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The chief minister of Tripura declares Rs 5 crore for flood-affected Himachal.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the recent devastating floods. Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the deluge, Saha extended his condolences to the affected families and emphasized Tripura’s solidarity with Himachal Pradesh during this crisis. The financial aid will be provided immediately to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts, reflecting the spirit of unity among Indian states in times of natural disasters.

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Another commando camp in a reserve forest is unlawfully sanctioned by the Assam Forest Department.

Assam’s Environment and Forest department has come under fire for illegally approving the construction of police commando battalion camps within several reserve forests, including the Kundil Kalia Reserve Forest, without the mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Special Chief Secretary (Forest) M.K. Yadava is accused of sanctioning these projects in violation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, threatening endangered species such as the Eastern Hoolock Gibbon and causing widespread legal and environmental concerns. The National Green Tribunal and MoEF&CC have initiated legal action against Yadava, as multiple camps across Assam’s protected forests continue to be scrutinized for systemic breaches of conservation laws.

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Assam: Section 163 imposed in Sribhumi until further orders.

The district administration of Sribhumi has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons and all forms of public gathering under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following recent unrest after the renaming of Karimganj as Sribhumi. The order, issued by the District Magistrate, restricts bandhs, rallies, dharnas, use of loudspeakers, carrying of weapons, and obstruction of vehicular movement, unless specifically approved by authorities. Essential services and emergency personnel are exempted, and violators will face strict legal action. The directive is effective immediately and aims to maintain peace and public order in the district.

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AGP will petition the Supreme Court to overturn the Center’s foreigner directive and request an exemption for Assam.

The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, set a clear timeline for dealing with illegal immigrants in Assam. It declared that all persons who entered Assam before January 1, 1966, would be granted full Indian citizenship. Those who came between January 1, 1966, and March 24, 1971, were to be identified and deprived of voting rights for ten years but allowed to reside legally. Importantly, all foreigners who entered Assam on or after March 25, 1971, were to be detected, deleted from electoral rolls, and expelled according to the law. The Accord also committed to safeguarding the cultural, social, linguistic identity, and heritage of the Assamese people through constitutional, legislative, and administrative measures. Additionally, it aimed to prevent future illegal immigration by sealing the Indo-Bangladesh border and updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 1971 as the cutoff year for citizenship verification. The Accord sought to restore peace and normalcy in the region while balancing humanitarian concerns with protecting indigenous rights.

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Three touts are detained by the NFR, and more than Rs 1 lakh worth of train tickets are seized in Assam.

The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, set March 25, 1971, as the cutoff date for detecting and deporting illegal immigrants in the state. Persons who entered Assam before January 1, 1966, were granted full Indian citizenship, while those arriving between 1966 and 1971 were identified, denied voting rights for 10 years, but allowed to reside. All foreigners who entered Assam on or after March 25, 1971, are to be detected, deleted from electoral rolls, and expelled according to law. The Accord also includes safeguards to protect Assamese culture and identity. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) opposes the Centre’s recent directive allowing certain religious minority immigrants from neighboring countries to stay beyond this deadline, asserting it violates the Assam Accord’s provisions and seeking exemption for Assam through a Supreme Court petition.

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Maintaining culture can be achieved by dressing traditionally once a week: CM Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim.

At the state-level Indra Jatra celebrations in Kabrey, Namthang, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang stressed the need to protect cultural identity while uniting the state’s diverse communities. Urging citizens to embrace traditional attire at least once a week, he emphasized that the initiative was about honoring heritage, not narrow-mindedness. Tamang noted that Indra Jatra, once a Newar festival, has become a celebration for all of Sikkim and announced plans to mark it at an international level from 2026. Acknowledging the Newar community’s historic role as traders and Taksaris, he assured government support for safeguarding cultural legacies. Linking cultural pride with governance, the Chief Minister outlined welfare initiatives including housing schemes and extended support for drivers lacking certificates. He concluded by calling Indra Jatra a symbol of unity, cultural diversity, and communal harmony, urging all communities to share responsibility in preserving Sikkim’s traditions.

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Although buffer zones are off-limits, NH-2 has reopened: Kuki-Zo organisations seek explanation on.

After extending the Suspension of Operations pact with the Centre, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) clarified that the reopening of National Highway-2 should not be read as support for unrestricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas. The two groups, which signed a fresh agreement on September 4, reaffirmed commitment to tripartite dialogue with the Centre and Manipur government, agreeing to relocate designated camps and uphold Manipur’s territorial integrity. Stressing that the Kuki-Zo community never blocked NH-2, they maintained that securing the highway is the Union government’s responsibility. Both groups also reiterated aspirations for a Union Territory with legislature for Kuki-Zo people under the Indian Constitution, while urging the media and public to avoid misinformation.

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Tour companies are advised to adhere to route timings as travel permits to Lachung, Sikkim, will resume on September 8.

Travel permits for Lachung in North Sikkim will be issued from Monday, September 8, reopening access to high-altitude tourist hotspots including Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. The Mangan SP confirmed that valid ID and photographs are mandatory for Indian travelers, while foreign tourists must secure a Protected Area Permit (PAP). Authorities have urged strict adherence to route timings and safety guidelines on the narrow mountain roads. Tourists visiting the 8,600-ft Lachung region are also advised to carry warm clothing and sufficient cash, as ATMs are not available in the area.

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Bangladeshi paranoia persists from the Assam NRC to the streets of Odisha.

A 36-year-old Bengali hawker from West Bengal was brutally assaulted in Odisha’s Jaleshwar after being branded a “Bangladeshi,” exposing how the migration-linked suspicion rooted in Assam is spilling beyond its borders. Despite showing Aadhaar and voter ID, Tarzan Sheikh was beaten, robbed, and dismissed as an outsider. Rights groups warn that while Assam’s agitation over demographic fears was centered on protecting “jati, mati, bheti” (community, land, hearth), the label “Bangladeshi” is now being weaponized elsewhere, targeting Bengali speakers regardless of legal status. The incident, coming amid heated national debates on infiltration, underscores a growing paradox: indigenous anxieties are genuine, but when suspicion overrides constitutional protections, language itself can trigger violence.

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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