The Silchar-Saurashtra East-West Corridor, a vital infrastructure project, is nearing completion with a revised deadline of June 2027. Despite delays in Assam and West Bengal, the government is taking measures to expedite progress. This corridor will enhance connectivity for North Eastern states and strengthen links to international borders.
SBI has donated a dumper vehicle to the Silchar Municipal Board under its CSR initiative to improve cleanliness and waste management. The handover ceremony was attended by key officials, highlighting the bank’s commitment to urban development.
On 25 March 2025, Assam Rifles seized counterfeit Indian currency notes worth ₹37,28,500 in Rongpur, Silchar, Assam. Initially launched as a search operation targeting drug smuggling, the operation uncovered a significant stash of fake currency instead. This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles’ vigilance and commitment to curbing illegal activities in the region, contributing to the prevention of counterfeit currency circulation.
In a significant move towards community development, the Digboi Refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division) has signed six MoUs for CSR projects for FY 2024-25 and delivered eight ambulances to healthcare centers in the region. The new initiatives include providing nutritional support to 2,937 TB patients, promoting menstrual hygiene in Powai forest village, offering hearing aids through a partnership with NHM-Assam, encouraging sustainable organic farming, supporting wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and establishing a de-addiction center for male children struggling with substance abuse. These projects reflect the refinery’s strong legacy of social responsibility, further enhancing its impact on the local communities.
In a significant operation on Tuesday, Assam Police seized 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs. 20 crore in Cachar district. Acting on reliable intelligence, a police team raided the residence of Md Dil Bahar in Raj Gobindpur, Baga, and discovered the drugs hidden in the false ceiling. The tablets contained a psychotropic substance, and authorities believe they were smuggled from a neighboring state. This operation follows another major drug seizure in South Salmara Mankachar district, underscoring the state’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking.
MP Ricky A J Syngkon raised concerns in Parliament about the leadership of Meghalaya’s North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), calling for the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Prof. PS Shukla. Syngkon cited allegations of inefficiency and corruption, claiming that Shukla had lost the confidence of students, teachers, and non-teaching staff, resulting in disarray within the university. With tensions running high, students and staff have vowed to prevent Shukla from entering the campus. Syngkon urged the concerned ministry to address the issue seriously, prioritizing the well-being of the university community.
A police team from Sribhumi, Karimganj, Assam, recently recovered a stolen truck with 54 refrigerators and arrested four individuals, including the truck driver. The truck had disappeared while transporting goods from Guwahati to Agartala. Following a complaint by the transport company owner, police located the abandoned truck and traced the stolen refrigerators to a warehouse in Cachar district. The arrested individuals have been identified as Abu Salim Barabhuiya, Jabir Iqbal Laskar, Abu Sajad, and driver Zabir Hussain.
A tragic incident in Guwahati claimed the life of a minor girl after construction materials collapsed on her. The accident has sparked concerns over building safety, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. Locals demand stricter regulations to prevent such disasters in the future.
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai has announced that the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November, the ₹100 crore project aims to decentralize administration and reduce travel to Guwahati for government-related work, the Secretariat will house multiple government offices, creating job opportunities and improving public services, residents have welcomed the development as a long-standing regional demand.
India Club Silchar has announced an Under-19 cricket tournament as part of its 125th-anniversary celebrations, matches will be played in a 30-over format with red balls and white attire, aiming to provide young cricketers with professional exposure, teams from across Barak Valley are expected to participate, trials will be conducted next week, with the opening match scheduled for early next month.
Barak Bolchhe!
