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Vol. XVII. No. 8, August, 2015

NEWSMINISTRY OF HOME LETTERAFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF For FREE public circulation A MonthlyNE Newsletter on the North Eastern Region of India Also available on Internet at: www.mha.nic.in Freedom implies not only emancipation from political bondage but also equal distribution of wealth, abolition of caste barriers and social inequities and destruction of communalism and religious intolerance. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

DEVELOPMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO NORTH EAST REGION 1. A meeting with the Heads of Anti-extortion Cells of North Eastern States was held on 18.8.2015 at New under the Chairmanship of Secretary (IS), MHA to discuss the measures to curb the activities of extortion and kidnapping for ransom etc. perpetrated by insurgent groups in the North Eastern C o n t e n t s Region. 2. Shri , Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs DEVELOPMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO NORTH EAST took a review meeting on 27.8.2015 with the officials of the REGION Central Government and the State Governments at New Delhi to review the implementation of the recommendations of the Bezbaruah Committee. 69th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC ZEAL IN THE NORTHEAST

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT UNDER CIVIC ACTION 69th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC PROGRAMME BY CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES ZEAL IN THE NORTHEAST Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unfurled the Tricolor and YOUNG RUBIK’S CUBER FROM BECOMES addressed the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on A WORLD CHAMPION the occasion of the 69th Independence Day Celebrations marked the Day in the rest of the country, including the North Eastern states. The READERS COLUMN patriotic fervor was on display in the northeast region as well, as people came out to celebrate the 69th Independence Day. Ignoring boycott LETTERS TO EDITOR calls by some underground outfits, people turned up in large numbers to mark the occasion. However, there was an appeal to militant outfits to shun violence and join the path of development. In , , a large number of people attended the celebrations amid a boycott call and a 12-hour general strike by some Editorial Board militant outfits. Chief Minister Shri O Ibobi Singh unfurled the tricolor at the Parade ground of 1st Manipur Riffles Battalion amidst tight Chief Editor security. The Chief Minister also distributed medals to eight police M.A. Ganapathi personnel and fire servicemen at the function. Editors NE August J.P.N. Singh = Ajay Kanoujia = B.R. Dhiman NEWSLETTER 2015 1 In in spite of the boycott call by some militant “Now we are noticing that a group of militants are groups, people came out to attend the celebrations in trying to talk with us via the to return Assam. Chief minister Shri Tarun Gogoi unfurled the back to normal life” said Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister of tricolor at the Veterinary College Ground in Khanpara Tripura. “Our message to them on this important day is and addressed the gathering, “I would like to wish all that come back to normal life and start a new life, we are the citizens of Assam on this auspicious day. I take this going to help you,” he added. opportunity to express my gratitude towards the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and all other martyrs and People across also celebrated the freedom fighters due to whose efforts we became free”, Independence Day with enthusiasm. In , beside said Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of Assam. In city, a flag hoisting ceremony and parade by the paramilitary the day was observed with much zeal. Large number of forces, the event was marked by songs and dance people came out to witness the March pasts and dance performances by Naga tribes. The Chief Guest also gave performances. “On this important day, I would like to wish away awards and commendation certificates to several all the and India. I will pray to God that all individuals. Around 27 stalls, showcasing products of the problems that our country has, including the extremist different state departments and SHGs were set up as a problem that Assam is facing, should get over,” said Akash, part of an exhibition-cum-sale. a local from Jorhat. “I came to see the Independence Day celebration As a goodwill gesture, BSF troops stationed along here. So many students participated. It is good to see the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaura in Tripura such a talented bunch of students. There was cultural exchanged sweets with their Bangladeshi counterpart. programme as well and it was so good. I am so happy In city, thousands of people gathered at to be a part of this”, said Abeni Lotha, a local from the Assam Rifles parade ground to take part in the Nagaland. celebrations. Paramilitary forces, state police and NCC cadets participated in the parade, which was followed Similar spirit of enthusiasm marked the observation by a colourful cultural programme. Chief Minister Manik of the day in , , and Sarkar unfurled the Tricolor and urged the militant groups . The enthusiastic participation of people in to come forward for talks and shun violence. the celebrations reflects their faith in democracy.

