Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APL) signed an MoU with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a 150 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) e-Methanol plant at Kandla Port in Gujarat, marking a significant step toward India’s clean energy and green shipping transition. The MoU was signed in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal among others at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat here today. More than ₹1,200 crores will be invested as capital for the project. Around 3,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities will arise as a result of this project. The…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that he is a “Pakistani agent” and claiming that his wife is also Pakistani. Throwing an open challenge, Sarma said Gogoi should take legal action against him if he has the courage. The Chief Minister made the remarks while speaking to reporters after distributing financial assistance to 37,000 women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Yojana in the Teok Assembly segment. The event was held at the playground of Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology, where beneficiaries received cheques of ₹10,000 each…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended his recent remarks on the term “Miyan,” saying his position is based on observations made by the Supreme Court of India and not driven by political rhetoric or communal bias. In a post on X, Sarma said critics of his comments should refer to what the apex court has stated in the past regarding Assam and the issue of illegal migration. He clarified that the term is used in Assam in the context of Bangladeshi Muslim illegal migration and asserted that his remarks were in line with concerns previously expressed by…

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), in coordination with the Goalpara forest division, recovered a leopard skin and bones from three persons at Paikan village under the Krishnai forest division of Goalpara district on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Manirul Islam, a resident of Krishnai, Janik Ali of Goalpara, and Rakseng Sangma from Tukura village. The seized wildlife parts are believed to have been sourced through illegal poaching activities. Following their detention, the three men were taken into custody and booked under relevant provisions for poaching and trafficking of animal parts. Forest and WCCB officials said the recovery was made as…

A late-night firing incident created panic in South Hafani village under Assam’s South Karimganj constituency after miscreants allegedly opened fire during a dispute related to a mobile phone theft. Two people were seriously injured in the incident, police said. According to initial reports, several rounds of gunfire were heard, disturbing the otherwise calm area and triggering an immediate police response. Investigators recovered multiple empty cartridges from the spot, indicating the intensity of the firing. One of the injured has been identified as Anowar Hussain, while the identity of the second victim is yet to be confirmed. Both were rushed to…

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasingly becoming a major public health issue in Assam, particularly for adults over 40. Studies indicate a rising risk of heart disease in urban areas, including hilly regions, even among individuals under 40. Medanta – The Medicity, India’s leading private hospital, is addressing this growing concern by expanding access to advanced cardiac care in Northeast India, specifically in Guwahati. Dr. Praveen Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, underscored the critical need for early diagnosis and management of complex heart conditions. Key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) include high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and unhealthy…

Legendary Indian filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli participated in an interactive session titled “The World of Girish Kasaravalli – An Interaction with the Master Filmmaker” at the second Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), moderated by Reema Borah. The discussion emphasized cinema's role as a philosophical, cultural, and social medium beyond mere aesthetics and commercial aspects. Kasaravalli highlighted the significance of film festivals in facilitating genuine interactions between filmmakers and audiences, arguing that discourse transcends plot in cinema. He shared insights from his celebrated works, including Ghatashraddha and Thaayi Saheba, asserting that film serves as a medium of quiet resistance and introspection. He…