Aizawl: Head counting of Brus lodged in six relief camps of Tripura would be completed before the end of this month, Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Bru displaced people's forum (MBDF) said today.
The MBDF has been conducting the head count for the repatriation of the Brus following instructions from the state home department.
Chorkhy told PTI over phone from Naisingpara relief camp that besides Naisingpara and Asapara, the largest and second largest camps, the inmates of all the other camps have submitted lists from their respective camps.
"We could not complete the process sooner because many people in the camps can hardly read and write and they have made a number of mistakes," he said adding that the process would be completed by next week.
The Bru refugees were categorised into three groups -those who migrated to Tripura in 1997, who migrated in 2009 and former militants who had surrendered to the Mizoram authorities.
Thousands of Brus left Mizoram for Tripura following communal flare-up triggered by the murder of a forest guard by Bru militants in October 1997. Another exodus was triggered by the killing of 17 year old Mizo boy by Bru militants on November 13, 2009, three days before the repatriation was scheduled to begin.
Sachin Pilot holds BSNL review meeting in Aizawl
Aizawl: Minister of State, Communication & Information Technology Sachin Pilot held a meeting yesterday at the I & PR Conference Hall with senior BSNL officials(Chief General Managers and General Managers) of the North-East to review Telecom Infrastructure in the North-East. He was accompanied by senior officers from the BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the existing telecom infrastructure in the North East and discussed measures to augment existing infrastructure and ways to better the different services provided by BSNL.Shri Sachin Pilot said that the meeting was held to understand in detail the problems faced by BSNL in the North East and suggest ways to improve services, especially mobile and internet services in the region. Saying that the topography of the region brings forth operational and logistical challenges in providing services, but it was not impossible to improve the services he added. He urged the BSNL officials to be creative in providing solutions and also stressed the need to think out of the box.
The Minister said that he would take up the matter of leasing lines from PGDCIL to augment cellular services in the region with the Ministry of Power and also the matter of providing roaming facility to prepaid customers of BSNL with the Home Ministry. Further he added that BSNL Corporate Office was always ready to provide any kind of support to better services in the region. He asked BSNL oficials of Aizawl to finish work on 5 remaining USOF Towers in Mizoram as soon as possible.
BSNL has three Circles – Assam Circle, North East I Circle (Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura) and North East II Circle (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland) in the region. The North East region as whole has 1119 Telephone Exchanges; wired line capacity of 12,31,260, of which 6,43,587 are working connections; WLL capacity of 4,00,750, of which 2,48,337 are working lines ; Mobile capacity of 22,52,293 of which 21,46,170 are working connections ; Broadband capacity of 1,70,476 of which 84,643 are working connections. There are 2,36,268 Internet connections and 14,424 km of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) network in the region.
Mizoram has 67 Telephone Exchange; wired line capacity of 74,400 out of which 55,136 are working lines; WLL capacityof 24,000 out of which 15,351 are working connections; Mobile capacity of 95,427 out of which 92,876 are working connections; Broadband capacity of 7234 out of which 4211 are working Broadband connections.In addition there are 32,586 Internet connections and 578 km of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) network in the state.
Mizoram published electoral roll, 2010
Aizawl: Directorate of Election, Mizoram on the 20th July, 2010 had notified the publication of the Lists of Ammendments to the Final Electoral Roll, 2010 for each of the 40( Forty) Assembly Contituencies in Mizoram.
The Lists of Amendments in the Electoral Rolls, 2010 so notified vide No.H.11011/24/2010-CEO : Dt 20.07.2010 have been published and will be available for inspection at the offices of District Election Officer, Electoral Registration Officer and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer.
The said final Electoral Rolls, 2010 may also be accessed on the Official website of the CEO, Mizoram at www.ceomizoram.nic.in.
Queen's Baton relay in Mizoram
Aizawl: Director Sports and Youth Services, Mr. Zoliana Royte today disclosed detailed programme of Queen’s baton relay in Aizawl at a press conference held this afternoon. He stated that according to the programme scheduled, Queen’s Baton for the XIXth Commonwealth Games will land at Lengpui Airport at 1 pm on 29th July by flight number IC 213.The baton will be received by himself and be handed over to Chief Secretary Pu Vanhela Pachuau who is the Chairman of QBR Reception Committee. The baton will be taken to Bawngkawn junction from where relay will be conducted upto Vanapa Hall where a reception function will be held with the Chief Minister as the Chief Guest. Prominent sports personalities, present and past, will participate in the relay. The baton will hault for a night and proceed for Kolkatta the next day.
