Assam

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…

09 Nov

Manas National Park has seen an increase in tiger population from 2011 to 2019

editorAssam

Tiger population density increased significantly in Manas National Park between 2011 and 2019 as a result of better protective infrastructure, more staff, and higher money. The persistence of issues like habitat loss and poaching highlights the necessity of ongoing management attention as tiger populations get closer to their carrying capacity. The Transboundary Manas Conservation Area's Manas National Park and Royal Manas National Park constitute an important core habitat in the TraMCA landscape, according to Firoz Ahmed, the team head at Aaranyak. Tiger populations in Manas National Park have recovered remarkably, demonstrating the importance of these interconnected ecosystems for biodiversity conservation.…

08 Nov

28th Wangala festival concludes with vibrant cultural celebrations

SayanArt & Culture, Assam, FestivalCulture, Festival

The 28th edition of the Wangala Festival, organized by the Karbi Anglong A’chik Cultural Society (KAACS), took place from November 5 to November 7 at the Rajendra Memorial LP School playground in West Karbi Anglong. Despite heavy rain on Wednesday evening, the festival concluded successfully. On the final day, local MLA Rupsing Teron attended as the chief guest and praised the festival for fostering unity within the community. He highlighted that the event not only united the Garo people but also attracted neighboring communities, including Karbis, Tiwas, Nepalis, and Bodos, symbolizing the region's diversity. He described the twin districts as…

08 Nov

Assam to restore 271 wetlands for floodwater diversion: concept note due by December

SayanAssam, Climate & Environment, latest, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagalandnature, Restoration, Wetlands

The Central Government has instructed the Assam Government to draft a concept note for the restoration of 271 wetlands aimed at facilitating floodwater diversion, with a deadline set for December this year. The North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) has already identified these 271 wetlands, which are potential candidates for rejuvenation to manage floodwaters. The Water Resources Department has pinpointed nine specific wetlands across seven districts that could be revived for this purpose, and a budget of Rs. 380 crore has already been allocated for the project. However, the Centre believes that a feasibility study must be conducted for all…

07 Nov

New ‘Endangered’ orchid species spotted in Arunachal

editorArunachal Pradesh, Assamnature

A team of researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), led by Krishna Chowlu, has recently identified a new species of orchid in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The leafless orchid, named Gastrodia lohitensis after the district where it was discovered, is a significant addition to India’s rich biodiversity. Uncommon among orchids, this species survives without sunlight by relying on fungi in the leaf litter for nutrition. It is found exclusively in bamboo canopies near Tezu, the district headquarters, and stands out from other orchids in Southeast Asia due to its unique ridged lower lip and linear calli.…

06 Nov

The finance ministry has asked the banks to give more loans for agricultural work

editorAssam

To make sure that goals are reached for the current fiscal year, the Finance Ministry has requested that public sector banks expand the amount of credit available for dairying, fisheries, and animal husbandry. According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, attended a high-level meeting to examine the status of loan disbursement to these agri-allied businesses. Top representatives from the state UT Level Bankers' Committee, NABARD, and public sector banks attended the conference. Discussions were also attended by representatives of the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Animal Husbandry &…

31 Oct

Dighalipukhuri tree safe GNB flyover may come down on Khao Gali Chakkar

editorAssam

The Public Works Department is considering landing the under-construction GNB Road flyover at the Khao Gali or Guwahati Railway Station roundabout, which would preserve the famous Dighalipukhuri's vegetation. Senior officials from the Public Works Department, Roads, reportedly discussed the revised proposal during a meeting on Wednesday night The meeting was called by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed the Department to look into ways to branch out the flyover that was still under construction without endangering the century-old trees surrounding the famous Dighalipukhuri. Chief Minister Sarma announced on a well-known microblogging platform that he has…

29 Oct

UDS hopes to recover under DGP of Assam to investigate online trading scams

editorAssam

A provision of the Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 may allow thousands of victims who were defrauded of crores of rupees by con artists in internet trading scams to get some of their money back. Director General of Police GP Singh made this announcement on Monday. He also stated that victims will have to wait for the investigations into other unregulated trading frauds to conclude. In numerous fraudulent deposit schemes, people frequently inquire as to whether investors would be able to get their money back. In response to inquiries about the arrest of DB Stock scam mastermind Dipankar Barman, he…

26 Oct

Assam shuts down mobile data on October 27 for direct recruitment exam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a bid to ensure fairness in the upcoming Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), mobile internet services across Assam will be suspended on Sunday, October 27, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, as per an official order issued Friday. This suspension marks the third such instance in the past two months, intended to prevent exam malpractices and maintain transparency. The state-level exams, organized by the recruitment commission, will be conducted in two shifts across 28 districts. The morning shift, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, is for candidates applying for Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (HSLC) level posts, with 8,27,130 candidates…

25 Oct

Assam unveils 12 new police stations to boost border security

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of 12 new police stations along the Indo-Bangladesh border. This initiative is aimed at improving coordination with central agencies and strengthening surveillance in key border districts. The new police stations, part of a broader border management plan, will be set up in Cachar, Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara districts. Additionally, the state is in the process of establishing 12 State Border Outposts, while proposals for nine more Border Police Stations near the international border are under active consideration. These developments come in the wake of heightened efforts by Assam to…