November 9, 2016

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Vol XXVI No. 333

DIMAPUR, wednesday, november 9, 2016

‘Govt to push reforms to woo investment’ business, Page 8

Ngangpong FC lift Loyem Memorial trophy

America votes for new president

Sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

`500, 1000 notes illegal from today

NCP unit to field women candidates for civic elections

ly. As a respite for people for the initial 72 hours, government hospitals will accept Staff Reporter old Rs. 500 and 1000 notes till 11 November midnight. D I M A P U R , N OV 8 (NPN): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has deAll banks to remain closed cided to field women candidates in the state municipal on November 9. elections in 2017 and state ATMS will limit money general elections in 2018, to Rs 2,000 a day initially till informed NCP national Nov 11. secretary-cum-spokesperATMs will not work on son Narendra Verma on November 9 and in some Tuesday. In an interaction with places on November 10. media persons at Hotel SaraMedicines can be pur- mati, Verma said that womchased with Rs. 500, Rs 1000 en empowerment would be notes for the next 72 hours. one of the agendas of NCP. There will be no change in He said that the party would any other form of currency study the prospective and exchange be it cheque, DD, give equal opportunity to payment via credit or debit women to contest in the mucards etc. nicipal elections and state Fuel outlets can accept assembly elections. Verma, who was here notes till November 11 midto look into the party matnight, but to maintain reters after some senior leadcords. ers quit the party, said that Railway stations, bus the party was optimistic of stands, airports, fuel sta- doing well in Nagaland and tions, chemists, crematori- also in poll-bound Manipur. ums to accept Rs 500 and Rs On the number of can1000 notes till November 11 didates to contest, he said midnight. that discussions were going on as to how many candidates the party would put up in the next state assembly elections. (Cont’d on p-7) 1,15,395 voters. The signatories explained that even nominal increase of at least 3% voters normally accepted per annum by the Election Commissioner in each poll- Correspondent ing booth, which accounted to at least 25% of voters (af- KOHIMA, NOV 8 (NPN): ter a gap of 12 years) should Minister of school educabe 1,45,000 voters from the tion and SCERT Yitachu on Tuesday highlighted on 23 wards. However, in 2016, the some of the various policies draft e-roll showed a decline adopted by the government of more than 90,000 voters, to provide quality education a shortfall of 63,312 voters in the state. Addressing platinum from 2004 total voters of 1,15,395. (Cont’d on p-7) jubilee of Rüzhükhrie Gov-

WHAT’S NEXT

New currency notes to be issued by Nov 10: (L) Rs. 2000 note and (R) Rs. 500 note.

Spl. Correspondent

N E W D E L H I , N OV 8 (NPN): In a major announcement, Central government has decided to pull out Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes from Tuesday midnight. This was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a special address to the nation on Tuesday evening. The currency notes would no longer be legal tender, he said. Prime Minister further announced that Rs 2000 and Rs 500 notes would be issued by November 10. This has been done to root out fake currency notes that have been in circulation in a rampant manner, not only affecting the country’s economy but the root cause of funding terrorism, an offi-

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cial said. “We need to take a new solid step to fight black money. From now on, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes will not be used. Have 50 days to turn them into banks and post offices,” Modi said in his address to the nation. “We talk about use of blackmoney in elections. We have to set the country free from corruption and blackmoney,” Modi asserted. Terrorism is a scourge that kills innocents. Where do these terrorists get money from? Our enemies across the border send in these counterfeit notes, Modi stated. Pointing out that issues like black money, corruption and terrorism have hurt India, Modi said: “Our enemies from across the border run their business with

counterfeit notes and it has been going on for years.” While making the announcement, he also assured that citizens’ money would be safe as they can deposit the notes in the bank before December 30, 2016. “People can deposit notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 in their banks from November 10 till December 30, 2016,” said Moid. All other coins and notes can continue to be used. T hose that are unable to deposit Rs.1000, Rs. 500 notes by December 30 for some reason, can change them till March 31, 2017 by furnishing ID proof. He also said that ATM withdrawals will be restricted to Rs 2,000 per day till November 11, when this limit may be increased slow-

DDCC alleges discrepancies in e-roll DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (NPN): Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) Tuesday demanded that the State Election Commission (SEC) to appoint authentic and genuine government enumerators, after it detected discrepancies in the recent enumeration exercise for preparation of electoral rolls for Dimapur Municipal Council election. In the event of failure by the commission, DDCC said it will have no alternative but to seek judicial intervention.

