THE MIZORAM POST AIZAWL TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2021 MIZORAM & REGION 3 FROM PAGE 1 ASSAM POLLS: AGP & BJP MLAs Artistic /creativity Government constitutes competition by Bio-Medical Waste "Road Safety Month" hint at joining AJP, claims Deka Management Society of Lalnuntluanga urged the people to refrain from Aizawl Battalion of unscrupulous and drunken driving. Mizoram (BIWAMSOM) He said that driving vehicles without a valid OUR REPORTER driving license and complete documents is a blatant Assam Rifles AIZAWL, JAN 18 violation of law, which could result in loss of life as OUR REPORTER Government of Mizoram had constituted Bio- well as disturbance to others. AIZAWL, JAN 18 Medical Waste Management Society of Mizoram Like in the past, “no tolerance week” against As part of encouraging the young generations to (BIWAMSOM) comprising the following Governing violators will not be held this year and instead “help think radically, An Artistic/ Creativity Competition body as follows: and guidance desk” will be organised near Vanapa was organised by the Aizawl Battalion of Assam 1. H. Lalengmawia, I.A.S, Secretary, H&FW Hall in Aizawl to give guidance and spread awareness Rifles under the aegis of 23 Sect Assam Rifles/ Department - Chairman. among the people, the minister added. Inspector General Assam Rifles(East) on 18 Jan 2. C. Lalduhawma, Member Secretary, MPCB - The inaugural function of Road Safety Month was 2021. This drive was aimed at encouraging and Vice Chairman. also held in all district transport offices. Police said motivating the Children in indulging themselves 3. Dr. T. Lalhmangaihi, Director, Hospital & that at least 37 people were killed and 61 others in creative activities which are essential for overall Medical Education - General Secretary. injured in road accidents in Mizoram during last year. development of their mental fitness. 4. Er. Lalrothanga, CEO Smart City -Asst. General Road mishaps also occurred in at least 71 Painting, drawing and sculpting help develop Secy. occasions, of which 29 were fatal, they said. The visual-spatial skills, especially in young age. These 5. Er. Lalrothanga, CEO Smart City - Treasurer. highest death toll due to road accidents in 2020 was skills help kids analyze what they see and make 6. Dr. F. Lallianhlira, Principal Director, H&FW reported in March during which 8 people were killed choices based on visual information. Creating art Deptt - Finance Secretary. and 5 others injured in 7 road accidents. and crafts projects also assists with developing Executive Members are - Dr. Rosangluaia, executive function, which includes working President, IMA, Mizoram Branch; H. Lianzela, GUWAHATI, JAN 18 new regional party. While addressing that another new regional political Director, UD&PA Dept.; Dr. Joel L. Pautu, President, Ahead of the Assembly elections in reporters, Deka, who himself had party, Raijor Dal led by jailed activist memory, mental flexibility and self-control. Chakma District Total of 128 Children participated in the NGHAM; Dr. C. Sangnghina, President, MSVC; Dr .F. the state, the Assam Jatiya Parishad resigned from AGP last month, said Akhil Gogoi, has already sent a Lalfamkima, President, IDA, Mizoram Branch and has claimed that some MLAs and that at least four to five AGP MLAs missive to the AJP to take forward subject event and showcased the creative side BJP’s Head of Central of them in complete spectrum across all the Vanlalruata, President, Central Young Mizo members of two parties in the ruling might join Assam Jatiya Parishad in discussions on forming a pre-poll Association. Scheme Cell alliance - Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the next 20 to 25 days while 15 BJP alliance. In a letter to AJP president, villages of Ngopa , Mimbung , Kawlbem , New and BJP, were exploring the members, including legislators, were Lurinjyoti Gogoi, the working Vaikhawtlang and Hnahlan and New KLP Hemanta Larma possibility of joining the newly floated in touch with the AJP leaders. “But presidents of Raijor Dal requested Zokhawsang. Lunglei town regional party. Former Asom Gana we are discussing the matter and him to decide on a date to hold This multi-faceted effort by Assam Rifles was joins MNF Parishad (AGP) leader and current would subsequently decide whether discussions on forming the alliance. well received