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Gaurav Das
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Guwahati Police Arrest 5 Persons in 2019 Kamakhya Human Sacrifice Case
In June 2019, a 64-year-old woman was killed during the period of Ambubachi, an annual festival that celebrates goddess Kamakhya's menstrual cycle.
Apr 08, 2023
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Interview | 'Himanta Biswa Sarma Uses the Vigilance Cell As His Personal Tool': Ajit Bhuyan
The Rajya Sabha MP speaks to The Wire on his accusations of corruption against the Assam CM, the allegations of corruption against himself and the future of Indian democracy.
Feb 24, 2023
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'I Am Not a Traditional Politician and That Is My Greatest Strength': Meghalaya's Angela Rangad
Rangad, a rights activist, is contesting the upcoming assembly elections in Meghalaya.
Feb 22, 2023
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Assam: Paper Mill Workers Reach Agreement Over 'Relief Package', to Continue Legal Battle
The Rs 570 crore relief package is meant for 1,200 beleaguered employees of the two public sector units.
Sep 30, 2021
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Assam Mill Workers, Chasing Unpaid Dues for 5 Years, Now Served Eviction Notice
The notice could leave over 1,000 former employees homeless.
Sep 06, 2021
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Assam: Case Against News Portal for Report Questioning BJP Ministers' Photos on Hoardings
A police complaint was filed by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Assam.
Aug 08, 2021
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With CM's Endorsement, Assam Police Forges Ahead on 'Encounter' Spree
Many have since expressed fear that such tactics may be used by the Bharatiya Janata Party government to stifle dissent by branding critics as criminals.
Jul 10, 2021
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Two PhD Students at IIT Guwahati Face Disciplinary Action for Protest, Social Media Posts
While one of them was made to sign an undertaking in order to stay at the institute, the other has been expelled.
Jul 09, 2021
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Interview | Amit Shah Should Resign Because of My Acquittal: Akhil Gogoi
In a candid interview to The Wire, the activist-politician speaks about his future plans and what has changed in the 18 months during which he was in jail.
Jul 02, 2021
Politics
Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi Walks Free After NIA Court Acquits Him in Remaining UAPA Case
"I was branded as a Maoist but now the court has shown that the NIA was used to stifle the anti-CAA movement. This is a victory for the Indian judiciary," Gogoi has said.
Jul 01, 2021
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Second Auction Notice for Defunct Assam Paper Mills Within One Month
Employees of the Nagaon and Cachar paper mills are still waiting for their dues.
Jun 25, 2021
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Assam: NIA Court Acquits Akhil Gogoi in One of Two UAPA Cases Against Him
The Sivasagar MLA continues to be incarcerated as the hearing of another NIA case is ongoing.
Jun 22, 2021
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Assam: As Two Debt-Ridden Paper Mills Go Under the Hammer, Workers' Worries Multiply
The 1,200 plus employees of the defunct Nagaon and Cachar paper mills are already beleaguered over non-payment of their monetary dues ever since the suspension of operations.
Jun 04, 2021
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COVID-19: Gauhati HC Tells Authorities to Provide Ration to Sex Workers of Panpatty
Nearly 220 families in the Panpatty red light area have been living in miserable conditions since the extent of the pandemic.
May 29, 2021
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'How Can a Sick Person Attend Assembly': Assam CM's Dig at Akhil Gogoi's Mental Health Draws Flak
Following criticism of the CM's comments, four members of Gogoi’s organisation and affiliated bodies were detained. The latter believe this was because the government feared protests.
May 25, 2021
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Still Incarcerated, Peasant Leader Akhil Gogoi Is Sworn in as Assam MLA
Gogoi alleged he was mistreated and manhandled by the authorities while being taken from the hospital where he is being treated to the assembly building.
May 21, 2021
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Assam: Workers of Defunct Paper Mills Pin Hopes of Survival to Himanta's Ties With Amit Shah
Over 1,200 workers feel they have been betrayed by Sarbananda Sonowal, who promised that the mills would reopen.
May 05, 2021
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Assam: Activist Ashraful Hussain Wins Chenga Seat, Trounces Senior Politicos
The 27-year-old, who has faced the wrath of many for his contribution to Miyah poetry, will be one of the youngest representatives in the upcoming Assam assembly.
May 03, 2021
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Assam: Himanta's Flip Flops Over Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Confusion
While all adults are eligible to be vaccinated from today, it is unclear if the state has the stocks to facilitate this expansion.
May 01, 2021
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Assam: Outrage as BJP Minister Threatens Scribe for Report, Accuses Him of 'Miya Politics'
Journalist Nazrul Islam has filed a complaint at a police station after Pijush Hazarika threatened to 'drag him out to the streets' over a report on his wife's speech.
Apr 03, 2021