DIMA HASAO POST

05/06/2026

Dimarua(Dimuria) & its background history

During the early 17th century, Dimuria (Dimarua) was a strategic province in the Nagaon district of Assam, serving as a vital western frontier and a buffer state against the Jaintia and Ahom kingdoms. It was governed by the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom during the reign of the powerful Kachari King Satrudaman (also known as Pratap Narayan), whose capital was located in Maibang.

Under King Satrudaman's reign, the dynamic in Dimuria included:
• Jaintia Conflict: The control of Dimuria triggered a major conflict with the Jaintia Kingdom. Satrudaman defeated the Jaintia King (Dhan Manik) and subsequently installed a puppet ruler, Jasa Manik, on the Jaintia throne as the consequences of kidnapping king’s man by Jaintia king from Dimarua.

• Expanding Territory: Satrudaman's domain was vast, spanning the Dhansiri valley, North Cachar (including Maibang), Dimurua (Nagaon), parts of the Cachar plains, and eastern Sylhet.

• Coinage: Following his victories and conquest of Sylhet, Satrudaman became one of the Kachari Kings to strike coins in his own name.

Because Satrudaman focused on maintaining a strong western frontier in Dimuria, his reign saw recurring tensions and battles with the expanding Ahom Kingdom.

28/05/2026

Based on public complaints, it came to notice that there is prevailing a dearth of full-fledged govt departmental officers in various key departments of Dima Hasao District. As a result of which, the localities are to face the inconvenience in some official works.

In view of the above, former MLA and CEM NCHAC Samarjit Haflongbar has issued a press release
yesterday the 27/05/2026 having appealed to MLA Smt Rupali Langthasa to raise the administrative crisis of Dima Hasao in Assembly.

Former MLA & Former Chief Executive Member of NCHAC, had an urgent public appeal to Smt Rupali Langthasa, MLA of 113-Haflong (ST) LA Constituency, to raise the acute administrative breakdown in Dima Hasao District in the ongoing session of Assam Legislative Assembly.

The release maintained that on 27.05.2026, senior leader Haflongbar submitted a representation to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting the non-posting of full-fledged officers in key departments under NCHAC.

Haflongbar brought the following major departments to the notice:

*Situation on ground:*
- *Education*: No Additional Director of Education (Hills), Inspector of Schools, or Deputy Inspector since 31.03.2026. All Higher Secondary Schools without regular Principals for nearly 10 years.
- *Other Departments*: PWD, PHE, Irrigation, Water Resources, BDO offices face critical vacancies. Executive Engineers and BDOs posts vacant or under additional charge.
- *Public Suffering*: Development stalled, files pending for months, students and citizens facing hardship.

Therefore, earnestly request the MLA Smt Rupali Langthasa to place these facts before the House and demand immediate posting of competent officers, especially in the Education Department, for the welfare of Dima Hasao.

The people of Dima Hasao, to Haflongbar, have suffered long enough. Timely intervention of the elected representative in the Assembly is urgently needed, hinted Former MLA Samarjit Haflongbar Former the greater interest of the general people in Dima Hasao District.

27/05/2026

Karbi Delegation Meets CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Raises Article 244A Demand and Regional Concerns

A delegation comprising representatives from various Karbi social, cultural, student, women, farmer and community organizations today met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to express gratitude for enabling the oath-taking ceremony of the Rongkhang MLA in the Karbi language, describing the move as a historic recognition of the identity, heritage and aspirations of the Karbi people.

During the meeting, the delegation conveyed that allowing the oath in the Karbi language was not only a personal honour for the elected representative, but also a significant moment of pride for the indigenous community and its linguistic heritage. The members thanked the Chief Minister for his sensitivity and support towards preserving and promoting indigenous languages and traditions in Assam.

The discussion also focused on several pressing regional issues, particularly border-related concerns affecting the people of Karbi Anglong and adjoining areas. The delegation emphasized the need to safeguard the interests, security and rights of the local population while ensuring lasting solutions to long-standing issues in the region.

