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Stranded rhino finally rescued in Assam

Stranded rhino finally rescued in Assam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

A female rhino, aged about 30 years, that had been swept ashore a sandbar near Sualkuchi in Assam by flood waters on September 30, was finally tranquilised and shifted to the safety of Assam State Zoo in Guwahati for treatment of its injuries before it is being released in the wild of its original habitat, Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Singapore GP: Hamilton wins after Vettel crashes out

Singapore GP: Hamilton wins after Vettel crashes out

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Sebastian Vettel's hopes of vaulting back into the overall Formula One world championship lead were wrecked by a first corner collision on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix.

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For over three months, the three Delhi border points at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur have transformed into townships occupied by thousands of farmers from different parts of the country, mainly Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

Photo of drowned migrants makes the world cry

Photo of drowned migrants makes the world cry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The haunting images offers a glimpse into the suffering asylum seekers face on the US-Mexico border.

Halt Koodankulam nuke plant work: UK MPs to PM

Halt Koodankulam nuke plant work: UK MPs to PM

Rediff.com18 May 2012

In the letter, they have demanded the halting of the construction of the plant claiming that it violated the International Atomic Energy Agency safety guidelines as 'the nuclear plant is in a tsunami and earthquake prone region, which has also experienced small volcanic eruptions and is affected by water shortages".

TN, Puducherry brace for cyclone Gaja

TN, Puducherry brace for cyclone Gaja

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The cyclone lay about 720 km east northeast of Chennai over the Bay on Monday and it is very likely to move west southwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday.

Army deployed to deal with Nagpur flood situation

Army deployed to deal with Nagpur flood situation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

100 men from the army base in Kamptee have been rushed to Gondia to help relief operations.

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The death toll in twin explosions in this Chinese port city of Tianjin on Saturday rose to 85 amid protests from frustrated relatives of the missing fire fighters demanding answers on their loved ones' fates as specialised anti-chemical warfare soldiers recovered one survivor.

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

Kiran Rao: Aamir is a bindaas father

Kiran Rao: Aamir is a bindaas father

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Kiran Rao discusses Aamir, the father, in a candid chat.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The green panel has also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas on Tuesday itself and sprinkle water.

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

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