PM Modi unveils design of new integrated terminal building of Guwahati Airport

February 25, 2025 8:50 AM

PM Modi unveils design of new integrated terminal building of Guwahati Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the design of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, officials said. A spokesperson from LGBI Airport described the unveiling as a key step in transforming the airport into a world-class aviation hub and a gateway to Northeast India. “Inspired by Assam's natural beauty, the new terminal features a unique Bamboo Orchids theme, symbo...

Assam: HaatiApp to help communities coexist with elephants, reduce conflicts

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Assam: HaatiApp to help communities coexist with elephants, reduce conflicts

In a significant step towards mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC), Aaranyak, a prominent biodiversity conservation organization based in Guwahati, has unveiled two innovative tools: the 'HaatiApp' and a handbook on solar-powered fences. The 'HaatiApp', developed with support from the SBI Foundation, serves as an early warning system to alert communities about the presence of wild elephants near human settlements. This mobile application aims to help villagers avoid potentially dangerous en...