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drug testing lab
Dimapur | September 10
Three killed in road mishap DIMAPuR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Three persons were killed and one was seriously injured in a road mishap at Khatkhati, Assam on Tuesday. According to police, the accident occurred at around 3:30 pm when an Assam registered passenger bus reportedly collided with a Dimapur bound Maruti Gypsy at Gautam Basti along NH 29. One of the deceased was a woman identified as Moipen alias Naro (20 years) of Yongyah village, Longleng. The other two were identified as Nungsangkaba (26) and Nyethong (26) of Alayong village, Tuensang. The injured was a woman, identified as Moala (40), mother of the deceased Moipen. All four were travelling in the Maruti Gypsy.
Sports Ministry clears six projects for NE Nagaland state gets 2 multipurpose indoor halls, 1 Astro turf football field
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Assam were the biggest beneficiaries as the sports ministry on Tuesday cleared 13 projects under the Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme. Six infrastructure schemes were cleared for the four north-eastern states, and seven for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Among the north-eastern states, Nagaland will have two multi-purpose indoor halls and an astro turf football field. The halls will come up in Dimapur and at the Open University in Sodzulhou village near Dimapur. The astro turf will be laid at the Jalukie town in Peren district. A synthetic turf for football will also be laid at the Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA) complex in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Multi-purpose indoor halls will be constructed in the premises of District Sports Association in Silchar, Assam, and in Thoubal District in Manipur.
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Zeliang Women Organisation, Dimapur (ZWOD) and Chumukedima Mothers Association (CMA) submitted a joint memorandum to the Dimapur district administration seeking justice on behalf of a physically challenged girl, who was allegedly raped by a father of five on September 3. The memorandum addressed to the Deputy Commissioner and the District & Sessions Judge was submitted on Tuesday, September 10. The victim (22) was allegedly raped by one Phongpa Konyak at her residence in Chumukedima on September 3. The incident came to light the next day after the girl told her parents. A police complaint was lodged on September 5. Though the accused denied the charges, he was taken into custody by police based on the FIR, while the girl was medically examined. The medical report is yet to reach the investigating officer. With the accused in judicial custody, the two women’s body carried out a silent procession today, which culminated with the handing over of the memorandum at the DC’s office. “It has come to our attention that a case of indescribable hardship and pain suffered by an innocent physically challenged and defenceless girl... who was raped on the 3rd September 2013 from
Our Correspondent Kohima | September 10
Naga women hold placards during a silent procession rally against the alleged rape of a physically challenged girl in Dimapur, on Tuesday, September 10. Photos by Caisii Mao
her residence,” read the memorandum. Describing the incident as heinous and alarming, the memorandum stated that the alleged act was “against the dignity of human life” and reprehensible. While expressing shock over the “savage nature of the crime,” it appealed for justice and called upon the authority for non release of the accused. It also appealed for the investigation agencies to carry out their duties and demanded “deterrent punishment for such ruthless affront to
human dignity.” The president of the CMA, Neibunuo, in her address observed that victims of sexual abuse are mostly from the lower strata of society. This, she observed, might be one reason why only ordinary folks extend solidarity and physically participate in events such as today’s procession. While stating that such a trend is discouraging, she said all people, irrespective of class, must come together and voice out against crimes against humanity no matter which level of the social hierarchy
the victim might belong to. The District & Sessions Judge, who was also present along with the district administration, said that as a member of the judiciary it was not appropriate for him to address the rally. Nevertheless, he said that the Court will go according to the law. He added that the case be established accordingly and the verdict will be delivered according to the strength of the charges filed. He further appealed that “pressure groups” should rather help in the investigation, while stating that
no person can be punished twice for the same crime.
Investigators still awaiting medical examination Meanwhile, it was learnt the alleged rape is yet to be determined. The victim was medically examined the day police received the complaint on September 5. But five days on, investigators are waiting for the medical examination. It was further learned that swab samples from the victim’s genitalia was collected to be sent for laboratory analysis.
