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Assam: The Jal Jeevan Mission has been halted in Pakhiriguri, Bongaigaon, leaving villagers in anticipation of access to clean drinking water.

Allegations of negligence have surfaced over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, where the drinking water project in Pakhiriguri village remains incomplete and non-functional months after work began. Only about 20% of the project has been finished, with construction halted and no information board at the site, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Locals accuse the contractor of abandoning the work and have called for urgent intervention from authorities to resume and complete the scheme, which was meant to provide clean drinking water to the village.

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The Assam government has approved the clearance of encroached Village Grazing Reserve land located in the Nalbari district.

The Assam government launched an eviction drive on Monday morning to clear 82 bighas of encroached Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) land in Bakrikuchi village, Nalbari district, following a Gauhati High Court directive to remove all encroachments from VGR land statewide. The operation, conducted under heavy security with 500 personnel deployed, proceeded peacefully as over 70% of the approximately 300 affected families voluntarily vacated their homes after receiving prior notice. Bulldozers demolished unauthorized structures, including houses, schools, mosques, and Anganwadi centres. Displaced residents have set up temporary camps along the main road and are demanding rehabilitation. This marks the second major eviction in June, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterating the government’s commitment to reclaiming public land and preventing future encroachments.

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By October, the Northeast’s first emergency landing site at Moran will be operational, according to Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for the Indian Air Force, currently nearing completion at Jatiyani village near Moran in Dibrugarh district. Built at a cost of ₹99.86 crore on a 4.2 km stretch of four-lane highway, the ELF is a joint project by the IAF and NHIDCL and is expected to be fully operational by October 2025. Designed for both military and civilian use, the facility can accommodate fighter jets and transport aircraft, and will serve as an emergency airstrip during crises. The ELF is part of a nationwide security initiative, with more such projects planned across Assam to enhance disaster response and national security.

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Assam CM: Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge Will Be Completed by Year’s End

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the under-construction trumpet junction near the Brahmaputra, a crucial link for the upcoming bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati. Reviewing the project’s progress, Sarma urged officials to expedite work, aiming for the bridge’s completion by December 2025 or January 2026. He assured that vehicles would be able to use the new bridge even if the trumpet junction is not ready, with alternate routes via IIT Guwahati and GNRC available in the interim. The trumpet junction itself is expected to be finished by May or June next year, further streamlining traffic between the two cities. The bridge and junction are part of broader efforts to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the Brahmaputra.

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A stampede at the Puri Rath Yatra claimed three lives and injured ten.

Tragedy struck Puri’s annual Rath Yatra as a stampede near the Gundicha Temple claimed three lives and left at least ten devotees injured in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred when a massive crowd surged forward for a glimpse of the deities’ chariots, resulting in a deadly crush. The victims, all from Khurda district, died on the spot, while several injured remain in critical condition. The tragedy has raised questions about police preparedness and crowd management, sparking political blame and calls for accountability. Authorities have promised a thorough inquiry and a review of safety protocols to prevent future incidents during one of Odisha’s most revered religious festivals.

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Only Deputy Commissioners may issue adult Aadhaar cards: Assam CM

In a bid to tighten controls on illegal immigration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Aadhaar cards for adult citizens will soon be issued exclusively through Deputy Commissioners’ offices, replacing the current system involving common service centers and third-party vendors. This overhaul aims to prevent illegal immigrants from fraudulently obtaining Aadhaar cards by introducing stricter scrutiny and verification procedures. The chief minister emphasized that this move will help close loopholes that previously allowed foreign nationals to access Indian identity documents, thereby strengthening efforts to detect and push back illegal infiltrators. The new process is expected to enhance the integrity of Aadhaar issuance and bolster Assam’s border security.

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The Jagannath Rath Yatra will be led by ISKCON throughout Guwahati.

ISKCON Guwahati will host its annual Jagannath Rath Yatra from June 27 to July 5, 2025, featuring a grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra through the city’s major routes. The event includes spiritual discourses and cultural programs at the ISKCON temple complex, inviting residents citywide to participate in a celebration of devotion and community spirit. Security and logistics are being coordinated with local authorities for a smooth and safe festival.

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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