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In Dibrugarh, the Assam chief minister launches development projects valued at more than Rs 500 crore.

During a day-long visit to Dibrugarh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched over Rs. 500 crore worth of development projects focused on education, healthcare, and skill development. At Dibrugarh University, he laid the foundation stone for a Rs. 146.43-crore infrastructure upgrade that includes new academic and research blocks, a girls’ hostel, a modern library, and an incubation centre. Additionally, Sarma initiated a Rs. 357-crore project at Assam Medical College and Hospital to improve residential facilities for faculty and students, reinforcing the state’s healthcare infrastructure. The Chief Minister also inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs. 130 crore in Naharkatia, including new school campuses, a road overbridge, and a hockey stadium, emphasizing the government’s commitment to youth development and industry-linked training.

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Meghalaya has more than 93,000 migrant workers registered under the labor safety law.

As of 2024, over 93,000 migrant labourers have been registered in Meghalaya under the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety and Security) of Migrant Workers Act, 2020. The Act mandates documentation and periodic renewal of labour cards to safeguard workers’ rights and welfare. East Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills lead in registrations. Recent legal amendments have significantly increased penalties for non-compliance—from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1 lakh—and introduced mandatory criminal background checks using CCTNS to enhance security. This initiative is central to managing labour migration while ensuring worker protection in the state.

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In response to Assam’s rejection of suspected Bangladeshis, the Meghalaya government requests that DCs increase border vigilance.

The Meghalaya government has directed all deputy commissioners to maintain strict vigilance along the 884.9 km border shared with Assam to prevent suspected illegal immigrants—particularly those being pushed back by Assam—from entering the state. This follows Assam’s intensified eviction drive against alleged Bangladeshi nationals in districts such as Barpeta, Lakhimpur, Hojai, and Nagaon. Meghalaya’s authorities are coordinating with police and the Border Security Force (BSF), which has increased surveillance and apprehended undocumented entrants. The directive emphasizes maintaining law and order, preventing unauthorized entry, and managing potential administrative strain. Civil society groups have raised concerns about displaced persons and called for stronger enforcement of local security laws.

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Sindhu surprises world No. 6 Miyazaki to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the China Open.

PV Sindhu delivered a gritty performance to defeat Japan’s sixth seed Tomoka Miyazaki 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 and enter the pre-quarterfinals of the China Open. The two-time Olympic medallist showed resilience after a second-game setback, dominating the decider with tactical play and sharp court coverage. The victory not only avenges her previous loss to the 18-year-old Miyazaki but also marks a hopeful turning point in a challenging season. “This win gives me confidence. I just need to keep the momentum going,” Sindhu said. In men’s doubles, top Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced with a commanding straight-games win, while the Panda sisters bowed out in the women’s doubles after a valiant effort.

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Assam: Two senior officials are detained for suspected harassment after a junior PWD engineer commits himself in Bongaigaon

In a tragic incident in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, two senior officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) have been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of Junior Engineer Joshita Das. Das was found dead in her rented home, leaving behind a detailed suicide note that accused Executive Engineer Dinesh Sharma Medhi and Sub-Divisional Officer Aminul Islam of subjecting her to relentless mental harassment. According to the note, she was pressured to clear a controversial contractor’s bill linked to the MIN Stadium project in Gossaigaon, despite serious procedural lapses, missing documentation, and lack of on-site technical support. Despite her repeated pleas for assistance, she alleged being isolated and coerced to proceed. Her mother later filed an FIR, claiming sustained workplace pressure. The suicide note, now with police, is expected to serve as key evidence as the investigation proceeds.

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Police in Meghalaya step up their anti-smoking campaign and collect Rs 1 lakh in fines.

Meghalaya Police have fined over 1,100 individuals for smoking in public places across East Khasi Hills during a three-month campaign under the National Tobacco Control Programme. The drive, coordinated with the state Health Department and National Health Mission, issued 1,178 challans and collected Rs. 99,280 in fines for violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, which prohibits smoking in public and tobacco sales near schools. Officials emphasized the health risks of tobacco, particularly its link to cancers and harm from secondhand smoke, and highlighted the campaign’s focus on both enforcement and awareness. The initiative has received positive public response and is expected to continue across more districts.

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Relics from World War II discovWWII artefacts discovered while building in Imphal West, Manipur.

