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BGB chief calls NRC an ‘Indian issue’, rules out illegal crossover from BangladeshSubscriber Only
December 25, 2020 17:19 IST
His remark came at joint press conference with the chief of the Border Security Force (BSF) following a successful conclusion of the director general-level talks between the two border protection forces.
Fri, Dec 25, 2020
Assam local polls: UPPL-BJP-GSP alliance proves strength in BTC floor testSubscriber Only
December 25, 2020 09:33 IST
Of the 40 elected seats in BTC, UPPL won 12, BJP nine, GSP one, Congress one and BPF 17 seats. The lone Congress candidate and a winner from the BPF have joined the BJP since.
Fri, Dec 25, 2020
Explained: Why are the results of local elections in Assam significant for BJP?Subscriber Only
December 24, 2020 12:32 IST
The results of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) polls are said to be the harbinger of political trends ahead of the state elections next year.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
NSCN-K faction announces ceasefire, signals return to peace talksSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 01:00 IST
This splinter group is led by the militant Niki Sumi, who said in a statement that the outfit has “resolved to strengthen and support the peace process at this crucial juncture”
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Bodoland council: Gauhati HC orders floor test by Dec 26Subscriber Only
December 23, 2020 08:33 IST
The Indian Express had on Monday reported how the newly-constituted BTC is yet to start functioning in full swing over a week after its formation as elected members from the ruling alliance were away in a hotel in Shillong and a High Court ruling on the validity of the council was scheduled.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Arunachal: Two oil drilling company employees kidnapped by suspected militantsSubscriber Only
December 22, 2020 12:12 IST
On Monday evening, at around 6.30 pm, around a dozen armed militants kidnapped the duo from a drilling site near Innao in Changlang district.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Bodoland Council: Court hearing today, ruling alliance says members on tourSubscriber Only
December 22, 2020 03:10 IST
The BPF -- Bodoland People’s Front -- is an ally of the BJP in the state government and there are three ministers from the party in the Sarbananda Sonowal cabinet.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Removed from Congress district chief post, Assam MLA may join BJPSubscriber Only
December 20, 2020 02:46 IST
Ajanta Neog reportedly met Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the BJP’s key leader in the Northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, recently.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
Assam: BJP wins big in Tiwa council pollsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2020 02:41 IST
The BJP’s 33-seat victory comes ahead of the state elections early next year—and days after the party, along with two local allies, took control of another key autonomous body, the Bodoland Territorial Council.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
Assam electric fences take toll, pregnant elephant latest casualtySubscriber Only
December 18, 2020 04:59 IST
Data shared by the Assam Forest Department show that the state saw 113 elephant deaths due to electrocution between 2009 and September 25, 2020, with several more casualties reported since.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Assam’s madrasas to become regular schoolsSubscriber Only
December 15, 2020 06:16 IST
“We are basically going to run courses on Indian civilisation [in the Sanskrit tolls]…It will be different from history. The curriculum will be prepared from a civilisational point of view,” Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Assam schools to resume regular classes from Jan 1Subscriber Only
December 15, 2020 02:16 IST
At present, Classes 6 and onwards have been functioning in a staggered fashion in government-run schools. As per the announcement, classes from nursery to Class 6 will reopen on January 1.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Assam: BJP dumps its ally, picks new one to govern Bodoland councilSubscriber Only
December 13, 2020 15:49 IST
The Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which has three ministers in the Sarbananda Sonowal-led coalition government in the state, has emerged as the single-largest party in the just concluded BTC polls, winning 17 seats in the 40-member body.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Mob torches govt offices in Arunachal’s Vijaynagar over panchayat electionsSubscriber Only
December 12, 2020 04:50 IST
According to officials, the Friday's violence stemmed from a persistent demand to prohibit participation of non-tribal and non-indigenous people in the panchayat and municipal elections.
Sat, Dec 12, 2020
2019 NRC list not ‘final’; 4,700 names ineligible, Guwahati HC toldSubscriber Only
December 10, 2020 03:21 IST
The NRC, published in August last year under direct supervision of the Supreme Court, excluded 19 lakh odd persons — including around 5.56 lakh Hindus and over 11 lakh Muslims, according to state government estimates — from around 3.3 crore applicants.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Bodoland polls: New alliances, faultlines take shape in ‘semi-final’ for Assam electionsSubscriber Only
December 06, 2020 06:34 IST
The BJP is contesting the BTC polls on its own, and as the campaign reaches its crescendo, the saffron party has come out all guns blazing against its former ally.
Sun, Dec 06, 2020
Naga peace talks: Governor Ravi hits out at I-M over demand for separate flag, ConstitutionSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 14:57 IST
In his speech on the eve of the 58th Statehood Day of Nagaland on Tuesday, Ravi said, “The Government of India is absolutely clear that there is and shall be only one National Flag and Constitution in India. Anyone talking anything contrary is peddling preposterous lies. They are trying to confuse and mislead the people.”
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Assam Police arrests JEE proxy candidate from DelhiSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 04:51 IST
“We have confirmed through flight details and hotel check-in that Kumar had come to Guwahati on September 4, took the exam on September 5 and left,” M P Gupta, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, told The Indian Express.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
After Gogoi death, Assam Cong looks to regroup, fight factionsSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 02:45 IST
Party leaders told The Indian Express that after Gogoi, it is time for the state leadership to overcome factionalism and put up a joint front against the BJP.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Assam schools can begin regular classes from January 1Subscriber Only
December 01, 2020 01:33 IST
Regarding the hostels, Sarma said they would be allowed to reopen in a “limited” manner.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Tarun Gogoi treated me like a son, his death a personal loss: Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
November 25, 2020 13:21 IST
“He was my teacher, my guru. He explained to me — like nobody can — what Assam is, what people of Assam are, the complexities of this state, the beauty of this state,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Three-time CM, he was the voice of Assam in DelhiSubscriber Only
November 23, 2020 18:26 IST
“He (Gogoi) left this world at 5.34 pm,” Assam’s Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced outside the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Made to erase Akhil Gogoi mural, say artists; police denySubscriber Only
November 20, 2020 02:29 IST
Akhil Gogoi is in jail after he was booked by the NIA on charges of sedition and under provisions of the UA(P)A for his involvement in the anti-CAA movement.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Guwahati: 11 arrested for impersonating Indian Air Force personnelSubscriber Only
November 17, 2020 19:03 IST
According to the police, probe so far has revealed that one man in the group was the mastermind, though his motives aren’t clear yet.
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Assam journalist dies after accident in front of house, CM orders probeSubscriber Only
November 13, 2020 01:52 IST
Parag Bhuyan was a correspondent for Pratidin Time in Kakopathar area of Tinsukia district. On Wednesday night, he was mowed down by a speeding vehicle in front of his house, succumbing to his injuries the next morning.
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