The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the extension of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) operational jurisdiction in coordination with the state police and said that the move will serve as a “deterrent” for illegal infiltration. “Assam welcomes the extension of BSF’s operational jurisdiction. In coordination
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The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in central Assam”s Morigaon district, known for its dense population of Great Indian Rhinoceros, will reopen for tourists from Friday after its routine closure during the monsoon season, an official said. Roads and bridges inside the sanctuary damaged by the flood this year have been repaired
The Assam government on Tuesday launched an immunisation drive against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) for the 15-65 age group, targeting to cover 40.17 lakh people. Over 60 people had died of JE in the state last year, with the infection reported from almost all the districts. Formally starting the vaccination drive
Reckitt, the global leader in consumer-healthcare Durex led The Birds and Bees Talk programme, celebrated World Mental Health Day in six states of North-East India including Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram. As part of the initiative, Reckitt and Plan India hosted a webinar focusing on the relevance
Navratri is one of the liveliest festivals that is celebrated across the country to worship the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. On the fourth day of the nine-day festival, Maa Kushmanda (Widely known as Devi Ashta Bhuja) is worshipped. On this day, devotees offer rice, fruits and flowers to Goddess