Assam on high alert as final NRC list set to release Saturday
Shawdesh Desk: As the day for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) approaches, Assam is on high alert. Security measures have been tightened across Assam and prohibitory ReadMore
Two killed in Chuadanga, Ctg ‘gunfights’
A suspected drug peddler and robber died in separate ‘gunfights’ with members of law enforcement agencies in Chuadanga and Chattogram on early Friday. In Chuadanga, a suspected drug peddler was ReadMore
Study finds no gene responsible for becoming gay
Shawdesh Desk: A genetic analysis of almost half a million people has concluded that there is no single ‘gay gene’ while it is effectively impossible to predict an individual’s sexual ReadMore
India’s top ports on alert for attacks
Shawdesh Desk: India’s two main ports said on Thursday they had been warned by the coastguard and intelligence officials that Pakistan-trained commandos have entered Indian waters to carry out underwater ReadMore
Police thrashed for sexual harassment
Shawdesh Desk: A police constable was beaten up by local people allegedly for sexually harassing a woman in Rajshahi town’s Lakshmipur area on Thursday night. Quoting witnesses, sub-inspector of Rajpara ReadMore
GM foods consumed as no label used
Shawdesh Desk: From the traditional kitchen markets to the high street shops, agricultural products are sold without labelling, leaving no means for consumers to know whether the products are genetically ReadMore
HK pro-democracy activist Joshua arrested in crackdown
Shawdesh Desk: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested on Friday on suspicion of organising illegal protests as authorities clampdown on a wave of unrest that has plunged the ReadMore
Taslima criticises Arundhuti
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, living in India since 2004, has criticised the celebrated Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy for her comment made eight years back in which ReadMore
