Manipur Forces Seize 328 Firearms in Major Raids

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

East India State News

In a sweeping counterinsurgency effort, security forces in Manipur recovered a massive cache of firearms and ammunition in coordinated overnight raids across five districts of the Imphal Valley. Conducted during the night of June 13–14, the operations involved combined teams from the Manipur

East India State News

Shoot-at-Sight Order Imposed in Assam’s Dhubri After Communal Unrest

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In response to escalating communal unrest in Dhubri, a border town in Assam, the state government has announced a shoot-at-sight order after dark. The drastic measure, issued by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to restore order and prevent further violence that has unsettled the region over the past week. What Triggered the Order The […]

East India State News

Assam Probes Foreign-Linked Social Media Accounts Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Assam’s law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into over 2,000 social media accounts, primarily on Facebook, suspected of being operated from Pakistan and Bangladesh. These accounts are believed to be part of a coordinated effort to influence the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa

East India State News

Supreme Court Directs Assam Deportation Plea to Gauhati HC

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Assam government’s ongoing deportation drive against suspected illegal immigrants, directing the petitioner to instead approach the Gauhati High Court. This move effectively passes the responsibility of adjudicating the issue to the state judiciary, emphasizing the procedural protocol of

East India State News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Bangladesh Over Siliguri Corridor Comments

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a pointed rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, following provocative remarks on India’s Siliguri Corridor. Sarma’s warning comes amid rising geopolitical sensitivities and growing Indo-Bangladesh friction over regional access and security. Sarma Highlights Bangladesh’s Own Vulnerabilities In a

East India State News

Assam Police Busts Pakistan-Linked Fake SIM Card Racket

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled anti-national activities, Assam Police have uncovered a fake SIM card racket with alleged connections to Pakistan. The operation, code-named “Operation Ghost SIM,” was conducted in coordination with Military Intelligence and law enforcement agencies across three Indian states. Operation Ghost SIM: Uncovering the Network The

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee Vows Strict Action After Kolkata Hotel Fire

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In the wake of a deadly fire at Hotel Rituraj in Kolkata’s Burrabazar area that claimed 14 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the site and promised immediate and strict action against those responsible. The fire, which broke out late Tuesday evening, killed several guests, including children, and raised serious concerns over the […]

East India State News

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Visits Murshidabad and Malda Amid Communal Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday undertook a visit to the violence-hit districts of Murshidabad and Malda, regions that have been on edge since the outbreak of communal clashes during Ram Navami processions earlier this month. His visit, marked by meetings with victims and administrative officials, comes at a time when the state’s […]

East India State News

BJP MLAs Demand Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation Over Murshidabad Violence

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following violent clashes during a Ram Navami procession, prompting BJP legislators to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The violence, which erupted during what was supposed to be a religious celebration, left over 20 people injured, including women and children. The state responded by

East India State News

Odisha Imposes 61-Day Fishing Ban to Protect Marine Life

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The Odisha government has imposed a 61-day fishing ban along its 484-kilometer coastline starting April 15, 2025, and lasting until June 14. The annual ban aims to safeguard marine biodiversity during the peak breeding season of key fish species, particularly the commercially valuable Hilsa. Implemented under the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act of 1982, the […]