Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- Tensions along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat's Merapani area eased on Tuesday after 11 Naga Village Councils withdrew a controversial notice that had imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on Assamese villagers for grazing cattle, fishing, or collecting resources in the border region.

The decision followed a key meeting at Doyang village, where leaders of the Naga Village Councils met with representatives of the Merapani village elders' association and the border committee to resolve the dispute.

After discussions, both sides agreed to revoke the notice and reaffirm their longstanding ties. Speaking after the meeting, the head of the Naga Village Council acknowledged that the earlier announcement had caused "misunderstand...