#Kaziranga

Assam Congress plans state-wide protest over Kaziranga buffer zone cuts

The Assam Congress will march on August 29 to protest plans to shrink the Kaziranga National Park eco-sensitive zone, citing threats to local wildlife.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026

Sarma Blasts Congress Over Kaziranga National Park Management

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Congress for Kaziranga's past destruction, claiming the BJP successfully saved the park's rhino population.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026

Assam Faces Backlash Over Planned Kaziranga Buffer Zone Cuts

Assam officials want to shrink the buffer zone around Kaziranga National Park, sparking heated protests from critics and support from local residents.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026

Gaurav Gogoi attacks Assam government over Kaziranga zone changes

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi challenges Assam's decision to shrink Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and questions controversial wildlife board appointments.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026

IUCN Warns Kaziranga National Park Faces Growing Threats

Kaziranga faces ecological risks from development, tourism, and a shrunken eco-sensitive zone, according to a new report by the IUCN.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Panel Slams Assam Government Over Illegal Mining Near Kaziranga

A Supreme Court committee reports that Assam officials ignored orders to stop mining near Kaziranga National Park and protect wildlife corridors.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026

IUCN Warns Kaziranga Park Over Proposed Buffer Zone Cuts

IUCN warns that shrinking Kaziranga National Park's buffer zone threatens wildlife and ecosystem health amid rising development pressure.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026

Forest Rangers Arrest Man Over Illegal Tokay Gecko Trade in Assam

Forest officials in Assam's Kaziranga district seized a protected Tokay Gecko and arrested Rahul Karmakar for his role in the illegal wildlife trade.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Aug 2026

Karbi Students Protest Gaurav Gogoi Over Kaziranga Zone Row

Protesters in Bordeka village rallied against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, demanding the protection of land rights near Kaziranga National Park.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Aug 2026

Global Groups Demand Assam Release Land Activist Pranab Doley

Thirty-seven global rights groups are calling for the release of activist Pranab Doley after Assam invoked the National Security Act against him.

Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026

Assam Expands Protected Forests by 403 Square Kilometers

Assam added 403.62 square kilometers to its protected forests, marking the largest such expansion in India to bolster regional wildlife conservation.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026

Kaziranga’s Top Sniffer Dog Retires After Elite Anti-Poaching Career

Leon, a Belgian Malinois, finished his eight-year career with the Assam Forest Department after tracking poachers and solving major criminal cases.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026

Sarma Defends Kaziranga Buffer Zone Reduction Against Congress Criticism

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends reducing the Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone to protect local residents from displacement and ruin.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026

Assam Government Clarifies Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Rules

Assam officials confirm a 10-km buffer remains for Kaziranga until the state government submits a formal notification for a smaller zone.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026

Sarma: 10-km Kaziranga Buffer Zone Stays Put for Now

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms the 10-km Kaziranga buffer zone remains in effect until the state issues a formal notification.

Timungpi Terang • 12 Aug 2026

Resident Challenges Illegal Sand Mining Near Kaziranga National Park

A Karbi Anglong resident has petitioned the NGT to stop mechanised sand mining in the Deihori River, citing severe ecological damage near Kaziranga.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026

Kaziranga Honors Rhino Protection Force for Anti-Poaching Success

Assam officials honored the 82-member Special Rhino Protection Force for their role in curbing poaching at Kaziranga National Park.

Timungpi Terang • 8 Aug 2026

Assam CM Plans to Slash Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone to One Kilometer

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to reduce the Kaziranga National Park eco-sensitive zone from 10 kilometers to one to boost local infrastructure.