Art & Culture

New Jagnasury (Damdep) celebrated completion of 50 years

Kamalanagar, 30 December, 2019: New Jagnasury also known as Damdep, one of the oldest village in Chakma Autonomous District Council completed 50 years of founding. To commemorate the occasion a celebration programme was organized yesterday. Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and Chief Guest of the programme unveiled the memorial tablet and proclaimed to metal the internal roads of the village to mark the occasion. New Jagnasury was founded by Dg. Kegera Tongchnagya, father of Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Vice-Chairman Planning, CADC when he came to settle there in 1969 with a group of families from Vaseitlang, a designated grouping centre during the Mizo insurgency period. Dg. Kegera Tongchangya was the grandson of Dg. Debicharan Tongchangya, a designated Chief who was allowed to settle with 15 families in Lukisuri by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Lunglei in 1933. Dg. Atul Chandra Chakma, the first nominated CEM of Chakma Regional Council was the first MDC elected from Damdep in the first general election to Chakma Autonomous District Council held in 1972.

Governor visits Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, 12 December, 2019: His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai who was on a two days tour of the three Autonomous District Councils reached Kamalanagar, headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District Council today at about 11 am. He flew from Siaha, headquarter of Mara Autonomous District Council where he had reached yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife Smt. Reetha Sreedharan.

His Excellency in his address to the public remarked that he had come to one of the most undeveloped part of the country and urged for introspection to ascertain what went wrong. He made mention of the road from helipad to Kamalanagar while saying that it gives the impression that there is a lot that needs to be done about the development of the area. He emphasized for a need for concerted effort by the central government, state government and CADC for the development of the area.

His Excellency assured that the developmental concerns raised in the memorandum submitted by CEM, CADC shall be pursued with the appropriate authorities including the Chief Minister, Prime Minister and other ministers of the central government for which he shall give his best. He said that he shall try to visit as frequently as possible for development of the area.

While appreciating the traditional dances showcased he remarked that the dance style and songs evoked familiarity and found similarities with dances in Kerela.

He spoke about the need for unity in diversity and to stand together irrespective of differences in culture, tradition and faith.

Representatives of political parties and NGOs met His Excellency in private to discuss various concerns and issues pertaining to the Chakmas and development of the area.

He visited the only Community Health Centre within CADC at Kamalanagar and interacted with the doctors and the staff of the CHC. Matter of deficiencies in the hospital like absence of ambulance, X-ray technicians, etc. was heard by His Excellency.

Sukra Muni Chakma, former Executive Member, CADC passed away

Kamalanagar, 11 December, 2019: Dg. Sukra Muni Chakma, former MDC and Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council passed away yesterday at the age of 86 years. He was elected as MDC to second Chakma Autonomous District Council on 12/12/1977 by contesting as an independent candidate from Borapansury-I constituency. He held the position of Executive Member in the Executive Committee headed by Dg. Nilo Muni Chakma. He remained for a whole term of 5 years from 1977 – 1982. He was the first Village Council President of Borapansury-I during the era of Pawi-Lakher Regional Council and was elected uncontested. He pioneered the establishment of primary school, middle school and high school at Borapansury. He had a keen interest in making education accessible for the people. The first Consumer Cooperative Society at Borapansury was formed by his effort and he remained its Chairman for about 8 years. He was born to Late Paskora Chakma and Late Kreepa Mala Chakma of Borapansury-I.He is now survived by his three sons one of whom is Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and a daughter.

