Omar Abdullah appeals to Centre to withdraw AFSPA from KashmirAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday appealed to the Centre and all the political parties to take a pragmatic view on the lifting of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) the state. Speaking at the chief ministers conference on internal security here, Abdullah also pressed the Centre to withdraw the special anti terror laws imposed in the state.
Chidambaram flags off women's special train in ChennaiAugust 12th, 2009 CHENNAI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram flagged off three women special EMU train services at the Tambaram railway station near Chennai on Wednesday morning.
Centre to States: Take action against illegal arms productionJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said the Centre has directed States to take action against manufactures of illegal weapons and ammunition, as some of this is being accessed by Naxalites and other militant groups. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Chidambaram said there were some reports about arms and ammunition manufacturing units in some states, and the Home Ministry has directed such states to take stringent action.
Centre announces special allowances for paramilitary personnel fighting NaxalsJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has announced special allowances for paramilitary forces fighting the Maoist insurgency on par with the Army.
No plans to hire private planes for paramilitary forces: ChidambaramJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has ruled out any plans to engage private domestic airlines to move paramilitary forces across the country. At present, the Indian Air Force provides air support to paramilitary forces.
Anti terror units to come up in Bangalore, Jodhpur, and GuwahatiJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Army will set up special anti terror units in Bangalore and Jodhpur, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said after inaugurating the Chennai hub of the National Security Guards (NSG).
Chidambaram says West Bengal's law and order situation deteriorating fastJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the law and order situation in West Bengal is deteriorating fast because of the Maoists violence in that state's West Midnapore District. Stating that the Centre has dispatched enough paramilitary forces to the troubled areas, he lashed out at the Left Front government in the state for not acting in a timely manner.
Malik, Mehbooba welcome Chidambaram's assurance to review Armed Forces ActJune 13th, 2009 SRINAGAR - The leaders of a number of political parties, as well as separatist outfits in Kashmir have welcomed Home Minister P. Chidambaram's suggestion to review the Armed Force Special Power Act (AFSPA) that is currently in force in the valley region.
Frontal role for Kashmir police in maintaining law and order: ChidambaramJune 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - The lines of responsibility between security forces would be redrawn to give police in Jammu and Kashmir a frontal role in maintaining law and order in the state, union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Friday.
Positive response from Chidambaram on Kashmir troop reduction: MehboobaJune 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram gave a "positive response" to suggestions of troop reductions in Kashmir, People Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said Thursday.
Chidambaram to visit SrinagarJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is likely to visit Srinagar on June 11 to review overall security situation in the State, according to sources.
Armed forces get special powers in Tripura for six months moreApril 27th, 2009 AGARTALA - Tripura's Left Front government has extended for another six months the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA), providing special powers to paramilitary troopers to curb separatist activity in the region, officials here said Monday. 'Though militancy has been tamed in the northeastern state of Tripura, the state government is averse to take any chances for some more time,' an official said.
Be on 'high alert' in Kashmir: Home MinisterMarch 19th, 2009 JAMMU - Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said security scenario had improved in Jammu and Kashmir, but cautioned the state government to be on 'very high alert' in view of 'turmoil in Pakistan'.
Irom Sharmila arrested againMarch 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who was released from prison on the occasion of International Women's Day was rearrested here on Monday. She was picked up by the State Police after she refused to end her eight-year long hunger protest.
Jammu and Kashmir to strip armed forces of special powersFebruary 26th, 2009 JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir government has set in motion the process of revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to strip the armed forces of their special powers in the terrorism-hit state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Thursday. Abdullah made this announcement while replying to a debate on the withdrawal of the AFSPA and human rights violations.
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