Assam flood toll rises to 58, more than 23 lakh affected

The grievous flood situation in Assam over the past month has claimed 58 lives across the state, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported. IMAGE: A man rows a boat through a......

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded......

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Even as the Brahmaputra Mail gently rumbles......

File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

A day after Guwahati Police filed a case against him and other Congress leaders for allegedly provoking crowd, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state to file "as......

Assam, NE headed for fuel crisis if agitation over Citizenship Act continues

IOC has been forced to shut down its Digboi refinery in Assam and is operating Guwahati unit at minimal throughput, while OIL has been forced to shut LPG production and its crude oil production has......

India shifts focus from Opec to US for crude imports

Indian companies place orders worth $600 million for US crude, which is likely to increase by nearly $2 billion in the near future. With India keen on diversifying its crude oil sourcing at......

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.Giving a big push to the infrastructure sector in the country, the......

Sensex@1-month closing high on Modi's housing push

Rebutting the concerns looming over Greece, benchmark indices wrapped up the trading session on a firm note following expiry of June derivative contracts. The rally was led by capital goods,......

Star athlete Hima Das makes appeal for flood-hit Assam

IMAGE: People stand on a damaged embarkment washed out by the floods due to incessant rainfalls, at Hajo in Kamrup. Photograph: PTI Photo India's rising track and field star Hima Das has made an......

Star athlete Hima Das appeals for flood-hit Assam

IMAGE: People stand on a damaged embarkment washed out by the floods due to incessant rainfalls, at Hajo in Kamrup. Photograph: PTI Photo India's rising track and field star Hima Das has made an......