In the wake of the tragic accident in Ahmedabad where an AIR India flight to London crashed moments after takeoff, AIR India’s flight cancellation has surged soon after the Ahmedabad tragedy.
The District Magistrate of Imphal West has reminded residents and builders that No Objection Certificates (NOC) for height clearance are mandatory for all buildings and structures within a 56 km radius of Imphal International Airport. The notice, issued in compliance with aviation safety regulations, stresses strict enforcement of height restrictions—especially in the Red Zone—to ensure safe aircraft operations. Applications for NOC can be submitted online via the Airports Authority of India’s NOCAS portal. The administration has warned that violations will be dealt with under the Aircraft Rules, 1994, and urges all citizens and developers to adhere to the guidelines to avoid punitive action.
Assam Police have arrested over 150 people and identified the alleged mastermind behind the recent communal unrest in Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The violence, triggered by incidents involving cattle parts placed near a temple after Eid-ul-Zuha, led to heightened tensions and stone-pelting. Among those arrested were 11 individuals from outside Assam with criminal records. The main accused, Mintu Ali, remains absconding as authorities intensify surveillance and consider establishing a permanent Army base in the sensitive border district. The unrest has also been linked to provocative actions by the group ‘Nabin Bangla’ and illegal cattle slaughter. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards communal forces and ongoing efforts to restore peace in Dhubri.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Agartala, Tripura, seized a large quantity of contraband in two separate incidents at Agartala Railway Station on Monday night. In the first case, 270 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup, valued at around Rs 1.35 lakh, were found in unclaimed bags during a routine security check. In a separate operation, a woman named Aparna Debbarma was arrested while attempting to smuggle 21.49 kg of dry ganja, worth approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, to Delhi. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing in both matters.
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to consider providing formal training to members and superintendents of Foreigners’ Tribunals after observing that records in a case were maintained in a “haphazard manner.” The court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Gobinda Saha—who was declared an “illegal foreigner” by a tribunal in Nagaon—found several lapses in record-keeping, including mislabeling and overlapping of exhibits. Highlighting that such inefficiencies hinder fair proceedings and accurate judgments, the court recommended systematic training for tribunal personnel and ordered that its directive be circulated to all Foreigners’ Tribunals across Assam. This move aims to address administrative challenges and ensure more effective and transparent functioning of the tribunals.
Cachar Police in Assam seized approximately 576.58 kilograms of suspected ganja during an early morning operation on June 24 near ISBT, Silchar. Acting on specific intelligence, officers intercepted a Bolero and a Verna arriving from Tripura along the Silchar Bypass. Police recovered 86 packets of ganja hidden in the vehicles and detained three residents of West Tripura. The seizure, conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, was confirmed as ganja using a drug detection kit. Preliminary investigations indicate the consignment originated from Dharmanagar, Tripura, and was being transported into Assam. The three accused remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Bongaigaon by security forces while attempting to board a train to Mumbai using forged Indian documents.
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