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Assam: Calm Returns To Kokrajhar, 2,000 Displaced

Assam: Calm Returns To Kokrajhar, 2,000 Displaced

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The unrest erupted on Monday night after a Bodo man allegedly knocked down a Santhal Adivasi youth with his car. The Bodo individual was later killed by a mob.

China Moves Near Chicken's Neck Sparks Concerns

China Moves Near Chicken's Neck Sparks Concerns

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Indian security agencies have continued efforts to reinforce the Siliguri Corridor through improved infrastructure, faster mobilisation capability and diversified connectivity routes to the north east.

Karbi Anglong: 600 Families Affected By Eviction

Karbi Anglong: 600 Families Affected By Eviction

Rediff.com   2 days ago

'We have nothing left -- no land, no house. We have lived here for 40 years and have nowhere to go. We will put up temporary sheds and stay here unless the government provides some arrangement.'

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Kaziranga remains a critical stronghold for tiger conservation in India, but the recent deaths underscore the growing challenges of managing a thriving population within a limited landscape.

Assam: 1 killed in Bodos-Tribals Clash, Internet Suspended

Assam: 1 killed in Bodos-Tribals Clash, Internet Suspended

Rediff.com   4 days ago

The situation in Kokrajhar escalated late on January 19 after a Scorpio vehicle carrying three Bodo individuals hit two Adivasi persons at Mansingh Road under the Karigaon police outpost.

Karbi Anglong: Panel To Resolve Boundary Dispute

Karbi Anglong: Panel To Resolve Boundary Dispute

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

'This move acknowledges that unresolved internal borders can be just as disruptive as external ones.'

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2026

Despite her special leave petition being pending before the Supreme Court, she was deported to Bangladesh from the Matila transit camp on December 19.

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

Golden tigers -- also known as strawberry tigers -- owe their pale-gold coats and faint stripes to a rare genetic mutation.

Assam Opposition Files FIR Against Alleged 'Vote Chori'

Assam Opposition Files FIR Against Alleged 'Vote Chori'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Stepping up political pressure ahead of the assembly elections, the Congress-led Opposition bloc in Assam has lodged an FIR against state Bharatiya Janata Party President Dilip Saikia, accusing him of directing BJP MLAs to delete Opposition voters during the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls.

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2026

Assam has become the first state in India to directly venture into oil production, following the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Namrup-Borhat block.

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2026

'Losing a house is a terrible feeling... We were not given enough time to shift our belongings.'

Assam CM To BJP Workers: Don't Be Overconfident

Assam CM To BJP Workers: Don't Be Overconfident

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2026

Himanta Biswa pointed out that it was 'too early' for surveys to accurately capture the electoral mood, as several key developments vis-a-vis seat-sharing arrangements among NDA partners are yet to be finalised.

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

The project is aimed at enabling faster movement of security forces and military equipment during exigencies, while also improving connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and other north eastern states.

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Zubeen Garg Case: Accused Move Bail Pleas

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Four accused in the death case of noted singer Zubeen Garg on Saturday moved bail petitions before the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court, which is conducting the trial.

Fizz Removal: 'No Pressure From Centre On BCCI'

Fizz Removal: 'No Pressure From Centre On BCCI'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Asked about the reason behind the move, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, 'It's because of recent developments across the border.'

Assam Launches Monthly Aid For Vaishnavite Monks

Assam Launches Monthly Aid For Vaishnavite Monks

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a financial assistance scheme for 'Udasin Bhakats', providing monthly support of 1,500 to celibate Vaishnavite monks associated with Satras across the state.

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati, Howrah

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati, Howrah

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

'The sleeper variant is designed for long-distance journeys, with modern berths, improved interiors and enhanced safety features.'

OTT Shows Are Driving North East Tourism

OTT Shows Are Driving North East Tourism

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Cities across the north east have recorded significant year-on-year growth in air traffic, pointing to a clear link between screen exposure and travel intent.

Assam Man Held In Kerala For Alleged Extremist Links

Assam Man Held In Kerala For Alleged Extremist Links

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Security agencies in Kerala have arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam on suspicion of using social media platforms to spread extremist ideology, raising concerns over online radicalisation and cross-border links.

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

According to the NIA, Md Kamruj Zaman was found guilty of raising a local module of the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Assam during 2017-2018.