News for '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.

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

North-east militants take computer courses

North-east militants take computer courses

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

The ultras avoided better-known institutions for fear of being noticed and the strict enrollment process and settled for lesser popular ones instead.

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

A cultural programme was organised to entertain the villagers with the BSF jazz band, where village headmen and local civil administration took part.

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in under 90kg weight category, the national federation said on Saturday.

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.

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

AFSPA can be safely lifted from almost 90 per cent of Nagaland, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'This is not the first time that a large contingent of Assam armed police led by senior officers attacked and destroyed farm huts, crops and plantations of Mizo farmers.' 'There have been a series of such intrusions in the past and the pace of such intrusions increased in the recent past.'

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.

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.

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.

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Bickering in the Indian boxing community may lead to a mass exodus of Olympic medal prospects to the professional circuit as they are 'starved' of exposure due to the absence of a national federation, South Asian Games Tournament Director (Boxing) Lenny D'Gama has said.

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

In a major initiative marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Bangladesh, two bus services connecting key cities in the two countries were flagged off on Saturday to boost connectivity and enhance people-to-people contact.

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

I-League: East Bengal trounce Lajong FC

I-League: East Bengal trounce Lajong FC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

East Bengal began their I-League campaign in style, thrashing Shillong Lajong FC 4-0 in a one-sided match in Shillong on Wednesday. In Goa, Dempo fought back from a goal down to hold Salgaocar 1-1.

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Trouble began in both the places after people, including activists of Garo Students Union, gathered for a rally defying prohibitory orders on the Meghalaya Board of School Education issue.

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.

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Two goals by Dudu Omagbemi helped Sporting Club de Goa crush Assam Rifles 3-0 and enter the final of the Durand Cup football tournament.

'I want to be directed by Farhan'

'I want to be directed by Farhan'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The amazing Shraddha Kapoor on Rock On 2, acting as Dawood's sister and why she thinks journalists are unfair sometimes.

Axone review

Axone review

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute to him would be to realise his dreams for the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said as the nation mourned the demise of the former president.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, tremors of which shook the northeast, several parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and even Delhi and NCR on Wednesday.

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

'Even if Hansal Mehta was directing an erotic film, I would do it'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

'On screen, I am Patralekha and he is Rajkummar. I am 24 and he is 28 years old. We are seeing each other, but that is very different from the husband and wife relationship. We had to start from scratch.' City Lights actress Patralekha gets ready for showbiz.

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.

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Royal Wahingdoh FC notched up another three points after beating Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

I-League: Bengaluru ease past Churchill Brothers

I-League: Bengaluru ease past Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Bengaluru turned on the style in an emphatic second-half performance as they stayed on top of the table with a 3-0 win over Churchill Brothers at the Bangalore Football Stadium, in Bangalore in the Round 20 clash of the Airtel I-League on Saturday.

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong on Monday evening, was carried to Delhi early Tuesday morning by a special aircraft from Guwahati.

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.

First Look: India, Aus 'A' players mourn former President Kalam's death

First Look: India, Aus 'A' players mourn former President Kalam's death

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

India 'A' and Australia 'A' cricketers wore black armbands and observed two minutes' silence in memory of late former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Photo: Sussanne Khan's Goa memories

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from Bollywood celebrities!

DON'T MISS: Amazing pictures of India's North East!

DON'T MISS: Amazing pictures of India's North East!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh visited Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong and Assam and returned with these memories

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

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.

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India were drawn against their Pakistan for an away Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 fixture.