Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

10 Apr

Sikkim’s education gets a boost with first Model School in Lingzey

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s first-ever model school at Lingzey under the Namcheybong constituency, aiming to provide quality and inclusive education, especially for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Calling it a “transformative moment,” Tamang said the model school reflects the state government’s commitment to equitable education. “Every child deserves a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their background. This school is a step toward that goal,” the Chief Minister said at the event. He emphasized that education is more than academic success—it is a pathway to empowerment and equality. The model school, he added, is…

10 Apr

2-day National Conference on North East culture held at TISS Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off- Campus successfully organized a two-day National Seminar on "Rethinking Culture: Retrospect and Prospect in the North East India Context" on April 8 and 9. Sponsored by ICSSR, NERC, Shillong, the seminar brought together scholars, students, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to engage in critical discussions on the complex cultural dynamics of Northeast India. The seminar opened with the institute song and the felicitation of esteemed guests, followed by an introduction to the theme by Dr. Subeno Kithan, Convener and Faculty at the Centre for Sociology and Social Anthropology (CSSA). Prof. Jagannath…

10 Apr

Assam CM traces co-passenger to return borrowed charger

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an unusual yet heartwarming incident that unfolded mid-air and continued across continents, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earned widespread praise for his humble gesture of returning a mobile charger borrowed during an international flight. The episode began on an Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai, where the Chief Minister was seated next to 34-year-old Deepak Kapoor, a resident of Sector 12, Noida. During the journey, Kapoor kindly lent CM Sarma his international plug and phone charging cable. However, as fate would have it, Kapoor disembarked in Dubai while the Chief Minister was asleep, leaving no opportunity to…

09 Apr

Om Prakash Mathur reviews Sikkim projects, will attend ‘Gangtok Got Talent’

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur held a review meeting with Gangtok District Magistrate Tushar G. Nikhare at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, focusing on key development schemes in the district. The discussion centred around the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme, a central government initiative aimed at improving remote border villages. The DM briefed the Governor on major ongoing projects, including the Kuzu Eco Park at Gnathang, sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The eco-park is expected to promote rural tourism, generate jobs, and support sustainable development in the region. Governor Mathur praised the district administration for its dedication to…

09 Apr

RTI act strengthens Indian democracy, says Governor

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday described the Right to Information (RTI) Act as a transformative tool that has strengthened the foundations of Indian democracy by building a bridge between the government and the people. He said the Act has helped usher in a culture of transparency and accountability in governance and remains one of the most powerful legislative instruments in empowering citizens. The Governor was speaking at the inauguration of the 32nd Board of Governors and the 14th Annual General Body Meeting of the National Federation of Information Commissions in India (NFICI), held at an official event in…

08 Apr

Assam’s Dibrugarh-Jorhat NH to be completed by December 31

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there is "unanimous confidence" incompleting the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year. The Assam CM met with Krishnan Kumar, the Managing Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, in Delhi earlier on Monday to discuss the completion of the highway. "Pursuant to my discussion yesterday in Delhi with Dr. Krishan Kumar, Managing Director of @nhidcl, I am happy to share that there is unanimous confidence in completing the Jorhat-Dibrugarh section of the National Highway by 31st December," CM Sarma wrote in a…

08 Apr

California Declares Emergency Over Water Contamination

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The State of California has declared an environmental emergency after detecting hazardous levels of PFAS (forever chemicals) in the water supply of 35 cities, including Sacramento, Fresno, and San Diego. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $400 million cleanup initiative and lawsuits against several chemical companies. Health experts have linked PFAS exposure to cancer, thyroid disease, and birth defects. This alarming situation has drawn attention in countries like India and Bangladesh, where industrial waste management in rivers is a persistent issue. Environmental activists are urging South Asian governments to conduct similar water audits to prevent silent contamination crises.

08 Apr

Bangladesh Approves First Satellite Internet License

Sonakshi SarkarBangladesh

Bangladesh’s Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has officially granted SpaceX’s Starlink the license to operate satellite-based internet services in the country. This approval will help bridge digital divides in rural and remote areas. The service, expected to go live in late 2025, promises high-speed internet in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, coastal areas, and northern border regions where connectivity has long been a challenge. The license also mandates a partnership with a local ISP to ensure affordable pricing and infrastructure sharing. This development could inspire similar satellite internet projects in Nepal’s mountainous regions and Bhutan’s remote valleys. Experts believe Starlink’s entry may…

08 Apr

Sustainable Living at Sea: Japan Unveils Ocean-Based Habitat

Sonakshi Sarkarjapan\

Japan has launched its first floating city prototype off the coast of Okinawa, as part of an ambitious experiment to combat rising sea levels and urban overcrowding. Designed by Tokyo-based Oceanix Corp, the project—named "Aqua Haven"—includes modular living units, solar-powered facilities, and desalination systems. The floating city, currently housing 500 residents in trial mode, is built to withstand typhoons and minor tsunamis. The Japanese government, in collaboration with the UN-Habitat program, sees this as a model for climate-resilient urban development. Countries vulnerable to flooding like Bangladesh, the Maldives, and coastal India have shown keen interest in adopting similar models. Experts…

08 Apr

Assam gets fulll support from ISRO to launch its own satellite

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and discussed with him the state's vision of launching its own satellite. The ISRO chairman assured the chief minister that his organisation would lend full support in realising the vision, according to an official statement. In a meeting with Narayanan here, Sarma outlined the Assam government's vision to have its own satellite -- ASSAMSAT -- in collaboration with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre), Department of Space, Government of India.