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Congress Slams Assam Government Over Nalbari Christmas Market Vandalism
Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Friday strongly condemned the vandalism of Christmas markets in Nalbari allegedly by Bajrang Dal members.
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Ground Report: Uneasy Calm In Assam's West Karbi Anglong After 2 Days Of Violence
Peace has returned to Assam's West Karbi Anglong after two days of violent protests in Kheroni and adjoining areas, which resulted in at least two deaths and injuries to around 60 police personnel during pitched battles with protesters.
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"Closely Monitoring Situation": Himanta Sarma On Assam's Karbi Anglong Violence
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday stated that he is "closely monitoring" the situation in West Karbi Anglong after two people lost their lives during the violent protests in the region.
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"We Act Immediately": Himanta Sarma On Arrests Over Assam Violence
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing the media at a press conference in Guwahati today, stated that swift action was taken by the Assam Police in response to the violence during the eviction drive in Goalpara.
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1 Killed As Settlers Clash With Police After Assam Eviction Drive: Reports
At least one person was killed and another critically injured when settlers clashed with cops in the aftermath of an eviction drive in Assam's Goalpara district
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Violence In Assam District After Eviction Drive Leaves Thousands Homeless
Violence was reported during an eviction drive in Assam's Dhubri district, prompting the government to send in more security reinforcements in the area.
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3 Hmar Insurgents Shot Dead In Encounter In Assam: Himanta Sarma
Three Hmar insurgents were killed and several police personnel were injured in a fierce encounter in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday, officials said.
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Assam Tightens Border As Hundreds Flee Manipur Amid Fresh Violence
Jiribam violence: In the wake of fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam district, Assam on Sunday intensified security measures along its interstate border, particularly in the Lakhipur area of Cachar district.
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Meghalaya To Set Up More Outposts Along Assam Border, Internet Ban Lifted
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has assured that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of residents in the border areas of the state
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Islamic Outfit PFI's Hand In Assam Violence, BJP Alleges
The BJP on Friday alleged that "third party political and apolitical forces" including Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) could be behind instigating protesters to attack Assam Police personnel during an eviction drive in Darrang district.
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Bangladesh Minister Scraps Visit; Government Says Don't Read Much Into It
Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has cancelled his visit to India amid violent protests in the North East over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
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Trains Blocked For 2 Days, Curfew In Assam Town As Police Firing Kills Two
Over 2,000 passengers in Assam were stranded as trains headed for Silchar and Guwahati were stopped midway amid an indefinite curfew imposed in the Maibang area of Dima Hasao district after two people were killed in police firing on Thursday.
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Tension in Assam After Killing of Businessman, Daughter
Top policemen are camping in Assam's Tinsukia amid tension after the killing earlier this week of a businessman and his daughter, both from outside Assam and part of a community that is locally referred to as "Hindi -speaking people".
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Top Ranking NDFB(S) Militant Involved in 2014 Assam Massacre Arrested
A top ranking militant leader of the NDFB (Songbijit), involved in the Adivasi massacre on December 23 last, was arrested during a joint operation of army and police from Chetnaguri in Kokrajhar district of Assam today.
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After 16-Hour Hunt and a Gunfight, 7 Militants Arrested in Assam
It took 16 hours for a joint team of the Indian Army and the Assam Police to comb through the dense forests of Assam's Karbi Anglong district, as they hunted for seven top leaders of the militant outfit Karbi People's Liberation Tiger or KPLT on Monday.
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Congress Slams Assam Government Over Nalbari Christmas Market Vandalism
Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Friday strongly condemned the vandalism of Christmas markets in Nalbari allegedly by Bajrang Dal members.
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Ground Report: Uneasy Calm In Assam's West Karbi Anglong After 2 Days Of Violence
Peace has returned to Assam's West Karbi Anglong after two days of violent protests in Kheroni and adjoining areas, which resulted in at least two deaths and injuries to around 60 police personnel during pitched battles with protesters.
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"Closely Monitoring Situation": Himanta Sarma On Assam's Karbi Anglong Violence
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday stated that he is "closely monitoring" the situation in West Karbi Anglong after two people lost their lives during the violent protests in the region.
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"We Act Immediately": Himanta Sarma On Arrests Over Assam Violence
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing the media at a press conference in Guwahati today, stated that swift action was taken by the Assam Police in response to the violence during the eviction drive in Goalpara.
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1 Killed As Settlers Clash With Police After Assam Eviction Drive: Reports
At least one person was killed and another critically injured when settlers clashed with cops in the aftermath of an eviction drive in Assam's Goalpara district
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Violence In Assam District After Eviction Drive Leaves Thousands Homeless
Violence was reported during an eviction drive in Assam's Dhubri district, prompting the government to send in more security reinforcements in the area.
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3 Hmar Insurgents Shot Dead In Encounter In Assam: Himanta Sarma
Three Hmar insurgents were killed and several police personnel were injured in a fierce encounter in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday, officials said.
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Assam Tightens Border As Hundreds Flee Manipur Amid Fresh Violence
Jiribam violence: In the wake of fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam district, Assam on Sunday intensified security measures along its interstate border, particularly in the Lakhipur area of Cachar district.
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Meghalaya To Set Up More Outposts Along Assam Border, Internet Ban Lifted
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has assured that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of residents in the border areas of the state
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Islamic Outfit PFI's Hand In Assam Violence, BJP Alleges
The BJP on Friday alleged that "third party political and apolitical forces" including Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) could be behind instigating protesters to attack Assam Police personnel during an eviction drive in Darrang district.
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Bangladesh Minister Scraps Visit; Government Says Don't Read Much Into It
Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has cancelled his visit to India amid violent protests in the North East over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
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Trains Blocked For 2 Days, Curfew In Assam Town As Police Firing Kills Two
Over 2,000 passengers in Assam were stranded as trains headed for Silchar and Guwahati were stopped midway amid an indefinite curfew imposed in the Maibang area of Dima Hasao district after two people were killed in police firing on Thursday.
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Tension in Assam After Killing of Businessman, Daughter
Top policemen are camping in Assam's Tinsukia amid tension after the killing earlier this week of a businessman and his daughter, both from outside Assam and part of a community that is locally referred to as "Hindi -speaking people".
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Top Ranking NDFB(S) Militant Involved in 2014 Assam Massacre Arrested
A top ranking militant leader of the NDFB (Songbijit), involved in the Adivasi massacre on December 23 last, was arrested during a joint operation of army and police from Chetnaguri in Kokrajhar district of Assam today.
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After 16-Hour Hunt and a Gunfight, 7 Militants Arrested in Assam
It took 16 hours for a joint team of the Indian Army and the Assam Police to comb through the dense forests of Assam's Karbi Anglong district, as they hunted for seven top leaders of the militant outfit Karbi People's Liberation Tiger or KPLT on Monday.
