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In Assam, NDRF Holds a Thorough Monsoon Preparedness Exercise.

“The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted an intensive mobilisation drill in Assam to enhance monsoon preparedness. The training involved 18 flood rescue teams, deployed rapidly to the Mini Stadium at Sonapur in Kamrup Metro district. Over 550 rescuers, including women rescuers and a canine squad, participated in realistic flood rescue simulations addressing common challenges in the northeastern region. Supervised by Commandant Sh HPS Kandari, the drill aimed to strengthen operational readiness for handling emergencies such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes. The NDRF reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and livelihoods through this initiative.”

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Meghalaya will hold a two-day Strawberry Festival on May 2nd and 3rd.

“Meghalaya’s two-day Strawberry Festival, set for May 2nd and 3rd, 2025, will highlight agro-tourism and rural empowerment. Taking place in Syntung, Sohliya, and Darechigre, visitors can enjoy strawberry picking, workshops, cultural events, glamping, and recreational activities. The initiative aligns with the state’s growing success in strawberry cultivation, showcasing a 2024 yield of 1,220 metric tonnes.”

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More than 3,050 pigs were killed in the latest wave of the Mizoram ASF outbreak.

A fresh outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mizoram has claimed over 3,050 pigs across four districts—Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, and Mamit. Officials have declared 46 localities as ASF-infected zones, raising concerns about cross-border transmission from Myanmar and Bangladesh. The affected districts have seen significant pig fatalities, with Siaha and Lawngtlai being the hardest hit. To contain the outbreak, approximately 1,000 pigs have been culled, but the situation remains critical due to conducive weather conditions. This outbreak adds to the financial and agricultural losses from previous ASF waves, with Mizoram suffering a total loss of Rs 896.69 crore since 2021.”

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Three NSCN (Angmai) insurgents are killed by security forces during the Longding operation in Arunachal.

“Joint security forces, comprising the Assam Rifles and Indian Army, successfully eliminated three NSCN (Angmai) militants during an operation in the Pongchau area of Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh. Acting on intelligence reports, the operation led to an exchange of fire, resulting in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles. The forces continue combing operations to ensure regional security.”

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The Agartala Municipal Corporation promises to close the deficit as it unveils its ₹475.83 crore budget.

The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) proposed a budget of ₹475.83 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, with an expenditure projection of ₹476.50 crore, resulting in a deficit of ₹72.02 lakh. AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder expressed confidence in addressing the gap through internal revenue sources and central government initiatives. The budget prioritizes urban development, focusing on infrastructure, sanitation, and community welfare programs.

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In Kamjong district of Manipur, several homes were set on fire, and a curfew was enforced.

Tensions escalated in Manipur’s Kamjong district as unidentified assailants targeted Gampal and Haiyang villages, setting ablaze several homes in the Sahamphung sub-division. At least seven houses were destroyed in this suspected arson attack, prompting the district administration to impose an indefinite curfew under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Security forces have been deployed, and investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators.

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Manik Saha opens a higher secondary school in Tripura to improve education.

Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a newly constructed Higher Secondary School in Amtali on Tuesday, underscoring the state’s focus on advancing educational infrastructure. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated new facilities for five other schools in Tripura, emphasizing education as the backbone of a thriving society. These efforts aim to provide improved learning environments and support ongoing educational reforms, including teacher training and digital tools integration. Meanwhile, Tripura is celebrating its cultural heritage with the ‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav’ in Agartala, showcasing indigenous performances and traditional cuisine alongside the state’s educational initiatives.

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Gadkari and the Tripura MP spoke on the upkeep of the Assam-Agartala national route.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has assured support for the maintenance of NH-8, a critical lifeline for Tripura, connecting it to the rest of India. MP Biplab Kumar Deb, after a meeting with the minister, highlighted key issues, including urgent repairs on the Churaibari-Panitilla stretch and the declaration of new national highways. Gadkari also promised to address the four-lane expansion from Ranirbazar to Agartala ISBT, emphasizing the importance of these projects for regional connectivity and development.

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Free mobility of people is essential to Manipur’s normalcy: Lok Sabha MP

Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam has called for the restoration of free movement and the return of displaced persons in Manipur as essential steps towards normalcy. Highlighting restrictions on sacred sites like Thangjing Hills and Koubru, he emphasized the issue is about fundamental rights and governance, not communal tensions. He also voiced frustration over being denied a platform in Parliament to discuss the state’s imposition of President’s Rule, which began on February 13 after the Chief Minister’s resignation. The state assembly remains under suspended animation, despite its tenure lasting until 2027.

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NIA charges ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah and two others in connection with the Assam IED bomb conspiracy.

Regional

Drug raid in Manipur: Meth worth Rs 22 cr was found along the Indo-Myanmar border.

State

Assam police reorganisation: Himanta’s “shoot-at-sight” directive results in Leena Doley being moved to Dhubri.

State

Cow head incident: 38 people are arrested as Assam IGP leads night patrols

State

Assam: According to ONGC, efforts are being made to contain the gas flow at Sivasagar.

State

Crop Insurance Week” will be held in the Tamulpur district of Assam to inform farmers about compensation claims

Regional

Three citizens of Bangladesh and a narcotics dealer are arrested  in Tripura.

State

To improve services, Mizoram would corporateize its power and electricity department.

Local

5 people are detained in Sribhumi, 44,000 yaba pills are confiscated in Assam.

State

Reports from Assam Seven new cases of COVID-19 with no recent recovery.

Regional

Tripuran cannabis valued at Rs 30 lakh was confiscated by Assam Rifles.

Regional

Rajiv Gandhi University is the greatest in the Northeast and maintains its 13th-place ranking in India, making Arunachal Pradesh proud once more.

Regional

Manipur: Tension between Meitei and Kuki people in Imphal East is sparked by a farmland dispute.

State

Gas leakage continues following blowout at ONGC well in Assam’s Sibsagar district.

State

Pijush Hazarika, an Assam minister, evaluates the flood damage in Dibrugarh and guarantees long-term protection.

State

 Due to the heatwave, the Assam government has revised the work hours for tea garden workers.