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Tension escalated along the Assam-Manipur border on January 31, 2026, as approximately 1,500 truck and tanker drivers protested at Jiribam police station. The protest followed security forces dispatching only one convoy instead of the two that had been requested, resulting in thousands of people being stranded along National Highway 37, the route connecting Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam.

The drivers demanded enhanced security to allow safe passage along this vital corridor. The situation remains unresolved, with authorities yet to meet the transporters’ demands.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Deputy Engineers in Electronics in 2026. There are two vacancies available for the position of Deputy Engineer. The required qualification is a B.E. or B.Tech degree.

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At least 60 individuals from Lasang village near Mahur in Assam’s Dima Hasao district have been hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning. All affected persons are currently receiving treatment at various health centres.

Sources report that the villagers consumed pork during a funeral programme held in the village on Saturday.

North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for various research-based positions in 2026. The recruitment is for the post of Research Associate in a Department of Biotechnology, Government of India funded research project titled “Ethno-microbiology”.

Areas of Nazira and Charaideo in upper Assam are currently experiencing significant flood damage. The flooding has resulted in the destruction of homes, submergence of agricultural land, loss of livestock, and disruption of livelihoods. Many families have lost years of savings and possessions in a matter of days. As of January 31, 2026, the situation remains serious with widespread impact. Despite the Rs 18,000 crore mission aimed at creating a flood-free Assam, questions remain about the effectiveness of flood management and prevention measures in the state.

Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has invited applications for various managerial posts in 2026. Eligible candidates may apply for the positions of Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) and Managers.

Available posts include:

• Deputy CVO: 1 vacancy

The death toll from floods in Assam has increased to 102, with approximately 112,000 people still affected across seven districts, according to the latest assessment by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on August 11.

Currently, 47 relief camps are housing 7,982 individuals who have been displaced by the flooding. Floodwaters continue to affect 25 revenue circles in the region.

Indbank Merchant Banking Services Limited has announced the recruitment of 15 vacant positions for 2026. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the posts of Relationship Manager, Dealer for Stock Broking Terminals, and Merchant Banking Head Executive Vice President. Applications are open for these career opportunities at Indbank.

The Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), alongside several other organisations, organised a 12-hour bandh in Dhemaji on Wednesday to protest the reported firing on 11 villagers from Assam by assailants from Arunachal Pradesh. The shutdown, which lasted from 6 am to 6 pm, disrupted normal life and affected road connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

A local court in Imphal convicted 58-year-old Md. Abdul Halim on Tuesday for the murder of his wife in 2013. The crime occurred at their rented residence in Golapati Maning Leikai Tangki Makhong, located in Manipur’s Imphal East district. The judgment was delivered following the final arguments on June 24, bringing a conclusion to the lengthy legal proceedings.