TINSUKIA, Jan 10: The dead body of North Eastern Coal Fields official, Pabitra Hazari, who was kidnapped by the NSCN(K) militants on Tuesday, was recovered this morning by the police inside the jungle. Hazari was kidnapped from the Malowpahar area while he was returning after inspecting the work at Tikok open cast mine.

Police got the information about his body at about 10 pm yesterday through the gaonburah of Malowpahar village. A note, signed by Commandant Salvati, where it was written that ‘this is the consequence of dealing,’ was recovered. His body bore bullet injuries behind his head...

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to eventually take-over the Naga peace talks from the Government of India’s chief interlocutor, K Padmanabhiah even as the Central Government prepares the ground for holding talks on substantive issues. The day-one of the NSCN (IM) leaders began with a visit to Raj Ghat where they laid wreath on the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation. Accompanying them were about 100-odd other delegates mostly representatives of the various students bodies, NGOs, cultural organizations among others.

Like any visiting head of the State, the NSCN...

Imphal, January 10: In a significant development the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has submitted charge sheet against former Chief Minister RK Ranbir and seven others including former PCS Secretary and FCS Director in connection with the 1991-1992 rice scandal involving over Rs 2 crore that rocked the State. Mention may be made here that the Special Court (PC Act) had on Jan 5 this year rejected anticipatory bail application filed by RK Ranbir. In its verdict, the court ruled that there was no basis for granting the pre-arrest bail and instead advised RK Ranbir to surrender to the Court...

Imphal, January 10: The BSF and MPLF battle which began on January 8 morning is still continuing. Heavy reinforcement has been sent to Sajik Tampak area. Security personnel are pouring in at Keithelmanbi, Serou Lamkhai, Sajik area. The Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF) today said that it is ready to face any challenge and is preparing for the next battle. It claimed that no one from its side was injured. Last night, MPLF forces attacked at the MR post at Irilbung, AR post at Keirak, AR post at Khongjom, CRPF camp at Loktak Project, BSF camp located at Moirang power station, Sangaikot...

Imphal, January 10: Opposition DPA constituent partner Manipur Peoples' Party said it will take up arms, if necessary, if Government of India concedes to the demand of NSCN (IM) to amalgamate all Naga inhabited areas under one administrative umbrella. Addressing news persons at the MPP office today, president of the party and firebrand leader O Joy said the present peace talks between Govt of India and the NSCN (IM) to solve the Naga issue is based on four points put forward by the underground outfit. While pursuing a solution to the vexed issue, drastic measures should not be taken that could...