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17 Feb

NSCN (I-M), DVC condemn raid by Assam Rifles

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NSCN (I-M) has expressed resentment over the recent raid on the residence of Kishore Jeedung of Dhansiripar village on February 10. NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that the “freewheeling nature of operations by the ubiquitous Assam Rifles (AR) targeting NSCN” was becoming an eye sore of the Indo-Naga ceasefire. Stating that recklessly giving the stamp of identity as NSCN against any arrested anti-social elements was a matter of great indignation for the NSCN, the release said that the “smear campaign indulged by AR against NSCN” was going on without any restraint. NSCN (I-M) further stated that the armed forces…

17 Feb

1 held for duping people in Kohima, Nagaland

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A 24-year old has been arrested by Kohima police for duping people with promise of jobs in police department. The arrested person has been identified as Ravozo Medeo, a resident of Mission Compound, Kohima, PRO, DEF Kohima said in a statement. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused issued fake appointment letters with forged signatures of certain high ranking officer at PHQ and that of SP of a district. In this connection, a case was registered at North Police Station and further investigation is on. Meanwhile, Kohima Police has appealed to all the citizens to be cautious of such frauds and…

17 Feb

Rallies and awareness held under ‘national road safety month’

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On the occasion of “national road safety month”, various activities were conducted across the state. Mokokchung: A walkathon was organised by District Road Safety Committee, Mokokchung on February 15, from Sewak Gate to Imlong Place Mokokchung where Personnel of DEF Mokokchung, 23 Assam Rifles, NCC Cadets and members of Run Mokokchung participated. While addressing the participants at Imlong Place, superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, Vishal said that in India, thousands of people died every year in road accidents. In this, he added that road safety should be made a social movement and urged the participants to make a pledge to educate…

17 Feb

Manipur high court gets new chief justice

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Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar was sworn-in as the chief justice of the High Court of Manipur on Sunday. Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office to the new chief justice at a simple ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of Imphal Raj Bhavan with strict adherence of COVID-19 SOPs. Justice PV Sanjay Kumar was appointed as chief justice of the High Court of Manipur by the President of India on February 12 last. Prior to this, he served as a judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. State chief minister N Biren Singh, deputy chief…

17 Feb

SL, Nepal slam Biplab’s comment

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Sri Lanka’s Election Commission Chairman Nimal Punchihewa on Monday refuted claims of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning to set up a political unit in Sri Lanka. It said, the country’s electoral law does not permit any such arrangement. The development comes after Tripura CM Biplab Deb said Amit Shah, when serving as BJP president, had told party leaders that the BJP would establish rule in other regional countries as part of ‘Atmanirbhar South Asia’ initiative. Deb said the BJP deeply valued the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) partnership. “Any Sri Lankan political party or group is…

16 Feb

Chief Minister lays down administrative reports

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State chief minister Neiphiu Rio laid down various administrative reports and bills (2020-21) in the ongoing seventh session of the thirteenth Assembly on February 15. According to DIPR report, the reports were of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd; State Council of Educational Research & Training; Youth Resources and Sports; Industries and Commerce; Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Excise & Prohibition; Chief Electoral Officer. Rio also laid down Report and Rules of Annual Report of 2017-18 of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd; Annual Report 2018-19 of Nagaland Information commission and Nagaland Food security Rules 2016 of Food & Civil…

16 Feb

Manipur’s all-women run markets reopen after 11 months

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After almost 11 months, Ima markets (all women run markets) in the heart of Manipur’s capital city reopened on Monday for resumption of normal business activities. The three multi-storey market-sheds remained closed following an order of the state government on March 21 last year. The closure of the markets was related to precautionary measures being taken up by the state government to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The state government decided to reopen the markets with COVID-19 situation in the state significantly improved in the last around two months. While reopening the markets, chief minister N Biren…

16 Feb

47th Karbi Youth Festival begins

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The 47th Karbi Youth Festival got underway on Monday with the inauguration of a traditional entrance gate to Taralangso connecting Mirjeng Musoso Adonri Road, the main entry point of Karbi People’s Hall, by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang. The inaugural programme was also attended by Member of Parliament, Horensing Bey; president of Karbi Cultural Society, Chandra Sing Kro and other dignitaries. Tuliram Ronghang also inaugurated another landmark festival place, a colossal clock tower visible from all directions named after Karbi legend Kajir Ronghangpi and Nothengpi the Karbi heritage museum. He also laid the foundation stone for…

16 Feb

Meghalaya budget session from Mar 5

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The budget session of Meghalaya Assembly will commence from March 5. The session is likely to be a stormy one as the opposition Congress party is expected to raise the illegal mining and transportation of coal, besides price rise and corruption. During the session, four days have been earmarked for Private members’ business and seven days for Government business. The NPP-led government would be presented the budget after the lockdown and is likely to announce some sops to rejuvenate the economy. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who also the hold Finance portfolio, will present the budget of estimates on March 10.…

16 Feb

COVID-19 vaccinations were held in various districts across the state of Nagaland

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Medziphema: Second dose of vaccination began at Community Health Center (CHC), Medziphema on February 15, where SMO Dr. Nosezol Sezo and 27 beneficiaries received the first vaccine shots on January 18 were administered for the second dose. According to DIPR report, the second dose was given to the beneficiary after a gap of 28 days. A total number of 15 frontline workers also received their first Covid vaccination dose on February 15. Wokha: Vaccination of COVID-19 for armed forces of 40th Assam Rifles, Wokha battalion and Chukitong out-post was held on February 15 at 40th Assam Rifles, Wokha headquarters and…