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Vol XXVII No. 328
DIMAPUR, thursday, november 2, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00
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Raj Bhavan sucked into political vortex KOHIMA, NOV 1 (NPN): The ongoing political tussle within the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) acquired a new dimension after the Raj Bhavan in Kohima too was sucked into the vortex. After eight days of sitin protest here, NPF’s central youth wing on Wednesday reached out to President of India, Ram Nath Kovind seeking Nagaland Governor PB Acharya’s recall, besides taking cognizance of the alleged biased action of the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly. In a seven-point-memorandum to the President through chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar, NPF central youth wing president, N. Vihoshe Swu and working president Bendangtoshi sought immediate intervention of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the matter. NPF youth wing, vice president Achamo Kikon read out the memorandum
on the eighth day of the sitin dharna at the Civil Secretariat Kohima and said the organisation has submitted the memorandum through the Chief Secretary. The youth wing accused the Gover nor of murdering the Constitution of India and violating all democratic practices. The memorandum alleged that “without any rhyme and reason”, the Governor had dismissed the NPF-led DAN government on 19th July 2017 around 12 noon and barely three hours later he invited TR Zeliang to form the government. The organisation expressed surprise that Zeliang was sworn in as chief minister at 3 p.m. without a letter of support from the NPF. Narrating the chain of events, the youth wing said Zeliang was expelled from the NPF that day and hence Acharya should not have invited him to form the government. Prior to dismissal of the DAN government on July 19, the Governor summoned the Assembly for a floor test. Accordingly, the NPF issued a whip through its chief whip Kiyanilie Peseyie to vote against the motion
Scholarship: ENCSU serves ultimatum on govt
Over 500 govt teachers High Court convicts July 4 Docs advise restraint on redeployed to schools murder accused: NSLSA prescribing acid reflux pills
D I M A P U R , N OV 1 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has served an ultimatum on the state government to disburse scholarship in full amount for the current year 20162017 within seven days with effect from November 1, 2017. In a representation submitted to the state chief minister through chief secretary, the ENCSU president, M Longre Chang, general secretary, Wangnei C Jessuhu, said the ministry of tribal affairs released first instalment on December 28, 2016 amounting to Rs. 13, 44,00,000 in respect of Nagaland. The union alleged that department of higher education had mishandled and mismanaged the scholarship scheme. Affirming that it would not tolerate such manipulative policy to continue, the ENCSU demanded the state government take immediate corrective measure and punish all the erring officials as per the law. ENCSU cautioned that failing to meet its demands within stipulate time would compel the union to take its own course of action.
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NPF central youth wing asks President to recall Governor Correspondent
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DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): Nearly 570 government teachers who had been attached to VIPs, directorate, DEOs and SDEOs have been redeployed to various schools. Principal Director School Education, Smita Sarangi through an order dated October 31, 2017 directed the teachers to join the respective schools within seven days. Strict disciplinary action would be taken against wilful defaulters, the order stated. The decision comes against the backdrop of several complaints received from various organizations regarding shortage of teachers at various schools. It may be recalled that School Education minister,
moved by Zeliang since he had been expelled from the party that day already. However, in total defiance of the party whip, altogether 36 NPF MLAs, including the Speaker, voted in favour of Zeliang. The NPF has moved disqualification petition in the Speaker’s court on 21st July against the 36 MLAs who had wilfully defied the party whip. Now, even after a lapse of three months, the Speaker has not taken any action till date, the memorandum stated. On the other hand, instead of taking action as per the laid down provisions under the Constitution of India, the Speaker is giving flimsy excuses that amounts to “subjugating the rule of law”, it pointed out. The youth wing stated that in protest against the “inordinate delay” on the part of the Speaker in disqualifying the 36 MLAs and also for not taking necessary action on other issues like appointment of Yitachu as the chief whip of the party in place of late Kiyanilie Peseyie and non-recognition of Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as the leader of the legislature party, it had resorted to dharna in front of the Civil
Tokheho Yepthomi took serious note of the complaints and initiated the process of revamping the School Education department for smooth functioning of government schools in the state. Tokheho had earlier pointed out that over 700 teachers were reportedly not performing their duties as assigned, creating problems in the management and functioning of government schools in the state. It was also pointed out that 43 teachers were attached to various VIPs, 76 Teachers attached to the directorate of school education, 64 teachers attached to state mission office (RMSA) and state mission authority office of SSA and 551 attached to various DEO and SDEO offices in the districts and sub-divisions.
Secretariat. “It is indeed surprising that the honourable Speaker instead of taking up the case for disqualification of the 36 MLAs have resorted in summoning the 9 MLAs for disqualification which is
totally wrong in the eyes of the law,” it added. The memorandum further warned that, in the event of anymore disrespect to the constitution and the legal system, Acharya will be held solely responsible.
