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Everything you need to know about No.3 Nalbari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Medical aid on sail - documenting the boat clinics of Assam

May 19, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) What began as an impulse to help those in need of dire medical attention in isolated areas of Assam, where the mighty river Brahmaputra is both a lifeline and a curse, is today a unique mission to reach healthcare to almost a million people spread over 13 districts of the far-flung northeastern state.

Swim ace Stephanie Rice to attempt comeback for 2014 Commonwealth Games

April 27, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr 27 (ANI): Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has confirmed that she will attempt a comeback to the sport for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

10 reasons why boobs are awesome

December 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, December 20 (ANI): Video blogger Emily Hartridge, who's laugh-out-loud videos on topics ranging from why men cheat to why it's a good idea to get married have made her become an internet sensation, has taken up the topic of boobs this time.

Bosses can no longer sack workers for drug and alcohol use

August 22, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Melbourne, August 22 (ANI): Bosses may breach anti-discrimination laws if they sack workers for alcohol or drug use - and this may include smokers, they have been warned.

Four foreigners kidnapped by pirates in Nigeria

August 4, 2012 at 10:41 PM

Lagos, Aug 4 (IANS) Two Nigerian Navy officers were killed and four foreigners -- a Malaysian, an Iranian, a Thai and an Indonesian -- were Saturday taken hostage by suspected pirates, Xinhua reported.

Assam molestation: Channel editor says he'll quit

July 17, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) Atanu Bhuyan, editor-in-chief of News Live channel, has announced his decision to quit following widespread criticism of the telecast of the molestation of a teenage girl here July 9.

Assam's village-islands use solar power to break free of darkness (Science Feature) (With Image)

July 15, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Nalbari, July 15 (IANS) There are no electric poles on the tiny island village of Baleswar in Assam's Nalbari district of Assam. Even then, you can see people using fans and lights, charging their cell phones and even operating computers! All thanks to solar power.

Assam's boat clinics deliver health services - and hope

July 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Nalbari (Assam), July 11 (IANS) Amid pouring monsoon rain, men, women and children run alongside the torrential Brahmaputra, waving at people in white coats on a boat. This is their boat of hope - a floating clinic, equipped with basic medical facilities and manned by doctors and paramedics taking healthcare to people in far-flung island villages that are deprived of it.

Eight killed in Assam floods

June 21, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) Eight persons have been killed in the floods in Assam that have affected at least 15 districts, a minister said Thursday, adding that large tracts of land are submerged uprooting vast populations.

Flood situation in Assam grim

June 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Guwahati, June 18 (ANI): The flood situation continues to remain grim in Nalbari and Barpeta districts of Assam. Twenty-five villages at Mayanag and Bhuragaon in Morigaon district were flooded by incessant rain and land erosion created havoc in Chirang and Dhubri districts.

Lingerie footie players 'packed with raw power'

May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): The players in Saturday's Lingerie Football League All-Star game in Brisbane, who wear skimpy clothes and would not look out of place in a swimsuit calendar, are not to be messed with as they are seriously committed to a brutal sport.

BJP passes resolution to ammend constitution, Gadkari likely to retain presidency

May 24, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (ANI): The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursady cleared the way for Nitin Gadkari's second Presidential term by passing a resolution to amend its constitution.

Explosives, arms found in Assam

May 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Guwahati, May 17 (IANS) An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and some arms and ammunition were recovered in Assam Thursday.

Assam remains largely peaceful on ULFA raising day

April 7, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Assam remained largely peaceful on the 33rd raising day Saturday of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), despite threats from the anti-talk faction of the banned outfit led by its commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah alias Paresh Asom.

Four persons nabbed, bomb recovered on ULFA raising day

April 7, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Security forces in Assam arrested four persons and recovered a crude bomb Saturday on the anniversary of the raising day of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

Self-help groups transforming lives in Assam

September 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Sep 9 (ANI): With the decline of militancy in Assam several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and cooperative societies with support from the Centre and state government have taken up the huge task of bringing about a change. he Bodo women weavers in the Chatra Ghagrapar village of Assam's Nalbari District are happy working on silk looms that help them supplement their family's income. arlier, they used to sell liquor in their villages to earn money, as no other jobs were available to them. his transformation came about with the help of Gramin Bikas Mancha, an NGO that provided them financial and technical support to set up these silk looms.hey now feel confident and can walk with dignity in their village and are able to contribute to their family and send their wards to schools.

Self-help groups transforming lives in Assam

September 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Sep 9 (ANI): With the decline of militancy in Assam several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and cooperative societies with support from the Centre and state government have taken up the huge task of bringing about a change.

ULFA's next step to peace: Suspension of Operations

September 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2(ANI): Leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) central committee arrived in the national capital today to sign the Suspension of Operations agreement with the Central government.

Assamese welcome NDBF's unilateral ceasefire declaration

August 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Guwahati, Aug 8 (ANI): People in Assam have welcomed the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction's ceasefire declaration.

Smartphones helping shoppers negotiate a better deal

August 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

Melbourne, Aug 6 (ANI): Smartphones have become the latest weapon for shoppers to carry out price checks in store to help them negotiate a better deal.

Russian cops asked to loose weight and look fitter

July 2, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Moscow, July 2 (ANI): The Russian Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev has issued an advisory to its police officers asking them to lose weight and get fitter.

26 killed in Assam bus mishap

May 31, 2011 at 10:39 AM

Guwahati, May 31 (ANI): At least 26 people were killed when a bus carrying a marriage party plunged into a pond at Sorabori near Hajo in Assam's Kamrup District last night.

Delta Goodrem dating Nick Jonas

May 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Melbourne, May 17 (ANI): Wasting time over a patch up with former fianc? Brian McFadden was not a radical option for Delta Goodrem who reportedly has found her new date in Nick Jonas.

Parents 'should unplug computer, phones and plug into kids more'

May 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Melbourne, May 10 (ANI): Techno savvy parents should switch off their phones and computers while spending time with kids, a study urges.

US cop finds starving, caged 6-yr-old eating her own flesh to live

May 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Melbourne, May 4 (ANI): A six-year-old US girl, who was kept in a cage almost starved to death by her own parents, was found eating her own flesh to survive.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to play 'The Terminator' again

April 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Melbourne, April 27(ANI): It has emerged that Arnold Schwarzenegger will return to his iconic role as 'The Terminator' in a new film.

Chalk sketch found inside book thought to be Leonardo da Vinci's 'first drawing'

April 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

London, April 22 (ANI): Tests are being carried out to discover whether an intricate red-chalk sketch of a man with a wispy beard found tucked inside a book is one of Leonardo da Vinci's first ever drawings.

Italian soccer club orders wives, girlfriends to keep players happy

April 21, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Melbourne, Apr 21 (ANI): Italian soccer club Napoli has ordered the wives and girlfriends to keep the players happy as the Serie A season reaches a climax.

Sex therapist says Oz men struggle with rejection in bedroom

March 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

Melbourne, Mar 26 (ANI): A sex therapist has said that Australian men are struggling with rejection in the bedroom.

Women 'get drunk before having sex because they lack confidence'

March 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Melbourne, Mar 13 (ANI): A study has revealed that millions of women consume alcohol before having sex because they lack confidence in their bodies.

AGP releases fourth list of candidates for Assam polls

March 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

Guwahati, Mar. 12 (ANI): The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on Saturday released its fourth list of candidates, who will contest in the Assam State Assembly elections on April 4 and 11.

Charlie Sheen to direct porn movie?

March 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Melbourne, March 10 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has reportedly been offered the chance to direct a porn flick, which might star three of his lovers.

Aussies want more sex, reveals survey

February 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Melbourne, Feb 5 (ANI): It seems all Australians want is more sex. Be it male or female, young or old, single, married or divorced, there is one thing everyone has in common: the desire for more action between the sheets.

Most Aussies failed to lose weight in 2010 due to bad advice

January 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (ANI): One in two Australians tired to shed some extra kilos in 2010, but failed because of bad advice, suggests a new research.

Obama's 'Spider-Man' quote at press conference takes Twitter by storm

December 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM

Melbourne, Dec 23 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has taken Twitter by storm after using the classic Spider-Man quote "with great power comes great responsibility" at a press conference.

Hurley affair fails to pull Warnie out of ratings hole

December 18, 2010 at 3:47 PM

Melbourne, Dec 18 (ANI): The ratings for former cricketer Shane Warne's talk show 'Warnie' have gone down despite the revelation of his relationship with actress Liz Hurley.

Miley Cyrus' bong-smoking video hits the web

December 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM

Melbourne, Dec 11 (ANI): Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus' new video in which she is smoking bong has been made public.

Coffee made from cat poo is 'world's most expensive' at $15 a cup!

December 1, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Melbourne, Dec 1 (ANI): The world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, made from beans that have passed through the digestive system of a civet is gaining fast in popularity and priced at 15 dollars a cup.

Nearly 60pc of Aussies don't know who's living next door!

December 1, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Dec 1 (ANI): A new study has revealed that nearly 60 per cent of Australians do not know their neighbours at all.

