North East - The Purbottar

14 Feb

PM Modi Flags Off Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, Launches Multiple Development Projects in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a Rs 3,030-crore six-lane bridge on the Brahmaputra River, connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati. The event, attended by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saw Modi walk on the bridge, which is currently open only for pedestrians; vehicular traffic will start from March 1. This bridge is the first extradosed structure in Northeast India, designed to reduce travel time to seven minutes. It employs base isolation technology for seismic safety, high-performance stay cables for durability, and includes a Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS) for real-time…

09 Feb

On His Birthday, Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde Seeks Blessings at Kamakhya TempleA

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated his 62nd birthday on February 9, 2023, by offering prayers at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Born in Dare village, Satara district, Shinde has deep respect for the temple, having visited it with 39 rebel MLAs over three years ago to seek blessings during a revolt against the previous Shiv Sena leadership. While in Guwahati, Shinde met with Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss enhancing economic and cultural ties between Assam and Maharashtra, during which Sarma conveyed warm birthday wishes to Shinde.

04 Feb

Four Vehicles Recovered as Car Fraud Racket Uncovered in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A team from the East Guwahati Police District, specifically from Basistha Police Station, successfully dismantled a significant car fraud racket led by the mastermind Rupjyoti Das. The accused posed as a Cluster Head of HSBC Bank, renting multiple vehicles under the pretense of official bank use and subsequently selling them fraudulently as bank-auctioned assets to third parties. Police have recovered four such vehicles: a Grand i10 Nios, a Maruti Fronx, a Mahindra Scorpio, and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which were found at various locations in Assam and Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.

30 Jan

CARA Hosts Regional Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs in NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, North East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Regional Consultative Workshop on “Promoting Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyan Children)” today in Guwahati. The day-long consultation witnessed participation of 122 stakeholders, including representatives from State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs), Specialized Adoption Agencies (SAAs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Chief Medical Officers, health professionals, child protection functionaries, and adoption practitioners from across the Northeast region. The large turnout reflected growing institutional commitment towards strengthening adoption and rehabilitation mechanisms for children with special needs. The workshop commenced with…

28 Jan

CARA Holds Workshop in NE on Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s adoption and child protection ecosystem, is organising its second Regional Consultative Workshop in Guwahati on January 30. The theme of the workshop is in line with CARA’s Adoption Awareness Camapign: “Promoting Non-Institutionalised Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children)”. The workshop is being organized to advance CARA’s commitment towards ensuring that children with special needs are provided family-based care and are not confined to long-term institutionalization. The initiative aligns with the mandate of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as…

28 Jan

NE Leaders Condole Demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM in Plane Crash

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Leaders from Northeast India have expressed their condolences regarding the tragic death of Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and prominent NCP leader, who died in a plane crash near Baramati, Pune, while end route to a public rally for the Zilla Parishad elections. The crash, which also claimed the lives of three others aboard, transpired in the morning, with emergency services arriving promptly at the scene, but no survivors were found. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with officials currently assessing the damage to the aircraft. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed his deep…

27 Jan

Flavours of the Northeast Take Centre Stage at R-Day High Tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Traditional culinary delicacies from Northeast India were featured prominently at the Republic Day high tea hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The official menu included dishes from Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the event on social media, noting the vibrant North-East cuisine enjoyed by dignitaries including European Council President António Costa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key Assamese dishes included Til Pitha, Til Laru, and Narikol Laru, which are integral to the Magh Bihu festival, as well as Black Rice Kheer known for its cultural significance. Pati Sapta, a winter…

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…

12 Jan

Homes filled with festive preparations ahead of Magh Bihu

Banasree SarkarAssam, North East

Assamese homes are once again enveloped in the coziness of holiday preparations as Magh Bihu draws near. Families are busy preparing traditional dishes like laru and pitha in the kitchens starting early in the morning. These traditional recipes, which are made with rice flour, coconut, jaggery, and sesame, showcase Assam's rich cultural legacy and close ties to the harvest season. While exchanging experiences of previous Bihu festivities, elders mentor younger family members and impart traditional techniques. Homes are filled with the aroma of freshly made Bihu sweets, which evokes happiness and memories. In addition to food, Magh Bihu, also called…

10 Jan

In Sikkim, the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps begins a pilot program to deliver medications to veterans’ homes

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

As part of a pilot initiative to enhance veteran welfare, the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps has launched home delivery of essential medicines for entitled veterans through the ECHS Polyclinic in Gangtok. This project, in collaboration with the Department of Posts and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, aims to provide safe, timely, and hassle-free medication delivery, particularly for veterans in remote areas. The polyclinic has identified around 58 long-distance beneficiaries in South, North, and West Sikkim who struggle to collect their medicines due to challenging terrain and mobility issues, especially among the elderly and vulnerable. Following the pilot's success, the service…