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Articles 121 through 220 of 485:
- Bihar, N-E, Tn To Be Thrust Areas In Highway Phase Iii, Govt Ok . . . (Indian Express, Kandula Subramaniam, Dec 21, 2006)
The Government is set to clear the entire Phase Three of the National Highway Development Programme (NHDP III) where seven new road projects are to be included for Bihar, taking the length of roads in the state under NHDP III from 113 km to 890 km.
- Higher Education, Lower Development (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 21, 2006)
Education, especially higher education, seems to be in focus in the Eleventh Five Year Plan. Rightly so.
- Bihar Tie With J&k In Mplad Fund Utilisation (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Dec 21, 2006)
In terms of utilisation of funds under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds, Bihar stands only next to Jammu & Kashmir from the bottom.
- Claimant Age Key In Crash Damages (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 17, 2006)
The money to be paid as compensation to the parents of an accident victim depends on the age of the claimants and not the deceased, the Supreme Court has ruled.
- Special Article (Statesman, Faizan Mustafa, Dec 16, 2006)
The Sachar Committee report has initiated a new debate on the social, economic and educational status of Muslims in India. The findings are indeed shocking and revealing.
- Minority Rights (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 16, 2006)
The Sachar Committee report has initiated a new debate on the social, economic and educational status of Muslims in India.
- Anti-Dam Activists Call For Strike (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 15, 2006)
Heavy Industries Minister Santosh Mohan Dev and Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will lay the foundation stones for the controversial Tipaimukh dam and the Loktak Downstream project here on Saturday.
- Reasons For Hiv Propagation (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2006)
A UNAIDS and World Health Organization (WHO) study has found that "poor knowledge of HIV" especially "among homosexual groups," male prostitution, and unsafe drug abuse practices are main drivers of HIV propagation.
- Hardly The Way To Battle (Pioneer, Bibhu Prasad Routray, Dec 08, 2006)
Government is more interested in the surrender of insurgents than in solving the problems that lead to civic strife, says Bibhu Prasad Routray
- Communal Award (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2006)
Mr Modi’s cold-blooded politics
Narendra Modi’s response to the Prime Minister’s compensation package for the victims of the Godhra riots is almost as cold-blooded as the fanatical fury that marked the pogrom in the spring of 2002.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2006)
Narendra Modi’s response to the Prime Minister’s compensation package for the victims of the Godhra riots is almost as cold-blooded as the fanatical fury that marked the pogrom in the spring of 2002.
- ‘Uninformed Homosexuals, Drug Abuse Spreading Hiv’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2006)
Poor awareness among homosexuals and the increasing use of contaminated drug syringes are the main reasons for the rise in HIV infections in northeast India.
- Pm Postpones Manipur Visit (Telegraph, Nishit Dholabhai, Nov 23, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has postponed his visit to Manipur to lay the foundation stone of the Tipaimukh dam, adding to the drama over the controversial project in Churachandpur district.
- Indian Jews Immigrate To Israel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 22, 2006)
Bnei Menashe claim descent from Manaseh
- Myanmar In Transition (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Nov 16, 2006)
While public and media attention in India remains focused on events in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the forthcoming visit of President Hu Jintao of China, New Delhi seems to be paying scant attention to developments in Myanmar, with whom . . .
- Myanmar Faces Instability (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Nov 16, 2006)
While public and media attention in India remains focused on events in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the forthcoming visit of President Hu Jintao of China, New Delhi seems to be paying scant attention to developments in Myanmar, with whom . . .
- Federal Mechanism Mooted To Take On Islamists, Ne Ultras (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Nov 15, 2006)
Alarmed by reports of the deepening nexus between Muslim fundamentalist organisations and Indian insurgent groups operating from Bangladesh, security chiefs of the North-eastern States have suggested setting up a Standing Committee on . . .
- Rail Rivalry In Kashmir (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Nov 10, 2006)
As India limps along in building the rail link between the Srinagar valley and the rest of the nation, China might be getting ready to offer its own rail line to the parts of Jammu and Kashmir under Pakistan’s control.
