Delay in declaring Majuli island world heritage site

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 19:22

The delay for the World Heritage Site tag to Majuli river island in Assam was due to non receipt of required documents from the central government, UNESCO-Country Director Shiregu Aoyogi said Wednesday.

Sanjoy Ghosh`s kidnap mastermind found dead in Majuli Island

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:31

The body of ULFA(I) commandant, mastermind behind the abduction of social worker Sanjoy Ghosh, was recovered by police in upper Assam`s Majuli island.

Sanjoy Ghosh`s kidnap mastermind found dead in Majuli Island

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 19:06

The body of ULFA(I) commandant, mastermind behind the abduction of social worker Sanjoy Ghosh, was recovered by police in upper Assam`s Majuli island, police said.

Work to protect Majuli Island in Assam to be completed by 2014

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 13:44

The second and third phases of work to protect the Majuli Island, the world`s largest river island in Assam, will be completed by 2014, the Rajya Sabha was informed.

Illicit liquor seized, man arrested

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 17:59

A huge quantity of illicit country liquor was seized at Majuli island in Assam late last night.

Illicit liquor seized, man arrested

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 14:44

A huge quantity of illicit country liquor was seized at Majuli island in Assam late last night.

ULFA-police encounter in Majuli island

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 14:10

There was exchange of fire between ULFA militants and police at Majuli island in the early hours on Sunday but there was no casualty.

Rs. 50 mn package for Assam`s Majuli island

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 20:20

The Central govt Tuesday announced a Rs.50- million financial package to save from extinction Assam`s Majuli, the largest river island in South Asia, large swathes of which are being eroded by annual floods in the Brahmaputra.