Man Found Dead in Cachar, One Arrested in Murder Probe
A 28-year-old man was discovered dead in a paddy field near the Bangladesh border in Cachar district. Police suspect foul play and have arrested one person while another remains absconding.
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Boy Drowns in Unprotected Jal Jeevan Mission Tank in Assam
A four-year-old boy drowned in an under-construction water tank in Assam's Cachar district. Locals blame lack of safety measures at the halted Jal Jeevan Mission site for the tragedy.
Bangladeshi Balloon Triggers Panic in Assam Village
A large gas balloon from Bangladesh found in Assam's Cachar district caused a security scare. Police have launched an inquiry after villagers alerted authorities. Read the full details.
Rs 8.2 Crore Drug Haul in Silchar, Three Held
Cachar police seized 1.357 kg of morphine worth Rs 8.2 crore in a Sonai raid, detaining three. Read the full details of this major anti-narcotics operation in Assam.
Silchar: Police seize heroin worth Rs 2 crore, arrest five
Cachar police seized 406g of suspected heroin and arrested five individuals in a major operation on Silchar's outskirts. The drugs, hidden in soap cases, point to an inter-state trafficking route. Read the full story.
Silchar fire destroys 3 homes, Rs 30 lakh loss
A devastating fire in Cachar's Chandinagar near the India-Bangladesh border left three families homeless, causing Rs 30 lakh in damage. Read about the suspected cause and delayed response.
Assam's Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana Pilot Launched in Cachar
Assam government initiates pilot of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana at Dewan tea estate, aiming to deliver doorstep healthcare to tea garden workers. Read more about this health initiative.
Rs 1.64 Crore Grant for Assam's Zero-Waste Pineapple Project
NITI Aayog approves Rs 1.64 crore for a Zero Waste Pineapple Innovation Hub in Assam's Cachar district to boost value addition, jobs, and sustainability. Read how this project will transform the local agrarian economy.
Rare Deer Rescued in Cachar, Wildlife Safety Concerns Rise
Forest officials rescue injured rare deer from Bhuban Hills in Cachar, days after leopard cat carcass found. Locals demand probe into wildlife safety threats. Read for details.
9 Suspected Rohingya Detained at Assam Toll Gate
Assam police detained nine suspected Rohingya nationals at a Silchar toll gate. They were allegedly attempting illegal travel to Bangladesh. Police are probing infiltration and trafficking links. Read for details.
Leopard cat carcass recovered near Silchar, tiger rumours quashed
A leopard cat carcass was found in Bhuban Hills, Cachar, causing local tiger rumours. Forest officials confirm no tiger presence in Barak Valley. Read the full investigation details.
Cachar Police arrests prime accused in minor's rape case at airport
Cachar police arrested a 19-year-old, the prime accused in the rape of a 17-year-old girl, at Silchar Airport after a flight from Goa. The case involves acid threats, blackmail, and digital harassment.
Missing Cachar Teens Found in Guwahati, Abduction Suspected
Three minor girls from Cachar's Kumbha tea garden, missing since Sunday, were traced to Guwahati. Police suspect abduction. Read the latest updates on the rescue and investigation here.
Assam Girl Attempts Suicide After Blackmail, Videos Leaked
A 17-year-old in Assam's Cachar was driven to attempt suicide after a youth leaked explicit videos, blackmailed her, and threatened acid attacks. Police have launched a manhunt.
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.
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 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.
Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
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.
Police seize foreign cigarettes worth Rs 3.5 lakh in Cachar
Katigorah police intercept a truck on NH-6, seizing 120 cartons of foreign cigarettes and illegal Burmese areca nuts. Driver detained. Read more on the crackdown.
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.
Two killed in Assam road accidents, truck in river
Tragic road accidents claim two lives in Assam's Cachar and Sribhumi districts. Tea worker killed, truck driver dead in separate incidents. Municipal truck plunges into Barak River. Details inside.
Assam Contractual Employees Protest for Job Regularization
Over 8,000 contractual employees in Assam protest for pending salaries, job regularization, and HR policy. Council warns of intensifying agitation if demands unmet.
Second female body found on Silchar riverbank
A partially naked body of a young woman discovered on Rukni river sandbar in Cachar district. Police investigating second similar case in Silchar area. Read latest updates.
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