Guwahati: The scenic surrounds of Balipara in Assams Sonitpur district played host to the inspiring conclusion of WILDROOTS Youth Climate & Conservation Fellowship Programme (YCCFP) Cohort 3.0. Held from April 16 to 20, 2024, the programme empowered 30 students from across India to become the environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. This edition of YCCFP drew [] The post Nurturing natures protectors: Young leaders cultivate environmental stewardship in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Guwahati: A poacher, who intruded into AssamsKaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in a poaching attempt, was killed in a fierce gun battle that broke out between a group of poachers and the forest guards in the wee hours of Saturday, May 11. Based on intelligence inputs regarding alleged intruders trying to sneak into [] The post Assam: Poacher killed in gunfight with forest guards at Kaziranga National Park appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Ahead of its official release on June 28 nationwide, Kooki, a Hindi feature film made in Assam will be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2024. Kooki will be screened on May 21 at 11.30 am (local time) at Palais H. I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to screen my debut feature film, [] The post Assams Hindi feature film Kooki to be screened at Cannes Film Festival appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: The Indian crested hawk-eagle, also known as the changeable hawk-eagle or marsh hawk-eagle, a large bird of prey with the scientific name Nisaetus cirrhatus was rescued in Manipurs Tamenglong district bordering Assam and Nagaland on the north, officials said on Friday. This endangered species and the most common Asiatic hawk-eagle species was rescued by [] The post Manipur: Mathew tribe rescues Indian crested hawk-eagle in Tamenglong appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: According to a recent affidavit filed by the Assam government in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stated that several schools, a road measuring five kilometres, a tea garden, wells and polling stations were found to be constructed within a wildlife sanctuary and nearby forest reserve in the state. Recently, there was an order [] The post NGT seeks Assam govts response on schools, polling stations, tea gardens found inside forest land appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

North Lakhimpur: Unabated erosion by the Brahmaputra River has caused devastating damages to the check bund in the Sisi-Tekeliphuta embankment in Maatmora in the Dhakuakhana sub-division of Lakhimpur district. The erosion, which has been continuing since the mid-April this year swept away geo-bags and geo-carpets of the erosion protection measures of the check bund at [] The post Assam: Massive erosion in Brahmaputra causes threat to Sisi-Tekeliphuta embankment appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has sought a report from the Assam government regarding the alleged diversion of forest land in Sivasagar district along the Assam-Nagaland border. In a letter dated April 25, 2024, addressed to Assams Additional Chief Secretary (Forests), Suneet Bhardwaj, Assistant Inspector General of Forests at MoEF&CC, [] The post Environment ministry seeks report from Assam govt on forest land diversion in Geleky appeared first on NO

GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has set aside a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that had previously dismissed a plea against the clearing of land for a proposed Greenfield Airport at Doolo Tea Estate in Cachar district of Assam. The bench, led by chief justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, highlighted that the clearing activities were [] The post Assam authorities unlawfully cleared land for Silchar Greenfield airport: SC appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

North Lakhimpur: Unabated bank erosion by the Subansiri River in the downstream areas of the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electrical Plant dam has affected thousands of villagers in the Lakhimpur district. The river bank erosion has been widespread in Na-Ali, Baligaon, Ghagarmukh, No. 1 Morton Chapori, Migamchuk, Na-Dhola, Ghuliagaon, Dafalakata, Tameragaon, Echarikata and Goalbari villages of [] The post Assam: Massive erosion by Subansiri affects thousands of villagers in Lakhimpur appeared first on

Dibrugarh: A female domesticated elephant named Manki in Kakopathar in upper Assams Tinsukia district, is reportedly in deep distress after sustaining a serious leg injury. Alarmingly, she has not received any medical attention from the authorities concerned. Sources alleged that the Assam Forest department has failed to take any steps to rescue Manki and provide [] The post Assam: Distressed elephant denied medical attention; Forest dept inaction raises concerns appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Guwahati: The Assam government is facing accusations of defying an order from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to halt construction of a new Commando Battalion headquarters on protected forest land in Hailakandi district. The Assam government also allegedly misled the National Green Tribunal (NGT) by stating it had stopped construction within [] The post Assam govt faces allegations of defying Environment ministry and misleading NGT appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

GUWAHATI: Amidst scorching temperatures in Delhi, the National Zoological Park has temporarily suspended its animal exchange programme with Assam due to unfavourable weather conditions. According to reports, Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar stated that the rising temperatures are not conducive to transporting animals. We have decided to put the animal exchange programme on hold until weather [] The post Delhi Zoo suspends animal exchange with Assam amid rising temperatures appeared first on NORTHEAST

Guwahati: Two elephants, one adult female and one calf, were detained on Thursday by forest officials in lower Assams Barpeta Road. The elephants were being transported in an animal ambulance (GJ01TX7461) from Tripura to a facility called Vantara, located within Reliance Industries Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat. Vantara, an amalgam of theRadhe Krishna Temple Elephant [] The post Assam: Two elephants detained in Manas National Park while en route to Ambanis Vantara appeared first on NORTHE

GUWAHATI: The Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam will remain closed for visitors and tourists for the current tourism season, effective May 15. Authorities of the Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam released a statement confirming the suspension of Jeep and elephant safaris during this period. The park closes its gates [] The post Assam: Orang National Park to remain closed from May 15 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam will be closing its doors to jeep and elephant safaris for this tourist season. The closure will go into effect on May 15, 2024, and remain in place for the 2024-2025 tourist season until further notice. The announcement was made by the Divisional Forest Officer [] The post Assam: Elephant, jeep safaris at Orang National Park to close for tourists from May 15 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A recent report by Global Forest Watch (GFW) paints a concerning picture of tree cover loss in Assams border forests. While the state lost a total of 324,000 hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2023, a significant chunk 50,009 hectares (12.23%) occurred specifically in reserved forests bordering neighboring states. The report [] The post Assams border forests face disproportionate tree cover loss: Report appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .