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At Biswanath Ghat, Assam chief minister lays the foundation stone for the ropeway.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a ropeway project connecting Biswanath Ghat (Gupta Kashi) to Umatumuni River Island. This ₹58.81 crore project, designed by IIT Guwahati, aims to enhance tourism and ensure safer travel. The ropeway, spanning 446 meters, is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Additionally, the CM initiated the construction of a 50-bed critical care block at SM Dev Civil Hospital in Silchar, valued at ₹24 crore. The facility will feature an ICU, operation theatre, and pediatric care unit. Sarma also inaugurated a new circuit house project in Silchar, highlighting the region’s focus on healthcare and infrastructure development.

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Telecom operators are required by TRAI to implement built-in caller ID without the need for Truecaller.

“TRAI has directed telecom operators—including Jio, Airtel, and Vi—to roll out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), a feature that displays the caller’s registered name to combat spam and fraud. Collaborations with global tech giants like HP, Dell, Ericsson, and Nokia are underway, and trials in select areas have already begun, with a phased rollout planned once the technology stabilizes.”

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Two Bangladeshis Captured Deceiving People While Posing as Sadhus in Assam

In a startling incident, two Bangladeshi nationals disguised as Sadhu Babas were caught deceiving people under the pretense of spirituality. Their true identities were revealed when locals, suspicious of their behavior, challenged them to recite the Gayatri Mantra and Hanuman Chalisa. Failing to chant the sacred verses raised doubts about their authenticity.

Further investigation uncovered cigarettes in their possession, strengthening suspicions. Confronted by residents, their inconsistent responses exposed their deceitful intentions. It is suspected that they exploited religious sentiments to gain trust and potentially target unsuspecting households.

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and verify the credentials of spiritual visitors to prevent such fraudulent activities.

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A professor at Assam University is being threatened and accused of caste-based abuse.

A formal complaint has been filed against Professor Mahmood Ansari of the Economics Department at Assam University, Silchar, following allegations of verbal abuse, caste-based discrimination, and threats against maintenance workers. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, at the professor’s official residence, reportedly involved aggressive and offensive remarks towards workers carrying out maintenance under an Annual Maintenance Contract. According to the complaint, Professor Ansari insulted the workers, including making derogatory comments about their caste and the people of Barak Valley.

The situation escalated when he allegedly targeted a worker from a Scheduled Caste background with a slur, detained them inside his residence, and threatened them with physical harm. Despite a formal complaint lodged with the university by the workers’ contractor, no action has been taken by Assam University, leading the workers to approach the police for an FIR under the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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SEARCH OPERATION FOR DRUGS, RESULTS IN RECOVERY OF COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY BY ASSAM RIFLES.

On 25 March 2025, Assam Rifles seized counterfeit Indian currency notes worth ₹37,28,500 in Rongpur, Silchar, Assam. Initially launched as a search operation targeting drug smuggling, the operation uncovered a significant stash of fake currency instead. This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles’ vigilance and commitment to curbing illegal activities in the region, contributing to the prevention of counterfeit currency circulation.

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Digboi Refinery in Assam Donates Eight Ambulances and Signs Six Memorandums of Understanding for CSR Projects.

In a significant move towards community development, the Digboi Refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division) has signed six MoUs for CSR projects for FY 2024-25 and delivered eight ambulances to healthcare centers in the region. The new initiatives include providing nutritional support to 2,937 TB patients, promoting menstrual hygiene in Powai forest village, offering hearing aids through a partnership with NHM-Assam, encouraging sustainable organic farming, supporting wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and establishing a de-addiction center for male children struggling with substance abuse. These projects reflect the refinery’s strong legacy of social responsibility, further enhancing its impact on the local communities.

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66,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs. 20 crore are seized by Assam police in Cachar.

In a significant operation on Tuesday, Assam Police seized 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs. 20 crore in Cachar district. Acting on reliable intelligence, a police team raided the residence of Md Dil Bahar in Raj Gobindpur, Baga, and discovered the drugs hidden in the false ceiling. The tablets contained a psychotropic substance, and authorities believe they were smuggled from a neighboring state. This operation follows another major drug seizure in South Salmara Mankachar district, underscoring the state’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking.

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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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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.

State

Three people are being held for attacking Northeast students in Delhi with knives.

State

Protests break out in Assam after a man is killed following an alleged attack by BSF forces.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

State

Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

Regional

Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

Regional

In Mizoram, biometric enrolment for refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar has begun.

International

Bangladesh: An anti-Awami League tract in the form of a “declaration”

Regional

Under a peace agreement with the NLFT and ATTF, the centre approves Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura.

Regional

Three districts of Nagaland are left in darkness when a landslip topples a transmission tower.

Regional

JioAirFiber leads the increase as North East Telecom Circle surpasses 65,000 5G FWA subscribers.

State

Beginning on September 20, IndiGo will operate morning flights from New Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati.