Reported by, April 26 -- Manoj Kumar Ojha

Doomdooma: Rapid and largely unregulated expansion of residential and commercial buildings is changing the rural corridor between Dangari and Chapakhowa in Assam's Tinsukia district. This has raised concerns about environmental balance and reduction in agricultural land.

The area, earlier known for farmland, grazing areas, and natural vegetation, is now seeing increasing construction activity.

"What was once an uninterrupted green landscape is now broken by concrete structures, and the pace of change is faster than many had anticipated," said a local resident, reflecting widespread concern.

Farmers in the area say they are facing pressure to sell land due to rising demand for housing and comme...