8 die in New York terror attack near 9/11 site
Yitachu slams Imchen’s misconduct NPF spokesperson Yitachu, MLA on Wednesday condemned the action of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) minister, Imkong L. Imchen for allegedly manhandling the principal director of H&FW. Taking the opportunity to hit out at the rival group, Yitachu, while speaking at the sit-in protest-- which entered its eight day, said it was a shameful act to manhandle such a senior officer. He demanded chief minister to take action against his minister. On one hand the government claims to be a people’s government while on the other hand the elected representative manhandles an officer, he said, adding it has only brought shame to the state. Yitachu said since the rival group was misguided, the minister out of frustra-
tion had manhandled its own officer. “If they (rivals) cannot respect such a senior officer, they will never respect the common and poor people,” he said. He further said that both the governor and the chief minister did not have the courage to address the public, despite knowing the fact that the sitin protest had been going on for the past eight days. But on the other hand, he said “the chief minister chose to invite 11 bloggers for breakfast, boasting as if he cares for Nagas.” Yitachu reminded the rival group that the government was for the people and not for them. He also questioned Nagaland governor for deliberately ignoring the fact that an unconstitutional government was being allowed to run the affairs of the state.
Truck which ploughed through cyclists and pedestrians. (AP/PTI)
NEW YORK, NOV 1 (IANS): In the second terror attack within a month in the US, a man driving a truck ploughed through cyclists and pedestrians on a street near the site of the 9/11 attack killing eight persons. The attacker was shot and arrested by the police. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Uzbek Sayfullo Saipov. He then smashed the truck into a school bus on Tuesday, jumped out and ran up and down the highway waving a pellet gun and paintball gun and shouting Allahu Akbar” -- before an officer shot him in the abdomen. He remained in critical condition. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared the (Cont’d on p-7) rampage a “terrorist at-
DIMAPUR, NOV1 (NPN): In a major development to the sensational July 4, 2013 murder case, the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court has ordered the conviction of accused Rikumkaba alias Rikum and set aside the acquittal orders of the Sessions Judge Court of Dimapur. According to public relation assistant, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), the court further directed the Sessions Judge Court of Dimapur to procure the presence of the accused and fix a date for awarding “appropriate sentence” to the convict “as per law”. The court also asked the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) to take necessary action to ensure payment of compensation to the family members of the deceased at the earliest. It may be mentioned that the sister of victim Nungshilila alias Alila had sought the legal aid of NSLSA in filing an appeal before the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court to set aside the orders passed by the Sessions Judge Court, Dimapur that had acquitted four accused persons in the case T Yapang Ao, Samarenba, Santosh Nath and Rikumkaba alias Rikum. While the Sessions Judge Court had acquitted the first three persons on August 22, 2014, the fourth person was absolved by the same court on February 18, 2015. The petitioner had also sought re-investigation into the case by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court found accused Rikumkaba guilty of having committed offence punishable under Sections 447, 380 and 302 of IPC. The judgement was passed recently.
tack”. Eleven people were injured in the attack. The mile-long rampage left a trail of smashed bicycles and blood in a mostly residential area with several educational institutions, about 400 metres from the World Trade Centre that was attacked on September 11, 2001 by terrorists on a hijacked plane. Police reported finding notes left by the man owing allegiance to IS. Investigators said they had not uncovered evidence of any direct or enabling ties between the man and IS. They were treating the episode as a case of an “inspired” attacker. Five men killed were from Argentina and another man was from Belgium. The other two victims had not been identified.
NEW DELHI/HONG KONG, NOV 1 (IANS): Taking strong cognizance of the latest study claiming that common Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like pantoprazole and rabeprazole may double the risk of developing stomach cancer, Indian doctors on Wednesday advised the fraternity to be cautious while prescribing such pills to patients. The study by University of Hong Kong researchers, published in the journal Gut, showed that taking PPIs was associated with a more than doubling (2.44) of the risk of developing stomach cancer, while taking H2 blockers like ranitidine was not associated with any such heightened risk. PPIs reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces the acid. “We know that due to significant acid suppression, PPIs can exacerbate atrophic gastritis which may lead to gastric cancer,” Sudeep Khanna, Senior Consultant (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Therapeutic Endoscopy) at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, told IANS. “Yes definitely, doctors should take a second call before prescribing PPIs to patients,” Khanna added.
Dimapur distt Cong members join NPF (Rio) group Dmu Police seize Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , N ov 1 (NPN): In a major setback to the Congress party, the Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) office bearers led by its president along with other frontal body members-- district Mahila and youth congress and some ACCCs resigned from the party to join hands with the NPF led by Neiphiu Rio and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang. The decision to join with the NPF (Rio) group was taken during an emergency meeting held on October 30. Talking to media persons at a press conference on Wednesday here at Europa Inn, the members stated that the DDCC office bearers deliberated at length about the party’s prospect and “saw that lack
of inner democracy has taken a partisan political position which has stirred up disagreements.” Further, a joint statement issued by DCC president, Kughato S. Aye; vice president, Itovi Aye; general secretaries-- Mughavi Swu, Khrozote Kapfo, Hollohon Chishi, Imsuinla; DDCC secretaries-Shiyeto Wotsa, R. Sanen Longkumer; DDMCC president, Asangla Imli and DYC vice president-Joseph Sumi alleged that the “dictatorial attitude of the PCC president had also brought about many differences.” Taking note of these issues, they said that the office bearers decided to join hands under Lok Sabha MP and NPF president, Neiphiu Rio and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, who they said were consistently working for Naga solution
by urging the negotiating parties to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process with more zeal respecting the unique Naga history. Meanwhile, a brief programme was held to welcome the former Congressmen. Speaking at the event, parliamentary secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, Tovihoto Aye welcomed the former Congressmen to the NPF fold and lauded the bold and wise decision. With regard to the internal strife within the NPF party, Tovihoto was optimistic that the issue would be settled soon and in favour of the majority group. Short speeches were also delivered by NPF working president, Nyamn ye i Ko n ya k , f o r m e r DDCC president Kughato S Aye; NPF Dimapur divi-
sion president, Nungsang Jamir and NPF member, Lipok Pongen.
