Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on Operation Sindoor at NIT Silchar on August 28, 2025, attended by over 200 students, faculty members, and 210 NCC cadets. The session highlighted the professionalism of the Indian Defence Forces, the role of air defence in national security, and inspired youth to imbibe values of discipline, leadership, and resilience.
The Government of Assam has declared September 3, 2025, as a paid holiday for Karam Puja across tea plantations and tea factories. The official notification, issued by the Labour Welfare Department under the order of the Governor, highlights the recognition of the cultural significance of Karam Puja for tea garden workers and their contribution to Assam’s economy.
A major fire broke out at the Pangram Distribution Substation, rapidly spreading from PTR-1 to PTR-3. Emergency teams from Udharbond Fire Station were immediately dispatched as APDCL coordinated efforts to control the flames and minimize infrastructure damage.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that three members of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s family are foreign nationals, intensifying political tension ahead of elections. Sarma further challenged Gogoi to prove his sons’ Indian citizenship or face public scrutiny, while questioning his recent 15-day visit to Pakistan.
Assam Rifles organised friendly volleyball matches at Kaimai on 26 April 2025, promoting camaraderie, sportsmanship, and unity among local communities and security forces. The event strengthened ties through active participation and mutual trust.
The District Administration, Cachar, has arranged vehicles to transport appointed polling personnel to the ISBT, Silchar, ahead of the Panchayat Election 2025. For further details, the public is requested to refer to the attached document.
Aminul Islam, an AIUDF legislator and AAMSU leader, has been arrested by Assam Police for allegedly making controversial remarks regarding the Pulwama and Pahalgam incidents, triggering concerns over national security, sedition, and communal harmony. His statements have sparked widespread political and public reactions, with AIUDF distancing itself and authorities continuing their investigation into the matter.
A tragic incident in Guwahati claimed the life of a minor girl after construction materials collapsed on her. The accident has sparked concerns over building safety, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. Locals demand stricter regulations to prevent such disasters in the future.
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.
Punjab gangster-cum-drug lord Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has been transferred from Bathinda Central Jail to Silchar Central Jail, Assam under the PIT NDPS Act, 1988. Accused in 128 criminal cases, including drug trafficking, extortion, and arms smuggling, Bhagwanpuria is also linked to the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. Authorities believe his transnational network spans Pakistan, Canada, and the US, orchestrating narcotics trade from behind bars. This high-security transfer, executed by the NCB and Punjab Police, aims to break his criminal syndicate and curb his influence over organized crime in Punjab and beyond.
Barak Bolchhe!
