Himanta Biswa Sharma claims that the Assam police had nothing to do with the reported drone strike on the ULFA(I) camp.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 13, clarified that the state government has received no official communication confirming reports of a drone strike on a United Liberation Front of Asom–Independent (ULFA-I) camp. Addressing media queries, Sarma emphasized that Assam Police had no involvement in the alleged incident, which ULFA(I) claims killed several top leaders during a funeral gathering. “There has been no strike from the soil of Assam,” the Chief Minister stated, adding that further clarity would come from the Indian Army if such an operation had taken place. As of now, neither the Ministry of Defence nor the Indian Army has issued any official statement regarding the purported attack, while ULFA(I) has threatened retaliation and accused Indian security forces of responsibility. The situation remains under close watch, with authorities awaiting further information through official channels.

A man from Assam was arrested for disseminating lady pornographic material created by AI.

A man was arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district for allegedly creating and distributing morphed images and AI-generated pornographic videos of a woman on social media to defame her. The victim lodged a complaint after explicit doctored content, falsely linking her to the adult film industry, went viral. Police investigations revealed the accused, a mechanical engineer and former acquaintance, used AI tools to generate the content and monetized it through a paid subscription service, earning around ₹10 lakh. Multiple digital devices were seized during the arrest, and the case is under multi-agency investigation. Authorities have urged the public to verify content authenticity before sharing online.

Ahead of Independence Day, weapons were found at the Guwahati railway station.

In a major security breakthrough ahead of Independence Day, the Government Railway Police (GRP) seized three 7.65 mm pistols and six magazines from a youth at Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar Railway Station. The accused, Gullo Kumar of Bihar, was arrested while attempting to smuggle the weapons into the city. The recovery has raised serious security concerns, with investigations underway to uncover a possible larger network behind the arms smuggling. Authorities have praised the GRP’s swift action in averting a potential threat during this sensitive period.

On National Fish Farmers’ Day, Meghalaya’s Nobin Arengh received the “Best Fish Farmer Award.”

Nobin Arengh from Monabari village in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills has been awarded the ‘Best Fish Farmer Award’ at the National Fish Farmers’ Day celebrations in Tripura. Recognized for his innovative and sustainable fish farming practices—including integrated fish-duck farming—Arengh’s venture, launched in 2016 with government and bank support, now yields up to 2 metric tonnes of fish annually and generates Rs 3–4 lakh in gross earnings. His success has set a benchmark for aquaculture in the region and inspired neighboring farmers to pursue similar ventures.

80 more model schools will be opened by the government in tea garden areas: CM of Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of 80 new model schools in the state’s tea garden areas, adding to the 118 already in operation. The initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for children of tea garden workers, with plans to introduce mid-day meal schemes for classes 9 and 10 and equip schools with smart classroom facilities. The government is also focused on improving infrastructure, teacher conditions, and promoting social integration through diverse student enrollment. These efforts reflect Assam’s commitment to raising educational standards, particularly in remote and underserved regions.

Assam: The first member of the Karbi community to be accepted to Oxford University is Srishti Rongpipi.

In a historic milestone for Assam’s Karbi community and the Northeast, Srishti Rongpipi has become the first Karbi scholar to secure admission to the University of Oxford. She will pursue an MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation, following a highly competitive global selection process. Srishti, daughter of retired Wing Commander Prasanta Kumar Rongpi—the first Karbi to serve as an Indian Air Force pilot—has an outstanding academic and professional background, with degrees from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, and NLSIU Bangalore, as well as extensive research experience. Her achievement is a source of immense pride for her community and is expected to inspire future generations. Srishti will commence her studies at Oxford in October 2025.

Assam receives Rs 375.60 cr of the Rs 1,066.80 cr in central help approved by the MHA for flood-affected states.

The Central Government on Thursday approved the release of ₹1,066.80 crore as financial assistance to six flood and landslide-affected states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The allocation is aimed at supporting the states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, which have been severely impacted by extreme rainfall and natural calamities during the ongoing south-west monsoon.

Assam has been granted ₹375.60 crore, while Manipur received ₹29.20 crore, Meghalaya ₹30.40 crore, Mizoram ₹22.80 crore, Kerala ₹153.20 crore, and Uttarakhand ₹455.60 crore. These funds represent the Central share of the SDRF and are part of a broader initiative to strengthen the disaster response and recovery capabilities of the affected regions.

The approval follows the Central Government’s ongoing commitment, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to stand firmly with states during times of crisis. The government has reiterated its resolve to extend not only financial aid but also logistical and operational support in all disaster situations.

So far in 2025, the Centre has released ₹6,166 crore from the SDRF to 14 states and ₹1,988.91 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 12 states. Additionally, ₹726.20 crore has been allocated from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to five states, while ₹17.55 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) has been released to two states.

Eight unauthorised migrants are deported to Bangladesh by Assam police.

Assam Police on Wednesday deported eight undocumented migrants—five Bangladeshi nationals and three Rohingyas—back to Bangladesh as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal immigration. The operation, conducted in the Cachar and Sribhumi regions near the India-Bangladesh border, targeted individuals residing in Assam without valid documents. Authorities emphasized that such measures are crucial for maintaining the state’s demographic balance and internal security, reaffirming their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on illegal infiltration and the protection of Assam’s territorial and cultural identity.

Assam: Two people are detained in Jorhat for operating an illicit clinic and posing as doctors.

Jorhat Police in Assam have arrested two individuals, Ashok Kumar Gogoi and Amar Jyoti Nath, for allegedly impersonating qualified doctors and illegally practicing medicine at a private clinic in the city for several years. Nicknamed the “Munna Bhai duo” by locals, the accused reportedly ran the unlicensed clinic on Old Abart Bhawan Road, with one posing as a homeopathy and later allopathic practitioner, and the other falsely claiming to be an MBBS specialist. The fraud was uncovered after medical representatives flagged suspicious prescriptions, leading to a formal complaint and subsequent investigation. Both men have been charged with impersonation and unauthorized medical practice, while authorities continue to probe the extent of their activities and any potential harm to patients.

As the Indian Army steps up flood relief efforts in the Northeast, more than 3,800 people are rescued.

The Indian Army has intensified its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations across flood-hit Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur under Operation Jal Rahat-2, rescuing over 3,800 people so far. Forty relief columns have been deployed, with efforts coordinated by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) in close partnership with local authorities. The Army has distributed food, drinking water, and medical aid to thousands, while maintaining readiness for further emergencies as floodwaters gradually recede in the affected regions.