Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

28 Apr

Political Row Erupts in Sivasagar: Milan Buragohain Denies Extortion, Threat Charges Amid Police Inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A political controversy has surfaced in Assam’s Sivasagar district after a Bharatiya Janata Party leader filed a complaint accusing a student body leader of financial misconduct, extortion, and criminal intimidation. The allegations, however, have been strongly denied by the accused, who has described the claims as false and politically motivated.The complaint was lodged at the Sivasagar Sadar Police Station against All Tai Ahom Students’ Union faction president Milan Buragohain by BJP leader Lachit Gogoi.According to the complaint, Gogoi alleged that Buragohain had borrowed a total amount of Rs 15.50 lakh from him. He claimed that although Rs 1.50 lakh was…

28 Apr

Assam HS Final Results Announced: Over 3.22 Lakh Students Appear, Strong Show Across All Streams

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The results of the Higher Secondary Final Examination in Assam were declared by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council on April 27, with students across the state recording an overall pass percentage of 81.54 per cent this year.The results showed strong performances in all four streams, with the Science stream emerging as the best-performing category. According to the figures released by the council, the Science stream recorded a pass percentage of 89.79 per cent. The Commerce stream followed with 81.13 per cent, while the Arts stream registered a pass percentage of 79.54 per cent. The Vocational stream recorded 74.20 per…

27 Apr

Healthcare, Education, Bridge Projects to Get Boost During PM’s Sikkim Tour

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Sikkim on Monday as the Himalayan state prepares to hold the closing ceremony of its 50th Year of Statehood celebrations. The visit is expected to bring a major development push to the state, with projects worth more than Rs 4,000 crore set to be inaugurated, launched, or announced across multiple sectors. According to the official schedule released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi is expected to arrive in Gangtok at around 3 pm on April 27. During his visit, he is scheduled to take part in several programmes, including public…

27 Apr

NH Stretch Closed, Multi-Agency Security Deployed Ahead of Sikkim Statehood 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Tight security arrangements and temporary traffic restrictions have been put in place in Gangtok ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Sikkim beginning Monday. According to officials, the Sikkim Police has imposed temporary traffic curbs in several parts of the state capital to ensure security during the Prime Minister’s movement. As part of the arrangements, a key stretch of the National Highway between Ganju Lama Dwar and Zero Point has been closed for vehicular movement for a limited period.Police officials said the nearly three-kilometre stretch will remain shut from 2:30 pm onwards on Monday to allow secure passage…

27 Apr

Assam Police Bust Illegal Betting Den in Tinsukia, Cash Seized

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police have busted an alleged gambling racket operating from a house in Digboi town of Tinsukia district and arrested six people, including an employee of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, officials said. The operation was carried out by a police team under the supervision of Co-District Superintendent of Police Himangshu Gohain after officers received specific information about gambling activities allegedly taking place in the area. According to police sources, the raid was conducted at a house located in Lachit Nagar along the Digboi–Pengaree Road under the jurisdiction of Digboi Police Station. Investigators said the suspected gambling operation had reportedly been…

27 Apr

Tezpur Researcher Brings Global Honour to Assam with University Innovator Award

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora from Assam has brought international recognition to the state after receiving the prestigious ‘University Innovator Award’ at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.The achievement has drawn praise from several quarters, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described the recognition as a proud moment for both Assam and the country.In a message shared on social media on April 26, the Chief Minister congratulated Dr Bora and said the award reflected the growing role of Indian researchers and scientists in global scientific innovation. He said achievements like this…

25 Apr

Himanta Biswa Sarma links high voter turnout in West Bengal polls to pro-BJP wave, predicts major electoral gains

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the reported move involving members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party would strengthen the BJP politically at the national level.Speaking while reacting to recent political developments, the Assam chief minister said such a shift would add more strength to the BJP and could have a wider impact on national politics in the coming months. Sarma made the remarks while also commenting on the reported high voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections. Referring to reports that around 91.91 per cent voter…

25 Apr

West Bengal must boost jobs and attract investment to reclaim past glory, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that West Bengal needs strong industrial revival, better job opportunities and transparent governance to regain its economic strength and realise its full potential. The Assam chief minister made the remarks while speaking about the economic condition of West Bengal and its development trajectory over the years. In a post shared on social media platform X, Sarma said the state was once among the country’s leading centres of intellectual, cultural and industrial growth, but over time it lost much of its economic momentum. Referring to the legacy of noted personalities from Bengal, Sarma said…

24 Apr

Sikkim Women Leaders Call for Greater Political Role, Raise Concerns Over Safety and Crime

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Women’s Council of Citizen Action Party–Sikkim held a coordination meeting at the party headquarters in Gangtok on April 23, focusing on women’s leadership, political participation and the recently discussed “Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2026.” The meeting was chaired by Central Executive Committee Vice President and Advisor to the Women’s Council Sanju Rai in the presence of Women’s Council leaders including Sumati Chettri and Bina Sharma. During the meeting, district leaders from Gangtok and Pakyong presented progress reports, following which district-level Women’s Council executive committees for both districts were nominated. Party leaders also held detailed discussions on women’s political representation…

24 Apr

ATSA Alleges Stone Mafia Activity in Assam–Nagaland Border Area, Demands Immediate Eviction and Action

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Tea Tribal Students' Association has launched an indefinite road blockade at Bihubar Augurijan under the Nazira circle in Assam, protesting alleged illegal stone quarrying activities inside the Bihubar Augurijan Tea Garden. The protest, led by ATSA’s Nazira branch, began with demands for immediate eviction drives and a complete halt to ongoing stone extraction operations in the tea garden area. The organisation has also submitted a memorandum to local authorities highlighting its concerns and demands. According to ATSA, large-scale illegal stone quarrying is allegedly taking place in the disputed Assam–Nagaland border region, particularly within the tea garden area. The association…