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Since 2020, 460 foreigners have been arrested in Mizoram, including 439 Myanmarese nationals.

Mizoram police have arrested at least 460 foreign nationals, including 439 from Myanmar, over the past five years for offences ranging from drug and arms trafficking to visa violations and child sexual abuse, official data reveals. Arrests rose sharply after Myanmar’s 2021 coup, peaking at 124 in 2022. Drug-related crimes accounted for the majority, with 185 Myanmarese booked for narcotics smuggling.

Between 2020 and May 2025, police also seized narcotics worth more than ₹770 crore, including ₹211.63 crore in 2024 and ₹106.56 crore in just the first five months of 2025. Authorities warn that cross-border smuggling, primarily from Myanmar, remains a pressing security and law-and-order challenge for the state.

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Just a small portion of the 70 files pertaining to the promotions of Bangladesh Army commanders that Chief Adviser Yunus’ office approved.

Of the 70 promotion files involving senior Bangladesh Army officers, only a handful were cleared last week by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus’s office, sources confirmed. Among the most significant outcomes was the abrupt retirement of Maj Gen Moin Khan, the influential Savar-based GOC of the 9th Infantry Division and a close confidant of Army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman. His removal, effective August 21, coincided with Zaman’s week-long visit to China.

At the same time, Brig Gens Nazim Ud Daula and Sajjad were elevated to the rank of Major General, with Nazim tipped to take over as GOC 11th Infantry Division in Bogura. Maj Gen S M Asadul Haque has been shifted from Bogura to Savar, replacing Moin Khan as GOC of the crucial 9th Infantry Division. Meanwhile, the proposed transfer of Maj Gen Abu Mohammad Sarwar Farid, current DG of NSI, to Ghatail’s 19th Infantry Division remains pending.

Sources noted that Maj Gen Nazim Ud Daula, now rising rapidly within the force, played a key operational role during the student-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government and earlier was involved in pressuring ex-Chief Justice S K Sinha to leave the country.

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Syeda Hameed, an activist, is accused by the chief minister of Assam of enabling Bangladeshi infiltrators.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday lashed out at rights activist and former Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed for her remark that “Bangladeshis can live here,” calling it an attempt to legitimise illegal infiltrators. In a post on X, Sarma alleged that such statements were aimed at “realising Jinnah’s dream of making Assam a part of Pakistan.” He warned that Assamese identity was under threat due to such tacit support and vowed, “We will fight till the last drop of our blood to save our State and our identity.”

The Chief Minister further asserted that “Bangladeshis are not welcome in Assam,” adding that sympathisers of infiltrators could accommodate them in their “own backyards.” Sarma also highlighted findings of a state commission report, which revealed over 15,288 bighas of Vaishnavite Satra land across Assam had been encroached upon, with the highest encroachment recorded in Barpeta district.

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Leading leaders join the Arunachal Congress in large numbers, giving it a significant boost.

In a major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, several prominent leaders from the BJP, AAP, and other social organizations joined the Indian National Congress on August 25 at the APCC Headquarters in Itanagar. Welcoming the new entrants, APCC President Bosiram Siram termed it a “historic and significant moment” for the party and reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to restoring democracy, transparency, and people-centric governance in the state. The induction of key figures, including former MLA and MP candidates, senior advocates, and grassroots leaders, has given the Congress renewed strength and momentum ahead of upcoming political battles.

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In Shi-Yomi district, an Arunachal school fire claims one life and injures three.

A devastating fire broke out in the early hours at the boys’ hostel of Papikurung Government Residential School in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, resulting in the death of a student and injuries to three others, police reported. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday. The injured—Lukhi Pujen (8), Tanu Pujen (9), and Tayi Pujen (11)—are being treated at Zonal General Hospital in Aalo, West Siang district. Authorities have yet to identify the deceased.

Superintendent of Police S.K. Thongdok stated that a police team has been dispatched to the remote village, which lies 17 km from Monigong and near the last Indian Army post at Tadadege, to investigate the cause of the blaze. Notably, the area lacks electricity, and officials are probing possible reasons behind the tragedy.

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A Sikkim abattoir is being investigated after a buffalo was discovered in a serious condition.

A buffalo in critical condition was found at a slaughterhouse in Majitar, Pakyong district, exposing serious lapses in animal welfare enforcement in Sikkim. The discovery, reported by People For Animals member Ramu Bishwakarma, revealed the animal had visible injuries, swelling, and severe damage to its legs. Veterinary teams confirmed multiple wounds but struggled to provide treatment due to the buffalo’s frail state and unhygienic conditions at the facility.

The case has raised questions over the implementation of the Sikkim Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 2017, which requires official authorisation and humane practices for slaughter. Activists have demanded stricter monitoring of transport routes and slaughterhouses, stressing that ignoring such suffering is both unethical and a violation of law.

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Amid eviction drives, the chief minister of Assam charges activists with plotting to undermine the state.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused prominent activists, including Harsh Mander and Prashant Bhushan, of attempting to create unrest in the state through coordinated visits with minority community leaders. Sarma alleged that their activities, along with those of Johar Sirkar, Wajed Habibullah and Fayaz Shahin, mirrored disruptions witnessed during the NRC process. He further claimed that elements from Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as the Jamiat-e-Islami, were amplifying the unrest narrative to weaken Assam. The BJP has also demanded the arrest of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind leader Mahmood Madani over remarks linking Assam’s eviction drives to Gaza and Palestine, calling them an affront to Assamese pride. Reaffirming his stance, Sarma urged people to remain united against what he described as a wider conspiracy backed by opposition parties and foreign forces.

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A former Guwahati NCC cadet has been chosen to train as an Indian Army officer.

SUO Pratik Paul, an alumnus of 1 Assam Battalion NCC and a B.Com graduate from KC Das Commerce College, has been selected to join the Indian Army through the Short Service Commission (NCC) Special Entry Scheme (Men) – 58. Set to begin training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai this October, Paul’s achievement is a proud moment for the North Eastern Region NCC Directorate. A former Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2024 representative, he has been hailed by his battalion as an inspiration for future cadets aspiring to serve the nation.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM