Sonakshi Sarkar

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Assam doctor lands in trouble for selling infant to couple

Assam doctor lands in trouble for selling infant to couple

A doctor in Sribhumi district of Assam allegedly sold an infant to a couple after an unmarried woman gave birth to the child, an official said on Thursday. A police case has been registered against the doctor, who is currently absconding, she said. According to the official of the district Child Protection Unit (CPU), they got information about an illegal adoption four-five days back.
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Nitin Gadkari to transform Assam’s roads with Rs 3 lakh crore investment

Nitin Gadkari to transform Assam’s roads with Rs 3 lakh crore investment

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced a landmark investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in Assam to develop world-class national highways, aiming to bring the state's road network up to US standards. This announcement was made during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari assured lawmakers that there will be no shortage of funds for these ambitious road projects. He stated that the highway network in Assam will undergo a complete transformation, enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth across the region. Several major infrastructure projects are already underway, with some expected to be completed…
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Class 9 paper of Assam board leaked, exam cancelled

Class 9 paper of Assam board leaked, exam cancelled

The class 9 English annual exam in Assam’s Barpeta district, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled after the question paper leaked on social media, officials said. Barpeta inspector of schools Ratul Kumar Das issued an order to all the school heads in the district and intimated about the exam's cancellation. A new exam date will be announced later.
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“Clean sweep for BJP-NDA”: Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker on Rabha Hasong Council Polls

“Clean sweep for BJP-NDA”: Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker on Rabha Hasong Council Polls

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Numal Momin has expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council election on April 2. Momin asserted that overwhelming public support suggests a clean sweep for the ruling alliance. "I am very confident that the BJP-led NDA will secure a landslide victory. Tomorrow is the last day for the withdrawal of nominations, after which campaigning will begin in full swing. The people's overwhelming support indic that the BJP-led NDA will  dominate the polls, and the results on April 4 will bring a…
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 7 aids of Amrit Pal Singh lodged in relased re-arrested by Punjab Police

 7 aids of Amrit Pal Singh lodged in relased re-arrested by Punjab Police

Pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh's seven accomplices, who were released from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam following the withdrawal of NSA charges against them and re-arrested in another case by Punjab Police, will be flown to the northern state on Thursday, officials said. Punjab Police re-arrested them for attacking a police station on the outskirts of Amritsar in 2023 and got a transit remand from a local court here. "All seven detainees will be flown to Punjab under tight security. Punjab Police has secured their transit remand and are now completing the legal transfer process from Dibrugarh Central Jail," a…
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Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan to face power interruptions

Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan to face power interruptions

The Power Department of Sikkim has announced scheduled power outages in Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan districts due to the commissioning of a new 50MVA transformer at the 132/66KV Substation at LLHP under PGCIL. Scheduled Power Shutdown DatesMarch 22 (Saturday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours)March 23 (Sunday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours)April 12 (Saturday) – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (7 hours)April 13 (Sunday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours) The power cuts will affect residents during the fourth weekend of March and the second weekend of April.
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Indra Hang Subba’s AI event proposal gains support from Union Minister

Indra Hang Subba’s AI event proposal gains support from Union Minister

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba has proposed organizing a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) event in the state to highlight Northeast India’s potential in AI-driven innovation and ensure its stronger representation in the national AI policy. The proposal has received a positive response from Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who acknowledged the event’s strategic role in boosting technological advancements, skill development, and economic growth. He assured further discussions on its feasibility. MP Subba emphasized that Northeast India is rich in talent and needs a dedicated AI platform to empower youth, entrepreneurs, and researchers. “This initiative will…
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Mahbubul Hoque’s bail rejected over exam scandal

Mahbubul Hoque’s bail rejected over exam scandal

A court in Sonitpur district, Assam, on Tuesday rejected the bail application of Mahbubul Hoque, the Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), in connection with a case related to alleged promises of allowing unfair means in examinations.The Sonitpur Judicial Magistrate First Class, Hriday Jyoti Kashyap, denied Hoque’s bail plea after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. Government advocate Munin Barua stated that Hoque was arrested under multiple non-bailable sections, following an FIR filed in Dhekiajuli based on a complaint by an individual. Hoque, who joined the court proceedings via video conferencing from Tezpur…
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International Scrutiny Intensifies on Bangladesh’s Human Rights Record

International Scrutiny Intensifies on Bangladesh’s Human Rights Record

Bangladesh is under increasing international scrutiny following allegations of human rights violations by security forces. Reports suggest instances of torture, extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances. Human rights organizations are urging the Bangladeshi government to conduct thorough investigations and hold perpetrators accountable. The government, however, denies these allegations, asserting that security operations are conducted within legal frameworks. The situation has raised concerns among international observers about the state of democracy and rule of law in Bangladesh.
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15 Bangladeshis  apprehended in Assam, sent back

15 Bangladeshis  apprehended in Assam, sent back

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said a total of 15 Bangladeshi nationals were sent back to their country through Sribhumi district of the state. "Stern action against illegal infiltration. Continuing with their strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @sribhumipolice intercepted 2 Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back," Sarma said in a post on X. Assam's Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri and South Salmara-Mankachar districts share 267.5 km of international border with Bangladesh.
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