PM Modi ‘tears’ into opposition on CAB issue; promises protection of Assam’s interests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tore into the opposition slamming it for spreading misinformation on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Addressing a massive rally at Changsari in Guwahati, Modi attacked opposition parties allegedly misleading the people of Assam over the bill issue. PM Modi assured that his government stands firmly committed to secure the rights, […]

Centre committed to complete NRC within stipulated time: HM Rajnath Singh

After the Supreme Court came down heavily on Centre over the NRC process in Assam, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is committed to complete the NRC process in Assam within the stipulated time and ensure that neither any Indian national’s name is excluded nor any foreigner’s name is included in the final […]

2008 Assam serial blasts: Life imprisonment for NDFB (R) Chief Ranjan Daimary, 9 other convicts

The CBI Special Court has awarded life term to 10 convicts including NDFB-R Chairman Ranjan Daimary in the deadly October 30 Assam serial blasts case. Other than Daimary, life imprisonment has been awarded to George Bodo, Prabhat Bodo, Ajay Basumatary, Raju Sarkar, Rajen Goyari, B Tharai, Ansai Bodo, Indra Brahma, Loko Basumatary, Swargeshwar Basumatary and […]

SC refuses to extend deadline for publication of final NRC list beyond July 31

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to extend the July 31 deadline for the publication of final Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC). The top court also asked Assam chief secretary Alok Kumar, state NRC co-ordinator Prateek Hajela and Election Commission to hold deliberations within 7 days to decide how to conduct the citizen register […]

30 Guwahati-bound Rohingyas held in Assam-Tripura border

30 Rohingyas were arrested at Churaibari in the Assam-Tripura border. Acting on a tip-off the police swung into action and apprehended the Rohingya infiltrators who were on board a bus travelling to Guwahati and 12 among those arrested are minors. According to sources, the arrested Rohingyas hail from Debenna district in Myanmar. As per reports, […]

JD(U) to vote against Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha

With Centre’s push to go ahead with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, NDA ally JD(U) has made it clear that it will vote against the contentious bill in the Rajya Sabha in solidarity with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). The JD(U) will also send a high-level delegation for a two day visit in Assam from January […]

Home Minister Rajnath Singh reaches out to AASU on Citizenship Bill issue

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached out to the influential All Assam Students Union (AASU) over opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The Union Home Minister said all issues relating to the contentious bill can be resolved through dialogue and consultation. #BREAKING | Home Minister Rajnath Singh talks to #AASU Chief Adviser Samujjal […]

Elderly couple killed, buried near river bank over witchcraft suspicion in Assam

An elderly couple was brutally killed and buried near a river in Assam’s Chirang district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victims have been identified as Liku Sutradhar and his wife Lafare Sutradhar. Meanwhile, the police have arrested eight persons in connection with the case who have been identified as Norey Sutradhar, Kaltu Sutradhar, Olaan […]

Cabinet clears Rs 22,594 cr plan for expansion of Numaligarh refinery

The Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs today approved the project for capacity expansion of Numaligarh Refinery from 3 Million Metric Tonne Per Annum to 9 MMTPA. The project involves setting up of crude oil pipeline from Paradip to Numaligarh and product pipeline from Numaligarh to Siliguri at a cost of Rs. 22,594 crore. The project […]