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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 162
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The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there North East NSS Youth Festival 2014 underway
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reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
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Dimapur | June 14
The North East Region (NER) needs “special focus” to harness its huge horticulture potential so that the region can substantially contribute to the “horticulture basket” of the Thank God! The rural elec- country, said an official of the trification project was never Union Ministry of Agriculture implemented in our village. (MoA). Horticulture Commissioner, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, MoA, Dr. SK Malhotra, said the NER, a biodiversity hotspot, has all the favourable conditions including climate and soil for horticulture to prosper.
Terming horticulture a “sunrise sector,” Malhotra said regional disparity in development of horticulture should be done away with if the country is to achieve the 4% growth in agriculture set by the Planning Commission. The visiting Horticulture Commissioner was addressing the inauguration programme of training centre-cum-horticulture stakeholders’ meet at the Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) at Medziphema, Saturday. On the much touted Food Security Act, Malhotra said food security (agri) and nutritional security (horti) are dif-
ferent sides of the same coin and go hand in hand. He said horticulture production in the country, presently pegged at 281 million MT, has increased ten-fold since 1951-52 (21 million MT). The demand for horticulture products has also multiplied and by 2016-17, the country has to produce at least 345 million MT to meet the ever increasing demand, he said. However there are major challenges hampering rapid growth of horticulture in the country including depleting land areas and natural resources, low productivity level, scarcity of planting materials, post-
harvest losses and poor food processing. Malhotra said the focus should be on high density plantation, root stock technology, introduction of new varities of seeds and crops, protected cultivation and par excellence institutions and training centres. Director, CIH Medziphema, Dr. Lallan Ram, in his welcome address gave a brief on the activities and achievements of CIH since its inception in 2007. Pro-vice chancellor, SASRD Nagaland University, Prof. NS Jamir and joint director, State Horticulture department, Pawan Kumar, also spoke on the occasion.
June 12 killing mastermind and shooter arrested Dimapur policeman dies during search operation
Morung Express News Dimapur | June 14
The mastermind and the shooter behind the killing of a businessman in Dimapur on June 12 have been arrested. Police disclosed on Saturday that the main conspirator, one Arvind Kumar alias Rinku (26), was detained by the police on the day of the shooting and his statement led to the subsequent arrest of the shooter on June 13. Police stated that Kumar, resident of Lhomithi colony and hailing from Himachal Pradesh, revealed during interrogation that he hired one Boto Chishi (28) to carry out the plan to eliminate his business partner, Santosh Chetri. Kumar and Chetri jointly ran two hotels in Dimapur. Their relation soured after misappropriation of money was dis-
AgArtAlA, June 14 (IAnS): With the death of one more child the toll in the malaria outbreak in northern Tripura rose to 21, a minister said here Saturday. Over 400 people have fallen ill due to the outbreak of malaria in the two sub-divisions of Gandachera and Longtharai Valley in the tribal dominated mountainous areas. The unofficial death toll due to malaria stands at more than 30 and of those who have fallen ill at over 600. A helicopter was on standby to ferry doctors, health staff and patients in an emergency. Five temporary medical camps are functioning in the affected areas to treat malaria patients and take preventive measures.
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covered, which was attributed to Kumar. Kumar took offence to it and plotted the elimination of his business partner, police disclosed of the motive behind the killing. The hired shooter, Chishi, was arrested from Thilixu (Block III) around midnight of June 13. The murder weapon, a .32 calibre pistol, along with several rounds of assorted ammunition and spent shells, a walkie-talkie and detonators were recovered by the police from a house at Thilixu the same night based on Chishi’s testimony. The pistol and other illicit paraphernalia, according to Chishi’s disclosure, belonged to one Johnson, reportedly a GPRN/NSCN cadre, from whose house the weapons and the communication set were recovered, police stated. During the search opera-
tion to recover the murder weapon, the Dimapur police lost one of its comrades. Police said that the casualty occurred during a scuffle with an inebriated man, who obstructed the way of the police search team, which recovered the murder weapon from a separate safe house revealed by Chishi. Based on Chishi’s disclosure, police said that during the initial search for the murder weapon, the police team entered one house at Thilixu. The team was met by a man in an inebriated state, who reportedly took offence to the policemen entering his property without warrant. After establishing it was the wrong house, the team retreated, it was stated. While returning, after recovering the weapons, the team found its way blocked by the same inebriated man, who
was wielding a machete. He had also used a vehicle to block the road. He was initially asked to make way but he charged at the two armed policemen, who approached him. In the ensuing scuffle to subdue the man, the service pistol of one of the cops, identified as Constable Thiubuibo Zeliang went off. The bullet hit his chest, police said of the events resulting in the casualty. The inebriated man, who was identified as one Viyishe Sumi (39), was arrested and has been booked under IPC sections 302, 186 and 353. Constable Zeliang was a gallantry award winner, who played a crucial role in a shootout and eventual elimination of a wanted kidnapper at Dillai in 2013. For his heroic action in the operation, he was awarded the Parakram Padak.
