Ms. Patricia Mukhim, Trustee of C-NES and editor of The Shillong Times, has been appointed a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Ms. Mukhim is an award winning journalist and was earlier honoured with the Padma Shri and has been one of the region's most vocal advocates for dialogue, peace processes and women's rights. We congratulate her on…
Twenty years ago, even 10-15 years back, I would have placed Shillong, my home town, as one of the prettiest hill stations in the country. Not any longer. The city is an absolute mess, a concrete jungle with a few pockets of green. Its streets are overwhelmed by the stentch of vehicle fumes and traffic…
C-NES Managing Trustee Sanjoy Hazarika gave the keynote address on Media and Forced Migration in the North-east at the Eight Annual Winter Course on Forced Migration, organized by the Manahirban Calcutta Research Group in association with UNHCR and the Govt. of Finland. The winter course, for young researchers and professionals as well as activists, is a rigorous…
Sanjoy Hazarika organized a day-long workshop at the North East Hill University, Shillong, with historians and scholars to discuss the role of independence leaders from Meghalaya in the freedom struggle on Dec 6, 2010. Those who participated in the discussion held at the ICSSR guest house included Prof David Syiemlieh, pro-Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Prof. Imdad Hussain,…
The Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research (C-NES) in Partnership with National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Government of Assam, formally launched five new Boat Clinics in Kamrup, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta and Dhubri districts of Assam in October 2010. Ashok Rao, Programme Manager C-NES reports on recent visit to a health camp conducted by…
The magnificence of Brahmputra (called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet), its unique ecosystem and the mesmerising landscape, especially in the icy high altitudes in Tibetan Himalayas and the culturally diverse human population throughout its course, has bowled over an international river expedition team led by renowned Swiss sailor and adventure manager Andy Leeman. It was on…
C-NES’ Population Foundation of India project organized a sensitization meeting and orientation programme for ASHAs, CBO members, PRI members and other stake holders i.e. teachers, anganwadi workers on November 2, 2010 at Na- Ali village, Pub telahi Panchayat in Lakhimpur district. A total of 38 people participated in the event which was run by Manik…
The tale of North-Eastern women's participation in the peace process is a testimony to their indomitable courage and belief THIS is a unique countdown that can put the collective conscience of the nation to shame. The Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila, will complete a decade of hunger strike on November 2. Along with that,…