Banter on Borders: Firing at Assam-Nagaland Border Heightens Unrest
An incident of firing was reported on the border region of the Northeastern states of Assam and Nagaland. This tragedy happened during the night of Friday, that is 32 January…
UNESCO declares Ahom Dynasty’s Moi dams in Assam as India’s 43rd World Heritage Site
The Ahom Dynasty (1228-1826) Burial Mounds which were called the Moi dams and located in the Charaideo district of eastern Assam, also very often compared with the Royal graves of…
Assam’s 700-year-old ‘Moidams’ to be included in UNESCO World Heritage List
The ‘Moidams’ from Assam will be considered for nomination on the World Heritage list on Sunday, July 28 during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New…
Assam repeals the Divorce Act and Muslim Marriage Act
On Friday, the Assam Cabinet repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. Thus, the Special Marriage Act will apply to every matter related to Muslim marriages…
10-Year-Old Found Hanging At Assam BJP MP’s House, Probe Begins
Late Saturday night, a 10-year-old boy's body was discovered hanging at a BJP MP's residence in Silchar, Assam. Villagers say it was a suicide, but the police have reported it…
Assam Government Aims Full Withdrawal of AFSPA from State by End of 2023
On Tuesday, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant objective for the state government - the complete removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Addressing the…