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- State On A Short Fuse, Warns Report (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
Politicians have little patience with home-truths. It came as no surprise, therefore, when deputy chief minister Stephen Marandi today hurriedly read out his prepared speech and left before a World Bank team could make its presentation on the . ..
- Procedures Simplified For Obtaining Farm Loans (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
Devaki Muthukrishnan, Regional Director, RBI, Bangalore, has said procedures and formalities for obtaining farm loans have been simplified and a decision has been taken to dispense with the requirement of "No due certificate" for loans up to . ..
- Suicides By Farmers (Tribune, Sucha Singh Gill, Jun 13, 2007)
There is the understanding that making Deputy Commissioners (DCs) more accessible to farmers and ensuring their visit in the villages and hamlets at a time convenient to villagers preferably at night would end the problem of suicides.
- In A Straitjacket (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Jun 13, 2007)
A FOOLISH consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," said Ralph Waldo Emerson many decades ago. And unfortunately, it still seems to be true.
- Primary Challenges (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 12, 2007)
The Report of the Common School System Commission (see excerpts alongside) seeks to reverse what is widely perceived to be a decade of lost development for school education in Bihar.
- Anti-Chikungunya Drive Strengthened In District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2007)
Cleaning programmes to be taken up in all wards
- Special Article (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 12, 2007)
The transport minister, Subhas Chakraborty, and his mentor Jyoti Basu contend that the mass murder at Nandigram cannot be called “genocide” in terms of the UN definition.
- Smooth Power Transfer If Bjp Follows Kdf Agenda, Says Gowda (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2007)
With just four months left for the 20-month term of H D Kumaraswamy as Chief Minister of the State to end, Janata Dal(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda on Sunday reiterated that the transfer of power to coalition partner Bharatiya Janata Party depended on . . .
- Deve Gowda: Passing The Baton To The Bjp Not A Problem, If... (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2007)
`BJP should adhere to KDF's agenda and rectify lapses in administration'
Yediyurappa's statement on internal reservation welcomed
`Not much importance should be attached to Ansari's remark'
- Gowda Breaks Silence On Handing Over Baton To Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2007)
He says BJP should rectify lapses in administration
Yediyurappa's statement on internal reservation welcomed
`Not much importance should be attached to Ansari's remark'
- The Importance Of Outcomes (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 11, 2007)
The economic policies are producing considerable revenues but little of desired outcomes. Probably due to opposition from both the bureaucracy and politicians, the idea of outcomes has receded into the background.
- Inclusive Growth (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 11, 2007)
The Prime Minister has of late been haranguing captains of industry for conspicuous consumption, cautioned against excessive remuneration and drawn attention to the need for inclusive growth.
- Bjp Suspends Two Gujjar Mlas (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2007)
Cracks the whip on warring legislators
Issues warning to Ministers, others
Anti-CM resolution
- Tirumala Accorded Special Status (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2007)
Temple town and the surrounding seven hills declared holy place
`Tirumala Divya Kshetram' to comprise seven hills and theerthams till main shrine
Roads and footpaths declared part of the `kshetram'
- Gujjar's Demand To Drop Cases Rejected (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2007)
The Rajasthan government today rejected the demand by Gurjar leaders to withdraw cases filed against them during the community's agitation demanding ST status and said the "law will take its own course"
- Rajasthan Govt Rejects Gujjars' Demand To Withdraw Cases (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2007)
The Rajasthan Government on Friday rejected the demand by Gujjar leaders to withdraw cases filed against them during the community's agitation demanding ST status.
- Gujjars Vow To Renew Stir (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2007)
Maintaining pressure on the Vasundhara Raje government, Gujjars held a mahapanchayat in Pushkar today and resolved to continue their fight for tribal status.
- Bainsla Fighting Charges, New Gurjjar Front Emerges (Indian Express, PALAK NANDI, Jun 09, 2007)
As Lt Col Kirorilal Bainsla met the Rajasthan Government today complaining of police “atrocities” in the wake of last week's agitation, the Gurjjar leaders who feel he compromised under pressure today floated their own Sanyukta Aarakshan Morcha at a . . .
- Indian Youth Delegation In China On Upbeat Note (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Jun 08, 2007)
100-member group to meet leaders during 10-day visit
- Invisible Immigrant (Frontline, Sushanta Talukdar, Jun 08, 2007)
People who entered India from Bangladesh after 1971 are liable to be deported, but there are no reliable data on them.