In commemorating the 71 Commonwealth Games Federation, a tree planting ceremony will be held on 20th July at the premises of Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium at Mualpui in which 71 saplings will be planted by Council of Ministers, MLAs and top ranking officials of the state government.
Parliamentary panel members visit Mizoram
Aizawl : The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers members interacted with Mizoram Government officials at State Guest House Conference Hall on 17th July 2010 at 9:00 A.M., Several issues pertaining to Fertilizers in Mizoram are discussed in the meeting.The Meeting was chaired by Shri Gopinath Munde, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers, and the State representatives were led by Pi L.Tochhawng, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
Pi L.Tochhawng, Principal Secretary, Government of Mizoram presented problems faced by Mizoram in acquiring its allocated Fertilizers from the Centre and suggestions to overcome these problems. The Chairman responded by saying that the Committee will look into it and try its best to work them out. The Chairman also said that the team had learnt from their interactions, with the Farmers and officials at Sihphir the previous day, that insufficiency in fertilizers affected agriculture product of the State and would see to it that Mizoram farmers get adequate fertilizers. He also expressed his satisfaction by thanking the State Government and the people for their hospitality.
The meeting was attended by representatives from Agriculture, Horticulture, Soil & Water Conservation and Fisheries Departments.
Led by Shri Gopinath Munde, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers, the team of 10 MPs and 4 Central officials arrived at Aizawl on Friday to study availability of fertilizers in Mizoram and related issues. They left on saturday afternoon for Guwahati.
Centre sanctions Rs. Ten crore for rural roads in Mizoram
Aizawl: The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 10,00,00,000/-(Rs. Ten crore) only as part payment of 2nd installment of Phase V for construction of rural roads in Mizoram under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Mizoram Rural Road Development Agency (MRRDA). MRRDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Mizoram Rural Road Development Agency (MRRDA). MRRDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
Mizoram to built Tourist Lodge near Serlui B Hydel Project
Serlui: Pu S. Hiato, Tourism Minister said that proposal to construct a Tourist Lodge near Serlui B Hydel Project is being sent to the Central Ministry for approval.
The Minister was on a two-day visit (2nd & 3rd July, 2010) to Tourists Lodges being constructed by Tourism Department at various locations in Kolasib District and also at Lengpui village. The Minister thoroughly inspected the Highway Restaurant and the two new Tourist Cottages being constructed at Thingdawl, Kolasib Tourist Lodge which is also still under construction, the Bairabi Tourist lodge accomodating 14 beds along with dormitory and another six-bedded Lodge being constructed nearby. The Minister told the contractors to speed up their work with quality and warned that the Government would not hesitate to terminate their contract if the works are not up to the mark.
The Minister also visited the Vairengte Tourist Lodge which is has been renovated since 2008 with an estimated cost of Rs. 45 lakhs, and warned the contractor for slow work progress and told him to complete the construction by August 15, 2010. Vairengte Tourist Lodge was first inaugurated in 1991, and it has now been renovated to give it a facelift to attract tourists from outside the state. Tourist Lodges at Vairengte, Kolasib and Bairabi will all be air-conditioned.
The Minister also inspected the two tourist lodges being constructed near Lengpui Airport, these two Lodges are expected to accommodate 32 beds and constructions works are in full swing and are expected to be completed in a short time.
The Minister also inspected other projects being undertaken by his departments ( PHE and Industries Departments) in the District. He visited a pump house near Tuichhuahen river which feeds the Kolasib Town as the main source of water supply and discussed with the Department officials the water problems faced by Kolasib as a result of breakdown of diesel engine which is being used by the water pumping machine. The Minister instructed Department officials to acquire new machine as early as possible. The Minister also instructed the officials to replace the obsolete pumping machine at Vairengte with a new one.
The Minister also visited water pump house at Kawnpui village.
In response to grievances and concerns expressed to him by the people of Bairabi regarding water problems, harnessing of Chengkawl river water, replacement of obsolete PHE water pipes, large water tanky at Bairabi Railway Station and water supply to IR Batallion at Zophai, the Minister assured them that the Department will take steps in the best interest of the people of Bairabi.
