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In an Itanagar drug trafficking case, two people were detained, including a journalist and a young person from Assam.

On August 22, the Chimpu Police in Itanagar arrested two individuals, including a student leader-cum-journalist, for alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Acting on intelligence inputs, a naka operation at the Chimpu Check Post led to the seizure of heroin vials, cash, mobile phones, and a vehicle from the possession of William Tana Tara (27), Secretary of the All Nyishi Students’ Union and a journalist, and Biki Phukan (28), of H-Sector Itanagar. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered, and police have reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics.

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Meghalaya’s border with Bangladesh is under a night curfew.

On August 21, 2025, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, Rosetta Mary Kurbah, imposed a night curfew effective from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM within 1 km of the India-Bangladesh border for two months, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The curfew aims to prevent illegal crossings, infiltration by militants and smugglers, and unlawful assemblies, in response to rising threats and recent incidents along the porous border. The order bans movement, gatherings of five or more, carrying weapons, and smuggling of items such as cattle, betelnut, contraband, and tea leaves. Despite fencing 367 km of Meghalaya’s 443-km border with Bangladesh, gaps in fencing have made some areas prone to cross-border crime and infiltration, prompting urgent preventive action.

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A portion of Meghalaya’s unfenced border becomes a point of entry for Bangladeshi intruders.

A recent intrusion in South West Khasi Hills has triggered alarm over gaps in fencing along the 444-km India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, where about 20% remains unfenced due to tough terrain and land hurdles. On August 8, at least eight armed men from Bangladesh allegedly crossed into Rongdanggai village, stabbed a local, ransacked homes, and attempted a kidnapping. Villagers managed to overpower some intruders, and subsequent operations by the BSF, police and Village Defence Parties led to multiple arrests, recovery of weapons, and the death of one suspect. A visiting delegation of local leaders said porous stretches are regularly exploited by criminals and urged stronger security measures, warning that such incidents pose serious risks to border villagers. A detailed report is being prepared for Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.

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Two modular bridges constructed with Indian support were opened in Nepal.

India and Nepal jointly inaugurated two modular steel bridges in Koshi Province on Wednesday, under New Delhi’s grant assistance for rebuilding vital road infrastructure damaged by the September 2024 floods. The 48.8-meter span bridge over Puwa Khola in Ilam district and the 70-meter span bridge over Hewa Khola in Panchthar district—the longest modular bridge installed in Nepal—were inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Nepalese Minister Devendra Dahal. The project, executed with support from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, also facilitated hands-on training for 35 Nepali technicians in modular bridge erection, enhancing local capacity. This marks part of India’s commitment to providing 10 prefabricated bridges to Nepal to boost connectivity and flood recovery[Indian Embassy].

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The Meghalaya Civil Defence and Home Guards have welcomed 445 new members.

The Meghalaya government inducted 445 new personnel into the Civil Defence and Home Guards Department during its first ‘Rozgar Mela’ in Mawdiangdiang, distributing appointment letters to recruits selected as sub-inspectors, guardsmen, drivers, and non-combatant staff. Civil Defence and Home Guards Minister Comingone Ymbon urged appointees to uphold discipline and integrity, noting their responsibility during natural disasters and law-and-order situations. Selected from a pool of over 22,000 candidates via physical, written, and interview stages, the new recruits greatly strengthen the department’s capacity. Officials announced plans for an additional 233 appointments and revealed ongoing discussions to convert the Border Wing Home Guards Battalion into a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with the border wing continuing as a voluntary initiative along the Bangladesh border.

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A gas cylinder explosion in Shillong injured two people.

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and a civilian sustained serious injuries when an LPG cylinder exploded in a rented house at Shillong’s Umpling Lumdiengmet locality late Tuesday night. The blast, which occurred around 10 pm in the kitchen of a ground-floor apartment, severely damaged the house and nearby structures. The injured—identified as BSF jawan Sandeep Kumar and Subham Cheran Momin—were initially treated at the BSF hospital in Umpling before being shifted to NEIGRIHMS. One of them, in critical condition, was later referred to Guwahati for specialised care. Police have begun investigating the cause of the explosion.

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IIIT-Manipur and Assam Rifles collaborate to improve advanced drone training.

In a step aimed at boosting security operations with cutting-edge technology, the Assam Rifles on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Manipur, to expand the use of drones in defence and surveillance. The agreement, formalised at Mantripukhri in Imphal West district, included technical sessions on the indigenisation of drone systems and the launch of an ‘Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course’. The programme will provide Assam Rifles personnel with training in drone operation, maintenance, and certification, thereby strengthening operational readiness. Officials said the initiative highlights the importance of defence–academia collaboration in advancing self-reliance, as drones are becoming increasingly critical for surveillance, tactical missions, and disaster response in the Northeast.

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In Mizoram, Assam Rifles confiscate meth valued at Rs 21 crore.

The Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms of Methamphetamine tablets worth an estimated ₹21 crore during a search operation at Zokhawthar in Mizoram’s Champhai district along the Myanmar border on Monday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, troops intercepted the consignment—believed to have been smuggled from across the border—before it could reach the local market. While no arrests were made, the 70,700 tablets were handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau in Aizawl for further investigation. Officials termed the operation a significant success against the rising flow of narcotics through the porous Mizoram–Myanmar frontier, which has emerged as a major transit point for drug trafficking in the Northeast.

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After border tensions are sparked by a rubber crop dispute, Mizoram and Assam undertake negotiations.

Officials from Mizoram and Assam held a meeting on Monday at Bairabi, near the inter-state border, to de-escalate fresh tensions after Mizoram alleged that Assam forest personnel destroyed a rubber plantation in Mamit district on August 15. According to Mizoram’s deputy commissioner of Mamit, the damaged plantation fell under the Kawrtha forest division within Mizoram’s jurisdiction. However, Hailakandi deputy commissioner Abhishek Jain maintained that the site lies within Assam’s Inner Line Reserve Forest, where plantations are prohibited under the Reserved Forest Act of 1980, terming the incident a “misunderstanding” rather than a border intrusion.

Both administrations agreed to prevent further flare-ups and escalate the matter to higher authorities. The episode highlights the recurring sensitivities along the 164.6 km Assam–Mizoram boundary, which remains disputed due to conflicting colonial-era demarcations of 1875 and 1933. The disagreement has triggered violent confrontations in the past, most notably the 2021 Vairengte clash that left seven people dead. Despite several rounds of talks, including one in April this year where both sides agreed to maintain the status quo, the border continues to experience periodic flare-ups.

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ASSAM RIFLES OBSERVES WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY IN NEW KAIPHUNDAI AND KAIMAI VILLAGES, MANIPUR.

On World Humanitarian Day, Assam Rifles organised welfare activities in New Kaiphundai and Kaimai villages of Tamenglong District, focusing on the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. A medical camp in Kaimai provided free check-ups, treatment, and medicines, with special attention to children, the elderly, and expecting mothers. Meanwhile, essential aid was distributed in New Kaiphundai to meet basic needs. The initiative showcased Assam Rifles’ continued commitment to community development and humanitarian outreach in remote areas.

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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