A Silchar Medical College doctor has been criticized online for his comments on boycotting the treatment of Bangladeshi nationals, prompting calls for government action.
Young Man Missing in Barak River at Singerband, Search Operations Underway
A youth, Inungba Singh, went missing in the Barak River at Singerband while bathing with friends. Despite rescue efforts by police and SDRF, he remains untraced.
Stakeholders Meeting Held in Silchar Ahead of Gammon Bridge Closure for Repairs
Ahead of the scheduled closure of the Gammon Bridge over the Barak River for repairs, a stakeholders meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam was held at Silchar to plan necessary measures and minimize public inconvenience.
Ancient Nrimata Bhairav Temple in Cachar Faces Encroachment; FIR Lodged
The historic Nrimata Bhairav Temple in Ujannagar, Cachar, founded over 200 years ago by the Kachari kings, is facing encroachment threats. Amid allegations of unauthorized land occupation, local leaders and devotees have called for urgent administrative intervention to protect the temple’s cultural and religious heritage.
Shillong shuts down in protest at the terror attack in Pahalgam.
“Commercial activity in Shillong came to a standstill on Monday as local businesses and shopkeepers observed a voluntary shutdown in response to the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. Organized by the Shillong Citizen Forum (SCF), the shutdown stretched from Khyndailad to Ïewduh, with widespread support from merchants as a gesture of solidarity. A candlelight vigil held the evening before at Khyndailad saw citizens come together to pay tribute to the victims.
In the aftermath of the incident, the Meghalaya government ordered Pakistani nationals residing in the state to leave by the end of April 2025 and intensified security along its 443-km border with Bangladesh, citing heightened concerns over cross-border threats.”
In Assam, NDRF Holds a Thorough Monsoon Preparedness Exercise.
“The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted an intensive mobilisation drill in Assam to enhance monsoon preparedness. The training involved 18 flood rescue teams, deployed rapidly to the Mini Stadium at Sonapur in Kamrup Metro district. Over 550 rescuers, including women rescuers and a canine squad, participated in realistic flood rescue simulations addressing common challenges in the northeastern region. Supervised by Commandant Sh HPS Kandari, the drill aimed to strengthen operational readiness for handling emergencies such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes. The NDRF reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and livelihoods through this initiative.”
Meghalaya will hold a two-day Strawberry Festival on May 2nd and 3rd.
“Meghalaya’s two-day Strawberry Festival, set for May 2nd and 3rd, 2025, will highlight agro-tourism and rural empowerment. Taking place in Syntung, Sohliya, and Darechigre, visitors can enjoy strawberry picking, workshops, cultural events, glamping, and recreational activities. The initiative aligns with the state’s growing success in strawberry cultivation, showcasing a 2024 yield of 1,220 metric tonnes.”
More than 3,050 pigs were killed in the latest wave of the Mizoram ASF outbreak.
A fresh outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mizoram has claimed over 3,050 pigs across four districts—Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, and Mamit. Officials have declared 46 localities as ASF-infected zones, raising concerns about cross-border transmission from Myanmar and Bangladesh. The affected districts have seen significant pig fatalities, with Siaha and Lawngtlai being the hardest hit. To contain the outbreak, approximately 1,000 pigs have been culled, but the situation remains critical due to conducive weather conditions. This outbreak adds to the financial and agricultural losses from previous ASF waves, with Mizoram suffering a total loss of Rs 896.69 crore since 2021.”
Three NSCN (Angmai) insurgents are killed by security forces during the Longding operation in Arunachal.
“Joint security forces, comprising the Assam Rifles and Indian Army, successfully eliminated three NSCN (Angmai) militants during an operation in the Pongchau area of Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh. Acting on intelligence reports, the operation led to an exchange of fire, resulting in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles. The forces continue combing operations to ensure regional security.”
