Sikkim

01 Oct

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Questioned By Mumbai Police In Rape Case

editor0 CommentsSikkimanuragkashyap, Bollywood

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who arrived at the VersovaPolice Station earlier this morning after being issuedsummons on Wednesday, is being questioned in a rapecase filed last week. The Producer-Director has called therape allegations “baseless” and said he intends to take legalaction in the matter.His lawyer Priyanka Khimani has also reached the policestation.The summons was issued after the actor met MaharashtraGovernor BS Koshyari along with Rajya Sabha MP andUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale seeking Mr Kashyap’sarrest.The actor had recently accused Mr Kashyap of forcinghimself on her in 2013. According to the actor, he hadnamed three other actors as being “just a call away.”…

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01 Oct

Amid Hathras Outrage, UP 22-YearOld Drugged, Allegedly Gang Raped, Dies

editor0 CommentsSikkimGANGRAPE, India, UTTARPRADESH

Amid outrage in the country over the gangrapeand death of a young woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras,another similar case has been reported from the state. Alittle more than 500 km from Hathras, a 22-year-old Dalitwoman died after being allegedly raped and assaulted onTuesday evening, when the attention of the country wasfocused on the events in Delhi as the police tried to takeaway the Hathras woman's body from Safdarjung hospital.The young woman in Balrampur had died while being takento a hospital in Lucknow. The police, meanwhile, have saidthat two accused in the case have been arrested, but alsoclaimed that the post-mortem…

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30 Sep

Ritika Veg Oil to expand its presence in Assam

editor0 CommentsSikkim, BusinessRITIKA VEG OIL

The leading edible oil manufacturer Ritika Vegetable Oil Private Limited would augment its production capability of ‘Mustard oil’ up to 100% per year. This is in line with the Government banning blending of mustard oil with any other cooking oil with effect from October 1.  Since last 40 years, Data Group has been in business and producing millions of tons pure high quality edible oils throughout the years. Company markets these oils under various brands including Scooter, Ashoka and Shiv Classic. The Company, which has operations across various districts of Assam, is also present in other categories of edible oils…

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29 Sep

1200 grams of brown sugar is recovered in Siliguri

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Based on a tip-off, the Matigara police, on Monday night, launched operations at Siliguri City Center area and arrested three people along with 1200 grams of brown sugar.The arrested have been identified as Umar Farooq, Mohammad Akhtarul Haque, and Ratan Roy. Out of the three, Umar Farooq and Mohammad Akhtarul Haque are residents of Kaliachak, and Ratan Roy is a resident of Siliguri’s Baghajatin colony. The market value of the recovered brown sugar has been estimated to be around 1 crore rupees. According to police sources, Umar Farooq and Mohammad Akhtarul Haque reached Siliguri from Kaliachak in a pickup van.…

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29 Sep

“multipurpose healthcare workers’ protest plan is hold by Police

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The police stopped the multipurpose healthcare workers who were ready to stage demonstrations in front of Uttar Kanya today.The state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is on a 3-day North Bengal visit, reached Siliguri yesterday. An Administrative Review Meeting with the two districts has already commenced today in Uttar Kanya.Amidst this, the multipurpose healthcare workers of North Bengal had planned to stage a protest in front of Uttar Kanya demanding higher wages. However, the police stopped them beforehand.Reportedly, around 20 protestors were detained in Jalpai More when they were on their way to Uttar Kanya. They have been taken to…

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29 Sep

In big push to clean Ganga, PM Modi to inaugurate 6 mega projects in Uttarakhand under Namami Gange .

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will inaugurate six mega projects in Uttarakhand under the Namami Gange Mission through video conference.He will also unveil the logo of Jal Jeevan Mission at 11 am today through video conference. He will release the guidelines for GPs and Pani Samiti for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission - Har Ghar Jal, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). projects include the construction of a 68 MLD STP, up-gradation of the existing 27 MLD at Jagjeetpur, in Haridwar and construction of an 18 MLD STP at Sarai, in Haridwar. The Haridwar-Rishikesh zone contributes about…

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29 Sep

Bengal Governor vs Mamta Banerjee again, this time over Raj Bhawan expenditure.

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West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has complained that the Mamata Banerjee government is pulling the purse strings for the Raj Bhavan expenses so tight that he may not be able to offer biscuits with tea to the media at the next press meet.Mr Dhankar said he had asked for a fund of Rs 30 to 40 lakh beyond the budgetary allocation for the Raj Bhavan. But the home secretary wrote back denying the funds, he said, citing constraints because of the coronavirus pandemic and Cyclone Amphan to "a governor who is a teetotaler and a vegetarian." "Kya mazak ho raha…

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28 Sep

Sonia Gandhi Asks Congress-Ruled States To Override Centre’s Farm Laws.

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The Congress on Monday said that its chief Sonia Gandhi has directed party governments in different states to "explore" and pass laws to "override" or negate the newly enacted central farm laws.Congress's Rajya Sabha member KC Venugopal said in a statement: "The Congress President has asked party-ruled states to explore the possibilities to pass laws in their respective states under Article 254(2) of the Constitution, which allows the state legislatures to pass laws to override central laws that then go for President's assent." Article 254(2) refers to a scenario where a law made by a state legislature concerning any matter…

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28 Sep

UPSC Civil Services exams cannot be postponed due to COVID-19: UPSC tells Supreme Court.

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The Supreme Court has directed UPSC to file their affidavit by tomorrow listing down the logistical reasons for not postponing the civil services examinations 2020. The apex court will now hear the plea on September 30, 2020.The petitioners have sought postponement of the Civil Services Exam for two to three months, so that the flood/ incessant rains go away and COVID-19 curve flattens. The plea has been filed by 20 UPSC aspirants against conducting of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on October 4. Justice Khanwilkar has asked UPSC to file an affidavit in the court. The matter would now be…

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28 Sep

PM Modi to hold virtual bilateral summit with Danish counterpart on Monday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen will hold a virtual summit on Monday to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “An MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between India and Denmark is being signed on the occasion. Another major outcome will be the joining of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by Denmark,” the MEA said in a statement. India and Denmark share 400 years of historical linkage and about 70 years of diplomatic relations. Denmark has been an important development partner, contributing to India's 'White Revolution'…

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