Our ReporterDimapur, Oct. 30 (EMN): Governor of Assam and Nagaland, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi and his wife Prem Mukhi, laid the foundation stone of Durga Mandir at Gautam Bosti in Khatkhati, Assam, on October 30. Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Prof. Mukhi said Durga Mandir at Gautam Bosti will be a centre of spirituality and symbol of unity. He stated that historically even when there was no mode of communication and transport, the people were united from Himalayas to Kanyakumari because their ancestors built temples and developed a system where people from other parts of the country visit each other and kept them united. He expressed confidence that the temple at Gautam Bosti too would keep the people united. Prof. Mukhi mentioned northeastern states have progress rapidly in the last eight years under the Act East Policy. He added that NE has about 3% of India’s population but 9% of railway budget is spent on NE. He stated that Mizoram is being connected by railway, while te
Diphu, Sep. 9 (EMN): A seminar on the dissemination of government schemes was organised by National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) at the office of Handloom & Textiles department, Rongnihang, on Friday. Executive Member (EM), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), in charge Handloom & Textiles, Fisheries and Adult Education, Madhuram Lekthe, said the NHDCL organised the awareness programme to help local weavers and also with a view to upgrade the weaving/handloom sector in Karbi Anglong. “The Handloom department under KAAC is trying to develop the handloom sector by supporting local weavers by providing financial assistance and material to them. Our chief executive member, KAAC, Tuliram Ronghang, always speaks about promoting traditional customs. We are banning products coming from outside so that our traditional costumes can be promoted,” the EM said. Assistant Director, Handloom & Textiles, Tapash Kumar Das, said the main purpose of organisin