Assam Rifles organised “A Day with Company Commander” at Boro Bekera, Jiribam, engaging over 130 students in a vibrant, inspiring event filled with military interaction, fun games, and community bonding to foster civil-military harmony.
Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.
An eight-member delegation of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), led by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. Shah assured the delegation of the Government of India’s commitment to fulfill promises made for the development of the indigenous Tiprasa people. The accord, signed in March 2024 between TMP, the Centre, and the Tripura state government, aims to address the socio-cultural and administrative needs of Tripura’s tribal communities.
Following the meeting, Debbarma urged people to choose unity and “embrace love over hate,” referring to recent clashes involving TMP and BJP workers. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding constitutional rights and the community’s future by maintaining solidarity and peace.
In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.
Mizoram has begun a biometric enrollment drive for over 34,000 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh to accurately identify and document displaced individuals. The process started in Serchhip and Lunglei districts on July 30, and in Champhai on July 31. In Serchhip, 16 Myanmar refugees were enrolled during the initial session held at Chanmari. The drive, to be conducted twice a week and completed by September 22, includes special provisions for those temporarily away.
Officials have clarified that the initiative’s sole purpose is identification, not deportation. Serchhip district currently hosts 647 Myanmarese nationals and 266 Bangladeshis, while Lunglei has begun collecting data for nearly 2,000 Myanmar and over 70 Bangladeshi refugees. The project is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to manage and assist the sizable refugee population fleeing conflict and upheaval in neighboring countries.
Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.
Manipur Police arrested two individuals from Assam in Imphal West district for their alleged involvement in an inter-state cybercrime racket. The arrests were made near Khuman Lampak locality on Friday. According to police, the duo, hailing from Barpeta and Chirang districts of Assam, was part of a criminal network specializing in the operation of mule bank accounts—accounts used to facilitate the movement of funds acquired through illegal activities. The accused were reportedly tasked with collecting sensitive personal and financial information, such as Aadhaar and bank account details, from unsuspecting individuals. Investigations revealed that the mule accounts used by the suspects were connected to economic offences across multiple states, as found on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai will inaugurate the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on August 10, 2025. The modern facility, constructed at a cost of Rs 135.35 crore and featuring five courtrooms, marks a significant milestone in the state’s judicial infrastructure. The first proceedings will begin in the new building on August 11, while the last sitting at the current temporary location in Yupia will take place on August 8.
Though Arunachal Pradesh does not have its own high court and remains under the jurisdiction of the Gauhati High Court, the event is being hailed as a historic moment. The inauguration coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Itanagar Bench, raising hopes among legal professionals and residents for the eventual creation of a separate high court for the state.
Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board
Street vendors under the Meghalaya Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers Association (MGSPHA) staged a sit-in at the Shillong Municipal Board office, demanding the immediate issuance of Certificates of Vending (CoVs) and transparency in the allocation of vending spaces. The protesters condemned delays in granting CoVs and denounced the relocation of vendors to allegedly cramped and unsuitable vending zones, particularly at the MUDA Parking Lot and opposite the SBI Main Branch.
Democratic rights activist Angela Rangad emphasized the urgent need to convene the Provisional Town Vending Committee (PTVC), the only legal authority empowered to review vending applications and address grievances. Rangad criticized the Shillong Municipal Board for unilaterally handling the process and warned that bypassing the PTVC could lead to favoritism or corruption.
Vendors asserted that many eligible hawkers have been left without livelihoods for weeks, and they threatened to escalate protests unless the PTVC is urgently called into session and transparent procedures are followed. The sit-in will continue until the authorities respond to their demands and initiate due process as outlined by law.
USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a press conference on Friday, levelled severe allegations against the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), and its chancellor, Mahbubul Hoque. Sarma claimed, “The university is on forest land, and whether USTM will be there after two years, no one can guarantee.” He further stated, “I keep praying to God that it be demolished as early as possible. It is not an educational institution but an institution that has commercialised education.” Sarma criticized the Meghalaya government for inaction, adding, “If it had been in Assam, I would have sorted this out a long time ago.” He also took aim at Hoque’s activities, saying, “He tries to poke his nose into everything.”
The Chief Minister’s comments come amid ongoing controversies involving Mahbubul Hoque’s arrests and the legitimacy of USTM. The Meghalaya government, however, has refuted these claims, maintaining that USTM is a legally recognized state university operating within government guidelines, and opposition leaders have characterized Sarma’s attacks as politically driven.
Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.
In a significant development for Mizoram’s connectivity, commercial vehicles will be off the Vairengte–Aizawl stretch of National Highway 306 (NH-6) from August 4 to 9, 2025, to facilitate urgent repairs after extensive monsoon damage. This initiative, announced by operators of commercial transport services, is a voluntary measure—intended not as a protest but as a goodwill gesture to allow uninterrupted restoration of the state’s lifeline road, especially in the severely affected Sairang-Kawnpui sector.
Transporters have clarified their cooperation but cautioned that agitation could follow if repairs are not completed on schedule by the Public Works Department (PWD) and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). Despite the traffic suspension, supply lines to Aizawl continue, with over 100 trucks, including essential commodities and fuel carriers, being released from holding points each day, though more than 380 goods-laden trucks remain stranded at Kawnpui.
Meanwhile, a separate threat to fuel supply has eased, with the Northeast Petroleum Mazdoor Union in Guwahati withdrawing its proposed strike in response to an appeal from the Mizoram government. This collaborative action underscores both the region’s vulnerability during monsoons and the crucial importance of coordinated efforts to maintain essential logistics on NH-6, Mizoram’s primary route to the rest of the country.
The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.
As of April 2025, the Government of India has made significant progress in transforming the Northeastern Region (NER) into a vibrant hub of connectivity and development. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has constructed over 16,207 km of National Highways, substantially improving road infrastructure. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned 12 major railway projects covering 777 km, with 278 km already commissioned and over Rs. 41,000 crore invested.
In rural connectivity, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), 17,637 road projects and 2,398 bridges were sanctioned, of which 80,933 km of roads and 2,108 bridges have been completed. Digital connectivity has also received a boost, with 6,355 Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet and 3,297 mobile towers installed, bridging the digital divide in remote areas.
The UDAN scheme has operationalized 90 air routes, linking 12 airports and heliports, thus improving regional air connectivity. Development funding via Central Sector Schemes—such as NESIDS, NEC, and the 100% centrally funded PM-DevINE initiative—supports infrastructure, livelihood, and social development projects in the region. Together, these coordinated efforts across key sectors signify the Centre’s long-term vision to elevate the Northeast’s connectivity, commerce, and overall development.
