Canadian Delegation Discusses Swine Breeding in Northeast India

Guwahati, May 9 : As a follow up of Livestock and Poultry India Summit organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in here during the month of February, a Canadian delegation Tuesday discussed issues relating to swine breeding in Northeast India. The Canadian delegation included Senior Veterinarian Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Charlene Harradine; Counsellor, Agriculture &...

From Arunachal Pradesh, a Tribe Offers Lessons in Ecology

By BRIAN ORLAND Courtesy of Brian Orland Farmers belonging to the Apa Tani tribe transplanting paddy in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. ZIRO VALLEY, Arunachal Pradesh — The end of April is planting time for the women of the Apa Tani tribe. Their 50-square-kilometer valley is a meticulously groomed jewel of green conservation, compared to the flood-beset Assam plains below...

Mizo Students Against Bru Rehabilitation

Aizawl, May 8 : The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the apex Mizo student body, has advised the Mizoram government not to undertake the repatriation of Bru refugees, proposed to begin by the end of May, unless the refugees promise in writing that they are willing to return to Mizoram.The MZP leaders, while addressing a press conference in Aizawl, said that the Brus migrated from Mizoram to Tripura and settled...

Neighbour Beats 3 Manipur Youths For 'Spitting' in Delhi

New Delhi, May 8 : Three youths from Manipur sustained minor injuries after they were allegedly beaten up by their neighbour and his son for "spitting" in front of their house, police said. The incident was reported from south Delhi's Munirka on Tuesday afternoon where Ronny, 25, Seijan Guite, 23, and Samson, 25, were thrashed by their neighbour Adarsh Kumar, his son Ashish and some others. Ronny...

Lisu Hunting Expertise Put To Use in Namdapha Reserve

By Naresh MitraGuwahati, May 8 : For long, the traditional hunting practiced by the Lisu tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in the 1985-sq km Namdapha tiger reserve of the state has been considered a potential threat to wildlife by the authorities. However, the attitude towards the community is changing with the tribe now coming forward to protect wildlife in Namdapha. The Lisus are now being engaged in...

Bru Refugees Likely To Return To Mizoram

Aizawl, May 7 : Despite uncertainties among refugees, the Mizoram government has agreed to resume the rehabilitation of over 40,000 tribals who had sought refuge in Tripura for about 16 years, a home ministry official said Monday.In view of the growing ethnic troubles, the Tripura government has been repeatedly telling the centre that the long stay of the immigrants was causing socio-economic and...

MBA Takes Exception To Burning Down of Mizoram Hamlet

Aizawl, May 6 : Mizoram Bar Association (MBA) has taken strong exception to the burning down of Mizoram-Myanmar border Saikhumphai hamlet in Champhai district on April 29 and intended to file charges of criminal contempt of court.A top leader of the MBA told PTI that the villagers of Vaphai village not only took law into their own hands while ravaging Saikhumphai, but also acted against the verdict...

Mizoram Asked To Boost Industry Through Local Resources

Aizawl, May 6 : The Planning Commission has asked the Mizoram government to create an investor-friendly environment to promote handloom, handicrafts, food and bamboo based industries in the northeastern state using locally available resources, an official said here Saturday.The suggestion was made during a meeting between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Mizoram Chief...