Introduction

The Botanical Garden at Old Jail Land, located in Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, is a remarkable urban park that serves as a green oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of a densely populated area. This rejuvenated space was once an ignored piece of land, previously used as a dumping ground with poor soil conditions. Over the years, it has transformed into a lush paradise, featuring diverse botanical species, water bodies, and recreational areas.

Historical Background

The Old Jail Land, a historic site that housed a jail during the British era, has undergone a significant transformation. Neglected for years, this area faced challenges such as poor soil quality, contaminated water, and rampant weed growth. Despite these challenges, the Botanical Garden has revitalized the land, turning it into a thriving green space.

Existing Features

Ancient Temple, Lotus Pond, and Waterbody

The Old Jail Land already boasts some unique features, including an ancient temple, a serene lotus pond, and a waterbody on its southern side. These elements add a touch of history and natural beauty to the botanical haven.

Botanical Garden Overview

Green Spaces and Rejuvenated Water Bodies

Currently spanning 11.77 acres, the Botanical Garden includes 2.58 acres of rejuvenated water bodies. Over 230 sustainable botanical species, carefully chosen for their climate tolerance, thrive within the garden. The diverse plant collection includes trees, shrubs, climbers, ground covers, bonsai, bamboo, and palm.

Arboretum for Special Species

A dedicated Arboretum, covering 2.08 acres, showcases special flowers, herbs, and medicinal plants. This area provides a unique space for visitors to explore and learn about distinctive plant varieties.

Design and Amenities

Visitor Center and Information Display

The journey through the Botanical Garden begins at the Visitor Center, where informative displays highlight the rich botanical diversity of the park. This educational experience enhances the visit for both tourists and local residents.

Recreational Spaces

The park offers various recreational facilities, including a 2.5 km jogging track, garden spaces, a yoga corner, and a lotus pond. The South Pond, transformed from a stagnant water body to a vibrant wetland, attracts a variety of birds.

Commemorating History: Jail Memorial

In honor of the land’s historical significance, a Jail Memorial has been erected, paying tribute to its past as a jail during the British colonial period.

Child-Friendly Corner

Recognizing the importance of catering to all age groups, a dedicated corner for children has been created, providing a safe and enjoyable space for the younger visitors.

Surveillance and Amenities

The Botanical Garden ensures safety and convenience with full-area surveillance, an AV room, ambient audio, and well-placed signages featuring maps and plant guides. Resting spaces are strategically positioned for visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Sustainability Initiatives

The garden takes pride in its sustainability efforts, being net zero in terms of water disposal and recycling all organic solid waste, contributing to environmental conservation.

Project Details

• Total Project Cost: ₹58.63 Crores (approx.)
• Total Area: 36 Bigha
• Location: Fancy Bazar, Guwahati
• Contractor: M/s High-tech Ecogreen Contractors LLP

Timings and Fees

• Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)

Entry Fees

• 0-3 Years: Free
• 3-10 Years: ₹20/-
• 10-75 Years: ₹50/-
• Above 75 Years: Free
• Specially Abled: Free

Camera Fees

• Normal Camera: ₹100/-
• Video Camera/Shooting: ₹3000/day

Morning Walk

• Timings: 5.00 AM to 8.00 AM
• Fee: Free (Registration compulsory)

Note:

1. No entry tickets are issued after 9.45 PM.
2. Commercial videography is permitted only with prior permission.

Location

Botanical Garden Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001

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Several people have been injured in the incident. Some of the injured who have been identified so far are- Kalpajyoti Talukdar, Sanku Das, Binita Das, Taifuddin Ahmed.

However, police is yet to confirm the reason behind the blast.

Speaking to G Plus, a police official said, “We are yet to confirm the reason. There was an explosion which led to the collapse of the guard wall by the river side. People have been injured. But right now we have no evidence to confirm if it was actually a bomb blast.”

