In a major breakthrough for regional security, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and CRPF, recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in Uchathol and Jairalpokpi villages of Jiribam district, reinforcing efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
In a remarkable display of humanitarian service, Assam Rifles provided essential medical aid to the remote village of T Motbung in Tamenglong district, Manipur, addressing critical healthcare needs and promoting hygiene awareness among residents.
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.
Two Bangladeshi nationals—a man and a woman—were apprehended by local residents in the Katigorah area of Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, suspected of attempting an illegal border crossing. The duo, along with a third individual who managed to escape, were spotted behaving suspiciously near Katigorah Chourangi. After being detained by locals, the two were handed over to police. Preliminary investigations revealed that they had previously entered India illegally and had been working as laborers in Gujarat. Following intensified crackdowns on illegal immigrants in Gujarat, the pair reportedly traveled to Assam, intending to return to Bangladesh via the Katigorah border. Police have taken them into custody for further investigation.
The Tripura government has launched a location-based e-attendance system for teachers in government schools, requiring around 25,000 teachers across 4,912 schools to share their live location upon arrival. Introduced in June, this initiative ensures teachers mark their attendance only after physically entering school premises, with data uploaded in real time to a digital platform accessible by top education officials. While the system currently tracks only arrival times, it has already improved oversight and accountability, leading to better academic performance in several schools. To further enhance compliance, inter-district committees conduct surprise inspections, submitting their findings for necessary action. Officials view the system as a significant step toward boosting teacher presence and the overall quality of education in Tripura.
The death toll from the explosion at Sigachi Pharma Industries in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has climbed to 36, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed on Tuesday. Addressing the tragedy, the chief minister announced that the state government, in coordination with Sigachi Industries, will ensure Rs 1 crore compensation for the family of each deceased worker. Additional financial support includes Rs 10 lakh for those severely injured, Rs 5 lakh for those with recoverable injuries, and immediate relief of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000 for bereaved families and injured workers, respectively. At the time of the explosion, 143 workers were present; rescue operations are ongoing as several remain missing. The blast, suspected to have been caused by a chemical reaction, has prompted a full investigation, with the chief minister assuring strict action against those responsible. Most victims were migrant workers from various states, and the tragedy has cast a pall over the region as authorities continue rescue and relief efforts.
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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