Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

26 Nov

Army Rescues Elderly Tourists In Tawang

Sonakshi SarkarENVIORMENT

Army troops rescued a group of elderly tourists who were left stranded in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district after heavy snowfall made their vehicle immobile, officials said on Tuesday. The sudden winter spell brought fresh snow, the first this season, to districts such as Tawang, West Kameng, Shi-Yomi and parts of Upper Subansiri on Monday. The authorities said that many stretches turned slippery overnight, catching the travellers off guard as temperatures dipped sharply. The stranded group of eight tourists, all above 60 years of age, was en route to Bomdila in West Kameng district, when their vehicle was stuck on a…

26 Nov

WWF-India Presents Cutting-Edge Environmental Learning Resources at the Educators’ Conclave 2025 in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarENVIORMENT

WWF-India organized the Educators’ Conclave 2025 in Guwahati under the banner of its digital learning resource centre — One Planet Academy — offering teachers an opportunity to explore new, tech-enabled approaches that make classroom learning more effective and environmentally enriched. A total of 106 participants from 56 schools across Assam and Meghalaya joined the event. Opening the conclave, Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya, State Director, WWF-India Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, said the presence of educators reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a future where humans live in harmony with nature. This year’s theme, “Raising Generation 30,” aligns with global targets such as…

25 Nov

Assam CM Reveals in Assembly Session That Zubeen’s Death Was Murder, Not Accident

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made a sensational statement in the Assam Legislative Assembly, asserting that legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s death during a yacht trip to an island in Singapore was not ‘culpable homicide’ but “murder.”Replying to an adjournment motion moved by the Opposition, Sarma said that based on preliminary information, the Assam Police had ruled out culpable homicide and had no doubt it was a case of murder. which is why, Section 103 of BNS was added to the case within three days of his death.“The state police, based on preliminary information, was sure that this…

25 Nov

Assam Christian Forums Expresses Serious Concern About the Fee Regulation Bill, Fearing the Erosion of Missionary Education Legacy and Minority Rights

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Education

The Assam Christian Forums (ACF), representing Christian communities and their rights across the state, today expressed profound alarm at the Assam Cabinet's approval of the Assam Private Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Amendment Bill, 2025. This proposed law, set for tabling in the Assembly on November 25, would strip away long-standing protections for minority-run schools, by allowing unchecked government control over their fee structures.In simple terms, the Bill ends the previous hands-off approach for minority schools and hands the state sweeping powers to fix fees, monitor collections, and intervene at will. For Christian missionary institutions – which have been pillars…

25 Nov

Bus-Ambulance Collision Leaves 3 Dead In Assam’s Tinsukhia District

Sonakshi SarkarACCIDENT

At least three persons lost their lives when a night super bus collided head-on with an ambulance at Makum in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district early morning on Tuesday. The deceased, who died on the spot, are reported to be occupants of the ambulance. Sources said the collision occurred in the Sukanpukhuri area with the ambulance completely mangled owing to the severe impact of the crash. Several others who sustained injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. Officials said the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. According to preliminary information, the ambulance was ferrying…

25 Nov

Communication on solar street lights meant for HEC mitigation

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak with support under the CSR initiative of LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL), has installed 10 solar street lights across several villages-Rangapani, Kukurbhukia, Paharpur, No. 1 Sikaridanga, No. 2 Sikaridanga, Angrajuli, Jamuguri, and Kuchubil—located under the Udalguri and Mazbat blocks of Udalguri district of Assam. These villages fall within areas that are highly vulnerable to Human–Elephant Conflict (HEC), where frequent elephant movements during night hours pose serious risks to the safety, livelihood and well-being of local communities. The installation of solar street lights is aimed at improving night-time visibility in strategic locations such as village…

25 Nov

Three-year defense supply contracts should be restored, according to DACS; a delegation from Sikkim talks with senior officials in New Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a significant effort to strengthen Sikkim’s cooperative sector and secure long-term stability for the state’s farming community, a high-level delegation from the Denzong Agricultural Co-operative Society (DACS) held a series of important meetings in New Delhi on Monday. The team was led by Satish Chandra Rai, MLA-cum-Chairman of DACS, and Dhiraj Pradhan, Managing Director of the Society. The discussions began with a meeting with Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary, Government of India, and senior Army officers. The delegation strongly appealed for the restoration of the earlier system under which DACS received three-year contract sanctions for supplying essential items…

25 Nov

1,300 “Lachits” recreate the legacy of Lachit Borphukan by marching alongside Hengdang in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a powerful public display of Assamese pride and historical remembrance, a massive procession of 1,300 participants—each symbolically representing legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan—marched along the Sootea–Jamugurihat stretch on Monday. Carrying traditional hengdang (Ahom-era swords), the participants walked more than 10 kilometres, turning the entire route into a vibrant celebration of courage, culture, and collective memory. The march, organised on the occasion of Lachit Divas, drew widespread attention from locals who lined up along the highway to witness the spectacle. The event was coordinated by Kanyaka Bohumukhi Krishi Pam, which now aims to enter the feat into the Assam Book…

25 Nov

Animated documentary on La-chit Barphukan released

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The animated documentary 'Lachit – The Warrior', celebrating Assam's legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, was released on Monday by Pi Media across social media platforms, coinciding with Lachit Divas. Directed by senior IPS officer Parthasarathi Mahanta, the film highlights Assamese courage, discipline, and patriotism epitomized by Barphukan. The documentary has already been featured in 50 international film festivals, including the prestigious International Film Festival of India, New York Lift-Off Film Festival, and Cannes – Marché du Film. It has won a total of 19 best documentary awards and several other accolades globally. By showcasing Barphukan’s heroism, particularly in the historic…

24 Nov

Rhino & River Opens Doors to Boutique Luxury at Pobitora near Mayang, Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Business

a boutique wildlife retreat, has been officially unveiled in the verdant plains of Mayang, just minutes from the famed Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded by sweeping farmlands and the Brahmaputra River, the property offers travellers an immersive experience that blends wildlife, culture, and modern hospitality.The retreat features loghut-style rooms designed to harmonize rustic charm with contemporary comfort. Guests can choose from Tea Garden Rooms or Safari Rooms, all with private balconies and curated amenities. At the heart of the property are experiences that celebrate Assam’s natural and cultural wealth, from jeep and elephant safaris in Pobitora, birding trails with naturalists, visit…