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Sukrita Baruah
Sukrita is a reporter based in Guwahati, covering India's North East for The Indian Express. She was earlier a correspondent covering the education beat for The Indian Express in Delhi. She tweets at @BaruahSukrita
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What’s in Assam’s new anti-polygamy Bill?
November 26, 2025 07:00 IST
The Bill was tabled on the first day of the winter session of the Legislative Assembly and will be taken up for debate and consideration for passing later in the session
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Forty-two years after Assam’s darkest chapter, two reports shed some light – with contrasting accountsSubscriber Only
November 25, 2025 19:55 IST
Assam 1983 violence reports, nellie massacre inquiry reports: Assembly tables official and unofficial reports on violence that was unleashed during and after the 1983 state elections, most prominently the Nellie massacre.
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
In unprecedented Assam assembly session, Himanta explains why he insists Zubeen Garg was ‘murdered’
November 25, 2025 14:43 IST
Adjournment motion moved by Opposition to discuss death of singer-superstar allowed on first day of winter session
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
After Nellie killings report, Assam CM Sarma says will table unofficial panel findings on 1983 violence
November 25, 2025 07:19 IST
The reports may come up in Assembly Tuesday, the unofficial panel was set up by those involved in the Assam Agitation
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
India issues ‘strong demarche’ after woman ‘held up at Shanghai airport’ over Arunachal mention in passport
November 24, 2025 18:54 IST
Shanghai Airport Arunachal Woman Harassment: The UK-based Indian woman said authorities at the airport held her for 18 hours and pointed at Arunachal Pradesh being mentioned as her birthplace in her passport. According to her, they told her that Arunachal Pradesh ‘is a part of China’.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
Two months after Zubeen’s death, his cremation site turns into a shrine: ‘I feel at peace here’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2025 04:00 IST
The atmosphere at Zubeen Kshetra is a mix of fair and shrine. The site is strewn with banners, posters and gamosas – tokens of reverence left behind by his fans
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
Manipur’s Rajya Sabha MP claims IPS barged into Royal Palace, where he lives; police say his guards ‘hindered efforts’
November 21, 2025 14:34 IST
Allegations fly after Thursday’s scuffle between protesters opposing the Manipur Sangai Festival and security personnel
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Day before restart of Manipur’s biggest tourism fest, protesters clash with security forces: ‘Restore free movement first’
November 20, 2025 19:36 IST
Manipur Sangai Festival had not been held for two years amid the conflict in the state. The govt says it is a crucial step towards reviving activities.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
In first known use of 1950 Act, Assam orders 5 people to leave India within 24 hours: What is this law
November 20, 2025 16:05 IST
Assam 1950 Immigrants Act, Assam expulsion law: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been pushing for the use of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 for months. Here's what it says, and why it had not been invoked in all these decades.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
In first use of Act from 1950, Assam issues orders to 5 people: ‘Remove yourself from India within 24 hours’
November 20, 2025 13:48 IST
The 5 were declared foreigners this year. Police say they are absconding, locals from their village in Sonitpur say they left decade ago
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
MLA behind bars, AIUDF says will field him from jail in Assam polls
November 20, 2025 08:11 IST
Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year, Islam, who has been the MLA representing Assam’s Dhing constituency since 2011, had been arrested on April 24 for statements in a political rally suggesting that the attack was a “conspiracy” by the central BJP government.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
In first visit to Manipur since conflict, Mohan Bhagwat to focus on Sangh’s ‘Panch Parivartan’
November 19, 2025 17:36 IST
During his three-day visit to Imphal as part of the Sangh’s centenary celebrations, RSS chief will hold meetings with tribals, youths, academics, among others
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
‘Gobi farming’ photo puts Assam BJP minister in hot seat: Opposition calls out reference to Bhagalpur riots as ally JD(U) distances itself
November 18, 2025 16:53 IST
Ashok Singhal, whose remarks after the Bihar results were seen as a reference to Bhagalpur riots and a bid to conceal a massacre of Muslims there, often sports controversy
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Assam electoral roll update | ECI orders ‘special revision’ of voter list in Assam: What is this process, and why is it being conducted?
November 18, 2025 14:42 IST
Assam voter list revision, Assam electoral roll update: The key component of the special revision process in Assam will be house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to conduct physical verification of the existing voter lists.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
44 workers from J&K on way to Arunachal detained by locals at Assam railway station, let go after police intervention
November 18, 2025 07:01 IST
Locals claimed the men were ‘suspicious’ and asked police to verify their identities, citing fears in the aftermath of the Red Fort blast.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Days after talks with BJP, Kuki-Zo groups reaffirm UT demand, hold off on joining ‘popular govt’ in Manipur
November 17, 2025 17:41 IST
Say progress on a Union Territory with legislature must precede any move to join a new government in the state, which has been under President’s Rule since February.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
Assam’s eviction drive to blame for 19-year-old’s death, his father tells High Court; govt asked to respond
November 17, 2025 14:55 IST
67-year-old Aynal Hoque says his son, Hafizur Rahman, died on August 1 after falling ill because of “severe exposure to heat, dehydration and malnutrition” at a makeshift camp
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
Alarming rise in African swine fever prompts pork sale ban in 7 Assam districts
November 17, 2025 07:16 IST
Over 14,000 pigs have been culled since the start of the year and the inter-district movement of live pigs has been banned.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
In Mizoram, bypoll win for heavyweight who lost his crown
November 14, 2025 14:14 IST
Lalthangliana, cabinet minister in Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front government, which was swept out of power in 2023, returns as legislator
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Social media posts after Red Fort blast see Assam carry out a crackdown last witnessed in Pahalgam aftermath
November 13, 2025 19:45 IST
15 people have been arrested between Wednesday and Thursday across 10 districts of Assam for posts and comments.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Assam Opposition takes another shot at unity, Congress talks about ‘taking the lead’
November 13, 2025 09:39 IST
Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M) and CPI (M-L) hold meeting. The parties, which fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections together, fell apart during bypolls last year
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Retired principal in Assam makes ‘election’ comment on Facebook post about Red Fort blast, detained
November 11, 2025 19:24 IST
Confirming the detention, Cachar ASP (Crime) Rajat Kumar Pal said the man had “tried to give a political angle” to the incident.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
Elderly ‘faith healer’ arrested after pregnant teen’s body found in septic tank in Assam
November 11, 2025 08:15 IST
He has been booked under the POCSO Act. A local pharmacist and the sons of the accused have also been arrested..
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
‘Imagine if one day it suddenly stops’: Ramping up financial assistance for families, Himanta makes pitch for 2026 Assam polls
November 10, 2025 19:56 IST
Under a new scheme, each family is eligible to buy 1 kg each of masoor dal, sugar and salt at Rs 69, Rs 38 and Rs 10 each month
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
What’s in Assam’s anti-polygamy Bill? Jail terms for offenders, compensation for women
November 10, 2025 07:50 IST
The state’s Cabinet has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill-2025, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said will be tabled in the Assembly later this month.
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