News for 'East Coast'

RIL, ONGC in fray for Karnataka gas tender

RIL, ONGC in fray for Karnataka gas tender

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

It will be Reliance Industries' gigantic gas find on the east coast versus the imported LNG offered by ONGC and Indian Oil Corporation in the tender for supply of gas to the 1400 MW power plant in Karnataka.

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

It's a Bad Day on CNN

It's a Bad Day on CNN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

NELP-IV roadshow launched in Perth

NELP-IV roadshow launched in Perth

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Rediff.com16 May 2003

India makes first crude oil purchase for strategic reserve

India makes first crude oil purchase for strategic reserve

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India is the 4th largest oil consumer after the US, China and Japan.

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

President Maithripala Sirisena said Friday that over 130 suspects linked to the Islamic State terror group have been operating in the country.

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

200 ambulances, 1200 personnel worked at Odisha train crash site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Balasore district hospital looked like a war zone with the injured lying on stretchers in the corridor and rooms bursting at its seams with extra beds propped up.

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Sent in to bat, North Zone couldn't get any momentum and were reduced to 17 for two in 6 overs.

Babe Ruth bat sells for $1.26 mln

Babe Ruth bat sells for $1.26 mln

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

Kejriwal to file cases against Mukesh Ambani over gas pricing

Kejriwal to file cases against Mukesh Ambani over gas pricing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

After Moily took over as oil minister, the central government agreed to link prices with global indices.

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Mumbai and certain adjoining areas experienced pre-monsoon showers, sources said on Sunday.

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Deep depression now 150 km east of Chennai

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Rainfall in August is predicted to be below normal (less than 94 per cent of LPA), but the situation is expected to improve comparatively in September, the IMD said.

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has an extensive damaging potential and it is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday.

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

As Yaas rolls in, fishermen rue absence of insurance scheme

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The cover provided under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which is a vital safety net for them, ended almost a year back on May 31, 2020. Ever since, there hasn't been much progress on the higher insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh promised under the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The South Central Railway as well as the East Coast Railway cancelled several trains while some were terminated midway, officials said, adding a few express trains were also diverted.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Hurricane Matthew kills 4 in Florida; Haiti toll above 800

Hurricane Matthew kills 4 in Florida; Haiti toll above 800

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The death toll crossed 800 in Haiti.

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

Indian Super League: Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal

Indian Super League: Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

FC Pune City maintained a clean sheet by recording their second consecutive win with a solitary goal victory over NorthEast United in an Indian Super League football match on Friday.

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Yuan Wang 5 can easily monitor the Indian coast while operating in international waters. She does not have to enter a port in Sri Lanka to fulfill this mission, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The campaign will reach a high decibel level next week when BJP state chief K Annamalai is expected to take up a blitzkrieg campaign against the ruling DMK.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

IMD warns of cyclonic storm over Maharashta, Gujarat

IMD warns of cyclonic storm over Maharashta, Gujarat

Rediff.com31 May 2020

On June 2, wind speed will reach 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 over south Gujarat coast, with sea condition very likely to be "rough to very rough". On June 3-4, squally wind speed will reach 90-100 kmph gusting 110 kmph over Gujarat coasts, and the sea condition is very likely to be high to very high.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Sri Lankan navy arrests 32 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan navy arrests 32 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 32 Indian fishermen for alleged illegal fishing off the east coast, taking the total number of fishermen arrested during the last two days to nearly 70.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2022

As many as 12 teams were deployed and five teams were on standby in West Bengal while additional teams are also in readiness if required.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy at 2330 hrs IST of 9th June over east-central Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during the next 24hrs,' the IMD said in a tweet.

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is the most prone month for the development of cyclones in the pre-monsoon period.'

Exxon Mobil in talks to buy stake in Indian oil, gas fields

Exxon Mobil in talks to buy stake in Indian oil, gas fields

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Energy supermajor Exxon Mobil Corp is in talks to buy a stake in producing oil and gas fields in India, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday showcasing efforts to raise domestic output to cut imports. Exxon Mobil had in October last year signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to offer its expertise and technology for developing resources in offshore blocks.

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

At the half-hour mark, East Bengal appealed for a penalty, but a freekick was awarded at the edge of the box instead. Silva's strike from the set piece was punched clear by junior World Cupper Dheeraj Moirangthem.

Cyclone Yaas to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours

Cyclone Yaas to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The maximum sustained wind speed is 55 knots gusting to 65 knots around system centre. Sea condition is rough to very rough, it stated.