Social activist Cherian Momin has sought the intervention of the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma into the alleged diversion of 2.548 hectares of land from Balpakram National Park for road expansion.
In a joint initiative by the office of the Director of Balpakram National Park, South Garo Hills, and the Wildlife Trust of India, the occasion of "World Elephant Day" was observed under the theme “A call to action to end illegal wildlife trade”. The event unfolded at the District Sports Playground in Baghmara, resonating with a collective commitment to safeguard these magnificent creatures.