News for 'shillong'

PIX: Happy New Year's GRAND music launch

PIX: Happy New Year's GRAND music launch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The music launch of Happy New Year was an elaborate affair.

President calls for better towns

President calls for better towns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

In view of growing urbanisation in the country, President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday called upon policy makers to follow "systematic urban planning and proper urban governance."

Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong

Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Mohun Bagan scored through Marcos Pereiera to bounce back from a goal deficit to edge past hosts Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in a round five I-League match in Shillong on Thursday.

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.

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'This is not the first time that a large contingent of Assam armed police led by senior officers attacked and destroyed farm huts, crops and plantations of Mizo farmers.' 'There have been a series of such intrusions in the past and the pace of such intrusions increased in the recent past.'

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria asked the air warriors to maintain a very high-level of alertness considering the evolving situation in Pangong lake region in eastern Ladakh following China's unsuccessful attempts to occupy certain strategic points in the area, the officials said on Thursday.

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.

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Violent agitations continued to rock parts of West Bengal for second consecutive day on Saturday as people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act set several buses on fire and torched portions of a railway station complex, officials said.

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.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Axone review

Axone review

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.