ABVP Assam University Silchar Unit has demanded immediate disciplinary action against a student accused of posting derogatory remarks about victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, warning of intensified protests if action is delayed.
NHIDCL to Develop Silchar-Jiribam Road at Rs 733 Crore
In a significant boost to regional connectivity, the Central Government has assigned the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) the task of upgrading the Silchar-Jiribam road at an estimated cost of Rs 733 crore. This project aims to enhance road infrastructure in Barak Valley and facilitate smoother transportation to Manipur.
According to NHIDCL sources, an international competitive bidding process was initiated for the four-laning of a 13.09 km stretch of NH-37, extending from Silchar (near Budha Nagar) to Jiribam. The project falls under NH (Original)-NE and will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) on a Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DBOT Annuity) basis.
Health Minister Directs Improvement of Rural Hospital Infrastructure
Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has directed officials to improve rural hospital infrastructure to ease the burden on district-level healthcare facilities. During a review meeting in Hailakandi, he emphasized the need for better medical services and issued strict instructions to enhance healthcare parameters. Local MLAs raised concerns about doctor shortages and counterfeit medicines, prompting urgent action from the administration.
Corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission Project in Barak Valley’s Badarpur Masimpur
The Jal Jeevan Mission project in Badarpur Masimpur has failed to provide promised drinking water, leaving locals to rely on contaminated sources like rivers, ponds, and drains. Despite the allocation of ₹1.07 crore for repairs and pipeline work, the project has not been maintained, causing significant hardship. Accusations of corruption and neglect have surfaced, with residents demanding immediate action from authorities to restore the water supply and ensure clean drinking water for the affected families.
