301 ticketless passengers on single train fined in Tamil Nadu
2.64 lakh was collected as penalty by the Salem Railway Division during a special intensive ticket-checking drive carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627)
Salem Railway Division imposes fine on 301 ticketless passengers on a single train
In a release, the Salem Railway Division said a special intensive ticket-checking drive was carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627) on Sunday night
Srinagar, Jul 5: Host NIT Srinagar extended their dominant run in the ongoing Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (M) 2026 with a commanding 220-run victory over NIT Agartala on Sunday. While NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Silchar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut also registered impressive league wins. The hosts produced another clinical all-round display, with Aaqib Sheikh continuing his sensational form by smashing his second century of the tournament. Aaqib scored 154 off just 57 balls, striking 18 fours and nine sixes, as NIT Srinagar piled up 279/3 in 20 overs. Captain Faisal Irshad scored 75 off 46 balls; while Wicketkeeper Sohail Baba added a quickfire unbeaten 30 off 12 deliveries. In reply, NIT Agartala never recovered from early setbacks and were bowled out for just 59 in 17.3 overs. Dr. Mohsin led the bowling attack with superb figures of 3 wickets for just 8 runs, while Dr. Shakeel Waseem and Shahid Hamid claimed two wickets each. Dr. Majid Hussain and Mudasir Qadir chipped in with one wicket apiece to complete one of the biggest victories of the tournament. In another match, NIT Jalandhar also produced one of the most destructive performances of the competition, crushing NIT Goa by 195 runs. Ravinder's brilliant 85 off 44 balls and Saurabh Dinkar's explosive 68 off 33 deliveries powered Jalandhar to 269/7, before Satyender Singh (3/7) and Sourav Gupta (3/10) skittled Goa for 74. Another one-sided contest saw NIT Hamirpur overpower SVNIT Surat by 171 runs. Hamirpur amassed 225/6, with Vivek Tiwari (48), Aman Kumar (45) and Surender Soni (40) leading the batting charge. Surat were then bowled out for 54, courtesy of disciplined spells from Anil Kumar (2/11) and Manish (2/17). NIT Puducherry continued their impressive campaign with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over NIT Raipur. After restricting Raipur to 107/9, thanks largely to Sudhakar V's outstanding 4/19, Puducherry chased down the target in just 12.4 overs, with Gopinath A (41 off 17) and Muthu Frnd (31) leading the charge. NIT Silchar defeated NIT Nagaland by 28 runs after posting 120/9, with Wasim Arif (26) and Anup Sharma (23) making valuable contributions. Nagaland were restricted to 92/7 despite Bikash Sarma's fighting 40, while Wasim Arif completed a fine all-round performance with 2/11. In one of the day's closest matches, NIT Kurukshetra edged NIT Uttarakhand by 15 runs. Kurukshetra scored 139/8, with Dr. Vikas Kumar and Rawat MS contributing 28 runs each, before Rahul Sharma's 3/27 ensured Uttarakhand finished on 124/9 despite Kuldeep Thakur's determined all-round effort. NIT Rourkela registered a 26-run victory over NIT Jamshedpur after posting 164. Subrat S (29) anchored the innings, while Nishant Kumar (3/22) and Debananda Amat (2/20) restricted Jamshedpur to 138, despite Ravi Ranjan Kumar's notable all-round display of 46 runs and 3/16. Meanwhile, NIT Calicut maintained their winning momentum with a convincing 39-run victory over MNIT Jaipur at Kashmir University Ground-2. Abhijith's 58 and Sreejith's 36 guided Calicut to 155/8, before Vinayak M (3/38) spearheaded the bowling attack to dismiss Jaipur for 116. With another day of high-scoring encounters, dominant bowling performances and commanding victories, the race for the knockout stage has intensified, with NIT Srinagar emerging as one of the strongest contenders after another emphatic all-round display. The five-day championship, hosted by NIT Srinagar, has brought together 24 NIT teams in a celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and national integration. The tournament is being sponsored by DRS IT Consultancy, NorthCut Enterprises, Aisha Enterprises, Bombay Sports, Chemi Health, Speedway Printers, G Active, K.S. Enterprises, M/S Sharp, Ahmad Scientific, Alfa Office, Nescaf, New S5 Enterprise, IGENE, FOSROC, Lakshmi Chand, JK Bats, J&K Bank, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, HIECO, JK Cement, Gasha Canteen, Ali Mohammad P&D, and Orbit Contractors P&D.
