# India

PM undertakes elephant safari in Kaziranga, to unveil ‘Statue of Valour’

Later in the day, he is scheduled to unveil the 125-foot-tall “Statue of Valour,” a tribute to the esteemed Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, in Jorhat.

Statesman News Service | Guwahati | March 9, 2024 12:47 pm

PM undertakes elephant safari in Kaziranga, to unveil ‘Statue of Valour’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on an elephant and jeep safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park during his inaugural visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site on Saturday.

His journey follows his arrival in Kaziranga on Friday night as part of a two-day tour of the state.

Later in the day, he is scheduled to unveil the 125-foot-tall “Statue of Valour,” a tribute to the esteemed Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, in Jorhat.

Following this, the prime minister will proceed to Meleng Meteli Pothar in Jorhat district to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various state and federal projects collectively worth over Rs 18,000 crore.

Moreover, he is anticipated to address a public gathering at the same venue.

# India

PM reiterates govt’s commitment to protect rhinos

Reiterating the Union government's commitment to protect rhinos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens on Sunday to visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

# Northeast

Assam: When flood wipes out more rhinos than poaching

Responsible officials confirm that the last wave of the Assam flood snatched away the lives of 13 one-horned rhinos, whereas it took six years to lose a similar number of precious animals to poaching inside the highly protected forest reserves like Kaziranga and Manas.

# India

Elephants’ return to Kaziranga signals receding floodwaters in Assam

Sharing a video on the social media platform, Chief Minister Sarma posted digital footage of elephants and their families making their way back into the park.