Kukis & Meiteis showing solidarity: Advisor

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IMPHAL, MAY 20: Normalcy fast returning in violence-hit Manipur with the situation improving slowly, said security advisor to the Manipur chief minister Kuldiep Singh on Saturday.

Briefing the media on the latest law and order situation at the chief minister’s secretariat in Imphal today, the security advisor said that there have been certain small incidents at different places and nothing major.

However, rumours were still doing the rounds, he said, while reiterating the government’s appeal not to believe in the unverified and unconfirmed news.

Singh claimed that with the situation improving, people of the two conflicting communities have started showing solidarity to each other while relaying some rescue stories.

He informed that in Churachandpur district, four persons abducted by miscreants were rescued and handed over to the Army and security forces for safe passage.

Two of the four persons were rescued by members of Young Paite Association while the other two by the members of the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), he said.

The rescued persons were handed over to the police and security forces for their safe passage to their respective families, he said.

On May 19 also, in Imphal, locals with the assistance of the police rescued a person from the miscreants who tried to whisk away him and handed over to the Army for safe passage to his home.

“These are the good signs,” the security advisor said, adding that earlier people of each community used to chase after or take away people or persons of other communities. Those who were abducted by miscreants were still missing, he said.

It may be mentioned that as many as seven persons were missing after they were allegedly abducted by armed miscreants suspected to be Kuki militants.

The security adviser said that incidents of rescue and handing over of those abducted to the Army and Central security forces showed that people have confidence on each other as well as in the state security agencies.

“There are the good things that better sense is prevailing and people are having more faith in the Army, Central security forces and local police as well as in the system,” the security advisor said. He said that with the situation improving further, the curfew relaxation hours has also increased.

The curfew was relaxed for 11 hours, from 5 am to 4pm, in seven districts –Imphal West, Imphal East, Jiribam, Bishnupur, Kakching, Thoubal and

Pherzawl – and 10 hours in two districts –Churachandpur and Chandel.

The same was relaxed for five hours in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal while there was no curfew in other districts –Tamenglong, Noney, Senapati, Ukhrul and Kamjong. The Assam Rifles and CAPF shifted 11,373 persons stranded at Kangpokpi to Churachandpur on May 18 and another 454 persons from Churachandpur to Kangpokpi on the same day.

Another 54 stranded persons from Keithelmanbi were also shifted to Kangpokpi district, he said.

The Army along with the local police continued to conduct surprise checks at designated camps of the Kuki militants under tripartite suspension of operation (SoO).

The presence of cadres in the camps was increasing day by day. Arms and ammunition in the armouries of the designated camps were also counted by breaking the locks, Kuldiep informed. The Assam Rifles have done a good work, he said while informing that they collected 10 kg of explosives and 2000 detonators of Bharatiya Infra Projects Limited (BIPL) implementing railway line construction in Manipur took its custody before it went into the hands of miscreants.

The police have also recovered more arms and ammunition snatched by unruly mobs after the May 3 mayhem.

So far, 480 arms and over 6800 ammunition were recovered till date, he said. There has been certain small incidents at different places and nothing major, he said, reiterating the government’s appeal not to believe in the rumours.

He further appealed to everyone and organizations like Young Paite Association, KSO and some other villages that showed a kind of solidarity towards each other to enhance the gesture. “We should have faith in the system and have faith in humanity and should not create unnecessary issues in which peace will be disturbed,” the security advisor said.

GUWAHATI, MAY 20 (PTI): The Assam Police has recommended a CBI enquiry into the death of woman police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha, who had become popular as the ‘Dabang cop’ in a purported road accident, a top official said on Saturday.

All police officers of Nagaon and Lakhimpur districts, where she worked and cases connected to her were lodged, including those related to her death, are being transferred, Assam Director General of Police G P Singh said.

The criminal investigation department of the police was initially entrusted with the inquiry.

“After reviewing the entire case with the CID team and senior officials at police headquarters, I have recommended to the government to transfer four cases related to Rabha to the CBI,” he said at a press conference here.

