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Gujarat IPS Geetha Johri accuses CBI of pressurising her

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 11:09
Geetha, who is a senior Gujarat cadre IPS officer, in her curative petition filed in the Supreme Court sought the removal of Balwinder Singh. Singh is CBI's Special Director, who is supervising the investigation.
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PCPA leader Umakant Mahato killed in encounter

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 09:27
Mahato was shot after security forces received a a tip off from locals, who informed the officials about his presence. He was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head. He and his companions were hiding in Mohanpur near Lodhasuli jungle.
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RTI activists facing threat in Assam for exposing corruption

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 09:13
Though RTI is one of the democratic tools yet the users have to face many challenges. There are people who don't want the success for the RTI or reveling of information. The government must make sure the safety and security for the RTI activists.
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Illusion still prevails over DHD peace talks

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 08:57
All Dimasa Students Union, Dimasa Peoples Council and UPFA in a joint press conference in Guwahati have said that the media report goes on that the Dima Halem Daogah has given ultimatum to concede their demand of Dimaraji to the Government of India.
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IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre inaugurated

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 13:23
IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre is inaugurated by Dr. R.P.Singh, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati today.
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Poor, helpless woman branded 'witch', brutally tortured

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 12:53
Despite a state law in place, poor women from marginalized communities in Jharkhand continue to be branded as 'witches' and tortured. A video in IndiaUnheard describes the plight of one such woman branded as a 'witch' and brutally beaten.
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