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Vol. II
Issue 51
JUANITA KAKOTY REVIEWS THE CHILD LABOUR BILL
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ITBP IG calls on HCM CM Sonowal visits Kokrajhar,
interacted with victim's members
A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Aug 7 Shri Manoj Singh Rawat, Inspector General, ITBP called on Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister here to discuss on expanding ITBP establishments in the state and on improving security in the state and in the borders.
ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Aug 7
ITBP has proposed for a permanent stationing of one battalion of its paramilitary personnel at Hollongi in Itanagar. This is is viewed as being essential to base the ITBP command in the state capital rather than in the existing location far-away in Shillong and Tezpur for efficiency in command control.
Further, the ITBP conveyed its plan to open new sectors across the state in towns like Likabali, Pasighat and Aalo. ITBP official informed that
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Centenary Celebration Golaghat, Aug 7: Informal Get Together of All Aluminis of Christian High School Golaghat is scheduled to be held on 21.08.2016, Sunday at 9.00 am at the school campus regarding " C E N T E N A R Y CELEBRATION 2019 ". Principal Mrs Trinity William and Vice Principal Mr Subodh Horo have requested all to take part in the same. (Correspondent)
Child Killed by Wild Jumbos Golaghat, Aug 7: The human elephant conflict is again on rise in some places in Golaghat. On Saturday at midnight a group of wild jumbos entered at Sundarpur area under Bogijan PS in Golaghat. The group demolished four houses and attacked the people. In the attack a child named Asha Ekka (8) was killed and her father Dakhalsai Ekka was injured. However other members of the family somehow escaped from the attack of wild jumbos. Today a wave of panic and mourn seems to be prevailed in the area. According to the sources the group is still taking shelter in nearby tea gardens and there are chances of attack. The concerned authorities are trying to prevent the jumbos from entering into people's living area. (Correspondent) Classifieds at Rs. 10/- per word
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ITBP IGP during his meeting with Arunachal CM Pema Khandu besides guarding the borders, the paramilitary force will also be deployed to guard all essential government installations, offices and institutions in the state.
development and to transport PDS and other essential items to the borders so that stress migration from borders can be prevented, informed the official.
The expanded ITBP resources can be of use to facilitate
Chief Minister agreed to extend all possible
cooperation to the paramilitary force in expanding its establishment in the state. He appreciated the role of ITBP in maintaining peace and security in the state, and also lauded the humanitarian assistance extended by it during natural calamities.
Attack me if you want but not dalits PM, slams cow vigilantes PTI Hyderabad, Aug 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today came down heavily on the perpetrators of violence on dalits, telling them, "if you have to attack, attack me" but stop attacking "my Dalit bretheren". Facing increasingly bruising opposition assault on him and BJP over attacks on Dalits and on the issue of cow vigilantes, Modi also lashed out at "fake cow protectors", denouncing them for the second day running for trying to create "tension and conflict" in the society and asking the states to take stringent action against them. Making an emotional appeal at a meeting of BJP workers in Hyderabad, Modi asked people to protect and respect Dalits who have for long been neglected by the society. Questioned repeatedly over his 'silence' on the sensitive issue of attacks on Dalits by
He was accompanied with cabinet ministers Rihan Daimary, Atul Bora, Pallab Lachan Das. Later, he had a meeting with the BTC leaders and also held a high level security meeting with senior officials from administration, police, army and others at Circuit House in Kokrajhar. CM Sonowal interacted with victim family members who were lost their dear ones in the firing. CM Sonowal said the government is zero tolerance on militant and whoever responsible will be booked. "Stern actions will be initiated by government against militant outfit organization who were involved with anti society activities",Sonowal said. CM discussed thoroughly on the security alertness activity in BTAD as well across the state with strengthening security deployment ahead
In an emotional appeal, the PM asked people to protect & respect Dalits who have for long been neglected. PTI alleged Hindu right-wingers, Modi said, "I would like to tell these people that if you have any problem, if you have attack, attack me. Stop attacking my Dalit brethren. If you have to shoot, shoot me, but not my Dalit brothers. This game should stop." Modi's choice of Hyderabad to denounce the attacks on Dalits was significant as his government had come under opposition fire following the
suicide by a Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula in the city which had triggered campus unrest in several parts of the country. Modi said at times some incidents come to notice which give us "unbearable pain". "It should be our responsibility to save and respect them (Dalits)," he said without referring to any particular incident. Contd. on Page 4
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal during his visit to Kokrajhar today. DIPR Photo Independence Day celebration. Sonowal promised for restorations of peace and tranquility among different communities in the state with gaining thrust and faith among all sections of society. "We discussed security issues and subjects with CM during his visit to Kokrajhar. The meeting emphasized to gain security strengthening to stop militant and anti social activities in the region", said a senior army officer after a meeting CM Sonowal. DGP Mukesh Sahay told that police administration has been intensified counter insurgency operation against
militant outfit organizations in the state. "There was handi work of NDFB-S behind Balajan Tinali market attacked because a cadre of the organization was death in the encounter firing", Sahay said. Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, Rihan Daimary termed the incident unwanted incident where innocent peoples lost their lives. 'We hope involved culprits would be booked in earliest manner', Bora said. Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma condemning the incident said that it was shock
incident which claimed of innocent citizens in Kokrajhar during weekly market day. BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary said CM Sonowal promises to step stern action against firing situation in the region. CM met victim's family members and promises for early arrest of involved culprits, Mohilary added. BTC deputy chief Kampa Borgoyary, MLAs Rabiram N a r z a r y, Maneswar Brahma, BTC executive members Rajib Brahma, Doneswar Goyary, Lwmsrao Daimary were prominent attendees during CM visit.
