Guwahati Municipal Corporation inaugurates 60 electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) and 2 high-tech road-sweeping machines for efficient waste collection in Guwahati. This initiative aims to enhance cleanliness, sustainability, and reduce fossil fuel emissions in the city.
The Assam Rail Passengers Association (ARPA) urges the Assam government to ensure the introduction of suburban train services in Guwahati and Dibrugarh after repeated pleas to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and Railway Board authorities. ARPA demands better train service for daily commuters.
Majuli district administration issues advisory to prevent fishing activities due to heavy rain caused by cyclone Remal. No casualties reported. Officials remain alert for erosion incidents.
In a first, a Himalayan serow was spotted in the central part of Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve. The species is listed as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN red list category and in appendix one of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This sighting adds a new feather to the diverse biodiversity of the national park.
The North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) appeals to PM Modi to declare tea as the national drink of India on International Tea Day. Learn about the history and benefits of tea consumption.