DDCC president Kughato S Aye and general secretary Khrozote Kapfo reminded SEC that entrusting GBs and chairmen of respective wards to identify voters would not be possible, since GBs and chairmen in some wards were affiliated to political parties or supporters of candidates. They also claimed that the total number of voters enrolled in the E-roll in 23 wards (102 polling booths) under DMC during 2004 was officially recorded

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Mess in NPWD due to rampant appointments, says E-in-C Natso Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 8 (NPN): Engineer-in-Chief Nagaland PWD, Er. Khupi Natso blamed mindless appointments to unrecognized posts by the state government as being chiefly responsible for the mess in the department where out of 82 divisions created only 39 divisions were created with sanctioned posts till date. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Association of Engineers (AoE) at the NPWD conference hall, Tuesday Natso also said the department was working to rationalise NPWD man power and once approved, then the strength of required staff in every establishment could be assessed. He also pointed out that AoE had completed the drafting of “Subordinate Engineer’s Rule” and said once approved it would help to stabilize the human resource management and enable engineers to give more time on their profession. Natso admitted that 90% of the time of Engineer-in Chief was consumed by unproductive work such

as appointments without sanction which the government was also aware of. On the other hand, he lamented that there was no money for maintenance or even to purchase materials for putting some 1000 carpenters to work whereas, the government was paying salary of thousands and then blame engineers instead. Natso expressed optimism that once the government unveiled a policy of rationalizing the manpower and the subordinate rules, such random appointments can be normalized. He also urged engineers to dissuade from taking “current charge” and superseding the seniors as such practices only results in resentment among colleagues within the department. The Engineer-in-Chief also appealed to AoE to take up the matter for restoration of the powers of Engineer-in-chief since the state government had seized the powers in 2010 and reducing the post to a statues of a “glorified charge”. He said if seizure of powers was to check mismanagement of funds or

making excess appointments then the government ought to hold such an officer accountable instead of withdrawing the powers from the post. Natso said such an act was tantamount to an insult on the engineering fraternity that made them feel incapable of managing responsibilities. By seizing powers of the E-in-C, Natso said the state government completely reversed its own policy and only ensured continuation of the mess. Natso also spoke on the need to upgrade skills which was lacking in engineering management . He said engineers need to be equipped with the latest technology with newest system. C.E PWD (NH) Er. R. Temsutemjen said Nagaland has many potential in areas like tourism and small scales industries but could not move ahead because of the poor infrastructure such as roads. He said the government was blamed for various problems such as poor planning, funds etc but asked if engineers felt they were also partly to be blamed?. (Cont’d on p-7)

Rüzhükhrie Govt. HSS celebrates 75 years ernment Higher Secondary School (RGHSS), under the theme “Igniting the sparks of change”, the minister said, that the policies included upgrading government middle schools to high schools, basic infrastructures and employing more teachers. However, the minister was of the view that apart

from these facilities, education should be affordable to every common man at every level so that the society could progress. He fur ther lauded RGHSS for the milestone and said that the next step of the school should be focused on providing quality education. Yitachu also said that

due to “tough and stubbornness” of the Nagas, it took many decades for the Christian missionary to establish schools in the state. But, RGHSS was also one among the oldest school in the state to have completed 75th years which needed to be complimented, he added. (Cont’d on p-7)

EDSSU peaceful agitation on Nov 11

DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (NPN):: Consequent upon the failure of the state government to meet its demand, the East Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) decided to stage a peaceful agitation at directorate of Land Records and Survey on November 11. EDSSU president Kanato S Awomi and secretary Ato Achumi requested all the school authority under its jurisdiction to allow students of class10 and above to participate in the agitation. Further, the union stated that it would leave no stone un-turned to bring justice to the educated unemployed Naga youths of Nagaland.

Mkg transmission division informs

DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (NPN): Mokokchung Transmission Division has informed consumers under Mon district that due to fault in 66KV Transmission Line between Naginimora–Tizit, due to incessant rain, power supply to the district has been cut off since November 8. In a press note, Er. Shiludi Longkumer (SDO-Trans) said the department was working on a war footing to restore normal power supply and requested the affected consumers to bear with the inconvenience.

APO condoles Dr. Satuo’s demise

DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (NPN): Angami Public Organisation (APO) has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Dr. Satuo Sekhose, retired director Veterinary & Animal Husbandry. In a condolence message, APO secretary info & publicity, Neisakholie Ziephru said Dr. Satuo was a great leader from his youthful days, man of great character, a successful father and a senior leader of the Angamis. He was also a sportsperson and sports lover, APO added. APO said he had immensely contributed to the society and the loss would be irreplaceable. While stating that words were not enough to express their sorrow, APO said they would remember the fond memories and prayed that Almighty God grant the bereaved family the peace and comfort they need and for the soul to rest in peace.

ANHTU to join Nov 15 phase-II protest

DIMAPUR, NOV 8 (NPN): To protest against non-payment of salaries for the last eight months, All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Tuesday decided to join the proposed 2nd phase agitation called by aggrieved teachers on November 15. ANHTU therefore, urged the department and the state government to take necessary steps and make arrangements. The union in a press statement by its information secretary Waisemba reminded state government that 1379 Hindu teachers appointed under CSS were included in the central budget for five years and another five years in the state budget and so on. In this regard, ANHTU argued that the state government should not bring any confusion on the employees regarding the system. Further, ANHTU said that if central government has not sanctioned the salaries then it was the duty of the state government to make necessary arrangement for the aggrieved teachers as they were working in the state. K Y M C

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