AASU warns NHPC against resumption of work at Gerukamukh ET Correspondent Dhemaji, Aug 7
A day after the CMD of NHPC stated before the media in Guwahati that work on the 2000 mega watt Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric project, which came to an halt since 2011, will resume once the National Green Tribunal
(NGT) clears it, the All Assam Students Union, Dhemaji district committee today warned of a massive agitation if the NHPC authorities does not fulfill its demand and goes ahead with the project. "Apart from the NGT, the has to be necessary clearance from the Expert Committee. Without making the report of the Expert Committee public, we will not allow them to resume
work",Dhemaji District unit of AASU President Bhagyawan Doley and General Secretary Krishna Ranjan Chutia stated through a press release today. The NHPC CMD had also stated that it hopes that work on the mega project would be completed by 2020. The AASU leaders also warned the state government as well as the company that the
organisation will organise a massive protest if the company resumes the project without the Expert Committee report being made public. "At any cost we cannot compromise the future of Assam. We have already witnessed the devastation created by mega dams in countries like China. We cannot allow the same thing to happen in Assam", the AASU leaders said.
Arunachal's very own dance group G7 Loyals wins many a hearts after becoming 1st runners up in NEGT-2 ET Bureau Itanagar, Aug 7 Though Arunachal Pradesh is late starter in the field of entertainment shows but the number of talents are innumerable and many are yet to get limelight. Arunachal Pradesh Dance Group popularly known as G7 Loyals is one such talented group who won the first runners up in recently concluded Northeast Got Talent Season-2 (NEGT-2) who staged an energetic performance. The contest, which saw participation of all Northeastern States, was won by Sikkim versatile singer Prakash Sundas, followed by the G7
Loyals. Sikkim’s Prakash Sundas won the talent hunt competition after beating the other finalists from North East States in the grand finale held recently in Guwahati to take home the prize money of Rs.1 lakh. G7 Loyals, though could not win the contest but they have won the hearts of millions for their versatile and energetic stage performance. Their scintillating dance performance was loved by all and on many performances the group received standing ovation from the judges and people. G7 Loyals Dance Group initiated by Amar Darnal had performer likes of Lishi Yaba, Lham Chotten Miji, Haorangbam
contention and reach the grand finale of North-East Got Talent Season-2 to win 1st Runners up and take home cash award of Rs 50 thousand with trophy and gift hampers.
Memikar and Rahul Deka, their race to reach the finale
was not easy as there were so many tough competitors. But
despite that, the group put-up a tough fight to remain in the
“Though we are sad but our dreams are not over yet, we will come back stronger and more prepared next time, it is rightly said that failure is the pillar of success and we have learnt where we went wrong, we will improvise on it and come back stronger,” said Amar Darnal. After auditioning for NEGT, G7 Loyals were called for quarter-final round in Guwahati where over 200 talents from different parts of the North East participated.
In the semifinal round the G7 Loyals along with 20 other contestants were selected for the Grand finale. With the intention of exploring and providing a platform for “hidden talent” of the North East, Sanchita Production, a Guwahati based media production house, had conceptualized this new show titled “North East Got Talent”, a multi talent hunt reality show in North East. This show featured singers, dancers, musicians, cook, players, riders, actors, magicians, comedians, artist (drawing, painting), and other performers of all ages starting from four to sixty which was telecast in Rengoni Channel.
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The paramilitary force has also proposed for establishment of 54 border outposts along the McMahon line, which will be of useful assistance to the Army as well.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited Kokajhar to take stock of the situation arising out of Friday's firing at Balajan Tinali market after 48 hours of the incident. Sonowal landed in a chopper at Patharghat at army camp helipad by 11.15 am and straight visited firing site at Balajan Tinali market which claimed 14 civilian and a militant cadre. 18 persons who suffered bullet injuries are under going treatment at Kokrajhar RNB civil hospital and Barpeta medical college since incident.