#wildlife
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
Rare Black-and-Golden Cicada Found in Assam
Researchers recorded the Huechys fusca in India for the first time, spotting the rare black-and-golden cicada within Assam’s Manas National Park.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026
Chandel Officials Rally Youth to Stop Forest Fires
Chandel Forest Division gathered 120 residents to address rising fire risks, citing 413 blazes in 2026 and long-term forest loss across the district.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 10 Aug 2026
Tuensang Forest Division hosts environmental workshop in Saoshou village
Tuensang Forest Division led an environmental program in Saoshou village on August 8 to address wildlife protection, forest laws, and conservation.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
Assam Minister Opens New Wildlife Office in Sonitpur
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah opened the Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary to bolster local forest protection.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Aug 2026
Assam Releases Captive-Bred Vultures in Global First
Assam released ten captive-bred vultures into the wild to boost declining populations, marking a global first for the endangered scavenger species.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Aug 2026
Assam Minister Opens New Wildlife Office in Sonitpur
Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah opened the Kalamati Wildlife Range Office to boost conservation efforts at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Aug 2026
Assam Releases Captive-Bred Vultures in Global Conservation First
Assam released ten captive-bred vultures into the wild, marking a global first to help recover species decimated by toxic veterinary drugs.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Aug 2026
Fox Attacks Eight People in Assam Village
A fox injured eight people during a violent rampage in the Assam village of Harinagar Part-II. Four victims required transfer to a hospital.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Aug 2026
Assam Conservationist Invited to Presidential Independence Day Reception
Didom Daimari of Assam earned a presidential invite for his decade of work in wildlife protection and community-led conservation efforts.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard to Secure State Animal
Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard on August 4 to protect the vulnerable species via habitat restoration, research, and community action.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches New Initiative to Protect State Animal
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma started Mission Clouded Leopard on August 4 to protect the vulnerable species across Meghalaya's key forest habitats.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Starts Mission Clouded Leopard to Save State Animal
Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard to protect the state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, population monitoring, and community action.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Tinsukia Villagers Protest Forest Department Over Elephant Raids
Hundreds of villagers in Assam’s Tinsukia district protested against the Forest Department, demanding action against frequent wild elephant attacks.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Officials Push for Elephant Coexistence Strategy
Officials and villagers from Assam and Meghalaya met in Naguapara to coordinate efforts against human-elephant conflict along the shared state border.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Leopard Cat Killed in Road Collision in Assam
A leopard cat was found dead roadside in Palashbari, Assam, on August 3. Officials suspect a vehicle collision caused the animal's death.
Bibar Daimary • 3 Aug 2026
Wild Elephant Kills Woman During Nighttime Water Run in Assam
Namika Sangma died after a wild elephant attacked her group in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district late Sunday night while they fetched water.
Timungpi Terang • 3 Aug 2026
Outrage as rare golden langur dies from electrocution in Assam
Local residents threaten to block a national highway after a rare golden langur died from electrocution in Assam's Bongaigaon district on Friday.
Bibar Daimary • 31 Jul 2026
Ladakh Hosts India's First Black-Necked Crane Festival
Ladakh will host the nation's first festival dedicated to the rare Black-Necked Crane to promote conservation in the region from August 11 to 14, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Monkeys Invade Shillong Neighborhood in Search of Food
Monkeys are raiding homes in Shillong's Lawsohtun Block 6, sparking safety fears and concerns over habitat loss in nearby Lum Shillong forests.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
