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Poachers killed Rhino and escaped with horn in Kaziranga

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Poachers killed Rhino and escaped with horn in Kaziranga

Guwahati, Aug 8: Poachers had killed a rhino in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and escaped with its horn.

It is the first killing incident in Kaziranga as the flood badly hit the national park in the last three months.

According to the reports, the forest guards deployed in the park had found a bullet injuries carcass of an adult female rhino inside the park on Saturday.

The carcass was found near Meteka Beel under Gabrai anti-poaching camp of the park.

The forest guards had also recovered six-round empty cartridge of .303 rifle from the spot.

An official of Kaziranga National Park said that the staff of Gabrai Borbeel tower and Kathanibari camp had heard six round of gunshots on Friday evening and the carcass was recovered following the footprints of the poachers.

Forest officials have detained one suspected poacher from the area under Biswanath Wildlife division.

116 wild animals including 18 rhino have died in Kaziranga National Park due to flood this year and by poachers so far.

The park authority said that, 9 rhinos drowned in floodwaters while two others died naturally during the flood situation.

According to the Rhino Population Estimation report in 2018, the total number of rhinos in Kaziranga National Park counted 2,413 rhinos.

12 anti-poaching camps out of 24 camps of the wildlife sanctuary are now underwater.

Gauhati University to start classes from 1st September

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Gauhati University to start classes from 1st September

Guwahati, August 8: Amid rising COVID-19 positive cases in Assam, Gauhati University is preparing to start regular classes from September 1.

The university authority on Friday has issued a notice for reopening regular classes and examinations.

In the notice, the university authority said that regular classes of Post Graduate (PG) 4th semester, Under Graduate (UG) 6th semester, LLB 6th semester, BA LLB, BBA LLB and B.Com LLB 10th semester will be restarted from September 1.

“The examinations of Under Graduate will be started from September 22 and Post Graduate from September 25. All hostels will be reopened from September 1,” said in the notice of Gauhati University.

Assam government has closed all schools, colleges and universities in the state since March 15 to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

 

Assam has witnessed a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 positive cases as the state has so far registered nearly 53,000 cases and 126 patients died due to the deadly virus infections.

According to the state Health Department, 2372 COVID-19 positive cases were detected in the state in the last 24 hours.

Meghalaya creates history with women reservation; 50% seats reserved in VEC

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Meghalaya creates history with women reservation; 50% seats reserved in VEC

Meghalaya, August 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced the passage of the “Policy on Reservation of seats for Women in Village Employment Councils (VEC)” by the state cabinet. A historic decision, the first of its kind in India, claimed he.

“The State Government has brought the policy of reserving at least 50 per cent seats for women in the grassroots village-level community institutions (VEC)” stated a press release by the CMO, Government of Meghalaya  Media & Communications Cell on Friday.

The policy aims at empowering women at the grassroots village levels thereby strengthening the rural livelihood. It entails,

(a) Position of the Secretary of VEC will be reserved for women members in all VECs on a rotational basis. Adult women who are active community workers with leadership qualities can contest for this post.

(b) Position of Chairperson will be reserved for women in VECs where the posts of Chairperson is not held by the traditional heads which will also be on a rotation basis.

Sangma further informed that the policy has been brought into effect with the aim to address different grassroots level problems related to gender equality and developmental issues and its main intention will be creating an enabling environment for the active participation of women in grassroots levels of governance. It would facilitate women equal opportunities to exercise leadership skills.

“Women leadership implies the creation of an agency for women that will enable them to make decisions and participate in the developmental process as well as decisions that impact their lives,” the Chief Minister elaborated.

VECs are apolitical organisations set up for the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) work.

“Most of the time, the focus is laid on improving the well-being of women but not on the creation of an agency for women to exercise her freedom and leadership, and through this policy, we want to ensure empowerment of women” Conrad Sangma added.

He also mentioned that as per data available with the government, the execution and maintenance of works and record-keeping is found to be exemplary in the VECs headed by female members.

Not just empowering women and strengthening the rural livelihood, the policy was brought to existence also, to revive the economy of the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the State. Better leadership-driven programmes and processes would bring about revival of the economy.

The further two reasons behind the policy, as stated by the press release are:

The Maternal Mortality rate of Meghalaya is higher than the national average and this policy will provide impetus to women’s active participation in public health, thereby significantly bringing down the MMR and IMR which will also entail an increase in life expectancy of the people of the State. The State life expectancy is only 62.3 years as compared to the national average of 68.5 years.

With this policy, the Government aims to improve all its performance in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (especially the SDG goal 5 on Gender Equality)by 2030. Currently, the SDG-5 ranking of Meghalaya is 25 among all states of India.

Biren Singh inaugurates FTC to ensure speedy justice to women and children

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Biren Singh inaugurates FTC to ensure speedy justice to women and children

Manipur, August 7: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated two Fast Track Court (FTC) in Uripok and Lamphelpat in the State on Wednesday.