Independence day celebrations in North East

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT UNDER CIVIC ACTION PROGRAMME BY CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

A. Programmes Undertaken By Assam Rifles provide medical care and access to medicines to people living in remote areas, the Assam Rifles organized medical 1. Medical Camps. As part of its constant endeavor to

NE August 2 NEWSLETTER 2015 camps in areas where adequate health care facilities are not available to the villagers. Five medical camps were held, in which 2042 patients were treated and provided with free medicines during the month of August, 2015.

Cleanliness drive organized by Assam Rifles (d) In an endeavour to ensure peace and prosperity, 2-Assam Rifles organized a ‘Joint Security Meet’ at Chandrakhong village, district, Manipur on 10th August, 2015. The meet was attended by village Headmen, Women Society Secretaries, Youth Club Presidents and Ex -Servicemen of 25 villages, during which security of the areas in view of upcoming Independence Day was discussed. (e) Headquarters 10-Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters, Assam Rifles (South) organised a two days mela ‘Know Your Army’ from 11th – 12th August, 2015 for people of district and nearby villages, to motivate the youth to join the and Assam Medical camps organized by Assam Rifles Rifles. About 2000 people from interior villages and 2. Awareness drives. In another initiative undertaken Ukhrul witnessed the event with school children by the force towards Nation building and upliftment of being enthralled by the display. people, especially the youth living in remote areas, Assam (f) 25-Assam Rifles organised a weapon and equipment Rifles conducted various awareness drives to address display at , Sadar Hills Sub Division, issues related to health, education, welfare and social Manipur for the young children. The display was upliftment and provided information to the populace attended by about 600 young children from various about various Government schemes and employment schools. opportunities available, for the benefit of the locals. The details of some of the awareness drives conducted by various units of the force during the month of August, 2015, are as under:- (a) A lecture on ‘Recruitment in the Security Force’ was organized by 10- Assam Rifles at Thingsai village, district , Mizoram on 1st August, 2015. About 14 youth attended the same. (b) A lecture on ‘How to Join Army/Assam Rifles’ was conducted by 28-Assam Rifles at Tuipang village, district Saiha, Mizoram on 7th August, 2015. About 25 civilians attended the lecture. (c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (i) A cleanliness drive was organized by 43-Assam Rifles on 9th August, 2015 at Lake, district Dima Hasao, Assam. (ii) A cleanliness drive was organized by 24-Assam Rifles on 19th August, 2015 for villagers of Sita village, district Chandel, Manipur. Over 100 villagers participated in the Mela ‘Know Your Army’ and weapon and equipment display drive. organised by AR NE August NEWSLETTER 2015 3 (g) A lecture on ‘Water Borne diseases’ was organized of diverse kind of activities, such as construction of by 28-Assam Rifles for villagers of Tuithumhnar various kinds of infrastructure, distribution of items village, district Longtlai, Mizoram on 17th August, to assist in generating self employment and other 2015. About 45 villagers attended the lecture. critical items based on the requirement of that particular group of people. The details of assistance (h) A lecture on ‘Personal Hygiene’ was organised by provided by various units of the force during the 32-Assam Rifles on 21st August, 2015 at Lima Aier month of August, 2015, are as under:- Higher Secondary School of Lingarijan village, district Dimapur, Nagaland. About 11 teachers and (a) 2-Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 9 200 students attended the lecture. Sector Assam Rifles under Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) provided timely help (i) A ‘Tree Plantation’ drive under ‘Go Green’ campaign in saving Thoubal Ningomgbam from getting was organised by 45 Assam Rifles on 22nd August, inundated. A team of 50 troops from 2-Assam Rifles 2015 at Mantripukhri Garrison, Manipur. A large rushed to the site on request of locals of the village number of sapling of different variety were planted to assist them in plugging the breach in the canal. during the drive. Despite all odds and high torrential water flow, (j) A ‘Tree Plantation’ drive was organised by 40 Assam Rifle troops strengthened the embankment Assam Rifles on 23rd August, 2015 at Andro village, and filled several gaps by placing sand bags. district, Manipur. About 1000 fruit bearing This timely action of Assam Rifles, prevented the sapling and ornamental trees were planted during inundation of the village and saved it from being cut the drive. off from Thoubal and also provided food packets and essential medicines to the villagers. Assam Rifles alongwith civil administration were proactive in ensuring relief to the local populace effected by the floods by establishing flood relief centres in and and thus provided succour to the flood affected people.

