The Indian Express -- Politics

Thursday, May 15 1997

Gupta calls for revamp of NE security system

The Union home minsiter is revamping the security and intelligence systems in the noth-east. The paramilitary forces as well as the Army were being given special training so that they would not violate human rights. The government would soon revamp the North Eastern Council which is in extremely bad shape.

Thackeray lambasts Hazare

Sena-BJP alliance need not take Anna Hazare seriously - Shiv Sena chief, Bal Thackeray, believes he is a "crackpot". Declaring that his government would tackle corruption its own way, he has asked the state adminstration to ignore Hazare's fast.

Vaghela herds his lions, girds loins

The Centre has directed that about 200 Asiatic lions from Gir in Gujarat be moved to Palpur Kuno in Madhya Pradesh, where an alternative site is being prepared for them. While Madhya Pradesh has started work on a war footing to welcome the animal, Gujarat has plain refused to let any out.

It is emancipation vs freedom struggle -- Presidential polls

N-E angry over ban on name

Kesri berates CBI chief to save his skin

TN parties debate over caste politics

PM may scale down SPG cover

Parties pillory Joginder for CBI's Bofors leaks

Pawar gives clean chit to Hazare

SAARC meet ends on happy note of Indo-Pak detente