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Issue 45
Arunachal CM clarifies on the status of hydel power stations in the state ET Correspondent Itanagar, Jul 16
A total of Rs. 5081.45 lakhs was released for repair, renovation and upgrading of hydel power stations in the State during the period 2011-
15. There are 21 mini hydel stations under renovation and modernization while 10 of them have been completed with power generation going on, according to a written reply furnished by the department of hydro-power headed by the Chief Minister Nabam
Tuki, to a question raised by BJP MLA from Ziro, Tage Taki today. The MLA also raised a question pertaining to why most of the hydel stations are still not commissioned until today. Meanwhile, the CM stated that many of the non-serious contractors have
withdrawn their work because of non-fulfillment of the contractual obligations. The CM in a reply also said that balance of work are being taken up departmentally and other agencies on war footing at the risk and cost of the turnkey contractor.
CM Tuki clarifies on upfront premium fees received from hydro power cos in the state ET Correspondent Itanagar, Jul 16
An amount of Rs.1,495,62.48 lakhs has been collected for the period 20052015 as upfront premium fees from 159 hydro power companies. The estimate capacity of electricity to be installed in these projects is 46,938.20 Mega Watt. Out of these 159 companies, 11 have withdrawn their work and four out of these 11 have been given reallotment. As of today, 15 projects are nearing completion.Meanwhile, seven hydro power projects with the installed capacity of 7550 MW, which are public sector undertakings, like the NHPC and NEEPCO have not paid
ET CAPSULES Arms dealer nabbed, pistol recovered Bokajan, Jul 16: Acting on a tip-off, the E-155 Bn CRPF based in Bokajan nabbed a person for possessing a .22 pistol from Sukhanjan area under Bokajan Subdivision of Karbi Anglong district. The arrested was identified as Jacob Baruah (28) of Uriamghat, Golaghat. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the arrested is an AANLA cadre and was here with the purpose of selling the weapon for Rs 35,000, however, ended up being caught by the security forces. It has to be mentioned here that security forces late last month arrested a surrendered ULFA cadre from the same place for orchestrating a deal on a Italy made .32 pistol for Rs 30,000. (Correspondent)
Assam CM extends Eid greetings Guwahati, Jul 16: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday extended best wishes to the people of the state ahead of Eid. The Chief Minister expressed his best wishes to the Muslim community and all other people in the state. The festivity and brotherhood of Eid would surely bring peace and unity among all sections of the people, he said in a statement. He hoped that the festival would encourage people to move on the path of growth and progress. (Correspondent)
Nagaland Government bans all forms of tobacco
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Dimapur, July 16 : The Government of Nagaland has prohibited permanently the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of all forms of processed sweet flavored/scented/chewable tobacco whether going by the name or form of gutkha, pan-masala, zarda etc., containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients by whatsoever name available in the market in Nagaland. A notification issued by M.Patton, Food Safety Commissioner, said the prohibitory order was imposed “in pursuance of Regulation 2:3:4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sale) Regulations, 2011” the prohibition to this effect came into force in the entire state of Nagaland in the “interest of public health”. The order said “non-compliance to this order would be an offence punishable under Section 59 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2016”. (ANI)
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Meanwhile, seven hydro power projects with the installed capacity of 7550 MW, which are public sector undertakings, like the NHPC and NEEPCO have not paid any upfront money. any upfront money. This information was given by Chief Minister who is also minister of hydro power during the zero
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Situation continues to be tense in Tinsukia State govt. rushes in 5 additional companies of paramilitary forces Prasanta Saha Tinsukia, July 16
The 12-hr Tinsukia district bandh called by Bhojpuri Parishad and Bhojpuri Yuba Chatra Parishad passed off peacefully today without any untoward incident reported from the district. It might be
12-hour bandh passed off peacefully mentioned here that Bhojpuri Parishad and Bhojpuri Yuba Chatra Parishad have called for a 36-hr Tinsukia district bandh to protest the killings of hindi speaking people by the Ulfa (Ind), but after discussion with the district Contd. on Page 4
An empty street in Tinsukia during the bandh. Pic - Arjun Mishra
National Investigation Police lathi-charge victim's Agency files charge sheets last rites performed against NDFB(S) cadres
was raised by Ziro MLA Tage Taki over the matter of upfront premium fee received from Hydro Power Developers.
ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 16
Arunachal BJP expresses concern over deficit Budget presented by CM Tuki ET Correspondent Itanagar, Jul 16
The Bharatiya Janata Party, Arunachal Pradesh today expressed serious concern over the deficit Budget presented for the year 2015–2016 by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Nabam Tuki who also holds the portfolio of the Finance Minister ’s. BJP spokesperson, Techi Necha said, “The budget for the year 2015–2016 as presented by the ruling Congress Govt. is
nothing but mere repetition of what the successive ruling Congress Govts in the State have done, i.e., hallow promises and figment of statistical pieces.” BJP alleged that the Budget has failed to give major thrust to critical areas like road and communication, tourism, IT, rural development and higher education apart from providing quality education across the State. Further, Arunachal BJP said that the Budget importantly failed to give thrust on cre-
ation of employment avenues and extension of the financial assistance to the small and marginal farmers, small timer entrepreneurship across the State. Also, the BJP said that the Budget has also failed to address town and country planning and land use policy across the State. In addition, BJP said that the Budget for the year 2015– 2016 has unexpectedly failed to accord priority to protection and preservation of the State’s Contd. on Page 4
ASDMA says, 65,000 people in over 155 villages affected due to heavy rains and floods ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 16
Assam has been hit by major flood, and till date over 65,000 people in over 155 villages have been affected due to the incessant rains and floods in the state. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its flood report today that the affected villages are in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Sonitpur districts. Sonitpur district bore the brunt of the disaster with nearly 50,000
people suffering, followed by Lakhimpur with over 13,000 people being affected, it said. Over 1,600 hectares of crop areas are under water. Authorities have opened seven relief camps in Sonitpur, where 7,712 people are taking shelter. The flood waters have also washed away two parts of a road and two embankments were breached in Lakhimpur, while five roads were damaged and several embankments were breached at four places in as many rivers in Sonitpur. At present, is flowing above
the danger mark at NT Road crossing in Sonitpur, ASDMA said. Flood situation at Gohpur sub-division of Sonitpur district have worsened as heavy rains lashed adjoining areas in Arunachal Pradesh since last night. Officials said the railway tracks at Magoni Rahdhola were damaged by flood waters. Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Debeswar Malakar said rescue teams of State Disaster Response force and National Disaster Response Force have been alerted in the district.
