Settlement of Naga Issue Tops PDA Govt. Agenda Rio Names 20 Advisors
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Out of the twenty advisors, 9 are first-time state government under expedited to ease traffic in ture related programs. He legislators. Reliable sources informed that Zhaleo Rio will the People’s Democratic Kohima town. Similarly, pointed out the need for be appointed deputy speaker. Alliance (PDA) is early reso- other sanctioned roads good infrastructure and List of advisors announced on March 22: lution of the long standing like Wokha-Merapani (60 skill development plans tai- Naga political issue. km, INR 191 cr.), Zunhe- lored to the market needs Sl. NAME OF MLA DEPARTMENT “We will work with all boto-Chakhabama (128 and technology that can No. stakeholders for a solution km, INR 1600 cr.), Pfutsero- energise the agriculture 1 Noke Wangnao 1. Social Welfare that is honourable, sus- Phek (66 km, INR 825 cr.), and allied sectors to create 2. Home Guards & Civil Defence tainable and acceptable to Merangkong-Tamlu-Mon an economically developed the people,” the governor (100 km, INR 1250 cr.) and Naga society. Government 2 Pohwang Konyak 1. Fire & Emergency Service stated while delivering his Changtongya-Longleng will put efforts to these sec- 2. SIRD customary address at the (35 km, INR 437.5 cr.); while tors and explore avenues 3. Relief & Rehabilitation first session of the 13th Na- survey for Simalguri-Mon to attract investments from galand Legislative Assem- was already initiated. He outside the state to under- 3 Pukhayi 1. Food & Civil Supplier bly. He said the new govern- added that there was plan take projects, he stated, 2. Legal Metrology & Counsumer ment was planning to set Governor PB Acharya delivering his customary address at the first session of the 13th Nagaland to operate a web-based while also highlighting the 4 Dr. Neikiesalie Kire 1. Rural Development up a ‘Centre for Peace’ to Legislative Assembly on Thursday. monitoring mechanism to government’s plan to set up help bring together stake- supervise timely comple- Nagaland Investment and 5 R. Khing 1. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry holders for a long-term committed towards pro- “Our budgetary deficit sured strict verification of tion of all road projects. Development Authority to 2. Women Resource Dept. peaceful settlement to the moting meritocracy. He that stood at INR 950.09 the works done under de- Underscoring that bring in investments. 6 MMhonlumo Kikon 1. Information Technology Naga political issue. reiterated the new govern- cr. on 31st March 2014 has velopment schemes before air and rail connectivity Acharya, while congrat- 2. Science & Technology Stating that the state ment’s decision to ensure skyrocketed to INR 1657.88 releasing payment. were critical for a remote ulating the newly elected 3. New & Renewable Energy government would not that all the government cr. as on 31st March 2017- a state like Nagaland, he as- members of the House, “come in way” of any politi- departments and insti- jump of almost 75%. The Priority on roads sured to take up with the reminded them of their 7 Tovihoto Ayemi 1. Power cal agreement that brings tutions would have their figures at the end of March Given the deplorable roads centre for improved air responsibilities as repre- 8 longrineken 1. Law & Justics solution to the issue, Ach- websites and social media 2018 are likely to be higher,” in the state, Acharya said connectivity to Dimapur sentatives of the people. 2. Border Affairs arya maintained it would accounts to provide in- the governor said. The new repair and strengthening under Regional Connectiv- Acknowledging that the 3. Treasuries & Accounts rather move with firm formation related to their government was now faced of roads are among the top ity Scheme, while ongoing newly mandated House resolve for reconciliation departments to citizens with the challenge of bring- priorities. Immediate repair Dimapur-Zubza rail project has many first-time MLAs 9 Imtikumzuk 1. Sericulture among all sections of the within 100 days; aadhaar ing in ‘fiscal prudence and and renovation of roads would be expedited. and ‘quite a number of pro- 2. Excise Naga people as well as for linkage to check fake ben- discipline as also ensuring and filling of potholes in all fessionals’, he hoped they a negotiated settlement for eficiaries; to ensure that we are able to get our due the district headquarters Police reforms would bring new ideas and 10 Namri Nchang 1. Irrigation & Flood Control permanent peace. Also, re- all government employees share in taxes and fiscal have already started. The Stating that the govern- thoughts. 