Peace Coalition of Northeast India Launched

Dimapur, Dec 14 : The Peace Coalition of Northeast India (PCNI) has been launched with its headquarters at Dimapur and hosted by PRO RURAL, during the four days training on “Conflict Transformation”, which just concluded on December 10 at the AIDA training centre, Don Bosco, Dimapur. The four days training on conflict transformation was facilitated by a team of trainers from the Ploughshares...

Talks With Kuki Rebels on PC’s Manipur Agenda

Imphal, Dec 14 : Union home minister P. Chidambaram will visit Manipur for two days from tomorrow to review the law and order and the progress of the ground work for holding talks with the Kuki militant groups that signed a tripartite suspension of operations with the state government and the Centre. The home minister will arrive at the Tulihal airport here by an air force plane from Guwahati in...

Irresponsibility On Assam Wildlife Preservation

By Nava Thakuria Two investigations into the devastation of some of the world's most endangered species in Northeast India appear to be stalled. Although India's Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh himself has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe of the smuggling of tiger parts, so far nothing has happened. The minister's concerns were raised after the seizure of 20 kg of...

Alemla Jamir, An Aspiring Model From Nagaland

Alemla Jamir, an aspiring model from Nagaland, is passionate about her profession and wants to be a top-notch model. Alemla is 20-year-old and belongs to a tribe and hails from Dimapur. She recently participated in the Naga Fashion Week that was held in Dimapur. I feel more confident walking on the ramp and have done shows even at national level. My dream is to walk the ramp for Lakme Fashion...

Manipur Students Promote Integration

Imphal, Dec 13 : Over 600 students from 9 districts of Manipur participated in the meet held at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal, the main objective of which was to promote integration among many tribes of the State. The 4-day long event kicked off with a colourful parade by the student contingent that comprised of students from Kuki, Hmar, Meitei and other tribes. The interaction helped...

385 Development Projects Delayed in Northeast India

New Delhi, Dec 13 : As many as 385 development projects have been delayed in the northeast due to reasons ranging from weather to the law and order situation. Of these, 177 have been delayed by three years or more. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Development of North Eastern Region B.K. Handique said a total of 909 development projects were underway in the northeast,...

U.S. Woman Trademarks The Word 'Hon'

Cafe Hon owner defends herself against criticism that she trademarked the word 'hon' for financial gain Dense Whiting says she'll sue those who use her oval logo By Larry Perl Denise Whiting, owner of Cafe Hon and founder of the annual HonFest celebration in Hampden, said she thinks controversy about her branding the word 'hon' -- including registering it as a federal trademark -- is...

Swedish Band 'Meshuggha' to Open 14th Rock Festival

New Delhi, Dec 13 : Swedish metal masters 'Meshuggah' will headline the 14th edition of 'Fuel Great Indian Rock' festival. Other than Meshuggah, the other bands performing at the event are TesseracT (UK), Purified In Blood (Norway), and Norwegian metal giants Enslaved. The festival is scheduled in Delhi on December 18 and 19. Meshuggah, named one of the ten most important hard...