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In the News (Wed 15 Feb 12)

  
  States
A total of six elephants, four at Sonitpur district and one each at Goalpara and Golaghat have been killed so far in the first week of October alone.
However, it is learnt from unofficial sources that altogether 23 wild elephants were killed in Sonitpur district during this period.
Experts from Assam’s College of Veterinary Science under the Assam Agricultural University had confirmed, after examining parts of the carcasses of nine elephants killed inside Nameri National Park last year, that spraying of organo phosphates in the water sources and on the fodder of the elephants was the cause of their death.
www.dayafterindia.com /nov1/assam.html   (862 words)

  
 tezpur india,tezpur travel agents,Assam travel,hotels in Assam,tezpur tour operators, Tezpur travel guide, travel ...
Sonitpur, as Tezpur was known in the olden days, is a city steeped in mythology, legend and folklore.
The ancient Sonitpur was the apital of the Asura dynasty.
Situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, this town replete with a raw natural beauty and fascinating archaeological ruins, is the headquarters of district Sonitpur.
www.all-india-travel-tourism.com /city-guide/tezpur.htm   (944 words)

  
 Tezpur
The ancient Sonitpur was the capital of the Asura dynasty.
The princess saw a handsome prince in her dreams and fell in love with him.Chitralekha, a talented artist, not only painted his portrait from Usha's description but recognised him to be Aniruddha, grandson of Lord Krishna, ruler of Dwarka.
In the battle of Hari (Lord Krishna) and Hara (Lord Shiva in the form of Banasura), Bana was defeated and the lovers were united forever.
www.india-travel.com /assam/tezpur.htm   (761 words)

  
 Mysterindia.com - Tezpur [Sonitpur] - The City of Blood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tezpur, known as Sonitpur (city of blood) of Puranic fame, is associated with the legend of princess Usha, the daughter of King Bana and prince Anirudha, the grandson of Lord Krishna for their eternal love and romance.
It is the headquarters of Sonitpur district and is considered as one of the most beautiful towns of the state.
Her contribution to art, culture, literature particularly her contribution to the freedom struggle have earned for Tezpur a unique niche in the history of Assam.
www.mysterindia.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=253   (415 words)

  
 Defenceindia : Press Release : Ministry of Defence : Medical Camp organised by Assam Rifles
A medical camp was organised at village Phulguri on 07 Nov 2003 by 5 Assam Rifles jointly with District medical authority of the Sonitpur District.
The CMO alongwith five para medical staff of 5 Assam Rifles were in attendance from 0900h to 1530h.
The camp followed by talk on preventive action against malaria and a lecture on child health care and basic first aid was conducted.
www.defenceindia.com /press/pr_tez_10_nov.html   (152 words)

  
 National parks, wildlife, tourism and travel guide on India from chooseindiatravels
This wildlife sanctuary, is situated in the Sonitpur District Extending along the Himalayan foothills it offers magnificent view of both scenic beauty and wildlife, having 175 Sq.
For visiting this sanctuary, tourist/visitor may contact the Divisional Forest Officer, Western Assam wildlife Division, Tezpur.
District Sonitpur (Assam) or the Deputy Director, Tourism, Govt.
www.chooseindia.com /tourism/sonai.html   (78 words)

  
 Tezpur, Assam, Cities Of Assam, States Of India, Travel in Northeast India, Tezpur, Assam Travel Guide, Assam Tourism, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sonitpur, as ancient Tezpur was known in the olden days is a city
Legends' have it that the ancient Sonitpur was the capital of the Kngdom of 'Bana' of the Asura dynasty.
Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra, present Tezpur town of magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins is the head quarter of Sonitpur district.
www.theindiatravel.com /cityguide/state/assam/tezpur.html   (841 words)

  
 OneWorld South Asia Home / News - Elephant-Human Clashes Turn Fatal in India's Northeast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The worst affected areas include several villages of Sonitpur district in northern Assam, where wild tuskers have killed 190 people during the last decade.
Spraying of organo phosphates in the water sources and on the elephants fodder caused their death, despite the fact that the district magistrate of Sonitpur had issued an order, prohibiting the possession and sale of such pesticides.
In 2001, as many as 17 tuskers were killed by the frightened villagers of Sonitpur.
southasia.oneworld.net /article/view/92978/1   (1215 words)

  
 Militants kill 12 more in Assam
The attackers stormed a hamlet at around 2330 IST and opened indiscriminate fire, police officials in Guwahati said, adding that several people were also critically injured.
On Saturday night four NDFB militants were killed when a bomb they were carrying went off before it could be planted at a designated place.
In a similar incident on Sunday morning, three NDFB cadres were killed at Rangapara in Sonitpur district.
www.rediff.com /news/2004/oct/04assam1.htm   (393 words)

