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Dharna for release of DHD(J) leaders
GUWAHATI, Aug 20 – Demanding the release of Jewel Gorlosa, chairman of Dima Halam Daoga (DHD-J), Niranjan Hojai, commander-in-chief of DHD(J) and other members of the outfit in jail, the Autonomous State Demand Committee, Dimasa Students’ Union, Dimasa Women Society and Karbi Students’ Association staged dharna on Friday at Dispur Last Gate.
The other demands of the organizations include release of Mohet Hojai, former Chief Executive Member of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, expediting the peace process with DHD(J), and resolution of the political demands of Dima Hasao district
The other demands of the organizations include release of Mohet Hojai, former Chief Executive Member of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, expediting the peace process with DHD(J), and resolution of the political demands of Dima Hasao district
Jatinga fights tourism jinx(SARAT SARMA)
Nagaon, Aug. 21: Dima Hasao is hoping to solve its tourism jinx with the famed Jatinga puzzle.
The district is planning a Jatinga festival from October 28, hoping to lure tourists to the district with the promise of the “supernatural” bird suicide mystery. Every winter, thousands of migratory birds fly to Jatinga and caught in the crosswinds were believed to “commit suicide”.
Though ecologists stripped the phenomenon of its paranormal aura and explained how the clueless creatures simply get distracted by the bonfires lit by tribal villagers and fall into their ingenious trap, the district is doing everything to turn it into a tourism booster.
Jatinga had long been marketed as this awe-inspiring must-visit for tourists to Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills) — with a bird-twist to the Bermuda Triangle story.
And the villagers did all they could to accentuate this “mystery”. They insisted that this “phenomenon” occurred only on moonless nights when the winds blew in a southwesterly direction and was followed by either dense fog or drizzle.
The administration now wants to throw in a few more attractions and turn the phenomenon into an event. The three-day festival will also have an exhibition showcasing traditional handicrafts and a cultural programme.
On its part, the administration is promising a “fear free” environment in a district scarred by insurgency.
“Since long our district hit the headline for wrong reasons. We want to establish that unlike militancy and Rs 1,000 crore scam we have a lot to establish our motherland before outsiders. We want to restore the district’s lost fame,” said organising committee general secretary Kulendra Daulogupu.
“Main problems include lack of security, lack of accommodation and bad communication. Tourists will stay with local people and will be able to enjoy traditional cuisine,” said organising committee chairman and local Jatinga council member Moril Massa.
The district is planning a Jatinga festival from October 28, hoping to lure tourists to the district with the promise of the “supernatural” bird suicide mystery. Every winter, thousands of migratory birds fly to Jatinga and caught in the crosswinds were believed to “commit suicide”.
Though ecologists stripped the phenomenon of its paranormal aura and explained how the clueless creatures simply get distracted by the bonfires lit by tribal villagers and fall into their ingenious trap, the district is doing everything to turn it into a tourism booster.
Jatinga had long been marketed as this awe-inspiring must-visit for tourists to Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills) — with a bird-twist to the Bermuda Triangle story.
And the villagers did all they could to accentuate this “mystery”. They insisted that this “phenomenon” occurred only on moonless nights when the winds blew in a southwesterly direction and was followed by either dense fog or drizzle.
The administration now wants to throw in a few more attractions and turn the phenomenon into an event. The three-day festival will also have an exhibition showcasing traditional handicrafts and a cultural programme.
On its part, the administration is promising a “fear free” environment in a district scarred by insurgency.
“Since long our district hit the headline for wrong reasons. We want to establish that unlike militancy and Rs 1,000 crore scam we have a lot to establish our motherland before outsiders. We want to restore the district’s lost fame,” said organising committee general secretary Kulendra Daulogupu.
“Main problems include lack of security, lack of accommodation and bad communication. Tourists will stay with local people and will be able to enjoy traditional cuisine,” said organising committee chairman and local Jatinga council member Moril Massa.
Surrendered Dima Halom Daogah militants observe daylong hunger strike in Assam
Sat Aug 21 2010 18:48:39 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) by ANI
Guwahati, Aug 21 (ANI): Surrendered militants of the Dima Halom Daogah outfit observed daylong hunger strike in Assam’s Cachar hills district on Friday in support of their leaders and seeking their early release.
Around 300 surrendered militants stayed without food at the designated camp at Jatinga village, accusing the government of backtracking on its promise to release their leaders.
One of the surrendered militants said the government had not kept its word though 100 days had passed since their surrender.
“Today we are on 24 hours’ hunger strike. We want our four chairmen, our chief of Dima Halom Daogah should be released and we came forward to surrender when government asked us to do so and also lay down the arms. And after that, we waited for 100 days, but still government didn’t satisfy our demands and till now our demands are not met,” said Naola Dimasa, a camp Commander.
Dimasa warned they would prolong their strike if the government did no relent.
“We are on hunger strike and after that if government will not think about it, we will extend our hunger strike for a week and again after that government will not satisfy our demand then all the cadres will move to the jungle,” he said.
DHD (J) chairman Jewel Garlosa, who was arrested by the state police, is in jail. (ANI)
Guwahati, Aug 21 (ANI): Surrendered militants of the Dima Halom Daogah outfit observed daylong hunger strike in Assam’s Cachar hills district on Friday in support of their leaders and seeking their early release.
Around 300 surrendered militants stayed without food at the designated camp at Jatinga village, accusing the government of backtracking on its promise to release their leaders.
One of the surrendered militants said the government had not kept its word though 100 days had passed since their surrender.
“Today we are on 24 hours’ hunger strike. We want our four chairmen, our chief of Dima Halom Daogah should be released and we came forward to surrender when government asked us to do so and also lay down the arms. And after that, we waited for 100 days, but still government didn’t satisfy our demands and till now our demands are not met,” said Naola Dimasa, a camp Commander.
Dimasa warned they would prolong their strike if the government did no relent.
“We are on hunger strike and after that if government will not think about it, we will extend our hunger strike for a week and again after that government will not satisfy our demand then all the cadres will move to the jungle,” he said.
DHD (J) chairman Jewel Garlosa, who was arrested by the state police, is in jail. (ANI)
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