The Barak Democratic Front (BDF) and Barak Nabnirman Sena (BNS) have filed an FIR against Professor Prasanta Chakraborty for allegedly calling the people of Barak Valley “spineless” and making contentious comments about Assam University’s origins. The groups waited a month for an apology, but receiving none, proceeded with legal action, emphasizing their consistent stand against such remarks.
A teenage girl from Kanakpur, Lakhipur LAC, tragically died from a snakebite after her family initially relied on traditional healers instead of seeking immediate medical care. The delay proved fatal as she passed away before reaching the hospital.
A high-level electoral coordination meeting was held at the Cachar DC Office under the leadership of ADC (Election) Shri Dhubrajyoti Pathak and Election Officer Shri Masi Topno. The meeting focused on voter list updates, removal of deceased voters, and monthly coordination with registrars to maintain electoral transparency.
The Bangladeshi Awami League has expressed deep concern over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reportedly scheduled meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
“The Awami League has today expressed deep concern over UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s reportedly scheduled meeting with Muhammad Yunus, the self-declared Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, warning that any formal meeting lends legitimacy to an unelected and unconstitutional administration,” the Awami League posted on its Facebook page.
A formal letter from the Awami League’s UK branch has been sent to Downing Street, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the King’s Foundation, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, urging British officials not to unwittingly launder Yunus’s administration, just as Bangladesh’s crisis deepens, it added.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will be on a bilateral official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to 13, 2025.
During the visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to have an audience with King Charles III of the United Kingdom. He is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the UK Prime Minister during the visit.
Muhammad Yunus recently announced that the general election will be held in the first half of April 2026. The announcement of the election is a major development for Bangladesh politics after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August 2024.
In response to the intense and ongoing heatwave, the Cachar district administration has revised school timings for all government and private institutions, effective June 11, 2025. The measure, taken to ensure student safety and comfort during high temperatures, applies across L.P., U.P., and High Schools, with classes now commencing from 7:30 AM and ending earlier than usual.
Silchar recorded a high of 34°C on June 10 amid rising humidity and declining rainfall. IMD forecasts light rain from June 11 onward, with thunderstorms expected by June 15.
BJP-AGP alliance fields Kanad Purkayastha and Birendra Prasad for Rajya Sabha from Assam. The nominations were filed in the presence of top NDA leaders at Gopinath Bordoloi Bhawan, Dispur.
Guardian Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, along with Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai and Cachar MLAs, reviewed the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan via VC, reaffirming the government’s focus on empowering women entrepreneurs.
The Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM) has called for a public apology from media channels for spreading “baseless allegations” and misrepresenting Meghalaya as an unsafe destination in the aftermath of the recent honeymoon murder case in Sohra. TGAM praised the Meghalaya Police and rescue teams for their diligent efforts and condemned misinformation that harmed the state’s image. The association urged the government to take legal action against those responsible for defaming Meghalaya, emphasizing the state’s peaceful nature and warm hospitality. Meanwhile, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) also demanded an apology from Sonam Raghuvanshi’s family for statements that allegedly tarnished the reputation of Meghalaya and its people as a safe and welcoming tourist destination.
In light of rising temperatures, Assam’s Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has advised all District Commissioners to revise school timings based on local conditions as a heat-mitigation measure.
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