Gangtok/Guwahati, Feb. 2: The boarders at the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) have been asked not to venture out of the campus following an altercation that took place between the boarders and day scholars on Sunday.
According to the institute’s sources, a student from Assam had an altercation with a hostel mate after the latter, a local, bumped into each other while walking outside the campus on Sunday.
The local student allegedly returned to the new block of the hostel and threw some belongings of the Assamese student out of the window.
After that a verbal battle ensued between non-Sikkimese boarders and locals. There was no violence however.
Following the incident, policemen were brought on the campus and the boarders were told not to venture out of the campus. Superintendent of police, East Sikkim, M.S. Tuli, said policemen from Rangpo had been posted on the campus and the situation was “peaceful.”
The sources said, the institute’s director, N.V.S. Reddy, has asked chief security officer Brig. Nandgaokar to inquire into the incident and send a report.
The sources said the incident was a “minor” one.
Assam home secretary S.C. Das told The Telegraph in Guwahati that he had contacted his counterpart in Sikkim and the SMIT authorities and they had assured him that there was nothing to worry.
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said: “I have been given to understand that there was a minor scuffle but everything has been sorted out. My officials have spoken to the Sikkim government and the university authorities.”
Optical fibre network for Assam
Guwahati, Feb. 2: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 250 crore for laying down an 800km optical fibre cable line in Assam to provide high-speed connectivity in the telecom sector.
This was announced by Union minister of state for communications and technology Sachin Pilot at a news conference here today after holding a review meeting on the activities of information technology departments, rural telephony and quality of services in the Northeast.
The optical fibre cable network will be laid down by BSNL. “The Centre will provide all help to boost connectivity in Assam and the Northeast and this is the first step in that direction,” Pilot said, adding that efforts were on to make the region an investment hub for telecom sector.
Optical fibre cables have found wide application in long distance communication networks and have several advantages over copper-based cables like larger bandwidth.
Pilot said the Centre’s plan was not limited to providing best telecom facilities to metros like Delhi and Mumbai. It included providing services to regions like the Northeast.
The BSNL will set up 843 mobile towers in the Northeast to deliver high quality telephone and broadband services to its remotest parts, he said.
Pilot launched WiMax, BSNL’s high-speed wireless data services, at Chaygaon in Kamrup district to provide high-speed connectivity in the rural areas. High-speed Internet services will be available in an area of 15km with the launch of WiMax.
He said special emphasis had been laid on providing communication facilities in the border areas and those affected by insurgency.
This was announced by Union minister of state for communications and technology Sachin Pilot at a news conference here today after holding a review meeting on the activities of information technology departments, rural telephony and quality of services in the Northeast.
The optical fibre cable network will be laid down by BSNL. “The Centre will provide all help to boost connectivity in Assam and the Northeast and this is the first step in that direction,” Pilot said, adding that efforts were on to make the region an investment hub for telecom sector.
Optical fibre cables have found wide application in long distance communication networks and have several advantages over copper-based cables like larger bandwidth.
Pilot said the Centre’s plan was not limited to providing best telecom facilities to metros like Delhi and Mumbai. It included providing services to regions like the Northeast.
The BSNL will set up 843 mobile towers in the Northeast to deliver high quality telephone and broadband services to its remotest parts, he said.
Pilot launched WiMax, BSNL’s high-speed wireless data services, at Chaygaon in Kamrup district to provide high-speed connectivity in the rural areas. High-speed Internet services will be available in an area of 15km with the launch of WiMax.
He said special emphasis had been laid on providing communication facilities in the border areas and those affected by insurgency.
Wetland authority in State soon
GUWAHATI, Feb 2 – To bolster the efforts for preserving the rich wetland resources of the State, the government is considering to constitute a State Wetland Authority. This was announced by Minister of Environment and forests, Rockybul Hussain on Tuesday.
After inaugurating the central function of the World Wetland Day organized by the Department of Environment and Forests, the Government of Assam in collaboration with the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council and Assam Pollution Control Board, Rockybul Hussain said that people’s participation was a pre-requisite in all conservation efforts.
