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Tamang-Kumar add to shooting gold haul

Tamang-Kumar add to shooting gold haul

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Anjali Bhagwat and Anuja Jung lost the gold in the 50m rifle three position pairs by just a point.

Bhaichung Bhutia Hangs Up Political Boots

Bhaichung Bhutia Hangs Up Political Boots

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'After the 2024 election results, I have had the realisation that electoral politics is simply not for me. I am therefore quitting all forms of electoral politics with immediate effect.'

Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The chief minister said his government has already provided 365 days maternity leave to women in service and 30 days paternity leave to male employees to encourage them to raise babies.

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

While asking the Centre to set up the delimitation panel, the top court, however, said it cannot direct Parliament to amend or make laws for giving proper representation to other communities that form part of the STs as that would amount to "venturing into the legislative domain".

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Shooters' preps lacked planning, says Olympian Vijay Kumar

About 25,000 people hit by flash floods: Sikkim CM

About 25,000 people hit by flash floods: Sikkim CM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P S Golay, on Friday said that the Himalayan state has incurred damages worth thousands of crores of rupees in the flash flood.

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The flash flood affected 25,065 people in four districts - Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi, the report said.

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

It's a monsoon favourite from Darjeeling.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Dalai Lama's proximity to the Chinese border will anger the Communist dictators in Beijing, who despise the Tibetan spiritual leader who retains his influence in his homeland 64 years after he fled Tibet.

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

10 recipes our readers savoured this year.

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The avalanche hit the arterial Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which connects Gangtok to Nathu La at the China border, around 11.30 am, trapping five-six vehicles with around 30 people under the snow, the Army said in a statement.

Duleep Trophy: Central Zone, North Zone storm into semi-finals

Duleep Trophy: Central Zone, North Zone storm into semi-finals

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Central will face West Zone in the semi-final at the Alur grounds from July 5. In the second semifinal, North Zone will take on South Zone at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik hit a quickfire half-century as Tamil Nadu overcame a jittery start to down Baroda by 38 runs.

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers holding the home portfolios are Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha) and MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu).

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

Duleep Trophy: Shorey's century boosts North Zone on Day 1

Duleep Trophy: Shorey's century boosts North Zone on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Dhruv Shorey steered North Zone's charge against North East Zone with a composed century on the first day of the four-day Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

EC cuts Sikkim CM's disqualification period by 5 yrs

EC cuts Sikkim CM's disqualification period by 5 yrs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Tamang, whose Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party won the state assembly elections held in April, took over as chief minister on May 27.

Chhetri, Choudhary score as India down Nepal

Chhetri, Choudhary score as India down Nepal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Farukh Choudhary and skipper Sunil Chhetri struck in the second half to guide India to a 2-1 victory over Nepal in their second International friendly, in Kathmandu, on Sunday.

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Samajwadi Party and a few others sought imposition of President's rule in the state that has witnessed sporadic violence in since May 3.

Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

Factional war in GJM as Gorkhaland stir nears 100 days

Factional war in GJM as Gorkhaland stir nears 100 days

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

While a group led by Binay Tamang wants to end the shutdown, the mainstream GJM, led by its supremo Bimal Gurung, wants the status quo to continue, reports Avishek Rakshit.

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

East Bengal finished the season in the bottom-place on the points table, with only one win in 20 matches

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Kanchhi Maya Tamang, a trafficking survivor, summited Mt Everest with the message on Sunday, becoming the first to climb the world's highest peak for women empowerment and gender equality, according to UN Women Nepal.

1 jawan dead, 1 injured after avalanche hits Siachen

1 jawan dead, 1 injured after avalanche hits Siachen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

A patrol party came under the avalanche at Turtuk area of Siachen, the highest battleground in the world

Like Neha Dhupia's RED HOT look? VOTE!

Like Neha Dhupia's RED HOT look? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Neha Dhupia is 'gearing up' for the 17th season of Roadies, called MTV Roadies Revolution, by posting stunning pictures of herself on social media.

P S Golay to take oath as new Sikkim CM on Monday

P S Golay to take oath as new Sikkim CM on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Some ministers are likely to be sworn in along with Golay, who was elected as the leader of the SKM legislature party on Saturday night.

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Opposition leaders urged Modi to use the opportunity for the country's benefit.

Hyderabad script history, book ISL final date with Kerala

Hyderabad script history, book ISL final date with Kerala

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

ATKMB looked the likelier of the two teams to take the lead in the opening exchanges, with the Mariners needing two goals at least to make a comeback.

ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB, put one foot in final

ISL: Hyderabad beat ATKMB, put one foot in final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The two teams will go up against each other again on Wednesday for the second leg

Top Gorkha Janamukti Morcha leader held in Sikkim

Top Gorkha Janamukti Morcha leader held in Sikkim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The West Bengal government arrested Binay Tamang, one of the top leaders of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha and a member of its central committee, around midnight on Wednesday.

Main accused in Gorkha leader's killing escapes

Main accused in Gorkha leader's killing escapes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Nicol Tamang, main accused in the murder of All India Gorkha League president Madan Tamang, escaped from CID custody in West Bengal's Darjeeling district, police said. Tamang was arrested on August 16 and kept in CID custody at Pintal village near Siliguri after he was produced in Darjeeling district court the next day.

Gorkhaland demand is 'still alive': Bimal Gurung

Gorkhaland demand is 'still alive': Bimal Gurung

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Our election slogan is simple "Ballot for Bullet".

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Winning this election will take us a step closer to realising our dreams'

P S Golay sworn in as Sikkim CM

P S Golay sworn in as Sikkim CM

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and senior Sikkim Democratic Front leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the swearing-in.

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Police fired teargas shells and used batons to disperse the crowd.

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Gurung vowed to support the TMC in the 2021 Bengal assembly elections.