7 April 2022

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Vol XXXII No. 121

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Development of Dimapur Railway station halted ENCROACHMENT OF 30.283 HA OUT OF 53.806 HA RAILWAY LAND BLOCKS DEVELOPMENT

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DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Rampant encroachments of lands in Nagaland, especially of public areas has become the main hurdle against development and this is amply evident with regard to railway lands in Dimapur. Despite being the second highest revenue earner for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Dimapur railway station is losing opportunities to be developed to its expected level as no expansion of facilities can be undertaken. The fate of Dimapur railway station has been sealed and will eventually be reduced to an ordinary station under NFR as stations at Diphu, Lumding and Bokajan undergo vast improvement. The threat against improvement of Dimapur railway station was revealed by NFR chief public relations officer

Fuel prices hiked again DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): There appears to be no respite in sight for the consumers as state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) once again increased the prices of petrol and diesel across the country on Wednesday by 80 paise a litre each. Following Wednesday’s rate revision, petrol in Dimapur was retailing at Rs. 107.46 per litre while diesel price rose to Rs. 93.73 per litre. In the state capital Kohima, prices of both petrol and diesel have climbed to Rs.108.57 per litre and Rs.94.62 per litre respectively.

(In circle L-R) Some of the areas that have been encroached in Dimapur belonging to the Northeast Frontier Railways. (NP)

(CPRO) Sabyasachi De in an exclusive interview with Nagaland Post. De revealed that out of the railways’ 53.806 hectares (Ha) of land in Nagaland, nearly 30.283 Ha have been illegally occupied. The CPRO disclosed that though NFR had approached the State government several times for assistance, no “appreciable” assistance had been received either in demarcation of

land or in removal of encroachments. He however still expressed hope that this issue would be suitably addressed in the coming days. He admitted that the NFR could not take any action for removing the squatters but can only file FIRs and bring it to the notice of the authorities in Nagaland. The CPRO also disclosed that the last eviction orders to the squatters were served on July 24, 2017,

while 20 cases were currently pending at courts. He also said that railway land had been systemically encroached since May 2008. The CPRO also mentioned that there were several sanctioned works ready for execution like upgrading Dimapur railway station into a world class station, upgrading goods area with yard remodelling for better service to passengers, doubling of Lumding-Furkating section,

etc. He said all the above mentioned developmental works sanctioned for Dimapur railway station could not be started on account of unavailability of land, unless this was resolved. It may be noted that many encroachers had even started construction of multi-story buildings within railway staff quarter area near the railway station here. In response to this, the CPRO said that NFR

authority had approached DC Dimapur seeking assistance in stopping such illegal constructions and even lodged FIRs. Surprisingly, it was also pointed out that a village council had even summoned NFR officials alleging that village land had been encroached by the railways. The summon notice was published in Nagaland Post on March 16, 2022. (Cont’d on p-8)

Russia warns states with consequences over UN vote on HRC

UNITED NATIONS, APR 6 (REUTERS): Russia has warned countries at the United Nations that a yes vote or abstention on a U.S. push to suspend Moscow from the Human Rights Council will be viewed as an “unfriendly gesture” with consequences for bilateral ties, according to a note seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The United States said on Monday it would seek Russia's suspension after Ukraine accused Russian troops of killing hundreds of civilians in the town of Bucha. The 193-member U.N. General Assembly in New York is due to vote on the measure on Thursday. A two-thirds majority of voting members- abstentions do not count- can suspend a country from the 47-member Geneva-based Human Rights Council for committing gross and systematic violations of human rights.

