Manipuri militant nabbed in Assam
March 20th, 2012 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) A member of the Manipur-based militant outfit Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Prepak) was arrested here Tuesday, police said.The arrested militant, identified as H. Nangkhaba, is ... Read more...
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Rebel bomber held in Meghalaya
February 27th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) A top rebel of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) involved in several bombings was arrested Sunday along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, an official said. "(Self-styled) ... Read more...
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CBI to take custody of NDFB rebel
February 15th, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
Nongpoh (Meghalaya), Feb 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would soon take custody of National Democratic Front of Bodoland's (NDFB) cadre Mathuram Brahma alias Mudoi, the prime accused in ... Read more...
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Assam killers arrested in Meghalaya
February 11th, 2011 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
Shillong, Feb 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Police Thursday arrested two senior leaders of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) who were the prime accused in the massacre of 21 people in ... Read more...
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Potbellies of policemen in Jharkhand draws concern at training camp
November 1st, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by ANI
By Girija Shankar OjhaRanchi, Nov.1 (ANI): Bulging bellies of policemen in Jharkhand have become a concern of the top brass here. The problem drew attention during an ongoing training camp for policemen ... Read more...
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Northeast youth eager to re-join mainstream society
July 4th, 2010 - 9:58 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati / Imphal, July 4 (ANI): A growing number of misguided youth in the northeast, having initially joined militant outfits, are returning to the mainstream society.These youngsters were lured to join militant ... Read more...
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‘Sergeant-major’ Capello’s ultimate goal is to bring World Cup home for England fans
June 12th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 12(ANI): Ahead of the hugely-anticipated World Cup opener against the USA, England manager Fabio Capello has said his ultimate goal is to make the Three Lions' supporters proud ... Read more...
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No hand in student leader’s killing in Bangladesh: HNLC
May 13th, 2010 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Shillong, May 12 (IANS) The outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Wednesday claimed that it had no hand in the killing of a Khasi student activist, missing since 2007, in Bangladesh.
The ... Read more...
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Top HNLC militant arrested in Meghalaya
May 8th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, May 8 (IANS) A top leader of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), held a day ago after he sneaked into the country from Bangladesh, has been handed over to ... Read more...
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Iowa Governor Culver orders flags lowered to honor soldier killed in Afghanistan
April 30th, 2010 - 3:41 am ICT by BNO News
DES MOINES, IOWA (BNO NEWS) -- Iowa Governor Chet Culver on Thursday ordered that all flags in the state shall be flown at half staff on Saturday to honor a soldier who ... Read more...
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British Army orders sergeant majors to shout less at recruits
January 16th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 16 (ANI): The typical image of a sergeant major shouting orders at recruits may soon be history as the British Army appeals to the instructors to adopt a gentler approach. ... Read more...
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Security forces kill two ULFA cadres
January 10th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati, Jan 10 (ANI): Two ULFA cadres were killed in a fierce encounter with the security forces along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Sunday, while one of them managed to escape.The Border Security ... Read more...
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Medal Of Honor Winner Bob Howard Passes Away
December 24th, 2009 - 7:25 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Robert L. Howard, better known by his nickname Bob Howard, passed away on Wednesday in Waco. He was seventy years old at the time of his ... Read more...
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Singing Brit soldier making women go weak in the knees
November 29th, 2009 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 29 (ANI): 'The Soldiers' member Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi has been flocked by female fans after his return from Afghanistan.The British armyman has once again teamed up with bandmates ... Read more...
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Dutch soldier dies in Afghanistan (update)
September 8th, 2009 - 1:46 am ICT by BNO News
AMSTERDAM (BNO NEWS) -- A Dutch soldier died in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the second fatality from the country in as many days, officials said.The 44-year-old Sergeant Major died after an improvised ... Read more...
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Hitler’s first self-portrait up for auction
March 26th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 26 (ANI): A self-portrait of Adolf Hitler is to go under the hammer.The Nazi leader is hardly recognisable with no moustache in the picture which is thought to be the ... Read more...
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Thai policeman disappears with colleagues’ reward money
January 9th, 2009 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Jan 9 (DPA) A Thai traffic cop has disappeared with his colleagues' reward money due for bagging traffic offenders, news reports said Friday.Scores of policemen in the northern city of Chiang ... Read more...
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SAS chief quits, blames British govt. for negligence that killed his troops in Afghanistan
November 1st, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 1 (ANI): The commander of Britains Special Air Service (SAS) troops in Afghanistan has resigned in disgust, accusing the Government of gross negligence over the deaths of four of ... Read more...
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Five militants killed in Manipur
September 26th, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Sept 26 (ANI): Five militants were killed in separate incidents in Manipur last night.Following an information that some persons are moving in a suspicious manner, security forces raided Phunal Maring ... Read more...
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Gurkhas submit Britain settlement petitions to Brown’’s office
September 16th, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.16 (ANI): About 40 retired Gurkhas took part in a protest demonstration outside British Prime Minister Gordon Browns 10, Downing Street official residence on Monday to protest a government decision ... Read more...
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Army deals major blow to ULFA, kills its organising secretary
September 12th, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): The Army today dealt a severe blow to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) by killing self styled Lieutenant Shashankar Baruah, its ... Read more...
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Brit snorers being sent to boot camp to kick anti-social habit!
August 18th, 2008 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 18 (ANI): The worst snorers in Britain will be attending a boot camp next month in a bid to kick the anti-social habit.More than 200 people applied for just ... Read more...
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Brit army girl faces sack after barrack bar strip
April 19th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 19 (ANI): A female military cop has been accused of performing a sex act on her boyfriend in a barracks bar.Lance Corporal Nicola Humphreys, who faced court martial on ... Read more...
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Assam on red alert following ULFA threat
February 16th, 2008 - 4:31 pm ICT by admin
Guwahati, Feb 16 (ANI): A red alert has been sounded across Assam following intelligence reports that ULFA militants might target leaders of a particular political party and Hindi-speaking people.
The banned outfit's ... Read more...
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