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I am like everyone else but I control my emotions better: Dhoni
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I am like everyone else but I control my emotions better: Dhoni

NEW DELHI, Oct 16: Display of emotions is not something that one associates with Mahendra Singh Dhoni but the enigmatic former India skipper says he feels as strongly as anyone else, just that he is good at controlling the negative ones a lot better than most.He has been the eternal �Captain Cool�...
India�s performance was no match to atmosphere at Salt Lake: Chhetri
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India�s performance was no match to atmosphere at Salt Lake: Chhetri

KOLKATA, Oct 16: India captain Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the team�s underwhelming draw in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh was no match to the electrifying atmosphere at the Salt Lake Stadium here.A last-gasp Adil Khan header saved India the blushes as the higher-ranked fancied...
Activists of Left parties staging a protest against the government’s move to privatise some public sector entities and hike in prices of essential commodities, in Guwahati on Wednesday. – AT photo
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Activists of Left parties staging a protest against the government’s move to...

BJP candidate confident of winning Gangtok bypoll
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BJP candidate confident of winning Gangtok bypoll

GANGTOK, Oct 16 - Senior BJP leader and candidate of the SKM-BJP combine for the Gangtok Assembly constituency, YT Lepcha, today exuded confidence that the people of the State capital would steer him to a historic win in the upcoming bypoll.Bypolls to three Assembly constituencies � Poklok Kamrang,...
Int�l documentary film fest opened in Aizawl
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Int�l documentary film fest opened in Aizawl

AIZAWL, Oct 16 - The first Mizoram International Documentary Film Festival was inaugurated by Information and Public Relations Minister Lalruatkima here today. The three-day festival is being organised by the Films Division, Government of India, and the Information and Public Relations...
NPP reiterates support to Arunachal Govt
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NPP reiterates support to Arunachal Govt

ITANAGAR, Oct 16 - The National People�s Party (NPP), a major partner of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) which has four MLAs in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, will continue to support the Pema Khandu-led BJP Government �for the greater interest of the people of the State�.This was...
Panel to probe alleged rape of woman doctor
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Panel to probe alleged rape of woman doctor

ITANAGAR, Oct 16 - The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has constituted an ad hoc enquiry committee to probe the alleged rape of a woman doctor by the MLA of the Bameng Assembly Constituency in a hotel here.The APSCW has also sought a detailed status report in the alleged rape...
Fake currency seized
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Fake currency seized

SHILLONG, Oct 16 - The BSF apprehended a Bangladeshi national in South West Khasi Hills district and seized fake Indian currency notes of the face value of Rs 1 lakh from him, officials said today.Acting on a tip-off, the BSF personnel apprehended the Bangladeshi national about 200 metres from the...
Man detained for derogatory Facebook post
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Man detained for derogatory Facebook post

SHILLONG, Oct 16 - A man was detained by the police in West Jaintia Hills district for allegedly posting derogatory comments against a Catholic priest on his Facebook wall, a senior police officer said today. The man identified as Rimialson Daw was detained after a complaint was lodged against him...
Students seek early resolution of Naga issue
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Students seek early resolution of Naga issue

DIMAPUR, Oct 16 - The cry for a permanent solution of the decades-old Naga issue grew shriller in Nagaland with various organisations calling for an early settlement.The All Nagaland College Students� Union today appealed to the Central Government, through Nagaland Governor RN Ravi, for an early...
MHA officials, Bru leaders discuss repatriation process
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MHA officials, Bru leaders discuss repatriation process

AGARTALA, Oct 16 - Taking a serious view of the defiant attitude of Bru refugee leaders towards the latest repatriation process, a four-member team of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) headed by Special Secretary Dr AP Maheshwari, held a meeting with representatives of refugees and other...
Shirui Lily Festival begins in Ukhrul
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Shirui Lily Festival begins in Ukhrul

UKHRUL, Oct 16 - The 3rd Shirui Lily Festival got under way at Shirui village here in the presence of ministers, dignitaries and a large gathering of people. The festival will end on October 19. The performance by Scottish band Nazareth will be the highlight of this year�s festival.Addressing the...
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