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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
Lakhimpur launches Som plantation drive to boost Muga silk industry
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: In a move to strengthen Assam's traditional Muga silk industry, the Lakhimpur district administration, in collaboration with the sericulture department, planted 1,500 Som saplings at Phukanarhat village on Sunday. The plantation drive, carried out on a 10-bigha plot of land, marks the first phase of an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting local farmers who are engaged in Muga silk production. The event, which was attended by district commissioner Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police Gunendra Deka, along with several other officials from the sericulture department, witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, local residents and community members. "Som trees are fundamental to Muga silk production. This plantation drive will help in securing livelihood of hundreds of farmers. By increasing the number of trees, we are directly supporting the growth of Assam's traditional silk industry," Kakoty said. The Som trees, scientifically known as Persea Bombycina, serve as the primary food source for the muga silkworm (Antheraea Assamensis), which produces the golden silk known as Muga silk. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo This evergreen, aromatic, medium-sized tree is native to India's northeastern region, particularly Assam and parts of Uttarakhand. Moreover, the evergreen nature of these trees ensure year-round availability of leaves, providing stability to silkworm rearing activities. Officials from the sericulture department highlighted the technical aspects of the plantation, ensuring proper spacing and care protocols for optimal growth. "Som trees are the backbone of Muga silk production. Unlike other silk varieties, Muga silk cannot be mass-produced without these trees. This initiative ensures that farmers have access to ample foliage, which directly translates to higher silk yield. We have selected high-quality saplings and provided guidelines for maintenance to ensure maximum survival rates," an official said. The golden Muga silk, exclusive to Assam, holds the Geographical Indication (GI) status and is deeply intertwined with the state's cultural identity.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Police destroy narcotics worth 2.94 crore in Lakhimpur dist
1 2 3 4 Dibrugarh: Lakhimpur police on Saturday destroyed narcotics worth Rs 2,94,25,600 at their reserve facility, which included 56g of heroin and 566.112kg of marijuana, seized recently during several anti-drug operations across the district. Senior superintendent of police Gunendra Deka supervised the incineration process, which was conducted in strict compliance with the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, ensuring all legal protocols were followed. "This disposal represents our ongoing efforts to eliminate the menace of drug from our district. This destruction sends a clear message that law enforcement agencies are committed to creating a drug-free society," Deka said. The entire procedure was conducted in the presence of the district drug disposal committee, which oversees such operations, to ensure transparency and adherence to legal requirements. "We have taken all necessary precautions to ensure that the disposal process meets environmental and safety standards. The samples required for legal proceedings have been properly preserved and will be used as evidence in ongoing cases," Deka added.
Time of India
03-07-2025
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- Time of India
228 bighas of encroached land cleared in Lakhimpur
1 2 Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs). The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phukanarhat, Debera Doloni and Christian VGR areas. "The drive was conducted peacefully and no untoward incidents were reported. We had adequate security arrangements to prevent any law and order situation," Deka said. While the eviction drive was carried out under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886, the encroachers were served notices weeks in advance, with June 29 being the last date to vacate the VGR land. "The occupants failed to produce any legal documents. We granted had them an additional three-day grace period to vacate the land and remove their belongings. They took away all their belongings and today (Thursday) we demolished all their illegal structures," Kakoty said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Забрави климатика – това е най-доброто решение срещу жегата Coolbox Научете повече Undo The drive aligns with a Supreme Court directive, mandating that all Village Grazing Reserves (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserves (PGR) should be encroachment-free. These reserves play a crucial role in supporting rural livelihoods, providing grazing areas for livestock owned by villagers, along with access to resources like firewood and fodder. "Our goal is to restore these grazing reserves for their intended purposes and support local livestock, while preventing environmental degradation. We will also ensure that no further illegal occupation occurs. We intend to carry out plantation in the cleared land. Boundary posts will be erected to secure the area," the DC added. VGRs play a crucial role in rural economies, particularly for farmers and cattle-rearers. However, unchecked encroachment over the years has led to legal disputes and ecological concerns.
