New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday alleged that BJP President Amit Shah lied on the deportation of foreigners, claiming that the UPA government had deported 82,728 Bangladeshi foreigners between 2005-2013, while the count was only 1,822 in the last four years of the Modi government. On deportation, Congress spokesperson Randeep[Read More…]
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National Register of Citizens: Weak, fickle politicans costing Indian sovereignty, says Arun Jaitley
Territory and citizens are the two most important aspects of a sovereign State. The principal duty of any Government is to defend the borders of the country, prevent any trespass and make the life of its citizens safe and secure. Independent India has faced a major challenge to protect its[Read More…]
Who is lying on NRC, Amit Shah or Rajnath Singh, asks Congress
New Delhi: As BJP President Amit Shah said the Congress did not have the courage to implement NRC in Assam, while this government had the courage to do it, the Congress on Tuesday condemned it and asked who is lying, whether it is Shah or Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh,[Read More…]
Don’t politicise NRC, it is not right: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the first complete draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) that was published on the day, is not the final list, and urged the opposition not to politicise it. Whatever work is going on in the NRC, is happening[Read More…]
Assam NRC Final Draft: CM Mamata calls it ‘divide and rule game targeting Bengalis’
Addressing the media on Monday July 30 following Assam’s final draft list of eligible citizens, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that Bengalis living in Assam were targeted in the “divide and rule game plan.” Expressing her concern over the 40 lakh applicants who were denied spot on the[Read More…]
Assam final NRC draft released, over 40 lakh applicants left out
Out of 3,29,91,385 applicants 2,89,83,677 have been found eligible for inclusion in complete draft of NRC, that was released at 10 am on Monday, 30 July, while over 40 lakh have been left out of the list. “This is just a draft, and not the final list. The people who[Read More…]
Assam: Third state to have transgender judge in Swati Bidhan Baruah
Assam has become the third state to have a transgender person employed as a judge in a local court. Swati Bidhan Baruah, a 26 year old Guwahati resident, has been appointed as a judge to mediate cases in Lok Adalat, becoming the first transgender judge in Assam judiciary. Baruah joined[Read More…]
Ajmal objects but Army defends chief’s remarks on AIUDF’s rise
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Thursday defended its chief General Bipin Rawat’s comments about the growth of the AIUDF, a political party in Assam, allegedly because it enjoyed the support of the Muslim population as Pakistan and China were pushing illegal Bangladeshi migrants into India. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal took[Read More…]
Make impossible possible, complete NRC by May 31: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Assam government to complete the work on upgradation of the National Register of Citizens by May 31 as it rejected the plea for time till June 30, saying its job is to make impossible possible. Refusing to extend time, Justice Ranjan Gogoi,[Read More…]
Assam publishes first draft of NRC, 1.9 crore names in list
The Assam government has published the first draft of the much-awaited National Register of Citizens (NRC) which includes names of 1.9 crore people of total 3.29 crore applicants in the state, an official said. Registrar General of India (RGI), Sailesh said this while addressing a press conference at 11.45 p.m.[Read More…]
President Kovind to visit Assam, Arunachal, Manipur
President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a four-day visit to the north-eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur from November 19. This will be Kovind’s first visit to the northeast after becoming the President, an official statement said. While the President will participate in the valedictory function of[Read More…]
Rajdhani Express to begin its service from another northeastern state Tripura
After Assam, the Rajdhani Express will begin its service from another northeastern state, Tripura, from Saturday, officials said on Wednesday. Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain will flag off the much expected Rajdhani Express train between Tripura capital Agartala and Delhi’s Anand Vihar station. “The Rajdhani Express with some[Read More…]
Eight children die due to alleged medical negligence in Assam
In another incidence of alleged medical negligence, eight infants died within 24 hours at the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta in Assam. According to hospital records, five children died on Wednesday night and three others died on Thursday. Authorities claim hospital negligence as the cause of[Read More…]
Assam extends AFSPA to entire state for first time since 1990
The Assam government exercised its power under the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) by declaring the entire state “disturbed” for six months for the first time since 1990. Recently, the ministry of home affairs, which deals with the subject, told the state government to take a decision on[Read More…]
Flash flood: Assam death toll rises to 120, 72 dead in Bihar
The fresh wave of flood in Assam killed another 11 people taking the death toll to 39. The first wave ending mid-July had claimed 84 lives. Officials of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said the deaths due to drowning were reported from six of the 24 flood-affected districts. “The[Read More…]
Flash-floods in Bihar, 41 killed
As heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far and 65.37 lakh affected, and inundated large areas in Assam and north Bengal, hitting the normal life and snapping rail link to the northeast. In Arunachal Pradesh too,[Read More…]
Assam floods: Situation deteriorates as flood claims 5 lives
Assam’s situation worsens on Saturday, as flood claimed five lives affecting nearly 11 lakh people across 19 districts. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two persons died in Dhemaji and one each in Lakhimpur, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts. With this, the total number of[Read More…]
Assam: Rs 10,000 fine for clicking selfie on Brahmaputra bridge
If you stop your vehicle on the twin Saraighat Bridge on the Brahmaputra in Guwahati and caught taking a selfie on your phone, you will be fined a penalty of Rs 10,000 in addition to other punitive action as per the law, the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration warned here on[Read More…]
Alarming: Natural disasters occurrence rises from three to 186 in a century
The worsening condition of floods in Assam, West Bengal, Gujarat and other areas of the country is part of a global occurrence that indicates a noticeable increase in frequency and extent of natural disasters in the last six decades or so, shows data. EM-DAT (The International Disaster database) showed that[Read More…]
Presidential election 2017 Live: Kovind leads by 1 lakh vote after first round of counting
NDA nominee for President, Ram Nath Kovind is leading opposition candidate Meira Kumar by 1 lakh votes. As per the rule of proportional representation, the total votes cast by elected lawmakers across India add up to around 11 lakh. The first round of counting has ended and there are seven[Read More…]
Monsoon 2017: Floods to aggravate in Assam; Delhi to receive light rain
While Monsoon hits India, heavy rainfall has caused floods in many regions. The North-East, especially in Assam floods due to heavy rain has claimed as many as 22 lives and affected 4.5 lakh people in 17 districts out of 35 districts that the state is divided into. The Brahmaputra river[Read More…]
Moving train kills elephant in Assam
A moving train killed an elephant in Assam on Friday. According to a forest official, the animal was killed while it was trying to cross a railway track in north Lakhimpur district of Assam. The elephant was killed by the train on the spot when a herd of elephants from[Read More…]
Woman files case against Yogi Adityanath for posting her nude picture online
As per media reports, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, has been caught in a controversy, after a tribal woman from Assam filed a case against him for sharing her nude photograph on his social media page 10 years ago. The photograph was taken during a stir in Guwahati ten[Read More…]
Assam floods: 3 dead in Guwahati; 13000 affected
As the first wave of flood hits Assam, it has claimed three human lives so far, all occurring in Guwahati city. As many as 13,000 people in four districts have been affected so far, said sources. However, unofficial sources put the death figure to five. While the Brahmaputra water level[Read More…]
Nagaland: 75 dogs smuggled for meat, 4 arrested
In a recent report by police, four men smuggling 75 dogs to Nagaland for meat have been arrested. The Samaguri townfolks spotted the pick-up van on Thursday evening through which the dogs were smuggled. Police said that 22 out of the 75 dogs collapsed due to asphyxiation and seven were[Read More…]