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27 Feb

Liquor to be cheaper in Meghalaya

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The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on various brands of liquor by bringing it down from 40 per cent to 37.5 per cent as well as do away with the 25 per cent lifting charges. Excise Minister Kyrmen Shylla said that the decision to reduce VAT would not affect the revenue generation, because the volume of sales would increase after the price of liquor has come down. He said that the revenue from excise during 2019-2020 was Rs 276 crore, and Rs 269 crore during 2020-2021 till January. “We hope the revenue will be more…

26 Feb

ASUK convenes meeting: Nagaland

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Ao Students’ Union Kohima (ASUK) has convened its 2021 first presidential meeting on February 27, 10 a.m. at its treasurer’s residence, Merhülietsa colony, Kohima. All federating and subordinate units have been requested to attend the meeting.

26 Feb

CROW conducts checking of illegal trade practices: Nagaland

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Consumer Rights Organisation Wokha (CROW) accompanied by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) and Lotha Youth Hoho conducted extensive checking at sand stockists within Wokha town on February 23, 2021. A press release by media cell, CROW stated that during the checking a total of 20 shovels were seized at sand stockists/sales in Wokha town. On intervention, it was learned that the sand stockists were compelled to cut the shovels in order to save the expenses and for profit margin. The release stated that sand stockists in Wokha town were following the same business practices adding that business tools including mustard oil…

25 Feb

Nineteen government teachers suspended in Manipur

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As many as 19 teachers of different government schools in Manipur were placed under suspension from their services in two days after they were found absent during education minister’s surprise inspections. State education minister S Rajen was on surprise inspections of government schools from Tuesday. On the first day of his inspection on Tuesday, the minister found unauthorised absence of 17 teachers in two different schools in Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Irked by teachers not attending schools despite his repeated warning in the past, the education minister instructed concerned officials of the state education (school) directorate to put…

25 Feb

Assam govt extends ‘disturbed area’ tag for 6 months from Feb 27

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Ahead of state assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 months beyond February 27, unless withdrawn earlier, reports The Sentinel Assam. In an official statement issued by the state government it said, “As per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” upto 6 (six) months beyond 27/02/2021, unless withdrawn earlier”. The announcement came with no official comment on the reason behind the extension of the Act, however, reports suggest…

25 Feb

Peace Channel conducts leadership trg: Nagaland

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Peace Channel organised a women leadership training programme on the topic “the role of women in peace building” at Tabernacle Baptist Church Naga United village on February 18. Peace Channel field coordinator, Caroline Leisan shared the vision of Peace Channel and encouraged women to involve in promoting peace. Acknowledging the role of women in a society, she said that women possessed wisdom and knowledge in promoting peace in the community. Meanwhile, resource person, general secretary, Nagamese Baptist Church Association (NBCA), Mhabeni Ngullie assured the participants that such trainings were encouraged even in the coming days and apprised Peace Channel on…

25 Feb

SAMETI conducts online trg on PPP for agriculture development: Nagaland

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State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised two-day online training programme on, “private public partnership for agriculture development” for ATMA functionaries on February 23 and 24. In a press release, SAMETI director principal IETC i/c, Medziphema stated that the training was aimed to motivate and be acquainted with the importance of Private Public Partnership (PPP) mode in agriculture extension and the techniques involved. Resource persons for the training programme were Department of Rural Development, NU, SASRD, Medziphema assistant professor, Dr. Mary N Odyuo and professor, dept. of agriculture extension NU: SASRD, Medziphema, Dr. J Longkumer. During the training…

25 Feb

Lok Sabha Speaker to visit Shillong

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will visit Shillong on February 25-26 and address members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, following which he will visit the construction site of the new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Building at Mawdiangdiang. On Thursday, the speaker will inaugurate the ‘Outreach and Familiarization Programme for Local Bodies’ of Meghalaya and other North Eastern states scheduled to be held at the State Convention Centre, Pinewood Hotel, Shillong. “Initiated by the Lok Sabha Speaker, this first of its kind programme is being organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Lok Sabha Secretariat and the programme…

24 Feb

College teachers’ silent rally foiled by police in Manipur

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Agitating teachers of government colleges in Manipur were caught between the state government and students. After a silent rally carried out by agitating teachers was cut short by police soon after it kick-started, students of colleges urged the teachers not to enter college campus if classes were not to be conducted. The striking teachers on Tuesday converged at the campus of Maharaja Budhachandra College in Imphal’s Palace Compound to carry out a silent protest rally on the streets of Imphal. When the rally kick-started, a strong police team armed with riot gear stopped them from carrying out the rally and…

24 Feb

Women leadership training programme held in Dimapur

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Peace Channel organised its two-day 4th training programme under the theme “peace mission” in colonies such as Padampukhri and Sachu Colony. A press release by peace channel media team stated that the training focussed on engaging women in discussions pertaining to the importance of peace and well-being of the society. It was also aimed at initiating their advocacy in various activities to foster healthy approach while communicating with mutual understanding. Over 18 selected women from Sachu colony and over 20 women in Padampukhri attended the training under the leadership coordinator, district unit, Peace Channel, Caroline Leisan. Sharing the vision, “make…