Tree Plantation drives conducted by Assam Rifles

(k) A ‘Drawing and Painting Competition’ was organised by 20-Assam Rifles on 25th August, 2015 at St Theresa Kids Care Foundation School, Chandel, Manipur. About 40 students participated in the event, who were given freedom to choose their own theme, in order to encourage creativity. The aim was to provide a platform to the students to showcase their talent in painting. 3. Assistance by Assam Rifles. The Force has been providing succor to the socio-economically disadvantaged & marginalized people who have limited economic means, access to basic amenities and living in remote areas of the NE Region by way Assam Rifles provided drinking water to flood affected victims

NE August 4 NEWSLETTER 2015 (b) 20-Assam Rifles and 22-Assam Rifles have provided 4. Promotion of Sports. In order to encourage sports ‘Drinking Water’ to flood affected victims of Pallel, in the NE Region, Assam Rifles conducts various Chandel, Kakching, , Pangaltabi and Sugnu types of sports training and tournaments in the village, district Chandel and Thoubal, Maniupur from Region, and also distributes sports equipment, to 4th to 6th August, 2015. help divert the minds of the youth from insurgency and encourage them towards more constructive (c) In a ‘Humanitarian Gesture’ 20-Assam Rifles provided pursuits. The details of sports activities/distribution purified drinking water to the schools of Panchai and of sports items undertaken by various units of the Monsangpantha village, district Chandel, Manipur on Force during the month of August, 2015 are as 21st -22nd August, 2015. under:- (a) 38-Assam Rifles and Diyungbra Sports Association organized the ‘Diyungbra Summer Football Tournament- 2015’ from 20th August, 2015 at Block Bazar football ground. The pipe band and Jazz band of 38-Assam Rifles gave a spectacular performance during the inauguration ceremony. 15 Teams from all over , Assam participated in the tournament.

