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The Brahmaputra Board creates master plans for 15 Northeast river sub-basins.

The Brahmaputra Board is preparing advanced master plans for 15 sub-basins across the Northeast to address recurring floods and erosion, following the severe June monsoon that caused massive floods and landslides in Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and other states. Current planning covers rivers such as Dikhow, Jhanji, and Dikrong, along with key rivers in Mizoram and Meghalaya, while future projects will extend to Teesta, Sankosh-Raidak, Kopili, Dhansiri (North), and several others. A committee of central agencies and academic institutions is overseeing these plans, with the High Powered Review Board urging faster DPR development, advanced monitoring, and pilot projects focusing on nature-based solutions and watershed management. The Board aims to evolve into a knowledge-based River Basin Organisation, providing integrated, long-term solutions while states continue implementing anti-erosion and flood protection measures under the Jal Shakti Ministry’s FMBAP scheme.

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To increase apprenticeship in the Northeast, a special apprenticeship campaign was launched in Guwahati.

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship conducted a one-day campaign in Guwahati to boost apprenticeship opportunities for youth in the North East. This effort aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed North East and Viksit Bharat by providing structured, paid, hands-on training. The program includes an upgraded NAPS portal offering additional stipends for apprentices and involves collaboration among government bodies, industry partners, and training institutions to build a strong regional apprenticeship ecosystem.

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Himanta talks about the modern museum for “Vrindavani Vastra” with the president of the JSW foundation.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and JSW Foundation chairperson Sangita Jindal have discussed building a world-class museum in Guwahati to house the 16th-century silk textile, Vrindavani Vastra. Created under the guidance of Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, the textile is currently held by the British Museum and will be loaned to Assam for public display in 2027. The museum, part of JSW’s CSR initiative, will meet global standards as specified by the British Museum. Additionally, a high-quality digital version of the textile will be developed and exhibited in early 2026 to allow wider access.

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Another commando camp in a reserve forest is unlawfully sanctioned by the Assam Forest Department.

Assam’s Environment and Forest department has come under fire for illegally approving the construction of police commando battalion camps within several reserve forests, including the Kundil Kalia Reserve Forest, without the mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Special Chief Secretary (Forest) M.K. Yadava is accused of sanctioning these projects in violation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, threatening endangered species such as the Eastern Hoolock Gibbon and causing widespread legal and environmental concerns. The National Green Tribunal and MoEF&CC have initiated legal action against Yadava, as multiple camps across Assam’s protected forests continue to be scrutinized for systemic breaches of conservation laws.

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Assam: Section 163 imposed in Sribhumi until further orders.

The district administration of Sribhumi has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons and all forms of public gathering under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following recent unrest after the renaming of Karimganj as Sribhumi. The order, issued by the District Magistrate, restricts bandhs, rallies, dharnas, use of loudspeakers, carrying of weapons, and obstruction of vehicular movement, unless specifically approved by authorities. Essential services and emergency personnel are exempted, and violators will face strict legal action. The directive is effective immediately and aims to maintain peace and public order in the district.

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AGP will petition the Supreme Court to overturn the Center’s foreigner directive and request an exemption for Assam.

The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, set a clear timeline for dealing with illegal immigrants in Assam. It declared that all persons who entered Assam before January 1, 1966, would be granted full Indian citizenship. Those who came between January 1, 1966, and March 24, 1971, were to be identified and deprived of voting rights for ten years but allowed to reside legally. Importantly, all foreigners who entered Assam on or after March 25, 1971, were to be detected, deleted from electoral rolls, and expelled according to the law. The Accord also committed to safeguarding the cultural, social, linguistic identity, and heritage of the Assamese people through constitutional, legislative, and administrative measures. Additionally, it aimed to prevent future illegal immigration by sealing the Indo-Bangladesh border and updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 1971 as the cutoff year for citizenship verification. The Accord sought to restore peace and normalcy in the region while balancing humanitarian concerns with protecting indigenous rights.

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Three touts are detained by the NFR, and more than Rs 1 lakh worth of train tickets are seized in Assam.

