Assam Police seized 20,000 WY tablets worth Rs 5 crore at Guwahati Railway Station, leading to the arrest of a suspect. Acting on intelligence, a CGPD team from Panbazar PS intercepted the individual during a raid on the Coimbatore Express. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operation on X, highlighting the seizure of a mobile handset and Rs 1,000 in cash alongside the narcotics. Investigations into the source and intended distribution of the drugs are ongoing.
Authorities in Meghalaya have imposed night curfews along unfenced stretches of the Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent infiltration, militant movement, and smuggling. The restrictions, enforced in East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills from 8 pm to 6 am, prohibit unauthorized crossings and gatherings near the border. Officials cite security risks posed by anti-national elements exploiting porous terrain. Security forces have been directed to intensify surveillance, and residents are urged to report suspicious activities. The curfew will remain in effect for two months unless revoked earlier.
A drone was recovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Sribhumi, Assam, raising security concerns. Discovered on a residence’s roof, the drone was found just 400 meters from the border fence. Authorities identified it as a China-made toy drone without a memory card. While initial investigations suggest it may have crossed from Bangladesh, BSF officials dismissed the possibility, citing its low flying capacity and commercial availability. Security agencies continue to examine its origin and purpose.
Ahead of the historic May 19 Language Martyrs’ Day, the Barak Democratic Front (BDF) has urged the central government to rename Silchar Railway Station as “Bhasha Shahid Station” in honour of the 11 language martyrs of the 1961 Bhasha Andolan, intensifying regional demands for symbolic recognition of Barak Valley’s linguistic heritage.
Assam University, Silchar, has inaugurated the Swapna Devi Smriti Bhavan, a cultural and academic center built in memory of Swapna Devi (1905–2017), made possible by a donation from former Sanskrit professor Suranjan Pal. The Vice-Chancellor lauded the building as a beacon of learning that will radiate knowledge throughout Barak Valley, advancing classical studies and regional heritage.
The 11th Krishnachura Utsav, organized by Barak Nandini Sahitya Charcha Kendra, will bring together leading literary voices, artists, and cultural enthusiasts at Shilpangan, Silchar, for a day-long celebration of literature, identity, and artistic expression on May 11, 2025
An FIR has been filed against Assam University Assistant Professor Ajit Kumar Jena over allegations of sexual harassment, prompting protests by students and the initiation of an internal inquiry by university authorities.
On the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti, we pay heartfelt tribute to Rabindranath Tagore—a poet, philosopher, and visionary whose cultural, literary, and humanist legacy continues to inspire Barak Valley and beyond.
Cachar Police seized heroin and opium worth ₹4.5 crore in Salchapra, Silchar, arresting two suspected drug peddlers. Assam CM lauds the operation as a major success in the state’s anti-drug campaign.
Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have jointly requested approval from the Chief Airport Officer of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, to deploy a Common In-Building Solution (IBS) for seamless mobile connectivity. The proposal emphasizes that only licensed Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) with valid spectrum rights and Universal Access Service Licenses (UASL) can legally operate such infrastructure. The deployment will comply with the Telecommunication Act, 2023, and Right of Way (RoW) Rules, ensuring uninterrupted telecom coverage at this key Northeast transportation hub.
Barak Bolchhe!
