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Assam
Rajeev Bhattacharyya on India’s Accord With ULFA
By Sudha Ramachandran
Although the anti-talks faction under Paresh Baruah is “severely weakened, it still has the capacity to carry out violent attacks.”
The Roots of Northeast India’s Ethnic Turmoil
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The drive to maintain their identity and avoid assimilation is strong among the region’s tribal and ethnic groups.
Assam Arrests Indicate an al-Qaida Network in India
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The arrested men belong to the Ansarullah Bangla Team, which is linked to AQIS.
Why Is India Unable to Check Illegal Coal Mining in Assam’s Rainforests?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A politician-official-trader nexus has kept the illegal activity alive for decades.
The Unsung Indian Heroes of Bangladesh’s Liberation War
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Several police officers from Assam trained the Mukti Bahini in guerrilla warfare in the run-up to the war.
Why Are Two of India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Shooting at Each Other?
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
A border dispute between Assam and Mizoram in India’s Northeast recently erupted into violence.
Gateway to India’s Northeast Faces Danger of Elephant Invasion
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rampant illegal encroachment of land along with depleting forest cover has led to a perilous situation in Guwahati.
‘Timber Mafia’ From India Running Amok in Bhutan
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Illegal logging is depleting forest cover in the region, aggravating the fallout from climate change.
Indian Oil Company Found Drilling in Eco-sensitive Zone Without Mandatory Clearances
By StoriesAsia
A fire at the Baghjan natural gas well in Assam once again brings to fore the recklessness of India’s state-owned companies.
Assam Devastated by Floods Again
By StoriesAsia
Floods are a perennial problem in the northeastern Indian state, but the government has yet to find an effective mitigation strategy.
The Hidden Cost of Mining Coal in Assam
By StoriesAsia
What officials hid from public scrutiny about coal mining at the ‘Amazon of the East’
After a Pandemic Surge, Lockdown Returns to India’s Northeast
By StoriesAsia
The Indian state of Assam is resuming a lockdown amid concerns about the virus.
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