A high-level meeting was held at Banga Bhawan, Silchar to deliberate on the proposed elevated road from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkahri Point. Senior government representatives, MPs, MLAs and district officials reviewed alignment issues, departmental coordination, and infrastructural requirements, marking a significant step toward strengthening Silchar’s urban mobility framework.
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.
A student from Ramkrishnanagar was allegedly drugged with an intoxicant-laced drink by an auto-rickshaw driver and left unconscious by the roadside. The incident has sparked public outrage and police have registered a case while searching for the accused.
Cachar Police intercepted a vehicle near Silchar Bypass and seized heroin and Yaba tablets worth ₹6.7 crore. Two individuals have been arrested. Investigation is ongoing to trace the larger drug network.
A local journalist in Hailakandi, Mohammad Javed Hassan, has been arrested for allegedly spreading divisive remarks linked to the Pahalgam incident, sparking debates on press responsibility and communal harmony.
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