22th November 2013

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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 318

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Friday, November 22, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

Winfrey, Clinton awarded top civilian honor

Central team evaluates SSA programme implementation [ PAGE 02]

Rio to launch Centre of excellence for Music &Performing Arts

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By Sandemo Ngullie

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 21

He he .. Frankly, I cannot understand this speech myself as it was written by experts in my department.

ATTENTION

NSCN (IM) directs against donation & contribution DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 21 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has directed all authorities, staff, rank and file of both civil and army of the NSCN/GPRN to strictly refrain from indulging in any sort of donation/contribution from individuals, organizations, institutions, offices, business establishments etc in view of the festive season. A press note from the Secretary, Chaplee Ministry stated that this directive is issued in consonance with the standing principle of the NSCN/ GPRN. “All central as well as regional authorities are officially prompted to be vigilant against non compliance with the national principle for necessary action,” it added. Individuals and others concerned have also been requested not to “encourage such pressure in any case, indifferent with which shall be at owns risk.”

RD department to conduct verification

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KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 21 (MExN): The Director for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir has informed that “some employees appointed under the MGNREGS on honorarium basis are also working in other Departments.” As such, the RD Director in a press note notified the concerned honorarium appointees under MGNREGS to submit their resignation within thirty days from the date of issue of this notice, after which, the Department will conduct verification. It further cautioned that necessary disciplinary action will be taken against those who do not resign within the stipulated time.

–Victor Hugo

Anand loses 9th game, Carlsen half-a-point away from winning the crown [ PAGE 11]

‘skill Development Mela’ draws trainable aspirants

reflections

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What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past

PM calls for more autonomy for state-run firms

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Garo dancers are seen performing during the Wangala, which is a post-harvest festival of the Garo community at Dimapur, Nagaland on Thursday. Wangala is the most significant festival of the Garos, which marks the end of the agricultural year. During the festival they perform rituals and give thanksgiving to Misi Saljong, the sun god of fertility, for a bountiful harvest. Photo by Caisii Mao Related story on page 5

‘erring cadres should be terminated’

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 21 (MExN): Reacting to the November 16 incident where a GB was allegedly assaulted by GPRN/NSCN cadres, the Sumi Kukami Hoho (SKH) has informed that during its meeting with the GPRN/NSCN officials, it was resolved that the errant cadres should be terminated from the organ-

isation within 15 days from the day the resolution was arrived at. SKH general secretary K. Hukato Shohe and vice president Vikuto Nurumi, in a joint release informed that the meeting which was attended by Sumi Hoho and other frontal organizations condemned the act. The apex body of Sumi

GBs further resolved that the “main culprit, Lt Inaho be terminated from service and that no factions of Naga Underground groups entertain the errant cadre in their fold in the future.” It resolved that “if any factions give shelter or rehabilitation to the errant cadre, the group or faction would receive non-cooper-

ation from the Sumi frontal organisations.” Meanwhile, the Sumi Hoho has informed that the matter was taken over by the Sumi GBs forum with a “sincere” request as it involved one of its members. Sumi Hoho officials informed that it endorsed the resolution arrived at by the Sumi GBs.

‘need to make students employable’

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 21 (DIPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education and SCERT, Deo Nukhu has called for quality education and training in order to make students in Nagaland state more employable. He expressed this view while inaugurating a two day conference for Principals of Government Colleges on the theme at Kohima on November 21. The conference was held with the theme ‘Envision, Inspire, Excel.’ Speaking as the Chief Guest, Deo Nukhu likened Principals as parents of the students and exhorted them for proper supervision,

2-day conference for Government College Principals inaugurated

thus making them a vital element in society. He further requested the Principals to impart musical and sporting skills as vocational courses, apart from studies, which will provide extra opportunities to the students. He further stressed on the need to train students to become leaders of the future. Chairman of the programme, Commissioner and Secretary Higher Education, FP Solo in his welcome note

