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Vol XXVII No. 80
DIMAPUR, saturday, february 25, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00
Kanpur train accident was a cross-border conspiracy: Modi
Spurs dumped out of Europa League
Era of austerity is over: Greek PM Alexis Tsipras
national, Page 5
sports, Page 11
international, Page 9
No Naga solution without consultation, says Rijiju
Spl. Correspondent/Correspondent he said. Rijiju, who was last held outside Imphal Raj
NEW DELHI/IMPHAL, FEB 24 (NPN): In a clear indication of Cedntre’s take on arriving at a solution to the Naga political issue, nion minister of state for Home, Kiren Rijiju on Friday categorically pointed out that there can be no solution without consulting all stakeholders. Rijiu’s statement accentuates recent statement made by Union Home minister, Rajnath Singh that there has been no mention of “Manipur” in the Framework Agreement” signed between Government of India and NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015. “Without the consultations of all the stakeholders, final decision on Naga issue will not be taken,” Kiren Rijiju told mediapersons. “The interest of the NSCN (I-M) is not the interest of whole Naga. There are many stakeholders and without consulting them. Final agreement will be taken only when the entire stakeholder are consulted,”
Gov’s Sekrenyi, Shivratri greetings DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya has extended greetings to Angami community on the occasion of Sekrenyi, the festival of purification which normally falls on the 25th day of Angami month of “Kezei” (February 25). In his message, Acharya said that the ten-day festival is also called Phousanyi by Angamis, where days are spend on feasting and song. He hoped that through this festival, it will strengthen the bond of love and unity among the Angami community in particular and Nagas in general. Governor also greeted the Hindu community on the holy occasion of Maha Shivratri, which is also known as “the Great Night of Shiva”, celebrated annually in honour of Shiva. According to Acharya, the festival is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, no injury to others, forgiveness and the discovery of Shiva. On both the occasions, the Governor conveyed conveys his best wishes and hoped that the almighty God will continue to bestow abundant blessings upon the people of the State and country as well.
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in Imphal for BJP election rally further urged upon all not make Naga peace talks a political agenda for elections to the Manipur Assembly. He said some vested interest people were spreading propaganda and trying to rake up the Naga talks into a political agenda. Rijiju further expressed dismay that the Central government was being blamed for the economic blockade. He said law and order was a state subject and that the Centre had provided all assistances to Ibobi government. Political analysts were of the opinion that the Naga solution issue has grabbed everyone’s attention, particularly ahead of the Manipur Assembly elections scheduled to be held on March 4 and 8. On the other hand, the demand by various organizations on Centre to disclose the details of the framework agreement has been gaining momentum. Several protests were also held across Manipur, the
Bhavan. Union Home minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Manipur last week to Manipur, as part of the party’s campaign tour, had clarified that “no word related to Manipur contained in the Framework Agreement” and that there was no such provision. On Thursday, Centre’s Interlocutor for Naga peace talks R.N. Ravi had also pointed out that no solution would be reached at without taking into consideration the wishes of the stakeholders. After coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured to solve the Naga issue within 18 months. However, the assurance was yet to see the light of the day. Modi had also directed Ravi to clinch a solution preferably within a year to 18 months. However, Ravi in an interview to ANI said: “No, we can’t have a deadline. We are trying to make it as early as possible. Well, we are trying our best, but we can’t set a deadline.”
Certain elements trying to sabotage talks: NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has cautioned certain individuals that their “uninspiring campaign” to sabotage the peace talk with a new approach “Nagas of Nagaland” and “treacherous venom” to mislead the people by demanding the content of the framework agreement, would not deter the dedication of the true Nagas. Rather, NSCN (I-M) stand was that Naga people have hope that NSCN (I-M) will bring peace and honorable negotiated settlement of the Naga goals. It stated that when Prime Minister has reposed authenticity towards the Naga aspiration, people should have the spirit of “accommodative” to shoulder the destiny of the Nagas. However, despite appreciating NSCN, there were few
dogmatic writers who were “confrontational to Naga solution”, MIP said. Therefore, MIP urged the true Nagas to stop creating any logjam towards achieving the objective. It also asked those greedy people to refrain from such activities, when the Naga issue has entered a new remarkable stage and had gained momentum during the last few years. Further, MIP of NSCN (I-M) asserted that as majority of Naga people had democratically mandated in favor of Naga solution through numerous consultative meetings and write ups, the Naga people should realized that there can be no better platform to contemplate our actions towards our goal, since Government of India has also recognized the legal rights of the Nagas.