Assam Rifles provided purified drinking water to the schools (d) Staying true to their image of being the ‘Friends of the North East People”, troops of 11 Assam Rifles reconstructed a foot suspension bridge on the Lokchao river which had been washed away in the incessant rains and floods. The bridge was reconstructed in a record time frame, thus providing the necessary link to the people of Haolenphai, G Munnon and Sahai villages of district Chandel, Manipur. The people of border villages expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Diyungbra Summer Football Tournament-2015 the Assam Rifles for their continuous support and co- organized by Assam Rifles operation. (b) 43-Assam Rifles trained a ‘NCC Girls Kabaddi’ team with effect from 20th August, 2015 at Maibong village, district Dima Hassao, Assam for selection in the National Games to be held at New Delhi in October, 2015. (c) 45-Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) ‘distributed Sports Items’ to Koirengei Welfare Youth Club on 25th August, 2015. The sports items were distributed by V T Mathew, Commander, 9-Sector Assam Rifles accompanied by , 45-Assam Rifles to the sportsmen of Koirengei Welfare Youth NE August NEWSLETTER 2015 5 Club in a ceremony organised at Koirengei Welfare Programme on 6th August, 2015 in Dist-Shivsagar, Assam youth club. Various aspects pertaining to grooming by constructing two toilets for the benefits of school of the youth into a potential work force towards children at Simaluguri Girls High School, dist-Shivsagar, peace and development were also discussed during Assam. On the occasion unit medical officer and other the said ceremony. para medical staff, interacted with surrounding local villagers and explained the important role of hygiene (B) Programmes undertaken by Central Reserve and sanitation for disease free environment specially in Police Force school campus. Local administration and local people 1. 129 BN. CRPF organizied a free medical camp at actively participated and appreciated the efforts of CRPF Bhotgaon village Kokrajhar distt. (Assam) to build good police public relation. 129-Bn CRPF under IG North East Sector organized (C) Programmes undertaken by “free medical camp” in Bhotgaon village, distt. Kokrajhar, 1. Three daylong Samajik Chetna Abhiyan, MCA and Assam on 8th August, 2015. During the programme free VCA conducted 36TH Bn SSB Sikkim medical check up and free distribution of medicine were carried out for the benefits of the surrounding local 36th Battalion SSB under Sector HQ SSB Gangtok people including students belonging to various schools Sikkim organized a three day long Samajik Chetna in the nearby areas. On this occasion Unit Medical Abhiyan along with Medical Civic Action and Veterinary Officer, Para Medical staffs in cooperation with State Civic Action programme at Uttarey Secondary School in Health Department also imparted basic health awareness West Sikkim w.e.f. 20th to 22nd August, 2015. including the importance of personal hygiene and Earlier on 20th August, 2015 the Samajik Chetna sanitation for the well being of common people. Abhiyan was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Narendra 2. 149 BN. CRPF ogranized a Civic Action Programme Kumar Subba, Minister for UD&HD and Food Civil Supplies at Simulgurig Girls High School Shivasagar and Consumer Affairs Department, Govt. of Sikkim. The district, Assam inauguration programme of Samajik Chetna Abhiyan was followed by “Sadbhavana Pledge” administered by Continuing its efforts towards ‘SWACHH BHARAT Shri Rup Singh, Dy. Inspector General, Sector HQ SSB CAMPAIGN’ 149 Bn. CRPF organized Civic Action Gangtok.

Shri Narendra Kumar Subba,Minister, UD&HD and Food Civil Supplies, Govt. of Sikkim inaugurating the programme and addressing the gathering during inaugural function.

