Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has appointed Kunki Chowdhury as its Central Joint Secretary and official spokesperson, effective immediately. The announcement was made in a notification issued by AJP General Secretary Jagadish Bhuyan.
Chowdhury, aged 27, is an educationist and politician. He was the youngest candidate to contest the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Nagaland’s Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma established a specialised sub-committee on Thursday under the District Skill Committee to encourage skill development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods within the district.
The sub-committee includes a range of administrative officials, educational leaders, and community representatives. The Mokokchung Additional Deputy Commissioner will serve as the convener, alongside the Principal of the local institution.
A joint operation by central and state security forces apprehended RC Singson, the self-proclaimed army chief of the banned United National Kuki Army-Hmar (UNKA-Hmar), in Churachandpur district, Manipur Police stated on Thursday. Following his arrest, authorities recovered a stockpile of arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) based on information he provided. RC Singson is a resident of Old Churachandpur.
The Tripura High Court has ruled that permissive possession cannot confer ownership and cannot be converted into adverse possession solely due to prolonged occupation. This observation was made while hearing a second appeal in a property dispute from Dhalai district. The court restored the plaintiffs’ ownership rights in the case.
Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Bhagyashree Banayat has requested political parties to appoint booth-level agents (BLAs) for the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in the state, if they have not done so already. Speaking at a meeting with party representatives in Kohima on Thursday, Banayat highlighted the significance of BLAs in ensuring the successful conduct of the SIR.
Bodoland Territorial Council Chief Hagrama Mohilary visited flood-affected areas in Sivasagar district, Assam, on Thursday. Leading a relief team of 104 members, Mohilary distributed essential supplies to families impacted by the recent floods.
He was accompanied by Assam MLA Arup Kumar Dey. The delegation was received by Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, who also joined the relief efforts.
A 32-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable from Uttar Pradesh died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while undergoing pre-induction training at a camp in Motbung, Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on August 5. Vineet Singh allegedly used his service weapon at around 8 am. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh on January 31, 2026, to assess the damage caused by recent flash floods and a cloudburst. Posting on X, Nadda stated, “Visited the flash flood and cloudburst-affected areas in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the extent of the […]”
Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU) in Assam organised a flood relief distribution drive from July 31 to August 3 in areas affected by floods and landslides in Assam and Nagaland. The initiative was implemented through the university’s National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, involving faculty members, staff, NSS volunteers, and members of the Shrimanta Shankar.
Concerns have been expressed regarding delays in issuing flood warnings in Upper Assam following a written response from the Central Government to a question submitted by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi. The reply addressed Unstarred Question No. 2909 raised by Gogoi.
In the response, the Union Minister of State indicated that the Assam State Disaster Management Authority reportedly did not utilise data provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation concerning flood risks in three districts of Upper Assam.
This has led to criticism about the handling of early warning systems during recent floods affecting the region, underscoring potential lapses in the dissemination of critical information that might have mitigated the impact on affected communities.