Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Intimate Apparel Noyon Lanka acquires 100 years of lace heritage In a bid to crack down on extortion activities across the state intelligence-based combing operations and cordon and search operations are being carried out extensively security forces arrested two active members of the outlawed outfit KCP (Noyon) on Saturday The arrested individuals have been identified as Shagolshem Lemba Meitei (43) and Shagolshem Romen Meitei (40) both residents of Loushangkhong Makha Leikai in Imphal East District They were apprehended from Sawombung Gate near the Forest Office under Lamlai Police Station jurisdiction the duo was engaged in collecting money to fund their organisation’s activities security personnel seized one four-wheeler Manipur Police conducted a special drive to recover stolen and snatched vehicles police recovered seven vehicles from anti-social elements and miscreants tinted glasses were removed from 207 vehicles in compliance with traffic regulations Authorities have stated that such operations will continue to ensure law and order in the state © Northeast Today. Powered by THINKCEPT a leader in lace design and sustainable textile manufacturing marked its 20-year anniversary in Sri Lanka with a special event under the theme: 100 Years of Lace Heritage a globally renowned lace design to delivery solutions provider celebrated its anniversary at its headquarters in [...] celebrated its anniversary at its headquarters in Biyagama key drivers of the collaboration between MAS Holdings and the French lace manufacturing company “When we first envisioned Noyon Lanka it was about bringing the delicate art of French lace to a new frontier we’ve placed Sri Lanka on the global map for textile manufacturing with tremendous progress diversifying and excelling beyond lace.” commenting on the company’s evolution since the partnership began “Noyon Lanka has achieved remarkable success while maintaining the spirit of French lace craftsmanship Their excellence and growth continue to set the highest standard in the industry.” Noyon Lanka uses the latest in technology to expand its capabilities beyond lace whilst offering breakthrough innovations such as the 100 per cent natural dye solution – Planetones to the world’s leading brands Hitad.lk has you covered with quality used or brand new cars for sale that are budget friendly yet reliable Now is the time to sell your old ride for something more attractive to today's modern automotive market demands Browse through our selection of affordable options now on Hitad.lk before deciding on what will work best for you Print Edition – The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka The acquisition of Noyon Calais grants Noyon Lanka the ability to design and commercialise lace products while manufacturing them under the 'Noyon' trademark Noyon Lanka enhances its capacity to deliver top-quality lace products to customers worldwide preserving the history and heritage of lace manufacturing in France With over a century of heritage in the industry, Noyon Calais has established itself as a renowned lace manufacturer. This strategic acquisition positions Noyon Lanka as an industry leader, the company says, combining the legacy of Noyon Calais with tech conglomerate MAS Holdings‘ technical and manufacturing expertise to refocus on its primary luxury core market Noyon Lanka will gain ownership of all ‘Noyon’ trademarks belonging to Noyon Calais along with its extensive archives of lace and embroidery fabric sketches and samples from the 19th and 20th centuries commented: “This acquisition will enable us to expand our product design offerings and strengthen our leadership position in lace manufacturing globally We are humbled and proud to take ownership of Noyon Calais’ remarkable legacy and combine it with our technical expertise to create beautiful innovative lace products for our customers.” added: “This asset sale enables Desseilles Calais to focus on our core luxury market and ensures that the rich history and legacy of Noyon’s lace continues to effectively serve its long-time customers who have come to rely on Noyon’s heritage in lace to provide some of the world’s foremost brands with the finest lace designs that their customers have adorned over many generations.” established in 2004 as a partnership between Noyon Calais France and MAS Holdings has become a prominent player in knitted and leavers lace manufacturing Its team of lace creators and designers introduces over 450 designs annually offering a wide range of collections that include multi-way stretch lace and high-tenacity lace Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis In addition to its production facilities in Sri Lanka the company maintains a global presence with manufacturing operations in Indonesia and China Earlier this year, MAS Amity, a subsidiary of Sri Lankan clothing giant MAS, signed a joint venture agreement with Tata Group’s Trent for the joint development of an intimate wear business in India. Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The Planetones dye solution by Noyon Lanka is the first of its kind to be certified by the Control Union The innovation is part of Noyon’s commitment to ensuring the responsible use of chemicals within its value chain Dyeing and the treatment of fabric are estimated to generate as much as 20% of wastewater worldwide and are key contributors to the fashion industry’s overall environmental footprint including its contribution to carbon emissions At a press conference in Sri Lanka this week representatives at Noyon Lanka noted that changing the approach to dyeing and making this process more environment-friendly could be one way forward in bringing brands retailers and the entire apparel industry closer to their sustainability goals “This innovation is an important milestone in Noyon’s sustainability journey,” said Noyon Lanka CEO Ashiq Lafir “We are actively collaborating with other stakeholders in the supply chain as well to make this solution available to them which we hope will initiate momentum towards producing a garment that exclusively uses natural dyes in the near future this only represents the beginning of our journey Through innovations that are currently in development we are confident that we can produce solutions that are even more sustainable.” Planetones complies with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) – Level 1 besides carrying a Transaction Certificate (TC) from the Control Union Made using natural colour sources or ‘shades of nature’ – such as cranberry and achiote Planetones has been tried and tested on a range of nylon bases water and energy saving are estimated at approximately 30% and 15% boasting what Noyon Lanka hails as a significant reduction of chemical load to effluent The solution is said to have a 85-95% colour match an “unprecedented figure” for natural dyes given that no two natural sources (two fruits of the same type In terms of colourfastness – a fabric’s resistance to change in its colour characteristics or the transfer of colourants to adjacent materials – the solution scores 2.5 – 3.5 to light and 3.5 to other materials colour repeatability is also high – between 90-95% Planetones currently offers 32 shades of colour and has already been commercialised with two leading European fashion brands The dye solution and its intellectual property (IP) will be extended by Noyon to other supply chain partners within the MAS Group – enabling manufacturers such as Trischel and Prym to also offer certified naturally-dyed elastics Noyon reduced its absolute emissions by 8.4% in 2021 and seeks to reduce a further 12.6% in 2022 Noyon Lanka recently established a joint venture with PT Sinar Para Taruna (SIPATATEX) Indonesia adding to its raw material capabilities in the country You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Imphal West District.The security forces recovered one SLR with one Magazine two modified .303 Rifles with two Magazines one .32 country-made Pistol with one Magazine and 01(one) Ground Sheet along with 