A 23-year-old youth attempting to steal from a hardware shop in Bhaga was caught by locals and handed over to the police after being roughed up. The attempted theft, which occurred late Tuesday night, has raised concerns over rising petty crime and vigilantism in the area.
Frequent power outages in Katigorah are wreaking havoc on daily life, with residents enduring 5 to 8 hour blackouts each day. Students, traders, and medical patients bear the brunt, while APDCL remains unresponsive. Civil society groups are gearing up for protests if the crisis continues.
Despite ₹1.5 crore being sanctioned nearly two years ago, Borkhola’s bridge project remains incomplete, sparking anger among residents. Locals allege fund misappropriation and administrative neglect, demanding urgent accountability from PWD officials and threatening protests if action isn’t taken soon.
Allegations of corruption have rocked Kalain’s Education Department, as locals accuse officials of misusing development funds meant for school infrastructure and midday meals. Poor classroom conditions and missing amenities persist, despite official reports claiming fund utilization. Citizens demand a probe into the financial irregularities.
Rail connectivity on the Lumding–Badarpur hill section in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was disrupted once again late Sunday night following a fresh landslide between Dihakho and Mupa stations. The area, known for its vulnerability to landslides, has seen repeated incidents since June 23, causing prolonged suspension of train services. Several trains, including the Kanchanjunga Express and Guwahati–Silchar Express, remain stranded, affecting hundreds of passengers. The Northeast Frontier Railway has set up help desks and arranged basic amenities at key stations, while restoration work continues amid ongoing heavy rainfall. Passenger safety and infrastructure stability remain top priorities as efforts to restore normalcy are underway.
A landslide disrupted train services on Northeast India’s crucial Lumding-Badarpur Hill railway section this afternoon, blocking tracks between Dihakho and Mupa stations with boulders and debris. The incident has halted all train movement along this vital corridor connecting Assam with southern states, affecting thousands of commuters and freight operations. Railway officials have mobilized clearance teams, but restoration timelines remain uncertain. Help desks have been set up at key stations, including Guwahati, Lumding, Silchar, Badarpur, and Agartala, to assist stranded passengers as recovery efforts continue.
Two Bangladeshi nationals—a man and a woman—were apprehended by local residents in the Katigorah area of Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, suspected of attempting an illegal border crossing. The duo, along with a third individual who managed to escape, were spotted behaving suspiciously near Katigorah Chourangi. After being detained by locals, the two were handed over to police. Preliminary investigations revealed that they had previously entered India illegally and had been working as laborers in Gujarat. Following intensified crackdowns on illegal immigrants in Gujarat, the pair reportedly traveled to Assam, intending to return to Bangladesh via the Katigorah border. Police have taken them into custody for further investigation.
A massive landslide on the Jatinga-Lampur section of the hill railway line has severely disrupted train services across Northeast India, leading to the cancellation of multiple long-distance trains and cutting off vital rail links to states like Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura. Over 200 workers have been deployed by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to clear debris and restore connectivity, with operations continuing round-the-clock despite challenging weather conditions. NFR General Manager Chetan Srivastava, after visiting the site, expressed confidence that rail services would resume by June 30. Meanwhile, relentless rainfall has triggered additional landslides along the Silchar-Saiphung National Highway, stranding goods-laden trucks and further straining public mobility and regional supply chains. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but the continued monsoon poses significant challenges to returning normalcy.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified efforts against illegal infiltration, resulting in the pushback of 330 undocumented immigrants—including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas—within the past month. In Cachar district alone, 88 individuals were identified and deported through intelligence-led operations. The Assam Police’s ongoing campaign has led to multiple detentions, particularly in border areas, with many detainees attempting to return to Bangladesh after facing crackdowns elsewhere in India. The state government maintains a zero-tolerance stance, with further deportations anticipated as operations continue.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working urgently to restore rail connectivity in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill section after a massive landslide damaged about 100 meters of track due to heavy rains. A high-level meeting led by Assam’s Chief Secretary and NFR’s General Manager has resulted in a joint restoration plan, with over 25 heavy machines and 200 laborers deployed on-site. However, ongoing rain and unstable soil are hampering efforts. Numerous trains have been fully or partially cancelled, and services will remain suspended until restoration is complete—expected within a week, depending on weather. Passengers are advised to follow official railway updates for real-time information.
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