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Agartala Municipal Corporation’s account was syphoned out for Rs 16.43 crore; an investigation is underway.

“A case has been registered at West Agartala Police Station against unknown fraudsters for siphoning off Rs 16.38 crore from the Agartala Municipal Corporation’s account held with UCO Bank, Kaman Chowmuhani branch. The fraud was executed by using six cloned cheques with forged signatures of the AMC Chief Executive Officer, D.K. Chakma, while the original cheques remained with the authorities.

The fraudulent transactions occurred between August and September 2025, with the forged cheques cleared and funds transferred via RTGS to multiple accounts across different states. A preliminary investigation suggests the involvement of external elements possibly operating from Hyderabad, and collusion with insiders at AMC and the bank is being probed.

The police have collected CCTV footage from the bank branch to identify the persons who submitted the forged cheques and are investigating the nexus behind this sophisticated scam. AMC officials have requested the bank to refund the lost amount, and one account where the money was routed has been frozen.

This case is being investigated under the supervision of West Agartala Police, and those responsible will be prosecuted under applicable laws.”

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PM Modi is expected to speak at two significant rallies while in conflict-ridden Manipur.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Manipur on September 13 in what will be his first tour of the state since ethnic clashes erupted in May 2023. Preparations are underway for two major rallies—one at the Peace Ground in Churachandpur with about 9,000 expected attendees, and another at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, with capacity for 15,000 people. The district administration in Churachandpur has designated the rally site a ‘no-drone zone’ for heightened security, while Imphal authorities have initiated beautification drives at the airport and Kangla campus.

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Churachandpur. Local civil society organisations plan to present memorandums, and opposition leaders have urged that the visit move beyond symbolic appearances to include tangible measures for resolving the crisis. While the BJP is preparing for a show of strength, Congress leaders have reiterated demands for action ensuring Manipur’s territorial and administrative integrity. The official itinerary, however, has not yet been formally confirmed.”

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Assam: To speed up the Bharat Mala project, the Cachar administration would address outstanding difficulties.

“A review meeting chaired by District Commissioner Mridul Yadav was held to expedite land acquisition and resolve bottlenecks in ongoing Bharat Mala Project infrastructure packages in Cachar district. Key deliberations included:

Silchar–Badarpur–Churaibari Package-1: Clearance of land at Srikona, resolution of defence estate land issues at Tarapur, and relocation of government/private institutions for timely execution.

Panchgram & Badarpur Bypass Projects (Package-2 & Package-3): Preparation of an additional 3G report and removal of specific hurdles at Karaikandi to accelerate progress.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed proactive coordination across departments, with full administrative support to ensure timely completion of these nationally significant projects. Enhanced connectivity through the Bharat Mala works, officials noted, will reinforce the socio-economic development of the Barak Valley. The meeting was attended by NHIDCL representatives, senior district officials, and other stakeholders.”

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Assam DGP examines Barak Valley police and highlights a citizen-centric strategy.

“Whereas it has come to my notice that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone; and whereas the Raj Bhavan, being the official residence of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for the smooth functioning of essential government duties;

Now, therefore, I, Amitabh Basumatary, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, hereby prohibit within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati—

(i) Assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies and demonstrations;
(ii) Use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or any other noise-producing instruments;
(iii) Unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval; and
(iv) Any construction or disruptive activity which may impede security arrangements or cause disturbance.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved by this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for its cancellation or modification.”

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The Assam government enforces a ban within five km of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.

“It has been brought to my attention that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone. As the Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Assam and requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for essential government functioning, I, Amitabh Basumatary, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 163 of the BNSS, do hereby prohibit the assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies, demonstrations, use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or other noise-producing instruments, unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval, and any construction or disruptive activities within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved with this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for cancellation or modification of this ex-parte order.”

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The first firm from the Northeast to list on the BSE is OPEL from Tripura.

Oval Projects Engineering Limited (OPEL), based in Agartala, Tripura, became the first company from Northeast India to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on September 4, 2025, more than fifty years after Tripura’s merger with the Indian Union. Founded in 2013, OPEL operates across seven states in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors, delivering major projects including ONGC’s gas gathering station and facilitating NEEPCo’s 106 MW power plant. The company’s ₹46.74 crore IPO, with shares priced between ₹80 and ₹85, marked a historic milestone, also making OPEL the first Northeast company to attract $2 million in foreign direct investment. Chairman Gautam Debnath stated that the listing strengthens OPEL’s financial standing and improves access to public funding, while highlighting government subsidies and the need for policies supporting green industries and IT to leverage Tripura’s vast green cover for carbon market initiatives

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Sikkim is on high alert following possible efforts to kidnap children.

Sikkim Police have intensified security across the state amid reports of suspected child abduction attempts and fears of extremist activity. Although no terrorist presence or confirmed abductions have been established, checkpoints at Rangpo, Melli, and other entry points are under stricter watch. The alert follows an incident near Singyep School in Soreng district where a student evaded an alleged abduction attempt by fleeing from an unknown car occupant. Similar unverified reports have surfaced in neighboring villages, prompting authorities to treat them as potential threats. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant, while police have assured extra measures are in place to safeguard children and maintain law and order.

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Days after being allegedly killed by an armed group, the body of a Thadou leader was found in an Assam river.

The body of Thadou community leader Nehkam Jomhao (59) was recovered from a river in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district five days after his abduction and killing on August 30. Jomhao, known for initiating peace efforts with Meitei groups, was allegedly targeted by members of an armed faction opposed to his reconciliation moves. Police have arrested six suspects, some linked to the Kuki Revolutionary Army (Assam), which operates under a ceasefire agreement. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Thadou community, which has long asserted a distinct ethnic identity separate from the broader Kuki grouping, and is feared to further strain inter-community relations in the backdrop of the ongoing Kuki–Meitei conflict in Manipur.

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In New Delhi, the Kuki-Zo Council reopens NH-02 and signs a tripartite SoO agreement.

In a significant breakthrough for Manipur, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has agreed to reopen National Highway-02, restoring free movement of people and essential goods along the state’s lifeline route. The decision followed deliberations with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), coinciding with the signing of a re-negotiated tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement between the MHA, the Manipur Government, and Kuki groups KNO and UPF.

The revised one-year SoO terms reaffirm Manipur’s territorial integrity, commit to relocating and reducing armed camps, moving weapons to CRPF/BSF camps, and verifying cadres to exclude foreign nationals. A Joint Monitoring Group will ensure compliance, with violations liable to review of the pact. The reopening of NH-02 is expected to ease supply shortages and bolster peace efforts across the state.

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In Arunachal Pradesh, a Rs 1.09 crore GST scam was discovered, and two people were detained.

Police in Naharlagun have busted a GST scam worth ₹1.09 crore, arresting two individuals accused of running a fake invoice racket. The case came to light after businessman Taju Parang lodged a complaint that high-value invoices had been fraudulently routed through his firm without consent. Investigations revealed that the accused misused Parang’s GST credentials to generate bogus invoices in collusion with two Assam-based companies, which have since had their licenses suspended. The duo had already siphoned off nearly ₹22 lakh before police intervened. SP Nyelam Nega cautioned businesses to remain vigilant and always demand authentic e-GST invoices in high-value transactions.

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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.

State

Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

State

“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

State

42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

State

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

Regional

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