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As elephants kill in Assam, blame on ‘Laden’Subscriber Only
June 24, 2018 04:48 IST
Since 2016, Goalpara district officials have attributed 20-25 deaths to elephant trampling. This year, they have listed eight. Every other day in the past few weeks, ‘Laden’ has hit the headlines in the local press for his “atrocities”.
Sun, Jun 24, 2018
Assam: AIUDF says it is in alliance talks with AICC, Gogoi deniesSubscriber Only
June 22, 2018 03:18 IST
Former chief minister and senior Congress leader Tarun Gogoi told The Indian Express, “There is no basis in such news, these are rumours. They [national leadership of Congress] won’t do anything without consulting the Assam unit...”
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Assam: Flood situation grim, affects NRC workSubscriber Only
June 20, 2018 05:08 IST
The three districts of Barak valley region — Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi — remained the worst affected with around 450 relief camps and relief distribution centres opened and around 1.6 lakh people staying in the relief camps.
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
CPM member killed in TripuraSubscriber Only
June 20, 2018 01:22 IST
The CPM tweeted, “BJP Terror continues in #Tripura... We will not be silenced by such methods."
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Nagaland: Campaign to retain ‘people’ DGP’ as Govt seeks replacementSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 20:47 IST
The issue of 1992 batch Nagaland-cadre IPS officer Rupin Sharma continuing as the DGP became a bone of contention between the government and civil society groups ever since the government wrote letters to Home Minister Rajnath Singh in March seeking Sharma's replacement.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018Nagaland: Civil society groups launch signature campaign to retain DGP Rupin SharmaSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 08:16 IST
Sources say that one of main reasons IPS officer Rupin Sharma was not wanted by the ruling government is because he stopped the back-door appointments in police and formalised every recruitment process.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in ambush with Nagaland militant outfitsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 07:38 IST
Although the joint statement by the militant outfits claims that four security force personnel were killed and six others injured, an Assam Rifles spokesperson confirmed only two deaths and added that two were struggling for life.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Flood situation remains grim in Assam, casts shadow on NRCSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 07:17 IST
Prateek Hajela, NRC state coordinator told The Indian Express that with the three districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi reeling under floods, work at around 70 NRC Seva Kendras (NSKs) have been affected. Floods have led to the loss of five working days.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Amit Shah: PM Narendra Modi regards Northeast as Ashta LakshmiSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 00:33 IST
The programme was attended by Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, industrialist Ratan Tata, state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
National register of citizens confusion on sibling status: IAF ex-staff among many in limboSubscriber Only
June 16, 2018 04:23 IST
Guwahati-based lawyer Aman Wadud, who represents several alleged ‘foreigners’ before the high court and Foreigners’ Tribunals, says the high court order of last year “was only a suggestion to the border police and state”.
Sat, Jun 16, 2018
Assam lynching case: Prime accused who made provocative calls heldSubscriber Only
June 14, 2018 03:08 IST
The killing of Nilotpal Das and Abhijeet Nath by a mob at Panjuri Kachari village of Karbi Anglong district has evoked widespread condemnation.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Karbi Anglong lynching: 35 arrested for spreading hate on social mediaSubscriber Only
June 13, 2018 02:23 IST
Among the 35 are five who have been arrested in Karbi Anglong district and police say that they have either recorded a video of the lynching or shared it on social media.
Wed, Jun 13, 2018
Karbi Anglong lynching — At homes of youths: ‘Had asked Nilotpal to go with a larger group, he said he would be fine’Subscriber Only
June 12, 2018 04:18 IST
Karbi Anglong lynching: As on Monday evening, 23 people have been arrested in connection with the lynching. This apart, one Diphu resident was arrested on Sunday for spreading fake news regarding ‘child abductors’ on Facebook.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
Before lynching of two in Assam village, rumour that fuelled mob: ‘There is a kid inside the car’Subscriber Only
June 11, 2018 04:56 IST
A day after two men from Guwahati were lynched after locals suspected they were child abductors, the village is desolate and most young men have left fearing police action.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Karbi Anglong lynching: Protests in Guwahati turn violentSubscriber Only
June 11, 2018 03:30 IST
Following a peaceful demonstration that turned violent, Assam police said that anyone planning to hold a protest in Guwahati from Monday will have to take prior permission.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018Amid rumours of child lifting, musician, businessman lynched in Assam’s Karbi AnglongSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 17:18 IST
Das, a musician and event manager, was based in Goa while Nath was an engineering graduate who ran a business in Guwahati and had an interest in fish and animals, according to sources close to the families of the victims.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018
Fenced in by past, Shillong’s Punjabi Lane hopes for a clean breakSubscriber Only
June 06, 2018 05:13 IST
Since clashes erupted following an altercation between a Khasi bus driver and a woman from the Punjabi Lane on May 30, the locality next to Shillong’s commercial hub and its largest traditional market place of Iewduh, or Bara Bazaar, has been under almost continuous curfew.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
Curfew stays: No fresh clashes in ShillongSubscriber Only
June 06, 2018 02:43 IST
On Wednesday, the curfew in the 14 areas will be relaxed for five hours — from 7 am to 12 noon — an official press note said.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018Shillong remains under curfew as Army stages flag marchSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 03:25 IST
The CM announced the formation of a seven-member high-level committee headed by Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong, which will work towards finding a permanent solution to the long-pending issue of relocation of the settlers in Punjabi Lane.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Shillong clashes: CM Conrad Sangma says ‘funded’; Punjab sends teamSubscriber Only
June 04, 2018 05:09 IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that “certain people” were funding the unrest in the city and added that evidence of alcohol and money being supplied to protesters had been found.
Mon, Jun 04, 2018Khasi-Punjabi clash: Shillong stays tense, night curfew in placeSubscriber Only
June 03, 2018 05:25 IST
Shillong clashes: Khasi outfits call for eviction of ‘trouble makers, illegal settlers’, residents of ‘Punjabi Lane’ say we belong here.
Sun, Jun 03, 2018
Two days of clashes leave Shillong reeling, curfew in parts of citySubscriber Only
June 02, 2018 04:55 IST
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said: “We are monitoring the law and order situation closely in Shillong. Efforts are being made to bring normalcy in the affected areas. Request the citizens to maintain peace.”
Sat, Jun 02, 2018
Bangladesh agrees to take back 53 nationals lodged in Assam jailsSubscriber Only
June 02, 2018 03:54 IST
In January last year, 17 Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained at Silchar Central Jail, were repatriated to Bangladesh through the international border in Karimganj.
Sat, Jun 02, 2018
ULFA-Centre mediator Rebati Phukan missing, son moves Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
May 30, 2018 03:37 IST
The petition filed by Phukan’s son Kaushik seeks direction to the authorities, including Assam government, to produce Phukan before the court.
Wed, May 30, 2018
CPM workers pelted with stones in Tripura, one injuredSubscriber Only
May 26, 2018 04:46 IST
CPI(M)’s Belonia sub-division committee secretary Tapas Dutta told The Indian Express that district committee member Trilokesh Sinha was hit on the head by a stone, while party MLA Sudhan Das and Dutta himself suffered injuries on their hands.
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