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, […]

Nagaland GB Federation takes out rally in Kohima demanding early solution to Naga issue

The call for solution before election is once again doing the rounds in Nagaland. The Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation on Friday took out a rally in Kohima demanding a solution to the Naga issue before the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. The protesters also demanded scrapping of the contentious Citizenship Bill, hundreds marched through the streets […]

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 […]

AASU, NESO leaders meet Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray

A joint delegation of the AASU and NESO called on Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai to seek support against the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The delegation was led by AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya and NESO chairman Samuel Jyrwa. It may be mentioned that the AASU and NESO leaders were camping in the national […]

Manipur CM N Biren Singh holds separate meeting with Rajnath Singh ahead of NE CM’s meet

Manipur Chief Minister and senior BJP leader N Biren Singh met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today ahead of Friday’s crucial all NE chief ministers’ meet. State BJP chief KS Bhabananda was also present at the meet. The meeting was to register Manipur’s opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The state has been […]

NESA to hold 2nd phase of agitation against Citizenship Bill on Feb 4

Opposing the Citizenship Amendment Bill, the Nyishi Ethnic Students’ of Arunachal or the NESA informed that they will be going for their 2nd phase of democratic movement through a sit-in protest on February 4 at Tennis court IG Park in Itanagar. The third phase of the NESA’s agitation will be followed by an indefinite hunger […]

11 NE political parties to jointly oppose Citizenship Amendment bill

The regional parties of Northeast have resolved to jointly oppose the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in a crucial meet held in Guwahati on Tuesday. As many as 11 regional parties came together in Guwahati in the crucial meet jointly convened by the National People’s Party (NPP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). The meeting adopted […]

Citizenship Bill row: Manipur Cong delegation meets Guv; calls for special assembly session

A team of the Opposition Congress led by former CM O Ibobi today submitted a memo to Governor Najma Heptulla on Monday asking her to convene a special assembly session to discuss the brewing issue of Citizenship Amendment Bill in the state. Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhawan in Imphal, CLP leader O Iboibi […]

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 […]