India

SHILLONG - Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief P C Haldar who was nominated by the Centre to hold talks with militant groups in Meghalaya has initiated a political dialogue with the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC).

THIRUVANANTHPURAM - In an attempt to introduce an alternative to traditional elephant training methods in India, the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is organizing a series of workshops.

MUMBAI - A non-governmental organization in Mumbai exposed a suspected water thief by laying down a trap here on Thursday.

GUWAHATI - Rural development, education, jobs for unemployed youths and welfare measures for victims of insurgency and women were the key features of Assam's Budget for 2010-11.

IMPHAL - For the first time in the north east region, a seminar on 'conflict resolution' was held in Manipur recently.