The project will be implemented in an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode, with a total length of 85.675 km and a capital cost of Rs 6,957 crore.
"The fifth big decision taken by the Union Cabinet today is the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 (86 km, Rs 6,957 Cr). It has a 34 km elevated viaduct, which passes through the Kaziranga National Park," Vaishnaw said while addressing a gathering here.
The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve authority on Friday officially opened the Bagori Range (Limited Circuit) of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve for tourists, to enhance their Durga Puja celebration experience.
While condemning the student's remarks, the Minister called for understanding, noting the deep emotional connection Assamese people have with Zubeen Garg. He also said all students from Nagaland are safe at the Kaziranga University in Assam's Jorhat.
The training was attended by twelve new trainees and three refresher participants, who are small tea growers from Sivoram Terang and Sarbura Singnar villages.
International Primate Day is observed annually on September 1 to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection and conservation of the world's primate species.
The training combined theoretical knowledge with intensive hands-on sessions, enabling participants to gain first-hand experience in electrical wiring, safety measures, and the use of essential tools.
Two orphaned Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) cubs, rescued from Dissoi Reserve Forest in Jorhat on February 26, 2025, have been soft-released into Dehing Patkai National Park, marking an important milestone in Assam's wildlife conservation efforts.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has achieved another milestone, as it has become the home of the third highest density of tigers in the world, said an official statement from the Kaziranga National Park.
"Searching for small birds amidst the vast swathes of grasslands is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, but human determination coupled with tech has made this possible at the first Grassland Bird Survey in Kaziranga," the Assam CM said in a post on his social media X account. "Gratit
BJP leader and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita, reacting to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's Assam visit during a press conference, said that people of Assam and India are known for their hospitality.
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