News for 'North-Eastern'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The idea is to have a place where people can come together and bridge the gap. It will be a contemporary design for the future, and not have the shadows of the past' Ritwik Sharma reports.

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.

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Railway hospitals will offer postgraduate courses for medical students.

Ashish Kundra appointed new Mizoram chief electoral officer

Ashish Kundra appointed new Mizoram chief electoral officer

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The groups were asking for Shashank's ouster over a row on allowing Bru voters lodged in Tripura relief camps to exercise their franchise from there.

Centre reviews internal security of Northeast

Centre reviews internal security of Northeast

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

In a daylong closed-door meeting, Joint Secretary (North East) of Union Home Ministry, Naveen Verma, recently reviewed the internal security and ways to tackle militancy in the north Eastern states with the director general of police and state home secretaries of the region.

Chinese objection to PM's visit a non-issue: Cong

Chinese objection to PM's visit a non-issue: Cong

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The ruling Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday said many prime ministers of the country had visited the border state, and the Chinese objection to the recent one by Manmohan Singh, was a non-issue.

Exclusive: An interview with the Dalai Lama

Exclusive: An interview with the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

As the Dalai Lama turns 75 on July 6, he speaks about the importance of the Indian tradition of Nalanda, the differences between Buddhist science, philosophy and religion and why he believes that a 'sort' of cultural genocide is happening in Tibet.

Capello's England wary of U.S. threat

Capello's England wary of U.S. threat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Fabio Capello, just a child when England last met the United States at the World Cup 60 years ago, is acutely aware a repeat of that famous result on Saturday would create another sensation.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

When in Nagaland, PM Modi does it the Naga way

When in Nagaland, PM Modi does it the Naga way

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned the traditional gear of the Naga tribes

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Divestment in BPCL, SCI, Concor, NEEPCO, and THDC would help the Centre keep its fiscal deficit in check in the wake of subdued tax revenues and a Rs 1.45-trillion hit for the exchequer from corporation rate cuts.

Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

BCCI has decided to conduct fitness tests of players before they are picked in the national team to avoid embarrassing late withdrawals

Paresh Barua only ULFA leader still roaming free

Paresh Barua only ULFA leader still roaming free

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Pradip Gogoi, arrested on April 8, 1998, is in judicial custody at the central jail in Guwahati, Anup Chetia, who was held in Dhaka on December 21, 1997, is still in detention in Bangladesh. Ideologue Buragohain is now in Tezpur jail, Sonitpur. On December 4, Rajkhowa and Raju Barua were arrested by Border Security Force men.

RIL mulling JV with Petrobras

RIL mulling JV with Petrobras

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Reliance Industries, the largest Indian private company, is in talks with Brazilian energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) to set up two petrochemical joint ventures, sources close to the development said. Both greenfield projects will require a total investment of around $6 billion (nearly Rs 25,800 crore).

North East India reels under deficit rainfall

North East India reels under deficit rainfall

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The North East India, where the economy is primarily based on agricultural activities, is reeling under deficit rainfall condition so far this year that is posing serious hazards to cultivation of paddy, the principal crop in the region.

Govt lines up hydro projects worth Rs 84k cr

Govt lines up hydro projects worth Rs 84k cr

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The government has firmed up an investment of over Rs 840 billion (Rs 84,000 crore) for setting up hydel projects in the north-eastern region of the country by 2020, which will produce 14,000 MW of electricity

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Attri and Reddy duo made light-weight of their opponent

Centre to raise 29 new battalions of BSF

Centre to raise 29 new battalions of BSF

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

BSF Director-General M L Kumawat said in Shillong that New Delhi has decided to raise 29 additional battalions of the BSF and set up over 500 new Border Outposts, most of which will be located along the porous and sensitive frontier with Bangladesh in the Northeast.

The best science is done by young people: PM

The best science is done by young people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Contending that the government has laid down the foundation to foster research, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked scientists to promote younger talent and strengthen leadership in universities and research institutions. Dr Singh said the government can at best ease the supply side constraints on teaching and research and the demand side stimulus must come from institutions and the industry.

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Infrastructure, manufacturing and telecom are understood to be among the focus sectors

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Pics: The Sikkim that made A R Rahman fall in love

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The music composer is the state's first ever brand ambassador!

