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.”

A terrible road accident in Lalmatia, Guwahati, claimed two lives.

A devastating road accident in Guwahati’s Lalmatia area on April 9 claimed two lives and sparked public outrage, as a dumper lost control and collided with multiple vehicles. The victims, including a woman, remain unidentified. The aftermath saw angry locals block the national highway and attempt to torch the dumper, blaming reckless driving and poor road safety measures. Police swiftly intervened to control the situation. A similar tragedy occurred in March in Chandrapur’s Gobardhan area, where Ratan Das died and his two siblings were critically injured after an e-rickshaw crash, raising further concerns over transportation safety in the region.

Residents of Imphal West Demonstrate a Startling Orphanage Gunfire Attack.

Imphal West erupted in protest on Wednesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an orphanage in the Sagolband area. Though no injuries were reported, the attack sparked outrage across the community. Residents held a sit-in, demanding immediate justice and greater protection for the shelter’s vulnerable children. The orphanage manager, Khaiden Ongbi Romita, called the act a “deep injustice” and urged authorities to ensure such violence is never repeated.

A drug ring in West Siang was busted using QR codes.

In a major crackdown on tech-driven narcotics trafficking, police in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district arrested two individuals for running a drug racket masked as an online gaming business. The main accused, Dorik Doji, along with CSP operator Talom Mibang, used QR codes and digital payment platforms to process drug payments. Drugs were discreetly dropped at remote locations, with buyers alerted via frequently changed WhatsApp numbers. The operation highlights the growing use of digital tools in organized crime and has led to NDPS Act cases being registered in Aalo Police Station.

With 11 more approvals, scientific coal mining is expected to grow in Meghalaya.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced that eleven additional miners are set to receive permits to commence scientific coal mining in the state. Currently, three miners have already begun operations following guidelines issued by the Ministry of Coal. The government aims to address environmental concerns while ensuring economic growth and safety. The new mining activities will primarily focus on East Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills, with plans to expand operations soon.