The Latest Breaking News from Assam

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. 

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…

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

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:

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

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.

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.

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 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:

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

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: