Friday, March 16, 2007

Southern states update, March 16, 2007.

Maoist rebels have attacked a remote police station in Chattisgarh, killing 49 police officers. This incident has spread waves of fear in Andhra Pradesh, a naxal hit state.
Centre gropes for solution to Naxal terror, Hindustan Times, March 16, 2007.
Meanwhile in Andhra Pradesh the police have unearthed a major Naxalite arms dump.
Major Naxalite arms dump found in Andhra Pradesh, Zee TV, March 16, 2007.

Amidst the scenario of unresolved Cauvery Dispute, the Andhra Pradesh Government has set into motion plans to bring Godavari water to the State capital.
Godavari water for city by 2009, Andra Cafe, March 15, 2007.

The two allies of the UPA were at each other’s throats over the issue of the introduction of a Bill in Parliament that proposes to establish a maritime institution in Chennai instead of Kolkata.
One ugly tango, Hindustan Times, March 15, 2007.

The rise in number of missing children have created alarm in Kerala.
The government has decided to set up a Missing Children Bureau (MCB) under the Social Welfare Department.
Kerala to set up bureau for missing children, New Indian Express, March 16, 2007.

Over 27,000 child labours rescued countrywide and put in schools.

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