02(two) Rice Sacks from Samushang Shantipur near Nambul river area the Assam Rifles facilitated the celebration of the Kongba Maru Festival a significant religious and cultural event at restive Sagolmang in Imphal East Manipur.It coordinated with other stakeholders to ensure the unhindered movement of devotees and other amenities.Celebrated with deep spiritual fervour the Kongba Maru Festival honours a sacred hill and temple of immense significance More than 600 devotees paid respects at the temple The population conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Rifles for their dedicated efforts.Earlier last week a series of information-based joint operations by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations in Manipur resulted in the apprehension of six cadres and the recovery of twenty-two weapons ammunition and other war-like stores.The operations were undertaken in coordination with Manipur Police BSF and ITBP in the hill and valley districts of Imphal West Churachandpur and Bishnupur between April 4 and 05 said the Army.Army and Manipur Police apprehended two cadres and recovered a pistol from Karpur Sangha of Imphal East district NCW takes cognizance of plea from widows of riot victims in Murshidabad Triumph over adversity: Differently-abled student Romeo Hrangkhawl from Tripura inspires nation In a boost to Civil Defence amid tensions with Pakistan MHA to organise rehearsal across 244 categorised districts on May 7 Families of Agniveers from Haryana to get ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore in case of casualty Haryana cabinet approves proposal to amend policy concerning fixation of land rates Haryana decides to hike reservation for Agniveers in police recruitment copyrights © aninews.in | All rights Reserved Snow Leopard Trust Research cameras reveal a snow leopard’s long-distance travels in Mongolia “I know this cat!” thought Choidogjamts “Choidog” Byambasuren a scientist from Snow Leopard Trust’s Mongolia NGO partner Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation (SLCF) as he sat painstakingly analyzing the snow leopard camera images from South Gobi’s Tost Mountains recently Each cat has a unique spot pattern but the meticulous task of identifying individual snow leopards from the many research camera images is highly-skilled work Our long-term goal for using the GPS camera data is to understand snow leopard population numbers and dynamics over space and time A cat from the Tost region that Choidog had identified and ‘named’ while analyzing images from neighboring Noyon Mountains earlier this year The images revealed that Rando had been in Noyon in January and in Tost in May He had traveled 86 kilometers as the crow flies crossing the relatively flat desert steppe between the two mountainous regions the Snow Leopard Trust and SLCF have been conducting a long-term study of snow leopards in South Gobi mountains using both GPS-collaring and research cameras to study the cats With GPS data we follow snow leopard movements at a detailed level tracking a collared cat’s location several times a day The collars provide groundbreaking information on home range sizes and dispersal interactions between individuals and even den site locations also allow us to follow snow leopards movements As individual cats pass in front of the cameras we fit the information together over time and estimate snow leopard numbers in different regions “Choidog’s finding adds vital information on how snow leopards are moving between South Gobi mountains Such movements are important for the exchange of animals and genetic material between these regions.” We can’t wait to see where Rando shows up next This long-term ecological study is in collaboration with Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation in Mongolia and Snow Leopard Trust Special thanks to all our zoos for supporting our ability to make our conservation and research efforts possible Thank you to the following zoos for specifically supporting LTES this past year: La Passerelle/Parc Animalier d’Auvergne Such heartening work for this gorgeous and much loved species This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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With a heritage in lace that spans over a century of France established a groundbreaking partnership with MAS Holdings to bring cutting edge lace manufacturing to Sri Lanka in 2004 Having acquired the IP and brand rights of its French parent company recently Noyon Lanka (Noyon) is an international organization with design libraries in France and Sri Lanka UK and Europe as well as Manufacturing presence & partnerships in Sri Lanka Specialising in the creation of finely crafted lace that seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with timeless sophistication Noyon employs state-of-the-art technology and machinery to develop more than 450 distinctive lace designs each year we explore the company’s unwavering dedication to excellence These core values have not only solidified its position as the premier knitted lace manufacturer in South Asia but also facilitated collaborations with global brands producing versatile and superior-quality lace fabrics for a wide range of applications Could you provide us with an overview of Noyon The origins of Noyon date back to over a 100 years ago to the rich levers lace-making heritage of Calais Noyon joined forces with MAS Holdings 20 years ago to bring modern day lace manufacturing to Sri Lanka By knitting together traditional French design and craftsmanship with modern day manufacturing techniques today the organization has evolved into one of the leading knitted lace manufacturers in south Asia Noyon stands as a leader in innovative warp-knit solutions With design libraries in France and Sri Lanka as well as manufacturing facilities and partnerships across Sri Lanka Noyon’s product platforms include Inntrix for performance apparel and an absorbency platform for feminine hygiene products Could you briefly outline some of the key sustainability initiatives Noyon has implemented to enhance its products and processes Sustainability is often considered a buzzword but for companies like ours operating within the apparel industry Studies suggest that the apparel industry ranks as one of the largest polluters globally trailing only behind the oil and gas sector Noyon takes its responsibility to enact positive change very seriously we firmly believe that sustainability shouldn’t merely be a workstream that runs in parallel to our business operations; rather it should be intricately woven into the fabric of our business model From our core purpose emerges a commitment to creating innovative solutions that benefit both people and the planet This ethos serves as the cornerstone of our existence as global awareness of environmental issues grows so too does the imperative for sustainable business practices Consumers increasingly gravitate towards eco-friendly products while governments enact regulations aimed at curbing environmental degradation climate-related events are disrupting operations across various industries prioritising sustainability isn’t just a matter of conscience; it’s sound business sense as well embracing sustainability responsibly means integrating it into every aspect of our operations From product development to manufacturing processes innovation lies at the heart of our approach We leverage recyclable and biodegradable materials Our commitment to innovation extends to dyeing processes the world’s first control union certified natural dye solution Planetones not only uses natural dye sources but also significantly cuts down on water usage by over 40% we continuously strive to improve our energy and water footprint across our facilities including a one-megawatt solar panel installation implementation of sustainable biomass for boilers online energy and efficiency monitoring systems and the company’s adoption of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals movement further outlines our dedication to sustainable practices  How does Noyon differentiate itself