Two protesters died in Mangaluru in alleged police firing during anti Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, 20 police personnel were also injured in the protests.
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Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act Protests Live News Updates: 2 Protesters Die in Mangaluru in Alleged Police Firing During Anti-CAA Protests
From Delhi to Karnataka and West Bengal to Maharashtra, almost every state of India is witnessing protests against the newly-passed Citizenship Amendment Bill.
19 Dec, 20:14 (IST)
Secondary Education Department: The High School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exam, scheduled to be held on 22nd December in Assam, will now be held on 19th January 2020.
19 Dec, 19:53 (IST)
Twenty police personnel were injured in Anti-CAA protests in Mangaluru on Thursday. According to reports, two civilians who injured in the police action were in the ICU.
19 Dec, 19:53 (IST)
Twenty police personnel were injured in Anti-CAA protests in Mangaluru on Thursday. According to reports, two civilians who injured in the police action were in the ICU.
19 Dec, 19:06 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi Hits Out Narendra Modi Government For Imposing Section 144 to Curtail Anti-CAA Protests
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the methods adopted by the government to disperse protesters who were agitating against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Gandhi tweeted, "This government has no right to shut down colleges, telephones & the Internet, to halt metro trains and to impose Section 144 to suppress India's voice & prevent peaceful protests. To do so is an insult to India’s soul."
19 Dec, 18:51 (IST)
Actor Farhan Akhtar took part in anti Citizenship Amendment Act protests which are taking place at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai. Speaking to media, he said, "To raise your voice against something is democratic right, people are raising their voices & I'm of view that there seems to be a certain amount of discrimination in what is happening."
19 Dec, 18:44 (IST)
According to reports, over 1,000 people were reportedly detained by Delhi police on Thursday for protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act.
19 Dec, 18:31 (IST)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath: I have called a meeting over this. You cant indulge in violence in name of protest. We will take strict action against such elements. Will seize property of those found guilty and compensate damage to public property.
19 Dec, 17:51 (IST)
Lucknow: 20 motorcycles, 10 cars, 3 buses and 4 media OB vans have been set ablaze in the area around Parivartan Chowk during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act, today.
19 Dec, 17:38 (IST)
Delhi: Protesters sing 'Saare jahaan se achha, Hindustan humara' at Jantar Mantar during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act.
19 Dec, 17:19 (IST)
Vishwavidyalaya, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg metro stations in Delhi are now open. Chandni Chowk, Barakhamba, Mandi House, Pragati Maidan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Janpath, Khan Market, Vasant Vihar And Munirka are also opened.
19 Dec, 17:19 (IST)
Vishwavidyalaya, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg metro stations in Delhi are now open. Chandni Chowk, Barakhamba, Mandi House, Pragati Maidan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Janpath, Khan Market, Vasant Vihar And Munirka are also opened.
19 Dec, 16:53 (IST)
All entry and exit gates of Rajiv Chowk metro station are now open, informs DMRC.
19 Dec, 16:49 (IST)
Air India said 8 flights are delayed by 20-100 minutes at Delhi airport.
19 Dec, 16:49 (IST)
Gauhati High Court on Thursday directed the Assam government to restore mobile internet services by 5 pm.
19 Dec, 16:46 (IST)
People gather in protest against Citizenship Amendment Act at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.
19 Dec, 16:42 (IST)
Mobile internet services to remain suspended in Assam, till 9 am tomorrow.
19 Dec, 16:42 (IST)
SSP Lucknow, in Husainabad: Situation is under control now. Mob had turned violent but force didn't lose their patience. Mob has been dispersed forcefully so that there is no loss of life or property. The force is now being moved to other location. 40-50 arrested across the district.
19 Dec, 16:41 (IST)
Air India promises full refund of tickets to passengers flying from Delhi today. It said, "In view of the current heavy traffic congestion along the Gurugram-Delhi highway, resulting in inconvenience to passengers, reissue/no-show/cancellation and refund charges for all domestic & international tickets for travel from Delhi on 19th Dec 2019 shall be waived."
19 Dec, 16:02 (IST)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) administration has issued memorandum to its staff, faculty, resident doctors, nurses and students to refrain from holding any dharna/ protest/ strike at, in or around AIIMS.
New Delhi, December 19: From Delhi to Karnataka and West Bengal to Maharashtra, almost every state of India is witnessing protests against the newly-passed Citizenship Amendment Bill. Section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) has been imposed in several parts of the country including entire Uttar Pradesh as protesters are hitting the street against Citizenship Amendment Bill. LatestLY will give live updates on anti-CAA agitation here. Citizenship Act 1955 - Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 Full Text: Know Two Laws About Indian Citizenship.
In Delhi, hundreds of protesters defied prohibitory orders imposed by Delhi Police in the Red Fort area. A march has been organised under the banner of 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' against the Citizenship Amendment Act from Lal Quila (Red Fort) to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park (ITO). Another march is planned by the Left from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar against the CAA and the proposed nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC). Police, however, have not granted permission for both the protests. Citizenship Amendment Bill Debate: Manipur to be Exempted Via Inner Line Permit, Says Amit Shah; Here's How ILP Will Offset CAB Impact.
In Uttar Pradesh, Section 144 has been imposed across the state. "Section 144 is in force and no permission for any gathering has been given for December 19. Please do not participate. Parents are also requested to counsel their children," said Director General of Police OP Singh in a tweet around midnight on Wednesday. The Samajwadi Party has announced statewide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act on Thursday.
At least four districts are under Section 144 in Karnataka in view of shutdown or protest or march called by various outfits against the Citizenship Amendment Act. In Bengaluru, nearly 100 protesters including historian Ramachandra Guha were detained. In Bihar's Patna and Darbhanga protesters burned tires and disrupted vehicular movements while agitating against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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