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A former Guwahati NCC cadet has been chosen to train as an Indian Army officer.

SUO Pratik Paul, an alumnus of 1 Assam Battalion NCC and a B.Com graduate from KC Das Commerce College, has been selected to join the Indian Army through the Short Service Commission (NCC) Special Entry Scheme (Men) – 58. Set to begin training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai this October, Paul’s achievement is a proud moment for the North Eastern Region NCC Directorate. A former Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2024 representative, he has been hailed by his battalion as an inspiration for future cadets aspiring to serve the nation.

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The Rengma Reserve Forest plantation campaign along the Assam-Nagaland border has been postponed.

A joint plantation drive planned at Rengma Reserve Forest along the Assam-Nagaland border was postponed on Saturday as Nagaland’s Chief Minister’s approval is awaited. Senior ministers from both states, including Assam Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary and Nagaland Deputy CM Y. Patton, visited the site and agreed that the initiative will commence only after clearance at the chief ministerial level. The drive, intended to cover 12,000 bighas of land as part of ecological restoration after recent eviction operations, highlights efforts at cross-border cooperation amid long-standing boundary disputes currently pending in the Supreme Court.

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According to the new chief, AIIMS-Guwahati wants to serve the Northeast and surrounding countries.

AIIMS Guwahati, the only AIIMS in the North East, is set to transform into a major healthcare hub for the region and neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, according to its new president, Dr. BKS Sanjay. He stressed that the immediate focus will be on strengthening current services before expanding specialised facilities, including advanced correctional surgeries. With 41 departments, 367 beds, and nearly 2,000 daily outpatients, the institute aims to position itself as a centre of excellence in cancer care, de-addiction, and advanced medical research, offering free treatment to eligible patients under Ayushman Bharat.

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Ahead of polls, the Bitcoin government cancels the August 23 and 25 holidays in Assam.

In view of the forthcoming BTC Election 2025 and in the interest of public service, the BTC administration has directed that all offices under its jurisdiction, including the BTC/BTCLA Secretariat in Kokrajhar and subordinate offices across the council region, shall remain open on August 23 and 25. Employees with pending departmental work must attend office on these dates, and no holidays will be permitted.

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In 2025, the RPF prevents 843 children from being trafficked by turning Assam railways into rescue lines.

Between August 16 and 22, 2025, the Railway Police Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway in Assam rescued 16 runaway minors across multiple stations, raising the total number of children rescued this year to 843. The RPF also prevented 89 children and women from falling victim to human trafficking since January, apprehending nine alleged traffickers. Officials credited the success to vigilant patrolling and coordination with NGOs, Child Line, guardians, and Government Railway Police for rehabilitation. While child rights activists commended these efforts, they highlighted ongoing challenges from active trafficking networks in the Northeast and called for stronger rehabilitation programs to prevent re-trafficking. The consistent operations signal both the persistent threat of trafficking and the importance of coordinated rescue actions in protecting vulnerable individuals in railway zones.

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Assam will turn the old Sootea police station into a tourist attraction.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a Rs. 5-crore project to transform Sootea police station—where the Indian tricolour was first hoisted on a government building during the 1942 Quit India Movement—into a major tourist attraction. Sarma highlighted the historic flag hoisting on September 20, 1942, as a defining moment symbolizing the courage of smaller towns in India’s freedom struggle. Marked annually as Sootea Divas, the event serves as a tribute to collective bravery and determination in overcoming oppression. The Chief Minister also announced state funding for a film documenting the incident and unveiled a Rs. 2-crore project to develop a complex at Sootea’s open Bihu field. Earlier, Sarma inaugurated two girls’ hostels at Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Jamugurihat.

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Following rehabilitation, two Asiatic black bear cubs that were orphaned were reintroduced into the wild.

Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs rescued in Assam earlier this year have been rehabilitated and released into the wild at Dehing Patkai National Park. The cubs, found in Jorhat’s Dissoi Reserved Forest when only weeks old, were hand-raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Kaziranga. After months of specialised care and conditioning with minimal human contact, the animals were deemed fit for release. Following habitat surveys, Dehing Patkai was chosen for its rich biodiversity and low human presence, offering the young bears their best chance at survival.

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Concern regarding FIRs and summonses sent to leading journalists in Assam is voiced by the Editors Guild.

The Editors Guild of India has raised concern over Assam Police summons to senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in connection with a fresh FIR alleging acts endangering national sovereignty. The case, which cites Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with provisions on communal enmity, false propaganda, and conspiracy, comes days after the Supreme Court shielded Varadarajan from coercive action in a related matter. The Guild termed the repeated use of such sweeping laws against the press a “disturbing trend,” warning that the process of summons and prolonged proceedings itself risks becoming punitive. It described Section 152 as a “rebranded sedition law,” echoing earlier concerns that the provision could be misused to stifle independent journalism.

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Harmeet Singh, the DGP of Assam, exhorts the populace to celebrate Independence Day and resist demands for a boycott.

Assam DGP Harmeet Singh has urged citizens to ignore boycott calls from insurgent groups and to join the 79th Independence Day celebrations wholeheartedly. Reviewing preparations at Guwahati’s Khanapara Parade Ground, he said such appeals are outdated and unrepresentative of Assam’s progress, noting, “No person who truly loves Assam would engage in anti-national activities.” His comments came after ULFA-I and the NSCN (Yung Aung) faction called for a bandh across parts of the Northeast on August 15. Tight security measures have been put in place, with 27 parade contingents and additional forces deployed to ensure peaceful celebrations.

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Union Cabinet approves bill for establishing Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati

The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to establish the 22nd Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, making it the second IIM in the Northeast after Shillong. With over ₹500 crore allocated and IIM Ahmedabad as the mentor institute, the project aims to provide high-quality management education, boost entrepreneurship, and strengthen capacity-building in sectors critical to regional and national growth. The new IIM, to be located at Marabhita in Kamrup district, will further enhance Guwahati’s role as an educational hub and help bridge regional disparities in access to premier institutions. The bill will be introduced in Parliament during the current session.

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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