from its competitors we take a strong partnership-oriented approach to business By prioritising long-term strategic partnerships over short-term transactional relationships or gains we have forged meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the globe innovation and increasingly aim to weave sustainability into the way we do business Planetones which we discussed earlier is a great example of how design innovation and sustainability have come together to offer elevated sustainable product to the customer  All the above together with our international presence and exceptional people and culture enables us to set ourselves apart in the industry What factors have contributed to Noyon’s evolution from a traditional lace manufacturer to a leader in innovative textile solutions our focus has shifted from levers lace towards manufacturing intricate knitted lace suitable for lingerie and other applications utilizing advanced machinery and techniques This evolution has positioned us at the forefront of lace production particularly in the realm of intimate wear Building on this strong core business platform we are now diversifying into new adjacencies such as our Inntrix platform This innovative platform combines the aesthetic beauty of lace with the functional properties of performance fabrics offering a unique blend that has already garnered interest from leading performance wear brands we have also developed high-absorbency fabric platforms catering to needs such as urinary incontinence and feminine hygiene solutions    we have already introduced the Planetones natural dye solution that we spoke about earlier which has the broader potential of being applied across other industries These innovations underscore our commitment to expanding beyond traditional lace production and exploring new product platforms and solutions and why sustainability is crucial for the future of the global fashion industry We can all feel the accelerated effects of climate change and global warming (heatwaves Given the negative impact that the fashion industry can have on the environment At Noyon our vision is to be the leader in innovative warp-knit solutions globally and as we continue to grow towards this end by growing our global footprint and introducing new innovative products and services we plan to incorporate sustainability into our business strategy and model as discussed earlier This will play a crucial role in determining our success both as a business and responsible stakeholder of our planet We are strongly considering the energy impact of new investments prior to approving them including solar panels and working towards circularity with like-minded partners and collaborators Noyon’s future vision is deeply intertwined with our commitment to sustainability recognizing the pivotal role that fabric and textile manufacturers play in shaping the global fashion industry setting a new standard for sustainable fashion We use cookies to help us improve and customize your experience. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter Paris- and Bordeaux-based Vallet de Martinis Architectes has completed two school complexes in the northern French town of Noyon Each complex – hosting both nursery and primary school classes – is defined by a pair of single-storey buildings clad in local brick The architecture is designed to contribute positively to the surrounding townscape including improving public realm and maintaining views of the town’s cathedral as well as provide positive environments for pupils and teachers two libraries and a series of exterior and interior courtyards strike a notable presence on the streetscape with warm-red brickwork and staggered pitched roofs created by a dynamic facade of projecting and recessed forms which nonetheless echoes the terraces of local residential architecture The ‘gaps’ formed by recesses around the building perimeters are filled with pocket gardens introducing additional greenery to the surrounding streetscape A landscaped soft play area has been designed in one interior courtyard for the nursery school children while the enclosed courtyard for the primary school children includes a vegetable garden face towards the town and include sports facilities The building for primary school children is clad in red brick while the nursery building is clad in a dark brown-black brick creating variety and distinguishing one from the other The almost L-shaped layout of the built volumes form courtyards in the centre of each These courtyard areas include a range of design approaches to suit different ages and activities – from integrated play and games to a green area with benches and an outdoor theatre Apparel sector supplier Noyon’s Chief Executive Husni Salieh on green supply chains and why sustainability matters for success in manufacturing This new business structure covers the haute couture ready-to-wear and lingerie segments and reinforces the wedding segment Intimate Apparel, Knitted Accessories, Collections, Colours/​Trends Register for a free basic membership to enjoy up to 5 free articles per month Noyon Calais a subsidiary of a France-based company Calais Dentelles announced its acquisition by Noyon Lanka a subsidiary of MAS Holdings by giving the IP rights and other intangible assets to the new owner The boon of this acquisition for the new lace leader is a fair share of years’ worth of name and trust won by Noyon Calais and the technical advancements as well as manufacturing skills of MAS Holdings Noyon Lanka is set to produce lace under the trademark of ‘Noyon’ and will operate all the ‘Noyon’ trademarks belonging to Noyon Calais and sketches will all be a part of Noyon Lanka’s portfolio Since Noyon Calais has been an established manufacturer of lace for over 100 years Noyon Lanka will earn benefits for its further expansion in providing superior quality lace to customers globally CEO of Noyon Lanka expressed his gratitude and happiness over the acquisition and has a vision to create remarkable lace products for their global reach the Directeur Général – CEO of Calais Dentelles the parent company of Noyon Calais talked about focusing their complete attention on the luxury market while the long-established Noyon lace flourished and provided the best quality lace designs under the new ownership Providing you real time insights and updates into the key driving factors collaborations and events in the fashion industry and website in this browser for the next time I comment Stay updated on your topics of interest with our handpicked news and articles Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Dailymirror Sunday Times Mirror Edu Tamil Mirror Lankadeepa Middleast Lankadeepa Ada Deshaya Life Online Hi Online Hitad Timesjobs E-Paper Home delivery Advertise with us Print Ads WNL Home Displaying a lace product coloured with Noyon’s natural dyes  [email protected] [email protected] All the content on this website is copyright protected and can be reproduced only by giving the due courtesy to 'ft.lk' Copyright � 2004 Wijeya Newspapers Ltd ECONOMYNEXT – Noyon Lanka, a unit of Sri Lanka’s MAS apparel group has developed a new plant extract-based dye that reduces water and energy use in washing plants and makes the industry more environmentally friendly The ‘Planetones’ branded dye is also biodegradable “We initiated the plant extraction process at our Noyon research and development labs in Sri Lanka,” Manjula Jayawardena the Director General Manager of Innovation at Noyon Lanka said when it comes to the commercial state we cannot do that in a lab and we have to go for partners with bigger capacity.” “We bring these extracts to our facilities and the formulation is being done here.” Planetones dye reduces water use in the washing cycle by 30 percent and energy 15 percent The dye has also been cleared by Control Union but Jayawardena said dye can be applied to all synthetic materials Jayawardena said polyester and cotton products with natural dying will be also presented to the market going forward Noyon’s facility in Biyagama is capable of making 500 kilograms per