September 14, 2016

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Vol XXVI No. 278

Raise voices against corruption: Acharya

DIMAPUR, SEP 13 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, P.B Acharya, who is on a two-day visit to Phek district, has urged upon the leaders of NGOs and all the stakeholders to raise their voices against the menace of corruption in the society. Acharya said Naga society has been plagued by corruption, which, he described as the “biggest disease in our society.” According to an official bulletin, the governor visited Lozaphuhu, Phek and Chizami villages under Phek district on Tuesday. Addressing the citizens of those villages, Acharya asked the villagers to build cordial relationship among themselves and also with neighbouring villages in order to become a vibrant society. Emphasising the importance and scope of Mithun rearing especially in those villages, the governor advised the villagers to promote the rearing of Mithun on a large scale. At the same time, the governor stressed on the importance of wildlife and forest preservation, which, he said, was a necessity at the present context. Further, asking the villagers not to discriminate women based on their gender on any issues, Acharya said

P.B. Acharya dancing along with the cultural troupes at Lozaphuhu on Tuesday. (DIPR) women were no less than men in all fronts. Lauding the state cabinet’s decision on the issue of women reservation, the governor said it was a bold step taken by the state government. During his visit, Nagaland governor received various representations from villages. Concerning one of the representations on Tizu river hydro project, he said water was very important for generation of electricity.

He said, “when there is light there is industry and when there is industry there is employment”. In this regard, Acharya called upon the villagers to tap the abundant natural resources bestowed upon them for the welfare of people instead of jeopardising it. Minister for school education, Yitachu, and Kuzholuzo Nienu, MLA, accompanied him besides a host of dignitaries and district officials.

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Govt wants advt hoardings on NHs removed

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Gov, CM convey Nagaland’s developmental aberration Onam greetings Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI, SEP 13 (AGENCIES): Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) wants all hoardings and advertisements to be removed from the right of way as these distract attention of drivers and can cause accidents. It has directed all highway engineers to inspect all national highways and submit report of existing advertisements and hoardings on these stretches. Referring to an earlier circular, the ministry has mentioned that no advertisement hoardings are permitted on NHs in the right of way except informatory signs of public interest such as hospitals, bus stations or advertisements of temporary nature announcing local events. The ministry in its circular issued last week has said that despite its policy hoardings are generally spotted along the National Highways. “It was decided that the regional officers/ engineering liaisoning officers within their jurisdiction shall inspect the NHs by prioritising heavily trafficked NHs and other NHs,” the circular said. Indian highways are more accident prone as these pass through habitations and further expansion poses bigger hazard unless enough caution is taken during the implementation stage. Last year 51,204 people were killed on national highways, which was 35% of the total fatalities on all roads.

DIMAPUR, SEP 13 (NPN): A series of reports carried by Nagaland Post on the wilful neglect/step-motherly treatment to Dimapur railway station as well as Dimapur airport highlighted the problems. Besides railway, the newspaper has also been publishing reports on the state of the Dimapur airport during the past decades. The Railway Contractors Union Nagaland (RCUN) has reacted to the reports and though belated, there is hope that an organised body would be able to spearhead a strong forum to act as a pressure lobby. The RCUN has rightly demanded that instead of shunting Dimapur from Lumding (69 Kms away) to

Tinsukia (265 Kms away), Dimapur should be upgraded to a Division on account of earning the second highest revenue for the NFR. There is also dire need to employ youths from the state in its various NFR office branches in Dimapur and also as TTEs etc. The airport issue is also of paramount importance for air travellers. The length of the present runway could be increased through realignment. This would enable landing and take off of larger bodied aircraft such as Boeing 777s or Airbus 330/340 etc. The demand for a four weekly Delhi- Guwahati-Dimapur-Guwahati-Delhi flight remained unfulfilled. This will enable travellers to fly to Aizawl, Imphal or Barapani (Shillong) from Guwahati.

However, recent events have shown that leaders have largely focussed on their pet airport projects. Dimapur airport and connectivity has been given less importance than construction of greenfield airports at Chiethu (near Kohima) or Razaphema. Also instead of making a consistent and strong plea for completing the inordinately delayed Dimapur-Tizit and Dimapur-Tuli railway lines, the onus has been on Dhansiri-Karong or Dimapur-Zuba railway line. If the Dimapur-Tizit/ Tuli and also Dimapur-Zuba lines are completed, Dimapur will deservedly have to become a Division. However under the present circumstances, it appears that certain officials in NFR have other ideas.

Never recommended PR in Arunachal: Rajkhowa ITANAGAR, SEP 13 (IANS): A day after his removal as Arunachal Pradesh Governor, J.P. Rajkhowa on Tuesday said he had never recommended that President’s Rule be imposed in the state in January. In his farewell message to the people of the state, he sought to clarify that PR was imposed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet chaired by him under Article 356 of the Constitution. “I would like to make it clear that President’s Rule was not imposed on the governor’s report only. On recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet chaired by him and only after proper assessment and due application of mind, the President decides under Article 356 of the Constitution, on imposition of his Rule.

“I would like to make it absolutely clear so that there is no misunderstanding about me being anti-democratic, which some quarters have been alleging. I had never recommended that the President’s Rule should be imposed in the state of Arunachal Pradesh on January 26,” said the outgoing Governor. “I would not like to pass any comment on the circumstances leading to the imposition of President’s Rule on the Republic Day 2016 and its subsequent revocation by a promulgation of the President of India on February 19, 2016, as the entire matter on the constitutional validity or otherwise of the President’s Rule is yet to be decided by the five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India, which is yet to pass its judgement and order on a civil application filed by some parties,” he said.

