Assam | The Asian Age

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 | Last Update : 03:00 AM IST

India

Assam Page-11

'This isn't my statement. A very talented research team from Gujarat conducted research and proved this,' Assam BJP legislator Dilip Kumar Paul said. (Photo: ANI)

Assam BJP MLA 'scientifically' defends claim cows give more milk listening to flute

He asserted that 'we are going to bring this technique back to modern times.'

28 Aug 2019 9:51 AM

When the draft NRC was published on July 30, 2018, there was a huge controversy over the exclusion of 40.7 lakh people from it. (Photo: File)

Assam: Govt to provide free legal aid to those excluded from NRC record

People left out of the NRC will not be detained 'under any circumstances' until foreigners tribunals (FTs) declare them as foreigners.

27 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

Asserting that entire process was on schedule, sources said that there would be no problem in publishing the final NRC on August 31 as fixed by the Supreme Court.

Assam: Status of 3.87 lakh left out in NRC unclear

It is significant that on completion of verification of all the applicants, the complete draft NRC was published on July 30, 2018.

27 Aug 2019 3:24 AM

Separate flag, constitution core issue: Nagas

NSCN(I-M) chief writes to PM Modi, regrets govt is ‘going slow’ on peace talks.

26 Aug 2019 1:23 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

No need to panic if name not in NRC, says Assam CM

The final version of the NRC is going to be published on August 31 as the draft version, published in June, excluded 41 lakh people.

24 Aug 2019 2:00 AM

Sonowal was replying to a question on whether the government will explore some legislative options to deal with those whose names may be wrongfully included in the final NRC. (Photo: File)

Govt may explore legislative options to deal with NRC anomalies: Assam CM

Sonowal said the Assam government will ensure peaceful publication of the NRC on August 31 as mandated by the Supreme Court.

20 Aug 2019 12:12 PM

‘Search’ for Hazarika’s Bharat Ratna in Assam

Indicating that Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal had invited Mr Tej for a meeting on Wednesday, sources said that he rejected the invitation.

18 Aug 2019 7:24 AM

Assam to give land to 1 lakh landless families

Assam CM vows to protect genuine citizens, error-free NRC.

16 Aug 2019 1:59 AM

Most of those summoned are Muslims from Kamrup Rural, Barpeta, Goalpara and Baksa districts — none of which share a border with Bangladesh.

‘Re-verification’ notices trigger panic in Assam

However, the security agencies justify more and more re-verification in districts not close to border.

12 Aug 2019 2:00 AM

Setbacks to Cong: Ex-MP quits, veteran Assam leader joins BJP

The veteran Congress leader said that he has sent his resignation to the Assam Congress president Ripun Bora.

11 Aug 2019 12:28 AM

All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Promod Boro

3 groups will intensify stir for a separate ‘Bodoland’

The entire movement was resumed in 1996 and at the same time the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT) also launched an armed movement.

10 Aug 2019 4:34 AM

We have recovered a ULFA flag, Naxal literature and seized mobile phones from them. An investigation in the case is underway," Superintendent of Police, Subhasshini Shankaran told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: 4 including 2 women held for alleged links with ULFA

The arrested accused have been identified as Chayanika Kaman, Kabita Kaman, Kanak Pegu and Debajyoti Dowarah.

08 Aug 2019 10:07 AM

The home ministry recently constituted a 13-member high-level committee with Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma (Retd) as chairman.

Bill set to revive ‘tribal vs Assamese’ rift

Clause 6 is meant to guarantee the constitutional safeguards for the Assamese.

05 Aug 2019 7:05 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. (Photo: File)

Over 1000 cases subjudice for 50 years: CJI Ranjan Gogoi

The CJI also said, out of about 90 lakh pending civil cases, more than 20 lakh are at a stage where summons have not been served yet.

04 Aug 2019 7:57 PM

CJI, however, expressed optimism that such developments are just 'exceptions' and will be defeated by the strong traditions of the country's legal institutions. (Photo: File)

Present times witnessing belligerent behaviour by few individuals, groups: CJI

The CJI also said that getting selected to be a judicial functionary is an opportunity to serve this hallowed institution.

04 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Boyfriend gets death for Assam student’s murder

The charred body of Shweta Agarwal, a bright college student, was found in the bathroom of her boyfriend Govind Singhal’s home in December 2017.

04 Aug 2019 5:48 AM

Chauhan is on a three-day visit to the north-east for party events. (Photo: File)

'India cannot be a 'dharamshala' for illegal migrants,' says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan said: 'NRC is not only for Assam; it is a must for the entire country and we will get this done.'

03 Aug 2019 10:01 AM

The Muslim-majority districts in Assam have recorded a high inclusion of names in the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the final draft of which will be published on August 31.

Assam govt slams NRC coordinator for not sharing info

Suspecting the possible inclusion of names of illegal migrants in draft NRC, the Assam govt also released the figures to justify its claims

02 Aug 2019 2:19 AM

On July 22, Environment Minister Parimal Shukla had said about 162 wild animals have lost their lives in the floods. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: Flood water recedes in Kaziranga, Pobitora

Almost 95 per cent of the Kaziranga park was flooded due to incessant rains.

01 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

The cadres were identified as Hafizpur Rehman, Yaqub Ali and Sariful Islam. (Photo: ANI)

Three Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen cadres arrested in Assam

According to police, the arrest was made while they were keeping a watch in the area ahead of Independence Day.

31 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

11 of 45

Columns

Anita Katyal