Personnel from the Tripura State Rifles received urban counterterrorism training from the NSG.

A 38-member contingent of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) has completed a two-week urban counter-terrorism training program under National Security Guard (NSG) experts at the Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist School (CIAT) in Dhalai district. The training focused on precision shooting, hostage rescue tactics, IED handling, and unarmed threat neutralisation, equipping TSR jawans with specialist skills to tackle emerging urban security challenges, especially along Tripura’s sensitive border with Bangladesh.

Assam and Tripura each pledge Rs 5 crore to help Himachal Pradesh with flooding.

The governments of Tripura and Assam have each announced ₹5 crore in financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for flood relief and rehabilitation. Tripura CM Manik Saha and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed solidarity with the flood-hit state, where extreme weather since June 20 has triggered landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, causing extensive loss of lives and infrastructure damage.

IMD predicts thunderstorms and a lot of rain in Arunachal Pradesh.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorms across Arunachal Pradesh from September 8, with districts such as East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Changlang, Lohit, and Namsai likely to see significant showers. A yellow alert has been issued for several western and central districts, including East Kameng, Lower Subansiri, West Kameng, Papum Pare, Kurung Kumey, and Kamle, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms through the week. While rainfall activity may ease briefly Tuesday, it is expected to intensify again from Wednesday, raising concerns of localised flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.

The Brahmaputra Board creates master plans for 15 Northeast river sub-basins.

The Brahmaputra Board is preparing advanced master plans for 15 sub-basins across the Northeast to address recurring floods and erosion, following the severe June monsoon that caused massive floods and landslides in Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and other states. Current planning covers rivers such as Dikhow, Jhanji, and Dikrong, along with key rivers in Mizoram and Meghalaya, while future projects will extend to Teesta, Sankosh-Raidak, Kopili, Dhansiri (North), and several others. A committee of central agencies and academic institutions is overseeing these plans, with the High Powered Review Board urging faster DPR development, advanced monitoring, and pilot projects focusing on nature-based solutions and watershed management. The Board aims to evolve into a knowledge-based River Basin Organisation, providing integrated, long-term solutions while states continue implementing anti-erosion and flood protection measures under the Jal Shakti Ministry’s FMBAP scheme.

An Arunachal activist who claims to have been harassed over anti-dam demonstrations has been prohibited from travelling overseas.

Arunachal activist Bhanu Tatak was stopped at Delhi airport on September 7 while attempting to travel to Dublin for a short course, due to a complaint filed by Itanagar police linked to her protests against the proposed Siang Dam. Tatak alleges the case is being used to suppress dissent, demanding withdrawal of charges and accountability from the authorities. The National Students’ Union of India condemned the move as a violation of democratic rights and is supporting Tatak through legal aid amid escalating tensions over the dam project.Here is an excerpt summarizing the incident:

To increase apprenticeship in the Northeast, a special apprenticeship campaign was launched in Guwahati.

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship conducted a one-day campaign in Guwahati to boost apprenticeship opportunities for youth in the North East. This effort aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed North East and Viksit Bharat by providing structured, paid, hands-on training. The program includes an upgraded NAPS portal offering additional stipends for apprentices and involves collaboration among government bodies, industry partners, and training institutions to build a strong regional apprenticeship ecosystem.

Himanta talks about the modern museum for “Vrindavani Vastra” with the president of the JSW foundation.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and JSW Foundation chairperson Sangita Jindal have discussed building a world-class museum in Guwahati to house the 16th-century silk textile, Vrindavani Vastra. Created under the guidance of Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, the textile is currently held by the British Museum and will be loaned to Assam for public display in 2027. The museum, part of JSW’s CSR initiative, will meet global standards as specified by the British Museum. Additionally, a high-quality digital version of the textile will be developed and exhibited in early 2026 to allow wider access.

The chief minister of Tripura declares Rs 5 crore for flood-affected Himachal.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the recent devastating floods. Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the deluge, Saha extended his condolences to the affected families and emphasized Tripura’s solidarity with Himachal Pradesh during this crisis. The financial aid will be provided immediately to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts, reflecting the spirit of unity among Indian states in times of natural disasters.

Another commando camp in a reserve forest is unlawfully sanctioned by the Assam Forest Department.

Assam’s Environment and Forest department has come under fire for illegally approving the construction of police commando battalion camps within several reserve forests, including the Kundil Kalia Reserve Forest, without the mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Special Chief Secretary (Forest) M.K. Yadava is accused of sanctioning these projects in violation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, threatening endangered species such as the Eastern Hoolock Gibbon and causing widespread legal and environmental concerns. The National Green Tribunal and MoEF&CC have initiated legal action against Yadava, as multiple camps across Assam’s protected forests continue to be scrutinized for systemic breaches of conservation laws.