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Assam step up in fight against novel coronavirus

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday chaired a meeting through video conferencing with all district collectors (DCs) of the state and directed them to take all measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Assam chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna, minister of state for health and family welfare Pijush Hazarika, and other top government officials were also present in the meeting. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that no positive case has been reported in the state so far, but the state government is prepared for difficult situations. Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the DCs to start the thermal screening process of the domestic passengers at all the airports, railway stations and other land ports in the bordering areas of Bhutan and Bangladesh. Himanta Biswa Sarma also directed the district administration to take strict actions to prevent hoarding of essential things in all places. "The district administration will take measures and creating awareness amongst...

12 beautiful places to visit in Assam ❤

Top 12 tourist places in Assam Gift-wrapped with rolling fields of aromatic tea, canoes sailing down the Brahmaputra river, or thick jungles with the most bizarre wildlife, Assam is the most charming state in North East India lying in the wait to be explored. Wondering where to start? Take a look at these amazing tourist places in Assam to plan your adventure-packed trip to the North East. Grower of the country’s maximum share of tea and home to some of the best wildlife sanctuaries, Assam never fails to overwhelm wanderers with its beauty and tranquility. ShareAssam Tour Packages(40+)India Tour Packages(2000+)International Tour Packages(2000+)Get Free QuotesAssam BlogsAssam Travel Stories 12 Tourist Places In Assam 2020: Unveiling The Hidden Charm Of The North-East Call Us Get Customized Quotes assam tourist places Get Customized Assam Quotes Gift-wrapped with rolling fields of aromatic tea, canoes sailing down the Brahmaputra river, or thick jungles with the most biza...
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Mājuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century,but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records. Majuli Doriya River of Majuli. Majuli Geography Location Brahmaputra River Coordinates 26°57′0″N 94°10′0″E Area 352 km2 (136 sq mi) Highest elevation 84.5 m (277.2 ft) Administration India State Assam District Majuli (Formally Declared on 8 September 2016) Demographics Population 167,304 Approx (2011) Pop. density 300 /km2 (800 /sq mi) Ethnic groups Mishing, Deori, Sonowal Kacharis, Koch, Ahom, Chutiya, Kalita, Brahmin, Keot,Sut Additional information Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) PIN 785102, 785104, 785105, 785110, 7...

Kaziranga National Park

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Kazironga Rastrio Uiddan is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018 which was jointly conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. It comprises 1,641 adult rhinos (642 males, 793 females, 206 unsexed); 387 sub-adults (116 males, 149 females, 122 unsexed); and 385 calves. In 2015, the rhino population stood at 2401. Kaziranga is home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world, and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006 (now the highest tiger density is in Orang National Park, Assam) . The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife Int...

Assam flood

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Assam floods: Nature's fury hits state, 30 districts flooded Of Assam's 33 districts, 30 remained under the grip of floods that has displaced nearly 54 lakh people and killed 36 people. Several famed one-horned rhinoceros and other animals have reportedly died in the floods. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, Brahmaputra river and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level in most of the affected districts, including in Guwahati.

Bohag Bihu

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BIHU FESTIVAL OF ASSAM Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu (Assamese: ব’হাগ বিহু বা ৰঙালী বিহু) also called Xaat Bihu (Assamese: সাত বিহু) (seven Bihus) is a festival celebrated in the state of Assam and northeastern India, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. It usually falls on 2 April week, historically signifying the time of harvest. This year it falls on 15th of April 2019 ... It unites the population of Assam regardless of their religions or backgrounds and promotes the celebration of diversity. In India, it is celebrated seven days after Vishuva Sankranti of the month of Vaisakh or locally 'Bohag' (Bhaskar Calendar). The three primary types of Bihu are Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. Each festival historically recognizes a different agricultural cycle of the paddy crops. During Rangali Bihu there are 7 pinnacle phases: 'Chot', 'Raati', 'Goru', 'Manuh', 'Kutum', ...

Bihu

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Bihu is a set of three important non-religious festivals in the Indian state of Assam—Rongali or Bohag Bihu observed in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January.The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three, celebrating spring festival. The Bhogali Bihu or the Magh Bihu is a harvest festival, with community feasts. The Kongali Bihu or the Kati Bihu is the sombre, thrifty one reflecting a season of short supplies and is an animistic festival. Official name:-Bihu Also called:-Rongali Bihu (April)         • Kaati Bihu (October)         • Bhogali Bihu (January) Observed by:-Assamese people Type:-Regional folk Ends:-Varies Date:-In the months of Bohag, Kaati and Maagh Frequency:-Tri-annual The Rongali Bihu coincides the Assamese New Year and with the Indian New Year festivals like Baisakhi, Bishu, etc. as well as with other regions of East and South-East Asia which follow the Budd...