citizenship bill

Nagaland Cabinet rejects citizenship bill

BJP and alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss over the bill.

Jan 29, 2019, 14:46 PM IST

JDU, 10 Northeast political parties join hands to protest against citizenship bill

Ten political parties of northeast along with Janata Dal (United) joined hands on Tuesday to unanimously to oppose Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

Jan 29, 2019, 14:42 PM IST

JD(U) to vote against citizenship bill in Rajya Sabha, confirms K C Tyagi

The JD(U) leader also slammed the Congress for staging a walkout from the Lok Sabha when the bill was being put to vote, saying it was a "farce" and "tantamount to support".

Jan 21, 2019, 06:38 AM IST

Citizenship Bill: Bandhs affect several districts in Assam

However, no incident of violence was reported from the bandh-hit areas, they added.

Jan 18, 2019, 16:34 PM IST

BJP hits out at Opposition over Citizenship Amendment Bill

BJP hits out at Opposition over Citizenship Amendment Bill. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 17, 2019, 19:36 PM IST

People vehemently opposing Citizenship Bill: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga tells PM Modi

Zoramthanga met PM Modi in New Delhi on Monday and discussed several issues including the opposition to the proposed amendment on the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Jan 15, 2019, 18:03 PM IST

Amid protests over Citizenship Bill, Rajnath to soon meet North-East chief ministers

Large-scale protests have been witnessed in Assam and some other parts of the North East seeking withdrawal of the controversial bill.

Jan 14, 2019, 18:04 PM IST

Protests continue in Assam over Citizenship Bill; agitators detained

As the protesters tried to enter the premises, security forces confronted them that led to a clash. Members from both sides suffered minor injuries.

Jan 13, 2019, 23:06 PM IST

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Northeast, ULFA threatens to pull out of peace talks

The pro-talk faction of ULFA has threatened to walk out of parleys with the Cente. 

Jan 13, 2019, 10:03 AM IST

Congress to support Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal for new government if he quits BJP over Citizenship Bill

The current 14th Assembly has 61 BJP, 25 Congress, 14 Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), 13 AIUDF, 12 Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) and one independent MLA.

Jan 12, 2019, 23:56 PM IST

LS passes contentious citizenship bill; Oppn calls it 'divisive', 'flawed'

The government's decision is being seen as a balancing act by the Centre in a bid to assuage concerns in Assam.

Jan 08, 2019, 21:21 PM IST

Citizenship Bill's passage in LS marked by 'bandh' in Assam, other NE states

There were attempts to attack BJP offices in Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur and Golaghat, but those were foiled by the security forces.

Jan 08, 2019, 21:16 PM IST

Morning Breaking: AGP breaks ties with BJP in Assam over Citizenship Bill

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has ended its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam over the Citizenship Bill. Watch full video to know more.

Jan 08, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

BJP allies, Northeast political parties and students' bodies oppose Citizenship Bill

Several political parties and BJP allies in NE are opposing the Citizenship Bill. 

Jan 08, 2019, 06:48 AM IST

Over 30 organisations to observe black day in Assam on Monday against Citizenship Bill

The organisations have decided to observe Monday as a black day in Assam.

Jan 07, 2019, 00:12 AM IST

Assam: Prohibitory orders in Guwahati ahead of protests against Citizenship Bill

The prohibitory orders, Section 144 of the CrPC, has been issued until further orders by the Guwahati West district Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Nov 15, 2018, 21:43 PM IST

Tripura party protests opposing citizenship bill

A tribal-based party in Tripura on Wednesday launched a three-day protest here against the central government`s citizenship bill and demanding a separate state in Tripura.

Mar 01, 2017, 14:45 PM IST