Assam

25 Nov

Mysterious disease destroys potato crop in Sootea, livelihoods at risk for Assam farmers

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South Sootea farmers are struggling with an unnamed disease that is spreading quickly and has decimated their potato crops, leaving fields bare and endangering their livelihoods. The farming community is in great anguish as a result of the unexplained disease's devastating effects, which have caused acres of potato fields to wilt and die. Farmers in the area have focused on growing a variety of vegetables, with potatoes serving as a main crop. Many people had great expectations for the potato crop this season, but this unexpected setback has dampened their spirits. According to reports, a similar outbreak was seen only…

23 Nov

The curfew imposed in Manipur saw a brief relaxation on Saturday

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Manipur's curfew was temporarily loosened on Saturday, providing a seven-hour relief to citizens in four districts: Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The District Magistrate announced that prohibition orders under Section 163 of the BNS were loosened from 5 am to 12 pm. However, the statement made it clear that "this relaxation shall not apply to any gathering, large-scale movement of persons, sit-in protests, rallies, etc., which are unlawful in nature." But as inhabitants hurried to stock up on necessities before the curfew was reinstated, the small break caused a spike in market activity. Prices have skyrocketed as a…

22 Nov

Assam CM hails Swahid Smarak Kshetra as ‘pilgrimage of sacrifice’ for martyr

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the construction progress of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon on Wednesday. The memorial, dedicated to 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement (1979-1985), is slated for completion and public access by early 2025. Calling the site a "pilgrimage of sacrifice," Sarma remarked, “The Swahid Smarak Kshetra will honor the heroes of the Assam Agitation. It will feature one of the tallest towers, along with busts of all Veer Swahids.” The project, which began in December 2020 under then Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, is 90% complete. Pending work includes a light-and-sound system, an…

22 Nov

Assam CM calls for early start of Brahmaputra Bridge project work

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On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged federal government representatives to move quickly to restart work on the Majuli-Jorhat bridge, which has been halted, across the Brahmaputra River. Sarma emphasized the urgent need to resume construction on the Rs 650 crore project, which has been on hold since September 5, during a video conference with the Director General and Special Secretary of Road Development. Sarma emphasized the significance of acting quickly to enable the bridge's construction to resume as soon as feasible. If building does not commence during the current dry season, the project, which was granted in…

19 Nov

Upon discovering a tiger carcass in Kaziranga National Park, authorities suspect a territorial fight

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On Monday, a tiger corpse was found in the Biswanath district of Assam's Horonbali Chapori section of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The tiger may have perished as a result of a territorial dispute with another tiger, according to forest officials. Senior forest authorities and veterinary professionals hurried to the scene for a preliminary assessment after forest guards discovered the carcass during a routine patrol. After their evaluation, the carcass was disposed of in front of them.Although the reason of death is yet unknown, preliminary inquiries indicate the tiger died as a result of wounds sustained during a territory…

19 Nov

The mystery surrounding Tiger’s death at Kaziranga

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Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) saw a somber morning Monday when forest personnel found a dead tiger in the Haranbali Chapori region. Officials believe natural or territorial motives for the majestic predator's death, which has prompted inquiries and conjecture. Forest officials quickly responded by racing to the scene and finding the dead animal. Initial research points to infighting as a potential reason, which is typical among tigers that aggressively defend their ranges. Old age, however, is another possible element that is being taken into account. A tiger carcass was discovered in Rani Nangal beat, near the Amangarh…

18 Nov

As winter sets in, Jamugurihat in Assam is filled with the calls of migratory birds

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The tranquil Mont Pukhuri in Barbhagia, Jamugurihat, Assam, becomes a bustling center as winter approaches, resonating with the sounds of migratory birds. Many thousands of birds visit this vast body of water, which spans over 20 bighas, every year. Northern pintails, pelicans, wild ducks, greylag geese, and tufted ducks are some of the visiting species that give the pond life and beauty, particularly at dawn and sunset. Onlookers have expressed their delight for the captivating scenes of these bird guests playing elegantly in the water. Usually arriving in early November, the migratory flocks stay for four to five months before…

15 Nov

RG Baruah Memorial All Assam Art Competition prize distribution ceremony was held

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On Thursday, The Assam Tribune hosted the award distribution ceremony for the RG Baruah Memorial All Assam Art Competition, 2024. The awards were presented to the winners by Divija Rajkhowa, director of the Assam Tribune Digital Private Limited, Ritu Baruah, director of Dainik Asam, and Ragini Baruah, senior sub-editor of The Assam Tribune. Babita Rajkhowa gave the young participants praise for their hard work and inventiveness. According to her, the judges found it difficult to choose the winners because of the excellent caliber of the applications. As she presented the awards, Ritu Baruah drew on the principles of Singhapurush Radha…

14 Nov

Assam Police has busted a prominent cyber fraud syndicate in Guwahati

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Police arrested 15 people after busting a sophisticated cyber fraud organization in a late-night raid at Talukdar Hotel and Lodge in Bamunpara, Boragaon. Massive "Mule Bank Account" money laundering network unearthed by West Guwahati Police Department. Police officials said the gang offered Rs 20,000 to illiterate and vulnerable people to open bank accounts. In the raid, police seized 31 mobile phones, 36 ATM cards, 21 check books, 7 stamps, 4 cars, 1 motorcycle, 4 hard drives, 1 laptop and other tools and equipment. Cyber police have launched a thorough investigation into the network's activities and possible links with larger criminal…

09 Nov

Government pledges ₹3.5 lakh crore for tribal welfare at Guwahati festival

SayanArt & Culture, AssamAadi Mahotsav

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram officially opened the eight-day National Tribal Festival, known as "Purvottar Aadi Mahotsav," in Guwahati, Assam, on November 8. Organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), the festival celebrates the diverse tribal cultures, crafts, cuisines, and commerce across the country. The event, taking place at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, will continue until November 15. More than 200 tribal artisans and artists from across India are participating, presenting a rich variety of traditional arts, crafts, textiles, jewelry, and food. The festival…