Deaths from traffic accidents have decreased by 34% in Tripura.

Tripura has recorded a significant 34% decline in road traffic accident deaths this year, as announced by Superintendent of Traffic Police Kanta Jangir. The achievement follows a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, including non-standard and fake number plates, loud silencers, and permit violations. Enhanced enforcement has led to the identification of 635 non-standard plates, seizure of 26 bikes, and increased surveillance at key locations. Additional safety measures, such as targeted surveys of accident-prone areas and increased checkpoints, have contributed to an 11% drop in overall accidents and a 32% reduction in fatal accidents compared to last year.

Assam: Dibrugarh’s 128-year-old mosque was razed for a drainage project.

The 128-year-old Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid in Dibrugarh, Assam, was demolished by the district administration on Monday to enable the expansion of a crucial drainage system. Authorities emphasized that the demolition was carried out after following all legal procedures, including land acquisition and compensation processes, and with the cooperation of local residents. In response to misleading social media claims of forcible eviction, both the administration and the Chaulkhowa Jamat Committee jointly clarified at a press conference that the decision was made by mutual agreement and in the public interest to address persistent waterlogging problems in Dibrugarh.

On the Jatinga-Lampur section, landslip repair is underway; the rail link will reopen by June 30.

A massive landslide on the Jatinga-Lampur section of the hill railway line has severely disrupted train services across Northeast India, leading to the cancellation of multiple long-distance trains and cutting off vital rail links to states like Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura. Over 200 workers have been deployed by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to clear debris and restore connectivity, with operations continuing round-the-clock despite challenging weather conditions. NFR General Manager Chetan Srivastava, after visiting the site, expressed confidence that rail services would resume by June 30. Meanwhile, relentless rainfall has triggered additional landslides along the Silchar-Saiphung National Highway, stranding goods-laden trucks and further straining public mobility and regional supply chains. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but the continued monsoon poses significant challenges to returning normalcy.

KCP (PWG) hideaway at Loktak Lake is destroyed by Manipur Police; one cadre is detained

“Security forces in Manipur apprehended an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) following a joint operation in Bishnupur district. Acting on intelligence, the team dismantled a makeshift militant hideout on Loktak Lake and seized arms and ammunition, including a 9 mm pistol. The arrested individual, Mutum Manaocha Singh alias Khullakpa, led authorities to a second location where additional weapons and ammunition were recovered. The operation marks a significant blow to underground militant activities in the region.”

Manipur: To address the ethnic problem, the World Meetei Council calls on Kuki and Meitei MLAs to put politics aside.

“The World Meetei Council has urged Kuki and Meitei legislators in Manipur to set aside political differences and take immediate responsibility for resolving the ongoing ethnic conflict. Acknowledging that ‘wrongs have occurred on both sides,’ the Council questioned how long people must bear the pain of a crisis that has persisted for over two years. Emphasizing the crucial role of local leadership, the Council appealed to MLAs to rise above politics and lead efforts for peace, warning that if elected representatives do not act, ‘then who will?’ Despite several attempts by the Centre, the desired resolution remains elusive, with more than 260 lives lost and thousands displaced since May 2023.”

CBSE will open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with Arunachal Pradesh’s SCERT to open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, marking a major boost for the state’s educational infrastructure. The new office, located in the SCERT campus at Gohpur Tinali, will provide improved services to CBSE-affiliated schools and ensure quicker resolution of academic and administrative issues. This collaboration highlights the importance of national and state-level cooperation in advancing education.

The Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge is almost finished and should be operational by the end of the year. CM of Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the under-construction trumpet junction near the Brahmaputra on June 25, a vital part of the Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge project. Sarma, accompanied by senior officials, urged faster progress and confirmed the bridge will be completed by December 2025 or January 2026, with interim connectivity via the IIT Guwahati and GNRC routes. The trumpet junction is expected to be ready by May or June 2026, promising smoother and more efficient traffic for the region.

Heroin valued at over Rs 67 lakh was found during a significant narcotics operation in South Salmara, Assam, and one person was apprehended.

Assam Police seized heroin and pharmaceutical drugs worth over ₹67 lakh during a late-night operation in South Salmara on June 25, 2025. Acting on intelligence, a team led by Inspector JS Khobung apprehended suspected drug peddler Ashraful Islam (27) at his residence in Bhalughat village. Seized items included 25 soap cases of heroin (totaling over 1 kg), 32 strips of Tramadol capsules, a mobile handset, and a Yamaha motorcycle. All evidence was documented and seized in the presence of independent witnesses, and a formal case has been registered while further investigation continues.