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‘Has the wheel of industry Dimapur sways to Mltr changed nagaland state?’ Nagaland State Directorate of Industries and Commerce commemorates Golden Anniversary
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Kohima, December 15 (mexN): Under the theme, ‘Industries- The wheel that changes the fortune of a Nation,’ the Nagaland state Directorate of Industries and Commerce celebrated 50 years of its establishment on December 15 at its Headquarters with Amenba Yaden, Parliamentary Secretary, Industries and Commerce as the Chief Guest. Reflecting on the theme of the celebration, Yaden questioned whether the ‘wheel’ has brought about any changes to the fortunes of the State. Despite the odds and challenges, some progress has been made, noted Yaden, while stating that the department is still yet to tap the real industrial potentials. “We still have a lot more to do and a long way to go to realize these potentials of industry and its fortunes in our State. The precarious economic condition of our State, issues of increasing unemployment and social unrest are issues that needs to be addressed urgently. The development of industry can play a pivotal role in addressing these issues,” stated Yaden. He further called for an introspective relook at the approach to development of industry in Nagaland.
This, he stated must start with the analysis of strength and weaknesses-opportunities, holistic planning and focused approach with short, medium and long term plans taking into consideration the potentials, opportunities and interventions. Yaden urged all the employees to contribute towards building upon the foundations of their predecessors with newer ideas and initiatives, working with zest for the State and the people. “Let not the development of industry in the State be a story of the rolling stone that gathers no moss but let us make it a story of the wheel that rolls and bring changes for the fortune of our State,” concluded Yaden. Retired Directors Er G Keppen Rengma and Keneilel Angami, who also attended the celebration, exhorted the congregation. Er Rengma stated that the Department has contributed to the State but there still remains more to do. He advised that the department should ensure that the infrastructures set up in the different districts are made functional. Er Rengma also asserted that Special Economic Zone (SEZ) should also be pursued actively. Reminding the employees that the Department is not a private property, Keneilel Angami asserted that the employees are appointed to serve the people and therefore should give their efforts to contribute to the State. Angami also noted that each employee should maintain a habit of respecting each other and encourage each other. Stressing on the need to seriously ponder on how much the employees have given to the people, the
State and the Department, Hushili Sema, Secretary, Industries & Commerce viewed that the government employees in Nagaland are overpaid compared to the amount of work they contribute. “Many of us hardly put in two to three hours every day,” mentioned Sema while also criticizing employees who lobby around to change their postings in remote areas. She reminded that officers in the earlier days were committed, dedicated and sincere to their work despite being posted in far flung areas. “You are serving the people, and you want to achieve something for your family, village, and your people,” said Sema, while urging each employee to make a vow, to give their best to the service of the people and go wherever they are posted. The State Industries & Commerce department during the last 50 years has set up 11 District Industries Centre (DICs) and six District Industries SubCentre spread across all the eleven districts of the State. The department has developed many industries related infrastructure in order to facilitate the growth of enterprises as well as for trade promotion in the State. Industrial growth centre at Ganeshnagar in Dimapur, export promotion industrial park which is now being upgraded to product specific Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC) Dimapur target human resource deployment in the industrial sector. The department has also set up Industrial Infrastructure Development Centre (IIDC) at Kiruphema.
NPCC slams Nagaland govt for failing to protect lives of citizens DimaPur, December 15 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today condemned the killing of a businesswoman in Dimapur on Monday, and termed this as an example of the “state of lawlessness, where criminals are having a field day without any inhibitions to carry out their murderous activities.” “Such cowardly killing, that too of a woman can never be justified in any civilized society,” said a press note from
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the NPCC media cell. Home Minister, Y Patton is also answerable for the present state of lawlessness since policing duties with surplus manpower of over 1500 police personnel has failed to win the confidence of the law abiding citizens, said the NPCC. It further stated that along with the state police, “the state judiciary under the spineless NPF-BJP DAN government is equally responsible for letting off
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beyond the unholy alliance of so called opposition less government and provide a semblance of an elected government running the affairs of the state,” it added. The NPCC demanded that the government “show its existence to the people” by enforcing the rule of law, allowing the police to carry out an impartial investigation into this heinous crime so as to arrest and bring the culprits to book without further delay.
