Protect farmers’ rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.

An apex body representing an indigenous community in Meghalaya has given the State government 10 days to ensure that the rights of landowners and farmers are protected before proceeding with an integrated cement plant and limestone mining project in the Lum Syrman area of East Jaintia Hills district.The ₹1,800-crore pr

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Indigenes of Umuawafor, Umuokereke and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Aro-Ngwa Autonomous Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to the state government to stop further acquisition of their land for development projects. The community made the appeal duri

The programme acts on recommendations made by community boards to deliver a wide range of improvements for residents.