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Articles 2121 through 2220 of 12026:
- Teaching Dissidence To Ltte (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 05, 2006)
After four agonising years, the Sri Lankan peace process has boiled down to a single issue that has nothing to do with the rights of Tamils.
- Pmk Fully Endorses Dmk Election Promises (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Resolves to highlight its salient features during poll campaign
- India Welcomes Maoist Ceasefire In Nepal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Expresses the hope that it would be of a "permanent nature"
- Hunger Strike Reignites India's Narmada Dam Row (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 05, 2006)
A week-long hunger strike by India's most famous environmental activist has helped reignite a two-decades-old row over a controversial hydroelectric dam.
- Australia Says Sensitive To Tense Indonesia Ties (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Australia hopes to gradually rebuild communications with Indonesia after a row sparked by Canberra's decision to give asylum to 42 refugees from Indonesia's Papua province, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today.
- Pak Man Gets 5 Yrs For Aiding Taliban (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
A Pakistani man was sentenced today to nearly five years in prison for his role in a plot to obtain and sell Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to the Taliban and Al-Qaida.
- Transformed’ Sanjay Joshi Returns To Bjp Headquarters (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Apr 05, 2006)
Sanjay Joshi, RSS pointman in the BJP, appeared totally transformed as he drove up to the BJP headquarters from the airport in an open jeep today.
- 3rd Cong Councillor Killed In One Month (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Congress party has become the unidentified gunman’s target number one ahead of by-elections for the Assembly segments in Baramulla district.
- Indo-Us Deal Can Spoil Security In Region, Us Told (News International, Mariana Baabar, Apr 05, 2006)
Kasuri shares perspective on issue with Boucher; stresses
package approach to prevent arms race
- Cement Price-Fixing (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 05, 2006)
Agreement has been reached between the federal government and cement manufacturers on a number of measures to bring down the price of cement, which in the last month had increased by Rs 50 per bag.
- Where India’S Brave New World Is Headed (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
When 322 of 413 suicides have occurred since just November 1, and 77 take place in March alone, you’d believe it newsworthy. You’d be wrong, though.
- Office Of Profit: Upa Overlooked Intricacy (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 05, 2006)
More on office of profit from the CPI(M), now that the Government has not taken its suggestion for a short session of Parliament to add to the list of positions that MPs may hold without being disqualified.
- The Case Of The Missing Teachers (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 05, 2006)
With one in four government primary school teachers absent on any given day, and only one in two teaching, India is wasting much of its budget for education, a study finds.
- Seven Killed In N Waziristan Violence (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Two local tribesmen were killed and six Pakistan Army soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire in Mir Ali on Monday, while five passengers lost their lives and three others sustained injuries when their vehicle hit a landmine on the . . .
- Pakistan Sends Relief Goods To Iran For Quake Victims (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Pakistan has sent a planeload of relief goods for earthquake victims in Iran, the Foreign Ministry said today.
- Delhi: Patil Assures All Help To Fire Victims (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today visited the slum cluster in Geeta Colony here, where six persons were killed in a blaze last night, and assured all possible help to the victims.
- Fire In Slum Area In Northwest Delhi (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
A fire broke out in a thickly-populated slum cluster in a North-West Delhi area on Monday evening.
- Jawan Shoots Down Colleagues At Cm House (Telegraph, Otmar Issing, Apr 04, 2006)
Apparently denied leave, a jawan opened fire on his colleagues at the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s official residence, killing three.
- Service Sector To The Rescue (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 04, 2006)
India was once an agricultural country.
- Hm’S Posture (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 04, 2006)
One has not been able to fully understand the euphoria generated by Hizbul Mujahideen’s recent assertions.
- Crpf Jawan Kills Three Colleagues (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Incident outside Azad's house
- Hamas Tries To Balance Conflicting Demands For Legitimacy, Right To Resist (Jordan Times, Amy Teibel and Sara Toth, Apr 04, 2006)
The Palestinians' new Hamas leaders have made it clear they will not pursue or punish fighters for attacking Israel, justifying a deadly suicide bombing last week as a legitimate act of resistance.
- Rs. 50 Lakhs Being Handed Over To Maoists Seized (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Staffer of VARKS Engineer Groups caught
- Camouflaging Sensitive Sites From Satellites (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Universal effort needed to guard against Google Earth images: Army Chief
- Stone That Triggered Avalanche (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 04, 2006)
Despite Sonia Gandhi's attempt to turn her resignation from the Lok Sabha into yet another 'sacrifice', the majority of people think otherwise, says Anil Narendra
- Good Response To Farmers Security Scheme: Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
3.74 lakh farmers have been registered under the scheme
- Balochistan Impasse (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 04, 2006)
WITH the Balochistan situation showing no signs of abating, acts of terrorism continue and one can detect a new sense of defiance in the utterances of some Baloch sardars.
- Iran’S Signalling In The Gulf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
On Wednesday, Iran tested a high-speed underwater missile called Hoot (fish) which it claims is the fastest in the world at 360 kilometres per hour and can avoid sonar (sound navigation ranging) detection
- Right Call On Spectrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 04, 2006)
The DoT's criteria for spectrum release should open negotiations between the GSM and CDMA camps to solve this niggling controversy.
