BTC Deputy Chief Kampa Borgoyary, who is also forest department in-charge said that illegal felling of Sal trees and deforestation activities would be checked with stern mesaures at a ny cost in the region to protect forest and environment.On the other hand, the World Enironment Day was also observed in Kokrajhar,heart of BTAD administration along with rest of the world on Sunday. Borgoyary,along with his wife Rashmi Borgoyary planted sapling along the JD Road at Titaguri on the occasion of World Environment Day,was jointly organised by BTC forest department,135 Battalion(Bn) eco Task Force and Second battalion of Rajput Army. Dr LR Bishnoi, Assam ADGP and BTAD(IGP) and Shyamal Prasad Saikia,SP Kokrajhar also planted saplings at Dimalgaon Reserve Police complex in the district,which was organised by Kokrajhar dsitrict police administration. Borgoyary said that the BTC administration has been taking strong measures to protect forest and environment by initiating sapling plantations across the region.Expressing serious concern over the illegally felling of Sal trees aling the Nayekgaon forest range recent,Borgoyary has urged the concern department official to take stern step against smuggling activities and involved culprits be nabbed to check illegally penetrated in the area.He also said that no any tolerance would be beared whenever it is seeing on forest atrocities.He has directed forest officials to step with strong measures and stop felling of trees and atroctoes on wildlife.
Borgoyary said, “The forest department has been stepping stern step against illegal timber smuglling along Nayekgaon Range office as well all over the region of BTAD. He asked forest officials to take protection of forest wealth at any cost”.
‘We planted sappling on the occasion with support of Eco Task Force and local peoples with building green and healthy environment in the region. We have also stepped to plant more sapplings along the educational institution,river side and road sides’,Borgoyary added.
BP Sega,CO of the Eco Task Force said that we planted several plants to make beautification of the region among human living. Segan said that we have been planted several saplings along the road side and educational institutions in the area,besides preserving natural beauty and protection of wildlife in the region since eight years last.Citizens must protect environment and share while planting trees.
Dr LR Bishoi Assam ADGP and BTAD(IGP) while planting sappling on the occasion said that police administration in the area planted sapplings to mark the day with involving police jawan and officials for making healthy environment in the world.
Bishnoi said that police administration also observed the day with planting over 1000 plants in our reserve complex and police station complexes. This is very must needed to keep green and healthy environment among human society. Shyamal Prasad Saikia,SP Kokrajhar said that all police station and outposts will be witnessed of beauty of trees because this year police adiministartion planned to plant saplings.
12 Apr 2015 - 8:50am | AT New Delhi
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After weeks of will-they-won't-they, the Assam Government has tabled the Justice Manisana Commission report on Beltola clash on November 24, 2007 on Wednesday along with the action taken report. In...
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Social worker, ardent follower of satriya culture and astrologer, Prasanna Mahanta of Sr iSri Na-Mati Katonipar Satra, Nangalamora passes away at Assam medical college, Dibrugarh on January 17 at...
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KOKRAJHAR, DEC 23: In a significant anti-poaching operation, a joint team of police and forest officials apprehended three poachers from 1 No. Donga village near the India-Bhutan border in Tamulpur district on Sunday. The team also seized two handmade rifles and an elephant tusk during the raids.
Acting on a tip-off, the team first raided the residence of Chingarai Hasda (60) in 1 No. Donga village, where they recovered a handmade rifle. Upon interrogation, Chingarai disclosed that an elephant tusk was concealed in the house of Sanu Hembrom (60), another resident of the same village.
Following this lead, the team raided Sanu Hembrom’s house and successfully recovered the tusk. Further...
KOKRAJHAR, DEC 23: A one-day awareness programme on "Reclaiming the Climate for a Resilient and Sustainable Future" under the Green Bodoland Mission (GBM), an initiative by the Government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), was held at Lowerpara Panbari village in Bijni subdivision, Chirang district, on Monday.
Organized by GBM, the event focused on building a "green, smart, and peaceful Bodoland" and highlighted the mission's efforts to promote afforestation, sustainability, and community involvement.
Launched in July, the GBM has so far engaged 258 youth clubs and adopted 10 villages across the BTR. As part of its plantation drive, the mission has planted over 1.2 lakh saplings in...
