In a major policy reversal, the Assam government has formally withdrawn its proposal for an Integrated Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR), citing the potential socio-economic hardships it could inflict on lakhs of residents and unsettled community rights.
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) took a significant step towards improving the quality of life for its frontline forest staff by distributing improved cook stoves across its anti-poaching camps (APCs).
The serene landscape of Kaziranga transformed into a celestial wonderland as Geleki Me School hosted the region's first-ever Skygazing Night, captivating over 300 participants across two magical evenings.
Guwahati, Nov 27: The 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) kicked off in Kaziranga with a resounding message: Northeast India is ready to claim its...
“Put together New Zealand, Switzerland, and Scotland, and you will still fall short of the wealth of the Northeast” said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar today.
The Channa barca, with their striking patterns and elusive nature, is highly prized in the illegal wildlife market. Their natural habitat—metre-deep burrows along the wetland peripheries—makes them difficult to find and even harder to capture. During the monsoon, these fish emerge from their hidden chambers to hunt and breed, making them vulnerable to poachers.
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has recommended that the Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty be inscribed on the World Heritage List. If no country objects, the site will be officially recognized.
