Huge quantities of explosives seized
Rangiya (Assam): Huge quantities of explosives, including RDX, were recovered and two persons arrested in connection with it in Assam’s Kamrup(Rural) district on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, police launched an operation in Mandakat area under Baihata Police station and seized the explosives, police said. The operation was led by Rangiya sub-divisional police officer Rakesh Roshan. The seized explosives included two kg of TNT, approximately five kg of RDX, 20 kg of ammonium nitrate, 64 detonators and 12 bundles of fuse wire. Two persons were arrested in connection with the seizure of the explosives and their interrogation is on, the police added. (PTI)
Arunachal governor wishes people before National Press Day
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma has conveyed warm greetings to the media fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh and also the people of the state on the occasion of National Press Day on Saturday. In a message here, Sharma expressed his hope that the occasion would strengthen the commitment of the people towards freedom of press and right to freedom of speech and expression. Citing that free and responsible press was one of the pillars of democracy, Sharma appealed to every citizen of the state to pledge to ensure that the fundamental principles of freedom of speech, opinion and expression are reinforced. He wished that the special occasion motivate the media fraternity to maintain highest standards of professionalism and strive towards constructive journalism. (PTI)
PPA terms rally as ‘two decades of Congress mis-governance’
Itanagar: The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) has termed the state government’s proposed Vikas Rally ‘a reflection of over two decades of mis-governance in the state by the Congress.’ The party in a statement today demanded that the Congress own up responsibility for the backwardness and lawlessness of the state. PPA president Nikh Kamin criticized the state government for the ‘pseudo devolution of power’ to the panchayat and municipal bodies of the state. “The matter of devolving power to the panchayats under the 29 subjects would remain on paper as long ‘as the policymakers are from the Congress party’,” he said . (PTI)
Average age of candidates for Mizoram polls is around 52
Aizawl: The oldest candidate contesting the election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly to be held on November 25 was the present Revenue Minister J. H. Rothuama (74) from Champhai North seat while the youngest candidate was Pazawna (27) of the BJP contesting from Mizoram-Tripura border Hachhek seat. According to the affidavits filed by the contesting candidates, the average age of the candidates of the three major parties – the Congress, Mizoram Democratic Alliance (MDA) and Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) was around 52. The average age of the 40 Congress candidates was 54 with Chalrosanga (39) contesting from Lunglei West against the Mizo National Front senior leader and former minister Dr R. Lalthangliana, being the youngest ruling party nominee. The average age of opposition MDA, an alliance of the MNF, Mizoram People’s Conference (MPC) and Maraland Democratic Front (MDF), contesting 40 seats was 52 with two former ministers Tawnluia and R. Tlanghmingthanga the oldest candidates at 70 years of age and the youngest candidate T. C. Kaphmingthanga at 34 years. ZNP, contesting 38 seats, has an average age of 50 with the eldest candidate being 72 and the youngest being 35 years of age. Political analysts said that the candidates in the Mizoram elections were younger as the popular mood was to have young and more dynamic leaders to rule the state. (PTI)