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13 Sep

Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…

03 Sep

Abhiruchi Sports Day: A tribute to Assam’s sports icons

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated the winners of the State Sports Awards on the occasion of Abhiruchi Sports Day, a celebration marking the birthday of Assam's first Arjuna awardee, Bhogeswar Baruah. The award recipients included Bornil Akash Changmai, a badminton player; Krishna Das, a para swimmer; Abhishek B. Gogoi, a special athlete in cycling; Rajib Dey, a physical training instructor at IIT Guwahati; Kalyan Barman, a physical instructor at Nalbari District Sports Office; Anup Konwar, a weightlifting coach at Sivasagar District Sports Office; and Uttam Handique, an athletics coach at Tinsukia District Sports Office. Abhiruchi Sports Day, celebrated…

29 Aug

FIR filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for promoting enmity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, supported by a coalition of opposition parties, has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station on Wednesday, accuses Sarma of fostering communal discord and promoting enmity between different religious and racial communities.The opposition alliance includes the Assam Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, and CPI(ML). The coalition alleges that Sarma’s recent statements and actions have exacerbated communal tensions in the state. According to the FIR, Sarma has…

28 Aug

Opposition urges president and Governor to act against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The opposition in Assam has escalated its demands for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s removal, urging President Droupadi Murmu and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to take action against him for allegedly making 'communal and unconstitutional' statements. In an emergency meeting held on August 27, the United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), a coalition of 18 parties aligned with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), resolved to press for Sarma’s dismissal. The UOFA also plans to file a police complaint against the Chief Minister, accusing him of inciting communal tensions. Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah criticized Sarma’s recent remarks, stating,…

28 Aug

Himanta Sarma calls for calm amid state unrest

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning on August 27 regarding the potential consequences of ongoing unrest in the state, emphasizing that continued disturbances could severely impact the future of Assam's youth. In his statement, Sarma highlighted, "The biggest loser of a violent and disturbed Assam will be its youth, as no industry will feel confident about investing in the State." He stressed that maintaining a peaceful environment is essential for the state's continued growth and prosperity. Sarma directly addressed ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah, urging him to halt activities aimed at disrupting peace. "I again call…

21 Aug

Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das set for Rajya Sabha election

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

01 Aug

Governor Om Prakash Mathur welcomed by BJP Sikkim delegation

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim, led by State President Shri DR Thapa, visited the Honorable Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, at Rajbhavan today. The delegation offered heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the newly appointed Governor, expressing their best wishes for a productive and successful tenure. They also sought Governor Mathur's esteemed guidance and blessings to better serve and represent the interests of the people of Sikkim. The visiting team included State Executive Members, Morcha Representatives, Vidhansabha candidates, District Presidents, and other party functionaries. Earlier in the day, Shri DR Thapa attended the swearing-in ceremony…

31 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma visits temple before Telangana oath

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura and the newly designated Governor of Telangana, is set to take the oath of office on July 31st at the Raj Bhavan in Telangana. Dev Varma, along with his wife, will travel to Telangana on the day of the ceremony. The oath-taking event is scheduled for 3 PM. As per protocol, two ADCs – one Major from the Indian Army and one IPS officer – along with the Joint Secretary of the Governor, arrived this evening to coordinate with Dev Varma. Earlier today, Dev Varma visited the Mata Tripura Sundari…

30 Jul

Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

DT Lepcha, the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim, on July 29 urged the Central government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to 12 left-out communities in Sikkim. Raising the issue in Parliament, Lepcha highlighted the categorization of Sikkimese people into three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, noting that Sikkim is home to 20 indigenous tribes. "The earliest available census of 1891 notes the Nepali ethnic group as 63.3%, Bhutia as 16.06%, and Lepcha as 18.9%," Lepcha informed Parliament. He pointed out that historically, the King of Sikkim recognized Bhutias, Lepchas, and Nepalis as tribes. However, after Sikkim's merger with…

29 Jul

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP for budget ‘Boycott’

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly neglecting various segments of the Indian population in its latest Union budget. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi accused the BJP of boycotting farmers, students, taxpayers, and urban residents. Gogoi lambasted the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not providing legal protection to farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP). "The BJP has ignored the students whose higher education exams were repeatedly canceled and the hardworking taxpayers by removing the benefit of indexation," he stated.Highlighting infrastructure issues, Gogoi noted, "The BJP has failed the…