A curated compilation of important developments from The Assam Tribune dated 7 September 2026 for APSC, UPSC and ADRE preparation.
Syllabus Coverage
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Quick Revision
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A joint survey recorded 112 fish species across rivers, landing centres and markets, including endangered Golden Mahseer and Chocolate Mahseer.
The Union government has prepared a roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, built around a four-pillared approach.
The Defence Minister is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10 to strengthen maritime and defence cooperation.
The Centre sold about 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions in 17 cities at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg to moderate prices.
Environmentalists warned that the proposed project could threaten the remaining 20 Gangetic river dolphins in the Kulsi river.
ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota, strengthening India’s Earth-observation and space capabilities.
Polity & Governance
Internal security, electoral administration, public institutions, examinations and governance in the Northeast.
Centre Sets Roadmap to Make India Drug-Free by 2029
Why in News?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Union government has prepared a coordinated roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, treating the fight against narcotics as a national security priority.
Key Exam Points
- The roadmap covers the entire narcotics network, including drug trafficking, financing and rehabilitation.
- A four-tier National Coordination Committee for Countering Drug Trafficking (NCORD) mechanism was created in 2019 at the executive, State and district levels.
- A Joint Coordination Committee was also formed in 2019 to enable Central agencies and State governments to take joint decisions against major drug networks and their international connections.
- Dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) have been constituted in all States and Union Territories.
- The Narcotics Control Bureau has been strengthened through changes in manpower, cadre, zonal presence and operational capabilities.
- The four pillars are intelligence and operation-based enforcement, control on synthetic drugs, demand and harm reduction, and capacity and coordination.
Women Outnumber Men in Manipur’s Final Electoral Rolls
Why in News?
The final electoral rolls for all 60 Assembly constituencies of Manipur were published, showing female voters continuing to outnumber male voters.
Key Exam Points
- Total electors: 19,60,620.
- Female electors: 10,06,962; male electors: 9,53,350; third-gender electors: 308.
- Service electors numbered 20,819.
- The elector-population ratio was 51.99 and the gender ratio was 1,056.
- During the revision process, 56,871 electors were added and 30,650 were deleted from the draft roll.
- A total of 96,985 claims and objections were processed.
Assam Forest Ranger Examination Rescheduled
Why in News?
The Assam Public Service Commission rescheduled the Forest Ranger Examination-2025 because of administrative inconveniences.
Key Exam Points
- The examination earlier scheduled for September 12, 2026 will now be held on September 14, 2026.
- The venue, subjects and examination time remain unchanged.
- No separate e-Admission Certificate will be issued for the rescheduled date.
- The e-Admission Certificate already downloaded will remain valid for the examination on September 14.
- The notification was issued by the Assam Public Service Commission.
Debate Over Nomenclature of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council
Why in News?
Indigenous groups in Dima Hasao have objected to the use of “Dima Hasao Autonomous Council” instead of the nomenclature they describe as constitutionally prescribed, “North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council”.
Key Exam Points
- The Indigenous Peoples’ Forum and other apex bodies raised objections to the August 31 order issued by the Principal Secretary of the Council.
- The order directed departments to use “Dima Hasao Autonomous Council”.
- The groups argued that the nomenclature cannot be altered through a Council notification, resolution or administrative order.
- The issue has been linked by the organisations to constitutional provisions governing the Council.
- The organisations demanded withdrawal of the August 31 order and restoration of the earlier nomenclature.
International Relations
India’s neighbourhood, defence diplomacy, strategic partnerships and international crisis management.
Rajnath Singh to Visit Sri Lanka to Strengthen Defence and Maritime Partnership
Why in News?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10 for discussions with the island nation’s leadership and interaction with the Indian diaspora.
Key Exam Points
- The visit is intended to further strengthen India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations.
- Key areas include maritime security, defence cooperation, economic and trade cooperation and regional security.
- The visit comes in the context of India’s continuing support to Sri Lanka during periods of crisis.
