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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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Assam: Due to unlawful entry, two citizens of Bangladesh are detained in Katigorah

Two Bangladeshi nationals—a man and a woman—were apprehended by local residents in the Katigorah area of Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, suspected of attempting an illegal border crossing. The duo, along with a third individual who managed to escape, were spotted behaving suspiciously near Katigorah Chourangi. After being detained by locals, the two were handed over to police. Preliminary investigations revealed that they had previously entered India illegally and had been working as laborers in Gujarat. Following intensified crackdowns on illegal immigrants in Gujarat, the pair reportedly traveled to Assam, intending to return to Bangladesh via the Katigorah border. Police have taken them into custody for further investigation.

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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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State

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

State

Governor Assam Pratibha Protsahan Yojana 2025-26: Last Date Extended for Civil Services Aspirants

State

Assam: The new terminal at Guwahati Airport is the recipient of the “International Architectural Award 2025.”

Regional

DC Cachar Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Flagship Schemes; Stresses Timely Delivery of Services to Beneficiaries

State

Himanta Biswa Sharma, the chief minister of Assam, says Guwahati would get five new foot over-bridges.

Regional

The Meghalaya Transport Department mandates that unlawful vehicle modifications be reversed.

Regional

Bishramganj, Tripura, is tense following a molestation accusation; prohibition orders have been issued.

State

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.

Regional

Traffic restrictions on Sikkim’s NH-10: Two-day ban on heavy vehicles.

Regional

Meghalaya health alert: IDSP recommends seeking hospital treatment as once if GBS symptoms appear

Regional

Due to a disagreement with the reservation review panel, five Nagaland tribes will not attend state events.

State

Assam: To improve cleanliness, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation introduces “Sikun Guwahati-Mur Guwahati.”

International

Political juncture in Bangladesh: Reform drive postpones elections as BNP takes the lead.