Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Amid protests in Barak Valley, Morigaon and Dhubri, the crackdown on child marriage in Assam entered the fourth day on Monday, with the number of arrests rising to 2,441. IMAGE: Relatives react......

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

Nimee's eyes do not sparkle with the joy of new motherhood, instead, they reflect the fear, insecurity and sense of foreboding that stalks her village in Assam's Morigaon district. IMAGE: Assam......

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

In a massive crackdown on child marriage in Assam, the police on Friday arrested 2,044 people including Hindu and Muslim priests who conducted such weddings which, the authorities said, will be......

22-30 yrs 'appropriate age' for motherhood: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Saturday said women should embrace motherhood at the "appropriate age" between 22 and 30 years as it otherwise leads to medical complications. Photograph:......