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Mikir
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Mikir 

a people living in the northern part of the state of Assam in India; population, more than 150,000 (1970, estimate).

The Mikir language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman group. The Mikirs’ social structure, economy, and material and spiritual culture are similar to those of the Naga. Their chief occupation is slash-and-burn farming and, in some areas, terrace farming. Clan and communal-village landownership is partly maintained among the Mikir, although at present family landownership also exists. Marriage and family relations are regulated by laws associated with the division into exogamous clans. The Mikir retain their animistic beliefs.

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Eastern Beats, an organization that promotes upcoming musicians of the state, organized a Rock Contest in Karbi Anglong district to create awareness about peace, brotherhood and non-violence.
Assam pays homage to October 2008 blast victims by Asian News International
The third explosion took place in eastern Karbi Anglong district, injuring two people, reported IANS.
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No militant group has claimed responsibility for the explosion, but the outlawed Karbi Longri National Liberation Front, fighting for an independent homeland for the majority Karbi tribe, is known to be active in the area.
Three killed in Assam train blast by AFP / AFP South Asian Edition
 
 
 
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