Centre to launch ‘Twitter Seva’ to reach citizens
NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): The Union home ministry will soon launch its own ‘Twitter Seva’ forum to capture citizens’ grievances aired through various social media handles related to the ministries and have them addressed, where actionable, through its departments and divisions. The initiative will be on the lines of the successful ‘Twitter Seva’ interface being run by the ministry of external affairs to address complaints and grievances raised by resident and nonresident Indians relating to passport/visa and other foreign policy issues. According to a MHA official, the ministry will identify some keywords relating to public services rendered by its various departments as well as issues directly handled by the ministry. Each time a citizen tweets a grievance or complaint relating to the keyword, it will reflect on a central server within the home ministry. Where these grievances/complaints are found actionable, the department concerned will initiate process for their redressal and accordingly inform the complainant on Twitter.
T.R. Zeliang retains Finance as advisor
Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, FEB 24(NPN): Former chief minister and current DAN chairman, T.R. Zeliang has been allocated the crucial Finance portfolio as Advisor. This was contained in a notification issued by the cabinet secretary, Pankaj Kumar. It may be noted that the Finance, F&CS and P&AR are portfolios that are held by chief ministers in convention. As advisor Finance, which is the most important portfolio that will make the
CM allocates portfolios
state in matters of evolving projections of funds for development of the state, T.R. Zeliang will be called into play the role of a person who would bridge the gap between the Centre and the state. This gap comes into play when a new chief minister would need time to acquaint himself with the current financial situation. The current financial year 2016-17ends on March 31, 2017 and the next financial year comes (2017-18)
List of Ministers/ Parl. Secretaries/ Advisors/Chairmen with portfolios
Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu
C.M
Kiyanilie Peseyie
Cabinet Minister “ “ “ “ “ “
Yanthungo Patton P. Longon Kipili Sangtam C.L. John Yitachu Paiwang Konyak Vikheho Swu G. Kaito Aye Imkong L. Imchen Chotisuh Sazo Parliamentary Secretaries Kejong Chang C. Apok Jamir Deo Nukhu R. Tohanba Khriehu Liezietsu Dr. Benjongliba E.E. Pangteang B.S.Nganglang Shetoyi L. Khumo
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P&AR; Food & Civil Supplies, port- folios not allotted to others. Social Security & Welfare, Parl. Affairs.
Home Health & Family Welfare Power R.D., REPA. School Education, SCERT. Transport & Civil Aviation, IT & C, Border Affairs Roads & Bridges. National Highway, Political Affairs. Environment & Forest, Climate Change PHED Horticulture, DB & GB. Tourism Higher & Technical Education Municipal Affairs. MTF & State Lotteries. CAWD, Taxes. Home Guard & Civil Defence, Seri. Land Resources Dev. & Excise. Fisheries, Printing & Stationery Land Revenue, VG, Women Dev.
