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Dmu CSOs oppose MAD notification on lease system
DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): Eight Dimapur-based apex civil society organisations (CSOs) have expressed strong opposition to the notification of Municipal Affairs Department, Kohima dated September 19, 2016, which purportedly stated that lease system for tax, tolls and fees would be enforced in Dimapur from the month of October 2016. In a joint press release, the eight CSOs affirmed that they would not allow “such defective policy” to be implemented in Dimapur at any cost. “The civil societies and public shall fight tooth and nail to oppose the implementation of the stated government notification as it is totally against the welfare of the people,” cautioned the CSOs. According to them, ever since the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) was allowed to collect toll taxes, Dimapur town has been seeing huge developmental activities such as construction of roads, dustbins, bridges, box culverts and drains. They said the public was in deep appreciation towards such developments and continued to provide unstinted support and cooperation to the (Cont’d on p-7)
Kma police seize Ganja worth `27L
DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): Kohima Police manning the Peducha police check gate seized contraband ganja worth Rs. 2700000 in the national market from a Guwahati bound truck (AS 01DC 6717). In a press note, PRO & SDPO Kohima police said the ganja weighing 540 kgs was neatly packed in 26 packets of 15 kgs each and 30 packets of 5 kgs. It was concealed inside a special compartment, particularly designed to transport illegal items, PRO said. Police apprehended the driver identified as Hemanta Thakuria, son of Lawanja Thakuria, of Amabari village, Kamrup, Assam. While interrogating, PRO said the driver revealed that the consignment was loaded from Kanglatongbi, Imphal, after the owner of the consignment namely Mima (a Manipuri lady), assured to pay him Rs. 20000 for transporting it to Guwahati. A case has been registered and investigation on, PRO added.
CMO clarifies on report
DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): Drawing attention of the news item published in the local dailies as reported by IANS, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a press note clarified that the concluding paragraphs in the report, “though not attributed to him (chief minister T.R. Zeliang), could be construed otherwise by politically motivated interests”. In this regard, CMO has made it clear that Zeliang “has never mentioned anything about the number of rounds of talks held between negotiating parties, or the number of casualties since 1947, or the scaling down or up of the demand of the NSCN (I-M)”. It was purely the views of the reporter, and has nothing to do with the opinions or views of the chief minister or his Government, CMO stated.
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NE develops, country will Govt forms CSC on Rongmei issue Unless not progress, says P.B. Achraya LEGISLATORS OF 3 TRIBES RENEW APPEAL ON 3 TRIBAL APEX BODIES
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Kohima, Sep 26 (NPN): After three apex organisationsAo Senden, Lotha Hoho and Sumi Hoho- quit the Naga Hoho after expiry of the 30-day deadline( August 31) to revoke its recommendation to the state government for recognising Rongmei as an indigenous tribe of Nagaland; the state cabinet revisited the issue over which it had accorded recognition on July 23,2012; while the legislators of the three tribes (Ao, Lotha and Sumi) also renewed their appeal on the three apex tribe organisations to reconsider their dissociation from the Naga Hoho. Cabinet Sub-Committee: A communiqué issued by the cabinet secretary (who is also the chief secretary) Pankaj Kumar, IAS informed that the cabinet met on Monday to discuss recent reports appearing in the local media and statements made by “several tribal hohos” over the Rongmei issue. According to the communiqué the cabinet considered that recognition of Rongmei as one of the Naga tribes of Nagaland was “previously made by the cabinet” on July 23,2012 and after which a notification was issued on August 4, 2012 by
the home department. Further, the cabinet also noted that the matter was sub judice since the Gauhati High Court had passed an interim order on November 22,2012 in the matter under litigation ( Zeliang People Organisation Vs State of Nagaland and others. It was also brought to the notice of the cabinet, that the report of the Committee constituted by the home department on April 3,2014 under the chairmanship of the chief secretary which was to examine the issues relating to recognition of tribes was yet to be submitted. The communiqué stated that, in consideration of the importance of the matter and in view of recent events, the cabinet on Monday decided to constitute a nine-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to examine the matter in all its aspects and submit the recommendations at the earliest for further action of the government. The nine-member CSC includes: Dr. Niekiesalie Nicky Kire (minister environment, forest & CC)- convenor; P. Longon (minister H&FW) coconvenor and the following as members-- Y. Patton (Home minister), Tokheho Yepthomi (PHED minister), Kipili Sangtam (Power minister), Nuk-
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lotoshi (NH& Mech. minister), chu (School Edn minister), Y. B H A N DA R I , S E P 2 6 C.L. John (RD minister), Yita- Vikheho Swu (R&B minister ). (NPN): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya on Monday said that unless the North Eastern states were developed, the DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): A total of 25 legislators from the Ao, whole country would not Sumi and Lotha tribes have renewed their appeal on the three apex progress. tribal bodies- Ao Senden, Sumi Hoho and Lotha Hoho- to reconSpeaking as chief guest sider [their decision to disassociate from Naga Hoho] and resolve at the launching of Bhandari all misunderstandings “for the unity and future of the Nagas”. Town Council here at Town This was contained in the appeal which came after the three Hall, Bhandari under Wokha tribes dissociated from Naga Hoho as per the resolution adopted district, Acharya further exon August 24, by the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) of pounded on Prime Miniswhich all three are members, that they would dissociate if Naga ter