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Editorials De-merger, re-merger and more The de-merger of the country's northern and eastern provinces as a consequence of a judgment by a five-member bench of the Sri Lanka Supreme Court is a disturbing development. In formal terms, the merger effected in 1987 was a temporary and ... Enforcing the ban The ban on employing children in restaurants, roadside eateries, hotels, and tea shops or as domestic labour, announced by the Government in August, has recently come into effect. Those who violate the ban will be fined and also face a prison ... Leader Page Articles Children under six — out of the spotlight By Jean Drèze Universalisation of the Integrated Child Development Services should be a priority to safeguard the child's right to nutrition, health, and pre-school education. News Analysis Use voting machines against booth capturing By Era Sezhiyan Electronic voting machines can help prevent rigging, which Chennai witnessed on a shocking scale on October 13. But to ensure fair and free elections, we need persons in office with credibility and commitment to implement justly the rules of law a nd order. 
Plight of those for whom there is no MadonnaBy Chris McGreal For every African child taken overseas, thousands remain in institutions or grapple to survive on their own. An exercise in strengthening relations By Pallavi Aiyar A group of Indian youth spends 10 days in China as part of an exchange programme. Corrections and clarifications A demand readers rightly make at times is that names should appear in print as the person concerned spells it. The latest instance, pointed out by a reader, relates to the Chief Election Commissioner. ("CEC holds talks with Manipur political ... Letters to the Editor Read Today's supplements: Friday Review | Young World | Send: Comments to: thehindu@vsnl.com Letters to the Editor to: letters@thehindu.co.in with full postal address |
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