Tinsukia district
Tragic Accident in Arunachal Pradesh: 21 Assam Laborers Feared Dead After Truck Plunges into Gorge
Dec 11, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A devastating accident in Arunachal Pradesh has claimed the lives of at least 21 laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district when their truck plunged into a deep gorge near the China border. Despite the remote location delaying rescue efforts, authorities have recovered 18 bodies with operations continuing. The sole survivor, Buddheswar Deep, managed to climb back to safety despite serious injuries.
3 Soldiers Injured as Terrorists Attack Army Base in Assam, Military Launches Search Operation
Oct 17, 2025 01:48 pm CST
Three soldiers were injured when unidentified terrorists, believed to be from ULFA (I), attacked an Army base in Assam's Tinsukia district. The military responded swiftly, forcing the attackers to flee. This incident follows recent attacks on Assam Rifles bases in neighboring Arunachal Pradesh, marking renewed militant activity in a region that had been peaceful for several years.
Thousands of Tea Garden Workers in Assam March for Scheduled Tribe Status and Better Rights
Oct 08, 2025 11:42 pm CST
Thousands of tea garden workers demonstrated in Assam's Tinsukia district demanding Scheduled Tribe status, land ownership rights, and increased wages. The protesters, descendants of laborers brought by the British over two centuries ago, now constitute one-third of Assam's population and accuse the government of breaking promises to address their longstanding demands.