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...

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

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...

PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, flags off two Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam

January 18, 2026 3:20 PM

PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, flags off two Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, a major infrastructure initiative worth over ₹6,950 crore, in Assam's Kaliabor. The project aims to improve connectivity in the region while ensuring the protection of Kaziranga National Park’s fragile ecosystem. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister described Kaziranga as “more than a National Park - it is the soul of Assam and a priceless jewel of India’s biodiversi...

Floods kill 31 wild animals at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

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...