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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.

How will Kohli solve India's middle-order conundrum?

How will Kohli solve India's middle-order conundrum?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Rayudu's consistency at No. 4 slot will solve our middle-order conundrum, says Kohli

India in Round 2 of FIFA WC qualifying with win over Nepal

India in Round 2 of FIFA WC qualifying with win over Nepal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India held a dominant Nepal to a goalless draw in their 2018 FIFA World Cup football qualifying Round 1 second leg match to advance to the second round on a 2-0 aggregate in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'I have full faith in the judicial system and eventually the truth will prevail. In the interim I would appreciate that my privacy is respected,' Papon tweeted.

Koevermans names 20 for Yemen friendly

Koevermans names 20 for Yemen friendly

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

National football coach Wim Koevermans named a 20-man squad for the international friendly against Yemen, in Guwahati on November 14, and said the match is very important for India.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

President Kalam, the idol. Literally

President Kalam, the idol. Literally

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The idol was dressed in a grey suit, which Dr Kalam wore during his recent trip to Guwahati.

Assam man force-fed by mob for selling beef

Assam man force-fed by mob for selling beef

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A man was arrested in connection with the incident and questioned.

16 passengers on flights of IndiGo, 2 other airlines test positive

16 passengers on flights of IndiGo, 2 other airlines test positive

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Three passengers who travelled on Delhi-Jammu flight on Tuesday, six passengers who were on Bengaluru-Coimbatore flight on Wednesday, two passengers who were on Delhi-Coimbatore flight on Wednesday and one passenger who was on Bengaluru-Madurai flight on Wednesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the airline said.

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The situation had led to a blame game between the Border Security Force and its counterpart -- Border Guards Bangladesh -- with the two sides accusing each other of pushing them into their territories.

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani group on Monday said it has reached an agreement to acquire GVK group's shareholding and control of Mumbai airport.

'India, Bangladesh working on extradition treaty'

'India, Bangladesh working on extradition treaty'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

India may soon get the custody of the 'general secretary' of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam Anup Chetia, who is currently lodged Bangladesh jail, as the process for signing of an extradition treaty between the two neighbouring nations has commenced.

Top GNLA militant shot dead in Assam

Top GNLA militant shot dead in Assam

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A dreaded Garo National Liberation Army militant was killed and arms, ammunition, diaries and documents of the outfit was recovered on Tuesday night in a joint operation by the army, and Goalpara district police on the basis input provided by the army intelligence.

Dismiss Gogoi govt, impose Prez rule in Assam: BJP

Dismiss Gogoi govt, impose Prez rule in Assam: BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday demanded the dismissal of Tarun Gogoi-led Assam government for its alleged failure in maintaining the law and order.

Qatar Open: Sharath, Poulomi in main draw

Qatar Open: Sharath, Poulomi in main draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal and new woman national champion Poulomi Ghatak were among four Indian paddlers who have qualified for the main draw of Pro Tour Qatar Open in Doha.

Dalai Lama advocates non-violent means to solve Tibetan issue

Dalai Lama advocates non-violent means to solve Tibetan issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Sunday reiterated that 'non-violent way is the most practical way resolve the lingering Tibetan issue' and there is need to heed to the history that mentions about the existence of three ancient empires -- the Chinese, the Tibetan and the Mongoloid.

IN PICS: Readers share their colourful Rangolis

IN PICS: Readers share their colourful Rangolis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Have you shared yours yet?

Assam government starts dialogue with anti-dam protestors

Assam government starts dialogue with anti-dam protestors

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

After successfully blocking construction at the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro-electric Project at Gerukamukh in Dhemaji district of Assam, the anti-dam brigade comprising several organisations were on Thursday called for negotiation by the Assam government in Guwahati.

Assam: NCW wants govt job for molestation victim

Assam: NCW wants govt job for molestation victim

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The chairperson of the National Commission for Women Mamata Sharma on Wednesday recommended Assam government to provide government job for the victim of July 9 Guwahati molestation episode besides proper counseling and rehabilitation.

Running time of over 500 trains to be cut by up to 2 hrs

Running time of over 500 trains to be cut by up to 2 hrs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The new timings will be updated in the November timetable of the railways.

