A tragic incident in Guwahati claimed the life of a minor girl after construction materials collapsed on her. The accident has sparked concerns over building safety, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. Locals demand stricter regulations to prevent such disasters in the future.
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai has announced that the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November, the ₹100 crore project aims to decentralize administration and reduce travel to Guwahati for government-related work, the Secretariat will house multiple government offices, creating job opportunities and improving public services, residents have welcomed the development as a long-standing regional demand.
India Club Silchar has announced an Under-19 cricket tournament as part of its 125th-anniversary celebrations, matches will be played in a 30-over format with red balls and white attire, aiming to provide young cricketers with professional exposure, teams from across Barak Valley are expected to participate, trials will be conducted next week, with the opening match scheduled for early next month.
Tension erupted in Arkatipur Tea Estate as an angry mob vandalized a vehicle suspected of cattle theft, locals confronted the vehicle’s occupants, leading to violence before police intervened, one suspect has been taken into custody, investigations are underway to verify the claims, authorities have urged people not to take the law into their own hands.
A silver oil lamp was discovered by municipal workers during drain cleaning in Silchar’s Nutanpatty area, sparking curiosity among locals, with many speculating about its historical or religious significance, police have taken custody of the lamp for examination, authorities are investigating its origins, while residents eagerly await official confirmation.
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NIT Silchar has suspended Dr. D. Koteswara Raju, an assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering department, following allegations of molestation by a first-year female student. The incident has sparked student protests, demanding strict action and a safer campus environment. The administration has referred the case to the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) for investigation, while discussions with the Assam Police are ongoing. This is not the first complaint against Dr. Raju, raising concerns about repeated misconduct. The NIT Silchar community now awaits the inquiry’s outcome, emphasizing the need for stronger measures against sexual harassment.
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.
Cachar’s District Commissioner, Mr. Mridul Yadav, conducted an inspection of agricultural fields and demonstration plots in Lakhipur on February 1, 2025, to assess the progress of ongoing agricultural initiatives. The visit, held in Labokpar 3rd Sector under the Lakhipur Agricultural Development Circle, covered various crops, including potato, mustard, chickpeas, and banana, cultivated under district agricultural schemes.
Accompanied by key officials, including Additional District Commissioner (Agriculture) Mr. Yuvraj Borthakur and District Agriculture Officer Dr. A.R. Ahmed, Mr. Yadav reviewed the effectiveness of the schemes in promoting sustainable farming. The visit aimed to evaluate agricultural productivity, enhance scheme implementation, and strengthen support for local farmers.
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