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On June 2, Assam and Meghalaya chief ministers will talk about Guwahati’s waterlogging problems in response to a Supreme Court order.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will visit Assam on June 2 to discuss Guwahati’s recurring flood and waterlogging issues with his counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. The meeting follows a Supreme Court directive urging both states to collaborate on mitigation efforts, amid concerns that unregulated hill cutting near Jorabat is worsening drainage problems in Guwahati.
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) flagged land degradation in Meghalaya as a contributing factor, prompting the Supreme Court to seek a coordinated action plan from both states. However, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the recent crisis more to a weather system over Bangladesh, causing relentless rainfall.
The upcoming discussions aim to assess the environmental impact and propose long-term solutions to Guwahati’s urban flood challenges.

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A minister from Assam examines Guwahati’s flood-affected areas and promises aid and long-term fixes.

Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah conducted an extensive field inspection of flood-affected areas across Guwahati to assess the ground situation and oversee relief efforts. He visited multiple locations, including Juripar, Basistha Chariali, Kamakhya foothills, G.S. Road, and Rukminigaon, highlighting ongoing drainage projects aimed at mitigating flooding.
Mallabaruah emphasized that two major urban drainage projects are underway to redirect stormwater runoff, including a GMDA “drain-cum-road” project to restore the Juri river’s natural channel. He also discussed a long-term flood management blueprint based on a joint survey with a Netherlands-based technical team, aiming to replicate successful models used in cities like Mumbai.
Meanwhile, GMC workers were commended for swift drainage cleaning efforts in flood-prone areas like Chandmari and Zoo Road, ensuring rapid water recession. Relief measures included the distribution of essential supplies to affected residents. Mallabaruah reaffirmed the state’s commitment to both immediate relief and sustainable flood mitigation solutions.

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Arunachal: On the Bana-Seppa route, a landslip kills seven people by plunging a car into a gorge.

A devastating landslide on Arunachal Pradesh’s Bana-Seppa Road swept a vehicle into a deep gorge, killing seven people, including two families and young children, late Friday night. The tragedy struck on National Highway 13 in East Kameng district, as relentless rainfall triggered the massive slide. Among the deceased were Sankar Aka (Sanju Badi), his wife Tasum Badi, and their two children, along with a pregnant woman and two children, reportedly the wife and children of Sichi Yame.
Rescue operations were severely hampered by continuous rain and treacherous conditions. Meanwhile, a Sumo vehicle carrying several passengers narrowly escaped disaster, stopping just at the edge of the landslide zone. Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung conveyed condolences, mourning the tragic loss and urging vigilance during the monsoon season.
The incident underscores the severe landslide risks in the region and raises concerns over road safety during extreme weather conditions.

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Guwahati could have heavy rain through Saturday, and five Assam districts are under a red alert, according to the IMD.

Assam remains on high alert as the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for five western districts amid relentless heavy rainfall linked to a deep depression over Bangladesh. Torrential rains have crippled Guwahati, triggering floods and landslides across the city. Emergency teams from NDRF and SDRF are deployed across the state, with authorities urging precautionary evacuations in vulnerable areas to mitigate risks of flooding and landslides.

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In Meghalaya, heavy rain causes flooding and landslides, killing two people.

Torrential rain in Meghalaya has triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, claiming two lives in East Khasi Hills district. A landslide buried a home in Laitkyntung village, killing a 50-year-old woman, while a man drowned while attempting to cross a swollen river near Ksehbilat. Authorities reported damage to roads, homes, and power infrastructure, prompting traffic diversions and emergency response efforts. The state government has announced ex gratia payments of Rs 4 lakh for the victims’ families. Officials continue to advise caution as heavy rainfall persists, with residents in vulnerable areas urged to seek safety.

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In the highlands of Manipur, security personnel find concealed weapons.

Security forces and state police in Manipur have uncovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Churachandpur district as part of their ongoing area domination operations. The latest operation in Dampi Hill forest near H. Kotlian resulted in the recovery of three 12 Bore Single Barrel Shotguns, one Pumpi, a bulletproof jacket, helmets, a radio set, and chargers.
This follows a similar raid on May 28 in Torbung and Teijang villages, where authorities seized an INSAS Rifle, an M-16 Rifle, three Pompi guns, and two country-made hand grenades, along with various rounds of ammunition. The discovery highlights efforts to curb illegal arms movement in the region and maintain security.

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In Tamenglong, Manipur, a landslip blocks NH-37, leaving more than 200 cars stuck.

Heavy rainfall over the past three days triggered a massive landslide in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, completely blocking National Highway-37 at the Nungdalal area. The landslide, estimated to span about 30 meters, has stranded over 200 vehicles, including essential supply carriers. Authorities have deployed heavy machinery to clear the debris, but progress remains slow due to continuous downpours. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red warning for Tamenglong, forecasting extreme weather conditions until May 31, while neighboring districts remain under orange and yellow warnings. Rising water levels in key rivers, including the Imphal and Serou, have heightened concerns, with officials urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas.

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A landslip warning has been issued for the Shillong-Dawki route in Meghalaya due to the continuous rains.

Authorities in Meghalaya have issued a travel advisory after continuous rainfall rendered a stretch of the Shillong-Dawki road between Km 24+00 and Km 37+00 highly vulnerable to landslides. Commuters are urged to avoid non-essential travel as weather conditions remain severe across the state.

Additionally, heavy overnight rain has led to waterlogging and slow-moving traffic along National Highway-6, particularly in the 9th Mile, 12th Mile, and Jorabat areas. Ri Bhoi Police are actively clearing debris, including uprooted trees, to restore traffic flow. The public is advised to stay alert and follow official updates.

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To control the unlawful selling of radio equipment on e-commerce websites, the centre provides an advisory.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued strict guidelines to curb the illegal sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms. Issued under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the 2025 guidelines aim to prevent the unauthorised sale of wireless devices that may interfere with law enforcement and emergency communication networks.

The advisory mandates that no radio equipment requiring Department of Telecommunications (DoT) frequency assignment may be sold online unless by an authorised dealer listed on the Saral Sanchar portal. It also requires product listings to include frequency specifications and regulatory approval details, while banning misleading advertisements and the online sale of mobile signal boosters and wireless jammers.

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Turkey and Bangladesh want to build joint defence production plants in Narayanganj and Chittagong.

As Bangladesh continues to procure military hardware from China, it is simultaneously deepening strategic defence ties with Turkey. During a recent visit to Turkey, BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun held extensive discussions on establishing defence industrial clusters in Chittagong and Narayanganj. The visit included rare access to the facilities of Turkish defence giant Makine ve Kimya Endustrisi (MKE), with talks focusing on co-production, technology transfer, and capacity building.

This engagement builds on earlier defence acquisitions from Turkey, including MKE howitzers and TRG rocket systems, and signals a shift toward industrial integration. Future collaborations are expected to be formalized through a memorandum of understanding and overseen by a proposed Defence Industrial Working Group. These initiatives fall under the incentives of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Act 2010, underscoring the country’s push for defence self-reliance and strategic diversification.

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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