A special committee comprising members from different tribal organizations was formed on Sunday in a meeting convened by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at Bodofa House, Baganshali in Kokrajhar with resolution to comprehensively review in details and work on issues & problems pertaining to tribal land rights in Assam in current scenario which does not show a very positive picture.
Number of tribal bodies has been consistently demanding to subsequent State governments in power for proper implementation of chapter X of Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886 and eviction of illegal settlers from tribal belts & blocks created for safeguarding tribal land and other protected class of people in Assam.
Pramod Boro, president of ABSU chaired the meeting, Dhiren Boro, chairman of NDFB (P),Govinda Basumatary , general secretary of NDFB (P), Rakesh Boro, chief convenor of PJACBM, leader from All Assam Tribal Sangha, Bodoland Janajati Suraksha Manch and many other organizations, experts from legal & intellectuals from diverse fields of about 40 members were attended the meeting.
A resolution was taken in the meeting to specifically submit details of encroached lands by illegal settlers in tribal belts & blocks to State government by the new committee formed and demand for taking legal & corrective measures immediately to restore the encroached lands & to resolve this long pending issue of the indigenous people of the state.
‘This action though should have been taken by the administration as and when breach of law was committed knowingly or unknowingly going against the law was enacted in chapter X but their apathy in the subject has compelled tribal organizations to take up the issue in the field today’, Kwrwmdao Wary, assistant general secretary of ABSU said in a statement.
The meeting emphasizing implementation of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Right) Act, 2006 was also conducted taking legal aid from experts. The Committee unanimously took up the resolution that it would demand issuance of land deeds to tribal forest dwellers as given in the Act at the earliest. Strong demand to the state government to resolve problems of landlessness of tribal’s was also taken up.
It also resolved to demand the state for creation of new tribal belts & blocks and tribal sub-plan areas where tribal population has shown remarkable increase in counter to the government action of de-notification of huge areas of tribal belts & blocks for establishment of numerous public & private projects, urbanization, settlement of refugees etc.
Participated members ing in the meeting rued at the decision of BTC government in ruling dispensation of their giving away prime lands to private organizations like Patanjali Pvt. Limited fearing exploitation and manipulation of numerous traditional practices of tribal communities over a period of time.
The committee, therefore also decided to raise the issues of giving away lands to organizations like ULFA and other organizations for commercial purpose from BTC, which is a sixth schedule area and has been specially constituted by Constitution of India to protect tribal land and tribal people.
It was strongly felt by all members in the meeting that new tribal land law should be incorporated with Chapter X and made more stringent to safeguard the tribal people who are the most aboriginal and indigenous people inhabiting in the state and came to the resolution to call the state government to consult over the issue.
The new committee also took up a resolution to meet the Committee for Ensuring Land Rights of Tribal of Assam led by HS Brahma for further consultation to resolve numerous land issues & problems of tribal communities in Assam, the statement said.
The Bodoland Cup Cricket Tournament concluded successfully on Thursday at the DN Himmat Singha High School Playground in Kokrajhar, witnessing enthusiastic participation and competitive cricket.
The tournament was organised by Rainbow NGO, Kokrajhar, with support from the Kokrajhar Cricket Association, with the objective of promoting a vibrant sporting environment among cricket enthusiasts in the region.
A total of eight teams from Baksa, Kokrajhar, and Dhubri districts participated in the tournament, making the competition lively and engaging for players as well as spectators.
The final match was played between Sangrila NGO and Gangster Club. In a thrilling encounter, Sangrila NGO...
Massive protests swept across Kokrajhar and other districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) on Thursday evening as the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and several tribal organisations rallied against the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities.
Thousands of tribal residents—representing ABSU, CCTOA, BTC Tribal Coordination Committee, Tribal Sangha, Garo Students’ Union, All Rabha Students’ Union, Rabha Women Council, Bodo Samaj, Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and others—participated in a large march in Kokrajhar town, asserting that they would “never accept” the inclusion of these communities in the ST list.
The protest rally began at Bodofa...
