India
The Big Cat Affair
An interview with Dr. Abhi jit Rabha, IFS who was the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Assam, narrated a story about his experience with a big cat. Let's hear the story from him… The Big Cat " It was past seven, but the November morning sun was still low enough....
Persisting Enclave Dilemma: Five Indian Hamlets Stranded in Bangladesh Amid Border Disputes
Amidst ongoing India-Bangladesh border disputes, five Indian hamlets remain in Bangladesh, underscoring unresolved territorial demarcation issues. This enduring situation affects local residents’ daily lives and underscores the complexity of international border agreements.
Cattle Smuggling Surge at India-Bangladesh Border: BSFI Intensifies Crackdown
A surge in cattle smuggling activities at the India-Bangladesh International Border has led to multiple interceptions by the Border Security Force of India, highlighting the complexity and interstate nature of this illegal trade.
Bangladesh: Hasina Win May Benefit India’s North-Eastern Region
Bangladesh polls ran amidst violence and boycotts from the opposition BNP, but Awami League’s Hasina win for a fourth term may benefit North-east India economically.
NorthEast
Images of Geopolitical Aspects of Northeast India
Diphu April 3: The Ahom-ruled tract of the Brahmaputra river valley was the prime attraction for saints, invaders, interlopers, businessmen and preachers. The river Brahmaputra was militarized long ago during Ahom Rule. It was christened as the "highway of Assam." The...
World Forestry Day – Random Thoughts
It is the day of the Sun when it is leaning towards the western azimuth, yes, very close to it as World Forestry Day arrives.
Downed Wings Wreckage Sprouts Enigma …
PalaeoWest investigated World War-II military plane wreckage finished its work of scouring the location on the steep grounds of the northern side of the Karbi Hills Massif.
Cattle Smuggling Surge at India-Bangladesh Border: BSFI Intensifies Crackdown
A surge in cattle smuggling activities at the India-Bangladesh International Border has led to multiple interceptions by the Border Security Force of India, highlighting the complexity and interstate nature of this illegal trade.
Business
Oil Prospect in Dhansiri Valley Facing Uncertainty
According to an informed source, Oil India Limited has eventually packed out of the oil prospect areas looking to find crude oil reserves in the Dhansiri Valley. Older Oil Prospects The earlier attempt to drill into the anticline at the Khelma block in 2011-12 petered...
Surajit Roy New Head of Eastern Region Services Of IOCL
Diphu December 2 2022: Surajit Roy joined as Head - Regional Services of eastern region in Indian Oil. A Mechanical Engineer by profession, Roy has experience of more than three decades in various domains of Indian Oil. He has been pivotal in setting up state of the...
Second Quartzite Mine Opens In Karbi Anglong
The Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Tuliram Ronghang on Thursday formally began the mining of a quartzite mine at Bey Village, Koilamati, Bokajan subdivision of Karbi Anglong district.
Death of Oil Refinery Based Power Projects
Diphu August 19: Two thermal power projects based at both the Guwahati oil refinery and the Bongaigaon oil refinery were abandoned as loss making and inefficient in utilizing the ‘tail gas' produced in these two refineries. The power plants are the Bongaigaon Thermal...