- India announced a $450 million reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah.
- The package covers roads, railways, bridges, housing, health, education, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
- The Ministry of Defence linked the visit with India’s Neighbourhood First policy and the MAHASAGAR vision.
US Envoys Reach Kyiv After Talks with Putin
Why in News?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Washington sought to revive peace negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine war.
Key Exam Points
- The Moscow meeting lasted more than three hours and ended without an announced breakthrough.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was prepared for constructive discussions.
- Ukraine emphasised the need for peace, security guarantees and a sustainable postwar settlement.
- The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified along a front line extending about 1,250 km.
- Russia has recently used fast-flying, jet-powered drones in the conflict.
Nepal Seeks Travel Advisories Limited to Flood-Affected Areas
Why in News?
Nepal urged friendly countries to restrict travel advisories to specific flood-affected areas, while stressing that the rest of the country remained open and safe for tourism.
Key Exam Points
- The United States had placed Nepal under Level 2, or “Exercise increased caution”, because of natural disasters.
- The Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district, including the Nepal-China border crossing, was placed under Level 4, or “Do not travel”.
- Flood damage, disrupted transportation and communications, and risks of additional flooding and landslides were cited.
- Nepal facilitated the return of 431 Nepali nationals stranded on the Chinese side after the floods.
- Another 105 people were expected to return through the Tatopani border point.
India Emerges as Key Diesel Supplier to Europe
Why in News?
India supplied about 60 per cent of the diesel transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb towards Europe in August, according to Vortexa data.
Key Exam Points
- About 2,00,000 barrels per day of diesel transited the Bab-el-Mandeb towards Europe in August.
- India supplied roughly 60 per cent of this volume.
- India is the world’s fourth-largest refiner, with installed capacity of 258.1 million tonnes per annum, according to the report.
- India exported 61.5 million tonnes of petroleum products in 2025-26.
- The development reflects the changing geography of refined-fuel trade amid disruptions to Russian and US supplies.
Economy
Food inflation, taxation, energy markets, foreign investment and government market interventions.
Centre Sells 4,000 Tonnes of Buffer Onions to Cool Prices
Why in News?
The government sold about 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities during the first 10 days of a subsidised retail intervention aimed at containing rising onion prices.
Key Exam Points
- The Centre was holding 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion as buffer stock for 2026 through NCCF and Nafed.
- Buffer onions are being transported from producing States to consuming centres through trucks and a dedicated rail rake called “Kanda Express”.
- Onions are being sold at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in selected price-sensitive cities.
- Bulk consignments had reached Delhi and Chennai, while another rake was being prepared for Guwahati.
- NCCF alone had sold 1,500 tonnes of buffer onions.
- The intervention was linked to concerns over damage to the rabi onion crop caused by untimely rain.
57th GST Council Meeting Rescheduled to October 7
Why in News?
The 57th GST Council meeting, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed to October 7 because of the BRICS summit.
Key Exam Points
- The meeting will be preceded by an officers’ meeting on October 5 and 6.
- The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and includes State Finance Ministers.
- The newspaper reported that the Council may discuss simplification of GST registration for businesses passing on tax credit exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh per month.
- Automation and changes relating to GST registration cancellation may also be considered.
- About 1.68 crore businesses were reported to be registered under GST.
- A simplified GST registration scheme for small and low-risk businesses had been rolled out from November 1 following the September 2025 Council meeting.
FPIs Withdraw Rs 7,443 Crore from Indian Equities in September’s First Week
Why in News?
Foreign Portfolio Investors turned net sellers in the first week of September, with crude oil prices, US bond yields and a stronger dollar affecting investor sentiment.
Key Exam Points
- FPIs withdrew Rs 7,443 crore from Indian equities up to September 4.
- They had invested more than Rs 29,600 crore in August and Rs 20,200 crore in July.
- Total FPI equity outflow in 2026 rose to Rs 2.32 lakh crore.
- Higher crude prices raised concerns about India’s inflation and current-account outlook.
