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Four people were taken into custody by a Sribhumi (Karimganj) police team in Assam after they found an alleged stolen vehicle containing 54 refrigerators.

A police team from Sribhumi, Karimganj, Assam, recently recovered a stolen truck with 54 refrigerators and arrested four individuals, including the truck driver. The truck had disappeared while transporting goods from Guwahati to Agartala. Following a complaint by the transport company owner, police located the abandoned truck and traced the stolen refrigerators to a warehouse in Cachar district. The arrested individuals have been identified as Abu Salim Barabhuiya, Jabir Iqbal Laskar, Abu Sajad, and driver Zabir Hussain.

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Ongoing construction of the Barak Valley Secretariat, nearing completion in Silchar, Assam.
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Barak Valley Secretariat Construction Nears Completion

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai has announced that the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November, the ₹100 crore project aims to decentralize administration and reduce travel to Guwahati for government-related work, the Secretariat will house multiple government offices, creating job opportunities and improving public services, residents have welcomed the development as a long-standing regional demand.

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India Club Silchar Announces U-19 Cricket Tournament

India Club Silchar has announced an Under-19 cricket tournament as part of its 125th-anniversary celebrations, matches will be played in a 30-over format with red balls and white attire, aiming to provide young cricketers with professional exposure, teams from across Barak Valley are expected to participate, trials will be conducted next week, with the opening match scheduled for early next month.

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A silver oil lamp found during drain cleaning in Silchar’s Nutanpatty area, surrounded by curious locals.
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Silver Oil Lamp Discovered in Silchar’s Nutanpatty Area

A silver oil lamp was discovered by municipal workers during drain cleaning in Silchar’s Nutanpatty area, sparking curiosity among locals, with many speculating about its historical or religious significance, police have taken custody of the lamp for examination, authorities are investigating its origins, while residents eagerly await official confirmation.

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A professor's image overlaid on the NIT Silchar campus, symbolizing the suspension following sexual harassment allegations.
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NIT Silchar Assistant Professor Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

NIT Silchar has suspended Dr. D. Koteswara Raju, an assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering department, following allegations of molestation by a first-year female student. The incident has sparked student protests, demanding strict action and a safer campus environment. The administration has referred the case to the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) for investigation, while discussions with the Assam Police are ongoing. This is not the first complaint against Dr. Raju, raising concerns about repeated misconduct. The NIT Silchar community now awaits the inquiry’s outcome, emphasizing the need for stronger measures against sexual harassment.

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Awareness Program on Pesticide Residues in Tea Held in Cachar.

An awareness program on pesticide residues in tea was held on March 11, 2025, at Bhubandhar Tea Estate, Dholai Bazar, Cachar, by the Commissionerate of Food Safety, Assam. The initiative aimed to educate tea cultivators on safe agricultural practices to ensure healthier tea production and address the risks of pesticide use, promoting food safety and public health in Assam’s tea industry.

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NHIDCL to Develop Silchar-Jiribam Road at ₹733 Crore.

“The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has been tasked with the four-laning of the Silchar-Jiribam stretch of NH-37, with an estimated investment of ₹733 crore. This 13.09 km project will enhance connectivity between Assam and Manipur and is set to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) on a Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DBOT Annuity) basis. The initiative is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure in Barak Valley and boosting cross-border connectivity.”

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Massive Drug Bust in Assam: 98,000 Yaba Tablets Seized Worth ₹30 Crore! 🚔🔴

“In a major anti-narcotics operation, Cachar Police successfully intercepted a large drug shipment in Assam, seizing 98,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹30 crore along with ₹3.5 lakh in cash. The operation, conducted in Chandrapur Part II, Kakmara, under the jurisdiction of Lakhipur Police Station, led to the arrest of one suspect. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the drug smuggling network.”

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Barak Bolchhe!

State

Farmers in Assam received compensation from Pobitora Sanctuary for crop losses brought on by wildlife infiltration.

Regional

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Regional

Arunachal Pradesh: The newly built Gauwahati HC Itanagar Bench building will be inaugurated by the CJI.

Regional

Meghalaya: Due to the certificate vending delay, hawkers demonstrate at the Shillong Municipal Board

State

Assam CM calls for action against USTM on forest land: demolish USTM and pray to God.

International

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Regional

USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

National

The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

Regional

Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

Regional

The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

State

Himanta launches a website where Native Americans can apply for firearms licenses.

Regional

To encourage tourism, the Tripura government plans to create six nature parks throughout the state.

National

RBI Governor: The US tariff hike does not pose a significant threat to the Indian economy.

State

Meghalaya detains two Assamese guys in possession of more than 50g of heroin.

Sports

Purple rice from Assam Agricultural University is registered under the Plant Variety Act.