Localised autocracy in the northeast

The Navhind Times, a paper based in Goa, carries an opinion piece on the northeast.  In it, the authors argue that the centre is happy to see the continuation of localised autocracy in the northeast given that region's relatively small electoral punch.  It notes that while cross-border cooperation has seen an abatement of insurgent activity in the region in recent times, this policy of managing, rather than seeking to remedy, the many and complicated grievances of the northeast means that insurgent activity could again flourish.

ULFA: internal divisions over talks with government

ULFA is internally divided over talks with the Indian Government reports the Assam Tribune.

US says it's keen to assist development in the northeast

A US diplomat has been widely quoted saying the United States is keen to invest and collaborate in northeast India.

MP draws attention to Chinese incursions into Arunachal Pradesh

Outlook India has quoted Arunachal Pradesh MP Takam Sanjoy drawing attention to alleged forays across the McMahon line by the Chinese army.

ULFA members surrender

Current Intelligence reports that around 20 ULFA members have surrendered to Indian forces. An undisclosed source attributes the development to collusion between captured ULFA leaders and Indian security forces.  The article also notes the contribution of increased regional cooperation to combatting insurgent activities in the northeast.

ASEAN explores economic opportunities in northeast

The Borneo Post reports on an ASEAN delegation visiting the northeast to explore opportunities for economic partnerhips.

Mediation process for Assam and Nagaland

The Morung Express, a newspaper based in Nagaland, reports that a mediation process to resolve the border dispute between Assam and Nagaland is to commence on September 18.

PM Singh says situation in northeast improved

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the Combined Commanders' Conference in Delhi yesterday that the situation in the northeast has improved.  An excerpt of the speech can be found here.

Serious floods in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam

The Times of India today reports that flash floods and landslides have hit Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.  10 people are reported dead and as many as 300,000 displaced.

Earthquake hits the northeast

Chinese newspaper, People's Daily, reports that a moderate earthquake hit India's northeastern states yesterday.