The Cha Bar Brawl
The state's tea industry, already under the shadow of recession, gets nastier bodyblows from its workers
Soldiers Of A Borderless World
The Indo-Bangladesh border has become hot once again. Alarmed by reports of the presence of Al Qaeda terrorists and isi agents in Bangladesh, the bsf intends to deploy more forces along the border. According to additional director-general (east) A.K. Mitra, 31 more companies will be deployed along the border with…
Less Than Civil In Their Civvies
The perils of prolonged army deployment for counter-insurgency operations were in evidence in Assam last week. An army team, throwing all established norms to the winds, tried to raid a village leading to the death of seven innocent villagers. A civilian driver, a major and a jawan were also killed…
Innocence For The Insensate
Assam police and the kids in the state now have reasons to view each other in a more benign light
The Courtyard Of Earthly Justice
The search for that elusive bird of fairness has often led Manipuris to the doorstep of Yambem Laba