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Assam Govt to seek expert opinion on river linking

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ2aGojr2VU4w0e_DHRUJTVhjmEAUCD_3A0j1-p59sOrWTbwHGMnFj4Fm-52Db2jeQud9x5wW5b9nXaph_WF4PFWY-7lbwd14Z4_RXB9dMhlBmH3Fyy9aWCAVcHjxPYhAiFpQ2mQgP9n1/s1600/Jogighopa-Teesta-Farakka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ2aGojr2VU4w0e_DHRUJTVhjmEAUCD_3A0j1-p59sOrWTbwHGMnFj4Fm-52Db2jeQud9x5wW5b9nXaph_WF4PFWY-7lbwd14Z4_RXB9dMhlBmH3Fyy9aWCAVcHjxPYhAiFpQ2mQgP9n1/s200/Jogighopa-Teesta-Farakka.jpg" /></a></div>Guwahati, Augsut 30, 2014: The State government believes that the proposed inter-linking of rivers of the country – a logical case of transfer of water from surplus area to deficit area – is desirable after in-depth studies on environmental impact, social considerations, comprehensive inter-basin water balance, geo-morphological, biological, ecological and river engineering aspects, besides socioeconomic aspects involved in the huge exercise.<br />
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Moreover, the two proposals concerning Assam – Manas-Sonkosh-Teesta-Ganga (MSTG) and Jogighopa-Teesta-Farakka (JTF) – are unlikely to benefit Assam much in respect of flood control, as only four districts out of 27, and two of the 41 tributaries are covered.<br />
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This was stated in the Assembly today by Water Resource Minister Rajiv Lochan Pegu while replying to a call attention motion by AGP legislators Phani Bhushan Choudhury and Keshab Mahanta.<br />
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Pegu, in his reply, said that it would be improper to dismiss the proposal without weighing the merits and demerits, and as such the government would seek expert opinion on the implications involved.<br />
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Moreover, he added, the proposal involves concerns about Manas National Park, a World Heritage Site, and hence special clearance will be needed.<br />
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The Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, has also constituted a special committee for inter-linking of rivers.<br />
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Earlier, raising the issue, Phani Bhushan Choudhury said that the government needed to proceed with utmost caution, as the ill-effects could outweigh the benefits.<br />
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Source: Assam Tribune<br />

Assam Govt to seek expert opinion on river linking

Guwahati, Augsut 30, 2014: The State government believes that the proposed inter-linking of rivers of the country – a logical case of transf...

Financial scam detected in DU

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ20Uw1bV4K9bNBAXmwE3GWwL48SWHxxXc3T3ObNnQ74tQdGvAmu6NoBHBoCXew-ct5iQDY0VuXEeUXFbv_LB6rcvuOUUzR-gSHHcI1jR5yDZHZtMIY0YKds883Sq0ifvKK7rWMqv9V8g/s1600/Dibruagarh+University.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ20Uw1bV4K9bNBAXmwE3GWwL48SWHxxXc3T3ObNnQ74tQdGvAmu6NoBHBoCXew-ct5iQDY0VuXEeUXFbv_LB6rcvuOUUzR-gSHHcI1jR5yDZHZtMIY0YKds883Sq0ifvKK7rWMqv9V8g/s200/Dibruagarh+University.jpg" /></a></div>Dibrugarh, August 30, 2014: A huge financial irregularity amounting to nearly half a crore rupees has been detected in the supply and installation of energy efficient LED street lights in Dibrugarh University here.<br />
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It is learned that the installation work of LED street lights in DU campus was done by the administration without the knowledge of Planning and Construction Department. The work order was allotted to one M/S Sky View Infradev Pvt Limited, a firm which is reportedly not recognised by the varsity.<br />
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Hardly thirty per cent of the work was executed and strangely the DU administration has made full payment to the firm, which allegedly contravenes operating rules. As per the work order, the time of completion was 45 days but five months have passed and not even half the work is executed. The works of cable and terminator, the installation of galvanized octagonal pole and earthing system are yet to be completed. The panel board is placed in the control room but the connection is not done yet. The work order was reportedly issued on 19/03/2014 but was reportedly shown to its Planning and Construction Department as 25/08/2014.<br />
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Moreover, it is a normal practice that works executed under the funding of UGC grants are normally published as ‘tender notice’ in leading newspapers but the same has been allegedly ignored. Personnel in the Planning and Construction Department of the varsity are ignorant of the terms and conditions of the work order as they have never received copies of ‘tender notice’ regarding supply and installation of energy efficient LED street lights from the administration.<br />
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Further, the Planning and Construction Department of the varsity does not have documents of the warranty period of the LED light due to which they cannot look into the repair and replacement of the items when needed. It needs to be mentioned here that the security of Dibrugarh University campus largely depends on these street lights.<br />
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Irregularity has also been alleged in procuring furniture fittings in the new guest house of Dibrugarh University but details could not be gathered.<br />
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Source: Assam Tribune<br />

