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18 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are pushed back by Assam: CM

Eighteen Bangladeshi nationals residing in Assam without valid documents were deported on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The individuals were repatriated from Cachar and Sribhumi districts as part of the state government’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration. Sharing the update on social media, Sarma emphasized Assam’s strict stance, stating, “18 illegal Bangladeshis pushed back today in wee hours from Cachar and Sribhumi.” The Chief Minister also revealed that nearly 330 undocumented immigrants have been sent back over the past month, with more deportations expected as Assam tightens surveillance and enforces immigration laws across the state.

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Assam: 78 acres of land was cleared in the Lakhimpur eviction effort, affecting 220 families.

The Lakhimpur District Administration on Thursday evicted around 220 families from approximately 235 bighas (about 78 acres) of allegedly encroached land across four locations, including three Village Grazing Reserve areas. Notices were served to the families, who failed to provide land ownership documents. The drive, involving nearly 400 security personnel and 21 bulldozers, proceeded without disruption. Of the evicted families, 25 are from indigenous communities, who will be rehabilitated, while the majority are Bengali-speaking Muslims. The operation follows recent communal tensions and related arrests in the region.

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Debabrata Saikia, an opposition leader in Assam, is against demolishing the Dikhow bridge, which dates back to the British era.

Assam Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has called on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to urgently restore the historic British-era vertical-lift bridge over the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district. In a letter dated July 1, Saikia opposed proposals to dismantle the bridge, describing it as a unique symbol of Assam’s colonial heritage and the first of its kind in India. He urged the government to commission a new structural assessment, involve heritage bodies like ICOMOS, and declare the bridge a protected monument. Saikia also advocated for seeking restoration funding from government and international sources, highlighting the bridge’s architectural, historical, and tourism value for Assam.

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Six are being held after a water bottle was thrown at the Assam chief minister’s vehicle in Golaghat.

A day after a plastic water bottle was hurled at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy in Golaghat, police detained six individuals, including prominent Congress workers. The incident, which did not cause injuries, has sparked a political row, with BJP leaders calling it a serious security breach and demanding strict action. Congress, however, claimed the detentions were politically motivated and alleged that the arrested youth leaders were not present at the protest site during the incident. The episode has intensified the ongoing political blame game in Assam.

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Assam: The Jal Jeevan Mission has been halted in Pakhiriguri, Bongaigaon, leaving villagers in anticipation of access to clean drinking water.

Allegations of negligence have surfaced over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, where the drinking water project in Pakhiriguri village remains incomplete and non-functional months after work began. Only about 20% of the project has been finished, with construction halted and no information board at the site, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Locals accuse the contractor of abandoning the work and have called for urgent intervention from authorities to resume and complete the scheme, which was meant to provide clean drinking water to the village.

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The Assam government has approved the clearance of encroached Village Grazing Reserve land located in the Nalbari district.

The Assam government launched an eviction drive on Monday morning to clear 82 bighas of encroached Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) land in Bakrikuchi village, Nalbari district, following a Gauhati High Court directive to remove all encroachments from VGR land statewide. The operation, conducted under heavy security with 500 personnel deployed, proceeded peacefully as over 70% of the approximately 300 affected families voluntarily vacated their homes after receiving prior notice. Bulldozers demolished unauthorized structures, including houses, schools, mosques, and Anganwadi centres. Displaced residents have set up temporary camps along the main road and are demanding rehabilitation. This marks the second major eviction in June, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterating the government’s commitment to reclaiming public land and preventing future encroachments.

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By October, the Northeast’s first emergency landing site at Moran will be operational, according to Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for the Indian Air Force, currently nearing completion at Jatiyani village near Moran in Dibrugarh district. Built at a cost of ₹99.86 crore on a 4.2 km stretch of four-lane highway, the ELF is a joint project by the IAF and NHIDCL and is expected to be fully operational by October 2025. Designed for both military and civilian use, the facility can accommodate fighter jets and transport aircraft, and will serve as an emergency airstrip during crises. The ELF is part of a nationwide security initiative, with more such projects planned across Assam to enhance disaster response and national security.

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State

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

Regional

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Regional

Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

Regional

Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

State

Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

International

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Regional

USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

Regional

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

National

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

Regional

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

Regional

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

State

Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.

National

RBI Governor: The US tariff hike does not pose a significant threat to the Indian economy.

State

Meghalaya detains two Assamese guys in possession of more than 50g of heroin.

Sports

Purple rice from Assam Agricultural University is registered under the Plant Variety Act.