NIT Srinagar registers 220-run victory over Agartala
Hosts NIT Srinagar extended their dominant run in the ongoing Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (M) 2026 with a commanding 220-run victory over NIT Agartala on Sunday. While NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Silchar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut also registered impressive league wins. The hosts, as per a statement, produced another clinical all-round display, with Aaqib Sheikh continuing his sensational form by smashing his second century of the tournament. Aaqib scored 154 off just 57 balls, striking 18 fours and nine sixes, as NIT Srinagar piled up 279/3 in 20 overs. Captain Faisal Irshad scored 75 off 46 balls; while Wicketkeeper Sohail Baba added a quickfire unbeaten 30 off 12 deliveries. In reply, NIT Agartala never recovered from early setbacks and were bowled out for just 59 in 17.3 overs. Dr. Mohsin led the bowling attack with superb figures of 3 wickets for just 8 runs, while Dr. Shakeel Waseem and Shahid Hamid claimed two wickets each. Dr. Majid Hussain and Mudasir Qadir chipped in with one wicket apiece to complete one of the biggest victories of the tournament. In another match, NIT Jalandhar also produced one of the most destructive performances of the competition, crushing NIT Goa by 195 runs. Ravinder's brilliant 85 off 44 balls and Saurabh Dinkar's explosive 68 off 33 deliveries powered Jalandhar to 269/7, before Satyender Singh (3/7) and Sourav Gupta (3/10) skittled Goa for 74. Another one-sided contest saw NIT Hamirpur overpower SVNIT Surat by 171 runs. Hamirpur amassed 225/6, with Vivek Tiwari (48), Aman Kumar (45) and Surender Soni (40) leading the batting charge. Surat were then bowled out for 54, courtesy of disciplined spells from Anil Kumar (2/11) and Manish (2/17). NIT Puducherry continued their impressive campaign with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over NIT Raipur. After restricting Raipur to 107/9, thanks largely to Sudhakar V's outstanding 4/19, Puducherry chased down the target in just 12.4 overs, with Gopinath A (41 off 17) and Muthu Frnd (31) leading the charge. NIT Silchar defeated NIT Nagaland by 28 runs after posting 120/9, with Wasim Arif (26) and Anup Sharma (23) making valuable contributions. Nagaland were restricted to 92/7 despite Bikash Sarma's fighting 40, while Wasim Arif completed a fine all-round performance with 2/11. In one of the day's closest matches, NIT Kurukshetra edged NIT Uttarakhand by 15 runs. Kurukshetra scored 139/8, with Dr. Vikas Kumar and Rawat MS contributing 28 runs each, before Rahul Sharma's 3/27 ensured Uttarakhand finished on 124/9 despite Kuldeep Thakur's determined all-round effort. NIT Rourkela registered a 26-run victory over NIT Jamshedpur after posting 164. Subrat S (29) anchored the innings, while Nishant Kumar (3/22) and Debananda Amat (2/20) restricted Jamshedpur to 138, despite Ravi Ranjan Kumar's notable all-round display of 46 runs and 3/16. Meanwhile, NIT Calicut maintained their winning momentum with a convincing 39-run victory over MNIT Jaipur at Kashmir University Ground-2. Abhijith's 58 and Sreejith's 36 guided Calicut to 155/8, before Vinayak M (3/38) spearheaded the bowling attack to dismiss Jaipur for 116. With another day of high-scoring encounters, dominant bowling performances and commanding victories, the race for the knockout stage has intensified, with NIT Srinagar emerging as one of the strongest contenders after another emphatic all-round display. The five-day championship, hosted by NIT Srinagar, has brought together 24 NIT teams in a celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and national integration. The tournament is being sponsored by DRS IT Consultancy, NorthCut Enterprises, Aisha Enterprises, Bombay Sports, Chemi Health, Speedway Printers, G Active, K.S. Enterprises, M/S Sharp, Ahmad Scientific, Alfa Office, Nescaf, New S5 Enterprise, IGENE, FOSROC, Lakshmi Chand, JK Bats, J&K Bank, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, HIECO, JK Cement, Gasha Canteen, Ali Mohammad P&D, and Orbit Contractors P&D.