colour per month and expects to expand the capacity according to the demand The firm has started commercializing the product in French and Italian markets under Etam and Yamamay brands The plant extract-based dye is expected to cost around 8 percent more than synthetic dyes “Some of our customers have already working on taking the product to the market,” Sunesh Rodrigo the General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Noyon Lanka said we will have another 3-4 brands that will be commercializing our products.” “A leading brand in the industry is currently in discussion with us for this product We also have regional level manufacturers who are interested in the product such as in India and the Far East.” (Colombo/ Aug 31/2022) ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka signed one agreement and four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Vietnam on bilateral cooperation on customs affairs The MoUs were signed in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Vietnam leader Luong Cuong “These agreements aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and the exchange of diplomats while also encouraging the organization and participation in academic and research programmes training initiatives and conferences related to diplomacy,” the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement “They also provide a platform for a broad range of trade promotion activities including the exchange of trade and market intelligence joint participation in trade fairs and exhibitions in both countries and the organization of business networking events for private sector representatives.” “It is expected that this enhanced cooperation will unlock significant market opportunities for both countries particularly in the sectors of value-added agriculture The agreement was signed on enhancing cooperation and mutual support in customs affairs between the two countries The first MoU was signed on cooperation in machinery and equipment manufacturing between the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of Sri Lanka and the second one was inked between the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka on cooperation in agriculture The third one was between an the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) of Sri Lanka and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam The Fourth MoU was between the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board on trade promotion cooperation ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will go for long delayed nation-wide Local Government (LG) for the first time in seven years with the election is seen as a litmus test for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Marxists Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led ruling National People’s Power (NPP) amid falling popularity NPP won the presidential election and parliament election in 2024 but has so far struggling to fulfil its key promises made during the last year’s election campaign including bringing back hidden money in foreign countries and arresting the culprits who are involved in some key corruption and murder cases The election also comes at a time when all opposition parties have launched a campaign to expose President Dissanayake administration’s alleged misleading false statements in the past will serve not only as a litmus test for the government’s popularity but also as a referendum on the promises made during its rise to power After more than two years without elected LG bodies these elections carry significant political and administrative implications They come at a time when public trust in politicians has dwindled and hopes for genuine reform remain largely unmet The voting will start at 0700 hours and end at 1600 hours local time with 17.2 million people out of the 21.5 million population are eligible to vote to elect 8,287 members into 339 local government bodies which includes 28 Municipal Councils the Chairman of the Election Commission requested the voters to use their franchise rights as early as possible on Tuesday “If you have not received the polling card you still can collect it from your post office still you can vote with a valid identity card,” he said in a recorded video sent to the media The LG polls are critically important for President Dissanayake’s government which came to power last year amid a wave of popular support following the collapse of the previous administration backed by a coalition led by the JVP-dominated NPP swept into office promising sweeping reforms and a reset of Sri Lanka’s political culture and many of the transformative policies remain either partially implemented or stalled For a government that campaigned on radical change the LG polls represent the first real electoral challenge since assuming office A strong showing would reaffirm public trust and provide the political capital needed to push ahead with reforms that have so far faced resistance from the bureaucracy and entrenched interests a weak performance would signal waning support and embolden opposition forces potentially destabilizing the administration’s broader reform agenda It is also a test of the NPP’s ability to translate national-level rhetoric into grassroots support Sri Lanka has functioned without elected LG bodies a situation that has significantly weakened local governance Administrators appointed by the central government currently oversee local affairs leading to growing frustration among communities over lack of accountability These unelected officials often lack the mandate or incentive to address local concerns effectively contributing to a sense of democratic deficit LG bodies play a critical role in the day-to-day lives of citizens by managing public services In a country with deep regional disparities the absence of functioning LG institutions undermines participatory democracy and development Their restoration is essential for revitalizing civic engagement and decentralizing power—key goals of President Dissanayake’s stated reform agenda holding LG elections is not merely a political necessity but a constitutional and democratic imperative the LG polls offer a rare opportunity to assert their voice in a system that has often marginalized public participation In the aftermath of the economic crisis and political upheavals of recent years many citizens feel betrayed by successive governments The LG election is their chance to either reaffirm their support for the current government or signal discontent through the ballot box The expectations are high with people wanting jobs Many also see the LG elections as a way to hold the government accountable for its performance Voter turnout and participation levels will thus be a crucial indicator of public sentiment and political engagement though many political analysts expect the turnout in the May 6 polls will be less than the last year’s elections Despite the initial optimism surrounding President Dissanayake’s leadership The government’s failure to deliver tangible results in key areas such as economic recovery and systemic reform has bred disillusionment Critics argue that while the rhetoric remains strong the actual governance has been marked by delays and compromises with elements of the old guard cost of living remains high despite disinflation for the past eight months and unemployment continues to plague the youth These everyday challenges have a direct impact on the electorate’s perception of government performance While many still believe in the president’s sincerity frustration is growing over the slow pace of change and the gap between campaign promises and lived reality The LG polls will reflect whether the government still enjoys a honeymoon period—or if the public has begun to lose patience government leaders have renewed their pledges to bring about structural reforms They have promised to strengthen decentralization and ensure more efficient and accountable service delivery there is renewed focus on digitizing local governance and increasing public participation in decision-making and revamping the economy have yet to materialize Some NPP-led leaders have touted their record of clean governance and pragmatic solutions Whether these promises can sway an increasingly cynical electorate remains to be seen Much depends on the credibility of candidates and the government’s ability to show progress in the weeks leading up to the election One of the more striking aspects of the LG election landscape is the apparent weakness of opposition parties has been significantly diminished following its poor performance in national elections which suffered a major loss of legitimacy following the 2022 economic collapse and mass protests continues to struggle with internal divisions and a tainted reputation The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has failed to present a compelling alternative narrative that resonates widely with the electorate Much of the opposition’s weakness stems from a lack of clear leadership they are unable to capitalize on the government’s shortcomings This disarray plays to the advantage of the ruling coalition which—despite its own challenges—still appears more unified and organized this dynamic also raises concerns about the quality of democratic competition and the lack of effective checks and balances Predicting the outcome of the LG polls is challenging given the complexity of Sri Lanka’s political landscape but with fewer votes than it got in the last parliamentary polls Though the NPP is likely to win as a single party in most of the 339 bodies the party is expected to struggle to establish the councils in some bodies given the mixed electoral system in place which is likely particularly from disillusioned youth and economically marginalized groups could also skew outcomes in unpredictable ways If the government manages to secure a clear majority in LG bodies it will be seen as an endorsement of its mandate and provide breathing space to push forward with reforms if the results show a significant erosion of support or gains for independent or minor party candidates it could force a recalibration of government strategy and possibly trigger internal dissent the results will serve as a barometer for national elections in the future and set the tone for the remainder of Dissanayake’s presidency ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka and Vietnam has agreed to co-operate in the fields of agriculture defence and boost trade and investments between the two nations after a state visit by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake President Dissanayake has offered Sri Lanka’s expertise in archaeology and historical monuments THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM AND THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA Anura Kumara Disanayaka President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam 4th – 6th May At the invitation of His Excellency Luong Cuong President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka paid a State Visit to Viet Nam from 4th – 6th May 2025 The visit takes place on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Viet Nam – Sri Lanka diplomatic relations (1970 – 2025) President Dissanayake also paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and laid a wreath at the Monument to War Heroes and Martyrs as a gesture symbolizing the close bonds of friendship that have been built and nurtured by generations of leaders and a profound understanding between the two nations Honouring a joint invitation extended by the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha and the Government of Viet Nam President Anura Kumara Disanayaka attended the UN Day of Vesak celebrations on 6 May 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City as Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address reaffirming longstanding Buddhist ties between the two countries The Vietnamese Leaders and President Disanayaka had wide-ranging discussions on bilateral regional and international issues of mutual interest They noted with satisfaction the development of the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries spanning 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations on the 21st of July 1970 underpinned by high level of political trust close people-to-people linkages and warm sentiments between the two peoples They affirmed the warm friendship and valuable support which both nations had accorded to each other in the course of National Development had laid a firm foundation for further strengthening and deepening of relations between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka in the coming years President Disanayaka congratulated Viet Nam on its significant achievements and remarkable progress in social and economic development He also lauded the success of Vietnamese leadership in transforming the country into one of the fastest growing economies and a thriving manufacturing hub in the East Asia – Pacific region The Vietnamese Leaders congratulated President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and the National People’s Power (NPP) on the victory at the recently concluded Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka and efforts to bring about economic stability and development in the country; convinced that Sri Lanka could play a vital role as an economic hub in the Indian Ocean region The two sides’ Leaders discussed and agreed on key directions to uplift bilateral relations to the next level It was agreed to continue to promote closer political relations between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka including increasing high-level visits and contacts exchange of delegations at various levels as well as promoting people-to-people contacts They emphasized the need for effective implementation of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms the early convening of the 5th round of bilateral political consultations between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs the 3rd Meeting of the Sub Committee on Trade and the 4th meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka were identified as priorities for implementation in 2025 Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the areas of national defence and security the two sides agreed to review and renew the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation increase the exchange of Defence delegations promote cooperation in Defence studies through the exchange of delegations between the National Defence Academy of Viet Nam and the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in education and training intelligence sharing and exchange of delegations as well as exchange experience in UN Peacekeeping operations The importance of enhancing cooperation in combating transnational crimes inter alia terrorism illegal immigration and cybercrimes was also underscored by the two sides The two sides also discussed opportunities for cooperation in the area of defence industry in order to enhance the capacity building of both countries With regard to security sector cooperation Viet Nam and Sri Lanka agreed to strengthen ties between the two Ministries of Public Security of the two countries Both sides agreed that there remains great potentials in trade and investment between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka In the context of the rapidly evolving global economic environment they agreed to promote stronger cooperation including the reviewing of the Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka to facilitate bilateral trade and investment Both sides agreed to take pragmatic steps to increase bilateral trade such as trade facilitation promote business-to-business links through trade missions aimed at bringing the trade turnover to 1 billion USD in the near future identify and pursue mutually beneficial trade leveraging on each other’s strengths The leaders agreed to boost stronger investment flows between the two countries The Vietnamese side appreciated the investments from Sri Lanka in 33 projects with a total registered capital of more than USD 43 million as of March 31st President