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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Abandoned tiger cubs vanish from hiding spot in India. Trail cams give answers
A forest ranger at a tiger reserve in India received an urgent call in late April from staff members of the anti-poaching team. They had discovered two tiger cubs tucked in a bush in a woodland area inside Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, according to a report written by range forest officer Nayan Jyoti Gogoi and shared May 19 with McClatchy News. Concerned about the vulnerability of the cubs, Gogoi and his team made the journey to the remote area to evaluate the cubs and determine if they would need to be bottle fed, according to the report. While there had been no sighting of the mother, the team had to 'exercise utmost caution' in case she was nearby, as tigresses are known for their protective nature around cubs, the report said. When the team arrived at the site, they found only one cub resting in the dense undergrowth, with 'no sign of the second cub,' according to the report. The team searched for 'pugmarks,' or footprints, but were unable to find any in the dense ground cover, Gogoi said. A foul smell led to the discover of a cow carcass, 'suggesting the tigress may have stockpiled food' before giving birth, experts said. Dr. Panjit Basumatary, a wildlife veterinarian experienced in rescue and rehabilitation, confirmed this was common behavior, adding that the mother may have already moved one cub to a new location and would likely return for the other, according to the report. The team set up three camera traps on different trails in hopes of recording the tigress. They also deployed security teams to seal off entry to the forest to prevent any human interference, Gogoi said. The team was advised early on the morning of May 2 that if the tigress had not returned, the cub should be given a bottle with a glucose solution. They returned to the site, 'praying silently for the cub's safety,' and the cub was gone, Gogoi said. Tracks near the bush indicated it may have been the tigress, according to the report. To the relief of the team, footage from the camera traps confirmed the mother returned to the spot the day before and left carrying the cub in her mouth, the report said. 'A mother's care is the best care,' Basumatary told Gogoi after learning the good news. 'This is a successful case of a tigress coming back to retrieve her cub and reunite, which is certainly the first such documented case in the northeast, if not in the country,' Basumatary told The Assam Tribune. Field Director Dr. Sonali Ghosh called the reunion 'a successful example of field-based conservation, teamwork, and scientifically guided wildlife management,' according to the release. Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is in eastern India near Arunachal Pradesh, a disputed region in the Himalayan mountains along the India-China border. Although India controls the region, both India and China claim it. The region is about 1,300 miles east of New Delhi and about 3,500 miles southwest of Shanghai.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika, known for Xora Pate Pate Phagun Naame, dies at 44 after battling cancer
Assam's music industry mourns the loss of Gayatri Hazarika, a beloved singer whose soulful voice resonated deeply with audiences. Known for her iconic song 'Xora Pate Pate Phagun Naame,' she passed away at 44 in a Guwahati hospital after battling cancer. Her memorable melodies and passionate performances have left an enduring legacy on Assamese music. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Social media mourned her loss Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Assam's entertainment, especially the music industry is grieving the passing of one of its most beloved voices, Gayatri Hazarika . Her timeless melodies were a part of the emotional fabric of countless Assamese households. The singer breathed her last on May 16 at a private hospital in Guwahati. She was 44 and was battling for her soulful voice, Gayatri Hazarika left an indelible mark on Assamese music. Her most iconic song, Xora Pate Pate Phagun Naame , remains a classic. According to The Assam Tribune, the singer had been under medical treatment for an extended period and was recently admitted to the hospital as her condition artistic repertoire extended far beyond just one song. From the lilting Rati Rati Mor Xoon to the evocative Ohar Dore Ubhoti Aatori Gola, Gayatri's ability to infuse depth and emotion into every note earned her a devoted following. Beyond the recording studio, she lit up live performances with her passionate renditions and magnetic stage Hitesh Baruah, Managing Director of Nemcare Hospitals, confirmed the passing of Gayatri Hazarika to News Live, calling it a deeply saddening loss. He stated that she died at 2:15 pm on May 16 at their hospital. Hazarika had been battling cancer and was under treatment at Nemcare. She was admitted three days ago as her condition worsened and was moved to the ICU the day before her of Agriculture, Horticulture, Excise, Implementation of Assam Accord, Border Protection & Development, Atul Bora tweeted, 'Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Gayatri Hazarika. Her soulful voice enriched Assamese music and touched countless hearts. A great loss. Heartfelt condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti!'Filmmaker Aimee Baruah wrote, 'Gayatri Hazarika's lilting voice and effortless grace had long captivated Assam — myself included. 'Sorapate Paate Phagun Name'_ has echoed through many of my springs. Her passing leaves a silence deeply felt."The tweet further read, "Though she may no longer be with us in the physical realm, I know her voice will continue to grace our lives. I offer prayers at the Lord's feet for her soul's eternal peace, and extend heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family and Shanti!'
