Assam Police rescue 52 exotic birds & animals from smugglers near Mizoram borderAssam Police, with the forest department's assistance, rescued 52 Indonesian birds and animals, including Black Lory, Red & Blue Lory, Babi...
29 Mar, 2024, 10.40 PM IST
Avian Influenza: Assam government has imposed a temporary ban on entry of poultryThe notification states that advisories have already been issued to the concerned authorities for active and targeted surveillance against ...
08 Jan, 2021, 08.09 PM IST
Into the wild! Spot tigers at the Jim Corbett National park, or go bird-watching at Nameri in AssamGo on a safari through the wilderness to watch the animals feed, bathe or even chase their prey.
01 Mar, 2018, 11.48 AM IST
Assam: BJP CM candidate Sarbananda Sonowal a 'migratory bird', says Tarun GogoiAssam CM Gogoi today described BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sonowal as a "migratory bird" for Majuli from where he is contesting for t...
02 Apr, 2016, 03.31 AM IST
Traditional Magh Bihu buffalo and bird fights put off in AssamIn view of a Supreme Court ban, the traditional buffalo fight organised by the Ahotguri Buffalo Fight Organising Committee was not held on ...
16 Jan, 2016, 04.08 PM IST
Let's 'go wild' with jungle safaris in IndiaWildlife National Parks and Sanctuaries are now open. Book your jungle safari vacation soon.
13 Nov, 2014, 05.10 AM IST
Endangered Greater Adjutant Stork finds secure home to breedGreater Adjutant Stork, the world's most endangered of the stork species, has found a secure home to breed in two nondescript villages of A...
02 Dec, 2013, 01.09 PM IST
- Amur falcons spotted in Assam
At least 600 Amur falcons have been spotted this year in some areas of Morigaon district of Assam after more than a decade.
24 Oct, 2013, 05.28 PM IST
- Glossy Ibis spotted at Deepor Beel
The Deepor Beel, a Ramsar site wetland located about 15 km from the city, continues to surprise bird lovers despite the threat posed by urb...
10 May, 2013, 04.16 AM IST
- No blueprint for conservation of wildlife in south Assam
Environmental organizations have alleged that state forest department has no blueprint for the conservation of the rich wildlife diversity ...
11 Dec, 2012, 11.07 PM IST
As winter begins, 20,000 migratory birds sighted in Pobitora wildlife sanctuary in AssamOver 20,000 migratory birds have been sighted in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district with the advent of winter.
08 Nov, 2012, 06.43 PM IST
Sparrows disappearing from AssamChief scientist of the Regional Agriculture Research Centre in Lakhimpur, Prabal Saikia, said, "It is a fact that sparrows are becoming sca...
28 May, 2012, 02.10 PM IST
- Assam vet dept issued directive to pig breeding farms
Assam veterinary department has issued a directive to the base pig breeding farms to maintain caution in wake of the outbreak of swine flu ...
28 Apr, 2009, 08.59 PM IST
- Bird flu hits more areas of Assam
More areas of Assam are coming under bird flu virus. Fresh cases of bird flu have been detected at Khanapara in Guwahati, Dikom area of Dib...
11 Dec, 2008, 02.09 AM IST
- Bird flu: Central team visits Assam, Meghalaya
With the detection of avian influenza prompting the culling of birds in neighbouring Tripura, a team of experts from New Delhi reviewed the...
08 Apr, 2008, 05.57 PM IST
- Orissa HC questions govts on culling; scene improving: Centre
The Centre on Thursday said birdflu was well under control with poultry mortality decreasing by the day even as the Orissa High Court asked...
07 Feb, 2008, 09.12 PM IST
- Assam to cull chicken to save poultry units
While Assam’s poultry sector has taken a beating due to the outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring West Bengal, the state has decided to cull...
05 Feb, 2008, 06.08 AM IST