News for 'Silchar'

SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'The petition has become infructuous as the Election Commission has taken decisions on the complaints'

Indian eves seal series in style

Indian eves seal series in style

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

India completed a 10-wicket victory over England after bowling the visitors out for 50

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The prime minister witnessed the protests when he travelled to the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, where he will spend the night, from Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

144 trucks with essential items enter Manipur

144 trucks with essential items enter Manipur

Rediff.com7 Aug 2005

A total of 144 trucks, loaded with essential items, entered Manipur via the Guwahati-Imphal NH 39 and Silchar-Imphal NH 53 with security escort on Sunday, official sources said in Imphal.

Militants blow up vital bridge, Manipur cut off

Militants blow up vital bridge, Manipur cut off

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

The 60-metre-long bridge on river Irang is 70 km from Imphal and located between Khongsang and Noney in Naga-dominated Tamenglong district.

Massive cache of explosives recovered at Guwahati bus stand

Massive cache of explosives recovered at Guwahati bus stand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Security forces on Thursday recovered a massive quantity of explosives including gelatin sticks, detonators and fuse wire from two places in the state.

SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

"We are not inclined to interfere on the decision taken," the apex court said.

Colonel dismissed for fake encounter

Colonel dismissed for fake encounter

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

A major was slapped with five years' loss of service and a severe reprimand for conniving with him.

Manipur blockade enters second day

Manipur blockade enters second day

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Not a single bus or truck bound for other states has plied since the blockade began, sources said.

PM doles out Rs520 crore to Nagaland

PM doles out Rs520 crore to Nagaland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Among other things, the Golden Quadrilateral project will be extended from Silchar (Assam) to Kohima.

West Zone beat N Zone by six wickets

West Zone beat N Zone by six wickets

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Fine bowling by Munaf Patel and Nilesh Kulkarni helped West Zone register a comfortable win.

200 programmes in 125 days: PM's busy schedule

200 programmes in 125 days: PM's busy schedule

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It said there is no part of the country that he did not visit during the 125 days between December 25 and May 1 as he crisscrossed from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Jamnagar to Silchar, while speaking to students to scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs, foreign heads of state and political workers.

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The poll panel has given clean chit to PM Modi for two of his speeches.

Highway project to be over by 2005

Highway project to be over by 2005

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister B C Khanduri on Wednesday said the 5,846 km long Golden Quadrilateral project would be almost over by 2005.

Rahul Gandhi visits flood affected areas in Assam

Rahul Gandhi visits flood affected areas in Assam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

"I will fight for compensation, that is your right," he said.

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The party managed only 52 seats on its own and many of its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jyotiraditya Scindia were defeated in the polls.

Decade's last solar eclipse witnessed in parts of India

Decade's last solar eclipse witnessed in parts of India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The people of the southern part of the country could see a greater part of the partial solar eclipse because of the geometry of the eclipse path.

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Dev also attacked Narendra Modi government for imposing '12 per cent' GST on sanitary napkins, which she said 'runs contrary' to the government's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign.

14 Assam constituencies record more than 90 pc turnout

14 Assam constituencies record more than 90 pc turnout

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

In a record turnout, more than 90 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 14 constituencies in Assam in the second and final phase of just concluded assembly polls.

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A large quantity of explosives was recovered on Thursday from a vehicle in the capital city where security has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on November 29.

Assam: Four ultras killed by security forces

Assam: Four ultras killed by security forces

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

At least four militants belonging to two rebel groups were killed in Assam in two separate encounters with security forces on Wednesday morning.

EC failed to act against Modi, Shah's 'hate speeches': Cong MP tells SC

EC failed to act against Modi, Shah's 'hate speeches': Cong MP tells SC

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Congress MP Sushmita Dev said that speeches given by Modi and Shah are also punishable under section 153A of the Indian Penal Code as they "blatantly promote disharmony and feelings of enmity on the grounds of religion and such acts are also likely to prejudice the maintenance of public harmony and tranquility between religious communities".

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

AGP keeping open option of joining hands with BJP for LS polls

AGP keeping open option of joining hands with BJP for LS polls

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Asom Gana Parishad President and former Assam Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta on Wednesday kept open his party's option of joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party for Lok Sabha polls, saying a decision will be taken soon.

Gogoi hints at stepping down from leadership position

Gogoi hints at stepping down from leadership position

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Indicating his decision to step down from leadership position, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said next year's Lok Sabha election will be the last in the state under his charge of Congress.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Massive relief and rescue operations have been launched in Manipur where a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday claimed nine lives, shattered buildings and caused panic.

PM makes fun of me, doesn't answer my questions: Rahul

PM makes fun of me, doesn't answer my questions: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Rahul referred to the four questions he had raised in his speech in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In the second phase on April 18, 97 seats,spread across 13 states and one Union Territory, will go to the polls.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BJP is set to win majority of 32 municipality boards and 42 town committees in Assam

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

Modi in Assam: Must accommodate Hindu migrants from B'desh

Modi in Assam: Must accommodate Hindu migrants from B'desh

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday said Hindu migrants from Bangladesh must be accommodated in the country and detention camps would be done away with once his party comes to power.

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Manipur, Meghalaya seek exemption from Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The BJP, which has two MLAs in the MDA government, backed the Cabinet decision.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Even as his 79-year-old father is counting his days in active politics after a very long innings, Gaurav Gogoi, son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is now all set to take a plunge in electoral politics. Gaurav has been nominated by the Congress party to contest Lok Sabha election from Kaliabor constituency in Assam.