The inauguration took place through video conferencing from the Chief Minister’s state secretariat at Imphal as the state’s attempt to ensure faster disposal of cases. Law and Legislative Affairs Minister, L. Jayantakumar Singh, Consumers Affairs Food and Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam, Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, Ramalingam Sudhakar and Chief Secretary of the state Dr Rajesh Kumar were among the ones present at the virtual event.

Fast Track Courts (FTCs) were first established in India, in the year 2000 with an aim to clear the long-pending sessions and other lower judicial cases.

These fast track courts have now been introduced in Manipur especially to deal with the cases related to crime against women in the state, informed Chief Minister Singh. According to him, 951 of the cases have been reported in the last three and a half years. He further added that these courts will ensure a faster delivery of justice to women who have been victims of crimes like domestic violence, rape, torture.

He further mentioned that not just crimes against women, these courts will also ensure speedy justice to children under the POCSO Law. Echoing these words, Ramalingam Sudhakar, the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court mentioned that providing speedy and effective trials in cases related to women and children is the main aim of the FTC.

Salam Imocha Singh and Chandan Brajachand Singh, two retired judges of District and Sessions court in the state have been appointed as the judges of the two newly inaugurated FTCs.

Three Rhino poachers arrested in Orang National Park

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Three Rhino poachers arrested in Orang National Park

Assam losses 19 rhinos due to flood

Guwahati, Aug 7: Forest officials had arrested three poachers from Assam’s Orang National Park on Thursday night.

According to the reports, two hog deer came floating in the floodwaters and taking shelter at the Orang National Park and the park authorities kept the hog deer safe from the tigers.

But a three-member poacher gang on Thursday night had entered in the park and tried to kill the hog deer.

Forest guards of the park caught the poachers inside the park.

The arrested poachers were identified as Taleb Ali, Saidul Islam and Abdul Hussain.

On the other hand, Assam has lost 19 one-horned rhinos in the recent floods.

18 rhinos died in Kaziranga National Park while one died in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary due to flood.

According to the Kaziranga National Park authorities, the park has lost 153 wild animals including 18 rhinos, 107 hog deer, 6 wild buffalo, 12 wild boar 3 swamp deer in the recent flood.

The park authorities have rescued 172 animals including three rhinos, four tigers, 120 hog deer from the flood-affected areas inside the national park and nearby areas.

Arunachal: 37 police personnel greeted as they survive corona

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Arunachal: 37 police personnel greeted as they survive corona

Itanagar, August 7: A total of the 37 police officials posted at Itanagar Capital Complex in Arunachal who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered & were welcomed at the SP office at Itanagar with greet & honour.

Among the 37 police personnel, two were officers-in-charge, one SDPO, one Deputy Superintendent of Police, 5 sub-inspectors, constables and several others tested positive for the virus, within the ICR. They were released only after their reports yielded a negative result thrice following protocols of the ICMR.

Tumne Amo, SP of the Capital Complex Region along with other officers welcomed the 37 COVID Warriors and handed over to them Certificates of Appreciation and bouquet of flowers.

Addressing the media, Tumme Amo informed, “All my colleague police officials have won their fight against the coronavirus & have bravely joined back this fight by coming back to the pavilion to control any further spread of Corona.“

The SP further mentioned that all of them recovered because of their strong will & immunity and had to resort to very less medication. Due to strict duties in the containment zones of the ICR and patrolling round the clock during the lockdown period, these officials got infected.

He has appealed to the people to obey Standard Operative Procedures and guidelines issued by the health department to win this fight against the virus.

Rike Kamsi, Sub Divisional Police Officer posted at the Naharlagun Police station in the ICR, Arunachal and also a COVID-19 survivor shared his experience of recovering from coronavirus.

He said that support from friends and family is all that is needed to win this battle against COVID-19 as negative attitude of people towards COVID-19 patients a create depression among the patient. Positive support and no stigmatization is needed for the speedy recovery from the disease. He also urged people to follow state and central guidelines and wear masks to curb the spread of the virus.

Villagers carried dead body on shoulders to travel 4 km in Assam village

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Villagers carried dead body on shoulders to travel 4 km in Assam village

No ambulance due to dilapidated condition of the road: Villagers carried the dead body on shoulders to travel 4 km distance in Assam’sSonitpur district

Guwahati, Aug 6: While the government is talking about the development of better road connectivity in the Village areas, but the ground reality is different in Assam.

Due to the dilapidated condition of roads, family members and local villagers were forced to carry a dead body in their shoulders and travelled around 4 km distance to reach their village.

The incident took place at Borsola area in Assam’s Sonitpur district.

A lady from Jhawani village area under Borsola assembly constituency, died due to ailment at Tezpur Medical College Hospital.

The family members had sought an ambulance to carry the dead body to their home, but no ambulance was ready to carry the dead body due to the bad condition of roads in the area.

