Meghalaya: Peter S Dkhar appointed as Interlocutor for HNLC Peace Talks

The Meghalaya government’s move to start a peace dialogue with the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant outfit has got a fillip with the Centre appointing an interlocutor. Former East Khasi Hills DC, Peter S Dkhar has been appointed as the Interlocutor for the proposed peace talks between the HNLC and the Government of […]

Mizoram govt to negotiate with Assam for solution to inter-state border issue

The boundary committee constituted by the Mizoram government has opted for negotiations with Assam to find an amicable and lasting solution to the vexed Assam-Mizoram border imbroglio. This was informed by Mizoram home minister Lalchamliana at the assembly yesterday. Replying to a question from Lalrindika Ralte of the opposition Congress, Lalchamliana said that the amount […]

Meghalaya CM takes up HNLC peace talks offer with MHA

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has taken the peace push with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) a step ahead. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on the Union home secretary and other top officials of the MHA and briefed them about the communication by the HNLC, which is willing to join the peace process. Besides, […]

PM Modi security breach: Punjab government submits report to MHA

The Punjab government has submitted a detailed report to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur. The report detailing the sequence of events leading up to the security breach was submitted by Punjab Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari. Also Read: Mizoram issues new SOP for entry […]

Tripura: Fencing at Bangladesh border gains momentum

The composite and single row border fencing along with floodlighting work across the 856 km Tripura-Bangladesh border is likely to be completed within the year 2022, claimed Sushanta Kumar Nath, IG BSF, Tripura frontier. Nath informed that more than 80 per cent of the fencing work is complete except in the eastern border sector where […]

MHA issues guidelines for ‘Unlock 1’; lockdown extended in containment zones

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued new guidelines for phased re-opening of “all activities outside containment zones which is slated to begin from Monday, June 1. “The guidelines will come into effect from June 1, 2020 and will be effective till June 30, 2020. The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will […]

Assam’s NRC data goes offline from official website, MHA says ‘it’s safe, technical issue being resolved’

After Assam’s National Register of Citizens (NRC) list data went offline from its official website, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said the data is safe and there was some technical issue which will be resolved soon. “NRC data is safe, there is some technical issue in visibility on Cloud. It is being […]

Anybody who will abide by Constitution is welcome for talks: Satyendra Garg

Joint Secretary (Northeast), Ministry of Home Affairs, Satyendra Garg on Thursday said that the Centre will welcome ULFA-I Commander-in-Chief Paresh Barua, provided the rebel leader agrees to abide by the Constitution by abjuring violence. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, the top Home Ministry official ruled out holding talks on the ULFA-I’s sole demand of sovereignty […]

Citizenship Amendment Act comes into effect from January 10

Amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Centre on Friday evening announced the enforcement of the contentious law. The Centre announced that the CAA has come into force from January 10, following a gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry. Widespread protests have been witnessed in several states since Parliament cleared the […]