While highlighting the biodiversity of the wetlands in the State, Hussain said that the government was giving serious thought to bring a legal perspective in preserving the wetlands mainly those concentrated in the rural areas.
It needs to be mentioned here that the State has around 3500 wetlands and the government has identified another 15 wetlands and submitted proposals to the Centre for preservation and management of these 15 wetlands.
The minister referring to the only Ramsar site in the State Deepor Beel, mentioned that in view of the ecological and environmental importance of the wetland, the government has initiated several measures for its preservation and management. He also said that the government has adopted scientific methods to identify the route of the migratory birds that visit Deepor Beel.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Arup Kr Misra of Assam Engineering College stressed on a proactive role of the younger generation to protect the environment. Expressing concern at the degradation of most of the wetlands in the State, Prof Misra said that things would change only if the young people start a movement to save the environment.
A large number of school students attended this function that had the theme, ‘Wetland, Biodiversity and Climate Change’. Members of Joint Forest Management Committees and government officials were also present at the function.
After inaugurating the central function of the World Wetland Day organized by the Department of Environment and Forests, the Government of Assam in collaboration with the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council and Assam Pollution Control Board, Rockybul Hussain said that people’s participation was a pre-requisite in all conservation efforts.
While highlighting the biodiversity of the wetlands in the State, Hussain said that the government was giving serious thought to bring a legal perspective in preserving the wetlands mainly those concentrated in the rural areas.
It needs to be mentioned here that the State has around 3500 wetlands and the government has identified another 15 wetlands and submitted proposals to the Centre for preservation and management of these 15 wetlands.
The minister referring to the only Ramsar site in the State Deepor Beel, mentioned that in view of the ecological and environmental importance of the wetland, the government has initiated several measures for its preservation and management. He also said that the government has adopted scientific methods to identify the route of the migratory birds that visit Deepor Beel.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Arup Kr Misra of Assam Engineering College stressed on a proactive role of the younger generation to protect the environment. Expressing concern at the degradation of most of the wetlands in the State, Prof Misra said that things would change only if the young people start a movement to save the environment.
A large number of school students attended this function that had the theme, ‘Wetland, Biodiversity and Climate Change’. Members of Joint Forest Management Committees and government officials were also present at the function.
People’s organisation protest killings in Assam
Guwahati, Dec 10 (ANI): Various Bodo people’s organisations have hit the streets in Assam demanding firm action against fratricidal killings among various Bodo armed groups which have created an atmosphere of insecurity and uncertainty in districts that fall under the Bodoland Territorial Council.
Nirmal Basumatry, a class IX student of Latamari village in the Bodo tribe belt is the latest victim.
Armed miscreants gunned down Nimal, the brother-in-law of a former Bodo Liberation Tigers cadre Manoj Narzary.
With Nirmal’s killing, the death toll in the on going fratricidal clashes in Bodoland Territorial Council areas has gone up to ten since November 8.
Various Bodo civil society groups have been trying their best to stop the killings.
President of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) Pabiramm Narazry opined: “We have staged a protest against and asked the government for a high commission inquiry for the killing of people and culprits should be booked, people should have peace and prosperity.”
Another BPPF leader Urkhaow Brahma said: “I think there is big deep-rooted conspiracy against the Bodo society and unless the Bodo Society themselves have to realize the fact that somebody is hatching a plot against the Bodo society, unless they realize the fact, the problem will not solve.”
Various Bodo People’s organizations are now demanding firm government action to stop fratricidal killings among Bodo armed groups.
Recently, the BPPF stated a protest in Guwahati, demanding security for its workers.
It alleged that there is an increase terror activity by a new militant outfit called the Bodoland Royal Tiger Force that is patronized by the ruling Bodoland People Front.
Election to the Bololand Territorial Council is scheduled to be held in 2010 and Bodo armed groups are making a desperate bid to have rulers of their choice elected to the Council.
Nirmal Basumatry, a class IX student of Latamari village in the Bodo tribe belt is the latest victim.
Armed miscreants gunned down Nimal, the brother-in-law of a former Bodo Liberation Tigers cadre Manoj Narzary.