Drug peddlers nabbed in Jagun ET Correspondent Jagun, Jul 16
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Family members of Dinbandhu Sharma submit a memorandum to circle officer, Doomdooma. Pic - Manoj Kr. Ojha ET Correspondent Doomdooma, Jul 16
The last rites of Dinbandhu Sharma, 37 years old, was performed today amid tight security at the Philobari Gabrubheti cremation ground which is nearly 20 km from
Doomdooma. The revenue officer, Nayanjyoti Bhagawati was present at the cremation ground. It may be mentioned here that Sharma was severely injured in the lathi-charge at Makum yesterday and succumbed to his injuries at Doomdooma FRU last night.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed charge sheets in connection with two separate incidents of violence that were carried out by the NDFB(S) faction in Baksa district in Assam in may last year, naming as many as eight militants for these crimes. While two hardcore NDFB(S) cadres Bikanush Narzary and Swmkwr Basumatary were named in the charge sheet pertaining to an attack on people of a religious minority community living in village Narsingbari on May 1, 2014 in which two persons were killed, six other NDFB(S) cadres were named in the other case per-
taining to an attack on Khagrabari village in the same district in which 36 persons had lost their lives one day later. Wednesday’s charge sheet pertaining to the May 2 incident in Khagrabari village was supplementary to an earlier charge sheet filed on October 31, 2014 in which the NIA had named six persons – Enon Borgoyari, Rahul Islary, Jaleswar Basumatary, Surjoy Goyari, Anan Brahma, and Nagen Boro – a press release issued by the investigating agency said. The previous charge sheet submitted last year had named Rojen Boro, Jayanta Boro, Nirjwm Basumatary and Mallajit Contd. on Page 4
Theft at vulnerable Lilabari airport of Lakhimpur creates sensation ately sounded a red alert for the two airports in upper Assam – Mohanbari airport in Dibrugarh and Lilabari airport in Lakhimpur. The airport authorities too ‘upgraded’ its security and a close watch was kept on all the employees of the airports too. However, only a few days later, a shocking case of theft of important equipments from the Lilabari airport has come to light which has created sensation in and around Lakhimpur. According to information received the thieves dodging the ‘so-called tight security of CISF and the
ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Jul 16
The Eastern Today in a report carried out some days back had reported that a couple of civil airports might be soon targeted by militant outfits including the Ulfa (Ind). The report was carried out exclusively based upon an input received from intelligence agencies. A union home ministry official too confirmed on the issue which was also corroborated by the airport authorities in Lilabari airport. This input had sent alarm bells ringing in the state police administration which immedi-
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Nagaland legislators, bureaucrats to play football
Three drug peddlers were apprehended by Jagun Police on Wednesday midnight. The operation was launched under the initiative of Pratap Gogoi, Inspector in Charge of Jagun Police outpost. The police have arrested Ananta Newar, 30, at Jagun Bazar. Contd. on Page 4
ANI Dimapur, Jul 16
A football match is being organised between the Chief Minister's XI (Legislators) and. Chief Secretary's XI (AHODs & HODs) on July 22
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Tripura multi crore fraud: Woman official along with many others arrested for embezzlement
Incessant rain disrupts Eid shopping and journey back home
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next at 2 p.m. in the Secretariat Plaza. In this regard, the Chief Minister's Office and the Chief Secretary's office have been asked to form their respective teams for the event. Substitution of players will be unlimited. However, play-
ers will be from amongst the Legislators and Administrative Heads of the Department and Heads of the Departments only. Uniforms and refreshment for the players and VVIPs will be arranged by the organisers, a official press note stated.
The state home department has been requested to make seating arrangements in the rostrum of the Secretariat Plaza. All officers and staff of the Secretariat have also been requested to attend the match to give a boost to the sport.
Nagaland CM calls on PM, assures commitment to Naga peace process ANI New Delhi, July 16
Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang, along with an18member delegation of MLAs, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday and assured him of their firm commitment to the Naga peace process. They mentioned that the people of Nagaland, including various civil society groups,
were committed to peace. The delegation also sought an early settlement to the Naga political issue. Prime Minister Modi assured the delegation of his government's unflinching commitment to the development of the entire northeast region. Prime Minister Modi referred to his meeting with the Chief Ministers of the northeastern states yesterday, under
the aegis of the NITI Aayog, and said the various infrastructure projects initiated by his government had the potential to transform the Naga region. The Prime Minister said his government is working sincerely towards a solution to the decades-old Naga political issue. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was also present during the meeting.
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