Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 31 (EMN): Despite major reforms in the mining sector in the country, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the north-eastern states are yet to make a mark in the mineral block auction regime. Rio was speaking at the 1st Northeast Geology and Mining Ministers’ Conclave at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima on Monday. He expressed hope that the deliberations at the conclave would lead to important policy decisions, and the mineral resources would not remain as mere potential resources but form the backbone for economic growth and development of the region. He added that this conclave will open a new chapter in the history of mineral exploration and mineral development in NE India. Further, Rio mentioned that Nagaland, besides oil and natural gas, has economically viable mineral resources such as coal, limestone (cement and chemical grade), multi-metal magnetite and minor mineral resources, especially sandstone distributed across the state. However, harsh rugged
Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 31(EMN): Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Monday announced that INR 5 crore would be release to Nagaland and other north-eastern states for carrying out coal exploration and to strengthen the department. He stated this during the 1st Northeast Geology and Mining Ministers’ Conclave held at Niathu Resort in Chümoukedima. While assuring to pay the amount in advance to all the NE states following submission of a proposal, he urged for ‘good performance and results’ from the states. He added that more financial assistance would be provided if a state submits reports of exploration and needs more funds. He also asked the Nagaland government to take the local people into confidence, acquire land and start exploration activities as the power requirement is going to double by 2040; while 50% will be sustainable, the other half will be unsustainable. ‘We have to start from somewhere, and therefore try to engage the pe
Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): In what may address the market linkage issue faced by spices producers in Nagaland, a pilot project on e-selling of large cardamom that will link farmer’s organisations with e-commerce giants like Amazon, Flipkart and others, has been launched. The Spice Board India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organised an export-oriented seminar with focus on the spices of Nagaland besides the launch of e-selling pilot project at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima, on Friday. Speaking during the inaugural session at the seminar, Advisor of Horticulture Department and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan said the biggest problem faced by the farmers in the state is lack of market infrastructure and market organisation which needs to be established. He stated that poor quality, low productivity, lack of knowledge, socio-economic factor, and lack of awareness on pest and diseases are some of the challenges hindering the state from reaching the true potential of spice
Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi will attend the first Northeast Geology and Mining Ministers’ Conclave to be held at Niathu Resort in Chumoukedima on October 31. Joshi will be the chief guest of the conclave, while Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his Assamese counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma will be the guests of honour. In the first session of the conclave, discussions amongst different state ministers of the north-eastern states will be held to deliberate mainly on mining and geological activities in the region, updated PIB in a press statement. The course and gist of the deliberations will be presented to Pralhad Joshi for further action in the second session before the event concludes with a cultural programme, it informed. “This conclave will prove to be an effective platform for discussing issues specific to the NE region. Ministry of Mines desires to encourage expl
Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct 22 (EMN): Sponsored by government of Nagaland and presented by Beauty and Aesthetic Society of Nagaland (BASN), the Northeast Beauty Pageant Organisation (NBPO) for the first time is organising ‘Miss Northeast’ in Kohima on November 3. The event will be held at Capital Cultural Hall in Kohima from 5 pm onwards with participants from all eight northeastern states pageant winners and runners-up; this was announced during a press conference held in Kohima on Saturday. The hospitality partner for this event will be Niathu Group, Hotels and Resorts, Niathu Resort, Hotel Vivor and Noune Resort and is being driven by Floyd Hyundai, Vuto Hyundai and Hero Anak Motors Kohima. Organisers of the biggest Northeast pageantry contest have informed that the winner will receive INR 1.5 lakh with gift hampers sponsored by Floyd Hyundai and Vuto Hyundai while the 1st runner-up will receive INR 1 Lakh with gift hampers sponsored by MLA Imkong L. Imchen and 2nd runner-up w