With Nagaland set to be 50 years old, the state is yet to see a Pharmacy College or Drug Testing Lab. This was revealed during a press conference at Kohima Press Club on Tuesday during the Indian Pharmacist Revolution Yatra campaign which was launched on January 4 this year from New Delhi through numerous states. Amitav Joyprakash Choudhury, Convenor of the IPR Yatra lamented over the lack of pharmacy college/institute in Nagaland. Stating that spurious and substandard drugs are very serious issues in the state, he said that the state government can write to the central health ministry and Drug Control General of India (DCGI) for funds to establish a drug testing lab. Choudhury also called for establishment of drug information centres and pharmaco vigilance centres in the state so that the common man can easily acquire knowledge on drug interaction, side effect, toxicty etc. Further, he viewed that there is a need for strict implementation of Pharmacy Act (Pharmacy council election process and continuing education pro-
gramme) in Nagaland, adding that the state pharmacy council and all registration process should be online. The Yatra also made an observation that the state government should fill up all vacant posts for pharmacists in NRHM, PHE, CHC and advocated creation of posts. Khele Thorie, General Secretary of Nagaland Pharmacists Association (NPA) said there is a huge shortage of pharmacists in the state. Stating that the employability strength of pharmacists in Nagaland is 490 at present, he lamented that the government has failed to address the shortage despite several pleas made by the Association. Former NPA General Secretary, Santu Thapa said that restructuring of pharmacy services and policy is necessary in Nagaland to provide better pharmacy services to the people. The IPR Yatra organized by Udyog Development Foundation, New Delhi year goes to each state capital from Kashmir to Kannya Kumari. The objective is to create awareness among common man and policy makers about the role of pharmacist and to strengthen the unity among the pharma professionals.
Vital bridge washed away Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 all set for launch
The bridge connecting Purana Bazaar to Darogajan village and those beyond collapsed today.
Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10
The concrete bridge connecting Darogajan Village and Purana Bazaar, near Zion Hospital, Dimapur, collapsed early evening today. The bridge is the only feasible means of road communication to Dimapur town for people of Darogajan and of 50-60 vil-
lages beyond. People from these villages have been forced to take a long wound narrow route through Toluvi village in its absence. The bridge collapsed as the river has washed away the soil below the bridge sinking the surface of the road, also cracking the structure of the bridge. Besides, the bridge, meant only for small vehicles, has
been used over the years by heavy trucks plying bricks to and from the area. Darogajan Village Council Chairman, Vitokhu Achumi, who was present at the site lamented that despite appeals made to the government to rescue to bridge from collapsing, there was no initiative taken. A report to this end was carried by local dailies even in mid-August this year. The bridge, he said, has served the people as a lifeline over the years. Meanwhile, Model Colony Council Chairman, L. Nillo Swu, has appealed the DC of Dimapur to immediately repair the said bridge with the help of emergency funds. The river, also known as Sugarmill River, one of the main tributaries in Dimapur area that flows into Dhansiri River, has also washed away a portion of two main roads leading to Model Colony, Purana Bazaar and United Colony, Purana Bazaar ‘B’.
Our Correspondent Mokokchung | September 10
It’s official. Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 will be officially launched on September 12 at Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung. This year’s edition will be organized by The Roots, a Mokokchung based youth conglomerate under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council. Parliamentary Secretary, Dr Nicky Kire will officially launch the event. Members of The Roots and MDACC on Tuesday disclosed that the total prize money is Rs 8 lakhs. One lucky contestant will be selected by the proprietor of Tribes Music, Dimapur and another by the proprietor of Note Grid, Dimapur for a ‘free recording deal’. The lucky contestants will be chosen by respective proprietors independently. The organizers plan to incorporate SMS as well as voting card system. MDACC General Secretary Alen Mark Long-
Members of The Roots and the Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council (MDACC) The Roots office chamber, Mokokchung on September 10.
kumer explained that the show promotes not only contesting singers but also an array of other professionals like videographers, sound and lights engineers. MDACC’s Music Director, Martoshi Jamir also encouraged The Roots to not compromise on “sound and video quality.” This year’s edition will feature Suvana Amen as host. With ‘Growing Together’ as their motto, The Roots is comprised of elev-
en members. Winner of the first edition Moanungsang; veteran musician and entrepreneur Tali Angh; and journalist Aheli Moitra will comprise the three-member panel of judges for the entire season of the show. The Roots General Secretary, Arsashi further informed that on-the-spot registration will be done for interested contestants, who can collect registration forms from the various district partners. Further-
more, interested parties can send their enquiries to rootsmkg@gmail.com or visit Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 group on Facebook. The grand finale of the show is scheduled for the second week of December, during the M-Fest. Contestants will also get the opportunity to perform at the Hornbill Festival. There will be three audition venues: Eastern Talkies (Mokokchung) on September 17, Rattle and Hum (Kohima) on September 19 and Hotel Saramati (Dimapur) on September 20. Auditions on all given dates will begin at 10:00 AM. This will be followed by screening round on September 27 at Eastern Talkies, Supong Shopping Mall, IM Road, Mokokchung. Selected candidates will then go for the first recording round (on any genre) on October 12 while the second recording round (indigenous round) will be done on November 1. The third recording round (‘80s Rock) will held on November 29.
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