ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

Silchar: Assam Rifles recovered a huge consignment of Heroin worth ₹14 Crores, in a joint operation with Cachar Police. The consignment was intercepted while being transported via Lakhipur, Assam on the night of 05 February 2026. Assam Rifles launched the operation based on intelligence of trafficking of drugs in the [...]

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

Assam Rifles established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post alongwith Manipur Police on Jiribam-Tipaimukh Road and recovered huge quantity of explosives in Pherzawl District, Manipur. This operation of Assam Rifles comes as a crackdown on any miscreants hampering peace and stability in the region. Upon being challenged by Assam Rifles soldiers [...]

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES FLAGS OFF NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FROM SILCHAR

Added on November 16, 2025 State

ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹4.65 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM.

Assam Rifles, in coordination with Cachar Police, recovered 50 soap cases of heroin worth ₹4.65 crore near Jhujang Pahar, Assam on 11 November 2025. The operation was launched based on specific intelligence regarding drug trafficking in the region. The heroin was concealed in a remote forested area near the Assam-Manipur border, a notorious smuggling route. This significant bust marks a major milestone in Assam Rifles’ ongoing anti-drug efforts, aimed at disrupting and dismantling narcotics networks operating through Assam as a key transit corridor. The recovered heroin has been handed over to the police for further investigation. Assam Rifles continues to play a crucial role in curbing the illicit drug trade through intelligence-led operations across the Northeast, protecting the youth and society from the menace of narcotics.

Added on November 15, 2025 State

The first men’s Test match between Northeast India and South Africa will take place in Assam.

“Assam is set to host Northeast India’s first-ever men’s Test match as India faces South Africa in the second Test of their series from November 22 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that play will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the traditional lunch and tea schedule reversed to account for the region’s shorter winter daylight hours. The first session will run from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by tea, and then the second session from 11:20 AM to 1:20 PM, after which lunch will be served. This rare move ensures daylight is maximized for uninterrupted play. Barsapara Stadium’s debut as a Test venue is a landmark moment for the region, further solidifying Guwahati’s growing role in Indian cricket and building on its successful hosting of IPL matches as a secondary home ground for the Rajasthan Royals.”

Added on November 15, 2025 State

In a voyeurism case, the Barpeta court sentences a guy to three years in prison in Assam.

“A court in Barpeta, Assam, has sentenced Ripon Ahmed, a resident of Ward Number 3 in Sorbhog, to three years of rigorous imprisonment for filming a woman without her consent while she was bathing. Ahmed was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 20,000, with an additional six months of imprisonment if the fine is not paid. The case involved the secret recording of a woman teacher, a serious violation of her privacy and dignity. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Debabrata Kalita delivered the verdict, reinforcing legal protections for women against privacy violations. The conviction falls under provisions that criminalize voyeurism, recognized as a distinct offence following amendments to strengthen laws against sexual harassment and privacy breaches.”

Added on November 15, 2025 State

Finance Commission grants totaling Rs 219.24 crore are released by the center for rural Assam.

“The Central government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for rural local bodies in Assam during the financial year 2025–26. The release includes the second instalment of untied grants for 2024–25, amounting to Rs 219.24 crore, allocated to all eligible rural local bodies across the state—27 district panchayats, 182 block panchayats, and 2,192 gram panchayats. Additionally, Rs 4,698 crore of the withheld portion of the first instalment of untied grants for 2024–25 has been released to 26 additional block panchayats found eligible after verification. The grants are aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and supporting developmental activities in rural Assam. Untied grants can be used for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, excluding salaries and establishment expenses. Tied grants are designated for basic services such as sanitation, maintenance of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, management of household waste, and supply of drinking water, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling.”

Added on November 15, 2025 State

The first Albino Checkered Keelback snake is recorded by the Assam Zoo staff.

“In a remarkable wildlife breakthrough, the Assam State Zoo team has documented the first-ever record of albinism in the Checkered Keelback (Fowlea piscator) in Assam. The juvenile albino, measuring 290 mm, was found near the zoo in Guwahati and identified through detailed examination of its physical features and scalation. The snake exhibited complete hypopigmentation, resulting in a pale yellowish body and red eyes, lacking the species’ typical dark checkered pattern. After careful study, the non-venomous snake was released into a protected forest habitat within three days. The finding was formally published in the international journal ‘Reptiles & Amphibians’, marking a significant milestone for Assam’s wildlife research and conservation. This discovery highlights the rarity of albinism in wild snakes and provides valuable insights for ongoing studies on rare genetic traits in Indian wildlife.”

Added on November 15, 2025 State

The headman of Dima Hasao village warns of environmental dangers and encroachment and opposes planned mining operations in Assam.

“The Gaon Bura of Longplaidisa village in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, has strongly objected to proposed drilling and mining-related activities, alleging land encroachment, environmental risks, and violation of community consent. In a formal letter to the Director of Geology and Mining, Assam, village headman Duttaram Hojai appealed for an immediate halt to any exploratory drilling at Longplaidisa, cautioning that such activities threaten valuable cultivable land, forest cover, flora and fauna, water bodies, and the overall ecological balance. Hojai highlighted that tribal residents are already suffering from pollution and social impacts due to existing cement plants, ongoing mining operations, and alleged illegal rat-hole coal extraction, which have led to an inflow of outside laborers and a rise in crime. In a separate letter to the Principal Secretary of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), Hojai accused a private cement company of encroaching over two kilometres into the village boundary, constructing a road through Nobdilongkukro village, and planning limestone mining in Longplaidisa—all without villagers’ consent. The residents have strongly opposed the encroachment, asserting that any mining or road construction would endanger their land, environment, wildlife, and streams. Hojai stressed that the people of Umrangso have already borne the brunt of unchecked industrial activities and have a duty to protect their land and environment for future generations. The village authorities have urged urgent intervention from NCHAC and the state government to safeguard the rights, resources, and traditional way of life of Longplaidisa villagers.”

Added on November 15, 2025 State

Chinmay Phookan has been appointed as the next GMC commissioner in the Assam administration.

“A significant reshuffle in Assam’s civil administration has placed ACS officer Chinmoy Prakash Phookan at the helm of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. The state government issued the transfer order as part of a broader realignment across key departments. Phookan, previously Joint Secretary in the Transport Department and Managing Director of the Assam State Transport Corporation, will now serve as Joint Secretary in the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs while taking charge as GMC Commissioner. He will continue to hold his roles as Managing Director of the Assam Skill Development Mission and Registrar of Assam Skill University until further notice. The move shifts Dr. MS Lakshmi Priya from the position of GMC Commissioner to Secretary of the Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, with additional responsibilities assigned by the government. The order also releases Md Hanif Noorani, Additional Secretary in the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department, from his duties as Managing Director of the Assam Skill Development Mission and Registrar of Assam Skill University. The government cited public service requirements for the changes. The reshuffle marks one of the most substantial administrative adjustments in recent months, affecting leadership across the state’s urban governance and skill development sectors.”