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Vol XXIX No. 266
DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00
GAME ON!
PSG beat Metz 2-0 in Ligue 1
DoNER ministry team to visit Jammu and Kashmir
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national, Page 7
Assam simmers as NRC leaves out 19 lakh THOSE LEFT OUT MAY APPEAL AT TRIBUNALS OR SEEK HELP FROM COURTS
GUWAHATI, AUG 31 (PTI): The updated final NRC, which validates bona fide Indian citizens of Assam, was released on Saturday, with the authority conducting the exercise shutting out the citizenship claims of over 19 lakh applicants who now face an uncertain future. A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded, a statement from the NRC State Coordinator’s office said. Those who have been excluded from the National Register of Citizens have 120 days to appeal against it at Foreigners Tribunals. If not satisfied with the verdict of the tribunals, they will have the option to move the High Court and the Supreme Court for redress. Among those whose names were left out from the NRC included family of the son of Fakhruddin’s brother. Late Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the fifth President of India (1974-77). In order to assuage the fears of those
PMEGP forum to shut down pvt banks in Mkg DIMAPUR, AUG 31 (NPN): Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) beneficiaries association under Mokokchung district has announced the shutting down Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank at Mokokchung starting from September 2, 2019 for refusing to sanction the entitled loan and subsidies to the genuine selected beneficiaries. In a representation addressed o the Governor of Nagaland, the association said that the beneficiaries who were selected a few years ago were facing undue and untold hardships. They said that banks were refusing to sanction despite repeated appeals through representations and intervention of the deputy commissioner, who is also the chairman of the selection committee. Therefore, the beneficiaries said they were left with no option but to shutdown those responsible banks for an indefinite period till their demand was fulfilled. Meanwhile, the association has expressed regret to the customers of those banks for inconveniences.
This is it!
“Imran was a brilliant cricket captain but in politics he’s no match for me.” K Y M C
People check their names on the final list of the NRC, in Kamrup, Saturday. (PTI)
who could be excluded from the final list, the Assam government has already ruled out their detention “in any circumstances” till the time Foreigners Tribunals declare them foreigners. The final list was published at 10 am and the hard copies of the Supplementary List of Inclusions are available for public viewing at the
NRC Seva Kendras (NSK), offices of the deputy commissioner and offices of the Circle Officer during office hours, a statement by the NRC authority said. Hundreds of people began thronging these offices soon after the list was released, with some returning home happy and some disappointed. Notwithstanding
apprehensions about disquiet in the wake of the release of the NRC list, Assam was calm with no incident of violence or protests reported from anywhere. Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC were in force in several areas of the state, including Guwahati and Dispur, with over 20,000 central paramilitary
EC’s mega EVP launch today NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): Election Commission’s (EC) new mega Electors Verification Programme (EVP), which seeks to update electoral rolls through crowd sourcing, is set to be launched on September 1 across the country, officials said on Saturday. Under the programme, a voter from each family will get a username and password, allowing a person to upload all documents related to electoral registration and tag similar details about his or her family members, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ranbir Singh said at a press conference here. “These details will then be verified by block level officers (BLOs) and therefore, it will save a lot of time. The idea is also to empower voters to assess electoral roll details, self-authenticate and then get mistakes rectified, if any,” he said. The ‘mega million’ exercise will be done by 36 CEOs
at the state headquarters level, by 740 district electoral officers at the district level and by BLOs and electoral registration officers in around one million polling stations, the EC said. EC said, the summary revision draft will be published after that, with cut-off date being January 1, 2020, and the final roll will be published by the first or second week of January. In addition to the already approved seven documents three more documents will be used for authentication of electors’ details--PAN card, smart card issued by RGI under NPR; and latest water/telephone/electricity/ gas connection bill for that address, either in the name of the applicant or that of his/her immediate relation like parents etc. The citizens will also be allowed to submit verified documents from Digilocker for which provision has been made on prescribed digital platforms, EC added.
forces besides personnel of the state police patrolling the streets in towns and villages. Surprisingly enough, parties across the political divide called the final NRC faulty, with some saying they would appeal against it in the Supreme Court. Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma deplored that many people who came to India as refugees before 1971 were not included in the final citizenship roll. He demanded that the Supreme Court allow reverification of at least 20 per cent of samples included in the list in districts bordering Bangladesh and 10 per cent in the rest of Assam. Three-time chief minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi of the Congress said the Centre had failed in its duty to come up with a flawless NRC and that the people of Assam were feeling “helpless”. When the complete draft was released on July 30 last year, over 40 lakh people were excluded from the list. An additional 1,02,462 people were left out in June this year, taking the total number of those excluded to 41,10,169.
D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): Akuluto Area GB Association (AAGBA) has threatened to collect toll tax on vehicles plying on NH 61 (A) between Alaphumi Village and Zunekita Akuluto Town under Zunheboto district. In a press release, AAGBA president Hotovi Chishi and secretary Mulato Chopi stated that repeated request to the responsible department for maintenance and repair of the road has failed. Therefore, AAGBA stated that the association would initiate maintenance of that road stretch by charging toll tax if the department failed to respond to its grievances within seven days from the date of publication. AAGBA stated that it would collect Rs. 500 on heavy trucks, Rs.300 on mini trucks, Rs.200 on LMV and Rs. 1000 on government registered vehicles.
Cheten Raheja with KU members and police personnel. (KU)
confessed, KU said NSCN (K) had held him captive since the tourist was found within their domain and that NSCN was not pleased to see an alien person within their region, taking note of the current situation. However, on the request of both the Konyak Union of India and Myanmar, the union said Nyemlang Konyak was kind enough to understand and consider the case on humanitarian
ground without further complication. He stated that the same gestures should be reciprocated to the Nagas in Bangalore. After 5 days in captivity, Raheja was handed over to the Konyak Union (Myanmar) by the NSCN (K) authority on August 29, at Chen Loi-e Village in Myanamar and was received at the International border by the combine team of Konyak Union and the law enforcing authority of Mon
D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): Fourteen tribes of Nagaland- Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Lotha, Sumi, Zeliang, Pochury, Rengma including six ENPO tribes viz. Chang, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Khiamniungan and Yimchunger have unanimously decided to stand united in support of an early solution to the Naga political issue. This was contained in a statement issued jointly by sessional chairman of the eight tribes, Chubawati Longchar and sessional secretary J. Yanthan. The two said the unanimous decision was arrived at during the joint meeting of eight tribes with the six ENPO tribes at Acacia hotel, Dimapur on Saturday. The signatories disclosed that the joint meeting on Saturday was a sequel to the decision of the eight tribes, made at the August 28 meeting held at APO hall Kohima to hold a meeting with the six tribes of ENPO. Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar chaired the meeting on Saturday at the request of the house and highlighted the purpose of
convening the joint sitting. Longchar enlightened the members on the immediate and urgent need for expediting and facilitating the ongoing Naga Political negotiation as a solution which was imminent. He said in view of the Centre having set three-months time to resolve the Naga issue, “the paramount requirement is a unified agreement of all the tribes of Nagaland to the solution”. ENPO president Kekongchim Yimchunger, on behalf of the six tribes under ENPO, acknowledged the call of the eight tribes and concurred that a unified stand and voice was the need. He further said that other considerations, if any, should in no way hinder the solution. Various tribal leaders also the supplemented the suggestion made by the speakers. All the 14 tribes also resolved to meet the NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs as early as possible as a gesture of their solidarity. The tribes also decided to meet again at the earliest possible time.It may be recalled that the representatives of eight tribes,
during a meeting on August 28, jointly resolved to stand firm and united to help bring about early and honourable solution. Besides this, the house also resolved to approach NSCN (I-M), NNPGs and Governor & Interlocutor, RN Ravi to share the contents of the negotiations for information and in order to dispel unwanted suspicion. Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed the need to conclude the Naga peace process within three months. He said the central government has resolved “all substantive issues” relating to the vexed Naga insurgency in the last five years. “Before my appointment as Nagaland Governor, the PM had expressed the need to conclude the peace process within three months time...that is a long enough time because we have been talking and negotiating for the last 22 years,” Ravi said while addressing a large gathering at a grand civic reception organised in his honour at NBCC Convention Centre Kohima on August16.