I am not the next Shane Warne, says Doherty

November 20, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Melbourne, Nov 20 (ANI): Uncapped left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty, who has been included in the Australian squad for the Ashes first Test at the expense of Nathan Hauritz, has said that he is not the next Shane Warne.

Ponting aspires to captain Australia till he retires

November 9, 2010 at 1:16 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Ricky Ponting has said that he wants captain Australia until the day he retires, but is prepared to step aside if there is a better candidate for the job.

Older men now 'more likely to hit love jackpot'

November 7, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): Older men are now more likely to hit the love jackpot, according to new statistics.

Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez split after 7 months

November 6, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Melbourne, Nov 6 (ANI): Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz are headed their separate ways, calling it quits after dating for seven months.

Taylor Swift's secret addiction - iconic Aussie biscuits

October 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM

Melbourne, Oct 30 (ANI): Taylor Swift has confessed that she has a secret addiction - Aussie buiscuits Tim Tams.

Quaids released from detention in Vancouver

October 28, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Toronto, Oct 28 (ANI): Oscar-nominated actor Randy Quaid along with his wife has been released from detention in Vancouver.

Boxing is like therapy for beauty queen and waterski-champ Lauryn Eagle

October 24, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Melbourne, Oct 24 (ANI): Lauryn Eagle, the 22-year-old beauty queen and waterski-champion-turned-boxer, can pull off a killer smile even behind the mouthguard.

Smart shopping key to happy shopping, says dream shopping job finalist

October 12, 2010 at 2:07 PM

Melbourne, Oct 12 (ANI): A Brisbane woman, who has become one of the finalists for the 100,000 pounds-a-year job to blog about shopping, has revealed that the key to happy shopping lies in smart shopping.

'Pornification' of teen girls on the rise

September 19, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Melbourne, Sept 19 (ANI): Experts have warned that there has been an alarming rise in 'pornification' of teenage girls.

Britney Spears says engagement rumors 'bull****'

September 17, 2010 at 2:05 PM

Melbourne, Sep 17 (ANI): Britney spears has denied the rumors of her engagement with her former agent boyfriend, terming them as 'bull****' on her official website.

Snazzy Napper deemed most 'ridiculous' travel product ever

August 30, 2010 at 1:42 PM

Melbourne, Aug 30 (ANI): A new product that offers sleepy travellers 'privacy in a bag' is being labelled by some as the 'most ridiculous travel product ever.'

Titanic expedition reveals first wreck images in 5 years

August 29, 2010 at 3:38 PM

Toronto, Aug 29 (ANI): An expedition surveying the wreck of the Titanic has revealed some interesting images of the doomed ocean liner.

'Less sweaty' Collingwood anointed chief ball polisher for Ashes

August 18, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Melbourne, Aug 18 (ANI): England has identified batsman Paul Collingwood as the man with the least sweaty hands in hot conditions in order to keep the cricket ball dry during the Ashes series, as it will help the fast bowlers to get reverse swing.

Jennifer Hawkins advocates nude tones, rose pinks, salmon

August 6, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Melbourne, Aug 6 (ANI): Australian beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins has revealed that she is into clothes of nude tones, rose pinks and salmon.

Jennifer Hawkins advocates nude tones, rose pinks, salmon

August 6, 2010 at 5:49 PM

Melbourne, Aug 6 (ANI): Australian beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins has revealed that she is into clothes of nude tones, rose pinks and salmon.

Robber calls up fast-food joint he robbed to complain he got less money

August 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Melbourne, Aug 2 (ANI): A robber in the US, who held up a fast-food restaurant, is said to have called back the place twice to complain that he did not get enough money.

Stephen Hawking's take on how aliens might really look

July 9, 2010 at 4:20 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (ANI): British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has revealed his idea on how aliens might really look in a new documentary series, 'Into The Universe'.

Jennifer Hawkins's derriere is Oz men's favourite

July 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM

Melbourne, July 1(ANI): Jennifer Hawkins' bottom has been voted the 'peachiest' in showbiz in a men's survey.

When Kim Kardashian look-a-like managed to dodge security

April 23, 2010 at 12:36 PM

Melbourne, Apr 23 (ANI): Kim Kardashian was taken aback when she found out that her look-a-like managed to get past security during her conference in Brisbane.nd the reality TV starlet was so excited about her first look-a-like that she hit Q-Confidential up for pictures.

Charlie Sheen does a Britney Spears

April 19, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has followed Britney Spears' example of a buzz cut, while in rehab.

Dress made entirely out of chocolate to be unveiled Down Under

March 31, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Melbourne, March 31 (ANI): A new designer outfit made of chocolate is set to be unveiled at an Easter fashion show in southeast Queensland.

