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According to Sonowal, the Kaladan project will connect India and Myanmar by 2027.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project, a crucial infrastructure initiative linking India and Myanmar, is expected to be fully operational by 2027. The project will reduce the travel distance between Aizawl and Kolkata by approximately 700 km, significantly improving connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of India. Sonowal highlighted that the Sittwe Port in Myanmar is already ready for use, with remaining work focused on establishing road connectivity to Aizawl. The government is investing Rs. 1,000 crore in developing the waterway segment, with other infrastructure handled by relevant agencies. Emphasizing the Northeast’s role as a future commercial gateway to South and Southeast Asia, Sonowal stated that robust transport infrastructure is key to regional economic growth and stronger trade ties with Southeast Asia.

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Assam: After a suspected Bangladeshi was detained for stealing cattle, tensions along the Indo-Bangladesh border increased.

A tense standoff unfolded at the Adamtilla tea estate near Assam’s India-Bangladesh border after locals apprehended a suspected Bangladeshi cattle thief, leading to serious allegations against the Border Security Force (BSF). Villagers, who caught the accused with Bangladeshi identification documents, blocked a BSF vehicle for nearly two hours, accusing the BSF of attempting to shield the suspect rather than hand him over to Assam Police. The situation escalated into heated protests, with residents demanding a thorough inquiry into the BSF’s actions and urging both state and central authorities to address what they described as a breach of trust and security protocol.

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In Guwahati, the Assam chief minister opens the Rs 112 crore Bhagadatta Flyover-2.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly constructed Bhagadatta Flyover-2 at Rukminigaon, Guwahati, on Sunday. The 660-metre-long, four-lane flyover was completed in a record nine months, half the originally planned 18-month schedule. Built at a cost of Rs. 112 crore by RITES India Limited using advanced composite structure technology, the flyover aims to significantly ease congestion on the busy Dispur–Six Mile corridor.

Named after King Bhagadatta of ancient Kamarupa, this flyover complements the earlier Bhagadatta Flyover-1 at the Super Market area. The project is part of a broader initiative to enhance urban infrastructure and ease traffic in Guwahati. Additional parking facilities under the flyover will benefit nearby businesses.

Chief Minister Sarma also announced upcoming infrastructure projects, including flyovers and ramps at Ganeshguri, Arya Nagar, Maligaon, and Radha Govinda Baruah Road, with expected completion dates in early 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the Narengi–Kurua bridge and Guwahati Ring Road project in September.

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Assam: In Dima Hasao, a landslip interrupts rail services once more

Rail connectivity on the Lumding–Badarpur hill section in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was disrupted once again late Sunday night following a fresh landslide between Dihakho and Mupa stations. The area, known for its vulnerability to landslides, has seen repeated incidents since June 23, causing prolonged suspension of train services. Several trains, including the Kanchanjunga Express and Guwahati–Silchar Express, remain stranded, affecting hundreds of passengers. The Northeast Frontier Railway has set up help desks and arranged basic amenities at key stations, while restoration work continues amid ongoing heavy rainfall. Passenger safety and infrastructure stability remain top priorities as efforts to restore normalcy are underway.

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18 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are pushed back by Assam: CM

Eighteen Bangladeshi nationals residing in Assam without valid documents were deported on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The individuals were repatriated from Cachar and Sribhumi districts as part of the state government’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration. Sharing the update on social media, Sarma emphasized Assam’s strict stance, stating, “18 illegal Bangladeshis pushed back today in wee hours from Cachar and Sribhumi.” The Chief Minister also revealed that nearly 330 undocumented immigrants have been sent back over the past month, with more deportations expected as Assam tightens surveillance and enforces immigration laws across the state.

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Assam: Train service on the Lumding-Badarpur rail line is suspended due to a landslip.

A landslide disrupted train services on Northeast India’s crucial Lumding-Badarpur Hill railway section this afternoon, blocking tracks between Dihakho and Mupa stations with boulders and debris. The incident has halted all train movement along this vital corridor connecting Assam with southern states, affecting thousands of commuters and freight operations. Railway officials have mobilized clearance teams, but restoration timelines remain uncertain. Help desks have been set up at key stations, including Guwahati, Lumding, Silchar, Badarpur, and Agartala, to assist stranded passengers as recovery efforts continue.

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Assam: 78 acres of land was cleared in the Lakhimpur eviction effort, affecting 220 families.

The Lakhimpur District Administration on Thursday evicted around 220 families from approximately 235 bighas (about 78 acres) of allegedly encroached land across four locations, including three Village Grazing Reserve areas. Notices were served to the families, who failed to provide land ownership documents. The drive, involving nearly 400 security personnel and 21 bulldozers, proceeded without disruption. Of the evicted families, 25 are from indigenous communities, who will be rehabilitated, while the majority are Bengali-speaking Muslims. The operation follows recent communal tensions and related arrests in the region.

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Debabrata Saikia, an opposition leader in Assam, is against demolishing the Dikhow bridge, which dates back to the British era.

Assam Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has called on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to urgently restore the historic British-era vertical-lift bridge over the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district. In a letter dated July 1, Saikia opposed proposals to dismantle the bridge, describing it as a unique symbol of Assam’s colonial heritage and the first of its kind in India. He urged the government to commission a new structural assessment, involve heritage bodies like ICOMOS, and declare the bridge a protected monument. Saikia also advocated for seeking restoration funding from government and international sources, highlighting the bridge’s architectural, historical, and tourism value for Assam.

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Six are being held after a water bottle was thrown at the Assam chief minister’s vehicle in Golaghat.

A day after a plastic water bottle was hurled at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy in Golaghat, police detained six individuals, including prominent Congress workers. The incident, which did not cause injuries, has sparked a political row, with BJP leaders calling it a serious security breach and demanding strict action. Congress, however, claimed the detentions were politically motivated and alleged that the arrested youth leaders were not present at the protest site during the incident. The episode has intensified the ongoing political blame game in Assam.

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Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.

National

RBI Governor: The US tariff hike does not pose a significant threat to the Indian economy.

State

Meghalaya detains two Assamese guys in possession of more than 50g of heroin.

Sports

Purple rice from Assam Agricultural University is registered under the Plant Variety Act.

State

Three people are being held for attacking Northeast students in Delhi with knives.

State

Protests break out in Assam after a man is killed following an alleged attack by BSF forces.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

State

Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

Regional

In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.

International

Bangladesh: An anti-Awami League tract in the form of a “declaration”

Regional

Under a peace agreement with the NLFT and ATTF, the centre approves Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura.

Regional

Three districts of Nagaland are left in darkness when a landslip topples a transmission tower.

Regional

JioAirFiber leads the increase as North East Telecom Circle surpasses 65,000 5G FWA subscribers.

State

Beginning on September 20, IndiGo will operate morning flights from New Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati.