The Bhairabkunda forest in Udalguri, Assam, has been successfully revived through a five-year community effort led by the Gethsemane Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC). The forest now boasts high-value timber species, a pond for fish rearing, and a guest house that supports ecotourism. The community has also ventured into apiculture and meliponiculture, with plans to export honey. The Balipara Foundation's Rural Futures programme has significantly contributed to these efforts. The forest now supports diverse wildlife and has mitigated human-elephant conflicts, showcasing the potential of grassroots conservation initiatives.

In a rare incident in Jangalpara village, Assam, a hen gave birth to four chicks without laying any eggs. The hen, a Vanaraja breed developed by ICAR – Directorate of Poultry Research, delivered the chicks at Dipak Saharia's home. The phenomenon, which drew many visitors, was explained by experts as possibly due to genetic reasons, with the hatching process occurring inside the hen's reproductive system. Two of the chicks survived, while two died shortly after birth.

A herd of wild elephants has caused significant damage to the Budlapara tea estate in Udalguri, Assam, over the past two days. The elephants, believed to have come from the nearby Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, destroyed tea plants and damaged a creche house and water pipeline. Local officials have struggled to contact wildlife authorities and have resorted to using firecrackers to keep the elephants away from residential areas. Despite repeated attempts, forest officials from the sanctuary have been unreachable.

Former members of the All Bodo Students' Union have led efforts to revive the Bhairabkunda forest in Assam's Udalguri district, which had been devastated by deforestation, floods, and ethnic clashes. The community-driven initiative, supported by the Balipara Foundation and the National Afforestation Programme, has successfully restored 550 hectares of forest by 2012. Despite challenges such as unscientific mining, the Gethsemane Joint Forest Management Committee continues to protect and manage the forest, emphasizing the need for government support to ensure its sustainability.

The article discusses the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, India, which excluded nearly 19 lakh people from citizenship. The NRC is intended to identify legal residents of Assam by verifying that they or their ancestors arrived before March 24, 1971. Those excluded from the list are from various districts and include members of religious and linguistic minorities. They have expressed concerns and grievances about the verification process and the potential targeting of Muslims. Excluded individuals must now appeal to Foreigners’ Tribunals and potentially higher courts. The article also mentions the impact on political figures, with some legislators and their families not making the list. The journalist, Shajid Khan, is an independent journalist and law student with works published in various notable outlets.

Construction of India's first standalone foreigner detention center in Matia, Goalpara district, Assam, is progressing rapidly to meet a December deadline. The facility, with a capacity for 3,000 inmates, is being built to house those declared foreigners under the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Local workers express mixed feelings, with many appreciating the employment opportunities while some, like retired professor Uttam Chandra Sarma, oppose the camp's proximity to human habitation. The Supreme Court has set a three-year detention period for foreigners, after which they may be eligible for bail. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy outlined guidelines for detention centers, emphasizing basic amenities and special attention to vulnerable groups.

In Assam, India, nearly two million people face the threat of statelessness as the government conducts a mass citizenship verification process. Farid Ali, a local farmer, discovered that his name was not on the citizenship list, putting his status in jeopardy. This verification process has been criticized for being anti-Muslim, as it could lead to many individuals being detained in prison camps. The citizenship lists were posted in various offices across Assam, causing widespread emotional reactions among the residents.

In Assam, India, over four million people, predominantly Muslims, face the threat of being labeled as foreign migrants as part of a government initiative. This move aligns with the Hindu nationalist agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, which is seen as a departure from India's traditionally pluralistic society. The state is increasing the number of foreigner tribunals and planning to construct large detention centers. There have been numerous arrests, and the stress of potential detainment has led to several suicides. Despite the controversy, Modi's government plans to extend this citizenship verification process to other regions of India, following his recent electoral victory and high popularity.

The article discusses the series of violent incidents that occurred in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) of Assam, India, particularly focusing on the 2014 killings targeting the Muslim community of East Bengal origin. Over 100 people were killed and 4.85 lakh displaced due to ethnic and communal clashes in the region. The Assam government assigned the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate, and a judicial inquiry was also announced. Despite these measures, justice for the victims remains elusive. The article highlights the grievances of minority community leaders against the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and the Assam state government for their failure to protect the community and provide adequate compensation. The Assam Police arrested several individuals, including forest personnel, for their alleged involvement in the violence. The Assam Human Rights Commission took up the case, and there are calls for a high-level investigation supervised by the Gauhati High Court.

On April 7, 2019, in Assam's Biswanath Charali, Shaukat Ali, a man in his 70s, was attacked by a mob for allegedly selling beef at his eatery. The mob prevented him from attending Muslim prayers and forced him to eat pork, which is forbidden in Islam. The incident was recorded and shared on social media. Ali, who has been in the business for 40 years, is currently hospitalized. The police have arrested the prime suspect, Dipen Gogoi, and are searching for others involved. The All Assam Minorities Students’ Union has demanded action and a judicial inquiry. The attack has raised concerns about cow vigilantism, which has been on the rise since the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014. Debabrata Saikia and the Human Rights Forum, Tangla, have condemned the attack and called for intervention and a judicial inquiry.

The article discusses the stress and communal tensions in Assam, India, due to the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The process, which began in 2013 under the Supreme Court's supervision, has led to nearly 20 suicides over six months. The NRC aims to identify genuine Indian citizens in Assam, but its implementation has sparked fear of exclusion and deportation among the population. The article highlights individual cases of suicide due to NRC-related stress and alleges that the BJP-led government's policies have exacerbated the situation, particularly affecting the Bengali Hindu community. It also touches on the political implications, such as the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and votebank politics. Local leaders and NGOs express concern over the human rights of those labeled as 'doubtful citizens' and call for policies that respect their dignity.

The updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has led to significant stress and anxiety among the state's population, resulting in nearly 20 suicides over the past six months. The NRC process, monitored by the Supreme Court, aims to identify genuine Indian citizens in Assam. However, the exclusion of names, particularly Bengali Hindus, has sparked allegations of political conspiracy and votebank politics by the BJP-led government. Community leaders and civil society members have criticized the NRC authorities for arbitrary exclusions and the detrimental impact on affected individuals. The article highlights the need for policies to rehabilitate illegal immigrants and protect their human rights.