NORTH EAST
NEWS BULLETIN
DATED:27/01/2013
HEADLINES
1. Northeast states celebrates Republic Day amidst boycott call by separatist
groups
2. Nagaland Governor gives away award on Art, Music and Literature on
Republic Day
3. Arunachal Pradesh Governor inaugurates Adventure Tourism Cap in Jote
4. Assam police arrest three youths attempting to blow up power station in
Dhemaji district
5. Job scam kingpin surrenders to Arunachal Pradesh police
6. Naga Mothers Association to receive National Award in New Delhi today
REPUBLLIC DAY
Along with the rest of the country, the North Eastern States yesterday celebrated
the 64
th
 Republic Day with enthusiasm and solemnity. In Meghalaya, Governor,
R.S. Mooshahary unfurled the national flag at J.N.  Sports Complex in Shillong.
Army, police, high officials and general public attended the function despite the
call of the HNLC to boycott the Republic Day celebration. In Assam, the main
Republic Day function was held at Khanapara Veterinary College Play ground in
Guwahati where Governor J B Patnaik hoisted the tricolour. Defying the boycott
call of several insurgent groups, people from all walks of life participated in the
celebration. In Tripura, the main function was held at the Assam Rifles Ground in
Agartala where the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Sarkar unfurled the National
Flag and took saluté of the parade. Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Republic Day was
celebrated amidst tight security at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal. In Arunachal
Pradesh, Governor JJ Singh unfurled the tri-colour  during a colourful Republic
Day celebration held at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar. In Mizoram, Governor
Vakkom B Purushothaman unfurled the Tricolour at the main celebration at Assam
Rifles Ground in Aizawl. Sikkim governor Balmiki Prasad took the salute at the
Republic Day celebrations in the state which was held at Palzor stadium in
Gangtok.  ARTISTS
Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar yesterday gave away  the Governor's Award
2012 for distinction in the field of Art, Music and Literature was held at the Durbar
Hall of the Raj Bhavan. Congratulating all the awardees, Mr. Kumar said Nagas
are really talented and many talented Nagas have already set their foot into the
international level, which is something wonderful.  The Governor mentioned that
the talents that Nagas have, are enough proof of confidence and the elements of
achievement are really remarkable and congratulated Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio
for being the brain behind the awards. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his
short speech congratulated all the awardees and said that Nagas are not lagging
behind in talents but they have to work hard to achieve different goals in life.
Altogether, five personalities from field of Art, Music and Literature were awarded
on the occasion.
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TOURISM
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Gen. J J Singh yesterday inaugurated the Adventure
Tourism Camp – a major infrastructure project of the Tourism Department at Jote,
about 35 Kms from Itanagar, which is set to take forward the hilly state on top of
the world tourism map. A brainchild of the governor, the eco-tourism resort was
constructed within a “record” time of just 17 and half months and has facilities
such as three cottages (which are named after rivers Papum, Poma and Jote),
cafeteria, picnic-hut and parking place.  A children’s park is also in the offing.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Governor exuded confidence that the
project would have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the
area in particular and the state as a whole. General Singh also stressed on
promotion of the ‘Home Stay’ concept in Poma-Jote areas adjoining the project
and suggested construction of a model tribal house in the site.  
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EXPLOSIVES
In Assam, plastic explosives were seized from three youths who were targeting a
power station in Dhemaji district on Republic Day. According to police sources the
three youths, sped away on their motorcycles, when  signaled to stop during a
routine check near the Panbari border outpost under Gerukamukh police station.
The youths were caught and arrested following a chase and three packets of plastic
explosives, five packets of fuse wire, six fuses and daggers were found in their
possession.  Police sources said that the youths identified as Pranendra Wari,
Nakesh Narzari and Hemkanta Narzari were targeting the National Hydroelectric
Power Corporation at the Gerukamukh dam site. The youths have not divulge the
name of the insurgent group to which they belonged.
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SCAM
The absconding kingpin of a job-scam in Pasighat-based North East Institute of
Folk Medicines allegedly involving crores of rupees surrendered before East Siangdistrict police. A local magistrate gave Osing Dai, the mastermind who works as a
clerk in the NEIFM seven-day police remand. East Siang Superintendent of Police
Pushpendra Kumar said that investigation is on to ascertain the modus operandi
and the amount involved. Stating that gullible job  seekers paid hefty amounts
without cross checking facts, the SP made a fervent appeal to aggrieved job
seekers to lodge complaints with the police with evidence of payment to facilitate
repayment in case of recovery. According to sources, Osing had managed to
convince job seekers through agents that the institute set up by union ministry of
health and family welfare under AYUSH would recruit for 174 posts, including A,
B and C grades.
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AWARD
A 10-member delegation of the Naga Mothers' Association (NMA), led by its
president Abi-e Meru, would leave for Delhi today to receive Times of India social
impact 'lifetime contribution' award. According to NMA President Ms Meru, ten
members including women tribal leaders of the association would attend the award
ceremony. She also disclosed that the Supreme Court final hearing on Women
Reservation has been deferred to the first week of February