Assam

18 Nov

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

BabitaAssam

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

BabitaAssam

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

BabitaAssam

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…

09 Nov

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

BabitaAssam

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

TanupriyaArunachal 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

TanupriyaAssam

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

TanupriyaAssam

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…