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In a coordinated operation in Tripura, the BSF, Customs, and DRI seize drugs valued at over Rs 8.95 crore.

Between November 20 and 21, the Border Security Force (BSF), Customs Sabroom, and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Agartala jointly conducted a series of anti-smuggling operations across South Tripura and Sepahijala districts, resulting in the seizure of narcotics and contraband worth over ₹8.95 crore. Acting on intelligence inputs, operations near Sabroom led to the recovery of goods valued at ₹73.89 lakh, while a major bust near Bishramganj yielded 10 kg of Yaba tablets and other drugs worth ₹8.21 crore. Additional recovery of 1 kg of Yaba tablets was made in Sonamura. One smuggler was apprehended as agencies intensified joint surveillance along the Indo-Bangladesh border to curb illegal trafficking activities.

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Bangladesh’s problem is made worse by a flawed verdict.

“Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity related to her brutal crackdown on student protests in 2024, which resulted in up to 1,400 deaths and thousands injured. The trial was conducted in absentia while Hasina was in self-imposed exile in India. The tribunal found that she played a key role in directing extrajudicial killings and violent suppression, though her legal team and international human rights organizations have criticized the trial for serious legal and procedural flaws, including denial of a fair defense and political motivation. The verdict has led to significant political unrest and international concern, with Hasina’s party continuing to oppose the judgment and demand her return to Bangladesh’s political scene. The death sentence’s implementation remains uncertain due to her exile and lack of extradition from India.”

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Guwahati will have an international visa center, according to the Assam chief minister.

“Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that VFS Global has agreed in principle to establish a dedicated visa facilitation centre in Guwahati, which will serve visa applications for over 60 countries. This new centre will eliminate the need for residents of Assam and the wider Northeast to undertake the costly and time-consuming journey to Delhi or Mumbai for visa biometrics. The Chief Minister highlighted the relief this will bring to students, professionals, and tourists from the region, making the previous ‘long journey’ to major hubs ‘history.’ While specific details about the countries covered and the opening timeline are yet to be shared, this initiative is expected to streamline the visa process, significantly reducing both financial and time burdens for international travellers from the Northeast. More information will be released soon.”

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Three additional drug dealers are detained in Imphal East; an Assamese man is detained in Senapati with 5.6 kg of yaba tablets in Manipur.

Police in Manipur arrested a suspected drug peddler from Assam in Senapati district, seizing 5.6 kg of yaba tablets and several possessions during a joint operation. The individual has been handed over to Mao Police Station for legal action. In an unrelated incident the same week, three more alleged drug dealers were arrested in Imphal East district, from whom ₹2,00,000 in cash, empty brown sugar bottles, ID cards, and other items were confiscated. All arrested persons and seized materials are under further investigation.

These arrests highlight the persistent drug trafficking issue in Manipur, a state noted for being a narcotics hub due to its vulnerable borders and transit routes. In 2025, Manipur ranked among the top states for the value of narcotics seized, with an estimated ₹1,760 crore. Despite large seizures, conviction rates for drug-related offences remain extremely low.​

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A central team travels to Nagaland to evaluate the damage caused by landslides and floods.

A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) led by Gaya Prasad, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, is visiting Nagaland for three days to assess the damage caused by floods and landslides during the 2025 monsoon season.

The team’s purpose is to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction across districts and compile a final report for the central government. This report will include recommendations for relief, rehabilitation, and long-term solutions.

On Thursday, the team inspected affected areas in Peren district, accompanied by Johny Ruangmei, Joint CEO of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA). In a meeting at the Peren Deputy Commissioner’s office, officials discussed the extent of landslide damage, particularly to residential colonies, crops, irrigation systems, dams, channels, and embankments.

Earlier on Wednesday, the IMCT, along with district officials and NSDMA representatives, conducted site inspections in Dimapur and Chumoukedima districts to evaluate flood impacts.

The visit’s broader objective is to understand the ground situation, assess infrastructure losses, and determine eligibility for additional central assistance to aid recovery efforts across the state.

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In a significant drug bust, BSF and Mizoram officials confiscate drugs valued at Rs 26 crore.

The Border Security Force (BSF), in coordination with the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department, carried out a major drug bust near Aizawl, seizing methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth over Rs. 26 crore. Two Myanmar nationals were arrested during the operation, which was based on specific intelligence inputs. The suspects were intercepted on National Highway-6 between Seling and Tuirial, and during questioning, admitted to hiding the drugs in nearby roadside bushes. A search in the presence of independent witnesses recovered 15 packages of methamphetamine weighing 14.905 kg and 49 soap cases of heroin weighing 707 grams. The seized narcotics, branded as Dragon Brand methamphetamine, are believed to have been smuggled from Myanmar.

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Sikkim increases weather monitoring by checking 67 stations throughout the state.

Sikkim’s Science and Technology Department has completed a comprehensive inspection of 67 automatic weather stations (AWS) across the state, focusing on their operational status, data accuracy, infrastructure condition, and connectivity. This review covered stations in remote and high-altitude regions, aiming to upgrade the state’s hydrometeorological observation network. Officials highlighted that this large-scale assessment is vital for enhancing Sikkim’s weather monitoring capabilities, improving climate resilience, and supporting disaster risk reduction. The upgraded network is expected to strengthen early warning systems, support scientific research, and aid policy planning in environmental management, agriculture, and disaster preparedness for a mountainous state vulnerable to extreme weather events like landslides and flash floods.

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58% of Myanmar refugees have been biometrically enrolled in Mizoram; connectivity problems have hampered the process.

Mizoram has completed 58.15 per cent biometric enrolment of more than 31,000 Myanmar refugees currently sheltered across all 11 districts of the state, according to a senior Home Department official. The state has also collected biometric and biographic data of 10.84 per cent of asylum seekers from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The enrolment exercise, which began in July following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, is conducted through the Foreigners Identification Portal and Biometric Enrolment system.

Most of the Myanmar refugees—31,214 individuals, mainly from Chin State—are residing in Mizoram, with the border district Champhai hosting the highest number. Additionally, 2,354 refugees from Bangladesh’s CHT take refuge primarily in Lawngtlai district, followed by Lunglei district and Thenzawl town in Serchhip district. Mizoram also shelters 6,953 internally displaced people from Manipur.

The biometric registration process has faced challenges including technical glitches, poor or no internet connectivity in remote areas, and difficulty identifying refugees living outside organized camps, such as those residing with relatives or in rented accommodations. The Myanmar nationals fled to Mizoram following the February 2021 military coup, while members of the Bawm tribe from Bangladesh arrived after a military operation targeting an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. Both communities share close ethnic ties with the Mizos, which has influenced Mizoram’s humanitarian response.​

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