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In Silchar, the Assam chief minister unveils sculptures of Netaji and Mangal Pandey and announces a flypast.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday unveiled statues of freedom fighters Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mangal Pandey in Silchar, calling it a historic moment for the Barak Valley. A 24.5-foot bronze statue of Netaji, crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj, has been installed at Rangirkhari junction, replacing the 1983 version, while a 10-foot statue of Mangal Pandey now stands at NIT Silchar Rotary Point, officially named Sahid Mangal Pandey Chowk. The ceremony, attended by thousands, fulfilled a long-standing community demand and underscored Silchar’s connection to India’s freedom movement. On the occasion, Sarma also announced a ₹700-crore flyover project linking Rangirkhari to Capital Point to ease traffic and boost connectivity in Assam’s second-largest urban hub.

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Sarbananda Sonowal opens the Janaushadhi Kendra in Dibrugarh and attributes the empowerment of street traders to PM SVANidhi.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme for empowering small traders and street vendors across India. Speaking at a public event in Dibrugarh on August 31, Sonowal highlighted how the scheme has enabled marginalized families to become self-reliant by providing loans in phases of ₹10,000, ₹20,000, and ₹50,000 with a 7% interest subsidy for timely repayments. He emphasized the scheme’s role during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting small businesses and contrasted Modi’s governance delivering direct welfare to the poor with failures of the Congress party in previous decades.

Sonowal also inaugurated a Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra in Dibrugarh to provide affordable medicines. The event was attended by several notable officials and dignitaries from Assam.

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A young person is arrested for leaving a woman’s body at the GMCH emergency room in Assam.

A disturbing event unfolded at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) when Imran Ali allegedly transported and abandoned the body of a young woman, Pompi Das, in front of the emergency ward before attempting to flee. Eyewitnesses noted that foam was visible coming from the deceased woman’s mouth, raising suspicions about the cause of her death. Alerted by Ali’s suspicious behavior, security staff quickly apprehended him outside the hospital. The Bhangagarh police have since detained Ali and launched an investigation, with authorities awaiting post-mortem results to determine the circumstances surrounding the case.

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Assam: Aaranyak laments the death of trusted K9 Emy at the age of seven.

Aaranyak mourned the sudden loss of K9 Emy, a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois from its K9 Sniffer Dog Unit, who died of cardiac arrest around midnight. Emy’s dedicated service at Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was vital in protecting its biodiversity, including tigers and rhinos, from poaching and illegal wildlife trade. She had also served at Kaziranga National Park’s Burapahar Range and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, aiding in the arrest of poachers and reducing illegal activities. Since joining Aaranyak’s K9 unit in 2011, Emy played a crucial role in tracking poachers and detecting contraband. Aaranyak and conservationists remember her as a “braveheart” whose legacy underscores the importance of K9 units in wildlife protection.

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Ahead of the BTC polls, Assam has banned the carrying of licensed firearms in Kokrajhar.

Ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections scheduled for September 22, the District Magistrate of Kokrajhar has imposed a ban on carrying licensed arms across the district. The order, issued under Section 163 of the BNSS, 1973, came into effect on August 28 and will remain valid until the conclusion of the election process. Police personnel, army and paramilitary forces on election duty, and sportspersons affiliated with the National Rifle Association requiring rifles for sporting purposes are exempted from the ban, provided they furnish valid documents. The order aims to maintain law and order, ensure public peace, and guarantee the smooth conduct of the BTC elections. Any person aggrieved by the order may seek rescinding, alteration, modification, or exemption during its enforcement.

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Sikkim requests that car owners pay all outstanding fines by August 31.

Sikkim’s Transport Department has reminded all vehicle owners to settle pending fines under the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTSS) by August 31, warning that strict action will be taken against defaulters. All Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state will remain open on the deadline to facilitate payments, and Motor Vehicle Inspectors will be on duty to assist citizens in clearing their dues. Vehicle owners can check their pending fines online at the official portal by entering their vehicle number. Officials warned that non-payment could lead to seizure of documents and impounding of vehicles. Those disputing fines are advised to visit their RTO with valid documents, and registered mobile numbers linked to vehicles must be valid and up-to-date, as outdated numbers will not be accepted as an excuse for missing the deadline or failing to receive notifications.

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Sonowal praises PM Modi’s ambition for AIIMS in Assam.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lauded the role of AIIMS Guwahati in building a “future-ready healthcare ecosystem” while addressing the INI Radiology Update 2025 at the institute. Sharing his thoughts on X, Sonowal said, “It was wonderful to interact with respected doctors and the brightest minds in radiology.” He emphasized that such gatherings reaffirm Prime Minister Modi’s vision of advancing healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and youth participation. Calling AIIMS Guwahati a “fulfilment of the long-cherished aspirations” of Assam and the Northeast, the minister stated that the institution has transformed from “a distant dream” into a center providing world-class healthcare at people’s doorsteps. “Under PM Modi, what was once a distant dream is today a reality, empowering youth with medical education and placing the region at the core of India’s growth story,” he wrote. The INI Radiology Update 2025 brought together leading doctors, radiology experts, and students for discussions on emerging technologies and practices in medical imaging, highlighting the growing importance of advanced healthcare facilities in the Northeast.

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India will be free of infiltrators, Amit Shah promises.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Golap Borbora, Assam’s first non-Congress Chief Minister, as a visionary socialist leader and freedom fighter whose brief tenure marked a significant change in the state’s political history. Shah recalled Borbora’s courageous personal sacrifices, including 19 months of imprisonment during the Emergency. He highlighted Borbora’s landmark reforms such as making education free up to class 10 and establishing over 200 educational institutions in a year to help the poor access education. Shah also commended Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the current government for recognizing leaders like Borbora beyond traditional political affiliations. He linked Borbora’s voter list cleansing drive, which exposed nearly 37,000 illegal foreigners in 1978, to ongoing efforts under Prime Minister Modi’s demography mission aimed at identifying infiltrators and highlighted opposition parties’ resistance to such initiatives as moral degradation in politics.

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With no evidence of misconduct, the SC lifts the Arunachal Public Service Commission member’s suspension.

The Supreme Court of India, on August 28, 2025, set aside the suspension of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) member Mepung Tadar Bage, finding no evidence of “misbehaviour” in connection with the 2022 Assistant Engineer (Civil) mains examination paper leak case. The Court held that the charges against her did not meet even the threshold of a lapse, let alone misbehaviour, emphasizing that removal of a constitutional officeholder demands clear, direct proof. The Court criticized the state government for arbitrarily recommending her removal without sufficient evidence and highlighted the constitutional safeguards protecting Public Service Commission members from political interference under Article 317 of the Constitution. It noted that while institutional lapses occurred, Bage was not personally implicated, and questioned the contradiction of other resigning members receiving government appointments. The Court ordered her immediate reinstatement with full benefits, reinforcing the principle that Public Service Commission members must be held to high standards but also protected unless solid misconduct is proven.

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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