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In Assam, you can be charged with a non-bailable offence for jumping quarantine

Myithili Hazarika -
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Govt to collect data on households headed by transgenders during census exercise

PTI -
This is the first time the government is listing transgender as an option under the question 'sex of the head of the household' in the census exercise, officials said.

2 yrs after sacking transgender sailor, Navy goes back on promise to give her fresh chance

Prasad Nichenametla -
In August, the Navy had agreed in Delhi HC to let Sabi Giri appear for a ‘tradesman mate’ exam. But now it says she’s not eligible for any position.

In breaking transgender stereotypes in Delhi govt schools, this NGO junked its own

Fatima Khan -
26 government schools, 2 others awarded by the NGO last week for being transgender-inclusive.

Cong becomes first party to appoint transgender as women’s wing national general secretary

Neelam Pandey -
Journalist Apsara Reddy, who has worked with the BJP and AIADMK, says she will combat the ruling party’s ‘regressive’ thought.

Six transgender candidates promise to make a difference as MP votes Wednesday

Sakshi Arora -
Shabnam Mausi, India’s first transgender MLA, among six candidates who have highlighted issues such as lack of development, poverty among others.

Transwoman sues Air India for denying her job, airline to sue her back for ‘loss of goodwill’

Apurva Vishwanath -
In its affidavit to the Supreme Court, Air India says Shanavi Ponnusamy's ‘frivolous’ plea has harmed its reputation and affected its disinvestment bid.

Sahitya Akademi to host India’s first transgender literary meet next week

Sankalita Dey -
To be held in Kolkata, the event is aimed at giving a platform to transgender writers and introducing them to a larger audience.

Morally wrong to negotiate with militants, says Meghalaya home minister James K. Sangma

Kaveesha Kohli -
Engagement possible with militants only if they give up violence & surrender, said Sangma at the sixth edition of Democracy Wall.

To boost social inclusion, govt will ask schools to develop database of trans children

Kritika Sharma -
It also wants information on transgender persons to be included in the curriculum, have separate toilets in schools, and sensitise teachers.
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