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Guwahati: Bangladesh pulled off a historic Test victory in Darwin, beating Australia by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing just 57 runs for victory, Bangladesh reached the target in 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 30, while Shadman Islam finished on 25 not out. [] The post Bangladesh script history with first Test victory over Australia on Australian soil appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati: Bangladesh has told India that certain outstanding issues must be addressed before Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans proposed bilateral visit can take place, including the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Foreign Ministry spokesman AKM Shahidul Karim said on Sunday that Dhaka has asked New Delhi to speed up action on its requests for [] The post Bangladesh sets conditions for Tarique Rahmans India visit, seeks Sheikh Hasinas extradition appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati: Nepal has been unable to confirm the whereabouts of the original 1816 Sugauli Treaty, a historic agreement that established the basis of the countrys boundary with British India. Nepals Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the House of Representatives that although documents related to the treaty are held in the countrys National Archives, there is [] The post Nepal claims Indian territory; 210-year-old Sugauli Treaty remains untraceable, says minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati: A resident of Diphu in Assams Karbi Anglong district has approached the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), alleging large-scale and mechanised sand mining in the Deihori River, an area identified within the governments proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR). [] The post Assam: Illegal sand mining near Kaziranga; Karbi Anglong resident moves NGT, Centre appeared first on
Guwahati: A rare black-and-golden cicada has been recorded in India for the first time, with researchers from Aaranyak and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust documenting Huechys fusca in Assams Manas National Park. The first-ever Indian record of the species was documented by Koushik Rajbongshi, Jonmani Kalita and Karan Barman of Aaranyaks Threatened Species Recovery Programme, [] The post Rare black-and-golden cicada recorded in India for first time in Assams Manas appeared first on NorthE
Guwahati: In a novel attempt to bring degraded forest patches back to life, conservation organisation Aaranyak has deployed more than 15,000 native seed balls across parts of Assams Khalingduar Reserve Forest, combining traditional ecological knowledge, science and community participation to restore elephant habitat. The initiative is part of an integrated habitat restoration pilot being implemented [] The post 15,000 seed balls to help revive Assams degraded elephant habitats appeared first on