The Bhairabkunda forest in Udalguri, Assam, has been successfully revived through a five-year community effort led by the Gethsemane Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC). The forest now boasts high-value timber species, a pond for fish rearing, and a guest house that supports ecotourism. The community has also ventured into apiculture and meliponiculture, with plans to export honey. The Balipara Foundation's Rural Futures programme has significantly contributed to these efforts. The forest now supports diverse wildlife and has mitigated human-elephant conflicts, showcasing the potential of grassroots conservation initiatives.

In a rare incident in Jangalpara village, Assam, a hen gave birth to four chicks without laying any eggs. The hen, a Vanaraja breed developed by ICAR – Directorate of Poultry Research, delivered the chicks at Dipak Saharia's home. The phenomenon, which drew many visitors, was explained by experts as possibly due to genetic reasons, with the hatching process occurring inside the hen's reproductive system. Two of the chicks survived, while two died shortly after birth.

A herd of wild elephants has caused significant damage to the Budlapara tea estate in Udalguri, Assam, over the past two days. The elephants, believed to have come from the nearby Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, destroyed tea plants and damaged a creche house and water pipeline. Local officials have struggled to contact wildlife authorities and have resorted to using firecrackers to keep the elephants away from residential areas. Despite repeated attempts, forest officials from the sanctuary have been unreachable.

Former members of the All Bodo Students' Union have led efforts to revive the Bhairabkunda forest in Assam's Udalguri district, which had been devastated by deforestation, floods, and ethnic clashes. The community-driven initiative, supported by the Balipara Foundation and the National Afforestation Programme, has successfully restored 550 hectares of forest by 2012. Despite challenges such as unscientific mining, the Gethsemane Joint Forest Management Committee continues to protect and manage the forest, emphasizing the need for government support to ensure its sustainability.

The article discusses the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, India, which excluded nearly 19 lakh people from citizenship. The NRC is intended to identify legal residents of Assam by verifying that they or their ancestors arrived before March 24, 1971. Those excluded from the list are from various districts and include members of religious and linguistic minorities. They have expressed concerns and grievances about the verification process and the potential targeting of Muslims. Excluded individuals must now appeal to Foreigners’ Tribunals and potentially higher courts. The article also mentions the impact on political figures, with some legislators and their families not making the list. The journalist, Shajid Khan, is an independent journalist and law student with works published in various notable outlets.

Following the death of forest guard Dhanmoni Deka in Orang National Park, Assam's Forest and Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary has called for the relocation of the responsible tiger to prevent further incidents. Concerns were raised by MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi about the tiger becoming a 'man-eater', urging the forest department to prioritize its capture and relocation. Jayanta Kumar Das suggested using camera traps for identification and relocating the tiger to a zoo as a humane alternative. The forest department is actively working to track and capture the tiger to ensure public safety.

A 50-year-old man named Jagadish Biswas was swept away by the strong currents of the Noa River in Udalguri, Assam, while returning home from a cremation. The National and State Disaster Response Forces, along with local authorities, are conducting search and rescue operations. The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning.

Construction of India's first standalone foreigner detention center in Matia, Goalpara district, Assam, is progressing rapidly to meet a December deadline. The facility, with a capacity for 3,000 inmates, is being built to house those declared foreigners under the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Local workers express mixed feelings, with many appreciating the employment opportunities while some, like retired professor Uttam Chandra Sarma, oppose the camp's proximity to human habitation. The Supreme Court has set a three-year detention period for foreigners, after which they may be eligible for bail. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy outlined guidelines for detention centers, emphasizing basic amenities and special attention to vulnerable groups.