A guided tour of 'outer' India

By Maloy Krishna Dhar

"Have you ever heard of places like Somdal, Chapkikarong, and Soraphung? To many, they might not even sound Indian. But they are areas in the Indian State of Manipur. The Indian Army and paramilitary forces took over three months (November 07 to February 2008) to partially recapture the sensitive Somdal area on the Indo-Myanmar border from hordes of Meitei (Manipuri Hindus) rebel groups."

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Meghalaya to have ayurveda and homeopathy

"Institute for ayurveda and homoeopathy will be set up in Meghalaya capital Shillong. The union cabinet approved the scheme on 27 March 2008. The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy will be an autonomous organisation under the department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). It will be built at a cost of Rs.675 million."

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NGO’s and locals oppose uranium mining in Meghalaya

"Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and pressure groups have expressed their strong opposition to the Central Government’s plan to start the uranium mining process in Meghalaya."

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Canada keen to import fruits from Meghalaya

"Canada is keen on importing fruits and their value-added products from Meghalaya, Canada's High Commissioner to India David M Malone said."

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Tibet-China conflict and Arunachal Pradesh

By Rishabh Srivastava

"Recently, Indian Prime Minister visited Arunachal Pradesh. While addressing a rally in Itanagar, he said that Arunachal Pradesh is India’s land of rising sun. China lodged its protest on Manmohan Singh’s assertion over this claim of India. China has always said that Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. Officials on Indian side are numb since then over an issue, which has potential to turn into a controversy."

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Manipur steal show on Day IV: National Masters Athletic Championships

"Manipur overcame overnight leaders Tamil Nadu to top the medals tally on the concluding day of the 29th National Masters Athletics Championship at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sarusajai Sports Complex, Gauwahati."

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Manipur on top: Women football

"Manipur continued to rule the roost in women’s football in the country. By winning the 16th edition of the National Championship, annihilating Orissa 4-1 in the summit clash in Haldia, East Midnapore district, Bengal, Manipur ensured its 14th National title, the last 11 of them coming on the trot."

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