News and stories from the eight states of Northeast India
Researchers have identified a previously unknown gecko species within the Dima Hasao district of Assam. Named Cyrtodactylus dimensis, the bent-toed reptile was documented in a recent study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa.
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The administration in Assam has announced special casual leave for teachers across the state on October 30 and 31. This decision allows educators to take time off during the specified dates.
A recently married couple was discovered dead at their home in the Sonapur area near Guwahati. Authorities are investigating the incident following conflicting claims made by family members regarding the deaths.
Official figures regarding polluted rivers in Assam have come under scrutiny. The recorded count of contaminated water bodies dropped substantially from forty-four to nine.