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Marking an end to the 50-year-old Bodo crisis, the Union Government on 27 January 2020 in Delhi signed the historic memorandum of settlement (MoS) to bring peace and settlement with the four factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), one of the dangerous militant groups in Assam, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and United Bodo People’s Organization (UBPO). This accord is said to pave the way for more development and welfare in the region bringing unity and tranquillity amongst the society. It was different that the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) also signed the deal, who were agitating for a long time demanding for a separate Bodo state. As per the unrest going on in the region for a long time, Home Minister Amit Shah was keen to conclude the accord as early as possible to end the Bodo insurgency without hindering the territorial integrity of the state.

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The institute has been a hotspot for student activists from the very beginning. Recently, after the hike in fee rates, these activists have taken in-charge of running the university. These ‘students’ have been seen locking doors and holding their professors’ hostage for hours on end. They have even been seen defacing the buildings of the university and it is because of this turmoil the university administration had to post-pone various examination dates as well as registration dates for the new semester. They had to resort to creating an online registration website for the safety and well-being of the students and Behold over 5400 students registered online for the winter semester which is a clear indication that only a small percentage of students have an issue with the fee hike. So let us begin by examining the facts.

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The Khelo India programme have been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establish India as a great sporting nation.

It is the biggest sporting event in India held for 2 categories, namely under-17 years school students and under-21 college students. It was first launched in 2018 in New Delhi under the name Khelo India School Games (KISG). Haryana emerged as top performers in the 1st edition & the 2nd edition was launched in Pune, Maharashtra, where Maharashtra emerged as the top performers.

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The fresh tripartite agreement in response to Tripura government for settling 34000 odd displaced Brus in Tripura who had fled from western parts of Mizoram in 1997 turned the situation hostile. When Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) made tribals unhappy apprehending it an attempt to increase the population of non-tribals in the state, announcement of Bru settlement shut down anti-CAA revellers. However, the decision to settle Brus in Tripura has encouraged the creation of ethnocentrism in Northeast and it set a bad precedent in the country to sponsor displaced people from one state to other following communal pressure. Moreover, it indicated a clear sign of conflicts between the Brus and indigenous communities both tribal and non-tribals of Tripura. The Mizo people have been objecting Bru settlement in their homeland and despite at least 21 attempts of centre, Tripura and Mizoram government could not succeed the mission.

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MPLU and HTTA threaten agitation on flawed of fastag process in Toll Gate

The Working Committee of the Meghalaya People's Labour Union (MPLU) and the Hynniewtrep Tourist Taxi Association (HTTA) today met the General Manager of the National Highway & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Shillong against the failure and illegal use of the ‘Fastag System’ at Toll Gates located on the National Highways of Meghalaya.

In a memorandum submitted to the Manager, MPLU and HTTA cited that the Fastag system at Toll Gates on the National Highways of Meghalaya especially at the Umling Toll Gate (Pahammawlein) does not function properly.

The two Union blames that digital system in the Toll Gate is not working in a proper manner which leads to chaos, traffic snarls at the Toll Gates and wrong and illegal billings of tolls which are seriously affecting the flow of traffic leading to delay and frustration.

The Unions also accuse the Toll Gate creating a situation where money is illegally being charged from the commuters especially commercial vehicles leading to unnecessary controversy and suspicion of the system.

The Working Committee of the MPLU and HTTA have given seven (7) days notice to rectify the problems failing which the Unions will starts their agitation.

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Mukul Sangma slam Government on Illegal Coal transportation

Leader of Opposition of the Government of Meghalaya Mukul Sangma today today accuse Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma of shielding the truth of illegal coal transportation in the state. Mukul Sangma said that the denial of Conrad K Sangma on illegal transportation of coal in the state indicates the lack of knowledge from the part of the Chief Minister on the scenario of illegal transportation of coal.

Meghalaya Chief Minster Conrad K Sangma on 4^th February had denied that there is illegal coal transportation in the state.

“I urge the Chief Ministers and the Officers from the state to go outside their offices and see by their own eyes on the rampant illegal transportation in the State” he added.

Mukul Sangma also accused the State government of tampering with the evidences on transportation of coal by transferring officers from time to time. The Leader of Opposition (LO) also accused the state government of using its officers as pawns to facilitate illegal coal transportation by forcing the officers to obey the orders or face termination from its department. Mukul Sangma also accuses the state government of interfering with the ongoing investigation by the Crime Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged illegal coal transportation in the state.

Mukul Sangma warned strict action the Chief Minister and other officers of strict action for shielding the truth on coal transportation.