Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
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Assam's Tribal Status Promise in Lok Sabha Polls
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Secret 1984 Assam Report Exposed After 41 Years
Assam government unveils suppressed 1984 Tewary Commission report exposing land disputes as root cause of Nellie massacre. Discover the explosive findings kept hidden for four decades.
Assam Students Rally Against Child Marriage & Illegal Liquor
AASAA members organized a bike rally in Tinsukia demanding strict enforcement against child marriage, illegal bootlegging, and addressing student dropout rates in tea garden communities.
Assam's Climate Action: 6 Projects Done, 9 Ongoing
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
One North East: Unity Platform for Tribal Communities Launched
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma unveils 'One North East' initiative in Agartala, emphasizing unity among indigenous communities. Regional leaders pledge collective action for tribal rights and development.
Child Trafficking Mastermind Arrested in Assam
Assam police arrest Peter Sona, alleged mastermind of child trafficking network targeting tea garden communities. Six accomplices previously captured in major crackdown.
Assam Passes Bill Banning Polygamy: What to Know
Assam Assembly approves landmark bill to prohibit polygamy, creating uniform marriage laws. Learn about the provisions, exemptions, and implementation timeline.
1983 Nellie Massacre Reports Made Public After Decades
Two historic reports on the 1983 Assam massacre have been made public, revealing official findings about the Nellie violence that claimed thousands of lives. Discover the truth behind one of India's darkest chapters.
Himanta Sarma: Migrant Muslims are Congress's Oxygen
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress relies on 'Miya' votes in 22 seats, alleges party sells tickets for crores. Congress denies the charges ahead of 2026 state elections.
Assam Accord Clause 6: Govt & AASU Reach Consensus
Govt and AASU agree on most Clause 6 panel recommendations for indigenous safeguards. New review committee formed for implementation. Read latest updates.
Assam uses 1950 Act to order 5 foreigners to leave India
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Samvad 2025 Tribal Dialogue Concludes in Jamshedpur
Samvad 2025's final day in Jamshedpur united tribal communities through dialogue on indigenous wisdom, environmental challenges, and cultural preservation. Discover the powerful outcomes!
Assam Contractual Employees Protest for Job Regularization
Over 8,000 contractual employees in Assam protest for pending salaries, job regularization, and HR policy. Council warns of intensifying agitation if demands unmet.
Assam's 'D' Voters: Electoral Roll Revision Impact
Understanding Assam's unique 'D' voter category since 1997. How the special electoral roll revision impacts doubtful voters and citizenship verification processes. Read more.
Sacred Samaúma Tree: Amazon's Climate Guardian at Risk
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil's indigenous communities highlight the sacred Samaúma tree's vital role in climate stabilization and cultural heritage amid deforestation threats.
7 Global Communities Keeping Oral Storytelling Alive
Discover 7 remarkable communities worldwide preserving ancient storytelling traditions. From Indian tribal villages to African griots, explore how oral narratives survive in modern times.
Assam Pork Ban: African Swine Fever Crisis Worsens
Assam government imposes pork sale ban in 7 districts after African swine fever outbreak kills thousands of pigs. Over 14,000 pigs culled since January. Read the full story.
Samvad 2025 Day 2 Celebrates Tribal Heritage & Music
Day two of Samvad 2025 in Jamshedpur featured deep dialogues on tribal identity, intergenerational wisdom, and the launch of a new album by Rhythms of The Earth. Discover the vibrant future of India's tribal communities.
Tribal Pride Day 2024 Celebrates Indigenous Heritage
India celebrates Tribal Pride Day 2024 honoring indigenous communities. Learn about cultural preservation efforts and tribal contributions to national development.
Adani invests Rs 63,000 crore in Assam power projects
Adani Group commits massive Rs 63,000 crore investment in Assam for 3,200 MW thermal plant and 2,700 MW pumped-storage facilities, creating thousands of jobs and boosting regional development.
Assam CM Gives 8,206 Jobs, Total Appointments Reach 1.34 Lakh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presents 8,206 appointment letters in education sector, bringing total government jobs under current administration to 1,34,999.
Assam CM Warns of Miyas Takeover if BJP Loses Power
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns that migrant Muslims could take over state if BJP loses 2026 election. Read his stark prediction about Assam's political future.
Assam Opposition Forms Anti-BJP Front for 2026 Polls
Seven opposition parties in Assam unite against BJP for 2026 Assembly elections, excluding AIUDF. Congress-led meeting in Guwahati sets stage for major political realignment.
Assam reclaims 1.45L bighas forest land, gives tribal rights
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
Dima Hasao Bifurcation Demand Returns with Final Warning
Indigenous groups in Assam's Dima Hasao issue final warning for district bifurcation by November. Failure could trigger massive agitation from December across the hills.
Assam Election Fever: Modi & Shah Launch Mega Projects
As Assam prepares for upcoming elections, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lead high-profile visits, inaugurating key infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores across the state.
Sitharaman launches Assam riverfront, new university
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's two-day Assam visit marks significant development milestones with the inauguration of Guwahati's Brahmaputra Riverfront project and foundation laying for a new university, boosting infrastructure and education in Nort
Mother's 2-year protest for missing daughter in Assam
A mother's unwavering protest outside Doomdooma Police Station enters its third year as her minor daughter remains missing. Read about her fight for justice and the community's growing outrage.
First Nations Fashion Revolution Hits Global Runways
Discover how First Nations designers are transforming fashion with cultural storytelling, sustainable practices, and breathtaking designs that challenge industry norms.
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