11 L. Khumo 1. Fisheries minding that the PDA gov- attend their work and a grants from the govern- ongoing works on Kohim- ment places maintenance A motion of thanks 2. Evaluation, Economics & Statistic ernment has come to pow- culture of punctuality and ment of India’, he added. Dimapur four-laning car- of law and order as a prior- to the governor’s address er with people’s mandate time bound disposal of “We will do all we can to ried out by NHIDCL for ity, the governor informed was moved by MLA Dr. 12 K. Tokugha Sukhalu 1. School Education on the promise of ‘bringing that measures will be taken Longrineken, seconded by matters. control wasteful expendi- 42.86 km at a total cost 13 Toshi Wungtong 1. Information & Public Relations change’ to Nagaland, he of INR 1066.55 cr. will be to make the state police MLA K Tokugha Sukhalu. ture and misuse of funds,” 2. SCERT said it would, together with Budget deficit likely to he stated. monitored closely for time- force modern and effective Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshü 3. Village Guards the government of India, be go up bound completion. by equipping them with announced that discussion committed to a new vision Acharya admitted that the Policy to ensure timely The work on Nagaland more modern weaponry, and adoption of the mo- 14 Kazheto Kinimi 1. Skill Development, Labour & Employment of the state based on the state was passing through completion of projects portion of Dimapur by- communication system, tion would be taken up on 2. CAWD twin foundations of ‘good an ‘unprecedented finan- The governor said that the pass sanctioned at a total transport facilities besides March 23 and 24th. governance and transpar- cial crisis’ and the new gov- state government has laid cost of INR 387 cr. will be imparting rigorous train- Chief Minister Neiphiu 15 Mhathung Yanthan 1. Horticulture ency’ and ‘development ernment inherited a huge down a policy to ensure followed closely for timely ing. Rio, who also holds the 16 Khehovi Yepthomi 1. Tourism and economic growth’. deficit, assuming power completion of projects in completion. finance portfolio, will 2. Art & Culture Acharya added that the towards the end of the cur- given timelines without any He said survey will be Employment generation present the Budget 2018- government has already rent fiscal. cost escalations. He also as- taken up soon for the fol- Acharya said the govern- 19 on Friday. 17 Bongkhao 1. Department of Underdeveloped Areas 18 H. Haying 1. Prisons 2. Pringting & Stationery 19 Imnatina 1. Industries & Commerce We have not diverted from the Earth Hour: 2. NIDC path of Urra Uvie – FGN Acharya switches 20 Zale Neikha 1. Youth Resource & Sports Kohima Bureau of the Federal Government of cupy Nagaland,” he said. them with the objective to ex- a plea on Kohima, March 22 (EMN): Nagaland, General (Retd) Viya- “The FGN maintains peace terminate NNC and FGN,” he Dimapur, March 22 (EMN): Governor One shot at in Dimapur The Federal Government of lie Metha said that the ongo- and continues to honour the said, adding that “it is not pos- PB Acharya has appealed the citizens Nagaland (FGN) has criti- ing talks between the GoI and Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agree- sible to expose all in a day, but of the state to participate in Earth Eastern Mirror Desk condition. Any report of cised the government of NSCN (IM) is not finding its ment of 1964 hoping India will India’s crimes shall be revealed Hour by switching off ‘non essential Dimapur, March 22: One demand could not be es- India for being biased and logical conclusion as it involves come to terms with rational and in due time.” lights’ from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on person was admitted to tablished till the time of giving preference to a par- ‘only a group and not the entire honourable settlement of Indo- On the day, the FGN Ke- March 24. a local hospital in critical filing this report. ticular faction. Naga population.’ Naga conflict without delay. The dahge also thanked the Al- According to a Raj Bhavan state- condition after being shot Meanwhile, the Kuda Addressing the 63rd Re- “India’s obvious actions enemy is trying hard to annihi- mighty for his grace and mercy ment on Thursday, the governor has at by some miscreants at village council has strongly public Day celebration at were shown to all when India late our people in all manners.