The Asam Agitation which started in 1979 and ended with The Assam Accord in 1985, is a major timeline of history of Assam.
The Assam Accord, which sought to end a six-year-long agitation against illegal immigrants in Assam, was signed between members of the All Assam Students Union (AASU), and state and central governments just a few hours before Rajiv Gandhi was to deliver the Independence Day address in 1985. Immediately afterwards, the student leaders were catapulted from their hostel rooms into the corridors of power. Their party, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), was voted to power the same year, with Prafulla Kumar Mahanta becoming the youngest ever chief minister of an Indian state.
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Key clauses of the Assam Accord remained unimplemented during Mahanta's often controversial tenures (1985-1990, 1996-2001), and through three terms of Congress rule, which ended with the BJP's victory in the state in 2016. Central to the Accord was deportation of those who could not prove their roots in India prior to 24 March 1971. In 2015, the process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) based on the 1971 cut-off of the Accord began. The first list was released in December 2017, and did not include 14 million names.
Assam: The Accord, The Discord authored by journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty looks at the making of the Assam Accord and its long shadow on the state, through political gamesmanship between principle players, periods of ULFA and Bodo militancies, and right-wing propaganda that has split the state along communal lines.
In a shocking incident that underscores the ongoing threats to press freedom in Pakistan, senior Baloch journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was shot dead early Saturday morning in front of his wife and children in Mashkay, Awaran district of Balochistan. The 55-year-old journalist was associated with Daily Intekhab and Aaj News.
The Geneva-based media rights organization, Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), has strongly condemned the killing and demanded a transparent and credible investigation to ensure justice. PEC President Blaise Lempen expressed deep concern, stating, “We condole the untimely demise of Abdul Latif Baloch and urge the concerned authorities to launch an authentic probe to nab the...
Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed shock over the murder of another Indian journalist and demanded justice for the bereaved family of Dharmendra Singh Chauhan. The Haryana-based media person, who was associated with online media outlet named Fast News India, was shot at by the miscreants on 18 May and later succumbed to injuries in a Gurugram hospital in the night hours. Chauhan, who lived in Luhari village under Jhajjar district, was targeted as he went for a walk after his dinner.
“We condemn the murder of Dharmendra Singh Chauhan, who becomes the 64th journalist-victim across the world to be assassinated...
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The day began with a solemn Buddhist ritual ceremony conducted by monks (Vantes) from both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, in accordance with the customs of the community. The coronation ceremony was followed by a public meeting that commenced with a tribute to the...
In a landmark judgment, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held Guwahati Neurological Research Centre (GNRC) Hospital and three of its doctors liable for gross medical negligence, resulting in severe and permanent disability to Takam James, a young man from Arunachal Pradesh.
The complaint (Consumer Complaint No. 581 of 2014) was filed against Dr. Navanil Barua, Dr. Bivan Bihari Dey, and Dr. Monoj Agarwal, who were accused of negligent treatment following a motorbike accident that left Mr. James with severe brain injuries. During his treatment at GNRC, multiple procedural lapses occurred, including an undocumented and improperly conducted tracheostomy that...
In a major boost for Bodo-medium education in Assam, the state government has announced the promotion of 25 Middle English (ME) schools to model high schools. The decision was made during a high-level review meeting chaired by Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu at Janata Bhawan on Wednesday.
The meeting reviewed the progress of key schemes under the Department of Primary and Secondary Education’s 2025–26 budget. Key initiatives discussed included distribution of bicycles to Class 9 students, progress under the Chief Minister’s Millionaire Scheme, implementation of free admissions for school students, assessment of infrastructure and academic quality in newly upgraded higher secondary...
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The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Anju Rongpi, a resident of Khetri Borbitoli village in Kamrup (Metro) district. She was seriously injured in the collapse and later succumbed to her injuries at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). The three injured individuals have been identified as Muktar Deory (60) from 2 No. Chilaguti in Baksa, Laifan Boro (46) from Dangar Makha in Baksa, and Bhogila...
Guwahati: The Baloch-descendants have urged the United Nations to recognise Balochistan as an independent nation out of Pakistan. In a letter, addressed to UN secretary-general António Guterres, the Baloch Welfare Association in India, demanded to support the Baloch nation's legitimate right to self-determination, as enshrined in the UN charter and international law.
“We urge the UN to take immediate and serious action on the humanitarian crisis in Balochistan. Recognizing an independent Balochistan becomes an essential initiative to bring a lasting peace in the region, end decades of suffering and support the people whose voices have been silenced for a long period,”...
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the impact of parasites on human health. Dr. Lee Merritt, a seasoned medical professional, has spoken publicly about a detox protocol she personally follows to manage parasitic infections. While not intended as a treatment recommendation, her approach has gained interest for its clarity and practicality.
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Dr. Merritt emphasizes from the outset that she is not prescribing or advising anyone to follow her routine. “I’ve been asked about the anti-parasite protocol I personally use,” she says. “Let me be clear—I’m not telling anyone what to do. This is not a treatment recommendation; it’s simply the protocol I use for my...
Naam-Phai Village, Tinsukia | April 22, 2026: A round table meeting was held today among several indigenous organizations at Naam-Phai village under Margherita Sub-division of Tinsukia district to discuss the protection of land rights for indigenous Assamese communities residing in the Tirap Tribal Belt and Block.
The meeting brought together members of the Indigenous Peoples of Moung-Dun-Chun-Kham (Assam, North East India), All Man-Tai Speaking Students’ Union, Tirap Autonomous District Council Demand Committee, and the Tirap Mouza Indigenous Tai-Ahom Land Rights Protection Committee.
The participants unanimously decided to initiate further actions to safeguard the land rights of...
Despite repeated claims by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other BJP ministers that the long-standing inter-state border dispute with Nagaland has been resolved, fresh tensions have erupted along the border, particularly in the Merapani Seed Farm area under Golaghat district. Local Assamese residents continue to live in fear, alleging that the state government, administration, and police remain silent and inactive.
The epicenter of the recent unrest is the Merapani Seed Farm, a 1300-acre tract of land well within Assam’s geographical territory. On 10 April, thousands of Assamese citizens rallied at Merapani, staging an intense protest demanding protection of Assamese land...
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