assam protests
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.
Assam Singer Zubeen Garg's Family Files Negligence Complaint in Singapore Death Investigation
Sep 28, 2025 11:22 am CST
The family of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has filed an official complaint with Assam's Criminal Investigation Department alleging negligence against his manager and a festival organizer following the artist's tragic death in Singapore on September 19. Authorities have issued summons to multiple individuals connected to the incident as protests demanding justice continue across Assam.