Finance deptt responds to ACAUT DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): State finance department has reacted to the disclosure of ACAUT Nagaland that as per RTI documents the state government had Rs.5229.56 crore released by the Centre for 2015-16-17 parked in coffers as on December 7, 2016. In a press release, additional chief secretary & finance commissioner, Temjen Toy, admitted that ACAUT had filed an RTI application and the information sought was accordingly made available by the state government. However, Temjen Toy said it appeared that the information furnished by the government was “misunderstood” leading to “wrong conclusion” that the government had huge funds in its coffers owing to non-utilization of funds released by the centre. The finance commissioner while seeking to clarify the matter stated that the
central government releases funds from time to time as per the norms recommended by the finance commission. He said the state government takes into account all the funds receivable from all sources during a particular financial year and works out the estimates of receipts for the purpose of the state budget. According to finance commissioner, the main sources of receipts of the state government included the Post Devolution Revenue Gap Grant, State’s Share of Central Taxes, all other grants available under the Award of the Finance Commission, State’s Own Tax & Non-Tax Revenue, and the Borrowings of the State Government as permissible within the norms prescribed by the Finance Commission. Therefore, he said the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant (PDRDG)
and Grant for Disaster Relief as mentioned in the news item under reference have been incorporated in the state budget for the year 2015- 16 and 2016-17. To verify the correctness of this statement, the finance commissioner said page 2 of the “Explanatory Memorandum to the Budget” for the years 201516 and 2016-17 could be referred to. Similarly, he said the grants indicated for the year 2017-18 would also be incorporated in the budget for the year 2017-18. While Central grant against disaster relief was utilized specifically for disaster relief, Temjen Toy said the PDRDG and the state’s share of central taxes etc. were not tied to any specific programme/scheme but goes to finance the state’s expenditure as reflected in the budget of the respective year. (Cont’d on p-7)
Feb 2 arson: Govt. assesses damage to offices Campaign for Correspondent
KOHIMA, FEB 24 (NPN): An arson assessment has been launched by the state government after several crore worth of public properties were damaged on February 2. At least 30 offices of the government and NGOs were razed to the ground on the night of February 2 last when mobs torched the historic Old Secretariat Complex at Kohima. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Rajesh Soudararanjan, told Nagaland Post that on Friday a co-ordination meeting was held in DC’s conference hall with all the heads of offices under Kohima district and offices affected/damaged to discuss on how to accommodate and make temporary functional office. DC said functional office for the district offices would be arranged soon. According to the list made available to the DC office by the caretaker of the old secretariat complex, the 30 damaged offices in ‘A’ old MLA hostel (complex) included Nagaland State Electric-
ity Regulatory Commission, Nagaland State Transport (AGM), Nagaland State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission and Regional Transport Office Kohima. In ‘B’ old assembly secretariat (complex), the offices were Superintendent of Prohibition and Excise Kohima District, Kohima Municipal Council, World Bank Finance (project), Directorate of School Education (Text Book Section), Nagaland State Legal Information Cell and Nagaland Electrical Inspectorate. In ‘C’ Old Secretariat (complex), the offices included NEPED and NEPED project (through economic development), Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum Office, Nagaland State Legal Service Authority, Regional Chief Office HUDCO, Disaster Management, SIB, SIPMIU, NIHEWS, Chief Information Commissioner Nagaland, SSA Kohima District, NNP+, Nagaland Law College Students Union, Nagaland Pensioners Association, Kohima Press Club office, Zonal Council Hall, GIZ
into effect from April 1 onwards. In this regard, it may be mentioned that from 2017 onwards the entire finance would be implemented as per the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission. In this respect the state of Nagaland would have to depend totally on the devolution of funds as per the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission. Therefore, the question remains whether Zeliang as
Finance advisor would be able to deliver, since recent political development indicated that he had deviated from the advice of the Central leadership with regard to Nagaland political scenario. This is what was learnt after discussion with several key policymakers including political observers. Allocation of portfolios: Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Friday allocated the portfolios of ministers, advisers, parliamentary secretaries and chairmen.
(Germany company), Nagaland State Consumer Helpline and Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland. However, the value of the property destroyed in the inferno was yet to be ascertained. According to DIPR, DC informed that out of the 30 offices damaged, 17 offices had already submitted their reports and requested other affected offices to submit the reports by February 25 for onward submission to the government. Additional DC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi, also informed that some office items have been recovered by the Kohima Village Youth Organisation during the incident and were kept under the custody of the Dobashi at DC’s Court. Further, she requested the concerned offices to collect the items after verification. At the meeting, various district heads of offices and representatives also shared their grievances they were facing at present while some other offices highlighted the alternative arrangement made so far for accommodation.
