The Hindu Assam rat-hole mine tragedy: Dying for black gold

On January 6, 205, a rat-hole mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was flooded, trapping nine men. More than 10 days after the incident, only four bodies have been retrieved. Though banned, rat-hole mining, which is dangerous but lucrative, continues unabated in Assam and Meghalaya. Rahul Karmakar reports on the incident and the prevalent practice that provides livelihoods while claiming lives

The Hindu Stretch between Mangalavanam and Durbar Hall in Kochi to be declared silent zone

The Hindu NCP enters Delhi poll fray on last day of filing nominations

BJP’s ruling alliance partner in Maharashtra fields 30 candidates, including one in AAP chief’s New Delhi seat; Ajit Pawar named star campaigner; EC receives 1,497 nominations for 70 constituencies

The Hindu Protest over eviction of encroachers along Kundannoor-Chilavannoor Road

Maradu municipality could not complete eviction of encroachers following protests by CPI(M) councillors; eviction process was initiated after the 78-hour deadline issued to encroachers by the civic body

The Hindu Ernakulam KSRTC bus stand complex to be pulled down; new integrated bus stand planned at Karikkamuri

The proposed bus terminal to be built by the Kerala State Construction Corporation will be on the lines of Vyttila Mobility Hub, where private buses share space with KSRTC buses

The Hindu Delhi election: Kejriwal promises free bus rides to students

The Hindu Palestinian president says ready to assume 'full responsibility' in Gaza

The Hindu Lives torn between two States, migrant workers hold on to their voter IDs

While possessing two or more voter ID cards is against the law and liable for prosecution, many say they help them avail of welfare schemes in both their home State and Delhi

The Hindu TNCC opposes contract awarded to Adani Road Transport to lay 124 km of National Highway in State

The Hindu AAP fulfilled many promises, will implement rest after Delhi win: Manish Sisodia

The former Deputy CM is hopeful of the party returning to power as people are aware that graft allegations against its leaders are baseless and that they won’t have a comfortable life without Kejriwal; admits that AAP did not field several sitting MLAs as people were not happy with their performance

The Hindu Two set on fire by history-sheeter over quarrel in Nemili

The Hindu Fake vehicle insurance racket unearthed in Hyderabad, three agents arrested

The Hindu Foisting cases against those who express opinions is a fascist approach, says Madras High Court

Justice G.R. Swaminathan says, “of late, we are witnessing registration of criminal cases and arrest of persons for having voiced certain opinions.”

The Hindu Study reveals low helmet compliance among children in 11 districts in T.N.

The Hindu Congress disappointed farmers and women: KTR