News for 'Agartala'

BJP demolishes Left citadel in Tripura, certain to be part of govt in Nagaland

BJP demolishes Left citadel in Tripura, certain to be part of govt in Nagaland

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Congress had a reason to smile as it was able to emerge as the single largest party in Meghalaya, but failed to secure a majority.

Anshul, Yashpal tons put Services in control

Anshul, Yashpal tons put Services in control

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Anshul Gupta and Yashpal Singh scored unbeaten centuries to guide Services to 277 for three against Tripura at stumps on the opening day of their third round Ranji Trophy Group C match.

Rail Budget to signal road to reform: Prabhu

Rail Budget to signal road to reform: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

India's decrepit state-run train services stand to receive at least a 25 percent boost in investment to over $9 billion.

First Look: Tripura Votes

First Look: Tripura Votes

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Tribal voters get their photo identity cards verified at a polling station in Mandai Bazar, 40km east of Agartala on February 23, during the Assembly elections

Army concerned over colonel's assault, meets Tripura CM

Army concerned over colonel's assault, meets Tripura CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The army has expressed 'serious' concern over the assault and public humiliation of a senior ranking officer of the army in Agartala recently allegedly by sons of a former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and has sought urgent action against the culprits.

Ranji Group C: Kerala hand Tripura innings defeat

Ranji Group C: Kerala hand Tripura innings defeat

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Kerala scored an emphatic innings and 77 runs win over Tripura to garner bonus points from their Ranji Trophy Group C match in Agartala on Tuesday.

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Working online is the new reality, explains HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Rediff.com11 May 2018

On Wednesday, the Tripura chief minister said that famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore refused the Nobel Prize in protest against the English.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Former champions Mumbai claimed three points against Baroda after their four-day Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game ended in a draw at the Wankhede Stadium.

45 cows seized from smugglers die in a Tripura shelter

45 cows seized from smugglers die in a Tripura shelter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Altogether 159 cows, which were kept in a cattle shelter (Gaushala) have died since May 14 last, the officials said.

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and discus thrower Vikas Gowda were the other sport spersons to receive the honour on Thursday.

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu registered their first win of the season, beating Kerala by 151 runs Sunday in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Shiekh Hasina conferred honorary doctorate in Tripura

Shiekh Hasina conferred honorary doctorate in Tripura

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Sheikh Hasina, in her maiden visit to Tripura, expressed gratitude to the people for their help and cooperation during Bangladesh's liberation struggle. K Anurag reports.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 31 people were killed and 27 critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district in the early hours on Wednesday.

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 22 people were killed and several others critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia hills district in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Hasina hopes liberal India will solve water issues soon

Hasina hopes liberal India will solve water issues soon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Bangladesh hopes for a liberal approach from India in the efforts to resolve water issues and bringing about parity in bi lateral trade by reducing the trade imbalance that is tilted in favour of India.

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

Dipa is down but not out, insists coach Nandi

Dipa is down but not out, insists coach Nandi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

She had planned to make a comeback at the Asian and World Championships but couldn't recover in time.

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that she was returning the BMW car presented to her by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for her historic performance at the Rio Olympic Games.

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela has some suggestions.

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Voting is being held in 59 of the total 60 seats .

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Dipa Karmakar, associations welcome PM Modi's Olympics Task Force

Dipa Karmakar, associations welcome PM Modi's Olympics Task Force

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

India's gymnastics heroine Dipa Karmakar has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of setting up a Task Force.

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela provides a three-point plan.

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

UNICEF estimates that almost 16 million children and their families are in urgent need of life-saving support. Since mid-August, there have been at least 1,288 reported deaths.

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

What do you do when you've lost your job during the lockdown and are unable to get another one? Get expert advice from HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Two jawans of the Border Security Force were killed and another injured when a BSF jawan, in an inebriated condition, fired indiscriminately at Rajbari border outpost in south Tripura district, police said in Agartala on Thursday.

Tripura: 13 Reang-Bru refugees charred to death

Tripura: 13 Reang-Bru refugees charred to death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

At least 13 Reang-Bru refugees from Mizoram sheltered in Naisinghpara camp in north Tripura district, nearly 200 km from Agartala, were on Saturday killed in an accidental fire, a top police official said. "Fire broke out at nearly 12 noon and soon engulfed the camp. Thirteen charred bodies of men, women and children have been recovered so far," Deputy Inspector General Police (Control) Nepal Das said.

REWIND: India in photos over the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in photos over the last 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Here's a recap of the big events that shaped the nation over the weekend.

Dipa eyes Olympic berth with strong performances in Baku and Doha

Dipa eyes Olympic berth with strong performances in Baku and Doha

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Dipa Karmakar will look to secure an Olympic berth with 'some good performances' at back-to-back Artistic Gymnastics World Cups

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The debate on genetically modified crops was yet to reach a specific conclusion and safety issues should be discussed before marketting them.

ISI using Bangla border as 'safe passage' to India

ISI using Bangla border as 'safe passage' to India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Pakistan's intelligence aganeyc, the Inter Service Intelligence, has activated its sleeper cells in the North East region to use the Indo-Bangladesh border route as a 'safe passage' to courier its men and materials into different parts of India. This was revealed by the arrested ISI agent, Momin Khan, to his interrogators in Tripura recently.

Petro price hike: Left to launch offensive

Petro price hike: Left to launch offensive

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Left parties would launch an offensive in the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament against the United Progressive Alliance government hiking prices of petroleum products, Communist Party of India-Marxist member of the Parliament Basudeb Acharya has said.

Tripura: A Victory for the Thought Warriors

Tripura: A Victory for the Thought Warriors

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'None other but the invincible chariot led by Modi and Shah could have taken up the challenge and won,' says Tarun Vijay.

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Brisk polling began on Thursday morning in 91 constituencies spread across 18 states and two union territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. As people queued up across the nation to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations. Take a look.