NPCC delegation meets Rahul; raises EVM issue HC closes case on Covid mandate DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) delegation, which met former AICC president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday reportedly raised the issue of EVMs. In a press release, NPCC president K Therie said that Rahul Gandhi assured to take up the issue with the appropriate authorities. He said that NPCC delegation also appraised Gandhi that the two states run EVM manufacturing companies were “under the thumb of BJP.” Therie said NPCC moved for removal of the EVM system of election and

NPCC delegation with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Wednesday.

for use of the ballot paper system. Stating that crowds did not betray election results in the past, NPCC president, however, said that in recent times, crowds no longer matter. “Issues also do not matter. It is

only money and EVMs that win,” Therie claimed. NPCC president said that the nation was also aware that almost 19 lakh EVMS were missing. “EVMs are not businesses or food. However, these

missing EVMs are found in BJP leaders’ houses, cars, trucks, etc.,” Therie said and alleged that the purpose was to change EVM control units and to tamper with the EVMs. He said EVMs have derailed democratic election. Further, Therie described as “a betrayal” the ECI’s argument that EVMs were tamperproof and cannot be overwritten. He contended that mock demonstration itself was a proof that EVMs could be removed or reused. “EVM engineers are appointed by the EVM companies for all returning officers’ offices.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 6 (NPN): Following the State government’s withdrawal of Covid restrictions from April 1, the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court has closed a case pertaining to challenging of a government order on vaccine, Covid-19 testing mandate and restrictions imposed on unvaccinated people during its final hearing on Wednesday. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL 7/2021) challenging the government order was filed by Vitho Zao, Tiatemsu Longchar, Kikrukhonuo Longchar and Rev Azahto Sema. They were represented (Cont’d on p-8)

by advocate Neiteo Koza, while the government was represented by advocate N Mozhui. The government had submitted a compliance order to the court during the hearing in which the counsel said all the prayers of the petitioners were answered after the latest government order, to which the counsel for the petitioners also agreed. The court, after having found that both the parties were satisfied, gave its judgement that the case would now remain closed in its entirety. Earlier, in the previous hearing, the government had assured the court that it would remove all mandates and restrictions.

Russia’s mission to the United Nations urged countries to “speak out against the anti-Russian resolution.” It was not immediately clear how many countries received the note. “It is worth mentioning that not only support for such an initiative, but also an equidistant position in the vote (abstention or non-participation) will be considered as an unfriendly gesture,” the note read. Russia is in its second year of a three-year term on the Human Rights Council. “Russia blatantly and openly threatening countries who vote to suspend them from the U.N. Human Rights Council is only further evidence that Russia needs to be suspended immediately from the U.N. Human Rights Council,” Olivia Dalton, spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, said on Wednesday.

India logs 1,086 new Covid cases NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): With 1,086 new coronavirus infections being reported in a single day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,30,925 while the active cases dipped to 11,871, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,487 with 71 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. NPN adds: Nagaland on Wednesday recorded one fresh case in Dimapur, taking the total Covid-19 caseload to 35478. The death toll remained unchanged at 759 (including 4 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

More back NIDA on State Govt issues alert on financial cybercrime, frauds Foothill: FIR against extortion superannuation issue DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Indian Dental Association (IDANSB) and NIDA Kiphire unit have also extended support to Nagaland InService Doctors' Association (NIDA)’s demand for extension of superannuation age of all in-service doctors from 60 to 62 years. IDANSB president, Dr. Seto Kera and honorary secretary, Dr Wangshimenba Ozukum asserted that NIDA’s demand was genuine and was being implemented in almost all states in the country. It also urged the state government for creation of Dental Surgeon post in the

newly created districts and CHCs to fill up the existing vacancies through proper channel. It also called for expediting the starting of the medical colleges in Kohima and Mon district. NIDA Kiphire unit: Reaffirming its support to the central body’s decision on superannuation issue, the NIDA Kiphire district unit said that following Prime Minister's announcement to enhance superannuation age of doctors, NIDA has been pursuing state government to implement the same as most states in the country have implemented it.

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): With financial cybercrime and frauds on the rise in the country and the state, the state government has alerted the public to cautious of the widespread operation of such cyber financial fraudsters, who were well organised and go through extra efforts to appear genuine and real to victims. S t a t e g o ve r n m e n t through DIPR informed that various sophisticated and complex methods and modus operandi were used by fraudsters and criminals to loot victims of their money. Citing some of the recent frauds unearthed in the country, the government

stated that in one such scam, cyber crooks were arrested from different parts of the country for duping thousands of people by creating a fake State Bank of India (SBI) app similar to the SBI Yono and duping people by making them download the app through Phishing (fraud emails/messages claiming to be genuine to steal personal information like password, bank details etc. or to install malwares) and then impersonating fake bank employees asking KYC update details. In another major scam called the 'Chinese app seams,' it stated that lakhs of Indians have been looted

