Over 26 lakh hit as Assam flood situation worsens

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Wednesday with two more persons losing their lives, even as the number of people affected rose to over 26 lakh across 26 districts, an official bulletin......

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

In what will be her life's crowning moment at the age of 70, Assam’s Parbati Baruah, India’s first female elephant keeper or ‘mahout’, will be one among 110 unsung yet......

Assam for CBI probe into rhino poaching

The Assam government has claimed that the Central Bureau of Investigation will soon start a probe into the spurt in rhino poaching in protected areas in Assam even as one more rhino was found dead......

Assam: CBI inquiry into rhino poaching demanded

Rhino poachers have let loose a fresh reign of terror in two rhino habitats in Assam killing 10 rhinos so far this year, including six the last fortnight, dodging the security arrangements in......

Pranab Mukherjee's Budget Speech

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Budget for 2009-10 on July 6. Following is the BudgetSpeechof Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee: Madam Speaker, I rise to present the Budget for......