GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old man from Guwahati's Fatasil area, who went missing during an outing to the Garbhanga Reserved Forest, was found dead on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah Trio Reunite In India's ODI Squad After 2.5 Years The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Jha. He visited the forest on Sunday with…
GUWAHATI: A Forester-II of the Jorhat Forest Division has been placed under suspension after a purported phone conversation allegedly revealing misconduct went viral on social media. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Separate Heroin Seizures in Guwahati According to an office order issued by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jorhat Division, Forester-II Montu…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Tuesday announced a statewide mission to identify, seize and permanently shut down all illegal sawmills operating across the state, warning that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who fail to act against such operations within their jurisdictions. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive at Six…
GUWAHATI: Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah's remarks on boosting revenue collection in the Forest Department have sparked criticism from environmental activists, who argue that the department's primary responsibility is to protect forests and wildlife rather than generate revenue. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has clarified that the proposed Jagiroad Integrated Satellite Township project will not include villages located in the Killing Forest area, putting to rest concerns over the possible displacement of residents from the region. ALSO READ: Centre Officially Reveals Names of Six Soldiers Killed During Operation Sindoor In an…
GUWAHATI: Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Monday, June 22, chaired a high-level review meeting of the Assam Forest Department at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, with the Special Chief Secretary of the department also in attendance. ALSO READ: Man Abducted From Guwahati’s Beltola For ₹6L Ransom Is Rescued; Three Held The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department has suspended a forester and transferred a forest ranger following allegations of illegal collection of money and other irregularities in the Hajo and Rangia Forest Ranges under the North Kamrup Division in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Traffic Delays Expected on Jalukbari–Airport Route Till June 23 Due to Road Repair Work…
GUWAHATI: As countries around the world struggle to halt deforestation and meet climate targets, Kamrup Metropolitan is facing its own environmental challenge; the gradual loss of forest cover amid rapid urban expansion. ALSO READ: Assam Achieves 1.2 Crore Saplings Milestone in 8 Hours; CM Sarma Praises Women's Efforts According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded…
