Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

03 Jan

Zubeen Garg Trust Formed Amid Family’s Call for Speedy Justice

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Over three and a half months following the tragic death of singer Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg and sister Pami Barthakur held a press conference to introduce a trust aimed at preserving his legacy and furthering his unfinished projects. This trust, based in Zubeen's Kharghuli residence, will focus on arts, culture, social initiatives, and wildlife conservation, with operations including the Kalaguru Foundation, Abhinaya Performing Arts, and a research center dedicated to Zubeen's contributions. Pami Barthakur emphasized the importance of community support from fans and artists to realize Zubeen's vision. Garima announced the allocation of ₹2.90 crore in GST…

03 Jan

2025 Turns the Tide for Guwahati Policing: Sharp Rise in Convictions, Fall in Backlogs

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The year 2025 was a transformative period for Guwahati Police, with substantial improvements in law enforcement as evidenced by official statistics. The city saw a decrease in registered crime cases, with 5,786 incidents in 2025 compared to 7,412 in 2024 and 9,393 in 2023. This decline is attributed to intensified patrolling, quicker response times, and improved operational coordination. A notable aspect of 2025 was the drastic reduction in pending cases, bringing the backlog down from 35,396 in 2021 to 2,882 by year-end, with over 32,000 cases disposed of in the preceding four years. Investigative outcomes also saw significant advancements, with…

02 Jan

Centre Claims 70% Drop in Violence Across Northeast During Modi Regime

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

There has been a significant reduction in violence in the North East region of India, with a 70% decrease in violent incidents and an impressive 85% reduction in civilian casualties since the Modi government took office. The Central government has emphasized the establishment of peace in the area, alongside cultural development through the promotion of various events and activities. Regarding the situation in Manipur, the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is fully committed to achieving lasting peace and is dedicated to providing necessary assistance to this end.

02 Jan

Guwahati to Get Second Medical College with ₹1,201.16 Crore Funding

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Assam government has sanctioned Rs 1201.16 crore for the construction of its second medical college in Guwahati, marking it as the 14th medical college in the state. A revised administrative approval was granted for this funding. The new college, named Pragjyotishpur Medical College, will feature two campuses located at Kalapahar and Mohendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH). The National Medical Commission approved an intake of 50 MBBS students for the college. The Kalapahar campus will include 480 beds, 46 ICUs, 7 high-tech operating theatres (OTs), along with accommodation for 450 students and 100 interns. The MMCH campus will accommodate 800…

02 Jan

Assam Begins Land Acquisition for Umiam–Silchar Corridor Project

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Land acquisition for the Umiam (Barapani)-Silchar high-speed corridor project in Assam is underway, with Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announcing that 85% of the needed land is in Meghalaya, and its acquisition will be handled by the Meghalaya government. The remaining 15% in Assam is already being acquired. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has completed project planning, and environmental clearance is anticipated within four to five weeks. Tenders for the construction are expected to be issued by February 28, with completion projected within 48 months. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that the express highway will…

02 Jan

As Sikkim Governor O.P. Mathur turns 74, birthday greetings have been pouring in

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday extended his warm birthday greetings to the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, who turned 74 today. In a message released to the public, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt wishes and praised the Governor for his steady guidance and sense of duty towards the State. The Chief Minister said the Governor’s dedication, wisdom and leadership have been a source of strength and inspiration for the people of Sikkim. He also wished him good health, clarity of mind and continued ability to lead the State with patience, compassion and commitment. CM…

02 Jan

Supreme Court Moved with PIL Over Racial Attacks on People from Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court to seek judicial intervention for addressing racial discrimination and violence against citizens from northeastern states and other frontier regions of India. This legal action follows the tragic killing of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, who died on December 26 from injuries sustained in a racially motivated attack in Dehradun. Anjel, originally from the Unakoti district, was stabbed in front of his younger brother, Michael, after moving to Dehradun for his studies. His family demands capital punishment or life imprisonment for the accused. The PIL is filed…

02 Jan

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper to Connect Kamakhya–Howrah, Promising Faster Overnight Travel

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train service soon, connecting Kamakhya in Guwahati with Howrah in West Bengal. The launch is likely to take place in the second week of January, marking another important step in the modernisation of Indian Railways. According to official documents, the new service will operate under the Northeast Frontier Railway and will run as a fully air-conditioned overnight premium train. The Vande Bharat Sleeper will cover a distance of 966 kilometres between Kamakhya and Howrah in about 14 hours and 30 minutes. As per the tentative schedule, the…

02 Jan

Centre Appoints New Pro-VC at Tezpur University, Orders High-Level Enquiry into Governance Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Ministry of Education has appointed Professor Amrendra Kumar Das of IIT Guwahati as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University, even as it constituted a high-level committee to probe the ongoing crisis and allegations concerning the institution’s functioning. An official communication issued by the Department of Higher Education confirmed that Prof. Das, currently serving in the Department of Design at IIT Guwahati, has taken charge as Pro-Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. His service terms will be governed by the Tezpur University Act, Statutes, and Ordinances, and the appointment has been approved by the competent authority. Simultaneously, the Ministry issued an Office…

31 Dec

Couple Burnt Alive By Villagers In Karbi Anglong On Witchcraft Suspicion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a shocking incident, a couple in a village in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district was reportedly attacked by a group of assailants with weapons and burnt alive in their house after suspecting them to be involved in witchcraft, police said. According to media reports, the assailants first attacked the couple with sharp weapons inside their house and thereafter burnt their house at Number one Beloguri Munda village in Howraghat area on Tuesday night.The couple were reportedly inside the house when it was gutted. The victims were accused by villagers of practicing witchcraft and allegedly bringing misfortune to the surrounding area.The…