Govt urged to act on student demands GHI students agitating since November 13

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 21 (MExN): The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union has strongly urged the Nagaland state government and the concerned department to take needful action with regard to demands made by students of Government Hindi Institute, Dimapur. The students of GHI, Dimapur have been agitating since November 13 and calling for removal of GHI, Dimapur Principal, SN Dubey. A press note from Rometo Sema, Chairman of the Hindi Divas Committee informed that on November 21, agitating students had destroyed office property at the GHI, Dimapur due to inaction on part of the government. After the incident, various students unions like the DNSU, ANCSU, different tribal unions and parents reached the spot and managed to calm

the situation down. Sema, while talking to The Morung Express lamented that even after submitting a memorandum, the government has not taken any tangible action to address the student’s concerns. He informed that on November 14, the Additional Director (Hindi) and Deputy Director (Hindi) along with Hindi Teacher’s Union President had visited the institute in the presence of parents. However, he said that “no assurances could be given to the students.” The ANHTU had also submitted a report to the government but still no action has been taken, he stated. It was further informed that the students have resolved that if the government does not take any action immediately to remove the Principal from the institute, “the students will take their own course of action and the government will be held responsible.”

said the meeting was held every year exclusively for Government College Principals to discuss the future of Higher Education. He also urged the Principals to be dynamic and proactive leaders, so that colleges will be dynamic in their achievements. The vote of thanks was delivered by Joint Director, Higher Education, Megono Liegise while Principal of Mt. Tiyi College Wokha, Dr. Apeni Lotha pronounced the invocation. Ajeen Longchari added more color to the programme by presenting a song. The event was organized by the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland.

The maiden Job Oriented Skill Development Mela held at the Agri Expo concluded today with 6976 Naga youths registering on day two of the event. Out of the total, numerous candidates have been shortlisted by the 58 Vocational Training Providers (VTPs). During the concluding session, Muthingnyuba Sangtam, Director of Department of Employment & Craftsmen Training, Nagaland, directed the VTPs to submit the list of shortlisted candidates along with details by November 22. He also added that the final list of registered job seekers would be shared with the VTPs in the future so that many more candidates could be selected. Thanking all the participants, he acknowledged that there were many shortcomings since this is the first such Mela conducted in the State. The Director also announced that MoUs will be signed shortly between the Government of Nagaland and every VTP, the specifications of which will be completed within a month. He also informed the VTPs that the selected candidates’ progress and welfare will be monitored regularly.

Load shedding from Nov 22 - 24

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 21 (MExN): The Superintending Engineer, Dimapur Electrical Circle has informed the public of Dimapur and Peren districts that due to upgradation works at the 132/66/33/11 kv grid substation, Nagarjan; there will be load restriction on all feeders for three days (from November 22 to November 24). As such, all consumers have been requested to bear with the inconvenience of additional load shedding during the period mentioned.

Addl. Director, Employment & Craftsmen Training, Y. Vandanshan Lotha, also asserted that because of the (ENSF) bandh, distance issues, and ongoing exams, many aspirants could not participate in the Mela. He also mentioned that the Union Ministry of Labour is funding 100% training fees for the selected candidates through the State Government, where 40% of the training fees will be paid to the VTPs after signing of MoUs with them. During the concluding day of the Job Oriented Skill Development Mela, the VTPs gave presentations on the courses offered by them, besides consultation and selection of candidates. Job seekers and students jostled their way through the 83 stalls manned by representatives of the VTPs. Many Naga youths were seen chatting with job recruiters from top notch companies, banks and recruiters. One such VTP, The Skills Academy (TSA), New Delhi, shortlisted about 85 candidates on the spot. Sonia Banerjee, Training Lead from TSA , expressed optimism that many more candidates would be shortlisted after further review. When questioned on why the company is keen to hire people from Nagaland, she replied, “We think Naga

