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Protests Erupt in Baksa Against UPPL Government Over Infrastructure Failures

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) government in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is facing mounting protests in Baksa, sparked by the collapse of a vital bridge that has isolated several villages from the main road network. Demonstrators targeted local MLA Urkhao Goura Brahma, expressing their anger at the ruling administration’s failure to address critical […]

Violent Protests Erupt in Karimganj Over Smart Meter Controversy

Karimganj: On September 2, Karimganj witnessed violent clashes as Congress party supporters staged a protest against the installation of smart meters, resulting in significant unrest. The demonstration took place outside the district’s electricity distribution office, with protesters demanding the removal of the smart meters amid growing discontent with the technology. Tensions escalated quickly, leading to […]

Sanitation Workers in Bongaigaon Protest for Fair Wages and Housing

Sanitation workers in Bongaigaon staged a dramatic half-naked protest outside the municipality office on Tuesday, seeking urgent attention to their demands for fair wages and housing. Organized by the Safai Karamcharis Association, the demonstration coincided with the ongoing state assembly session, highlighting their severe dissatisfaction with current working conditions. The sanitation workers, who receive a […]

Statue at Bangladesh’s 1971 Shaheed Memorial Defaced Amid Widespread Protests

The statue at the 1971 Shaheed Memorial Complex in Bangladesh, commemorating Pakistan’s surrender and the conclusion of the Bangladesh Liberation War, has been defaced amid ongoing national protests. The statue, representing the “Instrument of Surrender,” marks the historic signing of the surrender document by the Pakistan Army. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the vandalism via […]