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Borapansury Primary Health Centre Inaugurated

Kamalanagar, March 13: The Hon’ble Health Minister Pu R. Lalrinliana who arrived Kamalanagar yesterday inaugurated the newly constructed Primary Health Centre at Borapansury. Though construction of the PHC was completed during 2010 but services could not be started immediately due to lack of resources.

Persistent efforts from the authorities of Chakma Autonomous District Council to make the PHC functional finally paid off. On 7th December 2012 the Executive Secretary on behalf of Chakma Autonomous District Council struck a deal with the Secretary, Health & Family Welfare representing the Govt. of Mizoram to run the hospital on PPP model. The agreement has been signed for a period of two years which shall be reviewed and extended from time to time. As per the agreement the responsibility to run the hospital is totally vested with the authorities of CADC. While the Govt. of Mizoram shall provide equipments and medical supplies at par with other PHCs, subject to availability of fund. It will be the responsibility of CADC to recruit staff as per recommended manpower required. The two Health Sub-centres at Borapansury and Jarulsury shall come under the agreement. The Borapansury centre shall cover six villages while the Jarulsury centre five.

The PHC main building was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.86.19 lac. It has a room for the doctors, a room to be used as operation theatre, a ward, a labour room, an X-Ray & dark room, a casualty room, a laboratory, main centre, kitchen, OPD and other usual components. Besides the main building, one nurse quarter, an OPD building and two staff quarters have been constructed with fund provision under BRGF during 2009.

The local MLA Dangu Nirupam Chakma and Hon’ble Health Minister Pu Lalrinliana while speaking on the occasion disclosed about a similar plan of setting up of another PHC at Longpuighat to be run on the same model, sanction for which to the tune of Rs.1 Crore have been already made, they said.

The Director, Health & Family Welfare while presenting the technical report informed that effort are on for equipping the hospital with an X-Ray machine for which tender has been called, he said.

Dr. B.D. Chakma, Executive Member, CADC told that for modernization of Borapansury town a project has been submitted with the DoNER Ministry which he said was retained.

So far, to run the hospital one medical officer, 5 nurses, an accountant, a laboratory technician and 4 grade IV staff have been appointed.

Health services within CADC has been one of the poorest with one lone Community Health Centre at Kamalanagar catering to a population of more than 50 thousand. The new PHC at Borapansury shall be of great service in an area starved of health care facilities and most importantly for the fact that it shall be managed by the local self Government – CADC.

CADC Cultural Hall-Cum-Museum Inaugurated

<pKamalanagar, March 9:The first ever mega structure within CADC, the CADC Cultural hall-cum-museum, constructed at Kamalanagar at an estimated cost of Rs.6.07 Crore was inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Pu Lal Thanhawla in presence of Dangu Nihar Kanti Chakma, Hon’ble Minister, Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Hon’ble CEM and Dangu Nirupam Chakma, Hon’ble MLA.

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Treasury Office Inaugurated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, February 19: The long felt need of a Treasury at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District has finally been fulfilled with the inauguration of the Treasury Office here, by the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Pu H. Liansailova. Today’s event marked the culmination of an effort taken up by successive Governments of CADC for long three decades.

The Hon’ble Minister graced the occasion as its Chief Guest. While speaking on the occasion he made it categorically clear that the Treasury shall function with the status of a District Treasury with independent charges. So far, all Government transactions were executed through the District Treasury at Lawngtlai, some 150 KM from here, which involves a lot of resources and time. Security concern has been one of the prime reasons for taking this long for the Office to get established, Kamalanagar being near the international boundary. The Hon’ble Minister in his speech said that for a nod from the Reserve Bank of India he and Pu Lalthan Hawla, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram had to approach Mr. P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister, Government of India for treating the case on special consideration.

Pu F. Vanlalruata, Secretary, Finance Department accompanying the Hon’ble Minister, while presenting his technical introductory report told the audience that not only the Chakma Council but all the State Departments offices within the Council shall benefit from the services of the Treasury. From his report it was learnt that the Office shall be run by one Treasury Officer, one Treasury Accountant, three Assistant Treasury Accountant, one LDC and two Grade Fourth staff.

Earlier, in October 2012, the then Finance Secretary to Government of Mizoram Pu Vanlalnghaka was here in connection with the setting up of the Treasury. He left assuring the authorities of CADC with a positive note and finally promise was delivered.

63rd Republic Day Anniversary Celebrated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, January 26:The 63rd Anniversary of India’s Republic Day was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Early in the morning at 6:30 am, CADC ceremonially observed the Day in its Secretariat Complex, wherein the Executive Secretary, CADC Dangu Digambar Chakma unfurled the National Flag in the presence of councilors and employees of CADC. In his official address, he urged the public to pledge to make best use of the privileges enshrined in the Constitution on occasion of its birth day.

The Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte representing the State Government organized a grand programme in celebrating the Day. While addressing the public on the occasion, Pu L. Rinliana, SDO (Civil), Chawngte welcomed the public in Chakma with effort which was received with roaring applause from the audience.

Parade contingents representing schools and paramilitary force took part in the ceremonial display of march past.

Besides, colourful cultural items on patriotic songs were performed by school children, YCA and CADC Art & Culture Department. Volley ball matches for man and woman were held.

After the programme at the football field was over, the Chief Guest, Pu L. Rinliana visited the patients at the Community Health Centre, Chawngte and distributed fruits.

Chief Minister, DoNER Minister Visit Chakma Council

Kamalanagar December 1: Hon’ble Union DoNER Minister Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Pu Lal Thanhawla, Home Minister, Pu R. Lalzirlian, Hon’ble Sport Minister, Pu Zodintluanaga and Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Pu S. Hiato arrived this morning by helicopter to kick off a programme of infrastructure development within Kamalanagar area.

Kamalanagar have never been a witness to so many, multi-crore Government funded programmes taking off in one go as was seen today. The much awaited and talked about Modernization of Kamalanagar Town is finally here. Foundation stone for New CADC Secretariat Building, CADC Session Hall and Kamalanagar College were laid down.

Modernization of Kamalanagar Town and Kamalanagar College are electoral commitments made to the people of Chakma Autonomous District Council by the former Union DoNER Minister Shri Mani Shankar Ayer in the last State Assembly Election campaign. The Modernization project is being funded under NLCPR at an estimated cost of Rs.1988.82 lac. The implementation of the project will bring about a facelift to Kamalanagar town.

CADC have always been under constraint for infrastructure to accommodate its various Departments. Presently most of its Departments are run on rented houses spread over different parts of Kamalanagar. Consequently, a lot of the time is consumed in file movement. Construction of the CADC Secretariat at the new site on the way to Udalthana would provide room for all the 28 Departments in a single block. Funding for the construction has been made under 13^th Finance Commission at an estimated cost of Rs.8.00 crore. The CADC Session Hall, whose site is just close to the CADC Secretariat, shall be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.3.00 crore under 13^th Finance Commission.

The only College within CADC area which was burnt to ashes in a fire accident this year received a new lease of life with laying of foundation stone by the Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar for its construction at the site near Arati Nagar. It will be constructed at an estimated cost of 2.24 crore under NLCPR.

Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar while speaking on the day said that so far CADC has been awarded with 6 projects under his Ministry amounting to Rs.58.94 Crore out of which two have been already completed. Two more projects, the Construction of Judicial Building at an estimated cost of Rs.6.15 Crore and Chakma Student Hostel at Aizawl at an estimated cost of Rs.6.02 Crore are also retained, he said, by the Ministry to be sanctioned shortly.

Pu Lal Thanhawla while addressing the public made a reference that all the people of Mizoram are minorities and for peace and harmony and prosperity in the State we must live as one people. He also said that the road connecting Kamalanagar and Lunglei is being newly aligned to make it accessible even for heavy vehicles.

WINTER SESSION OF CADC CONCLUDES

Kamalanagar November 29: The 8^th Chakma Autonomous District Council sat for its Winter Session’ 2012 today. This would be the last Session of this 8^th Council before the General Election to the 9^th Council starts early next year.

The one hour question-hour normally kept for discussion of questions was skipped for no questions were received for discussion.

However, three official bills, the CADC (Salaries, Allowances & Pension of Members) (Amendment) Rules 2012, the CADC (Salaries, Allowances & Pension of Chairman & Deputy Chairman) (Amendment) Rules 2012 and the CADC (Salaries, Allowances & Pension of CEM & EMs) (Amendment) Rules 2012 were introduced in the House, moved by Hon’ble Chief Executive member Dangu kali Kumar Tongchongya. The Bills seek to rationalize the pay of the councilors and pension of the former councilors with the rise in price of commodities. These Bills were earlier brought in, in the Monsoon Session of 2011 and passed. As normal practice the Bills were forwarded to Law and Judicial Department, Govt. of Mizoram for final scrutiny. After necessary corrections were made by the Law and Judicial Department, they were sent back for reconsideration of the House. The Bills were discussed at length and finally got passed unanimously.

