Army orders probe into firing at recruitment campJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Army Monday ordered an inquiry into the firing during a recruitment drive a day ago in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh in which one person was killed and another injured. Many candidates at the army's recruitment camp in Chandauli district Sunday had indulged in arson and vandalism alleging irregularities in the screening of candidates, forcing the military police to open fire.
One killed in violence in Uttar Pradesh army recruitment campJuly 19th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Candidates at an army recruitment camp in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district went on a rampage, attacking police, railway station and shops, and setting vehicles on fire, alleging irregularities in the selection process. At least one person was killed when the military police opened fire at the mob, an official said.
Violence at army recruitment camp in Uttar PradeshJuly 19th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district when several candidates participating in an Indian Army recruitment drive Sunday indulged in arson and vandalism, alleging irregularities in screening of candidates. Even as there was no official statement about casualty during the incident, there were unconfirmed reports that one candidate was killed and another sustained critical injuries when military police resorted to firing to control the mob.
Government tightens recruitment process in paramilitary forcesJuly 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Sunday approved a revised scheme for enrolment of constables in all paramilitary forces in the wake of a recruitment scam in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Application forms will now be designed centrally in optical mark reader (OMR) sheets so that it can be scrutinised through computer.
Tamil Nadu to beef up coastal securityJuly 1st, 2009 CHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu government will raise new coastal police stations, equip them with mechanised boats and recruit more personnel to increase security along the coastal areas, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi told the state assembly Wednesday.
IBCCI delegation explores investment opportunities in TripuraApril 28th, 2009 AGARTALA - A ten-member business delegation comprising of members of India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) recently met here to discuss the possibilities to explore bilateral trade potential and industrial investment opportunities in the state. The delegation led by India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) President Abdul Matlub Ahmad met with business community of Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC), senior most officials and businessmen.
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.
Bangladesh seeks to increase trade with northeast IndiaApril 20th, 2009 AGARTALA - Bangladeshi trade and industry groups have said they would increase trade and economic activities with India's northeast region and urged Dhaka to provide transit facilities to India. 'We have decided to start business and education tourism with the northeastern region,' said Abdul Matlub Ahmad, president of the India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Development, violence on voters' mind in northeast pollsApril 15th, 2009 AGARTALA - Lack of development and continuing militant violence will be on top of the voters' mind in the northeast as 10 of its 24 constituencies in six states go to the polls Thursday. 'If the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government comes to power, the Congress would undertake several programme to solve the growing and gigantic unemployment problems of the region,' promised the Congress manifesto.
Northeast India's biggest steel plant begins productionApril 10th, 2009 AGARTALA - The biggest gas-based steel plant in northeast India started commercial production in Tripura Friday. The Noida-based Dharampal Premchand Ltd (DPL), manufacturers of the 'Baba' brand of tobacco products, has diversified into steel production to set up the Rs.250-crore steel plant at Bodhjungnagar, 12 km north of Tripura's capital Agartala.
BJP to make illegal migration northeast campaign pivotMarch 8th, 2009 AGARTALA - Illegal migration, security and unemployment problems, and lack of development, would be the main election issues for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the northeast, party leaders said here Sunday. 'All round development and providing security to the people in the northeastern region would be the top priority if the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government comes to power at the centre,' said Harendra Pratap, national executive member of BJP in-charge of northeast.
Asia-northeast India investment conference begins in VietnamFebruary 11th, 2009 AGARTALA - Business and government delegates from India's northeastern region Thursday began a three-day meeting in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City to discus increasing trade. The Asia-Northeast India Trade and Investment Summit is being jointly organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the ministry of development of the northeastern region (DoNER) in association with the Indian diplomatic mission in HCM City, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam.
Students from northeast stranded in Tamil NaduFebruary 5th, 2009 AGARTALA - Hundreds of students from the northeast studying in Tamil Nadu are stranded and facing severe hardship after the state government closed educational institutions, apprehending violence over the Sri Lankan Tamil issue. 'Over 15,000 students from the northeast in Tamil Nadu are facing lots of hardship after the state government announced closure of educational institutions and adjoining hostels for an indefinite period anticipating violence over the Sri Lankan Tamil issue,' anxious guardians here said.
Northeast Games begins with colourful showFebruary 3rd, 2009 AGARTALA - A colourful march-past, dances and cultural functions with traditional costumes Wednesday marked the beginning of the Northeast Games at the Umakanta Stadium here. In all 1,102 competitors, including 471 women contestants, from the eight northeastern states are participating in the 23rd Northeast Games.
Sarkar hopes Bangladesh will help solve northeast issuesDecember 30th, 2008 AGARTALA - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Wednesday expressed optimism that the new Bangladesh government led by the Awami League would help settle pending issues related to the northeast, including terrorism. 'We strongly believe that the Awami League government headed by Sheikh Hasina would resolve the northeast India's terrorism related problems and provide transit to transport men and materials between the northeast and the rest of the country via Bangladesh,' Sarkar told reporters here.
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