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Vol XXVII No. 175

DIMAPUR, thursday, june 1, 2017 Pages 16 ` 4.00

Free medical testing facilities in all govt health centres from July

Maradona declines offer to commentate with Pele

Climate change may affect food, water security: UN chief

northeast, Page 5

sports, Page 16

international, Page 12

71% under matric in DoSE SHOCKING FIGURE OF UNDER QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

D i m a p u r , M ay 31(NPN): Nagaland Congress has disclosed that as on April 26,2017 there were 24,400 employees under the School Education department out of which 20,538(84%)were teaching and 3862(16%) nonteaching staff. Media Cell of Nagaland Congress cited the facts and statistics as per RTI information. Further, it stated that most of the employees (71%) under the school education department were under matric. Maintaining that education being a crucial subject for which the qualification of teachers was mandatory for providing quality education, NLC alleged that the state government was instead appointing under e qualified/unqualified/ doubtful candidates and experimenting with children’s education as guinea pigs. It said mass appointments of such candidates to schools was one reason why government schools were faring very poorly in successive examinations. NLC also raised the past scams over appointments of bogus, ghost and

proxy teachers but for which no action has been taken by the government. NLC therefore appealed to tribal bodies, educated unemployed, conscientious NGOs and individuals in all districts to undertake serious probe into the matter. As of May 31,2017 there were 3795 MA/MSc and 19,998 BA/ BSc graduates unemployed as per record under the Employment, Skill & Entrepreneurship department. According to the RTI, out of 24,400 employees, 9% or 2140 were MA/MSc/ MPhil/PhD while 33% or 8116 were BA/BSc; 36% or 8862 were Matriculate/ PU and 22% or 5282 were under-matric and diploma. The nature of appointments of the 24,400 employees were as follows: 2426(Ad Hoc),308(Conti ngency),254(Contract),1 244(Fixed),17,753(Regul ar),2260(Temporary) and 155(others). According to NLC, 59% or 14,292 employees were appointed during 2003-2017 under the following categories: Adhoc -96%(

CM in France, pays tribute to the WW-I Naga Labour Corps

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu laying wreath at the gravestone of Shikhu, France.

K O H IMA , MAY 3 1 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu laid a wreath at the Indian memorial at Neuve Chapelle, France on Wednesday. The memorial contain a plaque in which names of Naga Labour Corps feature. It was installed in honour of

Fuel prices hiked

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 1.23/ltr and diesel by 89 paise a litre in sync with rising international fuel rates. Increase in price, effective midnight tonight, comes on the back of a Rs 2.16/ltr cut in petrol and Rs 2.10 a ltr reduction in diesel prices effected from May 16.

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the Indian army and labour corps who fought in France during WW-I. According to Chief Minister’s Office, the year 2017 is significant for the Naga labour corps as 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Naga Labour Corps participation in “The Great War”. Dr. Liezietsu also visited the Indian cemetery at Ayette and laid a wreath at the gravestone of one Shikhu, of the Naga labour corps. The chief minister was accompanied by Director External Relations of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Liz Sweet. In commemoration of the 100 years of the NLC, state government on April 21 dedicated a monolith in Kohima, in honour of the NLC for their participation and sacrifices in the great WW-I.

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MA/BA appointed were under the category: Adhoc-3%(69:2333), Contingency-28%(79:286), Contract-90%(225:250), Fixed-28%(336:1179), Regular-50%(4420:8796) and Temporary-39%(532:1375).

