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status for the island. Speaking on the occasion, Assam Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the island will be connected with Guwahati through bus service. Other steps will also be taken to develop communications network for the benefit of Majuli residents, he added. The Chief Minister has announced a cultural university as well as an ayurvedic hospital in Majuli. Housing a population of over 1.5 lakh, Majuli faces flood and erosion every year. The island has already lost 60 per cent of its landmass to erosion since 1950. The island is mostly accessible through boats and remains cut off from the rest of the state during floods, causing great miseries to its residents. Majuli residents hitherto had to visit Jorhat by crossing the mighty Brahmaputra river for every single administrative work. The government has assured that offices of all state departments will be opened in Majuli within two to three months.
Correspondent Diphu, Sep 8: The two day long national seminar on “Unexplored History of the Karbis in Northeast India Past and Present Perspectives” organized by the Department of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus in association with the Center for Karbi Studies, Diphu began Thursday at the varsity’s Computer Lab. The colloquium began with a welcome address by Dr. Paul B. Chonzik, HOD department of History while Dr. Michael Heneise from the Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh, delivered the Keynote Address. Three books edited by Dr. Vuli Dhanaraju were also released during the programme. During the plenary lecture, Dr. Walter Fernandez, senior Fellow North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati Assam spoke on ‘Land as the Centre of Karbi History while Dr. Debashree Datta Ray, Assistant. Professor, department of Comparative Literature, Jadavapur University, spoke on “rethinking Indigenous History: Indian’s North East and Karbi Anglong”.
Libang elected Dy Speaker in Arunachal Assembly Itanagar, Sep 8 (PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly today unanimously elected Alo Libang as the Deputy Speaker, a post which was vacant since Tenzing Norbu Thongdok was elected as the Speaker on July 20. Congress member Libang, who was the lone candidate to file nomination for the post, was supported by all the 11 BJP members and two Independents. His name was proposed by Tapuk Taku and seconded by Tatung Jamoh. Congratulating Libang, the Speaker exuded confidence that he would discharge his duties according to the best Parliamentary traditions. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who escorted Libang to his chair, said his name was proposed at the recent Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting. “He (Libang) is the fittest man for the post. He is a grassroot leader and was elected twice from the Tuting-Yingkiong constituency defeating former chief minister Gegong Apang,” Khandu said. Taking part in the discussion, senior BJP member Japu Deru said Libang, who
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The Staff and Students of GHS Kushiabill, Dimapur would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Imnanungsang, G/T (Science) for receiving t h e D i s t r i c t Te a c h e r ’ s Award 2016.
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DEFAULTER NOTICE This press note comes as reminder to all the concerned SHGs/Individual entrepreneurs who have availed project loan assistance arranged from NEDFi/RGVN for undertaking various trade activities under CDF credit linkages program, that the office of CDF would be taken up action against those defaulters who have been defaulting for more than one year. The final death line for payment of dues settlement has been set on 30th September 2016. Those who failed to respond to this circular shall be notified in all the local dailies along with their details and photo picture. This is to be noted with seriousness as the last warning to those willful defaulters. Program Officer Community Development Foundation Dimapur, Nagaland
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With immense pride and joy, we the Dimapur Yimpang Kyon Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Shompo Apenthung Patton on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland. The Union further wish and pray that the Almighty God continue to bless you abundantly in all your future endeavours. John Yanthan Chairman
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The Satakha Village Students' Union with immense pride and joy extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shetoli Zhimomi, D/o Mr. Viheto Zhimo, on successfully clearing her MBBS degree from RIMS (Imphal) and recently appointed as Junior Resident Doctor (JR'd) in Ophthalmology Department at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong. The Union wish her success in all her future endeavours. Khekaho Sumi Mughapu V.Yeptho President, SVSU Gen. Secy., SVSU
The Vijalie Kikramia heartily congratulates our esteemed member Dr. Zasekuolie Chϋsi, S/o. Vimeyalhou Chϋsi, Nodal Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services for being enunciated the prestigious “Governor’s Gold Medal” award on the 15th August, 2016. We are proud and honoured for his meritorious achievement and for bringing laurels to our community. May Almighty God continue to bless him with good health and success in all his future endeavours. Kehieroko Kehie Pekruneituo Krose President, VKM. Secretary, VKM.
