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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Diwali 2016: Firecracker sales down 20% despite ban on Chinese imports

Campaigns against the use of crackers, growing environmental awareness and illegal Chinese imports have together dented sales over the years.

Oct 28, 2016

Green tribunal puts construction of Bengaluru steel flyover on hold for 4 weeks

The ruling comes after the city civic body issued an acceptance letter to Larsen and Toubro to construct the flyover.

Oct 28, 2016

2 Maoists killed during Malkangiri forest combing operations

The death toll in the recent operations against Maoists along the Andhra-Odisha border now stands at 30.

Oct 28, 2016

Twitter to shut down Vine, internet explodes in 10-minute whines

Read more to find out how the internet reacted to Vine being shut.

Oct 28, 2016

Mosul offensive: Iraqi Army trying to reach site where scores of villagers were executed

The army and the central police units have been fighting against sniper fire and suicide car bombs near the execution site.

Oct 28, 2016

Unicef official condemns attack on school in Syria, calls for halt to war

At least 28, including 22 children, were killed in airstrikes in Idlib, Syria.

Oct 27, 2016

Civil services preliminary exams advanced to June 18, 2017

This is the first time in three years that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the examination in June.

Oct 27, 2016

Kerala govt gives nod to control stray dog population despite Maneka Gandhi's ire

A 90-year-old man became the 10th victim of stray dog attacks in Kerala on Wednesday.

Oct 27, 2016

UK, US, other NATO allies amassing troops on Russia's borders

With Russia's aggressive presence in the Baltic Sea, this is seen as the biggest build-up of troops in the region since the Cold War.

Oct 27, 2016

After steel flyover, BMTC's proposal to buy 150 electric buses for Rs 2.7 crore each raises eyebrows

The cost of the buses, the market price of which stands at not more than Rs. 1.5 crore, has not been officially announced.

Oct 27, 2016

Germany: Police raid 13 buildings across 5 states in anti-terror operations

One suspect was reportedly arrested in the operations.

Oct 25, 2016

Australia: Four dead in ride malfunction at Queensland theme park

The incident took place at Dreamworld theme park, Australia's largest theme park with over 40 rides and attractions.

Oct 25, 2016

Odisha on high alert for landfall of cyclone Kyant

The strong winds are very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 12 hours.

Oct 25, 2016

Andhra Pradesh: This RTO officer owns 14 flats, 1 kg gold, 60 kg silver, and more

N Purnachandra Rao in Nellore district came under the scanner after several complaints alleging corruption.

Oct 25, 2016

1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in Delhi's Naya Bazaar; MHA seeks report

Delhi Police's local team, special cell and the crime branch have cordoned off the area for investigation.

Oct 25, 2016

Bengalureans troll Karnataka govt for 3D animation video of steel flyover

The steel flyover is expected to alleviate the congestion at Bellary Road and North Bengaluru.

Oct 24, 2016

US Presidential elections 2016: Clinton's close aide directed $675,000 for wife of FBI deputy director who probed email scandal

The money came from the political action committee of McAuliffe two months after the probe into the use of private emails began in July 2015.

Oct 24, 2016

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Articles by Asmita Sarkar

Diwali 2016: Firecracker sales down 20% despite ban on Chinese imports

Green tribunal puts construction of Bengaluru steel flyover on hold for 4 weeks

2 Maoists killed during Malkangiri forest combing operations

Twitter to shut down Vine, internet explodes in 10-minute whines

Mosul offensive: Iraqi Army trying to reach site where scores of villagers were executed

Unicef official condemns attack on school in Syria, calls for halt to war

Civil services preliminary exams advanced to June 18, 2017

Kerala govt gives nod to control stray dog population despite Maneka Gandhi's ire

UK, US, other NATO allies amassing troops on Russia's borders

After steel flyover, BMTC's proposal to buy 150 electric buses for Rs 2.7 crore each raises eyebrows

Germany: Police raid 13 buildings across 5 states in anti-terror operations

Australia: Four dead in ride malfunction at Queensland theme park

Odisha on high alert for landfall of cyclone Kyant

Andhra Pradesh: This RTO officer owns 14 flats, 1 kg gold, 60 kg silver, and more

1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in Delhi's Naya Bazaar; MHA seeks report

Bengalureans troll Karnataka govt for 3D animation video of steel flyover

US Presidential elections 2016: Clinton's close aide directed $675,000 for wife of FBI deputy director who probed email scandal

New York: 2 Black teen girls arrested for punching 62-year-old man

5 killed in light plane crash at Malta international airport; it burst into flames immediately, says witness

Bengaluru steel flyover: Citizens opposing construction considering legal recourse

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'