A mild intensity tremor rattled Assam creating no less panic across the state on Friday. The tremor struck at 10-22 at night forcing the panic stricken people in the high rise buildings to come down fearing a disaster. Originated in Myanmar, the intensity of the tremor stands at 4.7 in the Richter scale.
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its one-horned rhinoceros and diverse ecosystems, is at a critical crossroads. Known for its rich biodiversity and the harmonious coexistence of local communities with nature, Kaziranga's landscape and social fabric are under threat. The Assam government's push to boost tourism by transferring land adjacent to the park to private hospitality industries has sparked significant controversy, raising concerns over the rights of indigenous communities and the ecological future of the region.
The Push for Luxury Tourism
Today marks a significant step in the Assam government's tourism agenda, with the signing of another...
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