News

ISSUE NO 2.03

CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2000





FOCUS OF THE FORTNIGHT
THE BODO LANGUAGE OF KILLINGS

Fund crunch fails to dampen spirit of Bodo Sahitya Sabha
Bodo Sahitya Sabha president shot dead
Assam bandh call on August 22: Brahma's killing condemned
NDFB had plan to kill Brahma: BLT
Bineswar Brahma laid to rest
PDF MLA shot dead
Bodo leaders' killing: Bandh disrupts normal life
Govt to institute magisterial probe
More attacks on Bodo leaders feared
Govt shifts all Bodo MLAs to safe houses
Bandh fails to evoke response
Congenial atmosphere must for solution of Bodo problem: BLT
NDFB steps up extortion drive


POLITICS
Panel to probe fraudulent withdrawal of pension money
CM misleading people on Assam Accord: AASU
KAAC passes resolution for Karbi state
Mizoram-Bangla border fencing to be expedited
Manipur BJP waits in wings for role in govt
MPC demands greater autonomy for Mizoram
Rift in ASDC widens
CISF, IA staff's conduct on Jayashree rocks RS
No ST status to Koch Rajbongshis
Centre discriminating Manipuri players: MSF
Merger move of regional parties
Jayashree probe
Rajbangshi threatens stir
Repeal discriminatory IMDT Act by Jan: SC
UT status for Chhimtuipui demanded
Repeal of IMDT Act: 'SC verdict not specific'
Pro-IMDT camp readies for battle


INSURGENCY
CRPF man killed in HNLC attacks: Curfew imposed in Shillong
Ceasefire encompasses all Naga-inhabited areas: Isak Chishi Swu
CM unfazed by NSCN threat
Shillong under curfew after sporadic firing
Shillong tense, curfew continues
NSCN(IM) apologises to public for its 'excesses'
Situation eases in Naga villages in Ukhrul
POT Bill act puts Nipamacha in a tight spot
He gave his life to build up resistance against militants, gets Shaurya Chakra
Shillong limping back to normalcy
Naga bodies submit memo to PM: Suspend Army operations in Senapati, Ukhrul
Nipamacha likely to press Centre for clear-cut policy on Naga truce extension to Manipur
6 HNLC militants nabbed in Shillong
Naga Hoho hails Swu's statement tendering apology to public
NSCN(IM) recovers looted money, hands over to police
Naga truce extension to Manipur: state Cabinet decides to oppose move
2 killed, 105 houses torched in Tripura violence
Violence may end in Nagaland
Optimism on ULFA's decline misplaced?
Meghalaya had plan to induct Army
Strange attitudes' regarding truce extension irks NSCN(IM)
Three of family among five hurt in AR assault
NSCN(IM) denies preparing 'hit list'
Pardon me, Muivah urges Thailand
Centre mulls ban on Khasi militant outfit
HNLC ultra, 2 KSU leaders killed in encounter
Meghalaya Govt to take tough stand
1 killed, tea labourers wages looted by NLFT
NSCN(IM) denies masterminding Shillong attacks
I-cards proposal for NSCN(IM) top brass
Five killed in Kokrajhar blast
Meghalaya Opp approves state Govt's action
NSCN(IM)'s 'warning letter' open threat to peace, democracy: Jamir
2 INF militants lay down arms
Meghalaya rules out deployment of Army in capital
Army comes to rescue: Adivasi mob attacks Jamugurihat PS
Naga truce doesn't exist in Manipur, says Nipamacha
Involve Nagaland govt in peace talks, Cong urges PM
Top Army officers monitoring Tripura insurgency: Malik
Vehicles go off Imphal-Moreh sector of NH-39 in protest
MHRC tells police to locate arrested boy
Bangkok has an efficient NSCN 'embassy'
Death of woman prisoner: NHRC asks Assam Govt to pay Rs 1 lakh
Centre considering move to raise 2nd IRB in Nagaland
'Woman of the year' conferred on Lamdan rape victim
Indo-Burma talks to check ULFA, drugs start
Lamyanba, AMSU deny UG link
Army officer killed in Tamenglong ambush
NE rebels disenchanted, says George
Two injured in Tamenglong ambush under treatment: Army Captain succumbs to injuries
NSCN(K) announces truce with NSCN(IM)


DEVELOPMENT
Banks not under Assam Money Lenders Act: SC
Assam govt not to implement Manoharan report
Governor releases 'Vision: Assam 2025'
Dist HQs to be linked by internet
Uncertainty on over gas cracker project
HPC depriving local engineers
Assam, Manipur govts under fire
Assam joins 'BIMARU' club
Centre may declare Stillwell as NH: CM
NE MPs urge Vajpayee: Review special economic package
New N-E Frontier railway line may open in January
Gas cracker project: OIL approves gas supply pact
Centre to set up NE export fund
'Big tea cos hatching conspiracy against locals'
NE fails to utilise developmental funds
Construction of roads in NE: Works hampered by insurgency, SC ban on tree felling, says BRO
Timber industry hit by illegal felling of trees in Kokrajhar
Small tea growers facing crisis
Moreh-Kalemyo bus service likely by year end
Gas cracker project: Centre convenes review meeting
Lumding-Badarpur section: Militancy affects train service
Lower tea prices hit small tea growers as big ones roll on
Small tea growers: CM seeks Central aid


SOCIETY
Nona changes course, threatens NH 31
NEC guest house opened in Delhi
Part-timers regularised violating ban orders
House committee ready to hand over inquiry to CBI
Dutiful forest guards in Manipur to be awarded, says Minister
Chinese connection in Arunachal floods confuses Centre
HIV cases on the rise in Nagaland
Squirrels posing a threat to betelnut, coconut
18 species of anopheles mosquito detected in Nagaland
Move to bring Galos under Adi fold decried
Genome study on seven groups
Tripura introduces welfare scheme for journalists
Uniforms scandal: Manipur sanctions prosecution against 3 police officials
Thousands take part in Manipur Hunger Marcher' Day rally
Karbi Anglong forest declared as sanctuary
World's tallest tree in Kohima
Floods threaten plain belt areas of West Garo Hills
Sabha to publish Banhi, Jonaki in book form


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