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Citizenship Law protest: Akhil Gogoi linked to CPI (Maoist), says NIA FIRSubscriber Only
December 16, 2019 01:12 IST
In the FIR lodged on Saturday, the agency alleged that Gogoi and several others, “through their visible representation and spoken words... have abetted, incited hatred and caused disaffection towards the government...”
Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Citizenship Law: As protests flare in Bengal, buses, railway stations hit; NIA books Assam activistSubscriber Only
December 16, 2019 01:07 IST
Among the railway stations vandalised were those at Murshidabad’s Tildanga, Reginagar, Krishnapur and Monigram, Malda’s Bhaluka, and Birbhum’s Nalhati and Lohapur.
Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Citizenship Act protests Highlights: Mamata holds emergency meet amid violence in Bengal; police put on high alert
December 15, 2019 09:30 IST
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 Protests in Assam, Tripura, Guwahati, Northeast Today: In the about-two-hour-long meeting at her Kalighat residence, Banerjee directed the officials to take strict action against those indulging in vandalism, an official said.
Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Bengal erupts as buses, railway stations set on fire; Assam calmerSubscriber Only
December 15, 2019 04:40 IST
The worst instances of violence were reported from West Bengal, with protesters blocking highways and setting vehicles and railway stations on fire, and the police resorting to lathicharges.
Sun, Dec 15, 2019
People vs citizenship: Challenges ahead of Tripura, Assam govts over CABSubscriber Only
December 15, 2019 00:00 IST
Assam sees it as ‘betrayal’, Tripura a return to its violent past. Months after it swept LS polls and in power in the two states for the first time, BJP is facing a backlash over CAB here. How did the state government not anticipate it and what are the challenges ahead?
Sun, Dec 15, 2019
Protests continue in Assam, govt says no major violenceSubscriber Only
December 14, 2019 03:11 IST
66 injured in Meghalaya, Assam agitation leaders announce daytime protests
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
President gives assent to Citizenship Amendment Bill as wave of violence sweeps across AssamSubscriber Only
December 13, 2019 04:30 IST
Citizenship Amendment Bill protests in northeast: A top police officer in Assam said the situation on the ground continued to be “grim”. Another senior officer said the “situation is under control but clashes are happening all over the state”.
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
CAB Protests: Sonowal appeals for calm, says he is open to dialogueSubscriber Only
December 13, 2019 01:11 IST
“I am ready to have a dialogue with the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and other organisations. We are always open from our side. Through discussion any confusion can be solved,” he said.
Fri, Dec 13, 2019Curfew after violence, arson rock Assam during anti-CAB protestsSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 04:40 IST
The sharp escalation caught the state government on the wrong foot, just a day after officials maintained that they were in control of the situation while alleging that the agitation was largely fuelled by misinformation.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Amid CAB protests, BJP cites data to allay concernsSubscriber Only
December 11, 2019 02:52 IST
Sonowal urged grassroots leaders of the party to speak out against “misinformation” spread by leaders of various organisations against the Bill.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill clears Lok Sabha: Protests in Tripura, Assam; shutdown in parts of N-ESubscriber Only
December 11, 2019 02:36 IST
The Tripura government suspended SMS and mobile Internet services for 48 hours beginning 2pm on Tuesday after clashes between security personnel and protesters.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill clears Lok Sabha: Protests in Tripura, call for North-East shutdownSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 04:45 IST
The protest was against the “imposition” of the CAB on the Northeast which would open the floodgates for “illegal Bangladeshis” and signified a “dishonouring of the demands of the people of the Northeast”.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Explained: Where the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill does not applySubscriber Only
December 09, 2019 03:15 IST
Citizenship Amendment Bill, set to be introduced today, seeks to address concerns in Northeast by exempting all or part of various states. What are these areas, and what makes Manipur’s case different?
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
May consider moving govt agency to probe NRC exercise: HimantaSubscriber Only
December 08, 2019 01:46 IST
He said that after receiving the final audit, the government would assess the importance of the extent of the irregularities and take further action.
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
Inspection report on NRC exercise flags ‘irregularities’Subscriber Only
December 06, 2019 02:15 IST
Hajela’s transfer followed his deteriorating relationship with the Assam government, and criticism of him by the state BJP.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
Assam oppn parties, groups to continue stir over CABSubscriber Only
December 05, 2019 02:37 IST
State Congress spokesperson Rhituporna Konwar said, “We totally oppose CAB and will continue our protests against it. It is unconstitutional and illegal.”
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Assam: Babulal Sarma to officiate as interim NRC coordinatorSubscriber Only
December 01, 2019 01:41 IST
Babulal Sarma, an ACS officer of 1989 batch currently posted as a secretary in the home and political department of the government of Assam, will hold office as state coordinator so that necessary official and administrative processes are not hampered by the absence of the head of the NRC office in the state.
Sun, Dec 01, 2019
New NRC: ‘How many times do we prove citizenship?’Subscriber Only
November 29, 2019 04:45 IST
The ruling BJP has been raising questions over the NRC list that came out on August 31, particularly the exclusion of a large number of Hindus from it.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Assam Police publishes stories to spread awareness on social evilsSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 01:37 IST
Through the book, Assam Police aims to increase awareness regarding crimes and social menace amongst children, said DGP Kuladhar Saikia, under whose aegis the book was developed.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
NRC petitioner complains against Prateek HajelaSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 00:38 IST
The NGO has alleged that there was “huge corruption” in the NRC office’s functioning under Hajela and cited six points, including alleged appointment of Hajela’s advisers and irregularities in purchase of laptops and generators.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Data on Hindu Bengalis not included in NRC soon: Himanta Biswa SarmaSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 00:36 IST
If they remain excluded, many seats will go to ‘other people’, says Assam minister.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Foreigners Tribunals enabled by SC and Gauhati HC to create statelessness crises: Amnesty InternationalSubscriber Only
November 28, 2019 08:02 IST
"Riddled with bias, prejudices and arbitrary decision-making, they pass vague orders rendering people stateless. The judiciary is complicit in perpetuating this exclusion and abuse," the report says.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Terror suspects held in Assam: Families deny police accusations, say their sons are being framedSubscriber Only
November 27, 2019 04:12 IST
In a statement, Delhi Police’s Special Cell described the three as terrorists and accused them of running an “ISIS-inspired module” in Assam.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Explained: Why the flight service from Imphal to Mandalay is importantSubscriber Only
November 25, 2019 17:06 IST
A chartered flight service from Mandalay in Myanmar to Imphal in Manipur will be operational thrice a month. What exactly is this service, and why is it important?
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Arunachal govt panel opposes CAB ‘in its current form’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2019 02:13 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) president Hawa Bagang said, "We had conveyed to the committee that we strongly oppose the CAB - if you want, implement it in Bihar or Uttar Pradesh, but keep the Northeast out of it."
Fri, Nov 22, 2019Journalism of Courage
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