- Jawan Kills 3 At Cm’S Residence In Jammu (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Three CRPF personnel were killed and two wounded when a constable on guard duty at the official residence of Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad opened fire at his colleagues here this evening following an altercation between them.
- The Idea On The Ground (Deccan Herald, L C JAIN, Apr 04, 2006)
Contradictions characterise the rural job scheme in terms of a project and a holistic approach
- There’S A Story That Still Needs To Be Told (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Apr 04, 2006)
Dr Verghese Kurien enhanced the livelihood options for the small and marginal farmers. He also stood up against the faulty paradigm of free trade
- France In Ferment, Anger On The Streets (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 04, 2006)
Although protests have polarised around changes to labour laws, the real discontent runs far deeper. The direct street action is born of despair, of the conviction that nothing concrete can or will ever be delivered by the political or business . . .
- Contemporary Haute Couture (Hindu, Ranjit Hoskote, Apr 04, 2006)
A celebration of 32 design signatures and the life stories of these designers
- Why Do People Choose Them? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 03, 2006)
Ethics and values no longer influence voters' emotions anywhere in the country, including in the South, writes K Govindan Kutty
- Tn: Jaya Seeks Mandate For Continuing 'Golden Era' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Continuing her campaign for the May 8 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa today said while her government had many "achievements" to its credit, the Opposition "has nothing" to present to the people.
- Fake Ultras On Prowl In Assam (Pioneer, Navin Upadhyay, Apr 03, 2006)
Burinagar is a picturesque village tucked amidst bamboo grooves, omnipresent palms, rich banana plantations, and a variety of greenery - lush fields, low shrubs, and giant trees.
- Unholy Entente (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 03, 2006)
The United Liberation Front of Asom, which has been waging a bloody separatist war for nearly two decades in Assam and is guilty of killings hundreds of innocent people and security personnel, has surprisingly decided to keep a low profile during . . .
- From Relief To Reconstruction (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 03, 2006)
With the merging of the Federal Relief Commission into the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority, the focus will now shift from relief and care to reconstruction and rehabilitation.
- Major Fire At Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Building (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
A major fire broke out at the Port Users' Building of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), which handles over 50 per cent of the country's container traffic, at Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, police said.
- Changing Dynamics Of South Asia (Dawn, Fateh M. Chaudhri, Apr 03, 2006)
The recent whirlwind trip of President George W. Bush to South Asia was a sort of political tsunami after which the region has not been the same.
- Rebuilding Quake Zone (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 03, 2006)
The process of reconstruction in the earthquake zone of Azad Kashmir and NWFP will be formally initiated from April 7 and a new city will be built in place of devastated town of Balakot. .
- Tamil Nadu A Haven For Peace Under My Rule: Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
"We have an exhaustive list of achievements to boast of "
- Five Maoists Killed In Encounter Near A.P. Border (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Information provided by Chhattisgarh police proves invaluable
- Balakot Reconstruction (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 03, 2006)
The decision to commence the reconstruction phase of the quake-ravaged areas from April 7 has not come too soon.
- Capital Account Convertibility Concerns (Hindu, Sunanda Sen , Apr 03, 2006)
Can the Government avoid disaster if resident Indians join others in moving funds out in times of crises?
- Polling Underway In Assam (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Only seven per cent votes were cast on Monday in the first three hours of polling till 10 am in phase one of Assam Assembly elections with rains playing spoilsport, official sources said.
- "Self-Rule, Autonomy Not Viable Solution To J&k Problem" (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Apr 03, 2006)
End human rights violations and settle Kashmir issue: experts
CBMs have improved the ties for sure but they have given nothing to the Kashmiris: Gautam Navlakha
Unless India accepts Kashmir as a dispute all so-called peace talks are going to be exerci
- Absent Teachers (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 03, 2006)
A World Bank survey has revealed that on any given day, one out of every four teachers in primary schools in the country is absent. In other words, the absenteeism is 25 per cent
- Tribals Caught In Govt-Naxal Crossfire (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Apr 03, 2006)
The Salwa Judum, anti-Naxalite campaign in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has put the tribals in a spot
- Tata, L&t Bag Orders For Pinaka Rocket Launcher (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Making the private sector’s first major foray into defence production in India, a Tata Group firm and Larsen and Toubro have bagged orders worth Rs 200 crore for producing the indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher—Pinaka. As per the . . .
- ‘I’Ve Also Helped Make Ec What It Is Today. That’S Why I Feel A Little Hurt’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
A fortnight ago, at a felicitation function in Hyderabad, former CEC J M Lyngdoh made an intriguing comment—‘‘Some election commissioners were not happy with K J Rao’’. It added fire to the rumours already circulating around Kommajosyula . . .
- Student Power (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 03, 2006)
The French students and youths are up in arms again
- Stranded In A Place Called Impasse (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 03, 2006)
Is the demilitarisation of Jammu and Kashmir a workable next-step in the dialogue process?
