Assam hooch tragedy toll rises to 124, over 330 taken ill

The death toll in Assam's hooch tragedy has shot up to 124, while 331 people are undergoing treatment in hospitals, officials said on Sunday. IMAGE: Nurses inject medicines to victims admitted......

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

The hooch tragedy in Assam’s Jorhat and Golaghat districts claimed 85 lives till Saturday while 340 people were undergoing treatment in hospitals, officials said. IMAGE: A paramedic tends to......

Assam flood situation critical, 43 lakh affected

With the flood situation in Assam remaining critical on Monday and affecting a population of nearly 43 lakh in 33 of its 35 districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed air dropping of......

Address shortage of medical professionals: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday called upon all the states to contribute to the government's efforts to address the problem of shortage of trained medical professionals -- doctors and......