COVID-19 toll touches 1,694; cases rise to 49,391

COVID-19 toll touches 1,694; cases rise to 49,391

Rediff.com6 May 2020

A total of 111 deaths were reported since Tuesday evening, of which 49 fatalities were reported from Gujarat, 34 from Maharashtra, 12 from Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Punjab and Tamil Nadu and one each from Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, the ministry said.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

We brought in GST, we're not against it: Rahul

We brought in GST, we're not against it: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

We have only three differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party on the GST, said the Congress vice president.

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Assam flood toll rises to 11, lakhs affected

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The flood situation affected nearly 26.5 lakh people across 28 districts.

Blast on railway track in Kokrajhar, no casualties

Blast on railway track in Kokrajhar, no casualties

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

A bomb exploded on a railway track minutes after the Howrah-Guwahati down Garib Rath Express passed Goabari in lower Assam''s Kokrajhar district early on Sunday morning.

'Govt didn't take timely steps to control Assam violence'

'Govt didn't take timely steps to control Assam violence'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Tarun Gogoi-led Assam government of not taking timely steps to contain the conflict in violence-hit districts of lower Assam.

NIA gets 13 days custody of UNLF chief Meghen

NIA gets 13 days custody of UNLF chief Meghen

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The court of special judge in Guwahati on Friday granted 13 days National Investigation Agency custody for Raj Kumar Meghen, 65, the chairman of the banned United National Liberation Front, one of the oldest and biggest militant outfit in the North East that has been fighting for Manipur's secession from India since 1964.

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, ministers from the Centre and various state cabinets came out and practised yoga to mark the third anniversary of the event.

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Opposition parties, though resigned to the fact that they lack the numbers to defeat or stall the bill in the two Houses, have decided upon different tactics that they would employ to highlight their reasons for opposing it.

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.

India, Chinese border troops meet in Arunachal

India, Chinese border troops meet in Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Border personnel meeting between Chinese and Indian border troops was held on the Chinese side near Bumla in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

PHOTOS: Kamakhya temple door shuts for mega fest

PHOTOS: Kamakhya temple door shuts for mega fest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Seventy-two closed circuit cameras, over 300 volunteers of the National Cadet Corps and Scouts and Guides in addition to police and paramilitary personnel speaks volumes about the elaborate security arrangements that have been put in place in and around the temple -- seat of the Shakti cult -- for the safety of lakhs of devotees and pilgrims.

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

In Assam, nearly 27.80 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by the deluge. The deaths were reported from the Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts. The death toll due to floods and landslides this year has risen to 122.

SC extends deadline for Assam NRC final draft till July 30

SC extends deadline for Assam NRC final draft till July 30

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The NRC is being prepared to identify illegal migrants in Assam.

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das's journey from the rice fields of Assam is to a world champion today is inspirational.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Mary Kom, Sarita qualify for South Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

London Olympics bronze medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani are all set to represent India in the upcoming 12th South Asian Games 2016 to be held in Guwahati and Shillong. The trio emerged triumphant in the final round bouts of their respective weight categories during the South Asain Games Test event and Elite Women's National Boxing Selection trial held at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games in Shillong on Friday. While five-time world champion Mary Kom beat Sarjubala Devi in the fly-weight category to claim the SAG spot, Sarita ousted a spirited Soniya in the light-weight category.

Huge cache of Garo militants' arms seized in Assam

Huge cache of Garo militants' arms seized in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

A huge consignment of arms and ammunition meant for militant outfit Garo National Liberation Army was intercepted and seized by the Assam police at Gorchuk area on Saturday. The police also arrested six people including four GNLA members. The consignment was being carried in a Maruti Zen by a supplier called Kongam Hongkhal and the car was driven by one Ritesh Basumatary.

When Steve Smith's tips for Ranji season helped young Riyan Parag

When Steve Smith's tips for Ranji season helped young Riyan Parag

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Steve Smith's pointers to Riyan Parag on the technique of playing red ball helped him in the Ranji season where he ended with 492 runs for Assam, including a hundred and three half-centuries.

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.