Tensions in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district have spiralled into violence following weeks of protests over alleged encroachment on protected tribal lands, culminating in stone-pelting, arson, and police firing that left several people injured and forced authorities to impose curfew and prohibitory orders.
Nava Thakuria
An initial sadness and grief following the unforeseen death of Assam’s cultural icon in Singapore at only 53 have slowly turned into outrages...
The All Moran Students’ Union (AMSU) today launched an indefinite economic blockade in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district, protesting the long delay in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community.
Dibrugarh, Sept 10: The Moran community in Tinsukia on Wednesday staged a massive protest, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status ahead of Prime Minister Narendra...
The Dibang Multipurpose Hydro Project Downstream Affected Area Committee (DMHPDAAC) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed multipurpose dam projects in Arunachal Pradesh, warning of grave risks to downstream areas of Assam and Arunachal.