Speaking on the occasion the chief guest, Shri N K maximum benefits from medical and veterinary services Subba, Minister extended his sincere thanks to SSB for by the veteran doctors of SSB along with free medicines. organizing this programme which, he said will fulfil the The programme was attended by local dignitaries, medical and veterinary needs of the border villagers. He SSB personnel and people from Uttarey and its nearby also appreciated the SSB’s public welfare programmes and villages. urged the SSB to organize these programmes at a much larger scale so that maximum villagers from remote areas This three day long Samajik Chetna Abhiyan, MCA/ of West Sikkim get benefitted. VCA programme was concluded on 22nd August, 2015.Shri Sherhang Subba, Urban Development Advisor, Govt. of Speaking on the inaugural function Shri Rup Singh, Sikkim, graced the valedictory programme as chief guest Dy. Inspector General SHQ, SSB, Gangtok said that various and Smt Nimkit Lepcha, Principal of Uttarey Secondary activities such as rally with theme Drug Free India, Cultural competitions among students will be organized during School as guest of honour. this programme. He urged the audience/people to take On the valedictory function, the chief guest extended NE August 6 NEWSLETTER 2015 his sincere thanks to SSB for organizing the programme and Hqrs SSB Gangtok Sikkim in the presence of Shri Lalit said that education and sports related events conducted Kumar, Offg. Commandant 36th Bn and other SSB Officers during this programme will raise self confidence of the received the appreciation letter on behalf of SSB from students and will also develop a sense of sportsmanship Shri Narendra Kumar Subba, Minister for UD&HD,Food and competition among them. The rally held on the theme Civil Supplies and Consumer affairs department Govt. of “Drug Free India” will certainly convey a strong message Sikkim. to students and villagers to refrain themselves from In the appreciation letter, Shri Narendra Kumar using drugs, he added. Further he said that medical and Subba, Minister appreciated SSB for carrying out various veterinary programmes are very beneficial for villagers as developmental works in and around Maneybong Dentam they can’t afford to consult doctors about their general area.He further stated that SSB has been proactively status of health. conducting free health camps, animal husbandary Certificates, medal and prizes were also distributed awareness programmes, conducting study tour for by the chief guest to boost the morale of the deserving educated youths along with carrying out a host of other students who performed outstandingly in various events. social activities for the people of the area. The main objective of this programme was to create proximity with the border people, better mutual co- ordination so that a greater sense of security may be established on India-Nepal border as well as to fulfil the basic medical and veterinary needs of border inhabitants since they can’t afford such facilities being away from district Hqrs .The people living in Indo-Nepal border area of Sikkim can play pivotal role in managing the border in peaceful manner by joining hands with SSB to combat anti-national activities on border. The valedictory function of three day Samajik Chetna Abhiyan, MCA and VCA programme was attended by SSB Officers, other local dignitaries, Students and local people of Uttarey and its surrounding villages. He further appreciated the contribution made 2. Sikkim Minister appreciated SSB’s work by SSB during the Dentam Mega Health Camp 2015 and providing overall infrastructural-cum-event The 69th Independence Day Celebration Committee, management alongwith manpower during the Chief Maneybong Dentam Constituency presented a letter Minister’s interaction session with students during the of appreciation to Sashastra Seema Bal in Sikkim for its 1st Dentam Rhododendron Tourism Festival held on outstanding contribution in the development works in the 29th March, 2015. Shri Subba further added that the bordering areas of Sikkim. outstanding gestures by SSB have won the hearts of the Shri Rup Singh, Deputy Inspector General, Sectors people who have a lot of respect for SSB.

YOUNG RUBIK'S CUBER FROM GUWAHATI BECOMES A WORLD CHAMPION

Youth from the Northeast have been making India Cube Association. Kabyanil, who also plays chess, proud at different international sporting championships. One such young achiever from Guwahati, Kabyanil Talukdar, recently won gold at the Rubik’s Cube World Championship in Brazil. The 15-year-old from Guwahati is happy after winning gold at the Rubik’s Cube World Championship held at Sao Paulo in July this year. He became a world champion in 3*3 Rubik’s Cube blind folded category with a timing of 24.86 seconds. The Championship was organized under the aegis of World NE August NEWSLETTER 2015 7 RNI Reg. No. R-72398/99 developed an interest in Rubik’s cube in 2012 during a youngsters. Kabyanil’s father, Shri Hariprashad Talukdar train journey from Delhi. Since then, he has gone on to urged the youth to take up such sport. win many national accolades in the game. Kabyanil said “If every parent started buying Rubik cubes for their that “This competition was the toughest in my whole kids, it will be really good as there is not much financial career. I have been associated with this game for two involvement but it is a good mental exercise. Children and half years. In the last world championship, I was waste their time by playing games on mobile /computer not able to solve the cube blindfolded but this time in or watching cartoons on television,” he said. “Instead of Sao Paulo, I won the event. So, it was quite successful that if they practice this for 1-2 hours every day, it will for me,” he said. The game which is relatively new has a develop their mental stamina and benefit students a lot,” huge scope for becoming popular as it doesn’t require he added. much investment and is a good mental exercise as Youth in the Northeast display a natural inclination well. towards a variety of sports and have been bringing laurels Kabyanil has also been organizing workshops and for the country. Achievers like Kabyanil also serve as an competitions in the city to popularize the game among inspiration for the youngsters in the region.

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