Security men seizw arms in Tripura

AGARTALA: Para-military forces deployed in the disturbed Taidu Police Station areas of the West Tripura district today recovered two rifles and two wireless sets after an encounter with the militants of the All Tripura Tribal Force (ATTF), police said. The encounter took place when the ultras fired upon the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police, while they were approaching for conducting a joint raid in a militant hideout near Kashichandrapada.

Manipur bandh tomorrow

IMPHAL: Four Naga organisations have called for a 24-hour bandh in the four hill districts of Manipur on July 8 to protest the Government's proposal to create the Sadar hills district out of the present Senapati district. The districts of Unkhurl, Senapati, Tamenglong and Chandel will come under the proposed bandh, a joint statement issued by four Naga organisations said here today.

Sukh Ram launches party

MANDI: Former Union Communication Minister and expelled Congress leader Sukh Ram today launched a new regional outfit named Himachal Vikas Congress at a one-day convention of his supporters here. The 70-year old veteran leader, chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the telecom scandal, was elected the president of the party.

Uttarakhand issue with Centre

PAURI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today said her Government was committed to a separate Uttarakhand state, but claimed the matter was pending before the Centre. ``We have cleared everything from our side and a decision to this effect has to come from the Centre,'' she said, addressing her first public meeting here after assuming office.

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