Kokrajhar, Dec 16: The government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) celebrated its fourth anniversary on Sunday with a grand event that highlighted the contributions of individuals and organizations toward the development of the region.
A major highlight of the event was the conferring of the Jwhwlao Nileswar Brahma Cultural Award 2024 to noted Bodo folk singer and comedian actor Gunabati Basumatary, popularly known as Dangkhw Lwdw. The award, presented by the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of BTR, included a citation, an endi shawl, a memento, and a cheque worth ₹2 lakh. Gunabati Basumatary, a beloved figure in Bodo culture, has made significant contributions to preserving...
Kokrajhar district is grappling with a significant malaria outbreak, with 1,991 cases reported up to November 20, 2024, marking a stark rise from 256 cases recorded in 2023. The outbreak has resulted in two fatalities in the past week, including that of a young child.
On the morning of November 22, 27-year-old Jwngsar Wary from Aitugaon village under Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station succumbed to malaria at MRM Memorial Hospital, Kokrajhar. He had been admitted on November 19 but could not recover despite treatment.
Earlier, on November 17, four-year-old Shivani Monger from Saralpara passed away at Sarfang Hospital in Bhutan, where her family had taken her for treatment.
The sharp...
The ex-National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Welfare Association has called for general amnesty for all leaders, members, and cadres still imprisoned despite the BTR Peace Accord signed on January 27, 2020.
A six-member delegation from the association met AK Mishra, Adviser to the North East Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in New Delhi, submitting a memorandum addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The delegation, led by President Rujugra Mwchahary and General Secretary Dilranjan Narzary, highlighted concerns about detained individuals, including Ranjan Daimari, founding President of the former NDFB and a signatory to the peace accord, who remains in Guwahati...
The first-ever Bodoland Mohotsov, a grand cultural event, is set to commence on Friday with a two-day program at the SAI Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Organized under the theme “Ethos of Peace and Harmony: An Integral Part of Nation Building,” the event is spearheaded by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and Dularai Bodo Harimu Afad, in collaboration with the Government of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
The Mohotsov coincides with the 73rd foundation day celebration of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (Bodo Thunlai Saan), which will be observed on Saturday, November 16.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion as the chief guest on Friday...
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The contest will feature a triangular battle between Nirmal Kumar Brahma of the UPPL, backed by the NDA alliance; Suddha Kumar Basumatary of the BPF; and Sanjib Wary of the Congress. The Chirang District Commissioner and Sidli LAC Returning Officer confirmed the final list of candidates and outlined preparations to ensure...
The Assam women's team has emerged victorious in the senior national Tchoukball championship 2024, held at Nagour Khandhenu in Joypur, Rajasthan. In a thrilling final, Assam defeated Punjab by 7 points to secure the top spot.
Meanwhile, the Punjab men's team claimed the championship title in the men's category. Maharashtra and West Bengal finished second and third, respectively. A total of 22 states participated in the four-day tournament, which concluded on Friday.
Upon their return, the Assam women's team was warmly welcomed at Kokrajhar railway station by the Assam State Tchoukball Association. The team members were greeted with bouquets and traditional Aronai by the association's...
The Manas National Park & Tiger Reserve in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is set to welcome visitors once again starting today, September 27, marking the end of the monsoon closure period mandated by the Government of India.
In a notice issued by Dr. C. Ramesh, Chief Conservator of Forests & Field Director of Manas Tiger Reserve, the park will be open to the public six days a week during the 2024-25 ecotourism season. To ensure conservation efforts, the park will remain closed to visitors every Wednesday throughout the season.
To celebrate World Tourism Day 2024, the department of Tourism, Government of Assam, in partnership with Bodoland Tourism, will host a grand event at...
The 36th Martyr's Day of the former NDFB was commemorated at the Kajiamati Thulunga Fwthar in Udalguri on Saturday with a day-long program.
The event, organized by former NDFB members in association with the Bangburgwra Foundation, Udalguri, paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of the NDFB martyrs. The day is observed annually on September 14th to mark the death anniversary of Bangburgwra Boro, the organization's first martyr.
Several dignitaries, including BTR CEM Pramod Boro, ABSU president Dipen Boro, and BTR executive members, attended the event to honor the martyrs and their contributions to the Bodo movement for a separate homeland.
An open session was held as part of...
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