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In a major step toward strengthening food and nutritional security, the Dibrugarh district administration has announced new provisions for families holding ration cards. The initiative aims to make essential food items more accessible and affordable to all beneficiaries, ensuring that no family is left behind in the state’s mission for food sufficiency and improved nutrition. According to the directive issued by the District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, the government will continue providing free rice to ration card-holding families. Additionally, each family will be entitled to receive moong dal, sugar, and salt every month at subsidized rates. Each family will receive one…

The Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty and the Guwahati Riverfront were opened by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, who called it a "landmark moment" for the state's connectivity, business, and tourism. It is anticipated that the recently started projects will change Guwahati's position as a significant hub for river transportation and trade, fortifying connections throughout the Brahmaputra and boosting the area's tourism potential. The Radhika Shanti Udyan, a picturesque riverfront area intended to provide residents with a combination of leisure and cultural interaction, was also opened by the Finance Minister. The initiatives represent Assam's growing infrastructure and economic…

In a significant step towards enhancing regional security and fostering civil-military cooperation, the Lachit Borphukan Military Station was officially inaugurated on Thursday at Bamunigaon in Dhubri district. Spread across 196 bighas of land in Sapotgram under the Bilasipara Revenue Circle, the new military station is expected to bolster operational preparedness and maintain peace in Assam’s lower region. The establishment is strategically positioned to improve border vigilance, rapid deployment, and area domination, especially along the sensitive frontier adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony was led by Lieutenant General R. C. Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern…

In partnership with North East India Water Talks (NEIWT), the Center for Social Work Studies (CSWS) at Dibrugarh University concluded a comprehensive seven-day water training program from October 22 to October 28. Forty MSW students from the five Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura participated in the program, which was sponsored by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, New Delhi Office, and the North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS). The week's combination of expert lectures, group projects, and practical field experience was intended to enhance participants' comprehension of the social, ecological, and policy aspects of water. Urban…

At the historic Arianjali Namghar premises, the Dhekiajuli regional unit of Seuj Society celebrated "Environmental Destruction Prevention and Public Awareness Day" with the enthusiastic involvement of locals. Inaugurating the program was retired Veterinary Officer Dr. Umesh Chandra Das, who presented a Nahor sapling to Chief Adviser Rana Pratap Baruah of the Assam Nationalist Youth Students’ Council. During the ceremony, a number of Nahor trees—his favorite species—were planted in honor of the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The campaign was planned in conjunction with World Energy Conservation Day (December 14) and the forthcoming International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the…

The revised prices for elephant safaris in all Assamese national parks and sanctuaries where the activity is offered will go into effect from November 1, 2025, according to the Assam administration. The state Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department announced the increase in elephant safari costs in a notification on October 30, 2025. The decision was made in partial revocation of a notification that was sent out on October 31, 2015, ten years prior. According to the updated prices, Indian travelers will now pay Rs 1,200 per seat per trip, up from Rs 750 previously, and foreign travelers will pay…

The widely anticipated elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park will begin on November 1 for the benefit of both domestic and foreign visitors. The park's core range at Kohora, which is the most visited by tourists, has not yet been opened for vehicle safaris, but the Bagori, Burapahar, and Agaratoli ranges have. The Kohora range is the most popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists each year. However, the recent floods seriously destroyed the roads, culverts, and bridges in this range. The Kohora range's reopening to tourists was delayed because of the delays in fixing these infrastructures. The Kohora…