News for 'Shillong'

Guns N Roses coming to India

Guns N Roses coming to India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The rock band will perform in Bengaluru on November 7. The band may also perform in Mumbai, Delhi and Shillong.

Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win

Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Churchill Brothers booked a semi-final berth with a 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC, while Mohun Bagan began the season in style, thrashing George Telegraph 4-0 in the 114th IFA Shield in Kolkata on Friday.

IIM-B: CAT to go online this year

IIM-B: CAT to go online this year

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT) of the Indian Institutes of Management is going to be a Computer Based Test (CBT) from this year onwards.

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Federation Cup: Kinshuk guides Bagan to inconsequential win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kinshuk Debnath scored the lone goal to guide Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over Shillong Lajong to end their campaign on a happy note in an inconsequential Group B league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh, Sonia appear in NCP election ad

Manmohan Singh, Sonia appear in NCP election ad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The advertisement highlights NCP chief Sharad Pawar's accomplishments as Union agriculture minister and thanks the UPA government for its support. While the Congress said it was unaware of the advertisement, the NCP claimed it was not issued by the party.

Lajong rally to hold Air India

Lajong rally to hold Air India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Shillong Lajong FC rallied to hold Air India to a 1-1 draw in a 19th round I-League clash at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Wednesday. Striker N D Opara converted a penalty in the 19th minute to give Air India an early lead, but Wailadmi Passah's strike in the 83rd minute restored parity for the north-east club.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

No NCP-Congress alliance in north-east: Sangma

No NCP-Congress alliance in north-east: Sangma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

The Nationalist Congress Party would not ally with the Congress in the north-east for the Lok Sabha polls, its senior leader Purno Agitok Sangma said in Shillong on Monday.

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC forfeited their I-League match against Real Kashmir FC in Srinagar after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down their request to relocate the fixture in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attacks.

Mahindra move to top spot after demolishing Lajong

Mahindra move to top spot after demolishing Lajong

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Hosts Mahindra United moved to the top of the I-League with a 5-0 demolition of North-East club Shillong Lajong in the round 10 clash at the Cooperage on Friday.

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

I-League: Mohun Bagan hammer United SC 4-0

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Summary of I-League football matches played across India on Friday.

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Good Friday was on Friday observed across the country with special prayers in churches and the faithfuls observing fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comfort to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Meghalaya: Margaret Alva meets governor

Meghalaya: Margaret Alva meets governor

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Congress general secretary Margaret Alva on Monday met Meghalaya Governor S S Sidhu, even as its rival Meghalaya Progressive Alliance claimed a strength of 33 legislators in the 60-member House.

I-League: East Bengal move to second after win over Salgaocar

I-League: East Bengal move to second after win over Salgaocar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

East Bengal rode on defender Bello Rasaq's header to defeat Salgaocar 2-1 and jump to second place in the I-League football tournament in Barasat on Sunday.

75 per cent cast votes in Meghalaya

75 per cent cast votes in Meghalaya

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

People lined up at polling booths well before voting began at 7 am on Monday. Sources said that there was a voter turnout of 75 per cent. The fate of 331 candidates from different political parties, including six former chief ministers of the state -- D D Lapang, Purno A Sangma, Salseng C Marak, E K Mawlong, F A Khonglam and J D Rymbai were sealed in ballot boxes.

Star-studded campaign week ahead for Meghalaya

Star-studded campaign week ahead for Meghalaya

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

A star-studded week of poll campaign awaits Meghalaya with heavyweights Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi set to address election rallies while film star Shatrughan Sinha and Jaya Prada are slated to campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party respectively. The Prime Minister will address an election rally in Shillong on February 27, while All India Congress Committee president Sonia Gandhi will campaign at Jowai.

Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma to be CM with support of 34 MLAs, says BJP

Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma to be CM with support of 34 MLAs, says BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Sarma added that the oath-taking ceremony would take place on March 6.

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Pakistan's 456-strong contingent for the upcoming South Asian Games in India has been cleared by its government to participate in the event starting February 5.

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Nasscom has recommended that Jammu, Dehra Dun, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Shillong and Kolkata should host the new institutes.

