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Pavan K. Varma | Bulldozer justice unjust under all circumstances

Pavan K. Varma | Bulldozer justice' unjust under all circumstances

Although it is clearly verifiable that bulldozers have especially targeted the minority community, Hindus too have not...

27 Nov 2022 12:10 AM IST

Four people, including a forest guard, were killed in violence at the Assam-Meghalaya border after the police intercepted a truck transporting illegal timber. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Centre must help resolve border flareups in N-E

The Centre is likely to be concerned that the next round of talks, due later this month, is not derailed on account of...

25 Nov 2022 12:05 AM IST

Meghalaya cabinet has approved the recommendations of all 3 Regional Committees as process to resolve the Meghalaya-Assam border issue. (Photo: Twitter)

Assam, Meghalaya agree to divide disputed land equally

The disputes in the remaining six areas, that are termed 'complicated', will be taken up for settlement in the next...

20 Jan 2022 12:25 AM IST

In May, the Centre through a gazette notification, had declared the entire Assam as a disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

AA Edit | AFSPA's removal marks a good beginning in N-E

It must now extend the process to rest of the areas in the Northeast as well as in the Union territories of Jammu and...

1 April 2022 11:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets tribal leaders during signing of a peace agreement with eight tribal militant organisations (Adivasi groups) of Assam, at North Block in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Peace moves in N-E bring a ray of hope

Members of the rebel groups, who have been living in designated camps will now be free to pursue their political demands...

17 Sept 2022 12:07 AM IST

Where the Madness Lies. (Image: DC)

Identities that cannot be erased from individuals and communities

Telangana Telugu is the one which is not Sanskritised, and even though it is looked down upon

22 Oct 2023 12:00 AM IST

AICC Spokesperson Pawan Khera. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Dissent, even if unseemly, should not lead to arrest

The court was categorical in its response while registering its disapproval of the statement by Mr Khera

25 Feb 2023 12:10 AM IST

Aakar Patel | Lynchings and other atrocities: When news is no longer news

Aakar Patel | Lynchings and other atrocities: When news' is no longer...

Not many modern democracies have gone down this path before, setting it upon themselves to use the law and the media to...

14 Feb 2023 12:05 AM IST

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that there is no instruction from the Centre to make Hindi learning compulsory. (DC)

AA Edit | Assam: It'll be good if AFSPA goes

While the announcement had a hint of a disclaimer and conditionality, it will have a largely positive bearing on the...

24 May 2023 12:05 AM IST

People queue up to check their names on the final draft of the states National Register of Citizens after it was released, at an NRC Seva Kendra in Nagaon. (Photo: PTI)

Centre gives 6-month extension to complete update of NRC by June 30

The draft NRC was published on July 30 and included the names of 2.9 crore people out of the total 3.29 crore...

27 Dec 2018 2:07 PM IST

Sarbananda Sonowal

Cong govts corrupt since Nehru regime, alleges Assam CM

CM claims that NDA govt led by Modi has been providing good governance and working for development for all sections,...

18 Dec 2018 7:10 PM IST

The first case of rhino poaching this year happened at Daflang camp area of KNPs Bagori Range on January 14, but the poachers could not take away its horn. (Photo: AP / Representational Image)

Poachers kill rhino in Kaziranga, escape with horn

Tourist group spotted carcass at Bhulukajan forest camp area under Bagori range in KNP.

15 Dec 2018 2:34 PM IST