News for 'North-Eastern'

ONGC may set up power plant in Myanmar

ONGC may set up power plant in Myanmar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

While the India-Myanmar gas pipeline continues to hang fire, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation may push for a gas-based power project in Myanmar to bring power to the power-starved north-eastern states

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The effects of anti-CAB protests in the North East have spilled over to the sports field with Assam and Tripura's Ranji matches suspended, while also forcing the Indian Super League match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC in Guwahati to be postponed.

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Air Deccan said on Monday it recorded a 90 to 100 per cent load factor in May as the holiday season increased the passenger traffic in most of the sectors.

To deny statehood to J&K is injustice

To deny statehood to J&K is injustice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It is time we pre-empt Pakistan and the separatists by fast tracking normalcy, advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 28.50 km long bridge is 3.55 km longer than the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai.

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

There was crowd disturbance at the venue after the fifth ODI between India and England was called off due to rain

Al Qaeda letter sparks panic in Lucknow

Al Qaeda letter sparks panic in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Security was beefed up at all railway stations in Lucknow even though the letter seemed to be a hoax.

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'It's a known fact that members of different north-eastern militant outfits move into the state from Bangladesh and fencing the border will check these movements,' BSF chief Rajsekhar Mushari said.

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Shah also said that no 'illegal migrant' will be allowed to stay in the country and that the National Register of Citizens exercise in Assam was completed in 'time-bound manner'.

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Thanks to SpiceJet, seaplanes will be back to Indian skies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Seaplanes are fixed-wing aircraft that can take off and land on both water and airfields.

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The agitation demanding his removal had been launched on Tuesday and resumed Wednesday morning by a large number of Young Mizo Association members in front of the CEO's office from 8 am. The protestors later dispersed.

China flood kills 105 children

China flood kills 105 children

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

The flash flood, triggered by heavy rain, struck Shalan town in Ning'an city, submerging its low-lying primary school where 352 pupils and 31 teaching staff were staying.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

'Everyday is a cheat day for me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Whoever thought that models starve themselves needs to think again!

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE\n\n

Cricket Buzz: Women captains to have voice at BCCI Conclave

Cricket Buzz: Women captains to have voice at BCCI Conclave

Rediff.com8 May 2019

During the May 17 conclave in Mumbai, the captains and coaches of the women's state teams will be joining their male counterparts in giving assessment of the just-concluded domestic season.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A humanitarian act

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A humanitarian act

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'While the fears in Assam and other north eastern states are natural given their experience since 1947 when successive governments and even political leaders in Delhi have repeatedly let them down, the intent and provisions under the Citizenship Amendement Bill -- when examined closely -- should remove those apprehensions,' says Nitin A Gokhale, the well-known commentator who lived in and reported from the north east between 1983 and 2006.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

In November they had raised $2.19 billion from abroad, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday.

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The former hockey Olympian died at his residence in Varanasi after a prolonged battle with cancer.

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The 15-member team, equipped with specialised diving equipment including a re-compression chamber and remotely operated vehicles capable of searching underwater, went straightway to the mine site in the remote Lumthari village in East Jaintia Hills district.

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The seven states of north-east are all geared up to become the next IT hub of the country.

Exclusion from NRC does not mean declaration as foreigners: MHA

Exclusion from NRC does not mean declaration as foreigners: MHA

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

If someone is dissatisfied, he or she can always go to a foreigners' tribunal in the state to get justice, an official said.

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The elections in the five states, the first major exercise since the UPA coalition government came to power 20 months back, will start on April 3 and end on May 8.

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Five trains operating under the Northern Railways, including three Jan Shatabdis, were likely to get international quality certification ISO 9000 by the end of this month, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

London Games bronze medallist boxer M C Mary Kom on Tuesday described her trials for Rio Olympics as "unfortunate" and said things probably would have been in her favour had there been more competitions for women. "I only got two chances to qualify. Male boxers get five to six chances, but even then many of them did not qualify," she said expressing hope that things would change for better after the upcoming boxing federation elections.

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The coach and ten players of Goan football club Sporting Club de Goa were injured when their team bus, on way to the airport, overturned at Kolkata.

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The incident was recorded by locals on their mobile phones and circulated on social media.

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

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Following the successful launch of mobile services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Centre said on Wednesday that it would expand cellular coverage in the north-eastern region within four months.

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In yet another secretary-level change, government appointed Hasmukh Adhia, a 1981 Gujarat cadre IAS officer, as the new Financial Services Secretary replacing G S Sandhu.

Left Front's worst poll-show in Tripura since 1978

Left Front's worst poll-show in Tripura since 1978

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Manik Sarkar was elected chief minister after the 1998 polls.

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The faction controlled by renegade commander V Muralitharan alias Karuna fired mortars and small arms fire for nearly two hours across the Verugal river.