The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with Arunachal Pradesh’s SCERT to open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, marking a major boost for the state’s educational infrastructure. The new office, located in the SCERT campus at Gohpur Tinali, will provide improved services to CBSE-affiliated schools and ensure quicker resolution of academic and administrative issues. This collaboration highlights the importance of national and state-level cooperation in advancing education.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the under-construction trumpet junction near the Brahmaputra on June 25, a vital part of the Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge project. Sarma, accompanied by senior officials, urged faster progress and confirmed the bridge will be completed by December 2025 or January 2026, with interim connectivity via the IIT Guwahati and GNRC routes. The trumpet junction is expected to be ready by May or June 2026, promising smoother and more efficient traffic for the region.
Assam Police seized heroin and pharmaceutical drugs worth over ₹67 lakh during a late-night operation in South Salmara on June 25, 2025. Acting on intelligence, a team led by Inspector JS Khobung apprehended suspected drug peddler Ashraful Islam (27) at his residence in Bhalughat village. Seized items included 25 soap cases of heroin (totaling over 1 kg), 32 strips of Tramadol capsules, a mobile handset, and a Yamaha motorcycle. All evidence was documented and seized in the presence of independent witnesses, and a formal case has been registered while further investigation continues.
Gas has been leaking continuously for 14 days from a crude oil well operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Assam’s Sivasagar district, raising serious concerns among nearby residents even as the energy major claims to have made a “critical milestone” in its efforts to control the blowout.
With train services to Tripura disrupted due to a major landslide in Assam’s Lumding–Badarpur Hill section, the Tripura government on Wednesday assured the public that essential food items remain in stock and fuel supplies will last till Friday.
Starting in 2026, CBSE will offer Class 10 students the chance to take board exams twice a year—a mandatory phase in February and an optional one in May—with the higher score counting as the final result. This change, aligned with the National Education Policy, allows students to improve their marks in up to three subjects and replaces the previous supplementary exam system. The new model is designed to reduce exam pressure and provide greater flexibility, especially for students from winter-bound schools or those involved in sports, while maintaining academic rigor and integrity. Internal assessments will be conducted only once per year. Students who miss at least three subjects in February will not be eligible for the May phase and must wait until the next year’s main exam.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Shillong has seized heroin worth ₹25 lakh and arrested three individuals in a significant crackdown. The operation began with the apprehension of Rohit Mattu, followed by the arrest of Raman Raina and Suraj Gill, the alleged main supplier who used a hardware store as a front for trafficking. Over 150 grams of heroin were recovered, and another suspect, Rohit Honda, is currently being pursued. Police have described the bust as revealing a complex drug distribution network in Shillong and remain committed to dismantling illegal drug operations. All arrested individuals are in custody as investigations continue.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that the state government will set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts to combat rising substance abuse. The Union DoNER Ministry has sanctioned ₹198 crore for a special centre in Sepahijala district’s Bishramganj. Each district facility is expected to cost ₹20 crore. Saha highlighted Tripura’s vulnerability as a drug smuggling corridor due to its geography, surrounded by Bangladesh and neighbouring states. He noted that youth are being targeted and stated the government is implementing strict regulations and a zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse, with law enforcement seizing and destroying more drugs than ever before.
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF’s Eastern Command, is on a four-day visit to Tripura to assess security preparedness along the India-Bangladesh border. On his arrival at Agartala, he was received by Inspector General Ashwani Kumar Sharma and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the BSF frontier headquarters. During his visit, the ADG toured key Border Outposts (BOPs) such as Bhagalpur and Lankamura, as well as the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Agartala-Akhaura, interacting with field commanders and jawans to review operational readiness. The visit highlights the BSF’s commitment to strengthening border security in Tripura, a region especially sensitive due to its extensive and vulnerable border with Bangladesh. Most of the border has been fenced to counter smuggling and illegal cross-border activities. ADG Aggarwal will continue inspections and high-level meetings throughout his stay.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified efforts against illegal infiltration, resulting in the pushback of 330 undocumented immigrants—including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas—within the past month. In Cachar district alone, 88 individuals were identified and deported through intelligence-led operations. The Assam Police’s ongoing campaign has led to multiple detentions, particularly in border areas, with many detainees attempting to return to Bangladesh after facing crackdowns elsewhere in India. The state government maintains a zero-tolerance stance, with further deportations anticipated as operations continue.
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