News for 'Dimapur'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'

OTT Shows Are Driving North East Tourism

OTT Shows Are Driving North East Tourism

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Cities across the north east have recorded significant year-on-year growth in air traffic, pointing to a clear link between screen exposure and travel intent.

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

AFSPA extended for 6 months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal

AFSPA extended for 6 months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh due to the prevailing law and order situation.

'Her Mother Is Broken With Grief'

'Her Mother Is Broken With Grief'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We are holding up in this difficult time and hope to bring her home on Thursday morning.'

OCI cardholder's rights cannot be curtailed arbitrarily: HC

OCI cardholder's rights cannot be curtailed arbitrarily: HC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the rights of an overseas citizen of India (OCI) cardholder cannot be arbitrarily curtailed, stating that the deportation and blacklisting of a US citizen holding an OCI card, accused of unauthorized missionary activities, did not follow proper statutory procedure. The court emphasized the need for natural justice, requiring an opportunity for the individual to be heard and contest the allegations before any action is taken.

Clashes mars day 1 of 'free movement' in Manipur, 1 killed

Clashes mars day 1 of 'free movement' in Manipur, 1 killed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Clashes erupted between demonstrators and security forces in the Kuki-dominated district after police fired tear gas to disperse them, as they opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive allowing free movement across the state.

Paralympic hero honoured: Army celebrates Sema's bronze medal

Paralympic hero honoured: Army celebrates Sema's bronze medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Naib Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema, a bronze medalist at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in the Men's Shotput F57 final, expressed his gratitude to the Indian Army for their unwavering support and motivation throughout his journey.

AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary.

The History Makers On Republic Day!

The History Makers On Republic Day!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The band women are drawn from different parts of India and have been practicing along with their male counterpart in New Delhi for the past few days.

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

During this summer, Indian travel buffs are opting for destinations that provide an escape from the ominous heat, along with coastal regions within the country and countries offering visa-free travel.

Starlink-like device, weapons seized in Manipur during search op

Starlink-like device, weapons seized in Manipur during search op

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Security forces in Manipur have recovered a Starlink-like internet device, along with sniper rifles, pistols, grenades and other weapons from the Imphal East district. The recovery has prompted relevant agencies to investigate how the equipment found its way to the strife-torn state. Starlink does not have a license to operate in India. The recovery was made during a search operation in Imphal East on December 13. The search operation was carried out jointly by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in coordination with the Manipur Police in Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Shutdown hits normal life in Kuki areas of Manipur; no fresh violence

Shutdown hits normal life in Kuki areas of Manipur; no fresh violence

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district as Kuki-Zo groups protested a directive allowing free movement across the state. One protester was killed and over 40 others were injured in clashes with security forces. The protests were sparked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah's order, which aimed to restore free movement across the state after ethnic violence erupted in May 2023.

Nagaland brings Dimapur under Inner Line Permit regime

Nagaland brings Dimapur under Inner Line Permit regime

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The contentious citizenship bill is not applicable to areas under ILP regime. Dimapur was the only Nagaland district that was out of ILP so far.

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery, observes Mayur Sanap.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

Situation under control in Dimapur; 43 arrests made

Situation under control in Dimapur; 43 arrests made

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The situation in Dimapur was on Monday returning to normalcy with curfew being relaxed.

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'

Prohibitory orders lifted in Dimapur, SMS service resumed

Prohibitory orders lifted in Dimapur, SMS service resumed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

With normalcy returning to Dimapur town, the authorities on Thursday night revoked the prohibitory orders imposed in the wake of lynching of a rape accused on March 5 there.

Manipur CM says 'sorry' after 250 deaths; urges people to forget, forgive

Manipur CM says 'sorry' after 250 deaths; urges people to forget, forgive

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless, and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and live together in a peaceful and prosperous state.

Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins Shot Put bronze

Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins Shot Put bronze

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Landmine blast survivor Hokato Sema came up with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres to win the bronze medal in the men's Shot Put F57 category at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

Assam: Kamakhya-Dimapur BG Express derails, over 50 hurt

Assam: Kamakhya-Dimapur BG Express derails, over 50 hurt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Helpline phone numbers have been activated: Dimapur 03862-228404, Lumding 03674-264848/49/50 and Guwahati 0361-2731621/22/23

Dimapur limps back to normalcy after Nagaland lynching case

Dimapur limps back to normalcy after Nagaland lynching case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

11 companies of IIRB and three companies of CRPF have been deployed to maintain law and order.

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said the state government is working towards peace talks and has held several meetings in Assam's Silchar.

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from northeast India. He had also won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games last year.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

NSCN (I-M) leaders arrive in Dimapur

NSCN (I-M) leaders arrive in Dimapur

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

This is the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements.

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Stating that there is no nomenclature for the three groups who have come together, Akato said they will approach the Centre for political talks.

Thousands take out rally to seek early solution to Naga issue

Thousands take out rally to seek early solution to Naga issue

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Thousands of people joined a public rally organised by Nagaland People's Action Committee (NPAC) on Friday to demand an early solution to the Naga political issue.

Centre extends AFSPA for 6 months in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland

Centre extends AFSPA for 6 months in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

According to two separate notifications, the decisions have been taken after review of the law-and-order situation in both the states.

Mobs torch abandoned houses, buses in Manipur

Mobs torch abandoned houses, buses in Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The incident occurred at Sapormeina when the buses were coming from Dimapur on Tuesday evening.

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected comments by United Nations experts on Manipur, terming them 'unwarranted, presumptive and misleading' and asserting that situation in the Northeast state is peaceful.

Doctors team paints dismal health picture in Manipur relief camps

Doctors team paints dismal health picture in Manipur relief camps

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

As thousands of Meiteis and Kukis are in relief camps in violence-torn Manipur, a group of doctors that visited the state has expressed concerns about the issue of nutrition and mental health situation of the inmates.