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The Supreme Court halts the deportation of an Assamese lady who was deemed a “foreigner.”

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, a woman from Assam declared a “foreigner” by a Foreigners’ Tribunal. The Court directed the Union government to take no coercive steps against her and issued notice to the Centre, scheduling the next hearing for August 25, 2025. Jaynab Bibi, represented by advocates Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi and Akansha Rai, claims to be an Indian citizen by birth and has lived in Assam’s Nagaon district her entire life. She challenged a Gauhati High Court order upholding the Tribunal’s 2017 decision, arguing that her family’s names appear in multiple official documents, including the 1951 NRC and several voters’ lists. Her counsel emphasized that suspicion alone is insufficient to declare someone a foreigner and that the burden of proof lies with the authorities. The Supreme Court’s intervention reflects ongoing concerns about the arbitrary branding of individuals as foreigners in Ass

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Major Train Disruptions on JGLP–NHLG Section Following Landslide: Several Trains Cancelled or Short-Terminated

Train services across the Jiribam–New Haflong section have faced massive disruptions due to a landslide on June 23, 2025, causing muck and boulders to block the tracks. As a result, several trains have been cancelled or short-terminated between June 23 and 27, affecting major routes in the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. Passengers are advised to check official updates and plan their journeys accordingly as restoration work is underway.

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Assam: Landslides and Heavy Rains Cut Off the Haflong-Silchar Road Link.

Road connectivity between Assam’s Haflong and Silchar has been completely disrupted for the past five days due to heavy rainfall and landslides, with a critical stretch of the Jatinga-Harangajao road washed away. Thousands of trucks bound for Agartala, Mizoram, Silchar, and Haflong are stranded, causing severe traffic jams and distress among drivers, especially near Lumding, where shortages of food and water are acute. Perishable goods are rotting in halted trucks. Additionally, train services have been suspended after a landslip blocked tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur, leading to a total shutdown of both road and rail links in the region. Authorities are working to restore connectivity, but ongoing rain is hampering efforts.

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Manipur: Building heights close to Imphal Airport require NOC.

The District Magistrate of Imphal West has reminded residents and builders that No Objection Certificates (NOC) for height clearance are mandatory for all buildings and structures within a 56 km radius of Imphal International Airport. The notice, issued in compliance with aviation safety regulations, stresses strict enforcement of height restrictions—especially in the Red Zone—to ensure safe aircraft operations. Applications for NOC can be submitted online via the Airports Authority of India’s NOCAS portal. The administration has warned that violations will be dealt with under the Aircraft Rules, 1994, and urges all citizens and developers to adhere to the guidelines to avoid punitive action.

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Assam: More than 150 people are detained, and the culprit behind the communal unrest in Dhubri has been found.

Assam Police have arrested over 150 people and identified the alleged mastermind behind the recent communal unrest in Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The violence, triggered by incidents involving cattle parts placed near a temple after Eid-ul-Zuha, led to heightened tensions and stone-pelting. Among those arrested were 11 individuals from outside Assam with criminal records. The main accused, Mintu Ali, remains absconding as authorities intensify surveillance and consider establishing a permanent Army base in the sensitive border district. The unrest has also been linked to provocative actions by the group ‘Nabin Bangla’ and illegal cattle slaughter. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards communal forces and ongoing efforts to restore peace in Dhubri.

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Tripura: At the Agartala Railway Station, GRP confiscates ganja and cough syrup

The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Agartala, Tripura, seized a large quantity of contraband in two separate incidents at Agartala Railway Station on Monday night. In the first case, 270 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup, valued at around Rs 1.35 lakh, were found in unclaimed bags during a routine security check. In a separate operation, a woman named Aparna Debbarma was arrested while attempting to smuggle 21.49 kg of dry ganja, worth approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, to Delhi. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing in both matters.

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The Gauhati High Court demands that Assamese Foreigners Tribunal employees receive training.

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to consider providing formal training to members and superintendents of Foreigners’ Tribunals after observing that records in a case were maintained in a “haphazard manner.” The court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Gobinda Saha—who was declared an “illegal foreigner” by a tribunal in Nagaon—found several lapses in record-keeping, including mislabeling and overlapping of exhibits. Highlighting that such inefficiencies hinder fair proceedings and accurate judgments, the court recommended systematic training for tribunal personnel and ordered that its directive be circulated to all Foreigners’ Tribunals across Assam. This move aims to address administrative challenges and ensure more effective and transparent functioning of the tribunals.

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Assam: Three people from Tripura are detained after 576 kg of ganja was found close to Silchar.

Cachar Police in Assam seized approximately 576.58 kilograms of suspected ganja during an early morning operation on June 24 near ISBT, Silchar. Acting on specific intelligence, officers intercepted a Bolero and a Verna arriving from Tripura along the Silchar Bypass. Police recovered 86 packets of ganja hidden in the vehicles and detained three residents of West Tripura. The seizure, conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, was confirmed as ganja using a drug detection kit. Preliminary investigations indicate the consignment originated from Dharmanagar, Tripura, and was being transported into Assam. The three accused remain in custody as the investigation continues.

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State

Farmers in Assam received compensation from Pobitora Sanctuary for crop losses brought on by wildlife infiltration.

Regional

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Regional

Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

Regional

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

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.