by the people at border villages. sanitation task force working president of the AJP such a possibility could be worked “The alliance must be given priority The village chiefs were elated by this initiative “Today is a life changing day in my political life. of Assam Rifles and requested them to continue The position of Chakma District BJP in the present Pabindra Deka said that some out,” he said. The state Assembly owing to the prevailing situation and committee meeting legislators of AGP and BJP had elections are scheduled to be held in anti-people policies of BJP,” the letter with such socially advantageous and pragmatic OUR REPORTER context is akin to an army of lions being led by a events in future. sheep," he said. expressed their willingness to join the April this year. It is pertinent to note by Raijor Dal read. AIZAWL, JAN 18 He said if a party or an organization is led by a Under the guidance of V. Lalsangliana, Deputy weak leadership, then there is no scope of progress, Excise Minister Dr. Commissioner of Lunglei Town Sanitation Task more so when the leader happens to be a habitual Congress sponsored Bandh evokes Force Committee was held today at DC’s liar who deceives his own party men and the general Beichhua incinerates Conference Hall today in which Lunglei District public. Official , YMA, MUP, MHIP, Clean Lunglei, VC “I have been deeply impressed and inspired by seized drugs mixed responses, picketers arrested Association and VC of Lunglei Town was attended. the plans, public welfare policies and vision, coupled OUR REPORTER Lunglei Town Sanitation Task Force Chairman with integrity of leadership and untiring positive work AIZAWL, JAN 18 OUR REPORTER the city. Braving the bone-chilling and Southern region of the state. And, V. Lalsangliana urged task force member to keep of all members irrespective of positions under the The Excise & Narcotics Department Minister AGARTALA, JAN 18 cold, the Congress workers tried to in Agartala, we are here and all the neat and clean the town. Meanwhile , Andrew leadership of present CEM Rasik Mohan Chakma, Dr. K. Beichhua on Monday incinerated drugs The 12-hour dawn to dusk strike convince everyone to refrain from government offices have been closed Lalhruaia, DUDO, UD&PA Department, Lunglei has which has encouraged me to join the MNF party and seized by Mara Thyutlia Py (MTP),Siaha Branch. called by Tripura Pradesh Congress participating in the economic down, movement of commercial delivered key note speech of making Solid Waste the team in action”, he added. A program was held at MTP Branch Siaha office on Monday received mixed responses activities. In the meantime, the BJP vehicles has decreased and only two Management Bye Law and initiative of Covid-19. A young and dynamic youth leader, Larma has where the Excise Minister praised MTP for their with dwindled vehicular movement Party workers also came out in wheelers are being driven in the city". As many as three agenda was discussed during held various positions in the BJP from district to hardwork in the war against drugs. He advised and less than average crowd in the counter picketing. BJP Sadar district Reacting to the counter picketers, the meeting –first Solid Waste Management Rules national level including the post of Convener, BJP them to have a good partnership with the Excise city. Some blockades were also staged president Alak Bhattacharjee led a he said, we have seen as to how the 2016 made Lunglei Town Solid Waste Management for North East, Delhi; State Vice-President, Bharatiya department and work together to combat drug in the National Highways both in the team of BJP supporters who reopened BJP is trying to disturb the Bandh. But, Bye Law to be implemented from 1st April 2021 Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Mizoram, and District use. The joint efforts of the NGO and the Excise Northern and Southern region of the the shops that were once closed by the Congress workers are preventing which will be monitored by UD&PA Department and Head, Central Scheme Cell, Chakma District Bharatiya department can save lives, he said. state prompting long-route vehicles the Congress workers. The Congress and retaliating wherever the limits are VC . Janata Party. Dr Beichhua spoke of criticisms the Excise like Buses and lorries keeping off the party also alleged that motorcycle