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Articles 221 through 320 of 500:
- Crisis In Punjab As 6 Power Units Collapse (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
Power crisis worsened in various parts of Punjab as all six units of the Ropar Super Thermal Plant “collapsed” around noon today following a steep dip in the voltage owing to a major fault in the 220 KV line between Ropar and Kohara.
- Sc Takes Note Of Tea Plantation Workers’ Plight (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Aug 17, 2006)
The suicides in the farm sector are not confined to grains and pulses alone as hundreds of workers in tea plantations have also ended their lives for non-payment of wages for years.
- Olmert, Bush Lose (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 17, 2006)
Israel’s democracy speaks Israel, for all its faults, is a democracy, and a vigorous one at that which does not spare stupid governance.
- 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.
- Nathu La: China Disappointed At `Low Levels' Of Trade (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Aug 13, 2006)
``New Delhi has imposed series of restrictions on number of items that are permitted to be traded''
- China Accuses India Of Erecting Trade Barriers At Nathu-La (Press Trust of India, Anil K Joseph, Aug 11, 2006)
China has accused India of erecting unilateral and restrictive trade barriers at the strategic Nathu-La border trade market which was opened last month with much fanfare after a 44-year hiatus.
- Trade At Nathu-La Is Not All That Hot (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
China has accused India of erecting unilateral and restrictive trade barriers at the strategic Nathu-La border trade market which was opened in July, with much fanfare, after a 44-year hiatus.
- Holidays For Women (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Tired of watching men doing all the travelling? Women on Wanderlust (WOW) is organising a holiday to Egypt exclusively for women groups.
- Sun Shines On Hill Towns, Thanks To Delhi (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 06, 2006)
If you thought Infosys founder NR Narayanamurthy’s driver is India’s only millionaire chauffeur, here’s a surprise. “My driver is a million- aire too,” chuckles Arun Rawat, owner of Kanha Biogenetics, a tiny drug making unit in Baddi, a small town . . .
- Consider This (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 03, 2006)
The Central Government must be aware that there is a demand for reopening the road between Ladakh and Tibet which is under China's occupation. There is every reason to believe this.
- Destiny Rules (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 02, 2006)
Gyanendra reaps what he sowed
How Gyanendra must rue disproving that old adage about a king being incapable of doing wrong.
- Destiny Rules (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 01, 2006)
Gyanendra reaps what he sowed
How Gyanendra must rue disproving that old adage about a king being incapable of doing wrong.
- India’S Biggest Travel Fair Begins (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The 49th edition of Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s largest travel fair, was inaugurated here on Saturday with more than 200 participants from 21 states and six countries joining the mart at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
- Nhpc Lags Behind In Meeting Power Generation Targets (Tribune, CP Bhambhri, Jul 30, 2006)
State-owned National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has come under scanner of the government as it has so far failed to reach anywhere near the 10th Plan power generation targets.
- Nathu La Beckons (Frontline, Amit Baruah, Jul 30, 2006)
The mountain pass between Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region reopens for trade with China.
- India Tightens Nepal, Bangladesh Borders (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2006)
Two of the Mumbai perpetrators belong to Nepal-bordering state
- Trade Through Nathu La Begins (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2006)
Trading finally commenced today between India and China through the recently re-opened Nathu La Pass on the Indo-China border.
- India Tightens Border Security After Mumbai Blasts (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2006)
India is stepping up vigil on its borders with Nepal and Bangladesh after investigations into the Mumbai bombings revealed militants and weapons were being smuggled from these areas, officials said on Tuesday.
- India-China Ties On Upswing (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Jul 24, 2006)
India-China relations have established a new landmark with the re-opening of the strategic Nathula border after 44 years.
- India Shows Its Hand! (Pakistan Observer, Khalid Saleem, Jul 24, 2006)
Why is it that one is not shocked or even surprised at India’s knee-jerk reaction in the wake of the Mumbai blasts? Somehow it all fits in with a set pattern.
- Can’T India Be Positioned As A Soccer Nation? (The Financial Express, N K Singh, Jul 23, 2006)
Especially, since we are known as a key viewer market of this low-capital, low-entry barrier game
- Valley Beyond The Himalayas (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Nubra's greatest value is the feeling of escape, freedom and timelessness that restores a sense of balance and well-being.
- Nathu La Beckons (Frontline, Amit Baruah, Jul 22, 2006)
The mountain pass between Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region reopens for trade with China.
- Can’T India Be Positioned As A Soccer Nation? (The Financial Express, N K Singh, Jul 22, 2006)
Especially, since we are known as a key viewer market of this low-capital, low-entry barrier game
- Snowy Pride (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 20, 2006)
When experts, political leaders and concerned citizens put their heads together to discuss just one wild specie one can only imagine the seriousness of the subject.
- India’S Former Soccer Captain Kills Himself On Railway Tracks (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2006)
Over 11 years ago, in a hotel room in Kolkata, Indian football captain V P Sathyan saw the future in the hands of a rising star from Sikkim. ‘‘Watch out for Baichung Bhutia. He’s the next big star,’’ he said.
