Kaziranga National Park Archives

December 9, 2025 2:14 PM

In a first –Captive reared Critically Endangered Vultures from Rani, Guwahati permitted for release at 6th Addition to Kaziranga National Park under Bishwanath Wildlife Division

The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), a statutory body of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India has approved the transfer of 30 White-rumped Vultures (Gyps bengalensis) and 5 Slender-billed Vultures (Gyps ten...

October 1, 2025 4:37 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 6,957 crore highway expansion project on NH-715 in Assam with wildlife-friendly measures

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and upgradation of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam to a four-lane highway at a total capital cost of ₹...

February 24, 2025 11:42 PM

PM Modi says northeast has found a brand ambassador in himself

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Assam for a two-day visit, said on Monday that the entire northeastern region, once neglected by the Centre, has been developing at a rapid pace under the BJP-led government, adding that he himself has bec...

February 24, 2025 9:40 AM

EAM S Jaishankar and ambassadors of 45 countries take Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, along with Heads of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries, participated in an elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park on Monday. The visit took place ahead of the Advantage Assam summit, scheduled...

July 15, 2024 11:18 AM

Assam flood death toll rises to 93 as two more succumb in Karimganj

The devastating floods in Assam continue to claim lives, with the death toll now reaching 93. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two more individuals, including a child, lost their lives in Karimganj district over the...

July 9, 2024 4:37 PM

Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools

Flooding in Bangladesh has swept away homes and shut schools, displacing tens of thousands of people, the disaster and relief ministry said on Tuesday, and a forecast for more heavy rain over the next few days is expected to worsen the situation. So...

July 9, 2024 8:43 AM

Assam floods: 137 wild animals, including 6 Rhinos dead in Kaziranga National Park

In the devastating Assam floods, 137 wild animals, including six Rhinos, have died in the Assam flood at Kaziranga National Park, officials said. Meanwhile, the park authorities have managed to rescue 99 animals, including two Rhino calves, and two E...

July 5, 2024 7:38 PM

Assam: Flood situation in Barpeta still grim, 1.35 lakh people affected

The flood situation in Assam's Barpeta district remains critical, with more than 135,000 people impacted by rising waters. The disaster has submerged 1,435.6 hectares of cropland and affected 152 villages across four revenue circles: Kalgachia, Barpe...

July 4, 2024 10:29 PM

Floods kill 31 wild animals at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

The ongoing floods in Assam have taken a heavy toll on wildlife, with 31 wild animals reported dead at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP), according to park authorities. The flood's impact on the park's diverse ecosystem has been sev...

July 4, 2024 12:48 PM

Floods in Assam claim 46 lives, affect over 16 lakh people

At least 46 people have died due to severe floods in Assam, including eight fatalities from drowning reported on Wednesday. The flood situation remains critical, affecting over 16.25 lakh people across 29 districts. Some of the worst-hit districts i...