Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

22 Nov

Aiming for 103 seats in the 2026 Assam elections, the BJP reiterates its NDA partnership plan

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a sweeping and ambitious electoral target ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, declaring that the party—along with its NDA allies—will aim to secure 103 of the 126 seats. The decision was formalised on November 21 during a high-level core committee meeting, signalling the beginning of an intensive political and organisational push in the state. The meeting, attended by key national and state leaders, served as a platform to review the party’s groundwork, assess governance feedback, and streamline strategies for the upcoming polls. Present at the session were BJP national general secretary (organisation)…

22 Nov

Assam CM is pleased that Guwahati will host the test venue

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed delight that Guwahati made its debut as the newest test centre on Saturday as India took on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series."Proud to see ACA Stadium become India’s 30th Test venue, bringing the pinnacle of cricket to Assam," Sarma said."This moment will inspire countless young talents and elevate our sporting ambitions even higher," he added.This is a big occasion for Guwahati as it becomes the eastern-most Test venue in India.

22 Nov

2 labourers from Assam killed, 3 hurt in Garo Hills mudslide

Sonakshi SarkarClimate & Environment

Two labourers from Assam, who had been working at a construction site near Bokmagre on the outskirts of Tura town in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district, met a tragic end after they along with three others got trapped under deep mud. Bodies of the two have been recovered while the others were rescued with injuries.The incident, which occurred on Thursday, came to light after the families of the victims filed an FIR at the Araimile Outpost while another FIR was filed against the landowner, Saljrang D Sangma, resident of Dakopgre, Tura and sub contractor, Anowar Hussain (resident of South Salmara,…

22 Nov

Tension grips Manipur as IDPs attempts to march to their native homes

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

Tension gripped Phugakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district of Manipur today after a large group of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from , Torbung Bangla and several abandoned villages attempted to return to their native homes.Security forces stopped the march and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd after the situation turned volatile.The displaced families, belonging to Churachandpur district and areas of Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur, gathered in large numbers demanding safe passage to their original settlements.Security personnel prevented them from proceeding beyond Phugakchao Ikhai, the last permissible point for the Meiteis.One protester said the IDPs decided to march because the…

21 Nov

Rishabh Pant Calls Barsapara Stadium ‘Deeply Special’ Ahead of First Test as Captain

Sonakshi SarkarBreaking News

India’s Test captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium holds a “deeply special” place in his career, as he prepares to lead the national team in a Test match there for the first time. Pant noted that his international journey in limited-overs cricket began at this very venue, making his return as Test captain even more meaningful. “Barsapara has always been special for me. My ODI career started here, and now my first Test match as captain will also be played at this stadium,” he said.The historic Test, scheduled to begin tomorrow, has generated considerable excitement…

21 Nov

Cotton University in Guwahati celebrated the 77th NCC Foundation Day with patriotic fervour.

Sonakshi SarkarBusiness

The 77th NCC Foundation Day was celebrated with great pride and patriotic enthusiasm at Cotton University, Guwahati, in an event organised by NCC Group Headquarters Guwahati on behalf of the North Eastern Region (NER) Directorate. The celebration highlighted the enduring values of unity, discipline, leadership and showcased the growing role of youth in nation-building.More than 500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings enthusiastically participated, reaffirming NCC’s motto of ‘Unity and Discipline’ and its pivotal contribution to shaping responsible, service-oriented young citizens.The programme commenced with an impressive Guard of Honour, followed by the soulful rendition of the national…

21 Nov

The Sikkim Forest Team wins two bronze and one silver medal in the national competition

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim Forest Department has returned home with pride after securing one silver and two bronze medals at the 28th All India Forest Sports Meet 2025, held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from November 12 to 16. The 18-member contingent, led by Udai Gurung, IFS, Conservator of Forests, competed with determination against some of the strongest teams in the country. The national sporting event, organised under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), is one of the largest platforms for forest personnel across India. This year’s edition saw more than 3,500 participants from States, Union Territories and various forestry-related organisations.…

21 Nov

VFS Global to set up visa facilitation centre for 60 countries in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarBusiness

People of Assam and other Northeastern states will no longer have to travel to metro cities for submitting their visa applications."Happy to share that @VFSGlobal has agreed in principle to set up a dedicated visa facilitation centre for over 60+ countries in Guwahati," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared on his X handle after a meeting with the representatives of VFS Global at Dispur last evening."We will be sharing more details soon -- such as countries for which visa application can be made in Guwahati, opening time lines, etc.," Sharma added.VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services…

21 Nov

IIT-GUWAHATI Uses Microorganism To Develop An Eco-Friendly lead Removal Method

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed a natural method to remove lead from contaminated water using cyanobacteria, microorganisms that are related to bacteria but are capable of photosynthesis.The developed method offers a sustainable and low-cost solution to one of the world’s most persistent environmental threats.The findings of this research have been published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, in a paper co-authored by Prof. Debasish Das, Professor, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, along with his postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Abhijeet Mahana, and Prof. Tapas K. Mandal, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.On a global level, lead is one of…

21 Nov

Bodoland University organizes a nationwide conference to protect the indigenous knowledge and cultural identity of the Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland University became a vibrant centre of intellectual exchange and cultural reflection as it hosted a national seminar on “Oral & Written Histories: Indigenous Arts, Weaving, Ecological Crafts, Food Traditions & Languages.” The event, held on Thursday, brought together a diverse group of scholars, researchers, artists and cultural practitioners from different parts of India and abroad for an in-depth discussion on the need to preserve the Northeast’s rich indigenous heritage. The seminar was organised under the EMWSSAA project of the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, in collaboration with the North East India History Association (NEIHA). The programme opened…