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Assam rejects NRC, Amit Shah says will do it afresh across nationSubscriber Only
November 21, 2019 04:10 IST
Wrongful exclusions and inclusions, need one cut-off for country: Himanta
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Explained: Why BJP is unhappy with Assam NRC, and wants Citizenship Bill firstSubscriber Only
November 20, 2019 16:13 IST
In Assam, if the Bill is passed, the immediate implication will be that the Hindus excluded from the NRC would be eligible for citizenship via certain criteria, while the Muslims would be treated as foreigners.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Protests in Northeast against citizenship amendment BillSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 04:52 IST
In Guwahati, students under the banner of the All Assam Students’ Union marched from its office to the Governor’s residence and submitted a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting why they oppose the Bill.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Prateek Hajela gone, NRC coordinator’s office vacant for a weekSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 04:15 IST
In another development, a top state government official told The Indian Express on Monday that the government has taken up Sarma’s appointment with the Registrar General of India (RGI).
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Captured and translocated, rogue elephant dies of cardiac arrestSubscriber Only
November 18, 2019 04:40 IST
Krishna, who was over 30 years old, was initially planned to be released at a forest in Lumding in Hojai district but was brought to Orang following massive public protests over safety of villagers.
Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Assam: Drones and an MLA’s expertise in 10-day quest to capture ‘killer’ elephantSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 05:05 IST
On October 29 evening, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had held a meeting with the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police of Goalpara, and directed the Forest Department to rush a special team to “capture the rogue elephant if required”.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Social network Mastodon suspends Assam Police accountSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 01:01 IST
A member of the social media team of the Assam Police told The Indian Express that they received a mail first and then a message was posted on the platform.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Congress MP urges Sonowal to rethink choice of NRC coordinatorSubscriber Only
November 14, 2019 00:54 IST
Sarma, a 1989-batch Assam civil service officer, was appointed last week after the incumbent, Prateek Hajela, was released from duty for inter-cadre deputation to MP after a Supreme Court order.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
NRC’s Prateek Hajela on last day: Confident of work, performed constitutional dutySubscriber Only
November 12, 2019 03:37 IST
Hajela has led the NRC exercise as state coordinator since 2013. Amid sustained criticism from the Assam government and the BJP, on October 18, the Supreme Court ordered Hajela’s inter-cadre transfer to Madhya Pradesh.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Three SC judges laud CJI Gogoi over Ayodhya rulingSubscriber Only
November 11, 2019 02:43 IST
Justice Roy said, “To speak in one voice...you need the leadership of judging...that has been displayed in yesterday’s judgment...”
Mon, Nov 11, 2019HD Sarma appointed new NRC coordinator in AssamSubscriber Only
November 10, 2019 01:26 IST
The move comes after the incumbent, Prateek Hajela, was released from duty for inter-cadre deputation to Madhya Pradesh following a Supreme Court order.
Sun, Nov 10, 2019
NSCN-IM urges Naga groups to ‘get on board’ agreementSubscriber Only
November 09, 2019 00:23 IST
The government had signed a framework agreement with the NSCN(I-M) in August 2015, and another agreement with seven Naga armed outfits under the umbrella Naga National Political Groups in November 2017.
Sat, Nov 09, 2019
Centre will consider Assam’s interests before finalising Naga pact: PM Modi assures SonowalSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 13:48 IST
"Now, therefore, when the Government of India is prepared to make the final agreement with the NSCN on the basis of the Framework Agreement, all Nagas should also be equally prepared," the statement read.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Arunachal student outfit demands end to benefits for ‘non-STs’Subscriber Only
November 08, 2019 04:26 IST
In September, Mizoram’s apex and most influential students’ body, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), administered pledges to hundreds of students across the Christian-majority state not to marry outside the Mizo tribe.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
NRC a Congress creation; being used by BJP to polarise society: Jairam RameshSubscriber Only
November 07, 2019 12:28 IST
Ramesh, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati after a six-member Congress delegation held meetings with party workers and leaders regarding critical issues facing the Northeast, said that in Assam, the NRC was “needed” and has a “historical legacy”.
Thu, Nov 07, 2019
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma begins road tour through BangladeshSubscriber Only
November 06, 2019 03:10 IST
The delegation, which includes ministers, senior officials and entrepreneurs, would visit Sylhet and Dhaka, among other parts of Bangladesh, after crossing the border at Dawki.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Like ‘when you check into your hotel’: Meghalaya govt clarifies on new rulesSubscriber Only
November 05, 2019 22:03 IST
The amendments came in the backdrop of demands for an ILP like regime in Meghalaya and concerns, expressed by civil society and political leaders including the chief minister Conrad Sangma, that people excluded from the NRC in Assam might try to enter Meghalaya.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
French assistance in Assam for environmental developmentSubscriber Only
November 05, 2019 07:11 IST
Monday’s signing marks the beginning of the second phase APFBC project that aims to “reforest an additional 12,000 hectares of land, scale up efforts in biodiversity conservation and skill the members of 135 additional communities in different trades”.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
Meghalaya to bring entry law for visitorsSubscriber Only
November 02, 2019 01:33 IST
The move comes in the backdrop of demands for an ILP-like regime and concerns by civil society and political leaders, including Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, that people excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam might try to enter Meghalaya.
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
Explained: Naga talks — Long road, issuesSubscriber Only
October 28, 2019 03:30 IST
The deadline for wrapping up peace talks arrives this week, yet some key issues remain to be resolved. A primer on the long history of the Naga struggle, the territorial demand, and the role of NSCN(I-M)
Tue, Oct 29, 2019
Northeast bypolls: BJP wins 3 Assam seats, Congress loses bastion in JaniaSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 03:30 IST
The BJP’s victory comes at a time when the party’s insistence on bringing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has triggered protests in the Northeast, including in Assam.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Himanta Biswa Sarma: ‘Once CAB passed, detention camps will shut for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians’Subscriber Only
October 24, 2019 01:51 IST
Assam has six detention centres currently but they are housed in district jails. Over a 1000 people are currently lodged in these camps.
Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Assam announces two-child limit for jobs in govtSubscriber Only
October 23, 2019 05:45 IST
The move comes two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged the issue of “population explosion” in his Independence Day speech.
Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Cattle rearer dies in clash: Assam Police on lookout for accusedSubscriber Only
October 21, 2019 12:18 IST
District police and administrative officials said the attack on the cattle-rearing community in a remote sandbar in Dibrugarh was over the refusal to pay donation to members of a local committee.
Mon, Oct 21, 2019
In Assam’s Muslim-majority Jania, NRC is on everyone’s mindSubscriber Only
October 20, 2019 03:09 IST
Congress spokesperson Rhituporna Konwar, however, exuded hope that the Congress would wrestle three of the four seats.
Sun, Oct 20, 2019Journalism of Courage
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