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......

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

Those who have studied Assam elections say the high turnout has the Congress worried, says Aditi Phadnis Parties in the state are interpreting this to their advantage. Past record suggests that low......

Assam: Over 64 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates in 1st phase

A Total 64,41,635 voters are expected to exercise their franchise in the first phase  of polling to be held in five parliamentary constituencies Assam namely, Tezpur, Kaliabor, Jorhat,......

'The Ministry's award selection policy is fair and transparent'

Over the last few years, National Sports Awards have been in the news for creating controversies, but Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said there is no need to review the selection policy for......

PHOTOS: Bachchans, Aamir grace Pro Kabaddi opener

Amitabh Bachchan cheers for the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Photograph: PTI The Bachchan family were out in full force but despite even their presence could not prevent their team Jaipur Pink Panthers......