Through this column, the Anakiyimsen Community would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Watimeren, Teacher GMS, Anakiyimsen, s/o Mr. & Mrs. Imyangluba for achieving Sub Division Teachers' Award under SDEO Changtongya, Dist Mokokchung on 5th Sept 2016. We pray that the Almighty God may grant him good health and wisdom in his future endeavours.
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Arunachal ratifies GST bill Itanagar, Sep 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh today ratified GST Bill to simplify the taxation by implementing single tax rates across the countr. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the finance portfolio, moved the resolution for ratification of the Constitution Bill in the House which was unanimously passed by voice votes. The bill has been already passed by the both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting assent from the President. Taking part in the discussion, Leader of Opposition Tamiyo Taga of BJP said the bill has already been ratified in 19 states of the country and suggested that it be passed without discussions.
Greetings to a centurian mother, Jakjemlemla Lkr. (9th Sept., 1916 – 9th Sept., 2016). As she attend her 100 years of age on this day the 9th Sept., 2016, it is our prayer that may God grant more days upon her life. From grandson Lanu Atsong changer Dearest kaka & Memen. As another chapter of your lives unfold, wishing it to be full of adventurous journey and all the joy your hearts can hold. From, Senti
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This clarification is pertaining to the plea raised by Sodzülhou Village that Shri. L. Mero & brothers, son of Late Weprelo Mero donated a plot of land to Sodzülhou Village and 7th Mile Village as Community Play Ground which was mentioned in an acknowledgement published in the Nagaland Post issue of Dt. 21.08.2016, such acknowledgement or plea is quite unfounded and wild story "in as much as" the playground in question is well within the Village land of 7th Mile Village since the establishment of the Village way back in 1951 and the playground in question was developed in 1973 by the 7th Mile Village as sole and rightful owner of the said playground. It is an undisputed fact that the 7th Mile Village being a Govt. recognized village having its distinct and defined boundaries and the same playground is situated well within the boundaries of 7th Mile Village. Hence, the playground in question was never donated by Shri. L. Mero & brothers as claim by the Sodzülhou Village in the same acknowledgement. It is pertinent to mention here that the Silver Jubilee of Chakhesang Games & Sports Association Dimapur Area (CGASADA) 1973–1998 was hosted by 7th Mile Village at its 7th Mile Village playground as the name of the said Silver Jubilee. In that event no one has raised a word this side or that side over the issue of playground of 7th Mile Village. The ownership of the 7th Mile Village over the said playground has been affirmed by a settlement Azah passed by the Judicial Board, UT-I vide No. GPRN/JB-UT/SA/10/05 Dt. 10.08.2005 to the fact that 7th Mile Village is the legal and rightful owner of the playground dismissing all the claims of the Sodzülhou Village over the said playground. LHOUPE KOZA TIMIKHA KOZA Secretary Village Council Chairman
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Many many happy returns of the day to my sweetest and best brother in the world. As you grow 2 years old today we pray that the Almighty God bless you with wisdom and happy long life. Happy Birthday.
