North East India, because of its richness in biodiversity, remains in focus of the global clandestine cartel of wildlife traders as well as criminals that instigates poaching of wildlife as well as bio-piracy of floral resources.
Read MoreThe inaugural session was followed by the first technical session themed “State and Society in North-east” which had 19 paper presentations. The delegates explored the issues such as public administration in Nagaland, insurgency in Assam, tourism industry of Meghalaya, Garo Matrilineal society
Read MoreTripura is the only state in the Northeaster region where AFSPA was withdrawn in May 2015 by the then Left Front government-led by the then Chief Minister Manik Sarkar after terror activities were tamed.
Read MoreIn 2016, Sibal was elected to the Rajya Sabha from UP as Congress candidate supported by the then ruling Samajwadi Party but now, since the Congress has only two MLAs in the state Assembly, is not in a position to elect anybody.
Read MoreCongress had, however, challenged the merger and sought disqualification of the MLAs. Pradesh Congress chief and leislator Ampareen Lyngdoh had, on November 29, filed a petition before the Speaker seeking disqualification of the 12 defected legislators.
Read MoreThe chief minister further said that the state would aim at augmenting milk production in association with the National Dairy Development Board and improving the dairy sector which would also pave the way for economic growth.
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