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Two days Conference for Ministers of Civil Aviation for all states held

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Jeewan Dahal
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"A panel of state civil aviation ministers and officials"

Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India,organized a two days Conference for Ministers of Civil Aviation for all states and Union Territories at Vigyan Bhawan w.e.f 17th Oct 2022 to 18th Oct 2022. The State of Sikkim was represented by the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Shri M.L Srivastava along with his team of officers including a Nodal Officer for Airport Security, Shri Praveen Gurung  (DIG Range) from Police Department. 

Of the two days National Level Conference, the first day i.e.17th of October was a Technical Session chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri Rajeev Bansal, and saw the presence of Chairman -Airport Authority of India, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Director General of DGCA- Shri Arun Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoCA, Smt Usha Padhee, along with the heads of Civil Aviation Department of all states and Union Territories. While, the culminating day of 18th October was Chaired by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation & Steel Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, as a Chief Guest along with Hon’ble Union Minister of state, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Road Transport and Highways – General (Dr) V.K Singh which saw the participation of Civil Aviation Ministers of various states of the country. 

The high level conference focused on improvement and strengthening of the National Civil Aviation Sector in view of the fact that the country is likely to experience a strong demand for air travel from the Civil Aviation Market and the rest of the world. The Hon’ble  Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya Scidia, in his address laid special emphasis on enhancement of air connectivity to the remote and hilly areas including that of North East to ensure the Government Policy of the Last Mile Connectivity. He also laid emphasis on the improvement of helicopter services and connectivity especially on HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) and in the areas where construction of airports was not feasible. He further urged the states to explore all possibilities of augmenting their air transport services on the lines of Air Cargo Operations and MROs as they hold tremendous demand in the international civil aviation market. The conference also drew special attention of the states for embracing and absorbing the Drone Technology as this was going to be a technology of the near future. Stating that the Drone Technology has already made a headway in certain sectors like land use mapping, agriculture and construction, it is bound to penetrate all other sectors for day to day usage. The meeting also discussed and provided directions to the  various states on the  matters of RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) UDAN, Krishi UDAN Scheme 2.0, Heli Sewa, Civil Aviation Security, establishment of FTOs, and convergence with DoNER Ministry.

On interaction with the states, the state representative -the Additional Chief Secretary, Shri M.L Srivastava, flagged all crucial issues pertaining to Pakyong Green field airport to the Ministry, the most urgent being the long pending demand for installation of Instrument Landing System. He elaborated the house on the weather condition of the state due to which, the air travel in the  state gets disrupted for almost five to six months in a year largely  affecting the flow of tourists in the state. He urged the Government of India for making  necessary technical interventions to facilitate landing even in low relative visibility inorder to minimize flight cancellations. He also requested not just for continuation but also for enhancement of flight operations by the airlines to Pakyong Airport  through the Winter Schedule i.e from the month of October to March 2023, as whether remains  mostly favourable for flight operations during his period. In conclusion he also proposed for development of one heliport in each district keeping in line with the National Civil Aviation Policy.

The Ministry recorded the submission of various states and assured necessary support to each state’s concerns seeking mutual cooperation and support on the part of the states too.

Are Nepali Traditions of Dewsi-Bhailo Fading Aways into Oblivions?

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Jeewan Dahal
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" Nepali Traditions of Dewsi-Bhailo "

I see Diwali traditions quickly fading in our high-speed world. Once upon a time, countless families used to gather in large numbers to Play Dewsi-Bhailo during the Diwali festival be it with Madal or any musical instrument. Their willingness to share their vibes was the catalyst for some of Nepali’s greatest festivals & traditions. Be it poor people’s houses or rich people’s houses symbols of the Diwali festival used to seem blossomed as a result of great traditional gestures by playing Dewsi in a large group.