- Pm, Hu Cement Ties, But Mum On Arunachal (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 08, 2007)
Despite indications of China hardening its position on Arunachal Pradesh over the past few months, the issue did not figure in the interface between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao though the two leaders reviewed the . . .
- Bandh Over Inclusion Of Villages In Reasi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 08, 2007)
Inter-regional tension flared up in many parts of the district as Demarcation Commission chairman S.S. Bleoria visited different areas of the Ramnagar tehsil today to assess aspirations of the people.
- Evasion Of Cag Audit (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2007)
State audit in its present from was introduced for the first time in the UK in 1866, thanks to the missionary zeal of the then Finance Minister, writes B. P. Mathur in Government Accountability and Public Audit (uppalbooks@vsnl.net).
- Rajasthan Slaps Cases On Gurjars (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2007)
Rajasthan police have registered two cases against 10 office bearers of Gurjar Action Committee for blocking the highway and allegedly provoking the mob to murder a police constable during the recent agitation.
- Rs.1.5 Crore For Cooptex Showrooms Modernisation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2007)
Cooptex showrooms in all district headquarters will be modernised this year at a cost of Rs.1.5 crore, according to N.K.K.P. Raja, Minister for Handlooms and Textile Industries.
- Scared To Admit Chikungunya (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 07, 2007)
As patients with viral fever visit, in record numbers, Government hospitals and private nursing homes in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and elsewhere, Health Minister of Kerala PK Sreemathi has finally admitted that the fever is chikungunya.
- Total Bandh In Udhampur (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2007)
Life was thrown out of gear as complete shut- down was observed in Udhampur town and adjoining areas against the decision of the state government to include four panchayats in newly carved Reasi district.
- Peace Back In Rajasthan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 06, 2007)
Normality returned to Rajasthan after a weeklong strife over the Gujjars' demand for inclusion in the ST list, thanks to Monday's agreement between the Government and the struggle committee.
- Dengue: Minister Calls Emergency Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 05, 2007)
Private hospitals told to comply strictly with instructions
- The Case For A Caste-Wise Census (Hindu, S. Nagesh Kumar, Jun 05, 2007)
SUCCESSIVE ATTEMPTS by some States and by the Centre to revise the reservation policy for the Other Backward Classes have been struck down by courts citing the lack of reliable and scientific data on the present social, economic, and educational . . . .
- Sonia To Select Cong Name For President (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 05, 2007)
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) today authorised Congress President Sonia Gandhi to select the party’s candidate for the President’s post after due consultation with allies. No names were discussed at the meeting.
- Legislation Is Their Business (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 05, 2007)
Recently the Karnataka Legislature hurriedly passed an amendment to the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993, virtually divesting the Ward Sabhas and Gram Sabhas of their powers of selecting the beneficiaries under the government funded rural welfare . . .
- Rs. 116.92 Crore For Plan, Non-Plan Grant For Kodagu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
Rs. 47.46 crore for plan expenditure and Rs. 69.45 crore for non-plan expenditure
The Centre and the State Government share grants
Rs. 16.08 crore allocated for rural development projects
- Pressure Mounts On Vasundhara (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
As the impasse over Gujjar’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status in Rajasthan continued, pressure mounted on Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today with the community leaders, including her Cabinet colleague and party MLAs, alleging inaction and seeking . . .
- Mixed Reaction To Demarcation Of Three Districts (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
Move to demarcate three districts has stirred a fresh controversy in Udhampur and Doda as residents of a large number of areas have started agitating for the inclusion or exclusion of their respective blocks and villages in the new administrative units.
- Aphc, Jklf Call For Consensus (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
Representatives of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat Conference and Jamaat-e-Islami, who have so far rejected the Centre’s invitation for talks, today shared a dais and deliberated on the status of Jammu in context of . . . .
- 4 More Rajasthan Districts Under Nsa (Hindu, Sunny Sebastian, Jun 04, 2007)
Kirori Singh Bainsla agrees to meet CM
Gujjars cremate bodies of six victims
Meenas continue Jati panchayats
- Rajasthan Calm But Tense (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
The situation in strife-torn Rajasthan on Sunday eased somewhat as no major untoward incident was reported, though tension prevailed in some areas with reports of minor incidents.
- Quota Fury Crosses State Borders (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 04, 2007)
The caste war appears to be spreading to other parts of the country with more social groupings demanding downward mobility.