Y. Patton, Imna Along laud activities of JSS
AAGBA threatens to collect toll tax
Staff Reporter
D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also BJP Nagaland legislature party leader and minister of H&TE and Tribal Affairs Temjen Imna Along, lauded the activities and objective of the Janjati Shiksha Samiti(JSS) Nagaland at the Samiti’s 3rd Academic Assembly here at Kevijau Colony Saturday. Speaking as guest of honour on the occasion Patton appreciated the multidiscipline activities of the Janjati Shiksha Samiti (JSS) Nagaland to promote education, social, cultural and community development in Nagaland. The deputy chief minister said JSS, as a registered non-profitable NGO, has been engaging in various activities not only in the field of education, but also in “social upliftments”. He urged the JSS to “continue
KU rescues tourist held captive by NSCN (K) D I M A P U R , AU G 3 1 (NPN): In a joint rescue mission of the Konyak Union (India and Myanmar), a domestic tourist identified as one Cheten Raheja from Bangalore was safely released from the captivity of NSCN (K) under Sagaing division. In a press note, KU president Howing Konyak and media secretary Pangmei Konyak said Raheja, who is a poet and traveller, had gone to Longwa after registering himself at Mon police station on August 23. Based on reports, KU said Assam Rifles posted at Longwa enquired about his visit and had asked him return since it was a sensitive area. However, KU said Raheja “sub-consciously ventured into/inside Myanmar territory” which unfortunately was a base/area held by the NSCN (K). As
14 tribes of Nagaland unite to support early solution
district. KU said that even though NSCN (K), which has been tagged as terrorist organization, had released Raheja unconditionally on humanitarian ground. KU acknowledged the positive response and further appealed to all concern that solution can only happen through peace and love. KU also lauded the district administration and law enforcing agencies for their support in rescuing Raheja from the jaws of death. Meanwhile, KU said despite Mon district being a major tourist centre, the union will strictly manage smooth flow of tourist. In this regard, KU has requested the concern authority to cooperate with them positively. Further, all tourists’ related agencies have been asked to approach Konyak Union for proper guidelines so that such incidents do not occur in future.
Y Patton, Imna Along and others releasing ‘Naga Bharti’ magazine at JSS 3rd Academic Assembly Saturday. (NP)
in this noble endeavour.” Describing education as a tool of development, Patton said classification of nation state was dependent on the status of education in a respective society. “While preserving the rich culture and tradition of the tribal students, I encourage imparting quality education”, Patton said. He asserted that education was not only essential in developing one’s own personality, but also helps in national integration. Minister Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna
Bank employees stage protest against merger NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): Members of the All India Bank Employees’ Association on Saturday staged a protest here against the Centre’s decision to merge 10 public sector banks into four entities. Employees of all public and private sector banks wore black badges to work as a mark of protest to the government’s decision. The Association’s General Secretary, C H Venkatachalam said the government’s move was “ill timed” and needs a review. A rally opposing it was also planned by the Association, Venkatachalam told PTI. He alleged the merger of public sector banks would mean closure of six banks. (More on p-8)
Along Longkumer, who graced the programme as special guest, stated that objective of JSS was to produce nationalist children. Along stated that he would not be surprised of being accused of trying to change the colour of the state. Further, Along reiterated that it was time people dismiss the presumptions and assumptions and come to sense that the school was there to uplift the society. He contended that if a non Christian could go to a Catholic school and not become a Christian, the same could be followed
by the Christians also. He maintained that wearing a dhoti was not going to make Nagaland into Bihar or Uttar Pradesh. Along remarked that India was an inclusive society and that one cannot behave like an excluded one. He stated that it was community centric education that would create a vibrant society. Earlier, short speeches were also delivered by DC Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, District Education Officer, R Amongla Jamir and President, JSS, Pankaj Sinha. Special numbers were also performed by students of JSS and a magazine named “Naga Bharti” was launched during the event. According to an Indian Express report published on April 4, 2018, JSS is an NGO affiliated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
India to get Swiss banking details of Indians from today NEW DELHI, AUG 31 (PTI): Banking details of Indians with accounts in Switzerland will be available to tax authorities here from Sunday as the automatic exchange of information regime kicks off between the two countries. The move, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said, is a significant step in the government’s fight against black money and the era of “Swiss bank secrecy” will finally be over from September. The CBDT frames policy for the Income-Tax Department. Between August 29 and August 30, a Swiss delegation, led by deputy head of the tax division in the state secretariat for international finance Nicolas Mario Luscher, called on Revenue Secretary A B Pandey, CBDT Chairman P C Mody and CBDT Mem-
ber (Legislation) Akhilesh Ranjan before the regime kicked in, it said. The first automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) under the provisions common reporting standard will start from September. “India will receive information of the calendar year 2018 in respect of all financial accounts held by Indian residents in Switzerland,” the CBDT said in a statement. The information will include accounts that were closed during 2018. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral exchange of information matters to expedite execution of tax information sharing requests made by India in specific cases, it said. “Enhancing collaboration in offshore tax compliance matters was also discussed,” the CBDT said. K Y M C