Disanayaka commended the steady and impressive progress of Viet Nam’s economic development and expressed Sri Lanka’s interest in attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) from Viet Nam particularly in the agriculture infrastructure and industrial infrastructure sectors The Leaders concurred on the importance of increasing air connectivity between the two countries based on the Air Services Agreement that was already in existence They agreed that air connectivity will be a strong incentive to ensure rapid growth in tourism between the two countries both sides agreed to encourage both countries’ Airlines to soon commence direct flights The two sides also discussed the possibility of facilitating measures to boost tourism business and people-to-people connectivity and to promote ease of travel between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka Both sides acknowledged the significant potential for co-operation in the agriculture sector Given the remarkable strides made by Viet Nam in advancing its agriculture sector particularly in the areas of automation and in the area of post-harvest processing President Disanayaka requested for sharing of expertise and exchanges to support the efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage agriculture modernization in the country Both sides agreed that the ongoing collaboration between the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Engineering & Post-Harvest Technology (VIAEP) the National Institute of Post-Harvest Management (NIPHM) and the Farm Mechanization Research Center (FMRC) of Sri Lanka alongside the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka would further strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector fostering mutual growth and facilitating valuable knowledge exchange and agreed to fully implement the Agriculture Work Plan for the period 2024-2026 Both sides agreed to arrange and facilitate short-term study visits for the professionals in the Agriculture sector President Disanayaka expressed Sri Lanka’s willingness to assist Viet Nam in the fields of archaeology and the preservation of cultural artifacts With a rich heritage spanning over two millennia and extensive experience in conserving ancient sites and relics Sri Lanka stands ready to share its expertise and best practices in support of Viet Nam’s efforts to protect and celebrate its cultural heritage The Vietnamese side welcomed this offer with appreciation The Leaders emphasized the cultural and historical bonds between the two countries They welcomed the joint endeavor of both sides in the project of constructing the outer wall surrounding the sapling of the Sacred Bodhi Tree gifted by Sri Lanka in 2023 at Bai Dinh spiritual complex which is the combination of authentic Sri Lankan architectural carvings and a uniquely Vietnamese-designed fence standing as a testament to the strong cultural and spiritual collaboration between the two countries Both sides expressed their satisfaction at the renewal of the Education Cooperation Agreement and encouraged both sides’ related agencies to sign a work plan for education cooperation based on the renewed Agreement The two leaders also highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions in both countries and expressed a mutual interest in facilitating student exchanges across a range of academic disciplines President Disanayaka highlighted the importance of expanding opportunities for students particularly through increased scholarships in the fields of science the Vietnamese side expressed interest in receiving more scholarships in the area of Buddhist studies The Leaders expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation and support extended at regional and multilateral fora by the two countries and agreed to further deepen cooperation and coordination on issues of vital interest to the Global South The Leaders reaffirmed the importance of collective action as articulated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) emphasizing the urgent need for accessible climate financing particularly for developing nations that remain disproportionately vulnerable due to limited adaptive capacity They underscored that concerted international efforts including innovative financing mechanisms and the fulfillment of commitments by developed countries are essential to effectively mitigate global warming and address sea level rise Sri Lanka welcomes Viet Nam in hosting the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against cybercrime in Ha Noi in 2025 Sri Lanka and Viet Nam reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace security and freedom of navigation and underscored the significance of respect and adherence to international law particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for maintaining a stable and peaceful international maritime order President Anura Kumara Disanayaka informed that advancing cooperation with Southeast Asia and ASEAN is a principal tenet of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under his administration Viet Nam welcomed the policy stance and underlined the need for close coordination and cooperation both Leaders expressed satisfaction at the active role played by Viet Nam and Sri Lanka within the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as Co-Chairs of the Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief for the period of 2023 – 2026 The Viet Nam side also took note of Sri Lanka’s interest in becoming an ASEAN Sectorial Dialogue Partner The Leaders agreed that the MoUs/Agreements signed during the visit have laid the foundation for stronger collaboration between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka in areas of significant mutual interest and would pave the way to further elevate the multifaceted bilateral partnership The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the fruitful discussions held in the spirit of mutual understanding which contributed to further enhancing the excellent relationship between the two countries President Anura Kumara Disanayaka expressed his gratitude to the State the Government and people of Viet Nam for the warm reception and hospitality accorded during the State Visit to Viet Nam and extended invitations to General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong to visit Sri Lanka at a mutually convenient time The invitations were accepted with appreciation President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has issued a decree No 81 to make the Noyon Mountain (Noyon Uul) within territories of Bornuur and Batsumber soums of Tuv aimag and Mandal soum of Selenge aimag The presidential decree says that the Noyon Mountain is now made state-worshipped mountain commemorating the 2230th anniversary of the foundation of the Mongolian Statehood – the Khunnu Empire (Hun Empire) and calls for government and non-government academic historical and cultural organizations as well as the people accelerate and broaden studies safeguarding and promotion of the history and heritage of the ancient Khunnu Empire – the ancestors of the Mongolian people.  making the Noyon Mountain a state-worshipped mountain will promote the respect for the ancient sacred place of the Noyon Mountain as well as the nation’s shared past and historic legacy and nurture patriotism and national immunity of the Mongolian people The president’s decision was made in reference to the proposals put forward by the public civil society organizations and scholars and historians.  a ceremony to hand over the copy of the presidential decree to corresponding government organizations was held at the State Palace with Governor of Selenge aimag Sh.Orgil and Chair of the Citizens’ Representatives’’ Khural of Tuv aimag Ts.Jambalsuren and officials from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism ministry of Culture and Mongolian Academy of Sciences.  