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The Dimapur State Stadium witnessed a never before seen, one of a kind event as the Dimapur Police conducted a mock riot drill. Conducted in public domain for the first time, the Dimapur Police said that such drills are conducted at regular intervals though in smaller scales to test the level of efficiency of the personnel. Thursday’s exercise involved some 150-200 personnel fully equipped with anti-riot gear and munitions, including a water cannon. Though the Nagaland state police are still to raise a full-fledged anti-riot unit, the PRO of the Dimapur police commented, “It is our endeavour to train as many jawans as possible in riot control tactics.” Tear gas shells and blank rounds were used during the drill. With the memory of March 5, 2015 still fresh, the PRO said that the Dimapur is prepared and will continue to prepare for any kind of public disorder. According to the PRO, the state police have been supplied with
Dimapur Police personnel at the mock riot drill held at Dimapur state stadium today. Photo by Caisii Mao
sufficient anti-riot equipments and munitions at par in quality with the kind used by the Delhi Police.
Supply part aside, training At present, the Dithe personnel to use the mapur Police has a two equipments is crucial, it platoon-strength riot rewas added. sponse unit.
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Travel advisory MOKOKCHUNG, APRIL 7 (MExN): The DIO, NIC, Er Temsuwati today informed the public “not to travel via Assam with huge cash as electioneering in the neighboring state is not yet over.” “Any public who are compelled to carry huge cash with them are informed to carry supporting documents to proof that it is unavoidable,” he said during the monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board held in the ADC (Planning) conference hall on April 7.
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DIMAPUR, APRIL 7 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Tuesday lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for paying peanuts to North East state associations. While hearing the BCCI’s affidavit on the implementation of the Lodha Panel recommendations, the court felt that money was being allocated to some of the full-member associations without maintaining any parity. A report in the New Indian Express said that after being affiliated in 2009, the state bodies of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland have allegedly received only `50 lakh from the BCCI. The report quoted an official of the Nagaland Cricket Association as stating: “They were supposed to pay us regularly. But, we haven’t received any funds after 2009.” In a hearing that lasted close to an hour-and-a-half, the apex court said BCCI was disbursing funds to state associations without any particular mechanism, and pointed out 11 associations which were yet to receive any funding. The 11 member associations listed out by the court are the Cricket Club of India, Railway Sports Promotion Board,
Services Sports Control Board, National Cricket Club (Kolkata), Arunachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Meghalaya Cricket Association, Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, Manipur Cricket Association, Nagaland Cricket Association, Bihar Cricket Association and the Jammu and Kashmir Association. The Times of India reported the BCCI clarifying that there is no cricket played in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland and these states have never made any attempts to nurture the game or make an attempt to bring about any cricketing activity in their respective regions. So far, none of the northeastern states have come forward alleging any ignorance on part of the BCCI. Meanwhile, the BCCI has formed a New Area Development Committee, and its first meeting was held on Sunday. The committee, which has appointed Meghalaya Cricket Association joint secretary Naba Bhattacharya as its coordinator, has decided to focus on the North-east and the Union Territories. The board’s move however is being considered as a ‘late response.’
GPRN/NSCN clears air on former Kilo Kilonser DIMAPUR, APRIL 7 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN today cleared the air on the circumstances of the suspension of its former Kilo Kilonser, Vitoi Aye from the party and the government. A press note from the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN said: “traditionally, Naga society treats its senior citizens with honour, dignity and utmost respect. More so in the Naga National service. The GPRN/ NSCN had tried its best not to reveal the circumstance leading to the suspension of its former Kilo Kilonser Vitoi Aye from the party and government.” However, the GPRN/ NSCN alleged that after joining the NSCN (IM), the Kilo Kilonser “claimed to be…with very clean record as a national worker.” “The truth is, on March 12, 2016, he was suspended from the party for six months for breaching party discipline B (morality) No. 3 (d) and (e), and was relieved from the Kilo Kilonser’s assignment replaced by the present Kilo Kilonser, Seyochung Sangtam the same day,” it added.
