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11 Jul

Sikkim CM Tamang declares sikkim budget session dates, focuses on state priorities

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Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has revealed pivotal developments for the state, underlining the government's commitment to its promises and the welfare of the public.Chief Minister Tamang declared that the Sikkim Budget session is scheduled to convene from August 5 to August 9, aiming to address crucial state issues and lay out the financial course ahead. Concurrently, he announced the commencement of job regularization for approximately 27,000 ad-hoc and OFOJ employees starting August 1. These employees, who have received memorandums, will have their joining dates finalized during a cabinet meeting slated for July 17. "We are not a government…

11 Jul

Mizoram’s Green-Ag project expands with GLIPs in Dampa Tiger Reserve Buffer Zones

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In a move aimed at bolstering sustainable agricultural practices, PC Vanlalruata, the Minister of Agriculture, distributed essential equipment for Green Landscape Information Platforms (GLIPs) to 17 high-priority villages under the Green-Ag project. The distribution ceremony took place at the Minister’s Office Chamber at MINECO, Aizawl. The GLIPs were allocated to 13 villages in Mamit District and four villages in Lunglei District, strategically located in the buffer zones of the Dampa Tiger Reserve and Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, respectively. The event also served as a platform for Green-Ag project staff to highlight achievements, emphasizing community engagement and awareness-building efforts in sustainable land…

11 Jul

Tripura’s three-tier panchayat polls to take place on August 8, State Election Commissioner decides

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The State Election Commissioner of Tripura, Saradindu Chowdhury, announced that the election for the three-tier Panchayat system in Tripura will take place on August 8 across 2,650 polling stations. Addressing a press conference, Chowdhury detailed the electoral arrangements and security measures ahead of the polls. Chowdhury stated that the current tenure of the three-tier Panchayat will conclude on August 4, with preparations already underway for the upcoming elections. He outlined the electoral structure, revealing a total of 6,370 seats distributed across 3,517 constituencies. This includes 606 Gram Panchayats, 35 Panchayat Samities with 423 constituencies, and 8 Zila Parishads encompassing 116…

10 Jul

Mizoram Home Minister apologizes to Myanmar refugees, pledges support

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Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga has issued an apology to over 33,000 Myanmar refugees who have been sheltering in the state since February 2021, acknowledging the state's inability to meet all their needs due to limited resources. Addressing an event on Sunday night, Sapdanga expressed the deep connection between the people of Mizoram and the refugees, referring to them as brothers and sisters of the Mizos. Holding the Disaster Management portfolio, Sapdanga recounted his initial visit to the refugee camps along the Mizoram-Myanmar border and his interactions with the refugees. He shared his sorrow over the hardships faced by those…

10 Jul

Assam Industry Minister Bimal Borah attends rubber plantation review meeting with Piyush Goyal

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Assam Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Public Enterprise, Bimal Borah, attended a pivotal review meeting on rubber plantation with Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday. The meeting, presided over by Minister Goyal, focused on various policies and programs under the Act East Policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, complemented by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's initiatives. During the meeting, Borah highlighted the significant achievements of the Assam Industrial Policy, which has attracted investments exceeding Rs. 13,000 crores. He also mentioned the forthcoming establishment of a Semi-Conductor Plant by the Tata…

10 Jul

Eastern Nagaland’s ENPO temporarily ends emergency amid Frontier Territory Negotiations

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The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) Central Executive Council (CEC) has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the public emergency in Eastern Nagaland, aiming to foster mutual understanding and pursue a peaceful resolution regarding the proposed creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) by the Government of India. This decision was made during a crucial meeting held at the ENPO headquarters in Tuensang on July 3, 2024. Initially declared on February 5, 2024, the public emergency has been lifted to create an environment conducive to dialogue and negotiation. This suspension is subject to review, with provisions for reinstatement should compelling…

06 Jul

Deputy Commissioner ensures smooth traffic amid Itanagar’s torrential rain and landslides

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In response to heavy rainfall causing landslides and mudslides, Deputy Commissioner Smti Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta, IAS, took immediate action to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety on NH-415 and surrounding areas. During her inspection of NH-415, Deputy Commissioner Mehta directed the deployment of manpower and machinery to clear blockages caused by landslides. The Highway Department has been instructed to maintain readiness round the clock and respond promptly to any obstructions. Notably, the DC visited the Karsingsa Block point, issuing a traffic advisory for the temporary closure of the road due to a significant landslide. Traffic has been diverted through an…

05 Jul

CM Pema Khandu leads Arunachal review amid monsoon chaos

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Heavy monsoon rains in Arunachal Pradesh have wreaked havoc, particularly in Kurung Kumey district where the 47-kilometer Sarli-Koloriang road has been completely washed out, rendering all bridges impassable. This has effectively isolated Sarli town from its surrounding areas. A review meeting on July 4, chaired by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu via video conference from Tawang, addressed the severe impact of the floods across the state. Also attending online were Nakap Nalo, Advisor to the Minister of Disaster Management, and Chief Secretary Dharmendra from Itanagar. The meeting focused on assessing damages to state and national highways, roads, drinking water…