Preliminary reports said the explosion damaged a boundary wall along the Brahmaputra riverside and debris was scattered on the adjoining pavement and main road.

Police have cordoned off the area and launched investigation.

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How to link Aadhaar with phone number

If you want to re-verify your mobile phone number by linking it to Aadhaar, the process is rather simple. You just need to keep your Aadhaar number at hand. Whether you are on Airtel, Idea, Jio, and Vodafone or any other operator, you simply need to call the toll-free number 14546 from the phone number. Follow these steps, as directed by the IVR, to complete the re-verification process.

1. When you call 14546, you will be asked to select whether you are an Indian national or an NRI by selecting the respective option
2. Next, you will have to give consent to link Aadhaar with your phone number by pressing 1
3. After that, you need to provide your Aadhaar number and press 1 to confirm
4. This step generates the OTP, which you will receive on your mobile phone
5. Now, you need to enter your phone number
6. Here, you are asked to give consent to your operator to pick your name, photo and date of birth from UIDAI data base
7. The IVR now mentions the last four digits of your number to confirm that you have keyed in the right number
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9. You must press 1 to complete the Aadhaar-mobile number re-verification process
10. If you hold another phone number, you can link that too by pressing 2 and following the steps provided by the IVR system. Keep your other mobile phone handy as you will receive the OTP on this number.

The OTP you receive for Aadhaar-mobile phone re-verification is valid for 30 minutes, so you can use it even there is some network glitch and the call terminates prematurely. The IVR system says the last date to link the two is February 6. Subscribers who are on corporate plans do not need to need to undergo the re-verification process.

So far, Airtel, Idea, and Vodafone have activated the service. Upon calling Jio, the IVR tried to direct us to a customer care executive, but both times the call was terminated without reaching an executive.

In late November, telecom operators had also been directed to set up a website so that subscribers can link Aadhaar and mobile number online. However, there is no such website so far. Going by the image in a tweet by the Digital India Twitter account, it seems users will be able to link the two using the mAadhaar app, which is available only for Android so far, as well in some time.

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Steps

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2. Open the provided website in your browser, you will see “Enter your ARN”. Now just Enter your Applica on Receipt No. “ARN” which you must have received while registering PNR. After entering the ARN click on search and that will do the magic.

You can also follow

ARN Based Search in Part Draft NRC is also available through these URLs:

1. nrcassam.nic.in
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During this Mela in Guwahati, not only the doors of the Kamakhya Temple remain closed but also other temples door remain closed for three days. It is believed that the Mother Earth becomes unclean for three days. During this time any kind of farming work is not taken. Daily worships and other religious performances are also stopped during the Ambubachi. After the completion of time according to astrologically is mostly about three days, the doors of the Kamakhya Temple get reopened only after Devi Kamakhya is bathed and the other rituals are executed. It is then believed that the Mother Earth has retrieved her purity. This is purely a ritual of the Tantrik cult.

Ambubachi Mela is held nearby Kamakhya Temple, after being closed for the astronomically calculated time mainly mentioned three days. On the fourth day, the devotees of the Goddess are allowed to enter the temple for worshipping Devi Kamakhya. Millions of pilgrims, are found to visit the Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati, who comes from all over the world.

Ambubachi Mela Dates 2016

This is the first time in Assam history the newly formed BJP aliened Govt. declare Ambubachi Mela 2016 in Guwahati to be celebrated as International way and observed that the Government alert the security and given facilities for the Mela. Lots of social organization came forward to serve the pilgrims. Also for first time here it is going to be celebrated mini Kumbh Mela. The Kamakhya Temple will be close on 22nd June 07.04 AM and it reopened on 25th June evening 07.28 PM.

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Follow the provided steps below to check your result:

1. Access the websites: www.sebaonline.org, www.resultsassam.nic.in
2. Select the course
3. Enter roll number, name & other credentials required
4. Your result will appear on your device screen
5. For future reference you can take a printout.

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