Today there are a shrinking number of Nepali Community doing the great things that make Dewsi-Bhailo stand out as a beacon of generosity. Unlike other festivals, Diwali has some significance and has different traditions tagged according to the importance. Every household used to echo our culture and joy. Back then, Dewsi-Bhailo Team would come to everyone’s house for singing “Jhilimili-Jhimili” which would start from an afternoon of Lakshmi Puja to till Morning, rural would felt great to listen to this all as they would say “Laxmi has Come”. Once the first group left, the new group would be welcomed with the utmost respect and also a few dances in the beginning (which are part of the festival vibes). There was beauty in every house with lightning and firework which used to give great goosebumps which felt like a real festival. Celebrations are just not the same anymore. Nowadays Dewsi Bhailo team has shifted to play in urban families, playing in rural seems very less. It is a very sad situation. The beauty of a festival lies in the traditions and these traditions are enriched if it is celebrated with both rural and urban families.

No wonder, there is no way to stop the clock and give our population a temporary conscience check. We’re moving much too fast with technology, and are far too preoccupied with less important things at a time when tradition after tradition is fading away.

The truth about today’s generation is, In the era of unemployment nobody has got the time and energy to follow anything now. In quest of being equal to men, women are busy building careers and are left with no energy or desire to perform small yet significant rituals. Festivals have now become synonymous with the whole communities having meetings together and playing Dewsi Bhailoo in traditional attire. Nepali has a special way of celebrating festivals and it is sad to see that our festivals are losing their essence. I feel the elder should take up the responsibility to follow traditions so that younger generations understand their importance and follow them.

In Uttar Pradesh, last year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is doing all possibilities to bring Diwali vibes in Birthplace of Lord Rama, lightning 12 lakh of Diya. For the last four years, Ayodhya has been celebrating the festival of lights in a grand way which caught the attention of millions of Hindus across the Global. The celebrations are held to showcase the district’s rich culture and heritage.

What About the Nepali Culture of Diwali which is fading away slowly?

Last year, The Chief Minister of Sikkim PS Tamang was seen hosting Diwali in a grand manner in his residency Mintokgang, Gangtok. Invited hundreds of young as well as elder people to perform Dewsi-Bhailo and Song as well as dance. It’s the first time in Sikkim it has been witnessed which can be seen many elder people turned up with traditional attire playing Dewsi Bhailo with traditional Madal and flute.

This has encourage elder people to continue doing as well as younger people to take inspiration where generation can be followed in future and be part of the happiness of Rural as well as Urban family who wait for Dewsi Bhailoo team to come and home blissful.

“NH-10 to be repaired soon” CM Golay

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Jeewan Dahal
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“NH-10 construction
“NH-10 construction "

PRESS RELEASE FROM HOME DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM

The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri P.S.Tamang (Golay), in his address during the 70th Plenary session of the North Eastern Council held at Guwahati on the 8th & 9th of October, 2022 brought to the attention of the august house the present condition of NH10, the only road link connecting Sikkim with the rest of the mainland. He also informed that owing to the worsening situation of the condition of this road, the state’s main source of revenue from the Tourism sector which was just recovering post the CoVID pandemic, was being adversely affected and also problematic for the travellers who are commuting on a regular basis.

Subsequently,a high level delegation from the Ministry headed by the Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt.of India, Chief Engineer (NER), Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India inspected the entire road stretch from Siliguri to Gangtok on the 16th October, 2022 to take stock of the existing ground reality. They were accompanied by the officials from the Regional Office- MoRTH, Kolkata & Guwahati, State PWD West Bengal & Sikkim, NHIDCL and the Border Roads Organization during the entire tour.

A meeting was chaired by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim which was attended by DG MORTH and his Team, CE PWD Govt. of West Bengal & his Team, Sikkim PWD officials, NHIDCL and officials from BRO on 17th October, 2022 where the following decisions were taken:

After detailed deliberation and considering the condition of NH 10, MORTH decided that development of road surfaces in entire 52 km stretch of NH 10 in West Bengal will be taken up and surfacing works to be completed by March 2023 positively. Besides out of 20 vulnerable spots identified on NH 10 in West Bengal, slope protection and landslide mitigation works at 4 locations were sanctioned and work will be completed by March 2023. Further, 12 other identified vulnerable locations are to be processed for sanction and proposal for rectification of 4 blackspots to be submitted by the West Bengal PWD immediately.

Officials from NHIDCL informed that the stretch of NH10 (Km 52.00 to Km 80.00: Rangpo to Ranipul) under their jurisdiction would be brought to good trafficable condition within a month’s time. The permanent improvement of the 4 trouble spots (20th mile, 19th mile, S curve & 32nd mile) would require additional time for its study, design of effective measures and execution of the work.

PWD Sikkim officials informed that the stretch of NH10 (Km 80.00 to 92.00: Ranipul to Gangtok) which had only been taken over from NHIDCL in June 2019 and since then no major work had been sanctioned by the Ministry along this stretch till date. DG-MoRTH while intervening, directed the state PWD to immediately put forth a proposal for its necessary repair and resurfacing works to the Ministry for sanction.

Chief Engineer-BRO also informed that a DPR for the long term mitigation measures for the perennial trouble spot at Chandmari had also been prepared by them and the same had been forwarded for sanction.

While concluding the meeting, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim thanked all the agencies for their prompt response to the issues raised and expressed hope that the condition of NH10 would see visible changes within the stipulated deadline for the benefit of all road users by March 2023.

Press Release issued by Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Jeewan Dahal
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" Electricity Regulatory Commission"

The 15th Forum of Regulators for Eastern and North Eastern State (FORENS) was organized by Sikkim State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SSERC) from 19th to 21st October 2022. The conference was attended by the distinguished Chairpersons and members from the states of North and North East region.

The inaugural session of the FORENS meeting also saw the presence of Secretary Power department and Principal chief engineers, wherein power presentation on the power scenario of the state and the role of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission was highlighted.

The 15th FORENS meeting was conducted under Chairmanship of Shri K.B.Kunwar, Chairperson SSERC. It was also informed by the officials of FORENS that the 16th FORENS meet is to be hosted by Meghalaya Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC).
The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks given by Secretary, FORENS Secretariat ODISHA.

President Murmu to visit Sikkim on November first week

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Jeewan Dahal
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" President Droupadi Murmu"

According to sources, President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Himalayan state of Sikkim on November 3-4.

During her visit to Sikkim, the department hasn’t released President Murmu’s program schedule yet.

President’s Sikkim visit will be her first visit after she won the presidential election in 2022.

Recently during the presidential election, Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Sikkim to meet SKM and BJP minister in the state was postponed in the wake of the one-day national mourning.

Instead, she meet all leaders of North East Zonal in Siliguri, West Bengal where the Assam CM was also Present.

भारतीय गोरखा परिसंघको अध्यक्ष पदमा मुनिष तामाङ निर्वाचित; गोर्खाल्याण्डको आह्वान

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Jeewan Dahal
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" भारतीय गोरखा परिसंघको अध्यक्ष पदमा मुनिष तामाङ"

कोक्राझार, ४ सेप्टेम्बर :

भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघको ३ दिने छैटौं त्रैवार्षिक सेप्टेम्बर ४ मा असमको कोक्राझारमा आठ बुँदे घोषणापत्र जारी गर्दै सम्पन्न भएको छ । समापनको खुल्ला सत्रमा बोडोल्याण्ड टेट्रिटोरियल काउन्सिलका प्रमुख श्री प्रमोद बोरो प्रमुख अतिथिको रूपमा उपस्थित थिए। तीन दिने महाधिवेशनमा देशभरका २३७ प्रतिनिधि साथै ७० पर्यवेक्षक सहित ३० जन निमन्त्रित सदस्य र देश भरिकै सहियोगिय संस्था सदस्य सहभागी थिए । नयाँ केन्द्रीय समितिमा दिल्लीका डा मुनीश तामाङलाई राष्ट्रिय अध्यक्ष, आसमबाट उच्च अदालतका वरिष्ठ वकिल नित्यानन्द उपाध्याय कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष र सिलगढीका श्री अभय खालिङलाई महासचिवमा चयन गरिएको छ। यस सत्रमा गोरखा गौरव सम्मान पनि प्रदान गरियो । बमप भनेर चिनिने खरसाङका श्री बुद्धिमान प्रधान २०२० को लागि अनि २०२१ को लागि परिसंघका पूर्व अध्यक्ष श्री सुखमान मोक्तानलाई गोर्खा गौरव प्रदान गरियो। श्री मोक्तानलाई उनको उत्कृष्टताका लागि संगठन पुरुषको उपाधि दिइयो । ५० वर्षको अवधिमा सामुदायिक सेवामा विभिन्न संघसंस्थाको विकासमा उनले योगदान पुर्याएको छ ।

महाधिवेशनको समापनमा परिसंघले आठ बुँदे घोषणा पारित गरेको छ, जसको प्रतिलिपि यस प्रकार छ ।

भागोप कोक्राझार घोषणापत्र २०२२

भारतीय गोरखा परिसंघको ४ सेप्टेम्बर २०२२ मा कोक्राझार बिटीआर असममा भएको छैठौं त्रिवार्षिक अधिवेशनमा पारित

१) भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघले गोर्खाल्याण्ड राज्य निर्माणको मांग प्रति आफ्नो प्रतिबद्धता पुन: जनाउँदछ र भारत सरकारलाई गोर्खाहरूको दीर्घकालीन संवैधानिक मांग पूरा गर्ने आग्रह गर्दछ।

२) भारतका सबै राज्यहरूमा गोर्खाको संवैधानिक, राजनैतिक, अनि कानुनी हक प्राप्तिको निम्ति कार्य गर्न प्रतिबद्ध छ।

३) भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघले गोर्खाहरूका छोडिएका जातिलाई चांडै अनुसूचित जनजातिमा सम्मिलित गर्ने भारत सरकारसंग मांग गर्दछ।

४) भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघ माननीय हिमन्त बिस्व शर्माको नेतृत्वमा रहेको असम सरकार र माननीय CEM श्री. प्रमोद बोरोको नेतृत्वमा रहेको BTR को गोर्खाहरूप्रति सद्भावको निम्ति धन्यवाद प्रकट गर्दछ।
बेल्ट र ब्लकहरूमा protected class को दर्जा प्रदान गरेकोमा धन्यवाद दिंदै सोही protected class VGR, PGR, Forest land इत्यादि क्षेत्रमा पनि गोर्खालाई प्रदान गर्ने मांग गर्दछ।

५) भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघले आसाम राज्यमा गोर्खा स्वायत्त परिषद्को मागलाई समर्थन गर्दछ।

६) भारतीय गोरखा परिसंघले गोर्खा समुदायबाट परिषद्को निर्वाचित सदस्य बन्ने अवसर सिर्जना गर्न स्वायत्त क्षेत्रको प्रशासनलाई आह्वान गरेको छ। समुदायका लागि विशिष्ट निर्वाचन क्षेत्रहरू सिर्जना गरियोस्।

७) गोर्खा समुदायका सदस्यहरूलाई राज्यसभा र विभिन्न संवैधानिक पदमा मनोनयन गर्न भारतीय गोरखा परिसंघले भारत सरकारलाई आग्रह गर्दछ।

८) भारतका सबै गोर्खा संगठनहरूसँग ऐक्यबद्धतामा काम गर्न भारतीय गोर्खा परिसंघ प्रतिबद्ध छ।

SIKKIM IS GETTING READY FOR NATIONAL DAIRY PLAN PHASE II – STATE LEVEL CONSULTATION HELD WITH NDDB AND GoI

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Jeewan Dahal
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"STATE LEVEL CONSULTATION HELD WITH NDDB "

