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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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In 2025, NF Railway arrested 126 peddlers and confiscated ganja valued at Rs 3.67 crore.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) under Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway has ramped up operations against drug trafficking in 2025, seizing over 3,700 kg of ganja valued at Rs. 3.67 crore since the beginning of the year. According to NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, these crackdowns have led to the apprehension of 126 individuals involved in smuggling. Between July 17 and 24 alone, RPF teams confiscated 168.67 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs. 16.83 lakh and arrested two suspects at major stations including Agartala, Katihar, Bagdogra, Rangapara North, Lumding, and Guwahati.

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Charaideo Maidam in Assam celebrates its first year as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Assam commemorated the first anniversary of Charaideo Moidam’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a special ceremony featuring cultural programs and discussions on preservation and sustainable tourism. The site, home to over 90 mound tombs from the Ahom dynasty, is Assam’s first cultural UNESCO site and India’s 43rd overall. Highlighted as a symbol of architectural and historical significance, the Maidams reflect a unique blend of Ahom, Tai, and Assamese traditions. The Assam government has allocated Rs 25 crore for conservation and tourism development to protect the site’s integrity while enhancing visitor facilities. The occasion was marked as a proud moment for the Northeast by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, underscoring ongoing efforts to safeguard this invaluable heritage for future generations.

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By 2025, Assam’s Guwahati Railway Station will serve as India’s first centre for recycling plastic.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in collaboration with IIT Guwahati and the Assam Pollution Control Board, is set to transform Guwahati Railway Station into India’s first fully plastic recycling hub by August 15, 2025. This pioneering sustainability project aims to revolutionize plastic waste management across Indian Railways, promoting eco-friendly practices and raising awareness among passengers and vendors. The initiative includes integrated waste segregation, on-site recycling units, and a digital dashboard to monitor progress. It supports national environmental goals such as the Plastic Waste Management Rules (2016) and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. By engaging commuters and encouraging biodegradable alternatives, NFR plans to expand this model to railway stations nationwide, setting a benchmark for sustainable public infrastructure and contributing to cleaner, greener travel across India.

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Assam: Kaziranga’s first grassland bird census in Mann Ki Baat is praised by PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat radio address, lauded Assam’s Kaziranga National Park for conducting its inaugural grassland bird census—a pioneering initiative for Northeast India’s ecological monitoring. The survey, held from March to May 2025 across 185 plots, recorded 43 grassland bird species, including several threatened and endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains. Notable findings include a breeding colony of the endangered Finn’s Weaver, highlighting Kaziranga’s vital role beyond its famed rhinoceroses. With advanced methodologies and collaboration among top ornithologists and conservation bodies, the effort sets a benchmark for similar studies nationwide and reinforces India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation.

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In an interstate smuggling case, Assam police detain three Bihar nationals and confiscate contraband.

Assam Police arrested three men from Bihar in Guwahati’s Balughat area, dismantling an alleged smuggling operation involving foreign cigarettes. Acting on a tip-off, Basistha Police apprehended the suspects—Raj Kumar Yadav, Ajoy Kumar, and Ram Gyan Ram—and seized 166 packets of Benson & Hedges Blue Gold cigarettes manufactured in Turkiye, along with cash and mobile phones. Described as “habitual smugglers,” the men are suspected of operating through an interstate network. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings and are investigating potential links to broader illegal distribution chains.

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Assam: After an alleged attack on an indigenous merchant, tensions rise at the Jorhat daily market.

A heated altercation at the bustling daily market in Jorhat on Sunday, July 27, escalated rapidly when an indigenous (Khilonjiya) trader was allegedly assaulted following a dispute over commodity pricing. The situation turned violent, leaving a local vegetable vendor seriously injured. Police responded quickly, detaining several individuals as investigations continue. The unrest deepened when Bubu Ansari allegedly made derogatory remarks against the Mishing community, prompting authorities to promise strict action and heightened security measures to maintain peace in the area.

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Families of the victims of the Ahmedabad accident receive temporary compensation from Air India.

Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh each to the families of 147 passengers and 19 crash site victims in the tragic AI 171 plane crash. Documentation for 52 more victims has been verified, with payments forthcoming. The Tata Group has set up the AI 171 Memorial and Welfare Trust, which has pledged Rs. 1 crore ex gratia compensation per deceased individual and is funding restoration of damaged infrastructure. The Trust will also assist first responders and support long-term recovery efforts. The crash, which claimed 241 lives, is under investigation, with a preliminary probe citing a dual-engine failure due to sudden fuel supply loss.

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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