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Where Are the Women in Bodoland’s Peace Process?

Where Are the Women in Bodoland’s Peace Process?

By Amrita Saikia
As is too often the case, women in Bodoland, Assam, have been relegated to the periphery of formal peacebuilding.

Rajeev Bhattacharyya on India’s Accord With ULFA

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

‘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

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

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

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’

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