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38 more villages under water in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 19:46

The flood situation turned critical Friday with 38 more villages being inundated in the worst-hit Dhemaji and Nagaon districts of Assam.

BJP is divided, full of ambitious leaders: Gogoi

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 15:36

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday shot back BJP saying it was "completely divided" and "full of ambitious leaders".

Assam sounds `heavy rains` alert in four districts

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 22:50

The Assam government on Wednesday declared red alert in four districts following a warning of heavy rainfall in the next three-four days.

Assam floods: 250 villages affected, 75,000 people affected

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:06

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical with nearly 250 villages under water, affecting over 75,000 people across nine districts.

NHRC seeks explanation over Assam shootout

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 12:43

Questioning the authenticity of a shootout in which two people were killed in Assam, the NHRC has asked the state government why it should not recommend compensation for the victims` kin.

NHRC terms 2010 encounter by Assam Police as fake

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 21:25

Holding a 2010 encounter by Assam Police as "fake," NHRC on Tuesday asked the state government why compensation should not be recommended to the next of kin of two persons who were killed in it.

Assam flood takes 80 more villages under its grip

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:29

The flood situation in Assam turned critical on Tuesday as 80 more villages in the worst-hit Dhemaji and Morigaon districts were submerged.

Assam floods claim one life, affect 68,000 people

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 19:29

The first wave of floods in Assam has claimed one life, affected nearly 68,000 people, submerged rhino habitats at Kaziranga and Pobitora and overrun vast tracks of human habitation and farm land.

BJP leader flays land swap deal

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:54

The proposed land swap between India and Bangladesh was on Sunday flayed by BJP all-India vice-president and state in-charge SS Ahluwalia.

Flood situation worsens in Assam

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:34

Flood situation in Assam worsened on Sunday with 43 more villages in three districts getting submerged, while water entered the Kaziranga National Park where an antelope was killed, officials said.