crossed, he added. Second agenda is cleanliness week 2020 It may be recalled that several prominent leaders Department had received on social media road for the day. gangs were roaming all over in an Later in the afternoon, the competition award to be give at Republic Day, of Chakma District BJP and their followers have been platforms saying they 'will not be able to wipe At Agartala, hundreds of Congress attempt to foil the strike but public Congress workers were arrested by Cleanliness week 2021 competition award must switching to the ruling MNF in recent times as a result out drugs' to which he responded saying, let supporters mostly from the Youth support towards the strike had been the police and sent to custody. "No be 2 lakhs. of growing disillusionment with the party. those who want to criticize us do as they will, Congress gathered at the Congress spontaneous so far. unlawful activities will be tolerated. Whereas third agenda is Solid Waste Prominent among who have joined the MNF we will continue our war against drugs which Bhavan in presence of veterans like Speaking on the issue, president Adequate security arrangements are Management Center, Riangvai Thlanmual include Ranga Mohan Chakma, former president of is taking the lives of our youth. MTP Branch the party vice-president Tapas Dey and Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress put in place and as of now untoward organizing over 20 years should discuss UD&PA CDBJP and BJP official candidates in CADC General Siaha had seized drugs including pills and meth others. The supporters of the Pujan Biswas said, "youth congress incident has been reported yet", said Dept. and VC. Further V. Lalsangliana disbursed Election 2018 Prema Ranjan Chakma, Kolembi worth Rs. 80,000 as well as imported as well Congress Party later came out in activists have hit the streets for Superintendent of police West Tripura T. Shirt and assistance to K.T Chhawna, Chanmari Chakma and Sumoti Ranjan Chakma. as local alcohol worth over four lakhs. protests and involved in picketing in picketing everywhere including North Manik Das. and F. Lalsanglura Rahsi Veng. 5-day training of Community Animal Topcem Cement, Star Cement and other local brands ‘costlier’ Health Workers observed at Serchhip than national cement brands in Guwahati retail market OUR REPORTER GUWAHATI , JAN 18 quality, but primarily for its is sold at Rs 380 to 400, while All the national cement president of Assam Real Estate customers, including the real Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s competitive price. Duraguard cement is sold at Rs brands like the ACC, Birla Gold, and Infrastructure Developers’ estate developers in Assam and slogan #VocalForLocal does not A product of the Indian 390 to 400 in Guwahati. India Cements and Duraguard Association (AREIDA) had said the other states in the region. It hold good for people when it multinational conglomerate, Surprisingly, the average have their production units in that a nefarious ‘cement was also reported that Topcem comes to supporting local Aditya Birla Group, Ultratech retail price of cement brands like West Bengal, Jharkhand, syndicate’ is all out to ‘loot’ Cement, which ‘exploits’ cement producers in Northeast Cement is sold in Guwahati’s Topcem, Star, Amrit and Dalmia, Chhattisgarh and beyond, and customers in Assam and the limestone reserves of East Jaintia India. retail market between Rs 385 to which are produced in Assam transport cement in railway other states in the region. hills in Meghalaya has been A survey by Team Northeast 395. and Meghalaya, were found to be rakes to Assam, and still sell the The AREIDA had filed a case ‘looting’ the tribal Khasi and Now on Monday in Guwahati Topcem Cement, Star Cement much higher than the national cement at a cheaper prices. with the Competition Jaintia customers. revealed that people in the city and other local brands ‘costlier’ brands in the Guwahati market. On the other hand, Topcem Commission of India (CCI) on Topcem Cement has been now prefer to buy cement bags than national cement brands in Retail price of Topcem Cement, Star Cement, Amrit September 2, 2016 alleging that selling cement in Meghalaya at a of the national brands like the Guwahati retail market 1ACC Cement on Monday in Guwahati Cement and the other local three companies — Topcem ‘higher price’ in comparison