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When it comes to using the special central fund, Assam leads India: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that Assam has recorded the highest utilisation of the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) fund. Speaking at the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront project in Guwahati, she praised the state government for effectively using the 50-year, interest-free central loans to build hospitals, roads, and infrastructure. “Assam tops the list,” she said, crediting the state for creating assets while protecting livelihoods.

Sitharaman inaugurated two major projects — the Gateway of Guwahati, including a terminal and jetty worth ₹305 crore, and the ₹327-crore Brahmaputra Riverfront project at Sati Radhika Udyan. She highlighted that urban growth in Assam balanced development with the livelihoods of local fishers, calling it “an example of good governance.”

During her two-day visit, the Finance Minister inspected the ₹27,000-crore Tata Electronics semiconductor project at Jagiroad and will lay the foundation stone of the ₹400-crore Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University in Gohpur.

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Tezpur University VC faces new accusations about the hiring of a faculty member in Hindi.

Fresh allegations of corruption have surfaced against Tezpur University Vice Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, who is accused of irregularities in the recruitment of Dr. Goma Devi Sharma as Assistant Professor in the Hindi Department. Despite Dr. Sharma initially being excluded from the shortlist due to lack of required qualifications and questionable experience certificates, Singh allegedly pressured the screening committee to include and favor her. He reportedly intimidated departmental staff, replaced experts on the interview panel with his own nominees, and ensured her appointment despite other qualified candidates. Post-appointment, Dr. Sharma was granted preferential treatment, including hostel wardenship and university housing, bypassing senior faculty. Faculty members aware of the irregularities have faced harassment and blocked promotions. These allegations have fueled ongoing protests demanding the Vice Chancellor’s removal amid broader accusations of corruption and administrative misconduct at the university.

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In Tinsukia, Assam, a girl was gang raped as she was leaving school.

Police in Assam’s Tinsukia district are investigating a reported gang rape of a class 7 student, attacked Monday afternoon while returning home from school in the Bordubi police station area. The girl’s statement indicated that three men assaulted and abandoned her by the roadside. Swift police response led to her being hospitalized at Tinsukia Medical College, where medical professionals are monitoring her condition. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the accused while widespread public outrage and demands for prompt justice continue across the region.

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On November 3, which cargo did Antonov-124 aircraft unload at the airport in Dhaka?

An Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft (registration UR-82027) attracted attention after making a prolonged stopover of nearly 12 hours at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport on November 3. The Ukrainian-registered plane, designated flight ADB341F, had earlier departed from Baku in Azerbaijan and later flew to Hong Kong after its stay in Dhaka. Flight tracking data confirmed it as a non-military cargo transporter. Its flight path included trajectories over the Persian Gulf—where the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet operates—and across western and eastern India before reaching Bangladesh. Earlier in April 2025, the same aircraft reportedly transported fuselages of a US F-16 variant to Poland’s Rzeszów, a logistics hub linked to Ukraine-bound military supplies.

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Two people are detained after 309.78 kg of cannabis worth Rs 3 crore is seized in Assam.

In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Police seized around 310 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Rs 3 crore in Mazbat, Udalguri district. Two individuals were arrested following the intelligence-based action. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma lauded the police for the seizure, reaffirming his government’s zero-tolerance approach toward drug trafficking under the #AssamAgainstDrugs campaign.

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In Guwahati, Assam police bust a dacoity group and confiscate Rs 98,000 in counterfeit currency.

“The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Basistha Police Station, Assam, has made a significant breakthrough by busting a gang involved in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and plotting a dacoity in Guwahati. Acting on credible intelligence, the team conducted a late-night operation in Koinadhara, Khanapara, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of fake currency worth Rs 98,500, along with weapons, mobile phones, bamboo sticks, and vehicles. The police intercepted two vehicles during the raid and recovered incriminating materials following proper legal procedures. The arrested individuals are from various districts, including Laluk, Bihpuria, Tezpur, Rupohi, and Kochua.

The Police Commissionerate confirmed that the gang was preparing to commit a dacoity when caught, marking a major success in Assam Police’s crackdown on organized crime and counterfeit currency networks. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and DGP Assam Police praised the swift, coordinated police action. Investigations continue to trace the source of the fake currency and uncover links to larger criminal networks.”​

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The Manipur government calls out the “exorbitant” increase in airfare, and ACS meets with AAI officials and airlines at a high level.

“Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Bajpai convened a meeting with representatives from the Airports Authority of India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Alliance Air on November 4 to address the abnormal surge in airfares and restricted flight connectivity in Manipur’s Imphal sector. Airfares for the short Imphal–Guwahati route have soared from Rs 2,000–3,000 to Rs 10,000–15,000, up to seven times higher than fares for similar distances in other northeastern states. With road connectivity frequently disrupted and rail services yet to be operational, air travel is the only reliable mode of transport. The Governor of Manipur has urged the Union Civil Aviation Minister to intervene and regulate airfares to alleviate the financial burden on local travelers. Bajpai emphasized ensuring airfare parity with other northeastern states, maintaining summer-level flight frequencies during winter, and requested reinstatement of suspended regional routes along with exploring new international services. The government remains committed to preserving physical and economic connectivity with socially equitable air travel pricing in the state.”

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In the Arunachal adolescent suicide case, an IAS officer was given bail.

“The District and Sessions Court in Itanagar on Tuesday granted bail to senior IAS officer Talo Potom in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide of a 19-year-old youth. The case stems from the death of Gomchu Yekar, who was found dead in his rented accommodation on October 24. In a suicide note recovered from the scene, Yekar reportedly accused former Itanagar Capital Region Deputy Commissioner Potom and Rural Works Department Executive Engineer Likwang Lowang of sexual exploitation, harassment, coercion, and threats. Following the incident, police registered a case under Sections 108, 271, 272, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Nirjuli Police Station. Potom surrendered before the police on October 27 and had been in judicial custody for 14 days.

In his order, District and Sessions Judge Dr Hirendra Kashyap observed that the evidence on record did not prima facie establish the charge of abetment of suicide and that further detention of the accused was unnecessary for the ongoing investigation. The court granted bail on a personal bond of Rs. 1 lakh with one surety of a similar amount. Potom has been directed to cooperate with the investigation, appear before the investigating officer as required, and refrain from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence in any manner.”​

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TAYPA renews its call for ST recognition and independent governance at a large torch march in Moran in Assam.

Thousands of Tai Ahom community members staged a massive torch rally in Moran town, Dibrugarh district, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for their community. The rally, organized by influential Tai Ahom groups including the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad Assam (TAYPA) and the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU), saw protesters marching with burning torches and chanting slogans like “No ST, No Rest.” The demonstration highlighted growing frustration over the ruling BJP government’s failure to fulfill a promise made over a decade ago during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to grant ST status to the Tai Ahoms and other communities.

TAYPA president Diganta Tamuly warned the government ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections that if the demand for ST status remained unmet, the Tai Ahom community would boycott the BJP and that the party would face severe political backlash. The Tai Ahoms, descendants of the historic Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for six centuries, have significant electoral influence in upper Assam districts. Despite repeated assurances over the years, the community, along with five other groups, continue to be excluded from the Scheduled Tribe list, fueling political tensions and protests like the Moran torch rally.

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Airlines are rapped by Biren Singh as 45-minute A flight from Imphal to Guwahati costs more than a three-hour travel from Delhi.

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the exorbitant airfares on flights to and from Imphal, describing the situation as “daylight robbery.” He highlighted that for over two and a half years, the people of Manipur have been forced to rely solely on air travel due to ongoing road blockades and unrest. Singh pointed out that a 45-minute flight from Imphal to Guwahati costs more than a three-hour flight to Delhi, calling such pricing “unfair and unacceptable.” He urged Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu to take immediate action to rationalize fares and stop airlines from exploiting passengers who have no alternative travel options.

This airfare surge was partly attributed to the withdrawal of certain flights, which increased demand on the remaining routes. Manipur had earlier launched subsidized flights with fares capped at Rs 5,000 under a state scheme, but prices remain high on several routes as the highway blockade continues, severely disrupting connectivity. Local travel agencies confirmed the sharp price hikes concurrent with the surge in travel demand, intensifying the burden on residents dependent on air travel.​

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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.

State

Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

State

Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

State

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