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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life Myanmar urged to follow shake-up of jade industry with more action on transparency
P o W e R
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— Oscar Wilde
Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
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Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
PaGE 02
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cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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DIMAPUR • Vol. XI • Issue 208 • 12 PAGes • 5
T H e
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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life Myanmar urged to follow shake-up of jade industry with more action on transparency
P o W e R
T R u T H
— Oscar Wilde
Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
PaGE 02
PAGE 12
cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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SaturDaY • julY 30 • 2016
DIMAPUR • Vol. XI • Issue 208 • 12 PAGes • 5
T H e
ESTD. 2005
Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life Myanmar urged to follow shake-up of jade industry with more action on transparency
P o W e R
T R u T H
— Oscar Wilde
Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
PaGE 02
PAGE 12
cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
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NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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Unity vital for positive changes and development
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o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
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By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life Myanmar urged to follow shake-up of jade industry with more action on transparency
P o W e R
T R u T H
— Oscar Wilde
Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
PaGE 02
PAGE 12
cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
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cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
C M Y K
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
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NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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Unity vital for positive changes and development
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Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
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cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
C M Y K
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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life Myanmar urged to follow shake-up of jade industry with more action on transparency
P o W e R
T R u T H
— Oscar Wilde
Unity vital for positive changes and development
PaGE 09
o F
Germany’s Schweinsteiger ends international career
PaGE 02
PAGE 12
cM education issue
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Case dismissed on time limitation
Poisa, poisa daily poisa. Look, would you stop taxing me if I adopted you two?
NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
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NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC