GUWAHATI, Feb 1 ? Inspired by the success of the shallow tubewell irrigation scheme implemented in the State under the Samridha Krishak Yojana (SKY), the Planning Commission has recommended it as ?ideal for adoption in other States.? In what should sound as good music for the State Agriculture department, often in the news for the wrong reasons, the Planning Commission has termed the project a success in terms of its physical achievements ? added irrigation, increased farm output, and higher income for farmers besides efficiency of financial utilisation ? and said such a scheme has potential...

SHILLONG, Feb 1? Khun Hynnniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM), a new regional party in Meghalaya, floated by the Khasi Students? Union (KSU), will make its debut in the forthcoming Assembly elections in the hill state. A list of 26 candidates of the party was released here on Friday by the KHNAM president and former KSU president Paul Lyngdoh, who is himself a candidate from Jaiaw and the best bet for the fledgeding party. Prominent among other candidates contesting on KHNAM tickets are former Home Minister J M Pariat, former MLA and prominent advocate G S Massar (ex-MLA) and...

ITANAGAR, Feb 1 ? Arunachal Pradesh has opposed the inclusion of some parts of the state territory in greater Nagalim. However it made it clear that the government is not against the peace talks between New Delhi and NSCN (IM) leaders. "The State government is not against the peace process which should be within the ambit of the territory of Nagaland and within the framework of Indian Constitution", Takam Sanjoy Minister, Education and government spokesman told media persons, on Friday.

Sanjoy emphatically stated that not a single inch of land of Arunachal Pradesh would be parted with...

Imphal, Febuary 01: As part of the SPF Government's endeavor to review sick units necessary funds would be allocated to revive the Jiribam Tea Estate, said Minister of State (Agriculture) K Ranjit. In an exclusive chat with The Sangai Express the Minister exuded confidence that with the required funding the Estate will not only be revived but its productivity can be increased considerably. During the President Rule Government the tea estate along with other unprofitable corporations were ordered for closure. Citing poor financial conditions and lack of initiatives by previous Governments...

Imphal, January 31: The All Manipur United Clubs' Organization (AMUCO) has expressed its gratitude to Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) for professing the ideal of "Live Together" and resenting the ethnic polarization with regards to the proposed Tipaimukh Dam, according to a press hand out issued by Tompok Likmabam, secretary, publicity, AMUCO. We have the strong belief that ethnic polarization is not the answer to the myriad number of problems' faced by the people of Manipur inhabiting in this hilly country of a small area of 22,356 square kilometers. We therefore, profess ethnic solidarity to solve...