- Water Projects: Gom To Review Norms (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Jul 20, 2006)
Water Resources Ministry wants to abandon norms that are not working
- Trade Through Nathu La At A Standstill (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
Customs insists on code number
- A Route To Trade? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 18, 2006)
Re-opening the Nathu la Pass is high on political symbolism rather than promotion of business interests
- Nathu La: Still In Deep Freeze (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 18, 2006)
After all the recent media fuss over the re-opening of Nathu La, the scene there is far from vibrant.
- Agni Dives Into Sea (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jul 16, 2006)
The scientific community in India has probably never suffered a more embarrassing blow than the failure of two successive space-bound vehicles in July when our most ambitious missile, the 3500-km range Agni-III followed by the much trumpeted . . .
- Sikkim Diary (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
My friend was offered a Chinese note by the soldier from across the fence and lulled into parting with a crisp Rs 100 note in exchange, till our soldier saw the exchange and shouted at my friend, saying that the Chinese note was fake....
- When The Army Strayed Into Tibet (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 15, 2006)
Tibet, the Roof-of-the World and Lhasa, the forbidden city have held special fascination for travel-adventurers and missionaries for a few hundred years past. Rugged terrain, in-hospitable, high altitude climate and primitive communications combined . . .
- Of Undying Friendship (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jul 15, 2006)
Roads and railways are the sinews of empire.
- How Could We Let This Pass? (Pioneer, Rai Singh, Jul 13, 2006)
By completing the railway link between Beijing and Lhasa, the Chinese have achieved a marvellous feat of engineering.
- J&k Leads In Job Growth (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 12, 2006)
Despite being in the grip of militancy for more than a decade, Jammu and Kashmir has registered the highest rate of growth in total employment at 6.82 per cent in the country, according to the Economic Census 2005 conducted by the Central . . .
- 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.
- Local Impact (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 11, 2006)
The Nathu-la opening will promote border exchange, but benefits are likely to flow largely only to Sikkim.
- Sino-Indian Ties Warming Up India File (News International, Jyoti Malhotra, Jul 10, 2006)
Asia’s largest powers, India and China, smoothened another wrinkle in their burgeoning relationship last week when they threw open the snowy wastes of Nathu La, a pass that had remained frozen in time and attitude since their war in 1962.
- Beyond Nathu-La (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
Does India have a road map? ---- Tibetans had more than one reason to celebrate last week: The day the Dalai Lama turned 71, Nathu-la, or Pass of the Listening Ear which once upon a time was the access route to the Forbidden Land, was re-opened . . .
- Nathu La Opened, India To Upgrade Roads At Other Two Points (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
After reopening of the Nathu La pass for border trade with China, India proposes to construct roads and develop other infrastructure at two other trading points in Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh to boost commerce through these routes.
- Nathu-La Pass Between India And China Reopened (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It is no mean feat to thaw a relationship that was frozen for 44 long years. Every year the media would report that the Nathu-la Pass was going to be reopened.
- Nathu-La Pass Between India And China Reopened (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It is no mean feat to thaw a relationship that was frozen for 44 long years. Every year the media would report that the Nathu-la Pass was going to be reopened. Now that the overland route has opened, India and China can affirm their joint potential . . .
- A Walk On The Wild Side (Hindu, CORPORATE BUREAU, Jul 10, 2006)
The pains of trekking in Sikkim are worth the effort to see the Kanchenjunga.
A few log huts separated by a narrow stream, that's all there is at Dzongri.
- After Nathu La, India Faces Chinese Challenge In Bhutan (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 08, 2006)
As it regains access to the Tibetan markets by throwing open Nathu La pass after 44 years, India is being compelled to cope with an important downside. It is the emerging Chinese challenge to India’s special relationship with Bhutan.
- Road To Prosperity (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 08, 2006)
Nathu-la opening bodes well for Sikkim
Sikkim chief minister Pawan Chamling is perhaps the happiest person over the resumption of bilateral trade with Tibet via Nathu-la after 44 years.
- Nathu-La Shows The Way (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 08, 2006)
THE reopening of Nathu-la pass for trade between India and China is an event of considerable diplomatic, trade and political significance.
- Road To Prosperity (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 07, 2006)
Nathu-la opening bodes well for Sikkim
- Trade Gets Red Carpet Welcome At Nathu La (Pioneer, Syed Zarir Hussain, Jul 07, 2006)
History was made on Thursday when India and China opened the famed Silk Road for border trade after 44-years, leaving behind memories of a bloody war the two countries fought along this freezing Himalayan pass.
- La La Land (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
Thinking small comes instinctively to the Indian establishment. Nothing else explains India’s timid approach to the renewal of trade between Tibet and Sikkim at Nathu La. For all the breathless TV reporting on rebuilding the ‘silk routes’ between . . .