Centre may grant more incentives for jawans

Centre may grant more incentives for jawans

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The Centre was mulling more incentives for paramilitary personnel, especially those deployed in the border areas, and bring parity among all the forces in terms of pay and other perks

Threat to Advani: 14-day custody for key suspect

Threat to Advani: 14-day custody for key suspect

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The prime accused in the e-mail threat to BJP leader L K Advani was on Friday remanded in 14 days police custody even as two separate police teams from Assam and Meghalaya started investigations into the case.

Where free speech is the new villain

Where free speech is the new villain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The government of UP has made it a habit of sorts to move against -- or better still, lock up -- mediapersons who give cause for displeasure, says Shuma Raha.

IAF man goes missing in TN, surfaces in Mizoram

IAF man goes missing in TN, surfaces in Mizoram

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

The Air Force official from Nagaland had gone to Coimbatore in the first week of October from Mohanbari Air Force Base in Dibrugarh district of Assam to participate in a 21-day training course at the IAF administrative college in the textile city of western Tamil Nadu.

PM promises development, peace in north-east

PM promises development, peace in north-east

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The prime minister on Wednesday addressed two election rallies of the party at Kohima in Nagaland and at Shillong in Meghalaya to woo voters before Assembly elections in both the hill states of the region.

Modi keeps distance from poor: Rahul in Meghalaya

Modi keeps distance from poor: Rahul in Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"You will not see him (PM) hug a poor person," Gandhi said.

Do talent shows actually help?

Do talent shows actually help?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Winning a reality show is just the beginning. The real test is sustaining the interest of fans.

Does inflation hit smaller cities the most?

Does inflation hit smaller cities the most?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Do you agree? Do you believe smaller cities are the hardest hit as far as inflation is concerned? Or do you feel this is one of those baseless economic exercises which will hold no water?

Inflation hits small cities the most

Inflation hits small cities the most

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

South India relatively insulated from the increase in prices.

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The third edition of the Indian Super League got off to a colourful start with a star-studded opening ceremony even as the fans, wearing their passion for the game on their sleeves, descended at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium to witness the gala ceremony.

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The Election Commission's decision is "unfortunate", highly arbitrary, motivated and "biased" and was taken at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she said in the letter.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

RBI board of governors to meet tomorrow

RBI board of governors to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Like other central banks, the Reserve Bank of India is also concerned that spurt in food, commodity and oil prices coupled with fears of US recession could fuel inflation and slow down the economic growth. RBI Governor Y V Reddy and Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan are also expected to deliberate on the impact of recent policy measures announced by the central bank.

Polytechnics the pivot point for Make in India dream

Polytechnics the pivot point for Make in India dream

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The polytechnic graduate is on the front line of our war to establish a vibrant manufacturing sector in India, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

An RJ at 70!

An RJ at 70!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

At 70, Leslie Hardinge Pde or Bah Besbha (Mr Best in local dialect) as he is popularly known, from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya in the North East, has seen the return of the radio as a popular medium of entertainment, prompting him to don the mantle of a Radio Jockey after retiring as a director of the Employment and Craftsmen Training Institute.

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

I would give my best at the All England Championship: Saina

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

All eyes will be on Indian ace Saina Nehwal when she returns to the court after an injury lay-off at the All England Championship, hoping to better last year's runner-up finish at the prestigious event which begins with the qualifiers in Birmingham.

Farm prices remain stable

Farm prices remain stable

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Farm commodity prices monitored by the Department of Consumer Affairs have generally remained steady or have shown mixed trend in different centers across the country in the week ending June 5.

Donkupar Roy takes oath as new Meghalaya CM

Donkupar Roy takes oath as new Meghalaya CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

A seven-member coalition government of the Meghalaya Progressive Alliance ministry led by chief minister Dr Donkupar Roy was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor S S Sidhu at the Raj Bhawan in Shillong on Wednesday evening after the Congress-led minority Meghalaya United Alliance ministry led by D D Lapang had quit office earlier in the day to avoid the trial of strength in the House.

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Nearly 100 Raj Bhavan staff petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee, the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking their intervention to remove the Governor and restore the dignity of Raj Bhavan.

Top govt official abducted in Assam

Top govt official abducted in Assam

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The police are not yet sure about the involvement of any particular militant group behind the abduction. Neither has anyone claimed responsibility for the abduction nor has any ransom demand been made.