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Personnel from the Tripura State Rifles received urban counterterrorism training from the NSG.

A 38-member contingent of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) has completed a two-week urban counter-terrorism training program under National Security Guard (NSG) experts at the Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist School (CIAT) in Dhalai district. The training focused on precision shooting, hostage rescue tactics, IED handling, and unarmed threat neutralisation, equipping TSR jawans with specialist skills to tackle emerging urban security challenges, especially along Tripura’s sensitive border with Bangladesh.

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Assam and Tripura each pledge Rs 5 crore to help Himachal Pradesh with flooding.

The governments of Tripura and Assam have each announced ₹5 crore in financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for flood relief and rehabilitation. Tripura CM Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed solidarity with the flood-hit state, where extreme weather since June 20 has triggered landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, causing extensive loss of lives and infrastructure damage.

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IMD predicts thunderstorms and a lot of rain in Arunachal Pradesh.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorms across Arunachal Pradesh from September 8, with districts such as East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Changlang, Lohit, and Namsai likely to see significant showers. A yellow alert has been issued for several western and central districts, including East Kameng, Lower Subansiri, West Kameng, Papum Pare, Kurung Kumey, and Kamle, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms through the week. While rainfall activity may ease briefly Tuesday, it is expected to intensify again from Wednesday, raising concerns of localised flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.

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An Arunachal activist who claims to have been harassed over anti-dam demonstrations has been prohibited from travelling overseas.

Arunachal activist Bhanu Tatak was stopped at Delhi airport on September 7 while attempting to travel to Dublin for a short course, due to a complaint filed by Itanagar police linked to her protests against the proposed Siang Dam. Tatak alleges the case is being used to suppress dissent, demanding withdrawal of charges and accountability from the authorities. The National Students’ Union of India condemned the move as a violation of democratic rights and is supporting Tatak through legal aid amid escalating tensions over the dam project.Here is an excerpt summarizing the incident:

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The chief minister of Tripura declares Rs 5 crore for flood-affected Himachal.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the recent devastating floods. Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the deluge, Saha extended his condolences to the affected families and emphasized Tripura’s solidarity with Himachal Pradesh during this crisis. The financial aid will be provided immediately to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts, reflecting the spirit of unity among Indian states in times of natural disasters.

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Maintaining culture can be achieved by dressing traditionally once a week: CM Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim.

At the state-level Indra Jatra celebrations in Kabrey, Namthang, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang stressed the need to protect cultural identity while uniting the state’s diverse communities. Urging citizens to embrace traditional attire at least once a week, he emphasized that the initiative was about honoring heritage, not narrow-mindedness. Tamang noted that Indra Jatra, once a Newar festival, has become a celebration for all of Sikkim and announced plans to mark it at an international level from 2026. Acknowledging the Newar community’s historic role as traders and Taksaris, he assured government support for safeguarding cultural legacies. Linking cultural pride with governance, the Chief Minister outlined welfare initiatives including housing schemes and extended support for drivers lacking certificates. He concluded by calling Indra Jatra a symbol of unity, cultural diversity, and communal harmony, urging all communities to share responsibility in preserving Sikkim’s traditions.

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Although buffer zones are off-limits, NH-2 has reopened: Kuki-Zo organisations seek explanation on.

After extending the Suspension of Operations pact with the Centre, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) clarified that the reopening of National Highway-2 should not be read as support for unrestricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas. The two groups, which signed a fresh agreement on September 4, reaffirmed commitment to tripartite dialogue with the Centre and Manipur government, agreeing to relocate designated camps and uphold Manipur’s territorial integrity. Stressing that the Kuki-Zo community never blocked NH-2, they maintained that securing the highway is the Union government’s responsibility. Both groups also reiterated aspirations for a Union Territory with legislature for Kuki-Zo people under the Indian Constitution, while urging the media and public to avoid misinformation.

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Tour companies are advised to adhere to route timings as travel permits to Lachung, Sikkim, will resume on September 8.

Travel permits for Lachung in North Sikkim will be issued from Monday, September 8, reopening access to high-altitude tourist hotspots including Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. The Mangan SP confirmed that valid ID and photographs are mandatory for Indian travelers, while foreign tourists must secure a Protected Area Permit (PAP). Authorities have urged strict adherence to route timings and safety guidelines on the narrow mountain roads. Tourists visiting the 8,600-ft Lachung region are also advised to carry warm clothing and sufficient cash, as ATMs are not available in the area.

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Former Gauwahati High Court Chief Justice: The office of the vice president, not a political organisation.

INDIA bloc’s Vice Presidential candidate and former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, B. Sudershan Reddy, on Friday asserted that the Vice President’s office is a “high constitutional authority” and not a political institution. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, he said the post demands qualities akin to those of a judge — impartiality, reasonableness, and fairness. Reddy stressed that the role of the Election Commission as an autonomous constitutional body is vital to uphold free and fair elections and recalled how the idea of universal adult franchise was embedded into India’s democratic framework even before the Constitution was enacted. “There can be no predesigned map to exclude any individual or group of individuals in the name of caste, community, religion, creed or gender from participating in an election,” he said. Confident about his prospects, he added that no party can issue a whip in the Vice Presidential election and highlighted the wide support he has received from MPs, civil society, and other groups.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM