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Articles 321 through 420 of 500:
- Ne S&t Developments (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2006)
In a sign that India recognizes the lack of development t in the North Eastern sates, it announced a slew of new projects for the region to ensure that the economic and social development happening in the rest of the nation reaches these remote areas.
- 50 Automatic Weather Stations For N-E: Sibal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2006)
IMD will also set up Doppler weather radars
- 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.”
- Special Powers Act Won't Be Repealed (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Oct 14, 2006)
With the cry for repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 reaching a crescendo and human rights group demanding United Nations intervention, the Centre has put the onus to withdraw the Act on the Okram Ibobi Singh-led Manipur Government.
- Demystifying Defence (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 12, 2006)
Why should a Bofors, Scorpene, Sukhoi or Barak excite the national imagination? Underlying the disproportionate sense of outrage over corruption in defence deals is a flawed assumption: That our national interest is best protected by a state armed . . .
- The West And The Making Of Mkg (OutLook, SANDEEP PANDEY, Oct 09, 2006)
Allusions to Christ clinch it. This tribute to Gandhi shies from tracing the Indian source of his ideas.
- 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
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 29, 2006)
The continuing war of words between New Delhi and Islamabad ~ even if diplomats prefer to describe the sniping as “clarifications” ~ over the scope and role of the proposed joint mechanism on terrorism has rendered it a virtual non-starter.
- 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 . . .
- Readying For Times More Taxing (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Sep 26, 2006)
The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) has entered a new phase; it has announced its decision to impose ‘tax’ on the common people, irrespective of whether they are “Indians” or “indigenous people belonging to the . . .
- Gogoi Hopes Ulfa Will Give Up Violence, Opt For Negotiations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
"When operations were suspended, ULFA took to extortion and killings of civilians"
Number of civilians, security personnel killed has gone up this year
"Insurgency has pushed Assam into economic backwardness"
Army offensive plans to cut ULFA . . .
- Farooq, Naidu, Badal May Attend Inld Rally (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2006)
The INLD is likely to launch a major offensive against the Hooda government at the “samman divas” rally in Rohtak on September 25 where party chief Om Prakash Chautala will make his first public appearance after spending nearly six months abroad . . .
- 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, . . .
- India Seeks Stronger Action By Myanmar Against Rebels (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
India has urged Myanmar to intensify its crackdown on anti-India separatist rebels based in Myanmar and sought Yangon’s cooperation to curb the smuggling of drugs and arms, an official said on Saturday.
- 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.
- Travails Of Tribalism (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 09, 2006)
Nagaland’s woes floweth over
The NSCN (Khaplang) faction’s recent quit notice to Tangkhuls in Nagaland is intended to assert its supremacy and send home the message to rival NSCN leaders Isak Swu and Th Muivah that they alone cannnot shape . . .
- 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.
- Pm Cautions States Of More Fidayeen Attacks (Tribune, S. Satyanarayanan, Sep 06, 2006)
Sounding a warning about the possibility of more fidayeen attacks and terror strikes on economic and religious targets, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today asked Chief Ministers to personally monitor steps to improve intelligence gathering at the . . .
- Madhya Pradesh Directive To Sing Vande Mataram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Recitation to be voluntary in Nagaland
- In Search Of Balance And Fairness (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 04, 2006)
The comment in a recent column that critics outnumber admirers in the messages I get has been revalidated by the experience since these words appeared in print.
- Terror In Twilight (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 01, 2006)
Is the Hizbul Mujahideen preparing to come to the negotiating table?
- Living In The War Zone (Frontline, Editorial, Frontline, Sep 01, 2006)
Instilling in the young qualities such as character and comradeship is one way to defeat the temporary triumph of terrorists.
- Aids Treatment: Court Pulls Up Health Ministry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
It has failed to achieve target to provide ART to HIV positive patients'
- Jawans Get Relief In Medical Scheme (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Aug 31, 2006)
Lakhs of ex-servicemen superannuated before January 1996 and denied post-retirement treatment facilities in government hospitals have got a major relief from the Supreme Court.
- 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 . . .
- 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 . . .
- Actual Hiv Numbers By Year-End (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 23, 2006)
The country will know the actual prevalence and number of HIV-infected people by the end of this year.
- The Politics Of Religion (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2006)
in a country where fanatics and hardliners come in different shapes and sizes.
- Gere Lauds Indian Tv Campaign On Aids (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Hollywood star Richard Gere has lauded an Indian television campaign to prevent the spread of AIDS. However, he cautioned India against repeating mistakes made by the US in its efforts to contain the epidemic.
- Peace Within Striking Distance (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Aug 14, 2006)
Even if the rest of India has not noticed, a historic breakthrough has taken place in the peace talks with the Nagas. After nine years of negotiations between New Delhi and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the Phizo doctrine . . .
- 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.
- Managing The Peace (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Aug 13, 2006)
The Maoists will not give up their absolute control over all 75 districts of Nepal. Yet they want peace ----- Let everybody be clear - we'll never surrender our arms - Baburam Bhattarai alias Mukti Manab, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist leader . . .
- Managing The Peace (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Aug 12, 2006)
The Maoists will not give up their absolute control over all 75 districts of Nepal. Yet they want peace ----- Let everybody be clear - we'll never surrender our arms - Baburam Bhattarai alias Mukti Manab, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist . . .
- 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.
- Tackling Ulfa-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 10, 2006)
The asymmetric secessionist war of the United Liberation Front of Asom has gravely endangered national security ever since its inception in 1979.
- Distress Compounded (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 09, 2006)
A comprehensive study of the socio-economic impact of HIV and AIDS in six high prevalence Indian States has yielded compelling data.
- India: Human Trafficking Fuelling Hiv (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 07, 2006)
Images of guns, drugs and rebels have long defined India’s troubled northeast. Now, a study across eight states in this resource-rich, infrastructure-poor, conflict-scarred region seeks to highlight a new worry:
- Azad Rules Out Talks With Militants (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Aug 06, 2006)
Ruling out the possibility of holding Nagaland-style talks with militants in Kashmir, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday evening told the Assembly that it was a completely different situation here as non-State actors were involved.
- Govt Committed To Peace, But Hurriyat Not Interested: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Sarwar Kashani, Aug 05, 2006)
Claiming that peace process initiated by the Centre with India and Pakistan was on, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today claimed that there was an "overall" improvement in security scenario of the State and situation has vastly improved than what . . .
- Peace By Piece (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 04, 2006)
Even a short spell of peace is better than none at all.
- Progress At Last (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 03, 2006)
After three changes in the duration of the Nagaland ceasefire effective since 1 August 1997, it is back to a one-year term. Monday’s Bangkok accord between NSCN(IM) and Indian negotiators is a welcome suggestion of a mutual determination to hammer . . .
- 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.
- Picture Of Indifference And Neglect (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 01, 2006)
I am in Tamenglong, up in the hills in Manipur. An idyllic setting.
- National Security Through Redefinition (Indian Express, Arun Shourie, Aug 01, 2006)
‘‘This has not happened in six months’ time. In 2001, it was 131 districts; in 2003, it had gone up to 143, and in 2004, this number had gone up to 157. I would say that the number has gone up, but it has not gone up only in six months time; it . . .
- Vilifying Vacuity (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 29, 2006)
The best one can hope for from this week’s Naga peace talks in Amsterdam is yet another ceasefire extension, the term of which expires on 31 July.
- Learn To Change (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 28, 2006)
The key to a nation's future is in its schools. If that is so our future is bleak. The World Bank's Development Policy Review for India gives two interesting facts.
- Naga Issues And The Way Forward (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 28, 2006)
The Naga peace process may well be approaching the tipping point as the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) resume talks in Bangkok.
- Manipur On Alert As Naga Report Sparks Ire (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2006)
The twin capital districts of Imphal West and East have been put under alert and prohibitory order of 144 CrPC anticipating trouble after reports claiming HRD minister Arjun had agreed to Naga student organisations’ proposal of allowing . . .
- Education A Casualty In Hiv Households: Study (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
Dropout rates are higher and attendance is lower; 2,386 people living with HIV and AIDS interviewed
Girl child is more likely to be withdrawn from school
Study covers six States
- 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.
- Faceoff In Manipur (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 18, 2006)
The people in Manipur’s four Naga-dominated districts of Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Senapati have for some time now mentally separated themselves from the state and last week’s bonfire of . . .
- 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
- Army Acted Against Ulfa Using Disturbed Areas Act (Statesman, Sanjoy Hazarika, Jul 15, 2006)
The four cadres of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom who died in an encounter with the Army on Tuesday night included a figure who was high on the Assam Police wanted list for organising the recent blasts in Guwahati, security officials . . .
- Highways Hassles (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 12, 2006)
It would seem the day is not far off when an instant bandh (read road blockade) will result if even a stray chicken or dog is run over by a vehicle on Manipur’s main lifelines ~ the 213-km Dimapur-Imphal Road (NH 39) or the alternative 214-km Silchar . .
- Lady Officer Commanding (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, Jul 08, 2006)
There has been great discussion in the press and television regarding the treatment being given to women officers in the Army, which has come in for special criticism. The Vice Chief of the Army Staff had to offer his regrets-cum-apology regarding . . .
- Naga Union To Burn Manipur Textbooks (Telegraph, Nishit Dholabhai, Jul 08, 2006)
Naga students campaigning for affiliation of schools in the four hill districts of Manipur to the Nagaland Board of School Education are planning to set ablaze textbooks prescribed by the Manipur board on Monday in a show of defiance against the Okram Ibo
- A Rational Way To Fight Drugs (Indian Express, Sumita Thapar, Jul 08, 2006)
In the Northeast, former drug users are promoting the ‘harm reduction approach’ to drug abuse. Talk to a recovering user like Maoba, of Kiphire, a hill town in Nagaland, and he will tell you that the ‘harm reduction’ is just what is needed.
- Illegal Immigration In North-East (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
It was on 6th December 1971 that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, informed the Lok Sabha amidst thunderous applause the decision of the Governor of Indian to grant recognition to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- Still Burning (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 05, 2006)
She led by a light that was both kindly and heroic. There is thus a dark symbolism about the killing of Takhellambam Maneka Devi.
- Naga Talks In Top Gear; Deal To Be Clinched In Bangkok (Tribune, Swati Chaturvedi, Jun 29, 2006)
In the words of the Prime Minister’s Principal Interlocutor “From first gear it has now moved into fourth gear”.
- Vision 2020 (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 29, 2006)
The North-east can no longer claim that inadequate funds are hampering development because, over the past decade, the Centre has been quite lenient.
- The War Within (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
As the peace-process becomes a mockery, perhaps time to ask: Is Nagaland heading back to the days of continuous fratricidal wars between the 'national workers' out to restore all that was wonderful in the state before 'India' decided to 'plunder and . . .
- The Demise Of Objectivity (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The fag end of the twentieth century saw freedom of the press run on a fail-safe line in many first world countries.
- N-E Ultras Lay Hands On Army, Us Manuals (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Jun 28, 2006)
A militant outfit of Manipur has managed to procure the training manual of a US intelligence agency to hone the skills of its own sleuths.
- Nscn-Im, Centre Hold `Fruitful' Talks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
All relevant issues discussed: Minister
Extension of truce not taken up
NSCN-IM charter of demands figured in talks
Centre's views put forward
- Arunachal Wants China Trip To Get Tips On Bamboo (Indian Express, Rajeev Bhattacharyya, Jun 26, 2006)
The movement on the border talks between India and China may have been slow but that has not stopped Arunachal Pradesh from seeking to leave the unpleasant past behind.
- Centre, Nscn Hold 'Fruitful' Talks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The Group of Ministers constituted by the Prime Minister to hold parleys with the leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) Issac-Muviah faction has reportedly concluded fruitful talks on contentious issues raised by the rebels . . .
- Naga Rebels Read Demands To India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
A powerful rebel group in India’s remote northeast has demanded a separate constitution, flag and more control of natural resources and finances to end their decades-old revolt.
- Nscn-Im Upbeat On Peace Talks (Telegraph, Nishit Dholabhai, Jun 25, 2006)
Ending speculation about abrogation of the nine-year ceasefire with the Centre, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) today said the next two rounds of talks will throw up “positive results” for the outfit.
- The Forgotten Face (Frontline, Sarah Hiddleston, Jun 24, 2006)
Although the government has recognised the need to give adequate attention to HIV/AIDS, children remain excluded from its response.
- Govt, Ulfa Rebels Set Stage For Ceasefire (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The government said on Thursday it would consider releasing five jailed leaders of a powerful rebel group in the troubled northeastern state of Assam to pave the way for a ceasefire.
- More Than Local (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
All politics may be local, but not all issues are the stuff of petty, local-level politics.
- Into The Heart Of Terror (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
In this book, Edna Fernandes argues that development is impossible without education and opportunities for employment in a pluralistic state like India.
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