East India State News

Centre Approves Bihar’s First Nuclear Plant Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Bihar’s first-ever nuclear power plant as part of the nationwide Nuclear Energy Mission, marking a strategic move in the state’s energy framework ahead of impending assembly polls. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar revealed the regional energy ministers’ conference in Patna on June 25 that Bihar had formally requested the […]

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Calcutta HC Stays Stipends For Sacked Group C and D Staff

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has temporarily halted the state government’s decision to cancel monthly stipends for a group of sacked Group C and D employees, offering them interim relief as legal proceedings advance. This order ensures that affected workers will continue receiving financial support until the court reaches a final conclusion. HC Stay In its […]

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Manipur Forces Seize 328 Firearms in Major Raids

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

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 Police, Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces, and Assam Rifles, acting on […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]