Arunachal Pradesh gets Kra Daadi as its 19th District

via Arunachal Chakma News on February 8, 2015

Itanagar: Kra Daadi is the the 19th district of Arunachal Pradesh created by bifurcating Kurung Kumey district with a view to bring administration to people’s doorstep was created on saturday 7 Feb. 

The district bordering the Tibet region of China has two assembly constituencies namely Tali and Palin covering seven circle headquarters including Pipsorang, Tali, Palin, Yangte, Chambang, Gangte and Tarak Langdi.

Jamin, a virgin place situated around 20 kilometers from Palin, would be the headquarters of the new district. The state Assembly on March 20, 2013 passed the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-Organization of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2013, paving the way for creation of Kra Daadi along with three other new districts in the state. Chief Minister Nabam Tuki formally inaugurated the new district accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, Parliamentary Secretaries and MLAs in a function organized here on the occasion.

“The district was created keeping in view the administrative bottleneck of the people who had to go to Koloriang, the headquarters of Kurung Kumey district travelling a distance of over 182 kilometers,” Tuki said in his address to a mammoth gathering. Exhorting the people to help the administration in making it a model district of the state, Tuki in his indomitable style said that no development process is possible without the support of the people.

Assuring that the state government would extend all help to make it a full-fledged district within a short time, the Chief Minister said, “A new baby was born today and it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to nurture it with utmost care.” “Put all your efforts to make Kra Daadi a cynosure of all eyes in the days to come by preparing a master plan for its planned development so that administration can run smoothly and effectively,” he said citing example of the state capital which was planned haphazardly.

Highlighting various schemes and projects undergoing in the district, the Chief Minister disclosed that works on two-lane road from Joram to Koloriang was progressing satisfactorily. He said, with the coming up of 330 MW Kurung hydro power project, the economy of the district would be uplifted with opening of employment opportunities for the local educated youths. “The North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) last month inked a memorandum of agreement with the state government to execute the project soon,” he added.

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BJP Organised Protest Rally at Kamalanagar to Oppose the Alleged Illegal Misuse of Power by Ruling Congress Govt.

Our Correspondence on March 9, 2015

Kamalanagar: A protest rally was being organised at Kamalanagar, headquarters of Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) by Bharatiya Janata Party today to highlight and oppose the alleged illegal misuse of power by CADC govt. 

"The CADC govt lead by Congress party has illegally appointed nominated Village Council Members just to snatch power & form Village Council in some of the Village Councils where BJP secured majority in the recently concluded election. They have been indulging in all sort illegal activities and misuse of power with impunity so far but not anymore, if necessary we will raise the issue in Aizawl as well as in Delhi. Public are angry and infuriated but cautious and we shall carry the voice of the people" says a local BJP leader. 

Hundreds gathered at the District BJP office at Kamalanagar, many of them came from far away villages.

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PM Modi Wishes On International Women's Day

via Zee News | Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 10:29

New Delhi: Extending wishes on the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on Sunday hailed the “indomitable courage” of women, while at the same time he regretted the instances of crimes against women and urged to end all forms of injustice against the fairer sex.

“Today we renew our pledge to make women and equal and integral part of our developmental journey,” asserted Modi.

Modi stated that bringing a positive change in women's lives was central to the government's vision of India's progress and that several measures were taken to fulfil the same objective.

Enlisting women-centric schemes like “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao yojana'” and “Sukanay Samruddhi yojana”, Modi sought to establish how the government is committed to bringing a “paradigm shift” in attitude towards the girl child.

Modi also touched upon the subject of crimes against women, urging all to walk shoulder-to-shoulder to end all forms of discriminations.

“our heads hang in shame when we hear about the instances of crimes against women,” said Modi.

Modi's remarks come at a time when the nation is still struggling to get over the sickening 2012-Nirbhaya gang-rape (with renewed outrage over the rapist's remarks that surfaced in a documentary that has now been banned in India).

International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8 everyday, is an occasion to salute women's achievements in all spheres.

