Dharna at Silchar station over alternative rail route demand
Assam Secretariat in Silchar brings administration closer to Barak Valley: Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the establishment of the Assam Secretariat in Silchar will bring administration closer to the people of Barak Valley and end the need for residents to travel to Guwahati to access key government departments. Taking to the social media platform X, CM Sarma []
Pollution in Anua Beel puts 9 silchar water projects, residents at risk
DRI seizes 76 kg methamphetamine in Assam, Mizoram; 2 arrested
New Delhi, Aug 28: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 76 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets in two intelligence-led operations in Assam and Mizoram and arrested two people under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. In the latest operation on August 25, DRI officers, assisted by personnel of the 38th Battalion of Assam Rifles, intercepted a 12-wheeler truck at Lalpani, around 40 km from Silchar near the Assam-Manipur border. The truck was identified from a convoy of vehicles travelling from Jiribam in Manipur. During a detailed search, officers found a specially fabricated concealed cavity behind the drivers seat containing 36 packets weighing 1 kg each and 100 smaller packets weighing 200 grams each. The packets contained pinkish-orange tablets suspected to be methamphetamine. Preliminary tests using a field detection kit indicated the presence of amphetamine. The 56 kg of suspected contraband and the truck were seized under the NDPS Act, and the occupant of the vehicle was arrested. In a separate operation on August 18, DRI officers intercepted a car on the Aizawl-Champhai Road at Bung Bangla, around 30 km from Aizawl. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 64 packets containing 20 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets. The drugs had been concealed in specially designed cavities in the rocker panels or side sills on both sides of the car and in the space between the fuel tank and the floor. Field tests indicated the presence of amphetamine. Preliminary investigation suggested that the drugs had been smuggled from Myanmar into Mizoram through the Zokhawthar-Champhai sector. The 20 kg consignment and the vehicle were seized, and the driver was arrested. The DRI said methamphetamine is a potent synthetic psychostimulant with a high potential for abuse and dependence. Its illicit use can cause serious physical and psychological effects, including cardiovascular complications, agitation, paranoia and psychosis. Methamphetamine is classified as a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, under which its illicit manufacture, possession, transportation and trafficking attract stringent penalties.
Yaba tabs worth Rs 7cr in 7 packets seized, 2 held in Silchar
Silchar, August 20: Priyank Kanungo, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), held a review meeting with district officials in Silchar on Thursday to discuss human rights-related issues. Following the meeting, he noted that the district is performing well in implementing the PM Ayushman scheme and distributing UID cards for persons with disabilities. ... Read more NHRC Reviews Human Rights Issues in Silchar, Highlights Progress in Ayushman and UID Card Distribution
NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow. Candidates with M.E./M.Tech Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 31-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Silchar official website.
NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology Silchar has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Project Assistant post. The application process will be conducted through email up to 25 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application process.
NIT Silchar Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Project Associate (PA_I). Candidates with B.E/B.Tech or M.Tech Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 17-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Silchar official website.
4 Die While Cleaning Water Tank In Assam's Cachar
Four other people were also affected and are undergoing treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
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
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
Job Opportunities at NIT Silchar: Apply for Various Positions Before June 30
Dispur, June 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for jobs and waiting for vacancies. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has invited applications from eligible citizens for various positions, including Medical Officer. There are only a few days left to apply, as candidates can submit their applications until June 30. The ... Read more Job Opportunities at NIT Silchar: Apply for Various Positions Before June 30
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
Heavy Rain Causes Flood-Like Conditions in Silchar and Srimanta, Assam
Guwahati, May 15: Heavy rainfall in Assam has led to flood-like conditions in urban areas of Silchar and Srimanta. Officials reported that significant rainfall on Friday affected several regions of Assam, particularly the urban areas of Silchar in the Cachar district and parts of Srimanta district. The relentless downpour has submerged many low-lying areas in ... Read more Heavy Rain Causes Flood-Like Conditions in Silchar and Srimanta, Assam
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 []
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.
