The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) Shillong Circle, together with the JSU Central Body, has requested the Meghalaya government to temporarily suspend internet services during government job exams to prevent cheating. The union highlighted the risk posed by mobile phones and AI tools, and proposed strict frisking, CCTV surveillance, and monitoring during interviews to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment system.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya, forecasting extreme heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the next two days. The alert, effective Wednesday and Thursday, requires immediate action to safeguard public safety, with an orange alert for Friday to maintain preparedness. Isolated areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, increasing risks of waterlogging, traffic disruption, and localized landslides. Residents in vulnerable zones are urged to remain vigilant, stock up on essentials, and avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency response systems are active, and authorities are closely monitoring the evolving situation, encouraging everyone to follow official advisories for their safety.
A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized after an acid attack in Sonamura NC Nagar, Sepahijala district, Tripura, on Sunday night. The assault occurred when the victim stepped out of her home to use the lavatory. Police suspect the attackers are from a neighboring village. The woman, who suffered burns on her hands and legs, is now in stable condition at GBP Hospital in Agartala. An FIR has been filed against three suspects, and the investigation is ongoing, with no arrests yet reported.
“The State of Manipur is in mourning following the tragic loss of two of its daughters—Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (22) and Lamnunthem Singson (28)—who were among the crew members aboard the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Described by the government as symbols of courage, grace, and youthful ambition, their untimely demise has cast a shadow of sorrow across the state.”
The Central government has approved Rs 951.27 crore for the construction of a 29.03-kilometre Tura Bypass in Meghalaya, connecting NH-127B to NH-217. Announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the two-lane bypass with paved shoulders will start near Sanchonggre village and end at Jenggitchakgre village, strategically diverting traffic away from the congested urban core of Tura town. This project aims to ease traffic flow, reduce travel time, and improve road safety by separating local and through traffic, while also strengthening connectivity between Guwahati and the India-Bangladesh border at Dalu.
Bharti Airtel has achieved a major breakthrough in digital security across Assam and the Northeast by deploying its advanced AI-powered fraud detection system. In just 33 days, Airtel has protected over 1.35 million users in the region from online scams by automatically scanning and blocking malicious links shared via SMS, social media, email, and browsers. The system leverages real-time threat intelligence to examine over 1 billion URLs daily, blocking harmful sites in under 100 milliseconds and alerting users instantly. With support for Assamese and other regional languages, this innovative solution ensures digital safety for all, including those with limited English proficiency, and marks a significant step in safeguarding the region’s rapidly growing digital community.
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has approved a financial package of Rs 14.22 crore to implement a series of development projects across Tripura. The funds will be used to improve rural infrastructure, boost agriculture and fisheries, enhance education, and promote cultural initiatives. Key allocations include support for service delivery projects, seed processing plants, pig breeding farms, agricultural market infrastructure, and educational facilities. The package also funds capacity-building workshops, cultural preservation efforts, and the installation of solar-powered irrigation pumps, reaffirming the NEC’s commitment to the holistic development of Tripura and the North Eastern region.
The Tribal Welfare Department of Tripura has launched smart classes in 33 tribal hostels, a move set to transform education for thousands of students in remote areas. Officially inaugurated by Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, the initiative is part of the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, a campaign focused on inclusivity and digital access. Approximately 7,000 students will benefit from digital resources such as live interactive classes, recorded lectures, multilingual materials, online tests, and a robust Learning Management System. The program also includes motivational and mental health counseling, aiming to provide holistic support. With plans to expand to 100 hostels, the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to empowering tribal communities through education and technology.
A growing educational crisis in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has left government job aspirants facing severe disadvantages as the ongoing ethnic conflict blocks access to nearby examination centres. Despite Imphal being just 62 kilometres away, security concerns and travel restrictions force students to undertake exhausting and expensive journeys to cities like Aizawl, Guwahati, and Agartala to sit for major national exams such as SSC, NDA, NEET, UPSC, and UGC-NTA. Many have missed crucial exams due to unaffordable costs, while those who manage to travel face unfamiliar environments and travel fatigue that undermine their performance. Educators and advocacy groups warn that without urgent steps—including establishing a permanent examination centre in Churachandpur—an entire generation could be sidelined from national opportunities. They stress that equitable access to exam centres is now a necessity, not just a convenience.
Ten universities from Northeast India have secured places among the top 50 in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025, underscoring the region’s rising academic stature. Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) of Arunachal Pradesh leads the pack, retaining its national rank of 13th for the second consecutive year. Set atop Rono Hills on a scenic 302-acre campus, RGU is a cornerstone of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, recently marking four decades of excellence. Other notable institutions include Tezpur University (24th), Mizoram University (25th), Central Agricultural University, Imphal (26th), and North Eastern Hill University, Shillong (29th). In the private university category, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, stands as the only Northeast institution in the top 50, ranked 24th. These achievements highlight the growing academic strength and institutional development across Northeast India.
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