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A consignment of Channa fish was seized at LGBI Airport in Guwahati due to concerns over the illegal trade of protected Channa barca. This follows a Gauhati High Court ruling that clarified which Channa species are protected under law, highlighting identification challenges for authorities.
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The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) was officially recorded for the first time at Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam. Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced this on Monday. The documentation adds to the biodiversity records of Orang and highlights the area's ecological diversity.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala. The operation is linked to a radicalisation case involving Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), described as an offshoot of the banned Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, issued district-level weather warnings for six Assam districts. Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Sivasagar are warned of isolated thunderstorms and lightning on September 29. Other areas include Charaideo, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi with varying alerts.
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Assam conservation activist Rohit Choudhury wrote to the Chief Secretary seeking clarification on the legal basis for the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. He questioned statements regarding the 1–3 km ESZ extent and construction restrictions, citing conflicting Supreme Court guidelines.
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A Special Judge’s Court granted bail to Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora, personal security officers of Zubeen Garg, concerning a disproportionate assets case. However, the two bodyguards will remain incarcerated as they are also held in connection with the case relating to Zubeen Garg's death.
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Assam is tightening waste management rules, warning that bulk generators like hotels and hospitals could face utility cuts. These new rules require entities to process waste on-site and register online. The framework emphasizes coordinated action from local bodies and citizens.
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