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ASDMA orders the construction of safe shelters in landslide-prone areas in Assam.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has directed landslide-prone districts to identify and prepare safe shelters ahead of the monsoon season to protect vulnerable residents. The directive covers districts like Cachar, Dima Hasao, Kamrup Metro, and Sribhumi, which have seen casualties from landslides in recent years. ASDMA urges wide publicity of shelter locations and recommends that highly vulnerable residents voluntarily relocate to safer areas during the rainy season to minimize risks.

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Three people are detained after a Royal Bengal Tiger was fatally hacked in Golaghat, Assam.

A Royal Bengal tiger was brutally killed by a mob of around 1,000 villagers in Golaghat, Assam, following claims that it had attacked livestock and a local resident. Three individuals have been arrested, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident. The tiger’s body was recovered, but some parts were taken before officials arrived. This marks Assam’s third tiger death this year, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict and conservation efforts in the region.

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Northeast Investors Summit on the Rise: Mukesh Ambani promises Rs 75,000 crore.

Reliance Industries Ltd, led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced a Rs 75,000 crore investment in Northeast India, focusing on biogas plants, telecom expansion, retail growth, and clean energy projects. The initiative aims to create 2.5 million jobs, establish a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur, and support Jio’s 5G expansion across the region. Reliance Retail will boost local procurement, while Reliance Foundation will set up Olympic Training Centres to nurture sports talent. The plan underscores economic growth, healthcare innovation, and sustainability in Northeast India.

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25 Assamese youngsters will receive complimentary cleft surgery at Top cem Cement’s eighth annual camp.

Topcem Cement, in collaboration with Mission Smile, has launched its 8th ‘Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery’ camp in Guwahati, providing life-changing surgeries for 25 children from Assam. The initiative, hosted at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, ensures free consultations, surgeries, and comprehensive post-operative care. Since 2018, Topcem Cement has supported over 165 surgeries, reaffirming its commitment to social impact. Mission Smile, with over 25,000 surgeries facilitated in the past decade, continues to work closely with the governments of Assam and Meghalaya to provide essential cleft care.

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After a violent Tipra Motha protest, government buildings are vandalised in Tripura.

A dispute over government social pension schemes led to violent protests in Hejamara block, West Tripura, as Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supporters accused officials of favoritism in selecting beneficiaries. Protesters stormed the BDO and CDPO offices, vandalizing property and sealing officials’ chambers. The unrest escalated with demands for an immediate release of the revised pension list, prompting heavy police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deployment to restore order. The incident follows the state’s decision to expand pension benefits to 5,000 more individuals.

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Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin is prohibited from leaving his post by the Yunus administration.

The Mohammad Yunus-led interim regime in Bangladesh has restrained Mohammad Jashim Uddin from fully stepping down after he opposed the proposed humanitarian corridor aiding Myanmar’s Arakan Army. His stance led to diplomatic fallout, including the expulsion of Bangladesh’s Defence Attaché in Yangon. The government also recalled Shabab Bin Ahmed from The Hague, reportedly over his social media comments supporting Jashim Uddin’s position.

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The NIMAS crew successfully completes the “Har Shikhar Tiranga” mission and climbs Mount Kangchenjunga.

In a landmark achievement, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) successfully scaled Mt. Kangchenjunga on May 18, marking the final milestone of the patriotic ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ campaign. Led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the expedition demonstrated unparalleled determination and skill, achieving a 100% summit success rate despite extreme conditions. As the Tricolour waved proudly atop India’s highest peak, the accomplishment stood as a powerful testament to unity, national pride, and NIMAS’s growing reputation in adventure leadership.

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS ILLEGAL FOREIGN CIGARETTES WORTH RS 2 CRORES FROM JIRIBAM

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, seized illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 crores from Savomphai in Jiribam district on 20 May 2025. The contraband, comprising 98 bags each containing 1000 cigarette packets, was being smuggled via boat from Tipaimukh and was intended for Bangladesh. Two individuals were apprehended. This operation highlights Assam Rifles’ resolute stance against smuggling and their continued efforts to dismantle cross-border illicit networks.

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A serious betrayal: The BDR mutineers’ release is a disrespect to the fallen soldiers of the Bangladesh Army.

On May 15, 27 former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members walked free from Kashimpur jails in Gazipur, securing bail in a case linked to the 2009 Pilkhana mutiny. The revolt, which left 74 people dead, including 57 army officers, remains one of Bangladesh’s darkest chapters.
The judiciary’s decision to grant bail has sparked concerns over justice and institutional integrity, with critics calling it a betrayal of the Bangladesh Army’s fallen officers. The release raises questions about political expediency and historical accountability, as families of the victims continue to seek closure.

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No bloodied hallway, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, the head of the Bangladesh Army, warns the Yunus-led interim government.

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman firmly rejected the proposal for a humanitarian corridor on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, citing sovereignty concerns. Addressing officers in Dhaka, he criticized the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government for keeping the armed forces uninformed on key decisions.
National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman denied discussing the corridor, despite previous statements linking it to Rohingya repatriation and aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Gen Zaman also stressed that elections must be held by December, and warned against mob violence and lawlessness.
The officer corps largely backed Gen Zaman, signaling strong military opposition to the interim government’s handling of the issue.

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Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

State

Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

International

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Regional

USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

National

The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

Regional

Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

Regional

The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

State

Assam: With 148 tigers, Kaziranga is currently one of the densest tiger sanctuaries in the world.

State

Assam: Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Lab is the first in the Northeast to estimate the tiger population.

Regional

In a significant Manipur hills operation, 155 guns and 1652 ammunition were found.

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