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Prasanta Chakraborty’s remarks regarding the origins of Assam University are denounced by ACKHSA.

The All Cachar Karimganj Hailakandi Students’ Association (ACKHSA) has condemned a statement by Prasanta Chakraborty, General Secretary of Bangla Sahitya Sabha, Assam, claiming Assam University, Silchar was established due to the Assam Movement. ACKHSA dismissed the claim as false and misleading, asserting that the university was founded in 1994 after a long struggle by the people of Barak Valley. Chief Adviser Rupam Nandi Purkayastha warned of action if Chakraborty fails to issue an unconditional apology, emphasizing the need to preserve historical truth.

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Constables at Sribhumi jail in Assam are accused of raping a woman with a mental disability.

Two jail constables in Sribhumi, Assam, have been arrested for allegedly raping a specially-abled woman inside the jail premises. Security personnel grew suspicious and intervened, catching the accused in the act. Authorities confirm that medical examinations have been conducted, and legal proceedings are underway. The incident has triggered public outrage, with demands for swift and strict action against the perpetrators.

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ASDMA orders the construction of safe shelters in landslide-prone areas in Assam.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has directed landslide-prone districts to identify and prepare safe shelters ahead of the monsoon season to protect vulnerable residents. The directive covers districts like Cachar, Dima Hasao, Kamrup Metro, and Sribhumi, which have seen casualties from landslides in recent years. ASDMA urges wide publicity of shelter locations and recommends that highly vulnerable residents voluntarily relocate to safer areas during the rainy season to minimize risks.

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Three people are detained after a Royal Bengal Tiger was fatally hacked in Golaghat, Assam.

A Royal Bengal tiger was brutally killed by a mob of around 1,000 villagers in Golaghat, Assam, following claims that it had attacked livestock and a local resident. Three individuals have been arrested, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident. The tiger’s body was recovered, but some parts were taken before officials arrived. This marks Assam’s third tiger death this year, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict and conservation efforts in the region.

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Northeast Investors Summit on the Rise: Mukesh Ambani promises Rs 75,000 crore.

Reliance Industries Ltd, led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced a Rs 75,000 crore investment in Northeast India, focusing on biogas plants, telecom expansion, retail growth, and clean energy projects. The initiative aims to create 2.5 million jobs, establish a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur, and support Jio’s 5G expansion across the region. Reliance Retail will boost local procurement, while Reliance Foundation will set up Olympic Training Centres to nurture sports talent. The plan underscores economic growth, healthcare innovation, and sustainability in Northeast India.

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25 Assamese youngsters will receive complimentary cleft surgery at Top cem Cement’s eighth annual camp.

Topcem Cement, in collaboration with Mission Smile, has launched its 8th ‘Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery’ camp in Guwahati, providing life-changing surgeries for 25 children from Assam. The initiative, hosted at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, ensures free consultations, surgeries, and comprehensive post-operative care. Since 2018, Topcem Cement has supported over 165 surgeries, reaffirming its commitment to social impact. Mission Smile, with over 25,000 surgeries facilitated in the past decade, continues to work closely with the governments of Assam and Meghalaya to provide essential cleft care.

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After a violent Tipra Motha protest, government buildings are vandalised in Tripura.

A dispute over government social pension schemes led to violent protests in Hejamara block, West Tripura, as Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supporters accused officials of favoritism in selecting beneficiaries. Protesters stormed the BDO and CDPO offices, vandalizing property and sealing officials’ chambers. The unrest escalated with demands for an immediate release of the revised pension list, prompting heavy police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deployment to restore order. The incident follows the state’s decision to expand pension benefits to 5,000 more individuals.

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Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin is prohibited from leaving his post by the Yunus administration.

The Mohammad Yunus-led interim regime in Bangladesh has restrained Mohammad Jashim Uddin from fully stepping down after he opposed the proposed humanitarian corridor aiding Myanmar’s Arakan Army. His stance led to diplomatic fallout, including the expulsion of Bangladesh’s Defence Attaché in Yangon. The government also recalled Shabab Bin Ahmed from The Hague, reportedly over his social media comments supporting Jashim Uddin’s position.

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The NIMAS crew successfully completes the “Har Shikhar Tiranga” mission and climbs Mount Kangchenjunga.

In a landmark achievement, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) successfully scaled Mt. Kangchenjunga on May 18, marking the final milestone of the patriotic ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ campaign. Led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the expedition demonstrated unparalleled determination and skill, achieving a 100% summit success rate despite extreme conditions. As the Tricolour waved proudly atop India’s highest peak, the accomplishment stood as a powerful testament to unity, national pride, and NIMAS’s growing reputation in adventure leadership.

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS ILLEGAL FOREIGN CIGARETTES WORTH RS 2 CRORES FROM JIRIBAM

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, seized illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 crores from Savomphai in Jiribam district on 20 May 2025. The contraband, comprising 98 bags each containing 1000 cigarette packets, was being smuggled via boat from Tipaimukh and was intended for Bangladesh. Two individuals were apprehended. This operation highlights Assam Rifles’ resolute stance against smuggling and their continued efforts to dismantle cross-border illicit networks.

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Barak Bolchhe!

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Traffic restrictions on Sikkim’s NH-10: Two-day ban on heavy vehicles.

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Meghalaya health alert: IDSP recommends seeking hospital treatment as once if GBS symptoms appear

Regional

Due to a disagreement with the reservation review panel, five Nagaland tribes will not attend state events.

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Assam: To improve cleanliness, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation introduces “Sikun Guwahati-Mur Guwahati.”

International

Political juncture in Bangladesh: Reform drive postpones elections as BNP takes the lead.

Regional

Cross-border attack: four Bangladeshis are detained in Meghalaya following a brutal assault.

Regional

Biswa Bandhu Sen, the speaker of Tripura, has a brain stroke.

International

Bangladesh: An anti-Awami League tract in the form of a “declaration”

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Under a peace agreement with the NLFT and ATTF, the centre approves Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura.

Regional

Three districts of Nagaland are left in darkness when a landslip topples a transmission tower.

Regional

JioAirFiber leads the increase as North East Telecom Circle surpasses 65,000 5G FWA subscribers.

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ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES 79TH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CACHAR, JIRIBAM, TAMENGLONG AND NONEY DISTRICTS.

International

Fifty years after August 15, there are still concerns about Bangabandhu’s safety.

National

Beginning on October 4, banks will clear checks in a few hours. RBI.

Local

Assam: A dialysis unit at Silchar Medical College was sabotaged, and two employees were detained for damaging life-saving equipment.

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In Tawang, the Army, ITBP, and residents march at a high altitude while carrying a 100-meter tricolour.