The World Rhino Day celebration was held on Sunday at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, featuring a series of outreach activities aimed at raising public awareness about rhino conservation.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday visited the Ram Rai Kuti Border Outpost of Dhubri district and interacted with the BSF Jawans in Sainik Sammelan at the BOP centre.
In connection with the ongoing investigation into the criminal case against the multi-crore rupee scam of DB Stock Consultancy involving the main accused, Deepankar Barman, who is currently absconding, the Guwahati Police arrested three persons, officials said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday held a meeting with the surrendered leaders of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) to deliberate on key issues concerning employment and socio-economic development.
As the world is celebrating 'World Rhino Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recalling his visit to Kaziranga National Park in Assam, said that it is a matter of pride that India is home to a large number of one-horned rhinos. He urged people to visit the place as well.
A team of five general physicians, including three from Civil PHCs of Bandarkhati and neighbouring Tea Estates and two from the Army, alongwith nursing staff, provided comprehensive medical services to over 900 residents.
The State government had allocated approximately Rs. 11.94 crore in the 2020-21 budget for the construction of the Martyr's Memorial Park and Convention Centre at Dhekiajuli, to preserve the memory of the martyrs whose sacrifices have become immortal.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway has recovered contraband goods worth more than Rs 23.50 crore during the period from January to August this year.
On the eve of World Rhino Day 2024, internationally acclaimed wildlife expert Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary initiatives for conservation and protection of greater one-horned rhino in the country.
Sonowal participated in the cleanliness drive under the 'Swachhata Mein Jan Bhagidari,' held at the Civil Hospital of the city, to encourage 'Safai Karmacharis', the government employees and people in general to engage in regular cleanliness.