News for 'Shillong'

India's Got Talent champs to sing for Obama

India's Got Talent champs to sing for Obama

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

The Shillong Chamber Choir, which recently won the popular television show, India's Got Talent -- Khoj 2 will perform for President Obama.

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria asked the air warriors to maintain a very high-level of alertness considering the evolving situation in Pangong lake region in eastern Ladakh following China's unsuccessful attempts to occupy certain strategic points in the area, the officials said on Thursday.

Saina, Kashyap ruled out of South Asian Games

Saina, Kashyap ruled out of South Asian Games

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Indian badminton star and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal was Thursday ruled out along withParupalli Kashyap from the 12th South Asian Games due to injury concerns, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) informed the local organisers in Shillong. "We've received a communication from BAI stating that the entire badminton squad except for Saina and Kashyap is arriving on Friday afternoon," SAG (Shillong) joint CEO FR Kharkongor told PTI. Saina and Kashyap are two of the top badminton athletes for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio. Jwala Gutta has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian team by BAI President Akhilesh Das Gupta.

'India's Got Talent win is a real boost to our region'

'India's Got Talent win is a real boost to our region'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Shillong Chamber Choir prove that they are the most talented performers in India's Got Talent.

Mandavia to focus on regional airline post Jet flyaway

Mandavia to focus on regional airline post Jet flyaway

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The pilot-turned-airline owner and his partner Biraja Jena plan to launch FlyBig, which has secured 16 routes under the fourth phase of UDAN, the government's regional connectivity programme.

John Abraham says NorthEast will 'fight like no one has seen' vs Kolkata

John Abraham says NorthEast will 'fight like no one has seen' vs Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Riding high on NorthEast United FC's home win against Kerela Blasters, team co-owner John Abraham said that his team will put up a strong fight in his side's next Indian Super League match against Atletico de Kolkata.

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In a stunning development in Indian football, two-time champions Churchill Brothers were thrown out of the I-League along with three other teams for failing to fulfil the AIFF's club licensing criteria.

Aid from Odisha flies in as rescue ops at Meghalaya mine enters third week

Aid from Odisha flies in as rescue ops at Meghalaya mine enters third week

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

An Indian Air Force transport carrier 'C-130J Super Hercules' with 20 Odisha Fire Services personnel onboard will provide help to the authorities in the East Jaintia Hills.

Jet Airways bus rams into Air India aircraft in Kolkata

Jet Airways bus rams into Air India aircraft in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

An Alliance Air aircraft on Tuesday suffered "extensive" damage after a Jet Airways tarmac bus ferrying its crew rammed into the vacant stationary plane at the international airport in Kolkata.

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Violent agitations continued to rock parts of West Bengal for second consecutive day on Saturday as people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act set several buses on fire and torched portions of a railway station complex, officials said.

Quake measuring 5.5 shakes northeast India

Quake measuring 5.5 shakes northeast India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The tremors of the quake, which occurred at 1431 hours IST, were felt in Manipur and Nagaland.

What do Kangana and Rahul Gandhi have in common?

What do Kangana and Rahul Gandhi have in common?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

And we are not talking about politics or Bollywood!

Another blow for Indian football as Wahingdoh joins I-League exodus

Another blow for Indian football as Wahingdoh joins I-League exodus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The I-League on Saturday suffered another jolt with Shillong-based Royal Wahingdoh deciding not to play in the upcoming season, citing 'lack of proper roadmap for the league' and financial inviability, thereby becoming the third club to pull out of the nation's top football competition.

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At least 30 people were killed and 11 injured when a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Sonapur in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

FIR against publisher for denigrating Jesus

FIR against publisher for denigrating Jesus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

A convent school in Shillong filed an FIR against a Delhi-based publisher for publishing a picture of Jesus Christ holding a cigarette in one hand and a beer can on the other in its cursive writing textbook.

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita Devi enter final round of SAG qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Aruna Mishra, among others, booked their place in the final round of the South Asian Games in Shillong on Thursday. Kom overcame a spirited Nikhit Zareen, while Sarita Devi passed the Meena Kumari test. Meanwhile, Mishra emerged winner in a bout which had to be decided on the basis of two rounds after power failure in the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games venue disrupted the game. Others who made the cut are Sarjubala Devi, Soniya and Pooja Rani. Earlier, the famed MC Mary Kom was forced to come out of her comfort zone by the versatile Nikhit Zareen, who started on an impressive note.

I-League: Lajong hold Churchill to goalless draw

I-League: Lajong hold Churchill to goalless draw

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Defending champions Churchill Brothers were held to a goalless draw by hosts Shillong Lajong FC in a Round 12 encounter of the I-League in Shillong on Wednesday.

PIX: Happy New Year's GRAND music launch

PIX: Happy New Year's GRAND music launch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The music launch of Happy New Year was an elaborate affair.

Fed Cup: Upbeat Lajong have nothing to lose

Fed Cup: Upbeat Lajong have nothing to lose

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Having stunned all the big runs enroute the final and creating a football frenzy in the region, Shillong Lajong FC will virtually have nothing to lose when they face East Bengal in the Federation Cup final on Sunday in Guwahati.

Axone review

Axone review

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

For audiences craving something new, Axone leaves a good impression, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

President calls for better towns

President calls for better towns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

In view of growing urbanisation in the country, President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday called upon policy makers to follow "systematic urban planning and proper urban governance."

Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong

Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Mohun Bagan scored through Marcos Pereiera to bounce back from a goal deficit to edge past hosts Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in a round five I-League match in Shillong on Thursday.

Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong

Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Injury-plagued Mohun Bagan will take on a confident Shillong Lajong FC in a fifth round encounter of the ONGC I-League in Shillong on Thursday.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Footballers Bembem Devi, Jeje nominated for Arjuna

Footballers Bembem Devi, Jeje nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com2 May 2017

One of the biggest names in the women's game, the 36-year-old Bembem called time on her illustrious international career at the end of the South Asian Games last year in Shillong.

Congress veteran Lapang 'reluctantly and with a heavy heart' quits party

Congress veteran Lapang 'reluctantly and with a heavy heart' quits party

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The former Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee chief accused the AICC of embarking upon a policy of phasing out senior and elderly people.

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The Assam government is making preparations for around 1,000 people to attend the last rites of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, to be performed with full state honours at the Nabagraha cremation ground on Thursday, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Gogoi's final journey began on Tuesday morning from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he breathed his last due to post-COVID-19 complications, to his official residence in Dispur.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

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.

The life and times of the 'People's President'

The life and times of the 'People's President'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A timeline of his life and times as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular Presidents

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The district administration in Shillong also clamped curfew in areas under two police stations in view of the 'serious' deterioration of law and order.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jonathone N Sangma was on his way to constituency when the convoy came under attack.

IAF not yet ready for women fighter pilots

IAF not yet ready for women fighter pilots

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

"We are carrying out physiological studies. We also have to examine certain psychological issues involving the women and the job. Only when these are done, can the women officers be cleared for the new roles," Major said.

Threat mail to Advani: Cyber cafe identified

Threat mail to Advani: Cyber cafe identified

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Police have claimed to have identified the cyber cafe from which the e-mail, purportedly sent by Indian Mujahideen terrorists, to eliminate BJP leader L K Advani during his Shillong visit on September 29, was sent.