- Stronger US bond yields and a firm dollar reduced foreign risk appetite for emerging markets.
- Foreign investors also withdrew money from debt through the Fully Accessible Route and Voluntary Retention Route.
India’s E-Commerce Market Expected to Nearly Triple by 2030
Why in News?
An industry report highlighted strong festive-season demand and projected rapid expansion of India’s e-commerce and quick-commerce markets.
Key Exam Points
- The e-commerce market was projected to rise from USD 125 billion in 2024 to USD 345 billion by 2030.
- The projected compound annual growth rate was 18.4 per cent.
- Quick commerce is expanding beyond groceries into areas such as fashion, electronics and beauty.
- E-commerce could account for 10-12 per cent of India’s retail spending by the end of the decade.
- The report projected 420-440 million online shoppers.
- Tier II and Tier III cities were identified as increasingly important sources of digital consumption.
Environment & Ecology
River ecosystems, wildlife conservation, climate-linked disasters, protected corridors and urban ecology.
Proposed 55-MW Kulsi Dam Poses Threat to Remaining 20 River Dolphins
Why in News?
Environmentalists have raised concerns that the proposed 55-MW Kulsi hydropower project at Ukiam on the Assam-Meghalaya border could threaten the remaining Gangetic river dolphins in the Kulsi river.
Key Exam Points
- The Kulsi river, particularly the Kukurmara stream, is an important habitat and hotspot for river dolphins.
- Recent Wildlife Institute of India data cited by the newspaper puts the Kulsi dolphin population at only 20, down from 29 earlier.
- The Kukurmara stream meets the Batha river at a location locally known as Do-Mukhiya.
- The Gangetic river dolphin was declared Assam’s State Aquatic Animal in 2008 and India’s National Aquatic Animal in 2009.
- The species is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List and receives the highest level of legal protection under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Hydropower infrastructure could alter river flow, increase underwater noise and interfere with the dolphins’ dependence on sound and echolocation.
- Environmentalists have called for a comprehensive ecological assessment before construction.
Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Highlight Growing Glacier-Related Disaster Risk
Why in News?
Scientists linked devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border to glacier collapse, landslide activity and unstable Himalayan terrain, highlighting growing risks associated with climate change.
Key Exam Points
- The collapse occurred near the Nepal-China border and generated a powerful flow of water and debris.
- Initial analysis indicated a landslide and glacier collapse temporarily blocked the Lhende Khola River, forming a lake that later broke through.
- Researchers estimate around 15 million people worldwide live in glacier-related danger zones.
- The Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush are among the regions identified as particularly vulnerable.
- A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) occurs when a natural barrier holding back meltwater fails and releases a sudden flood.
- The newspaper noted that the Nepal-Tibet disaster itself was not currently believed to be a GLOF because satellite imagery did not show a major lake before the landslide.
Panbari Corridor Omission Raises Questions Over Assam Gazette Notification
Why in News?
An incomplete gazette notification concerning Kaziranga’s animal corridors was reportedly removed from the Assam government website, while Kaziranga National Park issued a clarification regarding the Panbari Corridor.
Key Exam Points
- Kaziranga authorities clarified that the Panbari Corridor forms part of the nine animal corridors notified on April 1, 2022.
- The notification concerns nine corridors connecting the Karbi Anglong Hills and Kaziranga National Park.
- The full notification runs from page 1,328 to page 1,455, while the version on the State portal reportedly ended at page 1,426.
- The omitted 29 pages related to the Panbari Corridor.
- The Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowerment Committee had sought information from the State government regarding action taken on the notification.
- The issue highlights the importance of wildlife corridors for landscape-level conservation.
Save Bharalu Abhiyan to Observe World Rivers Day on September 27
Why in News?
Save Bharalu Abhiyan will observe World Rivers Day with programmes highlighting the deteriorating Bharalu river system and the need to protect Deepor Beel from pollution.
Key Exam Points
- The observance will be the sixth consecutive year of the group’s World Rivers Day programme.
