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In the backdrop of the bohemian,surrounding the likelihood of one of the most potent insurgent groups of the Northeast region, NSCN IM or the Issak-Muivah faction of the Naga Socialist Council of Nagalim, finally concluding its peace deal with the government of India, after 21 years of ceasefire and several rounds of talks, on the basis of a framework agreement signed by the group’s Chief negotiator and Supremo, Thuingaleng Muivah and the government of India’s interlocutor, RN Ravi, in the presence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home Minister, Rajnath Singh on August 3rd 2015, the Kukis, the other tribal group, inhabiting the hills of Manipur are getting anxious with their own ethnic based homeland agenda and are using what it is called the ‘Kuki genocide for 1992-1997’ to get the better of the Nagas at the negotiating table.

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If you have not yet seen the action-packed Operation Mekong, you must do it now, not only for the sake of super-thrill but also to have an idea of how dangerous is the blood-soaked events that take place in The Golden Triangle.

Tripura, willy-nilly, is a small component of this vicious Triangle. No wonder, the state’s Chief Minister received a death threat from the operators of the Golden Triangle.  

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However, what the people of the country have been witnessing is the blame game between the Central government and State governments. Though the public sector oil marketing companies reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by one paisa per litre recently, the prices had risen again, especially after the metropolitan cities like Mumbai and New Delhi found it difficult to stem the rot.

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Durga Puja, the greatest festival of the Hindus, is not only a religious performance, but a festival of concord and universal fraternity. The worship of goddess Durga has been prevalent since pre-historic age, as the worship of Shakti (strength). Many images of the Divine Mother in different forms and gesture were found in the excavation of Mhenjodaro and Harappa. Later on, in the Vedic period, the worship was followed by chanting hymns from the Vedas and performances of sacrifice (Yagnas).This system of puja is being continued till the day.

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26^th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference to be held in Philippines

Three Members of Meghalaya Bharat Scout and Guide are selected to represent India at the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference to be held in Philippines from 15^th to 20^th October 2018. These candidates include Terang B. Marak, Kebinson Thongni and Idason Kharlukhi. The boys were given an official sent off in the State Head Quarter by Chief Secretary Smt. A. Swer and State Commissioner (Guides) Smt. Diana Kharshing and all other members of the MBSG fraternity. While giving word of advice to the candidates A. Swer remind the boys to remember the values of being a Scout and to be attentive during the conference so that they can share the values when they return to the State. She also encourages the candidates to be active and representative in the course of the conference and be part in the decision making.

The Asia Pacific Regional Scout Conference is held every three years to gather all the NSO’s to deal with major regional problems.

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World Sight Day 2018 in Shillong

On the occasion of ‘World Sight Day 2018’ the 'Project Vision Northeast' today organized 'Blind Walk Shillong' to create awareness on the prevention, cure and rehabilitation. 

The ‘Blind Walk Shillong' is a conglomerate movement of different organization across all spheres of life in Shillong. It comprises of Bansara Eye Care Centre, Church of North India (CNI), Jain Community, Rotary Club Orchid City, Marwari Mahila Samity, Innerwheel Club, Punjabi Sabha, Jyoti Sroat School, Quinee school, R.B Anoopchand school, Society for Promotion of Eye Care & Sight, Lions Clubs of Shillong, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), All India Malayalee community, different Religious bodies and other communities as well as different Educational Institutes.

Chief Guest Shri. Pravin Bakshi IAS, Secretary Health & Family Welfare Government of Meghalaya flag off the walk. Speaking on the occasion Pravin Bakshi, empowered the visually challenged individuals by stating that they should not feel any different nor be discouraged with their condition, however, they should forge ahead following their dreams so as to set an example for others to follow and that the Government is more than ready to promote noble initiatives such as the one held today.

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KHADC to have special session for KSCL Bill

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) will soon table the Khasi Social Custom of Lineage (Amendment) Bill in its upcoming special session after the Consultative Committee submitted its recommendations to the Council on Tuesday.

The report and recommendations of the 17-member Consulative Committee on the Lineage Act was handed over by its chairman Manstudy Nongrem to the KHADC Chief Hispreaching Son Shylla. The Consultative Committee was constituted by the KHADC to make recommendations after an in-depth study of the provisions of the KHAD (Khasi Social Custom of Lineage) Act, 1977, after the KHADC had recalled the amendment Bills. The KHADC is likely to convene the Special Session on October 15, for passing the amendment Bill.

Quoting section 10 of the Khasi Social Custom of Lineage Act, 1997, H.S Shylla said that “Such people who are taking their father’s surnames will also lose their Khasi status and Schedule Tribe status.” 

Meanwhile, the Consultative Committee has submitted a seven-point recommendations which are viewed as of great importance as linkages to the draft amendment Bill.

It has recommended that the trading by non-tribal Regulation should be amended in line with the draft Bill to do away with any contradictions that will crop up besides the need to come up with a Clan Bill that will give more teeth to the proposed draft Bill.

Meanwhile the KHADC will also regulate and strengthen the traditional durbar system especially the Dorbar Shnong, to take immediate steps to check the entry of non-tribals and to take up with other district councils so that uniformity in tackling common issues can be achieved.

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Villagers irked over non-function of Health Center

The Khasi Student Union South West Khasi Hills (KSUSWKH) of the Nongkynbah Area Unit urged the State Government to speady up the function of the Nongkynbah Health Sub Centre in Nongkenbah Village. The KSU remind that the Health Engineering Wing has already completed the construction of the Health Center in the year 2014.

Nongkenbah Sub center will caters villages including Mawpud, Kenbah, Sarin, Nongpdengkynbah and other adjacent villages nearby. Nongkenbah Area Unit President Gomelson Snaitang demanded from the Health Department as the why it takes 4 years for the function of the Health Center in the area. Till date there is no working staff in the center and even the surrounding of the Health center is covered with wild vegetation Snaitang added.

The KSU also urged MLA of Ranikor Constituency to intervene in this matter for the benefits of the people in the region.