- Into The Tigers' Claws (OutLook, B. Raman , Nov 09, 2006)
One of the most important principles of counter-terrorism is that the state should maintain a moral high ground even while dealing with terrorists. Some of the methods being used by the Rajapakse government run the risk of playing into the LTTE's hands.
- Problems On The Education Front (OutLook, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Nov 09, 2006)
The link between compulsory education and elimination of child labour was underscored at the time when the SSA was launched.
- Don't Buy Med-Kits From Tainted Supplier, Centre Tells States (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Nov 07, 2006)
The Centre has asked States to defer procurement from private firm embroiled in supply of expired testing kits to West Bengal. National AIDS Control Organisation has also written to Drug Controller General of India to initiate inquiry and take action . .
- Partners In Terror (Pioneer, Utpal Kumar, Nov 04, 2006)
It is bewildering to see human rights organisations queuing up to get Afzal's death sentence commuted. But they turn a blind eye to the fact that many of Delhi blast victims are yet to get compensation even a year after the dastardly act
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 04, 2006)
It is true that in coming out of quasi-retirement to appear in the High Court for the prime accused in the Jessica Lall murder case the veteran criminal lawyer, Ram Jethmalani, will confirm he loves being hated.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 02, 2006)
Police reform seems to be the flavour of the season. The apex court has specified benchmarks, the Prime Minister has pontificated, now an expert group’s report is with the home ministry.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 31, 2006)
The foreign secretary’s first offshore exercise in Bhutan last week ~ the onshore detour to Gopalan Bhavan was an aberration ~ was remarkable as he was able to place bilateral relations fair and square in the context of the impending transition in . . .
- Challenge And Response (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 31, 2006)
Both the Mysore Police and the Intelligence Bureau deserve credit for preventing what could have ended in one more of the horrific acts of urban terrorism in India.
- Guilty Of Complicity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 28, 2006)
It is truly astonishing that a man who has lied so often and so obviously on the subject, should still be constantly sought out for his opinion and assessment on the course of terrorism in the South Asian region and, in fact, the world.
- Ambareesh Sworn In, Gets I&b (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2006)
Ending weeks of speculation over filling the vacancy created by K Natwar Singh’s exit, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh shifted on Tuesday veteran Pranab Mukherjee to the Ministry of External Affairs and threw a surprise by inducting into his . . .
- Monitoring Monsoon (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Oct 25, 2006)
The skewed pattern of rainfall experienced across the country during this year's monsoon appears to be an anomaly.
- Kalam For Value Addition To Northeast Rural Products (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2006)
Moots `one village-one product' mantra for rural masses
- Tribals Overjoyed To See The First Citizen In Their Village (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2006)
Universities must focus on new studies, says Kalam.
- Bamboo: Sibal’S Cure-All For North-East (Indian Express, PALLAVA BAGLA, Oct 16, 2006)
On a visit to the North-East, Union Science and Technology minister Kapil Sibal’s message has been clear: “Science can usher in lasting peace and prosperity all over the troubled region, so embrace it with vigour.”
- Neoliberal Approach To Education (Frontline, VENKATESH ATHREYA, Oct 12, 2006)
The 11th Plan draft approach paper sees education not as a human right but as an instrument to enhance growth rates.
- Originating Freight Loading Will Receive A Big Boost' (Business Line, Santanu Sanyal, Oct 09, 2006)
The prospects for increased cement and steel movement are bright as several hydro-electricity projects are due to come up in the region. — MR A. K. SANWALKA, GENERAL MANAGER, NORTH-EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
- Curfew, Bundh Sink M’Lore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
The last time curfew was imposed in Dakshina Kannada was in 1997 when Surathkal witnessed violence. However, the curfew then was restricted to only a small area in Surathkal.
- Guerrilla Warfare (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 08, 2006)
The Army Chief General J J Singh has deputed Brigadier B K Ponwal, who was the Chief Instructor at the Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) of the Army in Mizoram to the Jungle Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College at Kanker in Chhattisgarh.
- Outrageous Strategems (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Sep 29, 2006)
Celebration time for at least some members of parliament. No, they do not belong to the group of celebrities who were involved in the imbroglio over office of profit.
