News |
ISSUE NO 1.10 |
CONTENTS |
OCTOBER 16, 1999 |
Media, human rights and the Northeast
Special report: Northeast marginalised at conference on human rights of marginalised and tribal communities Mediawatch: Human rights and the media Related news items: Editor's house ransacked Magisterial probe ordered CRPF denies involvement in killing of civilians Thousands protest Thoubal massacre NHRC teams to visit refugee camps in Tripura BSF jawan s terrorising people at Gashpara AITPN urges 10% cut from Mizoram's budget to resolve the Reang crisis NHRC comes under fire in Tripura Journalist murdered in Manipur POLITICS
Nexus with ULFA main issue? Parties taking recourse to press meets Assam has sent only 23 women to Parliament since 1952 Assam government fails to pay salaries to poll officers Government notification on BAC challenged in SC Government directed to ensure free movement on roads MPF coordination committee formed AGP, BJP taking help of cultural troupes 61 per cent turnout in Assam MPF approves 24-point policy Strong opposition to today's Assam bandh 55 per ent turnout in peaceful Arunachal polls Government responsible for secret killings: AASU Assembly session from October 29 Bandh hits normal life in Assam Congress gets absolute majority in Arunachal Sangma retains Tura seat MSCP retains Inner Manipur seat BJP bags two seats; Congress sweeps, AGP routed Independent candidate wins Alongtaki seat JD(U) candidate for repoll in Kuki-settled areas Kyndiah retains Shillong seat Votes counting for Outer Manipur on October 30 CPM to quit alliance if AGP takes pro-BJP stand MNF-MPC combine gains on Congress loss BJP nominates Oswal's son for Dhubri LS seat Crisis brewing in Meghalaya ministry Assam BJP opposes AGP move to join NDA Assam CPM rules out alliance with Congress Congress domination in NE continues AGP heading for a split Congress's return to power major blow for Apang AGP to maintain regional entity Govt yet to identify 'secret killers' Mithi takes over reins of power in Arunachal AGP reposes faith in Mahanta's leadership Meghalaya ministry collapses Bandh culture assailed HC dismisses PIL against Mahanta New coalition govt in Meghalaya sworn in Chakka bandh hits commuters Mizo MP for issue-based support to NDA govt INSURGENCY
Narrow escape for Zoii Nath; 4 killed in ULFA attack Frustrated politicians responsible Ultras call for poll boycott in Tripura Choppers pressed into service in Tripura KNV ultras blow up police vehicle; 1 killed Bid on Zoii Nath's life counter-productive NLFT preparing for October 15 carnage 4 CRPF men killed in ULFA ambush 9 CRPF men injured in blast 2 jawans killed, 2 injured in Manipur ambush Tripura government denies RSS charge 29 killed in Manipur, Tripura 5 policemen killed in Assam poll violence 2 ULFA men killed in Meghalaya Violence mars polling in Outer Manipur LS seat Ultras kidnap 4 in Tripura Abduction bid foiled, 2 held Arms smuggling racket unearthed Villagers beaten up for defying poll boycott call ATTF assaulting Tripura voters Law and order to be reviewed: Nipamacha 2 abducted Tripura govt officials rescued Truce extended Manipur party's appeal to President 5 BLT ultras killed Bhutan Govt may hold talks with ULFA Ao Senden resolution irks NSCN (I-M); ultras 'arrest' four office-bearers, set deadline ATTF kills couple for casting vote Insurgency problem: AASU urges Vajpayee govt to start talks Government issues stiff warning to NSCN(IM) Manipur ultras call 'general strike' today DEVELOPMENT
Assam government to introduce small savings gift coupon scheme Violation of UN, central rules alleged Centre okays allocation of rice to Manipur DU tea plantation controversy Production of good quality raw lac decreasing Government jobs not available: Mahanta Canada keen to increase its activities in NE Bijoya assumes charge; Report on Brahmaputra Board sought SOCIETY
Rape leads to poll boycott Hispa menace on in Barpeta, Darrang districts Quake creates panic among city populace Sonitpur SP, Addl SP suspended; several hurt in police lathicharge Quake rocks Meghalaya AGP MLA Karuna Dutta passes away Sangeet Natak Akademi for 3 artistes of Assam |
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