News for 'Guwahati Nationals'

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Some constituents of the alliance have raised concern that the panels, particularly the 14-member coordination committee, are at risk of becoming ineffective, as their decisions have so far not been acted upon.

Badminton: Anand, Murgunde win Nationals

Badminton: Anand, Murgunde win Nationals

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Chetan Anand and Trupti Murgunde lifted the men's and women's title in the 74th Senior National Badminton Championship at Karmavir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Complex in Guwahati on Sunday.

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The horrific videos from Manipur have shocked India, leading to protests across the nation.

Sarjubala, Pinki enter quarters of boxing nationals

Sarjubala, Pinki enter quarters of boxing nationals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Reigning Youth World and National champion Sarjubala Devi and Asian Championship bronze medallist Pinki Jangra sailed into the quarterfinals of the 13th Senior Women's National Boxing Championship in their respective weight categories in Guwahati on Monday.

Sarjubala makes strong start at women nationals

Sarjubala makes strong start at women nationals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Reigning national and youth World Champion Sarjubala Devi powered her way to the second round of the senior women's national boxing championship after inflicting a crushing 29-7 defeat on Neetu on the opening day of the tournament, in Guwahati, on Sunday.

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Next year Medica and Manipal will merge, making the amalgamated entity the largest corporate hospital chain in the country, overtaking Apollo Hospitals Enterprises.

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The coveted Durand Cup trophy received a grand welcome with two retired Army officers showing their daredevilry by jumping from Kolkata's tallest building -- The 42 -- a 65-floor, 260-metre landmark

Partial lunar eclipse leaves stargazers thrilled

Partial lunar eclipse leaves stargazers thrilled

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Stargazers across the country were treated to a visual delight as Earth cast its shadow on the moon in the last total lunar eclipse of the year on Tuesday.

SC expunges remarks against sitting judge of Gauhati HC in 2017 verdict

SC expunges remarks against sitting judge of Gauhati HC in 2017 verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

A bench of justices AS Bopanna and PS Narasimha clarified that the rest of the high court judgment would continue to be in force.

Sena shifts stand, ready to quit MVA if MLAs return; Cong, NCP vow support

Sena shifts stand, ready to quit MVA if MLAs return; Cong, NCP vow support

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Indicating a shift in stand, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said his party is open to consider quitting Maharashtra's ruling alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) if the rebel MLAs camping in Assam return and discuss their grievances with CM Uddhav Thackeray, while coalition allies Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress vowed support to the beleaguered governing bloc and asserted its majority can only be determined in the assembly and not outside.

Amit Shah virtually witnesses destruction of 30,000 kg of drugs

Amit Shah virtually witnesses destruction of 30,000 kg of drugs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Over 30,000 kg of drugs were incinerated in four locations across India on Saturday in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

ULFA threat to National Games

ULFA threat to National Games

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The banned militant outfit called upon sportspersons to stay away from the National Games to be held in Guwahati in February next year.

Will BJP rename Bharat if INDIA...: Oppn amid row

Will BJP rename Bharat if INDIA...: Oppn amid row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Several BJP leaders in the past have raised a demand for changing the name of the country from "India" to "Bharat".

Manipur blockade ends, PM welcomes gesture

Manipur blockade ends, PM welcomes gesture

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

The crippling 'economic blockade,' imposed by the All Naga Students Association of Manipur on national highways in Manipur was lifted on Thursday noon.

Gujarat, Karnataka lead 2022 secondary school dropout rankings

Gujarat, Karnataka lead 2022 secondary school dropout rankings

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The government views dropout as a barrier to achieving the new National Education Policy's aim of 100 per cent gross enrolment rate at the school level by 2030, according to officials.

New govts to take oath in Meghalaya, Nagaland today

New govts to take oath in Meghalaya, Nagaland today

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

A coalition government, led by National People's Party leader and outgoing chief minister Conrad Sangma, will be sworn-in on Tuesday morning in Meghalaya, while an all-party government, led by Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDDP's) Neiphiu Rio will take oath later in the day in Nagaland.

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In 2021, the Railways boasted of a historic feat -- no passenger deaths in train accidents in two years. However, the derailment of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in 2022 brought the Railways back to its forgetful past.

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The T20 World Cup bound Indian team is set to play three games against Australia and South Africa before leaving for the ICC mega event.

World Cup: 'Semis is our goal, but won't be a failure if we don't get there'

World Cup: 'Semis is our goal, but won't be a failure if we don't get there'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Having qualified for the ODI World Cup after 12 years, the Netherlands are not going to settle for anything less than a semifinal finish.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Hazarika, a former minister, said that he resigned from all posts in the AGP, including that of the general secretary.

Fadnavis in Delhi for 'work', told me 'some things taking place': Patil

Fadnavis in Delhi for 'work', told me 'some things taking place': Patil

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

BJP's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrakant Patil on Friday asserted that his party did not play any role in the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Stage set for National Games

Stage set for National Games

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the sporting extravaganza in Guwahati this evening.

ULFA withdraws National Games boycott

ULFA withdraws National Games boycott

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The boycott is being lifted following appeals by eminent sports persons and sports lovers of Assam, Rajkhowa said in a statement that was e-mailed to the media.

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on Friday smashed her own national record in the women's 100m dash on the fourth and final day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Guwahati to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Asian Games.

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Khoijumantabi village late on Saturday night when the 'village volunteers' were guarding the area in a makeshift bunker, a police officer said.

Sonia declares National Games open

Sonia declares National Games open

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The UPA chairperson appealed to sportspersons to strengthen unity and amity and spread the message of peace.

Goof-ups galore at National Games

Goof-ups galore at National Games

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Athletes, support staff and mediamen continued to go through harrowing times for the second consecutive day in Guwahati.

Floods in Assam after heavy rain; 142 villages under water, nearly 33,500 affected

Floods in Assam after heavy rain; 142 villages under water, nearly 33,500 affected

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' and predicted 'very heavy' to 'extremely heavy' rainfall across several districts of Assam till Thursday.

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR rope in Jason Roy for Rs 2.8 crore

National Games may be delayed

National Games may be delayed

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Prannoy eyes good show as Sindhu, Srikanth desperate for a turnaround

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament in Sydney on Tuesday.

Ganga Vilas: World's Longest River Cruise

Ganga Vilas: World's Longest River Cruise

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The MV Ganga Vilas will traverse through 27 rivers over 52 days, covering over 3,200 km.

IIT-Madras is India's Top University

IIT-Madras is India's Top University

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Seven Indian Institutes of Technology -- IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Roorkee and IIT-Guwahati -- figured in the top 10 in the overall rankings.

Assam becoming a hotbed of jihadis, says CM Sarma

Assam becoming a hotbed of jihadis, says CM Sarma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Assam has become a hotbed of "jihadi activities" with five modules having links with Bangladesh-based terror outfit Ansarul Islam busted in five months, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Terrorists belonging to banned groups United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) were allegedly part of the mob from which gunshots were fired at an army officer that left him severely injured in Manipur, officials said Monday.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul needs to be way more consistent and work on his technical flaws with national team coaches, said former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.