Assam Rifles Commanders Meet Underway

Shillong, Aug 19 : A two-day conference of the Assam Rifles commanders began today which is will focus on key policy, conceptual and doctrinal issues in light of prevailing and developing security environment in the Northeast. Chaired by its Director General Lt Gen Karan Singh Yadava, the meet at Assam Rifles headquarters here, is being attended by all commanders and senior officers of the...

Assam Spent Rs 2.64 Lakh on Foreigner Deportation

Guwahati, Aug 19  : While illegal Bangladeshi influx threaten national security, Assam government has allegedly spent Rs 2.64 lakh for per foreigner's deportation in last 9 years, local media said on Thursday. According to local media, the state government spent Rs 41.3 crore in last 9 years, while only 176 foreigners have been deported, where 14072 foreigners have been detected in this period....

Kim Kardashian: 'My Entire Body Is Hairless'

Kim Kardashian in AllureThe reality star and entrepreneur poses for the September issue of Allure magazine showing off all of her famous assets. She chatted with the mag - which hits stands on Aug. 24 - about her infamous sex tape that launched her to super-stardom and what it's like to film a reality show with her family. Click through to see the steamy pics and read about what she has to say about...

Mizoram Adopts UN Anti-Disaster Programme

Aizawl, Aug 19 : Mizoram has adopted the Government of India- United Nations Development Programme (GoI-UNDP) and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP) 2009-2012 by setting up a state steering committee. The first meeting of the state steering committee, presided over by chief secretary Vanhela Pachuau, today discussed the concept and objectives of GoI-UNDP and DRRP, the DRRP annual work plan-2010...

Mizoram House in Delhi Administration ''Poor''

Aizawl, Aug 19 : The Mizoram Assembly panel has found the administration of Delhi Mizoram House to be ''poor and something wanting in discipline''. The Legislative Assemblys subject committee-I, which had inspected Mizoram Housesi in New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, submitted its report to the Chief Minister today. The committee found the two Mizoram Houses, at Salt Lake and Ballygunge, under...

Poised For a New Beginning

Women hockey players and new coaching staff try to bury the scandalous past, focus on upcoming challenges By Rudraneil Sengupta The brand new astroturf at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala gleams even under a dull lead-grey sky. The thwack of hockey sticks hitting the hard white ball rings through the air insistently. It’s a welcome sound for the Indian women’s hockey squad, a break...

Portion of NH 39 Washed Away by Landslide

Kohima, Aug 19 : The landslide-stricken portion of National Highway 39 near the KMC dumping area was washed away last evening after heavy showers in Kohima district. According to the Commissioner and Secretary of Roads and Bridges (PWD), a portion of 174.5 km has been completely washed away by landslide. All efforts were being made by the Border Road Task Force(BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation(BRO)...

Indian IVF Clinics Creating an Army of Over-50 Mums

In India, age often doesn't stop women from seeking help to become pregnant Rajo Devi Lohan, 72 -- who gave birth to a daughter, Naveen, 18 months ago after seeking fertility treatment in India -- is thought to be one of the oldest mothers in the world. (Emily Wax/the Washington Post) By Emily Wax Hisar, India : Inside a crowded rural hospital, gray-haired Nananki Rohtash rested on a cot,...