- Changing Patterns (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Sep 27, 2006)
The cumulative rainfall during the monsoon in northeastern India has been significantly in deficit.
- Linguistic Division Of Provinces (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 26, 2006)
ABOUT a fortnight ago, the Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan had indicated that Punjab could be sub-divided into three smaller provinces for several reasons. Soon after, a high functionary of the state denied the possibility saying . . .
- Cornering North-East Insurgents (Daily Excelsior, M Rama Rao, Sep 21, 2006)
India is talking with Myanmar to clear out camps of Indian insurgents on its soil much in the manner that Bhutan did against ULFA some years ago. Both Isak-Muivah and the Khaplang groups of Naga underground, People's Liberation Army of Manipur, . . .
- Indo-Us Wargames Get Bigger (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Sep 19, 2006)
The Manmohan Singh government, ignoring the criticism of the Left parties, has dramatically expanded the scope of joint military exercises with the United States.
- Mere Ritual (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 18, 2006)
There is nothing new in Delhi requesting Yangon to flush out North-east militants, it is mere ritual at every periodical Indo-Myanmarese secretary-level meeting.
- Border Row: Myanmar Agrees For Survey (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
India and Myanmar today agreed to conduct a joint survey to resolve the border dispute between the two countries, open yet another trade point and intensify patrolling and surviellence to check arms running and drug trafficking.
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Once Pakistan, Always Pakistan? (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The United States through its officials who speak on “condition of anonymity”, the media and through private and semi-private think-tanks is encircling Pakistan with accusations of sponsoring Islamic “fundamentalists” from Afghanistan to Bangladesh.
- Rain Deficit In The Northeast (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
Much of the verdant northeastern region of India, some of it ordinarily inundated at this time of the year, has experienced deficient rainfall.
- Education’S Share In States’ Total Budgetary Allocation Declines (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 11, 2006)
The commerce ministry is planning to circulate a discussion paper on liberalising higher education and changing domestic regulations to attract foreign investment in the sector (ET September 7).
- Flowers And Guns (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 10, 2006)
Guns and roses or, for that matter, flowers and insurgency, are an incongruous combination. But in Mizoram, the two are intertwined, as if destined to be made for each other.
- Flowers And Guns (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 09, 2006)
Guns and roses or, for that matter, flowers and insurgency, are an incongruous combination. But in Mizoram, the two are intertwined, as if destined to be made for each other.
- Clash Within Civilisation (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Sep 08, 2006)
In two recent incidents, Muslim lives have been lost in violence.
- North-East-From Guns To Flowers (Daily Excelsior, Som Dutt, Sep 06, 2006)
Once trouble-torn North East Region (NER) has today become a vital hot spots for exploring valuable production horticulture sector. The socio-economic upliftment of the local inhabitants is seen everywhere.
- Three Uranium Mines In Jharkhand (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is setting up 3 small uranium mines and 1 processing plant in Jharkhand near the sole uranium mine Jadugoda and is expected to become operational between 2006 and 2008.
- Ulfa Leader Chetia Not In Bangladesh, Says Bdr (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
After the hype over its demand for the deportation of ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia, the BSF has failed to extract a promise from the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) for the top militant leader's arrest and extradition.
- Azad Ready For Talks With Hizb, Not Lashkar (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Aug 31, 2006)
Chief MinisterGhulam Nabi Azadsays it will take a lot of time to rescue Jammu and Kashmir from the vested interests that have become entrenched. Excerpts from an interview:
- India Violates All Norms (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 30, 2006)
Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam has deplored Indian Government’s statement on Akbar Bugti’s demise and said that it’s not only against the well-established norms of interstate relations but also a blatant interference in the internal . . .
- Deport Ulfa Rebel: Bsf (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Aug 30, 2006)
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday asked its Bangladeshi counterpart to deport Anup Chetia, the general secretary of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA).
- Bsf, Bdr Considering Wagha-Like Retreat (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Aug 30, 2006)
Shillong coordination meeting to discuss border management
- Bsf, Bdr Exploring Better Inter-Working (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2006)
Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) are meeting in Assam to find ways to work better together and are considering a range of initiatives that would better confidence between the two forces bickering over one issue or the other.
