Sonakshi Sarkar

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Seven arrested in Assam’s Makum for child trafficking, victim rescued from Arunachal Pradesh

Seven arrested in Assam’s Makum for child trafficking, victim rescued from Arunachal Pradesh

Seven individuals have been arrested in Assam’s Makum after the disappearance of a young girl. The incident came to light when the girl’s mother filed a missing person report with Makum police, sparking an immediate investigation. Authorities launched a swift search operation, which led to the rescue of the child from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Shockingly, the investigation revealed that the girl's own father and mother-in-law were involved in the trafficking scheme. The police have arrested seven suspects connected to the crime, including Hemmer Lomi from Arunachal Pradesh, Nasibul Ahmed from Lakhimpur, and five Makum residents—Sajan Satnami, Mukul Kol, Ajay Ravidas,…
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Assamese actress Sumi Borah surrenders in Rs 2,200 crore scam

Assamese actress Sumi Borah surrenders in Rs 2,200 crore scam

Assamese actress Sumi Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, surrendered to the Assam Police on Thursday in connection with a massive Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam. The couple turned themselves in to the Special Task Force (STF) in Dibrugarh after being on the run since the scam was exposed last week. Assam Police DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh confirmed the arrest on social media, stating, “The game is up for them. Compliments to the Team STF.”Sumi Borah had posted a video the night before, claiming she was hiding due to false accusations and negative publicity. She denied fleeing and announced…
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Assam appoints guardian ministers to ,monitor government schemes

Assam appoints guardian ministers to ,monitor government schemes

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has appointed 14 guardian ministers to oversee the development and administration of various districts across the state. This initiative, announced on September 10, 2024, aims to enhance governance and improve the delivery of public services. The guardian ministers will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of government schemes and policies in their respective districts. They will act as a crucial link between the state government and district administrations, ensuring that local issues and concerns are addressed efficiently. Key appointments include Shri Ranjeet Kumar Dass for Karimganj, Dhubri, and Bongaigaon, and Smt. Ajanta Neog for Jorhat…
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NID and Sikkim team up for youth and women empowerment

NID and Sikkim team up for youth and women empowerment

The Sikkim government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, to promote the state’s creative economy. The agreement, signed on September 9, is part of the World Bank-supported Sikkim ‘INSPIRES’ programme. The initiative focuses on enhancing connectivity, improving market access, and fostering skills development and innovation, particularly among women and youth in Sikkim. Officials believe this collaboration will unlock new economic opportunities and boost local industries. Sikkim’s Commerce and Industries Minister, Tshering Thendup Bhutia, emphasized the state’s rich cultural heritage, known for traditional arts like Thangka painting, carpet weaving, and handloom work.…
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Supreme Court seeks deportation clarity from Assam and Home Ministry

Supreme Court seeks deportation clarity from Assam and Home Ministry

The Supreme Court has asked the Assam Government and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to clarify their deportation plan for 211 foreign nationals detained in a transit camp in Assam's Goalpara district. Among them, 66 have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The Court, led by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih, is hearing a petition regarding the conditions of Assam's detention facilities. The bench cited a report by the Assam District Legal Services Authority, calling the living conditions in the camps "deplorable" due to issues like water shortages and poor sanitation. During the hearing, the Ministry of…
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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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