The situation in West Karbi Anglong showed signs of stabilising on Wednesday, a day after violence left two people dead. Central forces, the Indian Army, and additional Assam Police units have been deployed, though shops, schools, and internet services remain…
Amid ongoing unrest in West Karbi Anglong, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on Wednesday blamed flawed government policies and lack of timely dialogue for the violence. ABSU president Dipen Boro said the Sixth Schedule was meant to protect tribal…
Amid statewide protests in Assam over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, police arrested three individuals from Kamrup, Dhubri (Gauripur), and Sribhumi districts for allegedly posting and circulating content on social media supporting the killing. The accused were…
Unchecked deforestation is being blamed for increasing human-elephant conflict in Rani on the outskirts of Guwahati. On Sunday night, a herd of wild elephants entered Nalapara, damaging houses and destroying stored paddy and household items, causing heavy losses to local…
Two people were killed and over 45 injured, including 38 police personnel, in fresh violence in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district after clashes between protest groups. Police used lathicharge and tear gas to control the situation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
The Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park has introduced buffalo and bullock cart safaris to showcase Assam’s rural life and diversify tourism beyond wildlife. The new safaris were inaugurated by advocate Shantanu Borthakur. Park chairman Akhil Gogoi said the initiative…
The Assam government suspended internet services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong after eviction-related clashes left at least eight injured. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the situation remains tense, with police and senior officials deployed. The government has…
Widespread protests have broken out across Assam following the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man killed by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on December 18. Demonstrations were reported from Sonitpur, Bijni, Jagiroad, Hojai, Lahorighat, Margherita, Hailakandi and…
Violence continued in Kheroni near the Kopili River on Tuesday as protests spread to the local bazaar, where shops were vandalised and goods looted. Tensions escalated after Education Minister Ranoj Pegu left the area, despite assurances of a tripartite meeting…
The Assam Book Fair in Guwahati will be held from December 24 for 14 days at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground, with an expanded scale and national participation. Organised by the Publication Board Assam with book publishers’ associations, the fair…