News for '-dehradun'

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'If Modi-Shah had not changed the leadership, one section would have parted ways with the BJP for sure.'

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

687 cadets enter Indian Army as officers

687 cadets enter Indian Army as officers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A total of 687 cadets were inducted into the Indian Army as officers on Saturday after a passing-out parade at the prestigious Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.

Dhoni gets engaged to school friend Sakshi

Dhoni gets engaged to school friend Sakshi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday got engaged to his school-time friend Sakshi Singh Rawat at a hotel in Dehradun.

Kohli on engagement rumours with Anushka

Kohli on engagement rumours with Anushka

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

With the media going all out with 'news' about Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma's impending engagement, the India Test captain decided to himself put a stop to the rumours.

'I was willing to die to save my husband'

'I was willing to die to save my husband'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Anisha Ralhan travelled to Dehradun to meet Sarjana Singh, who ventured into the Chambal valley alone to rescue her husband from dacoits

Shami joins Delhi Daredevils practice ahead of IPL

Shami joins Delhi Daredevils practice ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Troubled Indian pacer Mohammad Shami, on Monday, finally joined the Delhi Daredevils training ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting April 7.

Mumbai: Indigo pilot spots drone while landing

Mumbai: Indigo pilot spots drone while landing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The information was forwarded to the Intelligence Bureau, Anti-Terrorism Squad, Special Branch of police and Crime Branch, a police officer said.

Ready for any unforeseen situation in Doklam: Sitharaman

Ready for any unforeseen situation in Doklam: Sitharaman

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

India will maintain territorial integrity in Doklam, the Raksha Mantri said.

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sonali Shetty took on a restaurant that denied admission to street children.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

PHOTOS: India bids tearful farewell to Pulwama martyrs

PHOTOS: India bids tearful farewell to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Huge crowds gathered to pay respects to the soldiers amid emotional moments, with anti-Pakistan slogans renting the air.

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

How 2 housewives run a Rs 2 crore company

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Nisha Gupta and Guddi Thapliyal set up Geek Monkey with an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh. Today it's worth Rs 2 crores.

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 61,149, while 42,297 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat visited BJP MP Tarun Vijay in the hospital, who was attacked by a mob after he visited a temple in Chakrata along with a Dalit leader.

4 policemen arrested in MBA student encounter case

4 policemen arrested in MBA student encounter case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Four policemen have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly killing MBA student Ranvir Singh in a fake encounter on July 3 in Dehradun.Three policemen have already been arrested in the case on October 14. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Abhinav Kumar said policemen Nitin Chauhan, Chandramohan Rawat, Neeraj Yadav and Rajesh Bisht were arrested late on Friday night and were produced before the special CBI court on Saturday.

Railways announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of train fire victims

Railways announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of train fire victims

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

"The railway minister has expressed deep grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for those who died in this unfortunate incident and Rs 1 lakh to those seriously injured," Railway Board chairman Arunendra Kumar said.

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

School life becomes a memory when we move on to bigger milestones in life, but they have a huge deal to do with who we become when we grow up.

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities.

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Three others too were sentenced to life in the Mahendra Singh Bhati murder case.

Pune B.Tech student dies of 'swine flu'

Pune B.Tech student dies of 'swine flu'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

A 24-year-old student, who was pursuing B.Tech in Pune, and had recently gone to his hometown, Dehradun, has died of suspected swine flu, raising the nationwide toll to 31.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The direction came after incidents of violence and stone-pelting were reported from Jammu city.

No role for other religions in Uttaranchal: BJP

No role for other religions in Uttaranchal: BJP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

A day after its workers burned Christian literature in Dehradun, the BJP said there is 'no role' for other religions in Uttaranchal.

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

1 killed as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, Badrinath pilgrimage disrupted

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The MeT department forecast very heavy rains over the next 48 hours in the mountainous areas of the state especially the disaster-prone Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts where torrential rains may trigger flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides asking people as well as authorities to be alert.

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Hotels are using a combination of platforms to reach out to the guests. These include online travel agents among others. hotels in India are offering guests an option to pay now and stay later.

'Every soldier who has sacrificed his life for this country is my hero'

'Every soldier who has sacrificed his life for this country is my hero'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I was no one. I am here today because I am a proud soldier of the Indian Army,' says Captain Mohammed Quamrul Zaman.

'Complete 25-yr term': SC rejects Nitish Katara killer's parole plea

'Complete 25-yr term': SC rejects Nitish Katara killer's parole plea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The plea had said that the courts are not permitted under the statute to specify the time limit of the imprisonment and put a condition that the jail term will operate without any grant of remission.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

Uttarakhand rivers inch closer to danger mark

Uttarakhand rivers inch closer to danger mark

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Heavy overnight rains across Uttarakhand on Monday led to a rise in the levels of most water bodies, including the Bhagirathi River and the Tehri Lake.

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

They can call on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or send an SMS at mobile no: 7082814411 'for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties or harassment'.

Raksha Mantri, please read this!

Raksha Mantri, please read this!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'It's doubtful if serving defence personnel and their families will retain their faith in this government if such gimmicks allowing political considerations to over-ride security issues are allowed to prevail,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Shocking! More than 200 management schools shut shop in 2013!

Shocking! More than 200 management schools shut shop in 2013!

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The salary packages offered at these b-schools have also been curtailed by 40-45 per cent as compared to last year, says ASSOCHAM.

Hot destinations for retired people

Hot destinations for retired people

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Pune, Dehradun, Goa and Kerala are fast emerging as preferred destinations for the retired and would-be retirees.

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'This is a huge step in promoting the 'Make in India' mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils sourced from tribal areas and farmers.'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who is in Delhi, expressed grief at the loss of lives and announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the families of the victims.

'There is no money to run the Railways. It's going the Air India way'

'There is no money to run the Railways. It's going the Air India way'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Former Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi speaks to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about why the Railways is today on the brink of collapse.

BJP MLA, accused of attacking horse 'Shaktiman', granted bail

BJP MLA, accused of attacking horse 'Shaktiman', granted bail

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

A local court on Tuesday granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ganesh Joshi accused of attacking police horse, Shaktiman during a protest march in Dehradun recently which caused a national outrage.