Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

13 Apr

Massive Fire Engulfs Houses in Assam’s Jorhat, No Casualties Reported Despite Heavy Damage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major fire broke out in Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday night, destroying four houses in a densely populated locality and causing panic among residents. The incident took place at Raja Maidam in the Gojpuria area, where a series of LPG cylinder explosions is believed to have triggered the blaze. According to initial information, the fire started suddenly and spread quickly after at least three cooking gas cylinders exploded one after another. The blasts intensified the flames, which soon engulfed nearby houses, most of them rented accommodations. Within a short time, four houses were reduced to ashes, leaving the affected…

11 Apr

Gangtok Faces Severe Water Crisis Across Multiple Localities

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Several areas of Gangtok are facing a serious water shortage, with residents reporting major disruption in daily life due to irregular and insufficient supply.Localities such as Dara Gaon, Tadong and 6th Mile, along with nearby areas, have been among the worst affected. Residents said the water distribution system has failed in recent days, forcing many families to struggle for basic drinking water.The shortage has also affected students and small business owners. With academic schedules underway, many students are finding it difficult to manage studies without access to clean water. Locals said the situation has added to stress and inconvenience, especially…

11 Apr

Ablaze 2026 Grand Finale Held at Nar Bahadur Bhandari College, Gangtok

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The grand finale of Ablaze 2026 was held with much enthusiasm at the auditorium of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College in Gangtok, bringing together students, teachers and guests for a full day of cultural programmes and competitions.Justice A.P. Subba, Chairperson of Lokayukta, Sikkim, attended the event as the chief guest, while Arjun Kumar Ghatani, Advisor to the AYUSH Department, Government of Sikkim, was the guest of honour. The programme began with the arrival of dignitaries, followed by the national anthem and a welcome address by Vice Chancellor Jagannath Patnaik of ICFAI University Sikkim. The formal session included felicitation of guests,…

11 Apr

Repoll Held in Assam’s Sribhumi After Voting Irregularities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Repolling was held on April 11 at a polling station in Assam’s Sribhumi district after reports of irregularities and disturbance during the earlier phase of voting. The fresh polling took place at Babyland English High School in the Karimganj North area, where the Election Commission stepped in to ensure a fair process. Voting began at 7 am amid strong security presence. Officials said additional forces were deployed at the booth to prevent any untoward incident and to maintain order throughout the day. The repoll was ordered after a tense situation was reported on April 9, when allegations of vote rigging…

10 Apr

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment process advances; government moves closer to 33% women representation rollout

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Indra Hang Subba, Member of Parliament from Sikkim, has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a draft amendment Bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies from 2029.According to reports, the Centre is preparing changes to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to make the long-awaited provision operational. The move is expected to ensure that one-third of seats are reserved for women starting from the 2029 general elections. To enable discussion and passage of the proposed amendments, the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament has been extended by three days, from April 16…

10 Apr

Indian Oil Corporation Limited coordination restores LPG supply; ministry doubles 5kg cylinder support for vulnerable groups

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Sikkim government has announced that the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been fully restored across the state, bringing relief to households after a recent disruption.In an official statement issued on April 9, the state’s Food and Civil Supplies Department said that LPG availability has returned to 100 per cent of pre-crisis levels. The restoration ensures that consumers can now access cooking gas cylinders without difficulty in all districts.Earlier, supplies had dropped to around 80 per cent after Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) reduced distribution due to a nationwide shortage. The shortage was linked to disruptions in global…

10 Apr

CCI Finds Collusion in Assam Police Tender Bids, 17 Firms Pulled Up

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed 17 firms to immediately stop anti-competitive activities linked to electrification tenders issued for police stations across Assam. The order relates to works carried out under a government scheme aimed at improving infrastructure in police stations. According to the regulator, the firms were involved in bid-rigging in tenders floated for internal and external electrification work in police buildings. The tenders were issued as part of the Mission of Overall Improvement of Thana for Responsive Image Scheme of the Assam government. The case began after a complaint was filed in August 2020 by the…

10 Apr

Dima Hasao Tops, Cachar Lowest as Assam HSLC 2026 Results Announced

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam State School Education Board on Friday announced the results of the HSLC Examination 2026, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of students across the state. The overall pass percentage this year stands at 65.62 per cent. Out of a total of 4,29,249 candidates who appeared for the examination, 2,81,701 students successfully passed. The examinations were held between February 10 and February 27, while the results were declared on April 10. A total of 4,38,564 students had registered for the exam. Of them, 9,315 candidates were absent, and 135 were expelled during the examination process. The results of five candidates…

10 Apr

NDA Set for “Clean Sweep” in BTC Region, Claims Mohilary

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland Territorial Council Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on Thursday expressed strong confidence that Himanta Biswa Sarma will return as Chief Minister, claiming that the NDA alliance is heading towards a clear majority in the Assam Assembly elections. Mohilary made the statement during his visit to Bijni, where he held a meeting with leaders of the Bodoland People's Front at the party’s district office. After the meeting, he told reporters that polling across the state was conducted in a peaceful manner without any major problems. He said the election process was smooth and well-managed, pointing to proper arrangements made by…

10 Apr

Women Lead as Assam Sees Surge in Electoral Participation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout in an assembly election, with 85.38 per cent of eligible voters casting their votes. The figure has crossed the previous record of 84.67 per cent set during the 2016 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. The new turnout marks a clear rise in public participation across the state. Poll officials said voters turned out in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. From early morning, long queues were seen outside polling stations, showing steady interest among people to take part in the election process. One of…