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04 Mar

Assam BJP in a fix as oppn play anti-CAA card

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Hectic canvassing by political parties is on in 47 assembly constituencies in Upper Assam and North Assam which go to polls on March 27 in the first phase of Assam Assembly Election 2021. Districts in Upper Assam had witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the winter of 2019-20. The opposition parties are looking to turn the emotive citizenship issue into a major poll plank, much to the discomfort of the ruling BJP. At a rally in Tezpur on Tuesday, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on BJP and promised voters that her…

04 Mar

National workshop on ‘economic livelihood’: Nagaland

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Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC), Kiphire organised two-day national workshop on “economic livelihood of youth” on February 25 and 26. The workshop programme was sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. In a press release by ZPC, Kiphire, convener, media & publicity cell stated that RGNIYD director, Prof. Dr. Sibnath Deb graced the inaugural programme as chief guest while Prof. Vasanthi Rajendram from RGNIYD was the chief guest for the valedictory programme. At the technical sessions SBI, Kiphire accounts officer Dheeraj Gurung spoke on the topic “start up, stand up, make in India & Mudra…

04 Mar

WB sanctions Rs. 1100 crore for Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project

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Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday informed that the World Bank has sanctioned Rs. 1100 Crore for the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project. The Chief Minister who laid the foundation stone for this strategic 20.853 Km road at Dalu in West Garo Hills district on Wednesday, said that under the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project, an amount of over Rs. 43 Crore has been sanctioned for the upgradation and improvement of the parallel road to the existing Dalu-Baghmara road. Touching on the importance of the project, Sangma said that the Dalu to Baghmara Border parallel road was neglected for many years…

03 Mar

SAGF felicitates H&FW secretary for induction into IAS: Nagaland

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A felicitation programme for Health & Family Welfare Department (H&FW), Nagaland secretary Wezope Kenye was organised by Secheku Area Graduates’ Fellowship (SAGF) on his induction to Indian administrative service (IAS). The felicitation programme was held on February 27 at Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima. During the programme, Kenye shared that unlike his generation, the present generation had access to unlimited resources, better infrastructure and connectivity and therefore encouraged them to utilise these resources for a positive impact in the society. He motivated the youths to be rooted, to be bold, persistent and accountable in order to acquire achievements in any field.…

03 Mar

First combined AA programme held in Dimapur: Nagaland

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First combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Dimapur was held at Ao Baptist Church Diphupar on February 28 under the theme, “to bring innovation to the life transformation programs within the Church”. A press release through program manager, North East Artist Network (NEAN), Bokatoli kinimi Z stated that during the programme, members of AA from different Churches participated through sharing of life testimonies, life before and after joining “life transformation camp”.One of the AA members shared his testimony on how his life had changed after joining the “life transformation camp”. He shared that during his three years of sobriety, he flourished financially…

03 Mar

KNA appeals to NSCN (I-M): Nagaland

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Kuki National Assembly (Kuki Inpi) has urged NSCN ((I-M) kilonser Joseph Rengma from interfering into the issues of Karbi Anglong in the larger interest of all. KNA was reacting to the statement issued by Naga Rengma Hills National Workers (NRHNW) of the NSCN (I-M) opposing the proposal of the Assam government to create Kuki Regional Autonomous Council (KRAC). In a statement, KNA president Tongthang Touthang stated that the “unpleasant situation” mentioned by Joseph Rengma was far from truth and reality. Touthang rather said that the Karbis, Kukis, and Rengmas were living peacefully in Karbi Anglong. KNA reminded about the long…

03 Mar

Cop hurt in clash with protesters in Manipur

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A policeman was injured in a clash with protesters staging a protests defying curfew imposed in an area in Imphal on Tuesday. Police had to resort to firing tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. Tensions were running high at Kakwa Naorem Leikai locality under Singjamei police station of Imphal West district where a teenager boy was killed and as many as seven people were injured after shots were fired from a house amid a quarrel over a land dispute on February 27 night. Following the incident, curfew has been imposed in the locality. Alleging that some police…

03 Mar

Load shedding in Meghalaya due to non-payment of dues

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The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has imposed the load shedding from Tuesday across the State due to a “fund crunch” in the power department or probably caused by extraneous issues. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma chaired an emergent meeting with his cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary M.S.Rao and senior government officials to discuss the sudden imposition of loadshedding, 13 days ago after the government had lifted it. Power minister James Sangma informed that “certain issues regarding the Letter of Credit for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)” have cropped up. Sangma said he would be meeting the Union Power Minister and…

02 Mar

Leo Club hosts EKSANG-Dobara: Nagaland

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Leo Club Dimapur, successfully hosted EKSANG-Dobara, 3rd council meet of Leo District 322D on February 28, at Hotel Europa Inn. A press release by Leo Club, stated that district president, Leo Rishav Dadlika, presented awards for 3rd quarter, where Leo Club of Dimapur, was recognised with certificate. District Governor further presented DG Medal to Leo Rishab Chhabra for getting recognition of International Leo of the Year. All council members including district president, Rishav Dadlika, district secretary, Shreya Modi, district treasurer, Pranay Poddar, district vice president, Taran Soni and immediate past district president, Rishab Chhabra, took part in the meeting. The…

02 Mar

KBC church building inaugurated: Nagaland

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The newly constructed church building of Khezhakeno Baptist Church (KBC) was inaugurated by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) executive secretary, Rev. Krotso Mero at the church premises on February 28. A press release by KBC stated that, the foundation stone for church building was laid on December 2, 2012 by Rev. Khrotso Mero while he was sr. pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kitsubozou (CBCK) and the same was later inaugurated by him as an executive secretary CBCC. Earlier, the dedicatory programme was led by chairman of new church building committee, Timikha Koza, special praise was presented by local church choir…