The District Commissioner of Cachar, Shri Mridul Yadav, chaired a review meeting for the “Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat” scheme, emphasizing timely execution, field-level coordination, and overcoming logistical challenges to support tea garden students with free textbooks and uniforms.
Amid a national rise in COVID-19 cases, Assam shows a positive trend with only four active cases as of June 9, according to the Union Health Ministry. This steady decline highlights Assam’s preparedness and effective containment, even as states like Kerala and Gujarat see rising infections.
In a dramatic wildlife rescue, a 12-foot King Cobra was successfully captured from the Staff Quarters of Assam University, Silchar, by the Barak Valley Wildlife Division. The operation, led by snake rescuer Trikal Chakrabarty, ensured the snake’s safe release into its natural habitat. The team also educated locals on the ecological importance of King Cobras and wildlife conservation.
In Borkhola, where flood-affected Christian families faced abandonment, Hindu Youth Forum stepped in with vital relief. The initiative sends a powerful message: healing divides through support, not distance.
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, seized illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 crores from Savomphai in Jiribam district on 20 May 2025. The contraband, comprising 98 bags each containing 1000 cigarette packets, was being smuggled via boat from Tipaimukh and was intended for Bangladesh. Two individuals were apprehended. This operation highlights Assam Rifles’ resolute stance against smuggling and their continued efforts to dismantle cross-border illicit networks.
On the occasion of World Dengue Day, Assam Rifles organised an impactful awareness campaign and fumigation drive in Jiribam district, Manipur, highlighting its commitment to public health and disease prevention through medical camps, lectures, and sanitation efforts.
Tensions escalated in Sonai’s Inamura after a newly elected GP member alleged police harassment ahead of the crucial ZPC President election. Locals gathered at the Sonai Police Outpost demanding justice, while opposition leaders condemned the alleged misuse of police power for political gains. The incident has raised serious concerns over law enforcement neutrality during local elections.
The Silchar–Kolkata Air India flight, a crucial daily connection for Barak Valley residents, faces suspension from June 1, prompting strong reactions from public representatives and regular flyers. With no official statement yet from Air India, political leaders like Parimal Suklabaidya, Sushmita Dev, and Dr Rajdeep Roy have urged the Union Civil Aviation Minister to intervene and prevent disruption in the region’s connectivity. Concerns over rising airfares, reduced accessibility, and regional isolation have further intensified calls for immediate resolution.
Barak Bolchhe!