- Nathu La Helps To Redefine Borders (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
During a recent visit to Nathu La pass recently, my students and I learnt some important lessons in diplomacy and strategy.
- Behind The Smile, Unknown Future (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jul 07, 2006)
When the Himalayas were being blasted to lay the Darjeeling road, a percipient old Tibetan remarked to the British deputy commissioner, "Sahib, the sound of that powder is heard in Lhasa!" He might have said Peking, which then claimed only shadowy . . .
- When The Border Simply Melted Away (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jul 07, 2006)
Officials say the border trade is just the beginning; West Bengal, other States will benefit
- China Says It Is A Good Development (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jul 07, 2006)
Now, we are going to open the market for people of both sides
Reopening of Nathu La will also help to resolve border issue: Beijing
It is a good confidence-building measure: Saran
- Road To A Settlement (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 07, 2006)
From the point of view of commerce, the reopening of the Nathu La pass for trade is likely to be of largely symbolic importance.
- Nathu La Reopens Today (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
It will be the dawn of a new era in Sino-Indian bilateral ties tomorrow when border trade between the world’s two most populous nations resumes through the famed Nathu la pass after a gap of over four decades.
- Delhi Napping As Beijing Pushes Tibet Rail To Sikkim, Arunachal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The long-awaited re-opening of the Nathu La pass for border trade between Sikkim and Tibet tomorrow pales into insignificance as Beijing unveils plans for rail connectivity across the Sino-Indian border and all along it.
- Meeting Ground In The Mountains (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jul 06, 2006)
Hordes of officials and journalists descend on the Nathu La Pass, which is to be officially opened for border trade on Thursday.
- War Long Forgotten, India And China Reopen Silk Road (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jul 06, 2006)
Asian giants India and China resume border trade through a Himalayan pass on Thursday, hoping to build on warming relations and curb smuggling, 44 years after a brutal border war closed the ancient route.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Budget Allocation For Tourism In Ne Cab Increased: Soni (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
The budget allocation for tourism in the North East can be increased to Rs 100 crore from the existing Rs 83 crore if viable projects are submitted by the state Governments of the region, Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni said today.
- Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
With the Indian and Chinese Governments opening the historic Nathula Pass on 6th of July, a part of the silk trade route will be revived. But this time the traders won't just trade silk, atleast 44 items will be exchanged between the two countries.
- Sco Pledges To Fight Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Jul 02, 2006)
Signalling the dawn of a new era, the Sixth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China pledged to jointly fight terrorism and reached an agreement among its six-member states on cutting off infiltration channels of terrorists . . .
- Flattening The Himalayas (Indian Express, P Stobdan, Jul 02, 2006)
China’s move to ensure greater connectivity with Tibet and Sikkim raises many questions
- Almost At The Gate (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jul 01, 2006)
Adapting and only slightly exaggerating Rabindranath Tagore, it could be said that one sees India everywhere in Cornwall but finds Indians nowhere.
- 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.
- Engage With Open Eyes (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Strategic Partner Or Threat? (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil... (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 28, 2006)
Both India and China are being nice to each other. But that could be . . .
- Another Step Forward In Strengthening Ties (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Jun 27, 2006)
For India and China, resolving the border issue remains the key to developing a truly strategic partnership.
- Map Of Human Intelligence (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jun 26, 2006)
Technology is as good as the minds using it; if terrorists try to deploy it to their advantage, it can also be used to beat . . .
- Trade Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 23, 2006)
Border trade agreement is a step forward
- Border Trade And Beyond (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 22, 2006)
some 44 years after it was last used, the third and potentially most promising trading point on the Sino-Indian border will open for two-way traffic
- Trade Winds (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 21, 2006)
Revisiting old ties is sometimes a good way of forging new ones.
- Nathu La Calling (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 21, 2006)
The India-China agreement, signed in Lhasa on Sunday, to resume trade through the historic Nathu La Pass from July 6 after a gap of 44 years is another major confidence-building measure between the two Asian giants.
- Indian Plan To Dam Northeast Rivers Stirs Critics (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Jun 21, 2006)
Ambitious plans to build dams and hydro power projects throughout the hills of the remote northeast have trodden on some sensitive toes in the troubled region.
- Indian Delegation Crosses Into Sikkim Via Nathu La (Hindustan Times, CP Bhambhri, Jun 21, 2006)
For the first time after its closure following the Indo-China war of 1962, the Nathu La border was used by a delegation of Indian officials coming back from Lhasa to cross over into Sikkim on Tuesday.
- Indian Plan To Dam Northeast Rivers Stirs Critics (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Jun 20, 2006)
Ambitious plans to build dams and hydro power projects throughout the hills of the remote northeast have trodden on some sensitive toes in the troubled region.
- India, China To Re-Open Trade Via Nathu La Pass (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 20, 2006)
India and China have signed a historic agreement to resume border trade through the strategic Nathu La Pass from July six after 44 years of closure, a move that could also signal Beijing’s implicit recognition of Sikkim as part of India.
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