Every day at the crack of dawn, a flower market comes to life at a narrow street of Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati. Flowers brought from various parts of the state are bought and sold here and a big chunk of this are brought from Hajo.

The tinkling sound of thousands of bells make up for the ambience of the Tilinga Mandir, situated at Bordubi, at about 7 km away from Tinsukia town. Away from the hustle bustle of the town, the temple hosts a serene atmosphere amid long stretches of lush green tea gardens towards the north bank of Brahmaputra. Tilinga Mandir literally means the bell temple. Due to its peaceful surroundings and strong religious beliefs associated with it, the temple is a popular spot that attracts hordes of people.

The glorious history of Assamese cinema dates back to the dreams and imagination of doyen film maker, poet, play writer, composer and freedom fighter, RupkonwarJyotiprasadAgarwala by setting a benchmark in the film arena through his masterpiece ‘Joymoti’, released in 1935. It is in the land of Assam that has given birth to eminent persons making a mark in the field of literature and culture. A rich culture of performing art presides in the state and prominent film makers have come up with masterpieces which have fetched national level accolades.

Assam is a land with rich flora and fauna. Beautiful greenery adorns the National Highways along the entire length and breadth of the State. Its wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are full of magnificent species of animals and birds, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Assam, a land which inherits and exhibits a variety of natural values, is a tourist hotspot typically for its tea and wildlife. Gifted with some of the wildlife species which are geographically unique to Assam, it also falls under one of the mega biodiversity zones in the world.

Covered in the lap of nature, Haflong is the only hill station in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. Standing at an altitude of 2,300 feet above sea level, this hilly terrain is truly a nature’s paradise offering panoramic landscapes, lush greenery & mist covered hills. Besides, it is a hub for all travel junkies who are in pursuit of some adrenaline rush.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India, has come up with some new and innovative online initiatives towards further improving the healthcare system of our country.

Namphake, located in Dibrugarh district of Assam, is a picturesque hamlet exuding a very archaic charm. The calm waters of Buridihing river passes through the heart of the pristine village making Namphake a serene destination for the tourists. The orange hues of the evening Sun reflected on the river bed is a sight to behold. Traditional chang-ghars, with roofs made of dry toko leaves, adorns the entire village.

Out of the total 78,438 sq km of geographic area, the forest cover in Assam is around 35.83 sq km. The soil condition of the state support indigenous trees, which has medicinal properties, besides having a wide array of economic significance. Van Mahotsav, celebrated every year in the first week of July, aims at creating awareness on conservation of forests and plantation of trees among people. Introduced in 1950, this led to the plantation of millions of trees throughout the country. Forests, essential for our survival, also play a key role in water conservation.

The vision towards realising a ‘New India’ as put forward by PM Narendra Modi has achieved a new found momentum. With poverty alleviation forming the crux of the vision, the government led by PM Modi has been making rapid strides in eliminating poverty from the country.