News for 'hill station'

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.

Class VI test for Military Schools

Class VI test for Military Schools

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test for Class VI at Military Schools, for 2005-2006.

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

This extract from The $10 Trillion Prize demonstrates how property developers have profited from the rising affluence in India and China.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

NC-Congress alliance sweeps Ladakh-Kargil polls post Art 370 abrogation

NC-Congress alliance sweeps Ladakh-Kargil polls post Art 370 abrogation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Of the 26 seats for which elections were held on October 4, results of 20 seats have been declared so far, they said.

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A commando contingent of the Manipur police has been airlifted to Jiribam on Saturday morning from Imphal to assist in the security operations against the militants, police said.

3 men killed in 'encounter', were not Naxalites: Kin

3 men killed in 'encounter', were not Naxalites: Kin

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Police earlier claimed the three "Naxalites" were killed on a forested hill between Bhomra-Hurtarai villages under Koyalibeda police station limits on Sunday morning in an encounter with security personnel during an anti-Naxal operation.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Cherrapunji: Rainfall in past 24 hrs is 3rd highest in 122 yrs

Cherrapunji: Rainfall in past 24 hrs is 3rd highest in 122 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Just two days after recording 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a bountiful 972 mm of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, the highest in June since 1995 and the third highest in 122 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Brutal killings go on unabated in Assam hills

Brutal killings go on unabated in Assam hills

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

With these dastardly killings, the death toll in continuing ethnic strife triggered by Dimasa and Naga tribe militants has risen to 55 since March 19. The violent incidents of killing and arson have been occurring despite heavy presence of security forces in the hill district.

57 guns, 318 ammunitions, 5 bombs recovered in violence-hit Manipur

57 guns, 318 ammunitions, 5 bombs recovered in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

As many as 57 arms, 318 pieces of ammunition and five bombs have been recovered in Manipur, taking the total number of recovered arms and ammunition to 868 and 11,518, respectively, security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said on Wednesday.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Breathtaking Kashmir! Readers share pix

Breathtaking Kashmir! Readers share pix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Rediff readers who travelled to Jammu and Kashmir share photographs and stories.

Shahid's Sister Sanah Gets Married

Shahid's Sister Sanah Gets Married

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Supriya Pathak and Pankaj Kapur's daughter Sanah Kapur wed Seema and Manoj Pahwa's son Mayank Pahwa on March 2 in Mahabaleshwar.

'Wayanad is my home': Rahul files nomination

'Wayanad is my home': Rahul files nomination

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Rahul, the sitting MP of Wayanad, said that he was always ready to bring the issues being faced by the people of the hill constituency to the attention of the nation and the world.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In a fresh round of violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three youths were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, officials said.

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Manipur incident: I'm numb with rage: Harbhajan demands capital punishment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Former India spinner and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has demanded "capital punishment" for all those who were involved in the heinous crime of parading two Manipuri women naked and allegedly gang-raping them.

'Goodwill of over 100 yrs has been dented'

'Goodwill of over 100 yrs has been dented'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Lavasa is attempting to create an idea that such a city can be built, and rapidly, and not only restore or preserve the ecology but enhance it as well.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

Landslide cuts off Darjeeling

Landslide cuts off Darjeeling

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

A landslide caused by heavy rains on the Hill Cart road in Darjeeling has snapped the road link of the hill station with the rest of the country.

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Over 19,000 polling officials have been deployed at 3,419 booths set up for the elections to the 59 assembly seats, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

Pix: What a weekend in Matheran feels like

Pix: What a weekend in Matheran feels like

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Rediff readers who travelled to the hill station shared these pictures.

Who's the Boss: Akshay shoots with Kapil Sharma

Who's the Boss: Akshay shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Akshay Kumar promotes Boss on Comedy Nights With Kapil along with the whole cast.

33 dead after bus carrying university staff falls into gorge in Maharashtra

33 dead after bus carrying university staff falls into gorge in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The bus was carrying 34 staff members of an agriculture university in the Konkan region. It fell into a 500-feet deep gorge at Ambenali Ghat near Poladpur town, District Collector Vijay Suryawanshi said.

Travel: McLeod Ganj, finding Gods in the mountains

Travel: McLeod Ganj, finding Gods in the mountains

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary recounts her recent visit to the famous hill station.

'Before parading women naked...': FIR reveals chilling details

'Before parading women naked...': FIR reveals chilling details

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

"The violent mob vandalised all the houses and burnt them to the ground after looting all the moveable properties," the FIR lodged at Saikul police station claimed.

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

In a separate incident, a tribal woman had lodged a complaint at Saikul police station, stating that her 21-year-old daughter and her 24-year-old friend were allegedly raped by a mob at their rented house near Konung Mamang before brutally murdering them on May 4.

Why political parties opt for silent campaigning in trouble-torn Manipur

Why political parties opt for silent campaigning in trouble-torn Manipur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The only visible hint of the impending election is the hoardings put up by local election authorities, urging citizens to exercise their franchise.

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.

Dalai Lama's Ladakh visit 'completely religious': Govt

Dalai Lama's Ladakh visit 'completely religious': Govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

This is not for the first time that the Dalai Lama is visiting a border region as he had visited Ladakh as well Arunachal Pradesh several times in the past, the functionary said.

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Manipur Police have so far arrested five persons in connection with the May 4 parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of the state, officials said on Saturday.

PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

123 killed, hundreds trapped under debris in Kerala landslides

123 killed, hundreds trapped under debris in Kerala landslides

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

In one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala, at least 123 persons were killed and 128 injured in massive landslides triggered by torrential rains in Wayanad on Tuesday. With hundreds trapped under the debris, sparking fears of mounting fatalities, rescue agencies were racing against time to pull out any survivors.

He'll help you grow a forest in your backyard

He'll help you grow a forest in your backyard

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Shubhendu Sharma's start-up Afforestt is helping build natural urban forests that grow in a short period of time and are maintenance-free.