Guwahati: More than 10,000 people have been affected in the first wave of flood in Assam with almost all major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, maintaining a rising trend as the monsoon hit the state as well as adjoining areas.

The first wave of flood had so far affected the five districts of North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Darrang, Sonitpur and Hailakandi. Over 7,000 population had been affected in North Lakhimpur district, while 1500 families had been affected in Dhemaji district.

GUWAHATI, June 4 – To mark the World Environment Day tomorrow, leading cement brand Topcem today announced free distribution of one lakh non-woven eco-friendly carry bags in the city.

Guwahati, June 1: Herpetologists of the Northeast have called for more synchronised and collaborative efforts to study species of turtles in the region.

Sparrows are disappearing from many parts of the country, and specially in Assam where electro-magnetic radiation from communication towers, use of leaded petrol in vehicles and overuse of pesticides in agriculture have been cited as some causes by scientists.

Chief scientist of the Regional Agriculture Research Centre in Lakhimpur, Prabal Saikia, said, "It is a fact that sparrows are becoming scarce throughout Assam - both house and tree sparrows."

The Assam Forest Department’s impunity seems to have no limits. legal edicts are inconsequential to its working.

Assam is likely to be the first state in the country to expand the central anti-tobacco campaign to all its districts, with Jorhat as the role model.

The Railways have projected an outlay of Rs 17,495 crore for completion of 13 new line projects in the North Eastern region.

Guwahati; May 17: A resident of Majuli has sought Assam governor J.B.

Guwahati, May 16: Assam power minister Pradyut Bordoloi today said the state would go for second generation reforms to help improve the power scenario.

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will soon issue notification prohibiting distribution of plastic carry bags free of cost to the customers within Guwahati Municipal area.