DIMAPUR, SEP 13 (NPN): Nagaland governor, P. B. Acharya, and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, have conveyed their heartiest greetings to the Malayalis living in Nagaland and across the country on the occasion of Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala. In his message, Acharya said Onam, which is celebrated with gaiety by the people irrespective of caste and creed, was not just a festival to cherish but a moment to reincarnate a past of prosperity and goodness. “Onam is all about being happy and engaging in joy and happiness activities. Let the celebration of Onam be a message of equality, true love and oneness,” he said. The governor prayed that “this joyous occasion which symbolises our oneness and the linguistic and cultural harmony” strengthen the bonds of unity and bring peace, progress and prosperity to all. CM: State chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, in his message, said Malayalis would be celebrating Onam across the world with traditional fervour and gaiety, adding that the celebration was a reminder of a golden era and reassuring for a prosperous future. The chief minister expressed his hope that Onam festival, which symbolizes love, brotherhood and communal harmony, would bring prosperity and happiness to all. Zeliang further wished all Keralites a very happy and meaningful Onam celebration.

‘Indigenous minority tribes PM to review progress of Swachh Bharat Mission ZUF & NSCN (I-M) clash; 1 killed of Nagaland’ body formed DIMAPUR, SEP 13 (NPN): With a view to protect the rights of indigenous minority communities of Nagaland, a conglomeration of four tribes-- Kuki, Kachari, Garo and Mikir/Karbi, formally launched an organization known as the ‘Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland’ (IMTN) on Monday. Informing this in a press note, IMTN interim president K. Lun Tungnung said the organization was formed “with the consent and blessing of the apex body of the four indigenous tribal organization/ hoho of Nagaland”. It has been formed to “protect and preserve the resources, land, cultural, political and social rights of the four Indigenous minority tribes living within the state of Nagaland and whose rights and voices has been trembled upon within their own state of Nagaland for

a long time”, he added. The meeting held at Phaipijang village community hall, Dimapur was attended by the leaders of the four tribes led by the respective presidents, in the presence of GBs belonging to the four tribes, student bodies, women organizations, well-wishers, officers and national workers (NPGs) irrespective of their allegiance and groups. The house also resolved to “unite and work together to protect the rights and privileges of these tribes within our own state”. The house elected an interim body headed by K. Lun Tungnung, as president; vice president, Deben Mech; general secretary, S.K. Khemprai; jt. secretary, Biplab Sangma; finance secretary, William Terang; info secretary, Richard Haolai and Mohendro Thaosen as asst. info secy.

NEW DELHI, SEP 13 (AGENCIES): As Swachh Bharat Mission is completing its two years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress of the SBM across the country. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) along with the active support of Urban Development Ministry is organising a one-

day conference INDOSAN (India Sanitaion), to review the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission nationally. The conference is scheduled on September 30, and will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a letter send to the states by the MDWS. The ministry has also invited chief min-

isters, ministers and principal secretaries in charge of SBM in the states along with collectors and panchayat representatives. “INDOSAN is envisaged as an annual national event to bring together all stakeholders working in sanitation-government, NGOs, academicians, researchers, partner agencies and corporates on one plat-

form for shared vision,” it added. The letter also says there will be deliberations on a roadmap highlighting actions, interventions and milestones towards achieving the national goals of elimination of open defecation and initiation of solid & liquid waste management activities in every town of the country by 2019.

IMPHAL, SEP 13 (IANS): One armed cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was reportedly killed during an hour long gun battle with the cadres of the NSCN (I-M) late Monday in Tamenglong district, Manipur. Police sources said on Tuesday that a posse of police and Assam Rifles reached

Taodaijang village where the fierce gun battle took place. Confirming the recovery of the bullet-ridden body of the militant, police said that he was identified by local residents as Paouwalung of Ajuram village in the same district. Combing operations have also been started in the suspected areas to flush the militants out.

CP on explosive ‘Acche din’ slogan licence for Diwali was coined by

DIMAPUR, SEP 13 (NPN): Commissioner of Police (CP), Dimapur, has informed that application for temporary fireworks licence would be issued 60 days prior to Diwali. In a press release, additional deputy commissioner of Police/PRO, Dimapur, informed the interested parties that application forms could be obtained from the office of the commissioner of police, Dimapur.

This is it!

“Just like you, we were only obeying orders from the top. But we don’t blame you for arresting us.” K Y M C

Manmohan: Gadkari

MUMBAI, SEP 13 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous slogan of ‘acche din’ had originally been coined by his predecessor Manmohan Singh but has now become the “millstone” around the NDA government’s neck, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today. “Acche din maanne se hota hai (Good days depends on one’s belief). It was at an NRI meet in Delhi that Manmohan Singh had said that ‘Acche din ayenge’ (good days will come). “When asked when ‘acche din’ will come, Singh had replied, ‘in the future’. Modiji said the same thing somewhere and it has now become the millstone around our neck,” Gadkari said at an event here. Modi had extensively used the ‘acche din’ slogan during the last Lok Sabha elections. “Achhe din kabhi nahi aate. Achhe din ke naare gale mein fasi haddi hain (Good days never come. The slogan of Achhe din is a bone stuck in the throat for the National Democratic Alliance government,” Gadkari said. K Y M C


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