#poaching

Assam Reports Zero Rhino Poaching in 2025

Assam hit a major conservation milestone by recording zero rhino poaching cases in 2025, matching a success previously seen in 2022.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026

Wildlife Teams Destroy Poacher Nets in Imphal Wetland

Conservation groups and forest officials destroyed bird-trapping nets at Khamenbi Lamyai wetland following reports of illegal hunting in Mayang Imphal.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Sep 2026

Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Hits Global High of 4,075

The greater one-horned rhino population reached 4,075, with Assam hosting 80 percent of the total as anti-poaching measures yield record results.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026

DRI Seizes Protected Wildlife Across Assam and Meghalaya

The DRI seized 24kg of pangolin scales and other protected wildlife in raids across Assam and Meghalaya, resulting in 13 arrests across six operations.

NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026

Police Seize Dead Parrots and Airgun in Assam Wildlife Bust

Police arrested two men in Sadiya, Assam, after discovering 22 dead parrots and an airgun in their possession during a routine vehicle check.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Sep 2026

Dead Elephant Found Near Assam Border With Bullet Wounds

A wild elephant found dead near the Nagaon-Karbi Anglong border shows clear signs of gunshot wounds, sparking a formal investigation into the killing.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Aug 2026

Assam Elephant Undergoes Dental Surgery Following Brutal Poaching Attack

A captive elephant in Assam received dental surgery months after poachers hacked off his tusks, as the ongoing investigation remains at a standstill.

Timungpi Terang • 27 Aug 2026

Poacher nabbed with illegal firearms in Raimona National Park

Forest staff arrested one poacher with two guns in Assam's Raimona National Park after a group of six entered the protected area on August 20.

Timungpi Terang • 20 Aug 2026

Poachers caught hunting wild birds in Nagaon

Illegal bird hunting rings operate in Nagaon, Assam, as poachers evade capture after a confrontation with local media in Bhakat Gaon.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026

Mizoram authorities arrest man for poaching state animal

Officials in Mizoram arrested a 41-year-old man for poaching a serow, the state's protected animal, after finding meat and a trophy in his possession.

Ethan Ralte • 13 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

Three Arrested in Assam for Poaching Protected Monitor Lizard

Forest officials and police arrested three men in Assam for hunting a protected Monitor Lizard. The suspects face charges under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Aug 2026