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Charaideo Maidam in Assam celebrates its first year as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Assam commemorated the first anniversary of Charaideo Moidam’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a special ceremony featuring cultural programs and discussions on preservation and sustainable tourism. The site, home to over 90 mound tombs from the Ahom dynasty, is Assam’s first cultural UNESCO site and India’s 43rd overall. Highlighted as a symbol of architectural and historical significance, the Maidams reflect a unique blend of Ahom, Tai, and Assamese traditions. The Assam government has allocated Rs 25 crore for conservation and tourism development to protect the site’s integrity while enhancing visitor facilities. The occasion was marked as a proud moment for the Northeast by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, underscoring ongoing efforts to safeguard this invaluable heritage for future generations.

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By 2025, Assam’s Guwahati Railway Station will serve as India’s first centre for recycling plastic.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in collaboration with IIT Guwahati and the Assam Pollution Control Board, is set to transform Guwahati Railway Station into India’s first fully plastic recycling hub by August 15, 2025. This pioneering sustainability project aims to revolutionize plastic waste management across Indian Railways, promoting eco-friendly practices and raising awareness among passengers and vendors. The initiative includes integrated waste segregation, on-site recycling units, and a digital dashboard to monitor progress. It supports national environmental goals such as the Plastic Waste Management Rules (2016) and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. By engaging commuters and encouraging biodegradable alternatives, NFR plans to expand this model to railway stations nationwide, setting a benchmark for sustainable public infrastructure and contributing to cleaner, greener travel across India.

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Assam: Kaziranga’s first grassland bird census in Mann Ki Baat is praised by PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat radio address, lauded Assam’s Kaziranga National Park for conducting its inaugural grassland bird census—a pioneering initiative for Northeast India’s ecological monitoring. The survey, held from March to May 2025 across 185 plots, recorded 43 grassland bird species, including several threatened and endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains. Notable findings include a breeding colony of the endangered Finn’s Weaver, highlighting Kaziranga’s vital role beyond its famed rhinoceroses. With advanced methodologies and collaboration among top ornithologists and conservation bodies, the effort sets a benchmark for similar studies nationwide and reinforces India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation.

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In an interstate smuggling case, Assam police detain three Bihar nationals and confiscate contraband.

Assam Police arrested three men from Bihar in Guwahati’s Balughat area, dismantling an alleged smuggling operation involving foreign cigarettes. Acting on a tip-off, Basistha Police apprehended the suspects—Raj Kumar Yadav, Ajoy Kumar, and Ram Gyan Ram—and seized 166 packets of Benson & Hedges Blue Gold cigarettes manufactured in Turkiye, along with cash and mobile phones. Described as “habitual smugglers,” the men are suspected of operating through an interstate network. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings and are investigating potential links to broader illegal distribution chains.

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Assam: After an alleged attack on an indigenous merchant, tensions rise at the Jorhat daily market.

A heated altercation at the bustling daily market in Jorhat on Sunday, July 27, escalated rapidly when an indigenous (Khilonjiya) trader was allegedly assaulted following a dispute over commodity pricing. The situation turned violent, leaving a local vegetable vendor seriously injured. Police responded quickly, detaining several individuals as investigations continue. The unrest deepened when Bubu Ansari allegedly made derogatory remarks against the Mishing community, prompting authorities to promise strict action and heightened security measures to maintain peace in the area.

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Families of the victims of the Ahmedabad accident receive temporary compensation from Air India.

Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh each to the families of 147 passengers and 19 crash site victims in the tragic AI 171 plane crash. Documentation for 52 more victims has been verified, with payments forthcoming. The Tata Group has set up the AI 171 Memorial and Welfare Trust, which has pledged Rs. 1 crore ex gratia compensation per deceased individual and is funding restoration of damaged infrastructure. The Trust will also assist first responders and support long-term recovery efforts. The crash, which claimed 241 lives, is under investigation, with a preliminary probe citing a dual-engine failure due to sudden fuel supply loss.

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In Assam, UTSAH opens a POCSO Centre to assist children who have experienced sexual assault.

In a significant move to bolster child protection in Assam, UTSAH, a leading child rights organisation, has inaugurated a dedicated POCSO Centre in Guwahati. The centre offers trauma-informed counselling, legal assistance, 24×7 crisis response, and ongoing support for child survivors of sexual abuse. Launched in collaboration with Assam Police and various child welfare bodies, the initiative aims to ensure child-sensitive justice throughout the investigative and trial process. Since 2013, UTSAH has supported over 400 child victims, and its work is now further strengthened by this new facility—empanelled under the POCSO Rules and supported by local and national partners. Senior officials and supporters reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and rehabilitating child survivors at the launch event.

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Together, A Plus Charge and Ather Energy will expand the Northeast’s EV charging network.

In a stride toward building a cleaner and smarter mobility ecosystem in India’s Northeast, A Plus Charge has announced a strategic partnership with Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer. This collaboration aims to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the region, with fast-charging points powered by A Plus Charge and equipped with Ather’s advanced technology. The new network will cater to all LECCS-compatible light electric vehicles and will be set up in key urban hubs including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Shillong, and Siliguri, with further expansion planned for other major cities. By strengthening the EV charging infrastructure, the partnership is poised to accelerate EV adoption and support a future-ready, sustainable mobility ecosystem in one of India’s most dynamic yet under-served regions.

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The 1972 Constitution of Bangladesh must not be altered.

Since the forced exile of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and the subsequent collapse of Bangladesh’s constitutional government, the country has entered a period marked by instability, mob rule, and pronounced attempts to reshape its fundamental national identity. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has set in motion efforts that many observers see as a deliberate move toward erasing the historical and secular legacy established by the War of Liberation in 1971.

The Bangladesh Constitution of 1972 stands as a testament to the ideals that defined the nation’s struggle for independence—nationalism, democracy, secularism, and socialism. While these founding ideals have been undermined periodically by constitutional amendments, recent developments—including proposals to amend or abandon the 1972 Constitution without parliamentary debate—have raised grave concerns. The absence of representative oversight, alongside the rise of communal political forces, poses a direct threat to the secular, democratic foundations of the country.

Restoring the 1972 Constitution, with its emphasis on pluralism and egalitarianism, is seen by many as essential for the country’s future. Bangladesh today stands at a crossroads: whether to safeguard its inclusive and secular legacy or to succumb further to authoritarian and communal pressures.

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Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das is once again denied bail by a Bangladeshi court.

A Bangladesh court on Thursday denied bail to Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in connection with multiple criminal cases, including the high-profile murder of Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam Alif. Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, remains in jail as the court rejected his plea, despite health concerns raised by his legal team. His arrest and continued detention have sparked protests amid rising communal tensions under the interim administration, following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India has condemned the developments, citing persecution of Hindu minorities.

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

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The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

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Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

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The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

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Assam: With 148 tigers, Kaziranga is currently one of the densest tiger sanctuaries in the world.

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Assam: Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Lab is the first in the Northeast to estimate the tiger population.

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In a significant Manipur hills operation, 155 guns and 1652 ammunition were found.

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More than 2,000 households would be forced to leave 10,000 bigha in the Rengma reserve forest in Golaghat by Assam.

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The government of Arunachal Pradesh authorizes the return of weekly markets with new rules.

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New curriculum modules featuring Shubhanshu Shukla and Operation Sindoor will be introduced by NCERT.

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In 2025, NF Railway arrested 126 peddlers and confiscated ganja valued at Rs 3.67 crore.

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ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

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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.