Finally, the family members had decided to carry the body on shoulders and travelled almost 4 km distance.

The family members and local villagers had also used a tractor to carry the dead body to reach the remote Assam village.

14 persons injured vehicles torched in clashes over Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan celebrations

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14 persons injured vehicles torched in clashes over Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan celebrations

Assam: 14 persons injured, several vehicles torched in clashes over Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan celebrations, curfew imposed, two persons detained

Guwahati, Aug 6: Indefinite curfew has imposed in some parts of Assam’s Sonitpur district following a clash over Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan celebrations.

Sonitpur district Deputy Commissioner (DC) Manavendra Pratap Singh has imposed curfew in many parts of the district following the incident.

At least 14 people were injured and several vehicles damaged in a clash between two communities in Sonitpur district on Wednesday while the Bajrang Dal activists had organized a bike rally to celebrate the Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir as Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

The incident took place at Teliagaon area near Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district.

Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan

According to the reports, to celebrate the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ram Mandir, a large number of bikers of Bajrang Dal were heading to a Shiva Temple at Bhora Singori area under Thelamara police station and the bikers playing loud music and shouting slogans of Shree Ram.

When the bikers reached at Teliagaon area, some locals objected the bikers group for playing loud music and asked the group to why the rally organized when the entire country is fighting against COVID-19 pandemic.

Both locals and Bajrang Dal activists were engaged in arguments and it turned violent.

The locals had burnt several motorcycles and four-wheelers and both groups attacked each other.

Some miscreants had also attacked a vehicle of the Deputy Commissioner convoy.

To control the situation, Sonitpur district police had fired several rounds of bullets in the air and additional forces have been deployed in the area.

Meanwhile, police have detained two persons in connection with the incident.

Paramilitary Forces banned entry in Mizoram till August 15

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Paramilitary Forces banned entry in Mizoram till August 15

Mizoram, August 5: The Mizoram Government has decided to put a ban on the entry of Paramilitary Forces in the state till August 15.

Chief Minister Zoramthanga has also appealed to the Prime Minister to temporarily withhold inter-state movement of all paramilitary forces in this month to control the spread of COVID-19.

In the letter given to the Prime Minister, CM Zomthanga has informed that the state government has been putting in huge efforts in fighting with the deadly virus since February, in spite of great economic and financial challenges. Yet there has been a considerable increase in the number of COVID cases. He further informed that 75% of the COVID positive cases in Mizoram are among the paramilitary forces and a majority of them have travelled to Mizoram from other states.

Attending a meeting with Army and Paramilitary Officials, Chief Secretary, Lalnunmawia Chuango arrived at a decision to prohibit the entry of paramilitary forces to the state till August 15, 2020, given the present condition of Covid-19 cases in the state.

“It is necessary to control the spread of COVID-19 cases among the paramilitary forces as they often travel from different states”. He said.

He added that he is still hopeful that the state is competent enough to take all preventive measures necessary to check the spread of the deadly virus.

However, at the same time he also stressed on the fact that if the cases keep on rising among the paramilitary forces, it might even result in community transmission. He has also requested the army and the Paramilitary officials to follow the Standard Operating Procedure prepared by the government.

“Despite thousands of returnees entering the state, there were only a few positive cases among the civilians, but the rapid rise in positive cases among the forces shows that there must be some discrepancies in precautionary measures and there is a need to carry out stricter enforcement of guidelines in cooperation with the state.” He added.

As per the Mizoram Home Department, between May 2020 to July 2020, 2123 army personnel have entered Mizoram by road. These consist of 1023 forces of Assam Rifles, 648 from BSF, 38 from NDRF, 81 from Aizawl Military Station, 130 CRPF and 204 BRO.

PM Modi lays the foundation stone for Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

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PM Modi lays the foundation stone for Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Ayodhya, August 5: Centuries-long wait over today, PM Modi after laying the foundation stone for Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Chanting ‘Jay Siya Ram” Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday. Thereafter he performed the ‘Bhumi Poojan’, prostrated (Shashtang Pranam) at the Ram Temple site. Joining him at the ceremony were the Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

This will mark the beginning of the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple after the verdict of the apex court on the decades-long legal battle over the demolition of the Babri Masjid housed at the disputed site was in favour of the construction of the Temple. The Babri Mosque had been razed to the ground in 1992 by  ‘kar sevaks’ in the presence of prominent leaders of Shiv Sena, BJP and VHP.

Addressing the nation after the completion of the foundation stone laying ceremony, PM Modi said, “Centuries-long wait over today. India is deeply emotional today. After decades of struggle, Ram Janmabhoomi is freed today. A billion dreams have been realised today as India witnessed a historic event.”

Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

The Prime Minister had left for Ayodhya early in the morning. On reaching Ayodhya via helicopter, he was greeted the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He offered his prayers at the Hanuman Garhi temple before heading for the Bhumi Puja. He then planted the sapling of Parijat which is considered to be a heavenly plant before the actual ceremony began.

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