Financial scam detected in DU

Dibrugarh, August 30, 2014: A huge financial irregularity amounting to nearly half a crore rupees has been detected in the supply and instal...

ENSF reiterates demand for job reservation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppQo05Ej7Vm-27nBAOGeZM-dE2EbbDznYzd2jsOSZtSo1Qm0WvSu2NE8qtuY234hsOfa9Biizy0skTZJ5pJAKk7HTetsOQgha3YU-x9M3owm0S2HUvwcb-aiHa0_kJVmIN7eYU1q8iwno/s1600/Job+Reservation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppQo05Ej7Vm-27nBAOGeZM-dE2EbbDznYzd2jsOSZtSo1Qm0WvSu2NE8qtuY234hsOfa9Biizy0skTZJ5pJAKk7HTetsOQgha3YU-x9M3owm0S2HUvwcb-aiHa0_kJVmIN7eYU1q8iwno/s200/Job+Reservation.jpg"></a></div>Dimapur, August 30, 2014: The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation has once again appealled to Nagaland Chief Secretary to seriously look into the matter of review of Job Reservation Policy for a separate roster system exclusively for the six backward tribes of Eastern Nagaland and issue necessary directives to all departments to implement the 25 per cent job reservation policy in toto.

ENSF reiterates demand for job reservation

Dimapur, August 30, 2014: The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation has once again appealled to Nagaland Chief Secretary to seriously look into ...

Arunachal signs MoU with NEDFi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3W7se3EvUVTZbgdJX1RIEHpGtvYhtFkNpNl2OQItO-1EfSxvIUv3Ynt_mJTwor4ve3sizJcga2xDuInMMWsiTuj_DZ89mCI3Dbi0KPUIybahtEHU7tZTAY1tmXLhtTg8p_6Lb4axtyCe9/s1600/NEDFi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3W7se3EvUVTZbgdJX1RIEHpGtvYhtFkNpNl2OQItO-1EfSxvIUv3Ynt_mJTwor4ve3sizJcga2xDuInMMWsiTuj_DZ89mCI3Dbi0KPUIybahtEHU7tZTAY1tmXLhtTg8p_6Lb4axtyCe9/s200/NEDFi.jpg" /></a></div>Itanagar, August 30, 2014:  Arunachal Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guwahati-based North East Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) for physical monitoring of Special Plan Assistance (SPA) projects for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13.<br />
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State Planning Secretary Sonam Chombay signed the MoU on Friday on behalf of the State Government while Deputy General Manager of NEDFi Manoj Das represented the financial institution, joint director (Programme monitoring unit) Mokir Ori said here.<br />
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According to the MoU, the total SPA projects for field and physical monitoring by the NEDFi are 266 with a total sanctioned cost of Rs 62,635.05 lakh in the eastern zone covering nine districts from Longding to Upper Siang.<br />
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The MoU for monitoring of 2011-12 and 2012-13 SPA projects in the western zone of the State could not be signed and finalised due to unavoidable circumstances. A final date and time would be fixed with the NABConS for signing of the MoU, the release informed.<br />
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Source: Assam Tribune<br />

Arunachal signs MoU with NEDFi

Itanagar, August 30, 2014: Arunachal Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guwahati-based North East Development Fina...