Symonds regrets signing last Australia contract

February 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Melbourne, Feb 19 (ANI): Troubled all rounder Andrew Symonds has said that his one big regret is signing his last Australia cricket contract where he agreed to try to swear off the booze in public places.

Mrs Australia defends finalist Haley Bracken's shock dress

February 18, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Melbounre, February 18 (ANI): Reigning Mrs Australia Kylie Tsiafogiannis has defended cricket WAG Haley Bracken over her choice of dress in the wake of her red carpet performance.

Furious Mel Gibson calls reporter "a**hole" on TV

February 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Melbourne, Feb 3 (ANI): Actor Mel Gibson lost his cool on a TV show and called a journalist an "a**hole" after he was questioned about his drinking past and infamous anti-Semetic rant.

Tiger Woods 'mistress' Jaimee Grubbs strips for mag

January 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (ANI): Jaimee Grubbs, one of Tiger Woods' many mistresses, has stripped down for lad's magazine Ralph.

Monday deadliest day of the week

January 16, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Melbourne, Jan 16 (ANI): Monday has been found to be the deadliest day of the week as heart attacks, suicides and accidents happen more frequently on that morning than on any other day of the week, according to a new study.

Bra that expands with body heat, irons out crinkly cleavages to be unveiled in Paris

January 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Melbourne, Jan 9 (ANI): Dutch-designed anti-wrinkle bras that pump up or down with body temperature and smooth out crinkly cleavages as a woman sleeps are to be unveiled at this month's Paris lingerie show.

Ponting urges Pak to commence a 'bouncer war'

December 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Melbourne, Dec. 26 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting urged Pakistan to bring on a bouncer war as he declared himself an almost certain starter for his 13th Boxing Day Test.

Centre approves setting up of 30 mega food-processing parks

December 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): The Union Government has approved a new scheme to establish 30 Mega Food Parks with a view to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for food processing sector in the country during the 11th plan.

ULFA militants affecting peace in Assam

December 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Dec 3(ANI): The announcement by the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram that the Central Government was willing for discussions with the ULFA leaders if they give up violence has been welcomed by people in Assam who have been victims of violence in the recent past.

Faced with counter insurgency operation, ULFA cadres step up atrocities in Assam

November 27, 2009 at 7:39 PM

Guwahati, Nov.27 (ANI): Following the ongoing counter-insurgency operation the militants have stepped up atrocities in Assam.

Kim Kardashian tweets new bikini pic after weightloss

November 25, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Melbourne, November 25 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has successfully achieved her weightloss goal.

Security beefed up in West Bengal after Sunday blasts in Assam

November 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Kolkata, Nov.23 (ANI): Security measures have been stepped up in West Bengal, a day after bomb explosions rocked the neighbouring Assam state.

Assam bomb blast death toll rises to seven (Update Assam blast)

November 22, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Nov 22 (ANI): The death toll in Sunday's three bomb blasts in Assam's Nalbari District has risen to seven people and 35 injured.

Assam Police suspect nine ULFA terrorists behind Nalbari blasts

November 22, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Guwahati, Nov 22 (ANI): Assam Police on Sunday suspected the involvement of nine most wanted United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) terrorists behind the Nalbari serial blasts.

Bomb blasts kill five in Assam

November 22, 2009 at 12:20 PM

Nalbari, (Assam), Nov 22 (ANI): Just four days before the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, bomb blasts in Assam claimed the lives of five people and injured about 30.

Stephanie Rice strips down for Who magazine

September 4, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Melbourne, Sep 4 (ANI): Aussie swimmer Stephanie Rice has shed her clothes for Who magazine's Bodies Issue.

Two ULFA militants killed in Assam

August 27, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Aug 27 (ANI): Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam's Nalbari district on Thursday.

More snoopy woes for ESPN sports reporter shot naked in hotel room

July 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Melbourne, July 30 (ANI): A sports reporter, who was videotaped naked in a hotel room by a secret stalker, has sent an urgent SOS to police after another freaky incident.

Paddy cultivation down by 20 percent in Assam

July 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Guwahati, July 30 (ANI): Farmers in some parts of Assam are facing a tough time due to the delayed rainfall as, officials estimated, it could lead to a 20 per cent drop in the paddy crop cultivation.

RJ Kyle Sandilands' wife: I have a lesbian tendency

July 19, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Melbourne, July 19 (ANI): The wife of radio jockey Kyle Sandilands, Tamara Jaber, has said that she has lesbian tendencies.

