AOC-in-C Eastern Command calls on Arunachal Governor, CM
Itanagar: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal S B Deo called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma (Retd) and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki here on Thursday and discussed various issues pertaining to the Indian Air Force operations in the state. Deo, during a meeting with the Governor, discussed on air connectivity and Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs) in the state, a Raj Bhawan communique informed. They also discussed on dual use of ALGs including civilian aircraft and helicopter services. The Governor emphasised on institutionalising the use of Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities of Indian Air Force for civilian helicopter services. During a meeting with Tuki, Deo gave a detail explanation on the status of various landing grounds coming up in Arunachal Pradesh of which the airport at Pasighat is expected to be ready by December this year, an official communique informed. Using ‘google map’, the Air Marshal informed about the proposed projects of the Air Force to be taken up in Arunachal Pradesh and requested cooperation from the state government, especially in acquisition of land. The chief minister assured him of all possible cooperation from the state government and requested the Indian Air Force to lend helping hands to the people of the state on times of need. Deo said the Indian Air Force is ever ready to be of any help and assured chopper services in times of emergency or on request of the state government. Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi and Commissioner to CM Thajam Taloh were also present during the meeting, the communique said. (PTI)
Man held for firing at religious procession in Manipur
Imphal: A man identified as Augustine Aimol (21), allegedly involved in firing on a religious procession, was nabbed by police late Wednesday night from a hotel. A man was killed and five others, including a police officer, were injured when miscreants fired upon a religious Lai Haraoba procession on May 5 night at Pallel Laikon Leikai, Chandel district. Curfew has been imposed in the area to avert any untoward incident. Leaders of various civil organisations have also reached the area to check any communal violence. Leaders of both the involved communities have also condemned the firing. A Lai Haraoba religious procession of the Meitei community was proceeding on the road when unknown persons fired upon them. In the firing Moirangthem Gopal (43) died. Four others also sustained bullet wounds and were fighting for their life in hospital. In the attack on the police after the incident Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) as N Rajmani (27) sustained head injuries. He is undergoing treatment at a hospital. During Lai Haraoba festival devotees take out the God and the Goddess in a procession on a particular date and when the procession was moving near Aimol Satu village they were fired upon. Police said the arrested man was hiding at Tampha hotel, Imphal. A team of Manipur Police, led by a DIG, launched an investigation which led to the arrest of the man last night. Chief Minister O Ibobi and his deputy Gaikhangam have announced that the culprits will be punished as per law. (UNI)
Nagaland CM to take up 2nd phase of induction of Ministers
Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang, who had declared phase-wise induction of ministers and parliamentary secretaries, will take up the second phase of induction on Friday. Official sources on Thursday said, Zeliang is likely to induct three Cabinet ministers. (UNI)
