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Vol XXVII No. 195

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Won’t blink on GST launch: Arun Jaitley

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Centre focussed on developing NE: Rudy

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 20 (NPN): Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajiv Pratap Rudy who is in Nagaland to be part of the International Yoga Day (IYD) on June 21 said that the BJP-led NDA government has been taking serious steps to address the issues of the North East, especially Nagaland. He said the Central government has made it clear that the North East region would get top most priority, as ministers have been assigned to look into social and economic infrastructure development. Briefing media persons here at Police House, Chumukedima on Tuesday, Rudy said he was assigned to be part of the International Yoga Day programme to be held at Agri Expo, 4th Mile, Dimapur from 8.30 a.m. organized by Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Ayush. All the union ministers have been assigned to different state capitals and important locations to take part in the IYD, which also coincides with the culmination of the events marking BJP led NDA’s three years in office, he added. Highlighting major

SMSA to lift temporary ban on sale of sand

DIMAPUR, JUN 20 (NPN): Sand Mahaldars and Suppliers Association (SMSA) Manja, Karbi Anglong, on Tuesday said it would lift the temporary ban on the export of river sand to Nagaland with effect from June 25, 2017. In a press release, SMSA publicity secretary, Wilson Tisso, said the decision was taken at a crucial meeting held Tuesday at SMSA headquarters, Manja. The association has, however, requested the customers to pay the rate of sand as agreed upon in order to avoid “unnecessary confusion and misunderstandings” among the mahaldars and truck owners and drivers of Nagaland. Meanwhile, SMSA has expressed regret for the inconveniences caused to the general public.

NLA notifies on Prez poll

K ohima , J U N 2 0 (NPN): Commissioner and secretary NLA and asst. returning officer for Presidential Election 2017, Benjamin Newmai has informed that the election for the next President of India will take place on July 17 from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the conference room of Assembly Secretariat, Kohima. In this connection, all MLAs have been asked to take note of it.

This is it!

“ Wish our future leader leave gadgetry alone and communicate with us.” K Y M C

Rudy during his visit to the Women ITI in Dimapur, Tuesday.

policies of the government, Rudy informed that the present government was absolutely focused on improving the lives of the downtrodden, under privileged, person with disabilities, unemployed, farmers etc. He added that Central Government had launched almost 100 schemes across the country which had benefitted “the last man”. On the programmes taken up by Skill ministry, Rudy disclosed that 22,000 fresh youths would be given training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana which is a 100 percent funded scheme covered by the Centre. He

said the ministry was also in the process of setting up two ITI locations at Kiphire and Longleng which would be taken up once the state government provides land. Answering to a question on the preparation of BJP for the state election in the state, Rudy said it has been a challenge but the growth graph across the country has proven since the party had formed government in 13 states and even in the municipal elections held across the country. On being asked if the beef ban would in any way affect the image of the party, Rudy answered that people have to adhere to what the

constitution says, he added, “We cannot control the taste brand of the individuals and we have to respect the faith and practices of each and every individual. We have to respect it and allow the rule of the land.” Answering to a question on the recent remark made by BJP national president on Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi which created a huge uproar across the country, Rudy said the whole issue was misinterpreted. Meanwhile, Rajiv Pratap Rudy on twitter said he was proud to be the first minister to visit women ITI in Dimapur. “Great enthusiasm amongst youths for training to get better options in life, Rudy said on twitter. The minister, who also visited the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra in Dimapur, said Northeast region has potential for producing outstanding skilled manpower. “Met bright students of ITI Dimapur. @PMOIndia envisaged that India should to be known for ITIs. Such students will surely make our path easy,” he stated.

lounge, Dimapur, the minister discussed the progress of work in the state under the scheme “Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in NE States & Sikkim” and other schemes under skill development mission. They also discussed about the current ground situation of setting up of skill development institutions in Nagaland. Rudy said: “We have seen huge potential and dedication in the youth of Nagaland and have already realized that they have great entrepreneurial skills. We will work closely with the Government of Nagaland to bring scale and speed to our programs here and create avenues for growth for the youth of this State.” A c h a r ya a p p e a l s : Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya has appealed to the people of Nagaland to participate in the International Yoga Day, which would be celebrated on June 21. In his message through PRO, Acharya expressed hope that the great movement initiated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi would continue to promote a healthy mind and body. Acharya urged upon Earlier, when Rudy all to take part in the celmet Nagaland Governor ebration to start a healthier P.B. Acharya at the Airport lifestyle.