A key highlight of the meeting was the renewed demand for the implementation of Article 244A of the Constitution, which provides for the creation of an Autonomous State within the State of Assam. The delegation stated that the demand reflects the long-standing aspirations and sentiments of the people of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.

The delegation reaffirmed its collective commitment towards protecting the cultural identity of the Karbi people, strengthening indigenous institutions and working for the welfare and development of the region with unity and dedication.

Thekar Anirvan

25/05/2026

Hills people applauded MLA Ronghang's speech on the Motion of Thanks to Governor's address, regarding Autonomous State issue

In his maiden assembly speech, MLA Dr. Tuliram Ronghang strongly renewed the long-standing demand for implementing Article 244(A) of the Constitution. This provision allows for creating an Autonomous State within Assam for the hill districts of Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao

Hills people of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Autonomous District reacted on the voice raised in Assam Legislative Assembly today by the newly elected MLA Mr Tuliram Ronghang regarding implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution of India creating Autonomous State comprising Hills Autonomous Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Autonomous District. Invaluable speech of MLA Ronghang has been lauded by the hills people of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District soon after being viral in social media. MLA Ronghang was speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s address in the session.

The longstanding issue has been followed by appreciable speech on the legitimate demand delivered by MP Amar Singh Tisu in the Parliament. Before this, former MP Horensing Bey also raised issue in the Parliament. Further, Former ASDC MP Dr Jayanta Rongpi frequently stormed the Parliament with raising Autonomous State. Furthermore, former ASDC MLA Holiram Terang along with his then MLA colleagues likewise Babu Rongpi, Monsing Rongpi, Chandrakant Terang and Jagatsing Ingti accompanied by former MLA Samarjit Haflongbar from the erstwhile North Cachar Hills now Dima Hasao infrequently raised the Autonomous State issue in the Assembly. Even the Autonomous State Demand Committee had captured the power of Karbi Anglong utonomous Council and North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in the name of achieving Autonomous State and adopted the resolutions pertaining to creation of Autonomous State under the Article 244(A) of the Indian Constitution covering the erstwhile North Cachar Hills now Dima Hasao Autonomous District. Moreover, former MP (RS) Prakant Warisa placed the issue in the upper House of Parliament the Rajya Sabha.

In view of the above, it may suggest that the certain issue has so far been raised by the sufficient numbers of democratically elected representatives either in the Parliament and the Assembly both from Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Hills District. Therefore, the present BJP led NDA Government both in the state and the centre should have a political will to resolve the legitimate demand of Hills people of Assam creating Autonomous State (State within the State).

Simultaneously, Ex-MLA and ex-CEM Samarjit Haflongbar appealed to unitedly stand on implementing Article 244(A) creating Autonomous State covering the only Hills Districts of the State keeping aside the all political differences in the region.
In this regards, Former MLA Haflongbar extends his heartfelt thanks to MLA Tuliram Ronghang for raising the long-pending constitutional demand in order to create an Autonomous State under Article 244(A) of the Constitution of India during his speech on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s Address in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Mr Haflongbar maintained that the demand for implementation of Article 244(A) for Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao has been the collective aspiration of the hills people for decades. It is a constitutional provision designed to safeguard the identity, rights, and development of the hill tribes of Assam, he added.

Terming it crucial moment, he sincerely appeals to all MLAs elected from the hill districts of Assam for coming above the political lines and unite in raising this legitimate demand on the floor of the House. A united voice from the elected representatives will definitely carry the weight the people deserve, he suggested.

The people of the hill districts stand firmly behind all elected representatives, Haflongbar encouraged adding that all look forward to collective leadership of people elected representatives in pursuing the matter with urgency and determination until the goal enshrined in Article 244(A) is achieved.

Senior leader Samarjit Haflongbar suggests to honour the historic mandate given to the BJP party by the people and work unitedly towards the fulfilling long - cherished aspiration of the hill people through Constitutional, Democratic and peaceful means.

