Benjamin Kaman A new subspecies of the western hoolock gibbon has been described recently from northeastern India, which has been named the Mishmi Hills hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock mishmiensis). Gibbon is the only ape species found in Indian subcontinent. The uniqueness of Hoolock Gibbon is that it is found in only three countries in the… Continue reading Discovering Hoolock Gibbons in Assam
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Assam, an ignored tale of failed flood management
Mayuri Purkayastha Out of 33 districts, every year 28 districts are devastated by floods which cause tremendous damage to lives and livelihoods. Growing up in Assam was different in a lot of ways. It was far removed from the concept of the concrete jungle in many ways, one could see green hillocks from their houses,… Continue reading Assam, an ignored tale of failed flood management
The Baghjan Blowout: The Disastrous Oil Spill in Upper Assam and its Impacts
Keshoba Krishna Chatradhara The Baghjan oil spill poses a serious threat to the rich biodiversity of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Dibru-Saikhowa and the satellite areas are known for rich diversity of orchids and endangered animals On the morning of 27th of May, around 10.30 am, 1785 people of Baghjan village under Hapjan Block of Tinsukia district witnessed their… Continue reading The Baghjan Blowout: The Disastrous Oil Spill in Upper Assam and its Impacts
Agricultural literacy brings hope to unemployment in Morocco
Anya Karaman In Fes, an all-boys Center for the Protection of Children is supporting agricultural skill development to augment youth rehabilitation and social reintegration. At a juvenile detention center in Fes, it feels like summer camp is all year round. There, “maximum security” is an open, white building complex, “delinquents” are watering plants and planting… Continue reading Agricultural literacy brings hope to unemployment in Morocco
China plans to turn Xingiang into California by diverting the Brahmaputra water, reports South China Morning Post
Mekong-like Commission urged for trans-national rivers in Assam, to deal with Chinese river diversion plans Only the Government of India and international pressure can persuade China to abstain from diverting water of Yarlung Zangbo. There must be a bilateral treaty between New Delhi and Beijing on Brahmaputra,said Chandan Kumar Duarah, a environmentalist and Senior Journalist in Asomiya Pratidin. The fear of Assam on diversion… Continue reading China plans to turn Xingiang into California by diverting the Brahmaputra water, reports South China Morning Post
Tourism sidelines Conservation in Kaziranga, India
Mubina Akhtar Many protected areas , important wildlife habitats like in Assam that include the two World Heritage Sites–Kaziranga and Manas National Park–are under pressure from an ever increasing flow of tourists round the year and this is affecting conservation efforts Forest guards shot dead a charging adult male rhino in the Agaratoli Range of Kaziranga National Park on September 20. Earlier this… Continue reading Tourism sidelines Conservation in Kaziranga, India
Here comes Boat Clinic to reach the flood hit
Bhaswati Goswami The Boat Clinic keeps hopes sailing silently to the rescue of flood affected people in Assam A boat in deed saved hopes of hundreds of people floating in the flood hit Dhemaji district. The boat that housed a clinic was the ample aid to save them as the water level of the mighty… Continue reading Here comes Boat Clinic to reach the flood hit
Tamenglong in Manipur, India opposes oil exploration
People in Tamenglong resolved to defend their land and resources from any exploitation and plunder by oil companies A community consultation on “Protection of Land, Forest and Rivers” was held at Sibilong Village and Phaitol Villages on 25th and 26th May 2017 respectively, which was jointly organized by the Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur, Sibilong Village… Continue reading Tamenglong in Manipur, India opposes oil exploration
Technology, Violence, Vendetta against women
Samhita Barooah Knowledge of technology is also a privilege of patriarchy. There are very few producers of technology who are women and also almost 90 percent of the maintenance personnel are men when it comes to any form of technological equipment meant for household, public or community use. During a recent workshop on violence against… Continue reading Technology, Violence, Vendetta against women
Pasighat in India reaffirms opposition to big dam
Chandan Kumar Duarah People of Pasighat region in Arunachal Pradesh resists big dam building in Siang river, the upstream of the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Zangbo) in India. People of Siang districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been agitating against more dam building on Siang river, the main water flow of Brahmaputra (Yarlung Zangbo) from Tibet, China. In… Continue reading Pasighat in India reaffirms opposition to big dam
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