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Experts from US to join efforts to control Assam oil well fire

Experts from US to join efforts to control Assam oil well fire

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Singapore-based Alert Disaster Control, one of the largest disaster management companies in the oil and gas sector, has already joined the team of experts from ONGC and OIL, reports Shine Jacob.

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Director general of police Dilbag Singh said the April 20 attack was a well-planned one and executed by three to five terrorists.

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Manipur high court has directed the state government to operationalise mobile towers, on a trial basis, in all those district headquarters which have not been affected by ethnic strife.

CRPF officer killed, jawan injured in Chhattsigarh Naxal encounter

CRPF officer killed, jawan injured in Chhattsigarh Naxal encounter

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The search operation is underway in nearby areas.

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The latest clashes began after the army and para-military forces commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and took stock of the ongoing operation, the officials said, adding he asked the troops to be relentless in their pursuit.

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one biodiversity expert's count, an estimated 480 million animals killed.

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The recent ambush of an Army truck in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch bears a "striking resemblance" to a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in neighbouring Rajouri district 22 years ago, security officials have said, expressing serious concerns.

Assam lifts travel curbs to Meghalaya 6 days after border violence

Assam lifts travel curbs to Meghalaya 6 days after border violence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Vehicles from Assam are now allowed to enter Meghalaya, a senior police officer said.

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'The Himalayas are the Creator of Life.'

Day 14 of Poonch op: 3 security personnel injured, Pak terrorist killed

Day 14 of Poonch op: 3 security personnel injured, Pak terrorist killed

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

An arrested Pakistani terrorist was killed, while three security personnel were injured on Sunday when militants opened fire on a joint search party of the Army and police inside a forest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A terrorist was killed and another was most likely injured on Saturday in an ongoing operation in the densely forested area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, Army said.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday.

3 villagers found dead near ambush site in J-K's Poonch; massive searches on

3 villagers found dead near ambush site in J-K's Poonch; massive searches on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Security forces on Friday launched a massive cordon and search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, a day after five army personnel were killed and two others injured in a terrorist attack.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.

Manipur: Mob tries to gherao Union minister's residence

Manipur: Mob tries to gherao Union minister's residence

Rediff.com27 May 2023

A group of people tried to gherao the residence of Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh in Imphal East district claiming that the government in the strife-torn state is not doing enough to protect locals from militants belonging to another community, officials said on Friday.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Fourteen people were detained for questioning, officials said, adding that some of them have been let off.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Keisha Santwan, 16, and her travel-obsessed family love the joy of exploring new places.

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The planned phased withdrawal of the Army from certain areas of the Jammu region has been shelved "indefinitely" in view of terror attacks being orchestrated from across the border, officials said in Srinagar.

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The operation to track down a group of hiding terrorists, who are responsible for the killing of nine soldiers, in Bhatti Durrian forest in Mendhar along with Surankote forest in Poonch and nearby Thanamandi in Rajouri district entered the 21st day on Sunday, the officials said.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh, belonging to the neighbouring Tripura cadre, was on Thursday appointed as the new director general of police of Manipur.

6 Maoists killed in encounter with Greyhounds in Andhra

6 Maoists killed in encounter with Greyhounds in Andhra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Six members, including three women, of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) were killed in an alleged exchange of fire with the elite Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh Police in Visakhapatnam district on Wednesday, while a fierce gunbattle took place between security forces and Maoists in neighbouring Odisha's Malkangiri district.

EPL PIX: United down Chelsea, Liverpool win; City lose at Villa

EPL PIX: United down Chelsea, Liverpool win; City lose at Villa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a resident of Nar village in the district's Mendhar tehsil, was disturbed as he was facing some domestic issues, he said, adding that he was not summoned as a suspect.

Govt submits first autopsy report to HC in Chittoor firing case

Govt submits first autopsy report to HC in Chittoor firing case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The state government submitted the first post-mortem report of 20 people, who were killed in police firing in Seshachalam forests of Chittoor district on April 7.

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Security forces on Tuesday continued the cordon and search operation in the Dhangri village area for the third consecutive day to trace the attackers.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

The curious case of the smoking elephant

The curious case of the smoking elephant

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The mystery of the viral video has been solved.

Assam petroleum workers' union stops fuel supply to Meghalaya

Assam petroleum workers' union stops fuel supply to Meghalaya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The apex body of petroleum workers in Assam on Thursday said it has stopped transportation of fuel to Meghalaya, following reports of attacks on vehicles from Assam in the backdrop of violence along the inter-state border that left six people dead.

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Following the violence, the authorities clamped curfew for 24 hours in the area and reduced the curfew relaxation hours in several other districts.

Encounter between forces, Maoists in J'khand ahead of 24-hr rebel bandh

Encounter between forces, Maoists in J'khand ahead of 24-hr rebel bandh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

During the operation, members of the proscribed People's Liberation Front of India opened fire at approaching security personnel and the law enforcers retaliated, he said.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Injured Kahlon fires into lead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The Chandigarh pro braved a painful right elbow to snatch the opening round lead at the Forest Hill Golf Open.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'