Following hostel rioting, NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students and issues a deportation order in Assam.

Five Bangladeshi students at NIT Silchar have been suspended and face deportation for their involvement in a violent clash on campus, officials confirmed on September 15. The students, enrolled under ICCR scholarships, were allegedly found in possession of narcotics during hostel searches. The September 8 incident left several students injured, with two still in ICU. Authorities said the action includes a one-year suspension, expulsion from the hostel, and deportation, with ICCR endorsing the decision.

Assam DGP examines Barak Valley police and highlights a citizen-centric strategy.

“Whereas it has come to my notice that certain activities in the vicinity of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, pose potential threats to the safety, security and sanctity of this high-security zone; and whereas the Raj Bhavan, being the official residence of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, requires heightened security and a tranquil environment for the smooth functioning of essential government duties;

Now, therefore, I, Amitabh Basumatary, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, hereby prohibit within a radius of five kilometres of Raj Bhavan, Guwahati—

(i) Assembly of five or more persons, public gatherings, protests, rallies and demonstrations;
(ii) Use of loudspeakers, fireworks, crackers or any other noise-producing instruments;
(iii) Unauthorized movement of vehicles or individuals without prior approval; and
(iv) Any construction or disruptive activity which may impede security arrangements or cause disturbance.

This order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Any person aggrieved by this order may file a written objection before the undersigned for its cancellation or modification.”

Assam: An investigation is underway after a fake doctor was discovered at Silchar Hospital.

A 23-year-old man, Mir Hussain Ahmed Barbhuiya, was arrested at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam’s Cachar district after allegedly posing as a gynaecologist and examining patients in the hospital’s outpatient department for three days. The arrest has raised alarm among patients and staff, with hospital authorities investigating how Barbhuiya gained access and operated undetected, and not ruling out possible insider involvement. This incident follows the earlier arrest of another fake doctor in Silchar, intensifying concerns over security and verification practices in government-run healthcare institutions and prompting police to promise strict action while urging public vigilance.

In Silchar, the Assam chief minister unveils sculptures of Netaji and Mangal Pandey and announces a flypast.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday unveiled statues of freedom fighters Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mangal Pandey in Silchar, calling it a historic moment for the Barak Valley. A 24.5-foot bronze statue of Netaji, crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj, has been installed at Rangirkhari junction, replacing the 1983 version, while a 10-foot statue of Mangal Pandey now stands at NIT Silchar Rotary Point, officially named Sahid Mangal Pandey Chowk. The ceremony, attended by thousands, fulfilled a long-standing community demand and underscored Silchar’s connection to India’s freedom movement. On the occasion, Sarma also announced a ₹700-crore flyover project linking Rangirkhari to Capital Point to ease traffic and boost connectivity in Assam’s second-largest urban hub.

Repaired Assam bridge collapses month after reopening, injures two

A decades-old bridge on the Silchar-Kalain Road in Assam’s Cachar district collapsed early Wednesday, sending two overloaded trucks plunging into the Harang River and injuring both drivers. The bridge, a crucial link between Assam and Meghalaya, had just reopened last month after nearly two years of repair. Authorities have launched an inquiry, noting that four checkpoints were set up to prevent overloaded vehicles from crossing, but the trucks involved were reportedly carrying three times the bridge’s 40-ton weight limit. Locals allege substandard construction materials were used, while officials point to the excessive vehicle loads as the likely cause. The incident has severely disrupted daily life for residents, with boats now being used for river crossings.

Horrible decapitation in Cachar, Assam: A man in Ramprasadpur uses a machete to murder his wife

A brutal and shocking murder has shaken the waterlogged village of Ramprasadpur in Cachar district. Reports confirm that Ratan Kol, in a fit of rage during a domestic dispute, beheaded his wife Meena Kol with a machete. Neighbors, too horrified to intervene, alerted the authorities, who swiftly arrested the accused. The victim’s body was sent for post-mortem as investigations continue, while the community remains deeply unsettled by the gruesome crime.

Himanta oversees the Cachar and Hailakandi DCs to guarantee emergency supplies for flood relief.

On June 6, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted an on-ground review of the flood-hit districts in Barak Valley, directing Deputy Commissioners of Cachar and Hailakandi to ensure the emergency supply of essential items. Emphasizing special care for senior citizens, children, and lactating mothers, the CM visited multiple relief camps and flood-affected areas to interact with displaced residents and assess their needs firsthand. While the Barak River continues to flow above embankment levels in Hailakandi, a breach was reported in the Longi River embankment, prompting the government to initiate strengthening projects. CM Sarma assured affected communities of comprehensive government support for relief, rehabilitation, and infrastructure restoration, including the repair of embankments and completion of the East-West Corridor connecting Silchar. His visit underscores the administration’s commitment to mitigating flood impacts and restoring normalcy in the region.

Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-hit Silchar, Emphasises wetland conservation as key to urban flood mitigation

Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas in Cachar district, conducting a ground review of the crisis. Emphasizing a long-term flood mitigation strategy, he stressed the conservation of natural wetlands around Silchar as a sustainable solution.
Touring six major relief camps, the CM interacted with displaced residents and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted essential services, particularly for vulnerable groups. He also reviewed infrastructure projects, including the Berenga embankment and Katigora Gammon Setu, while announcing deeper drilling for stable roadwork in Tarapur Shibbari.
To combat urban flooding, the administration deployed 10 water pumps, with plans for more if required. Dr Sarma advocated for a permanent pumping station and the revival of key wetlands for effective drainage.
The CM handed over an ex-gratia payment of ₹4 lakh to a bereaved family and acknowledged contributions totaling ₹1,19,67,000 from philanthropic individuals and businesses to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.