25 Assamese youngsters will receive complimentary cleft surgery at Top cem Cement’s eighth annual camp.

Topcem Cement, in collaboration with Mission Smile, has launched its 8th ‘Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery’ camp in Guwahati, providing life-changing surgeries for 25 children from Assam. The initiative, hosted at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, ensures free consultations, surgeries, and comprehensive post-operative care. Since 2018, Topcem Cement has supported over 165 surgeries, reaffirming its commitment to social impact. Mission Smile, with over 25,000 surgeries facilitated in the past decade, continues to work closely with the governments of Assam and Meghalaya to provide essential cleft care.

After a violent Tipra Motha protest, government buildings are vandalised in Tripura.

A dispute over government social pension schemes led to violent protests in Hejamara block, West Tripura, as Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supporters accused officials of favoritism in selecting beneficiaries. Protesters stormed the BDO and CDPO offices, vandalizing property and sealing officials’ chambers. The unrest escalated with demands for an immediate release of the revised pension list, prompting heavy police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deployment to restore order. The incident follows the state’s decision to expand pension benefits to 5,000 more individuals.

Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin is prohibited from leaving his post by the Yunus administration.

The Mohammad Yunus-led interim regime in Bangladesh has restrained Mohammad Jashim Uddin from fully stepping down after he opposed the proposed humanitarian corridor aiding Myanmar’s Arakan Army. His stance led to diplomatic fallout, including the expulsion of Bangladesh’s Defence Attaché in Yangon. The government also recalled Shabab Bin Ahmed from The Hague, reportedly over his social media comments supporting Jashim Uddin’s position.

The NIMAS crew successfully completes the “Har Shikhar Tiranga” mission and climbs Mount Kangchenjunga.

In a landmark achievement, a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) successfully scaled Mt. Kangchenjunga on May 18, marking the final milestone of the patriotic ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ campaign. Led by Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the expedition demonstrated unparalleled determination and skill, achieving a 100% summit success rate despite extreme conditions. As the Tricolour waved proudly atop India’s highest peak, the accomplishment stood as a powerful testament to unity, national pride, and NIMAS’s growing reputation in adventure leadership.

A serious betrayal: The BDR mutineers’ release is a disrespect to the fallen soldiers of the Bangladesh Army.

On May 15, 27 former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members walked free from Kashimpur jails in Gazipur, securing bail in a case linked to the 2009 Pilkhana mutiny. The revolt, which left 74 people dead, including 57 army officers, remains one of Bangladesh’s darkest chapters.
The judiciary’s decision to grant bail has sparked concerns over justice and institutional integrity, with critics calling it a betrayal of the Bangladesh Army’s fallen officers. The release raises questions about political expediency and historical accountability, as families of the victims continue to seek closure.

No bloodied hallway, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, the head of the Bangladesh Army, warns the Yunus-led interim government.

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman firmly rejected the proposal for a humanitarian corridor on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, citing sovereignty concerns. Addressing officers in Dhaka, he criticized the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government for keeping the armed forces uninformed on key decisions.
National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman denied discussing the corridor, despite previous statements linking it to Rohingya repatriation and aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Gen Zaman also stressed that elections must be held by December, and warned against mob violence and lawlessness.
The officer corps largely backed Gen Zaman, signaling strong military opposition to the interim government’s handling of the issue.

In a significant battle in Chhattisgarh, 27 Naxalites were slain.

Security forces killed 27 Naxalites in a major gunfight in Abhujmad, Chhattisgarh, at the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Bijapur, and Dantewada districts. One District Reserve Guard (DRG) member was killed, and several personnel sustained injuries but are stable.
Sources suggest that Nambala Keshava Rao (Basavaraju), CPI (Maoist) general secretary, was among the dead, though official confirmation is awaited. The operation, involving DRG teams from four districts, was based on specific intelligence regarding Maoist leadership presence.
This marks one of the most significant anti-Naxal actions in recent years, bringing the total Naxal casualties in Chhattisgarh this year to 200, including 183 in Bastar. Search operations in the dense forest are ongoing.

Vehicle damage from contaminated fuel at the Banipur petrol station in Assam.

Indian Oil’s Banipur depot in Dibrugarh, Assam, faced allegations of selling contaminated fuel after multiple vehicles broke down on Tuesday night. The incident left motorists stranded, prompting authorities to suspend fuel sales. Repairs and water drainage efforts are underway, while local residents expressed frustration over the negligence. Dibrugarh Police arrived to assess the situation.

Union Minister Sonowal examines important Dibrugarh urban development initiatives.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a high-level review meeting with the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) to assess the progress of ongoing development projects in the city. Addressing the meeting, Sonowal underscored the importance of transforming the historic Upper Assam town into a modern, well-planned, and visually vibrant urban centre.”