Northeast Imaginative Writer’s Biggest Opportunity At Shillong’s Illustrative Storytelling Competition

Talented and imaginative narrators of Northeast can fetch their dream of exposinge their skills in better limelight by joining at ‘Storytelling - Graphic Narrative’ competition that is to be conducted by You & I - Arts Cafe at Pine Air Shillong, Fuller Road Mawroh, Shillong on 20th Jan in 2017. Last year on September 2016 talented kids aged from five years participated in 3 hours storytelling Burhi Aair Xadhu (Grandma's Tales) competition where candidate’s modulation was counted while narrating their story in voice. This competition which was judged by noted personalities of literary background like Mitra Phukan and Indrani Deb who emphasized such competition to encourage children to speak fluently and in articulate manner. Simple and natural follow with lively style what the competitors were asked to narrate in this competition. Comparatively the Shillong based ‘Storytelling - Graphic Narrative’ is about bringing comic style of narration alive by allowing competitors to speak their mind in visual. It might appear more tricky for competitors without any art inclination but talented artist with the power to narrate are most welcomed to this competition of narration in the heart of Northeast,  Shillong.

Purification By Fire the Gaan Ngai Festival Brings Together Communities Of Northeast States

The seven day Gaan Ngai is a major festival to welcome the New Year with bonfire ritual to bring harmony and warmth was conducted in Manipur where various communities of Northeast states like Nagaland and Assam participated.

From various dances to food people from various villages of Zeliangrong, Manipur displayed to boost the spirit of the visitors who attended the 22nd state level festival.

Manipur’s this warm and colorful festival organized through the joint effort of AMN (Zeliangrong Union, Nagaland and Assam) is a medium to unite various communities and celebrate this traditional moment which was first conducted at Makuilongdi as Chaga-Ngai.

Later this Chaga-Ngai festival was altered as Gaan Ngai which was to invigorate God for people’s welfare. On this auspicious occasion even the Chief Minister O Ibobi and Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla well wished the people to solidify the relation of brotherhood by celebrating this moment together.

Will Manipur And Nagaland Burn More If Demands On Both Sides Are Not Met?

Recently Kiren Rijiju Union minister of state for home appeared perplexed that if Congress-led Manipur government continues with their new idea of development by declaring Naga dominated Jiribam as new district due to which United Naga Council (UNC) are on to a stir of economic blockade on Imphal-Jiribam (NH 37) and Imphal-Dimapur (NH 2) highways then general people will burn more.

Even possibility of free and fair elections in Manipur appears bleak as on fresh release ‘The World Manipuri Organization’ based in Assam along with other organizations of the community warned of severe retaliation if UNC fails to assure on their counterpart to abstain from economic road blockade in the future. But UNC unlikely to attend the talk as proposed by Manipur and Central government in Manipur at Senapati district as there is no beneficial outcome of the Naga people who are under the strain of new law and order imposed by the state.

Innovative And Technology Driven Naga Can Map The Road Of Development – Pankaj Kumar

At Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) of National Cadet Corps the chief secretary of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar addressed to a mass of youth that they can be the change of the society and map the road of development with their technology driven and innovative approach.

At Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima where cadets from various states of the nation performed to present Guard of Honour to Pankaj Kumar on January 11, impressed many for their amazing display of Mini India. Pankaj Kumar quite appealed with cadets new dynamic approach emphasized them for their better future and become a strong base of the country, to explore on technological domain like microchip, driver less cars, 3D printing, genome mapping including development of clean source of energy.

Fence From Own People Stirs ACAUT For More Government Probe

Sealing of Indo-Myanmar border is critical for nation’s security but people of Nagaland dwelling near the area fears of being fenced from their near and dear ones with impose of new law and order due to which (Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation ) ACAUT has demanded more probe on government’s counterpart to hear the verdict of decades old dweller before taking into swift action.

Helpless people’s cry should not go unheard according to the ACAUT and demanded government on their act of pre-measures for proper allocation of the decades old Naga dwellers if fencing is executed between India and Mynamar border. The Khiamniungan and general Naga people are objecting to Pangsha fencing process as it will partition local dwellers from Nagaland who are originally Indians.

Solid Future Of Nagaland Is In Positively Driven United Naga Youth

At the 2nd Japukong Range Youth conference the Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton addressed to Japu and general Naga youth to contribute in harmony and development of the society through their positive mindset and joint effort in Mokokchung district at Japu village.

Minister Y Patton emphasized the youth population to delve into social, cultural and political matters that are crucial in driving the community to work as united force for peace and advancement of the state to counteract growing changes in the world.

According to the minister Ao Naga community is a pivotal player in Nagaland’s growth where efficient Japu youth can advance in the same pace to transform the society by understanding the nuances of the present trend be it media, politics or economic growth.

But without competence and commitment to whatever goal they seek is futile as every field demands dedication and edge result to counteract growing challenges according to the Dr Benjongliba Aier Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture and chairman of the Nagaland State Agricultural Marketing Boar.

At the ‘commitment to excellence’ theme conference of the three-day event which includes the 5th Volley Ball Tournament he added that there should be prevail of fear and trust in God in whichever field the youth try to excel in-order to bring home national to international laurels to the state. 

Does BJP’s 10th Knockout Victory Speculates Similar Impact In Tripura, Manipur And West Bengal?

Everybody knows that everything went on with a high drama when Chief Minister Pema Khandu along with his deputy Chowna Mein and five MLAs were suspended from Peoples’ Party of Arunachal due to anti-party activities on December 29 and their quick emerge in BJP domain.

But was it pre-planned and well set in Khandu’s mind to merge with brighter side of political game as when BJP was outperforming from rest of the political parties in core sectors that would soon take nations to golden era if their plans works out effectively without attracting the furor of majority for the kind of sacrifices it demands?

The BJP national executive meet had heartily welcomed dynamic Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu as their best bats man for more innings in the state but will this drastic change of game to take place in the remaining rest of the states of Northeast?

According to Khandu’s speculation Manipur is soon likely to merge into ‘BJP parivar’ (BJP family). Already road blockade and irk on new districts declaration have created lots of tension and furor in Manipur. Is Manipur looking for change though Congress has a strong hold in it?

Though BJP has shown confidence in Khandu’s leadership but there is rumor about Kiren Riju’s possible takeover. Presiding over Left-dominated Tripura by Lotus party is unpredictable, though they are growing favorite with people. West Bengal which is strongly dominated by Trinamool Congress, BJP may sneak in as runners up. Demonetisation strike by BJP has not been swallowed up well by majority of Bengal population where even TMC taking up this as opponent’s great disadvantage to win mass vote in upcoming election had triggered severe agitation against them that left the party completely shaken.