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UG Admission Portal Opens in Assam from April 11

The Government of Assam has officially opened the UG Admission Portal from 11th April 2025 at 4:00 PM for registrations into Four-Year UG Courses and Five-Year Integrated Masters Programmes across all government, private, and provincialized institutions in the state. The process is divided into profile registration and course selection post-HS results, with no registration fee applicable. Students must upload valid documents, and admissions will proceed only through the official SAMARTH portal, ensuring transparency and accessibility in the higher education admission system of Assam.

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Locals Set 48-Hour Deadline to Start NH-37 Work Again in Manipur.

“Frustration over the deteriorating Imphal–Jiribam Highway has peaked, with local organizations and shopkeepers issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to resume stalled construction. Despite orders from the Deputy Commissioner and initial progress, work has now been halted for five days, worsening travel conditions and dust pollution. Residents, led by Patsoi Langjing Bazar Board Secretary Ng Noren, demand urgent action, warning authorities of intensified protests if repairs do not resume immediately.”

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Government school teachers who arrive late will either lose their pay or have their leave taken away.

The Assam government has mandated stricter guidelines for schools in Guwahati, emphasizing punctuality and accountability for both teaching and non-teaching staff. Teachers must report before 9 AM, with attendance monitored via the Shiksha Setu App. Consecutive tardiness will result in casual leave deductions or salary cuts. Student attendance records are to be maintained by class teachers and reviewed by institution heads. In case of network disruptions, geotagged photographs will serve as a backup. Lower primary schools must remain open until 2:05 PM, while higher institutions will close at 3:25 PM. Non-teaching staff are required to report by 10:00 AM and stay until 4:30 PM to ensure smooth administrative operations.”

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Meiteis are urged by six Kuki organizations not to enter Manipur’s buffer zone.

Six Kuki tribal organizations, including the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), have urged the Meitei community to refrain from crossing the buffer zone into Kuki-Zo-Hmar areas, citing concerns over tensions regarding Ching Kaba at Thangting or Thangjing Hills. The groups emphasized that until a political settlement is reached under the Indian Constitution, any movement into their jurisdiction would be opposed. Meanwhile, curfew in Churachandpur district was relaxed for over 16 hours as law and order improved, following earlier tensions between Zomi and Hmar tribes over community flag hoisting in a disputed area.”

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ASSAM RIFLES SWIFTLY RESPOND TO A FIRE INCIDENT AT NEW KAIPHUNDAI VILLAGE, MANIPUR

In a remarkable display of bravery, Assam Rifles troops swiftly responded to a fire incident at New Kaiphundai village, Manipur, on 07 April 2025, triggered by a power surge. The personnel not only helped contain and extinguish the flames but also evacuated villagers to safety and provided medical aid to the injured. Their timely intervention prevented the fire from spreading further, saving numerous homes and lives. The Assam Rifles continue to stand as unwavering Sentinels of the Northeast, committed to the safety and well-being of the local population.

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A terrible road accident in Lalmatia, Guwahati, claimed two lives.

A devastating road accident in Guwahati’s Lalmatia area on April 9 claimed two lives and sparked public outrage, as a dumper lost control and collided with multiple vehicles. The victims, including a woman, remain unidentified. The aftermath saw angry locals block the national highway and attempt to torch the dumper, blaming reckless driving and poor road safety measures. Police swiftly intervened to control the situation. A similar tragedy occurred in March in Chandrapur’s Gobardhan area, where Ratan Das died and his two siblings were critically injured after an e-rickshaw crash, raising further concerns over transportation safety in the region.

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Residents of Imphal West Demonstrate a Startling Orphanage Gunfire Attack.

Imphal West erupted in protest on Wednesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an orphanage in the Sagolband area. Though no injuries were reported, the attack sparked outrage across the community. Residents held a sit-in, demanding immediate justice and greater protection for the shelter’s vulnerable children. The orphanage manager, Khaiden Ongbi Romita, called the act a “deep injustice” and urged authorities to ensure such violence is never repeated.

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A drug ring in West Siang was busted using QR codes.

In a major crackdown on tech-driven narcotics trafficking, police in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district arrested two individuals for running a drug racket masked as an online gaming business. The main accused, Dorik Doji, along with CSP operator Talom Mibang, used QR codes and digital payment platforms to process drug payments. Drugs were discreetly dropped at remote locations, with buyers alerted via frequently changed WhatsApp numbers. The operation highlights the growing use of digital tools in organized crime and has led to NDPS Act cases being registered in Aalo Police Station.

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Regional

The Meghalaya Transport Department mandates that unlawful vehicle modifications be reversed.

Regional

Bishramganj, Tripura, is tense following a molestation accusation; prohibition orders have been issued.

State

Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.

National

RBI Governor: The US tariff hike does not pose a significant threat to the Indian economy.

State

Meghalaya detains two Assamese guys in possession of more than 50g of heroin.

Sports

Purple rice from Assam Agricultural University is registered under the Plant Variety Act.

State

Three people are being held for attacking Northeast students in Delhi with knives.

State

Protests break out in Assam after a man is killed following an alleged attack by BSF forces.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

State

Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

Regional

Cross-border attack: four Bangladeshis are detained in Meghalaya following a brutal assault.

Regional

Biswa Bandhu Sen, the speaker of Tripura, has a brain stroke.

International

Bangladesh: An anti-Awami League tract in the form of a “declaration”

Regional

Under a peace agreement with the NLFT and ATTF, the centre approves Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura.

Regional

Three districts of Nagaland are left in darkness when a landslip topples a transmission tower.