Assam pushes aviation expansion as CM seeks faster approval for Silchar Greenfield Airport
Assam is set to become a major aviation hub with plans to fast-track six new greenfield airports and a heliport. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed accelerating project approvals and pre-feasibility studies with the Union Civil Aviation Minister. This expansion aims to boost regional connectivity, create economic opportunities, and strengthen logistics, complementing Assam's vision as a key Northeast gateway.
Assams Aviation Infrastructure Set for Acceleration with Silchar Greenfield Airport Approval Urged
New Delhi, July 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjirapu on Thursday to review the progress of proposed aviation projects in the state. The discussion focused on expediting the approval for the Silchar Greenfield Airport and accelerating other airport projects. Following the meeting at Rajiv ... Read more Assams Aviation Infrastructure Set for Acceleration with Silchar Greenfield Airport Approval Urged
Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.9 cr seized, one arrested
GUWAHATI, June 23: Police have seized yaba tablets worth over Rs 2.5 crore and arrested one person in Assams Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Sarma said 29,000 yaba tablets were seized and the crackdown against drugs will continue. Another major blow to the drug network. In Silchar, @cacharpolice seized 29,200 []
Assam Rifles and DRI Seize Opium Seeds Worth 1.31 Crore in Joint Operation
Silchar, June 22: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized a large quantity of opium seeds valued at approximately 1.31 crore in Cachar district. This operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence. The team intercepted a truck on Silchar Bypass Road late Saturday ... Read more Assam Rifles and DRI Seize Opium Seeds Worth 1.31 Crore in Joint Operation
CBI Arrests Railway Engineer in Assam for Accepting Bribe
Guwahati, June 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a senior section engineer of the Northeast Frontier Railway in Silchar, Assam, on Sunday for allegedly accepting a bribe. The engineer was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of 20,000 from a complainant. A case has been registered against the government official, who was set ... Read more CBI Arrests Railway Engineer in Assam for Accepting Bribe
Senior Railway Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Assam
Guwahati, June 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior section engineer from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) in Silchar, Assam, on charges of bribery. The accused official was assigned to the Civil and Works department. According to a press release issued by the CBI on Sunday, the agency registered a First ... Read more Senior Railway Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Assam
Assam Begins Process for Silchar Municipal Corporation Elections
Guwahati, June 12: The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) officially commenced the election process for the newly formed Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Friday. The commission has released a detailed schedule for preparing, updating, and publishing the ward-wise voter list for the corporations 42 wards. According to a notification issued by State Election Commissioner Ranjan ... Read more Assam Begins Process for Silchar Municipal Corporation Elections
Exciting Job Opportunities at NIT Silchar: Apply by June 30
Guwahati, June 3: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for job placements. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has officially announced job openings for various positions, including Medical Officer. They invite applications from eligible citizens across the country. The seven vacancies released by NIT include one Registrar, one Librarian, one Assistant Librarian, ... Read more Exciting Job Opportunities at NIT Silchar: Apply by June 30
Journalist Assaulted, Media Office Vandalised In Assam's Silchar
The management of Barak Bani claimed that the journalist had previously faced intimidation over reports concerning alleged illegal activities, including betting and gambling operations.