District-wise break up : Dimapur District total 4272 employees; MA/MSc+ candidates are 406 (9%); BA/BSc 1546 (36%); Matric/PU 1608 (38%) & Others 712 (17%). Kohima District total 3002 employees; MA/MSc+ 435 (14%); BA/BSc 1038 (34%); Matric/PU 915 (30%) Others 2388 (22%). Mokokchung District total 3115 employees; MA/MSc+ 351 (11%); BA/BSc 1238 (40%); Matric/PU 1019 (31%) & Others 507 (18%). Zunheboto District total 2655 employees; MA/MSc+ 137 (5%); BA/BSc 633 (24%); Matric/PU 1353 (51%) Others 532 (20%). Wokha District total 1565 employees: MA/MSc+ 184 (12%); BA/BSc 585 (37%); Matric/PU 512 (33%) & Others 284 (18%). Phek District total 2079 employees; MA/MSc+ 159 (8%); BA/BSc 719 (34%); Matric/PU 688 (33%) & Others 513 (25%). Tuensang District total 2402 employees; MA/MSc+ 142 (6%); BA/BSc 712 (30%); Matric/PU 1057 (44%) & Others 491 (20%). Mon District total 2066 employees; MA/MSc+ 130 (6%); BA/BSc 600 (29%); Matric/PU 763 (37%) & Others 573 (28%). Peren District total 1109 employees; MA/MSc+ 100 (9%); BA/BSc 435 (39%); Matric/PU 221 (20%) & Others 353 (32%). Kiphire District total 1095 employees; MA/MSc+ 60 (5%); BA/BSc 303 (28%); Matric/PU 434 (40%) & Others 298 (27%). Longleng District total 1033 employees; MA/MSc+ 34 (3%); BA/BSc 264 (26%); Matric/PU 362 (35%) & Others 373 (36%). In Longleng District, MA/MSc degree holders is only 3%, BA/BSc 26% and huge 71% PU/Matric/Under Matric. In Zunheboto District, MA/MSc etc is only 5%, BA/BSc is 24% and huge 71% PU/Matric/Under Matric. In Kiphire District, MA/MSc etc is only 5% and 67% PU/Matric/Under Matric. In Mon District, MA/MSc etc is only 6% and 65% PU/Matric/Under Matric. In Tuensang District, MA/MSc etc is only 6% and 64% PU/Matric/Under Matric.

NEW DELHI, MAY 31 (PTI): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose died in an aircrash in 1945, the government today said, putting to an end a controversy that refuses to be buried about the freedom fighter having survived the accident. The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a reply to an RTI application from a Kolkata resident that the government had come to this conclusion after considering the reports of various committees that probed the death of Bose, who, many believed, had not perished in the crash. After considering the reports of the Shah Nawaz Committee, the Justice GD Khosla Commission and the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Enquiry, the government concluded that he had died in the crash, the ministry said in its reply. It also sought to dispel reports that Bose, who was born in 1897, lived in disguise as ‘Gumnami Baba’ -- which was the belief of a large section of Bose’s legion of admirers. It also said so far 37 files related to Bose had been declassified.

BJP woos Nagaland voters with promise of bringing development Correspondent

K O H IMA , MAY 3 1 (NPN): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday vowed to transform Nagaland into “paradise” by bringing all forms of development if people give the party an opportunity to form the government in the state. Addressing the executive meeting of BJP Kohima district at CK Arcade here on Wednesday, BJP national secretary (organisation) i/c Nagaland, Ananta Narayan Mishra, said that Nagaland would witness faster pace of development with the formation of BJP government. Mishra also stated that since the party was in power at the centre, formation of BJP government in the state would take Nagaland towards development and progress. Further, he said that the party would work towards providing railway connectivity in all the major district headquarters of the state and also establish AIIMS and cancer institute if BJP formed the government in the state. Mishra

(second from left) Ananta Narayan Mishra, Visasolie Lhoungu and others at Kohima, Wednesday. (NP)

said that major portion of the ongoing four-lane works between Dimapur and Kohima would be completed before next state elections. BJP national secretary (organisation) clarified that BJP was a not a religious party, but a “social” and cadre-based party with an objective to serve the public. He also highlighted the policies and programmes of BJP. Mishra disclosed that the BJP National president Amit Shah would arrive Kohima and hold a public rally on August 27, 2017. Meanwhile, he said that BJP would contest in all the seats if suitable can-

didates come forward. He urged the party leaders to work hard to bring BJP to power in the state and also to recommend candidates. Also, speaking at the meeting, BJP Nagaland unit president, Visasolie Lhoungu, exuded confidence that BJP would come to power in Nagaland in 2018, adding that the state was the next target of the BJP government at the centre. In this regard, he said the party workers should be prepared to accept the challenge. Lhoungu also called upon the party workers to be clear with the party objectives and policies and said BJP was for the people.

