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Assam: State gets land in Mumbai for healthcare, educational hub

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- In a landmark decision Assam has been granted four bighas of prime land, measuring about 2.5 acres, in Mumbai's Colaba on a 60-year lease. The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping a... Read More


Assam: Small tea growers suffer from price crash, import surge

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Assam's small tea growers are suffering from price crash and surge in import. The tea growers who account for over half of the state's total output are facing a livelihood crisis... Read More


Assam CM's flight diversion sparks fresh call for high-speed rail in Northeast

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- The forced diversion of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati due to severe thunderstorms, making it unsafe to land in Guwahati on Su... Read More


Assam: 36 Bangladeshis deported from Sribhumi, South Salmara, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed 36 Bangladeshi nationals were deported from Sribhumi and South Salmara districts. The drive reignited the state's volatile de... Read More


Assam Police seize Rs 3 cr worth of YABA tablets in twin drug busts

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Sribhumi Police recovered a huge consignment of YABA tablets during two separate operations late Saturday night in Assam. Acting on specific intelligence, police teams intercepte... Read More


Assam: Maguri Beel poised to boost eco-tourism

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Close to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, the scenic Maguri Motapung Beel in Upper Assam is being widely hailed as a wetland with vast eco-tourism potential. Rich in biodiversity an... Read More


Meghalaya: Traditional Khasi fishing techniques could solve fish deficit, study finds

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- A recent study shows how the centuries-old fishing practices of the Khasi tribes can help Meghalaya address its growing fish production deficit while promoting eco-friendly aquacu... Read More


New discovery: Five distinct katydid call types found in Meghalaya's Nokrek forest

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- A recent study has provided new insights into the biodiversity of Meghalaya's Nokrek rainforest, documenting five distinct acoustic call types of Mecopoda katydids (bush crickets)... Read More


Assam: Bongaigaon's pink auto service empowers women and enhances safety

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Bongaigaon, a key commercial and industrial center in Assam, has introduced the Pink Auto service as part of an initiative aimed at ensuring women's safety and empowerment. Since... Read More


Rare hornbill sighting in Manas highlights Assam's biodiversity and conservation challenges

Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to attract attention for its diverse wildlife, including the Rufous-necked Hornbill, an important sp... Read More