In a single month, Assam repudiates 330 illegal immigrants, including 88 from Cachar alone.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified efforts against illegal infiltration, resulting in the pushback of 330 undocumented immigrants—including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas—within the past month. In Cachar district alone, 88 individuals were identified and deported through intelligence-led operations. The Assam Police’s ongoing campaign has led to multiple detentions, particularly in border areas, with many detainees attempting to return to Bangladesh after facing crackdowns elsewhere in India. The state government maintains a zero-tolerance stance, with further deportations anticipated as operations continue.

Following a landslide, NFR works quickly to rebuild the Lumding–Badarpur rail link; trains are cancelled.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working urgently to restore rail connectivity in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill section after a massive landslide damaged about 100 meters of track due to heavy rains. A high-level meeting led by Assam’s Chief Secretary and NFR’s General Manager has resulted in a joint restoration plan, with over 25 heavy machines and 200 laborers deployed on-site. However, ongoing rain and unstable soil are hampering efforts. Numerous trains have been fully or partially cancelled, and services will remain suspended until restoration is complete—expected within a week, depending on weather. Passengers are advised to follow official railway updates for real-time information.

A mob uproots saplings in the disputed Lapangap Village, causing tension to flare near the Assam-Meghalaya boundary.

Tension erupted along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday after around 400 people from Meghalaya, backed by local villagers and social organizations, dismantled structures and uprooted saplings planted by Assam’s Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council during a plantation drive in Lapangap village. Protestors accused Assam of encroaching on Meghalaya’s territory, escalating a longstanding border dispute. Police from both states intervened, with Assam Police reportedly using tear gas to control the unrest. Authorities confirmed the situation is now under control, and a peace meeting involving local leaders is scheduled to resolve the issue. Lapangap remains one of six unresolved flashpoints along the 884.9-km border, despite partial agreements reached in 2022. The dispute, dating back to Meghalaya’s creation in 1972, continues to challenge relations between the two states.

Indian Railways announces ticket increases and tatkal changes based on Aadhaar starting on July 1.

Indian Railways has announced a revised fare structure effective July 1, 2025, marking its first hike in several years to address rising costs and inflation. The increase will not affect suburban trains, monthly season tickets, or ordinary second-class travel up to 500 km. For longer journeys, ordinary second-class fares will rise by 0.5 paise per km, non-AC Mail/Express by 1 paise per km, and all AC classes by 2 paise per km.
Additionally, from July 1, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings on IRCTC platforms, with Aadhaar-based OTP verification enforced from July 15. IRCTC agents will also be barred from booking Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window, aiming to enhance transparency and curb misuse. These reforms aim to create a more secure and passenger-friendly railway system.

The Supreme Court halts the deportation of an Assamese lady who was deemed a “foreigner.”

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, a woman from Assam declared a “foreigner” by a Foreigners’ Tribunal. The Court directed the Union government to take no coercive steps against her and issued notice to the Centre, scheduling the next hearing for August 25, 2025. Jaynab Bibi, represented by advocates Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi and Akansha Rai, claims to be an Indian citizen by birth and has lived in Assam’s Nagaon district her entire life. She challenged a Gauhati High Court order upholding the Tribunal’s 2017 decision, arguing that her family’s names appear in multiple official documents, including the 1951 NRC and several voters’ lists. Her counsel emphasized that suspicion alone is insufficient to declare someone a foreigner and that the burden of proof lies with the authorities. The Supreme Court’s intervention reflects ongoing concerns about the arbitrary branding of individuals as foreigners in Ass

Major Train Disruptions on JGLP–NHLG Section Following Landslide: Several Trains Cancelled or Short-Terminated

Train services across the Jiribam–New Haflong section have faced massive disruptions due to a landslide on June 23, 2025, causing muck and boulders to block the tracks. As a result, several trains have been cancelled or short-terminated between June 23 and 27, affecting major routes in the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. Passengers are advised to check official updates and plan their journeys accordingly as restoration work is underway.

Assam: Landslides and Heavy Rains Cut Off the Haflong-Silchar Road Link.

Road connectivity between Assam’s Haflong and Silchar has been completely disrupted for the past five days due to heavy rainfall and landslides, with a critical stretch of the Jatinga-Harangajao road washed away. Thousands of trucks bound for Agartala, Mizoram, Silchar, and Haflong are stranded, causing severe traffic jams and distress among drivers, especially near Lumding, where shortages of food and water are acute. Perishable goods are rotting in halted trucks. Additionally, train services have been suspended after a landslip blocked tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur, leading to a total shutdown of both road and rail links in the region. Authorities are working to restore connectivity, but ongoing rain is hampering efforts.