Silchar

Silchar is grappling with pre-monsoon rainfalls that have inundated our community, revealing alarmingly poor drainage infrastructure and a lack of civic readiness. Residents find themselves navigating through flooded streets, grappling with health risks and damage to their homes from blocked drains and a burst pipeline.

In a major breakthrough, Assam police have arrested Jaideep Dutta, the mastermind behind a notorious trading fraud that has rocked Barak Valley. After months on the run, Dutta was captured in Silchar, with allegations swirling that he duped investors into believing in extravagant stock market earnings.

To ensure a harmonious living environment, NIT Silchar has officially prohibited religious gatherings in common hostel spaces. This measure follows accusations from the Bajrang Dal about potential 'jihadi activities' and allegations of favoritism towards Hindu students. Though private prayer sessions are still allowed, those who disregard this directive may face disciplinary consequences.

A tragic accident on the Amdiha over-bridge in Godda district claimed the life of 17-year-old Sara Tiwari and injured four others. Their SUV, en route to Assam for a wedding, collided with a divider around 7 am. Police suspect the driver, Sara's father, dozed off, causing the speeding vehicle to lose control, flip, and sustain severe damage.

On the busy NH-37, Cachar police made a crucial interception, stopping an SUV and arresting two suspects from Mizoram. Inside the vehicle, authorities uncovered a staggering stash of narcotics, including over a kilogram of morphine and 22 grams of heroin, cleverly concealed in soap cases.

A critical infrastructure failure occurred as the Bailey bridge on Guite Road (NH-102B) collapsed, triggered by two trucks far exceeding their weight limits. This event has disrupted a key supply route to Churachandpur and nearby hill areas, raising concerns over the availability of essential supplies and economic stability.

In a heart-wrenching judgment, a fast-track court in Silchar has sentenced Azmira Begum Laskar, 24, to life in prison for the horrific drowning of her two young daughters. The incident, which took place in September 2023, has shocked the Cachar district, as the mother took the lives of her three-year-old and ten-month-old twins amid allegations of domestic strife.

In a crucial step towards ensuring a smooth electoral process, Anurag Goel, the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, conducted a thorough review of the vote-counting setup in Cachar district. He underscored the importance of reinforced security measures and strict compliance with Electoral Commission protocols as the May 4th counting day approaches.

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on NH-06 in Mizoram as a truck careened off the Aizawl-Champhai route and fell into a sheer gorge. Tragically, three young lives—from Assam's Dholai locale—were lost: Shahin Ahmed Laskar, Rahim Uddin Laskar, and Ruhul Amin Laskar. Early investigations suggest the driver may have lost control, resulting in this horrific tragedy.

Celebrated physicist Dr. Atanu Nath from Lala, Assam, has garnered international acclaim as a recipient of the esteemed 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. He is contributing to a groundbreaking project exploring the magnetic properties of muons, a discovery that promises to reshape the foundational principles of physics.

In a significant breakthrough, a collaboration between the Assam Rifles and Cachar police has led to the unraveling of a sophisticated narco-arms network in Banskandi. Authorities managed to confiscate a loaded pistol alongside a large stash of drugs cleverly concealed within soap containers, with an estimated street value of around Rs 64 lakh.

As counting trends solidify, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead the BJP to a third consecutive term, marking a significant setback for the Congress and a fragmented opposition. The BJP-led alliance's dominance is evident as key opposition players struggle to translate their campaigns into electoral victories, signaling a familiar outcome for the state's political landscape.