‘Digi Dimapur’
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): In a move to promote Digital India initiative and encourage cashless payments, the Dimapur district administration has decided to launch “Digi Dimapur” campaign. According to DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, in the first phase district administration has adopted Thahekhu Village to make it first cashless village in Nagaland. District administration would also co-ordinate the activities with various agencies like banks and government offices to launch awareness campaigns and digital drives. Meanwhile, DC informed that all the government offices and utilities beginning with DC office Dimapur would also go cashless in a time bound manner. For those, who do not have bank account, the district administration will conduct a special account opening sessions and all bank account holders would be given ATM/Rupay cards and mobile banking facilities. In this regard, DC Dimapur has urged all citizens to actively participate in the “Digi Dimapur” campaign.
Er. Levi Er. Picto N.Jacob Zhimomi Pukhayi Amenba Yaden Y.M. Yolow Toyang Chang S. Chuba Longkumer Hukavi Zhimomi Eshak Konyak Khekaho
Housing Justice & Law, SIRD Irrigation & Flood Control Soil & Water Conservation. Industries & Commerce Agriculture NRE, Fire & Emergency Services Vet & A.H. Jails & Science & Tech., KVIB Art & Culture Sports & Youth Resources
Er. Vikho Yhoshü Torechu Tovihoto Advisors N.Thongwang Konyak S.I.Jamir Imtilemba Sangtam Naiba Konyak Dr. T.M. Lotha Chairmen Dr. Longriniken
Mechanical, NSMDC. Election & Evaluation. Economics & Statistics. DUDA, LM & CP, NIDC. Urban Development Cooperation, R&R., MARCOFED Geology & Mining. Tr./Ac; Labor/Employment, Skill Dev. DAN, NBRM. (Shürhozelie Liezietsu) Chief Minister.
Minor killed, mother injured in mishap
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): A minor boy died on the spot while the mother sustained grievous injury when a trucked rammed into a scooty on Friday morning at Burma Camp junction, Dimapur. Police said the mother, identified as one Shoba Gurung (35) was riding the scooty along with her son as the pillion rider identified as Reshab Gurung (2 year old), Traffic OC Zone-I, Mhathung Patton informed Nagaland Post. He said the truck (NL01G 0737) was seized and the driver apprehended. A case has been registered in this connection. The injured mother was rushed to Dimapur Civil hospital and the dead body kept at the morgue to conduct post-mortem, OC said. (Staff Reporter)
Earthquake jolts NE states
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN/PTI): A medium intensity earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale hit the North Eastern states including Nagaland on Friday. The epicenter of the quake was in Manipur’s Churachandrapur district. It struck at 5:32 p.m. at the depth of 20 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology, a unit of the ministry of earth sciences. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property. Another earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Sikkim at 3.9 a.m.
Total power shut down in Dimapur
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Department of power has informed there would be a total power shut down as jungle cutting/maintenance work under Dimapur Electrical Division would be carried out on February 25, 2017 from 5 a.m. till 10 a.m. In a press release, the Dimapur Electrical Division executive engineer Imsenkabe has requested group or individual wanting to cut/trim trees near their residence/ compound to do so during the stated period of time. The department has informed all responsible to note the timing of power shut down if any work was to be done.
Candle light service for two slain youths
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): A candle light service in memory of late Khriesavizo Metha and late Bendangnungsang Lkr, who were killed in police firing on January 31, 2017, in Dimapur, would be held at Diphupar village ground, Dimapur on February 26, 2016 at 5pm. The service is being organised by Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) in collaboration with the Diphupar village council and Diphupar Naga Youth Organisation.
Gov condoles Dr. Choudhury demise
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, has expressed grief at the sudden demise of Dr Ashit Baran Choudhury, a prominent doctor of Dimapur and former state president of IMA Nagaland. In a condolence message to Mrs. Madhumita, the governor described late Dr. Choudhury as a sincere, dedicated and disciplined doctor, a humble human being and a renowned social worker. Acharya further said Dr. Choudhury worked cohesively to bring people together, adding that his demise was a great loss to the people of Dimapur in particular and Nagaland in general. Governor said his contributions would be remembered by all. Acharya also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed Almighty to grant them strength and solace to overcome the grief and the departed soul rest in peace.
State govt. informs
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland government has declared February25 (fourth Saturday) and second and fourth Saturdays of March, 2017 as working days for all government offices in the state on account of the Financial Year ending and since most of working days were disrupted by the recent bandh, a DIPR report stated. K Y M C