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In a significant Manipur hills operation, 155 guns and 1652 ammunition were found.

Security forces in Manipur, including the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces, have conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across multiple hill districts such as Churachandpur, Pherzawl, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Tengnoupal. These operations resulted in the recovery of 155 weapons, including AK-series rifles, M4 rifles, SLRs, INSAS rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, and various locally made firearms. In addition, 1,652 rounds of ammunition were seized, comprising 1,600 assorted bullets, 39 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and 13 hand grenades.

The operations are part of sustained efforts to restore peace and stability amid ongoing unrest in the region, with senior police officials coordinating closely with all security stakeholders to maintain focus. The Manipur Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity or illegal arms to help safeguard civilian lives and property and to support ongoing operations in the hill districts.

These recent recoveries represent a significant success in the state’s ongoing mission to neutralize armed threats and rebuild normalcy.

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The government of Arunachal Pradesh authorizes the return of weekly markets with new rules.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the resumption of weekly markets with a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place, valid for one year and subject to review. The move follows a prior suspension aimed at enforcing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and curbing illegal immigration. The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan (ASTBA) had supported the suspension, citing concerns over unauthorized non-local sellers affecting the state’s demographics. Deputy commissioners are tasked with strictly enforcing the SOP to ensure smooth functioning while balancing local economic activity and security.

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Meghalaya has more than 93,000 migrant workers registered under the labor safety law.

As of 2024, over 93,000 migrant labourers have been registered in Meghalaya under the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety and Security) of Migrant Workers Act, 2020. The Act mandates documentation and periodic renewal of labour cards to safeguard workers’ rights and welfare. East Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills lead in registrations. Recent legal amendments have significantly increased penalties for non-compliance—from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1 lakh—and introduced mandatory criminal background checks using CCTNS to enhance security. This initiative is central to managing labour migration while ensuring worker protection in the state.

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In response to Assam’s rejection of suspected Bangladeshis, the Meghalaya government requests that DCs increase border vigilance.

The Meghalaya government has directed all deputy commissioners to maintain strict vigilance along the 884.9 km border shared with Assam to prevent suspected illegal immigrants—particularly those being pushed back by Assam—from entering the state. This follows Assam’s intensified eviction drive against alleged Bangladeshi nationals in districts such as Barpeta, Lakhimpur, Hojai, and Nagaon. Meghalaya’s authorities are coordinating with police and the Border Security Force (BSF), which has increased surveillance and apprehended undocumented entrants. The directive emphasizes maintaining law and order, preventing unauthorized entry, and managing potential administrative strain. Civil society groups have raised concerns about displaced persons and called for stronger enforcement of local security laws.

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Police in Meghalaya step up their anti-smoking campaign and collect Rs 1 lakh in fines.

Meghalaya Police have fined over 1,100 individuals for smoking in public places across East Khasi Hills during a three-month campaign under the National Tobacco Control Programme. The drive, coordinated with the state Health Department and National Health Mission, issued 1,178 challans and collected Rs. 99,280 in fines for violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, which prohibits smoking in public and tobacco sales near schools. Officials emphasized the health risks of tobacco, particularly its link to cancers and harm from secondhand smoke, and highlighted the campaign’s focus on both enforcement and awareness. The initiative has received positive public response and is expected to continue across more districts.

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Relics from World War II discovWWII artefacts discovered while building in Imphal West, Manipur.

Construction workers in Manipur’s Imphal West district unearthed a cache of relics believed to date back to World War II during excavation in Langthabal on Tuesday morning. Discovered about four feet underground, the items include rusted shell cases, water bottles, a hand grenade, spades, tin cans, and other military remnants thought to have belonged to Allied forces during the 1944 Battle of Imphal. The site is near Canchipur hills, historically an Allied military camp, and played a key role in resisting the Japanese campaign in the region. The Battle of Imphal, alongside the Battle of Kohima, marked a decisive turning point in the Burma Campaign, resulting in over 54,000 Japanese and 12,000 Allied casualties. Authorities plan to involve historical experts to authenticate and preserve these wartime artefacts, which shed fresh light on one of Southeast Asia’s most significant World War II confrontations.

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A ceasefire in Chin state has allowed over 3,000 Myanmar refugees to return home.

Nearly 3,000 refugees from Myanmar who recently took shelter in Mizoram have returned to their villages following a temporary ceasefire between rival Chin rebel groups. The exodus began after armed clashes in early July forced over 4,500 civilians from Myanmar’s Chin state to cross into Mizoram’s Champhai district. Most refugees stayed in border villages such as Zokhawthar and Vaiphai; officials say the return movement accelerated after the ceasefire took effect on July 12. Mizoram, which shares a 510-km border with Myanmar, has provided shelter to over 32,000 refugees since the 2021 military coup. Authorities plan to initiate biometric and demographic data collection of remaining refugees by the end of July to aid in identification and monitoring.

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Due to a failing highway, truckers bring the Mizoram government to court.

Raising concerns over Mizoram’s crumbling road infrastructure, the Mizoram Truck Drivers Association (MTDA) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the state government and a construction company regarding the severe deterioration of National Highways 306 and 6. These highways, considered the state’s primary supply routes, have reportedly become hazardous, especially the Kawnpui-Sairang stretch of NH-306 and the 118–133 km segment of NH-6, where potholes and frequent landslides have endangered lives and disrupted transport. Despite government claims of spending over ₹311 crore on repairs, the MTDA alleges poor-quality work and repeated supply disruptions. Tensions peaked recently when emergency roadworks by local tipper operators led to a six-day suspension of truck movement and a resulting fuel shortage statewide. The situation has also triggered political unrest, with opposition parties demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Lalduhoma and PWD Minister Vanlalhlana, accusing them of negligence in maintaining the state’s vital road link.

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Over 1,700 kg of banned single-use plastic seized in Meghalaya crackdown.

In a major enforcement drive in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, authorities seized over 1,700 kg of banned single-use plastic items, primarily plastic bags and packaging materials violating the mandated 120-micron thickness. The action follows a Meghalaya High Court directive banning the sale, production, and storage of such plastics statewide. A multi-agency task force conducted surprise inspections across key markets, issuing warnings to vendors and underscoring the need for eco-friendly alternatives to support a cleaner, greener Meghalaya.

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ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

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The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

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Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

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The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

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Assam: With 148 tigers, Kaziranga is currently one of the densest tiger sanctuaries in the world.

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Assam: Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Lab is the first in the Northeast to estimate the tiger population.

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In a significant Manipur hills operation, 155 guns and 1652 ammunition were found.

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More than 2,000 households would be forced to leave 10,000 bigha in the Rengma reserve forest in Golaghat by Assam.

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The government of Arunachal Pradesh authorizes the return of weekly markets with new rules.

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New curriculum modules featuring Shubhanshu Shukla and Operation Sindoor will be introduced by NCERT.

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In 2025, NF Railway arrested 126 peddlers and confiscated ganja valued at Rs 3.67 crore.

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ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.

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Farmers in Assam received compensation from Pobitora Sanctuary for crop losses brought on by wildlife infiltration.