News for 'J N Choudhury'

SP urges Bharat Ratna for Mulayum Singh

SP urges Bharat Ratna for Mulayum Singh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

"He is the only secular leader of our country who has worked with Mahatma Gandhi, Jai Prakash Narain and Ram Manohar Lohia, and he is the only leader who can save the nation and its people in the coming years," the SP's Assam unit general secretary Ratul Kumar Choudhury said.

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Noor, niece of Congress stalwart A B A Ghani Khan Choudhury, have quite often been taking stands which were not in line with that of the party's state leadership.

Reader speak: 'Wah Taj, boliye janab'

Reader speak: 'Wah Taj, boliye janab'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Readers share what the Taj Mahal means to them.

Assam: 3 injured in ULFA attack

Assam: 3 injured in ULFA attack

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Police informed that two businessmen identified as Pradip Kumar Paswan and Sambhu Choudhury, and Constable of 2nd Assam Police Battalion Prabin Tejiwal were travelling in a truck from Tangna Bazar to Doom Dooma when they came under fire from ULFA.

Army schooling for executives

Army schooling for executives

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The Army Institute of Management, Kolkata is gearing up to provide tailor-made courses to executives who have finished college a while ago but want to do additional courses to face the changing world scenario.

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A teaser loan is one where the lender offers a slightly lower rate in the initial years and then charges higher rates in later years.

WhatsAppgate: Foreign lobbies involved, believes govt

WhatsAppgate: Foreign lobbies involved, believes govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Home ministry sources say there are fears that international lobbies might have been involved in spying, to create a narrative around Indian governance as well as the economy.

'All the attackers were Bangladeshis whom the police were looking for some time'

'All the attackers were Bangladeshis whom the police were looking for some time'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

'If a bloodbath of this nature can occur in a high security area like Gulshan, I shudder to think how vulnerable other parts of this country are.'

Why govt got TikTok removed

Why govt got TikTok removed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Children as young as 10 are posting videos and there is no one to moderate them.'

BCCI voters' list released

BCCI voters' list released

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The list of authorised representatives of affiliate units for the 76th AGM of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, released by the election observer T S Krishnamurthy.

Good Boy Bad Boy is painful

Good Boy Bad Boy is painful

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Director Ashvini Choudhury makes a mediocre Emraan Hashmi film.

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram.

Always ready to talk it out: Meet Karnataka's speaker

Always ready to talk it out: Meet Karnataka's speaker

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Over the last few days, K R Ramesh Kumar has made all efforts to ensure the Congress-Janata Dal-Secular coalition stays in power, resulting in him being under tremendous pressure.

Katara case: Accused given 2 days time

Katara case: Accused given 2 days time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The high court earlier asked the trial court to conclude the examination of defence witnesses by September 28.

Mahindra in Federation Cup semis

Mahindra in Federation Cup semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The Mumbai outfit beat Sporting Clube de Goa via the tie-breaker to make the grade.

HC grants bail to Shahabuddin

HC grants bail to Shahabuddin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Shahabuddin was recently shifted to Beur Jail in Patna from Siwan following the Election Commission's directive.

ISL: FC Goa record their first win of the season in Mumbai

ISL: FC Goa record their first win of the season in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Richarlyson Felisbino struck the only goal of the game as FC Goa breathed new life into their Hero Indian Super League campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mumbai City FC at Mumbai Football Arena, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Court stays Salman Khan's jail sentence

Court stays Salman Khan's jail sentence

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The next hearing in the case will be in April 12.

Topsy-turvy ride for Jabong staff after Myntra merger

Topsy-turvy ride for Jabong staff after Myntra merger

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

From almost a thousand employees, 300 have exited the firm.

Indian shooters strike 3 silver

Indian shooters strike 3 silver

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Manavjit Singh Sandhu stole the thunder at the Lusaill shooting ranges, clinching two silver medals for India in the men's trap event in extremely windy conditions.

Bhutia gives Mohun Bagan victory

Bhutia gives Mohun Bagan victory

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Mohun Bagan, despite being reduced to ten men, beat Mohammedan Sporting 1-0.

RBI governor warns of global market 'crash'

RBI governor warns of global market 'crash'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan says global markets are at risk of a "crash" should investors start bailing out of risky assets created by the loose monetary policies of developed economies.

Delhi post first win of season

Delhi post first win of season

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Delhi thrashed Haryana by an innings and 18 runs to survive in the Ranji Trophy Super League.

Indian, Bangladeshi border guards exchange fire

Indian, Bangladeshi border guards exchange fire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

West Bengal Minister Biswanath Choudhury, accompanied by District Magistrate of South Dinajpur Sarfaraz Ahmed visited the spot and said the BDR fired every now and then and this had "terrorised" villagers.

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

This is the third reduction in rates this month

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA government in Bihar is scheduled to face polls at the end of this year, providing livelihoods to these people is on the top Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's agenda.

Eleven convicted in fodder scam case

Eleven convicted in fodder scam case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

CBI also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on each of the convicted.

Are you the best photographer in India?

Are you the best photographer in India?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Entries to the Sony World Photography Awards are now open. So hurry!

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.

Twin blasts in crowded Guwahati shopping area injures 4

Twin blasts in crowded Guwahati shopping area injures 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Four persons, including a six-year-old girl, were injured in two explosions that rocked he city's commercial hub Fancy Bazaar on Saturday.

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Now that you have already downloaded mobile wallets and all set to go cashless/digital with your payments to the local grocer, cabbie, maid, etc, here's what you must watch out for, says Tripti Rai.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

M S Manchanda is ITDC chief

M S Manchanda is ITDC chief

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

In yet another change at the top, M S Manchanda, a hotel industry veteran, on Tuesday took charge as chairman and managing director of state-owned India Tourism Development Corporation in place of senior IAS officer Rajeev Talwar.

Honouring the Legends of India

Honouring the Legends of India

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Sabri Khan and Zohra Sehgal were given lifetime achievement awards at the fifth DMA Music Festival.

Dhananjoy hanging: August 14, 0430 IST

Dhananjoy hanging: August 14, 0430 IST

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Dhananjoy Chatterjee, sentenced to death for raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl in 1990 in Kolkata, will be hanged on August 14 at 0430 am.

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Modi's demonetisation move has hit the real estate market in Delhi and Mumbai

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The new faces in the state cabinet include former Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Shovandeb Chattopadhaya, Kolkata Mayor Shovan Chatterjee, Abani Mohan Joarder, Abdur Rezzak Mollah, Suvendu Adhikari, Rabindranath Ghosh, Churamani Mahato, James Kujur, Siddikullah Choudhury, Asima Patra, Ghulam Rabbani, Zakir Hossain, Sandhya Rani Tudu, singer Indranil Sen, Tapan Dasgupta and B Hansda.