Preeti Singh

A proud moment for the scientific community of Assam. A new plant species named Osbeckia Assamensis has been discovered in Manas National Park. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this information on social media. He mentioned that this discovery further enriches our knowledge about the state's rich biodiversity and also reflects the importance of ongoing efforts in the field of research and conservation. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team associated with this important discovery."

In a step aimed at strengthening community-led wildlife protection, more than 20 members of Community Surveillance and Monitoring Teams (CSMTs) around Raimona National Park in Assam were provided field gear, including winter boots and rechargeable torches, on October 16. The beneficiaries belong to six key villages surrounding the Central Range of the national park. They form the first CSMTs established under an initiative of the Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) of Aaranyak to enhance community-based surveillance and support the Forest Department in protecting wildlife. Serving as the first line of defence against wildlife-related crimes and illegal activities, the teams will…

Assam has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) becoming the first government hospital in the state to perform liver transplant. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday.In a post on X, Sarma said a 48-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district underwent the 16-hour-long surgery, during which he received a portion of his liver from his younger sister. Both the donor and recipient are recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under close medical supervision, he added.Congratulating the medical team involved in the procedure, the Chief Minister described the achievement as…

As part of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC’s) nationwide protest campaign titled, "Vote Bachao Desh Bachao", two AICC observers, Rahul Bal and Tauquir Alam, will visit Assam from Friday. According to a statement issued by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Thursday, both central leaders will participate in protest programmes titled, "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor," and party organisational meetings across various districts of the state. According to the scheduled itinerary, AICC observer Rahul Bal will begin his tour on October 23 and attend the extended executive meeting of the Morigaon District Congress Committee. After attending the extended executive meeting…

A rare flowering shrub believed to have vanished from Indian botanical records for over two centuries has been rediscovered in Assam's Bongaigaon district, marking a significant milestone for botanical research in the state. Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced that the species, Ardisia colorata, was rediscovered in the Abhayapuri area by Gauhati University researchers Manash Baruah and Nilakshee Devi during extensive botanical surveys conducted across Assam between 2020 and 2025. According to the minister, the finding represents the first confirmed record of the species in India in nearly 204 years. The shrub was originally described in…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that Assam Police had identified and prevented 30 suspected illegal infiltrators from entering India. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister praised the state's security vigilance and credited the police for intercepting the individuals. Referring to Goddess Durga, Sarma wrote, “Mahishasur Mardini at the borders. With the blessings of Maa Durga, 30 illegal infiltrators have been identified by Assam Police and prevented from entering Bharat with their nefarious intentions.” He further stated that security agencies remain vigilant at the state's borders at all times. “Each day, each…

In a bid to strengthen patrolling activities and wildlife conservation efforts, bicycles have been provided to frontline forest staff of Raimona National Park. The initiative was supported by the Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) of Aaranyak in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Forest of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). A total of ten bicycles were handed over to forest personnel during a programme held on October 14 at the Kachugaon Forest IB under the Central Range of Raimona National Park. The bicycles are expected to enhance field mobility, improve patrolling efficiency, and support sustainable conservation practices. The initiative…