Road connection disrupted in Arunachal
Itanagar: Communication to a few circle headquarters in remote Kurung Kumey district in Arunachal Pradesh has been affected following a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in the last few days.
The landslides blocked the Border Road Task Force (BRTF) road leading to Sarli, Upper Koloriang and Damin circles in the district, an official communiqué said here on Wednesday.
The landslide had occurred at Papi Nallah in between Malapu (New Koloriang) and the district headquarters Monday night causing total disruption in vehicular movement.
However, there was no report of any casualty but a vehicle was reportedly damaged in the incident.
ADC Deepak Shinde along with other officials of the district visited the spot and is monitoring the road restoration work undertaken by the BRTF.
The ADC has directed the officials of BRTF for early restoration of the road by deploying more men power and machinery. (PTI)
Tuensang administration order bans sale, use of khaki in Kohima
Kohima: The Tuensang district administration has issued an order announcing complete ban on the sale and use of camouflaged, khaki or any color patterned clothing identified with paramilitary of law enforcing agencies.
In an official release, Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang Alem Jongshi stated the ban had been imposed in the knowledge that security forces will carry out extensive operations all over Nagalandin light of the abrogation of cease-fire by NSCN (K) with the Central government.
Though the press statement did not make any pointed reference, it would not be an exaggeration to say this decision has been prompted, to a large extent, by the killing of eight Assam Rifles soldiers by NSCN-K members in neighboring Mon on Sunday last.
The release further said, This notice is issued in the interest of the general safety of the public and to prevent any cases of mistaken identity or other untoward incident, the order stated.
He has urged the responsible citizens for strict compliance. Additionally, security forces and armed personnel are directed not to wear their uniforms, either in full or partly, while on leave, the order read. (UNI)
Nagaland bodies form Committee on border issue
Kohima: A joint meeting of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) was held at Dimapur on Nagaland Border issues and unanimously resolved to form a Core Committee under the name and style of NTC-ENPO Core Committee on Nagaland Border Issue. In a joint release, the ENPO and NTC said the meeting decided to nominate one member each from respective Naga tribes of Nagaland and the Presidents of ENPO and NTC will be the ex-officio member in the Core Committee.
The release said the meeting discussed on the boundary issues should be settled politically through the process of Article 3 and 4 in Parliament. It also resolved to collectively pursue all border related issues through political approaches. (UNI)