Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

29 Nov

Assam Raj Bhavan renamed Lok Bhavan

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Raj Bhavan in Guwahati will now be called ‘Lok Bhavan’. Raj Bhavan Assam has been renamed and shall henceforth be referred to as 'Lok Bhavan, Assam', said an official statement. The decision was taken in pursuance of the suggestion of the Governors' Conference held in 2024 and the consequent communique from the Ministry of Home Affairs vide Memo No.7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25/11/2025 wherein it has been requested for renaming the offices of the Governors of States as 'Lok Bhavan' instead of 'Raj Bhavan'.

28 Nov

Assam Assembly to Introduce Detention Room for Disruptive MLAs

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Guwahati

In a significant move aimed at strengthening parliamentary discipline, the Assam Legislative Assembly has decided to set up a dedicated detention room within the Assembly complex to hold suspended MLAs who disrupt proceedings. Speaker Biswajit Daimary confirmed that the Assembly Secretariat will soon draft the detailed rules and operational procedures for the facility. The decision comes in the wake of repeated disruptions by suspended MLA Akhil Gogoi, including fresh uproar during Question Hour today. Gogoi has frequently clashed with the Treasury Bench, prompting multiple suspensions in recent sessions. Following the latest incident, Minister Bimal Borah backed the idea of creating…

28 Nov

Himanta Biswa Sarma is accused by Pawan Khera of “massive corruption,” and the identity of Assam is threatened

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a stringent critique against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of widespread corruption, misuse of authority, and a decline in the state's cultural and demographic identity. Khera asserted that Assam's once favorable global image, previously associated with figures like musician Zubeen Garg, has deteriorated under the current BJP government, now linked to issues like drug trafficking and corruption. He emphasized the neglect of tea garden workers' long-standing demands, claiming the chief minister has failed to address citizens' concerns and instead exploited his power, leading to administrative failures. Khera raised alarm over alleged efforts…

28 Nov

Rhino Goes to School raises awareness of conservation among 600 students in the MNP

Sonakshi SarkarFestival

Manas National Park (Assam), Nov 28: Three ‘Rhino Goes to School” (RGS) outreach initiative was carried out across schools surrounding Manas National Park on November 25 and 26, with the primary aim of building a strong foundation of knowledge and awareness on Greater One-horned Rhino conservation among young students. The programme was hosted at Good Shepherd English School in Salbari under the Bhuyanpara Range, Manas ME School, and Seuj Jyoti Vidyalaya of the Basbari Range, engaging around 600 students over two days. The central and most significant component of the programme was an in-depth, interactive session led by Aaranyak researcher…

28 Nov

Arunachal CM felicitates Army doctor for rendering critical service in remote border areas

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has commended Major Manzoor Ali of the 305 Field Hospital for his exceptional assistance to the residents of Tawang's isolated border regions."I applaud Major Manzoor Ali for his outstanding work with the 305 Field Hospital at District Hospital, Tawang. He ensured smooth anaesthesia support in crucial procedures, particularly obstetric crises, despite high altitude, severe weather, and little resources, saving priceless lives, according to Khandu."He also organised medical camps across Tawang and remote border villages, strengthening community healthcare and civil-military relations," the chief minister stated

28 Nov

Assam Bags Bronze Medal For Swachh Pavilion At IITF 2025

Sonakshi SarkarEducation, Featured

Assam has secured the bronze medal for Swachh Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.The award was presented to Umesh Kumar, director of the Assam Pavilion, by officials of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) during the closing ceremony of the fair on Thursday. “The pavilion earned recognition for its high standards of cleanliness, maintenance and visitor-friendly layout —criteria central to the Swachh Pavilion awards aimed at promoting hygiene and sustainability at one of India’s largest trade exhibitions,” an official said. The IITF 2025, which was organised from November 14,…

27 Nov

20 Injured After LPG Cylinder Blast Sparks Panic in Sribhumi’s Charbazar Area

Sonakshi SarkarACCIDENT

At least 20 people were seriously injured after a leaking LPG cylinder triggered a massive explosion late Tuesday night in the Charbazar area of Sribhumi, causing widespread panic among residents. The blast, which was followed by a fire, occurred at the residence of a local man identified as Munna Kurmi. Emergency responders, along with local residents, rushed the injured to the Sribhumi Civil Hospital. However, several victims were reported to be in critical condition, prompting an immediate referral to the Silchar Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment. In the aftermath of the incident, local residents voiced strong concerns over the…

27 Nov

Gaurav Gogoi demands machine-readable electoral rolls and accuses the chief minister of Assam of trying to add outsiders to the voter list.

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Assembly was informed by the education minister that close to 1,400 government-run primary and middle schools in the state’s char and rural areas continue to operate without basic drinking water and toilet facilities, exposing glaring infrastructure gaps in the education sector. Additionally, nearly 28,000 teaching positions remain vacant across these regions. Responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Wajed Ali Choudhury during Question Hour, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said 1,391 Lower Primary (LP) and Middle English (ME) schools currently lack functional drinking water or toilet infrastructure. Of these, 347 schools have no drinking … Gaurav Gogoi Accuses…

27 Nov

28,000 teaching positions are unfilled, and about 1,400 Assamese schools lack restrooms and drinking water

Sonakshi SarkarEducation

The Assam Assembly was informed by the education minister that close to 1,400 government-run primary and middle schools in the state’s char and rural areas continue to operate without basic drinking water and toilet facilities, exposing glaring infrastructure gaps in the education sector. Additionally, nearly 28,000 teaching positions remain vacant across these regions. Responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Wajed Ali Choudhury during Question Hour, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said 1,391 Lower Primary (LP) and Middle English (ME) schools currently lack functional drinking water or toilet infrastructure. Of these, 347 schools have no drinking water facilities at all,…

27 Nov

Gaurav Gogoi, the president of the Assam Congress, escapes unharmed following a car collision in Jorhat

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress president and deputy leader of the Congress party in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi had a narrow escape after his car met with an accident in Jorhat district on Thursday morning. However, the driver received injuries after the vehicle hit a bridge. The left side of the car was damaged in the mishap. The driver was immediately rushed to the hospital.