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For the Northeast, positive ties with Bangladesh are essential: Central

The Government of India hopes that Bangladesh’s current hostility is temporary, emphasizing the importance of improving relations for regional stability. India’s External Affairs Ministry, through spokesman Randhir Jaiswal, stressed its desire for friendly ties with Bangladesh, noting that despite challenges, essential supplies and development collaborations continue. Concerns about atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh have been raised publicly and officially with Dhaka, highlighting India’s commitment to addressing humanitarian issues.

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Mizoram Initiates Steps to Reinstate Protected Area Permit for Foreign Nationals

Mizoram is in the process of reinstating the Protected Area Permit (PAP), a requirement for foreign visitors in sensitive border regions, following a directive from the central government. Efforts include identifying a holding area at Lengpui Airport as per Union Home Ministry guidelines. The state has also requested the establishment of a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Aizawl for smoother registration.

Initially relaxed in 2011 to boost tourism, the PAP system exempted most foreigners except Afghan, Pakistani, and Chinese nationals. While this relaxation was extended until December 2027, security concerns have necessitated its reimplementation in Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland.

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Bangladesh highlights India’s ‘landlocked’ Northeast in its economic appeal to China, igniting controversy.

Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, stirred controversy during his visit to China by describing India’s Northeast as “landlocked” while advocating for deeper Sino-Bangladesh ties. Yunus emphasized Bangladesh’s strategic importance as a “guardian of the ocean” for the region and signed nine agreements with China, including infrastructure and water management projects like the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration initiative.

While Chinese President Xi Jinping extended zero-tariff access to Bangladeshi goods and proposed talks on a Free Trade Agreement, Yunus’ remarks about the Seven Sisters have drawn criticism, injecting geopolitical undertones into Bangladesh’s deepening ties with China. India is monitoring Beijing’s growing presence in its neighborhood closely.

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At Biswanath Ghat, Assam chief minister lays the foundation stone for the ropeway.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a ropeway project connecting Biswanath Ghat (Gupta Kashi) to Umatumuni River Island. This ₹58.81 crore project, designed by IIT Guwahati, aims to enhance tourism and ensure safer travel. The ropeway, spanning 446 meters, is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Additionally, the CM initiated the construction of a 50-bed critical care block at SM Dev Civil Hospital in Silchar, valued at ₹24 crore. The facility will feature an ICU, operation theatre, and pediatric care unit. Sarma also inaugurated a new circuit house project in Silchar, highlighting the region’s focus on healthcare and infrastructure development.

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West Kameng Infrastructure Projects Are Inaugurated by the Arunachal CM.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated 14 infrastructure projects worth ₹102 crore and laid the foundation for 21 new projects valued at ₹126 crore in the Kalaktang constituency, West Kameng District. The projects aim to accelerate development and improve connectivity in the region.

During a meeting in Shergaon, CM Khandu discussed future road projects, including the Shergaon to Mandala Top road, which is under survey, and the Shergaon to Doimara road, for which a feasibility study will be conducted following a memorandum from the Sherdukpen community. Necessary approvals are expected soon.

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State

To improve services, Mizoram would corporateize its power and electricity department.

Local

5 people are detained in Sribhumi, 44,000 yaba pills are confiscated in Assam.

State

Reports from Assam Seven new cases of COVID-19 with no recent recovery.

Regional

Tripuran cannabis valued at Rs 30 lakh was confiscated by Assam Rifles.

Regional

Itanagar burglary solved as Gold recovered, suspect apprehended in Assam

State

Five people are detained after Digboi police solve a complicated robbery case in Assam.

International

According to reports, the British PM declines to meet with Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh.

Regional

An AI plane crash is thought to have killed over 200 people, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani.

Finance

From July 1, Tatkal tickets can only be booked on the IRCTC website by individuals who have successfully verified their Aadhaar.

National

Ahmedabad plane tragedy: An Air India plane crash is said to have killed over 40 people.

Local

Horrible decapitation in Cachar, Assam: A man in Ramprasadpur uses a machete to murder his wife

State

While awaiting Centre approval, Himanta Biswa Sarma teases plans for a new zoo in Dibrugarh.

Regional

Nagaland: Chargesheet against 25 in land encroachment case at Dimapur Airport

Regional

Five Manipur districts have lifted their internet service bans.

State

38 amidst persistent communal tensions in Dhubri: CM of Assam.

State

NIA charges ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah and two others in connection with the Assam IED bomb conspiracy.