Sonakshi Sarkar

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against Monalisa Das, a representative of DB Stock Consultancy, on November 18, 2024, in connection with a fraudulent online trading scheme in Assam. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Judge for CBI cases in Chandmari, Guwahati. The CBI's investigation alleges that DB Stock Consultancy lured investors through unregulated deposit schemes, promising guaranteed returns since 2018. However, irregular payments soon surfaced, leaving many investors without their promised returns. According to the chargesheet, the accused collected significant sums from depositors by providing documents on Rs 100 stamp paper as proof of investment.…

The Meitei Manipuri community in Assam’s Cachar district staged a poignant candlelight vigil on Sunday evening to mourn the tragic killing of six women and children in Manipur by suspected militants. Gathering at the Khudiram Bose statue in Silchar, the protesters expressed profound grief while calling for justice. The vigil served as a platform to honor the victims and amplify demands for swift action from the Central government. Addressing the media, community members voiced concerns over the escalating insecurity in Manipur’s border areas amid persistent violence and militant attacks. They urged immediate intervention to restore peace and protect vulnerable communities.…

Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain has accused the ruling BJP of widespread electoral malpractice during Wednesday's by-polls in the Samaguri constituency. Hussain claimed that BJP supporters engaged in “booth capturing, rigging, coercion, and undue influence,” specifically targeting Congress polling agents and voters. According to Hussain, BJP MLAs Jitu Goswami and Rupak Sharma were seen at multiple polling stations, allegedly in violation of Election Commission guidelines. He listed 17 voting booths where Congress agents were reportedly ousted and booths “captured and rigged” by BJP supporters. Furthermore, Hussain alleged that his opponent, BJP candidate Diplu Ranjan Sarma, threatened Congress agents and interfered at…

The Assam Government has introduced the ‘Frames of the Brahmaputra’ photography contest, calling on residents to capture the beauty and diversity of Assam’s waterways. Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to ₹15,000. To join, photographers must submit their entries via email to assamaiwcl@gmail.com, along with their full name, contact information, and phone number. Additionally, participants are encouraged to support the contest on social media by following the Assam Inland Waterways Company Limited on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Contestants should post their photos on social media with the hashtag #FramesOfBrahmaputra, tagging the company, and…

In Assam’s Samaguri constituency, tensions escalated today as Congress workers accused BJP supporters of disrupting the voting process and assaulting party members at Sholmaari polling station during the ongoing bye-elections. The incident reportedly occurred at polling booths No. 89 and 90, where witnesses claim BJP workers entered and interfered with voting, triggering a heated confrontation. Local sources report that several Congress workers sustained minor injuries in the scuffle, sparking concern among voters and party representatives. Swiftly responding to the unrest, election officials, supported by security forces, moved to the site to defuse the situation and restore calm. The bye-elections, which…