March 8, 2023

Nagaland Post

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HISTORY SCRIPTED: 2 DY CMs-- TR ZELIANG & Y PATTON APPOINTED; SALHOUTUONUO AS FIRST WOMAN MINISTER

Rio justifies having ‘2 Dy CMs’

Newly sworn-in chief minister Neiphiu Rio explained that the two deputy chief ministers in his council of ministers was needed for convenient functioning of the two-party alliance. He said this while briefly interacting with media at the Raj Bhavan after the swearing-in earlier at Capital Cultural Hall.

to the Rio-led government, while NCP and NPF were also likely to follow suit.

Meanhile, Rio also said it was due to the good wishes and support of the people that he could return as chief minister.

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KOHIMA, MAR 7 (NPN):

Veteran Naga politician and leader of the NDPP-BJP alliance Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday took oath as Nagaland chief minister for a record fifth consecutive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda and Assam chief

Sec. 144A

CrPC revoked in 3 districts

DIMAPUR, MAR 7

(NPN): With the improvement of the law and order in the districts of Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland and situation returning to normalcy following the conclusion of the conduct of general assembly election 2023, the commissioner of police (CP)

Dimapur Kevithuto Sophie has revoked the prohibitory order with effect from March 10, 2023.

Prohibitory order under Section 144A of the CrPC was promulgated dated January 19, 2023 to ensure peaceful conduct of general elections to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2023.

Gov extends

Holi greetings

DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): Nagaland governor

La. Ganesan has extended warm greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Holi and wished everyone a colourful and happy celebration.

In his message, Ganesan described Holi as a festival of social harmony, which brings joy and hope. “Holi festival with its vibrant colours accentuates positivity and the triumph of good over evil,” governor said. Governor also called upon all to keep in mind the fundamental purpose of the Holi festival, which he said was to unite the people together forgetting all differences, and to have love and respect for one another.

minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Nagaland Governor La Ganesan administered the oath of secrecy to Rio and nine ministers (See Pics) at the swearing-in ceremony held at Capital Cultural Hall here.

As reported by Nagaland Post, BJP was given five cabinet berths while NDPP kept seven berths including that of the chief minister. The swearing also consisted

of two other notable firsts. It is for the first time in Nagaland that a woman (Salhoutuonuo Kruse) who won on her maiden entry into state politics, was sworn-in as cabinet minister. It was also the first time that two deputy chief ministers- TR Zeliang (NDPP) and Y Patton (BJP) were sworn-in.

After filling up all 12 cabinet berths(the maximum permissible for small states

under the 91st Amendment Act) sources said that Rio will be allocating the portfolios to the cabinet ministers within a day or two. Though it is the prerogative of the chief minister, yet hectic lobbying was reported as the newly appointed cabinet ministers want key and lucrative portfolios. Chief Minister Rio will also have to accommodate the remaining 18 MLAs

from the NDPP and seven from the BJP for appointment as advisors who would be expecting desired portfolios. A balanced and equitable distribution of portfolios is key to running a smooth coalition of which Rio has the experience to handle.

Earlier, the programme began with the national anthem rendered by Music Academy, Kohima (TAFMA) and Police Band.

Invocation was pronounced by Kohima Ao Baptist Church pastor Temjenmongba Sempo. Highlights of the programme included ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus by Cantamus Choir (TAFMA) and ‘This is me’ by Bright Lights (TAFMA). The programme was attended by a host of senior State government officials, tribal leaders, political party leaders and prominent citizens.

Rio holds first cabinet meeting; ULB polls likely in May

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 7 (NPN):

Soon after taking oath, the newly constituted cabinet of the NDPP-BJP government led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, held its first cabinet meeting here Tuesday afternoon and deliberated on the issue of holding of elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Sources informed Nagaland Post that the cabinet meeting discussed holding of elections to urban local bodies (ULB) in response to the directive of the Supreme Court to the State government to complete the process by March 31.

However, owing to the ensuing board examinations, the cabinet decided to defer holding ULB elections till May, the sources added. Meanwhile, a notifi -

cation purportedly issued by the Municipal Affairs department went viral on social media, informing that the ULB polls would be held in all municipal and

town councils with women reservation.

Further, the State Election Commission through a circular had also issued directives to all deputy com-

missioners to designate returning officers and assistant returning officers for the ULB polls.

CMLOAopposespolls

Meanwhile, Chi and Mon Land Owners’ Association (CMLOA) has declared its opposition against holding of ULB election in Mon town until the state government address its demands.

In a representation to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon, CMLOA president O Kamzei and general secretary N Loipang said they have made their stand over ULB polls after having learnt that the State Election Commissioner

On all-party govt: Rio also disclosed that he will hold consultation with the BJP alliance partner on whether to include legislators from other political parties who had issued respective letters of support to the NDPP-BJP coalition government.

It may be noted that smaller parties like the NPP, JD(U), RPI(A), LJP(RV) have extended their support

He also remarked that the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday, was a rare occasion because the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, BJP national president and Assam chief minister among other dignitaries , were present to grace the occasion and that he felt blessed to have them.

To a query, Rio replied that keeping its promise for gender equality, the NDPPBJP alliance government had inducted one of the two women legislators in the council of ministers.

Conrad begins second term as Meghalaya CM

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SHILLONG, MAR 7: Con-

rad K Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the chief minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister, BJP national president JP Nadda and others.

Sangma, who is also the national president of the National People’s Party, was administered the oath of office by Governor Phagu Chauhan at Raj Bhavan.

