GMDA Revises Jagiroad Township Plan, Excludes Villages in Killing Forest Area from Project

  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…

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Forest Minister Flags Corruption, Vows Clean Transfers at Assam Forest Department Review Meet

  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…

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Forester Suspended, Ranger Transferred Over Alleged Corruption in North Kamrup Forest Division in Assam

  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…

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Assam Leads India in Tree Cover Loss Between 2001 and 2025, Says Global Forest Watch

  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…

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