The Yanthantsu Ekhung would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the following officers on being promoted to the post of Secretaries and to their respective department. 1. Shri. T. Mhabemo Yanthan - Secretary to Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Smti. Maria Yanthan - Secretary to Govt. of Nagaland 3. Smti. Sarah Ritse Yanthan - Secretary to Govt. of Nagaland 4. Shri. O. Elhibemo Yanthan - G.M (NST) 5. Shri. Peter Yanthan - Jt. Director Agri. 6. Shri. Ben Yanthan - Jt. Director Agri. 7. Shri. Sungchung Yanthan - Successfully securing the post of Inspector Vigilence in the recently declared NPSC Examination Result. 8. Shri. I. Renbemo Yanthan - Successfully securing the post of J.D.A in the recently declared NPSC Examination Result. 9. Ekhung also take immense pride and honour to congratulate Shri. Er. Benri Yanthan, Executive Engineer Power Department for receiving Governor Commendation Certificate on 15th August 2016. The Ekhung convey its profound gratitude to them and pray that Almighty God grant them good health and more success in their endeavours. M. Yanthan, IAS (Rtd) Chairman Yanthantsu Ekhung
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FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, we the Highland Colony of Medziphema Town Ward - 1 (Shüzarü) express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Thejaselie Khro, S/o Lt. Thepfüwheto Khro and Mrs. Rokobeino Khro for securing 44th position in the recently declared NSEE-II entrance examination for MBBS. The Colony wishes him a bright and successful career in his future endeavour.
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FELICITATES With thanks and praises to God, We, the Ungma Senso Telongjem Dimapur (USTD) would like to congratulate our esteemed leader Shri. Imnatoshi Longkumer, Associate Pastor on his installation as Associate Pastor, Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) on 4th of September 2016. A humble testimony of fifteen years as a Youth Director in the DABA Youth Ministry, and reflection of God’s grace in you to attain this position today has equally blessed the village community. May the God of peace Himself sanctify you and bless your family. The USTD would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) for having continuance of repose in the faith and works rendered by him, and acknowledging his service by inducting him into the church Pastoral ministry. (M.LIPOK JAMIR) President, USTD
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The Ao Senso Telongjem Padumpukhuri (ASTP) extends its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Lipokmeren Ao, son of Lt. Talisosang of Chuchuyimlang Village, Hindi Teacher of Kin High School, Dimapur on being awarded the District Level Teachers Award, 2016. It is indeed a glorious achievement and a moment of pride for the ASTP and we wish him success and long life in the days to come. Dr. Meren President, ASTP
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Shillong, Sep 8: The autumn session of the Meghalaya Assembly will begin on Friday as the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) government would try to get the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill passed in the session. Apart from the GST Bill, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said the government will also placed the Meghalaya Residents Safety Security Bill, 2016, which will verify tenants and prevent criminals from finding shelter in the state and enhancement of corpus contingency fund from Rs 105 crore to Rs 205 crore to meet the increasing expenses of the state government. The combined opposition Meghalaya People’s Front comprising of United Democratic Party and National People’s Party have decided to move a no-confidence motion against Speaker Abu Taher Mondal, as he had failed in his post. This is the second time in a span of one year that the Opposition is moving a no confidence motion against the Speaker. The sudden development comes at a time when the Congress legislators are still unhappy with the style of functioning of the chief minister as their demand was for change of leadership and not for cabinet reshuffle. Yesterday, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party
and legislature party of MUA was held at the residence of the Chief Minister wherein the legislators have decided to stand united with the government during the five days assembly session, which is scheduled to be adjourned sine-dine on September 16. The Congress has issued a three-line party whip to all party legislators, asking them to be present in the assembly when the no-confidence motion is taken up. Meanwhile, Sangma said all members of the House must know their priorities and the important issues before the State and the time available to them in the Assembly must be utilized for the benefit of the State. “If they think that their agenda is to help the State, I leave it to their wisdom to decide,” he said. Earlier in March last year, the opposition MPF had move the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mondal but survived through a voice vote. Apart from the no-confidence motion, the opposition parties have decided to raise the burning issue of crime against women and children. MPF spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh said the front members, in a meeting on Tuesday, raised concerns over the spurt in crime against women and children in the city as well as other parts of the State in the last few months.
which the hearing on held on August 6 and the court reserved till date. The court pronounced its verdict today, Ratan’s counsel senior advocate Khaidem Mani informed media. He said that above the personal bond for granting the bail, the court directed Ratan not to leave the state without prior consent of the court. Ratan’s counsel said that the district and session judge while granting bail to Ratan rejected earlier ruling of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) Imphal West-1 citing that there were reasonable grounds for granting bail to the accused. Advocate Mani, reiterated that the accused (Ratan) was detained in police and judicial custody on the basis of flimsy allegations and without material facts and activity or evidences, and that shall lead to the deprival of his rights and personal liberty.
