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It is apparent from the questions asked from the floor, and also from the opinions expressed in the media that there are some real concerns regarding the RNPP, particularly regarding the shortage of trained manpower, safety, the environmental impact of the plant, the management of the project, and its total cost. These issues need to be discussed openly and thoroughly before we proceed with the construction of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant.

What is happening in Assam should shame humanity and Indian democracy. Official figures of dead in Kokrajhar and Baksa Dist. (Assam) is 32. Citizens were fired upon and killed on 1st May and 2nd May for their voting choice. Unofficial sources say number of dead toll may be even higher as 31 persons are still missing and not accounted for.

interview with Asha ( name changed) who was abducted and raped in September 2012 in Hisar. Asha has truly become hope for many like her. She has fought her battle despite all odds and also helping others. She lost her father immediately after the incident as he committed suicide. This is a story how vulnerable Dalit girls are in Haryana.

The ongoing elections have created turmoil and churning in the society at an unprecedented level. Media, social sites and whatever platforms are there, are full of the intense debate about the so called ‘Gujarat Model’ the failures of the UPA II and related issues. While there may be few who are sitting on the fence, a large numbers has made up their mind one way or the other. To ensure that most people vote Election Commission wrote to all the educational heads to appeal to their students to vote.

Dozens of senior Pakistani journalists have signed a statement expressing unity and solidarity with each other in today’s divisive times. we the undersigned, express solidarity with the Pakistani media and working journalists, and stand against any proposed ban on any television or radio channel or newspaper.