Torrential rainfall across India’s northeastern region has triggered a severe flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh, where flash floods, landslides, and rising river levels have disrupted normal life and damaged infrastructure. The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities in neighboring Assam to issue a high alert as water levels in several rivers continue to rise...
In a significant move aimed at deepening economic and strategic cooperation between India and Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to visit Assam later this year, accompanied by a prominent delegation of business leaders and industry representatives. The visit is expected to coincide with a major investment and business summit in the northeastern...
A tragic road accident in Assam’s Tamulpur district claimed the lives of three people after a speeding motorcycle collided head-on with a van, police officials said. The fatal crash has once again highlighted concerns over reckless driving and road safety on the region’s highways and rural roads. According to preliminary information gathered by law enforcement...
A farmer from Assam was safely returned to Indian authorities within hours after being allegedly abducted near the India-Bangladesh border, bringing relief to his family and residents of the border region. The incident, which unfolded close to the international boundary, once again underscored the challenges faced by civilians living and working in sensitive border areas...
A tragic aviation accident claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The incident has prompted the Indian Air Force to launch a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash. According...
The Assam government has announced a significant policy shift in the process of Aadhaar card issuance for individuals above the age of 18, introducing stricter verification mechanisms aimed at preventing misuse of identity documents and addressing concerns related to illegal immigration. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the new measures are intended to ensure...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft crashed near Jorhat in Assam during a routine operational mission, prompting an immediate response from military authorities and local emergency teams. The incident has triggered a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, while officials confirmed that the crew members managed to eject safely before the aircraft...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, commonly known as AFSPA, will be removed from most parts of Northeast India by 2027, highlighting what he described as significant improvements in the region’s security situation and a sustained decline in insurgency-related violence. Speaking about the government’s efforts to...
The Assam government has introduced a landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, seeking sweeping reforms in personal and family laws. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit polygamy across communities and make the registration of live-in relationships mandatory, marking one of the most significant legal reform efforts undertaken by the state in...
Recent official data on narcotics-related crime trends in Northeast India indicates a shifting and increasingly complex drug trafficking landscape, with Assam recording the highest number of drug trafficking cases in the region, while Manipur has emerged as a major heroin hotspot. Assam’s position at the top of the list is largely attributed to its strategic...