24th August 2013

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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 231

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Saturday, August 24, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

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‘Kim and North are my joy’

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

‘Article 371 (A) manifest uniqueness of Naga people’

Wozniacki, Kvitova back in New Haven semifinals

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U.N. pushes Syria for chemical probe

education in nagaland: challenges Ahead Imojen I Jamir

Tuensang | August 23

What am I doing in a government hospital? Transfer me to my private Clinic now!

DEO’s official vehicle stolen DIMAPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): Adding to the increasing theft of vehicles in Nagaland, the official vehicle of Dimapur’s District Education Officer (DEO) was stolen from the office compound in a broad daylight in Dimapur on Friday, August 23. According to DEO office, the official vehicle, a Bolero SLX (off white with olive borders) bearing registration number NL10 7684, chasisi number MA1TS2JAKASH80777 and engine number JAA4J21966 was stolen from the DEO Office compound between 1 PM and 2 PM. The matter has been reported to the Police. Meanwhile, the DEO office has requested anyone who comes across this stolen vehicle to either contact the police station or 9436060597.

KSU extend support to govt college teachers DIMAPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): The Konyak Students Union has resolved to extend support to the government college teacher’s protest against nonpayment of pending arrears from their enhanced salaries, approved by the 6th pay commission for the period January 2006 to March 2010. KSU President, Methna Konyak informed that in a meeting on Friday, the Wangkhai Government College Teachers Association had asked for the KSU’s support regarding the aforementioned issue. He stated that KSU resolved to support the proposed “pen down strike” by ANGCTA on August 26 and 27, if the government remains silent on this issue. The KSU further expressed concern over the ROP issue brought forth by the WGCTA and urged the WGCTA to consult with ANGCTA regarding this issue. The KSU also said that the protest should not interfere with student’s welfare. It further urged apex student bodies in all districts to render their support to the government teachers.

–Julius Caesar

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Crowded classrooms, scant infrastructure

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It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience Photojournalist gangraped in Mumbai

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The Government High School in Tuensang, established in 1955 was upgraded to a Higher Secondary level in 1990. As upgradation was done without any prior infrastructural facility, sufficient class rooms were not available and the school’s auditorium had to be partitioned and converted to temporary class rooms. Classes continue to be taken in these rooms for Classes XI and XII. The principal of the school divulged that due to shortage of rooms, many of the classes have just lone sections each, with numerous students in every class. “If all the students were present, it’ll be difficult to accommodate them all” remarked one teacher. Class XI (Arts) has the highest enrolment, with 216 students in the class. Teachers have no option but to shout at the top of their lungs while trying to ensure that students at the last benches can hear. A student also laments that not every teacher is the same and sometimes they cannot hear what teachers are say-

ing. The qualitative efficacy of educational impartment and learning is much diminished in such a situation. While the preferable number of students in an Indian class room is 30-35, the maximum number of students in a class room as per CBSE guidelines is 64. If the total number of students is more than 64, another section needs to be established. However, due

42 months later, 9 rooms still under construction at GHSS Tuensang

to shortage of class rooms in this school; all classes have more than a hundred students each. Both teachers and students struggle as a new building under construction for the Higher Secondary section progresses at a snail’s pace. A section of the School was dismantled for construction of class rooms for the Arts Stream in November, 2009. Construction started in 2010. Three years have passed and the 3 storey building with 9 rooms is yet to be com-

Give students what they deserve: ANCSU

One of the class rooms of Government Higher Secondary School, Tuensang. (Morung Photo)

pleted. There is doubt as to whether construction will be completed even by the end of this year. A teacher at the school sardonically remarks that if the construction was of a private individual, he would have started collecting rent a couple of years back. Construction of the Science Stream building was also started early in 2012 but progress was stalled after foundational pillars were laid and iron mesh were tied for the first floor. It is uncertain how long teachers and students will have to suffer in the big but crammed temporary class rooms. The 50+ year old school building has weathered storms and stood some test

from the lack of civic sense. During rainy season, buckets need to be kept in the corridors and some rooms. Students are unable to sit near the windows as there isn’t a single window pane, and in some rooms, windows are completely missing. Permanent planks are nailed as bars wherever windows have been vandalized and taken down. An old teacher reveals that, though some of the damage was because of unruly student behavior, most parts were wrecked by violent crowds that came to watch concerts and other programmes held in the auditorium. Tuensang had no Town Hall then and every public event in town was held at the GHSS audito-

rium. Even as thousands of educated and qualified employees search for jobs, there is shortage of Maths and Science teachers in the High School section of the school. As a result, the Principal disclosed that he was required to teach Maths in the High School section. The school was also reported to be functioning without an Assistant Head Master. A student lamented that equipments in the laboratory for science students are not enough and that the school needs to procure more equipments. The pass percentage of classes 10, XII (Arts) and XII (Science) for the year 2012-13 are 10.39%, 48.53% and 31.07% respectively.

DIMPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): The All Nagaland College Students Association has submitted a representation to the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu regarding the “failure of disbursing merit scholarship by the Government.” The representation appended by ANCSU President, Vilhousielie pointed out that the merit scholarship under preview of the state has not been released till date. “It is but fair to assume that whereas infrastructure, luxurious cars and other projects can be implemented and brought, however no dearth of concern for releasing scholarship seems to be the least botheration,” stated the representation. The ANCSU said that many students are “suffering” due to the non disbursement of the scholarship and added that it was the student’s right to “claim only what we actually deserve.” The union further questioned “why this inaction” and demanded that the students be given what they deserve. Pointing to the delay in declaration of results by Nagaland University, the ANC-

SU stated that the careers of many students were put in jeopardy by the authority who “claims” to work for the students. It further lamented that when the results were finally declared, “there were full of errors in almost all the mark sheets” and that “students are presently running amok correcting these errors.”

ANCSU submits representation to Nagaland CM

With regard to the arrears in the preview of the 6th pay commission, which was supposed to take effect in 2010-11, the ANCSU said that it “is still pending and against which the teachers are also held ransom.” The union further stated that it would be mutually beneficial to address the issue “as this directly interferes and affects the student’s careers.” The ANCSU further expressed hope that the Chief Minister would take immediate measures with regard to the concerns cited in the representation “so as to save the situation from spiraling to other levels of democratic processes to seek our rights.”

It’s official: World Record for largest mass Bible reading Triple murder suspect gets bail 7047 people from the Gangte tribe read the book of Romans in one and a half hour

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): The Gangte tribe has set the world record for the largest mass bible reading. This was approved by record bodies such as the Limca Book of Records, Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records. Gangte leaders informed that the process is on to enter in the Guinness Book of Record. Addressing media persons at the Manipur Press Club on Friday, an elated LS Gangte, Chairman of the Gangte Christian Gospel Centenary Committee, Manipur said “The achievement is significant not only for the Gangte community, but also for the whole state of Manipur”. He added that it is a moment of joy and happiness for the community “as the record has been achieved in

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): One of the three accused arrested in connection with the May 16 triple murder in Borolengri, KarbiAnglong is out on bail. Following arrest of the main accused, Thomas W. Humtsoe alias Abemo, two other accomplices, namely – Wobenthung Humtsoe and Janbemo Tsanglao were arrested in Wokha in the month of June and handed over to Khatkahati Police. The two were named in the confessional statement of the main accused as accomplices, leading to their arrest. Two months on, Wobenthung Humtsoe obtained bail and was released from judicial custody at Diphu jail. Sources disclosed that the bail was granted about a week ago. Meanwhile, the

Changpang Village Council (CVC) has expressed resentment on learning of the development. A press release appended by CVC chairman, S. Thungjamo Odyuo

law enforcing agencies failing to arrest and put the bailed accused behind bars. The Karbi-Anglong police on the other hand said that it was the prerogative of the court and that police have no say in matters of bail. When asked on the circumstances that resulted in the bail, the Additional Superintendent of Police, Karbi-Anglong, Bolin Deori, said that the police have no say in matters of court. Queried on the status of the investigation, the ASP replied that the finger-print analysis of the murder weapon was complete. While informing that investigators are awaiting the report of the CCTV analysis, he affirmed that the prints lifted from the weapon tallied with finger-prints of the main accused.

Changpang Village Council demands revocation

Participants of the world record mass bible reading by the Gangte tribe of Manipur which was held on December 16, 2012.

the soil of Manipur.” Determined to set a record, 7047 participants took part in the mass bible reading as part of the Gangte Gospel Centenary celebration on December 16, 2012 at Chiengkonpang in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Braving the cold wintry breeze, participants read the entire book of Romans from Chapter 01-16, starting at 1:27pm.

The reading concluded at 2:53pm, taking a duration of 1.27 hours. The reading was witnessed by Maniram Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur and L Mangkhogin Haokip, Superintendent of Police for Churachandpur. A press note informed that it was organized with the aim to involve all participants

who took part in the centenary celebration. “The main aim of the Mass Bible Reading was to spread the Gospel throughout the Seven Seas,” Rev K Mawia said. Rev K Mawia, General Secretary of the Gangte Christian Gospel Centenary Committee, Manipur informed that a thanksgiving programme will be organized on December 14, 2014.

stated that Wobenthung Humtsoe of Humtso village was bailed out from Diphu jail “within a short period.” The press release demanded that the bail be revoked and the accused re-arrested for proper trial and punishment in the interest and welfare of justice, while setting an example. It further stated that the law enforcing agencies will be solely held responsible if any “untoward incident” occurs on account of the

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