to ACC, Birla Gold, India Cements Limited, which is one of the was found to be between Rs 400 companies have production units Cement, Star Cement and Dalmia the retail price in Assam. Retail AIZAWL, JAN 18 and Duraguard. largest and oldest producers of and 420, while Star Cement bags in Meghalaya and Assam, and Cement have been leading the price of the brand is Rs 40 to 60 5-day training of Community Animal Health Workers It is not that people in cement in India, sells at Rs 390 ranged between Rs 405 and 425. enjoyed benefits under the North nefarious syndicate. The case higher in Meghalaya than in (CAHWs) under FOCUS was befittingly begins at P&E Guwahati have any specific to 395 in the retail market in Amrit Cement bags were sold East Industrial & Investment was filed under section 19 (1) Assam. Anil Kapur, president of Veng YMA Hall, Serchhip. objection against the local Guwahati. ACC was established in between Rs 390 and 400. Though Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), and (a) of the Competition Act 2002, Topcem Cement, when The training was conducted by Dr. C. Zarzokima, brands like Topcem Cement, Star Mumbai in August 1936, and is Dalmia Cement is a national are still selling at a higher price for violation of section 3 and contacted, said the price District AH & Vety Officer, Serchhip gave interpretation Cement or the Amrit Cement. now a subsidiary of Lafarge brand, it has production units in in the Guwahati market. section 4 of the Act. difference is primarily because on livestock to Community Animal Health Workers Primarily people now want to Holcim. Assam and Meghalaya, and it sold While there is total ambiguity After a preliminary inquiry, the national cement brands are (CAHWs) . further Dr. R. Lalmakthanga, Chief buy the national brands because India Cements Limited, which between Rs 405 and 425 on in the pricing system of cement the CCI had registered a case offering huge discounts to the Veterinary Officer, AH & Vety Serchhip gave training of Topcem, Star and Amrit are is headed by former ICC Monday in Guwahati. brands of Topcem, Star, Amrit (No. 77/2016) against Topcem customers through the dealers in livestock. Dr. H. Lalruatfela, Technical Officer, DMU, “costlier” than the national chairman N. Srinivasan, sells While customers in Guwahati and other local brands in Cement and the two other Assam. FOCUS , Dr. Francis Lalrinmawia Sailo, DMU, FOCUS brands in the Guwahati retail cement at Rs 370 to 390 in the market are now shying away from Northeast India, the allegations companies, under Section 19 (1) “The national brands are , Dr. H. Ramsangzela, DMU, FOCUS and Dr. Lalruatfela market. retail market in Guwahati. the local cement brands like of a nefarious ‘syndicate’ (a) of the Competitions Act 2002, offering huge discounts to get an Sailo, Animal Husbandry Manager conducted the UltraTech Cement Limited, Topcem Cement, Star Cement Topcem, Star and Amrit, it is indulging in rampant for violation of Sections 3 and 4 entry into the market in Assam,” training programme . which is the largest cement and other local brands ‘costlier’ surprising as to how the national ‘cartelisation’ to ‘manipulate’ of the Act. Kapur said, adding that local The training will conclude on Friday and training producer in India, is fast getting than national cement brands in cement brands sell at such cement market has started to Sarma had said it was companies, including Topcem programme includes training of take care of animals , popular in Guwahati not only Guwahati retail market 2 competitive prices in the prove true. unfortunate that the ‘cement Cement, are also offering providing medicines etc. because of its brand image and Similarly, Birla Gold Cement Guwahati retail market. Pranab Kumar Sarma, syndicate’ is looting the discounts these days. CM appeals MJA President releases Mizo film 'BEISEINA NEN' Chief Secretary Finance Ministry OUR REPORTER industry has greatly progressed in the past inaugurates one AIZAWL, JAN 18 years. He suggested the need for a theatre to decrease state The Mizoram Journalists Association (MJA) which premiers Mizo films only in the state week refresher President Zonunsanga Khiangte on Monday saying for the film industry to thrive, there share in externally released a Mizo film titled ‘Beiseina Nen’ at needs to be good income generation for the course for