The Assamese soft rice variety Kumol Saul is renowned for its unique texture and simplicity of preparation. When only a small amount of water is added, it swells and turns into a ready-to-eat product, ...

Section 6A originates from the “Assam Accord”, a political settlement signed on August 15, 1985, between the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government and Assam’s student groups, following a six ...

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the Gohpur-Numaligarh tunnel project is nearing completion. Assam's first underwater tunnel to be ...

In the 1980s, amidst the backdrop of growing unrest and fear of losing its cultural identity, Assam witnessed a powerful movement that shaped its future. The fight for sovereignty and the protection ...

Concern over demographic change in Assam has a long history. Even as the Constitution was being debated and finalised, representations were received from Assam asking that citizenship in Assam be ...

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday (October 17) upheld by a 4-1 majority the unique process for granting citizenship to migrants who entered Assam until March 24, 1971.

Guwahati: Assam on Thursday observed Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, adhering to all traditional customs and rituals. Unlike the other two Bihus — Rongali and Bhogali — which are ...

What does Section 6A stipulate? Section 6A is a special provision inserted into the 1955 Act in furtherance of a Memorandum of Settlement called the “Assam Accord” signed on August 15 ...

The Kati Bihu celebrations serve as a reminder of the importance of sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage, blending tradition and modernity, and ushering in a season of promise for the ...

The provision granted citizenship to ‘foreigners’ who entered Assam before March 24, 1971. Here’s why it was challenged read more Villagers wait outside the National Register of Citizens (NRC) centre ...

Kati Bihu marks a crucial phase in the agricultural cycle of Assam While Bohag and Magh Bihu are celebrated with exuberance, Kati Bihu emphasizes humility, reflection, and prayers for prosperity One ...

The Supreme Court's constitutional bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, validating the 1971 cut-off date for granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi ...