Assam
Bangladeshi Illegal Migration into Assam: Issues and Concerns from the Field
The issue of Bangladeshi illegal migration has troubled the state of Assam for decades now. Assamese political and social discourses fear that this unchecked migration from across the border will subvert their way of life and change the demographic profile of the state in the near future.
Crackdown on Northeast Insurgents: Dhaka Prepares for Hasina’s India Visit
New Delhi and Dhaka may have reached a tacit understanding that Northeast rebels based in Bangladesh will be simply picked up and handed over to India.
Lawlessness in the Hills of Assam
Following the arrest of one of the most wanted insurgent leaders of Assam, the state government must immediately act tough against other insurgent groups operating in the hill districts of the state.
Serial Blasts in Assam: Are Planners and Perpetrators Different?
The October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam were the most horrific that the state has witnessed till date.
The October 30 Terrorist Attacks in Assam
The year 2008 has seen terrorist attacks in Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Agartala, Imphal, and now Assam.
Cracks in the ULFA
The central leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is under pressure following the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire by a section of its cadres.
Increasing Violence in the Assam Hills
The hill district of Assam, North Cachar Hills (N.C. Hills), has been recently in the news all too often but for the wrong reasons.
DHD (N) and UPDS Agree to Ceasefire
People living in the two hill districts of Assam – North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong –witnessed a dim ray of hope for peace on March 18, 2008, when the Dima Halam Daogah (Nunisa) faction [DHD (N)]
