A revival of the decades-old Bodoland movement in Assam spells trouble for the BJP

Bodo groups blocked rail tracks on Tuesday and threatened to escalate stir if BJP did not come up with a solution, as promised in 2014.

Arunabh Saikia

· 10 hours ago

‘A skill will die’: GST has sounded the death knell for Assam’s handicrafts industry, say traders

Since July, monthly sales of the state’s flagship Pragjyotika Emporium chain have plunged to Rs 12 lakhs from Rs 30 lakhs earlier.

Arunabh Saikia

· Oct 06, 2017 · 06:30 am

Why Centre’s decision to grant Chakma, Hajong refugees citizenship has Arunachal Pradesh up in arms

Indigenous groups fear the move will change the state’s demography and infringe upon their rights.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 23, 2017 · 07:30 am

Why a tribal party blamed for the murder of a journalist in Tripura is gaining political relevance

The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura, whose workers have been held for the murder of Santanu Bhowmik, is important for the BJP’s prospects in the state.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 22, 2017 · 09:00 am

In Assam, a peasant leader charged with sedition has given both Congress and BJP cause for worry

Akhil Gogoi rose to prominence as a Left leader agitating for land rights. But his organisation has now made common cause with hardline Assamese nationalists.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 22, 2017 · 06:30 am

Who owns Manipur's natural resources? News of oil exploration revives old debate in the state

Attempts to explore oil in the state have been futile so far.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 20, 2017 · 09:00 am

We will take all indigenous people along, in hills or plains: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh

The state’s first BJP government, which completes six months on Thursday, says it will also review the need for AFSPA.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 15, 2017 · 09:00 am

In Manipur, cynicism abounds over surrender of 68 militants – and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s role in it

It’s unclear how the spiritual guru and his group contributed to the process.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 13, 2017 · 09:00 am

‘Why must we pay to protect killers?’: Manipur Police fund for fake encounter cases raises questions

Chief minister says it is voluntary. But confidential documents accessed by Scroll.in, conversations with officials suggest otherwise.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 09, 2017 · 06:30 am

In Assam, an attack on former ULFA militants fuels fresh anti-Bengali rhetoric

Bengali-speaking traders who assaulted the ex-rebels claim they were attempting extortion.

Arunabh Saikia

· Sep 01, 2017 · 07:30 am

In Manipur, a woman lies unburied for over 2 weeks as village council refuses space for final rites

The family of the deceased claim they are being discriminated against as they are practising Catholics in a Baptist-dominated village.

Arunabh Saikia

· Aug 23, 2017 · 07:30 am

Assam tea workers who hoisted tricolour bare-chested while shouting slogans booked for disrespect

The labourers were protesting closure of the garden and denial of benefits.

Arunabh Saikia

· Aug 19, 2017 · 12:30 pm