Imchen launches PMUY for state MVC condemns firing by Jessami villagers DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): Matikhru Village Council (MVC) under Meluri, Phek district has condemned the alleged indiscriminate firing upon Matikhru villagers by Jessami villagers, Manipur while they were working at their paddy fields bordering Manipur on May 27, 2017 between 4pm to 5pm. In a press release, MVC chairman, Masi Katiry, said that “miraculously” none of the villagers were hit by the bullet. Katiry,

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D IMA P UR , MAY 3 1 (NPN): Minister Environment & Forest, Climate Change, Government of Nagaland, Imkong L Imchen launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for Nagaland, here Wednesday at IMC Hall. In his speech, Imchen said the PMUY was a big initiative taken up by the central government to help women living ‘Below Poverty Line’ lead a healthier life, using LPG instead of the traditional timber fuelled chullahs in their homes. He said, the initiative would greatly help in keeping a balance in the climatic conditions of the country in line with the United Nation’s call for climatic change. Imchen also said that as minister in-charge of climate change, he has concern on addressing the degradation of ecology and envi-

however, said that enough evidence has been collected from the scene. MVC has appealed to all the organizations, hohos, and likeminded people to condemn the incident and rescue Matikhru village. MVC also urged the state government to protect and uphold the territorial boundary of Nagaland and to expedite all pending cases of destruction, encroachment and the firing incidents.

Imkong L.Imchen (L) seen with Parl Secy Tovihoto Aye(NP)

ronment in order to ensure stability for posterity. The minister said the PM with the visionary scheme had not only helped in solving the climatic issue but also has targeted the vulnerable and down-trodden section of the society which also aimed at even the slum dwellers through the women beneficiaries. In the context of Nagaland, Imchen said, the programme would help

in decreasing deforestation which is practised in order to gather timber resulting in huge destruction to the ecological balance. He said that the programme was clearly not a political agenda but a humane initiative both for the population and the environment which would go a long way in sustaining human civilization. (Cont’d on p-8)

BJP dissidents want party president removed of BJP MLA Mhonlumo Kikon. Lhoungu’s loyalty to the party was also questioned over the reported “rumours” that he would be contesting from NPF ticket, saying ‘there is no smoke without fire’. According to the press release signed by I.K Sema, advisor BJP and ex-dy CM, the dropping of three senior BJP workers hold placards at the demonstration outside the BJP office bearers-James party office at Supermarket, Dimapur on Wednesday. (NP) Staff Reporter

“Who knows? Cattle could become another hot issue in the next election.”

2333:2426), Contingency93%(286:308), Contract98%(250:254), Fixed-95%(1179:1244), Regular-49%(8796:17753), Temporary61%(1375:2260) and not reported-92%(24/26). Also during 2003-2017

Bose died in 1945: Govt

DIMAPUR, MAY 31 (NPN): Several state BJP workers led by senior party leaders staged a protest/ poster campaign Wednesday here at Supermarket, demanding the removal of Nagaland BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu from his post and against shifting of state BJP headquarter to Kohima that was reportedly proposed by Lhoungu. Around hundred party workers staged a demonstration against the

party president whom they blamed for party’s inability to function smoothly due to “lack of proper leadership, clear direction, etc”. Various allegations were levelled against the retired bureaucrat who was elected on January 11, 2016. Party workers also accused Lhoungu of “functioning like a dictator”, inaction on pressing party matters and keeping in pending for more than six months the memorandum to prime minister and national BJP president regarding sacking

Vizo, Mghato Achumi and Yanghose Sangtam, by Lhoungu citing direction of central leadership, was the doing of Lhoungu. The party leaders at the meeting resolved to shut down all BJP offices in Nagaland till central BJP oust the incumbent party state president. They also opposed shifting of BJP Hq to Kohima.

BJP suspends 3 party workers

State BJP has suspended three party workers- advisor I.K. Sema, convenor of finance and development committee H.K. Khulu and former spokesperson Yanghose Sangtam, for their anti-party activities with immediate effect. This was stated in a statement issued by State BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu and state general secretary (administration) Eduzu Theluo. The party has also disowned the unauthorised meeting organized by few state BJP members and displayed of placards against the state president on May 31 at Dimapur, the statement stated. Reacting to the suspension, former ACS and finance commissioner H.K.Khulu expressed surprise since the protestors did not shout any slogans at all. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Khulu also said no show cause notice was issued to them by the state party. He claimed that the demand for resignation of the state BJP president was good for the party and also valid. K Y M C


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