  
 Tezpur city of Assam - India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Undulated green valleys surrounded by hills of Arunachal Pradesh, with snow capped peaks of Himalayas as the northern backdrop, lush green tea gardens and magnificent archaeological ruins have all contributed to make Tezpur a tourist's delight.
Sonitpur, as ancient Tezpur was known in the olden days is a city steeped in mythology, legend and folklore.
Private bus companies also operate from opposite side of the state bus stand and run luxury buses to the same destinations once or twice daily.
www.bharatheritage.in /assam/tezpur.htm   (1361 words)

  
 Nameri National Park
The rich wildlife includes Tiger, Black bear, elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild dog, deer, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackals etc. Various species of birds such as the endangered white winged wood duck, four species of Hornbill, butterflies and reptiles are also found here.
Air: The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, which is 181-km away from Guwahati.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from Bhalukpong, which is 21-km from the park, in Sonitpur district.
www.webindia123.com /wildlife/parks/assam/nameri.htm   (244 words)

  
 Sonitpur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Over $65,000 has been generously donated since the drive began on 19 August!
Sonitpur is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India.
The district occupies an area of 5324 km² and has a population of 1,677,874 (as of 2001).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sonitpur   (77 words)

  
 Tezpur Assam, Sonitpur Tours, Travel in Northeast India, Da Parbatia Temple, Bamuni Hills Assam, Tea Gardens of Assam, ...
Amid tea gardens and military cantonments on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, 181-km northeast of Guwahati, the pleasant little town of Tezpur, built around several lakes, stands on the site of Sonitpur.
In 1942, for the first time in entire British India, the Tricolour was hoisted in the police station at Gahpur, a quite town under Sonitpur district.
State Bank of India is situated near the state bus stand, but it does not change foreign currency.
www.indiantravelportal.com /assam/tezpur   (1430 words)

  
 Where will be the seventh IIM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The issue was probed by the Sonitpur district administration and the matter was immediately reported to the government.
Five encroachers were killed, the sources said and added that from 1994 to 2002 December 33 anti encroachment drive were carried out and as per report 4117 huts were demolished, 7393 hectares of lands were cleared and 49 persons were arrested.
More then 400 Arunachali families are illegally residing in the land belonging to Assam side the official said and added that even the Arunachal Government violating the status quo has set up a Border Out Post (BOP) of Arunachal Pradesh police, schools, girls hostel and a church since 1990.
www.nenanews.com /NEE%20Feb.22-March%206,%2005/mj3.htm   (1089 words)

  
 Defenceindia : Press Release : Ministry of Defence : Sadbhavna Rally by NCC Cadets
The aim of “Sadhbhavna” rally was to spread the message of national integration, peace and brotherhood, especially in there troubled times of Assam-Bihar conflict in the state.
The rally was flagged off by Dr. Ariz Ahmed, DC, Sonitpur district and it covers a distance of 25 Kms, through the main roads of the city.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC complimented the young cadets for their effort, and said that NCC training helps in inculcating discipline, and making them better citizens of the country.
www.defenceindia.com /press/pr_tez_27_nove.html   (205 words)

  
 1 killed property worth lakh destroyed in Sonitpur storm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Storm lashed Rangapara, Thokiajuli, Thelamara, Cornimari and Balipara areas in Sonitpur district.
Biswajit Medak, general secretary, Darrang College, Tezpur while talking to media persons disclosed that the on going examinations will not suffer due to the devastating storm which have damaged some parts of the college premises and have entirely wiped out the valuable flora of the college.
Meanwhile, the Sonitpur district administration have taken all possible measures to restore normalcy at the earliest.
www.assam.org /news/aa/1_killed_property_worth_lakh_des.htm   (239 words)

  
 ACT Appeals
In Sonitpur and Darrang districts floodwater inundated National Highway 51.
The situation is also critical in the districts of Nalbari, Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhubri, Golaghat, Dibrugarh and Jorhat, where floodwater has inundated several villages and vast areas of agricultural fields have been flooded causing damage to crops and loss of livestock.
CASA proposes distributing 3,000 sets of relief material and a similar quantity of dry ration kits in Dhemaji district and 2,000 sets of relief material and 2,000 dry ration kits in Sonitpur district.
www.act-intl.org /alerts/AlIndFl-1-02.html   (710 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Frontpage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In neighbouring Sonitpur district, the army handed over Ulfa ideologue Bhimkanta Buragohain to the police.
Buragohain, who was rumoured to have been killed over a week ago in the operations launched by the Royal Bhutan Army on December 15, was produced before the media at a function organised by the 4 Corps headquarters in Tezpur yesterday.
Gohain also said the army had lodged an FIR with the police and handed over three AK-56 rifles, a satellite phone and Rs 2 lakh in cash.
www.telegraphindia.com /1031228/asp/frontpage/story_2726973.asp   (625 words)

