Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

31 Jan

Bangladesh Rights Groups Flag Intimidation of Buddhist Candidates Ahead of Elections

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) has called for intervention from international election observers, including those from the European Union, Commonwealth, and Japan, regarding alleged threats to indigenous Buddhist parliamentary candidates during the 13th Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. The candidates, Mr. Pahel Chakma from Rangamati and Mr. Dharma Jyoti Chakma from Khagrachari, reportedly received death threats from the armed group Parbatto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), led by Mr. Jyotirindra Bodhipriyo Larma (Santu Larma), who also chairs the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. RRAG reported that approximately 75-armed PCJSS members have been deployed by the Bangladesh Army in Khagrachari…

31 Jan

Muslim law board urges SC to take cognizance of Assam CM’s anti-Muslim remarks

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has condemned recent comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling them as "anti-Muslim and deeply divisive." They have urged the Supreme Court of India to take immediate action regarding these remarks, which they believe reflect a normalization of hate speech within political discourse, particularly from senior officials. Spokesperson Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas criticized Sarma for allegedly calling for harassment against the 'Miyan' community to force them out of Assam and advocating the removal of 4-5 lakh Muslims from voter rolls through Form No. 7. He denounced these actions as unconstitutional, emphasizing…

31 Jan

Head-on Collision on NH in Sribhumi Leaves Several Critically Injured, Fatalities Feared

Sonakshi SarkarNews

A major road accident occurred on a National Highway in the Shrigauri area of Sribhumi district on Saturday following a head-on collision between a dumper truck and a passenger traveller vehicle. Several occupants of the traveller sustained critical injuries, and fears of fatalities have been raised. According to preliminary reports, the force of the collision caused the passenger vehicle to lose control, veer off the highway, and overturn. Multiple passengers were seriously injured and were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Unconfirmed sources indicated that at least two passengers may have died in the accident. However, police officials…

30 Jan

DoNER Ministry Pumps ₹9,195.65 Cr into Development Works Across NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) reported an expenditure of Rs 9195.65 crore across various schemes aimed at developing the Northeastern Region (NER). Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted that under the strategy "Act East, Act Fast, Act First," the Ministry is actively working to position the NER as a growth engine for India. He noted that, following the 10% Gross Budgetary Support requirement, all non-exempt Ministries/Departments must allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the NER. Over the past four financial years, the total expenditure reached Rs 3.46 lakh crore, exceeding the cumulative budget allocation…

30 Jan

CARA Hosts Regional Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs in NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, North East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Regional Consultative Workshop on “Promoting Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyan Children)” today in Guwahati. The day-long consultation witnessed participation of 122 stakeholders, including representatives from State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs), Specialized Adoption Agencies (SAAs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Chief Medical Officers, health professionals, child protection functionaries, and adoption practitioners from across the Northeast region. The large turnout reflected growing institutional commitment towards strengthening adoption and rehabilitation mechanisms for children with special needs. The workshop commenced with…

30 Jan

Shah lays foundation for second Assam Legislative Assembly building in Dibrugarh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative assembly complex in Dibrugarh. The upcoming assembly complex is expected to take governance closer to the people in Upper Assam region. The Rs 284 crore assembly complex and MLA hostel are part of the state government's efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub of Assam. Shah also launched projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees, including restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands of Assam, expansion of Khanikar Stadium and the Institute of Wildlife Health and Research. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, "This is a new…

30 Jan

Dibrugarh Court Likely to Rule on Bail Petitions in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court is scheduled to hear and decide the bail petitions of three accused in the Zubeen Garg death case on Friday, January 30. The order on the bail pleas is expected later in the day, according to court officials.The court is considering the bail applications of singer Amritprabha Mahanta and two personal security officers of the late singer—Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora. All three are accused in connection with the case and are currently in judicial custody.Earlier, during a hearing held on January 22, two other accused—Shyamkanu Mahanta, director of the North East India…

30 Jan

Amit Shah in Dibrugarh: Foundation Stone for New Assembly Complex, Sports Projects and Wildlife Institute on Agenda

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Dibrugarh late on the night of January 29, beginning a two-day visit to Assam focused on infrastructure development, sports facilities, wildlife conservation and cultural programmes in Upper Assam. Shah was received at the Dibrugarh airport by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior leaders. Soon after his arrival, preparations continued through the night for the programmes scheduled for January 30. The chief minister personally inspected the multi-disciplinary sports complex that the Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate during the day. One of the key events of the visit is the…

30 Jan

INSERM–Paris Director Highlights Role of E-Biodiversity in Shaping Bioeconomy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The biodiversity of Northeast India presents significant opportunities for enhancing its bioeconomy through the development of biomanufacturing industries. Dr. Srinivas V. Kaveri, Director of Research at INSERM, emphasized this potential during the International Conference on "Transforming Northeast India from Biodiversity Hotspot to Biomanufacturing Hotspot," held at Assam Royal Global University. Sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the conference featured discussions on the BioE3 Policy aimed at progressing India's biomanufacturing sector through sustainable practices and innovation. In his keynote address, Dr. Srinivas highlighted the importance of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and the need…

30 Jan

Workshop to Strengthen SOPs on Floods, Extreme Heat Underway in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

A two-day State-Level Consultative Workshop for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Flood and Extreme Heat is being organized by the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) and UNICEF from Thursday. The workshop, being held in Guwahati, marks a critical step towards institutionalizing child and gender-responsive disaster preparedness in Assam, in alignment with the Assam DRR Roadmap 2030. Senior government officials, domain experts, academicians, development partners and field practitioners are attending the workshop to review and strengthen existing SOPs on floods and to draft a dedicated…