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When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The military is mobilising to play a central role in holding patients exposed to the coronavirus.

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Lewis had recently declined a central contract offered by the Cricket West Indies, potentially making him more available for leagues around the world, following in the footsteps of Chris Gayle and other stars from the region.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

CRPF man, Army major commit suicide in Assam

CRPF man, Army major commit suicide in Assam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Chances of the Army major committing suicide has not been ruled out by the Dibrugarh police given that a depressing note was recovered from his abandoned vehicle

Govt rejects possibility of undercounting Covid deaths

Govt rejects possibility of undercounting Covid deaths

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Given the robust and statute-based death registration system in India, while some cases could go undetected as per the principles of infectious disease and its management, missing out on the deaths is unlikely, the Union health ministry said.

Chennai blasts: Were bombs being transported to Andhra?

Chennai blasts: Were bombs being transported to Andhra?

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Was some area in poll-bound Andhra Pradesh the real target of the two bombs that exploded in Chennai Central railway station early today?

Jet cancels some flights on Tuesday

Jet cancels some flights on Tuesday

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Jet Airways will not operate some of its flights to and from West Bengal and Kerala on Tuesday following a strike call by major central trade unions.

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

ISL: NEUFC, FC Goa share spoils in exciting draw

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ferran Corominas (14th, 38th) scored a brace while Federico Gallego (8th) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (53rd) found the net for the hosts.

Chennai blasts: 'Many ran out of the train; there was confusion'

Chennai blasts: 'Many ran out of the train; there was confusion'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

It was chaos all around at the Chennai Central Railway Station as passengers ran out of the Guwahati-Bangalore Express in panic soon after the two bombs went off in the coaches of the train.

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The women's age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country --Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai -- from November 2-21. FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup was postponed by football's governing body due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.

Security beefed up in Garo Hills for Rajnath's visit

Security beefed up in Garo Hills for Rajnath's visit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Security in Meghalaya's Garo Hills region has been beefed up ahead the visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju tomorrow, an official said on Tuesday. Security beefed up in Garo Hills for Rajnath's visit.

Troops arrive in Manipur to clear blockade

Troops arrive in Manipur to clear blockade

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The contingent of 88 CRPF personnel drove straight to the CRPF headquarters at Langjing, about 10 km from Imphal, after reaching from Delhi, official sources said.

Railways manufactures prototype of non-AC isolation coaches

Railways manufactures prototype of non-AC isolation coaches

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

To make the modified isolation ward, the middle berth was removed, the lower portion of the compartment plugged by plywood and a provision of partition provided from the aisle side for the isolation of the compartment, the railways said.

Jihadi militancy, top cops' prime agenda at Assam meet

Jihadi militancy, top cops' prime agenda at Assam meet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Militancy connected with jihad and north-east insurgency will be the focus of discussions when top ranking officials from state police and central police forces will meet in Guwahati on November 29 and 30.

Assam CM asks people not to worry over CAB

Assam CM asks people not to worry over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sonowal said that some people are trying to spread misinformation to mislead people and aggravate the situation.

'Internet has been cut off': Cong to PM after Assam tweets

'Internet has been cut off': Cong to PM after Assam tweets

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Meanwhile, the government accused the Congress on Thursday of instigating violence in the northeast.

The murky world of Matang Sinh

The murky world of Matang Sinh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'During his stint as MoS in the Narasimha Rao PMO, Matang Sinh developed contacts in the bureaucracy which stood him in good stead even when out of power.'

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

CBSE declares Class XII results

CBSE declares Class XII results

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Over 350,000 students from 27 states and Union territories took the exams.

Anti-CAA protest: HC stays quit notice to Polish student

Anti-CAA protest: HC stays quit notice to Polish student

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Calcutta high court on Thursday stayed the Centre's notice asking a Polish student to leave India for allegedly participating in a protest rally against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the city. Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya restrained the government from giving effect to the notice till March 18, when the court will pass an order on the student's petition.

RBI names 10 companies to set up microfinance banks

RBI names 10 companies to set up microfinance banks

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Besides, two new entities-- IDFC and Bandhan -- have been given full-fledged banking licence.

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Even as the concerning state governments and the central government claim that the exodus of students and other people from north-east from southern states were due to rumour mongering by some vested interests, panic-stricken people continue to rush back home in special trains from Chennai and Bengaluru.

Veteran CPI leader Promode Gogoi dies

Veteran CPI leader Promode Gogoi dies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Veteran Communist Party of India leader and former Assam minister Promode Gogoi died in Guwahati on Friday following a brief illness. Gogoi, the party's central secretariat and national executive member since 1975, was 82 and a bachelor, CPI's state council decretary Bhogeswar Dutta said.

21 aftershocks rock Assam following 6.4 magnitude quake

21 aftershocks rock Assam following 6.4 magnitude quake

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

People spent a sleepless night as a series of aftershocks shook Assam after a strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings.

Northeast students body calls bandh in region on Thursday

Northeast students body calls bandh in region on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The North East Students Organisation (NESO), the apex student body of the region, has called a 12-hour bandh in all states of the region, except Assam, on Thursday to protest against influx of migrant labourers and others into the region from other states.

CBI commences probe in Assam violence

CBI commences probe in Assam violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday commenced its probe into the recent violent clashes in Assam that has claimed the lives of 77 people and it will soon register cases.

Nab ringleaders involved in violence: Centre

Nab ringleaders involved in violence: Centre

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Centre on Wednesday directed the Assam government to nab the "ring leaders" involved in ethnic violence in the state but ruled out a Bangladeshi hand in the trouble which so far has claimed 40 lives.

'BJP wants to make Assam into a Kashmir'

'BJP wants to make Assam into a Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Assam is not a dumping ground for Bangladeshi Hindu refugees,' says Assamese actor Ravi Sharma who joined the BJP in August and quit the party on December 10 in protest against the Citizenship Act.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Himanta Biswa is above Amit Shah for Northeast, says Ram Madhav

Himanta Biswa is above Amit Shah for Northeast, says Ram Madhav

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Madhav made the statement when asked why Sarma cannot contest despite being responsible for 25 seats.

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'They know everyone and have everyone's horoscope. If they feel Himanta Biswa Sarma is the right man for Assam, they will give it to me, if they feel Sarbananda Sonowal is the right man, they will give it to him, or if they feel both of them are not good, let's bring another person'

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Addressing a massive public rally to celebrate the signing of the accord on January 27 that is expected to bring lasting peace to the troubled state, Modi said now the time was to work together for peace and development of the North-East.

NRC list: Many genuine Indian citizens left out

NRC list: Many genuine Indian citizens left out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The government will provide legal support to the excluded people, said Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary.

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, however there will be no holiday.

Chennai blasts: CCTV image provides first clue

Chennai blasts: CCTV image provides first clue

Rediff.com3 May 2014

In what could be an initial breakthrough in the probe into twin blasts in the Bangalore-Guwahati Kaziranga express, a man who hurriedly got down from it at the Chennai central railway station has been spotted wearing a handkerchief to mask his face in CCTV footages of Bangalore railway station, police sources said on Saturday.

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The immigrants were under detention in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar district since 2012.

ULFA leader Anup Chetia remanded to five-day CBI custody

ULFA leader Anup Chetia remanded to five-day CBI custody

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chetia was deported to India last week after being jailed in Bangladesh for 18 years.