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Rising Jamaat influence on the India–B’desh border: security roadmap for West Bengal, Northeast
Border districts of West Bengal and the Northeast face renewed security risks as Jamaat-aligned networks and adjacent hardline actors in Bangladesh probe for influence along porous, riverine stretches. This analysis separates peaceful religious activism from violent facilitation, explaining how small, adaptive micro-networks exploit illicit finance, digital propaganda, and smuggling corridors. It identifies strategic vulnerabilities—especially in…
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Magh Bihu 2026 in Assam: Date, Uruka Feasts and Meji Bonfires that Unite Communities
Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi) in 2026 falls on January 14 and marks the close of Assam’s harvest season with Uruka feasts and Meji bonfires. Observed over several days, the festival blends agrarian rhythms with community fellowship. Key rituals include building bhelaghar, offering grains and sesame to the dawn bonfire, and sharing traditional…
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Assam grants 25 acres in Guwahati to TTD—landmark boost for Venkateshwara devotion and unity
The Government of Assam has allocated 25 acres in Guwahati for a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, marking a pivotal expansion of pilgrimage infrastructure in Northeast India. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s communication to the Assam Chief Minister regarding enhancement of the allotment highlights constructive inter-state cooperation. A TTD Temple in Guwahati can…
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Breakthrough Call for Harmony: Legal Review Sought on Alleged Encroachments in Itanagar
A youth-led demonstration in Itanagar and Naharlagun urged a lawful, impartial review of alleged land encroachments and unauthorized religious constructions. Protesters called for equal enforcement of regulations, court-supervised action where required, and transparent verification of claims. Community voices emphasized that the issue must not target any faith and instead be handled through an all-denominations audit…
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Myanmar’s Insurgency After the 2021 Coup: The Complete Guide to Northeast India’s Security
Myanmar’s post-2021 insurgency has reshaped security, trade, and social cohesion across the Indo–Myanmar frontier, with pronounced effects in Manipur and Mizoram. This analysis explains how the Three Brotherhood Alliance, refugee flows, and Golden Triangle criminal networks influence Northeast India’s security. It outlines the pressures on health systems, markets, and border communities while highlighting practical measures…
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The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment
In Manipur, a state in northeastern India, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing violence and a cloud of uncertainty shrouding the truth. The narrative surrounding this violence is heavily influenced by the ethnicity and perspective of those who share it. Manipur, geographically bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam, also shares volatile borders with Myanmar, particularly…