Train services across parts of northeast India have been severely impacted following a series of landslides near Jatinga Lampur railway station, prompting cancellations and partial operations of key long-distance trains.
A major landslide accompanied by continuous slope movement has severely impacted the Jaginga-Lampu section of National Highway 27, prompting immediate traffic suspension between Haflong and Silchar. The alert was formally raised through an urgent letter by the Deputy Commissioner to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), requesting immediate technical and logistical intervention.
Train services across the crucial Lumding–Badarpur hill section in Assam have been suspended after a massive landslide, triggered by improper road construction work, blocked the tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, has been attributed to ongoing National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) repairs that destabilized the slope and caused water to flow directly onto the railway line. As a result, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled, short-terminated, or rescheduled several trains, severely disrupting connectivity to Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and South Assam’s Barak Valley. Restoration efforts are underway, but authorities have declared the site critically unsafe and urged passengers to check schedules before planning their journeys.
The Tripura government is set to hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to assess the availability of essential commodities, including fuel, after train services were disrupted due to a landslide-damaged railway track in Assam. The incident, caused by ongoing road repair work that led to boulders and landmass falling onto the tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur, has resulted in the cancellation of several key trains. Authorities are working urgently to restore the route, while state officials monitor the situation to ensure the steady supply of vital goods to Tripura.
A gas leak from an Oil India Limited (OIL) pipeline near Makum in Assam’s Tinsukia district has sparked serious concerns over public safety, as the leakage has reportedly continued for three days without containment. Residents have voiced alarm over the strong smell of gas and criticized the lack of immediate response from OIL authorities. Local organizations, including the Makum Regional Students’ Union, have condemned the company’s inaction and called for urgent intervention to stop the leak and prevent future incidents. As of now, authorities have not released an official statement on the cause or expected resolution of the leak.
Meghalaya’s government has inaugurated the Northeast’s first production unit for reusable sanitary pads under the “She-Rise” initiative in Laitkroh, East Khasi Hills. Led by the Shubham Charitable Association, this Zero Waste Period Mission aims to promote menstrual hygiene, empower women through employment, and protect the environment. With a Rs. 5 lakh grant, the project has already created jobs for over 25 women. Plans are underway to expand the initiative statewide, install sanitary pad vending machines in schools, and introduce eco-friendly pads made from local fabrics like bamboo and banana fibre.
In a joint counter-insurgency operation, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered a deadly cache of arms and explosives in Jiribam’s Makhabasti village, signaling a major step toward restoring peace in the region.
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