News for 'shillong'

Moderate quake rocks Northeast

Moderate quake rocks Northeast

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The quake measured 5.7 on the Richter Scale.

Amit Paul to jam with US band

Amit Paul to jam with US band

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

He is all set to perform in his hometown at the 'Festival of Rock: Shillong' with Eric Martin, the frontman of American hard rock band, Mr Big on October 27.

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Having the ITBP and the Army at the same operational location will resolve these issues as well, the sources said.

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Bengaluru FC rode on Sunil Chhetri double strike as they beat Salgaocar FC 3-2 in their Group B league match as the 36th Federation Cup football tournament kicked off in Vasco.

Alert for Al-qaeda suspect in Meghalaya

Alert for Al-qaeda suspect in Meghalaya

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

The DGP said police had taken this step after getting information from outside sources. He, however, refused to confirm Tanbir having links with the Al-Qaeda network.

Michael Learns To Rock India!

Michael Learns To Rock India!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Assam opposes visa-free entry to Bangladesh nationals

Assam opposes visa-free entry to Bangladesh nationals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Opposing the Central government's proposal of allowing Bangladeshis visa-free entry into Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said he couldn't allow it, as the state was already facing a problem of illegal migration.

Sporting Clube de Goa in semis

Sporting Clube de Goa in semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

A brace by Chidi Edeh helped them beat Eveready 3-0 and set up a semi-final clash with Assam Rifles in the Durand Cup football tournament.

Assam Rifles shock Mahindra United

Assam Rifles shock Mahindra United

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The fancied Mumbai side was beaten 0-2 in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup football tournament.

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The United Liberation Front of Asom runs seven hotels of international standards in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet in Bangladesh and operates three bank accounts in that country, the Border Security Force said on Friday.

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'Amit Shah needs to understand that we are not against Hindus. But we need to preserve our ethnic character.'

Did President Kalam have a premonition of his death?

Did President Kalam have a premonition of his death?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'When I read page number 50 of Transcendence, second paragraph, there he writes, "No more manoeuvres are required any more, as I am placed in my final position in eternity".' 'And within a month of that. he was no more.'

Football Briefs: Ronaldo hits hat-trick; Bayern extend dominance

Football Briefs: Ronaldo hits hat-trick; Bayern extend dominance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India, US to stage air exercise in November

India, US to stage air exercise in November

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The US would deploy its F-16s and other sophisticated combat aircraft for the exercise christened 'Cope India'

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

MiG-27 pilot killed in May 19 crash

MiG-27 pilot killed in May 19 crash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Flying Officer Sinha, hailing from Jamshedpur, was a newly commissioned officer and his family has already been informed about his death, an IAF spokesman said in Shillong.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

SC nod for Shoppers' Stop IPO

SC nod for Shoppers' Stop IPO

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) initial public offer of India's leading retailer Shoppers' Stop by staying an interim order of the Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court restraining the IPO.

IAF to induct low level radars

IAF to induct low level radars

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The radar will help in monitoring movement of low-flying aircraft.

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The 81-year-old Liezietsu along with 11 ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Acharya at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima.

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

ADB would clear the amount by September 2005 and loans would be sanctioned by March 2006.

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tanay Aggarwal who is currently pursuing his post graduation in management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai tells us how he secured 99.80 in the Common Admission Test last year.

Your photos: India through the lens

Your photos: India through the lens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Here's presenting the latest in the series of #India-Photos.

A test-drive gone wrong

A test-drive gone wrong

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Kishore Singh on delhi winter and visisting relatives.

Service chiefs in Northeast

Service chiefs in Northeast

Rediff.com7 May 2004

This may perhaps be the first instance of the service chiefs jointly reviewing the security scenario in the Northeast.

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

"There is no issue, no grievance that is so intractable that it cannot be resolved through a patient, constructive dialogue, free from pre-conditions," the prime minister said.

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity", one of the last books written by Kalam

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The tournament begins on April 10. One team from each of the three groups makes it to the final phase.\n\n

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.

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

A hatke film fest!

A hatke film fest!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The counsel appearing for Assam told the bench that they would place certain 'confidential documents' in the matter before the court for its perusal.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

India's best schools of 2014

India's best schools of 2014

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Does your school feature in the list? Find out!

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.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

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.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Rahul said a person having an experience of only six months in politics could not become a minister.