Locals in the Kakopathar area of Tinsukia district blocked NH-52 and demanded compensation for land acquisition for the Asom Mala road project. They also demanded job opportunities in non-technical works related to the road project. Read more about the protest and the demands of the locals.
The Tinsukia District Administration ordered a magisterial inquiry into the bizarre Friday the last incident when some agitating students forced a female teacher to tender an apology by kneeling.