saving mothers’
800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications every day Our Correspondent Kohima | June 14
Nagaland State Governor, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, today said that voluntary blood donation is next to godliness. Speaking at the World Blood Donor Day here today, Dr. Kumar said donating blood is the greatest nobility. Blood is donated without any expectation of return, he said, adding that it is a valuable gift a human can give to another. Highlighting the significance of the day, Dr. Nyan said every day, about 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth- related complications. Severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth is a major cause of mortality and long term disability. “If left unattended this bleeding can kill a healthy mother within 2 hours,” he said, adding that urgent access to safe supplies of blood for transfusion is critical to saving the women’s lives. He said the focus of this year’s World Blood Donor Day is ‘Safe blood for saving mothers,’ which is to increase awareness about why timely access to safe blood and blood products is essential for all countries as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent maternal deaths. Dr. Nyan continued that World Blood Donor Day provides an opportunity to highlight the life saving role of voluntary un-
paid blood donors and also thank those donors who give this precious gift, with no incentives, to save millions of lives every year. He said although Government of India, through the National Rural Health Mission, has provided for incentives for pregnant mothers for institutional deliveries like JSY, JSSK, yet much needs to be done to provide safe blood to save lives. “Providing safe and adequate supplies of blood and blood products should be integral part of every country’s effort to improve maternal health,” he said. Experience was shared by Thekielie Keditsu while importance of VBD was highlighted by Dr. V. Khamo, M.O. Blood Bank NHAK. The programme was compered by Sentila Tzudir. Welcome address was delivered by NSBTC director Dr. Vikato Kinimi while vote of thanks was proposed by Bharat Prasad. The programme was organized by Voluntary Blood Donors Association, Kohima in collaboration with Blood Bank NHAK, IRCS Nagaland Branch, NSACS, Kripa Foundation, Gorkha Students Union Kohima, Pughoboto Students Union, NAC, Naga Darts, NMC, Rotaract Club, NCC and supported by Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council, Muslim Welfare Society, Hindu Kalyan Samiti, Niathu Garden, HDFC Bank, Shine Art, Life Pro, Vivela Club, Indrani Club, City Restaurant, Kohima Computer Centre, Flexography and Vizo & Sons. Earlier, Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) and Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) undertook an awareness rally on Voluntary Blood Donation, which was flagged off by Chief Secretary Banuo Z. Jamir.
‘respect diverse cultures’ Our Correspondent Kohima | June 14
Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo today encouraged the National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of the states of the North East to respect diverse cultures and build a cohesive region for nation building. “Since the festival has brought all of you together to a common platform, I would encourage you to respect diverse cultures and build a cohesive region for nation building,” Sazo said while addressing a week-
long North East NSS Youth Festival 2014, sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and hosted by Nagaland State’s department of youth resources & sports here this morning at Indira Gandhi Stadium. “Respect and cohesion should not be only at trying times but should be through all times,” he said and recalled that in 2012, students from the North East studying outside the region had to face difficult circumstances in their study places due to racial discrimination. “These discrimina-
tions are an outcome of lack of understanding and respect for other people’s culture and way of life. Hence I along with my colleagues who went as ambassadors to South India engaged with key social and political leaders, after which tensions were reduced if not eliminated. What I would like to reiterate here is that if we understand and respect diversity, we can become better agents of nation building,” he said. While fervently hoping that the NSS volunteers would benefit from the ongoing festival, he main-
tained that they are the future of the society. “The skills, the knowledge that you acquire today shall be your main motivational drive to help and improve the society tomorrow,” he said, urging upon the volunteers to take their services seriously along with their studies and contribute to a better society. He was optimistic that this festival would provide opportunities for shared learning in multifaceted ways and enhance their drive to improve the lives of the poor and the marginalized. NSS is present in 48 institutions in Nagaland.
On Father’s Day: A message from Wondang-Ki Ashikho Pfuzhe Dimapur | June 14
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Happy Father’s Day! But spare a thought for those who do not have fathers to greet on this day. For many children living in orphan homes, Father’s Day revives memories of loss, pain, hurt and, often, betrayal. The 24 girls of WondangKi orphanage in Dimapur, for instance, will spend the day in silence and prayer, day dreaming of ‘mighthave-beens’ had their parents been alive. 11-year-old Sochumlo has no memory of the day in 2005 when her father, a non-local businessman, abandoned her, her mother and her three siblings, in
Wokha. Left with no source of income, their mother was forced to send her children to orphan homes. While Sochumlo and her elder sister Rosaleen are at Wondang-Ki, her two brothers are in an orphanage in Kohima. Sochumlo, a class VI student, who wants to become an army officer, said she would like to meet her father one day. 13-year-old Nyolong Konyak’s father died in 2002 and the next year her mother passed away, leaving behind five children. Her eldest brother, then in his teens, had to start life as an adult early to look after his four minor siblings. Unable to fend for all, Nyolong was sent to Wondang-Ki through the
help of a pastor from Mon in 2007. A class VII student, Nyolong said she will pray for her father this Father’s Day. One of the eldest inmates of Wondang-Ki is 19-year-old Yanpolumi T Odyuo, currently doing her B.Sc. honors (Geology) from Patkai Christian College. Her father, who was in the Army posted in Srinagar, was injured in an ambush. “My dad was the only survivor. He was told that he would survive for hardly couple of years. My mother fell ill and passed away in 2000; my father passed away in 2001 in Hyderabad while on duty. I was just seven years old then, my brother was 5 and my youngest sister 2,” she said with blank eyes.
“Since 2002, my brother and I are living in an orphanage, and my younger sister was adopted by my relative. I want to thank God for bringing me to Wondang-Ki where I receive love, care and, above all, a good school to study in.” Yanpolumi has an old photograph or her late father, the only thing of value she brought when she came to the orphanage, which she always keeps by her bedside. She has faint and fond memories of her father bringing toys and clothes whenever he came on leave. “I will definitely pray for him on Father’s Day just as I do everyday. On Father’s Day I would like to convey to my friends to obey their par-
ents so that they will not regret in the future,” she said. “We teach them here that God is our eternal Father who will neither die nor leave us alone. We teach them to understand how God loves them and has a great plan for them,” said NT Kikon, managing director and founder of Wondang Ki. And for those children who will celebrate Father’s Day, here’s a message from the orphaned children: “When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands...” (Deuteronomy 24:19-21)
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