- The campaign focuses on pollution of Deepor Beel by highly contaminated water from the Mora Bharalu.
- The 2nd Save Bharalu Boat Rally is scheduled on the Mora Bharalu.
- A citizen meet and the first Save Bharalu Commemorative Oration are also planned.
- The issue connects river pollution, urban waste management, wetland conservation and ecosystem health.
Science & Technology
Space technology, Earth observation, semiconductors and emerging scientific applications.
ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-05 on GSLV-F17
Why in News?
ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota in a pre-dawn mission.
Key Exam Points
- EOS-05 was successfully placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.
- The satellite is described as the heaviest Geo-Imaging Satellite launched by a GSLV into a GTO or sub-GTO orbit.
- It is designed for near-real-time imaging and provides observation across visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral bands.
- The satellite is intended to support applications such as disaster monitoring and agriculture.
- The satellite will provide a continuous bird’s-eye view of India from nearly 36,000 km above Earth.
- The successful mission follows recent launch failures involving PSLV-C61 and PSLV-C62 mentioned in the newspaper.
- Six more launches, including the navigation satellite NVS-03, were targeted for the financial year.
- The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission was also identified as a major upcoming milestone for the calendar year.
Assam & Northeast
Assam and Northeast-focused developments with APSC and ADRE relevance.
112 Fish Species Recorded in Eastern Assam, Raising Concern Over Rare-Species Trafficking
Why in News?
A joint field survey by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Assam, Gogamukh and the Sub-Divisional Fishery Development Officer, Sadiya, recorded 112 fish species across eastern Assam’s rivers, landing centres and markets.
Key Exam Points
- The survey covered the Brahmaputra, Lohit, Dibang, Kundil, Jhiya and Koliya rivers and markets in Sadiya and Santipur.
- Golden Mahseer and Chocolate Mahseer were recorded and are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The presence of conservation-significant mahseers in local fish markets raised concerns about awareness and regulation.
- Dibrugarh has emerged as a reported transit point for trafficking of rare, high-value ornamental fishes.
- Authorities had earlier intercepted around 500 rare Channa barca at Dibrugarh Airport in December 2023 and seized more than 2,200 rare fish in March 2025.
- The interconnected river and hill-stream systems support high indigenous fish diversity but also allow pressures such as overfishing and habitat degradation to spread across watersheds.
- Molecular and genetic studies are planned to establish species identities, population structures and genetic diversity for specimens requiring further taxonomic identification.
Assam Team Explores Preservation of Bhupen Hazarika’s Kolkata Home
Why in News?
An Assam government team inspected the Kolkata building where legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika lived and discussed preserving a room associated with him.
Key Exam Points
- The property is located at 77 B Golf Club Road in Tollygunge, south Kolkata.
- Hazarika initially lived there as a tenant and later purchased the property in 1981.
- The Assam government is considering coordination with the West Bengal government and cultural institutions to preserve the first-floor room.
- The property is currently owned by multiple families, making the creation of a memorial difficult.
- The year marks the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika.
- A special concert was organised in Kolkata on September 6 as part of the centenary celebrations.
Jorhat Teacher Rajesh Bordoloi Receives National Teacher Award 2026
Why in News?
Geography teacher Rajesh Bordoloi of Adarsha Tribal Higher Secondary School in Jorhat received the National Teacher Award 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu.
Key Exam Points
- Bordoloi was among 48 school teachers honoured at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
- His initiative focused on bridging the gap between students and unschooled mothers.
- Class 10 students were guided to teach their mothers basic reading and writing.
- The initiative also covered digital and financial literacy, including smartphones and UPI payments.
- At his school, many students belong to the Mising community and speak Mising at home.
- Bordoloi learned Mising from his students and used ICT, DIKSHA e-content and digital empowerment in multilingual education.
Water Resources Minister Visits Flood-Affected Gohpur Areas
Why in News?