From garbage site to a recreational park Morung Express news Kohima | April 7
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“It used to be a garbage disposal area filled with trash thrown by the colony residents and people did not want to cross the area because of its stench,” said the AG ward executive at the Sakhrie Park inauguration today in Kohima. The park, which was inaugurated by Nagaland State MP, Neiphiu Rio, used to be a garbage dumping zone. This has now been transformed into a recreational park aesthetically decorated with flowers, succulents and cactuses, vintage park benches, and play areas for kids. The park is open every day of the week. From Monday to Saturday, it opens from 6:00am to 6:00pm and on Sunday it opens from 12noon till 5:00pm. Besides the aesthetic beauty, Sakhrie Park has a cafeteria called Café Footprints, candy cart for children, Teyozwü Hall where services are available for small weddings, birthdays, gatherings, seminars, workshops. The Park further has facilities for Kid’s play area, barbeque, Wheba (bonfire), air hockey, table
A view of sakhrie park which was inaugurated in Kohima today.
tennis, soccer table, workout station, lockers, first aid, car parking lot and bicycle parking station. During the inauguration, Rio thanked the Sakhrie family for creating the park which is a contribution to the society and “a pleasant surprise, a pleasant sight and place of blessing.” Asserting that the Sakhrie family has continued its legacy of serving the government and contributing to society, Rio stated that the park is a vision given by God, for the goodwill of
society and that in no time the park will be a well known landmark for Kohima town. “A great city needs a park and needs to create space for community activities. Because we have very few spaces in Kohima, there is no area for recreational activities. This park is a good example and hope other colonies will follow suit,” said Rio. Rio further lamented how outsiders develop a negative impression because of the dirty surroundings in Kohima, despite the well
dressed people. Further asserting that Nagas still have to catch up with the developing world, Rio urged Nagas to maintain cleanliness and bring progress to the state through small initiatives such as sanitation and quality living. In the opening address, Viketol Sakhrie, former Commissioner & Secretary for Rural Development, Nagaland and proprietor of Sakhrie Park mentioned that the name of the park has been dedicated to their family members who passed away and also to “remind us of our loved ones”. Informing that the area was a garbage disposal site often prone to landslide, Sakhrie started envisioning the area way back in 2009 to transform it into something beautiful, and without seeking any help from the government, the family slowly established it to the present status. “We have very less concept of parks in Kohima. This park has been made for the young and old, families and friends for recreational activities, meditation and to have a quiet time,” said Sakhrie, while urging the visitors to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings.
In a rare show, seen in Nagaland, people young and old showed up in workout clothes to celebrate World Health Day with a ‘fitness party’. Instead of the usual lectures that are given, which fail to attract many people, today’s programme was hugely successful. Doctors, Student Nurses, CIHSR Staff, representatives from the State Health Department were all joined by children from Kids Garden, school and college students and denizens of Dimapur in an innovative program where a “Zumba class” was held at the Football Ground of the Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR). The program was organised by CIHSR and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland to observe the World Health Day 2016. The main goals of the World Health Day 2016 are to scale up prevention, strengthen care, and enhance surveillance to Diabetes. India is the Diabetes capital of the world. The disease affects 350 million people worldwide and is expected to double in 20 years. Dr Sedevi Angami, CIHSR noted that Nagaland State especially has an epidemic of diabetes. And it has become a major problem because it’s a lifestyle disease. Addressing the attendees, he cited how earlier people used to walk to the Church and School but now nobody walks anymore. This problem has been compounded with the introduction of Cable TV and Dish TV. And this is why in Nagaland; we are prone to develop Diabetes, he said. And because it’s a silent killer, most don’t even know
People trying out Zumba moves at the World Health Day observation at CiHsR, Thursday. (Morung Photo)
they have Diabetes. Terming it as ‘starvation in the midst of plenty’, Dr. Sedevi pointed out that Diabetes is also called the disease of the plenty. He cited the example of how in Nagaland, people eat a lot of rice especially ‘Nagaland Special’ which is full of carbohydrates. He advised Nagas to start cutting down on unhealthy food habits like eating excess junk food and instead incorporate boiled vegetables, fruits etc. Dr Sedevi explained that there are three main ways to control Diabetes. First, we should control our diet, take proper medicine, and exercise, he said. “A combination of good diet and medicine alone will probably not work. Exercise is extremely important, and once you reach the age of 40 to 50 it is difficult, so start young and don’t break the habit,” he advised. Diabetes also causes a lot of complications. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, stroke, develop ulcers in the legs. Most of us are going to be
Diabetic if we are not careful, he warned. Dr. Abraham Joseph, Director of CIHSR also shared that when he started out as a Doctor, Diabetes and Hypertension was not a health issue. But now, it is becoming a major issue and a lot of people are getting affected by it. He also expressed hope that a program on Diabetes awareness would be organised at the community level. “Today we are going to be taught how to beat Diabetes in a joyful and fun way. Please also take back this message of Diabetes awareness to your community”. Dr Bendangyanger from the Department of Health & Family Welfare; and Dr Sao Tunyi, NPCDCS also participated in the program. Stalls were also set up by Novo Nordisk India Private Limited and Novartis Healthcare Pvt Ltd to create awareness on Diabetes care. Exhilarating Zumba workout moves were taught by the instructors of Performance Art with Fitness (PAWF) Nagaland.