Press Releases Book, Chakma Historical Chart Released

CEM, CADC unveiled a chart on โ€œImportant Historical Dates and Events of the Chakmasโ€ and a book of Press Releases Kamalanagar, 04 December, 2019: In a programme organized yesterday by Information & Public Relations Department Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC unveiled a book containing all the Press Releases published till date and a chart on โ€œImportant Historical Dates and Events of the Chakmasโ€ published by Information & Public Relations Department, Chakma Autonomous District Council. The CEM inaugurated the buying of the Chart at a price of Rs.600. The programme held in the CADC Rest House Conference Hall, Kamalanagar was attended by the Chairman, CADC, MDCs, heads of departments and NGO leaders. Dg. Prabin Chakma, I&PRO, CADC while talking about how the two documents have been worked to see their publication spoke on the value they carry. Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC speaking narrated how and why the idea of publishing a chart on the important historical dates and events of the Chakmas was conceived. He said the Chakmas have a glorious past yet it is our habit to speak of its darker side only. The chart will give a picture at glance of the glorious past of the Chakmas besides depicting some important turning point in the journey of the community. While deploring the communityโ€™s lack of interest for reading he said the chart will be helpful to give an idea of the glorious past of the community at a glance. He further said the chart will be an object of attraction in the sitting room of every households and it will serve a visitors and friends from other communities about our glorious past. On the significance of the book of press releases of CADC he said that it will be a source of information on the affairs, events and conduct of business in CADC for the period from 2004 โ€“ 2019. The value of the book gains more importance given our poor habit to preserve documents, he said.

CEM, CADC highlights achievements of seven months into office on Independence Day

Kamalanagar, 15 August, 2019: Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC in his address to the public on the occasion of official celebration of 73rd Indian Independence Day at Kamalanagar football ground, hailed the achievements made by his administration within seven months into office as a great success. He hoisted the National Flag at 7 am and did the honour of inspecting the parade contingents perform ceremonial march past.

Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma at the 73rd Independence Day Celebrations

Speaking on the occasion he said having inherited an almost collapsed education system it became a top most priority of his administration to restore the schools to functioning. On assuming office, he claimed his administration has made fund provision of Rs.20.00 Lakhs for repairing school buildings, Rs.10 Lakhs for providing furniture to schools, Rs.10.00 Lakhs for providing Green/white boards and Rs.20.00 lakhs for providing free text books to all students.

To ensure quality education he said the school curriculum has been revised in line with NCERT and common public examination has been introduced. To preserve and promote Chakma Scripts and Language Chakma Grammar Book has been published and Chakma Language proficiency examination conducted.

โ€œTwo school buildings have been already constructed under BADP and four more school buildings under BADP and six under MSDP will be constructed soonโ€, he announced.

He said, โ€œOur target is to build total school infrastructure for which projects involving more than 100 Crores under different Ministries of Central Govt. have been formulated.โ€

Towards poverty alleviation he said, โ€œCADC has provided Rs.1 Crore to benefit 100 beneficiaries under Rural Housing scheme and Rs.19.05 Lakhs was provided to 127 beneficiaries under poultry, piggery and WRC land.โ€

To keep pace with the global community in fighting environmental crisis he said, โ€œCADC has decided to adopt Mizoram State Biological Diversity Rulesโ€™ 2010 in the upcoming Monsoon Session and Biodiversity Management Committee shall be constituted in all village councils to implements various Centrally Sponsored Schemesโ€.

While emphasizing poor road connectivity in CADC being a hurdle to development he said his administration is making an all-out effort with help from the state government for solution to the problem. Towards this effort he said, โ€œRoad connectivity for Parva-Siminasora, Parva-Kamtuli, Boroituli-Jaruldubosora, Ngahrum-Rajmandol, Parva-Zochawchhua and Chawngte-Nalbonya have been taken up and are likely to be completed in scheduled time. Kamalanagar-Ajasora road is reconstructed as PCC work and Chawngte-Borapansury and Borapansury-Tlabung road shall be taken up towards close of thiss financial year. It shall remain our effort to connect all the villages within CADC with all-weather roads.โ€

He informed that the State government will be equipping the Chawngte Community Health Centre with medical equipment and that CADC has proposed for construction of Maternity Ward at Chawngte CHC and repairing of PHC at Borapansury with fund under PMJVK.

Twelve parade contingents, represented by eleven schools and a CRPF battalion performed march past on the occasion and Duloram Public School bagged the first prize.

48th CADC Day Observed

Kamalanagar, 29 April 2019: Completion of 47 years of formation of Chakma Autonomous District Council was celebrated today at Kamalanagar with a ceremonial programme. The Indian National flag and the CADC flag were hoisted in the premises of the CADC secretariat by Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC in the presence of a gathering comprising of CADC councilors, former leaders and CADC employees.

The programme was started with offering of tribute by the CEM, CADC to the Chakma leaders who had pioneered the autonomy movement of the Chakmas in Mizoram.

Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma addressed the gathering signifying the day. He spoke how the portion of the land lived by the Chakmas of Mizoram was once a part of the independent Chakma Kingdom โ€œChadigangโ€. He remembered the Chakma leaders like Dangu Krishto Mohan Chakma, Dangu Atul Chandra Chakma, Dangu Hari Krsisto Chakma, Dangu Baneswar Chakma, Dangu Mediya Chakma and Dangu Satya Priyo Dewan who struggled to restore the autonomy once enjoyed by the Chakmas in the form of CADC.

He appreciated the political farsightedness of the then Chakma leaders who despite odds and unfavourable conditions have harbored the crave and spirit for autonomy.

Elaborating further into the past he said, โ€œThe Chakmas too became victim of British colonization just like rest of the country and subsequently, took part in the Indian freedom struggle. Unfortunately, the Chakmas of โ€œChadigangโ€ could not be part of the dominion of India despite their effort.โ€

He finally urged the people to ask the self of how one is contributing to the development and progress of CADC and to wean our incessant expectation for benefit out of CADC. This attitude if adopted, he added, there will be sea change and nothing can stop us from transforming into a powerful community.

70th India’s Republic Day Celebrated at Kamalanagar, CADC

Kamalanagar, 26 January 2019: The 70th day of India’s Republic was celebrated today at Kamalanagar, headquarters of Chakma Autonomous District Council amidst huge enthusiasts coming to witness the programme from all over Kamalanagar town.

Pu S. Kaptluanga, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte

Pu S. Kaptluanga, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte addressing the people in the occasion

Pu S. Kaptluanga, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte and Chief Guest of the programme, organised at Kamalanagar play ground, unfurled the National Flag.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC, his colleague MDCs, Officials of CADC and State government, heads of institution in Kamalanagar besides other dignitaries attended the programme.

March past was presented by parade contingents represented by CRPF jawans, Duloram Public School, New Angle Public School, Udaigiri Higher Secondary school, Govt’ Kamalanagar CMS, Government Kamalanagar high school, Radhamon high school, Govt’ Comph. Middle school, Govt’ public school, RCM CMS, Vijoygiri Academy.
Art & Culture department, CADC and Duloram Public Higher Secondary school presented cultural items.

The Chief Guest in his public address regreted about how governance in CADC suffered in the last nine months due to political instability and expressed hope that political stability prevails with the formation of the new Executive Committee led by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma. He appreciated the performance of the CADC PWD in maintenace and improvement of internal town roads during the last nine months despite unfavourable time.

He introduced about the aim and objectives of the Socio Economic Development Programme of the Government.

Underlining lack of road connectivity in CADC as the main hurdle to development he informed the gathering that proposal for construction of double lane highway connecting Tlabung-Borapansury-Ugudasury-south parva and double lane highway connecting Chawngte-Longpuighat-Parva-Zochawchhuah have been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Earlier, in the morning Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, Deputy Chairman, CADC unfurled the National Flag in the premises of CADC secretariat in the midst of the CADC employees.Dangu Durjya Dhan Chakma, Dy Chairman unfurling the national flagDangu Durjya Dhan Chakma, Dy Chairman unfurling the National flag

Addressing the gathering he pledged for governance, free of corruption and assured proper utilization of fund. He also announced implementation of 7th pay in CADC from February with effect from September 2018 and informed that proposed additional fund to the tune of 12.13 crore to meet 7th Pay have been reatained by the new government in the state.

Independence Day celebrated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, August 15, 2018: The 72nd Independence Day of India was celebrated at Kamalanagar in presence of a huge turnout of onlookers. Pu T.T. Zothangsanga, MLA, Mizoram who came down from Aizawl a day earlier, graced the ceremonial function held at the Kamalanagar playground as chief guest and did the honour of unfurling the National Flag to the chorus of the National Anthem performed by the Chakma Mahila Samiti.
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68th Republic Day of India Celebrated At Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, 26 January 2017: Kamalanagar witnessed a colourful celebration of Indiaโ€™s 68th Republic Day organised at the Kamalanagar football playground. Pu Lalfakzuala, Sub-divisional Officer (Civil) and Chief Guest of the programme did the honour of hoisting the National Flag. Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, CEM, CADC and Dg. Dayal Chandra Chakma, Chairman, CADC also attended the programme.

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