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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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Explained: Why Assam's West Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Erupted
There has been violence and tension in Assam's West Karbi Anglong for the last two days. Kheroni village has been particularly affected.
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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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Curfew Declared After Violence Breaks Out In Assam's West Karbi Anglong Area
At least three people and a paramilitary personnel were injured as the situation in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district turned highly volatile on Monday as protests over alleged encroachment on protected tribal lands escalated into violence.
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"Doomsday Moment": 19 Illegal Immigrants Caught In Assam Sent To Bangladesh
At a time when anti-India protests are being held in Bangladesh in the aftermath of activist Sharif Osman Hadi killing, the Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) have carried out a joint operation and sent 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh
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Centre To Probe Tezpur University Vice Chancellor As Protest Continues
The students of Tezpur University in Assam have been demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.
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Why A Prestigious University In Assam Has Been Facing Protests For 2 Months
Tezpur University in Assam faces a campus shutdown for the sixth day amid student protests over alleged corruption and the prolonged absence of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.
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Bodo Students Protest Assam's Proposal For Special Status To 6 Communities
The march began at Bodoland University and headed towards the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Secretariat in Kokrajhar, where tensions flared.
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Bangladesh National Anthem Sung At Congress Event. Why It's Not A Problem
The BJP unit in Assam has slammed the Congress over a video of a district-level leader singing Amar Sonar Bangla, Bangladesh's national anthem, at a party event in Sribhumi district
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Protestors, Cops Clash As 5 Accused In Zubeen Garg Case Moved To Another Jail
A massive protest broke out in Assam's Baksa district after five people, who were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, were shifted to a newly constructed prison on Wednesday.
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Assam's Tea Garden Workers March To Demand Scheduled Tribes Status
Thousands of people from the tea garden community hit the streets of eastern Assam's Tinsukia district today, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. The demand has been a long-standing one.
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Violence Outside House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager, Batons Used On Protesters
The situation near the house of Siddhartha Sharma - manager of the late singer Zubeen Garg --- became tense today after the police resorted baton charge to disperse an agitated mob.
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Protesters Surround House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager In Assam, Seek Answers
A large number of protesters surrounded the house of the manager of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Assam's Guwahati today. The iconic singer's death in Singapore has devastated fans and well-wishers.
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Assam, Meghalaya Taxi Standoff Leaves Several Tourists Stranded
Several tourists were left stranded at the Assam and Meghalaya border near Guwahati after taxi operators in Assam banned the entry of vehicles into the state from Meghalaya.
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"Act Without Delay": Thadou Tribe Seeks Action Against Kuki Insurgents In Assam, Writes To Chief Minister
Members of the Thadou tribe held a protest in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday seeking justice for Thadou leader Nehkam Jomhao, who was tortured and killed by Kuki insurgents in Karbi Anglong last month.
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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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Explained: Why Assam's West Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Erupted
There has been violence and tension in Assam's West Karbi Anglong for the last two days. Kheroni village has been particularly affected.
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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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Curfew Declared After Violence Breaks Out In Assam's West Karbi Anglong Area
At least three people and a paramilitary personnel were injured as the situation in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district turned highly volatile on Monday as protests over alleged encroachment on protected tribal lands escalated into violence.
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"Doomsday Moment": 19 Illegal Immigrants Caught In Assam Sent To Bangladesh
At a time when anti-India protests are being held in Bangladesh in the aftermath of activist Sharif Osman Hadi killing, the Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) have carried out a joint operation and sent 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh
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Centre To Probe Tezpur University Vice Chancellor As Protest Continues
The students of Tezpur University in Assam have been demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.
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Why A Prestigious University In Assam Has Been Facing Protests For 2 Months
Tezpur University in Assam faces a campus shutdown for the sixth day amid student protests over alleged corruption and the prolonged absence of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.
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Bodo Students Protest Assam's Proposal For Special Status To 6 Communities
The march began at Bodoland University and headed towards the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Secretariat in Kokrajhar, where tensions flared.
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Bangladesh National Anthem Sung At Congress Event. Why It's Not A Problem
The BJP unit in Assam has slammed the Congress over a video of a district-level leader singing Amar Sonar Bangla, Bangladesh's national anthem, at a party event in Sribhumi district
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Protestors, Cops Clash As 5 Accused In Zubeen Garg Case Moved To Another Jail
A massive protest broke out in Assam's Baksa district after five people, who were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, were shifted to a newly constructed prison on Wednesday.
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Assam's Tea Garden Workers March To Demand Scheduled Tribes Status
Thousands of people from the tea garden community hit the streets of eastern Assam's Tinsukia district today, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. The demand has been a long-standing one.
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Violence Outside House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager, Batons Used On Protesters
The situation near the house of Siddhartha Sharma - manager of the late singer Zubeen Garg --- became tense today after the police resorted baton charge to disperse an agitated mob.
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Protesters Surround House Of Zubeen Garg's Manager In Assam, Seek Answers
A large number of protesters surrounded the house of the manager of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Assam's Guwahati today. The iconic singer's death in Singapore has devastated fans and well-wishers.
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Assam, Meghalaya Taxi Standoff Leaves Several Tourists Stranded
Several tourists were left stranded at the Assam and Meghalaya border near Guwahati after taxi operators in Assam banned the entry of vehicles into the state from Meghalaya.
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"Act Without Delay": Thadou Tribe Seeks Action Against Kuki Insurgents In Assam, Writes To Chief Minister
Members of the Thadou tribe held a protest in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday seeking justice for Thadou leader Nehkam Jomhao, who was tortured and killed by Kuki insurgents in Karbi Anglong last month.