Construction workers in Manipur’s Imphal West district unearthed a cache of relics believed to date back to World War II during excavation in Langthabal on Tuesday morning. Discovered about four feet underground, the items include rusted shell cases, water bottles, a hand grenade, spades, tin cans, and other military remnants thought to have belonged to Allied forces during the 1944 Battle of Imphal. The site is near Canchipur hills, historically an Allied military camp, and played a key role in resisting the Japanese campaign in the region. The Battle of Imphal, alongside the Battle of Kohima, marked a decisive turning point in the Burma Campaign, resulting in over 54,000 Japanese and 12,000 Allied casualties. Authorities plan to involve historical experts to authenticate and preserve these wartime artefacts, which shed fresh light on one of Southeast Asia’s most significant World War II confrontations.

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As the number of fatalities from the Bangladesh Air Force plane disaster grows to 31, protests break out in Dhaka.

Widespread student-led protests erupted across Dhaka on Tuesday after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, killing at least 31 people and injuring over 160—most of them students. Grief quickly turned to anger as protesters accused the government of withholding information about the victims and demanded accountability for allowing outdated aircraft to operate near schools. Demonstrators called for the resignation of top education officials and pressed for immediate release of the victims’ identities, compensation for families, and a halt to unsafe training flights. Tensions flared during a visit by government advisors, who were forced to shelter inside the school when surrounded by demonstrators. In response, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus pledged that all demands would be considered, an information centre established, and allegations of assault by military personnel investigated. The incident has triggered mounting public scrutiny of Bangladesh Air Force safety practices and government transparency.

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19 people have died and nearly 50 have been injured in the Bangladesh Air Force plane crash.

Nineteen people were confirmed dead and over fifty injured—many with severe burns—after a devastating crash at a local school in Uttara, Dhaka. Victims were rushed to multiple hospitals across the city, including Crescent Hospital, Uttara Adhunik Hospital, Mansur Ali Medical College, Kurmitola General Hospital, and the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, with the most critical cases transferred to specialized burn units. “Most of those brought in are students, and many are in critical condition,” reported Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. While some patients with minor injuries were stabilized, others required advanced care. Rescue operations continued as authorities investigated the cause of the tragedy. The school has been temporarily closed as the community mourns the loss and grapples with the aftermath.

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Peerless Hospital’s new campus in Guwahati provides tertiary treatment to the Northeast.

Bangladesh’s defence partnership with Turkey is deepening through a flurry of high-level visits and intensified military collaboration. Following recent trips by Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan to Turkey and Russia, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan has also traveled to Istanbul for talks and to attend the International Defence Industry Fair. These trips build on the July visit of Turkish Defence Industry Secretary Haluk Gorgun to Dhaka, where discussions centered on joint ventures, including building defence production facilities in Chittagong and Narayanganj. With significant Turkish arms acquisitions since 2018 and a pivot away from Chinese suppliers, Bangladesh is poised to formalize its cooperation with Turkey through institutional agreements on defence projects.

In a separate development, Peerless Hospital has launched a new 100-bed facility in Guwahati—its first major expansion outside Kolkata, with plans to grow to 300 beds by 2026. This center will provide a broad spectrum of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, and critical care, aiming to ease the treatment burden for patients from Assam and neighboring Northeastern states. Peerless Hospital’s reputation, established over three decades in Kolkata, is anchored in high-quality, ethical, and innovative medical care.

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Shuktara Foundation Completes First Phase of Winter Relief Distribution

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People affected by unrest in Manipur scuffle with security personnel as they try to return home.

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In a significant Dhalai district operation, Tripura Police confiscate 547 kilograms of suspected cannabis.

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The Assam Assembly approves a law giving tea workers land rights.

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A latecomer causes a protest at the Dhubri exam, and the candidate is disqualified in Assam.

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31 students are jailed as East Siang Police crack down on young drivers in Arunachal.

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Union Minister Jual Oram requests an NHIDCL report over the alternative Tripura highway’s “deplorable” state.

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More than 520 reserved teaching positions are open in colleges and universities in Assam.

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Due to Lapangap violence that killed a Karbi man, three people were arrested in Meghalaya.

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A bill to establish a “Satra Preservation and Development Commission” is introduced by Assam.

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The Awami League party has announced national demonstrations through November 30 in Bangladesh.

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TUISEN COMES ALIVE: ADVENT CHRISTMAS SPORTS TOURNAMENT CULMINATES WITH CULTURE, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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CONTRABAND SEIZED, TWO APPREHENDED: ASSAM RIFLES BUSTS ILLICIT CIGARETTE RACKET IN CACHAR

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES NARCOTICS WORTH HITS ₹12.5 CR

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ASSAM RIFLES HOLDS SECURITY MEETING WITH AT NGAMPABUNG IN PHERZAWL DISTRICT

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ASSAM RIFLES OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS IN MANIPUR