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Tora Agarwala
Tora covers the Northeast for The Indian Express. Follow her on Twitter @ToraAgarwala
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Assam: Uproar following death of suspected militants in ‘police operation,’ BTC chief assures ‘proper investigation’Subscriber Only
September 20, 2021 18:49 IST
Pramod Boro’s statement comes after an uproar in Kokrajhar, with locals and Opposition parties alleging that the encounter was “staged.”
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Nagaland’s new ‘Opposition-less’ government to be called United Democratic AllianceSubscriber Only
September 19, 2021 14:32 IST
“The nomenclature of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Opposition-less government in Nagaland has been unanimously approved by the legislators and party leaders of NDPP, BJP, NPF and Independent MLAs,” chief minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted.
Sun, Sep 19, 2021
Assam: 19-year-old in shorts made to take exam wrapped in curtainSubscriber Only
September 16, 2021 19:55 IST
Calling it the “most humiliating experience of my life”, Jublee said she plans to write to Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu about the episode.
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
PM Modi’s 71st birthday gift: Assam targets to vaccinate 8 lakh people on September 17Subscriber Only
September 16, 2021 19:10 IST
As of September 16, Assam has vaccinated 1.7 crore people with at least one dose (more than 75 per cent of its eligible population) while only 39.1 lakh (16 per cent) have received both their doses.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
In a first, Meghalaya Assembly session begins with national anthem arranged using Khasi, Garo instrumentsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2021 20:30 IST
Behind the concept of the “indigenous rendition” of the national anthem was Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh, who felt that a “local twist” would reflect the “true diversity” of the country.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Gauhati HC sets aside Foreigners’ Tribunals order: Citizenship important rightSubscriber Only
September 14, 2021 02:58 IST
The judges, however, did not overturn the order but sent the matter back to the FT, observing that there were “factual aspects which must be ordinarily considered by the Foreigners' Tribunal and not by this Court”.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Amid fresh violence in Myanmar, over 1,000 refugees have crossed over into Mizoram, says govt dataSubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 20:37 IST
As per reports, the fresh violence began after the supporters of the Burmese government-in-exile, National Unity Government (NUG), which had called for a nationwide uprising last week, clashed in a fierce gunfight with the military junta's forces in a village in Myanmar, very close to Mizoram.
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Assam directs Foreigners’ Tribunals to not pass ‘consequential orders’ on detention, deportationSubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 18:06 IST
As per the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, FTs were constituted to give an “opinion” on whether a person is a foreigner or not. However, as per the letter on September 4, the FT members were passing "consequential orders/directions”, while giving the opinion.
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
In Assam treasuries, a survey of scores of stored rhino tusksSubscriber Only
September 04, 2021 06:01 IST
For weeks now, a 'rhino horn re-verification’ programme by the Assam Forest Department has been underway, with an expert committee examining several hundred rhino horns stored in different district treasuries across Assam.
Wed, Sep 22, 2021
Mizoram extends aid for Myanmar refugees, to help in school admissionsSubscriber Only
September 02, 2021 15:24 IST
A circular, sent from the Directorate of School Education to all District Education Officers and Sub Divisional Educational Officers on Tuesday, requested officials to arrange for “admission to migrant/refugee children” in their respective jurisdictions so that they can “continue their schooling.”
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Assam cabinet drops ‘Rajiv Gandhi’ from name of Orang National ParkSubscriber Only
September 01, 2021 23:19 IST
The decision by the state Cabinet came after “taking cognizance of the Adivasi and Tea Tribe Community’s demands”, a release from the Chief Minister’s Office said.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Assam: AIUDF’s only Hindu MLA Phanidhar Talukdar resigns, set to join BJPSubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 22:06 IST
Talukdar, who is a first-time MLA with the AIUDF, cited 'the larger interest' of his constituency and Assam for the decision.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
First wave of floods in Assam: two children dead, over 70 per cent of Kaziranga under waterSubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 05:14 IST
While by September, Assam usually sees at least two waves of flood, a rainfall deficit this year has meant delayed floods and distress for farmers in many parts of the state.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Assam Cong decides to split ties with AIUDF over ‘praise for BJP’Subscriber Only
August 31, 2021 03:46 IST
Reacting to the development, AIUDF’s Aminul Islam said it was a very “immature” decision by the Congress, and a step that would “ultimately benefit the BJP”.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Will form seven committees to uplift Assam’s tea tribe community: HimantaSubscriber Only
August 30, 2021 22:37 IST
The Assam CM said, “Based on these recommendations, the government will come up with necessary schemes that will be incorporated in the next state budget."
Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Militancy in Assam’s Dima Hasao: in the 1990s, 2000s, and nowSubscriber Only
August 30, 2021 04:30 IST
A suspected militant attack left five truckers dead in Assam’s Dima Hasao hill district. According to police, an outfit called the Dimasa National Liberation Army was behind the attack.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Two years of Assam NRC: Lakhs make it to list, but struggle for AadhaarSubscriber Only
August 30, 2021 04:10 IST
State government officials reckon it is a “unique problem” and attribute it to red tape and a lack of clarity on the NRC exercise itself.
Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Five killed after suspected militants attack trucks in AssamSubscriber Only
August 27, 2021 11:24 IST
As per intelligence inputs, militant outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was behind the attack, said the police.
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
NHRC issues notices to Centre, Assam, Mizoram on interstate border clashSubscriber Only
August 23, 2021 17:01 IST
In a letter addressed to the Union home secretary and the chief secretaries of Assam and Mizoram, the commission said it was acting on a complaint dated July 30, 2021 from one Md. Injamul Haque from Assam’s Kamrup district.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
‘State’s future assets’: HC grants bail to IIT-Guwahati student accused of rapeSubscriber Only
August 23, 2021 13:23 IST
A senior doctor at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital had in April told The Indian Express that the patient had arrived in a “serious condition” and it seemed to be a “serious case of sexual assault”.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Three killed in ‘retaliatory’ police firing in Assam after cops foil bank robbery bidSubscriber Only
August 22, 2021 19:55 IST
“The Police team intercepted the dacoits at Chengmari near Bhotgaon at around 2.30 am,” said the statement by the cops, adding that the dacoits “opened fire”, and the police team had to “resort to control firing to protect life and government property”.
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
UAPA slapped, 15 held in Assam for ‘pro-Taliban’ postsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2021 04:27 IST
Talking about the arrests, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he had directed police to “act without fear and favour”.
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Himanta announces Covid aid, reforms in education, transportSubscriber Only
August 21, 2021 02:38 IST
This will be Assam’s contribution to the global campaign in reducing carbon emission,” Sarma said, addressing a press conference to mark 100 days of his government.
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
To mark 100 days in office, Assam CM announces reforms in education, transport, financial relief to Covid-hit sectorsSubscriber Only
August 20, 2021 20:44 IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also handed out appointment letters to the kin of six police personnel killed in the clashes at the Assam-Mizoram border on July 26.
Fri, Aug 20, 2021
Assam govt renames ‘foreigner’ detention centres to ‘transit camps’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2021 09:52 IST
A state government official, on the condition of anonymity, told The Indian Express that the change in nomenclature was Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s idea in a bid to “humanise detention centres”.
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