Affidavit filed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam in the matter of news item titled "the last feral horses in India" appearing in Mongabay, November 5, 2024. The matter relates to the critically endangered status of feral horses in the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park as well as of smuggling of these …
Following the recent spurt in killing of one-horned rhinos in Orang National Park (ONP) that resulted in deaths of two rhinos on April 20 and 21, one more rhino was killed in the park on the night of April 27. Meanwhile, members of the All Darrang District Students' Union (ADDSU) …
After a lull, poachers struck again in Kaziranga National Park and killed two more rhinos, including a calf. This is the second incident of rhino poaching in the state within a week. Two rhinos were killed in the Orang National Park last week. The forest guards on Monday found the …
SIVASAGAR: Due to proactive role of Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner NM Hussain, the flood-ravaged farmers of the district could harvest a rich crop of rabi cultivation this year. In the areas where flood damaged the standing crops last year the DC directed farmers of Bokota, Ikarani, Khamon, Mahmora, Demow and Konwarpur …
On the occasion of May Day, the State's rural poor, particularly the seasonal agricultural labourers, have much to complain about the flagship employment scheme which gives the citizens the right to demand for work. The much touted National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) which came into effect from February 2006 …
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today laid stress on total sanitation for socio-economic uplift of the State's rural people. He also expressed the hope that the State would be able to achieve the total sanitation goals before 2012. The Chief Minister who was addressing a State level convention of total sanitation …
Not in the mood for the standard hot cuppa? How about a cooling, fruity tea drink or a tea toffee? With a diverse range of edible products based on tea extracts set to hit Indian markets, you might soon be spoilt for choice of ways to get your fix.
A free vaccination and treatment camp was organized by the Early Birds, a wildlife and animal care organization yesterday at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on the occasion of World Veterinary Day at Raja Mayang and Murabori village. This was stated in a press release. Altogether 173 cattle were vaccinated and free …
Picture of the elephant which was stuck in a swampy pit at Daldoli in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for five days. The animal died on Sunday. Picture of the elephant which was stuck in a swampy pit at Daldoli in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for five days. The animal died …
At the time when unabated encroachment in Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is going on posing a threat to the sanctuary, a forest guard on duty had to resort to firing to stop an alleged attempt of encroachment by a group of people in Lawkhowa recently. However, the most unfortunate thing was …
The success of modernization of irrigation is reflected solely on the creation of additional facilities covering more areas, optimum use of water, changing of crop pattern and change in outlook of cultivators with a motive for commercial production. The Central Government recently sanctioned an amount of Rs 60.27 crore under …
At least 16 children, aged between two and three years, died in Hailakandi district bordering Mizoram over the past one month due to gastro enteritis, official sources said here today. Hailakandi DC Tapan Chandra Goswami said soon after reports of the deaths, medical teams were sent to the affected areas …
Development of villages of the State is imperative for overall progress and prosperity of the State. Saying this at a peasants' rally at Chowkidinghi play ground here today, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, keeping this in mind, the State Government accorded priority on village development. He also stated that his …
A State-level convention on total sanitation campaign will be held on April 29 at 10 am at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium at Sarusajai for official launching of the International Year of Sanitation, 2008, a press release said. Besides the Chief Minister, ministers of line departments will …
More than two years after the Right to Information Act came into force, Assam continues to witness a markedly limited use of its provisions, which could be linked to its poor promotion by the State Government. In a large number of government offices and institutions receiving Government funds, there are …
If steady supply of power at reasonable rate is made available, Assam will be able to attract investments to the tune of at least Rs 2,000 crore within two years, observed the chairman of the Assam State Council of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Abhijit Barooah. Talking to The …
The Jorhat district administration today called a meeting to prepare the roadmap for the implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme here. The scheme, which came into effect from April 1, entails the provision of employment for at least 100 days to every needy rural household in a fiscal year. …
Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) executive member Mano Kumar Brahmo today visited the countrys's biggest National Rural Employment Gurantee (NREGA) project at river Swrmanga in Kokrajhar district. The construction of the left and right embankment of river Swrmanga at a cost of Rs 46.22 crore is well in progress. Brahma along …
The Centre has awarded 16 exploratory blocks in Asom near the bank of the Brahmaputra in the pre-New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) and NELP rounds held so far. Giving this information to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dinsha Patel said these blocks are …