Narendra Modi’s ‘Act Hoho did not accede to the demand on expiry of the 30-day on East Policy’, saying “it was August 31, 2016. CNTC had objected to the recognition of Rong- the Prime Minister’s vision mei as an indigenous tribe of Nagaland by the state government that the fruits of indepenon the basis of recommendation issued by Naga Hoho in 2008. dence and democracy should The signatories maintained that all important issues con- reach all places of the country cerning the Nagas be resolved through discussions and thorough equally”. deliberations among all stakeholders, rather than resorting to acThe governor further tions which were “detrimental to the unity of the Nagas”. said the basic idea of democThe legislators further appealed to leaders of all civil soci- racy was that “all citizens ety organisations to keep in mind the paramount interests of the were equal and no one was people while deliberating on issues pertaining to the future of the second to none”. people. The signatories viewed that dispute and misunderstanding On the same vein, Achacould always be resolved through the “rich and age-old Naga tradi- rya said Naga women were tions of dialogue in the spirit of give and take”. The legislators also second to none as they were expressed wholehearted solidarity and willingness to proactively successfully working in variwork together with all Civil Society Organisations in the days to ous fields in the state and come. The signatories included: ministers-- Y. Patton, Y. Vikheho beyond. He also advised Naga Swu, Nuklutoshi, Tokheho; parliamentary secys.-- Pukhayi, N. women to take opportunity of Jacob Zhimomi, Dr. Benjongliba Aier, Amenba Yaden, Shetoyi the 33% reservation laid out Sema, Khekaho Assumi, Er. Picto, S. Chuba Longkumer, Apok by the government and join Jamir, Imtiwapang, dy. speaker Imtikumzuk, DAN chairman Dr. the process to provide a corLongrineken, G Kaito, Imkong Imchen, Tovihoto Ayemi, S.I. ruption-less administration. Jamir (Advisor). Other legislators who consented though out of Acharya on the occasion town included: parl. secys-- Imtiwapang, Hukavi and Mmhon- congratulated the citizens of lumo, advisor Dr. T.M. Lotha and Thomas Lotha, MLA. Bhandari and the local MLA,
Ao, Sumi, Lotha legislators appeal 3 tribal hohos
Acharya along with Mmhonlumo and others after unveiling the memorial stone on Monday. (NP)
parliamentary secretary for labour and employment, skill development, and border affairs Mmhonlumo Kikon on reaching a milestone. Earlier, schoolchildren as well as citizens of Bhandari area in their traditional fineries lined the streets to welcome the governor who arrived by chopper accompanied by his wife, Kavita Acharya. The chief guest later unveiled the memorial stone marking the launching of Bhandari Town Council. In his welcome address, parliamentary secretary Mmhonlumo Kikon said it was not one or two individuals but the collective efforts of all, including elected representatives of the past and leaders of the area that was responsible for setting up of Bhandari town council, the second
town in Wokha district after Wokha town. Mmhonlumo, while urging womenfolk not to shy away from responsibility but to participate fully in the administration of the town, further advised the citizens of Bhandari not to look at party colors during the town council elections, but to think for the betterment of the area. Informing the governor that 40 Bhandari A/C, one of the largest constituent in the state with over 70 villages, and one of the oldest ADC sub-divisions (Bhandari) in the state, Mmhonlumo said Bhandari deserves to have an independent Sub-Divisional Planning Board as proposed by him and put up by the Wokha DPDB on December 9, 2013. (Cont’d on p-7)
State govt sanctions `3 crore Govt working to PSAN temporarily suspends ‘RTI campaign’ for YoCW, skill development promote rural tourism: Apok
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KOHIMA, SEP 26 (NPN): State government has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 3 crore from the chief minister’s fund for implementation of the “Year of Construction Workers” (YoCW) and skill development under the department of labour employment, skill development and entrepreneurship, which is yet to take off. When contacted, highly placed sources in the department told Nagaland Post that for YoCW, an amount of Rs. 1.5 crore has been sanctioned while another Rs. 1.5 crore has been sanctioned for skill development and entrepreneurship. Sources said that for the YoCW project, contract was awarded to an architect and gave an amount of Rs. 80 lakh to bring out modalities and to carry out the projects, which was targeted to give a short term course to 500 to 600 youths in the state. Sources also informed that the contractor would engage class-I contractors and other experts to train the youths in various districts. The contractor has reportedly assured the department to procure mobile van to help youths get trained on construction in all the district headquarters. Also, out of Rs 1.5 crore, the department was contemplating sanctioning Rs. 20-30 lakh to an NGO, YouthNet, to carry out wide publicity of the project and also to monitor and assist the depart-
ment for successful implementation of the project. Asked whether there was open tender for the contract or for the publicity activities, sources replied in the negative. Rs. 20-30 lakh has been set aside for the departmental expenses, they added. For the project, the sources said a High Power State Level Steering Committee (HPSLSC) was constituted headed by parliamentary secretary of labour employment, skill development and entrepreneurship as chairman. For the skill development project, the department plans to cover all the 74 identified blocks under state government, wherein the department would appoint aspiration mapping officer (AMO) to take real survey, to identify the job seekers and the potential of that particular area. They said the role of the AMOs would be to interview the job seekers through VDBs and churches. Sources also said the appointment would be made purely on contract basis for not more than three months on a fixed pay of Rs. 10-15,000. For this, they said aspiring candidates, preferable male local from that particular block, would be appointed, adding the department would float advertisement in local dallies. The project would start by November, they said. On completion of the project, the sources said the department would tie up with allied departments for further necessary action.
