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First Kanda Express onion shipment to reach Agartala by October 18

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on 16 October 2026 that it is expanding the distribution of buffer onions from the Price Stabilization Fund to the North-East. A shipment of approximately 440 MT of onions is expected to reach Agartala, Tripura, by 18 October 2026 to ensure affordable prices before the festive season.

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16 October 2026
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Government aims to expand NCC strength to 20 lakh cadets

The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that the government intends to expand the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from approximately 17 lakh to 20 lakh cadets. During a conference in Guwahati, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth called on nine states—including those in the North Eastern Region, West Bengal, and Sikkim—to implement plans for improving training facilities and infrastructure.

Who it affects
NCC cadets
When · Where
On 15 October 2026: Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026 · Several states
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Government launches iGOT learning platform for tribal development volunteers

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat announced on 13 October 2026 that they have signed an agreement to launch a dedicated iGOT Karmayogi microsite. This platform provides mobile-friendly training and certification on tribal development schemes for a network of over 1,54,000 Adi Karmayogi Volunteers (AKVs) to help them support village-level governance.

Who it affects
Adi Karmayogi Volunteers
When · Where
By 31 October 2026: completion of training in Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa and Tripura (+1 more) · Several states
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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13 October 2026
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DRI seizes 7.8 kg smuggled gold and arrests six in Eastern Region

The Ministry of Finance announced on 11 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at over Rs. 11.50 crore. The operations, conducted on 8 and 9 October 2026, targeted a smuggling syndicate using road and rail networks to move gold from the Bangladesh border toward Kolkata.

Who it affects
smugglers
When · Where
On 8 October 2026: intelligence-led operations to seize gold · eastern region
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Ministry of Finance
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11 October 2026
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