With Nirmal’s killing, the death toll in the on going fratricidal clashes in Bodoland Territorial Council areas has gone up to ten since November 8.
Various Bodo civil society groups have been trying their best to stop the killings.
President of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) Pabiramm Narazry opined: “We have staged a protest against and asked the government for a high commission inquiry for the killing of people and culprits should be booked, people should have peace and prosperity.”
Another BPPF leader Urkhaow Brahma said: “I think there is big deep-rooted conspiracy against the Bodo society and unless the Bodo Society themselves have to realize the fact that somebody is hatching a plot against the Bodo society, unless they realize the fact, the problem will not solve.”
Various Bodo People’s organizations are now demanding firm government action to stop fratricidal killings among Bodo armed groups.
Recently, the BPPF stated a protest in Guwahati, demanding security for its workers.
It alleged that there is an increase terror activity by a new militant outfit called the Bodoland Royal Tiger Force that is patronized by the ruling Bodoland People Front.
Election to the Bololand Territorial Council is scheduled to be held in 2010 and Bodo armed groups are making a desperate bid to have rulers of their choice elected to the Council.
Four killed in blast in India's Assam state
New Delhi - At least four people were killed when a powerful blast ripped through a market in India's north-eastern state of Assam on Thursday, news reports said.
The blast took place in the market near an army cantonment in Misamari in the Sonitpur district over 200 kilometres north-east of state capital Guwahati, the IANS news agency reported.
The NDTV network reported that six people were seriously injured in the explosion believed to have been carried out by a separatist group, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
The blast took place in the market near an army cantonment in Misamari in the Sonitpur district over 200 kilometres north-east of state capital Guwahati, the IANS news agency reported.
The NDTV network reported that six people were seriously injured in the explosion believed to have been carried out by a separatist group, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
Fire in Assam emporium in New Delhi
A fire broke out in Assam emporium in the heart of the city Thursday morning, fire brigade officials said.
The blaze was reported from the Assam Emporium located near Hanuman Mandir on Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place at 11:05 am, they said.
Twenty-four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The blaze was doused at 11:35 am.
The cause of the fire was not known immediately.
The blaze was reported from the Assam Emporium located near Hanuman Mandir on Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place at 11:05 am, they said.
Twenty-four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The blaze was doused at 11:35 am.
The cause of the fire was not known immediately.
Gautam Roy admits land encroachment by neighbouring States
GUWAHATI, Dec 9 : Assam Border Area Development Minister Gautam Roy today admitted that the neighbouring States — Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram — erected structures like police stations, hospitals, schools etc on Assam land.
Replying to a question from AGP member Jyoti Prasad Das in the State Assembly today, Roy said: “While Mizoram constructed a 3-km-long irrigation canal and put up many sign boards on Assam land, Arunachal Pradesh put in place checking points in Assam areas. Nagaland set up police stations and government offices on Assam soil, while Meghalaya set up government hospitals, irrigation projects and schools in areas falling in Assam. We have sent letters to the chief secretaries and secretaries of the States concerned. The main problem is that the neighbouring States do not respect the Constitutional inter-state boundaries.”
According to Roy, while Nagaland encroached 66241.69 hectares of Assam land, Meghalaya encroached 5473.92 hectares, Arunachal Pradesh encroached 13184.88 hectares and Mizoram encroached 1986 hectares.
Replying to a question from AGP member Jyoti Prasad Das in the State Assembly today, Roy said: “While Mizoram constructed a 3-km-long irrigation canal and put up many sign boards on Assam land, Arunachal Pradesh put in place checking points in Assam areas. Nagaland set up police stations and government offices on Assam soil, while Meghalaya set up government hospitals, irrigation projects and schools in areas falling in Assam. We have sent letters to the chief secretaries and secretaries of the States concerned. The main problem is that the neighbouring States do not respect the Constitutional inter-state boundaries.”
According to Roy, while Nagaland encroached 66241.69 hectares of Assam land, Meghalaya encroached 5473.92 hectares, Arunachal Pradesh encroached 13184.88 hectares and Mizoram encroached 1986 hectares.
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