The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, set March 25, 1971, as the cutoff date for detecting and deporting illegal immigrants in the state. Persons who entered Assam before January 1, 1966, were granted full Indian citizenship, while those arriving between 1966 and 1971 were identified, denied voting rights for 10 years, but allowed to reside. All foreigners who entered Assam on or after March 25, 1971, are to be detected, deleted from electoral rolls, and expelled according to law. The Accord also includes safeguards to protect Assamese culture and identity. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) opposes the Centre’s recent directive allowing certain religious minority immigrants from neighboring countries to stay beyond this deadline, asserting it violates the Assam Accord’s provisions and seeking exemption for Assam through a Supreme Court petition.

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Assam: To speed up the Bharat Mala project, the Cachar administration would address outstanding difficulties.

“A review meeting chaired by District Commissioner Mridul Yadav was held to expedite land acquisition and resolve bottlenecks in ongoing Bharat Mala Project infrastructure packages in Cachar district. Key deliberations included:

Silchar–Badarpur–Churaibari Package-1: Clearance of land at Srikona, resolution of defence estate land issues at Tarapur, and relocation of government/private institutions for timely execution.

Panchgram & Badarpur Bypass Projects (Package-2 & Package-3): Preparation of an additional 3G report and removal of specific hurdles at Karaikandi to accelerate progress.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed proactive coordination across departments, with full administrative support to ensure timely completion of these nationally significant projects. Enhanced connectivity through the Bharat Mala works, officials noted, will reinforce the socio-economic development of the Barak Valley. The meeting was attended by NHIDCL representatives, senior district officials, and other stakeholders.”

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Assam DGP examines Barak Valley police and highlights a citizen-centric strategy.

“Whereas it has come to my notice that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone; and whereas the Raj Bhavan, being the official residence of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for the smooth functioning of essential government duties;

Now, therefore, I, Amitabh Basumatary, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, hereby prohibit within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati—

(i) Assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies and demonstrations;
(ii) Use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or any other noise-producing instruments;
(iii) Unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval; and
(iv) Any construction or disruptive activity which may impede security arrangements or cause disturbance.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved by this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for its cancellation or modification.”

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The Assam government enforces a ban within five km of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.

“It has been brought to my attention that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone. As the Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Assam and requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for essential government functioning, I, Amitabh Basumatary, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 163 of the BNSS, do hereby prohibit the assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies, demonstrations, use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or other noise-producing instruments, unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval, and any construction or disruptive activities within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved with this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for cancellation or modification of this ex-parte order.”

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Barak Bolchhe!

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Shuktara Foundation Completes First Phase of Winter Relief Distribution

Regional

People affected by unrest in Manipur scuffle with security personnel as they try to return home.

Regional

In a significant Dhalai district operation, Tripura Police confiscate 547 kilograms of suspected cannabis.

State

The Assam Assembly approves a law giving tea workers land rights.

State

A latecomer causes a protest at the Dhubri exam, and the candidate is disqualified in Assam.

Regional

31 students are jailed as East Siang Police crack down on young drivers in Arunachal.

Regional

Union Minister Jual Oram requests an NHIDCL report over the alternative Tripura highway’s “deplorable” state.

State

More than 520 reserved teaching positions are open in colleges and universities in Assam.

Regional

Due to Lapangap violence that killed a Karbi man, three people were arrested in Meghalaya.

State

A bill to establish a “Satra Preservation and Development Commission” is introduced by Assam.

International

The Awami League party has announced national demonstrations through November 30 in Bangladesh.

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TUISEN COMES ALIVE: ADVENT CHRISTMAS SPORTS TOURNAMENT CULMINATES WITH CULTURE, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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CONTRABAND SEIZED, TWO APPREHENDED: ASSAM RIFLES BUSTS ILLICIT CIGARETTE RACKET IN CACHAR

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES NARCOTICS WORTH HITS ₹12.5 CR

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES HOLDS SECURITY MEETING WITH AT NGAMPABUNG IN PHERZAWL DISTRICT

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS IN MANIPUR