- Safety First (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 03, 2006)
Do Indians lack common sense? There could be something in this if they need the Supreme Court of India to school them on the basic safety standards that need to be followed in public buildings .
- Dmk Legislator Joins Aiadmk In Tamil Nadu (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalitha’s campaign for the upcoming assembly election has been bolstered with a legislator of the main rival DMK defecting to her party.
- Fissures In Bjp Over Politics Of Rath Yatra (Tribune, Satish Misra, Apr 03, 2006)
The twin rath yatras beginning from Thursday this week, led by BJP President Rajnath Singh and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha L. K. Advani, have put the 25-year-old party in a state of disarray as serious differences exist between the top . . .
- Handle Iran With Care (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 03, 2006)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohamed El Baradei is right in dismissing any imminent threat of sanctions against Iran as a “bad idea”.
- Split By Elections (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Apr 03, 2006)
The inconclusive vote creates new opportunities for Russia and the West to influence political processes in the second biggest Soviet republic.
- Quake Jolts Western Iran (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
70 perish, 988 injured
- More Jodhpurs With Smart Policies (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Apr 01, 2006)
It was an enchanted night and brought alive memories of that older, forgotten India that we must rediscover and reinvent if we want tourism to help us preserve what is left of our wonderful monuments and palaces...
- Help Usher In Yet Another Golden Era In State, Jayalalithaa Urges Voters (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 01, 2006)
Chief Minister kick-starts election campaign at Saidapet
- President Confers Gallantry Awards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Padma Bandopadhyay, the first woman to become Air Marshal, awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Brahmaputra Threatens To Sink Island Way Of Life (Reuters, Alpana Sarma, Apr 01, 2006)
It is 14 times the size of Manhattan, but South Asia's largest river island could disappear beneath the Brahmaputra river within 25 years unless efforts to save it are dramatically stepped up, officials say.
- Un Sending Assessment Team To Quake-Hit Iran (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The United Nations is sending an inter-agency assessment team to Iran after a devastating earthquake killed at least 70 people there and is ready to provide any aid that may be needed.
- Pressured ‘Peace’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 01, 2006)
It was in the Central Hall that Bill Clinton indicated the US played no small part in the Pakistani troops’ pull-out from Kargil.
- 5 Bills Passed In Assembly (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Apr 01, 2006)
Last day of the first budget session of Congress-led coalition Government today saw the ruling party members and supporters protesting in the Assembly, castigating the Ministers and casting serious aspersions on each other. While the PDP MLAs . . .
- Sacrifice And Sycophancy (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Apr 01, 2006)
Yesterday, it was a non-democratic Ordinance; today, it is a resignation. Sorry, but where is the sacrifice?
- You Have No Right To Be Mla: Dy Speaker To Wani (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Deputy Speaker, Mohammed Akbar Lone today reprimanded the MLA Doda, Abdul Majid Wani who is also an ally to ruling coalition when the former raised the issue of retrenchment of daily wagers from the Government recently.
- The Bottomline Of Cpa (Daily Excelsior, Nitya Nand Roy, Apr 01, 2006)
The Government is likely to introduce an amendment to the consumer protection act, to give it more teeth.
- Strong Quake Kills 70 In West Iran (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
A strong earthquake hit western Iran today, killing at least 70 people and devastating villages, a provincial official said.
- Israeli Planes Pound Gaza After Suicide Bombing (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Israeli warplanes struck Gaza early on Friday after a Palestinian suicide bomber killed four Israelis near a West Bank settlement, an attack the new Hamas government called a ‘‘natural response to Israeli crimes.’’
- An Impossibility (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Apr 01, 2006)
The Nagas have to realise that it is not possible for New Delhi to redraw the map of Nagaland
- Quakes, Aftershocks Leave 66 Dead In Iran (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Three strong earthquakes and several aftershocks jolted western Iran overnight, killing at least 66 people and injuring about 1,200 others, state television reported on Friday.
- Duplicity On Left Troubles Cong (Pioneer, Sanjay K Jha, Apr 01, 2006)
The Congress leadership's soft attitude towards the Left in West Bengal is creating problems for the party both at the State level and among central leaders.
- Asi Renovates St. Mary's Church (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The oldest Anglican church outside England sports a new look
ASI formally hands over premises to Church Committee
"Exercise threw up lot of lessons in conservation of monuments"
- Rifled Relations (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 01, 2006)
Men of the Bangladesh Rifles engaged those of India's Border Security Force in an exchange of gunfire on Wednesday, March 22, the last day of Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's recent three-day visit to this country.
- Congress In 'Conspiracy' Of Peace With Ulfa (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Elections during the last three decades in Assam have invariably been overshadowed by ULFA terror in the form of killings, kidnappings, bombs blasts, targeting of candidates and attack on poll officials and security men.
- Constitutional Council Clears Job Law (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 01, 2006)
Jacques Chirac likely to promulgate the controversial legislation
- Thaksin And Thailand's Snap Polls (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with his pro-poor image, is pitted against an Opposition that has accused him of manipulating the political system for his benefit.
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