Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in matter of Himangshu Nath Vs Central Pollution Control Board & Others dated 12/09/2022. An application on the worsening air quality affecting the city of Guwahati and the resultant health effects was filed before the NGT. The NGT said that …
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi who attended the Assam Moran Sabha at Wathoi under Buridihing Mouza today, applauded the Sabha for their efforts to amalgamate and unite the people to take the community forward. Gogoi mentioned that the Government has formulated a policy of rural-oriented programmes, adding that only rural development …
An earthquake of moderate intensity, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, rocked the city around 10.31 pm this evening. Central Seismological Observatory sources in Shillong said that the epicentre of the tremor was found to be on lattitude 27.3 degree north and on longitude 91.4 degree east in neighbouring Bhutan.
Come January and a heady blend of adventure, wildlife and heritage is set to unfold on the waters of the mighty Brahmaputra with MV Mahabaahu, a four-storiedluxury liner taking travel
The tests conducted on the water samples collected from Kachari Ghat and Pandu Ghat before and after the immersion of the Durga idols have led to such conclusions, which at any rate may not bode well for the Guwahatians. This is more serious, particularly for those who are dependent on …
The Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from the NE region. This was announced by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) yesterday. According to sources in the Regional Meteorology Centre (RMC) here, the South West Monsoon withdrew from Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada and Konkan, entire West Bengal and Sikkim, Orissa, …
The dizzy Himalayan heights are far removed from the valley of the Brahmaputra. But close to the river, two experienced designers are developing what will be a lifesaver in the mountains. In the Design Department of IIT Guwahati is being shaped an advanced gear to help people survive an avalanche. …
Guwahati: A rhino and a tiger were found dead in Kaziranga on Wednesday, barely a fortnight after the national park suffered three casualties. With the latest deaths, the tiger toll has reached 12 since November 2008 while the rhino toll has risen to six this year alone. The rhino carcass, …
Experts here are annoyed over the failure of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) in incorporating the suggestions of the seismic micro-zonation study in the Guwahati Master Plan for 2025. The Master Plan was published on July 7 last. There is also a demand for revising the city
There are indications that the immense potential for river tourism offered by the mighty Brahmaputra is slowly being harnessed. Two long-distance luxury cruisers run by Assam Bengal Navigation
The latest count of the greater adjutant stork, popularly called hargilla, has shown a rapid decline in the city within a span of eight years, with a population of just 147. The population of the endangered bird was 288 in 2002, 207 in 2003, 233 in 2004, 247 in 2005, …
GUWAHATI, Sept 14 - Growing dust pollution is posing a serious health hazard to the citizens of Guwahati. The dust, together with vehicular emissions, forms a toxic haze that looms over the atmosphere for a prolonged period. matter (RPM) in the air has been found to be high in the …
Marginal mushroom farmers from Assam, unable to sell their produce at competitive market prices, will soon have a proper business model prepared by experts from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Under its
Three earthquakes in a span of 20 days have started ringing alarms bells in Assam. While the first earthquake that rocked the state on August 11 measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, the intensity of a second quake that was felt on August 19 was slightly lower at 4.9. The …
An earthquake of moderate intensity, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, rocked the city around 12-58 am today. According to the Central Seismological Observatory (CSO) sources, the epicentre of the earthquake was at Latitude 25.4 degree North and Longitude 94.8 degree East on the Myanmar-India (Manipur-Nagaland) border region. It needs …
Heavy rains last night caused severe waterlogging in many areas of the city, throwing life out of gear for the citizens who woke up to the horrors of an artificial deluge in the morning. The RG Baruah Road and localities on both sides, especially areas like Anil Nagar and Tarun …
