Assam announces Rs 150 crore flood mitigation project for Jorabat under Guwahati Ring Road

July 15, 2026 3:50 PM

Assam announces Rs 150 crore flood mitigation project for Jorabat under Guwahati Ring Road

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a Rs 150 crore flood mitigation project for Jorabat as part of the proposed Guwahati Ring Road, saying the initiative aims to provide a long-term solution to recurring flash floods in the area. The announcement came during the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, where Sarma said the recent flash floods in Jorabat, which inundated several localities and disrupted traffic, highlighted the need for permanent engineering ...

Assam’s tiger numbers tripled since 2006, says CM Sarma

February 10, 2026 3:58 PM

Assam’s tiger numbers tripled since 2006, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state’s significant achievements in wildlife conservation, noting that Assam’s tiger population has risen from just 70 in 2006 to 227 in 2022, reflecting what he described as strong political commitment and sustained collective action. In a post on X, CM Sarma said Assam today stands among the safest habitats in the country, not only for the one-horned rhinoceros but also for a wide range of wildlife species. Expressing gr...