Guwahati: In the lush, biodiverse landscapes of Assam, the majestic Asian elephant roams as a symbol of ecological balance and cultural heritage. With the latest census revealing a thriving population of 5,828 elephants, the state celebrates a conservation milestone. Yet, beneath this achievement lies a pressing question: Can Assam sustain this population amid escalating human-elephant […]
Guwahati, Jan 6: In a bid to promote tourism and highlight India’s cultural heritage, Indian Railways has introduced a Bharat Gaurav special train connecting Rana Pratap Nagar in Rajasthan to Kamakhya in Guwahati. The seven-day tour, which started on January 3, is set to conclude on January 9. According to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief […]
Guwahati, January 08: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on diplomats, industry leaders, and global investors to explore the growing opportunities in Assam, emphasizing the state’s progress and future potential. In his address to a gathering of Ambassadors, High Commissioners from ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and European countries, as well as representatives from key industries, […]
Guwahati, January 08: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have initiated a rescue operation in Umrangso, located in the Dima Hasao District of Assam. The operation aims to rescue miners trapped in a mine. The rescue task force, comprising divers and engineers, has already attempted diving into the mine twice. Currently, Army engineers are assisting the […]
Guwahati, Jan 7: Nine labourers have been trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district following a sudden surge of water on Monday, as confirmed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The incident occurred at the Assam Coal Quarry in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso. Initial reports suggest that around 15 […]
Guwahati, Jan 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that Navy divers have been called in to help local authorities in the rescue operation of nine laborers trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district. The water level inside the mine has risen to nearly 100 feet, complicating the efforts to […]
Guwahati, Jan 7: Assam Police has successfully seized narcotics worth over ₹11 crore in three separate anti-drug operations across the state. In the first operation, Cachar Police seized 1.17 kg of suspected heroin, valued at ₹5.1 crore, from Dighar Fulertol. In a second operation, the same police unit recovered 73.97 kg of Ganja, worth ₹38 […]
Guwahati, January 07, 2024: The ambitious Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD) project, aimed at revolutionizing rubber plantations in the North East, has taken another significant step toward empowering rubber growers. With the project entering its fifth year, ₹100 crore has been earmarked for improving rubber quality through skill development and advanced infrastructure. […]
Kohima: In a decisive response to an urgent call for assistance, the Indian Army has launched a Relief Task Force to rescue miners trapped in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. As of 9 am, three dead bodies can be seen from the ground but have not yet […]
Guwahati, Jan 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated the Museum of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in Udaypur, Dudhnoi, Goalpara district. The Rs 1.80 crore museum aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Rabha community. It features an extensive collection of traditional arts, artefacts, costumes, and customs […]
