Power of Five: Citizens Take Government to Court
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WWW.EASTERNMIRRORNAGALAND.COM EASTERN MIRROR Can’t force patriotism, Modi calls for debate on internal Wozniacki fends off Pliskova says Vidya Balan on national democracy in parties | P8 to reach Singapore final | P11 anthem in theatres | P10 NATION ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS VOL. XVI NO. 295 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 Power of five: Citizens Zeliang hosts ‘handpicked’ internet critics take government to court Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): against the state govern- 161.10 cr. Shockingly, the To add to the farce of this Five citizens have taken the ment for said allegation. department in its rejoinder whole project, an amount government of Nagaland “According to the peti- to Nagaland Tribes Coun- of Rs. 1.30 cr. was paid as to court over what they tion, the initial cost of the cil (NTC) claimed that it ‘consultancy fees’ against have alleged as the latter’s new high court building has already received Rs. Judges’ bungalow,” the failure to complete the and complex at Meriema, 57.61 cr. and yet, even after Acaut statement read. proposed construction of Kohima, was Rs. 43.75 cr., 10 years, the project is only The Acaut lauded those a High Court building at with the foundation stone 35% complete. five citizens who have filed Meriema, in Kohima dis- laid in 2007 along with “To add to the shame the case against the state trict – launched in 2007 – Manipur, Tripura, and and sham, a shocker of government. “ACAUT despite sharp escalation in Meghalaya states. While an amount, Rs. 22.42 cr., Nagaland only hopes that the project’s financial pat- these other states have had been drawn against more such lawyers and con- tern in the years that have completed the construction construction of Judges’ scientious citizens would followed. of their HC buildings, and bungalow. However, ac- come forward take up the On Saturday, Against up and working since 2013, cording to the petition, fight against corruption in Corruption and Unabated the construction cost of the ‘there is not even an area action. Taxation (Acaut) issued a project was revised – as is earmarked for Judges Bun- “...the state government Invitees at 'Breakfast with CM' pose for the lens with Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Saturday. press statement informing with all Nagaland govern- galow at present.’ Further has much explaining to do Kito Achumi, Odi Jamir, ment projects which is basi- a handsome amount of before the court whether Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Chief power, art, sports, education and trol measures, recognizing corrup- Langwang Konyak, Kevito cally to loot the exchequer. Rs. 44. 24 lakh was drawn crore of rupees meant for Minister TR Zeliang “hosted” tourism to youth policies, students’ tion reporting mechanisms etc., I Sumi and ST Yapang “Thus, by 2017, the es- for electrification and wa- the construction of the HC breakfast for eleven “young blog- scholarship and mid-day meals. cannot be accomplished within a Jamir – all citizens of Naga- timated cost of the project ter supply works against building was mis-utilized gers”, who according to a statement “The government is putting in short period of time”, and as such land – have filed a petition had been raised to Rs. the non-existent building. or not,” it stated. issued by the chief minister’s office its best effort in addressing various the youth of the state must come up on Saturday, were “hand-picked and issues in the state and while appre- with “citizen-friendly initiatives” in- invited for an interactive discussion ciating the moves of its citizens in stead of organizing agitations, rallies with chief minister”. airing grievances, one must inculcate and bandhs. Kire reminds doctors of their true calling The CMO statement did not a practical and democratic approach “Unless youths join hands with specify when this “breakfast” with in solving issues at any given point the government and broaden their hand-picked “bloggers” was hosted. of time. The need of the hour is to understanding on the complexities “While creative and innovative ideas guide and lead the youths into the of problems in the state, neither the of these youngsters are to be utilized mainstream of society by educating practice of confronting the govern- in the process of governance, the ini- and inculcating in them the true spir- ment physically nor spreading irre- tiative ‘Breakfast with CM’ was born it of leadership and integrity. sponsible and false information on out of a desire to allow youngsters to “The practice of fomenting social media, will take the society to share information, opinions and ide- youths in spreading hidden propa- the desired level. The interaction this as with the chief minister himself for ganda on social media, negligible it morning lasted for a good 3 hours improvement of local governance in may be, and the encouragement to with several young