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In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’

BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in a key region.

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Six who abducted by Kuki militants found dead in Manipur

All bodies were kept in a hospital in Assam. Bodies bore signs of torture. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam tea worth over Rs 2,800 crore sold at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre during FY 2024-25

This marks a substantial increase from the previous year's sales of Rs 2,059 crore during the same period. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CBI investigates 41 cases in Assam related to irregular deposit schemes

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation of 41 cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Humans of a BJP rally in Jharkhand: ‘We came to see Hindu hriday samrat!’

Manisha and Atul hit the road to cover a BJP rally in Jharkhand’s Barkagaon assembly constituency. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of “Hindu Hriday Samrat”, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, although they ultimately had to settle for Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

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‘Roti, beti, aur mati’: The BJP’s narrative of ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ in Jharkhand

For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral strategy in Jharkhand has centred on pitting the tribals who follow Sarna (a pagan belief system) against the Christian tribals. But since the last few months, the battle for Jharkhand’s vote has taken on a different tone. The ‘enemy’ is no longer…

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 343: Assam citizenship test, Delhi air pollution

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Scroll’s Rokibuz Zaman and Newslaundry’s Drishti Choudhary.

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Kumar community in Jorhat keeps ageold pottery alive despite challenges

The Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon of Assam's Jorhat has managed to keep their centuries-old pottery tradition alive. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Guardians of the gibbons: inside the Indian village where humans and hoolocks live side by side

Villagers in Barekuri, Assam, have lived closely with endangered hoolock gibbons for generations. A new Guardian documentary shows their bond – and the fight to protect them

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Fraud network, mastermind in Assam: Inside Oswal cyber fraud case

In the two months since textile baron SP Oswal lost Rs 7 crore to scammers posing as CBI sleuths, the Ludhiana police have identified the “mastermind”, arrested 15 suspects, recovered Rs 4 crore, and claimed to have uncovered a network of scammers spread across Assam, West Bengal, and the Delhi-NCR.

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Absence of survey, local resistance: Assam limestone mining auction in limbo

In December last year, the Assam government issued a tender for the auction of seven limestone mines in Dima Hasao district, which operates under the sixth schedule of the Constitution, and is governed by an autonomous council that represents its tribal communities.

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AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja

Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall figure. It is delicate work, requiring him to remain eye-to-eye with the goddess for long periods of…

The Independent UK

NIA conducts raids at multiple location in terror funding case

The NIA conducting raids across five states and Union Territories, including J&K, Maharashtra, UP, Assam, and Delhi, according to the officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Durga idol craft from waste, highlights plastic pollution issue

The five feet tall idol symbolizes sustainability and aims to raise awareness about environmental issues. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Forest Director: Manas National Park to reopen for public from Sep 27

Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is all set to welcome visitors once again starting from September 27. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Fire at gas agency in Bokajan, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at a gas agency in the Bokajan area of Assam's Karbi Anglong district late Sunday night, police said Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Took time to pick up the pieces’: A trio’s struggle after ‘ULFA label’ and ‘staged’ police shooting

On December 23 last year, Dipjyoti Neog, Biswanath Borgohain, and Manuj Buragohain left their homes in Assam’s Tinsukia district for a picnic in Arunachal Pradesh, packing themselves into a Maruti 800. But it turned out to be a trip that haunts them even today.

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Asked about hill cutting in his constituency, Sarma hints at reporter’s Muslim identity

A local reporter became the latest target of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s communal rhetoric as the CM attempted to dodge his question about the ongoing hill cutting in his constituency Jalukbari by referring to his identity.

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Indian mobile app to reduce clashes between humans and elephants

A conservation group in has developed a mobile app to help people in Assam state get out of the way of elephants and reduce elephant deaths on illegal electric fences.

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Assam govt ‘illegally’ cut reserved forest to ‘protect’ it from Nagaland, Mizoram ‘encroachers’

The Assam government has defended its “illegal” infrastructure of two joint battalions within two reserve forests, saying the decision – taken without central government approval – was necessary to protect these forests from encroachers from Nagaland and Mizoram, as well as undocumented Rohingya migrants from Myanmar.

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Drugs worth over Rs 120 crore seized in Assam

Drugs worth over Rs 120 crore was seized in an operation in Assam's Karimganj and Cachar districts in the Barak Valley on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: HaatiApp to help communities coexist with elephants, reduce conflicts

Elephant deaths highlight struggle between wildlife conservation and development : Read further on Dynamite News:

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In India’s Assam, ‘hopes dashed’ for high returns on oil palm production

India’s plans to produce oil palm domestically including in Assam sees setbacks as lack of processing units ruin crops.

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Yaba tablets worth Rs 9 crore seized in Assam's Cachar, one arrested

Assam police seized 30,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 9 crore in Cachar district and arrested an accused in connection with the same on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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President Murmu appoints 7 new Governors, reshuffles 3 others

Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Sikkim, appointed as Governor of Assam with additional charge of the Governor of Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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