On 19 March 2025, Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of Yaba tablets worth ₹2.97 crores in Silchar, Assam. This significant recovery marks a major victory in the region’s fight against drug trafficking, showcasing Assam Rifles’ ongoing efforts to disrupt narcotics networks and ensure the safety of local communities.
Cachar Police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted an e-rickshaw at Krishnapur Part II under Silchar Police Station and seized 38 kg of cannabis worth ₹30 lakh. Three drug peddlers were arrested in connection with the case. Authorities continue their crackdown on the illegal drug trade in Assam.
An awareness program on pesticide residues in tea was held on March 11, 2025, at Bhubandhar Tea Estate, Dholai Bazar, Cachar, by the Commissionerate of Food Safety, Assam. The initiative aimed to educate tea cultivators on safe agricultural practices to ensure healthier tea production and address the risks of pesticide use, promoting food safety and public health in Assam’s tea industry.
“The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has been tasked with the four-laning of the Silchar-Jiribam stretch of NH-37, with an estimated investment of ₹733 crore. This 13.09 km project will enhance connectivity between Assam and Manipur and is set to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) on a Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DBOT Annuity) basis. The initiative is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure in Barak Valley and boosting cross-border connectivity.”
“In a major anti-narcotics operation, Cachar Police successfully intercepted a large drug shipment in Assam, seizing 98,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹30 crore along with ₹3.5 lakh in cash. The operation, conducted in Chandrapur Part II, Kakmara, under the jurisdiction of Lakhipur Police Station, led to the arrest of one suspect. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the drug smuggling network.”
Cachar Police intercepted a truck at Dholai, seizing 1,100 packets of ESSE GOLD cigarettes suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar. One individual was arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to trace the smuggling network behind the operation.
Silchar Cancer Centre of Assam Cancer Care Foundation successfully conducted a cancer screening camp at BN HQ, Kathal, Cachar, benefiting armed personnel. The initiative aimed at early detection and awareness, ensuring better healthcare access for those serving the nation.”
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In a significant move to enhance urban infrastructure, the Assam government has allocated ₹700 crore for the construction of a new flyover in Silchar under the 2025-26 state budget. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and boost mobility in Barak Valley, marking a key milestone in Silchar’s urban development. Led by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the initiative is set to bring major relief to commuters and further strengthen the city’s infrastructure.
“A tense situation unfolded at Silchar’s historic Gandhi Mela last night when an alleged obscene dance performance during the Chitrahar event sparked outrage among attendees… Many locals expressed their displeasure, stating that Gandhi Mela is a traditional fair and such performances should not be allowed.”
The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) Field Office in Silchar organized a special publicity programme at Irongmara Gram Panchayat, Cachar, Assam, focusing on Swachhta Hi Seva and Vikshit Bharat. The event, held in alignment with the International Day of Women, emphasized the role of women in fostering a cleaner and more developed India. Through community engagement and interactive sessions, the programme encouraged collective responsibility toward cleanliness and national progress.
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