of crores of rupees where victims were enticed with small returns/profit on investments made by them and then trust was gained of the victims. When the victims start investing more money, the fraudsters disappeared with the money. Attractive fake advertisements/publicity are generated like 'earn money sitting at home,' 'doubling income schemes,' 'crypto investment,' 'gaming applications investment' etc. One common feature of all these scams is that Chinese apps are used and Chinese nationals are involved. One example is the 'Power bank app' case where

lakhs of victims across India were looted of Rs. 300 crore. A power bank app listed in Google Play store projected itself as an Indian based company involved in quick charging technology and the company lured victims to invest their money on the pretext of doubling their money in a short time. Similar apps under different names like EZ money, EZ coin etc. have been used. The main handlers in many of the cases are based in China and the rackets are operated in a multi-layered fashion where the money goes through many agents, partners etc.

DIMAPUR, APR 6 (NPN): Foothill Ao Youth Organization (FAYO) has filed a police complaint against rampant extortion being carried out at the construction site located at Phuswu Khel, Nihoto road at Naga United Village. According to the FIR filed at Diphupar Police Station by FAYO president Achen Imchen, vice president Imsuienba and DAYO co-convenor Yashiwapang one person, on April 5 at around 4 p.m., came in an auto at the construction site located at Phuswu Khel, Nihoto road near Hotel management training insti(Cont’d on p-8) tute and extorted Rs. 2000

at gunpoint from the head mason. FAYO said that the same person who claimed to be from one NSCN group, had on three occasions extorted Rs.500 (March 18, 2022) Rs.5000 (March 19, 2022) and Rs. 2000 (March 25, 2022) from the construction site. FAYO claimed that not only the unabated extortion but threatening to take human life, has caused untold misery and fear of those at the site. Therefore, FAYO urged the authority concern to investigate the matter and book the culprit at the earliest, so that the citizens can live peacefully without any threat to their lives.

This is it! India tops world in terms of number of persons killed in road accidents Parl Session likely to end today

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NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): India ranks number 1 as per number of persons killed and ranks number 3 as per number of persons injured in road accidents, Gadkari added (Representational Picture) Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday raised concern over road accidents and said that India tops the world in terms of the number of persons killed in road accidents. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Gadkari said

that based on the latest issue of the World Road Statistics (WRS) 2018, brought out by the International Road Federation, Geneva, India ranks number 3 per number of accidents. And India

ranks number 1 per number of persons killed and ranks number 3 per number of persons injured in road accidents, Gadkari added. Moreover, the percentage of fatalities involving

road users between 18 to 45 years stood at 69.80 per cent for the year 2020, Parliament was informed. Replying to a separate question, he said a total of 22 greenfield highways (5 expressways comprising the length of 2,485 km with a cost of Rs 1,63,350 crore and 17 access-controlled highways comprising the length of 5,816 km with a cost of Rs. 1,92,876 crore) have been envisaged for development. Three sections of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway i.e. Delhi “Dausa – Lalsot

(Jaipur) (214 km), Vadodara “Ankleshwar (100 km) and Kota” Ratlam Jhabua (245 km) are planned for completion by March 23, he added. To another question, the minister said FASTag is issued to vehicle users on the basis of Vehicle Registration Number/Chassis No. As of March 30, 2022, the total number of FASTags issued by various banks was 4,95,20,949 and FASTag penetration achieved at fee plazas on National Highways is approximately 96.5 per cent, Gadkari said.

NEW DELHI, APR 6 (PTI): The Budget session of Parliament is likely to conclude on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule. Parliament sources said both - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha-- were likely to be adjourned sine die on Thursday. The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 31 and the first half ended on February 11 after the presentation of the Union Budget. Thereafter both houses of Parliament went into recess to examine the budget papers. The second half of the

Budget Session began on March 14. According to the original schedule, the session was to conclude on April 8. Besides budgetary process, key bills passed during the session include the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill and the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill. Meanwhile, Parliament Wednesday passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill empowering police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and those accused of crimes. K Y M C


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