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Explained: In Assam, new regional party Assam Jatiya Parishad sets up new equationsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 16:59 IST
35 years after AGP, another mass movement gives rise to AJP, or Assam Jatiya Parishad. What does it stand for, and where does it fit in the emerging political equations in the state?
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
AASU-AJYCP-backed political party named Assam Jatiya ParishadSubscriber Only
September 15, 2020 12:20 IST
AJP's origins lie in the massive protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act that had swept Assam late last year. At the time, both AASU and AJYCP were instrumental in agitating against the amendment as well as the ruling BJP.
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
PLA hands over five Arunachal men who ‘strayed’ into ChinaSubscriber Only
September 13, 2020 02:36 IST
Last week, BJP leader and East Arunachal MP Tapir Gao had tweeted that five youths had been allegedly abducted by the PLA from Sera7 area below the McMahon Line in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020Regional push in year before Assam polls: AASU, AJYCP announce new partySubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 02:38 IST
A joint statement by the bodies said that within the framework of the Indian Constitution and in view of the federal structure of the country, the main guiding ideology of the new party would be “Assam first, always and ever”.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Five missing from Arunachal traced, PLA confirms to Indian ArmySubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 01:37 IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said modalities to hand over the five youths to India are being worked out.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
As a committee suggests a new definition of ‘Assamese’, a new cut-off yearSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 03:20 IST
At a time when the world battles growing concerns of statelessness, can India afford to have a community of second-class citizens in a state strategically important like Assam?
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Five Arunachal youths ‘abducted’ by PLA; Army, Police say no such complaint receivedSubscriber Only
September 06, 2020 03:27 IST
Meanwhile, a police team investigating the reports Saturday left for the remote border village where the youths are said to reside. Their families could not be contacted at the time of filing this report.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Assam’s Covid toll would be higher if indirect deaths included, says HimantaSubscriber Only
September 05, 2020 02:28 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express on the sidelines of a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said that if deaths of Covid patients who tested negative before their demise were counted, the casualty figure in Assam would be between 900 and 1,000.
Sat, Sep 05, 2020
Assam: 25 Bangladesh fishermen held for flouting visa rules sent backSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 02:51 IST
Calls for the release of the men – who worked as fishermen and farm labourers, and who had valid passports stamped with travel visas -- had been growing in the neighbouring country.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Assam govt firm on NRC re-verification demandSubscriber Only
September 01, 2020 02:01 IST
Around 19 lakh applicants were left out of the NRC. A total of 425 people are currently lodged in the six detention centres in the state.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Year later, NRC in limbo but those out of it paying the price — passports to marriageSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 03:38 IST
It's been a year since 19 lakh people were excluded from the NRC in Assam. And they have not yet been issued rejection orders with which they can appeal at the state’s Foreigners’ Tribunals (FTs).
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Religious sentiments ‘hurt’, Assam Police bans TV serial for two monthsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 03:48 IST
The police said it was acting on complaints registered by the Hindu Jagaran Mancha, All Assam Brahmin Youth Council, United Trust of Assam and an individual named Gunajit Adhikary.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
In letter to Centre, Mizoram govt slams Assam Rifles conductSubscriber Only
August 27, 2020 00:44 IST
Mizoram government has written to the Centre criticising the Assam Rifles for its behaviour and lack of cooperation.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020
Molestation complaint filed against Assam Rifles personnel in MizoramSubscriber Only
August 25, 2020 10:28 IST
Champai Superintendent of Police Rex Zarzoliana Vanchhawng said, “A case has been registered. We are investigating the matter. We have summoned the Assam Rifles personnel to give their statements.”
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
Explained: Why Brahmaputra ropeway is specialSubscriber Only
August 25, 2020 04:16 IST
The Assam government has inaugurated a 1.8-km ropeway across the Brahmaputra river, and described it as India’s longest river ropeway. We take stock of the project and its utility
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
Country’s longest ‘ropeway over a river’ inaugurated in GuwahatiSubscriber Only
August 24, 2020 16:08 IST
Built at a cost of Rs 56 crore, the ropeway comprises of two cabins, each with a capacity of 30 passengers and one operator.
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
Assam: KMSS to launch political wing, Akhil Gogoi to be its CM faceSubscriber Only
August 23, 2020 02:20 IST
The announcement comes just after the decision by Congress and AIUDF to enter into an alliance for the elections.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
Explained: A likely Congress-AIUDF alliance, and how it might change Assam politicsSubscriber Only
August 21, 2020 14:37 IST
A Congress-AIUDF alliance for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections early next year is expected to be officially announced soon. The formation can give rise to new political contours in the state.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
Bar on troops entry sparks altercation between Assam Rifles, Mizoram govtSubscriber Only
August 21, 2020 00:10 IST
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi on August 2, Chief Minister Zoramthanga had written that the “main hurdle” the state was facing in checking the spread of Covid-19 was the “unrestricted movement” of paramilitary forces.
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
AASU, AJYCP announce panel amid talk of new political outfit in AssamSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 02:19 IST
The announcement comes amid speculation about the formation of a new regional political party for the upcoming Assembly polls early next year.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Gogoi should seek Ram and Krishna — not Ajmal: Himanta Biswa SarmaSubscriber Only
August 19, 2020 00:52 IST
Speaking of the 85-year-old Gogoi, Sarma said, “In Hindu religion, this is the time for sanyas… At his age, instead of seeking Ram and Krishna, Tarun Gogoi has searched for Ajmal. You look at the person’s degeneration.”
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
Baghjan blowout: First phase of final ops to cap oilfield successfulSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 12:00 IST
The OIL statement added that data collection at the site has been completed for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study by various agencies.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
PM Modi has mandated IB to carry on talks, says NSCN-IMSubscriber Only
August 17, 2020 01:00 IST
Naga group says Governor Ravi has created ‘imbroglio’ in peace process.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Curbs to be eased further: Assam govtSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 01:14 IST
The order lifted the earlier restriction that shops only on one side of the road could open on a particular day.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020MHA panel gave 2 yrs to effect Clause 6 of Accord: Himanta Biswa SarmaSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 00:43 IST
Sarma also said that the committee, constituted by Union Home Ministry, cannot by itself determine the definition of “Assamese people”, and that the recommendation has to be accepted by the Assembly before it is implemented.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020Journalism of Courage
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