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Explained: Move to delete ‘ineligible’ names from Assam NRC – who, and whySubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 16:01 IST
The process of deleting names of people who had been erroneously included in the NRC has started, but no estimate of the total numbers is immediately available, according to the state coordinator of the register.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Assam: NRC authorities to delete names of ‘ineligible persons’ from citizens registerSubscriber Only
October 15, 2020 05:53 IST
The National Register of Citizens, published in August last year under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, excluded 19 lakh-odd applicants out of around 3.3 crore applicants.
Thu, Oct 15, 2020
Covid curve has started flattening in Assam, vaccination likely early next year: Himanta Biswa SarmaSubscriber Only
October 14, 2020 12:24 IST
Citing data from October 6-12 and arguing that the state's positivity rate has remained below 4%, Sarma added: “I am saying officially that flattening of the Covid curve has started.”
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Himanta: Ajmal speaks Arabic, no intellectual opposes itSubscriber Only
October 10, 2020 02:55 IST
Ajmal has announced a tie-up between his party and the Congress ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Recently, Ajmal had addressed a meeting where the posters of the meet were written in Arabic.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
Explained: Why court wants Assam detention centres set up away from jailsSubscriber Only
October 09, 2020 22:44 IST
What are these detention centres? How many do they hold, and what is the significance of the Gauhati High Court order?
Sun, Oct 11, 2020
Gauhati High Court seeks report on detention centres from Assam govtSubscriber Only
October 09, 2020 02:10 IST
Assam currently has six detention centres to hold ‘illegal foreigners’ – all inside jails.
Fri, Oct 09, 2020
Assam transporters continue strike, call for benefits to offset lossesSubscriber Only
October 07, 2020 18:30 IST
The transport associations have raised several demands to recover the losses they sustained due to the pandemic and the lockdown.
Thu, Oct 08, 2020
Assam: Former top cop, prime accused in police job scam, arrestedSubscriber Only
October 06, 2020 16:49 IST
PK Dutta, a former Assam Police DIG, was detained at International Indo-Nepal Border on the strength of LOC issued by CID Assam, a police official said.
Tue, Oct 06, 2020
Congress has lost moral right to criticise others on corruption: SonowalSubscriber Only
October 06, 2020 10:42 IST
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal added that the opposition party was “trying to cover up its own misdeeds by criticising every action of the government without any basis”.
Tue, Oct 06, 2020
Assam: 2 killed by neighbours over suspicion of practising ‘black magic’Subscriber Only
October 03, 2020 02:52 IST
The incident occurred after a kangaroo court in the district’s Rohimapur village decided that Ramawati Halua (50) and Bijoy Gour (28), who belonged to Adivasi community, were involved in “black magic”.
Sat, Oct 03, 2020
Akhil Gogoi’s KMSS announces new political party ahead of Assam electionsSubscriber Only
October 02, 2020 21:07 IST
Raijor Dal is the second political party to be formed recently in Assam with an eye on the upcoming elections.
Fri, Oct 02, 2020
Nagaland launches livelihood generation scheme for returning migrant workersSubscriber Only
October 02, 2020 16:36 IST
The initiative is funded by the NEC (North Eastern Council), which is a nodal agency for the economic and social development of the Northeastern region.
Sat, Oct 03, 2020
Two killed in Assam over alleged witch-hunting: PoliceSubscriber Only
October 02, 2020 13:38 IST
Ramawati Halua (50) and Bijoy Gour (28), both belonging to the Adivasi community and residents of Rohimapur village, were attacked by their neighbours on the intervening night of September 30 and October 1 and killed, police said.
Fri, Oct 02, 2020
Assam BJP leader accused in police recruitment exam scam arrestedSubscriber Only
October 02, 2020 02:24 IST
The accused, Diban Deka, has been terminated from primary membership of BJP following his arrest, the party's state unit president, Ranjeet Dass, told the media.
Fri, Oct 02, 2020
Assam targets over 3 lakh Covid tests in three daysSubscriber Only
September 30, 2020 09:50 IST
Assam has registered over 1.7 lakh Covid-19 cases so far, including 667 deaths. As of Monday, the total tests per million stood at 94,482.
Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Assam: 19 held for paper leak; cops say accused ex-DIG, BJP leader on the runSubscriber Only
September 29, 2020 02:35 IST
Assam DGP Bhakarjyoti Mahanta told the media: “We have announced an award for information on both prime accused who are absconding. We request the public to help us to locate them.”
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Assam govt announces four new schemes for tea gardensSubscriber Only
September 25, 2020 18:26 IST
Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a 3% interest subvention per year will be provided to those tea gardens which have taken a working capital loan, with an overall cap of Rs 20 lakh.
Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi in ICU as oxygen levels dropSubscriber Only
September 24, 2020 23:36 IST
Gogoi’s oxygen level had dropped to 82 in the morning. However, authorities and family members say the level has recovered now to 92-93 with support and he is “stable”.
Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Out of Assam Class 12 syllabus: 1984, 2002 riots; Ayodhya, Mandal CommissionSubscriber Only
September 24, 2020 01:41 IST
Topics related to the Congress party and its history; issues of Kashmir; wars with China and Pakistan in 1962, 1965 and 1971; the Emergency; and the rise of the Janata Dal and BJP remain, among other topics.
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Meghalaya varsity teachers, students write to President against extension to V-CSubscriber Only
September 23, 2020 08:05 IST
According to the JAC, if Srivastava's term is extended, it would “allow him to exert undue influence on the selection process of the new Vice-Chancellor, as the selection process is already under process”.
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Assam sees higher Covid positivity, officials cite change in testing planSubscriber Only
September 23, 2020 07:36 IST
Browsing through daily testing figures, it is evident that on an average, the number of samples being tested daily in August was higher than in September.
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
PM Modi: Education will be the new medium of India’s engagement with Southeast AsiaSubscriber Only
September 23, 2020 02:47 IST
Modi emphasised on the northeast’s significance in the country’s foreign affairs. “The northeast is the centre for India’s Act East Policy. It is also the gateway to India’s relations with Southeast Asia... Now, education will become a new medium of our engagement,” Modi said.
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Biswa Sarma meet Amit Shah, discuss NRC, Clause 6 reportSubscriber Only
September 21, 2020 09:29 IST
Last week, the Centre told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that the committee's report is “under examination of the state government”, sparking sharp criticism in Assam against the state government from different quarters.
Mon, Sep 21, 2020Assam wants BTC elections postponedSubscriber Only
September 20, 2020 01:18 IST
Polling for the 40 seats of the BTC was scheduled to be held on April 4 and the results were to be announced on April 8. But in March, as the pandemic broke out, the state poll panel indefinitely deferred them.
Sun, Sep 20, 2020
Anger in Assam as Rajya Sabha is told state ‘studying’ Clause 6 reportSubscriber Only
September 18, 2020 01:14 IST
Clause 6 of the 1985 accord speaks about safeguards to protect Assamese culture. To institute them, a 14-member committee was constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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