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Assam cricket offers stadium to be used as quarantine centre

Assam cricket offers stadium to be used as quarantine centre

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

"ACA will provide every possible support to the state government to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak during this critical juncture."

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The Centre has summoned to New Delhi the chief secretaries and directors general of police (DGPs) of Assam and Mizoram for a meeting on Wednesday while the restive inter-state border was calm, a day after armed clashes left six dead and over 50 injured, officials said.

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

What could Rasila Raju have done to protect herself?

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their remuneration for the upcoming season.

Assam boat tragedy: 84 found alive, 2 missing

Assam boat tragedy: 84 found alive, 2 missing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

One person was confirmed dead after a private boat heading to Majuli sank on Wednesday evening, following a head-on collision with a government-owned ferry near Nimati Ghat in Jorhat district.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The chief minister's statement came in the backdrop of tension between the two Northeastern states following alleged encroachment of land in Cachar district by the people of Mizoram.

Corporate espionage: Court sends 4 execs to jail till March 6

Corporate espionage: Court sends 4 execs to jail till March 6

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

They will be remanded to 11 days judicial custody.

Credible governance or opaque government?

Credible governance or opaque government?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Saikia was charged by CBI for allegedly violating OSA.

Assam flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Assam flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The staff and security personnel are performing their duties using mechanised and country boats to deal with any kind of eventualities, they said.

Assam CM warns stern action against Mahanta

Assam CM warns stern action against Mahanta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Action will be taken against former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta if he is found responsible for the secret killings during his tenure as indicted by the Justice K N Saikia Commission, Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on Friday.

HC grants divorce on woman's refusal to wear 'sindoor'

HC grants divorce on woman's refusal to wear 'sindoor'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

"Her refusal to wear 'sakha and sindoor' will project her to be unmarried and/or signify her refusal to accept the marriage with the appellant (husband). Such categorical stand of the respondent (wife) points to the clear intention of the respondent that she is unwilling to continue her conjugal life with the appellant," the high court said in the judgment passed on June 19.

Modi alleging I did nothing for Assam not true: Manmohan

Modi alleging I did nothing for Assam not true: Manmohan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

"I don't want to be decided by the prime minister but he knows what he is saying is not true," Singh told reporters after casting his vote at Dispur Government High School in Guwahati.

Warned for staring, guard killed 25-year-old Infosys engineer

Warned for staring, guard killed 25-year-old Infosys engineer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Senior inspector Arun Waykar, Hinjewadi police station, said, "Our investigation suggests that sometime on Sunday afternoon, the victim objected to the suspect staring at her and warned him that she would lodge a complaint. Later, she took a break.

PM, wife to cast their vote in Guwahati on April 24

PM, wife to cast their vote in Guwahati on April 24

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Manash Borah, the Congress candidate in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency, has reasons to feel special for two reasons.

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'They know everyone and have everyone's horoscope. If they feel Himanta Biswa Sarma is the right man for Assam, they will give it to me, if they feel Sarbananda Sonowal is the right man, they will give it to him, or if they feel both of them are not good, let's bring another person'

Assam polls: PM influenced Cong candidates' list?

Assam polls: PM influenced Cong candidates' list?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The list of Congress candidates from Assam may be reviewed following pressure from state party leaders. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan may have played favourites during the selection, reports Renu Mittal.

Party time as Guwahati gears up for 1st India-SL T20I

Party time as Guwahati gears up for 1st India-SL T20I

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The Assam Cricket Association will use the Sunday's India-Sri Lanka T20I as a "curtain-raiser", ahead of hosting two home matches of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League this year. The ACA wants to create an IPL like atmosphere for Sunday's international fixture.

Assam Congress decides to break ties with Ajmal's AIUDF

Assam Congress decides to break ties with Ajmal's AIUDF

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'The continuous and mysterious praise of the BJP and the chief minister by AIUDF leadership and senior members have affected the public perception of the Congress party'

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall at arterial R G Baruah Road just opposite the zoo around 8 pm.

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Recounting the fear and shock following the derailment of the Rajdhani Express, passengers of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh train on Wednesday said it was a "night to forget".

Must watch: How Palash Sen and Euphoria rocked Goa

Must watch: How Palash Sen and Euphoria rocked Goa

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Almost two decades later, the 90s pop band haven't lost their charm...or music.

Over 7000 Assam evictees reel under epidemic fears

Over 7000 Assam evictees reel under epidemic fears

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Forced to cross the Nanoi, a channel of the Brahmaputra, over 7,000 people uprooted from their homes and farms in Darrang district of Assam now use the stream's muddy water to drink and cook and defecate in the open as `Swachh Bharat' toilets built in their villages are now guarded by policemen who do not allow them to re-enter any part of the lands they have been thrown out of.

Journalist shot dead in Assam

Journalist shot dead in Assam

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Thirty-year-old Jagjit Saikia, a correspondent of popular Assamese daily Amar Asom was shot dead at Kokrajhar, the headquarter of Bodoland Autonomous District Council, in Western Assam at around 1345 hours on Saturday.

2 Muslim men lynched on suspicion of cattle theft in Jharkhand

2 Muslim men lynched on suspicion of cattle theft in Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

WhatsApp hoax triggers lynching of two others in Maharashtra's Aurangabad.

Fate of missing journalist not known yet

Fate of missing journalist not known yet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The fate of the journalist -- Sabina Sehgal Saikia, who was trapped inside the Taj hotel when terrorists struck the plush commercial establishment, was still not known even as security forces said the hotel has been evacuated and handed over to police.

Assam CM alleges PFI hand behind Darrang violence

Assam CM alleges PFI hand behind Darrang violence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Sarma said his government had prepared a dossier on PFI and would be taking action against the outfit in the state.

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The blaze at the Oil India Ltd's oil well is so massive that it can be seen from a distance of more than two kilometres, eyewitnesses said.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

Pix: Will you wear these COOL outfits?

Pix: Will you wear these COOL outfits?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Six young Indian designers showcased their stylish ideas and vision to make India a fashion destination.

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The ex-PM urged the people to elect a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy and brings about inclusive growth for all.

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Don't want to comment irresponsibly without full knowledge: Kohli on CAA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli made it clear that he will not like to get embroiled in a controversy by commenting on a subject that he is not well aware of.

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'I have full faith in the judicial system and eventually the truth will prevail. In the interim I would appreciate that my privacy is respected,' Papon tweeted.

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Even they can see through the stories on these news channels and can see how these channels keep shifting their goals: From murder, drugs, to someone missing. They are worthless goals.'

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The statement said that towards ensuring financial stability for the family, Infosys takes into account the statutory payments to be made as per the company policy.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.