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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES FLAGS OFF NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FROM SILCHAR

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With a successful pump trial, the long-stalled Shillong water system gained impetus.

Public Health Engineering Minister Marcuise Marak inspected the testing of pumping systems at the Mawphlang dam, marking a major step towards commissioning the long-delayed Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase-III (GSWSS-III), a project pending for nearly 17 years since its sanctioning in 2008. With the Mawphlang pumps now operational on trial, the state expects to release an additional 8 million litres per day to Shillong once full commissioning begins. The scheme, originally sanctioned at Rs. 193 crore and revised multiple times, faced setbacks due to land acquisition, forest clearances, COVID-19 disruptions, and rising costs. GSWSS-III aims to partially bridge Shillong’s water supply shortfall of about 14 million litres per day. The government is committed to ensuring that “the long-pending promise of improved water supply for Shillong becomes a reality at the earliest.” मावफलांग डैम में पंपिंग सिस्टम का परीक्षण​

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In a phony purchase order scam, the ED raids several locations in Delhi and Assam.

“The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at six locations in Guwahati, Kokrajhar, Tezpur, and New Delhi as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged scam involving fake purchase orders issued in the name of autonomous councils in Assam. The investigation targets Rishiraj Kaundinya, Biju Das, Mukesh Jain, and others accused of fabricating government documents, including fake supply orders purportedly from the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council and the Mising Autonomous Council. ED officials seized Rs. 14.5 lakh in cash, froze bank accounts holding Rs. 13.68 lakh, and recovered two high-end vehicles and a land sale agreement worth Rs. 65 lakh linked to crime proceeds. The accused allegedly ran a well-organised criminal conspiracy by inducing suppliers with fraudulent orders for goods like blankets, tarpaulins, dyed cotton yarn, and solar equipment while collecting illegal commissions and diverting goods without paying suppliers. The ED estimates unpaid dues to suppliers at Rs. 9.86 crore and illegal commissions at Rs. 2.04 crore, and the probe is ongoing to trace additional proceeds and facilitate victim restitution.”​

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CM Vigilance steps up investigation after two people are detained in an Assam tourism department recruitment fraud.

In a major development in the decade-old Tourism Department recruitment scam, the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell arrested Ananya Borthakur and Pranjal Bora, accused of fraudulently securing government jobs through illegal means. The irregularities date back to 2010–2012 during the tenure of former Tourism Minister Rokibul Hussain. Several appointments reportedly bypassed eligibility norms and mandatory qualifications. Borthakur, posted in Delhi, and Bora, serving in Nagaon, are among eight accused who allegedly manipulated the recruitment process. Other candidates under scrutiny include Hiran Kumar Saikia, Saymeen Mannan, Mehjubin Begum, Gautam Gogoi, Madhab Das, and Nayanmoni Pamegam. The ongoing investigation highlights serious concerns about the integrity of the recruitment system during that period.​

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Silchar Hosts Crucial Meeting on Elevated Road Construction Proposal

A high-level meeting was held at Banga Bhawan, Silchar to deliberate on the proposed elevated road from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkahri Point. Senior government representatives, MPs, MLAs and district officials reviewed alignment issues, departmental coordination, and infrastructural requirements, marking a significant step toward strengthening Silchar’s urban mobility framework.

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A deal between OIL and TotalEnergies will advance deep water exploration in India.

Oil India Limited (OIL) and Total Energies on Wednesday signed a Technology Service Agreement in New Delhi to collaborate on deep water and ultra-deep water exploration across India’s offshore basins, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s push into frontier energy fields.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary Praveen Mal Khanooja and OIL Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Ranjit Rath, underscoring strong government backing for the partnership.

Dr. Sangkaran Ratnam, CMD of TotalEnergies Gas & Power Projects India Pvt. Ltd., and Saloma Yomdo, OIL’s Director (Exploration & Development), formalised the agreement on behalf of their organisations.

Under the collaboration, TotalEnergies will provide technical expertise for key offshore projects, including the appraisal of a gas discovery in shallow offshore blocks of the Andaman Basin, exploration in OIL’s ultra-deepwater blocks under OALP-IX in the Mahanadi and Krishna–Godavari basins, and assessment of new opportunities in the upcoming OALP-X and future bid rounds.

The partnership will also extend to technical support for drilling mandated stratigraphic wells in Category-II and Category-III offshore basins.

OIL said the agreement marks a major boost to its plans to expand exploration in challenging offshore frontiers, adding that TotalEnergies’ global deepwater experience is expected to improve efficiency and enhance the chances of new hydrocarbon finds.

Officials noted that the collaboration aligns with India’s broader effort to tap untapped offshore resources, strengthen energy security and support a more sustainable long-term energy strategy.

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With very minor changes, the new Tripura power rate goes into effect.

“The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) has released the power tariff for the financial year 2025–26, effective from November 1, with no significant increase in electricity bills for consumers. The average cost of supply is set at Rs. 7.61 per kW, marginally higher than the previous year’s Rs. 7.56. Fixed charges for domestic single-phase consumers have been standardized to Rs. 16 per kW per month, replacing the earlier range of Rs. 25 to Rs. 75, while commercial users will pay Rs. 18 per kW per month. To encourage industrial and social sectors, a 10% rebate on energy charges is available for IT units, women’s Self Help Groups, hospitals, homestays, and mobile towers in remote areas. The Kutir Jyoti scheme parameters have been revised, increasing the maximum connected load to 0.5 kW and monthly consumption limit to 30 units, providing better support for low-income households. Additionally, the commission has directed the rollout of smart meters to improve billing accuracy and expects a green (solar) tariff proposal in the next filing.”​

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Guwahati to conduct workshop on ‘A–Z of building a successful school’ on Nov 23 in Assam.

“Guwahati is set to host a specialised workshop titled ‘A–Z of Opening a Successful School’ at Hotel Vivanta on November 23, offering aspiring school founders, trusts, and education investors practical guidance on setting up new schools in Assam and the Northeast region. The session will be led by Amol Arora, Managing Director of the SHEMROCK & SHEMFORD Group of Schools, who has worked with hundreds of school promoters across India. The workshop aims to clarify operational, academic, and administrative processes involved in establishing a school, addressing regulatory and planning challenges faced by first-time promoters. Topics covered include approvals and compliance, infrastructure planning, admissions strategy, budgeting, branding, and academic systems. Participants will also receive a structured 100-point School Launch Checklist to simplify the planning process.”​

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM