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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…

15 Feb

Farmers’ market inaugurated in Mokokchung

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Director Rural Development, Imnukshila on February 13 inaugurated the newly constructed ‘Farmers’ Market’ at Impur Lemjem and ‘rostrum’ at Longjang village playground, Mokokchung. Speaking as special guest, Imnukshila congratulated the VDB secretaries of Kobulong block for successfully completing the marketing complex (marketing shed and a restaurant). She also thanked the Walling clan of Sungratsu village for donating the site. The special guest said that the complex would go a long way in promoting the farmers produce from the area since the site was in a strategic location. She further suggested hosting of a “marketing day” once in a week in…

15 Feb

NBC observes cultural fest

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Nagaland Baptist College (NBC) held its 18th college cultural fest on February 5, under the theme “Culture and tradition: our prized inheritance”. The event was graced by, proprietor of M/s multi builders, Howoto Jakhalu as chief guest. He shared his concern and thoughts for the young people especially in preserving the cultural heritage of the land and re-inculcating work culture for which Nagas have been known for. Howoto also dwelt work culture and reminded the students on how the forefathers were known for their self sufficient and hard working by nature. Northern Sumi Students Union president, Puloto G. Awomi who…

15 Feb

Action against persons disrupting movement of vehicles in Meghalaya

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Meghalaya government has directed all district magistrates to take strict action against anyone attempting to disrupt free movement of vehicles across the State. The directive was issued by Commissioner and Secretary for Transport department, Meban Synrem after the Meghalaya Joint Action Committee of Commercial Vehicles (MJACCV) announced a “48-hour road-blockade” starting from 5 am of February 15 to mount pressure on the State government to reduce the spiral rate of petrol and diesel in the State. While terming the “road blockade” as “uncalled”, the senior Transport department official informed that the State government is actively considering further reduction in petrol…

15 Feb

Meghalaya School wins Wipro Earthian award 2020

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Good Shepherd Higher Secondary School, Jongksha in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district has won the prestigious Wipro Earthian award 2020. Good Shepherd School received the award in a virtually organized function on Saturday due to the pandemic. The award carries certificates and cash prize. This award in its 10th year has been constituted by the Wipro Foundation to recognise excellence in sustainability within the education process in schools and colleges in India. Baiahunlang Kharahnoh, Ivoreen Kharsahnoh, Naphisabet Suting, Ibakyntiew Kharmulieh, and Tinamary Nongspung along with their mentors Seiborlang Warbah and Teibhalang Warlarpih prepared the winning project on biodiversity. “Winning this…

13 Feb

AASAA repatriate demand for ST status in Bokajan

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Around 500 supporters of All Adivasi Students Association of Assam (AASAA), Karbi Anglong District Committee (KADC) today organised a mass rally in Bokajan demanding ‘Schedule Tribe’ (ST) status for the Adivasi people of Assam and ST(H) status for those residing in the sixth schedule areas as of KarbiAnglong, Dima Hasao and others. The protesters also demanded for an Adivasi satellite council in Assam and repatriated the demand for increasing the daily wage of tea garden workers to Rs 351/day. Later, the demonstrators accumulated in front of SDO(C) office in Bokajan and submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister highlighting the…