Kokrajhar
Bodo Tribal Students Storm BTC Secretariat Protesting Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Assam Communities
Nov 29, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Thousands of Bodo tribal students in Assam's Kokrajhar region stormed the Bodoland Territorial Council secretariat during a massive protest against the state cabinet's approval to grant Scheduled Tribes status to six additional communities. The protesters, concerned about dilution of their rights and reservation benefits, damaged property at the secretariat after marching six kilometers from Bodoland University. Security forces have been deployed as demonstrations are expected to intensify with more tribal organizations joining.
India Invests Rs 4,000 Crore in First-Ever Cross-Border Rail Links with Bhutan to Boost Economic Ties
Sep 30, 2025 10:08 am CST
India has unveiled plans to build two landmark cross-border railway links with Bhutan at a cost exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These projects will connect the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar (Assam) and Banarhat (West Bengal) respectively, spanning 89 kilometers of track. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance regional connectivity, and support Bhutan's economic growth by providing improved access to global markets through Indian ports. Completion is expected within four years, representing India's continued commitment as Bhutan's largest development partner.