Take note China, 72% turnout in Arunachal

Take note China, 72% turnout in Arunachal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

By voting massively, Aruachal Pradesh, it seems, has sent out a strong vote to China.

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

'Prabhakaran left behind a fragmented society'

Rediff.com19 May 2009

'While Prabhakaran made LTTE cadres consume cyanide in the face of imminent capture, he did not do so himself when he was cornered. This exposes Prabhakaran's hypocrisy,' says Varadaraja Perumal.

Assam wants a NSG hub for north-east

Assam wants a NSG hub for north-east

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The Assam government has submitted written requests to the prime minister and the Union home minister for setting up of a hub of National Security Guard in Guwahati dedicated to the entire north eastern region affected by insurgency. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has submitted separate requests to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram in view of the state's and the region's vulnerability against terror, an official source said.

Arunachal an integral part of India, says Pranab

Arunachal an integral part of India, says Pranab

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Rebuffing China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh, India on Sunday asserted that the north eastern state is its integral part and ruled out ceding any of its part.

Terror stalks North East like never before

Terror stalks North East like never before

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

North East has been stung by terror. Statistics reveals that in the region alone, at least 378 persons -- which include civilians and security personnel -- died in 2008 due to terror-related incidents. Out of this, Assam alone saw 199 deaths.

New jolt to BJP: Ex Arunachal MP quits party

New jolt to BJP: Ex Arunachal MP quits party

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

In a fresh setback to Bharatiya Janata Party, its national secretary and former Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Kiren Rijiju, has resigned from the party to join the Congress ahead of the assembly polls in the state in October.

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi, the 46th CJI and the first from a north-eastern state, said it was not the requirement of the Supreme Court that judges 'reach out to our citizenry through the press'.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

Pune student becomes first swine flu case in Assam

Pune student becomes first swine flu case in Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Dhiraj Yadav, an 18-year-old student from Assam who was studying in Pune, has been diagnosed with swine flu. He is the first case of swine flu in the north-eastern state.Yadav, a resident of Beltola Survey area in Guwahati, was admitted to Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Civil Hospital on August 13. Assam Health Minister Dr Himanta Bishwa Sharma has urged citizens not to panic as the patient had already been isolated at the hospital.

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sourabhee crooned her way to win the finals defeating Kapil Thapa of Dehradun and Torsha Sarkar of West Bengal to realise the Indian Idol dream of north-eastern India in the land of legendary Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman.

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Anybody living in India is a Hindu, Bhagwat said.

Iran: 17 killed in air crash

Iran: 17 killed in air crash

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

An Iranian passenger plane burst into flames and skidded off the runway as it was landing in a northeastern city of Mashhad, killing 17 people, said the state news agency.

Army plans to buy armoured vehicles

Army plans to buy armoured vehicles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

In a bid to protect its troops in insurgency-affected areas, the army is planning to procure over 800 light weight armoured vehicles to be used in vulnerable places.

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The middle portion of the structure near Siliguri collapsed on a canal below at around 9.30 am when a truck was crossing it.

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Fukrey Returns is a clumsily conceived sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

Special forces to guard industrial houses in Assam

Special forces to guard industrial houses in Assam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The deployment of the special forces, however, will come at a cost for the industrial houses and tea companies. They will have to pay to utilise the services of the special government security forces that will operate under the state director general of civil defence and home guards.

Next polls to be held under redrawn constituencies

Next polls to be held under redrawn constituencies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

The next general elections will be held in constituencies redrawn by the delimitation exercise, as per a decision taken by the Union Cabinet on Thursday. The Cabinet adopted an ordinance to defer the delimitation exercise in Jharkhand and four north eastern states-- Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh

PM announces major development plans for N-E

PM announces major development plans for N-E

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Holding that infrastructure deficiency in the north-east is a "major concern", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday announced linking of all state capitals there by rail to ensure better connectivity and earmarking of Rs 31,000 crores to improve roads. Releasing 'Vision Document 2020 for the North-Eastern Region' in Delhi, he said besides developing rail and air connectivity, the government is also committed to improve road facilities in the Eleventh Plan.