Rabha, 30, who was also called ‘Lady Singham’ after Bollywood police movies for her strict dealings with those who broke the law, was killed early on Tuesday when her car collided head-on with a container truck at Sarubhugia village in Kaliabor subdivision of Nagaon district.

Singh said the decision to recommend the case to the central investigative agency was taken after considering the public sentiment for it.

It was also deemed proper to ask a neutral agency to investigate the matter as it involves the death of an officer of the Assam Police, the DGP added.

Of the four cases, three are lodged in Nagaon district, where she was posted. In one of them, which was lodged on May 5, she was the investigating officer, while two cases are related to her death. The fourth case was lodged in Lakhimpur against Rabha for alleged criminal conspiracy, dacoity, robbery, attempt to cause death, wrongful confinement and extortion. It was registered on MaY 15, a day before her death.

Singh said the decision to transfer all police officers of Nagaon and Lakhimpur, including their SPs, was taken after discussing with the chief minister, it has been decided to transfer all police officials of Nagaon and Lakhimpur districts, including the superintendents of police.

Rabha, who was incharge of Morikolong police outpost in Nagaon, was known for her strict dealings but was in the news for her alleged involvement in financial irregularities. After her death in the accident, Rabha’s family and friends alleged foul play and demanded an impartial probe to find the truth behind it.

Tripura BJP state executive meeting on May 22

AGARTALA, MAY 20

(PTI): The BJP Tripura state executive meeting to chalk out the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election will be held at Charilam in Sepahijala district on May 22, a senior party leader said on Saturday. BJP’s loss of 11 per cent vote share in the 2023 Tripura Assembly poll has set the alarm bell ringing in the ruling party. In terms of seats, the tally has decreased to 32 this year from 36 in 2019.

President of district units of the party are expected to lay their reports on the organisational position on the table, its state president Rajib Bhattacharjee told PTI.

BJP state in-charge Mahesh Sharma, Chief Minister Manik Saha and Bhattacharjee will be present in the meeting among

Assam govt issues dress code for school teachers

GUWAHATI, MAY 20

ITANAGAR, MAY 20

(PTI): Over 3,000 saplings were planted as part of Mission Green Miao in a sub-division of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, an official said.

The initiative aims to mitigate the effects of climate change, Miao additional deputy commissioner Ibom Tao said.

The saplings were planted on a 26-km stretch of road between Namchik and Miao.

The plantation programme in Miao, a subdivision under Changlang district, is under the ‘Mission Arunachal LiFE Campaign’, a part of the Pakke Declaration.

The state cabinet had on November 13, 2021, adopted the ‘Pakke Declaration 2047’, aimed at “climate-resilient development” in the state.

The declaration envisages a multi-sectoral approach towards low emission and climate-resilient development through five broad themes -- forest and climate change, health and well-being of all, sustainable and adaptive living, livelihoods and opportunities and evidence generation and collaborative action.

“The sub-division is witnessing rapid climate changes in the recent past due to an increase in human activities, including deforestation, agriculture and horticulture activities besides rapid industrialisation. We decided to initiate a rejuvenation plan to mitigate the climate change effect with the hope that human intervention will surely reduce environmental impacts,” Tao said.

Under the new mission, over 5,000 ornamental trees and fruit-bearing trees would be planted along the roads and in vulnerable villages respectively, he said.

“Our plantation drive will continue till World Environment Day on June 5 this year,” Tao said. State Civil Supplies Minister Kamlung Mossang, who launched the plantation programme, urged people to take care of plants.

(PTI): The Assam government issued a dress code for school teachers, stating that some of them were in the “habit” of wearing clothes that sometimes do not appear to be acceptable by the public at large. Teachers would have to attend classes in formal clothes in sober colours, with party and casual apparel to be strictly avoided, the notification issued on Friday said. Sharing the order on Twitter on Saturday, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu wrote: “There are some misgivings regarding dress code prescribed for school teachers. I am sharing the notification for clarity.”

Army rescues 500 tourists from landslide-hit Sikkim

rescued the stranded tourists to safety.