MIZORAM STATE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE VISITS INDO-BANGLA BORDER FENCING, CADC AREA

Kamalanagar Nov 22: The Mizoram State Boundary Committee, which was formed in March this year to look into cases of boundary disputes along the boundary of the State, concluded their three day visit of Indo-Bangla Border Fencing in Borapansury area of Chakma Autonomous District Council. The Committee led by Pu C. Chawngkunga, former Minister arrived Kamalanagar on 20^th Nov. with the other members of the Committee Pu Lalduhawma, MLA and Leader of Opposition, Retired Wing Commander Lalnghinglova, Pu R L Rindika and Lalrinzuala.

While speaking to Pu Lalduhama he said their visit has a reference to the ongoing border fencing along Indo-Bangla Border in CADC. Mizoram has a boundary with Bangladesh of about 318 KM. Since the time, fencing work started in 2005, while the MNF were in power, issues regarding the violation of guidelines by the construction agencies were raised time and again and whereas no heed was paid then he said, because of which today at many places the fencing has been constructed beyond 150 yards from zero line causing unnecessary loss of land. While saying that the Committee’s power is limited to the role of making of recommendation, he expressed his hope that the issue would be looked into.

He also spoke strongly for the families affected by the fencing, with 15 villages falling outside the fencing and cutting across 21 villages. He strongly felt that the villagers should not budge from their places until and unless arrangement for adequate compensation is made available. As is told by him, even within Borapansury area houses lying outside the fencing were seen which he termed as inhuman to put someone in forced isolation.

Treasury to be set up at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, October 12, 2012: The long wait for a treasury at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District Council would soon be a thing of the past. The Finance Secretary to the Govt. of Mizoram, Pu Vanlalnghaka arrived Kamalanagar day before yesterday, to look into the temporary arrangement for setting up of the office and the provision for quarter to be provided by CADC.

The Finance Secretary was completely satisfied with the arrangement made by CADC. The demand for establishment of a Treasury at Kamalanagar has been a long one. Presently, all Government transactions of CADC have to be pursued through the Treasury at Lawngtlai, some 150 KM from Kamalanagar. A lot of the resources and time go into this process. Once the Treasury is set up, Government transaction within CADC area would switch to fast track course besides saving time and resources and the hassle of involving security personnel every time Government funds are drawn from Lawngtlai.

The Finance Secretary said, “It’s now just a matter of deciding the time to inaugurate the Treasury”. In addition to the Treasury, he also discussed regarding setting up of Branches of Mizoram Rural Bank at Longpuighat and Borapansury, work for which are under process, he said. Work for ground survey in this connection would soon be endorsed to CADC, he said.

The CEM, CADC Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya said setting up the Treasury would be a milestone achieved by the present Government at CADC besides many other landmarks dotting through the course of their current term.

CADC, MP To Help Kamalanagar College & Vijoygiri Academy

Kamalanagar August 31: The Executive Committee, Chakma Autonomous District Council held a meeting in the office Chamber of Chief Executive Member where the Hon’ble local MLA Sri N P Chakma was also present as a special invitee, to take stock of the situation following the disaster of the fire accident where the only College within CADC area and a private school, Vijoy Giri Acdemy, were burnt to ashes. Sri N P Chakma arrived the night after the incident took place.

The meeting expressed its sympathy over the tragic fire incident towards the management authorities and student fraternity and conveyed its solidarity towards the process of rebuilding. The Executive Committee pledged to sanction Rs.50,000.00 to each of the institutions. While Sri Nirupam Chakma informed the meeting that Pu. C L Ruala, Hon’ble Member of Parliament assured help in the rebuilding process, on the request made by Sri K K Tongchagya, CEM, CADC who is presently camping at Delhi, by pledging Rs.12.00 lakhs to the College and Rs.3.00 lakhs to Vijoygiri Academy. Sri N P Chakma also pledged Rs.50,000.00 to each of the institutions as furniture grant under MLA LAD fund.

The meeting also proposed to allocate for fund provision under MSDP towards reconstruction of the Vijoygiri Academy.

The CEM, CADC on a tour to Delhi, informed via telephone that while calling on Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar, Hon’ble Union Minister, DONER has assured of releasing the 1^st Installment against the construction of Kamalanagar College under DONER Ministry within 15th of next month.

To see that the students don’t suffer their classes, the CADC authorities have decided to provide one school to each of the institutions as a temporary arrangement to run their classes. This should allay fears of the guardians about their wards academic prospect for this year.

The accident has destroyed properties worth Rs.3.5 Crores belonging to the college while Vijoygiri Academy lost properties worth Rs.1.0 Crore.

Kamalanagar College gutted in a fire accident

Kamalanagar, August 29: In an unfortunate tragic incident the only College within CADC area and Vijoy Giri Academy, a private school in the heart of Kamalanagar town, were gutted into ashes in an unprecedented inferno. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained as of now while it is suspected that electrical short circuit seems the most probable cause.
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