Scroll.in
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Assam won't file cases against ‘illegal infiltrators', will ‘push them back' at border: CM Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state government will no longer file legal cases against 'illegal infiltrators' but will instead push them back at the border, The Assam Tribune reported. 'Infiltration is a big issue,' The Telegraph quoted the Bharatiya Janata Party leader as telling reporters after a state Cabinet meeting. 'We have now decided that we will not go through the legal process.' Sarma said that the approach earlier was to arrest such persons and bring them under the Indian legal system. They would be detained, produced before a court and held in jails, he added. 'We have now decided we will not bring them inside the country,' the BJP leader said. 'We will push them back. Pushing them back is a new phenomenon.' Calling such pushback a 'new innovation', Sarma added: 'That is why you are hearing about more numbers. Otherwise, the influx remains the same – about 4,000 to 5,000 people enter every year – but with pushbacks, the numbers will drop.' India shares a 4,096-km border with Bangladesh. The BJP leader's statement comes days after Bangladesh's border force detained at least 123 persons whom it alleged India had pushed into the country without documents on Wednesday. Among those detained were Rohingyas and Bengali-speaking persons. They were in the custody of the Border Guard Bangladesh and their identities were being verified, The Daily Star had quoted Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, the director general of the paramilitary force, as saying. Border Guards Bangladesh is the paramilitary force responsible for the country's border security. Bangladesh also lodged a strong protest against the alleged 'push-ins' with India's Border Security Force, added Siddiqui. 'Dhaka is trying to establish contact with New Delhi on the reported push-ins of people from India through the Indo-Bangladesh borders in Kurigram and Khagrachhari,' National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman was quoted as saying. He added that if the detained persons are verified to be citizens of Bangladesh, 'we will accept them'. 'This will have to be done in a formal channel,' said Rahman. 'Pushing them in is not the way.' On Saturday, Sarma claimed that such 'pushback is a daily affair because we have created a system where we convince the BGB [Border Guards Bangladesh] that these people are about to enter.' The chief minister said that this was an ' operation ' by the Union government involving foreign nationals from across the country, in which Assam was a stakeholder too, The Indian Express reported Inmates of the Matia detention centre in Assam, including Rohingyas, were among identified foreigners recently 'pushed back' into Bangladesh, Sarma added. The detention centre, in Goalpara, became operational in January 2023. It is the largest detention centre in India. As of January this year, it had held 270 inmates. These inmates include bonafide foreign nationals sentenced and convicted for violations of the Foreigners Act, the Citizenship Act and the Passports Act and awaiting deportation. It also includes declared 'foreigners' by foreigners tribunals in Assam. The foreigners tribunals in the state are quasi-judicial bodies that adjudicate on matters of citizenship. 'Now the only people in Matia are declared foreigners, in whose cases litigation is pending,' The Indian Express quoted Sarma as saying. 'Except them, everyone from the camp has gone back to Bangladesh.' He added: 'Rohingyas have also gone back, along with declared foreigners with no appeal pending or those who had no case and were being kept there. Matia is almost free now with 30-40 people left.' In February, Scroll tracked down relatives of seven of the 63 persons who were declared foreigners and have challenged the order of the foreigners' tribunals in various constitutional courts, including in the Supreme Court. All of them contested the Assam government's claim that they were from Bangladesh.
