The Chief Minister, Mr. Lal Thanhawla said, the boundary between Mizoram and Assam as accepted by the Government of Mizoram is the boundary drawn by Governor General-in-Council in 1875. Intervening in the reply to a question asked by the MPC member, Mr. Lalthansanga, the Chief Minister said, the first UT Government headed by Ch. Chhunga did not accept the boundary drawn by Assam Government in 1933 without the knowledge of the Mizos. Boundary Committee was subsequently constituted and the stand of the Government continues to be the boundary as drawn in 1875. Earlier, replying to the main question, the Revenue Minister, Mr. JH Rothuama informed the House that the boundary between Mizoram and Assam observed till date is 1933 boundary. He also said that the issue was taken up by Mr. Lal Thanhawla in 1994 while he was Chief Minister of the state. He however said, the issue was not discussed in the Chief Minister level of the two states.
Education Minister Mr. Lalsawta said, there is no plan for amalgamation of Higher Secondary Schools and Secondary Schools at present. He also said that the Government is intending to formulate Mizoram Education Policy. In reply to ZNP, Mr. K.Liantlinga, the Education Minister said, the Government is contemplating constitution of Education Reform Commission which will look into various issues and problems within Education Department.
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The Mizoram Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) bill-2009 moved by the Chief Minister, Mr. Lal Thanhawla was passed by the House this afternoon. Winding up the discussion on the Bill, the Chief Minister asserted that appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries was the practice in Central Government and in a number of State Governments till date. He also said that the Government has taken this decision after consideration of important roles to be played by them for the people which will entail certain amount of expenditure.
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Chief Minister Mr. Lal Thanhawla informed the House that there will be no discrimination in selection of NLUP beneficiaries. Replying to the question asked by MNF member, Mr. C. Ramhluna, the Chief Minister however clarified that selection will be done carefully to select the right person who is willing to implement the scheme. Referring to the lesson learnt in the past, the Chief Minister said, the Government will try to ensure selection of deserving persons who can utilize the assistance for its correct purpose. In reply to the main question, Rural Development Minister, Mr. R. Lalzirliana said, the Congress leaders never said that the quantum of assistance to be given to the beneficiaries under NLUP will be one lakh rupees. The Party leader rather said that the quantum will be not less than one lakh rupees depending on the trade selected by the beneficiary.
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Three Financial Committees of the House constituted recently was announced by the Speaker, Mr. R. Romawia. The Public Accounts Committee members are, Brig. T. Sailo, Mr. B. Lalthlengliana and Mr. Lalduhoma, Mr. K. Lianzuala, Mr. C. Ramhluna, Mr. K. Lalrinthanga and Mr. TT Zothansanga. The Estimates Committee Members are Dr. R. Lalthangliana, Mr. Nirupam Chakma, Mr. K. Liantlinga, Mr. R.Lalrinawma, Mr. Lalrobiaka and Mr. Joseph Lalhimpuia and the Public Undertaking Committee members are Mr. PP Thawla, Lt. Col. ZS zuala, Mr.Hmingdailova Khiangte, Mr. R. Selthuama, Mr. RL Pianmawia and Mr.Lalthansanga.
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Hmunnghak Branch YMA constructed a dwelling house for an old and infirmed person, Siammawia. Engaging themselves in a voluntary social work yesterday and today construction of the thatched house was completed today. Other voluntary organization like MHIP, MUP and the Village Council also made contributions for construction of the house.
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A house of KT Zama of South Sabual was completely gutted by fire last night. According to telephonic information, there was no loss of life but the entire properties of the inmates were reduced to ashes. Volunteers from the village and the surrounding villages reconstructed a temporary shelter today by organizing voluntary social work. They also collected donations from other families in aid of the fire victim.
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The Assam Rifles celebrated its 174th Raising Day today. The day was celebrated by the 23 Sector Assam Rifles at its Hqrs. and in the Unit Hqrs. Senior officers of the Assam Rifles also laid wreath at the War Memorial in Treasury Square, Aizawl to pay homage to the riflemen who have laid their lives for the country. The 23 Sector Commander, Brig. Anil Pratap Rai led the officers in paying respect to the departed soul. The 10th Assam Rifles also held Special Sainik Sammelan at their Hqrs. which was addressed by the Commanding Officer, Col. Ajit Singh Walia. Set up way back in 1835 as Cachar Levy by Grange, the title of the force underwent several changes till it is known as the Assam Rifles. For the remarkable role played by the Force, the Assam Rifle has been known as ‘Friends of the Hill people’
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Today, the maximum temperature of Aizawl City was 30.4 degree Celsius and the minimum was 19.6 degree Celsius.