In Bairabi, the Minister visited Sena Clipping Cluster, started by Pu K.Lalhmingthanga, Republic Veng Aizawl with the help of the State Government. The Minister also visited the Modern Brick Industry, established in 2007 by Pu Lalfamkima, Aizawl with loan finance from NEDFi with a sum of Rs. 39 lakhs,
all the employees of the industry are Mizos and the industry can produce 3,60,000 bricks in 48 hours, Pu Lalfamkima told the Minister that even at this rate of production, the industry still can not meet the brick demands of Mizoram.
The Minister also visited CeeKee Bamboo and Wood Product at Thingdawl, this firm has been established by Pu Lalthanpuia, Aizawl through the Bamboo Development Agency, with the cost of Rs.12 lakhs. Bamboo and Wooden furnitures of high and fine qualities are produced here.
The Minister was accompanied by Pu H. Zothangliana, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism etc., Pu Vabeiha Hlychho, Director Tourism, Pu Jim K. Chozah, Director I&PR, Er. Vanlallianzuala, CE PHE, Pu Lalruata Sailo, SE PWD, Industries Department Officers and several other officials from concerned Departments.
The Minister was on a two-day visit (2nd & 3rd July, 2010) to Tourists Lodges being constructed by Tourism Department at various locations in Kolasib District and also at Lengpui village. The Minister thoroughly inspected the Highway Restaurant and the two new Tourist Cottages being constructed at Thingdawl, Kolasib Tourist Lodge which is also still under construction, the Bairabi Tourist lodge accomodating 14 beds along with dormitory and another six-bedded Lodge being constructed nearby. The Minister told the contractors to speed up their work with quality and warned that the Government would not hesitate to terminate their contract if the works are not up to the mark.
The Minister also visited the Vairengte Tourist Lodge which is has been renovated since 2008 with an estimated cost of Rs. 45 lakhs, and warned the contractor for slow work progress and told him to complete the construction by August 15, 2010. Vairengte Tourist Lodge was first inaugurated in 1991, and it has now been renovated to give it a facelift to attract tourists from outside the state. Tourist Lodges at Vairengte, Kolasib and Bairabi will all be air-conditioned.
The Minister also inspected the two tourist lodges being constructed near Lengpui Airport, these two Lodges are expected to accommodate 32 beds and constructions works are in full swing and are expected to be completed in a short time.
The Minister also inspected other projects being undertaken by his departments ( PHE and Industries Departments) in the District. He visited a pump house near Tuichhuahen river which feeds the Kolasib Town as the main source of water supply and discussed with the Department officials the water problems faced by Kolasib as a result of breakdown of diesel engine which is being used by the water pumping machine. The Minister instructed Department officials to acquire new machine as early as possible. The Minister also instructed the officials to replace the obsolete pumping machine at Vairengte with a new one.
The Minister also visited water pump house at Kawnpui village.
In response to grievances and concerns expressed to him by the people of Bairabi regarding water problems, harnessing of Chengkawl river water, replacement of obsolete PHE water pipes, large water tanky at Bairabi Railway Station and water supply to IR Batallion at Zophai, the Minister assured them that the Department will take steps in the best interest of the people of Bairabi.
In Bairabi, the Minister visited Sena Clipping Cluster, started by Pu K.Lalhmingthanga, Republic Veng Aizawl with the help of the State Government. The Minister also visited the Modern Brick Industry, established in 2007 by Pu Lalfamkima, Aizawl with loan finance from NEDFi with a sum of Rs. 39 lakhs,
all the employees of the industry are Mizos and the industry can produce 3,60,000 bricks in 48 hours, Pu Lalfamkima told the Minister that even at this rate of production, the industry still can not meet the brick demands of Mizoram.
The Minister also visited CeeKee Bamboo and Wood Product at Thingdawl, this firm has been established by Pu Lalthanpuia, Aizawl through the Bamboo Development Agency, with the cost of Rs.12 lakhs. Bamboo and Wooden furnitures of high and fine qualities are produced here.
The Minister was accompanied by Pu H. Zothangliana, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism etc., Pu Vabeiha Hlychho, Director Tourism, Pu Jim K. Chozah, Director I&PR, Er. Vanlallianzuala, CE PHE, Pu Lalruata Sailo, SE PWD, Industries Department Officers and several other officials from concerned Departments.
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