Sonakshi Sarkar

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has partnered with K.N. Bioscience (India) Pvt. Ltd. for the large-scale commercialisation of C-Phycocyanin production, a natural blue pigment derived from Spirulina. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on February 18, with Prof. Rohit Sinha, Dean of Research & Development at IIT Guwahati, and Sudha Reddy, Founder and Managing Director of K.N. Bioscience, formalizing the agreement. Prof. Debasish Das, the lead scientist behind the technology and a professor in IIT Guwahati's Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, explained that the innovation ensures affordable, high-purity C-Phycocyanin production. "Our technology eliminates the economic and technical…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Meghalaya has called for a central investigation into allegations of issuing fake degrees leveled against the University of Science and Technology of Meghalaya (USTM) by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The BJP, an ally of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance, stressed the need for a neutral and thorough probe to safeguard students' futures. Assam CM Sarma accused USTM, which operates a hospital and medical college near the Assam-Meghalaya border, of issuing fake certificates to students. BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna issued a statement on February 17, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. "The…

Tension and fear spread across Nityabazar in Assam’s Bongaigaon district after a late-night firing incident near Boitamari Police Outpost on February 16. The sound of gunfire broke the night’s silence, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to eyewitnesses, an unidentified assailant on a speeding motorcycle opened fire on Abdus Salam, a shopkeeper and resident of Kayethpara First Part. The attack appeared to be deliberate, but fate intervened as Salam narrowly escaped the gunfire without sustaining any injuries. Locals described the scene as chaotic, with nearby residents rushing indoors and shops closing early as news of the incident spread. “It…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought clarification from Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over a series of allegations and suspicions raised by the BJP. Sarma's comments come after Gogoi threatened legal action against the BJP for spreading what he termed as false allegations involving his wife. In a press statement on February 15, Sarma emphasized that the government is not making accusations but merely seeking answers to specific questions. “It’s irrelevant whether he files a case or not. We are not blaming anyone. We just want to know the facts,” Sarma asserted. The chief minister listed a series of…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called the upcoming assembly session in Kokrajhar on February 17 a "high point" of his tenure. The session marks a historic milestone for the region, once at the heart of the Bodoland movement, and aims to promote inclusivity and decentralization. In a social media announcement, Sarma attributed the achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “unwavering love for Assam” and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah. The assembly session will primarily focus on enhancing the administration of 6th Schedule areas, with the Governor’s address as the highlight. Deputy Speaker Numal Momin emphasized the…