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Ancient sculptures, inscriptions found in Karbi Anglong shed new light on Assam's heritage

Excavations in the picturesque Karbi Anglong district of Assam have revealed remarkable ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, nestled by two ancient ponds in Sarthe Rongphar village. Dating potentially to the 10th-12th centuries, these finds resonate with local tales of the Mahabharata. The local administration is committed to safeguarding these extraordinary…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode them

Deep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on fragile palm leaves and gleaming copper. These historical documents, carefully housed in museums, are poised to unveil forgotten wisdom from the medieval age.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Two pilots killed in Indian fighter jet crash

An Indian Sukhoi fighter jet crashed in the northeast of the country during a training flight. Both pilots on board were killed in the incident, which occurred in Assam state's Karbi Anglong district late on Thursday. The Indian Air Force stated that officials are investigating the cause of the crash.…

The Independent UK · Mar 6

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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:

Dynamite News · Sep 23, 2024

In Frames | Money, get away...

Exploring the Unique Tribal Traditions and Sustainable Economies in Assam’s Karbi Anglong District

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Assam youth festival, born out of a stir, turns 50

The Karbi Youth Festival in Diphu, Assam, celebrates its 50th edition with cultural performances, ethnic cuisines, and international participation.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Assam: Police recover large amount of ammunition in Karbi Anglong, two nabbed

Assam Police and CRPF personnel in a joint operation arrested two people and recovered a large amount of ammunition from the Bokajan area in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 23, 2023

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Assam’s Karbi Anglong first tribal council in India to get culinary school

Only Chef, founded by two-time MasterChef winner Amitabhh Dutta, opened its second School of Culinary Arts in Diphu on May 19. The first was established four years ago in Guwahati, Assam’s principal city where he is based.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Assam: Karbi Anglong police seize 1.7 kg heroin at Bokolia bypass, 2 held

The Karbi Anglong Police on Friday intercepted a truck at Bokolia bypass and recovered 136 soap cases containing 1.7 kg heroin and arrested two people. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2023

In Frames | Songs for the soul

The Karbi people make up one of the major tribes of Assam, with most of them living in Karbi Anglong district. They are expert weavers and practise jhum (slash and burn) cultivation in the hills. But their most distinctive practice is an elaborate death ceremony, called Chomangkan.

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Assam: Rs.8 crore heroin seized in Karbi Anglong; two held

The police seized a large quantity of contraband drugs worth around Rs 8 crore in Karbi Anglong district and arrested two persons on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 22, 2023

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 3 rore seized in Karbi Anglong; Two held

Assam Police seized a large number of contraband drugs worth Rs 3 crore and arrested two persons in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 20, 2023

Assam: Two killed, two others injured in road accident in Karbi Anglong

At least two persons were killed and two others injured in a road mishap in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 18, 2023

Assam: Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo in Karbi Anglong

Assam Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 16, 2023

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Dynamite News · Mar 12, 2023

Police recover heroin worth Rs 20 crore along Assam-Nagaland border

In a joint operation, police and CRPF recovered around 5 kg of heroin worth Rs 20 crore from a vehicle in Assam's Karbi Anglong district along the Assam-Nagaland border on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2023

Heroin worth over Rs 20 crore seized in Assam, one arrested

DIPHU(ASSAM): A huge consignment of heroin worth over Rs 20 crore in the international market was seized on Sunday in Assam's Karbi Anglong district and a person arrested in connection with it, police said.

Dynamite News · Jan 8, 2023

Assam Police, CRPF seize heroin worth Rs 16 crore from Karbi Anglong district; 2 held

Acting on a specific input, the Assam Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) set up a joint Naka at Dilai Tiniali area and seized 3.5 kg of Heroin worth Rs 16 crore. Read on for Details

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2022

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 15 crore seized in Karbi Anglong, 3 peddlers held

GUWAHATI: A huge consignment of heroin marked as “100% pure” in Chinese, morphine, crystal meth and syabu worth about Rs 15 crore was seized from a Sikkim registered vehicle in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday morning. The consignment was headed for Siliguri in West Bengal, police said.

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The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

Five animal deaths in Kaziranga National Park in flood-hit Assam

Animals from KNP routinely cross over to the higher reaches of the bordering Karbi Anglong district during flooding.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Himanta to expand his ministry next week

GUWAHATI: After months of speculation, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said he will expand his 13-month-old ministry next week. Speaking on the sidelines of a campaign rally for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, he said, "On the 9th of this month, you will see new ministers in the…

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022

Scooty for Karbi Anglong students: Assam CM

GUWAHATI: In poll-bound Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced he would gift a scooty to every student, boy or girl, who cleared the Class XII boards with a first division (60% marks or above). Earlier, scooties were given to only successful girl candidates.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022

In frames: The flight of brooms

Brooms made in Karbi Anglong district of Assam are sold in almost all parts of India

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2022

Assam: Cop injured during eviction protest in Karbi Anglong

GUWAHATI: A police officer was injured after locals protesting against eviction allegedly hurled stones at the district administration officials and security personnel at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong bordering Nagaland on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2022

Suspected drug peddler injured in police firing in Assam

DIPHU: A suspected drug peddler was shot at by the Assam Police when he allegedly tried to flee custody in Karbi Anglong district on Monday, a senior officer said.

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