Devotees light earthen lamps while offering prayers on the occasion of Rongali Bihu at Kamakhya temple. - PTI
CMs to discuss internal security in backdrop of Maoist abductions
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS): The Central government and Chief Ministers will on Monday discuss the internal security situation in the country in the backdrop of recent high-profile abductions by the Maoists in Odisha to secure release of prisoners and ...Taliban strike Kabul, other Afghan targets
Kabul/Washington, April 15 (IANS): The Taliban today launched a coordinated wave of assaults in Kabul and elsewhere in the country, targeting the embassies of the US, Germany and Russia, the NATO headquarters and an airbase used by the American troop ...
Congress leader held in Mizoram, released on bail
Aizawl, April 15 (IANS): A leader of the ruling Congress was arrested in Mizoram for making derogatory statements against opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders, police said on Saturday. He was later released on bail. ...
The Forlorn opens Manipur's first International film fest
Imphal, April 15 (IANS): The Forlorn, a psychological thriller directed by Saptaswa Basu opened the first Imphal International Film Festival at the Rupmahal Theatre here today. The festival will continue for four days. ...
Agartala kicks off mission to become Hepatitis free
Agartala, April 15 (IANS): The Tripura government today launched an ambitious programme to make its capital Agartala a Hepatitis free city, considering northeastern India's vulnerability to this highly contagious disease. ...
India, Pakistan agree to open more trade routes
NEW DELHI, April 14 (IANS): Just a day after opening a new integrated check post at the Attari border, India and Pakistan Saturday said the countries were exploring the possibilities of opening more routes to deepen economic engagements. ...
Mild quakes in Maharashtra, Gujarat
MUMBAI, April 14 (IANS): Two mild earthquakes, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, shook Gujarat and Maharashtra here Saturday, a top weather official said. ...
Fun and fervour mark Vishu in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, April 14 (IANS): Devout Hindus here Saturday heralded Vishu, the Kerala new year, with traditional cultural fervour with people visiting temples in the morning. ...
India asks US to avoid SRK-type incidents
WASHINGTON, April 14 (IANS): After the outrage in India over the detention of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport, New Delhi has asked Washington to take steps to avoid such incidents in the future. ...
Bengalis celebrate 'Poila Baishak'
KOLKATA, April 14 (IANS): People greeted each other with a warm "shubho nabo borsho" and exchanged sweets or visited temples to pray for a good year as West Bengal Saturday celebrated the Bengali new year 1419 or 'Poila Baishak'. ...
