Northeast

Corruption Beckons Unpaid Panchayat Members

 
/ June 30, 2011

Assamese Panchayat members do not receive any wages and struggle to make ends meet.

Justice Through Water Ordeal

 
/ June 21, 2011

Traditional methods of solving disputes such as water immersion are still in existence amongst the Naga tribes in Manipur.

State Capital, But No Water In Taps

 
/ June 10, 2011

In Kohima, state capital of Nagaland, there is no government water supply.

Manipuri Transgenders Seek Acceptance

 
/ May 24, 2011

Despite their efforts to fit in, the transgender community still faces frequent discrimination.

Insurgency Drives Away Tourists

 
/ May 18, 2011

Because of the surrounding violence and military presence, tourists have deserted Loktak Lake in Manipur.

Roadless Village Disconnected From Development

 
/ May 16, 2011

Lack of Infrastructure in Bantarpur village, Assam, hampers the lives of its 40,000 inhabitants.

Mobile Users Hassled By Security Measures

 
/ May 12, 2011

In the name of national security, mobile phone users in Assam were forced to re-submit their identity documents.

Gender Discrimination In Church Governance

 
/ May 2, 2011

In Wokha district, Nagaland, women are barred form becoming pastors or reverends.