A student from Ramkrishnanagar was allegedly drugged with an intoxicant-laced drink by an auto-rickshaw driver and left unconscious by the roadside. The incident has sparked public outrage and police have registered a case while searching for the accused.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 22,864 crore Greenfield High-Speed Corridor from Shillong to Silchar, spanning 166.80 km. This four-lane highway, built under Hybrid Annuity Mode, will connect Mawlyngkhung in Meghalaya to Panchgram in Assam, reducing travel time and boosting connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur. The corridor will enhance industrial growth, tourism, and logistics while decongesting NH-06, aligning with PM Gati Shakti and Atmanirbhar Bharat visions.
In a notable political shift, the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has conditionally accepted the Centre’s proposal for a new administrative framework termed ‘Frontier Nagaland Territory’ (FNT). Representing six eastern districts — Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Noklak, Shamator, and Kiphire — the ENPO has temporarily paused its long-standing demand for separate statehood due to the central government’s reluctance at this stage.
The organisation insists on full executive, legislative, and financial autonomy for the FNT, alongside enhanced fiscal allocations, additional parliamentary representation, and greater legislative authority under Article 371A. While this marks a temporary compromise, ENPO emphasizes that unresolved issues will be pursued through democratic processes, with a review of the arrangement within 10 years.
A recent directive from the Assam Education Department has left hundreds of students in non-affiliated private schools in crisis, as they are now barred from registering for HSLC and HS board exams through affiliated institutions. The move exposes regulatory gaps and raises concerns over the unchecked growth of unregulated schools across the state.
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura, acting on specific intelligence, apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals along with two Indian touts at Teliamura Railway Station while they attempted to board the Agartala–Silchar train. The detained individuals include residents from Bangladesh’s Habiganj district and Indian accomplices from Tripura and Assam. Additionally, BSF troops conducted operations along the Indo-Bangladesh border, preventing several smuggling attempts and seizing contraband worth around Rs 4 lakh. The BSF has ramped up surveillance along the international border to counter infiltration and cross-border crime, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining security.
A 26-year-old cobbler named Sunil Kumar Ram from Bihar was arrested by army officials at Bhatinda Cantonment for allegedly spying for Pakistan. His involvement came to light through WhatsApp chats with a Pakistani woman, who reportedly paid him for military-related information. A police investigation is currently underway.
In a major crackdown by Cachar Police under the leadership of Hon’ble CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, drugs worth ₹20 Crore were seized in Meherpur, Silchar. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 386g of heroin and 60,000 Yaba tablets, with one peddler arrested. This successful operation highlights Assam’s continued efforts to combat the growing drug menace and ensures a drug-free future for the region.
NCERT has eliminated chapters on the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire from the Class 7 textbook, redirecting focus to ancient Indian dynasties and cultural heritage, sparking debate over historical representation.
A missing child from Hailakandi, Assam, was found at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminal and safely brought back home with assistance from Mumbai Police and a team led by ASI Pinak Dutta.
The Indian Army has opened applications for its prestigious Internship Program 2025, offering UG and PG students a chance to work in Technology, Finance, and Media domains at Delhi Cantt. between May 16 and July 30.
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