Two New Underground Fish Species Discovered in Assam, Shrub Rediscovered After 204 Years

  GUWAHATI: Scientists have discovered two previously unknown subterranean fish species in wells in Assam’s Goalpara district and announced the rediscovery of Ardisia colorata, a shrub not recorded for 204 years. The findings highlight Assam’s little-explored biodiversity, from underground groundwater ecosystems to plant species that have remained undocumented for centuries. ALSO READ: CJP Leaders Saurav Das,…

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Assam to Revive 71 Beels Under ₹796.88-Crore Project, Boost Fish Production and Livelihoods

  GUWAHATI: Assam is set to revive 71 traditional beels across the state under Project S.W.I.F.T., a major initiative aimed at restoring water bodies, increasing fish production and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. ALSO READ: Assam's Tulika Kalita Selected for National Teachers' Award-2026 The ₹796.88-crore project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, will rejuvenate…

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