Assam News

India13 Jul 2019 16:26 GMT

At least 10 killed and a million people displaced in Assam state as water levels in Brahmaputra River continue to rise.

Asia30 May 2019 13:18 GMT

Mohammad Sana Ullah, who served in the Indian army for 30 years, is sent to a detention camp in Assam state.

India elections 201925 Mar 2019 10:31 GMT

Authorities evict more than 600 families from their homes accusing them of illegally occupying government land.

Asia08 Jan 2019 17:31 GMT

Legislators approve bill that will grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants amid protests in northeastern Assam.

Asia02 Nov 2018 00:06 GMT

Authorities suspect a faction of the banned group ULFA is behind the killing of five ethnic Bengalis in Tinsukia.

Asia23 Oct 2018 17:08 GMT

The government plans to make it easier for Hindus, Buddhists and Christians to get citizenship while excluding Muslims.

India24 Sep 2018 17:15 GMT

Amit Shah's 'disturbing' and 'unwanted remark' criticised by Bangladesh as well as human rights groups.

Assam30 Jul 2018 13:06 GMT

Authorities say 28.9 million people out of total 32.9 million population included in final draft citizenship list.

Assam30 Jul 2018 12:30 GMT

After declaring four million people 'illegal', Al Jazeera takes a closer look at controversial draft citizenship list.

Asia29 Jul 2018 21:51 GMT

The draft National Register of Citizens will be released on Monday amid fears tens of thousands might not be included.

India20 Jul 2018 05:24 GMT

Al Jazeera speaks to one of Assam's most outspoken public intellectuals on a range of issues facing the Indian state.

India23 Jun 2018 12:55 GMT

As Assam counts its citizens, the fate of nearly 250,000 people, whose cases are pending in Tribunals, remains in limbo.

India11 Jun 2018 11:28 GMT

Police action comes after outrage over the killing of two men on 'child kidnapping' rumours circulated on social media.