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Majuli to be re-nominated for Heritage Site

Undeterred by last year's failure, India is having a second try at securing World Heritage Site from the UNESCO for the picturesque Majuli Island in Assam, which is also an important seat of......

Building a digital bridge over the Brahmaputra

The Assam government in association with a computer training company has launched a programme for students in Majuli, a remote island village in the middle of the Brahmaputra.Under the programme......

Poachers slay rhino at Kaziranga; 7th in a month

Another rhino was killed by poachers at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday with the toll rising to seven at the UNESCO World Heritage site.There was heavy exchange of fire between a group......

Assam MLAs get extortion calls from ULFA hawks

Sitting MLAs from various political parties in Assam have received extortion demand from the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom. Though exact number of such MLAs receiving......

Assam flood situation worsens; relief operations underway

The flood situation in Assam turned worse on Friday with most of the people in Dhemaji district affected by flood, while 75 per cent of Kaziranga National Park submerged by the deluge that has also......

Incredible India roadshow draws a huge response in Israel

India has appealed to leading tour operators, hoteliers and travel agents of Israel who have gathered at 'Incredible India roadshow' showcasing the country's immense tourism potential to partner in......

Longest river cruise & a Himalayan break

The Assam Bengal Navigation Company, an Indo-British joint venture that operates the 300-km long river cruise on the Brahmaputra in Assam, has adopted a two-fold strategy to lure more inbound......

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QNA

Q. The largest river island is located at?
Pravin: A. more

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Q. Recently Majuli, which is the world's largest river island was affected by a flood. In which state is it located ?(A)Assam(B)West Bengal(C)Bihar
Anantharaman: A. majuli more

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Q. What are the sight-seeing places in and around Jorhat,Assam?
Anantharaman: A. Kaziranga,Majuli,Kamakhya temple,Brahmaputra river more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-are-the-sight-seeing-places-in-and-around-jorhatassam/23315136/answers/18020756

Q. what is majuli and relation with assam
QnA Quiz: A. Majuli in Assam is perhaps the largest riverine island in the world, lie in the lap of the majestic Brahmaputra. The main attraction of Majuli...... more

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Drive to cope with floods

Golaghat, May 19: A grassroots initiative is helping villagers in Jorhat and Golaghat districts to tackle emergencies during floods. The... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130520/jsp/northeast/story_16878535.jsp

Medical aid on sail - documenting the boat clinics of Assam

Court asks Brahmaputra Board for plan to check Majuli e... India should push for treaty with China on Brahmaputra:... New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) What... ...

http://news.taaza.com/lifestyle/1137428-medical-aid-on-sail-documenting-the-boat-clinics-of-assam.html

Plantation drive to check erosion

Fifty-five saplings were planted on the premises of Auniati xatra in Majuli today on the 55th birth anniversary of the xatradhikar (spiritual... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130519/jsp/northeast/story_16912982.jsp

Football transfers

Guwahati, May 17: Altogether 39 footballers have been cleared for inter-district transfers by the Assam Football Association in its first list... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130518/jsp/northeast/story_16910563.jsp

AERC not acting as a regulator

GUWAHATI, May 17 The Consumers Legal Protection Forum on Friday raised its doubts over the role of Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC)... ...

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=may1813/city06

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