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Allegations of dual voting along the disputed Meghalaya-Assam border have surfaced following the Assam Assembly elections, even as local representatives insist that the onus of verification rests with the Assam government. The development apparently exposes a persistent lack of coordination between the two governments to sanities electoral rolls in sensitive blocks. Carved out of Assam in 1972, Meghalaya shares a 884.9 km boundary with Assam, primarily along the northern and eastern border. However, the two states have had a long-standing dispute over 12 areas of disagreement, even as efforts are underway to resolve them. On the dual-voting allegations, Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem said he cannot confirm whether such instances occurred during the April 9 election in Assam, adding that the...

Students from Rongdoi High School, Jorhat, explored the rich biodiversity of Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary during an immersive nature trail aimed at promoting environmental awareness and conservation ethics. Organised under Aaranyak’s flagship initiative Nature’s Wonderland. A Journey of Curiosity the programme was held on January 16 in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department. The students were thrilled to spot a family of five hoolock gibbons India’s only ape species along with capped langurs, a Malayan giant squirrel, and a diverse range of butterflies and spiders. Experts from Aaranyak guided participants through the forest, offering insights into primate behaviour, forest ecology, and the importance of protected areas.Research Fellow Akshay Kumar Upadhyaya explained t...

The 'red alert' was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday for Assam and Meghalaya due to the possibility of exceptionally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning during the next two days. There will be a 'orange alert' on Friday, indicating that the bad weather will continue, and the notice will be in force for Wednesday and Thursday. Based on information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the warning has caused both states to take preventative action in order to protect the population. In a statement, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) advised residents to be vigilant, refrain from needless travel, and stock up on necessities like candles and medications, particularly those living in low-lying or landslide-prone areas. ASDM...

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, held lengthy talks with Conrad Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, during the Chief Ministers' Level Meeting in Guwahati on a number of crucial interstate problems. Assam and Meghalaya came to the realization during the conference that progress in both states is mutually inclusive and that cooperation is necessary to advance on the development road. Additionally, with funding from the Assamese government, Assam and Meghalaya will work together to build the Kulsi Irrigation project, which will help both states' farmers. However, following consultations with the local residents, the 55 MW Kulsi Power Project would be jointly constructed by both states. The boundary conflict between Assam and Meghalaya was another topic of discussion....

Sosthenes Sohtun, the Jirang National People's Party MLA, emphasized the critical necessity for interstate collaboration to address the ongoing catastrophe amid the deteriorating flood circumstances in Umpher village, Byrnihat. Along with representatives from the Public Works Department and the National Highways Authority of India, Sohtun emphasized that any long-term solution must entail the development of drainage infrastructure outside of Meghalaya's boundaries after touring the flood-affected areas with Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal. Speaking to the media, Sohtun said he will bring up the problem of cleaning the stream in Assam's jurisdiction with Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, and ask him to bring it up with his Assamese counterpart. He underlin...