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02 Aug

Akhil Gogoi: Kaziranga Orchid Park could be the world’s largest natural orchid reserve

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a noteworthy development, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi revealed through a Facebook post that more than 2,000 types of wild orchids are now found in the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, bringing Assam to the attention of the world. With this accomplishment, it may overtake even government-sponsored parks like Singapore's National Orchid Garden as the world's largest natural orchid conservation center. MLA Akhil Gogoi wrote in the post, "Kaziranga Orchid Park protects around 2,000 wild orchids. In contrast, about 1,000 wild orchid species are officially conserved in Singapore's National Orchid Garden. No private institution in the world is known…

01 Aug

Eveready India supporting Goalpara in their fight against tuberculosis

Banasree SarkarAssam

The district administration of Goalpara organized a special meeting at DIC Field in Goalpara town with the aim of eradicating tuberculosis. During the meeting, Eveready Industries India Limited, a company based in the Mornoi industrial region, offered to assist 250 TB patients by providing them with a bag of wholesome food as part of the Nikshay Mitra program. The Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was intended to be strengthened by this CSR effort. Pradip Timung, DC, praised the company's charitable deed and urged everyone to learn more about the illness and work together to eliminate this threat from society.

01 Aug

Aluabari–NJP gets two new railway lines

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the third and fourth railway lines between Aluabari Road and New Jalpaiguri (NJP). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the decision, calling it a crucial step toward realizing the region’s long-standing transportation goals.The railway expansion project will cover a distance of 57 kilometres under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), with an estimated investment of ₹1,786 crore. Part of the high-density Delhi–Guwahati corridor, the initiative is expected to ease existing congestion, improve the punctuality of passenger trains, and significantly ramp up freight movement across Northeast India.“The Cabinet’s approval marks…

31 Jul

Assam BJP raises alarm over cross-border infiltration

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday issued a sharp warning against what it described as a deliberate attempt to convert parts of the state into “Miya land,” blaming illegal infiltration from Bangladesh during decades of Congress rule for a significant demographic shift. In a strongly worded statement released from the party’s state headquarters at Basistha Chariali, Assam BJP’s chief spokesperson, Kishor Kumar Upadhyay, expressed concern over what he termed a systematic threat to the cultural and religious identity of indigenous Assamese people. He alleged that unchecked infiltration by East Bengal-origin Muslim migrants has led to…

31 Jul

To empower girl students, Assam CM reviews rollout of ‘Nijut Moina 2.0’

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, presided over a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to evaluate readiness for the launch of the second iteration of the state government's signature "Nijut Moina" program, which provides financial aid to female students pursuing higher education. To guarantee the initiative's smooth implementation throughout the state, cabinet ministers, MLAs, deputy commissioners, heads of educational institutions, and top education department officials participated in the evaluation, which was done by video conference. In his post on X, the Chief Minister emphasized the significance of the initiative, writing, "The fight against child marriage gets stronger." Our…

31 Jul

Gauhati HC directs Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland, and Mizoram to form panel on forest encroachments

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Gauhati High Court has directed the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram to constitute a high-level committee.The directive aims to facilitate coordinated action to clear illegal settlements from forest lands and protect ecologically sensitive areas. The order was passed during a hearing on two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) — one filed by Guwahati-based NGO Asom Basaok in 2018, and another by two residents of Sreebhumi district in 2023 — which sought the removal of encroachments within forest lands in Assam. During the hearing, the court observed that encroachments were not limited to Assam alone but extended to…

31 Jul

Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes first person from Assam to cross English Channel

Mohini BarmanAssam

Ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Assamese to swim across the English Channel in relay mode in 13 hours. This marks Hazarika’s 14th sea-crossing in his professional swimming career. "With a lot of hard work, I have finally become the first Assamese to swim the English Channel in relay mode. The swim began at 1:30 am and took 13 hours to complete. It was extremely tiring — the swim, the overall endeavour. Joi Aai Axom," Hazarika said in a statement after the swim.

30 Jul

Gwalior police launch address verification drive for migrants from Assam and Bengal

editorAssam

The Gwalior Police have launched a large-scale verification campaign aimed at inhabitants from Assam and West Bengal who live in the city, after fears that some people may have given fraudulent addresses in order to relocate in the region. According to police authorities, specialized teams have been sent to several districts in Assam and West Bengal to verify the permanent residences supplied by these citizens during registration and legal procedures. The action comes amid growing worries over the abuse of identification and residency cards. "This is part of a preventive security activity. If there are any anomalies in the supplied…

30 Jul

PM Modi calls Lachit Barphukan a true Indian hero

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan in Parliament as a "historic moment" for the state. The Prime Minister’s remarks, made during a speech in the ongoing session, highlighted Barphukan’s unmatched bravery and his contribution to safeguarding India's northeastern frontiers in the 17th century. In a heartfelt social media post, CM Sarma expressed deep pride and joy over the national recognition of one of Assam’s greatest heroes. “It is a matter of great pride for Assam that for the first time in the temple of democracy, India’s…

29 Jul

Foundation to be laid for 209 tribal hostels across Assam

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to lay the foundation stone for the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming educational access for tribal students in Assam. The project will see the construction of 209 residential hostels across 542 villages in 23 districts. Launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative focuses on building 100-bed hostels in high and higher secondary schools located in remote tribal areas. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively supporting the implementation of this transformative programme. The project will be executed in two…