Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on Operation Sindoor at NIT Silchar on August 28, 2025, attended by over 200 students, faculty members, and 210 NCC cadets. The session highlighted the professionalism of the Indian Defence Forces, the role of air defence in national security, and inspired youth to imbibe values of discipline, leadership, and resilience.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed Brahmaputra Wing of the Raj Bhawan in Guwahati, a significant addition to Assam’s governor residence, with Governor Laxmi Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in attendance. Shah began the ceremony with traditional prayers, including gau pujan and the planting of a Sindur tree amid Vedic chants. He also virtually inaugurated the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory–North East at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy, a Rs 45 crore facility equipped for advanced cyber and digital forensics catering to all eight northeastern states. Furthermore, Shah laid foundation stones and inaugurated infrastructure projects for paramilitary forces, including new quarters, barracks, and a hospital for ITBP personnel, as well as new facilities for the Assam Rifles. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized this completion as the first phase, with plans for further expansion including a grand Durbar Hall, highlighting the transformation of Raj Bhawan since its original establishment in 1980. The visit underscored the central government’s focus on enhancing internal security, forensic capabilities, and infrastructure in Assam.
In a series of stringent anti-narcotics operations across Assam, police arrested two suspects and seized drugs worth over Rs 2.5 crore—including 410 grams of heroin in Cachar district and 630 bottles of cough syrup in Sribhumi. Additionally, on August 27, officers in Sribhumi apprehended four traffickers and recovered 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets, with an estimated value of Rs 5 crore. These decisive actions underline Assam’s ongoing commitment to combating the drug menace and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on illegal narcotics.
Ishaq Dar’s recent visit to Bangladesh has ignited political debate and public backlash, especially regarding Pakistan’s unwillingness to offer a formal apology for the 1971 genocide. Right-wing factions in Dhaka, notably the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party, warmly greeted Dar at the Pakistan High Commission—a move many Bangladeshis saw as controversial and symbolically problematic. The diplomatic encounter took place as Bangladesh’s interim Yunus regime faces mounting criticism for sidelining the Awami League and revising the country’s liberation history. Public demand for inclusive and credible elections continues to grow, with sharp resistance to both foreign influence and domestic political suppression. Despite official silence and political infighting, the enduring legacy of 1971 and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman remains a rallying force for many in Bangladesh.
The Government of Assam has declared September 3, 2025, as a paid holiday for Karam Puja across tea plantations and tea factories. The official notification, issued by the Labour Welfare Department under the order of the Governor, highlights the recognition of the cultural significance of Karam Puja for tea garden workers and their contribution to Assam’s economy.
In a major anti-narcotics drive, Assam Police arrested two suspected drug peddlers and seized contraband worth over ₹2.5 crore in separate operations in Cachar and Sribhumi districts. Cachar police recovered 410 grams of heroin, while Sribhumi police confiscated 630 bottles of cough syrup. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, highlighting the action, reiterated the state’s commitment to its campaign #AssamAgainstDrugs. The latest crackdown follows an earlier seizure on August 27 in Sribhumi, where police arrested four traffickers and recovered 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets, valued at around ₹5 crore.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the 194-km Furkating–New Tinsukia railway line in Assam at a cost of ₹3,634 crore, as part of a wider infrastructure package covering four key railway projects worth ₹12,328 crore. The project, to be undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railway, is expected to decongest the vital Upper Assam corridor, enabling faster and more reliable passenger and freight movement, including Rajdhani Express services. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the decision, noting it would “aid in faster development of the region.” Alongside, projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Gujarat have also been cleared, underscoring the Centre’s focus on enhancing connectivity and logistics capacity across the country.
In a landmark tribute to Assam’s sporting heritage, the Assam Olympic Association (AOA) has unveiled the Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award Trophy, named after the state’s first Asian Games gold medallist and Arjuna awardee. The award, to be presented annually beginning September 3, 2025—Baruah’s birthday—will honour excellence across six categories, including marquee titles such as Best Sportsperson of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Emerging Sportsperson of the Year. The inaugural ceremony in Guwahati will see participation from international athletes, with P.T. Usha among the chief guests. As part of the initiative, the iconic Sarusajai Stadium will be renamed after Baruah, cementing his legacy as an enduring source of inspiration for future generations of athletes.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Airtel territory sales manager Debashish Doley and two associates in Assam for their alleged role in the illegal sale of SIM cards to cybercrime networks. The accused were nabbed after raids across Cachar district, where investigators found that they had supplied so-called “ghost SIMs”—unauthorised connections obtained using genuine customer credentials—to fraud syndicates. These SIMs were later used in scams including digital arrest frauds, mule bank accounts, and money laundering. The arrests mark a continuation of the CBI’s nationwide crackdown on telecom-linked cybercrime, which earlier exposed over 1,100 ghost SIMs routed to Southeast Asian networks. Authorities seized mobiles, electronic gadgets, and KYC documents during the raids, underscoring what officials called the government’s resolve to disrupt the infrastructure powering cybercrime.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over Guwahati in the next 24 hours. Rainfall may reach up to 6 cm in 24 hours, with short intense spells of 2–3 cm per hour, raising the risk of waterlogging, traffic disruption, and localized landslides. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has advised residents—especially those in low-lying and hillside areas—to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official advisories for safety.
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