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Danish pop band MLTR performing live at NEZCC Ground, Dimapur on December 15. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News Dimapur | December 15
It was more or less an evening for the middle-aged. And that made it feel like the 90s all over again when Danish pop-soft rock ballad band –Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR)- serenaded an otherwise mellow Nagaland audience over a downcast December evening at North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), 4th Mile in Dimapur on Tuesday. The concert was presented by LIVENOW events. Along with a sizeable group of young gen-next music lovers, eager to see an International band perform here, the presence of midlife adults was conspicuous. Reminiscing college romance, song dedications and the ballads of pop music, MLTR fans from different parts of North East made a beeline to NEZCC Ground. 35 year old Oliver said MLTR was what music was about during his pop genre induced college days. Staying in Senapati, Manipur, he had come to witness the concert with his five year old son. “The songs of MLTR are for all groups. If you visit our village, it’s not Helloween, but ‘Sleeping Child’ of MLTR that they
Reminiscing college romance, song dedications and the ballads of pop music, MLTR fans from different parts of North East made a beeline to NEZCC on Tuesday still listen to,” said Oliver. A few yards away, at the premium ticket holders’ enclosure, two friends of college going days - Alemjungla and Kevinguo - were busy catching up after one of those rare coincidental encounters since they parted ways in 2009 from Delhi. “We used to dance and croon to the tune of MLTR during our college days. Here we are, meeting at their concert!” Alemjungla enthused. Kevinguo giggled. The concert was to begin from 6pm. Organizers midway announced that MLTR would enter stage only at 8pm. There is fidgeting and a growl or two from among the audience. In the midst of the fervent wait, Nagaland’s own talented Incipit band tried to entice the crowd with a number of cover songs ranging from the late 70s till the present – Journey, The Police’s Roxanne, Michael Jack-
son’s Black and White; Mr. Big to Maroon 5’s Sugar included. Despite a stage-felt performance, the midlife audiences were not that easily won over. In the midst of songs, some stared away into the shadowy crowd while others made it a time for a ‘how’s life’ chitchat. MLTR enters the stage. “First time we are here… to check out if you know our songs!” Keyboardist and main vocalist Jascha Richter shouts out to the rapturous crowd, looking exactly as he did on MTV a decade ago. And band mates Mikkel Letnz and Kare Wanscher looking as young as ever. The band begins the long awaited evening with one of their latest song‘Silent times.’ However seasoned fans know better-that their gig is incomplete without their timeless songs - ‘Sleeping child’ from the album ‘Colors’ which first entered into the heart of Naga listeners here. That’s what they played next - to be followed by a number of their older favorites. The showground turned into a big sing-along party. And the college-days nostalgia began. After Dimapur, the band which has sold over 11 million records worldwide will perform in Kolkota and Goa followed by shows in Taiwan and Indonesia.
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price cut by 50 paisa ASTD questions RMSA result for Ao language teachers Petrol per litre, diesel by 46 paisa
DimaPur, December 15 (mexN): The Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) today expressed unhappiness at the recently declared results under the State Mission Director RMSA, with respect to the post of Ao subject (language) teachers. The ASTD reminded that on January 27, 2014 a notification advertised the appointment of 20 Ao subject teachers for secondary school RMSA.
Consequently, a written examination was held on May 24, 2014 and 26 candidates were declared successful. Further, viva voice was held on August 8, 2015 and the result was declared on November 30, 2015, the ASTD said. However, it expressed surprise that only 5 candidates of the 26 who had passed the written test were declared qualified against the 20 posts. Terming the result as “highly question-
able and unjustified,” the ASTD questioned “what terms and conditions or criteria were observed with regard to the viva voice...” The ASTD further claimed that “in an appointment, written exam is more crucial than interview, as interview or viva voice is just personality test or to exam about some subject matter within a limited prescribed time.” “Keeping in view of the viva voice result, one can
presume that as if the written exam and viva voice were conducted on “different subject matter” or in other words it can be logically concluded that written exam was conducted to be disqualified in the viva voice,” the ASTD alleged. The ASTD further stated that in other vernacular subject, “out of 23 posts, 30 candidates were declared qualified.” Terming the outcome of the interview as “highly unacceptable,
irrational and questionable,” the ASTD demanded that the 20 posts meant for Ao subject should not be diverted to any other discipline/stream “under any circumstances but should be filled up only through Ao subject teachers.” It gave the concerned authority 30 days to clarify the logic behind the interview result, while cautioning that the ASTD would be compelled to resort to “any appropriate means.”
New Delhi, December 15 (Pti): Petrol price was on Tuesday cut by 50 paisa and diesel by 46 paisa a litre, much lower than an anticipated decrease as oil companies left cushion for the government to mop up gains accruing from global oil prices dipping to multi-year lows. This cut in prices is the second this month. Oil firms had last cut petrol price by 58 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise on December 1. “The current level of international product prices of petrol and diesel and Rupee-USD exchange rate warrant a decrease in prices, the impact of which is being passed on to the consumers with this price revision,” IOC said in a statement. “The movement of prices in the international oil market and INR-USD exchange rate shall continue to be monitored closely and developing trends of the market will be reflected in future price changes,” IOC said.