“The stranded tourists included 216 men, 113 women and 54 children, and they were moved to three different army camps. They were provided with hot meals and warm clothing,” the defence spokesperson said.

He also said, “The quick reaction by the troops avoided any mishap. Efforts were on to clear the roads for vehicular movement as soon as possible. The tourists will be provided with all assistance until the route is cleared for their further journey.”

GANGTOK, MAY 20

(PTI): The Indian Army rescued 500 stranded tourists, including 54 children, from north Sikkim as torrential rain in parts of the Himalayan state caused landslides and roadblocks, a defence official said on Saturday.

Heavy rain was witnessed in Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang on Friday.

As a result of the downpour, approximately 500 tourists, who were travelling to Lachung and Lachen valley, were stranded at Chungthang due to landslides and roadblocks en route, he said.

“On request from SDM Chungthang, troops of Trishakti Corps, Indian Army swung into action and other party leaders, sources in the party said.

North Sikkim district collector Hem Chettri said all the tourists, mostly from West Bengal, were stuck following landslides in Martin area of Chungthang on Friday and they were stranded on the road for several hours before the rescue teams arrived on the spot.

The notification said that it has been noticed that some teachers were “found in the habit of wearing the dress of their choice which sometimes do not appear to be acceptable by public at large”.

“Since a teacher is expected to be an example of all sorts of decency especially while discharging their duties, it has become necessary to follow a dress code that should reflect a sense of decorum, decency, professionalism and seriousness of purpose at the work place,” it said.

As per the prescribed dress code, male teachers should wear formal attire only, with formal shirt-pant being the approved apparel.

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Social Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik, Lok Sabha MP Rebati Tripura and Rajya Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb are scheduled to join the brainstorming session, they said.

The BJP has already initiated a mega process to rejig the organisation from the booth to the mandal level by removing their presidents, Bhattacharjee said.

“The reshuffle in booth and mandal levels have got underway to strengthen the organization for better results. Several booth presidents have already been changed and new faces have been brought in,” Bhattacharjee said.

BJP will organise several programmes over a period of a month to mark nine years of prime ministership of Narendra Modi in power. “During the meeting there will be discussion on how best we can celebrate the historic event which is aimed at reaching to the people,” he said. The celebration will also be part of the party’s preparations for the next Lok Sabha election, he added.

Gas price up by 196 pc, Tripura electricity corp seeks tariff hike

AGARTALA, MAY 20

(PTI): Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd has submitted a representation to the state regulatory commission, seeking a hike in power tariff to bridge its revenue gap, a senior official said on Saturday. There has been “no tariff increase” in Tripura since 2014, causing a “huge loss to the state government-run power corporation”, he said. “There has been an average 196 per cent increase in natural gas price in the past one year and the introduction of uniform transmission cost has hit the corporation’s fiscal position.

“While the uniform transmission cost appears good for big states like As-

I, MR. HUKAYI NIKISHE SUMI, aged about 38 years, son of MR. NIKISHE SUMI, resident of HOUSE NO-610, BLOCK NO.- 07, THAHEKHU VILLAGE, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly state and declare on oath as under:

1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am the biological father of my daughters' namely (i) “MISS LINOVI H. AYE” and (ii) “MISS KEZIAH H. AYE”.

3. That my daughters' correct official names are (i) “MISS LINOVI H. AYE” and (ii) “MISS KEZIAH H. AYE”.

4. That in my Pension Book bearing PPO NO. 211202200155, my daughters' names are wrongly written as (i) “LINOVI H SUMI” and (ii) “CAZIA H SUMI” instead of their correct names (i) MISS LINOVI H. AYE and (ii) “MISS KEZIAH H. AYE” which are purely a clerical mistake.

5. That this affidavit is made for the sole purpose of declaring my daughters' correct official names are as (i) “MISS. LINOVI H. AYE” and (ii) “MISS KEZIAH H. AYE” and to make necessary correction in my Pension Book and to produce this affidavit as a clarification/evidence about my daughters' correct names where ever require.

I further declare that the statements made by me herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT

Sworn and declared before me on this 20th day of May 2023.

