“Silchar witnessed violent street fights on April 13 as hundreds of Muslims protested the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. The initially peaceful procession escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and Assam Police.”
Young Sivasagar Entrepreneurs Produce Muga Silk With Significant Success.
Young entrepreneurs from Assam’s Sivasagar district have achieved a notable success in muga sericulture in Deori Habi, demonstrating the effectiveness of scientific practices in silkworm rearing. With support from the Central Silk Board, their harvest has already yielded 65,000 matured worms, projecting over 85,000 with an impressive 74% Effective Rearing Rate.
A class 10 student in Silapathar commits suicide after arguing with his girlfriend.
“A wave of grief has engulfed Silapathar, Assam, following the devastating suicide of 16-year-old Shivajit Nandi on April 5th. The 10th standard student was tragically found hanging at his residence in Majarbari Jamalpur village, leaving his family and the community in profound shock. Adding to the horror, CCTV footage reportedly captured Shivajit stabbing himself multiple times while recording the act on his mobile phone, allegedly to prove something to his 17-year-old girlfriend, with whom he had reportedly argued via phone shortly before. Shivajit’s family believes the girlfriend played a significant role in his decision to take this drastic step and has filed an FIR, expressing their concern that the investigation is not receiving the necessary urgency. The community is now calling for the girl’s arrest, hoping it will shed light on the heartbreaking truth behind this tragedy.”
In Guwahati, a Meghalaya home guard was discovered dead.
Ribokson Dkhar Sawian, a 34-year-old Meghalaya Home Guard, died under suspicious circumstances in North Guwahati during a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) training program. While the Assam Police attributed his death to a heart attack, his family disputes this claim, citing his excellent health and the peculiar circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Ribokson was reported missing on April 9, and his body was discovered later that evening near a dhaba in Gauripur. His family has called for a thorough investigation into the case.
UG Admission Portal Opens in Assam from April 11
The Government of Assam has officially opened the UG Admission Portal from 11th April 2025 at 4:00 PM for registrations into Four-Year UG Courses and Five-Year Integrated Masters Programmes across all government, private, and provincialized institutions in the state. The process is divided into profile registration and course selection post-HS results, with no registration fee applicable. Students must upload valid documents, and admissions will proceed only through the official SAMARTH portal, ensuring transparency and accessibility in the higher education admission system of Assam.
Locals Set 48-Hour Deadline to Start NH-37 Work Again in Manipur.
“Frustration over the deteriorating Imphal–Jiribam Highway has peaked, with local organizations and shopkeepers issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to resume stalled construction. Despite orders from the Deputy Commissioner and initial progress, work has now been halted for five days, worsening travel conditions and dust pollution. Residents, led by Patsoi Langjing Bazar Board Secretary Ng Noren, demand urgent action, warning authorities of intensified protests if repairs do not resume immediately.”
Government school teachers who arrive late will either lose their pay or have their leave taken away.
The Assam government has mandated stricter guidelines for schools in Guwahati, emphasizing punctuality and accountability for both teaching and non-teaching staff. Teachers must report before 9 AM, with attendance monitored via the Shiksha Setu App. Consecutive tardiness will result in casual leave deductions or salary cuts. Student attendance records are to be maintained by class teachers and reviewed by institution heads. In case of network disruptions, geotagged photographs will serve as a backup. Lower primary schools must remain open until 2:05 PM, while higher institutions will close at 3:25 PM. Non-teaching staff are required to report by 10:00 AM and stay until 4:30 PM to ensure smooth administrative operations.”
Meiteis are urged by six Kuki organizations not to enter Manipur’s buffer zone.
Six Kuki tribal organizations, including the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), have urged the Meitei community to refrain from crossing the buffer zone into Kuki-Zo-Hmar areas, citing concerns over tensions regarding Ching Kaba at Thangting or Thangjing Hills. The groups emphasized that until a political settlement is reached under the Indian Constitution, any movement into their jurisdiction would be opposed. Meanwhile, curfew in Churachandpur district was relaxed for over 16 hours as law and order improved, following earlier tensions between Zomi and Hmar tribes over community flag hoisting in a disputed area.”
ASSAM RIFLES SWIFTLY RESPOND TO A FIRE INCIDENT AT NEW KAIPHUNDAI VILLAGE, MANIPUR
In a remarkable display of bravery, Assam Rifles troops swiftly responded to a fire incident at New Kaiphundai village, Manipur, on 07 April 2025, triggered by a power surge. The personnel not only helped contain and extinguish the flames but also evacuated villagers to safety and provided medical aid to the injured. Their timely intervention prevented the fire from spreading further, saving numerous homes and lives. The Assam Rifles continue to stand as unwavering Sentinels of the Northeast, committed to the safety and well-being of the local population.
