Banasree Sarkar

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…

In August 2024, the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni plan was first introduced to encourage approximately 10 lakh girls to pursue higher education. At 11 AM, the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai will host the central check distribution for the second phase of the program. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister, will grace the occasion. This effort was organized by the Department of Higher and School Education. The event's main goal is to empower and encourage ladies to pursue their aspirations of being educated. Among the distinguished attendees will be Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, as well…

Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Haflong hosted the District-Level Launch of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC), which was a major milestone in encouraging a tobacco-free environment among students and educational institutions throughout Dima Hasao. Raising awareness of the negative effects of tobacco use and encouraging young people to lead healthier, tobacco-free lives are the goals of the month-long campaign. In order to create tobacco-free environments that support healthy bodies and minds, the program focuses especially on college and university campuses. ADC Shauriya Sharma, ACS, graced the occasion and emphasized the significance of enabling youth to make health-related decisions.…