Doomdooma, April 22 -- As new constructions continue in Assam's tea garden areas, concern is being raised about the condition of colonial-era buildings, old ponds, and wartime remains located in these estates.

"These buildings are not just bricks and mortar; they are silent witnesses to Assam's tea history," said a local researcher.

"without documentation and restoration, we risk losing them forever", She added.

There is also concern about the neglect of old ponds and monuments believed to be from the Ahom and pre-Ahom periods.

Local residents, historians, and conservationists are urging the Centre in Delhi and the state government in Dispur to conduct surveys and protect remaining heritage structures.

In Upper Assam districts such a...