A violent land dispute in Kra Daadi district, Arunachal Pradesh, escalated into gunfire, leaving eight people injured. Authorities have imposed Section 144 to control the situation.
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The Silchar-Saurashtra East-West Corridor, a vital infrastructure project, is nearing completion with a revised deadline of June 2027. Despite delays in Assam and West Bengal, the government is taking measures to expedite progress. This corridor will enhance connectivity for North Eastern states and strengthen links to international borders.
SBI has donated a dumper vehicle to the Silchar Municipal Board under its CSR initiative to improve cleanliness and waste management. The handover ceremony was attended by key officials, highlighting the bank’s commitment to urban development.
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.
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