News for 'Saikia'

Cancer and accidents are 'divine justice' for our sins: Assam health minister

Cancer and accidents are 'divine justice' for our sins: Assam health minister

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

God makes us suffer when we sin, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Gujarat government transfers controversial DGP

Gujarat government transfers controversial DGP

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

The Gujarat government on Saturday transferred the state's controversial Director General of Police P C Pande, who had come under cloud during the post-Godhra communal riots in 2002, apparently to preempt such a move by the Election Commission, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. S S Khandwawala, who belongs to the minority community, was appointed as the new DGP. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner O P Mathur has also been shifted and replaced by H K Saikia.

These 10 pics of India will inspire you to travel!

These 10 pics of India will inspire you to travel!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A charge-sheet against Chandra and 12 others was filed.

Assam: ULFA negotiator arrested

Assam: ULFA negotiator arrested

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

The Assam police on Sunday arrested one of the key negotiators of the ULFA-nominated People's Consultative Group (PCG), Hiranya Saikia under the provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention (UAP) Act, serving a lethal blow to the now dormant peace initiative.

Former Assam CM indicted for secret killings

Former Assam CM indicted for secret killings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The K N Saikia Commission has indicted former Assam chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta for the secret killings of the relatives of United Liberation Front of Assom's cadres.

Assam: ULFA militant killed, one held

Assam: ULFA militant killed, one held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Security personnel recovered one AK 56 rifle, two magazines, one grenade, a pistol and a cellphone from the slain militant identified as Rajib Saikia.

Pune: Security guard nabbed for murder of techie on Infosys campus

Pune: Security guard nabbed for murder of techie on Infosys campus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The suspect has been identified as Bhabhen Saikia, who was deployed as a guard at the Infosys unit, and is being brought to Pune, he said.

A friend's terror and disappearance

A friend's terror and disappearance

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

The rooms are still being opened, one by one, and unless there is evidence to the contrary Sabina's family and friends are waiting, hoping for a miracle.

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Amid dramatic scenes and vociferous demonstrations by the Film and Television Institute of India students, television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday took charge as chairman of the premiere institute in Pune, even as police detained nearly 40 protesters who were calling him a "political appointee".

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested 2 more persons in connection with the corporate espionage case.

'Why did Tom Alter have to go?'

'Why did Tom Alter have to go?'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

'If he was unwell in May, he gave no indication of it at all. Tom was his usual cheerful, helpful, kind and generous self.'

Travel photos: 10 charming pics of India

Travel photos: 10 charming pics of India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Readers share their pics. You can share yours too!

India Open: Ashwini-Sikki stun Chinese pair

India Open: Ashwini-Sikki stun Chinese pair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy scored a stunning straight games victory over world No. 18 Li Wenmei and Zheng Yu to make it to the second round in the women's doubles at the US $350,000 India Open, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The five persons were arrested by the Crime Branch.

'The Muslim population has declined in Assam'

'The Muslim population has declined in Assam'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'After the NRC it is proved that whatever the BJP was saying about illegal Bangladeshi migrant was a lie and Indian Muslims have their documents to prove their citizenship.'

Corporate espionage: Executives got Cabinet notes at Rs 1 lakh/month

Corporate espionage: Executives got Cabinet notes at Rs 1 lakh/month

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Executives would analyse information and pass it to seniors.

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Execs of RIL, Essar, Cairn India, Jubilant Energy, ADAG detained.

ULFA negotiator alleges threat to life

ULFA negotiator alleges threat to life

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

A vital link between the Government of India and the banned militant group, Hiranya, who is a member of the ULFA-constituted People's Consultative Group, alleged that he was warned over the phone by a person who identified himself as an ULFA cadre Bakul Deka.

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.

Avinash meets Krajicek at the Heathrow airport

Avinash meets Krajicek at the Heathrow airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

We recently launched a new feature where we post images of world sportsmen contributed by you Dear Readers.

Take decision on Gogoi's ouster by Sunday: Congress rebels' diktat

Take decision on Gogoi's ouster by Sunday: Congress rebels' diktat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Fast running out of patience, dissident Congress legislators in Assam have set Sunday as the deadline for the party high command to take a decision regarding their demand to replace Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

Assam becomes Asom

Assam becomes Asom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Assam Monday changed its name to Asom bringing down the curtain to the 180-year-old name, which many consider the last legacy of the Raj.

Behind-the-scenes: Aspiring models audition for LFW

Behind-the-scenes: Aspiring models audition for LFW

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Here are 10 candid moments from the Guwahati auditions of Lakme Fashion Week.

Assam: Army faces torture slur

Assam: Army faces torture slur

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The tragedy had struck the tea gardens of the twin districts of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of their workers consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night.

BJP announces NE states in charge

BJP announces NE states in charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

BJP Members of Parliament from Assam, Rajen Gohain and Narayan Chandra Borkotoky, have been appointed in-charge of Mizoram and Nagaland respectively.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure have an interesting game plan for future

Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure have an interesting game plan for future

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Ahead of the likely acquisition of online taxi aggregator TaxiForSure by larger competitor Ola Cabs, technology teams of the two Bengaluru-based companies are learnt to be evaluating ways in which the two platforms can be integrated, sources said.

The murky world of Matang Sinh

The murky world of Matang Sinh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'During his stint as MoS in the Narasimha Rao PMO, Matang Sinh developed contacts in the bureaucracy which stood him in good stead even when out of power.'

Assam not comfortably placed

Assam not comfortably placed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Hosts Assam were not too comfortably placed at 209 for six at the end of the opening day's play against Baroda.

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

Indian tea exporters eye China

Indian tea exporters eye China

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Indian tea exporters on Thursday took their first step to enter the huge Chinese market by offering the world famous Darjeeling tea and other high-quality varieties for which they hope to secure a 'niche' market in the world's most populous nation.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Mother Nature lashes out: Floods kill at least 15 in Assam

Mother Nature lashes out: Floods kill at least 15 in Assam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

At least 15 people have died in heavy floods and landslides triggered by continuous rain for the last three days in Assam, where airforce helicopters, army, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into service for rescue work, officials said.

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Ranji round-up: KL Rahul makes fluent return; Bengal crawl to 190/3

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Sunday

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Floods ravage Bihar, Assam, Bengal; train services hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far, and inundated large areas in Assam and North Bengal, paralysing normal life and snapping rail link to the Northeast from the rest of the country.

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Responses quickly poured in from all quarters of the Opposition hailing the Supreme Court verdict on Arunachal Pradesh.

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir scored the 43rd and final first-class century of his career as Delhi ensured at least three points by virtue of first innings lead against Andhra on the third day of their Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy.