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MTLT seeks better healthcare, education, transport and infrastructure

DIMAPUR, NOVEMEBER 17 (MExN): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) today submitted a representation to the Nagaland State Governor highlighting issues of concern in Mokokchung district regarding healthcare, infrastructure, education, transport and power. The MTLT listed out demands with regard to the Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH). It asked that a technician be appointed to run the ultrasound equipment; repair/replace malfunctioning CT scan; technician be appointed to run the ECG equipment; establish an ICU; appoint more gynaecologists; provide paediatricians; and make the Radiotherapy Unit functional. Regarding the PHED, the MTLT informed that more than half of the consumers are paying meter rent without any drop of water supply. It revealed that there are 2460 pipeline connections (as per the Department’s disclosure) against an approximate 30,000 households in Mokokchung town. Further, it stated that the pump house located at Salangtem ward has a tank that is always overflowing with water. Hence, provisions must be made to pump the surplus water to reservoirs already located at different locations in town, the MTLT demanded. Meanwhile, it pointed out that as the Mokokchung-Mariani road has now been declared a national highway, responsibility lies on the Governor as a representative of the Centre. The MTLT also proposed that the library at the Fazl Ali College be pgraded with state-of-the-art facilities. In addition, it asked for more colleges to offer various disciplines. Meanwhile, it pointed out that Mangkolemba and Changtongya

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Time to change our mindset: Governor

MOKOKCHUNG, NOVEMBER 17 (DIPR): “It is high time to change our mind-set, for to bring about a change in the Naga society only Nagas can do it”, said the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya during the civic reception programme at Town Hall Mokokchung today. The Governor said corruption has diluted Naga culture and it is time for people to realize that the worst enemy for development is insurgency and corruption. While reiterating on the development issues in the state, he said crores of rupees that come from the centre should be well monitored. Lamenting on the poor infrastructure in the state he said in most of the district Hospitals there are less

number of patients as compared to the capacity of the hospital and to move to other hospitals involves immense hardship due to pathetic road connectivity. He also stated that the basic foundation for a society is education and called for change in the present educational system. He opined that certain subjects need to be added so that students would be employable. He also urged empowered young Naga people to come to Nagaland so that they could contribute to Naga society. The Governor then said raw materials in the state need to be exploited and industries should be set up to solve the unemployment problem in the state.

are two places developing rapidly, and hence asked that this growth must be complemented by emphasis on educational growth. Towards this, it proposed setting up of at least one college in each location. The MTLT further lamented that the Inter State Bus Terminus in Mokokchung is “still left to rot since its inauguration in 2011.” It noted that the district administration has also issued several directives to shift everything to the new ISBT. Keeping in view the traffic congestions in town and the potential economic benefits if shifted to the new facility, the MTLT petitioned the Governor to intervene. It meanwhile stated that the proposed ‘Northern Peripheral Road’ approved by the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) in 2015 needs to be sped up. As per the report, the PWD R&B division of Mokokchung has already prepared the project’s concept note and submitted it to the government for approval, it revealed, and asked the Governor to

take up the matter with urgency. The MTLT also pointed out that the current Youth Hostel is lying unutilised. Such a facility needs to be made fully functional, it said and proposed that a sports academy be set up in the district. The PDS scam, it also stated has “spread far and wide in Nagaland.” It claimed that the Mokokchung PDS scam is “just the tip of the iceberg and has bigger implications in the Nagaland context and beyond.” Hence, the MTLT asked that a CBI probe must begin with immediate effect. It further informed that the MTLT “is still not satisfied with the outcome of the things with regard to this issue.” Regarding the power scenario in the district, the MTLT stated that earlier promises made by the government to establish a new substation at Majakong ward and upgrade of the current substation at Salangtem have not seen the light of day. It informed that with the increasing number of consumers and urbanisation, such projects must be finished with high priority.

farmers, agri-traders & weddings PAN made mandatory for some bank transactions

sBi staff setting up a Micro ATM at Dimapur Civil Hospital on Thursday.

This will also apply to employees NEw DElHI, NOVEMBER 17 and Rs 1,000 notes has been lowered (IANS): The government on Thurs- to Rs 2,000 from Rs 4,500 with effect of Indian Railways, defence and stateday announced a set of seven deci- from Friday. The use of indelible ink run units. sions pertaining to demonetisation, for such withdrawals will continue. Similarly, agri-traders registered SBI Dimapur setting mainly aimed at smooth sowing season ahead, including permission to with such marketing committees, can up mico ATMs The State Bank of India (SBI) in farmers to withdraw up to Rs 25,000 withdraw up to Rs 50,000 per week per week and registered agri-traders from their designated bank accounts. Dimapur is setting up Cash@POS Two other decisions taken on terminals or a micro ATMs at differRs 50,00 per week from their bank acent locations where peocounts. ple can withdraw Rs.1000 This apart, for fam- • Farmers entitled to withdraw 25,000 per week through their ATM / Debit ilies that have an up- • Registered agri-traders 50,000 per week coming wedding, one • Families having upcoming wedding can withdraw card and the cash is made available in lower denomimember of the houseup to 250,000 one-time nations of Rs.100 / Rs. 50 / hold can withdraw Rs. 20 / Rs. 10. up to Rs 250,000 one- • Exchange limit lowered to 2,000 from 4,500 Cash@POS is already time, subject to furnishing an undertaking that no other Thursday are: A 15-day extension functional in the Supermarket area individual will be availing such a con- in the payment of crop insurance by and on Thursday such outlets were cession for the purpose and also upon farmers and an allowance for with- set up in the Dimapur Railway Station drawing Rs 10,000 as advance for and Dimapur Civil Hospital. giving the PAN card details. On Friday, the micro ATM will also However, the amount of money central government employees up to that an individual can exchange from Group ‘C’ to be adjusted against their be available at Zion Hospital, ICAR and Referral Hospital. banks by handing over the old Rs 500 November salary.

Only way to solution is collective effort: CM

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 17 (MExN): Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said that Nagas cannot afford to bestow the legacy of factionalism and drawn-out Naga political issue unresolved to the younger generation. In Jalukie today, the CM said that factionalism has created chaos and emasculated the Nagas in its sustained struggle for self determination and reiterated his appeal to all Naga political groups to come together and collectively strive for speedy settle-

ment of the fluid Naga political problem. The CM further stated that the only way out for the Nagas from factionalism is an early solution and the only way to early solution is a collective effort. Meanwhile,hestatedthatNagaland is now at the threshold of “rapid progress” since many major projects, especially regarding road connectivity are in the pipeline. He disclosed that Nagalandreceivedthehighestapprovalinthe road sector among the NE states. He also informed that the Na-

galand Vision Documents for the next 25 years will be released during Hornbill Festival by the Chairman of NITI AYOG. Soliciting the support of land owners for developmental projects, the CM stated: “If people want development they must also be willing to sacrifice.” He added that Jalukie, with its rich land resources, has the potential to become an important commercial hub, provided its people are willing to work hard and exploit resources judiciously.

‘the church must become a truly redemptive, inclusive community’ our Correspondent Kohima | November 17

A one day advocacy programme on HIV and AIDS and harm reduction with church leaders, jointly organized by Kripa Foundation, NBCC, NSACS & FHI 360 took place here today at NBCC Platinum Hall. Speaking at the programme, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Z Keyho said that the view that HIV and AIDS is a judgment of God is “history” and “now the church is also entering into the ministry of reaching out, caring and showing compassion though much is desired to be done.” He said the programme is an opportunity for the church leaders to educate themselves so that the church can dispense more grace and more compassion to reaching out. “One image of the church is being a redemptive community and this is not only confined to ministering to the redeemed but also redeeming the fallen, the hurting and people who are suffering outside of the church. The church

Participants of the advocacy programme on HiV and AiDs held in Kohima on november 17.

must become a truly redemptive, inclusive community-a kinder, a gentler community of faith and love. We must dispense grace not only within the four walls of the church but also outside of the church by way of reaching out to people in need,” Rev Dr Keyho said. As pastors and church workers, he said, we must view drug addicts, alcoholics, and people with HIV and AIDS as constituent members needing to be reached out and ministered to. “We must build bridges,” he said and quoted Henri JM Nouwen as saying: “what I have to offer to others is not my in-

telligence, skill, power, influence, or connections, but my own brokenness through which the love of God can manifest itself.” As clergy we must admit our brokenness only then can we learn to reach out to broken people in love and in compassion, he said. Challenging church leaders to dispense grace in compassion and love, he said “Together we can reach out to our hurting, suffering world with the love of God bringing healing, care and comfort to areas where it is needed most. The spirituality of the church must be holy worldly.” Talking on overcoming stigma and discrimination

NEw DElHI, NOVEMBER 17 (IANS): The Income Tax department on Thursday made the Permanent Account Number (PAN) mandatory for a string of bank transactions, including cash deposits of Rs 2.5 lakh or more, till December 30. In a notification, the department has made it mandatory that PAN be mentioned for : • Cash deposit in any bank above Rs 50,000 during any one day. • Cash deposits of Rs 250,000 or more up to December 30, 2016. • Time deposit in any scheduled or cooperative bank or post office. • Purchase of demand drafts or pay orders or banker’s cheques in cash for above Rs 50,000 on any single day. • Opening an account other than a timedeposit or a Jan Dhan/basic bank deposit account.

relating to HRGs in context of HIV and AIDS, Dr. Joyce Angami said stigma can be defined as “negative thoughts about a person or group based on a prejudiced position.” She said stigma is driven by fear, ignorance and prejudice, adding that discrimination is action that results from stigma – the unfair and unjust treatment of an individual. Dr. Rose Chakhesang meanwhile spoke on drug use and its co-relation with HIV and AIDS, other risk groups and their vulnerability towards HIV and AIDS harm reduction, while representative from NSACS gave an overview of HIV and AIDS scenario in the state.

three student bodies disassociate from DnsU

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 17 (MExN): Three student bodies, including the Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD), Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) and Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) have disassociated themselves from the Dimapur Naga Students’ Unin (DNSU). A joint statement from the three student bodies informed that this decision was taken during a joint meeting held on November 16 in Dimapur. The statement informed that on November 14, the three bodies had “conditionally agreed to extend its fullest cooperation to the NSF Committee for DNSU Restoration on the assurance that the union assembly in its first sitting itself will

take up the agenda put forth by the three units for redrafting/re-amending the constitution of DNSU.” It reminded that since 2011, the three units has been putting up a joint effort to counter the “shadow bloc system” of two third majority enshrined in the constitution of DNSU “due to which the decisions taken thus far were never in the best interest of Naga Society as a whole.” In the first union assembly held on November 15, 2016, the statement informed that the three units submitted an ultimatum to the speaker urging him to take up the agenda put forth by the three constituent units as per the earlier representation given to NSF. However, it stated that the

speaker “denied having had received any written representation/ endorsement from the NSF Committee for DNSU Restoration.” “However after being forced to, the agenda was taken up for discussion and was put up for vote. However it was out rightly rejected by vote system projecting the clear image of the shadow bloc system,” it added This, the statement reasoned has compelled the three student bodies to disassociate from DNSU with immediate effect. They further called upon the DNSU Union Assembly Speaker to immediately dissolve the executive council of DNSU “as it cannot function without the executive head to look after the day to day functioning of the office of DNSU.”

GPRN/NSCN affirms right to self-determination To observe 9th Unification Day at Khehoi Designated Camp, invites Tribal Hohos and Civil Societies DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 17 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN is set to observe the 9th Unification Day at Khehoi Designated Camp on November 22. A press note from the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN has extended invitations to all apex organisations of Nagaland, including Tribe Hohos, GBs, interdenominational religious associations, mother’s associations, student bodies, non-Naga community associations in Nagaland, Naga social welfare associations, media groups and well wishers of Naga political right. It stated that the GPRN/NSCN under the leadership of Chairman Gen (Retd.) MB Neokpao Konyak and General Secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi has made it

clear that “practical wisdom and necessity has forced Myanmar Naga leaders and Southern Naga Leaders to pursue peace deals with Myanmar and GoI respectively.” “The alternative political arrangements however do not meet the desire and political aspiration of the tribes living in present Nagaland state,” it added. The GPRN/NSCN, it stated “while affirming the right to self determination of all Nagas irrespective of artificial boundaries, believes that the tribes in the present state of Nagaland must exercise their inherent right to decide any political arrangement, as is visible in Myanmar Naga areas and Naga areas in Manipur (which is in the offing).” “Where necessary it is natural for Nagas of Nagaland to sit down together and discuss their future existence pending final political solution encompassing all Naga inhabited areas,” it added.


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