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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Woman held with heroin worth Rs 57L
Silchar: In a continuing crackdown on drug trafficking, Cachar police arrested a woman with heroin early on Saturday near Arunachal Railway Station on the outskirts of Silchar, reports BB Goswami. Acting on intelligence inputs, police arrested 45-year-old Pranati Das, a resident of Pratapgarh near Agartala in Tripura. During a search, officers recovered 10 soap cases hidden within her clothing, containing about 114 grams of heroin. The seizure was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses and recorded on video. The estimated value of the seized drugs in the black market is around Rs 57 lakh.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Cops in Barak Valley step up war on drugs
1 2 Silchar: Law enforcement agencies in Assam's Barak Valley are ramping up efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking, a growing concern in the region known as a key corridor in the narcotics trade, reports BB Goswami. Cachar additional SP (Crime) Rajat Kumar Pal, speaking at an awareness programme at Silchar Press Club on Thursday, said police are actively working to neutralise trafficking networks. "We are committed to intensifying surveillance, strengthening border controls, and fostering community vigilance," Pal said. The programme, organised by the PIB, Assam, under the Union ministry of information and broadcasting, marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Lapses in report on Cachar greenfield airport, says tea workers' union
Silchar: A section of Doloo tea estate workers, along with members of the Asom Mojuri Shramik Union and Forum for Social Harmony, have raised strong objections to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report prepared for the proposed Greenfield airport project at Doloo in Cachar district , reports BB Goswami. The groups termed the recent public hearing on the project "misleading" and alleged that it violated Supreme Court directives and ignored the rights and concerns of local workers. Union representatives claimed that the EIA process had several serious lapses. They alleged that the EIA failed to consider the massive environmental damage caused by the uprooting of more than 42 lakh tea bushes and thousands of shade trees. You Can Also Check: Guwahati AQI | Weather in Guwahati | Bank Holidays in Guwahati | Public Holidays in Guwahati Silchar: A section of Doloo tea estate workers, along with members of the Asom Mojuri Shramik Union and Forum for Social Harmony, have raised strong objections to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report prepared for the proposed Greenfield airport project at Doloo in Cachar district, reports BB Goswami. The groups termed the recent public hearing on the project "misleading" and alleged that it violated Supreme Court directives and ignored the rights and concerns of local workers. Union representatives claimed that the EIA process had several serious lapses. They alleged that the EIA failed to consider the massive environmental damage caused by the uprooting of more than 42 lakh tea bushes and thousands of shade trees.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cachar readies for Int'l Yoga Day
Silchar: As part of a larger nationwide effort to promote preventive healthcare through yoga, Cachar administration has initiated preparations for International Yoga Day 2025 to be observed on June 21, reports BB Goswami. A meeting convened at the DC's office outlined an inclusive and wide-reaching campaign to mark the occasion. An official on Friday said, Cachar DC Mridul Yadav stressed the importance of community-driven participation in spreading awareness about yoga's role in ensuring holistic well-being. Addl DC (health) Dr Khaleda Sultana Ahmed highlighted the need for synergy between departments to maximise outreach. Officials resolved to prioritise awareness, accessibility, and inclusivity in the run-up to Yoga Day. The proposed activities will include public demonstrations, school-level sessions, rural outreach, and media engagement to ensure every segment of society connects with the core values of yoga. With leadership rooted in collaboration and a vision for wellness-oriented governance, Cachar is set to make International Yoga Day 2025 a community celebration of health, heritage, and harmony, the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Silchar: As part of a larger nationwide effort to promote preventive healthcare through yoga, Cachar administration has initiated preparations for International Yoga Day 2025 to be observed on June 21, reports BB Goswami. A meeting convened at the DC's office outlined an inclusive and wide-reaching campaign to mark the occasion. An official on Friday said, Cachar DC Mridul Yadav stressed the importance of community-driven participation in spreading awareness about yoga's role in ensuring holistic well-being. Addl DC (health) Dr Khaleda Sultana Ahmed highlighted the need for synergy between departments to maximise outreach. Officials resolved to prioritise awareness, accessibility, and inclusivity in the run-up to Yoga Day. The proposed activities will include public demonstrations, school-level sessions, rural outreach, and media engagement to ensure every segment of society connects with the core values of yoga. With leadership rooted in collaboration and a vision for wellness-oriented governance, Cachar is set to make International Yoga Day 2025 a community celebration of health, heritage, and harmony, the official said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Four held in Cachar with Rs 45cr drugs
Silchar: Police seized drugs valued at approximately Rs 45 crore and arrested four individuals in Cachar district. The recovery was announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 'X' handle on Monday evening, reports BB Goswami. The CM said during two successful anti-narcotics operations, Cachar police confiscated 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets valued at Rs 45 crore. The operations were reportedly carried out based on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of four suspects involved in the drug trade. While the CM highlighted the success of the operation and reaffirmed Assam's commitment to combating drug abuse, Cachar police is yet to release an official statement. Silchar: Police seized drugs valued at approximately Rs 45 crore and arrested four individuals in Cachar district. The recovery was announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 'X' handle on Monday evening, reports BB Goswami. The CM said during two successful anti-narcotics operations, Cachar police confiscated 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets valued at Rs 45 crore. The operations were reportedly carried out based on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of four suspects involved in the drug trade. While the CM highlighted the success of the operation and reaffirmed Assam's commitment to combating drug abuse, Cachar police is yet to release an official statement.