minds venting the state. use arms, catapults, stones and sticks out their opinions on the above is- “The image of social media in the in their propagated endeavour for sues among others. state is being adversely affected due good local governance is not only “The present day government to irresponsible criticism, rumours a clear case of exploitation but a is strongly committed in building EM Images Dr. Neikiesalie Kire and officials of IMA seen during the association’s annual meeting at Kohima on October 28. and statements posted and circu- dangerous trend which calls for ur- a vibrant and developed Nagaland lated without proper authentication gent attention. The present day gov- and in pursuing this, let democratic Our Correspondent Reminding the doctors of the conditions where doctors used prim- in recent times while on the other ernment stands steadfast in taking practices like mutual respect, co- Kohima, Oct. 28 (EMN): Observ- recent food poisoning in one of the itive equipments from the remains of hand, there are also several bloggers up the matter of road connectivity, operation and understanding be the ing with concern the people living schools where few hundreds of stu- II World War, Dr Murry observed who come up with ideas and sugges- backdoor appointment and corrup- initial steps in finding a lasting solu- outside the town are denied of access dents had to be rushed to different how technology has rapidly evolved tions worth utilizing for good local tion on priority basis. Any civil soci- tion for a better tomorrow...the door to better health care and facilities, as nursing homes and hospitals, Kire replacing everything with the latest governance,” the statement read. ety or NGO including youths would of the government is always open all the nursing homes and hospitals expressed concern should a major technology. It claimed that the current gov- do better by embracing the call of the for discussing issues in a democrat- are concentrated in the towns, medi- catastrophe occur, if there is enough It was informed that the Kohima ernment was ‘determined to stream- government by suggesting measures ic manner in-order to bring public cal practitioners were asked to shift space in all the health care units and local branch of IMA was set up way line government working system and towards strengthening and develop- grievances to its logical conclusion their focus from ‘money making to nursing homes to cater to such cases back in the sixties but defunct for work tooth and nail while allowing ing policies and programs meant for and taking all these factors into ac- giving back to the society.’ in the state capital. some years. However, after its re- youths to interact and participate general welfare,” it stated. count, including the importance of Speaking at the Indian Medi- Also reminding the members vival, IMA is said to have become in the governance process.’ Per the According to the chief minister’s government-citizen relationship, cal Association Nagaland (IMAN) of the medical college, which is not a strong platform for the in-service CMO statement: “Today’s interac- office, “building all-season roads, ‘Breakfast with Chief Minister’ was CME-cum-annual meeting at Hotel making any headway till now, Kire doctors, thereby bringing about bet- tion covered various topics pertain- stimulating a culture of integrity, organized, humble an initiative it Japfü, Kohima this morning as the challenged if the IMAN as an or- ter working conditions and promo- ing to the State ranging from roads, putting in place anti-corruption con- may be,” it stated. chief guest, Minister of Road and ganisation has done anything about tional avenues for the working doc- Bridges, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire asserted these issues and raise its voice for the tors. that the profession as doctors calls to betterment of the future. Secretary, Dr SI Tushi has in- have a positive impact in the society He also urged the members to formed that today its branches Linking of Northeast state capitals with the ultimate aim to provide bet- upgrade themselves, learn more and spread to Dimapur, Mokokchung ter health care to its citizens. continue the camaraderie and frater- and Wokha with 165 life members. He said the focus should not be nity and together do something for IMA as the largest professional asso- to only make money but give back to the lesser fortunate people in the so- ciation, he said has 2.75 lakh mem- by railway network to be deferred the lesser fortunate society by estab- ciety. ‘Let us not shy away but come bers across the country. Agartala, Oct. 28 (IANS): Express between Agartala Agartala through southern Bharatiya Janata Party lishing hospitals and clinics in those forth and lend a hand to alleviate the During the second session, top- Minister of State for Rail- and Delhi's Anand Vihar Assam, Tripura became MLA Dilip Sarkar and places where there is no access to suffering of some lesser fortunate or ics on Smart hospital transforming ways Rajen Gohain on station.