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Assam: Aaranyak organises exposure visits for human-elephant conflict-affected communities
Guwahati, April 10: Aaranyak, a wildlife NGO based in Guwahati, recently organised an exposure visit for the local community members from villages affected by human-elephant conflict (HEC) in eastern Assam and West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, within the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape of Assam.
Actress Nandita Das on being chased by a rhino: It was scary!
Chennai, April 10: Well known actress Nandita Das, who is on a visit to the Kaziranga National Park with her son, has now recounted an instance when the jeep they were travelling in was chased by a rhino looking to attack them.
'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar enjoys his time at Kaziranga National Park; feeds elephants, enjoys jeep safari
Dispur, April 9: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar fed sugarcane sticks to elephants during his visit to the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar visits UNESCO World Heritage site Kaziranga
Guwahati, April 8: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his family, on Tuesday visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), renowned for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.
Sachin Tendulkar enjoys jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park
Dispur, April 8: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar visited the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Tuesday.
Endangered eagle from Mongolia returns to Assam's Kaziranga to breed, 5th year in a row
Kaziranga, April 7: An endangered fishing eagle tagged in Mongolia has been recorded by scientists of Bombay Natural History Society in Kaziranga National Park of Assam on March 16 this year.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park witnesses record number of tourist footfall in FY2024-25
Kaziranga, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed an all-time high record number of tourists in the financial year 2024-25.
Assam's Kaziranga witnesses an all time high of over 4.06 lakh tourists in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, witnessed an all-time high record number of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, in 2024-25, officials said on Wednesday.
Assam govt working round the clock to safeguard fauna, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state administration has been working round the clock to safeguard the wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park and the animal habitat has been expanding as a result of these efforts.
Kaziranga National Park sets up community kitchens to safeguard health of anti-poaching camp staff
Guwahati, March 23: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have introduced community kitchens and improved cooking stoves in 233 anti-poaching camps to safeguard the health of field forest staff who protect the one-horned rhino habitat.
More than 3 crore domestic tourists visited Assam since 2021: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 12: Assam has witnessed a significant boost in tourism in recent years, with over 3 crore domestic tourists visiting the state in the last four years, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
International Elephant Health Care Workshop held in Kaziranga
Guwahati, March 2: To provide quality medical treatment and maintain best practices in the diagnosis and care of elephants, a two-day International Elephant Health Care Workshop was held in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Heads of Mission and Diplomats express gratitude for Assam visit
Guwahati, February 25: Heads of Mission, along with their spouses and diplomats from 60 nations, who visited Assam with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the trip.
Who else will know the fragrance of tea better than a chaiwala: PM Modi praises tea gardens of Assam
Guwahati, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while on his two-day visit to Assam, praised the tea gardens of the state, highlighting that "chaiwala" (tea vendor), can better smell the fragrance of tea and tea gardens across the state.
Jaishankar, Heads of Mission and diplomats visit Sarnath archaeological site, Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, February 24: Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit.
EAM S Jaishankar and Ambassadors of 45 countries take Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga, February 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Head of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries took an Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park on Monday ahead of the Advantage Assam summit that is being held in Guwahati from February 25.
Assam: 2nd Simolu Festival begins in Nagaon, showcasing Bombax ceiba blossoms
Nagaon, February 17: The two-day 2nd Simolu Festival, celebrating the breath-taking beauty of the Bombax ceiba flowers, kicked off on February 15 at BWISANG-NA, an ethnic eco-resort nestled in Barunguri, Laokhowa in Assam's Nagaon district.
Assam: Over 1 lakh migratory water birds of 124 species spotted in Kaziranga
Guwahati, Feb 2: A total of 1,12,062 migratory water and wetland-dependent birds of 124 species, the highest number for freshwater lakes in northeast India, counted in Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), officials said on Sunday.
Snakebites a major public health concern in Assam: Experts
Guwahati, Jan 28: Snakebites remain a major public health concern in Assam and often lead to fatalities due to delayed medical intervention and lack of awareness on proper first-aid measures, experts said on Tuesday.
Record tourist footfall in Kaziranga following PM Modi's visit: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the tourist footfall has tremendously increased in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve following the visit and night stay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi there last year.