Home Minister Amit Shah authorises Assam CM to hold preliminary talks with ULFA-I

The Centre has given its go ahead to the Assam government to hold talks with the outlawed ULFA-Independent. This has been informed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who met Union home minister Amit Shah last night at the national capital to deliberate on the matter. As a matter of fact, CM Sarma has been […]

Centre signs historic Karbi Peace Accord; Shah says peace in NE has been PM’s vision

It was a historic moment on Saturday after six rebels groups of Karbi Anglong in Assam signed a tripartite accord with the Centre and the state finally paving way for permanent peace in the hills district. The peace pact was signed in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, […]

Amit Shah felicitates Olympics medalist Mirabai Chanu in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday felicitated Tokyo Olympics Silver medalist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu at the 51st Foundation Day celebration of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D). The sportsperson was appointed as Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) in the police department by the Manipur government earlier in July after her outstanding show […]

ILP row: CoMSO hopeful of meeting Amit Shah during his visit to Meghalaya

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations or the CoMSO has expressed hope of meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his proposed visit to the state in July. Speaking to Northeast Live, CoMSO chairman Robert June Kharjahrin said that they are hopeful of meeting Amit Shah to discuss the long pending demand for implementation of […]

Amit Shah reviews preparedness of Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya to tackle Cyclone Yaas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday enquired about the preparedness of Assam, Sikkim and Meghalaya to tackle cyclone Yaas. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed him that emergency services have been pressed into action. “Cyclone Yaas is likely to affect the region on 26-27 May. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called and enquired […]

Amit Shah condoles death of two civilians in grenade blast in Assam

Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the death of two civilians in a grenade blast at Tingrai Market in Tinsukia district of Assam on Friday. According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, he has apprised Home Minister Amit Shah about the matter and asked the police to take stern action against perpetrators. “Home Minister Amit […]

Assam will set benchmark of peace, progress, prosperity under Himanta, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma soon after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam and stated that the state will set a benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity under him. The Home Minister expressed confidence in him saying that the state will set up a new benchmark of […]

Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: Amit Shah, CM Baghel lay wreath on coffins of 14 security personnel

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday laid wreaths on the coffins of 14 security personnel killed in the Bijapur Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur. Shah arrived here in the morning and he is scheduled to hold a meeting with top officials like the Intelligence Bureau Director, Central Reserve […]

Amit Shah seeks EC probe into Assam EVM row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday sought an inquiry by the Election Commission after a huge political row erupted over a polling team in Assam being found carrying an EVM in the vehicle belonging to the wife of a BJP candidate. Taking cognizance of the controversy, the poll panel suspended the presiding officer of the […]