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IMPHAL, Sep 8: District and Session Judge, Imphal West Thursday granted bail to former convener of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Kh Ratan, who was in judicial custody after being arrested by police on the night of August 17 last. District and session judge Manosh Kumar granted bail to the former JCILPS convener on a personal bond of Rs one lakh and a surety of the like amount. Besides, he has to deposit Rs 20,000 to the court of Imphal West Chief Judicial Magistrate first class. Ratan who declared wanted by the police on August 2 was arrested by the police from a community hall in Imphal’s Keishampat while he was participating in a relayhunger strike staged by the women activists of the JCILPS on the night of August 17.
Ratan stepped down as convener of the apex body spearheading agitations demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System or a similar law to protect the indigenous people of the state a day after police declared him “wanted” with Rs five lakh reward to informant on August. Police charged him of being a member of UNLF, an outlaw organisation, and creating unrest and spread enmity amongst different communities in the state of Manipur. The charges against Ratan came up a day after a picture in which he was seen taking oath of allegiance holding a flag of the banned group went viral on the social media. He has been in the judicial custody since his arrest. On August 4 last, Ratan filed a bail appeal Cril (Misc.) 69 of 2016) before the District and Sessions judged citing deteriorating health condition
represents the constituency bordering the Tibet region of China, would fulfil the aspirations of the people living in the border areas. Besides Taku and Jamoh, state Industries Minister Tapang Taloh also spoke on the occasion. Addressing the House, Libang said he would adhere to all the Constitutional procedures while discharging his duties by winning the confidence of all the members irrespective of party affiliations. Born on March 1, 1964 at Simong village in Upper Siang district, Libang hails from the Adi community. An arts graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat in East Siang district, Libang is married with a son and a daughter. Interested in travelling and social activities, he was first elected an MLA, representing the NCP, in 2009 from the constituency. He later joined the Congress in 2012. In 2014, he was elected from the same constituency on a Congress ticket. He also served as the Parliamentary Secretary in the Nabam Tuki and Kalikho Pul governments.
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eastern state. Sonowal contested from Majuli constituency in the Assam assembly elections in April and defeated Congress candidate Rajib Lochan Pegu, who had represented the constituency for the last three terms since 2001. “When I proposed in the Cabinet that Majuli be upgraded to a district, everyone agreed. So the credit goes to everyone in the Cabinet. However, as I represent Majuli in the assembly, my responsibility is more. People of the island will not forgive me if I fail to translate their dreams into reality,” the Chief Minister said at the public rally on the island on Thursday. “Majuli has a lot of problems. A lot needs to be done. The government will leave no stone unturned to make it one of the best and developed districts of the state,” Sonowal said. The Chief Minister said that his government was also preparing a dossier to be presented to Unesco authorities for getting the World Heritage Site
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Majuli, Sep 8 (IANS): The world’s largest river Island Majuli became India’s first and only island district after the Assam government on Thursday gave approval for its upgradation. The 352 square km island was till now a subdivision of Jorhat district. With the upgrade, it has become the 35th district of Assam. A state Cabinet meeting was held on the island on Thursday, which was attended by all Cabinet colleagues of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The meeting unanimously made several key decisions to develop the island district into a developed one in the days to come. Sonowal also inaugurated the Deputy Commissioner’s office of the Majuli district and addressed a public meeting. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Assam had decided to upgrade the Majuli subdivision to a district in its first ever Cabinet meeting on May 24, immediately after assuming office in the north-
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