PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 4,570 crore in Assam’s Kokrajhar

March 13, 2026 5:24 PM

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 4,570 crore in Assam’s Kokrajhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,570 crore in Kokrajhar in Assam, aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and economic growth in the Bodoland region. Addressing a public gathering via video conferencing from Guwahati due to inclement weather, the Prime Minister said the projects would accelerate development and strengthen connectivity in the region. He also apologised for not being able to attend the...

Golden Langurs in Assam face population decline amid loss of habitat

September 11, 2024 10:48 AM

Golden Langurs in Assam face population decline amid loss of habitat

The golden langur, a rare primate species endemic to the Indo-Bhutan border region, is facing a severe threat of extinction due to rapid habitat loss and deforestation in Assam, according to recent research findings. Dr. Jihosuo Biswas, a senior primatologist at the Primate Research Centre Northeast India, reports that over half of India's golden langur's habitat has disappeared in recent decades. This loss is particularly pronounced in the southern part of its distribution range, specifically ...