Urban Flooding Hits Assams Barak Valley Due to Heavy Rainfall
Guwahati, May 16: Heavy rainfall in several parts of Assams Barak Valley has led to urban flooding, affecting thousands in the Cachar and Shrimani districts, officials reported on Friday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), flood-like conditions were reported mainly in the town of Silchar in Cachar district and in the Badarpur ... Read more Urban Flooding Hits Assams Barak Valley Due to Heavy Rainfall
30,000 detonators seized from car in EJH, two from Assam held
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Police on Wednesday seized a huge cache of 30,000 detonators and arrested two persons in East Jaintia Hills District, officials said on Thursday. During a vehicle checking drive at 2 Kilo in Umkiang in the early hours of Wednesday, a car (AS10 A 5916) on its way to Silchar []
Assam Police Achieves Major Success, Arrests Couple with Weapons and Grenade in Silchar
Guwahati, May 8: Assam Police, in collaboration with the Assam Rifles, conducted a successful operation in Silchar, Assam, leading to the arrest of a couple along with the recovery of weapons and explosives. Authorities reported this development on Thursday. Based on intelligence and technical surveillance, the operation took place in Block 6 of Tarapur, near ... Read more Assam Police Achieves Major Success, Arrests Couple with Weapons and Grenade in Silchar
Silchar Assembly Election Result 2026: BJP's Rajdeep Roy vs Congress' Abhijit Paul. Who is winning?
Silchar Election Result 2026: Silchar, an urban constituency in Assams Cachar district, is a key economic hub in the Barak Valley and part of the Silchar Lok Sabha seat. It is a general category Assembly constituency with a largely urban population.
Internship Alert: Apply for 36 Positions at NIT Silchar by April 30
Guwahati, April 28: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) has announced openings for internships. Interested candidates have only a few days left to apply, with the deadline set for Thursday, April 30. This is a fantastic opportunity for young individuals looking to kickstart their professional careers at NIT Silchar in Assam. The institute has released ... Read more Internship Alert: Apply for 36 Positions at NIT Silchar by April 30
Assam Police Busts IPL Betting Racket; Five Arrested with Cash and Mobile Phones Seized
Guwahati, April 27: In a significant crackdown, police in Assams Cachar district have arrested five individuals for allegedly operating an illegal betting racket linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL). The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence, as reported on Monday. A team from Cachar police initiated an operation in Silchar city, leading to ... Read more Assam Police Busts IPL Betting Racket; Five Arrested with Cash and Mobile Phones Seized
Major Drug Bust in Silchar: Police Seize Heroin Worth 23 Lakhs, Two Arrested
Silchar, April 22: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Assams Barak Valley, Silchar Sadar Police have arrested two alleged traffickers and seized heroin valued at approximately 23 lakhs. Officials reported this development on Wednesday. Acting on specific intelligence, a police team conducted a targeted operation in the Ramnagar Bypass area of Silchar. During ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Silchar: Police Seize Heroin Worth 23 Lakhs, Two Arrested
Once BJP Comes to Power in Bengal, All Infiltrators will be Sent Back: Shah
Shah claimed that the Congress gave shelter to illegal immigrants in Assam's Barak Valley, making them predominant in Sribhumi, Silchar and Cachar districts
Senior Congress Leader Resigns During Mallikarjun Kharges Rally in Assam
Guwahati, April 6: The Congress party faced a significant setback just before the election campaign concluded. Senior leader Surya Kant Sarkar resigned from the party on Monday while AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge was addressing a rally in the Cachar district. Surya Kant Sarkar had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Silchar seat on ... Read more Senior Congress Leader Resigns During Mallikarjun Kharges Rally in Assam
Manipur CM Praises PM Modis Role in Protecting State Interests at Assam Rally
Silchar, April 5: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding the states borders and interests. While addressing an election rally in Rongpur to support BJP candidate Rajdeep Goala for the Assam Assembly elections, Singh also commended Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ... Read more Manipur CM Praises PM Modis Role in Protecting State Interests at Assam Rally
Manipur CM Highlights NDA Governments Infrastructure Progress in Assam
Silchar, April 5: Manipur Chief Minister Yumkham Khemchand Singh stated on Sunday that the NDA government, led by the BJP, has made significant advancements in infrastructure development and governance in Assam. Addressing an election rally in Rongpur, Cachar district, the Chief Minister emphasized that over the past decade, the BJP-led NDA government has achieved remarkable ... Read more Manipur CM Highlights NDA Governments Infrastructure Progress in Assam
