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Security forces in Manipur arrested three individuals alleged to be involved in drug smuggling, militant activities and extortion during operations across the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur. The operations also resulted in the seizure of suspected narcotics and a vehicle. Manipur Police reported on Thursday that these arrests and seizures occurred over the past three days.

Vehicle movement on NH-37, the Imphal-Silchar route passing through Jiribam, resumed on August 20 following the withdrawal of a strike by the Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC). The council ended the strike after receiving assurances from the state government and security agencies. TDC president Hijam Ranjit stated that the decision was made after a meeting with the Chief Minister and the Director General on August 19.

A land record from 1904-05 related to the Kamakhya Devalaya was handed over to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 19. The occasion was the inauguration of the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati.

The historic document is the Jamabandi of La-Kheraj Patta No. 1, which covers Kamakhya Pahar revenue village under Ramsa Rani.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh assured student representatives on August 20 that the state government supports implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur. He stated that the issue would be addressed during the State Assembly session starting on September 2. He also emphasised the importance of conducting the process in an error-free manner.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho inaugurated the newly constructed Tribal Market at Mayophung village in Ukhrul district on August 20. The market is located along National Highway 202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road).

The event was organised by the Nashira Area People’s Organisation (NAPO), which managed the construction of the market under the 4th State Finance Commission through the Autonomous District Council.

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on January 29 called for enhanced utilisation of space-based technologies to improve planning, disaster preparedness, natural resource management, and development efforts within the state. Mein made the remarks during the inauguration of the National Space Day 2026 celebrations held in Namsai. The event was organised jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre and other local bodies.

The Tripura state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Manik Saha, approved recruitment to 1,267 posts across various departments on Thursday. The Cabinet also sanctioned the creation of 200 assistant professor posts, according to Transport Minister and Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury.

Speaking to the media at the Civil Secretariat following the meeting, Chowdhury confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of these proposals. Additionally, the Cabinet cleared the proposal related to Sri Sri University.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma have called for peace, restraint, and dialogue following violence during a protest rally in Shillong that led to heightened tensions and a blockade between the two neighbouring states. The statements were made on Thursday in response to the fallout from the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) “Black Flag” protest. Additionally, ministers from both states are scheduled to meet to address the situation.

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has announced a statewide Demand Day on August 21 to urge the central and Assam governments to declare the recent floods in the state a national disaster. The party is calling for an inquiry into the causes of the floods and a time-bound plan to tackle Assam’s recurring flood issues. CPI-M has also requested enhanced relief measures to be provided to the affected areas.

Eight individuals have been apprehended by Assam Police in connection with an investigation concerning an alleged attack on police personnel in Guwahati. The case was registered at Hatigaon Police Station as Case No. 172/2026 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

The arrested persons are Akhtar Hussain, 28; Nur Jamal Miya, 36; Manuwar Ali, 26; Imadul Choudhury, 23; and Mirjan Ali among others.