Maldives Update; September 12, 2007.

A report released by a Peoples' Majlis committee alleges that the have authorities mismanaged the notorious Hussein Salah case.
Authorities Damned in Hussein Salah Case, Minivan News, September 10, 2007.

Constitution Drafting Committee to meet twice a day amidst concerns of missing November 30th deadline, MDP, September 11, 2007.

Today, the international community needs no further proof if they are genuinely interested in helping the people of Maldives by replacing the current dictatorial regime with a democratic government.
Ahmed Moosa, Rigging the referendum is a blessing in disguise, Dhivehi Observer, August 29, 2007.

The International Press Freedom Mission to the Maldives has sent a letter to the Minister of Information urging immediate amendments to the draft Press Law currently before parliament.

To increase the efficiency of the Police service, an independent survey has been constituted, to find out public opinion about the local police force.
Independent survey planned to find out public’s opinion of Police, Haveeru Online, September 12, 2007.

People’s Special Majlis have submitted a petition to the Government to confront the spiraling drugs crisis among young people.
Government Urged To Confront Drugs Crisis, Minivan News, September 6, 2007.

Also See:
Praful Bidwai, Sanctifying mass destruction, Frontline, September 8, 2007.

Southern States Update, January 13 - February 1, 2007

Trafficking in Andhra Pradesh made news.
Rohit Khanna, Bitter truths of Andhra sex racket, Money control, January 29, 2007.
At the same time, all women police stations in TN evoked interest.
TN women constabulary in action, Daily News & Analysis, January 21, 2007.

The Mullaiperiyar crisis deepens.
Akhel Mathew, Tamil Nadu to take dam row with Kerala to court, Gulf News, January 26 2007.

The DMK and the Tamil Nadu government more generally have consistently led the demand for reforming centre-state relations.
Alaphia Zoyab, DMK calls for new Constitution, NDTV, January 20, 2007.

Other news:
Kerala government adopts innovative measures to boost the ailing hand loom sector, Daily News & Analysis, January 17, 2007.
Patil praises Tamil Nadu govt. for tsunami rehabilitation work, Daily India, January 21, 2007.
Pondicherry to have a center on environmental information systems.