The Noyon Mountain stores in itself the tombs of Mongol nobles and other cultural findings dating back to the Khunnu Empire period A funeral site made up of hundreds of elite burials at the Noyon Mountain occupies was identified in 1912 and was excavated in 1924 by the Tibet-Mongolian expedition led by famous Russian explorer Pyotr Kuzmich Kozlov Mongolians have been practicing a culture and tradition of protecting loving and worshipping the mother-nature while harmonizing them with their way of living in high awareness of essential bonds between the nature and human being A vivid historical example of this is that presidents of Mongolia have decreed to worship at the state level - Altai Tavan Bogd which have unique natural formation and conserve historical and cultural tracks these sites are visited by the President of Mongolia once in four years for worshipping along with the locals.  ‘Xiongnu: New Archeological Discoveries’ special exhibition was opened at the National Museum of Mongolia.  Director of the Institute of Archeology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences “The Noyon Mountain (Noyon Uul) is one of the highlight locations for archeological research in Mongolia It is well-known for providing the first evidence that proved the existence of the Xiongnu people 60-90 percent of the artifacts discovered from the mountain are made up of textiles While it is very rare for organic textile items to be found from Xiongnu tombs the sites at Noyon Mountain are unique for the discovery of a large number of garments and tools As textiles were discovered in a large amount in the framework of the joint Mongolian-Russian project the project was named as ‘New Archeological Discoveries’.”  The artifacts discovered from the Xiongnu tombs and burial sites located at Noyon Mountain make up a significant part of Xiongnu studies The archeological excavations conducted at Noyon Mountain as a part of the Mongolian-Tibeto expedition led by Russian researcher P.K.Kozlov in 1924-1925 was when the Xiongnu artifacts were first discovered and is considered as one of the greatest discoveries made during the 20th century the Institute of Archeology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences jointly carried out archeological excavations and research at the location discovering some 1,200 artifacts from 8 Xiongnu tombs in total textile items that had yet to be discovered intact were discovered alongside rare artifacts such as silver accessories and gear with mythical creatures.  The opportunity was created for publicly presenting the results of the research by restoring the historical artifacts and fully carrying out a laboratory analysis in detail.  golden ornaments of a coffin alongside its wooden base The exhibition is being co-organized by the Institute of Archeology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the National Museum of Mongolia and the project is being implemented with financing from the Ministry of Culture and the Culture and Arts Support Fund The exhibition will be open to the public for three months.  discovered from the burial of a Xiongnu nobility during an excavation in 2006 The original artifact is currently being kept in the collection of the Institute of Archeology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences Parts of a textile item depicting a scene where a nobleman is receiving a visit discovered from Burial No.20 of Noyon Mountain during an excavation in 2006 The scene depicts a nobleman sitting on a stool and 9 people attending him The artifact was restored by Russian specialists over the course of two years It is the first time the artifact is being presented to the public From left: Calais Dentelles Directeur Général - CEO Sébastien Bento Soares Cochez Group Chairman and Calais dentelles Pascal Cochez Noyon Lanka Shareholder Olivier Noyon and Noyon Lanka  CEO Ashiq Lafir  [email protected] [email protected] The Mongolian Court of Appeal decided today (9 December) to revoke four mining licenses on Noyon Mountain which are  owned by Centerra Gold It is located in the Mandal Soum of Selenge Province in the north of Mongolia The mining activity on Noyon Mountain has become a long-running dispute between locals and the gold mining company Noyon Mountain has an estimated 27,667,378 tonnes of ore and 75 942.11 tonnes of gold Centrerra Gold Company obtained the mining license for exploration on the Noyon Mountian in 2008 with 34 percent ownership of the project; 66 percent is owned by the Mongolian Government the ‘Save Noyon Mountain’ NGO has been very active and  filed a lawsuit in the Ulaanbaatar City Court Noyon Mountain is one of the sacred mountains in Mongolia where since ancient times burials have taken place mountains are the homes of guardian spirits Fresh water flows from the mountain’s springs and its underground treasures of gold and rare minerals should be preserved Since the Hunnu Empire dating back over 2,200 years the mountain has served as a location for the tombs of Mongolian nobles; other important cultural remains are also to be found on Noyon Mountain which warrant similar protection Archeological research shows that the artifacts found on the mountain are invaluable evidence of Mongolian history and culture and the Hunnu Empire which was the direct forerunner of our nation it is one of the great watersheds of Mongolia and accounts for 6% of the country’s total territory Noyon Mountain is an UNESCO World Heritage pre-approved site which Mongolia became the member state in 1962 Noyon Mountain meets the multiple selection criteria as world’s historical and natural treasures and to be an outstanding universal value document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a21fa0c17dee18338b042870d1f7eba6");document.getElementById("a31dd1c797").setAttribute("id","comment"); Ayesha Siddika Minni would have never expected a death penalty in the case filed over sensational murder of her husband Rifat Sharif Minni and five others on Wednesday have been sentenced to death in the sensational murder case of 2019 The story of Minni and Noyon Bond came to the light after the killing of Rifat Minni was previously married to Nayon Bond and later she married Rifat without her divorce with Nayon she was in regular touch with her first husband Nayon Minni contacted the accused before and after the murder of Rifat "I have completed the marriage of Minni and Noyan Bond on October 10 Some friends of Nayon Bond took me to his house where many people including Nayon's mother were present at that time called Minni's father after knowing that she is the niece of Abu Saleh the then commissioner of Barguna municipality Minni's father Mozammel Hossain Kishore asked the marriage registrar to keep the marriage secret The day after Minni's second marriage to Rifat Sharif Minni's father called the marriage registrar for divorce of Minni and Nayon Bond was attacked near the main gate of Barguna Government College Surveillance camera footage of the attack went viral which showed Minni apparently trying to save Rifat Rifat succumbed to his injuries he sustained in the attack Twenty-four people were accused in the murder case filed by Rifat's father was later arrested on July 16 last year and became the prime suspect of the case as Dulal at a press conference accused Minni of being involved in the murder of his son she said that her father-in-law was being influenced by conspirators Minni was taken to the district police chief's office for questioning After daylong interrogation at the chief's office police arrested her for the alleged involvement in the murder followed by a five days' remand granted by the court I have been a victim of conspiracy in this murder case."             