Sonakshi Sarkar

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Assam Police foil infiltration attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border, two pushed back

Assam Police foil infiltration attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border, two pushed back

Assam Police successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj, intercepting two Bangladeshi nationals, Shahadat Hussain and Priyanka Gain. The duo was apprehended during a routine patrol and pushed back across the border. The operation, launched after receiving a tip-off, underscores Assam Police's heightened vigilance in preventing cross-border infiltration. An investigation into the matter has been initiated, with further actions underway. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police force on X, urging continued vigilance to address the ongoing infiltration threat. This incident follows a series of similar interceptions. Just last week, Assam Police detained five…
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Former Minister Tshering Wangdi Lepcha resigns from Sikkim Democratic Front amid party restructuring

Former Minister Tshering Wangdi Lepcha resigns from Sikkim Democratic Front amid party restructuring

Former Minister Tshering Wangdi Lepcha of the Lachen-Mangan constituency has resigned from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). A long-serving member of the party since 1993, Lepcha expressed deep gratitude for the opportunities he gained in Sikkimese politics but cited unavoidable reasons for his departure. Lepcha’s resignation follows a major shake-up within the SDF, led by party president Pawan Chamling. In a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting held at SDF Bhawan on September 2, Chamling dissolved all major party committees, including the Central Working Committee, District Committees, and Frontal Organizations. This strategic restructuring, Chamling noted, aims to rejuvenate the party’s leadership…
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Four Army personnel killed in Sikkim crash, honored with military rites

Four Army personnel killed in Sikkim crash, honored with military rites

The Indian Army paid tributes to four personnel who tragically lost their lives in a road accident along the Silk Route in Sikkim’s Pakyong District on September 5. The soldiers were honored with full military rites at the Bengdubi Military Station. The fallen heroes—Subedar K Thangapandi, Naik Gursev Singh, Craftsman W Peter Singh, and Sepoy Pradeep Patel—were members of the Enroute Mission Command unit from Binaguri, West Bengal. In a tribute on X, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army said, "These brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in Sikkim. The Indian Army stands firm…
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Congress leader Bhupen Borah blames police for failing to catch fraudsters

Congress leader Bhupen Borah blames police for failing to catch fraudsters

Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah has accused the state police of failing to apprehend key suspects in a high-profile trading fraud case, including Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Borah alleged that the police's inability to track down these individuals points to a larger issue of protection offered by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Borah further claimed that the Chief Minister has a pattern of diverting attention whenever corruption linked to his associates surfaces. "There are several instances where he has deflected media attention when allegations of corruption involving his circle arise,"…
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Stone attack on football truck leads to multiple injuries

Stone attack on football truck leads to multiple injuries

A local football tournament in Silchar, Assam, took a violent turn on Wednesday night when unidentified miscreants attacked a truck carrying players and supporters of the Nazia Enterprise team from Lailapur. The group was returning home after the second semi-final of the Matribhumi Cup when the incident occurred in the Bhaga Bazar area. The attackers pelted stones at the truck, injuring the driver and causing the vehicle to lose control, leading to injuries for more than 20 passengers. Among the injured, two individuals are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving urgent medical treatment.
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Four arrested in Guwahati for sophisticated cybercrime operation

Four arrested in Guwahati for sophisticated cybercrime operation

Guwahati Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime ring, arresting four individuals involved in a widespread mule account scam. The arrests were made following a coordinated effort by the Cyber Police Station in Guwahati, revealing a well-organized network of fraudsters preying on economically vulnerable individuals. The suspects, identified as Anvesh Chandra, Bablu Das, Chinmoy Chakraborty, and Abinash Mahato, were found to be operating under fake identities and using burner phones to deceive unsuspecting victims into handing over control of their bank accounts. These "mule accounts" were then used for illicit financial transactions, leaving the original account holders liable for any illegal…
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Pr. Secretary C.S. Rao discusses Sikkim’s tourism initiatives in Shillong

Pr. Secretary C.S. Rao discusses Sikkim’s tourism initiatives in Shillong

Sikkim's commitment to bolstering its tourism sector took center stage at the North-Eastern and Eastern Tourism Ministers Conference held in Shillong today. The event, presided over by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, brought together key regional leaders and senior officials to discuss strategies for enhancing tourism across the region. Leading the Sikkim delegation, Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation Tshering Thendup Bhutia highlighted the state’s strategic vision under the guidance of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay). Bhutia emphasized Sikkim’s goal to establish itself as a premier year-round destination, promoting equitable distribution of tourism benefits and…
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Abhiruchi Sports Day: A tribute to Assam’s sports icons

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

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…
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Gauhati High Court suspends Sonitpur Judge over bribery allegations

Gauhati High Court suspends Sonitpur Judge over bribery allegations

The Gauhati High Court has suspended Ranju Medhi, the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Sonitpur, following allegations of bribery. The suspension order, issued on September 2, takes immediate effect, pending departmental proceedings. Judge Medhi, who also serves as the Special Judge of the POCSO court in Sonitpur, is required to remain stationed in Sonitpur's headquarters, Tezpur, throughout the suspension period. The High Court's order explicitly prohibits Medhi from leaving the station without prior permission. During the suspension, the responsibilities of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sonitpur, Tezpur, will be managed by the Sonitpur District & Sessions Judge as…
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Pakyong airport to welcome new airlines in October 2024

Pakyong airport to welcome new airlines in October 2024

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport is poised for significant expansion as multiple airlines prepare to commence operations from October 2024. Leading the charge is IndiGo, one of India’s top airlines, which will soon offer flights connecting Pakyong to major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Pakyong AAI Director, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, assured that the recent landslide near the airport has not affected the runway, and repair work is being conducted vigorously. "The expansion is part of a broader plan to enhance connectivity and boost tourism in the region," Singh stated. The introduction of IndiGo’s flights is expected to significantly boost tourism…
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