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Guwahati University Department Celebrates Silver Jubilee

GUWAHATI, April 2 (Assam Tribune):The Psychology Department of Gauhati University recently celebrated its silver jubilee through an alumni get together and a cultural programme in the department. Dr IP Borooah, Associate Professor and HoD delivered the welcome address and along with others offered floral tributes to late Professor Krishna Prasad Bora, who first headed the […]

SBI Churachandpur Branch Opened

Lamka, April 2(Sangai Express): Chief Minister O Ibobi today inaugurated a new SBI branch at Tuibuong here while he also attended a training programme on the flagship schemes of the SPF government alongside MPCC(I) president Gaikhangam at YPA hall, Ne…

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Greetings For Manipuri New Year Cheiraoba

IMPHAL, April 2 (Sangai Express) : Governor Gurbachan Jagat greeted the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of ‘Sajibu Nongma Panba’. The Governor wished that the New Year would usher in an era of peace, prosperity and progress in the Sta…

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Annual Meet Of Meghalaya Civil Service Officers Association Held

SHILLONG, April 02(MT): The annual conference of the Meghalaya Civil Service Officers Association (MCSOA) on the theme “changing treads in administration” was held on Saturday at Shillong club. Meghalaya Chief Secretary WMS Pariat graced the occasion as the chief guest. Speaking at the occasion, Pariat said, “MCS officers have a very important role to […]

Manipur Government Schools Yet To Implement Own Academic Calendar

IMPHAL, April 2 (Sangai Express): Though most private schools in Manipur have already commenced their academic session, Government schools under the State Education Department have not been able to follow its own academic calendar and announce a definite date for commencement of the academic session. As for the problem of non-availability of text books in […]

World Cup 2011-India Lifts The Cup By Defeating Sri Lanka

It was 28 years before today’s match at the Wankhede Stadium,Mumbai that Kapil Dev and his men first lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup at Lord’s in 1983.India recaptured the very crown today with a win against Sri Lanka. An iron-willed 97 f…

Arunachal Governor Flags Off Mt.Everest Expidition 2011

Itanagar April 1 (ArunachalTimes): It is going to be landmark event in the history of adventure sports of Arunachal Pradesh, said Governor JJ Singh, while flagging off Team Arunachal members of the Mt Everest Expedition 2011 at a small but impressive …

Army Recruitment For Soldier Technical Post To Be Held At Nongpoh

NONGPOH, March 30(MT) :The colonel director recruiting, Ravinder Singh informed that the Army will be conducting a recruitment rally for enrollment of male candidates only in the Soldier Technical category for all North Eastern States at the District Sports Stadium, Nongpoh from April 11-16, 2011. He notified that the recruitment in the Army is […]

He notified that the recruitment in the Army is transparent, fair, open, and free and merit based and any attempt to influence recruitment will render candidates disqualified. The candidates are liable to be rejected if found to have produced fake documents or have paid money to seek recruitment or overwriting/tampering of documents.

The colonel director recruiting has also informed the candidates that the Indian Army or the Government of India will not provide any compensation regarding any injury/disability/illness sustained during the course of various tests and the candidates will have to undertake all tests at their own risk. “Candidates should also come adequately prepared to stay under their own arrangements for the duration of the rally,” Singh added.

Assam Population Grows To 31.17 Crore | Census 2011

Assam’s population is now 3,11,69,272 registering an increase of 45,13,744 in the last 10 years, according to the provisional 2011 Census report for the state released on Thursday (March 31). Assam’s population has 1,59,54,927 male and 1,52,14,345 female, Director of Census Operations Rabendra Kumar Das said quoting the report. The 2001-11 decadel increase […]

Assam’s population is now 3,11,69,272 registering an increase of 45,13,744 in the last 10 years, according to the provisional 2011 Census report for the state released on Thursday (March 31).

Assam’s population has 1,59,54,927 male and 1,52,14,345 female, Director of Census Operations Rabendra Kumar Das said quoting the report.

The 2001-11 decadel increase has been 16.93 per cent. The highest growth of population at 24.40 per cent was in Dhubri district bordering Bangladesh, while the growth has decreased to 20.74 per cent from 21.87 per cent in Karimganj, the other district along that country. The population growth in the state during 1991-2001 was 18.92 per cent, according to the report.

The density of population in Assam has also increased to 397 per sq km against 340 in 2001, the report said. The proportion of child population in the age group 0-6 has increased to 14.47 per cent with 14.50 per cent females from 16.87 per cent with 17.15 per cent females in 2001. The total literate population is 1,95,07,017 persons, including 87,50,080 females, while the literacy rate is 73.81 per cent with 78.81 per cent male and 67.27 per cent females.

The literacy rate of Assam has gone up from 63.25 per cent in 2001 to 73.18 per cent in 2011 showing an increase of 9.93 per cent.

High Court Directs BRTF To Make NH 53 Motorable During Rainy Season

IMPHAL, April 1(Sangai express): A division bench of the Gauhati High Court comprising Justice TNK and Justice Mutum BK has given directive to the BRTF for making the NH 53 atleast motorable during rainy season. Movement of goods carriers along the NH-53 has gained momentum since last year following imposition of frequent bandhs and […]

Movement of goods carriers along the NH-53 has gained momentum since last year following imposition of frequent bandhs and blockades along the NH-39, considered to be the most important lifeline of the State.

Taking cognisance of the fact that the condition of the NH- 53 has not shown any sign of improvement despite entrusting BRO for the main- tenance along with providing the required fund by the Govt of India over the last many years, two members of Transporters and Drivers Council (TDC), namely H Kulamani and M Tomba have jointly filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gauhati High Court on July 26, 2010 praying for necessary actions as well as for development of the road.

In the hearing of the PIL today, the division bench directed the BRTF to make the road atleast motorable during rainy season.

The Court directive was given directly to Executive Engineer (Civil), SG-24 of BRTF M Rajendrakumar, who personally appeared in the court in the hearing of the PIL today. The Court further directed that the stretch of the NH 53 from Khongshang to Jiribam should be made motorable before the onset of rainy season and the BRTF should approach the State Govt as well as the Central Govt for the required security in connection with maintenance of law and order in carrying out the work. Moreover, the Govt should do the needful in this regard promptly.

The Court also directed that if case spill over mud and other debris from laying of the railway track upto Imphal blocked the road or fall into the drain along the NH, thereby causing difficulties in the work of BRTF, the Govt of Manipur should ask the Northern Frontier Railway to remove the debris at the earliest possible. The division ben-ch directed Rajendrakumar, the attending BRTF representative, to submit a copy of the progress report of the road development work taken up from Khongshang to Jiri-bam along NH-53 to the court by May 25.

Addressing a press conference today afternoon in the backdrop of the court directive, TDC president H Ranjit lamented that althou-gh the Court has always fixed the date of hearing the PIL filed by TDC members in time, it has remained postponed for over 7 months on account of the Government.

Pointing out that the condition of the NH- 53 for over a distance of 12 specially in between 137 kms and 149 kms from Imphal continued to remain deplorable beyond comparison, Ranjit appealed to all concerned for taking up work on war footing to ensure improvement of the said road stretch within a week.

Manipur Census 2011 (Provisional)

The provisional population total of Manipur was released by the census director of the state Y Thamkishore at Hotel Classic today. The releasing function was attended by Imphal west DC K Radhakumar and census state coordinator S Dinokumar. Manipur shows a decadal population growth of 4,27,860 in the recent concluded enumeration. This means the […]

The provisional population total of Manipur was released by the census director of the state Y Thamkishore at Hotel Classic today. The releasing function was attended by Imphal west DC K Radhakumar and census state coordinator S Dinokumar.

Manipur shows a decadal population growth of 4,27,860 in the recent concluded enumeration. This means the state has a total population growth rate of 18.65 %. The total population of Manipur according to provisional Census 2011 is registered at 27,21,756, among that males have registered at 13,69,764 and females at 13,51,992.

The population density per square kilometer is 122 and the sex ratio of females per 1000 males is at 987.The 0 to 6 infants have registered at 3,53,237 numbers, males consisting of 1,82,684 and females at 1,70,553 numbers contributing a total of 12.98 % of the total population. The literacy rate has climbed down to 79.85, males at 86.49 % and females at 73.17 %.

The ranking of districts of the state by population size of the census is topped by Imphal West with a total of 5,146,83(18.91 %) followed by Imphal East at 4,52,661 (16.63 %) , Thoubal at 4,20,517 (15.45 %) ,Senapati at 3,54,972 (13.04 %), Churachandpur at 2,71,274 (9.97 %), Bishnupur at 2,40,363 (8.83%), Ukhrul at 1,83,115 (6.73 %) ,Chandel at 1,44,028 (5.29 %) and Tamenlong as the least populated at 1,40,143 (5.15 %).

The district with the highest literacy rate is 86.70 for Imphal West at 86.70 % for 3,95,731 persons literate and Churachanpur at 84.29 % literate for. The third most literate percentage is Imphal East with a percentage of 82.81 %..

The district with the highest number of infants within the age group from 0 to 6 is Thoubal district at 66,953 . Imphal East at 60,760 and Imphal West at 58,239 infants. Lowest population is Chandel district with 16,496 infants.

The figures for Manipur include by sex, the estimated population,0 to 6 population and literates of Paomata,Mao Maram and Purul sub divisions of Senapati district.

Director of census operations Y Thamkishore stated that the census report is a provisional one and subjected to change, the enumeration details have been completed and announced upto state and district wise , the sub divisional report is yet to be released along with the total numbers of disabled persons of the state.

He further stated that there has been no abnormal growth in the census. It may be mentioned that enumeration drive was conducted in two statges throughout the state by a total of 7,000 enumerators and lasted from February 9 till the 28.

The analysis report states to bear in mind that the first flush of provisional census results,is raw and not subjected to the intensive checks and cross checks as the usual final data is,further the numbers given are also tentative and the final numbers are found to be different.

Some caution is needed while interpreting the results and subjected to limitations.

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Nagaland Shows Negative Population Growth Rate According To Census 2011

KOHIMA/DELHI, APRil 1 (AGENCIES): Nagaland has recorded a negative decadal growth of population with the new Census data showing the state’s population at 19,80,602 against the 2001 figure of 19,88,636. While all the North Eastern states recorded the decadal population growth more or less around the national average of 17.64 per cent, Nagaland recorded […]

While all the North Eastern states recorded the decadal population growth more or less around the national average of 17.64 per cent, Nagaland recorded the same at minus 0.40 per cent.

Nagaland had recorded the country s highest decadal population growth of 64.41 per cent in 2001 and 56.08 in 1991 respectively.
However, the State Government had rejected the state’s 2001 Census figures describing them as exaggeration and for the past one year have made appeals to the people, particularly the village authorities to give correct data during the Census operation 2011.

State census director Hekali Zhimomi said all efforts were made throughout the year to have a correct Census figure of Nagaland and community leaders were persuaded and mobilised at various levels to carry out a meaningful Census operation this time.

Rejecting the 2001 Census, the State Government on various occasions found that most of the villages recorded exaggerated population figures believing that they would get more financial allocations from the government for various rural development schemes.

This prevailing perception prompted Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to make repeated appeals to the people to give correct data to the enumerators and how it helps grassroots planning process. He had also explained to village authorities like village councils and village development boards that exaggerated figures would not ensue more flow of funds.

Neighbouring Assam which registers 2011 population at around 3.12 crore, records the decadal growth at 16.83 per cent against 18.85 per cent in 2001, despite popular perception of influx of migrants from Bangladesh.

The total provisional population of seven NE states and Sikkim has been registered at 4.56 crore as on March 31, 2011. Meghalaya has recorded the highest decadal growth of 27.82 per cent among all the seven north-eastern states, as per the provisional report of Census 2011.

According to the Provisional Population Totals for Census 2011, India’s population has risen to 1.21 billion – an increase of over 181 million in the last decade – but the gender imbalance is the worst since independence, indicating a persisting preference for male children.

MLA Lokeshwor Gets Glory of India Award

IMPHAL April 1(IFP): Deputy speaker and MLA of Khundrakpam constituency Thokckom Lokeshwor Singh has been awarded the “Glory of India” certificate of excellence for individual excellent performance and out standing contribution for the progress of the nation and world wide. The award was presented at Bangkok on March 26 by former Deputy Prime Minister […]

IMPHAL April 1(IFP): Deputy speaker and MLA of Khundrakpam constituency Thokckom Lokeshwor Singh has been awarded the “Glory of India” certificate of excellence for individual excellent performance and out standing contribution for the progress of the nation and world wide.

The award was presented at Bangkok on March 26 by former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand,H.E. Korn Dabbaransi at the Indo- Thai friendship banquet. The award ceremony was organized by India International Friendship Society.

Talking to mediapersons at his Keisampat residence , MLA Lokeshwor expressed that the award has further given an impetus to him for taking up other developmental works in his constituency. He stated that the award rightfully should go to the Chief Minister and other cabinet ministers for their whole hearted support in extending a helping hand and cooperating with the demands of the MLA himself, the Khundrakpam constituency has been lacking behind in the developmental race for the last 45 years or so, he said.

The award was presented to another 484 persons from India for their developmental works in various fields. He further stated that 4 MPs had recommended him for the award. The award carries a certificate and a plaque.
Source: Imphal Free Press

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Dossiers Urge Wins Meghalaya Icon-II

SHILLONG, March 31 (MT): Dossiers Urge, with its sensational performance at the grand finale of Meghalaya icon-II, was crowned the Meghalaya Icon – II here on Thursday at Laban sports club. There were eight rock bands from different parts of Meghalaya performing at the grand finale with its own ability and distinct characteristic to […]

SHILLONG, March 31 (MT): Dossiers Urge, with its sensational performance at the grand finale of Meghalaya icon-II, was crowned the Meghalaya Icon – II here on Thursday at Laban sports club.

There were eight rock bands from different parts of Meghalaya performing at the grand finale with its own ability and distinct characteristic to prove their potential to be Meghalaya icon-II, however it was Dossier urge that stood in the ways and out classed other rock bands taking the crown as deserving contestant at the platform of icon-II. They received a cheque of one lakh purees and a contract with Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) to spread awareness toward AIDS allover the state. The second and third position was secured by Eleventh hours and Dwar, who received Rs 20,000 & Rs 30,000 respectively.

A total of 30 bans participated in the auditions, out of which only eight where selected to perform at the grand finale. It was not an easy journey for the bands as they had been in the process of counseling and an interactive session with AIDS affected patients and finally selected for top eight to perform.

All the eight bands performed a maestro out of them, giving every bit of a chance to the crowed to dance at their feet and living upto their expectation. The programme lasted for more than four hours until the winner was declared.

Meanwhile, the state minister for Health and family welfare, Rowell Lyngdoh was the chief guest to give his support towards AIDS awareness programme and later handed over the prizes to the winners. Beside the top three, there were prizes given to Inti of Dwar for best guitarist, Gideon of Dossiers urge for best drum, base and Rs 10,000 to Dead note, vocal to Gregory of Empire Tribe, keyboard to Slave of Honour, AD song and Rs 10,000 to Dossiers urge, and special prize given to Anderson band.

All the contestants shared their views toward AIDS when asked by the judges’ if they become the Icon-II. “We have to be ourselves first before helping them and only than good will come out of it. It’s the music which would spread message to our society to join hand together towards AIDS” said few of the rock bands.

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Opinion Poll Of Assam Election 2011 Predicts Hung Assembly

NEW DELHI, April 1(Assam Tribune) : Is Assam heading for a hung Assembly? If a latest opinion poll report is any indication, then the ruling Congress Party is predicted to fall short of majority and get only 46 seats with 32 per cent vote share. Smaller regional parties are tipped to be the next kingmaker. […]

A pre-poll survey carried out by India Today, Headline Today, Mail Today ORG Opinion poll has forecasted 38 seats for AGP with 25 per cent vote share, while both BJP and AIUDF are projected to win 15 seats cornering only 12 per cent and 14 per cent vote share, respectively. Other smaller regional parties though may hold the key to the next government formation with 12 seats and 16 per cent vote share.

The report said if the AGP does pull off a ground-level understanding with the BJP in key constituencies, the numbers could become even more negative for the Congress.

The BJP, which has made corruption and price-rise its major campaign issues, seems convinced that it was the end of the road for the Tarun Gogoi Government in Assam. It believed that there was an undercurrent of support for the party that could sweep the Congress out of office and stop Gogoi from returning to power for a third straight time.

Tarun Gogoi’s gambit of engaging ULFA in talks ahead of the polls may have clicked, with the survey stating that 36.7 per cent voters are likely to vote for him because he initiated the peace talks with the militant outfit. A majority of 43 per cent have also stated that they were happy with that the Centre has started dialogue with ULFA and 26.5 per cent responded in negative.

A majority of 38.7 per cent of those surveyed also expected the talks with ULFA to be fruitful and 24.1 per cent responding in negative.

Another leading question was whether the present Congress-led government should be re-elected or a change of government at the State was preferred. Those for re-election of the ruling Congress was 41.1 per cent and those who favoured change was 26 per cent and those with no opinion was placed at 32.3 per cent.

At least 38.9 per cent of those surveyed said they had voted for the ruling Congress, last time and 11.8 per cent said they had voted in favour of BJP and 61 per cent voted for other parties. For 54.9 per cent the party matters most, while for 38 per cent the image of a candidate was more important than the party.