Animal Husbandry Veterinary Services Dept and Sikkim Co-operative Milk Producer’s Union Ltd organized state level consultation-cum-brain storming meeting with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) officials, Government of India and World Bank officials and  in respect of conception of project under National Dairy Plan II on 2 Sep 2022 at Krishi Bhawan,  Gangtok. The meeting was chaired by Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Secretary Animal Husbandry   & Veterinary Services Dept-cum Managing Director, Sikkim Milk Union and was attended by the Officials of Ministry of Dairying and Animal Husbandry Mr. Sen, Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Goutam, Deputy Commissioner, Dairy and representative of World Bank Mr. Santanu Kumar;  officials of NDDB team consisting of Mr. Purnendu Saha, Regional Head, NDDB, Kolkata, Dr Sabyasachi Roy, Sr. Manager, Mr. Kahnu C Behera, Manager, Planning, Mr, Harsh Vardhan, Manager, AHVS team consisting of Dr. BM Chettri, Dr Tilotama Bajagai, Principal Directors,  Dr. Sanjay, Addl Directror, Joint Directors, Managing Director, North Milk Union, Deputy Directors and other officials, Sikkim Milk Union team consisting of Mrs. Kesang Barfungpa, Additional GM Heads of procurement, processing and marketing. 

At the outset, the NDDB presented the back ground of National Dairy Plan and expressed that the Sikkim is being considered for support NDP II looking at the performance of Sikkim Co-operative Milk Producer’s Union Ltd. Mr. Kahnu C Behera, Manager, Planning made power point presentation on the components of the dairy project possible under the NDP for Sikkim. 

The meeting discussed in details on various aspects of milk procurement, processing and marketing and the available opportunity to improve upon the existing levels and systems. Earlier the NDDB had a field visit to West Sikkim and had first hand information on the procurement scenario in the state, which was discussed at length in the meeting to incorporate the gaps in the proposal. Dr. P. Senthil Kumar in his presentation and address expressed that Sikkim has an opportunity to develop organic milk production hub, which may be done in a selected clusters in the west Sikkim and aim for production of premium products, long shelf life products in order to extend the market within and outside the state and the country. Consultation meeting suggested that on venture in to Organic Milk Production in the state, the focus has to be in one selected cluster preferably in West Sikkim and all components be integrated and the whole value chain be integrated in a manner that all input requirements are met in the cluster and sustainable input supplies such as feed, fodder be ensure for sustainable organic milk production in the selected cluster. Government of India officials and world bank officials expressed that the Sikkim is a performing state in Dairy Sector and thus it is selected among the North Eastern State for consideration under the NDP II and has all potential to make the NDP II a reality. They have noted down all the requirements of the state of Sikkim and indicated that most of the requirements may be met in the project.

 The team observed that as a whole in Sikkim has lot of scope and opportunity to improve on the procurement chain including providing building and equipment infrastructure including cooling facilities, feed, fodder and other inputs support.  The plan for expanding milk production and procurement be worked out in manner to sustain the current growth rate and there is a need to expand procurement chain, processing and marketing in the state. The NDDB team informed that NDDB, being the apex technical Organization in the country on Milk, possess all required expertise and assured that the team will extend all support to achieve organic milk production and also support other areas of milk procurement, processing marketing to The Sikkim Co-Operative Milk Producer’s Union Ltd. The meeting was ended with vote of thanks by Addl Director AHVS  

Sikkim State Climate Change Cell Organised Awareness Program

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Partha Biswas
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"Awareness Program on climate change"

Pakyong, August 29 : An Awareness programme on Climate Change was organized by “Sikkim State Climate Change Cell”, under National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE-II), “Department of Science & Technology” in coordination with Regu BAC today at BAC Regu. The programme was chaired by Shri. Nirpath Gurung- Chairman OBC Board in the presence of BDO Regu Shri. Sawan R Dhakal, Deputy Director BAC Shri. Anil Giri, Deputy Director BAC Edn Shri. ST Bhutia, ESO Science & Tech Dept., RA Science & Tech Dept. HEO Rongli PHC Shri. IK Chettri, Panchayat President of Dalapchand, Rolep Lamaten GPU, Lingtam Phadamchen GPU, Regu GPU, Premlakha Subaneydara GPU ,Vice President Rongli Changeylakha GPU, Panchayat of Chujachen GPU and all the Panchayat members with Sr. Vaa and VAA of all 7 GPUs along with the officials of the concerned departments.