Minni told police that the incident started after Rifat took away a cellphone of one of his friends The victim sought prime accused Nayon Bond's help to get back his mobile phone and Nayon Bond approached Minni to this end this led to an altercation between the couple where Rifat beat Minni at one stage As Nayon Bond and another life term accused person Rifat Farazi came to know about the incident Rifat Faraji and some others hacked him with sharp weapons brutally He was shifted to Barishal Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital (BSMCH) where doctors declared him dead Minni got into trouble because of maintaining relation with the two Minni took Rifat to college with the intention of killing him Nayon then grabbed Rifat in front of him and at one point when Nayon and his associates started beating was killed in an alleged gunfight with police on July 2 2019 confessed about her involvement in the killing of her husband Rifat Sharif state prosecutor Mojibul Haque Kislu has said that the court termed Ayesha Siddiqa Minni as the mastermind of the sensational Rifat Sharif murder "The verdict is very unexpected and unfortunate  State Prosecution could not place any evidence accusing Minni in the murder Minni even tried to save Rifat and was injured as well in the attack We hope she will be acquitted from there," the lawyer added Minni / Rifat / Noyon bond While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments Send Opinion articles to - [email protected] For advertisement- [email protected] eight incarnates have been recognized in Mongolia The most famous and prominent was Dogshin Noyon Khutagt  (“Terrible Noble Saint of the Gobi”) Danzanravjaa was the Fifth incarnation of the Gobi Noyon Khutagt the title of a prominent line of tulkus of the Nyingmapa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia and was found by the personal attendant of the 4th Noyon Hutagt in 1809 Danzanravjaa played a big role in the promotion of public education that he encouraged at Khamar Monastery through the establishment of an inclusive public school Since his death three incarnates have been recognized as Gobi Noyon Khutagt Agvaansamdanjamts was recognized as the 8th Incarnate of Noyon Khutagt in 1933 The 8th Noyon Khutagt was politically suppressed and died in prison in 1968 Until this day no incarnate has been recognized in the Gobi region but local community has never lost hope of seeing the next incarnate Noyon Khutagt the 14th Dalai Lama recognized the 9th Incarnate Noyon Khutagt in Dharamsala in India on March 2nd The ceremony for the reincarnation of Noyon Khutagt Danzanluvsantudev was held on March 7th document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a3d8b2ac7ec1b95cf543711a9358c3b7");document.getElementById("a31dd1c797").setAttribute("id","comment"); The poetry festival will be held in Sainshand in Dornogovi aimag on July 3rd and 4th Poets who want to take part in the festival should submit at least two poems about Danzanravjaa or his birthplace A selected 15 poets will compete for the final phase Dornogobi aimag announced the recognition of the reincarnation of Noyon Khutagt last March The local religious community welcomed and elevated the 9th Noyon Khutagt  to his seat at Khamar Monastery in Dornogobi aimag in April document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","aa3243ede5a0829dd0fcd1b439538001");document.getElementById("a31dd1c797").setAttribute("id","comment"); Dhaka     Tuesday   06 May 2025 Marriage registrar of Ayesha Siddika Minni and Noyon Bond on Tuesday gave deposition before the court in the sensational Barguna Rifat Sharif murder case the court framed charges against 10 adult accused in the case 14 juvenile accused were indicted in the case on January 8 E-mail: [email protected] All rights reserved. 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The charitable organisation has recently arranged to buy the field behind the centre with a view to providing additional facilities for the community the existing entrance and exit points would be closed and a new access road created from the gateway next to a derelict greenhouse on the La Route du Longfrie side A new playground would be created in the field with the existing one turned over for parking and the area around the centre would be pedestrianised The centre has suffered badly from a lack of parking for many years and the plan along with the creation of more spaces adjoining the access road through the field would increase parking from the current 30 spaces to about 80 Styx Centre director Sue Noyon said there were almost 2,000 people movements at the centre each week and that did not include one-off events such as parties and quiz nights ‘Traffic and Highway Services is very supportive of what we hope to do,’ she said The decision will rest ultimately with the planners and Styx Centre is seeking feedback from the public ‘The field is classed as an area of important open land but it can be turned over to community use as it’s part of the village hub,’ said Mrs Noyon ‘Most of the neighbours in the immediate area are very supportive on the road safety aspect.’ The proposal also includes a therapeutic gardening area and an area for community events such as fetes Styx Centre aims to promote and facilitate a range of affordable funded and subsidised activities that focus on health The proposal is subject to planning approval and sourcing of funding It is a long-term project with an estimated completion date of the end of 2021 The plans are currently on display in the centre foyer along with a box for comments Styx Centre has written to neighbours in the immediate area telling them what is being proposed An informal drop-in session will take place at the centre from 7pm on Thursday at which people will be able to have their questions answered You need to be logged in to comment. If you had an account on our previous site, you can migrate your old account and comment profile to this site by visiting this page and entering the email address for your old account We'll then send you an email with a link to follow to complete the process You are in: Guernsey > History > Occupation > How did islanders get the parcels The Vega didn't appear by accident - she had been requested by Guernsey men These men left the island to ask for the aid with the support of Guernsey officials The island's desperate supply situation was made clear at the States meeting With practically nothing to eat and the Hospital running out of supplies it was decided drastic action was needed The plan was for someone to get away from the island and report to the Allied authorities on the situation Deputy Cross and Acting Inspector of Police Bert Lamy were part of the small group involved in the scheme The man chosen for the task was an ex-Mercantile Captain who was working as a fisherman Fred Noyon made the arrangements for the escape while Deputy Cross prepared to ask the Essential Commodities Committee and the Board of Health for the true state of the island's stocks and supplies Captain Noyon attended the States meeting and on the 3rd November headed to his boat Normally fishermen were accompanied by German soldiers to make sure they returned but Captain Noyon and Bill Enticott were able to set out alone It was a misty afternoon and they were later spotted by an American warship off the French coast Within a fortnight the two men handed over the information to the British Authorities According to the plan as long as everything went well they would be reported missing On the evening of the 3rd November Thomas Ounsworth reported Bill Enticott who lived with him missing The constable was told Bill was due to be back by curfew which had since passed As he was due to be out with Fred Noyon the Constable visited his house and found him missing as well The missing islanders were reported to the German Police who had no record of a missing boat last updated: 03/04/2008 at 14:55created: 20/07/2004 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Manipur police arrested two alleged members of the KCP (Noyon) outfit during an intelligence-based operation in Imphal East District on Sunday identified as Shagolshem Lemba Meitei (43) and Shagolshem Romen Meitei (40) were detained near the Forest office at Sawombung Gate the men were allegedly involved in collecting funds for their organisation through extortion activities The arrests come as part of Manipur police’s intensified efforts to combat extortion across the state with extensive combing and search operations being conducted to apprehend individuals involved in such criminal activities Reporting the unreported truth of our region.