News for 'north-easterners'

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Tripura-Bangladesh border fence by '07

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'It's a known fact that members of different north-eastern militant outfits move into the state from Bangladesh and fencing the border will check these movements,' BSF chief Rajsekhar Mushari said.

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'

China flood kills 105 children

China flood kills 105 children

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

The flash flood, triggered by heavy rain, struck Shalan town in Ning'an city, submerging its low-lying primary school where 352 pupils and 31 teaching staff were staying.

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Indian firms raise $4.56 bn from foreign markets in Dec

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

In November they had raised $2.19 billion from abroad, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday.

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The incident was recorded by locals on their mobile phones and circulated on social media.

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Less awareness in sports led to only 2 Oly medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

London Games bronze medallist boxer M C Mary Kom on Tuesday described her trials for Rio Olympics as "unfortunate" and said things probably would have been in her favour had there been more competitions for women. "I only got two chances to qualify. Male boxers get five to six chances, but even then many of them did not qualify," she said expressing hope that things would change for better after the upcoming boxing federation elections.

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE\n\n

Left Front's worst poll-show in Tripura since 1978

Left Front's worst poll-show in Tripura since 1978

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Manik Sarkar was elected chief minister after the 1998 polls.

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Former hockey Olympian Vivek Singh passes away

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The former hockey Olympian died at his residence in Varanasi after a prolonged battle with cancer.

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The seven states of north-east are all geared up to become the next IT hub of the country.

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Notification for Assam polls tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The elections in the five states, the first major exercise since the UPA coalition government came to power 20 months back, will start on April 3 and end on May 8.

Substantial hike for India's sports budget

Substantial hike for India's sports budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Sports Ministry budget on Wednesday got a substantial hike of Rs 350 crore in the union budget for 2017-18, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament.

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Five trains operating under the Northern Railways, including three Jan Shatabdis, were likely to get international quality certification ISO 9000 by the end of this month, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Another Gujarat cadre IAS officer gets plum posting in Modi govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In yet another secretary-level change, government appointed Hasmukh Adhia, a 1981 Gujarat cadre IAS officer, as the new Financial Services Secretary replacing G S Sandhu.

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The coach and ten players of Goan football club Sporting Club de Goa were injured when their team bus, on way to the airport, overturned at Kolkata.

'Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama is long overdue'

'Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama is long overdue'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'The Bharat Ratna should have been given a long time ago. Not just to irk the Chinese, but to recognise His Holiness for what he is and how we have benefited immensely from his presence in India.' 'I don't think there's been a better ambassador for India's philosophical and cultural past than the Dalai Lama.'

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

With Pakyong now usable by AN-32s, the Indian Army can quickly move soldiers, weapons and supplies to this highly sensitive sector, which includes flashpoints like Doklam, Nathu La and the Siliguri Corridor.

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Wal-Mart in China turns red

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

US-based global retailer Wal-Mart's outlet in the Chinese city of Shenyang is now home to a branch of the Communist Party of China and its youth wing.\n

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

India's curve, yet to flatten vis-a-vis countries with similar or more conservative plans to ease restrictions, still points to 'exponential growth', despite India having tested much fewer people.

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Following the successful launch of mobile services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Centre said on Wednesday that it would expand cellular coverage in the north-eastern region within four months.

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

LTTE factions start fighting; red alert declared

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The faction controlled by renegade commander V Muralitharan alias Karuna fired mortars and small arms fire for nearly two hours across the Verugal river.

Gogoi demands a share of China's investment for North East

Gogoi demands a share of China's investment for North East

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

During President Jinping's visit, China committed $20 billion investment over the next five years

Assam Congress sends SOS for Dr Singh

Assam Congress sends SOS for Dr Singh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

There is one part of India where the prime minister's campaign skills are being missed sorely, it seems.

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Scores of Banaras Hindu University students also staged a protest at the Lanka Gate in support of the AMU students.

Landslides kill 11 in Guwahati

Landslides kill 11 in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Sangma's forum will support NDA

Sangma's forum will support NDA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

A Kabul-Bangkok highway, via India!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Asian Development Bank is working on a grand plan to link Kabul with Bangkok and Hanoi through India as a part of its goal to link Asia.

You must be nuts to say Modi is an underdog for 2019

You must be nuts to say Modi is an underdog for 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'In India a strong leader with a majority has never yet been defeated by a challenger.' 'He (or she, as with Indira Gandhi in 1977) must defeat himself,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The human resources development ministry has decided to set up an Indian Institute of Management in the North East mainly to cater to the students of the region.

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Crunch time for cancer-afflicted Olympian

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

Vivek Singh says a medal win by the Indian team at the Olympics would inspire him in his fight against the disease.

It is final now, monsoon has set in

It is final now, monsoon has set in

Rediff.com21 May 2004

'The monsoon has stabilised over Kerala. It is no longer temporary,' Dr S K Subramanian of the Indian Meteorological Department said.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.