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Following a landslide, NFR works quickly to rebuild the Lumding–Badarpur rail link; trains are cancelled.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working urgently to restore rail connectivity in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill section after a massive landslide damaged about 100 meters of track due to heavy rains. A high-level meeting led by Assam’s Chief Secretary and NFR’s General Manager has resulted in a joint restoration plan, with over 25 heavy machines and 200 laborers deployed on-site. However, ongoing rain and unstable soil are hampering efforts. Numerous trains have been fully or partially cancelled, and services will remain suspended until restoration is complete—expected within a week, depending on weather. Passengers are advised to follow official railway updates for real-time information.

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A mob uproots saplings in the disputed Lapangap Village, causing tension to flare near the Assam-Meghalaya boundary.

Tension erupted along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday after around 400 people from Meghalaya, backed by local villagers and social organizations, dismantled structures and uprooted saplings planted by Assam’s Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council during a plantation drive in Lapangap village. Protestors accused Assam of encroaching on Meghalaya’s territory, escalating a longstanding border dispute. Police from both states intervened, with Assam Police reportedly using tear gas to control the unrest. Authorities confirmed the situation is now under control, and a peace meeting involving local leaders is scheduled to resolve the issue. Lapangap remains one of six unresolved flashpoints along the 884.9-km border, despite partial agreements reached in 2022. The dispute, dating back to Meghalaya’s creation in 1972, continues to challenge relations between the two states.

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Indian Railways announces ticket increases and tatkal changes based on Aadhaar starting on July 1.

Indian Railways has announced a revised fare structure effective July 1, 2025, marking its first hike in several years to address rising costs and inflation. The increase will not affect suburban trains, monthly season tickets, or ordinary second-class travel up to 500 km. For longer journeys, ordinary second-class fares will rise by 0.5 paise per km, non-AC Mail/Express by 1 paise per km, and all AC classes by 2 paise per km.
Additionally, from July 1, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings on IRCTC platforms, with Aadhaar-based OTP verification enforced from July 15. IRCTC agents will also be barred from booking Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window, aiming to enhance transparency and curb misuse. These reforms aim to create a more secure and passenger-friendly railway system.

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The Supreme Court halts the deportation of an Assamese lady who was deemed a “foreigner.”

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, a woman from Assam declared a “foreigner” by a Foreigners’ Tribunal. The Court directed the Union government to take no coercive steps against her and issued notice to the Centre, scheduling the next hearing for August 25, 2025. Jaynab Bibi, represented by advocates Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi and Akansha Rai, claims to be an Indian citizen by birth and has lived in Assam’s Nagaon district her entire life. She challenged a Gauhati High Court order upholding the Tribunal’s 2017 decision, arguing that her family’s names appear in multiple official documents, including the 1951 NRC and several voters’ lists. Her counsel emphasized that suspicion alone is insufficient to declare someone a foreigner and that the burden of proof lies with the authorities. The Supreme Court’s intervention reflects ongoing concerns about the arbitrary branding of individuals as foreigners in Ass

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Assam: Landslides and Heavy Rains Cut Off the Haflong-Silchar Road Link.

Road connectivity between Assam’s Haflong and Silchar has been completely disrupted for the past five days due to heavy rainfall and landslides, with a critical stretch of the Jatinga-Harangajao road washed away. Thousands of trucks bound for Agartala, Mizoram, Silchar, and Haflong are stranded, causing severe traffic jams and distress among drivers, especially near Lumding, where shortages of food and water are acute. Perishable goods are rotting in halted trucks. Additionally, train services have been suspended after a landslip blocked tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur, leading to a total shutdown of both road and rail links in the region. Authorities are working to restore connectivity, but ongoing rain is hampering efforts.

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Manipur: Building heights close to Imphal Airport require NOC.

The District Magistrate of Imphal West has reminded residents and builders that No Objection Certificates (NOC) for height clearance are mandatory for all buildings and structures within a 56 km radius of Imphal International Airport. The notice, issued in compliance with aviation safety regulations, stresses strict enforcement of height restrictions—especially in the Red Zone—to ensure safe aircraft operations. Applications for NOC can be submitted online via the Airports Authority of India’s NOCAS portal. The administration has warned that violations will be dealt with under the Aircraft Rules, 1994, and urges all citizens and developers to adhere to the guidelines to avoid punitive action.

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Assam: More than 150 people are detained, and the culprit behind the communal unrest in Dhubri has been found.

Assam Police have arrested over 150 people and identified the alleged mastermind behind the recent communal unrest in Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The violence, triggered by incidents involving cattle parts placed near a temple after Eid-ul-Zuha, led to heightened tensions and stone-pelting. Among those arrested were 11 individuals from outside Assam with criminal records. The main accused, Mintu Ali, remains absconding as authorities intensify surveillance and consider establishing a permanent Army base in the sensitive border district. The unrest has also been linked to provocative actions by the group ‘Nabin Bangla’ and illegal cattle slaughter. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards communal forces and ongoing efforts to restore peace in Dhubri.

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Tripura: At the Agartala Railway Station, GRP confiscates ganja and cough syrup

The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Agartala, Tripura, seized a large quantity of contraband in two separate incidents at Agartala Railway Station on Monday night. In the first case, 270 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup, valued at around Rs 1.35 lakh, were found in unclaimed bags during a routine security check. In a separate operation, a woman named Aparna Debbarma was arrested while attempting to smuggle 21.49 kg of dry ganja, worth approximately Rs 7.5 lakh, to Delhi. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing in both matters.

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The Gauhati High Court demands that Assamese Foreigners Tribunal employees receive training.

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to consider providing formal training to members and superintendents of Foreigners’ Tribunals after observing that records in a case were maintained in a “haphazard manner.” The court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Gobinda Saha—who was declared an “illegal foreigner” by a tribunal in Nagaon—found several lapses in record-keeping, including mislabeling and overlapping of exhibits. Highlighting that such inefficiencies hinder fair proceedings and accurate judgments, the court recommended systematic training for tribunal personnel and ordered that its directive be circulated to all Foreigners’ Tribunals across Assam. This move aims to address administrative challenges and ensure more effective and transparent functioning of the tribunals.

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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