Farmer-activist immolates self in Guwahati

Prabin Boro was demanding land rights for migrant families that have settled in the forested hills around Assam’s capital

China dams on Brahmaputra: Assam asks Centre to intervene

Admits that weak and old embankments are another threat to flood-ravaged Assam

CWC may commission cumulative impact assessment of dam projects in Brahmaputra basin in Assam

2,000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in the basin has been stalled since 2011 due to safety concerns

Subansiri dam protests: Akhil Gogoi goes on indefinite fast

WAPCOS completes cumulative impact studies for dams in Subansiri and Siang sub-basins

Assam, Meghalaya seek Centre’s assistance to deal with flood aftermath

Chief ministers submit memorandum for financial aid for a few thousand crore rupees; civil society say funds utilisation needs strict monitoring …

Subansiri dam protests: blockade of Arunachal Pradesh continues

Assam appoints group of ministers to talk to agitating people

MoEF's forest panel rejects Dibang, Tipaimukh hydel projects

Diversion of large tracts of forests,impact on wildlife and people’s livelihoods cited as main reasons; ball now in minister’s court