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Himanta Biswa Sharma vows Assam will drive self-reliant India with Rs 18,500 crore boost.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth over Rs 18,500 crore in Assam, including the inauguration of the world’s first bamboo-based 2G bio-ethanol plant in Golaghat and the foundation stone for a Rs 7,230 crore Polypropylene Plant. These projects are set to drive green energy production, reduce import dependence, create thousands of jobs, and boost multiple sectors. Modi also announced a Demography Mission to address concerns over demographic changes in Assam, emphasizing the Centre’s commitment to protecting the state’s identity and security. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the visit as historic, highlighting Assam’s rapid progress in healthcare, education, connectivity, and industrial development.”

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Bangladesh’s PSO in AFD, Lt Gen Kamrul Hassan, is in China for a military drill with the United States.

“Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer of Bangladesh’s Armed Forces Division, departed for Beijing on September 16 to participate in the Xiangshan Forum-2025, shortly before US Special Forces began a joint exercise with Bangladesh’s military. His visit follows Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman’s recent trip to Chinese defense manufacturing facilities. Lt Gen Hassan is expected to engage with senior PLA officers amid Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces through sensitive defense agreements with the US, despite delays influenced by Indian concerns. This visit highlights Bangladesh’s strategic balancing between China, the US, and India in regional security.”

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Gourangalal Das, a diplomat from Assam, was named India’s next ambassador to South Korea.

“Senior diplomat Gourangalal Das, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and current Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Das has held key postings in Beijing, Washington, and the office of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Hailing from Assam, he is an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and Delhi School of Economics. His appointment follows the recent visit of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to New Delhi and underscores the strengthening strategic partnership between India and South Korea, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2023.”

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Nupur Bora, an arrested ACS official, had Rs 23 lakh taken from his bank vaults.

“The crackdown on Assam Civil Service officer Nupur Bora intensified with the recovery of ₹23 lakh from two bank lockers in Barpeta, adding to previous seizures of ₹92.5 lakh in cash and gold and diamond jewellery valued at nearly ₹1.5 crore. Bora, arrested on corruption charges, is under investigation for amassing wealth 400 times greater than her known income. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that mere dismissal would not suffice and called for strict legal action. The probe continues with questioning of individuals allegedly involved in aiding her illegal transactions, underscoring the government’s firm stance against corruption.”

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Arunachal Pradesh launches a national campaign for women’s health.

“Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik inaugurated the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ campaign in Itanagar on September 17, putting women at the heart of family and community well-being. The campaign aims to strengthen maternal healthcare, nutrition, and access to essential services through medical camps, nutrition initiatives, maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and digital health outreach. Governor Parnaik emphasized that women’s well-being forms the foundation of empowered families and called for collective, urgent action, especially to reach remote and underserved areas. He urged stakeholders to guarantee accessible, affordable, and effective healthcare for every woman in the state, stressing that healthcare is about empathy, reassurance, and respect.”

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Bangladeshi expatriates in the UK demonstrate against the temporary administration led by Yunus.

“More than 2,000 members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom gathered in central London on September 15 to denounce alleged human rights violations and ‘undemocratic’ actions by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh. The demonstrators marched from Trafalgar Square to Downing Street, submitting a memorandum addressed to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter voiced deep concern over the weakening of Bangladesh’s democratic institutions and systematic attacks on its pluralistic political culture, urging the UK government to hold the interim administration accountable, advocate for free and fair elections, and mobilize international support to safeguard democratic principles. The protest, highlighted by the Awami League, reflected growing frustration within the diaspora about the current political crisis in Dhaka.”

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Mala Project Death Trap in Assam Sends Youth to ICU.

The Assam Mala project, touted as a game-changer for connectivity, has instead become a source of anger and tragedy in Upper Assam, with recurring accidents blamed on substandard work and negligence. After a grader killed a local resident in Kakopathar, 19-year-old Daulat Phukan of Pengaree was critically injured on September 14 when his scooter hit the exposed structure of an unbarricaded culvert at Bapapung. Now in a coma after emergency brain surgery, his impoverished family is being forced to sell their land to fund treatment, while pleas to the construction company have been ignored. Outrage has erupted, with local groups demanding that Purvanchal Building Private Limited be blacklisted for criminal negligence, as ground surveys confirmed safety measures were installed only after the accident. The project, once pitched as a symbol of development, is now denounced as a death trap, raising urgent questions of accountability.

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PM Modi will lay the Arunachal Frontier Highway’s foundation stone.

Arunachal Pradesh is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on September 22, during which he will launch several strategic and development projects. The centrepiece will be the 1,830-km Frontier Highway (NH-913), a Rs 42,000 crore border infrastructure project running along the McMahon Line from Bomdila to Vijaynagar. Modi will also lay the foundation for two hydroelectric projects, inaugurate a convention centre in Tawang, and launch Phase II of the Vibrant Village Programme to strengthen connectivity in 122 remote border villages. His itinerary also includes Tripura, where he will unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari Temple under the PRASAD scheme, alongside plans to build replicas of all 51 Shakti Peeths to boost spiritual tourism.

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The Meghalaya Cabinet undergoes a midterm overhaul, as eight new ministers are sworn in.

Eight legislators were sworn into the Meghalaya Cabinet on Monday at Raj Bhavan, Shillong, in a reshuffle aimed at ensuring wider regional balance. The new ministers include Timothy D. Shira, Metbah Lyngdoh, Sanbor Shullai, Lahkmen Rymbui, Brening A. Sangma, Sosthenes Sohtun, Wailadmiki Shylla, and Methodius Dkhar, with portfolios to be announced soon. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma described the move as a mid-term reset carried out after consultations to ensure inclusivity, particularly for regions like Ri-Bhoi and West Garo Hills.

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The Northeast’s function as India’s bridge to Asia is highlighted by the ICC meeting in Guwahati.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) concluded the 4th North East Export Promotional Meet in Guwahati with a strong emphasis on branding the region as India’s gateway to Asia under the Act East Policy. Delegates from Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Thailand joined stakeholders from all eight Northeastern states, alongside policymakers and industry leaders. ICC NER Regional Director Ishantor Sobhapandit stressed the need for sustained trade forums to unlock opportunities, while government officials highlighted steps to boost connectivity, market access, and exporter competitiveness. The Buyer–Seller Meet generated promising leads in agriculture, food processing, handicrafts, and textiles, reinforcing the Northeast’s role in regional trade integration.

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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