Kamalanagar, October 17, 2014:The Chakma Autonomous District Council in an emergency session today passed a Bill to amend the existing CADC Village Council Act. Dangu Buddhalila Chakma, CEM, CADC introduced the Bill in the house for discussion and voting.
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68th Independence Day Celebrated In CADC
Kamalanagar, August 15: India’s 68th Independence Day was celebrated today at Kamalanagar in CADC. Dangu Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma, Hon’ble Minister graced the celebration as its chief guest.
The celebration which was organized in the Kamalanagar foot ball playground witnessed the display of routine march past by parade contingents of different schools of the locality. There were presentations of colourful cultural items by students of different schools.
MDC By-election In CADC Boycotted – No Voters Turnout
Kamalanagar, 4 June 2014:The Bye-election to Borapansury-II MDC constituency in Chakma Autonomous District Council scheduled to be held today had no voters turn out. This is was in response to the peaceful boycott of the election called by all the NGOs in protest against the MZP putting up a signboard allegedly claiming a large portion the land (2500 sq. m.) already allotted to Civil Supply Department, Govt. of Mizoram as was stated in the representation of the NGOs.
43RD CADC DAY CELEBRATED
Kamalanagar, 29 April:Chakma Autonomous District Council completed 42 years of existence today since it was created in the year 1972 on 29th April. It was formed under the 6th Schedule to the Constitution of India by trifurcating the then Pwi-Lakher Regional Council into Lai Autonomous District Council, Mara Autonomous District Council and Chakma Autonomous District Council. The purpose of creating the Council has been really served, conferring the minority communities safeguard to protect, preserve and promote their cultural identity.
Buddha Lila Chakma Sworn in as the Second New CEM of 9th CADC
Kamalanagar, January 22: Dangu Buddha Lila Chakma was sworn-in today as the new Chief Executive Member of Chakma Autonomous District Council. The wait is finally over. CADC has been without a Chief since the outgoing CEM Dangu Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma had to resign on 7th January after he got elected as MLA, Mizoram in the last General Assembly Election held in November last year.
42nd CADC Day Celebrated
Kamalanagar, April 29:The 42nd CADC Day was celebrated today ceremonially. The morning of the Day was started with the hoisting of the CADC flag by the new Chief Executive Member, CADC Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma to the tune of the CADC anthem.
On the occasion the patriots like Shri Kristo Mohan Chakma and Shri Atul Chandra Chakma were recalled and tributes were showered upon them.
The new CEM expressed his hope for cooperation from every section of the society to take CADC on the path of growth. In his address to the public he announced the induction of four members into his Executive Committee for which, he told, recommendation were sent to His Excellency, the Governor of Mizoram. The four to be Executive Members are Shri Susen Chakma, Shri Doyal Chandra Chakma, Shri Mohan chakma and Shri Buddha Lila Chakma. He also told that the two remaining Executive Members shall very soon be inducted.
Dr. B. D. Chakma Sworn in as the New CEM, CADC
Kamalanagar, April 26:Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma was sworn in today as the new Chief Executive Member of the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council in a ceremony held in the CADC cultural hall. The Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District Pu B. Lalhmingthanga arrived this morning to administer the oath of secrecy.
Dangu Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma sworn in as Chief Executive Member
The new CEM in his address to the public promised to deliver on the high expectation the people have with his leadership being one of the youngest who is a physician turned politician. He said it shall be his endevour to maintain peace and harmony and promote brotherhood between the different tribes dwelling this land. He urged one and all to come forward to take part in this success story.
CADC recently had its 9th General Election held where the Indian National Congress won 17 sits while the remaining three by the Mizo National Front. This will be the second successive Congress led Government at CADC.
Kali Kumar Tongchangya Elected as New Chairman, CADC
Kamalanagar, April 23:Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya from the INC party was elected today as the new Chairman of the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council.
Dangu Indralal Chakma, MDC contested the election from the MNF party. Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya polled 16 votes while Dangu Indralal Chakma 3 votes.
Dangu Sushil kumar Chakma, MDC conducted the election who was earlier appointed as protem Chairman by His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram.
New MDCs to the 9th CADC Sworn In
Kamalanagar, April 22:A ceremony was arranged today to administer oath to the 20 newly elected Members of District Council in the recently concluded General Election to the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council. One member remained absent from the ceremony.The oath was administered by the Court President & Recorder, CADC
Dangu Lakkhi Bhusan Chakma in presence of the the SDO (C), Chawngte Pu L. Rinliana.
The General Election to the 9th CADC which concluded on 17th March had its result announced yesterday with 17 candidates winning with party affiliation to Indian National Congress and 3 to Mizo National Front. About as many as 47 candidates have contested for the 20 MDC constituencies with 7 independent candidates in the fray.
Treasury Office Inaugurated at Kamalanagar
Kamalanagar, February 19: The long felt need of a Treasury at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District has finally been fulfilled with the inauguration of the Treasury Office here, by the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Pu H. Liansailova. Today’s event marked the culmination of an effort taken up by successive Governments of CADC for long three decades.
The Hon’ble Minister graced the occasion as its Chief Guest. While speaking on the occasion he made it categorically clear that the Treasury shall function with the status of a District Treasury with independent charges. So far, all Government transactions were executed through the District Treasury at Lawngtlai, some 150 KM from here, which involves a lot of resources and time. Security concern has been one of the prime reasons for taking this long for the Office to get established, Kamalanagar being near the international boundary. The Hon’ble Minister in his speech said that for a nod from the Reserve Bank of India he and Pu Lalthan Hawla, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram had to approach Mr. P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister, Government of India for treating the case on special consideration.
Pu F. Vanlalruata, Secretary, Finance Department accompanying the Hon’ble Minister, while presenting his technical introductory report told the audience that not only the Chakma Council but all the State Departments offices within the Council shall benefit from the services of the Treasury. From his report it was learnt that the Office shall be run by one Treasury Officer, one Treasury Accountant, three Assistant Treasury Accountant, one LDC and two Grade Fourth staff.
Earlier, in October 2012, the then Finance Secretary to Government of Mizoram Pu Vanlalnghaka was here in connection with the setting up of the Treasury. He left assuring the authorities of CADC with a positive note and finally promise was delivered.