Rudy meets Acharya

CM stresses on imparting IT education to every Naga student KO H I M A , J U N 2 0 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Tuesday stressed on the need to spread knowledge and impart education of Information Technology to every Naga student. Speaking during the free distribution ceremony of computer sets to government colleges at his office chamber at the Civil Secretariat, Dr. Liezietsu said Nagaland was ranked No. 5 in IT sector in the country and lauded the IT department for the achievement. Considering the fastpaced changes taking place in technology, Dr. Liezietsu urged upon every Naga students not to lag behind others but to remain updated. Dr. Liezietsu was optimistic that Naga students would have no problem with the advancement of technology and expressed his hope to see Naga students emerge among the best in the field of Information & Technology in the near future. He was also optimistic that distributing the computer sets especially to the government colleges would mark a new beginning in

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu handing over the computer set to director Higher Technical Education at his office chambers, Civil Secretariat on Tuesday.

empowering computer education to government students. The chief minister expressed happiness that IT department has been able to make much progress in a very short span of time and brought laurels to the state. It may be mentioned that the computer sets were funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Out of 100 sets, 50 sets would be

distributed to the five accredited government colleges while 50 sets would be given to remaining 10 government colleges. During the occasion, the chief minister also announced to provide three buses for the Kohima Science College, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung and Dimapur Gover nment College respectively by the state government.

4-lane work cannot be stalled: NTC

DIMAPUR, JUN 20 (NPN): Drawing attention to the reports of four lane project work being stalled after contractors were threatened, the Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) reiterated that “under any circumstances the ongoing work execution cannot be allowed to be stalled by anybody.” NTC media cell expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for providing fund to the ongoing 4-lane Dimapur-Kohima highway . NTC said for the state of Nagaland, it was the best opportunity to complete the project within the scheduled time. NTC said after completion, the four-lane highway would become one of the best assets of the state. It reminded the state government that unhindered execution of the work, ensuring work quality as per

specifications, completion of the project on time and security to contractors and field workers were the primary duty of the present day government. NTC maintained that as much as the credit for successful completion of the project would go to the government, that much discredit would also go to the government should anything go wrong with the project. In this regard, NTC called upon the state government “not to soft paddle with any element trying to stall the progress of the work.” It also made a clarion call to all the contractors “not to succumb to any pressure from any quarter for demand of money which will have immense ramifications.” NTC further advised those facing any inconvenience on account of threats and interferences, to report

the same to the appropriate authorities, instead of discontinuing the work. NTC also warned contractors not to connive with unwanted and destructive elements with intention to take undue advantage of the people of Nagaland. “We expect them to be transparent and prove their worth,” it added. Meanwhile, NTC appreciated the “sincere concern” shown by ACAUT and said the latter had been “cleaning the dirty linen” every time for the sake of the common man. The council also acknowledged the initiatives taken by Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya for taking up the issue with the Union Home Ministry. “If the state Govt. is alive and sensitive enough, this initiative should be a sufficient embarrassment,” NTC stated.

Opposition to field consensus Prez nominee NEW DELHI, JUN 20 (PTI): Opposition parties are likely to field their own consensus candidate against NDA’s nominee Ram Nath Kovind for the July 17 presidential polls, sources in the Left parties said Tuesday. Leaders of the non-NDA parties, including Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, NCP president Sharad Pawar and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, will meet on June 22 to discuss the matter, they added. According to sources, former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, ex-Union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, CPI national secretary D Raja, Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh leader and grandson of Dr BR Ambedkar, Prakash, and retired diplomat Gopal Krishna Gandhi are some of the probable contenders whose names the Opposition parties are considering. Sources in the CPI said Raja’s name has been proposed by “some individuals and not any non-NDA parties”. Left party will discuss the issue within itself before Opposition leaders meet on June 22, the sources added. They also claimed that BJP fielding Kovind has “not hurt” the unity among the 17 opposition parties. “These are very crucial polls and we will have to ensure we protect the Constitution. There will be a

contest,” a source said. Sources reiterated that since BJP has named Kovind, a Dalit leader, the Opposition may also zero in on a candidate from the same community. They alleged BJP made the “unilateral” decision probably to remake its image in the wake of alleged attacks on the Dalits in recent past. They also said the party picked a candidate from politically crucial state keeping in mind the next general election. Kovind hails from Kanpur Dehat in Uttar Pradesh. The sources said the BJP’s decision to nominate the 71- year-old without consulting the Opposition has not “surprised” them. They, however, said the Opposition should have declared their consensus candidate before BJP announced NDA nominee. Asked if there was a division among the opposition parties, particularly after Mayawati said BSP was “positive” about Kovind’s nomination, the sources said, the unity is not hurt. The sources also said that before the ruling party announced Kovind’s name, the opposition parties had thought of fielding a tribal candidate after reports that the NDA would field Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu, a tribal leader. K Y M C


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