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Kanchan trees, a nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of eros
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"Hydropower project in Yarlung Zangbo River is fully within China's sovere
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On being asked about China's views, as India and Bangladesh have both expressed concerns over its hydropower dam project in Tibet, and NGOs have also expressed concerns to the damage to biodiversity and people's livelihoods, Guo said that the project aims to improve people's lives.
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Indian Railways sanctions construction of Second Rail-cum-Road Bridge at S
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The project, approved under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), is estimated to cost Rs 1,473.77 crore and is targeted for completion by December 2029, officials confirmed.
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Kaziranga's hidden treasures: 1st Grassland Bird Survey reveals thriving d
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a landmark step for wildlife conservation in Northeast India, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve officially released its First Grassland Bird Survey report, marking a significant milestone in the documentation and protection of grassland-dependent bird species in the Brahmaputra fl
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"Work of Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge to be over by December-January": A
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the under-construction site of the trumpet interchange, a part being developed with the bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra and took stock of its progress.
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Assam: 3 missing after boat capsizes in Brahmaputra, search ops underway
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Supriya Das, Superintendent of Police of Nalbari district, confirmed the incident. "Three persons, including two students, are missing in the boat capsize incident. NDRF, SDRF teams and district administration are engaged in a search and rescue operation," the SP told ANI.
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Indian Army, civil administration and SDRF conduct Operation 'Jal Rahat' i
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Majuli, the world's largest river island, has faced massive devastation following floods in recent years due to rising water in the Brahmaputra and Subansiri rivers, according to a statement from PRO Defence.
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Assam: 64 villages in Morigaon still affected by floods; locals struggle w
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Several villagers said they are still struggling to recover as the floodwaters damaged their homes, household goods, and crops like paddy and rice. Two days ago, floodwaters from the Brahmaputra River inundated all houses in the Mayong Chapori Gasbari area.
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Assam: Swelling Brahmaputra submerges vast areas of Tezpur, locals demand
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the swelling Brahmaputra's raging floodwaters submerge vast areas of Tezpur, local residents are demanding immediate action from the state government to prevent further soil erosion and houses from getting washed away.
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"My house has submerged, we are living on the road," Villagers in crisis a
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The flood situation in Assam has reached a critical point. In the Sribhumi district, many houses and commercial areas were inundated, leading to the disruption of normal life.
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Floods submerge 60 pc of Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, threatening
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to sanctuary authorities, 10 out of 17 anti-poaching camps inside the 16 sq km protected area have been inundated, severely affecting forest operations and forcing wildlife, including the iconic species, to move to higher ground.
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Assam: 12 dead, over 6.3 lakh affected as floods worsen across 21 district
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following continuous rainfall and rising water levels of the Brahmaputra river, several families in Assam's Morigaon and Darrang districts have been displaced. Residents like Md Raham Ali and his family live in makeshift tents.
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