The Elephant Population Estimation (EPE) 2024 report, released Wednesday, recorded 5,828 elephants in Assam, up from 5,719 in 2017. Key findings include: Population Distribution: 82% of elephants reside in five Elephant Reserves (ERs), with Chirang-Ripu Reserve recording the highest density…
The Co-District Commissioner of Dimoria has announced a traffic diversion due to road construction on the Borkhat-Byrnihat road, effective until further notice. Light vehicles traveling from Byrnihat to Borkhat can use two routes via Kamalajari-Borkhat Chowk-Chamata Pathar Chowk or Kamalajari-Borkhat…
25-year-old Payel Saikia was found dead in her rental apartment at Doya Sagar Apartment, Nizarapar, Guwahati. Her mother alerted the building’s security after failing to contact her. Security personnel broke into her fourth-floor unit, discovering her hanging. Police recovered the…
Kaziranga National Park welcomed a record 1.64 lakh tourists, including 6,429 foreigners, between October and December 2024, earning Rs 4.32 crore in entry fees. Despite over 600 jeeps operating, heavy demand left many tourists unable to enjoy elephant and jeep…
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) approved Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) to procure 200 MW of power at Rs 5.46/unit from the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project, developed by THDCIL, is…
A pipeline burst in Guwahati's Kharghuli area on Thursday morning flooded streets and damaged over five homes, seven vehicles, and businesses. The incident, caused by pressure buildup during preparations for a surge protection tank at the Kharghuli Water Treatment Plant,…
BSF troops from Guwahati Frontier thwarted a smuggling attempt at the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district. They seized 100,000 Bangladeshi Taka and $103,800 USD, valued at nearly ₹89 lakh. In a related incident in Assam's Dhubri district,…
Baksa district now hosts the Northeast’s largest Eri silk spinning plant at Kharuajan's Integrated Textile Park, Mushalpur. Built by the NEHHDC, the ₹14.92-crore facility spans 12,916 sq. ft., featuring 960 spindles and producing 450 kg daily. BTC Chief Pramod Boro…
Farmers in Assam's Morigaon district exported 12 tons of watermelons to Bihar, thanks to the agriculture department's support. Using improved seeds, progressive farmer Hemanta Deka cultivated watermelons on three bighas and sold them at ₹10/kg in Bihar. Lohit Deka, another…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a ₹362.04 crore modernization project for the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. The project aims to enhance facilities for animals and visitors, making it a state-of-the-art conservation hub. The CM announced plans for…