youths are able to ‘gel’ with all kinds of sector, as long as they are trained. We see a lot of potential. Grooming, education already seems to be in place, and youths just need to be trained.” Sonia asserts that Naga youths are very “trainable”. Allwyn Peter, Assistant Vice President, also from TSA, shared that the Mela was a good first round of experience. Now that we have already come here and seen the response, we might even consider opening a branch in Nagaland, he said. TSA is offering a 45 day training period, for which the final selected candidates have to travel to New Delhi. “It’s important that the youths who have applied are serious. Let’s see how many are serious to move out from Nagaland and come to Delhi,” he said. Several educated and unemployed youths of Nagaland who participated in the Mela claimed to have gained a clearer picture of job avenues available in both the public and private sector. For a first timer, the Mela was an eye opener. From astonished youths, wandering with mouths agape, to others with zero soft skills, one thing is clear: the visible demand and response of hungry job seekers cannot be ignored anymore.

‘Creation of Telangana poses new challenges’

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 21 (PTI): As the government prepares a draft bill on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, country’s top most intelligence official said on Thursday that creation of Telangana has thrown up new challenges for security agencies in view of counter agitations on the demand. Addressing annual conference of directors general and inspectors general of police from across the country, director of Intelligence Bureau Asif Ibrahim said the demand of separate Telangana state has triggered counter agitations. “The situation has thrown up new challenges for security agencies and intelligence agencies both at state as well as na-

tional level,” he said at the conference which was inaugurated by home minister Sushilkumar Shinde. In a related development, group of ministers (GoM), set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, will meet on November 27 to finalize its report along with the draft Telangana Bill before it is submitted to the Union Cabinet expectedly next week. The GoM, headed by Shinde, deliberated various issues concerning the bifurcation of the state, distribution of assets between two states as well as suggestions given by various stake holders. “We will try to push the proposal as hard as possible. We have to discuss multiple options. We are in discussions,” Shinde told reporters here.

Bamboo hygiene pad fails to pick up steam Morung Express News Dimapur | November 21

One of India’s first eco-friendly bamboo hygiene pads and wound dressing unit set up in Nagaland has failed to pick up steam. The unit has been lying defunct since 2009 at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre in Dimapur. The unit was opened with funding from the National Mission on Bamboo Application (NMBA) as part of its research and design. The Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) was party to research and design along with the Sriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi. Repeated attempts to rope in entrepreneurs to run the unit have failed. The unit is a prototype but has the capacity to manufacture 1200 napkins and 1200 band-aids per day. The capacity can go up depending on the demand. NDBA had also contemplated tying up with the Department of Health and Family Welfare to market the products. However, with no one to run the unit, the idea was abandoned. “We need someone to fill the gap before we can market it,” NDBA

• Manufacturing unit lies defunct • NDBA invites interested entrepreneurs to run unit

Equipments at the bamboo hygiene pads and wound dressing unit. The unit has been lying defunct since 2009 at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre in Dimapur.

team member, Kichung Phom said. The NDBA has also written to the NMBA to provide a larger digester in order to increase the manufacturing capacity. “We are inviting any interested entrepreneurs to

come forward,” Phom said. The napkins and band-aids were never sold commercially but some women who volunteered to try it expressed satisfaction. The napkins were priced at Rs. 12 for 8 pads,

which is less than half the price of those available in the market. The low cost eco-friendly napkins uses bamboo pulp extracted from the Hamiltonii bamboo species, which is abundantly available in Nagaland. The machine to manufacture the napkins are operated manually and workers can pick up the skill of operation easily. Engineers at NDBA provide technical assistance to the workers. “We have already invested about 56 lakhs into the project. We will provide all the logistic and technical support,” Phom added. The pads are 100% chemical free and natural. The napkin, which is made from Bamboo pulp, has anti-bacterial qualities that can help reduce irritation, often experienced with synthetic napkins found in the market. The bamboo pulp napkins are also environmental friendly and can reduce upto 60% of waste problems caused by regular pads. Several states like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh have already started manufacturing and marketing the bamboo napkins, which have become a big hit among rural women.

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