Climate Change brews multi-challenges for tea Scribes in Manipur to stay off work on Dec 17 December 15 is International Tea Day
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many criminals who have become seasoned enough to carry out their nefarious activities unhindered.” The NPCC said that the present government has failed to inspire both the state police and the judiciary to carry out its duties without any fear or favour. “The present NPF-BJP DAN government has miserably failed on all fronts to protect the lives of its citizens. It is time for Chief Minister TR Zeliang to look
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Guwahati, December 15 (iaNS): In the backdrop of the justconcluded COP21 talks in Paris, as nations across the world discussed ways to tackle the monster called climate change, back home, India's favourite beverage, tea, is facing some major challenges as a result of it - from low yield to new pests. Scientists at Assam's Tocklai Tea Research Institute (TRI) say that erratic rainfall over the years is a major concern for the tea industry. The first flush - the early leaves which are delicate and have a gentle aroma which is harvested mid-March, has been affected by the changing rain patterns. R.N. Bhagat, one of the scientists at Tocklai, said: "In the last
100 years in Assam, we have lost around 22.1 cm of rainfall. With this decrease and a shift in rainfall distribution, the tea industry is losing the first flush that comes in March-April. Spraying of fertilizers is timed with the rainfall pattern, but with no rain, the fertilizers have no impact." Then again, with no rain, the relative humidity in March-April is also lowering, further affecting the first flush. "It used to be 80 percent, but in 2015 it was recorded around 52-54 percent," Bhagat told IANS. Bhagat said that tea is a self-adapting plant and has been sustaining rising temperatures - the summer saw more than 35 degrees Celsius, while tea grows ideally between 1330 degrees C. Even then, it cannot tackle all changes. N. Muraleedharan, director of Tocklai, said: "White flies
is a new species of pest which has been reported mostly from the Assam belt. It is minute and travels in hoards. There has also been increase in pests like thrips, tea mosquitoes, scale insects and green hoppers, as a result of which the intensity of damage on tea is more." "As a result of change in weather patterns, there is a decrease in leaf quality too," he added. What all of this translates into is production being affected. And to increase production, the tea managements generally use more chemicals, leading to more biotic stress on the plant. According to the scientists, there are two kinds of stress - abiotic (drought, flood) and biotic (pests and the like caused by flood and drought). "This also means that the total production cost of the tea estates is increasing. Earlier Rs.4,000-5,000
was used for pesticides, per hectare. Now it has gone up to Rs.20,00025,000. Irrigation costs have also increased," Bhagat said. With multipronged challenges being thrown at tea by changing environmental conditions, scientists are now working on developing clones that would have the best chances of survival. "In one or one and a half years' time, we should be able to announce future clones to the industry," Bhagat said. The changing climatic conditions and more pests have also steered many gardens into adopting indigenous plants that are naturally repel tea-harming insects. So, it is an uncertain future for the steaming cup of 'chai' in your hands. But, as experts keep brainstorming to keep the deluge of problems from the tea plants, the good news is that all hope is not lost. Not yet.
Home Minister urged to provide security protection to all journalists Our Correspondent Imphal | December 15
Scribes in Manipur have decided to stay off work on December 17 and stage a sit-in to protest against a threat by a militant outfit against the Editor-in-Chief of Imphal-based local news channel Impact TV. A joint meeting of the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM) today condemned the placing of a bomb in
front of the residential gate of private channel Impact TV Editor-in-Chief and EGM General Secretary, Yumnam Rupachandra at Khongnang Pheidekpi Makha Aheibam Leikai in Imphal West last night. All scribes will stay away from work for 24 hours from 6:00am. The meeting decided that no journalist will attend work on December 17 as they will stage a sit-in against the threat at Keishampat. It also decided to stage a silent rally and submit memorandums to the Chief Minister and Home Minister to demand safety for the journalists of the state, a joint statement of the AMWJU and EGM said. The meeting further
decided to urge Home Minister, Gaikhangam to provide immediate security protection to all journalists, it said. The meeting appealed to all organisations not to put pressure on media houses for publication of ‘unauthenticated’ press statements. Protesting against the incident, a sit-in was held at Khongnang Pheidekpi, which was participated by members of local clubs and meira paibi organisations. The demonstrators condemned the planting of a bomb in front of the residential gate of Impact TV Editor-in- Chief on Monday. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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