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Assam Arrests Indicate an al-Qaida Network in India
March 22, 2022

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?
January 24, 2022

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
December 08, 2021

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?
August 05, 2021

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
February 23, 2021

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
January 21, 2021

‘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
November 09, 2020

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
July 23, 2020

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
June 30, 2020

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
June 29, 2020

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.

Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic
March 12, 2020

Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic

By StoriesAsia
Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
The Latest Weapon Against Assam’s Muslims: Forced Evictions
March 05, 2020

The Latest Weapon Against Assam’s Muslims: Forced Evictions

By Angshuman Choudhury and Suraj Gogoi
A new land rights regime in Northeast India’s Assam threatens the existence of ethno-religious minorities.

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