- Delhi Told To Mind Its Own Business: Bugti’S Killing Unfortunate: India (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2006)
In a reaction to Indian government’s statement regarding the situation in Balochistan province, Pakistan on Monday told India to mind its own business and focus on putting its own house in order.
- Battling The Hiv Scourge (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Aug 23, 2006)
A recent World Bank study estimates that about 60 per cent of the 5.5-6 million people in South Asia infected with HIV/AIDS live in India. With its concerns on the potential huge economic cost in terms of economic growth, the review provides a basis . . .
- Little Time To Lose (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 16, 2006)
India has over time been buffeted by disasters of various kinds and degrees, both natural and man-made.
- Let Dignity Replace Load Of Shame (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 14, 2006)
What is the most disgusting sight around us? It is scavengers carrying human and animal excreta in baskets on their heads.
- Govt May Supply Syringes To Addicts (Times of India, Kounteya Sinha, Aug 14, 2006)
Drug addicts in India may soon get their supply of drugs and syringes from the government itself.
- Immiscible In The Melting Pot (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 10, 2006)
Everybody says India is a great nation, but one fails to understand where the greatness is hidden when all of us unabashedly admit that we are a backward lot.
- Indian Jews Don Israeli Uniform (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 07, 2006)
Nine Indian Jews, who migrated to Israel from the northeast, are fighting for their new homeland in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to media reports here.
- Indian-Origin Soldier In Israel Injured In Operation In Lebanon (Pioneer, PTI, Aug 03, 2006)
An Indian-origin soldier in Israel Defence Forces (IDF) was injured in the operation against Hizbullah in Bint Jbail village in southern Lebanon.
An Indian-origin soldier in Israel Defence Forces (IDF) was injured in the operation against Hizb
- Ulfa Sets Terms For Direct Talks With Centre (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 03, 2006)
After the Centre's recent attempt to stabilise the Ulfa peace process, the banned outfit's leadership has come up with a set of pre-conditions for the direct talks slated for August.
- The North-East Mosaic (Daily Excelsior, Sanchet Barua, Aug 03, 2006)
The foremost feature of the social order of the North-Eastern region is its plurality.
- Feeling For Wildlife (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Two impressive perspectives on the basis of insights gained as conservationists.
- Feeling For Wildlife (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2006)
Two impressive perspectives on the basis of insights gained as conservationists.
- They Strike When Iron Is Cold (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 18, 2006)
One of the abiding memories of my reporting years belongs to the era of another, bloodier, war on terror. Rajiv Gandhi had just come to power following his mother’s assassination, massacres of Sikhs and Operation Bluestar.
- They Strike When Iron Is Cold (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 16, 2006)
Before Mumbai, the Indian state was at its obliging best against terror. After Mumbai, UPA has no choice
- They Strike When Iron Is Cold (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 15, 2006)
Before Mumbai, the Indian state was at its obliging best against terror. After Mumbai, UPA has no choice
- They Strike When Iron Is Cold (New Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 15, 2006)
Before Mumbai, the Indian state was at its obliging best against terror. After Mumbai, UPA has no choice
- Improve Infrastructure: Lakhera (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2006)
The Union Territory has shown the way in tsunami relief, says Lt. Governor
- Centre Appoints Two New Governors (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Former chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr Mukut Mithi, has been appointed the lieutenant-governor of Pondicherry.
- Long & Short Of It (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 06, 2006)
What might have provoked the Silchar Young Mizo Association into setting standards of decency for Mizos visiting the Barak Valley district town of Silchar is not . . .
- Jawan Is Thrown Off Train In Bihar (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
In yet another horrific incident on a train in Bihar, a group of drunken young men believed to be petty criminals threw an Indian Army jawan going home on leave out of a running train in Bhojpur district on Sunday night.
- Perked Up Bosses (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 30, 2006)
Meghalaya sets bad precedence
It may seem laughable for three persons to enjoy the status and facilities of a chief minister, but such is the fate of Meghalaya.
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