News for '-hilli'

Kashmir cop shoots senior officer

Kashmir cop shoots senior officer

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

This is the first ever incident of fratricide in the Kashmir police department.

Govt may tweak retail FDI norms to help foreign chains

Govt may tweak retail FDI norms to help foreign chains

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The government is considering to tweak FDI policy in retail sector so as to allow global chains like Walmart, Carrefour and Tesco to open multi-brand stores in non-hilly cities with population less than one million.

Daniel Chopra seals victory in play-off

Daniel Chopra seals victory in play-off

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Swede Daniel Chopra won the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii in a playoff on Sunday.

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Property markets in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which have had a dream run in recent years, are set to face a downturn.

BSNL submits 18-point turnaround plan

BSNL submits 18-point turnaround plan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

BSNL told a government panel that it should be allocated 5 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band through the equity route

Assam goes organic with 2 new companies

Assam goes organic with 2 new companies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Assam is embracing organic farming in a big way with the help of central government.

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

265 dead in Kerala floods since Aug 8, 36 still missing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

With over 8.69 lakh people still in 2,287 relief camps, it is a subdued 'Onam', the harvest festival, in the state.

Goa Governor escapes bid on life in Nagaland

Goa Governor escapes bid on life in Nagaland

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

While Jamir, also the former chief minister of Nagaland, escaped unhurt, a security personal accompanying him received injuries as the attackers fired mortars from a distance while the Governor was returning from Mokokchung to Dimapur, the sources said.

JKLF's 114-day peace march postponed

JKLF's 114-day peace march postponed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

In April, the JKLF announced "a three-month long Safare-Azadi to cover the entire Valley to press for the inclusion of people of the state in the ongoing peace process between the two south Asian nuclear neighbours, India and Pakistan".

Tale of an ingenious farmer

Tale of an ingenious farmer

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Here is the story of a humble farmer who developed a unique cardamom variety called 'Njallani', but did not know how to apply for a patent.

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

One man was killed and two others injured in Thrissur district on Tuesday after an uprooted tree fell on them in heavy rains and strong winds.

Rs 11,000 cr outlay for rural roads

Rs 11,000 cr outlay for rural roads

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

A massive outlay of Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) has been earmarked this financial year for laying of rural roads, a key component under Bharat Nirman programme.

Man held with pistol at Sonia rally

Man held with pistol at Sonia rally

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

A man carrying a country-made pistol was arrested shortly before an election rally by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Almora on Sunday, prompting police in Uttarakhand to sound a red alert in the state.

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

In August 2016, at a meeting of the syndicate, the main members identified Lankesh as a durjan "as told in the Kshatra Dharma Sadhana based on her speeches and writings

6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Budget travelers, these monsoon getaways are meant for you!

A tiny village that lives out of a dairy farm

A tiny village that lives out of a dairy farm

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Gitdabling, a village near Kalimpong, is famous for its homemade cakes and pastries in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

Dope-hit Tour takes easier route

Dope-hit Tour takes easier route

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Tired of the doping scandals, Tour de France organisers have designed a balanced route for the 95th edition.

17 killed in TN road accident

17 killed in TN road accident

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Since the mishap took place in a remote area, rescue operations were delayed.

Bleak future for cardamom farmers

Bleak future for cardamom farmers

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The cardamom farmers in Kerala are facing a bleak future this season. An extreme four-month dry spell has damaged at least 40 per cent of the cardamom plants in Kerala's hilly Idukki district.

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

M E Meeran: India's curry powder king

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

M E Meeran, a former wholesale dealer in provisions, is conquering the world with his Eastern brand of spices and curry powders.

Assam: Landslide kills 3 in Guwahati

Assam: Landslide kills 3 in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Police informed that all the family members were sleeping when a huge volume of rain-inflicted mud mass fell on their house located in a hilly area buried all of them alive.

J&K CM Azad wins Bhaderwah seat

J&K CM Azad wins Bhaderwah seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Kashmir: 15 hurt in grenade blast

Kashmir: 15 hurt in grenade blast

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The Friday evening attack comes hours after five Hindu villagers were murdered and three critically wounded in the border district of Rajouri.

2 Hizb militants killed in Doda

2 Hizb militants killed in Doda

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

J&K: 17 injured in grenade blast

J&K: 17 injured in grenade blast

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Big B romances Munnar

Big B romances Munnar

Rediff.com5 May 2006

I see 'Indianness' in Priyanka Gandhi: Ramdev

I see 'Indianness' in Priyanka Gandhi: Ramdev

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who is a known supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has said that he sees a lot of 'Indianness' in Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Assam: Tuskers assigned election duty

Assam: Tuskers assigned election duty

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

The pachyderms are well trained.

US launches massive air raid in Iraq

US launches massive air raid in Iraq

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

US and Iraqi forces Thursday launched a massive airborne operation north of Baghdad, involving over 50 aircraft and more than 1,500 troops, the military said.

When women took to arms in J&K

When women took to arms in J&K

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

They handle the archaic 303 rifle easily even though it is heavier than the automatic ones.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Flash floods create havoc in Tripura, 2 dead

Flash floods create havoc in Tripura, 2 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The government has announced an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

First Look: Sunny Deol is back!

First Look: Sunny Deol is back!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The actor stars with Vivek Oberoi and Sameera Reddy in Naksha.

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Gujarat has around 3,000 licensees for allopathic drug manufacturing, apart from around seven homeopathic licensees, 500 ayuvedic and 600-700 cosmetics licensees

Army, Air Force involved in rescue operations

Army, Air Force involved in rescue operations

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Army teams equipped with rescue tools and communication equipment were trying to reach border areas of Tandhar, Machil, Drugmul and Uri and upper reaches of the world famous resort of Gulmarg to rescue the injured people.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

Militants attack SOG picket

Militants attack SOG picket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.