Kaziranga National Park

February 4, 2026 5:50 PM

Researchers trace Kaziranga’s evolution as the last great refuge of the one-horned rhinoceros

A new scientific study has traced how Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) evolved into the world’s most important refuge for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, revealing a story shaped by climate change, shifting vegetation, human pressure and the decline of megaherbivores across the subcontinent. Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have reconstructed the first long-term palaeoeco...

December 9, 2025 5:18 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 tenuirostris) from Vulture conservation and breeding centre, Rani, Guwahati to the 6th Addition of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (NP&TR) under Bishwanath Wildlife Division . Status in Assam Assam serves as the primary stronghold for ...

October 1, 2025 4:32 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 ₹6,957 crore. The project, to be executed on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, will cover a total length of 85.675 km and integrate wildlife-friendly measures along the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) stretch. The existing two-l...

February 24, 2025 11:39 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 become the region's brand ambassador. While attending the Jhumoir dance programme at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, PM Modi emphasized the transformative journey of Assam and the Northeast under his leadership. "Once, Assam and the Northeast were ...

February 24, 2025 9:45 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 to be held in Guwahati from February 25. Jaishankar said, "I am very happy to see the growing number of tourists here. We are here for Advantage Assam, and after this, we are heading to Guwahati. Our aim is to enhance the profile of Assam and the n...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

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 past 24 hours. While the flood situation shows marginal improvement with receding water levels in some areas, nearly 5.98 lakh people across 18 districts remain affected. The hardest-hit districts include Cachar, Dhubri, and Nagaon, with Cachar alo...

July 9, 2024 4:35 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. Some 40,000 people are taking refuge at government shelters and more than 600 medical teams have been formed to treat flood victims, the ministry said. Television footage showed inundated roads, broken bridges and dams, as well as villagers wading thr...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

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 Elephant calves. Sonali Ghosh, field director of Kaziranga National Park, said that 104 Hog Deer, 6 Rhinos, and 2 Sambar died after drowning in flood waters, while 2 Hog Deer died after a vehicle hit them, one Otter (pup) died due to other reasons, a...

September 16, 2024 6:05 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, Barpeta, Chenga, and Baghbar. In the Chenga Assembly Constituency alone, at least 60 villages and char areas (riverine islands) are grappling with severe flooding. Many residents have been forced to seek refuge on higher ground, living alongside their li...

September 16, 2024 6:07 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 severe, affecting both animals and infrastructure. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, reported that 23 hog deer drowned in floodwaters, while seven others died under care. Despite the grim situation, rescue efforts have been robus...