This was the first time that the Prime Minister attended

Conrad takes oath as the CM.

the swearing-in ceremony of a new cabinet in this matrilineal State. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang and Jharkhand chief minister M Hemant Soren witnessed the oath taking ceremony.

DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): State excise department destroyed seized liquor and drugs worth Rs.2.30 crore at the Excise Directorate Complex, Dimapur on Tuesday.

In a press release, commissioner of excise H.Atokhe Aye informed

that the sized items were destroyed under Section 73 of the NLTP Act 1989/ NDPS Act 1985 by the duly constituted liquor/drugs destruction boards.

According to excise commissioner, the destroyed items were seizures made by the three enforcement wings

based in Dimapur—district excise, mobile squad and narcotic cell—during the period December 2022 to February 2023.

The destroyed liquor and drugs included 58,647 assorted bottles of IMFL, 22143 assorted bottles/ cans of beer, 1447 assorted bottles of wine/vodka/breezer and 459 bottles (AFD cough brand) of Codeine-based cough syrup. During the period, excise commissioner said an amount of Rs.6 lakh was deposited as revenue realized from case compounding.

DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has demanded release of all Naga political prisoners of war (NPPoW) held by India and Myanmar. In a statement issued through its MIP, NSCN (I-M) alleged that India and Myanmar illegally occupied Naga country and systematically framed the conflict as an internal issue, viewing the Nagas defending their own country as a security threat to their respective countries. It claimed that the conflict had resulted in detention of numerous Nagas by the respective governments, many of whom had been labelled as “insurgents”,

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NSCN (I-M) demands release of Naga political prisoners of war

“terrorists”, or arrested under “terror funding” charges. MIP cited the example of Alemla Jamir, a cabinet minister in NSCN/GPRN, who was detained on December 17, 2019 at Delhi airport and later arrested in a terror funding case and continue to remain in Indian custody. NSCN (I-M) urged the international community to uphold and defend international fairness and justice, promote an equal and uniform application of international law and reject double standards. Opposing the occupation of Nagalim, NSCN (I-M) urged the international community to immediately call India and

NSF demonstration for solution on PM’s visit to Kohima

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KOHIMA, MAR 7 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) staged demonstrations at various locations in Kohima coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Tuesday.

Students from various institutions displayed placards at several locations of the town, including Old MLA junction, Phoolbari and NSF Martyrs’ Park.

NSF is asking the Central government to be serious and show utmost sincerity in ensuring an inclusive, honourable, early and acceptable solution to the protracted Indo-Naga

political issue. Interacting with a section of media persons , NSF president Kegwayhun Tep said the federation felt that the Naga

political issue has been “almost forgotten”. He said through the demonstration, NSF wanted to remind the newly-

elected

and not use the genuine and legitimate Naga political issue as a “mere political gambit”.

NSF said the demonstration was also a reminder to the Naga negotiators that Naga youth and student community were yearning for a lasting peace across Naga homeland and that generations that would inherit the solution would no longer tolerate division within themselves.

Tep recalled that the BJP had advocated “election for solution” in the past but lamented that five years lapsed since then, but no solution was visible.

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Myanmar’s illegal occupation into question.

According to NSCN (IM), the international community should remain committed to the right approach of promoting peace talks, assist India, Nagalim and Myanmar in the conflict, and create conditions and platforms for the three entities to resume negotiations or call for an immediate withdrawal of occupying forces from Nagalim.

Further, NSCN (I-M) also questioned that if it was a terrorist organisation, why India was holding political negotiations with it for more than two decades now and why the negotiations had

taken place at the highest political levels. Referring to India’s commitment to the November 18, 2002 memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Milan, Italy, that clearly stated and understood that NSCN/ GPRN was not a terrorist organisation, the group reasoned that if this was the case, why its members or Nagas were being held on terror funding charges.

It also asked why India signed the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, that recognised the Naga issue as an Indo-Naga “political conflict” and was signed as two entities.

Our accreditation, assessment transparent: NAAC clarifies

NEW DELHI, MAR 7

(PTI): National Assessment and Accreditation Council

(NAAC) clarified that its accreditation and assessment is transparent and cannot be compromised, days after its chairman resigned alleging that universities were obtaining questionable grades through unfair means.

“As per the mandate of NAAC, the entire process of accreditation and assessment is robust, transparent, ICT-driven and automated.

The system cannot be compromised because the whole process is decentralised, transparent and accessible

to the stakeholders through a user-friendly portal and dashboard at all stages of the assessment and accreditation process,” NAAC said in a statement. “The processes within NAAC are continuously being improved so that assessment and accreditation of the educational institutions are done transparently and professionally,” it added. NAAC chairperson B Patwardhan had resigned on Sunday, saying he was doing so to safeguard “the sanctity of the post”, days after alleging that universities were obtaining questionable grades through unfair means.

representatives of the State to be mindful of the aspirations of Naga people and put in more serious efforts as facilitators,

PM Modi, Governor La Ganesan and CM Rio with cabinet ministers after swearing in ceremony.

(L) Prime Minister Modi with Governor La Ganesan, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Himanta Sarma and Rio at the swearing-in ceremony (R) Rio along with his council of ministers take oath. (NP/Twitter)

NSF representatives stage demonstration with placards in Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

Excise commissioner Atokhe Aye and other officials.

Neiphiu Rio

Paiwang Konyak Metsubo Jamir Temjen Imna Along CL John Salhoutuonuo Kruse P Bashangmongba

TR Zeliang Y. Patton G Kaito Aye Jacob Zhimomi KG Kenye

Excise deptt destroys seized liquor, drugs worth Rs. 2.30 cr in Dimapur