Assam Water Resources Minister Sushanta Borgohain visited flood-affected areas of the Gohpur Assembly constituency to assess the situation and inspect embankments damaged by the Brahmaputra.
Key Exam Points
- Persistent torrential rainfall caused water levels to rise in the Brahmaputra, Chatrang, Solengi, Ghagra and Magani rivers.
- Embankment breaches at multiple locations led to widespread flooding in Gohpur.
- The minister visited flood-hit locations including Yogibari Brahmapujan, Chatrang and Solengi Na Beel.
- Officials were instructed to undertake necessary works immediately.
- The development highlights Assam’s recurring flood and erosion vulnerability and the importance of embankment management.
Mizoram Plans Border Talks with Tripura and Assam
Why in News?
Mizoram is preparing to resume official-level negotiations with Tripura and Assam to address long-standing inter-State boundary disputes.
Key Exam Points
- Mizoram-Tripura talks are expected later in September, while talks with Assam are likely to follow in October.
- The Tripura dispute includes Phuldungsei village, claimed by both States.
- The Mizoram-Assam boundary dispute dates back to 1972, when Mizoram became a Union Territory under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
- The inter-State boundary is 164.6 km long.
- Mizoram relies on the 1875 notification under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, while Assam relies on the 1933 notification.
- The proposed talks seek to narrow differences and work towards a peaceful settlement.
Oxford University to Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains
Why in News?
The Pitt Rivers Museum of the University of Oxford agreed to return 39 ancestral human remains of Nagas that had been held in its collection for decades.
Key Exam Points
- The museum informed the Forum for Naga Reconciliation about the decision.
- The University of Oxford Council approved the return of 39 remains at its July 13 meeting.
- One additional remain was not approved for return because its Naga origin could not be established.
- The Recover, Restore and Decolonise initiative was established to facilitate the repatriation process.
- Naga tribal hoho leaders, elders and representatives had visited the museum in June 2025.
- The development is an example of repatriation and decolonisation of cultural and human remains.
Nagaon Artist Sujit Das Showcases Assam’s Manuscript Painting in New Delhi
Why in News?
Nagaon-based artist Sujit Das participated in the Shilpkar Samagam at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi and was selected as a Shilpkar for the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.
Key Exam Points
- Das manages the Art Village museum and art gallery in Nagaon.
- He demonstrated how Assam’s traditional manuscript painting could be incorporated into large architectural and interior spaces.
- The art form is traditionally created on sanchipat using materials such as hengul and haital.
- It is deeply rooted in Assam’s Vaishnavite heritage and reflects history, literature, religious traditions and folk culture.
- The museum project may provide new opportunities for showcasing the tradition as a living and evolving part of India’s cultural identity.
Rail Connectivity to Mizoram Disrupted by Soil Erosion
Why in News?
Soil erosion damaged a section of railway track between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram, disrupting services to Sairang near Aizawl.
Key Exam Points
- Train services were expected to remain suspended for at least another eight to ten days.
- Around 70 metres of track and the surrounding formation extending up to 40 metres from the track centre were affected.
- The Northeast Frontier Railway began restoration work.
- The affected route connects Sairang with places including Silchar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi.
- The 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge railway project was inaugurated on September 13, 2025.
- The disruption highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in difficult, erosion-prone terrain.
Today’s Developments
Important updates and developments reported in today’s newspaper.
The strategy includes intelligence-led enforcement, synthetic-drug control, demand and harm reduction, and capacity and coordination.
The survey highlighted indigenous fish diversity as well as conservation concerns involving endangered mahseers and rare-fish trafficking.
The visit is aimed at strengthening India’s maritime, defence and broader bilateral partnership with Sri Lanka.
NCCF and Nafed are using buffer stocks and the Kanda Express to transport subsidised onions and moderate consumer prices.
Environmentalists warned that the 55-MW project could threaten the remaining 20 Gangetic river dolphins in the Kulsi river.
The Earth observation satellite was successfully placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit from Sriharikota.
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