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The Silchar-Imphal route is shut off by a landslide, leaving hundreds of cars stuck.

A massive landslide on October 12 near Jujang Hill in Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam, blocked National Highway 37, halting traffic between Silchar and Imphal. Heavy rainfall caused the hillside to collapse, covering the road with mud and debris, stranding hundreds of vehicles including passenger buses and trucks. Excavators deployed by NHIDCL are clearing the block, but the large volume of debris has slowed progress. The disruption has affected both passenger movement and the transport of essential supplies. Authorities from NHAI, local police, and administration are working together to restore connectivity and have advised motorists to avoid the route until the road is reopened

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Under the global employment scheme, Assam will send 50,000 young people to Japan: CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assamese youth have strong global potential and should utilise opportunities under the India–Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa scheme. He announced a major fee reduction for the programme, bringing candidates’ share down to Rs 30,000, with support from both governments and Axis Bank. JLPT N2-level Japanese proficiency will be required, and training has begun at Amingaon with plans to expand to Gauhati and Dibrugarh universities. Sarma added that Assam is exploring similar overseas job ties with South Korea and Germany under the CM-FLIGHT initiative.

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The centre guarantees that Manipur’s President’s Rule won’t be prolonged any further: BJP MLA

Manipur BJP MLA Kh Ibomcha said the Centre has assured a delegation of state legislators that President’s Rule in Manipur will not be extended beyond its current term. Returning from New Delhi, Ibomcha said the 26-member BJP delegation visited to brief central leaders on the state’s political and security situation and urged speedy restoration of a popularly elected government. President’s Rule, imposed on February 13 and extended for six months on August 13, will end as scheduled.

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In Cachar, Assam Police and Assam Rifles confiscate drugs and illegal cigarettes valued at Rs 8 crore.

Assam Police and Assam Rifles seized ₹8 crore worth of contraband in Cachar district, including 10,000 Yaba tablets and 1,25,000 packets of smuggled cigarettes from a boat on the Barak River. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the operation as part of the state’s drive against drug trafficking and cross-border trade. Authorities noted the high addiction risk of methamphetamine-based Yaba and have intensified surveillance in the Barak Valley, with investigations underway to track the racket’s origins.

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The Taliban foreign minister’s decision to exclude female journalists from Delhi is denounced by the CPI(ML) in Assam.

CPI(ML) leader Balindra Saikia condemned Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for barring women journalists from a New Delhi press conference, calling it deeply disrespectful and criticizing the Indian government for permitting such discrimination. He urged a strong stance against these practices to uphold gender equality in official and media interactions.

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Fourteen active Bangladesh Army officers were detained and held in the “log area” of Dhaka cantonment.

The Bangladesh Army arrested 14 officers following an International Crimes Tribunal order issued on October 8 and placed them in the “log area” pending police custody. Despite internal dissent, the army complied with the order, while a press briefing revealed that Major General Kabir Ahmed had reportedly escaped, with his location still unknown.

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Assam’s chief minister and TTD discuss building a Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Guwahati.

A Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) delegation met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati to discuss building a Sri Venkateswara Swami temple, with the state government allotting 15 acres of land for the project. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu said the initiative is part of a plan to establish temples of Lord Venkateswara in every Indian state and eventually abroad.

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Since the opening of the new Bairabi–Sairang railway line, Mizoram has issued more than 4,000 ILPs.

Since the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13, Aizawl district police have issued 4,064 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to visitors from four counters at Sairang railway station. At a review meeting chaired by Home Minister K Sapdanga, officials noted additional personnel were deployed to manage the ILP counters and discussed improving verification systems. In Kolasib district, 14 policemen have been assigned to railway stations where 38 ILPs were issued, with authorities reporting a 30–40% drop in ILPs at the Vairengte check-gate and fewer maxicabs operating between Mizoram and neighbouring states.

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The government of Arunachal Pradesh increases the dearness allowance for workers and pensioners to 58%.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR), raising them from 55% to 58% for state employees, pensioners, and AIS officers, effective July 1, 2025. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said arrears for July to September will be paid in cash and the revised rate will appear in October salaries and pensions. He stated that the move underlines the government’s commitment to employee welfare. This is the second DA/DR enhancement in 2025, following a May increase from 53% to 55%. The Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) welcomed the decision, saying it will benefit more than 75,000 employees and pensioners and motivate them toward greater productivity and state development.

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Since the opening of the Bairabi–Sairang line, 4,100 inner line permits have been issued at Mizoram railway stations.

Since the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line on September 13, Mizoram has issued at least 4,102 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to visitors arriving at various railway stations, with 4,064 issued at Sairang station alone. Police officials reported a 30–40% decline in ILP issuance at the Vairengte check-gate and a similar reduction in maxicab services connecting Mizoram with neighbouring states, following the railway’s launch. The ILP, mandated under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, is required for entry into protected areas like Mizoram. The Mizo Zirlai Pawl, the state’s apex student body, raised concerns over visitors bypassing ILP requirements and called for enhanced enforcement at railway stations to address illegal entry and smuggling, particularly of alcohol, in the dry state. The railway line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

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Barak Bolchhe!

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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.

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

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

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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