Wildlife conservationists have urged for stronger scientific evaluation and closer coordination with the Forest Department before releasing rescued animals into the wild, following the recovery and release of an exotic red-eared slider turtle in the Digboi forest range of Tinsukia district, Assam.
Devajit Moran, a wildlife conservationist, highlighted concerns regarding the rescue and subsequent release of the red-eared slider turtle in the region.
The Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), an ally of the ruling BJP, organised a rally and public meeting in Agartala on Sunday to mark Sixth Schedule Day. During the event, held at Mara Chowmuhani, IPFT leaders, workers, and supporters gathered and reiterated their demand for a separate Tipraland state.
Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has secured a place on the Indian team for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Wangsu on her selection, describing her achievement as a source of pride.
In Doomdooma, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) organised a statewide “Demand Day” on Friday, urging an investigation into the causes of the severe floods that struck four districts of Assam last month. The party has demanded a permanent solution to the state’s recurring flood problems, as well as sufficient relief and rehabilitation for those affected.
Heavy rainfall on Sunday caused flooding across several areas of Tripura, resulting in damage to 115 houses and the relocation of 974 individuals from 280 families to 11 relief camps, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre’s daily situation report. Among the affected homes, 113 sustained partial damage, while two were severely damaged. There were no reports concerning the status of other houses.
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has expressed opposition to calls for a National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be conducted in Manipur prior to the Census, describing the demand as “premature and unjustified.”
In a statement issued on August 23, the KZC welcomed the upcoming decennial Census, emphasising that verified population data is necessary to resolve competing demographic claims.
Heavy rainfall overnight led to flooding in parts of Ledo, located in Assam’s Tinsukia district, disrupting daily activities and renewing concerns about the environmental vulnerability of the coal-rich Ledo-Margherita region. Water flowed through several areas in Ledo after the downpour, resulting in waterlogging and rapid accumulation of runoff. The flooding has intensified questions about the impact of illegal coal mining in the area.
Tourist and commercial vehicles from Assam and Meghalaya will continue to operate normally between the two states until September 10, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Sunday after discussions with tourist taxi associations. Dhar added that another round of talks with representatives from Assam would be held after September 10 to work towards further arrangements.
Security forces have apprehended a self-styled captain of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for his alleged involvement in the ambush in Manipur in November 2021, which resulted in the deaths of an Assam Rifles commanding officer, his wife, their son, and four other personnel, police confirmed on Sunday. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Thiyam Boycha Singh, also known as Balin, was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
AssamSAT, described by the Assam government as India’s first state-led Earth Observation satellite system, has reached a critical phase of implementation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on National Space Day. The state government previously issued Expressions of Interest (EoI) to identify an implementation partner under the DBLOTT model — Design, Build, Launch, Operate, Transfer, and Train.