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While travelling to Jalpaiguri, six citizens of Bangladesh were detained in Tripura.

“Acting on a tip-off, personnel from the 154th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday detained six Bangladeshi nationals—including a child—at Ambassa Railway Station in Dhalai district, Tripura. The group, all residents of Bagerhat district in Bangladesh, had allegedly entered Tripura illegally with the help of an intermediary and planned to travel to Jalpaiguri in West Bengal in search of work. During interrogation, one detainee admitted to crossing the border about a month ago after being introduced to a contact in Agartala. Photographs of the group were sent in advance to a Jalpaiguri-based agent. After questioning, the detainees are set to be handed over to Ambassa Police and produced before the court. The incident highlights ongoing challenges of cross-border migration and trafficking in the region.”

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New air connections between Agartala and Bagdogra and Silchar would improve regional connectivity.

“Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport has expanded its air connectivity with the launch of new direct flights linking Agartala to Bagdogra and the resumption of flights to Silchar after nearly 30 years. Air India Express has inaugurated the Agartala–Bagdogra route, while IndiGo is set to resume Agartala–Silchar flights, marking significant enhancements in regional access. The newly built 30,000 sq. metre terminal at MBB Airport can handle both domestic and international passengers during peak hours, solidifying its status as the Northeast’s second-busiest airport after Guwahati. With direct air links to ten key Indian cities and future plans to start international services to Chittagong, the airport is recognized for its modern facilities and rising importance as a regional hub. Land for the airport, like several others in Tripura, was donated by the state’s royal family, and the site played a strategic role in World War II, having been bombed by Japanese aircraft in 1943. The airport currently ranks tenth nationally for customer satisfaction and manages 4,000 to 5,000 passengers daily with up to 16 flights per day.”

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HC requests an update on Mizoram highway repairs and issues a strict warning for any delays.

“The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed MSJ Infratech, the contractor responsible for repairing the Sairang–Kawnpui stretch of NH-306/06, to file an affidavit by October 31 detailing the current progress and expected completion timeline of repairs. This order was issued while reviewing a public interest litigation submitted by the Mizoram Truck Drivers’ Association, which highlighted the persistent dilapidation of this critical highway segment. The court cautioned that if the report is not submitted on time, officials from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) would be summoned to appear before the court on November 6, the next hearing date. The PIL underscores the worsened condition of this vital road—Mizoram’s main supply route—particularly after the recent monsoon, severely disrupting transport and endangering commuters. The court’s intervention comes amid growing public frustration over the lack of substantive progress in restoring the state’s key transport lifeline.”​

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Next week, the Election Commission will start updating voter lists throughout India.

“The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists on Monday. The SIR exercise will take place in multiple phases, starting with Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. States with local body elections underway will be excluded from the first phase and included later. The SIR is a comprehensive update and cleanup of electoral rolls, requiring all registered voters to submit fresh enumeration forms. The primary objective is to ensure accurate, updated voter lists and to identify and remove illegal entries, especially by verifying place of birth. Bihar completed its SIR in September 2025, with the final roll published ahead of its November elections. Most other states last conducted an intensive revision between 2002 and 2004, and the new SIR aims to address demographic changes, migration, and possible duplicate or foreign entries on the rolls.”​​

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A woman was discovered dead in a Guwahati flat amid claims of drug abuse and a romantic triangle.

Police in Guwahati have launched an in-depth probe following the recovery of Riya Rajbongshi’s body from a rented house in Hatigaon’s Lakhimi Nagar on October 24. The accused, Rohan Kashyap alias Nayan Das, who had been in a live-in relationship with tenant Banjita Rabha, was arrested after initially absconding. Police seized drugs, containers, and ₹1.5 lakh in cash from the scene. Das claimed the victim died of a drug overdose, though investigators are probing possible trafficking links and foul play. He later led police to Maa Kamakhya Hotel in Ulubari, where two mobile phones and 13 grams of suspected brown sugar were recovered. Both accused remain under interrogation as the investigation continues.

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The public hearing for the Subansiri Upper Hydro Project has been rescheduled for October 28 in Arunachal.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board has rescheduled the environmental public hearing for the proposed 1,650 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project. Originally set for October 30, it will now be held on October 28, 2025 (Monday) at the Menga Government Secondary School in Upper Subansiri district.

According to Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo, residents from the Siyum, Taliha, Payeng, Jaring, Daporijo, Gusar, and Dumporijo circles—areas likely affected by the project—are encouraged to participate.

The project, a joint venture between the Arunachal Pradesh government and NHPC Ltd, is planned on the Subansiri River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra.
However, the initiative faces strong local opposition. Residents and student groups have protested, demanding the project’s cancellation, with major demonstrations earlier this month in front of the DC’s office and the Daporijo district headquarters.

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Twenty-four hours ago Prof. Chandan Goswami has been appointed as the Registrar-in-Charge of Tezpur University, replacing Hridoy Saikia.

Just a day after Hridoy Saikia was appointed Registrar In-Charge following Prof. Pritam Deb’s resignation, Tezpur University reassigned Prof. Chandan Goswami from the Department of Business Administration to the same position. The order, issued by Vice-Chancellor i/c Prof. Shambhunath Singh on October 15, 2025, entrusts Prof. Goswami with Registrar In-Charge responsibilities until further notice. These back-to-back appointments, including Saikia’s brief tenure, reflect the university’s commitment to maintaining smooth governance during transitions in its senior administration

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400 members of the Tripura State Rifles are sent by MHA to Bihar for the assembly elections.

Over 400 personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), led by Commandant Jyotishman Daschoudhuri and five Assistant Commandants, have been dispatched to Bihar to assist in maintaining law and order during the upcoming Assembly elections. The TSR contingent traveled by special train and is expected to reach Patna by Sunday night or Monday morning. Under the direction of the Election Commission and security officials, TSR will provide security coverage across all 243 Assembly constituencies during both voting phases on November 6 and 11, remaining in Bihar until the polling process concludes. The deployment underscores the TSR’s national reputation for electoral security and disciplined operations.​

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Near Dehing Patkai National Park, a rare white-cheeked partridge was saved in Assam.

A near-threatened White-Cheeked Partridge was rescued from Lakhipathar Reserve Forest near Dehing Patkai National Park in Upper Assam, after local villagers and environmental workers, coordinated by activist Kalpa J. Sonowal, identified and safely returned the bird to its habitat. The species, rare in human-influenced areas, faces ongoing risks from habitat loss. This rescue is hailed as a small but meaningful success in the community’s ongoing conservation efforts to protect the region’s biodiversity.

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Oil India will construct 47 restrooms for female students in the Ri-Bhoi area of Meghalaya.

Oil India Limited (OIL) has signed an MoU with Ri-Bhoi district officials to fund the construction of 47 toilet facilities for girl students in Meghalaya, with a project budget of Rs 72 lakh under its CSR programme. The initiative follows concerns about inadequate sanitation raised during Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s recent visit and will be jointly monitored by OIL and the district administration to ensure quality and timely completion by December. The project aims to sustainably improve hygiene standards for schoolgirls in the region.

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Barak Bolchhe!

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

Regional

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

State

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

State

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

State

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

State

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

State

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

State

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

State

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

Regional

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

Regional

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

Regional

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

Regional

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

Regional

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