GUWAHATI: Assam's sustained efforts to protect the greater one-horned rhinoceros are contributing significantly to one of the most notable wildlife conservation recoveries in the world, with the species' estimated global population now reaching 4,075 individuals. ALSO READ: Man Attacked With Knife in Guwahati’s Noonmati, Suspect Untraceable The figures were shared by Assam Forest Minister Jayanta…
Guwahati’s solid waste management fails at every step, garbage reaches dumpsite unsegregated The Supreme Court on August 4 directed the Union government to frame comprehensive guidelines for imposing and collecting environmental compensation for violations of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026. The direction comes at a time when India’s waste management system continues…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Monday, August 10, as the death toll reached 100 with two more flood-related deaths reported, while nearly 1.4 lakh people continued to reel under the impact of the deluge across seven districts, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…
GUWAHATI: Assam's flood death toll has risen to 94 after five more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: 793 Flood-Affected Schools in Assam to Receive ₹15.86 Crore in Financial Aid The latest fatalities include two deaths…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim over the last 24 hours, with 6,40,129 people affected across 11 districts, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Wednesday, July 22. ALSO READ: Centre Suspends BADP Since 2021-22, Launches Vibrant Village Programme-II for Assam Border Areas: Atul Bora…
GUWAHATI: The Central government has reportedly reached out to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for talks amid its ongoing protest in New Delhi. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das announced on Monday, July 20, that he and party member Ashutosh Ranka are on their way to meet Union Minister J.P. Nadda after receiving an invitation for…
GUWAHATI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to her maiden Super 750 final at Japan Open on Saturday, July 18, after China's Chen Yufei retired due to a hamstring injury during their semi-final. Sindhu was in complete control of the 44-minute contest, leading 21-19, 15-10 when the fourth seed was forced to concede the…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has said that nearly one lakh aspiring entrepreneurs have received support under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), with financial assistance, skill development and institutional support aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship across the state. ALSO READ: Is Lord's Set to Be Rohit Sharma's Final ODI for India? Biman Borah,…
GUWAHATI: National-level cyclist, athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya has reached Assam's Dibrugarh as part of her solo cross-country cycling expedition aimed at promoting women empowerment, patriotism and resilience. ALSO READ: ICC Confirms Qualification Pathway for Cricket’s Return at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics The expedition began on January 11, 2026, coinciding with the 78th Indian Army…
