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Assam CM plants neem sapling in Tinsukia; conservationists urge action on deforestation

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Wildlife conservationists raised alarms over deforestation even as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma planted a neem sapling on Sunday in Tinsukia district, Upper Assam, as ... Read More


Assam CM inaugurates spiritual gateway in Srimanta Sankardev's birthplace

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new gateway in Nagaon, the spiritual and cultural compass of the state, on Sunday. The BJP-ruled Assam government has been ... Read More


Assam: Cops foil ivory smuggling in Dhemaji, seize 4.6 kg elephant tusks

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- In a major breakthrough against wildlife trafficking, the Dhemaji district police, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, carried out a joint operation with the Wi... Read More


Assam: Coal crunch puts Margherita Thermal Power Project in limbo

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The fate of the ambitious Rs 16,850 crore Margherita Thermal Power Project in Assam seems to be in a limbo with Union Power Ministry cautioning against its feasibility as a pit he... Read More


Assam: Young elephant rescued from mud pit near Kaziranga National Park

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- A young elephant in Assam, which had wandered out of Kaziranga National Park in search of food, was rescued on Friday after becoming trapped in a deep muddy pit near a fringe vill... Read More


Assam: Two dead, four injured in NH-29 road accident in Dima Hasao

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- A road accident on the Lanka-Garmapani stretch of National Highway 29 in Assam's Dima Hasao district, under Umrangso police station, claimed two lives and left four others injured... Read More


Assam: Golaghat Police bust dog smuggling racket, rescue 23

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- In a major breakthrough against animal smuggling, Golaghat Police on Friday night intercepted a vehicle near the 3rd Gate under Dergaon Police Station. They rescued 23 dogs that ... Read More


Assam artist's craft brings vibrant spirit of the state to Kolkata

Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- The Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata is currently abuzz with the vibrant colors and soulful imagery of Assam, of a stunning exhibition by noted artist Rantu Lahkar. The young arti... Read More


Jogighopa Caves, Dudhnoi Rock compared to Ajanta Ellora

Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass recently said that the ancient Jogighopa caves and Dudhnoi Rock inscription have great historical and cultural value and must be preserve... Read More


Assam: Tinsukia grain market closed for third day over labour wage dispute

Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- The Tinsukia grain market on Chamber Road and Siding Bazaar remained completely shut for the third consecutive day, disrupting business across upper Assam and eastern Arunachal Pr... Read More