Assam Public Works

Assam turns into haven for illegal migrants: A story of blunders and missed opportunities to resolve vexed issue

The current situation in Assam stems from the failure by the state and society to grasp the long-term implications of unchecked illegal migration.

BJP in Assam walks a tightrope after SC rejects Centre's plea for extension of NRC deadline

The Supreme Court's rejection of the Central government's plea for extension of deadline to publish the draft of the updated National Register of Citizens in Assam has put the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – led governments in Dispur and at the Centre on sticky wickets.

Issue job cards to Bangladeshi immigrants sans rights: APW

APW, which mostly consists of local businessmen, said it supports the updation of NRC taking 1971 as the base year.