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Tocklai Tea research institute of Jorhat deploys reduviid bugs to combat t
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A groundbreaking biological approach has been initiated to manage the pest infestation in the tea gardens by breeding and deploying the Reduviid Bugs, a native carnivorous insect of Assam.
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Assam: Jorhat Postal dept hosts philately exhibition, stamps from pre-inde
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A unique two-day philately exhibition organised by the Sivasagar Postal Division, showcasing a rich collection of postal stamps, postcards, and other memorabilia, is underway at Jorhat. The exhibition, which includes rare postal items from pre-independence India, as well as items from severa
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Six elephants rescued from brick pit near Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Information was sent to the forest department, who swiftly mobilized a rescue team and with the help of a JCB machine pulled out the elephants out of the pit, making sure no harm was caused to them.
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Assam: Environmentalist M Karunakar Reddy to be awarded with first-ever Ja
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Telangana-based environmentalist M Karunakar Reddy has been selected for the first-ever Jadav Payeng International Award and the award instituted by Jyoti-Protap Education Trust in Assam's Jorhat district.
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Assam: Massive fire engulf 3 shops in Jorhat, none injured
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A massive fire in Assam's Jorhat gutted three shops on early morning hours of Saturday.
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Potters in Reasi preserve traditional craft, create eco-friendly lamps for
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, and for generations, people have been illuminating their homes with these traditional diyas (oil lamps) during Diwali. The diyas are made from clay and are shaped by pressing a thumb into a ball of clay.
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Assam: Jorhat's Kumar community keeps 200-year-old pottery art alive despi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The 200-year-old art tradition has served as a primary source of livelihood for the Kumar community. There are around 120 families in the Bhitor Kokila village and despite the challenges they are preserving their traditional profession of pottery.
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Assam: Thousands of people fill streets of Jorhat to celebrate Mahalaya, m
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Thousands of people filled the streets of Jorhat from the early hours to celebrate Mahalaya, a significant day that marks the beginning of the grand Durga Puja festival. The town buzzed with life as devotees came together to honour their ancestors, recite hymns, and take part in traditional
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Assam: Aaranyak conducts Hoolock Gibbon conservation training for forest d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The week-long and residential training was conducted in collaboration with Jorhat Forest Division with support from the Habitats Trust, and IUCN Primate Specialists Group for the 4th batch of forest staff from September 16 to 22.
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IYDF and D'Arch Studio Join Forces to Support Jorhat Children's Home
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17: In a heartfelt initiative, the International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF) partnered with D'Arch Studio and its founder, Ar. Kushan Neog, to provide essential support to the Jorhat Children's Home. The event took place at 2:30 PM, with active participat
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Assam: Four arrested by CBI including two govt officials in bribery case
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
CBI has arrested four accused including two public servants and two private persons in a Rs 8 lakh bribery case, said a statement from CBI on Saturday.
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Cong MP Gogoi meets Union Road Minister Gadkari, highlights poor condition
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday met Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari during the ongoing Monsoon Session in Parliament. He highlighted the deteriorating condition of NH 37 in Assam to the Union Minister.
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