Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has exuded confidence that under the guidance of the Supreme Court, the NRC process will be completed in a fair and transparent manner as has been the case so far. Allaying fears of those who missed out from the list, Sonowal said this is just a draft NRC and the process […]

In a significant move, the opposition Congress has cried foul over the release of the final draft NRC which left out over 40 lakh people. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora said the party is surprised by the fact that a whopping 40 lakh people missed out from the list. He further alleged that […]

The final draft of the NRC is finally out. Of the total 3,29,91,384 applicants, 2,89,83,677 people made the cut in the final draft with 40,07,707 names excluded in the final draft. The final draft NRC was released at the NRC headquarters in Guwahati today by Registrar General of India, Sailesh in the presence of State NRC […]

A day ahead of the publication of the complete draft NRC, as many as 52 declared foreigners were deported back to Bangladesh from Assam through the India-Bangladesh in Mancachar. The Bangladeshi nationals had intruded into India at different times and were lodged at different detention centres in the State.

Thousands of people today hit the street of Geyzing in Sikkim, demanding provisions for better health facilities in the district hospital of Geyzing. The massive protest rally was organized by the SPYF that is Sikkim Progressive Youth Forum. Despite the demands placed by the people to improve the medical facilities at Geyzing hospital, the authorities […]

A crucial all-party meet was held at the Administrative Staff College in Guwahati today ahead of the release of the draft NRC. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the meet in the presence of state Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia and Additional DGP (Special Branch) Pallab Bhattacharya were also present. […]

On the eve of the publication of the final draft NRC Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the indigenous people of Assam should not fear if their names do not figure in the list. Sonowal assured that genuine citizens will get ample time to prove their credentials and submit their documents. Sonowal made […]

After a Northeast Live expose on total lack of security at the New Dibrugarh Railway Station, the defunct CCTV cameras installed at the station are being repaired and the recording software has been installed in all the existing 7 cameras. In addition, more CCTV cameras are being procured and their installation process is underway at […]

Just a day after 2 vehicles belonging to the Central Ground Water Board were set on fire by unidentified miscreants, the Khasi Students’ Union has alleged that the Atomic Mineral Department (AMD) and Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) are engaged in exploratory drilling activities without the consent of the people or the state government. […]

Incessant rains since late yesterday evening has triggered massive landslides along the National Highway 2 that connects Kohima with Mao gate in Manipur. The landslide that occurred near River Varu close to the FCI Godown has brought normal life to standstill in the nearby areas. As many as three houses were completely destroyed in the landslide. However, […]