Sonakshi Sarkar

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Gangtok event focuses on women’s empowerment and awareness
06 Aug

Gangtok event focuses on women’s empowerment and awareness

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim
The Hub Empowerment for Women in Gangtok District hosted a comprehensive awareness session on 'Nasha Mukht Bharat,' 'Skill Development for Women,' and the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' initiative at the DAC Hall in Gangtok. The event aimed to educate and empower women from across the district through informative discussions led by prominent speakers. Ms. Manikala Gurung, Senior Welfare Officer from the Women & Child Development Department, inaugurated the session with a warm welcome and an overview of the event's goals. Key speakers included Mr. Tushar Nikhare (IAS), District Collector of Gangtok, Mr. Suman Gurung, Assistant Project Officer from the Skills…
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Assam Congress criticizes CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Hindu-Muslim politics’
06 Aug

Assam Congress criticizes CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Hindu-Muslim politics’

Sonakshi SarkarAssam
Assam Congress state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah sharply criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, accusing him of engaging in divisive 'Hindu-Muslim politics.' Borah asserted that the people of Assam are uninterested in the BJP's communal agenda. During a press interaction, Borah highlighted the unity of the opposition, comprising 18 parties, which plans to maintain their alliance through the 2026 assembly elections and contest every election as a united front for the next two years. "The CM engages only in Hindu-Muslim politics. However, the people of Assam are not at all interested in such a communal agenda, which was…
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Permanent solution for landslide-prone NH-10 in Sikkim secured
01 Aug

Permanent solution for landslide-prone NH-10 in Sikkim secured

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is taking decisive steps to address the frequent disruptions on National Highway No. 10 (NH-10) between Sevoke and Rangpo in Sikkim. Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted these issues during a recent Rajya Sabha session, noting that the 52 km stretch of NH-10 faces regular blockages due to landslides and valley side subsidence, worsened by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023. In response, the Ministry has allocated Rs. 394 crore for four landslide mitigation projects spanning 19 locations within the 2023-24 financial year, and Rs. 125 crore for two additional projects covering…
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Governor Om Prakash Mathur welcomed by BJP Sikkim delegation
01 Aug

Governor Om Prakash Mathur welcomed by BJP Sikkim delegation

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical
A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim, led by State President Shri DR Thapa, visited the Honorable Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, at Rajbhavan today. The delegation offered heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the newly appointed Governor, expressing their best wishes for a productive and successful tenure. They also sought Governor Mathur's esteemed guidance and blessings to better serve and represent the interests of the people of Sikkim. The visiting team included State Executive Members, Morcha Representatives, Vidhansabha candidates, District Presidents, and other party functionaries. Earlier in the day, Shri DR Thapa attended the swearing-in ceremony…
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Jishnu Dev Varma visits temple before Telangana oath
31 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma visits temple before Telangana oath

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical
Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura and the newly designated Governor of Telangana, is set to take the oath of office on July 31st at the Raj Bhavan in Telangana. Dev Varma, along with his wife, will travel to Telangana on the day of the ceremony. The oath-taking event is scheduled for 3 PM. As per protocol, two ADCs – one Major from the Indian Army and one IPS officer – along with the Joint Secretary of the Governor, arrived this evening to coordinate with Dev Varma. Earlier today, Dev Varma visited the Mata Tripura Sundari…
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Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as new Governor of Sikkim
31 Jul

Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as new Governor of Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim
In a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the new Governor of Sikkim. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Bishwanath Somadder. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and senior bureaucrats, marking a significant moment in the state's political landscape. Governor Mathur, succeeding Laxman Prasad Acharya, pledged to fulfill his duties with dedication and integrity, ensuring adherence to the Constitution and the laws of the land. Chief Minister Tamang welcomed Governor Mathur, expressing optimism about his…
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Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl
30 Jul

Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarAssam
Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…
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Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection
30 Jul

Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical
DT Lepcha, the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim, on July 29 urged the Central government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to 12 left-out communities in Sikkim. Raising the issue in Parliament, Lepcha highlighted the categorization of Sikkimese people into three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, noting that Sikkim is home to 20 indigenous tribes. "The earliest available census of 1891 notes the Nepali ethnic group as 63.3%, Bhutia as 16.06%, and Lepcha as 18.9%," Lepcha informed Parliament. He pointed out that historically, the King of Sikkim recognized Bhutias, Lepchas, and Nepalis as tribes. However, after Sikkim's merger with…
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Modi encourages visits to Charaideo Maidam after UNESCO heritage recognition
29 Jul

Modi encourages visits to Charaideo Maidam after UNESCO heritage recognition

Sonakshi SarkarAssam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his Mann Ki Baat radio address over the inclusion of Assam's Charaideo Maidam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. This significant achievement marks India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first Cultural World Heritage site from the Northeast. Charaideo, the original capital of the Ahom dynasty, holds deep historical significance. The Maidams, or burial mounds, served as repositories for the remains of Ahom ancestors and their treasured possessions. Modi highlighted that these structures symbolize reverence for the departed Ahom rulers and dignitaries. The Prime Minister lauded the Ahom Empire's remarkable longevity,…
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Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP for budget ‘Boycott’
29 Jul

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP for budget ‘Boycott’

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly neglecting various segments of the Indian population in its latest Union budget. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi accused the BJP of boycotting farmers, students, taxpayers, and urban residents. Gogoi lambasted the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not providing legal protection to farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP). "The BJP has ignored the students whose higher education exams were repeatedly canceled and the hardworking taxpayers by removing the benefit of indexation," he stated.Highlighting infrastructure issues, Gogoi noted, "The BJP has failed the…
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