Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named in TIME Magazine’s Women of the Year 2025 list, which recognizes outstanding leaders working towards a more equitable and sustainable world. She is the only Indian woman on this year’s list, joining global figures such as actress Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot from France,… Read More »
The 2nd Simolu Festival began on February 15, 2025, at Bwisang-Na, an ethnic eco-resort in Barunguri, Laokhowa, Assam. This two-day celebration honored the blooming of the Bombax ceiba (Shimul) flowers and aimed to promote eco-tourism, conservation, and local culture. The festival included a variety of activities such as cycling, camping, showcasing ethnic cuisine, cultural performances,… Read More »
Assam is set to host the world’s largest Jhumur dance performance on February 24, 2025, during the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event, where Assam aims to achieve a Guinness World Record with more than 7,500 dancers. This festival… Read More »
On January 11, 2025, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT&NS) during the second meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kaziranga, Assam. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of inland waterway transportation across India. Key Developments at the… Read More »
The Assam government launched the first phase of its flagship education evaluation programme, Gunotsav 2025, on January 6, 2025. This initiative is aimed at assessing the quality of education and ensuring improved learning outcomes for nearly 14.11 lakh students across the state. The program, themed “Ensuring Quality Education”, will be conducted in three phases and… Read More »
Assam’s latest Elephant Population Estimate 2024 reveals an estimated 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 from the previous 2017 count. This synchronised estimation exercise highlights the stability of Assam’s elephant population despite challenges such as habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflicts. Key findings underline the critical role of Elephant Reserves and offer recommendations for improved… Read More »
India has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife conservation with the first-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica). Conducted in Assam, this initiative marks a major advancement under Project Dolphin, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The collaborative effort of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the… Read More »
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 at an event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. This ambitious initiative is designed to empower indigenous communities by providing them with formal land rights, ensuring greater security and recognition of their holdings. Event Overview Chief Minister’s Remarks Success of Previous Missions Objectives … Read More »
Kaziranga National Park, renowned for its iconic one-horned rhinoceros, has now gained recognition as India’s second-largest butterfly diversity hub. Following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh, Kaziranga is home to an impressive 446 butterfly species. This newfound distinction highlights the park’s rich biodiversity. New Species Discovery The study revealed 18 new species of butterflies recorded in… Read More »
In a significant move to fight against child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam has initiated the disbursement of monthly financial assistance under the Nijut Moina scheme. This step marks a decisive phase in the government’s ongoing battle against this social issue, aiming to provide crucial support to families and empower… Read More »