The main objective of the programme was to raise awareness about Remote Sensing and Climate Change. Climate change being a burning issue which has created a lot of transformation in the natural environment due to various factors was very deeply deliberated by the ESO, RA and Jr. Scientists of Science and Technology Dept. through various presentations. Regu BAC is dedicated to work at a multi dimensional level to facilitate the public in better administrative policy and simultaneously aware the masses about the preventive measures, better policies and knowledge sharing to protect natural establishments by making the public aware.

The book Review of ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ held in Gangtok

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Saiket Sharma
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"The book Review of 'Modi@20"

Book Review and Panel Discussion on “Modi @ 20:Dreams Meet Delivery” held in Sinclairs Gangtok by Panelists such as Dewakar Basnet Former Journalists, Entrepreneur, and Social Influencer, and Raju Basnet Secretary Department of Sports and Youth Affairs Government of Sikkim.

This panel discussion was also headed to the forum for open discussion and a heads-together discussion with the distinguished panelists. This event was presided by Vice-Chancellor Sikkim University.

The panelists had discussions on the National Education Policy and India becoming Self-Reliant, the future of India, and the twenty years Journay of prime minister Narendra Modi.

The book speaks of Prime Minister Modi’s vision, his dreams, and his mission India has been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey. This is the fundamental differentiator that makes Modi unique in several ways.

Addressing the gathering after the event the book ‘Modi @ 20: Dreams Meeting Delivery’, VC ICFAI university said Modi’s vision, his dreams, and Mission India have been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey.

The book, ‘Modi @20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ encompasses the experiential journey of Modi since he left his house at the tender age of 17 and set out on a mission of knowing himself, and his country and finally define the mission of transforming India. This book was launched on 11th May at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi by President Venkaiah Naidu.

It is an anthology edited and compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation and is a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals like citizens including Sudha Murty, Sadhguru, Nandan Nilekani, and Amish Tripathi, among others, Rupa Publications have said, adding that it attempts a definitive and expansive exploration into the fundamental transformation of Gujarat and India over the last 20 years due to Modi’s “unique model of governance”.

National agencies bust Bangladeshi terror group module in Assam, 12 Jihadis arrested 

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Jeewan Dahal
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"Bangladeshi terror group module in Assam"

In a major anti-terror operation, twelve alleged Jihadis, with links to the Bangladesh-based terror group Ansarul Islam, were arrested from Assam’s Barpeta Morigaon, Goalpara and Kamrup(M) districts, Assam Police informed on Thursday. Seven others, suspected to be linkmen of the same outfit were also nabbed in Morigaon district.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said two major terror modules were busted in the state in a nationally coordinated operation.

This is in continuation to many such terror modules that were busted from the state in the last 3-4 years , significantly from the vulnerable districts of Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhuburi, Morigaon, Nagaon of Lower and Middle Assam. There has been a sharp rise of anti-national activities and cross-border terror over the past few years in the region. 

Assam Police in coordination with the National agencies came out successful in what is being said a major breakthrough in the region. 

More links associated with the nabbed suspects are being investigated into by NIA and Assam Police. 

Among the arrested accused, one Afsaruddin Bhuyan from Morigaon has links with AQIS/ABT and one Mustafa is an important financial conduit. They were running madrassas named Jamiul Huda Madrassa at Sahariapam & Banat Madrassa in Horuchala, Morigaon. 

This is a developing story.

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