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Naga Hoho, MCD declare Dimapur incident as 'social issue'

via The Shillong Times on Sunday, 8 March, 2015

Kohima: The Naga Hoho (NH) and the Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) have declared that the March 5 incident where one Syed Sarif Khan was lynched by a mob was a ‘social issue’ and not related with any religious or communal issue.
In a joint statement NH president P Chuba Ozukum and Assembly secretary K Elu Ndang along with MCD president A H Tapadar and working president Rahman issued a joint appeal to the people, that wherever they live, they should not react to rumours but remain calm and maintain peaceful co-existence towards restoring normalcy.
The signatories also appealed to social media to help in maintaining peace and tranquility. The emergency meeting was held following the March 5 Dimapur incident.
Meanwhile, the Naga Hoho has expressed condemnation over the rape case on February 24 in Dimapur, seriously viewed the ‘mob justice incident’ and condemned person(s) responsible for the death of the accused on March 5 and vandalism in New Market on March 4.
The NH through its Communication Cell issued the statement after its executive meeting in Kohima on March 6 deliberated on the sequence of incidents in Dimapur after the February 24 rape case.
Further, the Hoho also urged Nagas to let the law of land prevail in all cases which were registered with police.
It also said the failure on the state government agencies in handling the law and order situation, particularly in Dimapur, was a great concern for Nagas in and outside Nagaland.  The Hoho urged the state government to thoroughly probe the incident. They also conveyed deep condolences to the family of late Inito Swu who died after the firing incident at Clock Tower Junction on March 5 and wished speedy recovery of those injured. (UNI)

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Human Rights activists want eviction of Bangali settlers from CHT

via Dhaka Tribune on March 7, 2015

Khagrachari (CHT): Activists of different human rights bodies have suggested that eviction of Bangali settlers and army personnel would stop rape and torture on the women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

They made the suggestion while briefing the press over the recent gang rape incident of a pregnant housewife from the Marma community in Rangamati's Kaukkhali upazila.

While talking to journalists, Chittagong Hill Tracts Nari Sangha Chairman Sonali Chakma and Hill Women's Federation Chairman Nirupa Chakma said Bangali settlers and army personnel should be evicted immediately from Chittagong Hill Tracts in order to stop rape and torture on indigenous women.

On March 5, five Bangali settlers forcefully entered Ongsimong Marma's house in Headmanpara in Kaukkhali and beat him up. Later they raped his pregnant wife.

They also robbed their mobile phone. The next day when the victims went to file a case with the Kaukhali police station, the on-duty officer denied to file the case in the absence of the officer-in-charge.

“Such incidents were on the rise because the rapists were enjoying impunity,” said Sonali Chakma.

Reading out a statement by Hill Women's Federation Secretary Minaki Chakma, they also demanded exemplary punishment to the culprits.

Khagrachhari Golabari Mahila Samity Chairman Chameli Marma said the incident was shocking. She demanded a probe committee be formed to investigate the incident.

Bangladesh Marma Students Council's Information and Publicity Secretary Chaihau Marma said: “The inhuman act should be addressed immediately, otherwise tougher action would be taken."

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Chapchar Kut Celebrated Across Mizoram

via Zee News

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015 - 19:42

Aizawl: Chapchar Kut, the most important traditional festival of the Mizos was observed across Mizoram today with the biggest celebration being held at the Assam Rifles ground here.

Exuberant performers danced to the tune of typical Mizo songs at the festival celebrations while traditional dances like Cheraw, Sarlamkai and mass dance called 'Chai' were performed by different cultural troupes.

Ethnic Mizos from neighbouring states and countries like Myanmar and Bangladesh also participated in the celebrations in Aizawl where Taiwan's senior diplomat, foreigners and domestic tourists from different states also took part.

Traditional costume parade, exhibit of Mizo dresses through the years was also held.

State Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla was the 'Kut Pa' or father of the festival while Art and Culture Minister R Romawia and Chung Kwan Tien, senior diplomat of Taiwan were the 'host' and guest of honour respectively.

Chapchar Kut was also celebrated in all the district headquarters and many villages.

PTI 

Chapchar Kut Video:

Here is a small video that takes you on a tour to the celebrations of the Chapchar Kut festival.

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Andrew Lalherliana appointed as new MPSC Chairman

via Mizonews.Net on March 2, 2015

Aizawl: Andrew Lalherliana has been appointed as the new Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman.

Mizoram Governor appointed him for the post in exercise of the power conferred on him by Article 316 (1) of the Indian Constitution.

The appointment letter of Andrew Lalherliana as the new MPSC Chairman was issued by the state government on Saturday.

Before appointed as MPSC Chairman, Andrew Lalherliana has been serving as member of the state public service commission. He replaced K. Riachho.

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