Mary to miss biopic premiere in Toronto

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRO7j0ZTxASswKsEzTRw9iqXhUiJ2QDxRQLcpO6B5UK3BWhkOCW4cR_2yzVDhxHd0jui-hiZgC5t70KaOvTeEmwh7iUj7KnBsxXbT2P9EgGOSwvOsMF-jvFHZHno3VirFP8uK24v-YDpe/s1600/Mary+Kom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRO7j0ZTxASswKsEzTRw9iqXhUiJ2QDxRQLcpO6B5UK3BWhkOCW4cR_2yzVDhxHd0jui-hiZgC5t70KaOvTeEmwh7iUj7KnBsxXbT2P9EgGOSwvOsMF-jvFHZHno3VirFP8uK24v-YDpe/s200/Mary+Kom.jpg" /></a></div>Imphal, August 31, 2014: Caught up in hectic preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, boxing champion MC Mary Kom will not be able to attend the premiere of her biopic, "Mary Kom", at the Toronto Film Festival.<br />
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Directed by Omang Kumar, "Mary Kom" is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 5. The movie will premiere at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival which begins on September 4.<br />
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Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra plays Mary in the movie. According to the director, the film depicts the life and struggles of the renowned boxer who hails from Kangathei village in Manipur's Churachandpur district.<br />
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"My husband Onler Kom and I were invited to attend the Toronto festival. Owing to my hectic schedule, I won't be able to make it," Mary said on Saturday, adding, "If I attend the event in Toronto, I'll miss my practice sessions for the Asian Games."<br />
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On the controversy regarding Chopra's casting as Mary, Onler said, "In the early stages of production, some Manipuri actresses expressed their desire to play Mary. We told them we have nothing to do with casting."<br />
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In fact, the film team asked a Manipuri actor to play a key role in the movie, but he refused due to a ban on Hindi films in the state, Onler added. The ban has been imposed by militant outfits active in Manipur.<br />
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Last week, Komrem Union requested rebel outfits to allow the screening of "Mary Kom" in Manipur. The union is a conglomeration of six ethnic groups, including the Koms to which Mary belongs.<br />
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Source: Times of India

Mary to miss biopic premiere in Toronto

Imphal, August 31, 2014: Caught up in hectic preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, boxing champion MC Mary Kom ...

KSO alleges fund misuse in IT road construction

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTbZP_S_JC4tXlA7YCI7p-MhYAbzAlT-s2-oJJVDuyfwrcNaPwhg_w6wTrRP7-BLstKHNKLttAQvqy11P0AX-wfVog-DjWd2toreO-v3yZCtXHCQ8n1-jcEJBPvbLKihTCL2I75WWY8iy/s1600/Manipur+Roads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTbZP_S_JC4tXlA7YCI7p-MhYAbzAlT-s2-oJJVDuyfwrcNaPwhg_w6wTrRP7-BLstKHNKLttAQvqy11P0AX-wfVog-DjWd2toreO-v3yZCtXHCQ8n1-jcEJBPvbLKihTCL2I75WWY8iy/s200/Manipur+Roads.jpg"></a></div>Kangpokpi, August 30 2014 : Dissatisfied with the progress and quality of the construction work along Imphal-Tamenglong Road from Kangpokpi to Tamei under North East Council programme, Kuki Students' Organization Sadar Hills warned of launching various agitations, if the concerned authority fails to construct the road in accordance to the NEC guidelines.

KSO alleges fund misuse in IT road construction

Kangpokpi, August 30 2014 : Dissatisfied with the progress and quality of the construction work along Imphal-Tamenglong Road from Kangpokpi ...