heroin worth `35L
NPCC reacts
When contacted, NPCC official said that the party would not be deterred by the defection of some disgruntled party workers seeking greener pasture. The official also termed it as unfortunate that the party workers had jumped Congress ship without testing the depth of disputed NPFs water. However, the party man said it was an opportunity for NPCC to induct fresh faces with new ideas and ideological commitment to defeat the combined forces of NPFBJP/RSS. “Can only wish that defecting party workers find their true worth in the feuding camp”, the NPCC functionary said.
Accused persons (inset) heroin and cash seized. (NP)
Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): Dimapur Police Special Operation Team (SOT) on Tuesday midnight apprehended three persons including a female along with 700 grams of heroin (around Rs. 35 lakh street value) and seized cash Rs.1 lakh from Blue Hill Station area. According to police sources, the contraband item was wrapped in two packets inside a maruti car (A-Star) MN-06 LA-0538. Police suspected that the heroin was brought from Manipur to be disposed off at Dimapur. The accused persons were identified as one Thaie Chahomia (33), Ananthem Anand Singh (35) both from Imphal and Md. Nurul Isalm Talukdar (42) from Sonari.
KPU threatens to intensify stir DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): Second day of Kandi Public Union (KPU)’s phase-I agitation, a 42-hour total bandh along NH-2, went off peacefully, but the union has threatened to intensify the protest by launching phase-II agitation from November 20, 2017 if the government continued to remain silent. KPU called for bandh to protest against delay in construction of the BDO office for RD Block Chunlikha under Tseminyu subdivision. The foundation stone of the office was laid in February 2012 and contract work was awarded in November 2016. KPU through its publicity cell cautioned that second phase would be indefinite total bandh along NH-2. Meanwhile, the union has expressed regret for the inconveniences caused to all the commuters and travellers along NH-2 during the ongoing bandh, particularly to those who were attending Church, wedding and funeral programmes. It has also appealed to the citizens to extend solidarity and support toward the genuine cause of the area.
Amur falcons arrive at Pangti DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): A large number of Amur falcons numbering 80,000 to 90,000 have arrived at their seasonal roosting site (Amur Falcon roosting site), Pangti village till date. In a Amur falcons at Pangti press release, Amur roosting site. Falcon Roosting Area Union, Pangti village, president, Thungbemo Shitiri, has informed the visitors that vehicles were not allowed to enter from the reception point, Raphapen after 4pm as the vehicle lights distracted the comfort roosting of the birds. It clarified that the Amur Falcon roosting site was situated at Pangti village and not in Doyang.
LPG, ATF price hiked NEW DELHI, NOV 1 (AGENCIES): Price of non-subsidised LPG or market priced cooking gas has been hiked by Rs 93 to Rs 742 per bottle. At the last revision on October 1 the rate was hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 649 per bottle. Meanwhile, subsidised LPG price has been hiked by Rs 4.50 per 14.2- kg cylinder to Rs 495.69, the 19th increase in rates since July 2016 when the government decided to eliminate subsidy on it by raising prices every month. Also, jet fuel/ATF price was hiked by 2% on firming international rates, the fourth straight increase in rates since August.
CM greets Kuki community
DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, TR Zeliang, has extended warm greetings to the Kuki community of Nagaland on the occasion of ‘Kut’, the autumn post-harvest festival, and wished that the festival brings great joy and prosperity to all the households of the community. In his message, Zeliang said festival was a reflection of thanksgiving to the Almighty God for His blessings and bountiful harvest, adding that it must be an occasion for the people to come together to ensure peace, harmony and love in the state. Stating that the Kuki tribe has rich cultural heritage, the chief minister urged them to promote and preserve their unique cultures, traditions, songs and dances from the influence of modernity. He said that the community could also play an important role in strengthening bonds between different tribes and contribute towards economic development of the state.
Road widening: DC Wokha notifies
DIMAPUR, NOV 1 (NPN): DC Wokha, Wezope Kenye, has informed all responsible whose land has been acquired and payment for damaged compensation paid for widening works of NH-61 (2), 40/000 km to 72/400 km under Wokha district, to remove all such standing structures/buildings, plantations, crops, boulders within 30 days from the date of issue of the notice. K Y M C