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Assam To Pay Rs 15,000 Monthly To Over 300 People Jailed During Emergency
The Assam government on Wednesday announced that it will give a monthly pension of Rs 15,000 to over 300 people jailed during the Emergency period.
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"From Village To Village": Nearly 1 Lakh At Assam BJP Citizenship Law Rally
Amid massive protests in Assam over the amended citizenship law the BJP's state unit organised a massive pro-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) booth-level event at Khanapara in Guwahati today, attended by national working president JP Nadda
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"If Found Criticising Government": Gag Order For Assam Education Officials
The ruling BJP in Assam issued a gag order for all education department employees today, warning them against making statements or expressing opinions that criticise the state government
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Prashant Kishor's 'Least Congress Could Do' Swipe Over Citizenship Law
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor hit out at the "largely absent" Congress this morning as fierce protests against the controversial citizenship law continue to sweep the country
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No "Automatic" Citizenship For Migrants Under Amended Law, Says Centre
Migrants from neighbouring countries will not "automatically" gain citizenship even if they belong to the six communities listed in the amended Citizenship Act, central sources said today, adding that all interested candidates will have to submit online applications for the authorities to verify and process.
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Citizenship Act Protests: Curfew Relaxed In Guwahati, Dibrugarh
Curfew was relaxed in Guwahati from 6 am to 9 pm on Monday, with the city going back to normalcy, following week-long protests over the amended Citizenship Act, Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Rajiv Saikia said.
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"Will Protect Genuine Indians": Assam Chief Minister On Citizenship Law
The Assam government is committed to protecting "genuine" Indian citizens, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today in a lengthy video appeal for peace posted on his Twitter account
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"No Automatic Citizenship": Centre As Northeast Protests Citizenship Act
The centre moved to allay fears over an influx of Bangladeshi Hindu refugees into the North East this morning after violent protests engulfed Assam and parts of the North East for a fourth consecutive day on Saturday
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Citizenship Act Protests Highlights: Students Detained Amid Delhi Protests Against Citizenship Act, Released
Violence erupted on Mathura Road in southeast Delhi following a clash between police and Jamia Millia Islamia students who were protesting against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act.
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BJP's Assam Ally Does A U-Turn On Citizenship Act, To Approach Top Court
A key BJP ally in the northeast, which had supported the amended Citizenship Act, has now decided to oppose it. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced its stand on Saturday after a crucial meeting attended by senior party leaders. The party has now decided to approach the Supreme Court against the contentious law.
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Congress Leaders File Petition In Supreme Court Against Citizenship Act
Senior Congress leaders of Assam filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the amended Citizenship Act on Saturday, a party spokesperson said in Guwahati.
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Internet Suspended Across Assam Till Monday Over Citizenship Act Protests
Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.
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Mobile Internet Services Suspended for 48 Hours in Meghalaya
Mobile Internet services have been suspended across Meghalaya for the next 48 hours, officials said. The development comes in the wake of the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament.
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Internet Services Suspended Across Assam Till Monday
Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.
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Citizenship Law Protests Updates: Several Trains Cancelled Amid Protests Over Citizenship Act
Live Updates on Protests Against Citizenship Act: The administration has relaxed the curfew from 9 am to 4 pm in Assam's Guwahati today.
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Assam To Pay Rs 15,000 Monthly To Over 300 People Jailed During Emergency
The Assam government on Wednesday announced that it will give a monthly pension of Rs 15,000 to over 300 people jailed during the Emergency period.
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"From Village To Village": Nearly 1 Lakh At Assam BJP Citizenship Law Rally
Amid massive protests in Assam over the amended citizenship law the BJP's state unit organised a massive pro-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) booth-level event at Khanapara in Guwahati today, attended by national working president JP Nadda
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"If Found Criticising Government": Gag Order For Assam Education Officials
The ruling BJP in Assam issued a gag order for all education department employees today, warning them against making statements or expressing opinions that criticise the state government
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Prashant Kishor's 'Least Congress Could Do' Swipe Over Citizenship Law
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor hit out at the "largely absent" Congress this morning as fierce protests against the controversial citizenship law continue to sweep the country
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No "Automatic" Citizenship For Migrants Under Amended Law, Says Centre
Migrants from neighbouring countries will not "automatically" gain citizenship even if they belong to the six communities listed in the amended Citizenship Act, central sources said today, adding that all interested candidates will have to submit online applications for the authorities to verify and process.
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Citizenship Act Protests: Curfew Relaxed In Guwahati, Dibrugarh
Curfew was relaxed in Guwahati from 6 am to 9 pm on Monday, with the city going back to normalcy, following week-long protests over the amended Citizenship Act, Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Rajiv Saikia said.
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"Will Protect Genuine Indians": Assam Chief Minister On Citizenship Law
The Assam government is committed to protecting "genuine" Indian citizens, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today in a lengthy video appeal for peace posted on his Twitter account
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"No Automatic Citizenship": Centre As Northeast Protests Citizenship Act
The centre moved to allay fears over an influx of Bangladeshi Hindu refugees into the North East this morning after violent protests engulfed Assam and parts of the North East for a fourth consecutive day on Saturday
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Citizenship Act Protests Highlights: Students Detained Amid Delhi Protests Against Citizenship Act, Released
Violence erupted on Mathura Road in southeast Delhi following a clash between police and Jamia Millia Islamia students who were protesting against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act.
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BJP's Assam Ally Does A U-Turn On Citizenship Act, To Approach Top Court
A key BJP ally in the northeast, which had supported the amended Citizenship Act, has now decided to oppose it. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced its stand on Saturday after a crucial meeting attended by senior party leaders. The party has now decided to approach the Supreme Court against the contentious law.
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Congress Leaders File Petition In Supreme Court Against Citizenship Act
Senior Congress leaders of Assam filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the amended Citizenship Act on Saturday, a party spokesperson said in Guwahati.
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Internet Suspended Across Assam Till Monday Over Citizenship Act Protests
Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.
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Mobile Internet Services Suspended for 48 Hours in Meghalaya
Mobile Internet services have been suspended across Meghalaya for the next 48 hours, officials said. The development comes in the wake of the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament.
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Internet Services Suspended Across Assam Till Monday
Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.
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Citizenship Law Protests Updates: Several Trains Cancelled Amid Protests Over Citizenship Act
Live Updates on Protests Against Citizenship Act: The administration has relaxed the curfew from 9 am to 4 pm in Assam's Guwahati today.
