Dissidence in ruling Congress dominate Assam politics in 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:15

Dissidence in the ruling Congress, rise in kidnapping and extortions, violence following statehood demand by ethnic groups and unabated killing of rhinos were some of the major issues in Assam during 2013.

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to be handed over soon?

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 19:54

ULFA `general secretary` Anup Chetia, currently in a jail in Bangladesh, will soon be handed over to India, Arabinda Rajkhowa claimed on Thursday.

Assam: 3 pro-talk ULFA members held for robbery

Last Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012, 17:34

The three United Liberation Front of Asom members were identified as Hira Sarania, Pradip Kalita and Bhupen Choudhury, while the fourth was Sarfaraz Ali.

Anti-talk faction `removes` Rajkhowa as Chairman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 14:17

The ULFA`s anti-talk faction on Wednesday `removed` Arabinda Rajkhowa as its chairman and `appointed` acting chairman Abhijit Asom as its new leader.

ULFA-govt peace talks on June 29

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 20:37

To give fresh impetus to the ongoing peace process, the Centre will hold dialogue with the ULFA on June 29 and discuss the group`s demands to find a lasting solution to the three-decade-old insurgency in Assam.

ULFA chief Rajkhowa acquitted by TADA court

Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 16:24

Rajkhowa was acquitted on the basis of benefit of doubt in the case relating to the murder of noted businessman Surendra Paul.

ULFA gives Rajkhowa 3 months ultimatum to rejoin

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 19:07

The anti- talk faction of ULFA gave an ultimatum to chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa to return to "active duty" within three months.

Govt holds peace talks with ULFA, says "tangible progress"

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 08:31

The top leadership of ULFA held talks with the government and discussed various aspects of its `charter of demands`.

ULFA pro-talk faction leaves for Delhi for talks

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 18:03

Besides Arabinda Rajkhowa, other members of the delegation are Raju Baruah, Chitraban Hazarika, Pranati Deka and Mithinga Daimary.

TADA court acquits ULFA Chairman Rajkhowa

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 14:42

A designated TADA court has acquitted ULFA Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and seven others in a two-decade-old murder case.

Discussions can solve Assam problems: Rajkhowa

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 20:52

ULFA doves on Monday said only discussions can result in political solution to problems of the people of Assam.

ULFA demands constitutional amendment at talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 09:17

A charter of demands of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom was discussed on Tuesday with a Central government team led by Home Secretary RK Singh during peace talks.