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Tora Agarwala
Tora covers the Northeast for The Indian Express. Follow her on Twitter @ToraAgarwala
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Declared foreigner after missing tribunal hearings, Assam woman ‘regains’ citizenship thanks to HCSubscriber Only
January 24, 2022 21:34 IST
On September 19, 2017, Foreigners Tribunal 6 declared Sefali Rani Das, a 23-year-old woman from Mohankhal village of Sonai in Cachar district, a foreigner ex parte (without her being present).
Tue, Jan 25, 2022
Shillong couple sits on six-hour-long strike to protest attacks on non-tribalsSubscriber Only
January 24, 2022 21:03 IST
The immediate trigger that led Sushit Kanti (68) and Kalpana Choudhury (58) to sit on a silent protest was an episode of violence last week, where “unidentified miscreants” assaulted about eight non-tribal people.
Mon, Jan 24, 2022
BPF to support BJP and allies in Assam Assembly: HimantaSubscriber Only
January 23, 2022 21:58 IST
Sarma added that the BJP had taken consent from its Bodo ally UPPL before making the decision.
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Assam Oppn parties slam govt proposal to resolve boundary dispute with MeghalayaSubscriber Only
January 23, 2022 21:14 IST
The Assam and Meghalaya governments have jointly submitted a proposal to resolve disputes along six areas along the inter-state border. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the disputes were a result of Congress party's 'historic blunder'.
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Former student leader shot at by police, Assam announces probeSubscriber Only
January 23, 2022 18:15 IST
🔴 “If we find that the police have done any wrong, action will be taken immediately,” he said, addressing a press conference in Guwahati.
Mon, Jan 24, 2022
Buffeted by desertions, leadership crisis, Cong struggles to mount campaign for Manipur pollsSubscriber Only
January 14, 2022 22:11 IST
🔴 Manipur Congress however asserts it is going all out to fight the upcoming Assembly elections and that former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh will continue to play a key role for the party.
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
7 killed, over 40 injured as train to Guwahati derails in north BengalSubscriber Only
January 13, 2022 17:57 IST
🔴 A high-level probe has been ordered to find the cause of the accident that took place at 4.53 pm about 42 km from the New Jalpaiguri station.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
After pig’s heart transplant in the US, controversial Assam doctor points out: Had done historic surgery 24 yrs agoSubscriber Only
January 13, 2022 05:48 IST
🔴 Dr Baruah, now 72, was embroiled in a controversy when, in 1997, he performed a xenotransplantation (transplanting organs from one species to another) surgery and managed to transplant a pig's heart and lungs on a 32-year-old man.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Take 5: ‘Special leave good step… but some say financial aid would have been more useful’Subscriber Only
January 09, 2022 05:53 IST
🔴 Bashab Chandra Kalita, Chief Advisor, Sadou Asam Karmachari Parishad, an association of government employees, speaks about the one-time special leave initiative which CM Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced.
Sun, Jan 09, 2022
Hate app arrests: He would use his laptop till late… often past midnight, says Niraj Bishnoi’s fatherSubscriber Only
January 07, 2022 04:54 IST
🔴 According to the police, Niraj Bishnoi is the “main conspirator and creator” of the hate app.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
GitHub case: 21-yr-old engineering student arrested from Assam, Delhi Police say ‘main conspirator’Subscriber Only
January 06, 2022 12:56 IST
KPS Malhotra, DCP (Cyber Cell), said they arrested the accused, Neeraj Bishnoi, from Assam.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
In a first, the elusive clouded leopard sighted in Nagaland mountainsSubscriber Only
January 06, 2022 12:23 IST
The wild cats have been sighted at arguably one of the highest reported altitudes in the world till date.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
In Assam, Padma awardee booked for alleged rape of foster childSubscriber Only
January 04, 2022 19:59 IST
Following the FIR, the man moved the Gauhati High Court, seeking pre-arrest bail. On December 28, he was granted interim bail, and the court called for the case diary on January 7.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
‘Was scared of needle but excited to get jabbed’: Over 90,000 Assam teenagers vaccinated on first daySubscriber Only
January 03, 2022 20:45 IST
Assam has approximately 20 lakh eligible recipients who fall in the 15-18 age group.
Mon, Jan 03, 2022
ULFA ‘last hurdle’ in achieving peace in Assam: CM HimantaSubscriber Only
January 01, 2022 17:45 IST
🔴 In May, Sarma – in his first press conference after taking oath as the chief minister – had appealed to the ULFA-I chief, Paresh Baruah, to shun violence. After that, the group declared a unilateral ceasefire for three months, and has extended it twice since.
Sat, Jan 01, 2022
Explained: How amendment makes Assam cattle Act even more stringentSubscriber Only
January 01, 2022 03:55 IST
In August, the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 replaced the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950, on the ground that the latter lacked sufficient legal provisions to regulate the slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle.
Sun, Jan 02, 2022
Nagaland parties, tribal groups condemn AFSPA moveSubscriber Only
December 31, 2021 08:43 IST
The House resolution came days after an uproar in the state following the death of 14 civilians, 6 of whom were killed in a botched-up Army operation in Mon district on December 4.
Fri, Dec 31, 2021
Congress MP files police complaint against Assam CM for ‘revenge’ remarksSubscriber Only
December 29, 2021 21:57 IST
In his complaint, Congress MP Abdul Khaleque sought an FIR against Sarma under Sections 153 and 153-A of the Indian Penal Code.
Wed, Dec 29, 2021
Nagaland killings: Konyak civil society ‘appreciates’ the concern of Home Ministry, but remains skepticalSubscriber Only
December 27, 2021 22:07 IST
The Konyak CSOs represent the Konyak Naga tribe that resides in Nagaland’s Mon district, where six civilians were killed in a security ambush on December 4, and eight more in the violence triggered in its aftermath.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
Centre sets up panel to look into withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland; report in 45 daysSubscriber Only
December 26, 2021 15:58 IST
The move comes after representatives of the Nagaland government held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday. The panel will submit its report in 45 days.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
Assam: Christmas celebration disrupted in SilcharSubscriber Only
December 26, 2021 14:53 IST
The disruptors claimed to be Bajrang Dal activists but the outfit has denied any involvement with the incident, said the police.
Sun, Dec 26, 2021
Nine months after poll loss, Assam Congress direction-less as Sarma moves inSubscriber Only
December 23, 2021 21:09 IST
🔴 Since May, party stalwarts like Sushmita Dev, Rupjyoti Kurmi and Susanta Borgohain have quit in quick succession.
Fri, Dec 24, 2021
From Oting killings to AFSPA shadow, verse gives voice to anger in NagalandSubscriber Only
December 23, 2021 05:16 IST
🔴 Across Nagaland, in the aftermath of the Oting incident that claimed 14 civilian lives in all, there has been an outpouring of grief through the written word.
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Assam: Passport renewal of activist Pranab Doley stuck over ‘doubtful nationality’Subscriber Only
December 22, 2021 19:00 IST
Pranab Doley belongs to the Mising tribe and had contested the recent state Assembly elections on a regional party ticket.
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
‘At present no intention to leave Cong’: MLA Sashi Kanta DasSubscriber Only
December 21, 2021 22:38 IST
Asked what he would do if the party expels or suspends him, Das said he will consider his next steps when and if the time comes.
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