News for 'meghalaya'

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The rains after arriving over Kerala will quickly cover Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, but then might slacken a bit, which could delay its arrival over Northwest India.

ULFA cultural secretary arrested in Meghalaya

ULFA cultural secretary arrested in Meghalaya

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Pranati Deka had entered the country from Bangladesh by crossing the Brahmaputra River in a boat and was travelling to Mankachar in Dhubri district (in Assam) when she was nabbed along with her accomplice.

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Nearly 100 Raj Bhavan staff petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee, the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking their intervention to remove the Governor and restore the dignity of Raj Bhavan.

Meghalaya: Militants abduct two govt officials

Meghalaya: Militants abduct two govt officials

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

The two are Executive Engineer of State Public Works Department Jatrindra Bhattacharjee and Deputy Inspector of Schools P K Hajong.

Left WINS Tripura; Cong in Meghalaya, NPF in Nagaland

Left WINS Tripura; Cong in Meghalaya, NPF in Nagaland

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Left Front retained its bastion Tripura while the Naga People's Front in Nagaland and Congress in Meghalaya are set to return to power in the northeast states where counting of votes was taken up on Thursday.

Most NRIs Voted In Kerala!

Most NRIs Voted In Kerala!

Rediff.com2 May 2024

If 74.9 per cent of NRI voters are from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh at 6.4 per cent, Maharashtra at 4.7 per cent, Tamil Nadu and Telangana at 2.9 per cent each follow way behind.

Abductors may have crossed border: Meghalaya Cops

Abductors may have crossed border: Meghalaya Cops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

The fate of seven people, including a custom inspector abducted by militants on February 28 is still not known.

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Militants on Friday shot dead two BSF personnel at a remote border outpost along Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district.

Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura get high courts

Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura get high courts

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012, passed by Rajya Sabha, will pave way for creation of High Courts in the three north-eastern states by amending the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

Border unrest: Meghalaya CM asks for more troops

Border unrest: Meghalaya CM asks for more troops

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Just a day after claiming that the Assam government did not do enough to contain the ethnic strife between the Rabhas and Garo tribes in areas bordering Assam, Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said that both the states governments are trying their best to ensure peace and normalcy. The ethnic strife that began on January 1 between Rabhas of Assam and Garos of Meghalaya has killed eight people and displaced more than 10,000 people on both sides of the state.

India's Toughest Polling Station

India's Toughest Polling Station

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Nongriat, in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is one of India's most challenging non-motorable polling stations.

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

You won't regret planning your next trip to this hilly north-eastern state.

Meghalaya: Top militant leader gives up arms

Meghalaya: Top militant leader gives up arms

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The HNLC, which was formed in 1992, has been involved in bloody conflict with police and security forces in pursuant of their demand for a 'sovereign homeland' for Khasi tribe, one of the three major tribal groups in Meghalaya.

Two militants killed in Meghalaya

Two militants killed in Meghalaya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

In the first incident, police said two HNLC ultras were killed in an encounter with the Special Operation Team at Umkiang village in Jaintia Hills district, bordering Bangladesh on Thursday night. In another incident, police arrested five Liberation A'chik Elite Front militants, including two of their sympathisers, during the combing operation at Rongkhukre village, West Khasi Hills district.

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The latest extension will allow Bhalla to stay in the post during the general elections due early next year.

Electoral bonds: Vast majority of parties including BSP, Left got no funding

Electoral bonds: Vast majority of parties including BSP, Left got no funding

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The National People's Party, which rules Meghalaya, is another national party which received no donations through electoral bonds.

Meghalaya: Still no decision on Cong leader

Meghalaya: Still no decision on Cong leader

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Sonia Gandhi is still to reach a decision on the matter.

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

One of the resolutions uploaded on the apex court website said a vacancy in the office of the chief justice of the Uttarakhand high court has arisen consequent upon retirement of Justice Vipin Sanghi on October 26, 2023.

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 31 people were killed and 27 critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district in the early hours on Wednesday.

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 22 people were killed and several others critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia hills district in the wee hours of Wednesday.

BJP gets 1 cabinet berth in Sangma's MDA 2.0 govt

BJP gets 1 cabinet berth in Sangma's MDA 2.0 govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

National People's Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma on Monday said his party will have eight ministers in the next Meghalaya government headed by him, while its allies will get four ministerial berths.

Only one CM in Meghalaya, clarifies irritated Cong

Only one CM in Meghalaya, clarifies irritated Cong

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The Congress on Monday expressed unhappiness over the arrangement of four leaders enjoying the rank and status of chief minister in Meghalaya, dubbing it as 'relatively unusual', but defended the move citing political instability in the state. At a media briefing, party spokesman Abhishek Singhvi also clarified that there is only one chief minister in Meghalaya. The others have been given same perks and security as the CM, but not the same decision-making power, he clarified.

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'If we can't celebrate life itself, it is not a festival anymore, but one's ignorance of what's happening around us.'

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

GNLA shutdown hits life in Meghalaya

GNLA shutdown hits life in Meghalaya

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

A three-day hours bandh called by a tribal militant group called Garo National Liberation Army from Monday threw normal life out of gear in the three districts of Garo hills areas in Meghalaya on the first day though there was no report of any untoward incident.

Meghalaya op: Navy divers re-enter mine, want water level reduced

Meghalaya op: Navy divers re-enter mine, want water level reduced

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The depth of water from the surface till the bottom of the pit is expected to be over 150 feet, Navy officials said.

Political crisis in Meghalaya; CM for floor test

Political crisis in Meghalaya; CM for floor test

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Crisis gripped a politically-volatile Meghalaya on Wednesday with the Nationalist Congress Party led-Meghalaya Progressive Alliance losing majority after withdrawal of support by a senior minister, while the Opposition Congress stated it was being 'contacted from all sides'.

Meghalaya Board SSLC, HSSLC Exam Results on SMS

Meghalaya Board SSLC, HSSLC Exam Results on SMS

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Meghalaya Board SSLC, HSSLC Exam Results on SMS

Awesome Journey To Abode Of The Clouds

Awesome Journey To Abode Of The Clouds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Meghalaya offers more beauty and adventure than you could dream of.

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

RoundGlass Punjab FC scripted history on Saturday as they clinched the I-League title with a game to spare.

Girl beheaded in Meghalaya, father arrested

Girl beheaded in Meghalaya, father arrested

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The beheaded body of a teenage girl with her arms chopped off was recovered from a jungle near Songsak road in East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, police said on Monday.

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

Postal Ballots Rise In Lok Sabha Polls

Postal Ballots Rise In Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The proportion of postal votes polled in the general elections has gradually risen since 2009.

No hung assembly, NDA will form govts in all 3 NE states: Himanta

No hung assembly, NDA will form govts in all 3 NE states: Himanta

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Sarma said no NDA partner will enter into any alliance with either Congress or the Trinamool Congress after the results are declared on Thursday.

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies are well on the way to power in two north-eastern states, and is almost certain to be part of the ruling dispensation in the third.

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

With frequent fashion events and more fashion houses opening in the North East, the industry has begun to flourish in Meghalaya.

Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Meghalaya turns into hub for illegal small arms

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Though the Meghalaya police have carried out many operations in recent times to bust such illegal arms manufacturing units, it has failed to stem the menace. The police have destroyed many such small arms factories in various parts of Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills district of the hill state in recent past. But the factories again come up once the police lower their guard.

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

One kilogram of enriched uranium, suspected to have been stolen from a government facility in Meghalaya has been seized from three men who tried to sell it, police sources said Wednesday.