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Assam: Khamranga Beel on Guwahati outskirts being buried for Ring Road project, sparks outrage

Guwahati: The historic Khamranga Beel at Chandrapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati city, is being buried under earth and boulders for the proposed Ring Road project, triggering protests over the destruction of a vital elephant habitat, damage to agricultural land and threats to local livelihoods. Residents and students organisations have alleged that the National Highways [] The post Assam: Khamranga Beel on Guwahati outskirts being buried for Ring Road project, sparks outrage appeared first on NorthEast Now .