Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

19 Jan

IndiaSkills Regional Meet Opens in Guwahati, Inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025-26 at Gauhati University, highlighting participation from youth across eight Northeastern states in 26 skills. This marks the first time the competition is held in the Northeast, offering local talent a chance to engage in a national-level contest. The event was attended by key officials, including Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, emphasizing the region's growing skilling ecosystem under the Skill India Mission. Chaudhary asserted that the competition reflects the Prime Minister's focus on the Northeast, fostering regional confidence and showcasing youth potential. He noted the integration of skill…

19 Jan

FIR Filed by Zubeen Garg’s Wife Leads to Police Questioning of Writer Sikha Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Police today detained writer Sikha Sarma in connection with a case linked to social media posts made about late music icon Zubeen Garg. Police officials said Sarma was taken into custody from her apartment in the Patharquarry area of Guwahati earlier in the day. The action followed a First Information Report (FIR) filed on Sunday by Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of the late singer. In her complaint, she alleged that Sarma had posted objectionable and defamatory content about Zubeen Garg on social media platforms. Based on the complaint, a case was registered at the police station under…

19 Jan

Fake Letter Row: Sarbananda Sonowal Files FIR, Denies Reports of Assam BJP Rift

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has responded firmly to media reports suggesting an internal conflict within the Assam BJP linked to a purported letter from Sonowal to the party’s National President. This letter, which allegedly calls for leadership change in Assam and makes accusations against current Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been declared entirely fake, fabricated, and forged. It was produced on a counterfeit official letterhead featuring a forged signature of Sonowal. The dissemination of this fraudulent document constitutes serious criminal offenses including forgery, impersonation, and misuse of government identity, likely aimed at spreading misinformation to tarnish…

19 Jan

Andhra CM Extends Congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma for WEF Appearance

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma, marking him as the first Chief Minister from Assam to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Naidu met Sarma in Zurich and praised his historic representation of Assam on a global platform, expressing best wishes for his success. At the WEF, Chief Minister Sarma is set to participate in over 17 meetings and sign multiple memoranda of understanding, engaging in discussions on securing a workforce for the future, travel, tourism, health, and healthcare. He will also showcase Assam’s industrial progress, investment potentials, and success…

19 Jan

Crime Branch Registers Complaint After Objectionable Remarks Target Late Singer Zubeen Garg

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against writer Sikha Sarma, accusing her of making derogatory and objectionable remarks on social media. According to sources, Garima Garg approached the Crime Branch on Monday morning to lodge the complaint. The FIR has reportedly been filed over a series of social media posts allegedly made by Sikha Sarma on Facebook, which, as claimed, contained offensive comments targeting the late singer. Sources said the posts not only referred to Zubeen Garg in an objectionable manner but also made remarks questioning his…

19 Jan

FIR Lodged After Derogatory Comments on Late Singer Zubeen Garg, Wife Approaches Police

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, the widow of celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, has lodged a formal complaint against Sikha Sarma for allegedly posting offensive comments about the late singer on social media. The complaint, filed with the Crime Branch of Guwahati police on Monday morning, cites multiple derogatory statements made by Sarma on Facebook that are said to damage Zubeen Garg's reputation. In a related context, it is noteworthy that the Zubeen Garg Fan Club has also filed a similar FIR at the Dispur Police Station in Guwahati, indicating a growing concern among fans regarding the negative portrayal of the deceased artist.

19 Jan

De*ath at Unauthorised Mine in East Jaintia Hills Renews Focus on Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An alleged case of illegal coal mining in Meghalaya has once again resulted in the loss of a human life, after a labourer from Assam died while working at an unauthorised coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district. Authorities have sealed the mine and ordered an investigation into the incident. Police said the deceased has been identified as Mosaid Ali, a 48-year-old resident of Jamuna Moudanga area in Assam’s Hojai district. He was reportedly working at an illegal coal mine located in Umthe village under East Jaintia Hills district when he collapsed at the site on January 14. According to…

19 Jan

Few Days Left to Update Voter Details as Assam’s Special Electoral Roll Revision Enters Final Phase

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam has entered its final phase, with just a few days left for voters to submit claims, objections, or corrections. The Assam Chief Electoral Officer has reminded citizens that January 22, 2026, is the last date for completing all related formalities. An official notification issued on Sunday, January 18, stated that eligible voters who have not yet checked their details or submitted applications should do so without delay. The Special Revision is being carried out as per instructions issued by the Election Commission of India through a notification dated November 17, 2025. According…

19 Jan

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Jones Leads Assam Taekwondo Talent Hunt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones of Great Britain is leading a high-performance Taekwondo talent identification and development camp at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati. The camp was launched on Sunday by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). The camp will run until January 22 and forms part of a long-term effort to identify and prepare India’s next generation of elite taekwondo athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The programmed brings Olympic and world championship–level expertise to Assam, with Jones joined…

19 Jan

Assam Voters Urged to Verify Names, Make Corrections in Draft Electoral Rolls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has requested eligible citizens to submit their applications for new voter registration on or before January 22, 2026 – the final deadline for filing claims, objections and corrections – under the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls, which is currently carried out in accordance with the directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the guidelines under the SR process, voters can submit applications for inclusion, deletion, correction of entries, or change of residence within the stipulated timeframe. “Eligible citizens seeking new voter registration must apply using Form 6, while Form 7…