August 14, 2012
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Sikkim Rs 2.51 Crore Sanctioned under PYKKA

Central Assistance of Rs 2.51 Crore Sanctioned to Sikkim under PYKKA Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports 13-August, 2012 15:52 IST The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has sanctioned the Central Assistance of Rs. 2.51 crore in the month … Continue reading

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August 14, 2012
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Mary Kom of Manipur: 40 Lakh cash award by NEC

Ministry for Development of North-East Region13-August, 2012 20:17 IST In order to support and acknowledge the excellent sport persons from the North Eastern Region, the North Eastern Council had constituted NEC Chairman’s Sport Award for Excellence wherein achievers of the … Continue reading

MC Mary Kom (Blue) of India celebrates after defeating Maroua Rahali (Red) of Tunisia in the Women's Fly (51kg) Boxing Quarterfinals on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 6, 2012 in London, England.

August 11, 2012
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Manipur’s Mary Kom: President congratulates , Govt of Manipur offers reward

Aug 11 The five time winner of World Boxing Championships, Mary Kom is the only sportsperson in North-East India to win an Olympic medal so far. President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday congratulated boxer Mary Kom for winning the bronze medal in … Continue reading

August 2, 2012
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Assam’s violence: Around 20,000 people return home in affected districts

In Assam, around 20 thousand people have returned homes so far in the violence hit districts of Kokrajhar and Chirang. Official sources in Guwahati said that as the situation has been improving in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District, BTAD, a … Continue reading

July 27, 2012
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Assam Rifles: IGAR (S) Greets Olympians from Manipur

Manipur, Assam Rifles – IGAR(S) IGAR (S) Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM has conveyed his best wishes to all the five participants from Manipur in The Indian Contingent who have made it to London Olympics. They include Mary Kom … Continue reading

July 26, 2012
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Out of Turn Promotion for Sportspersons Scheme Details Announced

The Union Cabinet had last week approved a policy to promote sportspersons for excellence in international sports events.  As per the policy,  upto three out of turn promotions can be given in their service career for winning medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, … Continue reading

Sikkim cut off from rest of country: Landslides at West Bengal, India

July 17, 2012
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Sikkim cut off from rest of country: Landslides at West Bengal, India

Jul 17,  5:34 PM | Newsonair.com Landslides on NH 31A at Tenth Mile Tarkhola in West Bengal has cut off Sikkim from the rest of the country.Officials said today that the landslide occurred at 11 PM last night between Rangpo on Sikkim … Continue reading

Assam Guwahati molestation case: Neighbouring state's help sought by Task Force to nab culprits

July 17, 2012
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Assam molestation case: Guwahati: Neighbouring state’s help sought by Task Force to nab culprits

Jul 17,  2:42 PM |Newsonair.com  Assam Police yesterday questioned a local journalist for his alleged involvement in the case. Assam Chief Minister also termed the role of the journalist as unethical. Police also issued notice to a private news channel to submit … Continue reading