Assam – The Diplomat

Where Are the Women in Bodoland’s Peace Process?

Amrita Saikia — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:03:00 +0900

As is too often the case, women in Bodoland, Assam, have been relegated to the periphery of formal peacebuilding.

Rajeev Bhattacharyya on India’s Accord With ULFA

Sudha Ramachandran — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:39:00 +0900

Although the anti-talks faction under Paresh Baruah is “severely weakened, it still has the capacity to carry out violent attacks.”

The Roots of Northeast India’s Ethnic Turmoil

Akhilesh Pillalamarri — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:16:00 +0900

The drive to maintain their identity and avoid assimilation is strong among the region’s tribal and ethnic groups.

Assam Arrests Indicate an al-Qaida Network in India

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:50:00 +0900

The arrested men belong to the Ansarullah Bangla Team, which is linked to AQIS.

Why Is India Unable to Check Illegal Coal Mining in Assam’s Rainforests?

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:41:00 +0900

A politician-official-trader nexus has kept the illegal activity alive for decades.

The Unsung Indian Heroes of Bangladesh’s Liberation War

Rajeev Bhattacharya — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:17:00 +0900

Several police officers from Assam trained the Mukti Bahini in guerrilla warfare in the run-up to the war.

Why Are Two of India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Shooting at Each Other?

Rajeev Bhattacharya — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:45:00 +0900

A border dispute between Assam and Mizoram in India’s Northeast recently erupted into violence.

Gateway to India’s Northeast Faces Danger of Elephant Invasion

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:26:00 +0900

Rampant illegal encroachment of land along with depleting forest cover has led to a perilous situation in Guwahati.

‘Timber Mafia’ From India Running Amok in Bhutan

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:35:00 +0900

Illegal logging is depleting forest cover in the region, aggravating the fallout from climate change.

Indian Oil Company Found Drilling in Eco-sensitive Zone Without Mandatory Clearances

StoriesAsia — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:56:00 +0900

A fire at the Baghjan natural gas well in Assam once again brings to fore the recklessness of India’s state-owned companies.

Assam Devastated by Floods Again

StoriesAsia — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:04:00 +0900

Floods are a perennial problem in the northeastern Indian state, but the government has yet to find an effective mitigation strategy.

The Hidden Cost of Mining Coal in Assam

StoriesAsia — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 03:55:00 +0900

What officials hid from public scrutiny about coal mining at the ‘Amazon of the East’

After a Pandemic Surge, Lockdown Returns to India’s Northeast

StoriesAsia — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:32:00 +0900

The Indian state of Assam is resuming a lockdown amid concerns about the virus.

Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic

StoriesAsia — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:14:00 +0900

Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.

The Latest Weapon Against Assam’s Muslims: Forced Evictions

Angshuman Choudhury and Suraj Gogoi — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:48:00 +0900

A new land rights regime in Northeast India’s Assam threatens the existence of ethno-religious minorities.

Why Has China Given Shelter to a Rebel Leader From India’s Northeast?

StoriesAsia — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:56:00 +0900

Parash Baruah is thought to be in China. Why exactly?

India’s Modi Cancels Second Northeast Visit Amid Protests Against Citizenship Law

StoriesAsia — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:19:00 +0900

India’s northeast remains in the throes of protest.

Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law

StoriesAsia — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:43:00 +0900

Women in the Indian state of Assam are making their voices heard.

Frustrations Flare in India’s Northeast Over Citizenship Bill

Nicholas Muller — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:29:00 +0900

Protests, internet blackouts, and curfews in India’s Northeast followed passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Violence in India’s Northeast Forces Delay of Japanese Prime Minister Visit

Associated Press — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:14:00 +0900

Japanese PM Abe postponed a planned summit with Modi in Assam and Manipur, where protests are raging.

Indian Police Kill 2 Protesters Defying Curfew in Assam

Associated Press — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:17:00 +0900

Protesters in Assam denounced a new bill allowing migrants fleeing religious persecution to become citizens.

Foreign Journalists Still Awaiting Permission To Visit the Indian State of Assam

StoriesAsia — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 23:54:00 +0900

The move is in reaction to Indian government concerns over foreign media coverage.

