Barak Valley Projects Stalled, 2025 Ends With No Completion
Key infrastructure projects in Assam's Barak Valley, including Silchar flyover & logistics park, remain on paper as 2025 ends. Public discontent rises ahead of 2026 polls. Read more.
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Amit Shah Announces Major Crackdown on Organised Crime
Union Home Minister Amit Shah details a comprehensive national strategy against organised crime, focusing on coordination, technology, and stringent laws. Read the full plan.
Teacher Shot Dead on Aligarh Muslim University Campus
A school teacher, Rao Danish Ali, was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus. AMU Proctor confirms the incident, sparking security concerns. Read the latest details.
Southern Assam's Tribal Villages Celebrate Christmas with Fervour
From Silchar to Dima Hasao, tribal communities in Assam's Barak Valley celebrate Christmas with decorated churches, carols, and feasts. Discover the festive spirit in Hmarkhawlien and beyond.
7 Bangladeshis Caught Crossing Assam Border, Deported
A group of seven Bangladeshi nationals was caught entering Assam's Sribhumi district. The incident highlights border security concerns. Read details on the arrest and deportation.
Rs 400 Crore Anti-Erosion Project Launched in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika launched multiple projects in Cachar district, including a major anti-erosion scheme and new police stations, to boost resilience and governance.
Rs 8 Crore Drugs Seized in Barak Valley, 5 Arrested
Security forces in Assam's Barak Valley seized narcotics worth nearly Rs 8 crore in coordinated raids, arresting five alleged drug peddlers. Read the full details of the major anti-drug operation.
Rs 1 Crore Drug Haul in Dima Hasao, Two Arrested
In a major pre-Christmas crackdown, Dima Hasao police seized 527g of brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore and arrested two alleged traffickers on NH-27. Read about the operation and the drug route from Aizawl.
Cachar mandates paddy sale only at govt centres, enforces MSP
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Silchar Students Push for Flyover with Signature Campaign
Students in Silchar launch a massive signature campaign demanding a flyover. They aim to collect 6000 signatures to submit to the CM's office, citing critical infrastructure needs.
Two arrested with pistols, ammo near Mizoram border
Cachar police arrested two men from Mizoram and Manipur, recovering pistols and live ammunition during a routine check. SP Partha Pratim Das hints at possible insurgency links. Read the full report.
Rs 2.2 Cr Heroin Seized in Silchar, 3 Arrested
Cachar police seized 388 grams of heroin from a secret vehicle compartment in Silchar. Three arrested as investigation into the narcotics network continues. Read the full story.
Cachar restricts night movement on Indo-Bangla border
Cachar district administration imposes night movement curbs along a 1-km border belt with Bangladesh to prevent extremist movement and unauthorized cross-border activities. Read the full details.
Silchar's Mass Signature Drive Demands Flyover Construction
Silchar residents launch a mass signature campaign demanding immediate construction of a long-pending flyover to ease chronic traffic congestion. Read about the public outcry and political hurdles.
10.35 Kg Ganja Seized from Train, 3 Arrested in Assam
RPF & police seized 10.35 kg ganja from Agartala-Rani Kamlapati train at New Karimganj, arresting three. NDPS case filed. Read details on the drug bust.
YMA Dissatisfied with NHIDCL's Highway Work Progress
Young Mizo Association leaders express strong dissatisfaction with NHIDCL's slow progress on the Aizawl-Silchar highway's Vairengte-Sairang stretch. They demand completion before next monsoon. Read for details.
Assam CM: Local Muslims Back BJP, 'Mias' Won't
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims local Muslims' support key to BJP's Barak Valley wins, predicts 10/13 seats in 2026. He announced a new Rs 79 crore bridge and other projects.
Silchar Flyover Construction May Begin in Jan 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the long-awaited Silchar flyover could start by Jan 2026, pending a crucial public opinion report. Read the full details here.
Massive Tribal Protest in Silchar Over ST Status Proposal
Thousands from tribal groups marched in Silchar, Assam, opposing ST status for Tai-Ahom, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, Chutia & Tiwa, fearing dilution of existing rights.
New Spherical Cap Studs Reduce Ride Discomfort by 45%
Researchers from NIT Silchar and Nirma University create Spherical Cap Studs, a new speed control solution that cuts discomfort by 45.57% while maintaining safety. Read about this DST-funded innovation.
Assam Book Fair Kicks Off in Silchar, Promotes Reading Habit
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Assam BJP Youth Leader Dies by Suicide Over Debt
Satyajit Das, a 24-year-old BJP Yuva Morcha leader from Cachar, died by suicide. Family cites severe financial stress and pressure from lenders as the cause. Police investigation is ongoing.
Fake lawyer sentenced to 6 months jail in Silchar
A Silchar court sentenced Altaf Hussain Barbhuiya to six months imprisonment for posing as a lawyer using forged documents. Discover the full story of this 17-year legal saga.
Teen Hacks CCTV to Meet Girlfriend in Assam Housing Complex
A teenager in Assam's Silchar detained for hacking housing complex CCTV system to meet girlfriend undetected. Police investigating security breach details. Read more.
Infant's Body Found in Silchar, Sparks Public Outrage
Shock in Silchar as a six-month-old boy's body is discovered near Barak Bridge. Police investigate murder or negligence. Locals demand justice. Read the latest updates.
Dumper hits transformer in Silchar, driver critically injured
A speeding dumper crashed into an electric transformer on Silchar's Sonai Road, causing massive power outage and leaving the driver with severe injuries. Read details about the investigation.
Silchar Man Found Dead, Police Suspect Murder
Sharif Uddin Laskar's body discovered near Anandapur bamboo grove. Police investigating mysterious death as family seeks answers. Read the latest developments.
LPG Cylinder Blast in Silchar Injures 30, 14 Critical
Massive LPG cylinder explosion triggers devastating fire in Silchar's Charbazar area, leaving 30 injured and exposing inadequate emergency healthcare facilities. Demands grow for hospital modernization.
Silchar's 21-Day Septic Tank Mandate to Protect Drains
Silchar Municipal Corporation gives households 21 days to install septic tanks. Direct sewage discharge into drains causing environmental hazards. Commissioner invokes Assam Municipal Act.
Silchar: 2 Kids Die in Oil Tanker Accident, Highway Blocked
Two young cousins, aged 3 and 4, died when an oil tanker hit their scooter in Cachar. The tragedy triggered public outrage and highway blockade on NH-37. Read the full details.
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