Wildlife officials in India's northeastern state of Assam on Saturday started an elephant census in its forests.
"In view of the elephant population estimation 2017 in Kaziranga national park, the elephant ride for visitors in all the ranges shall remain closed on March 25 and March 26," R B Saikia, a senior official at Assam Wildlife division said.
"Jeep safari..Read more
The second and final phase of polling for local elections concluded Monday evening in India's northeastern state of Assam, while as one person was killed in poll related violence, officials said.
"The voter turnout in second and final phase of Assam was over 82 percent," Deputy Election Commissioner Sandeep Saxena told media in New Delhi." Polling was held in 61..Read more
Voting for the first phase of local elections in two Indian states of Assam and West Bengal Monday began amid tight security, officials said.
Polling began at 7:00 a.m. (local time) and would go on until 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Reports said long queues of people including women both young and old were seen waiting to cast their ballots..Read more