Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

22 Jan

ASSAM’S REPUBLIC DAY TABLEAU TO SHOWCASE ASHARIKANDI’S TERRACOTTA LEGACY ON KARTAVYA PATH

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam tableau for the upcoming Republic Day parade was showcased to media persons on Thursday at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the national capital, offering a first glimpse of the state’s rich terracotta tradition centred on Asharikandi, a celebrated craft village in western Assam’s Dhubri district.Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Assam, were present on the occasion.At the heart of the tableau is a towering terracotta doll carrying earthen lamps arranged in a circular pattern, forming a visually striking focal point that symbolises light, continuity and tradition.On either side of the tractor-mounted…

22 Jan

ICMR hands over 2 Mobile Stroke Units to Assam govt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. In a stroke, every minute matters—nearly 1.9 billion brain cells are lost every minute if treatment is delayed. Timely care within the golden hour can significantly reduce deaths and lifelong disability. However, the biggest challenge in stroke care is the time taken for patients to reach a stroke-ready hospital. Addressing this critical gap, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift from stroke patients from remote areas trying to get to…

22 Jan

Zubeen Garg death case: 2 accused withdraw bail petitions, Zubeen’s wife objects bail pleas of other 3 accused

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case today withdrew their bail petitions during the hearing of their pleas at the court of Sessions Judge Kamrup (Metro) in Guwahati. The court allowed Shyam Kanu Mahanta and Sandipon Garg to withdraw their bail petitions after their counsels filed separate prayers for withdrawal "due to certain developments and personal and legal reasons". Zubeen's wife Garima Garg also filed written objection against the bail petitions of other three accused -- Amrit Prava Mahanta, Nandeswar Borah and Paresh Baishya. The Special Public Prosecutor also filed written objection against their bail petitions.…

22 Jan

NFR–SBI Tie-Up Aims to Strengthen Cash Handling Safety and Transparency

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to enhance financial efficiency, safety, and transparency by introducing cash pick-up facilities at 400 stations within its network. The MoU was executed at the NFR Headquarters in Maligaon, Guwahati, in the presence of key officials, including General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava. This initiative marks a significant advancement in cash management practices for the railway system. Under the agreement, SBI will be responsible for creating a secure and systematic cash pick-up process from designated stations, ensuring the timely deposit of station earnings into…

22 Jan

Assam Goes Digital: Online Platform Introduced for Excise-Related Licenses

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Excise Department has officially launched an online licensing system, known as the Assam Excise Revenue Management System (AERMS), allowing citizens to apply for all excise-related licenses online. This announcement was made by State Excise Minister Atul Bora during a meeting held on Wednesday. The Assam government is also focusing on improving monitoring at the district level to enhance efficiency within the excise department. Minister Bora led a review meeting in Guwahati with Excise Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, and Inspectors from across the state to evaluate recent departmental progress. During this meeting, concerns regarding the illegal production and circulation of…

22 Jan

Spa Centers Under Scanner as Guwahati Police Launch Major Crackdown

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Guwahati police executed coordinated raids on illegally operating spa centres allegedly involved in prostitution. These operations targeted specific areas under the jurisdiction of Paltanbazar, Panbazar, Chandmari, and Geetanagar Police Stations, following credible reports of illegal activities masquerading as legitimate spa and beauty services and involving the exploitation of women. Multiple police teams carried out the raids simultaneously, seizing objectionable materials while documenting the operation through videography and photography in the presence of independent witnesses. As a result, 10 individuals were arrested and 13 victims were rescued. Consequently, five cases have been filed, with ongoing investigations continuing into the matter.

22 Jan

Guwahati Police Detain Trio in High‑Profile Robbery Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Ganeshpara area of Guwahati late Monday night. The suspects were apprehended in Barpeta district, and investigators anticipate making additional arrests as the investigation progresses. The incident involved four armed assailants who targeted the residence of businessman Anil Deka at Sneharoi Apartment. According to police reports and CCTV footage, the robbers, whose faces were obscured, executed the planned theft over approximately 40 minutes. During the incident, Anil Deka and his daughter were not present at the apartment, but his wife, Karabi Deka, along with the family's driver,…

22 Jan

Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Assam BJP Govt of Fueling Unrest, Ignoring Karbi Anglong Land Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, accusing it of deliberately creating unrest and failing to address long-pending land problems in Karbi Anglong district. Speaking to the media, Gogoi alleged that peace would not return to Karbi Anglong as long as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains in power. He further claimed that the land crisis in the hill district would continue under the present leadership, including the current Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council leadership. The APCC president said that people in Karbi Anglong were struggling due to unresolved…

22 Jan

Assam Government Confirms Repayment Schedule for 6.21% SDL 2026

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced that it will repay the 6.21 per cent Assam State Development Loan (SDL) 2026 on February 17, 2026, along with interest calculated up to February 16, 2026. The announcement was made through an official press communique issued by the Finance (Budget) Department on January 20. According to the notification, the repayment will be made at face value to all eligible holders of the loan. The government has clearly stated that no further interest will be paid after the repayment date. The loan was originally raised in February 2021 as part of the state’s borrowing programme…

22 Jan

Royal Bengal Tiger Recorded for First Time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark moment for wildlife conservation in Assam, a Royal Bengal Tiger has been recorded for the first time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, raising fresh hopes for the revival of the big cat in one of the state’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. The historic sighting was made at Salibari in the Kundaghat area of the park, which falls under the Tinsukia Wildlife Division. Confirming the development, Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said in a post on X that Dibru–Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve has created history with its first-ever recorded sighting of a Royal Bengal Tiger. Forest…