The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with Arunachal Pradesh’s SCERT to open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, marking a major boost for the state’s educational infrastructure. The new office, located in the SCERT campus at Gohpur Tinali, will provide improved services to CBSE-affiliated schools and ensure quicker resolution of academic and administrative issues. This collaboration highlights the importance of national and state-level cooperation in advancing education.
With train services to Tripura disrupted due to a major landslide in Assam’s Lumding–Badarpur Hill section, the Tripura government on Wednesday assured the public that essential food items remain in stock and fuel supplies will last till Friday.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Shillong has seized heroin worth ₹25 lakh and arrested three individuals in a significant crackdown. The operation began with the apprehension of Rohit Mattu, followed by the arrest of Raman Raina and Suraj Gill, the alleged main supplier who used a hardware store as a front for trafficking. Over 150 grams of heroin were recovered, and another suspect, Rohit Honda, is currently being pursued. Police have described the bust as revealing a complex drug distribution network in Shillong and remain committed to dismantling illegal drug operations. All arrested individuals are in custody as investigations continue.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that the state government will set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts to combat rising substance abuse. The Union DoNER Ministry has sanctioned ₹198 crore for a special centre in Sepahijala district’s Bishramganj. Each district facility is expected to cost ₹20 crore. Saha highlighted Tripura’s vulnerability as a drug smuggling corridor due to its geography, surrounded by Bangladesh and neighbouring states. He noted that youth are being targeted and stated the government is implementing strict regulations and a zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse, with law enforcement seizing and destroying more drugs than ever before.
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF’s Eastern Command, is on a four-day visit to Tripura to assess security preparedness along the India-Bangladesh border. On his arrival at Agartala, he was received by Inspector General Ashwani Kumar Sharma and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the BSF frontier headquarters. During his visit, the ADG toured key Border Outposts (BOPs) such as Bhagalpur and Lankamura, as well as the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Agartala-Akhaura, interacting with field commanders and jawans to review operational readiness. The visit highlights the BSF’s commitment to strengthening border security in Tripura, a region especially sensitive due to its extensive and vulnerable border with Bangladesh. Most of the border has been fenced to counter smuggling and illegal cross-border activities. ADG Aggarwal will continue inspections and high-level meetings throughout his stay.
Tension erupted along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday after around 400 people from Meghalaya, backed by local villagers and social organizations, dismantled structures and uprooted saplings planted by Assam’s Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council during a plantation drive in Lapangap village. Protestors accused Assam of encroaching on Meghalaya’s territory, escalating a longstanding border dispute. Police from both states intervened, with Assam Police reportedly using tear gas to control the unrest. Authorities confirmed the situation is now under control, and a peace meeting involving local leaders is scheduled to resolve the issue. Lapangap remains one of six unresolved flashpoints along the 884.9-km border, despite partial agreements reached in 2022. The dispute, dating back to Meghalaya’s creation in 1972, continues to challenge relations between the two states.
The District Magistrate of Imphal West has reminded residents and builders that No Objection Certificates (NOC) for height clearance are mandatory for all buildings and structures within a 56 km radius of Imphal International Airport. The notice, issued in compliance with aviation safety regulations, stresses strict enforcement of height restrictions—especially in the Red Zone—to ensure safe aircraft operations. Applications for NOC can be submitted online via the Airports Authority of India’s NOCAS portal. The administration has warned that violations will be dealt with under the Aircraft Rules, 1994, and urges all citizens and developers to adhere to the guidelines to avoid punitive action.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Agartala, Tripura, seized a large quantity of contraband in two separate incidents at Agartala Railway Station on Monday night. In the first case, 270 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup, valued at around Rs 1.35 lakh, were found in unclaimed bags during a routine security check. In a separate operation, a woman named Aparna Debbarma was arrested while attempting to smuggle 21.49 kg of dry ganja, worth approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, to Delhi. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing in both matters.
Meghalaya’s government has inaugurated the Northeast’s first production unit for reusable sanitary pads under the “She-Rise” initiative in Laitkroh, East Khasi Hills. Led by the Shubham Charitable Association, this Zero Waste Period Mission aims to promote menstrual hygiene, empower women through employment, and protect the environment. With a Rs. 5 lakh grant, the project has already created jobs for over 25 women. Plans are underway to expand the initiative statewide, install sanitary pad vending machines in schools, and introduce eco-friendly pads made from local fabrics like bamboo and banana fibre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark Bairabi–Sairang railway line in July, bringing direct rail connectivity to Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl, for the first time. This 51.38 km engineering marvel, featuring 48 tunnels and towering bridges, marks a transformative leap for the region—fulfilling long-held aspirations and boosting socio-economic growth in Northeast India. With the successful inspection and clearance for both passenger and freight services, Mizoram joins the select group of northeastern capitals now linked by the national rail network.
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