Assam Rifles and Cachar Police Seize Heroin Worth 7 Crore, Two Arrested
Silchar, April 1: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Cachar district police, seized heroin valued at 7 crore in southern Assam. A police officer from Cachar district reported that the operation was initiated based on credible intelligence regarding drug movement in the area. The district shares borders ... Read more Assam Rifles and Cachar Police Seize Heroin Worth 7 Crore, Two Arrested
Tripura CM Manik Saha Confident of BJPs Victory in Silchar Constituency
Mumbai, March 29: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed confidence on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory in the upcoming assembly elections in the Silchar constituency of southern Assam. Addressing an election rally at Kirtania Ground on Satsang Ashram Road in Silchar, Saha stated that BJP candidate Rajdeep Roy ... Read more Tripura CM Manik Saha Confident of BJPs Victory in Silchar Constituency
Modi launches Rs 23,550 cr projects in Assam, targets Congress over panic politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is working to minimise the impact of ongoing global conflicts on India, assuring that efforts are being made to protect citizens from disruptions caused by war-like conditions worldwide. Speaking at an event in Silchar, where he launched and laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 23,550 crore, Modi also criticised the Indian National Congress for allegedly spreading panic and misinformation.
Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Barak Valley Secretariat, launches projects worth Rs 340cr
Silchar, March 14: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dedicated the Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley, in Silchar to the people and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth around Rs 340 crore across the three districts of the valley Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi. Speaking at the event in Silchar, []
Congress Became A Puppet In The Hands Of Force Hostile To Indias Development: PM
PM unveils projects worth Rs 23,550 cr in Assam's Silchar
Govt Working To Minimise Impact Of Global Conflicts, Cong Trying To Create Panic: PM
SILCHAR, Mar 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre was working to minimise the impact of global conflicts on citizens, while accusing the Indian National Congress of acting irresponsibly by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Silchar, Assam, Modi said the world was witnessing wars and [] The post Govt Working To Minimise Impact Of Global Conflicts, Cong Trying To Create Panic: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Govt Working To Minimise Impact Of Global Conflicts On People, Cong Trying To Create Panic: PM
Silchar, Mar 14: Asserting that the Centre was working to minimise the impacts of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress was acting irresponsibly by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Assams Silchar, Modi alleged that the Congress had ignored the Northeast and allowed such drawing of a border during Independence that cut off Barak Valleys access to the sea. As the world is facing [] The post Govt Working To Minimise Impact Of Global Conflicts On People, Cong Trying To Create Panic: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Unveils Projects Worth Rs 23,550 Cr In Assams Silchar
SILCHAR, Mar 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled projects worth Rs 23,550 crore in Assams Silchar town on Saturday, ahead of the assembly elections. The PM took part in the bhoomi poojan for the Rs 22,864-crore access-controlled expressway between Silchar in Cachar district and Shillong in Meghalaya, the first of its kind in the Northeast. The 166-km four-lane greenfield high-speed corridor will reduce the distance between Guwahati and Silchar from 295 km to 252 km, cutting travel time from 8.5 [] The post PM Unveils Projects Worth Rs 23,550 Cr In Assams Silchar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi unveils Rs 23,000 cr worth Shillong-Silchar Corridor ahead of assembly elections in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Shillong-Silchar Corridor. This significant infrastructure project involves an investment of approximately Rs 22,860 crore. The 166 km corridor will enhance connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam. It is set to become the first access-controlled greenfield four-lane high-speed corridor in Northeast India. The project will significantly reduce travel time between Guwahati and Silchar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14. He will inaugurate development projects worth Rs 10,000 crore. A key event will be the distribution of land rights certificates to the tea garden community. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati Express Highway.
Heroin worth 3.25 crore seized in Assam, five held
The CMO, in a post on X, said that acting on specific intelligence, the Cachar police intercepted the two vehicles on the Silchar-Kalain Road.
