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Draft settlement ready for final Naga agreement: Centre’s chief interlocutorSubscriber Only
October 20, 2019 02:13 IST
The Centre had signed two agreements — one with the NSCN(I-M) in August 2015 and another with seven other armed Naga outfits under the banner of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) in November 2017.
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
Govt determined to honourably conclude Naga peace talks: Centre’s chief interlocutorSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 11:50 IST
Nagaland Governor's statement comes at a time when the NSCN(I-M), the largest and most influential Naga group, is consistent with its demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution — but the government of India is not agreeing to it
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Assam NRC chief, criticised by state, moved out on SC’s orderSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 04:57 IST
The order was delivered by a bench of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde and R F Nariman. The court asked the competent authority to issue the notification for this “forthwith and in any case within seven days from today”.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019Before his transfer, Prateek Hajela had drawn criticism from state govt, BJPSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 02:29 IST
Hajela drew the BJP’s ire earlier, too. Last September, he had suggested to the Supreme Court that five documents of the 15 List A documents of the NRC process be rendered ineligible in the ‘claims and objections’ round.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Assam pipeline burst: 10 days on, no trace of four employeesSubscriber Only
October 17, 2019 03:27 IST
The pipeline, carrying around 12,000 litre of water per second from a reservoir to the 275 MW hydel project, burst on October 7, leading to inundation in parts of the plant.
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
‘Send him to Bangladesh’: Authorities in a fix after kin refuses to accept body of ‘illegal foreigner’Subscriber Only
October 16, 2019 07:25 IST
"The form described that Dulal was a 'declared foreigner' and left the information regarding his residence empty. I said that they should fill the information regarding his address first... Ideally, they should send the body of an 'illegal Bangladeshi' to Bangladesh. Why are they coming to us?”
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
‘Mentally unstable’ man lodged in Assam detention camp diesSubscriber Only
October 14, 2019 02:16 IST
Currently, Assam has six detention centres but they are housed in district jails, together they hold 1000-odd people. A seventh centre, is under construction in Goalpara district.
Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Assam: Reforms Free medicines scheme for tea garden workers launchedSubscriber Only
October 07, 2019 03:34 IST
The Free Drugs Scheme for 651 tea garden hospitals in the state will entail provisioning of 142 essential drugs, 47 surgical items, 45 consumables/linens and 6 numbers of disinfectants free of cost to the hospitals.
Mon, Oct 07, 2019
Glaring gaps in orders: Gauhati HC indicts a Foreigners’ TribunalSubscriber Only
October 07, 2019 03:09 IST
The Gauhati High Court has strongly indicted the functioning of the Foreigners’ Tribunals that will take a final call on exclusions from the NRC in Assam, while setting aside 57 orders of an FT in Morigaon district.
Mon, Oct 07, 2019
Mizoram civil society groups meet Amit Shah with concern over citizenship BillSubscriber Only
October 06, 2019 02:15 IST
The memorandum also highlighted the issue of repatriation of Brus to the state from camps in neighbouring Tripura, Lalhmachhuana, secretary of Mizoram’s NGO coordination committee, said.
Sun, Oct 06, 2019
Mizoram: 34 Chakma students leave school citing lack of securitySubscriber Only
October 05, 2019 05:15 IST
On Friday, the All India Chakma Students’ Union issued a statement on the incident and urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is visiting Mizoram on Saturday, to look into the matter.
Sat, Oct 05, 2019
Assam: Case against Wipro over labour law ‘violation’Subscriber Only
October 01, 2019 04:47 IST
“The case has been registered against Wipro for violating the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act of 1970 because they had not obtained the required license,” said Labour Commissioner Narayan Konwar.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
NRC fallout: Assam’s N-E neighbours step up border checks, turn people awaySubscriber Only
October 01, 2019 04:30 IST
According to data from the Meghalaya Police Monday, “1,329 detected persons without proof of Indian citizen were sent back directly to bring their documentary proof”.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
Widow of slain Arunachal MLA consensus candidate in by-pollSubscriber Only
September 29, 2019 11:45 IST
"She will not be given ticket by any one political party because she is a consensus candidate and she will file nomination as an independent candidate," CM Pema Khandu said
Sun, Sep 29, 2019
Orientation begins for new members of Assam Foreign TribunalsSubscriber Only
September 29, 2019 01:48 IST
The move comes amid the exclusion of 19 lakh people in the final NRC published last month and these people will get a chance to appeal against their exclusions at the FTs — Assam has 100 such tribunals.
Sun, Sep 29, 2019
After reports of brutality, Assam cops take steps for people-friendly policingSubscriber Only
September 29, 2019 01:32 IST
On Friday, a sub-inspector in Guwahati was arrested for allegedly demanding bribe of Rs 50,000 from a bank official. In July, two police officers and a home guard were arrested for robbing a woman from Mizoram of Rs 20 lakh in Guwahati.
Sun, Sep 29, 2019Allegations of brutality: Assam cops launch initiative to improve police-public relationshipSubscriber Only
September 28, 2019 17:55 IST
There have been two allegations of police personnel thrashing women relatives of accused this month, one in Darrang district and another in Barpeta district — enquiries into both are ongoing.
Sat, Sep 28, 2019
Assam: Gorkha groups protest against NRC exclusionsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2019 05:40 IST
The All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union, the Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha, the All Assam Gorkha Sammelan (AAGS) and the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangha (BGP) staged a protest in Guwahati.
Sat, Sep 28, 2019
Use polite manners to improve public service delivery: Meghalaya DC to officialsSubscriber Only
September 25, 2019 04:15 IST
In a note dated September 20, East Garo Hills DC Swapnil Tembe wrote, “While talking to people utmost care should be taken regarding the tone and texture of your voice. The same should not be offensive or rude in any manner whatsoever.
Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Tripura Congress chief resigns, says party asked him to drop his SC plea seeking NRCSubscriber Only
September 25, 2019 01:30 IST
Among the primary reasons for his resignation was the Congress leadership asking him to drop his petition in the Supreme Court seeking an NRC in Tripura, the leader has alleged.
Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Assam body against NRC exclusion cases going to Foreign TribunalsSubscriber Only
September 24, 2019 09:00 IST
Over 19 lakh people have been excluded in the final National Register of Citizens published last month and these people will get a chance to appeal against their exclusions at the state’s Foreigners Tribunals.
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Explained: Why ‘final NRC’ is not finalSubscriber Only
September 23, 2019 04:52 IST
In consolidated list of National Register of Citizens applicants in Assam, a note has underlined that no one’s position in it is final. What are the ways in which someone listed as a citizen can still be removed?
Mon, Sep 23, 2019
Sonowal orders probe into ‘assault’ by SP on ACS officerSubscriber Only
September 22, 2019 02:44 IST
In a CCTV video footage that surfaced on Friday, SP Rajen Singh, an Assam Police Service (APS) officer is seen dragging and hitting executive magistrate and assistant commissioner Sailen Das, in the lobby of a hotel in Kokrajhar.
Sun, Sep 22, 2019Family alleges assault by Assam police after ‘kidnap’ of minor girlSubscriber Only
September 21, 2019 02:43 IST
Police said they raided the house after Ali’s younger brother Shahidul (21) reportedly kidnapped a 15-year-old girl - also a Muslim - in Chirang’s Amguri.
Sat, Sep 21, 2019
Army conducts exercise in Ladakh, runway reopened in India’s eastern-most villageSubscriber Only
September 19, 2019 02:33 IST
The runaway in Vijaynagar is 4,000 feet long and at present is fit only for AN-32 aircraft operations.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019Journalism of Courage
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