  
 Assam.org - The Assam Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In Sonitpur district, one person was killed under Biswanath Chariali sub-division where more than 500 houses were flattened.
At least 2000 people in the district were injured in the storm, reports reaching here said.
Divisional forest officer of Sonitpur West division said hundreds of trees were uprooted as power lines were snapped and surface communication networks destroyed.
www.assam.org /article.php?op=Print&sid=150   (376 words)

  
 North East India Regional Databank - NEDFi Databank   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
NER Databank is brought to you in association with National Informatics Center, Assam and North Eastern Council.
Existing industries, trade and commerce :The economy of the Sonitpur district is predominantly agrarian.
The industrialisation of the district would mainly depend on the development of small scale, tiny and village and cottage type of industries.
databank.nedfi.com /content.php?menu=111403&page_id=86   (775 words)

  
 Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, Sanctuary in Sonitpur Assam, Assam Wildlife Tourism, Elephant Sanctuary of Assam, East ...
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, Sanctuary in Sonitpur Assam, Assam Wildlife Tourism, Elephant Sanctuary of Assam, East India Wildlife Tours
It is located along the foothills of Himalayas in Sonitpur District.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from Bhalukpong, in Sonitpur district.
www.indiantravelportal.com /assam/wildlife/sonai-rupai-wildlife-sanctuary.html   (227 words)

  
 sonai rupai wildlife sanctuary assam, Sonai Rupai wild life sanctuary, forest in assam, jungle resorts near Sonai Rupai ...
The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from Bhalukpong, in Sonitpur district.
The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, which is 181-km away.
It has in store for you, not only the exotic wildlife but also a fascinating view of the surrounding scenic beauty.
www.india-tours.com /wildlifeinindia/sonairupai.htm   (141 words)

  
 India: Floods - ACT: 18-Jul-03
Thousands have lost all their belongings in the swirling flood waters and are faced with scarcity of shelter, food, clothing and household goods.
Soil erosion is a problem in several parts of the affected districts.
The flood situation in Assam State is grim - the worst flood situation in 50 years, with the authorities declaring a state of emergency.
www.cidi.org /disaster/03b/ixl14.html   (3607 words)

  
 Communal tension at Tezpur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Senior civil and police officials including Syodian Abbasi, Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur, Sri Padma Kumar Das, Superintendent of Police, Sonitpur rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation.
And on April 14 this year at Borgang, 22 kms away from Biswanath Charali sub-division in Sonitpur district objects hurting religious sentiments were recovered from the manikut at Sukansati Namgarh and in the adjacent Shiva temple.
Sri Sarat Chandra Baishya, president VHP Tezpur unit said that a conspiracy is on in Sonitpur district to disturb the communal harmony.
www.hvk.org /articles/0401/93.html.31990.VINCLUDEFIX   (241 words)

  
 Enlaces : Regional : Asia : India : Assam : Districts : Sonitpur :: 100cia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Enlaces : Regional : Asia : India : Assam : Districts : Sonitpur :: 100cia.com
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Sonitpur District - History, tourism, and statistics from the district administration..
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 sonitpur travel agents provide information on sonitpur city, tours packages, tourist attraction and hotels of sonitpur, ...
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The Sonitpur District houses this wonderful wildlife sanctuary.
It has, not only the exotic wildlife but also a fascinating view of the surrounding scenic beauty.
www.india-travel-agents.net /assam/sonitpur/sonitpur.html   (80 words)

  
 Sonitpur is inviting you to have the greatest journey of your life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sonitpur is inviting you to have the greatest journey of your life
Without thinking about it, you will enter into this world of the sublime which will carry you into the wistfulness.
Going in different places of the world, to contact another civilization, life style, history, helps you to understand yourself and the world you live in.
www.cool-cool-cool.com /stuff/countries/India/Cities/Hind37202.htm   (219 words)

  
 nameri national park assam, nameri wildlife sanctuary sonitpur, forest in assam, jungle resorts near nameri national ...
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The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from Bhalukpong, which is 21-km from the park, in
The rich wildlife that this park includes are Tiger, elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackal etc. Various birds including the four species of Hornbill and reptiles are also found here.
www.india-tours.com /wildlifeinindia/namerisanctuary.htm   (170 words)

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