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2 killed in firing by forest staff after ‘trespassing’ into Assam wildlife sanctuary, inquiry ordered

A group of men had entered the sanctuary to fish. Forest officials claim personnel were forced to open fire in ‘self defence’ after the men launched an attack.

‘Visit us’ — Himanta tells Leonardo DiCaprio after actor lauds Assam’s anti-poaching effort

In an Instagram post Thursday, the Hollywood actor applauded the Assam government's effort to end the poaching of the endangered one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park.

Jeep safaris only: Parts of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve reopen for tourists

Kaziranga is famed for being home to 2/3rd of the global one-horned rhinoceros population. The national park also has 121 tigers.

‘Law is equal for all’ — complaint against Assam CM, Sadhguru for night safari inside Kaziranga

The Assam CM said no laws were broken during the visit that 'took place' after sunset. A wildlife warden, he said, can give permission to enter a protected area even at night.

Assam woman collects plastic waste around Kaziranga, turns it into traditional handloom

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Culinary competition to bring ‘lost & forgotten cuisines’ of Sikkim to five-star menus

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Epidemiologist turns Maruti Alto into ambulance to trace Covid contacts in Arunachal district

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Kaziranga needs to flood to survive, real problem is roads & hotels in animal escape path

During floods, wild animals migrate towards Karbi-Anglong hills — an act of survival embedded in their DNA. But the animal corridors are now cramped.

On Camera

Ultratech & Ambuja acquisitions are just the latest in a larger consolidation of the cement industry

The cement industry has been consolidating since FY18, with the larger players looking to not only increase their capacities but also widen their geographical reach.

5 including JCO killed after tank got stuck while crossing river in eastern Ladakh, says Army

Army’s 14 Corps says ‘rescue teams rushed to location, but due to high current and water levels, tank crew lost their lives'. Defence minister, too, condoled loss of lives.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.