Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

24 Jan

Young Carpenter Killed After Pay Row in Dentam; Sikkim Police Arrest Three Accused

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim police has said that that a dispute over payment of wages led to the murder of a young carpenter in Dentam area of West Sikkim, marking a major development in the ongoing investigation. According to the police, the incident took place on January 23, 2026, at around 6:00 pm. The deceased has been identified as Rajib Mandal (27), a carpenter by profession and a resident of Ramganj, Islampur in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. He was found lying dead later that evening inside his rented room at Dentam Tar in Middle Shankhu, in a pool of blood. Superintendent…

24 Jan

Pobitora Wetlands Surveyed During Annual Asian Water Bird Census, Migratory Species Sighted

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The annual Asian Water Bird Census was conducted on Friday at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district. The survey saw active participation from wildlife experts, conservation organisations, students, and members of the local community. The census was jointly carried out by the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authorities along with Aaranyak, the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird watchers, and members of the Pobitora Jeep Safari Owners’ Association from Mayong. The exercise is part of a larger effort conducted across Asia every year to monitor the population and health of water birds and wetland ecosystems. Range Forest Officer Parineeta Singh said…

24 Jan

Garima Garg Seeks Special Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case, Writes to PM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advocate for the establishment of a special court aimed at expediting the legal proceedings related to her husband's death. In her letter, she emphasizes the necessity of a Special Court to ensure efficient adjudication and minimize procedural delays. She requests the government to consider appointing additional experienced prosecutors from Assam's team to handle the case with the required expertise and urgency. Garima insists on fast-tracking the trial to prevent justice from being delayed or diluted and asserts that none of the accused should…

24 Jan

Nine-Day Manas Festival Kicks Off at Bansbari Range with Cultural Fervour and Global Appeal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Manas National Park in Assam has taken on a festive look with the beginning of the nine-day Manas Festival, which started on Friday, January 23, at the Bansbari Range of the park. The festival will continue till January 31 and aims to highlight the natural beauty, cultural richness, and tourism potential of the Manas region. Manas National Park, a Manas National Park, is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the start of the festival, the park has seen a lively atmosphere, drawing attention from visitors, local communities, and tourists. The opening day of the festival began with…

24 Jan

ACA Stadium Ready as India vs New Zealand T20I Sparks Cricket Fever in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarSports

Guwahati is fully prepared to host the much-awaited T20 International match between India and New Zealand on January 25, with the Assam Cricket Association issuing an advisory for spectators ahead of the high-profile clash. The match will be played at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. In an official statement, the ACA said all necessary arrangements have been completed to ensure smooth conduct of the match. To manage the expected large turnout and maintain security, stadium gates will be opened from 4:00 pm, allowing spectators enough time to enter without congestion. The T20I encounter…

22 Jan

High Court Issues Interim Order Halting Illegal Construction in Darjeeling After PIL by Environmental Journalist

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order directing the Darjeeling Municipality to ensure that no illegal construction takes place within municipal limits until the next date of hearing, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by environmental journalist Chandrani Sinha highlighting ecological risks in the hill town. Sinha is an award-winning independent multimedia journalist with over a decade of experience reporting on climate change, health and environmental issues from India’s eastern corridor, including the Himalayan region and Northeast India. The PIL, filed in November, flagged unchecked high-rise buildings, hill cutting and alleged violations of building regulations in…

22 Jan

ASSAM’S REPUBLIC DAY TABLEAU TO SHOWCASE ASHARIKANDI’S TERRACOTTA LEGACY ON KARTAVYA PATH

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam tableau for the upcoming Republic Day parade was showcased to media persons on Thursday at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the national capital, offering a first glimpse of the state’s rich terracotta tradition centred on Asharikandi, a celebrated craft village in western Assam’s Dhubri district.Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Assam, were present on the occasion.At the heart of the tableau is a towering terracotta doll carrying earthen lamps arranged in a circular pattern, forming a visually striking focal point that symbolises light, continuity and tradition.On either side of the tractor-mounted…

22 Jan

ICMR hands over 2 Mobile Stroke Units to Assam govt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. In a stroke, every minute matters—nearly 1.9 billion brain cells are lost every minute if treatment is delayed. Timely care within the golden hour can significantly reduce deaths and lifelong disability. However, the biggest challenge in stroke care is the time taken for patients to reach a stroke-ready hospital. Addressing this critical gap, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift from stroke patients from remote areas trying to get to…

22 Jan

Zubeen Garg death case: 2 accused withdraw bail petitions, Zubeen’s wife objects bail pleas of other 3 accused

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case today withdrew their bail petitions during the hearing of their pleas at the court of Sessions Judge Kamrup (Metro) in Guwahati. The court allowed Shyam Kanu Mahanta and Sandipon Garg to withdraw their bail petitions after their counsels filed separate prayers for withdrawal "due to certain developments and personal and legal reasons". Zubeen's wife Garima Garg also filed written objection against the bail petitions of other three accused -- Amrit Prava Mahanta, Nandeswar Borah and Paresh Baishya. The Special Public Prosecutor also filed written objection against their bail petitions.…

22 Jan

NFR–SBI Tie-Up Aims to Strengthen Cash Handling Safety and Transparency

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to enhance financial efficiency, safety, and transparency by introducing cash pick-up facilities at 400 stations within its network. The MoU was executed at the NFR Headquarters in Maligaon, Guwahati, in the presence of key officials, including General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava. This initiative marks a significant advancement in cash management practices for the railway system. Under the agreement, SBI will be responsible for creating a secure and systematic cash pick-up process from designated stations, ensuring the timely deposit of station earnings into…