News for 'North Eastern'

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the government's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the legislative assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Air link between Guwahati, Dhaka mooted

Air link between Guwahati, Dhaka mooted

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Favouring a free trade agreement between India and Bangladesh, business leaders of the two countries have suggested that a direct air link be established between Guwahati and Dhaka to promote commerce and tourism.

22% rain deficiency due to slow-progress of south-west monsoon

22% rain deficiency due to slow-progress of south-west monsoon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The slow progress of the south-west monsoon has led to overall deficiency of rains by 22 per cent over the last fortnight, the meteorological department on Wednesday said.

Landslides kill 11 in Guwahati

Landslides kill 11 in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Frontier Mail fire: Railway Comm submits report

Frontier Mail fire: Railway Comm submits report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Thirty-eight people had died in their sleep when four coaches of the Amritsar-bound train caught fire, about 10km from Ludhiana.

No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The MEA said the two sides agreed to continue discussions through diplomatic and military channels to resolve the remaining issues "at the earliest" so as to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in the bilateral relations.

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Somalia-based Al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Hasmukh Adhia nominated as RBI director

Hasmukh Adhia nominated as RBI director

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

His nomination is effective from November 11, 2014, RBI said on Monday.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

Vivek Singh says a medal win by the Indian team at the Olympics would inspire him in his fight against the disease.

It is final now, monsoon has set in

It is final now, monsoon has set in

Rediff.com21 May 2004

'The monsoon has stabilised over Kerala. It is no longer temporary,' Dr S K Subramanian of the Indian Meteorological Department said.

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I bow to the great freedom fighters born in Andhra Pradesh. We have not forgotten our freedom fighters, we will not forget and we will move forward by taking inspiration from them,' the prime minister said

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos,' SIPRI's statement noted.

Only 2% Indians have taken Covid vaccine

Only 2% Indians have taken Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 May 2021

As India begins vaccinating the younger population, the most vulnerable remain largely unvaccinated.

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Asian Development Bank is working on a grand plan to link Kabul with Bangkok and Hanoi through India as a part of its goal to link Asia.

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The top court also stayed the proceedings against a third journalist, an associate editor in the same media house, who was recently summoned by the police in connection with the reports on violence.

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The 13,000-strong UNRWA staff in Gaza includes teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, warehouse workers, logisticians, technicians and drivers.

Why industry bigwigs are not visiting North Block these days

Why industry bigwigs are not visiting North Block these days

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Due to improvement in business climate, industry chieftains refrain from visiting the North Block.

India braces for driest August in 122 years

India braces for driest August in 122 years

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Also, the monsoon this year may end up being the driest since 2015, which recorded a rainfall deficit of 13 per cent, they said.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

Air-India not to operate on domestic sector

Air-India not to operate on domestic sector

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Air-India has no plans to operate on the domestic sector, Minister of state for Civil Aviation Rajiv Pratap Rudy informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Lockdown 5.0: Centre mulls opening hotels, eateries, beaches

Lockdown 5.0: Centre mulls opening hotels, eateries, beaches

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The economies of states and union territories such as Puducherry, Kerala, Goa, etc and some North-eastern states are heavily dependent on tourism and hospitality, which is yet to get relaxation from lockdown restrictions.

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"The current border situation is overall stable," the Chinese diplomat said.

Congress says poll results in NE will have no bearing on Karnataka

Congress says poll results in NE will have no bearing on Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

State BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa said the people of north-east in general and Tripura in particular have rejected the "corrupt and divisive" politics, practised by the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Kolkata to be hub for MDLR's North-East operations

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Gurgaon-based MDLR Airlines is planning to make Kolkata the hub for its North East operations, as it plans to fly to eight new destinations within this year.

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

US-based global retailer Wal-Mart's outlet in the Chinese city of Shenyang is now home to a branch of the Communist Party of China and its youth wing.\n

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Amrit Food unveils tetrapak milk

Amrit Food unveils tetrapak milk

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

"I spoke from this chamber one year ago, just days after Vladimir Putin unleashed his brutal war against Ukraine. A murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in World War II," Biden said in his address to a Joint Session of the US Congress on Tuesday night.

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the relationship with China depends on the resolution of the pending issues in eastern Ladakh.

United Bank plans to open 12 branches

United Bank plans to open 12 branches

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The United Bank of India on Tuesday said it was planning to open 12 new branches, including one each in Bangladesh and Burma.

Satellite shows China building new bridge in Pangong area

Satellite shows China building new bridge in Pangong area

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The people familiar with the development said the new bridge is being built in an area that is over 20 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.