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Sri Lanka’s Election Commission Chairman Nimal Punchihewa on Monday refuted claims of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning to set up a political unit in Sri Lanka. It said, the country’s electoral law does not permit any such arrangement. The development comes after Tripura CM Biplab Deb said Amit Shah, when serving as BJP president, had told party leaders that the BJP would establish rule in other regional countries as part of ‘Atmanirbhar South Asia’ initiative. Deb said the BJP deeply valued the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) partnership. “Any Sri Lankan political party or group is…

State chief minister Neiphiu Rio laid down various administrative reports and bills (2020-21) in the ongoing seventh session of the thirteenth Assembly on February 15.  According to DIPR report, the reports were of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd; State Council of Educational Research & Training; Youth Resources and Sports; Industries and Commerce; Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Excise & Prohibition; Chief Electoral Officer.  Rio also laid down Report and Rules of Annual Report of 2017-18 of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd; Annual Report 2018-19 of Nagaland Information commission and Nagaland Food security Rules 2016 of Food & Civil…

After almost 11 months, Ima markets (all women run markets) in the heart of Manipur’s capital city reopened on Monday for resumption of normal business activities. The three multi-storey market-sheds remained closed following an order of the state government on March 21 last year. The closure of the markets was related to precautionary measures being taken up by the state government to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The state government decided to reopen the markets with COVID-19 situation in the state significantly improved in the last around two months. While reopening the markets, chief minister N Biren…

The 47th Karbi Youth Festival got underway on Monday with the inauguration of a traditional entrance gate to Taralangso connecting Mirjeng Musoso Adonri Road, the main entry point of Karbi People’s Hall, by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang.  The inaugural programme was also attended by Member of Parliament, Horensing Bey; president of Karbi Cultural Society, Chandra Sing Kro and other dignitaries. Tuliram Ronghang also inaugurated another landmark festival place, a colossal clock tower visible from all directions named after Karbi legend Kajir Ronghangpi and Nothengpi the Karbi heritage museum. He also laid the foundation stone for…

The budget session of Meghalaya Assembly will commence from March 5. The session is likely to be a stormy one as the opposition Congress party is expected to raise the illegal mining and transportation of coal, besides price rise and corruption. During the session, four days have been earmarked for Private members’ business and seven days for Government business. The NPP-led government would be presented the budget after the lockdown and is likely to announce some sops to rejuvenate the economy. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who also the hold Finance portfolio, will present the budget of estimates on March 10.…

Medziphema: Second dose of vaccination began at Community Health Center (CHC), Medziphema on February 15, where SMO Dr. Nosezol Sezo and 27 beneficiaries received the first vaccine shots on January 18 were administered for the second dose. According to DIPR report, the second dose was given to the beneficiary after a gap of 28 days. A total number of 15 frontline workers also received their first Covid vaccination dose on February 15. Wokha: Vaccination of COVID-19 for armed forces of 40th Assam Rifles, Wokha battalion and Chukitong out-post was held on February 15 at 40th Assam Rifles, Wokha headquarters and…

Army troops successfully doused a major forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district along the China border, officials said on Sunday. Defence spokesman Lt Col P. Khongsai said that troops of the Spear Corps extended immediate and critical help to the civil administration in dousing the major forest fire near Anini in Dibang Valley. “The forest fire broke out at Koylabasti and Anini on Thursday night and soon engulfed the surrounding mountain ridges. In a quick response to the developing situation, the units of the local formation quickly deployed three response columns and immediately took charge of the situation.…

Director Rural Development, Imnukshila on February 13 inaugurated the newly constructed ‘Farmers’ Market’ at Impur Lemjem and ‘rostrum’ at Longjang village playground, Mokokchung.  Speaking as special guest, Imnukshila congratulated the VDB secretaries of Kobulong block for successfully completing the marketing complex (marketing shed and a restaurant).  She also thanked the Walling clan of Sungratsu village for donating the site.  The special guest said that the complex would go a long way in promoting the farmers produce from the area since the site was in a strategic location. She further suggested hosting of a “marketing day” once in a week in…