5 CPI(M) workers attacked by RSS

FascismJanuary 17, 2006

Kozhikode:, Jan 17, Six Communist Party of India (Marxist) workers, Mangat nilayam K.C Mahesh Kumar  (26), Thoovakkadu Shaju (26), Kiliyandangi Sujeesh (24), Sajeesh (21), Mele Kodekkadu Rajesh (26) were atacked by a gang of  RSS…

Seven killed in Kashmir violence

Armed ConflictsJanuary 17, 2006

The Peninsula/ January 18 2006 / (AFP) Seven killed in Kashmir violence SRINAGAR: Suspected militants shot dead two members of a pro-India communist party in revolt-hit Jammu and Kashmir, while troops killed five rebels in…

Christians worry over shabari kumbh

FascismJanuary 17, 2006

NDTV.com / January 18 2006 Christians worry over shabari kumbh (Dangs district): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold a shabari kumbh in Gujarat's tribal district of Dangs in February.The three-day religious festival will begin…

Six railway policemen suspended

State ViolationsJanuary 17, 2006

NDTV.com / January 18 2006 Six railway policemen suspended Tuesday, January 17, 2006 (Lucknow): Six General Railway Police (GRP) constables and the SP of Moradabad Railways have been suspended after clashes on Monday on board…

Father beaten for avenging rape in Mansa

Crime WatchJanuary 17, 2006

NDTV.com / January 18 2006 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 (Mansa): A dalit in Punjab was badly beaten up when he rose against the powerful landowners in Burj Jhabbar village. Bant Singh had been responsible for…

Dentist held on cheating charge

CorruptionJanuary 17, 2006

The Hindu / January 18 2006 Dentist held on cheating charge CHENNAI: Police on Tuesday arrested a dentist on charges of cheating a businessman of Rs. 7 lakh by handing over a forged property document.…

Tribal woman's death: Axe falls on inspector

Dalits&TribalsJanuary 17, 2006

 Times of India / January 18  2006 Tribal woman's death: Axe falls on inspector HYDERABAD: An inspector of the Prohibition and Excise Department was placed under suspension in connection with the death of a tribal…