Paying rich tribute to the Jaintia legendary freedom fighter 'U Kiang Nangbah' on his 161st death anniversary, Meghalaya’s anti-influx groups on Saturday asked the state government and all political parties to drop the idea of bringing railways in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills region in absence of effective mechanisms like the Inner Line Permit (ILP), which is a long pending demand for the protection of the tribal indigenous people from being outnumbered by influx of outsiders in their own homeland.
Imphal, Dec 30: Manipur government has put in place preventive measures after a woman, who recently returned to state from Delhi, tested COVID-19 positive.
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The Tirap police has released a 'wanted' notice for self-styled brigadier of the NSCN(K-YA), Tonglu Akham Hasik, for allegedly murdering former MLA Yumsen Matey.
"The present Manipur crisis cannot be solved through guns and bullets, but only through love and peaceful coexistence," believes Outer Manipur MP Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze.
Terming the historic peace agreement with the ULFA as a moment of socio-economic optimism for Assam, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal has welcomed the development. “Peace with ULFA reaffirms ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ for a resurgent, peaceful & vibrant Assam,” hailed Sonowal here on Friday.
Following government’s decision to shut down the Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited (MCCL) after investments of over Rs 300 crores paid no dividends, the proscribed outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has threatened to hold NPP legislator from Sohra Gavin M Mylliemngap accountable and even kill him.
Top leaders of ULFA’s pro talks faction, including its chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and general secretary Anup Chetia, will be present during the tripartite peace accord signing along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and host of other officials in Delhi.
An FIR has been filed at the Jhalupara police post regarding this case. However, there is no news of anyone being apprehended in connection with these incidents yet.
The camp was organised with support from Community Action through Motivation Programme (CAMP) and on recommendation by the Kharkutta MLA Rupert Momin under the initiative of Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has captured the internet's attention with a video posted on his verified Facebook handle. The video showcases the CM taking the stage once again, displaying his guitar prowess while facing an additional challenge – being on a leash.
