Asmita Sarkar

Articles by Asmita Sarkar

Asmita Sarkar covers news and current affairs from India and world for IBTimes India. She is interested in politics, women's rights, fiction, photography, and travel. She has worked for citizen journalism portal Youth Ki Awaaz and has interned with the Times of India, Al Jazeera, Roli Books, Platform Magazine, and Campus Diaries before venturing into digital journalism. She was a Nokia Create to Inspire fellow. She has a Masters in Literature from the Hindu College, Delhi University and a PG Diploma in journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

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Kerala Lok Sabha byelection: Top candidates in Malappuram seat

The ruling Left, Opposition United Democratic Front and BJP will battle it out on April 12 bypoll.

Apr 10, 2017

Hyderabad BJP MLA booked for threatening those who oppose Ram Mandir

A local Muslim organisation Majlis Bachao Tehreek filed a complaint against Raja Singh who called those who oppose Ram Mandir in Ayodhya "traitors".

Apr 10, 2017

Three-month emergency declared in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the twin attacks on churches in two different cities of Egypt on Sunday in which 44 people were killed.

Apr 10, 2017

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Meet the top candidates in Srinagar, Anantnag Lok Sabha constituencies

Opposition party National Conference (NC) had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying either terrorism or tourism could sustain in the Valley

Apr 9, 2017

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

At least six people have been killed and 36 others injured in clashes between protesters and security personnel near polling stations.

Apr 9, 2017

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

The J&K Chief Election Officer had reportedly asked the police to not shut the internet down as it would also hamper their planned webcast from various polling stations. Brisk polling going on amidst reports of unrest at some polling booths.

Apr 9, 2017

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RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Income tax investigators found Rs 89 crore in the possession of Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijayabaskar during raids at 35 locations.

Apr 9, 2017

Chhattisgarh news anchor Supreet Kaur reads out report of husband's death on live TV bulletin

Supreet Kaur, who works for Chhattisgarh's IBC-24 channel, left her colleagues shocked when she continued to read the bulletin and only later walked out of the studio in tears.

Apr 9, 2017

Odisha: Central forces rushed to Bhadrak after protests over derogatory comments on Lord Ram

Bajrang Dal and VHP took to the streets after Muslim youths allegedly made blasphemous comments on a Facebook post by a Bajrang Dal leader.

Apr 8, 2017

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Stockholm truck attack: 2 arrested after 4 killed in 'terrorist crimes'

The attacker had hijacked a lorry belonging to Swedish brewery Spendrups as it made a delivery at a nearby restaurant.

Apr 8, 2017

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India has 4 female High Court chief justices, but is that enough?

There are female High Court chief justices in Madras, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. However, the number of female judges in higher judiciary remains appalling.

Apr 8, 2017

India jumps 12 positions, ranks 40th on Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report

Improved measures like e-visa, visa on arrival and better road transport helped India raise the bar for itself in tourism and reach the 40th position from the earlier 52.

Apr 8, 2017

Did you know, this Chattisgarh police officer bagged the "Oscar" of community policing?

Community policing in Chhattisgarh: Under Arif Shiekh IPS, Balod district police empowered people to protect themselves. Their Navodaya programme was awarded the "Oscar" of community policing in San Diego, US in 2016.

Apr 7, 2017

I-T department raids properties of TN health minister Vijayabaskar, Sarath Kumar, AIADMK MLAs

Raids were also conducted at properties belonging to former MLA Chitlapakkam Rajendran and Geethalakshmi, the VC of Dr MGR Medical University.

Apr 7, 2017

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Ladakh avalanche: 3 soldiers found dead under snow in Batalik sector

Of the five soldiers trapped under snow when an army post got buried in Ladakh due to an avalanche two have been rescued.

Apr 7, 2017

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman: Her life and legacy

SC dismisses Karnataka government's plea to declare Jayalalithaa a convict in DA case

The Supreme Court had taken up a review petition filed by the Karnataka government that challenged abatement of its appeal in the DA case.

Apr 5, 2017

Jishnu Pranoy's mother hospitalised after she was dragged outside DGP office; slow clap for Kerala police? State braces for shutdown

Mahija, mother of Jishnu Pranoy, and her family were protesting outside DGP's office in Thiruvananthapuram to demand probe into the Nehru College student's death.

Apr 5, 2017

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Articles by Asmita Sarkar

Kerala Lok Sabha byelection: Top candidates in Malappuram seat

Hyderabad BJP MLA booked for threatening those who oppose Ram Mandir

Three-month emergency declared in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

Meet the top candidates in Srinagar, Anantnag Lok Sabha constituencies

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Chhattisgarh news anchor Supreet Kaur reads out report of husband's death on live TV bulletin

Odisha: Central forces rushed to Bhadrak after protests over derogatory comments on Lord Ram

Stockholm truck attack: 2 arrested after 4 killed in 'terrorist crimes'

India has 4 female High Court chief justices, but is that enough?

India jumps 12 positions, ranks 40th on Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report

Did you know, this Chattisgarh police officer bagged the "Oscar" of community policing?

I-T department raids properties of TN health minister Vijayabaskar, Sarath Kumar, AIADMK MLAs

Ladakh avalanche: 3 soldiers found dead under snow in Batalik sector

SC dismisses Karnataka government's plea to declare Jayalalithaa a convict in DA case

Jishnu Pranoy's mother hospitalised after she was dragged outside DGP office; slow clap for Kerala police? State braces for shutdown

India making progress for NSG membership despite China's opposition

Mumbai on high alert: 3 ISIS terrorists could enter through sea

Mothers in Mumbai, Bangalore react to school's dress code, restrictions for parents

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'