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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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Assam CM: Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge Will Be Completed by Year’s End

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the under-construction trumpet junction near the Brahmaputra, a crucial link for the upcoming bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati. Reviewing the project’s progress, Sarma urged officials to expedite work, aiming for the bridge’s completion by December 2025 or January 2026. He assured that vehicles would be able to use the new bridge even if the trumpet junction is not ready, with alternate routes via IIT Guwahati and GNRC available in the interim. The trumpet junction itself is expected to be finished by May or June next year, further streamlining traffic between the two cities. The bridge and junction are part of broader efforts to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the Brahmaputra.

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A stampede at the Puri Rath Yatra claimed three lives and injured ten.

Tragedy struck Puri’s annual Rath Yatra as a stampede near the Gundicha Temple claimed three lives and left at least ten devotees injured in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred when a massive crowd surged forward for a glimpse of the deities’ chariots, resulting in a deadly crush. The victims, all from Khurda district, died on the spot, while several injured remain in critical condition. The tragedy has raised questions about police preparedness and crowd management, sparking political blame and calls for accountability. Authorities have promised a thorough inquiry and a review of safety protocols to prevent future incidents during one of Odisha’s most revered religious festivals.

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Only Deputy Commissioners may issue adult Aadhaar cards: Assam CM

In a bid to tighten controls on illegal immigration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Aadhaar cards for adult citizens will soon be issued exclusively through Deputy Commissioners’ offices, replacing the current system involving common service centers and third-party vendors. This overhaul aims to prevent illegal immigrants from fraudulently obtaining Aadhaar cards by introducing stricter scrutiny and verification procedures. The chief minister emphasized that this move will help close loopholes that previously allowed foreign nationals to access Indian identity documents, thereby strengthening efforts to detect and push back illegal infiltrators. The new process is expected to enhance the integrity of Aadhaar issuance and bolster Assam’s border security.

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Government Launches 6-Month Paid Internship for Women, SC/ST, and EWS Graduates in Assam

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has launched a 6-month paid internship program at NIELIT Centres across Assam, offering a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for eligible Women, SC, ST, and EWS candidates from technical backgrounds like BE, B.Tech, M.Sc., and MCA. The initiative aims to enhance industry-based skills and employability under its Work-Based Learning (WBL) scheme.

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The Jagannath Rath Yatra will be led by ISKCON throughout Guwahati.

ISKCON Guwahati will host its annual Jagannath Rath Yatra from June 27 to July 5, 2025, featuring a grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra through the city’s major routes. The event includes spiritual discourses and cultural programs at the ISKCON temple complex, inviting residents citywide to participate in a celebration of devotion and community spirit. Security and logistics are being coordinated with local authorities for a smooth and safe festival.

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Assam: Dibrugarh’s 128-year-old mosque was razed for a drainage project.

The 128-year-old Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid in Dibrugarh, Assam, was demolished by the district administration on Monday to enable the expansion of a crucial drainage system. Authorities emphasized that the demolition was carried out after following all legal procedures, including land acquisition and compensation processes, and with the cooperation of local residents. In response to misleading social media claims of forcible eviction, both the administration and the Chaulkhowa Jamat Committee jointly clarified at a press conference that the decision was made by mutual agreement and in the public interest to address persistent waterlogging problems in Dibrugarh.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DC Cachar Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Flagship Schemes; Stresses Timely Delivery of Services to Beneficiaries

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Himanta Biswa Sharma, the chief minister of Assam, says Guwahati would get five new foot over-bridges.

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The Meghalaya Transport Department mandates that unlawful vehicle modifications be reversed.

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Bishramganj, Tripura, is tense following a molestation accusation; prohibition orders have been issued.

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