Almost 40pct Oz family dinners end up in rifts

July 2, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Melbourne, July 2 (ANI): For many, having dinner with the family is spending quality time with their loved ones, but a survey of Aussie mothers has revealed that over 40 percent of sit-down meals end in arguments, acrimony and tears.

Road mishap in Assam kills four, 13 injured

May 31, 2009 at 2:37 PM

Guwahati, May 31(ANI): At least four people were killed and 13 were others were injured in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck at Lalpool on NH 52 in Darrang district of Assam.

Protest continues against Assam editor killing

March 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Protest against the killing of an editor of Assam continues, as the journalists declared and implemented a series of protest and demonstrations.

Surrendered ULFA rebels wants to participate in general elections

March 24, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Nalbari (Assam), Mar 24 (ANI): Surrendered rebels of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) express their desire to participate in upcoming general elections.

'123456' is world's worst password used on the Internet

March 19, 2009 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, Mar 19 (ANI): '123456' is the most common password used by people on the Internet.

Madonna's Oscar date - model Jesus Luz

February 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Melbourne, Feb 22 (ANI): Madonna will take Brazilian model Jesus Luz as her date to the Oscars, it has emerged.

Oz couple to marry in the nude as part of radio stunt!

February 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Melbourne, Feb 12 (ANI): A couple will be tying the knot in the nude as part of B105's Naked Wedding competition.

Sanober Kabir is good competition: Sambhavna Seth

January 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM

'Bhojpuri Helen' Sambhavna Seth is sweating it out these days for dance reality show 'Dancing Queen' and says singer-dancer Sanober Kabir is the only one she considers 'good competition'.

'Weirdest' New Year's resolutions revealed

December 29, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (ANI): If you think that New Year's resolutions were just limited to losing weight, shaping up and treading cautiously with money, here's a list of some of the most weirdest resolutions made this new year that would drive you crazy.

Surrendered ULFA cadres turn social activists

December 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Guwahati, Dec.22 (ANI): Realizing the futility of violence, many low-rung United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres have chosen to return to the mainstream and work for social development and welfare of the society in Assam.

Surveillance stepped up as bird flu grips Assam, Bengal

December 18, 2008 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) With avian flu breaking out in West Bengal and Assam, the central government has stepped up surveillance to contain the spread of the deadly H5N1 virus in surrounding areas.

First phase of culling operation completed in Assam

December 17, 2008 at 3:10 PM

Guwahati, Dec 17 (ANI): The first phase of culling operation has been completed in the bird flu-affected Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta and Dibrugarh districts of Assam.

Bird flu wings to West Bengal

December 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Malda district of West Bengal weeks after it was reported in some districts of Assam.

300,000 people in bird flu-hit Assam under surveillance

December 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM

Guwahati, Dec 12 (IANS) Health authorities in Assam have placed under surveillance about 300,000 people in bird flu affected areas with reports of some 150 people suffering from fever and upper respiratory infections, fuelling fears of the deadly virus spreading to humans, officials said Friday.

Bird flu could spread to humans in Assam, warns health minister

December 11, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Guwahati, Dec 11 (IANS) The Assam health department Thursday expressed serious fears about strains of the deadly bird flu virus spreading to humans and sparking a pandemic in the northeastern state.

Bird flu wreaks havoc in Assam, spreads to new areas

December 11, 2008 at 10:20 AM

Guwahati, Dec 11 (IANS) The deadly bird flu virus is spreading to new areas in the northeastern state of Assam although over 200,000 poultry have been culled in the past two weeks, officials said Thursday.

Culling continues in Assam, as bird flu spreads

December 8, 2008 at 12:29 PM

Kamrup (Assam), Dec 8 (ANI): At least 100,000 birds have been culled in Assam after bird flu began to spread in an alarming manner.

Bird flu spreads to new areas in Assam

December 6, 2008 at 11:42 AM

Kamrup (Assam), Dec 6 (ANI): With a fresh outbreak of bird flu in poultry being detected in Assam, authorities are prepared to start the culling of thousands of chickens.

Watson, Oz cricketers in calendar shoot

November 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM

Melbourne, Nov.11 (ANI): Queensland and Australian all-rounder Shane Watson and some other Australian cricketers have become pin-up boys in a soon-to-be-released calendar aimed at raising funds for the McGrath Foundation.

Assam's widows of terror - from housewives to breadwinners (Feature)

November 5, 2008 at 1:11 PM

Guwahati, Nov 5 (IANS) Eight years after a bomb blast shattered her life, 55-year-old Ruby Baruah gets strength and hope by nurturing her late husband's dream - an English medium school in Assam's Nalbari town.