the Commerce & Industries Conference Hall. directors and actors. He appreciated the aided projects The movie is eight film directed by C. Mizoram Film Forum for constructing a investigating Officer OUR REPORTER Lalenga. Mizoram Film Forum Chairman theatre in Dinthar locality and said there is a of ACB AIZAWL, JAN 18 Lalawmpuia Khiangte was the Guest of Honor need for more such theatres across district The Chief Minister Zoramthanga was at the program. At the release program, the capitals. Khiangte spoke on the need for unity OUR REPORTER part of a meeting convened by the MJA President said while there are some among various Mizo clans as the theme for AIZAWL, JAN 18 Union Minister of Finance Nirmala drawbacks now and then, the Mizo film a Mizo film. The Chief Secretary of Mizoram Lalnunmawia Sitharama to discuss budget allocation. Chuaungo, who is also the Chief Vigilance The meeting held via video conference Officer today inaugurated a one week on Monday was attended by heads of Three kids charred to death in Refresher Course for Investigating Officers of states and UTs across the country. the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the ACB At the meeting, the Chief Minister Office. informed the Finance Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Lalnunmawia Chuaungo remarked that financial drawbacks faced by the state ITANAGAR , JAN 18 mortem. the ACB plays an important role, whose work due to COVID-19. He stressed on the Three minor siblings were charred to Chief minister Pema Khandu and activities are for public interest and for need for development related funds for death when a massive fire broke out at mourned the loss of three precious public welfare. Commenting that corruption the Northeast states due to their remote Boasimla in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kamle lives in the incident. “Deeply saddened is age old and the degree of corruption is location. district on Sunday night. Police said the by the tragic loss of 3 innocent lives varied, he said we cannot stand as mute Zoramthanga said they have to rely deceased have been identified as Kabak from a single family in a fire accident spectators but we must take steps to ensure heavily on Externally Aided Projects Yani (10), Kabak Nanu (7) and Kabak yesterday at Boa Simla town in Kamle that the malaise of corruption does not spread when the tax inflow to the Central Chaku (5). The father of the deceased District. and must be checked. Government is slow due to the was away in Palin and the mother was My thoughts & prayers are with the He further commented that since the pandemic, which he said directly in the church at the time of the family,” Khandu tweeted. While establishment of Lok Ayukta, the ACB has affects all the states. As such, he incident, said a police official. assuring all possible support to the fire worked in close coordination with it and a appealed for a drop in the state share A police official said two other victims, Khandu announced ex-gratia number of cases have been transferred to the of Externally aided projects to 10%. adjoining houses were damaged during relief of Rs 4 lakh each for the Lok Ayukta. The week long Refresher Course He suggested that the Finance the course of fire fighting. The cause deceased. He asked the district will be taken by 11 faculty members drawn Ministry should allocate special grants of the blaze was yet to be ascertained, administration to immediately start the from the Police and other Departments and of ?6,764 crores in the Fifteenth the official said. Police have sent the process for the relief amount a module by Dr. Vanlalthlana, MLA is also a Finance Commission 2020-21. bodies to PHC, Boasimla for post- distribution. part of the Course. Revenue Department open counter for paying non-tax fees OUR REPORTER Reception Counter are opened January this year. All kinds of AIZAWL, JAN 18 for Various Non-Tax payments fees could be paid through Land Revenue & Settlement like - LSC fee (Land Recording Credit Card/Debit Card. If the Department open another fee), name change, divided LSC Credit Card/Debit Card are not platform for paying various fees , Mortgage,etc. at Directorate, available cash payment is also (not tax) for the people. POS Land Revenue & Settlement accepted, the official sources Machine, Cash Counter/ Department, Khatla from said yesterday.