North East - The Purbottar

23 Feb

Rima Das’ Not a Hero Receives Generation Kplus Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has received a Special Mention for her new film Not a Hero at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most respected film events.The award was given in the Generation Kplus Children’s Jury category for Best Film. The film had its world premiere at the festival on February 14. The festival concluded on February 22. The news was shared by the producers at Flying River Films on social media. In their message, they thanked the Generation jury, the festival team and the audience for supporting the film.“It’s truly special to win the Special Mention…

22 Feb

Dimapur Railway Station Receives “Eat Right Station” Certification from FSSAI

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

In a significant advancement for food safety, Dimapur Railway Station, part of the Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has received the prestigious “Eat Right Station” certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This certification, valid from October 24, 2025, to October 23, 2027, was awarded following a thorough audit of food stalls, catering units, and food handlers to ensure adherence to rigorous food safety standards, hygienic food preparation, safe storage practices, and proper waste management, while also providing nutritious food options for travelers. Additionally, four other stations in the Alipurduar Division have also…

22 Feb

Trinamool Congress Targets State Government, Indian National Congress at Pathsala Meeting; Announces New Joinings Ahead of Polls

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified its criticism of the state government and the Congress party during a recent meeting at the Natya Mandir in Pathsala, which was strategically timed ahead of the upcoming elections. Assam TMC Vice President Dulu Ahmed highlighted that over 15 Congress leaders, having been denied party tickets, are resigning to join the TMC for the elections. The meeting saw participation from Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev, who laid out the party's election strategy and facilitated a program for new members joining the TMC. In addressing the media, Dulu Ahmed lamented the lack of progress in identifying…

17 Feb

Akhil Gogoi Demands Probe into APSC Result Fiasco

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi has called for an impartial investigation into the abrupt cancellation of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 results by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), which was announced only to be retracted shortly thereafter. Gogoi accused the APSC of corruption, suggesting that the results were annulled because candidates favored by the Assam Chief Minister were excluded. This incident has heightened concerns regarding the integrity of the APSC, especially given its history of irregularities, including previous arrests of leadership due to misconduct. The APSC attributed the cancellation to an "inadvertent error," indicating that a revised select…

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…