Meanwhile, the poll survey said the importance of the problem of illegal migration from Bangladesh may have gone down, as opinion was divided, with 39.8 per cent rejecting it and 39.5 per cent stating that it continues to remain an issue.

On the issue of corruption, the Opposition’s campaign may have hit the bull’s eye, with a whopping 61 per cent expressing their deep concern, while 1.9 per cent conveying moderate concern and 37.1 per cent remaining unconcern, the poll survey found.

To another question whether Centre is guilty of neglecting Assam in general and the North-East in particular, 51 per cent said no, and 26.4 per cent agreed with the assumption, the report said.

Meanwhile, 85.6 per cent of those polled said they were deeply concerned over price rise and 1.4 per cent moderately concerned and 13 per cent unconcerned.

“In the five states which are going to polls we have good stakes in Assam. We have the ground force… we have everything there. So this time around, we will definitely defeat the Congress and emerge as a major winner,” the report quoted Prakash Javadekar as stating.

“The seats for BJP may go up by 20-25 and for the rest of parties like Congress and AGP it may come down by a small number and for AIUDF it is very close. One thing is certain that there would be a non-Congress government in Assam, this time,” BJP MP Rajen Gohain was quoted in the same report as having stated.

Zilla Parishad Member Shot Dead, Accused Couple Lynched

IMPHAL, April 1(Sangai Express) : A tense situation has gripped Sora area of Thoubal district after a Zilla Parishad Member was shot dead followed by the lynching of a couple by an irate mob in reaction. Bullet-riddled body of Pallel Zilla Parishad Member Md Sahabuddin (58) of Sora Bazar Maning was found near a canal […]

Bullet-riddled body of Pallel Zilla Parishad Member Md Sahabuddin (58) of Sora Bazar Maning was found near a canal at Sora Awang Leikai Leirak Achouba at about 5.30 this morning, informed a police source.

Bullet wounds were observed on left side of chest and right cheek.

Sahabuddin went out last night after having dinner to take pan. He was reportedly called out by some unidentified persons on his mobile phone.

As the neighbouring people heard gun shots twice at about 8 pm, they launched a manhunt but without success, informed another source.

On the other hand, one woman who was suspected to be the person who called out Sahabuddin through mobile phone was lynched by an irate mob together with her husband. Moreover, their house was also set afire destroying it completely.

Fuelled by their suspicion that Nursana (30) of Sora Bazar Mamang was involved in the murder of Sahabuddin, the agitated mob set afire Nursana’s house at about 9.30 am today.

As the house was engulfed by the roaring fire, Nursana’s husband Majibullah who was then reportedly hiding inside the granary ran out. He was nabbed by the crowd and was hacked to death.

Later, Nursana was also done to death at about noon by the mob.

House of one Arijan (35) w/o Md Khalif (40) located at Sora Mamang Leikai was also set afire charging that she was also involved in calling out Sahabuddin.

Majibullah was a former CRPF Constable. He reportedly fled from his post after stealing Rs 10 lakhs. He also worked in the finance section of a PULF faction till November 2010.

Along with the discovery of two pistols from the house of Majibullah, Nursana was subjected to intense questioning before she was hacked to death.

She reportedly disclosed that two hill men, namely Milan and Jacky were involved in the murder of Sahabuddin.

Taking serious note of the tense situation prevailing in the area, vehicles coming along NH-39 were diverted at Khongjom and Kakching Lamkhai.

After post mortem at JNIMS, the corpse of Sahabuddin has been deposited at RIMS mortuary where the corpses of the couple lynched by the mob were also lying awaiting post mortem examination.

On the other hand, a joint action committee has been constituted against the killing of Sahabuddin after a public meeting held today at Sora in the presence of MLA Y Surchandra.

Along with resolving to place several demands before the Government, the JAC has called an indefinite NH 39 bandh with effect from midnight today.

Denying shelter to all UG cadres in Sora area with effect from today and initiating stringent punitive actions against any family found giving shelter to UG cadres was one of the resolutions adopted at today’s public meeting.

The other resolutions were instituting judicial enquiry into the murder case and urging the authority to book all other individuals involved in the murder.

The meeting also agreed on urging the Government to provide a suitable Government job to a family member of Sahabuddin.

Meanwhile a press release issued by JAC secretary Ayajuddin said that the NH 39 bandh would continue until and unless the JAC’s demands are fulfilled.
Sangai Express