Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

24 Feb

Assam Police butlsts USTM racket, Chancellor, 5 others sent to judicial custody

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), Mahbubul Hoque, arrested on charges of promising students to allow unfair means in exams, has been remanded to judicial custody by a local court in Sribhumi district of Assam. Hoque, along with five teachers of a school in Patharkandi of the district, were sent to 14 days in judicial custody after a late-night hearing by the local court on Saturday, advocates appearing in the case said on Sunday. The USTM chancellor, who also runs the ERD Foundation that operates various educational institutions, including a school in Patharkandi, was arrested…

22 Feb

Reliance Campa Cola bottling plant inaugurated in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries Limited has strengthened the presence of Campa's portfolio in Northeast India with the inauguration of a new bottling plant in Guwahati, Assam. The Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday officially opened the facility, which was developed in partnership with local partner Jericho, highlighting its contribution to the industrial and economic growth of the area, the company said in a release. Spanning over 6 lakh sq. ft., the plant is among the largest beverage manufacturing units in the region. It boasts an initial…

22 Feb

Reshuffle in Manipur under Prez Rule, 11 officials transferred

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Days after President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur, the state government on Friday transferred 11 officials including six police officers, according to an official statement. Among the top officials who were transferred, Superintendent of Police of Tamenglong district Babitarani Swain was given new posting as SP of Chandel district, while the SP of Chandel was transferred in the post in Tamenglong. Inspector General of Police (Internal/Narcotics and Affairs of Border) Kabib K was given new posting as IGP Zone -III, while DIGP (NAB) Ningshen Worngam was transferred as IGP (Int/ NAB) on promotion, the statement said.

22 Feb

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Haque arrested from Guwahati residence

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

A joint team of police and the Special Task Force (STF) arrested Mahbubul Haque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), from his residence in Guwahati's Ghoramara in the intervening night of February 21 and 22. A case has been registered in Karimganj. Earlier in the evening of February 21, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu in a post on X, said, "Shocking allegations have surfaced against USTM's unethical practices in education. Students were reportedly assured assistance in the 30-mark MCQ section of their CBSE Class 12 exams at Central Public School, Patharkandi (owned by the USTM group).…

22 Feb

Security forces arrest 6 members of banned outfit in Manipur

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Six cadres of a banned outfit were arrested from Manipur's Imphal West district, and two members of a group were apprehended for allegedly being involved in extortion in Imphal East, police said on Saturday. Six members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Ibungo Ngangom) were apprehended from Koutruk Makha Leikai Church in Imphal West on Friday, a senior officer said. The police also arrested two members of G5 Organisation from Achanbigei Maning Leikai in Imphal East district for allegedly being involved in extortion from sand-laden trucks in Sekmai, Irilbung, Koirengei and Patsoi areas.

22 Feb

Advantage Assam 2.0 to start on Feb 25, PM to inaugurate summit

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on February 25. Preparations are underway in Guwahati for the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit which will be held on February 25 and 26. Ambassadors and delegates from 51 countries, industrialists, officials of various companies will participate in the infrastructure and investment summit. Several Union Ministers will also participate in the second edition of Advantage Assam. Bimal Bora, Assam Minister of Industries & Commerce, told reporters that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Guwahati on February 24 evening and he will be accorded…

22 Feb

Sikkim CM links opposition to Samson Tamang’s controversial statements

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has accused the opposition of instigating Samson Tamang’s inflammatory remarks against the Khas community. Speaking in the assembly on February 21, the CM stated that the opposition lacked genuine issues and was deliberately stirring controversy. Samson Tamang, who was arrested in Bodhgaya, Bihar, on February 19 after an extensive 13-day manhunt, alleged that opposition leader Ganesh Rai, through Kurseong MLA BP Bajgai, influenced him to make the controversial statements. His arrest was facilitated by Sikkim Police and Bihar Police, who tracked him across Siliguri, Delhi, Darjeeling, and Nepal’s border regions using advanced surveillance. Tamang…

22 Feb

Balancing Innovation: U.S. Government Proposes AI Oversight Rules

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The United States government is working on a new set of regulations to oversee the development and use of artificial intelligence. The proposed laws aim to prevent AI-driven misinformation, protect privacy, and ensure ethical AI usage in industries such as healthcare, finance, and law enforcement. Officials are consulting with technology companies, researchers, and policymakers to establish a balanced regulatory framework. The initiative comes amid concerns about AI-generated content influencing elections and employment sectors. If passed, these laws could set a global precedent for responsible AI development.

22 Feb

Bangladesh Signs Agreement for Nuclear Power Plant Expansion

Sonakshi SarkarBangladesh

Bangladesh has signed a deal with Russia to expand its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, which is set to enhance the country’s energy production. The project will add a second reactor, expected to be operational by 2027, significantly boosting the country’s power supply. Bangladesh aims to diversify its energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and meet rising electricity demands. Experts believe this development will contribute to long-term energy security and economic growth. The initiative also aligns with Bangladesh’s commitment to clean energy solutions.

22 Feb

India to Launch First Solar-Powered Express Train

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

The Indian Railways has announced the launch of its first fully solar-powered express train, set to begin operations later this year. The train, equipped with rooftop solar panels, will generate electricity to power its lighting, fans, and air-conditioning systems, reducing dependence on diesel and grid electricity. This initiative aligns with India’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions in rail transport by 2030. The government plans to expand this technology to more trains in the coming years. Experts believe this step will significantly cut operational costs and reduce the railway’s carbon footprint, making public transport more sustainable.