One jawan killed in Manipur ambush
Imphal: A jawan was killed and three others were injured when suspected militants ambushed an Assam Rifles party in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Thursday. The ultras exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) at Kashungabout 11.15 am, police said.The deceased was identified as Havildar Rohit. The three injured, who are yet to be identified, were airlifted by a helicopter to the Leimakhong Army Hospital in Imphal, they said. A large number of central forces’ personnel and police commandos rushed to the area to conduct search operations. (PTI)
Naga govt moots rewriting of civic act
KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Thursday said the state government is contemplating to rewrite the Nagaland Municipal Act so that the election to the urban local bodies could be conducted smoothly. Speaking during the laying of foundation stone for the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) building at Kezieke as the chief guest, the chief minister categorically said the Nagaland government alone cannot be exempted or escape from the Municipal Act with women reservation since the 94th Amendment was passed by the Indian Parliament way back in the early 1990s. However, Shürhozelie said since various civil societies have opposed the Nagaland Municipal Act, the government will re-amend the Act so that election to the ULB could be held and let the municipalities function accordingly.