The politics behind Jhina Hikaka's abduction

The politics behind Jhina Hikaka's abduction Bhubaneshwar: The abduction of BJD MLA from Laxmipur, Jhina Hikaka, by the Naxals was not just to secure the release of jailed rebels, but had a political angle behind it. Sources say the 37-year-old Hikaka was abducted because Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh leader Nachika Linga pushed the Naxals to abduct the MLA and ask for his resignation. Sources add that Linga has political ambition and wants to become the Lakshmipur...
11:28 AM, Apr 26, 2012
Tribal organisation opposes Gorkhaland deal

Tribal organisation opposes Gorkhaland deal

Adivasi Vikas Parishad General Secretary Tej Kumar Toppo expressed fear that tribals may be oppressed. ...
03:00 PM, Jul 18, 2011

Assam mishap: Adivasi People's Army responsible

Assam mishap: Adivasi People's Army responsible New Delhi: A little known group Adivasi People's Army has claimed responsibility for the the bomb explosion that led to the derailment of the Guwahati-Puri express in Assam on Sunday. The Home Ministry has released a statement saying that a group known as the Adivasi People's Army has claimed responsibility for the incident. An e-mail sent by Sylvia Orang, a self-styled commander of the group, also known as Soren, was...
09:39 PM, Jul 11, 2011

Bardhan takes on CPM, calls leaders arrogant

Bardhan takes on CPM, calls leaders arrogant Bardhan blamed Buddha's government for ongoing Lalgarh violence. ...
08:46 AM, Jun 28, 2009

5 accused of Assam train blast arrested in Jharkhand

5 accused of Assam train blast arrested in Jharkhand They had caused blasts in Rajdhani Express in December last year. ...
07:12 PM, Dec 17, 2008

5 Jharkhand students die, 21 ill after drinking milk

5 Jharkhand students die, 21 ill after drinking milk The school children were taken to Rajendra Institute of Medical Science. ...
11:25 PM, Nov 13, 2008

Impact: Cops crack down on baby-selling agency

Impact: Cops crack down on baby-selling agency CNN-IBN probe wins praise from Delhi HC for bringing the case to light. ...
09:26 AM, Sep 04, 2008

Displaced Kerala adivasis vow fight to finish

Displaced Kerala adivasis vow fight to finish Chennai: Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh said that although he wants his team to give their best effort in their semi-final match of the Champions League T20 against Somerset on Saturday, but he claims he would not be too bothered about the result. "Just go out, give it your best shot and enjoy the game." "If you're looking to enjoy the game, you give it everything." "I'll make sure we'll...
12:17 PM, Mar 07, 2008

Assam cauldron boils, Adivasis take to arms

Assam cauldron boils, Adivasis take to arms Bangalore: Australia have already secured their World Cup quarterfinal place and face what should be their easiest game in the group, but captain Ricky Ponting doesn't see any reason to keep his best lineup off the field. Australia meet Canada on Wednesday and will go top of Group A with a win, ahead of Saturday's match against Pakistan that will decide the final placings and the quarterfinal opposition. Ponting insisted...
01:41 PM, Jan 02, 2008

NSG team to help in Guwahati Rajdhani blast probe

NSG team to help in Guwahati Rajdhani blast probe Mirpur: Pakistan would want to shrug off its controversial tag and continue from where they left on their victorious New Zealand tour, when they take on a tricky Bangladesh side in a practice match here on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup. While it will be Pakistan's first of the two practice games, Bangladesh will wind up its warm-up after crushing Canada for a nine-wicket victory in their first preparatory...
03:50 PM, Dec 14, 2007

Rajdhani blast: adivasis' answer to Assam clashes?

Rajdhani blast: adivasis' answer to Assam clashes? Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa President Mtutuzeli Nyoka, who was at loggerheads with CEO Gerald Majola over the bonuses paid to CSA staff members for the conduct of the 2009 IPL here, was on Saturday sacked following a vote of no confidence by the body's members. "The majority of the Members' Forum proposed a motion of no confidence in the President of Cricket South Africa continuing in his portfolio," CSA said...
09:44 PM, Dec 13, 2007

Assam adivasis want no govt visits for electioneering

Assam adivasis want no govt visits for electioneering Sydney: Former captain Mark Taylor and middle-order batsman Doug Walters will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on Monday at the Allan Border Medal ceremonies. Taylor, now a television commentator, played 104 Tests for Australia, scoring 7,525 runs at an average of 43.49 with 19 centuries. He made his Test debut against the West Indies at Sydney in January, 1989. Walters played 74 Tests, including his debut...
10:25 AM, Dec 09, 2007

Assam govt ignored alerts on violence during rally

Assam govt ignored alerts on violence during rally Cape Town: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded Yusuf Pathan for his blistering innings and said with more experience the dashing all-rounder can become a good match-finishing batsman for the country. Pathan produced a terrific 50-ball 59 run innings last night to help India chase South Africa's total of 220 with 10 balls to spare after being precariously placed at 93 for five at one stage. He (Pathan) played his...
08:11 PM, Dec 01, 2007

Why did Assam tea labourers fight for ST status?

Why did Assam tea labourers fight for ST status? New Delhi: The top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a role in controlling Indian Premier League (IPL) finances and may have misled the Parliamentary Committee which is probing the league's accounts, revealed CNN-IBN. The channel has accessed the e-mail records of the BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan, proving him to be the final approving authority on all IPL 2009 bills and tax matters and...
03:08 PM, Dec 01, 2007

Assam violence: State govt's utter failure?

Assam violence: State govt's utter failure? Durban: South Africa\'s wrecker-in-chief in the 135-run win over India, medium pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe, is on a high as one among his four victims was Sachin Tendulkar but he prefers not to talk about it as he does not want to \"anger\" the batting icon. \"I got a big wicket (Sachin) and I am happy for that. I am not going to predict anything related to that as I don\'t...
09:52 AM, Nov 29, 2007
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