25/05/2026

Dima Hasao Post (North Cachar) completed its 20-Year service

Haflong, May 25: Dima Hasao Post, the erstwhile 'North Cachar' has, this day, completed its 20 Years service especially to Hills people of Dima Hasao Autonomous District and Autonomous Hills districts of Assam along with North-east region in general. In the present situation of digital era, it is needless to mention the ongoing position of print media. Although it's been in effort to keeping pace with growing social media.

Since it came into being on May 25 of 2006 that began with '0' zero like some other newspaper publication followed by installation of its own Offset Printing Press at Haflong in the year 2012, under PMEGA provided by DI&CC. North Cachar now Dima Hasao Post so far could at least provide a small platform to some local educated unemployed youths to practice and have some skills some required in their daily life. Ofcourse, it has some extend helped them in their next careers. This Dima Hasao Post with its offset press also prints other local newspaper such as Haflong news and others. Besides, several important books and booklets including various souvenirs of different social organisations so far printed through this offset.

On this occassion of its 20-Year completion on May 25, publisher of Dima Hasao Post extends hertfelt congratulations to the staff and well-wishers without cooperation of whom it was quite impossible to reach this position.

23/05/2026

InsideNE
Friday, May 22, 2026
Reconciliation Programme Between Dimasa and Zeme Communities Held at Haflong

Haflong, May 22: In a significant step towards restoring and strengthening the age-old brotherhood between the Dimasa and Zeme communities of Dima Hasao, a reconciliation programme was held at New Boro Haflong on Friday.
The historic programme witnessed the participation of representatives from the Zeme Council, Jadikhe Naisho Hoshom, Zeme Students’ Union, ADSU, DSU, DMA, ZMA, civil society organisations from both communities, along with noted social leader Ramkuambe Zeme.

Following detailed discussions and consultations, representatives of both communities signed a historic reconciliation agreement aimed at promoting peace, harmony, mutual respect, and cooperation between the two communities.

The agreement stated that the Dimasa and Zeme Naga communities have shared social, cultural, and economic ties since time immemorial, maintaining peaceful coexistence and mutual cooperation through generations. However, misunderstandings and communication gaps during 2009 led to conflicts that caused loss of lives and property on both sides, weakening the traditional bonds between the communities.

Both parties acknowledged the pain and suffering caused by the past conflict and agreed to move forward without placing total blame on either side. The agreement emphasised forgiveness, understanding, and the revival of the traditional spirit of unity practised by their forefathers.

As part of the agreement, both communities resolved that in the event of any future dispute, violence would not be resorted to. Instead, a joint committee would be formed to de-escalate tensions and resolve issues through dialogue and mutual consultation.

The reconciliation programme, organised by civil society organisations representing both communities, concluded with an exchange of gifts between the Dimasa and Zeme representatives as a symbol of renewed friendship and unity.

The agreement was signed by Arup Kumar Gorlosa and Jonabe Riame on behalf of their respective organisations.

22/05/2026

Dima Hasao Post, the erstwhile 'North Cachar' is going to complete its 20-Year service especially to the Hills people of Dima Hasao Autonomous District and Autonomous Hills districts of Assam along with North-east region in general. In the present situation of digital era, Needless to mention the ongoing position of print media. Although it's been in effort to keeping pace with growing social media.

Since it came into being on May 25 of 2006 that began with '0' zero like some other newspaper publication followed by installation of its own Offset Printing Press at Haflong in the year 2012, under PMEGA provided by DI&CC. North Cachar now Dima Hasao Post so far could at least provide a small platform to some local educated unemployed youths to practice and have some skills in camera and computer work. Ofcourse, it has some extend helped them in their next careers.

On the occassion of its19-Year completion on May 25, publisher of Dima Hasao Post extends advance congratulations to the staff and well-wishers without cooperation of whom it was quite impossible to reach this position

22/05/2026

22/05/2026