The Assam Rifles organized a pre-recruitment training programme in Silchar for 31 local youths aspiring to join the Indian Army and Assam Rifles. The initiative focused on physical fitness, exam preparation, and awareness of the recruitment process, reaffirming the force’s commitment to empowering youth and promoting employment in remote regions.
A massive landslide on October 12 near Jujang Hill in Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam, blocked National Highway 37, halting traffic between Silchar and Imphal. Heavy rainfall caused the hillside to collapse, covering the road with mud and debris, stranding hundreds of vehicles including passenger buses and trucks. Excavators deployed by NHIDCL are clearing the block, but the large volume of debris has slowed progress. The disruption has affected both passenger movement and the transport of essential supplies. Authorities from NHAI, local police, and administration are working together to restore connectivity and have advised motorists to avoid the route until the road is reopened
Assam Police and Assam Rifles seized ₹8 crore worth of contraband in Cachar district, including 10,000 Yaba tablets and 1,25,000 packets of smuggled cigarettes from a boat on the Barak River. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the operation as part of the state’s drive against drug trafficking and cross-border trade. Authorities noted the high addiction risk of methamphetamine-based Yaba and have intensified surveillance in the Barak Valley, with investigations underway to track the racket’s origins.
Five Bangladeshi students at NIT Silchar have been suspended and face deportation for their involvement in a violent clash on campus, officials confirmed on September 15. The students, enrolled under ICCR scholarships, were allegedly found in possession of narcotics during hostel searches. The September 8 incident left several students injured, with two still in ICU. Authorities said the action includes a one-year suspension, expulsion from the hostel, and deportation, with ICCR endorsing the decision.
The Assam Rifles unfurled a 72-foot-high Monumental National Flag at its Srikona headquarters on September 10, 2025, in a patriotic ceremony led by Maj Gen Suresh Bhambhu, Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), in the presence of veterans, school children, NCC cadets, and families. The majestic tricolour swayed as the National Anthem was sung, filling the gathering with pride and national spirit.
“Whereas it has come to my notice that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone; and whereas the Raj Bhavan, being the official residence of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for the smooth functioning of essential government duties;
Now, therefore, I, Amitabh Basumatary, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, hereby prohibit within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati—
(i) Assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies and demonstrations;
(ii) Use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or any other noise-producing instruments;
(iii) Unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval; and
(iv) Any construction or disruptive activity which may impede security arrangements or cause disturbance.
This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved by this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for its cancellation or modification.”
A 23-year-old man, Mir Hussain Ahmed Barbhuiya, was arrested at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam’s Cachar district after allegedly posing as a gynaecologist and examining patients in the hospital’s outpatient department for three days. The arrest has raised alarm among patients and staff, with hospital authorities investigating how Barbhuiya gained access and operated undetected, and not ruling out possible insider involvement. This incident follows the earlier arrest of another fake doctor in Silchar, intensifying concerns over security and verification practices in government-run healthcare institutions and prompting police to promise strict action while urging public vigilance.
Hon’ble Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Reman Deka, paid a gracious visit to the residence of Advocate Dhrubendu Shekhar Bhattacharya at Silchar, where he engaged in meaningful discussions on various issues concerning the Barak Valley
“Police in Assam’s Silchar arrested two hospital staff — a 19-year-old housekeeping worker and a 28-year-old technician — for allegedly vandalising the dialysis unit at Silchar Medical College and Hospital, damaging eight machines and crippling treatment for dozens of poor patients. The act is suspected to be linked to a dispute over illegal payments collected in the facility’s free dialysis wing.”
The Assam Rifles celebrated World Tribal Day in New Kaiphundai and Oinamlong villages of Tamenglong District, bringing together 150 students and 40 teachers for a day of cultural performances, traditional attire, and festive sweets. The event highlighted the rich heritage of indigenous communities and reinforced the force’s motto, “Sentinels of the Northeast.”
Barak Bolchhe!
