Northeast Today

07/11/2024

| Assam Rifles organized an informative lecture for NCC Cadets at the Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC) in Agartala on Thursday, as part of the Combined Annual Training Camp. The session aimed to guide cadets on the process of joining the Indian Armed Forces and offered insights into the crucial role of the military in protecting the nation's security.

The lecture provided detailed information on eligibility requirements, selection processes, and career opportunities in the Indian Army, Air Force and Assam Rifles. A total of 383 cadets partcipated in the event and gained practical knowledge on how to pursue a career in the armed forces, with an emphasis on the values of dedication and patriotism.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, allowing cadets to express their aspirations and receive further guidance on preparing for a future in the Indian Armed Forces.

07/11/2024

| In a coordinated effort, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) Agartala apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman and two transgenders, early this morning at around 8:30 AM. Officials reported that the arrests were part of an ongoing operation to curb illegal immigration.

In a separate incident on the same day, BSF personnel from the Samrupara Border Outpost (BOP) in Kailashahar district, Unakoti, detained three additional Bangladeshi nationals. This group, consisting of two minors and their family member, was attempting to cross back into Bangladesh when they were intercepted. The family is reportedly from Maulvibazar, Bangladesh.

Authorities have initiated a preliminary inquiry into both cases. A BSF spokesperson stated, “We are maintaining a high level of alertness along the international border to prevent infiltration and protect the integrity of the region.”

The BSF has heightened surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border to strengthen security and deter unlawful crossings.

07/11/2024

| Tripura Legislative Assembly introduces online submission of question papers: Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

Agartala, November 7, 2024: The Tripura Legislative Assembly introduced the online submission of question papers starting from the next assembly session. This significant procedural change was announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath following an all-party meeting held at Assembly....

07/11/2024

| Tripura Tribal Council Signs MoU with Tata Strive, IHCL to Launch Hospitality Excellence Centre.

Agartala, November 07, 2024: In a landmark initiative, the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has teamed up with TATA Strive and the Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL), famously known as the Taj Hotel Group, to launch a premier Hospitality Skill Development Centre of Excellence...

07/11/2024

| Liangmai Naga Council urged President Murmu to declare COTU unlawful organization.

The Liangmai Naga Council (LNC) has formally appealed to President of India, Draupadi Murmu, urging the government to declare the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) an unlawful organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The council has also called for stringent legal measures....

07/11/2024

| Lukanand Kshetrimayum, at just 22 years old, has been appointed as the new managing director of the internationally recognized Mister International Organization, headquartered in the Philippines.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/manipurs-lukanand-kshetrimayum-appointed-as-managing-director-of-mister-international/

07/11/2024

| Vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura successfully thwarted multiple smuggling attempts along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/tripura-bsf-foils-smuggling-attempts-along-indo-bangladesh-border/

07/11/2024

| Gautam Basumatary, a tea factory employee abducted by suspected militants on October 23, was rescued by police today at 17 mile area of Jairampur, Arunachal Pradesh.

Read more.. https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/assam-tea-factory-employee-abducted-by-militants-released-after-two-weeks/

07/11/2024

| In a significant development aimed at enhancing bilateral ties, the first-ever Integrated Check Post (ICP) between India and Bhutan was inaugurated on Thursday in Darranga, Assam. The ceremony was attended by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/first-integrated-check-post-along-india-bhutan-opened-in-assam/

07/11/2024

| Former Chief Minister and CPI(M) politburo member Manik Sarkar sharply criticized the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura over a significant disparity in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/ex-cm-manik-sarkar-slams-bjp-led-coalition-government-for-23-dearness-allowance-gap-in-tripura/

07/11/2024

| The Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army has launched a National Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana, providing a unique opportunity for 20 students and 2 teachers from Saint Xavier School in Palizi, West Kameng, to explore India's rich heritage, culture, and development. This 10-day journey to Delhi and Chandigarh aims to broaden the students' horizons and reinforce the unity that binds the nation together.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/indian-armys-national-integration-tour-under-operation-sadbhavana-kicks-off/

07/11/2024

| In a successful joint operation, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police have seized a significant quantity of explosives from a vehicle on the Serchhip-Thenzawl road. Two individuals were arrested in c***ection with the illegal trafficking of these dangerous materials.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/mizoram-assam-rifles-in-collaboration-with-mizoram-police-recover-war-like-stores-from-serchhip-thenzawl-road/

07/11/2024

| An unidentified body was found on the railway tracks in Guwahati's Bamunimaidan area, sparking an investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death. The body, which had visible injury marks on the neck, was discovered lying on the tracks, raising suspicions of a possible accident or foul play.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/assam-mysterious-death-on-railway-tracks-body-found-with-neck-injury-in-guwahati/

07/11/2024

| Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the state police to investigate an alleged job scandal involving Congress MP Rakibul Hussain.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/police-to-question-congress-mp-rakibul-hussain-over-job-scam-assam-cm/

07/11/2024

| Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident in a shopping complex in Surat, Gujarat, which claimed the lives of two women from Sikkim.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/chief-minister-prem-singh-tamang-mourns-loss-of-two-sikkim-women-in-surat-fire-tragedy/

07/11/2024

| Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has announced that 76 internship opportunities are now available for the youth of Manipur as part of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/76-slots-available-for-manipur-youth-under-pm-internship-scheme-cm-n-biren-singh/

07/11/2024

| Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced on Wednesday that the state will establish three additional medical colleges, increasing the total number of such institutions to four. This move is part of the state government’s broader initiative to enhance healthcare services and medical education in the region.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/three-more-medical-colleges-to-come-up-in-arunachal-cm-pema-khandu/

07/11/2024

| The Assam government has declared November 13, 2024, a public holiday in five assembly constituencies where by-elections will take place. The affected constituencies are Dholai (SC), Sidli (ST), Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samaguri.

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https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/11/07/assam-bypolls-public-holiday-declared-on-nov-13-in-five-assembly-seats/