- 4 Die As Meenas, Gujjars Clash (Hindu, Sunny Sebastian, Jun 02, 2007)
Shoot-at-sight in Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur; talks make little headway
Confrontation in Dausa town where the two communities live cheek by jowl
Just one more round of talks: Gujjars
- Governor To Launch Total Energy Security Mission (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2007)
Governor R.L. Bhatia will inaugurate the State-level Total Energy Security Mission here on June 5.
- Gujjar Trouble Infects Haryana (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2007)
Two people were killed in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan today in clashes between members of the Gujjar community and police, hours after the state government finally opened talks over Gujjar demands for tribal status.
- Maya Trap (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 01, 2007)
The dramatic manner in which Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati got her party MP Uma Kant Yadav arrested right at her house when he came to see her in Lucknow on Wednesday deserves to be appreciated.
- Don't Write Off Farm Loans Across Board, Cms Told (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Jun 01, 2007)
The Planning Commission feels that untimely announcements by Chief Ministers to waive of farmers' loans does more harm than good. While discouraging across the board waiver of loans, it has proposed norms for loan and interest waiver in case of . . .
- What Do Parents Want? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jun 01, 2007)
When an eminent educationist and a passionate activist agree that the quality of primary education in the country leaves much to be desired, what options do parents have, particularly in remote, rural areas where accessing any school is an uphill battle?
- Rajasthan Minister, Six Bjp Gurjjar Mlas Offer To Step Down (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2007)
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Minister K L Gurjar and five Gurjar MLAs of the ruling BJP on Wednesday offered to resign in the wake of agitation and violence on the issue of grant of scheduled tribe status to the community.
- Congress A Part Of Mahajot Against Wb Govt: Cpm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2007)
The CPI(M) has criticised the Congress party for aligning with the BJP in West Bengal civic polls and has asked the big partner in the UPA to stick to the secular principles in politics.
- Gujjar Protest With The Dead (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2007)
Several lakh Gujjars blocked highways and cut off Jaipur from most of the country today, refusing to cremate their 11 dead unless the police officers behind yesterday’s firing were tried.
- Gujjars, Cops Clash In Rajasthan, 15 Killed (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2007)
At least 15 persons, including three cops, were killed and scores injured in violent clashes between police and Gujjars at Dausa and Bundi districts of Rajasthan on Tuesday.
- Cong President Candidate By June 5 (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2007)
The Congress is likely to finalise the name of its Presidential candidate by June 5 when Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is expected to again hold discussions with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
- Rs.200 Cr. For Development Works In Town Panchayats (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2007)
The State Government has allotted funds to the tune of Rs.200 crore for the All Town Panchayat Anna Marumalarchi Thittam scheme, which is introduced from this financial year, said Minister for Local Administration and Rural Development . . . .
- Minister Denies Charge On Diversion Of Funds To Kmf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2007)
Karnataka Livestock Development Agency constituted
Shivakumar's allegation termed politically motivated
Department, KMF jointly undertaking schemes, says Naik
- There's A Bit Of Sociology In Rural Jobs (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 29, 2007)
Here’s the eighth part of a series on how the government’s big-ticket programmes have impacted the hinterland, filed by our reporters from across the country.
- Reforming The Poll Process (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, May 28, 2007)
The Indian elections are a wonder, as the conduct of the recently concluded Uttar Pradesh elections has proved it.
- Kumaraswamy's Visit Instils Hope For The Industry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2007)
Action-plan for integrated development of Chamarajanagar to be launched
He will inaugurate Chamarajanagar chapter of FKCCI
District administration to submit a proposal for a tourism package
- Sc Warns Against Illegality In Guise Of Public Interest (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2007)
Although the right to property of an individual is not a fundamental right, it is a constitutional and human right, the apex court ruled.
- Ambika Soni Defends Prime Minister's Premise (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2007)
"You cannot have those who move forward and those who remain backward"
The aam aadmi must be an equal participant in the growth structure
Manmohan was touching the conscience of the rich
- Silent Valley Buffer Zone Fails To Get Cabinet Nod (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2007)
The Forest Department's proposals for formation of a buffer zone for the Silent Valley National Park and declaration of a small conservation reserve in Vembanad Lake have failed to get Cabinet nod.
- 1.15 Lakh People Benefitted From Health Camps: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2007)
A total of 1.15 lakh people have benefitted from Varumum Kappom health camps conducted so far in Thanjavur district, according to S.S. Palani Manickam, Union Minister of State for Finance.
- Badal Launches Projects Worth Rs. 2,780 Crore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2007)
The infrastructure in Punjab is all set to get a major boost as the Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal on Friday launched two World Bank aided projects worth Rs. 2,780 crore to improve water supply to the rural areas and augment road infrastructure . . .
