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Dimapur district administration declares Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone after confirming African Swine Fever cases in pigs. Containment measures in place to prevent further spread.

Air India Express is set to launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in August, marking the first direct air connectivity between Northeast India and West Asia. The move is expected to strengthen trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties between the region and the Gulf.

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika calls for a strategic shift from traditional paddy cultivation to high-value horticulture to increase rural incomes. He emphasizes the need to expand irrigation coverage and achieve self-sufficiency in various agricultural products.

Naharlagun police arrested a 21-year-old drug peddler and recovered suspected heroin during a search operation. The police remain committed to building a drug-free society.

GSU East Zone Williamnagar demands a fresh independent inquiry into the murder of a young girl in Samgong locality last year. The union expressed concern over the accused remaining at large despite a magisterial inquiry.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma directs Education Department to prepare school-specific action plans to improve state's Performance Grading Index score. Review meeting identifies areas for improvement in school infrastructure, student welfare, and data management.

Northeast India's vast renewable energy potential makes it a significant case for green infrastructure investments, aligning with the EU's priorities.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals that 17.6% of households with rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana pay zero electricity bills, highlighting the scheme's impact on the state's renewable energy transition.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has called for transparency in the land compensation process for the Kamle Hydroelectric Project following concerns over alleged inflation of compensation estimates. The ACB has stressed the need for due diligence, fairness, and strict adherence to laws and rules.

Animal Husbandry Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu emphasizes the importance of accurate ground-level data in the farming sector for better planning and implementation.

The Kuki-Zo Council has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Manipur, alleging selective security operations and unequal treatment of victims.

The land acquisition and assessment process for the proposed Mebigeko-Gerukamukh National Highway has begun in Arunachal Pradesh, with the Upper Subansiri district administration conducting the process in collaboration with relevant departments.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma warns of emerging technologies, including drones, posing new challenges in the fight against drug trafficking. He emphasizes prevention as the most effective defense against addiction.

Northeast Frontier Railway achieves milestone in railway electrification programme, paving way for electric train operations in Dima Hasao hills. The project is expected to improve operational efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission has ruled that the state's Vigilance Department's denial of a clearance certificate to a senior forest officer is a prima facie case of discrimination. The commission directed the state government to ensure time-bound processing of vigilance clearances and Departmental Promotion Committees.

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota met with British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming to discuss a strategic roadmap for boosting cooperation between Assam and the UK, particularly in light of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.

The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation has urged the state government to ensure uniform compensation rates for land, trees, crops, and other affected properties under Package 1 to 5 of the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district.

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has strongly condemned Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam's reported remarks suggesting that efforts should be made to avoid further arrests and crackdowns on members of Arambai Tenggol (AT).

Torrential rains trigger landslides in Sikkim, blocking the Gyalshing–Legship road and cutting off the West Sikkim district headquarters. The region recorded 95.2 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, causing tonnes of sludge and boulders to come crashing onto the road.