DP-2205/23

NOTARY PUBLIC sam, it harms small states such as Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram,” TSECL Managing Director Debasish Sarkar told PTI. The corporation will have a revenue gap of Rs 1,100.60 crore if the tariff remains unchanged for the 2023-24 financial year, he said.

“Projected revenue stands at Rs 868.04 crore for 2023-24, while TSECL needs to spend Rs 1,968.64 crore for the current fiscal, leading to a gap of Rs 1,100.60 crore,” he pointed out. The TSECL has already given dearness allowance to its employees, and this has increased its non-plan expenditure, Sarkar said, adding that it also provides subsidy in tariff for greenfield industries. Due to an “abnormal” hike in the gas price, the production cost in its Rukhia power generation plant has gone up to Rs 7 per unit, which was merely at 2.50 per unit, he said. In the northeastern state, almost all the power plants are fuelled by natural gas.

“We have explained our position before the Tripura State Regulatory Commission through representation as to why a tariff hike is inevitable. Now, it will be the regulatory body to determine the percentage of power tariff hike to make it a win-win situation for all stakeholders”, he said.

AFFIDAVIT (Name Declaration)

Date: 09/05/2023

Regd. No. 144/2023

I, Smti. Imrongtula, W/o. L. Nungsang , aged about 54 years, resident of New Ministers' Hill Colony Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:-

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Ao (Naga) tribe.

2. That my correct official name is Imrongtula, as entered in my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 7185 3322 3445, however in my son's Birth Certificate my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Atula.

3. That the name Imrongtula and Atula refers to one and same person i.e. me.

4. That this affidavit shall stand as piece of evidence and that it shall be kept in records for any future rectification/clarification if any complications that may arise with regard to the entry of my name.

5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing conceal therein. And I signed this affidavit on this 9th day of May, 2023 at Kohima, Nagaland.

K-1096/23

AFFIDAVIT (Correction/Rectification of Name)

I, REGINA CHAWANG, D/o Shri. RAPHUBA MARIUS, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as follows.

1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, my correct name is ‘Regina Chawang’.

3. That my name have been recorded inadvertently as “R.REGINA” and “R.REGINA RAFUBA” in some Official documents and Bank Passbook.

4. That, my father’s name have been entered and recorded as “RAFUBA” and “RAFIIBA in some of my Official Documents but the correct name is RAPHUBA MARIUS”.

5. That, the names “REGINA CHAWANG”, “R. REGINA RAFUBA” and “R. REGINA” refers to one and same person .i.e., me and are undistinguishable and interchangeable. And my father’s name “RAPHUBA MARIUS”,“RAFUBA” and “RAFIIBA” refers to one and same person as well i.e., my father and are undistinguishable and interchangeable.

6. That, this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence in reference to the above paragraphs for all my official purposes, correspondence and records.

7. That, I verify that the contents of this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima on this the 9th day of May,

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2 more held over violence in Maharashtra

AKOLA, MAY 20 (PTI):

Two persons were arrested on Saturday for allegedly fomenting last week’s communal violence in central Maharashtra’s Akola city, police said. It took the number of persons arrested in connection with the incidents of May 13 to 148. Of the two men held on Saturday morning, a 23-year-old man was the one who had lodged a complaint about an objectionable Instagram post, claiming that it hurt religious sentiments. The post triggered violence including stone-pelting and arson in Old City area.

Girl kidnapped, gangraped in Gurugram

GURUGRAM, MAY 20 (PTI): A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by two people, including a milkman she was acquainted with, who also beat her up and threatened to kill her when she tried to resist, police said here on Saturday. A case was registered against the accused, milkman Vinod and his friend Jasbir at the Bhondsi police station on Friday.

Man killed over land dispute in Latur; 3 held LATUR, MAY 20 (PTI):

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 32-year-old man in Latur in Maharashtra, a police official said on Saturday. Satish Jamadar was engaged in a dispute with his neighbours over a common embankment along their farm plots in Samsapur in Renapur tehsil, he said. He was stabbed and succumbed to injuries in a nearby hospital.

Three persons of a family, including a woman, have been arrested for the killing,” he said.