Arunachal Pradesh is rapidly advancing its digital infrastructure, with 4G connectivity now reaching over 3,500 villages and VSAT links established in 827 Gram Panchayats. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlights the state’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities through initiatives like Digital Bharat Nidhi, aiming for inclusive digital development across every corner of Arunachal.
In a major crackdown on narcotics and contraband, the Assam Rifles on June 19 seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs. 10.43 crores and apprehended two suspects in Mizoram’s Lunglei district. The accused, believed to be operatives of the Parbattya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), were handed over to authorities for further investigation. On the same day, a separate operation in Champhai district led to the confiscation of illegal ORIS cigarettes valued at Rs. 81 lakh. Preliminary probes suggest both cases are linked to the PCJSS, highlighting the organization’s suspected involvement in multiple illicit activities across the region.
Manipur security forces have arrested four active cadres from banned militant groups—NSCN (Niki Sumi), PREPAK (Pro), PLA, and RPF/PLA—across Jiribam, Tengnoupal, and Kakching districts over the past two days. The operations, based on specific intelligence, targeted individuals involved in crimes such as kidnapping and extortion. Meanwhile, a shutdown in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts brought daily life to a halt, with security forces deployed to ensure public safety.
In a significant move to uphold academic integrity, the Manipur Government’s Higher & Technical Education Department has issued a directive requiring all government and government-aided college teachers to submit and verify their M.Phil./Ph.D. certificates—especially those from CMJ University, Meghalaya—by July 10, 2025. The order, triggered by the Supreme Court’s 2014 judgment against CMJ University, aims to root out fake or questionable degrees used for career advancements. Teachers failing to comply risk losing all benefits and privileges linked to unverified credentials, as the government reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy toward academic fraud and its commitment to transparency and meritocracy.
North-Eastern Hill University has officially suspended Professor Nirmalendu Saha, Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Professor of Zoology, following his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) during a sting operation at the Guwahati University Guest House. The suspension, triggered after Saha spent 48 hours in CBI custody, is in line with university protocol. Saha was apprehended while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3.43 lakh related to the award of supply contracts for scientific equipment. The ongoing investigation, which has uncovered collusion with a local businessman, continues as authorities search for additional evidence and possible accomplices.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a two-day inspection of key railway installations in Tripura on June 18 and 19. Starting at Dharmanagar station, he performed a window trailing inspection to Agartala, closely monitoring track and infrastructure safety. Shrivastava later visited the Agartala Coaching Depot, inaugurating a new Electronic Laboratory to enhance maintenance capabilities and inspecting staff living quarters to ensure crew well-being. Throughout his visit, he emphasized strict safety protocols and operational readiness, especially during the ongoing monsoon season. Officials were directed to remain vigilant to guarantee safe and smooth train operations across Tripura.
In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP), together with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local authorities, arrested 42-year-old Sharif Mia in Sepahijala District, Tripura. The early morning operation on June 20th marks a pivotal step in dismantling a suspected trafficking network, with police optimistic about further arrests as investigations continue.
Security forces in Manipur have dealt a significant blow to insurgent activities by arresting seven active members of various militant groups during operations conducted between June 18–19, 2025. Among the notable arrests are two RPF/PLA cadres apprehended in Imphal West with incriminating evidence, two insurgents captured along the Indo-Myanmar border, and a KCP (PWG) member accused of widespread extortion. A major seizure included a large cache of ammunition recovered from a PREPAK member’s residence, while a female KCP (PSC) cadre was also detained. These coordinated efforts have disrupted militant networks and highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
A 22-year-old construction worker, Prabash Doley from Assam, was found murdered near a roadside drain in Chimpu’s Saturday Market area on Tuesday night. Police have arrested Tai John, a 26-year-old car wash operator from the nearby 7 Brothers Car Wash, in connection with the killing. Investigations suggest the incident stemmed from a dispute over construction noise, which escalated into a fatal confrontation. Forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene, and the case is being thoroughly investigated by Arunachal Pradesh Police to ensure justice for the victim.
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete improvement works on the Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of NH-6 and submit a progress report by August 18, 2025. During a recent PIL hearing, the court noted that adverse weather has slowed construction, with current completion rates at 75% for the Jowai-Wahiajer sector and 80% for the Wahiajer-Ratacherra stretch. The court has extended the reporting deadline and appointed an amicus curiae to monitor the project’s advancement.
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