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KOHIMA, SEP 26 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary of tourism, C. Apok Jamir, said the department was working to promote rural tourism in Nagaland, which has great potential to boost the economy and generate employment in the state. Interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of Tourism Department’s Logo competition at the Directorate of tourism here on Monday, Apok said to encourage rural tourism it was required to create awareness among the rural populace. In this regard, he said the government through the tourism department was chalk out programmes to spread awareness in the interior areas for implementing centrallysponsored schemes such as Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) and Swadesh Darshan Integrated Development of Theme-Based Tourist Circuits. Maintaining that the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland has become more popular and an international level event, Apok said many tourists arrive to experiment with the unique cultures and natural beauty of the state and north east. The parliamentary secretary said the department would make effort to develop the festival in the best possible way and make it one of the destination spots for tourists in the (Cont’d on p-7) world.
CWSK alleges discrepancies in PDS Particulars
Utilization Certificate submitted by F&CS Kiphire 2015-16 (per bag 50 kg)
Actual quantity received by ward authorities 2015-16 (per bag 50 kg)
Shortage (per bag 50 kg)
APL
27600 Bags
6464 Bags
2 1 1 3 6 Bags
BPL
8316 Bags
2237 Bags
6042 Bags
AAY Wheat Rice
3329 Bags 13668
NIL 737 Bags
3329 Bags 12931Bags
Atta
1980 Bags
64 Bags
1916 Bags
Sugar
6240 Bags
192 Bags
6012 Bags
Kerosene
46200 Litres (Kiphire Dist.)
1800 Litres (Kiphire Town)
DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): Citizens’ Welfare Society, Kiphire (CWSK) has claimed that it has found “discrepancies” in Public Distribution System (PDS) supplies in respect of APL, BPL, AAY, kerosene, wheat, atta and sugar for the year 2015 -2016. In a press release, media cell, CWSK, said the society concerned over the PDS in Kiphire, filed an RTI at the directorate of food & civil
supplies seeking information in respect of Kiphire town on August 22, 2016. In response to its RTI query, CWSK said it received “utilization information” on September 13, 2016 from the directorate of food and civil supplies (F&CS). It, however, stated that as per the written information from the town ward authorities and the directorate of F&CS, there was a huge difference of the quantity received
by the beneficiaries and the utilization certificate submitted to the directorate of F&CS by the office of assistant director F&CS Kiphire. (See table) In the light of the above information, the CWSK has questioned how and why this huge quantity meant for general public of Kiphire town had gone missing. The society has warned that it would not remain a silent spectator on the issue.
DIMAPUR, SEP 26 (NPN): Public Service Aspirants, Nagaland (PSAN) has temporarily suspended its “RTI campaign” after Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has announced to hold NPSC preliminary exam 2016 on October 8. PSAN in a press statement said, that the campaign has been suspended so that the members could concentrate on the preliminary exam. However, it informed that the campaign will resume in full swing and “with more vigour and strength” after the exam, till the desired goal is achieved. Meanwhile, PSAN lauded chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar, for raising the issue of “not sending requisition of posts to NPSC by
the departments” during the monthly AHoDs and HODs meeting held at the Chief Secretary’s conference hall on September 14. In this regard, PSAN appealed all AHoDs and HoDs to follow the direction of chief secretary and send post requisition to NPSC whenever vacancy occurs in their respective department. Further, it appealed to the finance commissioner, Govt of Nagaland to send requisition of 20+ JDA posts to NPSC at the earliest as previously assured when the PSAN members met him in his office Chamber on August 19. Meanwhile, PSAN extended best wishes to all the aspirants appearing in the forth coming NPSC preliminary examination.
India successfully puts SCATSAT-1, 7 others into orbit SRIHARIKOTA, SEP 26 (IANS): India on Monday morning successfully put into orbit its own weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven others - five foreign and two domestic - in a copy book style. With this, India successfully completed yet another multiple satellite launch in a single rocket mission and is marching forward towards the milestone of 100 foreign satellite launches. With this success, India has successfully launched 79 satellites for international customers. Interestingly, this was also PSLV’s longest launch spread over two hours and 15 minutes. The Indian space agency ISRO also put into commercial use its multiple burn technology in its rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Simply put multiple burn technology is the switching off and switching on of a rocket’s engine in space mainly to deliver satellites in two differ(More on p-5) ent orbits. K Y M C