India’s Northeast Erupts in Protest Against Plan to Amend Citizenship Laws

StoriesAsia — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:17:00 +0900

Controversy persists over the National Register of Citizens and its ensuing implementation.

The NRC and India’s Unfinished Partition

Grant Wyeth — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:28:00 +0900

The ongoing ideological struggle over Indian nationhood surfaced with Assam’s National Register of Citizens.

Confirming Fears, India’s Citizens Register Excludes Nearly 2 Million: What Next?

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 01:56:00 +0900

The lives of nearly 2 million in Northeast India are thrown into uncertainty.

BJP Concerned Over NRC in Assam, But Wants Register Across India

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:23:00 +0900

The National Register of Citizens project in India remains mired in controversy.

Will India Become the Home of the Largest Number of Stateless People?

Rudabeh Shahid, Champa Patel and Ravi Hemadri — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 21:56:00 +0900

International pressure to ensure India fully respects the rights of all its people is urgently needed.

Has Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh Put Down Roots in India’s Northeast?

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:45:00 +0900

Transnational terror groups remain a challenge for India.

India’s Northeast On High Alert Against Japanese Encephalitis

Rajeev Bhattacharyya — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0900

Regular flooding is sparking a public health crisis.

In Northeast India, Economic Liberalization and Mental Illness Collide

Parul Abrol — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:44:00 +0900

Mental health issues abound in India’s northeastern cultural capital.

India's National Register of Citizens and Assam's Dilemma

Priyanka Borpujari — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 05:43:00 +0900

What happens to the missing four million?

Assam’s Elephant Emergency

Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya — Tue, 15 May 2018 22:02:00 +0900

In northeastern India, human-elephant conflict is getting worse as forest resources dwindle.

India's New Gateway to Bhutan

Nihar R. Nayak — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:33:00 +0900

Northeast India could be Bhutan's new gateway to the world.

2017 Might Mark a Turning Point for Connectivity in Northeast India

Padmapriya Govindarajan — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:41:00 +0900

The Indian northeast's fortunes are looking up amid a concerted connectivity push.

Should India Privatize Assam's Oilfields?

Ibu Sanjeeb Garg — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:23:00 +0900

Concerns about foreign investment and environmental damage are overestimated.

After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party

Ankit Panda — Sat, 21 May 2016 01:45:00 +0900

The party's political relevance continues to shrink across India.

Indian State Election Results: What You Need to Know

Padmapriya Govindarajan — Fri, 20 May 2016 03:27:00 +0900

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal all just posted results. Here's what you need to know.

Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again

Ankit Panda — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:57:00 +0900

The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.

Narendra Modi's BJP Trounced in Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections

Ankit Panda — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 03:41:00 +0900

In a political earthquake, the National Democratic Alliance loses out in Bihar's legislative elections.

A Celebration in Northeast India

Marc Ressang — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:11:00 +0900

The Doul Utsav (Holi) festival in Assam is a vigorous affair.

Climate Change and Human Trafficking: A Deadly Combination

Priyali Sur — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:24:00 +0900

Climate change, poverty, and violence are contributing to a surge of human trafficking in Assam.

Separatist Carnage in Northeast India

Kiran Mohandas Menon — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:06:00 +0900

An attack last week by a separatist group killed more than 70 people in the Northeast Indian state of Assam.

Narendra Modi’s Northeast India Outreach

Edmund Downie — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0900

In a rare visit by an Indian PM, Modi begins navigating a complex region.

India: Resolving the Bangladesh Immigration Issue

Joyeeta Bhattacharjee — Tue, 27 May 2014 08:53:00 +0900

The long-running issue of illegal immigration has hindered development and exacerbated poverty in both countries.

India: Dehorning the Rhino

Nava Thakuria — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 11:37:00 +0900

A proposed initiative aimed at saving a vulnerable animal angers conservationists.

The India-Bangladesh Land-Swap Deal

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:28:20 +0900

Despite opposition, the deal has many benefits, not least a chance for India to try a new foreign policy approach.

Is Krishna's Pakistan Trip All Hype?

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:27:51 +0900

It increasingly appears that little will get done during the External Affairs Minister’s visit this weekend.

India's Internet Freedom Nightmare

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:29:00 +0900

India has called out Facebook, Twitter and Google over what it deems to be “objectionable” online content. With recent violence powered through social media, can balance be found?