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The Chief Minister, Mr. Lal Thanhawla said, the basic need for development is power. Adressing National Energy Conservation Day function in Information Department’s Auditorium today, the Chief Minister underlined the need for economical use of the limited power available in the State and advised individual families to use Compact Florescent Lamp (CFL) which has been introduced in all Government buildings for minimization of energy consumption. He also advised the people to develop a habit of switching off lights in the rooms when it is no longer needed and said that this is necessary to prevent worsening situation because of global warming. Referring to the peoples thirst for compensation from any new Governmental projects, the Chief Minister asked the Village Councils to allot land to the people in a judicious manner to avoid unreasonable claim for compensation. The Parliamentary Secretary, Mr. Lalthanzara, who also addressed the function asked Power Department staff to prevent rampant power theft and suggested the participation of voluntary organization to prevent the same. In this function, the Chief Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary gave away State Energy Conservation Award to Aizawl Civil Hospital, Greenwood Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. The Chief Minister also released a documentary film on energy conservation. The function was presided over by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Vanhela Pachuau.

In Saiha District Hqrs., National Energy Conservation Day was observed in the DC Conference Hall today. Addressing the function, the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Kunal said, more power can be made available for the purpose of development if the people develop a habit of energy conservation. In this function, the Principal of DIET, Mr. H. Lalfakzuala also presented a paper on global warming and its effects on the people and their habitation.
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Muthi and Tuirial Community Halls constructed at the cost of 15 lakh, 80 thousand rupees was inaugurated today by the Environment and Forest Minister, Mr. H. Rohluna. Addressing the functions, the Minister asked the people to utilize the halls for productive purposes and maintain it as their own property. Referring to vandalism and frequent theft of teak plantation in Tuirial area, the Forest Minister asked the people to protect the plantation for their own benefit. The Law Commission Chairman, Mr. R. Lalrinawma, MLA also addressed the function and thanked the Government for constructing a good Community Hall for the people of the two villages. On his way back, the Minister also visited the Department’s Nursery near Tuirial river.
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With more people thronging into Aizawl  from villages for procurement of their Christmas and New Year needs, the markets  area have become more crowded today. Our Corr. reported that traffic jams also has further intensified. Meanwhile Political Parties have also drawn up the lists of their Christmas holiday. While Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) closed the Party office today to be reopened on 11th January next year. The ruling Congress and the opposition MNF Party are to close their offices on the 18th of this month and reopen it for the new year by the 7th of January next year. Meanwhile the MPC has also chalked out the programme for closure of the Party office tomorrow and it will be reopened by the 12th of January next year. In Saiha District Hqrs., the MNF and MDF also closed their offices today.
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Land Revenue & Settlement Minister, Mr. JH Rothuama said, the Government has drawn up Action Plan for creating the record of land held by every family. Addressing the staff meeting of the Department in the Department’s Technical Hall today, the Revenue Minister said, the Government is presently under taking Land Reforms with survey and creation of proper land record. Underlining the need for payment of land revenue, the Minister said, not only individuals, voluntary organizations and the Churches are also expected to pay land revenue to the Government. Asking the technical staff to work with honesty and dedication, the Minister said, payment of a large amount of public money for compensation for construction of hydel project and exploration of oil and natural gas can be avoided with accurate creation of land records. Referring to the flagship project of the Government, NLUP, the Revenue Minister also said that the Government is being compelled to acquire unutilize land of individuals for distribution to the landless families. The meeting was chaired by the Department’s Director, Mr. R. Lalhmangaiha.
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Leaders of Centre of Indian Trade Union Mizoram have started hunger strike in their office to push their demand for immediate implementation of minimum wages recommended by the State Level Committee on Minimum Wages Board. Talking to reporters in Aizawl Press Club today, the President, Mr. H. Lalmalsawma said, CITUM has submitted ultimatum to the Chief Minister in this connection earlier with a request for implementation of their demand. He also said that CITUM has sent a letter to the President, Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil through the State Governor.
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The DRDA Project Director of Champhai District is leading in creation of employment for Job Card holders under NREGS. Our Champhai Corr. said, work orders for 7 days employment have been issued to the villages in the District and this will raise the total days of employment created within this financial year to 70.
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Mizoram Peoples Conference (MPC) said, nothing except time moves under the Congress Government. Addressing a press conference in the Party office today, the MPC Working President, Col. Lalchungnunga Sailo said, the Congress Government has not done any thing meaningful for development during the last one year in office despite ample opportunities opened for it. Commanding over two-third majority in the State Legislative Assembly coupled with the Congress in the ruling at the Centre, the Congress Government in Mizoram is expected to make a big leap in many fronts while the real achievement is nothing more than shortage of power, cooking gas and shortage of water supply for the poeple of Aizawl city. Referring to Greater Aizawl Water Supply Scheme Phase-II inaugurated in May 2007 before completion of the project, the MPC Working President alleged that there was no tangible progress in the construction work during the last one year except the Government’s announcement of termination of the contract of Johnson Eastern Power from November, this year. He also alleged that the Government has not fulfiled its promise to assist all families with 1lakh rupees under NLUP. He also alleged that shortage of power supply is because of discontinuation of 160 megawatts Bairabi Hydel Project which had already been started by the Peoples Conference Government. Col. Lalchungnunga also asked the Government to trace out 19 fake financial companies and banks unapproved by Reserved Bank of India and take necessary action against them.
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Horticulture Department and Zo-Anthurium Growers Society, who participated in International Flora Expo held in Bangalore from the 5th to 7th of this month won the first prize. In a felicitation function held in Horticulture Director’s Room today, Zo-Anthurium Grower Society leaders informed the people that their participation in the Flora Expo was to widen their horizon in the export of anthurium in the country and abroad.
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The Transport Minister, Mr. PC Zoramsangliana handed over bravery award to the State Transport Bus conductor, Lalrimawia for his heroic fight against the miscreants who tried to loot the Bus passengers on 26th November at Masimpur in Aizawl-Shillong road. The award carries a citation and cash award of 10 thousand rupees. Addressing the function held in this connection in Vanapa hall today, the Transport Minister described the brave Bus conductor as an example for other persons and creator of good image for the Department. The function was presided over by the Transport Secretary, Mr. Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte. Central YMA, MHIP, MUP, MZP and several branches of YMA and MHIP also honoured him with citations and cash.
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Today, the maximum temperature of Aizawl City was 25.8 degree Celsius and the minimum was 14.2 degree Celsius.  Weather Forecast valid for tomorrow indicated nice with a full day of sunshine and the temperature is likely to swing between the maximum of 26 to the minimum of 11 degree Celsius.