Residents of the greater Kali Pukhuri area in Kokrajhar district, predominantly inhabited by the Koch-Rajbongshi community, staged a massive protest on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of halting a crucial road and bridge project for political reasons.
The protesters gathered at the Kali Pukhuri Bazaar crossroads, demanding immediate construction of the Balajan–Basugaon connecting road and a permanent bridge over the Champabati River — a vital link for thousands of residents.
According to locals, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma had assured during the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2025 BTC election campaigns that the Balajan–Basugaon road would be built under the “BB Road – Asom...
The suspected prime accused in the recent IED blast on the railway track near Singimari Gate between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations was killed in an encounter with police early Saturday morning.
The encounter took place around 6 a.m. along the Nadangiri Hills near Salakati when security forces launched a search operation following intelligence inputs about the movement of suspected militant group members in the area.
According to police sources, during the search, an exchange of fire broke out between the police and suspected cadres of the Jharkhand-based NSLA (Naxalite-linked group). The gunfight lasted for several minutes, after which the police recovered the body of one individual...
A sense of shock gripped Kokrajhar early today following an IED blast on the railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati railway stations. The incident, reported around 12:10 a.m., is believed to be the first such blast in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) since the signing of the BTR Peace Accord in January 2020.
According to sources, the explosive device was planted near the Singimari railway gate and damaged the track in two sections. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. A goods train had passed through the area just minutes before the blast.
Police and railway officials rushed to the site immediately after the incident. Repair work was carried out through the night, and...
Kokrajhar: The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), led by Hagrama Mohilary, has secured a landslide victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, winning 28 out of 40 seats as counting concluded on Friday.
The ruling United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) managed to secure only 7 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had to settle for 5 seats. The counting process went on until midnight.
Despite its revival efforts under the leadership of Gaurav Gogoi, the Congress failed to open its account, drawing a complete blank.
Celebrations erupted across all districts as BPF supporters cheered their candidates’ victories. In several constituencies, BPF candidates...
BJP and UPPL are heading towards a decimation in the BTAD polls where counting is currently underway.
According to reports, the Hagrama Mohilary-led BPF is taking a huge lead in most of the seats, far ahead of the ruling UPPL, which is leading in only 5 seats.
Significantly, the high-profile campaign by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with BJP stars has failed to woo voters, with the party taking the lead in only 2–3 seats.
If this trend continues till 1 in the afternoon, BPF will be able to ensure a landslide victory.
On the other hand, the resurgent Congress has also failed to take lead in any constituency.
Allegations of irregularities in Assam’s ongoing electoral roll revision have raised fresh concerns, even as election preparations gathered pace in Kokrajhar district. Reports suggest that duplicate and doubtful voters remain in the rolls, while many genuine citizens continue to face exclusion, fueling fears of malpractice ahead of the polls.
Against this backdrop, Election Observers Anupam Choudhury, ACS, and Md. Jabed Arman, ACS, of Kokrajhar Sadar sub-division conducted a training-cum-briefing session for Micro Observers and Sector Zonal Officers at Kokrajhar Government College on Monday. The session was also attended by master trainers.
Choudhury, Observer for 10-Debargaon (ST),...
KOKRAJHAR, AUG 29: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre in Kokrajhar joined the rest of the state in celebrating National Sports Day 2025 on Friday. The three-day event, running from August 29 to 31, was held in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
The programme opened with floral tributes to Dhyan Chand and the Fit India Pledge, followed by a friendly hockey match among SAI students. The celebration is part of the Fit India Mission, aiming to promote sports participation and healthy living.
Observed annually on August 29, National Sports Day commemorates Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary and has been recognised nationally since 2012. It was also the launch platform...
Bodoland University marked a new milestone in science education with the inauguration of its first Science Innovation Hub for Physics at the university campus. The facility was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. B. L. Ahuja in the presence of faculty members and students from various science departments.
In his address, Prof. Ahuja announced that the hub will gradually be expanded into a full-fledged centre covering all branches of science, equipped with modern instruments. He highlighted that such initiatives are vital for nurturing scientific curiosity and promoting innovation among the youth of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
The hub currently hosts 30 working science...
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