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NRC coming, Assam BJP in distress over exclusion of ‘genuine’ citizensSubscriber Only
August 26, 2019 04:59 IST
The state unit had voiced its concerns soon after the publication of the draft NRC in July last year. Two months later, senior state leaders came down harshly on the exclusion of “several lakhs of genuine Indians” from the final draft in two press conferences in Guwahati.
Mon, Aug 26, 2019
Deadline approaching: What it is to be a name on NRC list — or off itSubscriber Only
August 25, 2019 04:00 IST
The fate of lakhs of people in Assam hinges on the final NRC that will be out on August 31. As politics over the list builds up, Abhishek Saha visits Hojai, the district with the highest exclusion rate according to government data from the draft NRC, and Tora Agarwala visits Dhubri, the Muslim-majority border district with the lowest exclusion rate, to tell stories of what it is to be a name on a list — or off it .
Sun, Aug 25, 2019
Assam tribunal declares BSF man ‘foreigner’Subscriber Only
August 25, 2019 01:18 IST
In 2008, Rahman’s name was referred to the FT based on a report by the local electoral registration officer which was then checked by the Superintendent of the Assam Police Border Wing.
Sun, Aug 25, 2019
Assam: 221 recruited for Foreigners’ TribunalsSubscriber Only
August 21, 2019 02:06 IST
The Gauhati High Court interviews candidates for selection as FT members, while the appointments are made by the Home and Political Department.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
‘The girl who was meant to go places’Subscriber Only
August 18, 2019 00:21 IST
Three have been sentenced for the murder of a 2015 Class 12 Assam rank-holder. But for her parents, two years later, there are few answers.
Sun, Aug 18, 2019
Assam: FIR against scholar for 2-year-old Facebook postSubscriber Only
August 15, 2019 04:45 IST
The post, which the student deleted soon after it was posted, has resurfaced on social media platforms.
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, state leader quit partySubscriber Only
August 11, 2019 05:15 IST
The development comes a day after Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, Bhubaneshwar Kalita, a former Congress chief whip in the House, who resigned from the Congress earlier this week, joined the BJP.
Sun, Aug 11, 2019
Four dead as thousands rush across Assam for fresh NRC hearingsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2019 04:40 IST
The fresh set of orders triggered panic as people boarded buses, hired SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles and pick-up trucks to reach towns like Jorhat, Charaideo, Sivasagar and Golaghat.
Thu, Aug 08, 2019
J&K move triggers fear in Northeast, Nagaland Governor says no need to worrySubscriber Only
August 07, 2019 04:42 IST
Article 371G accords similar provisions for Mizoram. Article 371H lists two special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh, relating to the powers of the Governor and composition of the state Assembly.
Wed, Aug 07, 2019Elderly woman dies during NRC hearing in AssamSubscriber Only
August 06, 2019 01:45 IST
A police officer said Rezia Khatun had complained of not feeling well and was rushed to a hospital.
Tue, Aug 06, 2019Assam districts panic, notices at night for NRC hearings 300 km awaySubscriber Only
August 05, 2019 04:46 IST
With the short deadline adding to the panic, and the government tight-lipped, villagers across the two districts hired vehicles to make the long travel, many of them for the first time in their lives.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
BJP govts either insincere or incapable of producing NRC: Ex-Assam CM GogoiSubscriber Only
August 04, 2019 03:50 IST
The senior Congress leader’s comments came two days after the Assam government presented district-wise data in the Assembly regarding exclusion from the draft NRC published in July last year.
Sun, Aug 04, 2019
Assam NRC: Govt in contempt of court, will write to SC, says CongressSubscriber Only
August 03, 2019 04:01 IST
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia said, “I will write to the Supreme Court to draw their attention that the state government has committed contempt by sharing the data in the Assembly..."
Sat, Aug 03, 2019
Explained: Why district-wise figures of people excluded from Assam NRC draft matterSubscriber Only
August 02, 2019 11:14 IST
The NRC is an exercise to identify Indian citizens living in Assam, a state marked by illegal migration from Bangladesh. The final draft was published in July last year and included 2.89 crore of the 3.29 crore applicants— excluding around 40 lakh people.
Sat, Aug 31, 2019Flying in SC face, Assam releases list of how many out of NRC in each districtSubscriber Only
August 02, 2019 04:31 IST
In districts close to the Bangladesh border — where the share of Muslims in the population is high — the exclusion percentage was lower, while in other districts it was comparatively higher.
Fri, Aug 02, 2019
Assam: Three arrested for alleged links with Bangladeshi militant groupSubscriber Only
August 01, 2019 04:27 IST
Barpeta SP, Robin Kumar said that authorities were keeping a close watch over the JMB’s activities since January.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
Assam tea auctioned at over Rs 70,000Subscriber Only
August 01, 2019 02:27 IST
The variety is known as Maijan Golden Tips, said Secretary Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association, Dinesh Bihani. He said that the tea is often sold at a price much higher than this through private negotiations.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
Three arrested in Assam for links with Bangladeshi militant groupSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 19:45 IST
Robin Kumar, SP of Barpeta, told The Indian Express that police were keeping a close watch over the JMB activities since January. In February, Ariful Islam, a JMB operative, who hails from Barpeta, was arrested in West Bengal.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Assam govt: 24 died in detention camps over last 3 yearsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 00:41 IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, replying to the state Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Monday said that 25 people had died in the six detention camps of Assam — 24 since 2016.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Assam tea auctioned at Rs 50,000 per kgSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 00:36 IST
The speciality tea, Manohari Gold Special tea, is manufactured by the Manohari Tea Estate in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district. It was sold by Saurabh Tea Traders of Guwahati.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Assam: BJP questions NRC coordinator move to re-verify 27% namesSubscriber Only
July 26, 2019 02:43 IST
Following the SC order on Tuesday, several party leaders met in Guwahati on Wednesday evening. The meet was chaired by state BJP chief Ranjeet Dass.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Mizoram BJP launches cell to help missionariesSubscriber Only
July 26, 2019 01:00 IST
The cell is headed by Lalhriatrenga Chhangte. A former deputy controller of mines at Indian Bureau of Mines, he unsuccessfully contested Lok Sabha polls as Independent and joined the BJP earlier this month.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Assam floods leave seven dead, Shah takes stockSubscriber Only
July 14, 2019 02:21 IST
Around 14 lakh people across 25 districts in the state have been affected by the floods.
Sun, Jul 14, 2019
Conspiracy to derail NRC process: AASU on govt plea seeking sample re-verificationSubscriber Only
July 14, 2019 02:02 IST
The final NRC is expected to be published on July 31. The AASU is one of the stakeholders in the case in the SC on the updation of the NRC.
Sun, Jul 14, 2019
Coal mine mishap: SC allows Meghalaya govt to call off ops to retrieve bodiesSubscriber Only
July 13, 2019 00:59 IST
The illegal mine is located at Ksan in East Jaintia Hills district, about 3.7 km deep inside a forest. It was flooded in December last year when water from the nearby Letein river gushed into it, trapping 15 miners inside.
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