Nagaland Has 19,000 Suspected HIV+ Persons

Kohima Aug 10 : The Project Director of the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NACS) Dr Neiphi Kire has said there are 19,000 suspected HIV/AIDS positive persons in the state, out of which a total of 10,000 persons have been detected so far. Dr Kire was addressing the inaugural function of a five-day Refresher Training for ART and CCC (treatment systems of HIV) Counsellors of Nagaland and Mizoram,...

Prism Files PIL With HC Against Mizoram Govt

Aizawl, Aug 10 : Mizoram-based anti-corruption watchdog People's Right to Information and Development Implementing Society (PRISM) has filed a PIL with Gauhati High Court against the state government's alleged withdrawal of a criminal case. Prism had lodged an FIR with the state anti-corruption bureau in 2008 to investigate the alleged misappropriation of funds in the construction of two micro hydro...

Pastor, Associates Held in Connection With Muder in Mizoram

Aizawl, Aug 10 : A Christian priest and his six associates were arrested today in connection with the mysterious death of a mentally-disturbed man in southern Mizoram. The pastor of the United Pentecostal Church (North East India) and six of his associates were arrested under Section 304 IPC by Lunglei police in connection with the death of Thangvunga (52), a resident of Lunglei Bazar Veng, while...

Indian Railways Eyes Bangladesh Link

Agartala, Aug 10 : The Indian Railways is going to open more rail links with neighboring Bangladesh as its officials said. The railway has plans to expand rail link through two more places along the border to Bangladesh. One of the places is Sabroom located in Southern Tripura and Akhaurah. The latter is only 6 km away from Agartala railway station. Bangladesh runs regular train services...

These Indian Women Travel Solo, But Safe in Northeast India

Speaking to intrepid young women, Anisha Ralhan finds out how they feel about travelling solo in a country not exactly known for chivalry and gender-equality. While they spell out their flamboyant experiences in great vivid anecdotes, they also share their advice for those who want to make a go of it on their own. The woman of today doesn't define freedom merely in terms of freedom from male...

Right To Education Act Needs Close Scrutiny in Nagaland: Minister

Kohima, Aug 10 : Terming the right to education (RTE) act as the most revolutionary legislation in independent India, the state higher and technical education minister Shurhozelie today urged all stakeholders to examine closely how various provisions of the act fit into Nagaland's conditions where over 50% of the task of imparting education lies with the private sector. Speaking as the chief guest...

Should Lady Gaga Go Away?

The onslaught of Lady Gaga has been fast and ubiquitous, and her Vanity Fair cover has the publicity machine working overtime. We love you, Gaga, but if you want to keep the love alive, you need to take a break. In the barely two years that she's been on the scene, Lady Gaga has done almost everything. She appeared on Saturday Night Live, the MTV Video Music Awards, the Grammys, the American Music...

Call to Boycott I-Day Celebrations in Northeast India

Guwahati, Aug 10 : Security forces were put on maximum alert across the northeast as five guerrilla groups Tuesday called a 17-hour general strike to boycott Independence Day celebrations Sunday. 'We call upon the people of our region to boycott and prevent the celebration of India's Independence Day as a mark of solidarity against Indian colonial occupation and military repression,' a rebel statement...