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The government intends to establish drug rehabilitation facilities in eight districts in Tripura: CM Manik Saha

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.

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Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, ADG of the BSF, visits Tripura and assesses operational readiness along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

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.

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A mob uproots saplings in the disputed Lapangap Village, causing tension to flare near the Assam-Meghalaya boundary.

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.

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Manipur: Building heights close to Imphal Airport require NOC.

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.

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Tripura: At the Agartala Railway Station, GRP confiscates ganja and cough syrup

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.

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Meghalaya introduces the first-ever zero waste period project in the Northeast.

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.

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 In July, PM Modi is anticipated to inaugurate Mizoram’s first train connection to Aizawl.

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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 Silluk, the cleanest village in Arunachal, is recognised nationally in the NCERT textbook.

Silluk village, nestled in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, has achieved national recognition by being featured in the NCERT Class 3 Environmental Studies (EVS) textbook. Celebrated for its community-led cleanliness and innovative waste management, Silluk stands as a model of sustainable living and rural transformation. With multiple Chief Minister’s Awards for cleanliness and the impactful Swachh Silluk Abhiyan, this zero waste village inspires communities across India with its commitment to environmental protection and collective action.

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In Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Police rescue trafficked young girls; one is detained. 

Arunachal Pradesh Police successfully rescued two minor girls, aged 15 and 17, who were trafficked to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, after being lured by fake job offers on social media. The operation, led by Siang district police, led to the arrest of a suspect from Nagaland. Authorities have urged parents to remain vigilant about their children’s online interactions as investigations into a possible larger trafficking network continue.

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 After Goa and Mizoram, Tripura is expected to become the third most literate state in India.

Tripura is set to become the third Indian state, after Mizoram and Goa, to be officially declared fully literate. The historic announcement will be made by Chief Minister Manik Saha on June 23, 2025, in Agartala. This milestone reflects Tripura’s significant progress in education, with its literacy rate rising to 95.6% as per the 2023–24 Periodic Labour Force Survey, surpassing the government’s 95% benchmark. The achievement is credited to the successful implementation of the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme, which emphasizes practical literacy skills such as basic mathematics, digital transactions, and financial literacy, and has engaged thousands of volunteers across the state.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.

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Farmers in Assam received compensation from Pobitora Sanctuary for crop losses brought on by wildlife infiltration.

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Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

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Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

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Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

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Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

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The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

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USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

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ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

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

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

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

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Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

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To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.