News for 'shillong'

Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong

Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Injury-plagued Mohun Bagan will take on a confident Shillong Lajong FC in a fifth round encounter of the ONGC I-League in Shillong on Thursday.

Mandavia to focus on regional airline post Jet flyaway

Mandavia to focus on regional airline post Jet flyaway

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The pilot-turned-airline owner and his partner Biraja Jena plan to launch FlyBig, which has secured 16 routes under the fourth phase of UDAN, the government's regional connectivity programme.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Footballers Bembem Devi, Jeje nominated for Arjuna

Footballers Bembem Devi, Jeje nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com2 May 2017

One of the biggest names in the women's game, the 36-year-old Bembem called time on her illustrious international career at the end of the South Asian Games last year in Shillong.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

Congress veteran Lapang 'reluctantly and with a heavy heart' quits party

Congress veteran Lapang 'reluctantly and with a heavy heart' quits party

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The former Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee chief accused the AICC of embarking upon a policy of phasing out senior and elderly people.

IAF not yet ready for women fighter pilots

IAF not yet ready for women fighter pilots

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

"We are carrying out physiological studies. We also have to examine certain psychological issues involving the women and the job. Only when these are done, can the women officers be cleared for the new roles," Major said.

Threat mail to Advani: Cyber cafe identified

Threat mail to Advani: Cyber cafe identified

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Police have claimed to have identified the cyber cafe from which the e-mail, purportedly sent by Indian Mujahideen terrorists, to eliminate BJP leader L K Advani during his Shillong visit on September 29, was sent.

Meghalaya: Militants call bandh ahead of PM rally

Meghalaya: Militants call bandh ahead of PM rally

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Official sources in Shillong said that the bandh called by the HNLC, which launched an armed revolution demanding a 'separate homeland' for the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya, has affected road services to Shillong from Guwahati and other parts of Assam.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

The life and times of the 'People's President'

The life and times of the 'People's President'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A timeline of his life and times as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular Presidents

Axone review

Axone review

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

For audiences craving something new, Axone leaves a good impression, notes Joginder Tuteja.

RGIIM offers postgraduate programme in management

RGIIM offers postgraduate programme in management

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has set up the Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management at Shillong. RGIIM, Shillong is ready to admit students for the academic year 2008-09.

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Judoka Avtar Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in under 90kg weight category, the national federation said on Saturday.

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Meghalaya NCP candidate killed in IED blast

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Jonathone N Sangma was on his way to constituency when the convoy came under attack.

Scorpions, Sepultura to perform in India

Scorpions, Sepultura to perform in India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Eupropean band will kick start their Humanity World Tour with a concert in Shillong on December 12 followed by two more perfromances in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Assam prepares for Tarun Gogoi's final journey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The Assam government is making preparations for around 1,000 people to attend the last rites of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, to be performed with full state honours at the Nabagraha cremation ground on Thursday, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Gogoi's final journey began on Tuesday morning from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he breathed his last due to post-COVID-19 complications, to his official residence in Dispur.

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Anti-CAB protests: Mobile Internet, SMS suspended in Meghalaya

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The district administration in Shillong also clamped curfew in areas under two police stations in view of the 'serious' deterioration of law and order.

North-east militants take computer courses

North-east militants take computer courses

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

The ultras avoided better-known institutions for fear of being noticed and the strict enrollment process and settled for lesser popular ones instead.

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Bickering in the Indian boxing community may lead to a mass exodus of Olympic medal prospects to the professional circuit as they are 'starved' of exposure due to the absence of a national federation, South Asian Games Tournament Director (Boxing) Lenny D'Gama has said.

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

A cultural programme was organised to entertain the villagers with the BSF jazz band, where village headmen and local civil administration took part.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

In a major initiative marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Bangladesh, two bus services connecting key cities in the two countries were flagged off on Saturday to boost connectivity and enhance people-to-people contact.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

I-League: East Bengal trounce Lajong FC

I-League: East Bengal trounce Lajong FC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

East Bengal began their I-League campaign in style, thrashing Shillong Lajong FC 4-0 in a one-sided match in Shillong on Wednesday. In Goa, Dempo fought back from a goal down to hold Salgaocar 1-1.

'I want to be directed by Farhan'

'I want to be directed by Farhan'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The amazing Shraddha Kapoor on Rock On 2, acting as Dawood's sister and why she thinks journalists are unfair sometimes.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute to him would be to realise his dreams for the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said as the nation mourned the demise of the former president.

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Trouble began in both the places after people, including activists of Garo Students Union, gathered for a rally defying prohibitory orders on the Meghalaya Board of School Education issue.

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, tremors of which shook the northeast, several parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and even Delhi and NCR on Wednesday.

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

'My husband keeps a fast for me as well'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Dudu takes Sporting Clube into final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Two goals by Dudu Omagbemi helped Sporting Club de Goa crush Assam Rifles 3-0 and enter the final of the Durand Cup football tournament.