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A significant concern arises from an uncontrolled gas leak at OIL’s Nagajan well.

An uncontrolled crude oil and natural gas leak at the Nagajan oilfield in Duliajan, Assam, has raised concerns among residents following a powerful burst at Well No. 309. This incident, mirroring a similar leakage in March 2025, underscores vulnerabilities in oilfield management. Emergency teams, including Oil India Limited (OIL) and fire crews, are working to contain the situation. The recurrence of such leaks highlights the urgent need for stringent maintenance measures to prevent potential disasters akin to the Baghjan Oil Field Tragedy of 2020.

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Security personnel dispose IEDs and prevent a militant strike close to the Myanmar border in Manipur.

In a joint operation near the Myanmar border, security forces defused eight Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), dismantled three illegal bunkers, and seized ammunition in Saivom village, Manipur. The operation, led by the BSF, RAF, Assam Rifles, and local police, followed an internal security exercise aimed at evaluating preparedness for various threats. The coordinated effort highlights the strategic measures taken to prevent potential terror incidents and enhance security in the region.

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To stop timber smuggling, the Tripura government would establish an intelligence team.

Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma has proposed the formation of an intelligence unit within the forest department to enhance surveillance and combat timber smuggling. He announced the initiative during a motorcycle distribution event in Agartala while expressing dissatisfaction with irregularities in department operations. Debbarma emphasized rational resource utilization, compliance with official norms, and the need for armed personnel and a special task force to tackle smuggling activities effectively. Hierarchical reforms modeled after the Tripura Police Department are also being considered to strengthen the department’s efficiency.

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In the Chandel operation, the Assam Rifles capture two smugglers and seize Rs 9 cr worth of contraband in Manipur.

In a recent operation, Assam Rifles apprehended two smugglers in Manipur’s Chandel district, seizing 35.41 kg of banned drugs worth Rs 9 crores, along with unaccounted cash of Rs 2.6 lakh and two vehicles. Acting on intelligence, the operation targeted suspicious vehicles traveling from Moreh to Churachandpur. The apprehended individuals, along with the contraband and vehicles, were handed over to Moreh Police Station for further action.

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23-year-old Bishakha Padhiyar seen with a youth from a different faith, sparking tensions in Deorail.
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Suspicious Activity of Young Woman with Youth from Another Faith Raises Tensions in Deorail

Tensions flared in Deorail on Saturday when 23-year-old Bishakha Padhiyar was seen in suspicious circumstances with a youth from a different faith, sparking unrest among locals. The duo’s presence raised alarms, and they were quickly escorted to the local police stations for questioning. Authorities are investigating whether the meeting was with parental consent, while the situation has raised concerns over social harmony in the area.

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District Administration, Cachar organizing transportation for polling personnel ahead of Panchayat Election 2025 to ISBT, Silchar.
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Special Election Bus Service for Poll Workers Identified via ISBT

In preparation for the upcoming Panchayat elections, the administration has launched a special bus service for poll workers from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Ramnagar, Silchar. Coordinated by the Silchar Traffic Police and the District Transport Officer (DTO), a total of 1,144 buses will operate, ensuring smooth transport to polling stations across various routes. With additional provisions like police escorts and water facilities on board, this initiative guarantees safe and timely movement for poll workers. Additional shuttle buses will also be available as needed.

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Kuki-Zo groups call for a shutdown and silence in remembrance of the victims of the violence in Manipur.

Two prominent Kuki-Zo student bodies, the Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) and the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), have called for a complete shutdown of educational institutions and businesses in parts of Manipur on May 3, marking the second anniversary of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
The day will be observed with solemn acts of remembrance, including black flag displays, commemorative events, prayers, and gatherings at symbolic sites like the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Churachandpur. Meanwhile, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has named May 3 “Separation Day,” calling for reflection on the ongoing challenges faced by the Kuki-Zo communities. In the Imphal Valley, the Meitei organisation COCOMI and Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) will also commemorate the day, focusing on unity and deliberation on the state’s future.

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Barak Bolchhe!

Regional

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

State

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”

Regional

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.

State

Beginning on September 20, IndiGo will operate morning flights from New Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati.

State

Governor Assam Pratibha Protsahan Yojana 2025-26: Last Date Extended for Civil Services Aspirants

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.

Regional

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

Regional

On Independence Day, Takam Regam of Arunachal Pradesh will represent the state in the Red Fort.

State

Harmeet Singh, the DGP of Assam, exhorts the populace to celebrate Independence Day and resist demands for a boycott.