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Man Walks Into Hospital To Treat Infection, Doctor Removes His Genitals
Asia · Silchar

Man Walks Into Hospital To Treat Infection, Doctor Removes His Genitals

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The genitals of a 28-year-old man were allegedly removed in a hospital in Assam's Cachar district by the doctor during his biopsy test, without the patient's consent.See the Story
Barak Valley’s Growth A Mission, Not Just A Vision: Minister Kaushik Rai Inaugurates New Development Department Office In Silchar
Silchar · Silchar

Barak Valley’s Growth A Mission, Not Just A Vision: Minister Kaushik Rai Inaugurates New Development Department Office In Silchar

In a major step toward accelerating development in southern Assam, Minister Kaushik Rai on Tuesday (July 1) inaugurated the newly formed Barak Valley Development Department Office at the historic Old Circuit House in Silchar. The Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, called the occasion “the beginning of a mission to bring visible and real change to the lives of the people of Barak Valley.” “Th…Read Article
Public Hearing Over Ruby Wine Shop Turns Heated: Locals Warn of Road Blockade if Demands Not Met by 5 July
Silchar · Silchar

Public Hearing Over Ruby Wine Shop Turns Heated: Locals Warn of Road Blockade if Demands Not Met by 5 July

The long-brewing tension over the Ruby Wine Shop on Ashram Road in Silchar reached a flashpoint on Tuesday (July 1), as over 5,000 residents gathered for a public hearing with the Excise Department, demanding the immediate relocation of the controversial liquor outlet. Locals have warned that if the issue is not resolved by 5 July, they will launch a democratic agitation through a road blockade. The hearing, held at the Kirtan Committee Ground, …Read Article

Silchar Municipal Board Becomes Corporation after 143 Years: MP Kanad Purkayastha Calls It a Historic Milestone

Silchar today marked a defining moment in its urban journey as the Silchar Municipal Board was officially elevated to the status of a Municipal Corporation. At a ceremonious event held at the new Municipal Corporation complex, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Kanad Purkayastha, hailed the transformation as a “memorable milestone in the history of our beloved city, Silchar.” Delivering the keynote address as the Chief Guest, MP Purkayastha pai…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

Woman Mugged During Morning Walk in Silchar, Locals Raise Alarm Over Rising Crime

A 68-year-old woman was attacked and robbed during her early morning walk in the Meherpur Durgapalli area of Silchar on Saturday (June 28). The snatcher fled with one of her gold ornaments after a violent scuffle, leaving her injured. The victim, Nirupama Saha, recounted the ordeal to reporters on Sunday. “I stepped out around 4:30 AM on Saturday to pluck flowers for Bipadnashini Puja. A boy in a white T-shirt kept crossing me in the lane. He cr…Crime · SilcharRead Article

Assam Career : Assam University Silchar Recruitment 2025

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or career in Assam University Silchar. Assam University Silchar is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Research Assistant (1) under the sponsored research project of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India – Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) […] The post Assam Career : Assam University Silchar Recruitment 2025 a…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

Couple in Silchar Sparks Controversy for Living Together Without Divorce; Civil Society Raises Moral Alarm over Adultery

A controversy has erupted in Silchar’s Das Colony after a couple, allegedly in a live-in relationship while still legally married to different spouses, came under public scrutiny and police radar. The duo, identified as Asmita Biswas and Sourab Deb, are being accused of misleading their landlord by posing as a married couple while living together with Asmita’s two children in a rented house. This brings the question of “legality versus morality”…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

No Ban on Open Schooling Admissions: Assam Education Minister Clarifies Amid Cachar College Row

Cachar College has come under public scrutiny after allegedly denying admission to a student citing his Open Schooling background. However, the Education Minister of Assam, Ranoj Pegu in a conversation with Barak Bulletin has clarified that no directive from the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) prohibits such admissions, contradicting the college’s claim. On 21 June, a student named Bijoy Nath from Silchar shared a video on Instagram expres…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

Rs. 5 Crore Drug Haul: Cachar Police Seize Narcotics, 3 Arrested After Bus Chase

In a major bust, Cachar Police seized illegal narcotics and contraband items worth over Rs. 5 crore from a passenger bus (MN-01A-0484) at Silchar Bypass near ISBT, Ramnagar on Friday. Acting on a tip-off received three days ago, a special team led by Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta had been on alert in Lailapur. The intercepted bus was reportedly travelling from Churachandpur, Manipur via Mizoram. SP Numal Mahatta said, “About 3 days ago,…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

5 Arrested, Cops Under Scanner After Harang Bridge Collapse; DC Assures Barak Valley Is Not Isolated

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the collapse of the Harang River bridge at Bhangarpar on the Silchar–Kalain Road, which gave way around 2 AM on June 18 while two overloaded limestone trucks were crossing. Among those arrested are three staffers from Central Weigh Bridge—Nizam Uddin Barbhuiya, Kripashindu Baishnab, and Altaf Hussain Barbhuiya—and two from Bharat Electronics Weigh Bridge—Sankhu Bhattacharjee and Gautam Chand…Silchar · SilcharRead Article

Assam: Bridge on Silchar-Kalain Highway Collapses Weeks After Repairs

Guwahati: A recently repaired bridge in Assam collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, cutting off a vital route on the Silchar-Kalain National Highway at Bhangarpar. The incident has isolated the Barak Valley and affected connectivity to neighbouring Tripura and Mizoram. The bridge, which spanned the Harang River, gave way just weeks after reopening, following […] The post Assam: Bridge on Silchar-Kalain highway collapses weeks after repairs …Silchar · SilcharSee the Story

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