News for 'Sikkim'

MAPPED: 4 state verdict 2019, constituency-wise

MAPPED: 4 state verdict 2019, constituency-wise

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Want a detailed break-up of the winners and losers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim? Here's the verdict mapped out for you.

China deploys troops all along 4,000-km LAC

China deploys troops all along 4,000-km LAC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

"The Chinese military has done military build-up not only just in Ladakh but also in other sectors including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh wherever it shares borders with us. The build-up includes troops and heavy weaponry which are deployed in rear positions," government sources told ANI.

Can Baichung dethrone India's longest-serving CM?

Can Baichung dethrone India's longest-serving CM?

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Can Baichung Bhutia's Hamro Sikkim party pose a challenge to Pawan Chamling who has not lost an election in 24 years?

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said the government has also made some corporate people members of the MSP panel.

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try his political luck again, this time in his native state of Sikkim, as he plans to contest the assembly elections due this year.

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The active cases have increased to 1,44,264, while the death toll has climbed to 5,25,760.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The era when anyone could encroach on India's land has passed and no one can dare to eye its border, Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

LEADS/RESULTS: Battle for 4 states

LEADS/RESULTS: Battle for 4 states

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The Election Commission will start counting votes for Vidhan Sabha elections on May 23. The assembly elections were held in four states -- Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim -- simultaneously with the Lok Sabha Elections over April and May. The Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim Assemblies went to polls in the duration between 11 April and 19 May, and the Election Commission will declare the results for at least 534 assembly seats - which is almost as many as the Lok Sabha seats - on May 23.

Sidhu made Punjab Congress chief, gets 4 working presidents

Sidhu made Punjab Congress chief, gets 4 working presidents

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday appointed Navjot Singh Sidhu as the new president of the party's Punjab unit, notwithstanding the opposition from Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Four BJP leaders and former Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer, who was part of the Constitution bench that upheld the archaeological report on Ayodhya, were among six new faces appointed as Governors on Sunday.

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

SEE: Bhaichung Bhutia offers shelter to migrant workers

SEE: Bhaichung Bhutia offers shelter to migrant workers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday offered shelter to migrant workers of Sikkim to tackle the ongoing crisis arising out of the 21-day nationwide lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Migrant workers of unorganised sectors, desperate to return home, have been badly hit after the nationwide lockdown was imposed last week.

Tripling Season 3 Review: Dull And Meaningless

Tripling Season 3 Review: Dull And Meaningless

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Tripling Season 3 does not even make an attempt to entertain, feels Deepa Gahlot.

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,38,68,476 on Saturday with 21,411 fresh cases, while the number of active cases increased to 1,50,100, according to Union health ministry data.

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Eleven chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states will offer prayers at the makeshift temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections.

India logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Active case tally increased by 3,769 and now comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections.

India wants end to border tension with China: Rajnath

India wants end to border tension with China: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The defence minister made the remarks after performing 'Shastra Puja' -- the customary worship of weapons -- at the Sukna-based headquarters of the Indian Army's 33 Corps in Darjeeling district of West Bengal on the occasion of Dussehra.

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The committee, headed by former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agrawal, discussed ways to "promote zero budget based farming", to "change" crop patterns keeping in mind the changing needs of the country, and to make MSP more "effective and transparent".

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Another interesting group will be Elite group A that has Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Services and Assam.

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan to take charge as CDS on Friday

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan to take charge as CDS on Friday

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) will assume charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on Friday, an appointment that is expected to bring the focus back on the implementation of the ambitious theaterisation drive to bring synergy among the three services.

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Former Nepalese foreign minister Ramesh Nath Pandey observed that the current situation is not encouraging for India-Nepal ties, saying the "present leaders" created irritants in the relationship in the past.

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Why Baichung wants to eject Chamling from office

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Chamling's legacy is toxic.' '7 out of 10 teenagers in Sikkim abuse drugs.' 'The youth are dying and the future looks bleak.'

Army to deploy K-9 howitzers in central, eastern sectors of LAC

Army to deploy K-9 howitzers in central, eastern sectors of LAC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The Indian Army had deployed the made in India guns in Ladakh in the March-April timeframe last year along with the Eastern Ladakh sector and have been found to be very effective in those areas where they can move at high speeds and reach the frontline areas quickly.

Ladakh Stand-off: 'It is a game of patience'

Ladakh Stand-off: 'It is a game of patience'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'India's challenge is status quo ante. China's challenge is a face-saving exit'

India's military brass meets PM amid China standoff

India's military brass meets PM amid China standoff

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The military brass is learnt to have apprised Modi about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh, though officials maintained that the agenda of the pre-scheduled meeting was to discuss the ambitious military reforms and ways to boost India's combat prowess.

India studying how Ukraine neutralised Russian tanks

India studying how Ukraine neutralised Russian tanks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

In the Ukraine-Russia conflict, reports from the war zone have suggested that the Ukrainians have extensively used anti-tank guided missiles to exploit the weakness of the Russian armoured vehicles and achieved significant success too.

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

How does blatantly claiming Indian territory help to maintain 'peace in border regions', is a mystery that only China can explain, notes Claude Arpi.

Govt approves Rs 4,382 cr as calamity assistance to 6 states

Govt approves Rs 4,382 cr as calamity assistance to 6 states

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The funds will be released to West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Sikkim as assistance for the damage caused by cyclone, floods and landslides during the year.

India to develop LAC infra despite Chinese resistance

India to develop LAC infra despite Chinese resistance

Rediff.com26 May 2020

It is learnt that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh in view of the aggressive behaviour by Chinese troops in several sensitive areas.

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Azim and Naushad Shaikh (36) then stitched a 109-run partnership before the latter was trapped leg before by leg-spinner Priyanshu Khanduri.