Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

12 Apr

Waqf protests minimal in Assam, CM credits police, public unity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amid nationwide debates and scattered demonstrations over the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act, Assam has emerged as an island of calm. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday lauded the people of the state and the Assam Police for maintaining peace and harmony, despite concerns that the sensitive nature of the issue could have led to widespread unrest. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma wrote, “Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act.” According to the Chief Minister,…

11 Apr

Over 6,000 participants join Seemanta Kreeda Mahotsav 2025

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Seemanta Kreeda Mahotsav 2025 began with a grand opening ceremony at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati on Tuesday, transforming the venue into a lively showcase of youth energy, sporting excellence, and national pride. Organized by the Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar, the three-day event is dedicated to promoting unity and empowering young people from India’s remote international border regions. The inaugural function was graced by several distinguished guests, with Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, as the Chief Guest. Other prominent attendees included Dr. Umesh Chakraborty, RSS Sangha Chalak for Assam Kshetra; Daobaisa Boro,…

10 Apr

Canadian Government Launches ‘Digital Nomad Visa’ for Skilled Professionals

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Canada has announced a new visa policy targeting digital workers, engineers, and tech entrepreneurs under its ‘Digital Nomad Visa’ program. The visa allows global talent to live and work in Canada for up to two years with an option for permanent residency. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the initiative would address labor shortages in key innovation sectors. It also offers family relocation benefits and access to Canadian healthcare and education. Tech professionals in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have shown strong interest. Bangladesh’s BASIS organization has launched an advisory cell to guide applicants, while Nepalese tech forums are hosting webinars on…

10 Apr

Japan Approves Moon Mission with Reusable Rocket

Sonakshi Sarkarjapan\

Japan’s space agency JAXA has approved its next lunar mission, featuring a reusable rocket developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The mission, set for early 2026, will deploy a lander and a robotic rover for extended surface exploration. The rocket—named H3R—is designed to return to Earth after launch, significantly cutting costs and environmental impact. This follows Japan’s successful SLIM mission earlier this year that landed with pinpoint accuracy. Space research bodies in India and Bangladesh have welcomed the announcement, with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Space Centre officials suggesting collaboration talks. Nepal’s Tribhuvan University is also launching a new satellite…

10 Apr

Sikkim’s education gets a boost with first Model School in Lingzey

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s first-ever model school at Lingzey under the Namcheybong constituency, aiming to provide quality and inclusive education, especially for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Calling it a “transformative moment,” Tamang said the model school reflects the state government’s commitment to equitable education. “Every child deserves a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their background. This school is a step toward that goal,” the Chief Minister said at the event. He emphasized that education is more than academic success—it is a pathway to empowerment and equality. The model school, he added, is…

10 Apr

2-day National Conference on North East culture held at TISS Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off- Campus successfully organized a two-day National Seminar on "Rethinking Culture: Retrospect and Prospect in the North East India Context" on April 8 and 9. Sponsored by ICSSR, NERC, Shillong, the seminar brought together scholars, students, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to engage in critical discussions on the complex cultural dynamics of Northeast India. The seminar opened with the institute song and the felicitation of esteemed guests, followed by an introduction to the theme by Dr. Subeno Kithan, Convener and Faculty at the Centre for Sociology and Social Anthropology (CSSA). Prof. Jagannath…

10 Apr

Assam CM traces co-passenger to return borrowed charger

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an unusual yet heartwarming incident that unfolded mid-air and continued across continents, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earned widespread praise for his humble gesture of returning a mobile charger borrowed during an international flight. The episode began on an Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai, where the Chief Minister was seated next to 34-year-old Deepak Kapoor, a resident of Sector 12, Noida. During the journey, Kapoor kindly lent CM Sarma his international plug and phone charging cable. However, as fate would have it, Kapoor disembarked in Dubai while the Chief Minister was asleep, leaving no opportunity to…

09 Apr

Om Prakash Mathur reviews Sikkim projects, will attend ‘Gangtok Got Talent’

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur held a review meeting with Gangtok District Magistrate Tushar G. Nikhare at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, focusing on key development schemes in the district. The discussion centred around the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme, a central government initiative aimed at improving remote border villages. The DM briefed the Governor on major ongoing projects, including the Kuzu Eco Park at Gnathang, sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The eco-park is expected to promote rural tourism, generate jobs, and support sustainable development in the region. Governor Mathur praised the district administration for its dedication to…

09 Apr

RTI act strengthens Indian democracy, says Governor

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday described the Right to Information (RTI) Act as a transformative tool that has strengthened the foundations of Indian democracy by building a bridge between the government and the people. He said the Act has helped usher in a culture of transparency and accountability in governance and remains one of the most powerful legislative instruments in empowering citizens. The Governor was speaking at the inauguration of the 32nd Board of Governors and the 14th Annual General Body Meeting of the National Federation of Information Commissions in India (NFICI), held at an official event in…

08 Apr

Assam’s Dibrugarh-Jorhat NH to be completed by December 31

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there is "unanimous confidence" incompleting the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year. The Assam CM met with Krishnan Kumar, the Managing Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, in Delhi earlier on Monday to discuss the completion of the highway. "Pursuant to my discussion yesterday in Delhi with Dr. Krishan Kumar, Managing Director of @nhidcl, I am happy to share that there is unanimous confidence in completing the Jorhat-Dibrugarh section of the National Highway by 31st December," CM Sarma wrote in a…