- Mamata's Supporters Try To ‘Reclaim’ Singur Land (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2007)
Singur turned violent again on Sunday when Trinamool Congress activists and members of the Krishijami Bachao Committee (Save Farmland Committee) clashed with the state police and tried to demolish the boundary walls of the Tata Motors small car . . . .
- Pm Turns Socialist (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, May 25, 2007)
Under fire from supporting Left parties and a vocal section within his own Congress party for his zealous pro-reform agenda, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seems to have taken a leaf out of the discourse on socialism.
- You May Be Tired But You Are Never Retired In The Upa (Indian Express, VIKAS DHOOT, May 25, 2007)
Our civil society organizations need to be continually energized and empowered. Our democracy must be constantly rejuvenated by the infusion of fresh blood.
- Upa Govt Fails In People’S Report Card (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2007)
The Manmohan Singh government has secured mere 30 per cent marks in its three-year performance appraisal by civil society in a hard-hitting People’s Report released here today.
- Government Responsible For Development Of Villages, Says Samajwadi Party's State Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2007)
Projects worth Rs. 1 crore launched at Kudli in Bhadravati taluk
Funds released under MPLADS, says Bangarappa
Manner of preparation of State Budget criticised
- Rs. 325-Crore Proposal For Road Development Sent To Nabard (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2007)
Rs. 500 crore sought for high schools and colleges, says Revanna
What he says
State has used Rs. 825 crore NABARD aid in the last three years
Rs. 1 crore each will be spent on 104 new colleges
- It Pays To Deliver Water (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 24, 2007)
The ongoing comparisons between rapidly developing China and India are usually focused on themes like comparative political systems, GDP growth rates, infrastructure development, etc.
- Maya Doesn’T Turn Up For Upa Dinner (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2007)
Sending a clear signal that she was in no hurry to join any camp and would prefer to remain equidistant for now, BSP chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati did not attend a dinner hosted at the Prime Minister’s Race Course Road residence . . .
- Pay Hike For Six Lakh Government Employees In Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2007)
Panel suggestion to cost Government an additional Rs. 1,350 crore
"Pay higher starting salary for teachers"
"Set up Vigilance Commission in State"
- Naxalism: The Enemy Within (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 23, 2007)
By indulging in violence, Naxals are hurting the developmental cause of the nation, says Saumitra Mohan.
- Rs 125 Crore Released For Rural Road Works (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2007)
The State government has released Rs 125 crore towards improving rural roads by constructing new bridges and laying of new roads.
- Prime Minister Presents His Government’S Report Card (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, May 23, 2007)
Introduction of biometric e-passports for existing diplomatic and official passports is targeted for completion during 2007, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here today.
- Euphoric Upa Forgot The Middle Class (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 22, 2007)
Even after the Congress lost power in successive elections held in a few states, euphoria about the UPA has not eroded completely.
- Congress Facing Challenges (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, May 22, 2007)
Rising prices, controversies like that of SEZs, continuing cases of farmers suicides in several states and losses in several Assembly elections are only some of the problems facing the party, which knows that it is going to face a few more difficult . . .
- Seize The Day And Turn The Bend (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, May 22, 2007)
Mamata Banerjee has several reasons to welcome the Left’s peace moves in Nandigram. But she cannot let peace take away the political advantage she has gained, writes Ashis Chakrabarti
- Congress Disagrees With Aiyar (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2007)
The Congress on Monday distanced itself from Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement that the party-led coalition was losing the support of the common man and was in immediate need of a course-correction in its economic policy.
- Rs.30 Crore Allotted For Water Project In Kanyakumari (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2007)
To be implemented in Kanyakumari Minister receives 200 petitions during grievance day meeting As an initial allotment, the Government has sanctioned Rs.7 crore for the dam work.
- Centre Plans To Free Forest Land For Sez (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2007)
After controversies ran the SEZ policy into the ground, the government is planning "forest SEZs". In a move couched in politically correct jargon - "multi-stakeholder partnership" - the government intends to give degraded forest land to industry . . . .
- Culture Of ‘Political Clienteles’ Hampering Service Delivery (Tribune, Anita Inder Singh, May 21, 2007)
THE optimists have it that India’s economy could grow nine per cent this year. Poverty could be reduced by 1 per cent every year and become a thing of the past within the next 30 years.
- Accountability In Bio-Safety (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 21, 2007)
The Supreme Court has once again upheld the importance of bio-safety when it comes to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), in its recent orders.
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