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Morung Express News Kohima | September 13
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The Dimapur Police on September 12 arrested two persons on charges of armed robbery. A press note from the Dimapur Police identified the two arrested persons as Kughaho Swu, “reportedly a 2nd Lieutenant of the NSCN/GPRN (IM) and the other, Yiben Kithan.” Police informed that the duo had entered a shop at Chumukedima and robbed Rs 41000 at gunpoint. They fled towards Dimapur in a zonal taxi, Dimapur Police said. On receipt of information, alert was sounded and the vehicle was intercepted at Purana Bazaar. The looted cash and one .32 pistol was seized from the possession of the duo.
ANCSU informs affiliated colleges DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has informed all affiliated colleges of ANCSU to “strongly adhere to its directive that none of its students shall participate in any activities called by other unions or organisations without the consent of the ANCSU office.” A press note from the ANCSU also appealed to all the college administration/ authority not to allow students to participate in any such activities or entertain other unions/associations “on such purpose compromising the student’s priority by abstaining from attending their regular classes.” It reminded affiliated colleges to consult the ANCSU before participating in any such activities, and cautioned that any college not adhering to the directives “shall be deemed as in violation against the ANCSU constitution and as such shall be dealt with severely.” It further asked all unions/ organisations to “restrain from extending such calls to the colleges and students as mentioned above.”
August 2016 hottest in 136 years
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NEw YoRk, SEPTEMBER 13 (IANS): August 2016 was the hottest in 136 years of modern recordkeeping, according to a monthly analysis of global temperatures by NASA scientists. The temperature last month was 0.16 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous warmest August in 2014, NASA said in a statement on Monday. Although the seasonal temperature cycle typically peaks in July, August 2016 tied with July 2016 for the warmest month ever recorded, it added. Last month also was 0.98 degrees Celsius warmer than the mean August temperature from 1951-1980.
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nagaland receives boost to improve vaccine coverage
By Sandemo Ngullie
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— Richard Bach
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An electronic logistics system called eVIN (electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network) to improve vaccine coverage has been introduced in Nagaland. An ongoing DVSM/SVSM training is being held at Hotel Vivor from September 13 to 14. eVIN provides an integrated solution to address widespread inequities in vaccine coverage by supporting state governments in overcoming constraints of infrastructure, monitoring and management information systems and human resources, often resulting in overstocking and stock-outs of vaccines in storage centers. During the inaugural session, the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Yankho Lotha, Mission Director NHM while the keynote address was given by Dr. Manish Pant, Senior National Program Manager UNDP, New Delhi. The scenario of UIP Nagaland was highlighted by Dr. Visasieü Kire, State Immunization Officer. In Nagaland, more than 250 government staff including vaccine store-keepers and cold chain handlers will be trained on mobile and Web-based eVIN application. Nearly 150 temperature loggers will be installed at over 130 vaccine stores and cold chain points in all the districts for accurate temperature review. Dr. Manish Pant stated that the major challenges faced in the counA protester throws a stone towards Indian police during a protest against the recent kill- try on vaccination are the haphazard stock-keeping, improper records, ings in Kashmir, in Srinagar September 13. (REUTERS)
and the short shelf life of vaccines. To avoid these challenges, eVIN has been introduced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in all the eleven districts in Nagaland which aims to provide real time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage temperatures across all cold chain points in Nagaland. Another crucial objective of the integrated solution is to strengthen the evidence base for improved poli-
dler enters the net utilization for each vaccine in the standardized registers at the end of every immunization day. This is simultaneously updated in the eVIN application and uploaded on a cloud server which can then be viewed by programme managers at district, state and national levels through online dashboards. In addition to providing real-time information on vaccine stocks, the system also helps to track storage temperature of vaccines. SIM-enabled temperature loggers attached to the cold chain equipment capture temperature information through a digital sensor placed in the refrigerator. Temperature data is recorded every ten minutes and updated at an interval of sixty minutes on the server via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). In case of temperature breach, the logger alarms and sends email and SMS alerts to responsible cold chain technicians and managers. eVIN empowers the cold chain handlers by building technical capacities and providing a robust decision-making tool for cold chain managers through a complete overview of vaccine replenishment times, supply and consumption patterns. By streamlining the vaccine flow network, eVIN is a powerful contribution to strengthening of health systems and ensures equity through easy and timely availability of vaccines to all children. The technological innovation is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with financial support from Gavi-the vaccine alliance.
Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network introduced in Nagaland to address widespread inequities in vaccine coverage cymaking in vaccine delivery, procurement and planning for new antigens in India, home to the world’s largest cohort of over 27 million. eVIN is being rolled-out in 211 districts of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Nagaland and Odisha, which will enable better vaccine logistics management at more than 10,000 cold chain points reaching out to nearly 60 percent of children under the age of two in the country. 150 smart phones will be distributed among the health centers to operate the integrated solution. How does eVIN work? All cold chain handlers are provided smart phones with the eVIN application which allows for the digitization of vaccine inventories. As a routine task, every cold chain han-
Never recommended President’s Rule in Arunachal: Rajkhowa 70 yr old found dead
ITANAgAR, SEPTEMBER 13 (IANS): A day after his removal as Arunachal Pradesh Governor, J.P. Rajkhowa on Tuesday said that he had never recommended that President’s Rule be imposed in the state in January. In his farewell message to the people of the state, he sought to clarify that President’s Rule was imposed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet chaired by him under Article 356 of the Constitution. “I would like to make it clear that President’s Rule was not imposed on the governor’s report only. On recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet chaired by him and only after proper assessment and due application of mind, the Presi-
dent decides under Article 356 of the Constitution, on imposition of his Rule. “I would like to make it absolutely clear - so that there is no misunderstanding about me being anti-democratic, which some quarters have been alleging. I had never recommended that the President’s Rule should be imposed in the state of Arunachal Pradesh on January 26,” said the outgoing Governor. “I would not like to pass any comment on the circumstances leading to the imposition of President’s Rule on the Republic Day 2016 and its subsequent revocation by a promulgation of the President of India on February 19, 2016, as the entire matter on the constitutional validity or
otherwise of the President’s Rule is yet to be decided by the fivemember constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India, which is yet to pass its judgement and order on a civil application filed by some parties,” he said. Justifying his stand during the period as a Governor, Rajkhowa said that the Supreme Court in many cases in the past had issued instructions to take action against governors but not in his case. “However, in the present case, the Supreme Court had not passed such strictures on the Governor or any disparaging remarks on me,” he said adding that the five-judge bench has neither questioned the bonafides of the Governor nor questioned his actions on grounds of malafide and
Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (IMTN) formed DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): An organization called the Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (IMTN) has been formed, claiming the “consent and blessing of the apex bodies of the four Indigenous tribe organizations/Hohos of Nagaland - Kuki, Kachari, Garo & Mikir/Karbi - as the premier organization of these tribes.” A press release from the IMTN informed that it was formed and formally launch on September 12 at Phaipijang Village Community Hall, Dimapur. The IMTN said it has been formed “for the protection and preserving the resources, land, cultural, political and social rights of these four indigenous minority tribes living within the state of Nagaland and whose rights and voices have been trampled upon within their own state of Nagaland for a long time.” The IMTN stated that its formation and formalization was attended by the “leaders of the four tribes led by the president of the apex organization of their each tribe.” “The meeting was also graced by the presence of the GB’s of differ-
ent tribes of these communities, student bodies, women organizations, well-wishers, the officers and the National workers (NPG’s) irrespective of their allegiance and groups, who spoke on the occasion stressing on the needs to unite and work together to protect the rights and privileges of these tribes within our own state,” it added. The house also approved the constitution of the newly formed organization which was till date working as Interim body and invoked blessings on the newly formed organization. The house elected the Interim body to continue for coming terms and was authorized to induct “any new members as they desired with the consent of the President of the Apex bodies who are the advisors to the newly formed IMTN.” The IMTN team is lead by its President, K. Lun Tungnung – a Lawyer and Social Worker cum former Ex-Candidate; Vice-PresidentDeben Mech; General Secretary- S K Khemprai; Jt. Secretary- Biplab Sangma; Finance Secretary- William Terang; Info Secretary-Richard Haolai; and Asst. Info Secretary- Mohendro Thaosen.
has not indicted him of being biased or partial in favour of any political party.” President Pranab Mukherjee, in an order issued on Monday, directed that Rajkhowa shall cease to hold the office of the governor of Arunachal Pradesh and appointed Meghalaya Governor V. Shanmuganathan to hold additional charge of the state for the time being. Meanwhile, Shanmuganathan arrived in Itanagar on Tuesday and is likely to take charge on Wednesday. State Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister Tanga Byaling, Chief Secretary Shakuntala Gamlin and other senior officers received the Governor-designate on his arrival at Naharlagun helipad.
Morung Express News Dimapur | September 13
A 70 year-old man was found dead in a suspected case of murder near Longphayimsen village, under Mangkolemba sub-division, Mokokchung. The deceased, identified by the police as one Tekachang, who hailed from Mangmetong village, reportedly went missing on the night of September 11. His dead body was later found on September 12. As per the police, the deceased was quite new to the area as he had only recently relocated from a neighbouring village setting up home at a paddy field near Longphayimsen. While stating that the police
was still to ascertain a probable motive behind the death, the police citing witness accounts said that on the night of September 11, he was called out of his home by two unidentified persons and taken away. It was reportedly preceded by sounds of gunshots in the air. As he did not return, the villagers launched a search operation while the police were also informed. His body was found by the Tsurang river bank about 24 hours later on the evening of September 12. Stating that his family refused the conduct of post-mortem, the police while stating that investigation was on, added that bruise marks and signs of ligature were found on the neck.
‘Police sniffing kitchens in Haryana’
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has issued a statement expressing concern at what it said was the Haryana State Government’s move to put more importance on the protection of cows than tackling crime. The AHRC statement cited statistics put out by the National Crime Record Bureau which shows Haryana as standing second in the number of complaints lodged with the police, second only to Uttar Pradesh. “That the population, in general, views police as the last resort in cases of injustice, puts the statistics in perspective,” the AHRC said. It added that Haryana has the worst “sex ratio in India (and) is particularly notorious for crimes against women, ranging from female feticide to gang rapes and “honor” killings. It has also seen largescale violence, including unconfirmed reports of gang rapes of commuters recently, and it took the deployment of the Army to bring the situation under control.” Yet, the AHRC claimed that
the government rather “seems to be bothered about something very different from the overwhelming injustice and violence. It is extremely concerned with the protection of cows.” It informed that one of the very first things the state government did after assuming power was constitute a Haryana Gau Seva Ayog (Haryana Cow Service Commission). The Commission was given more teeth with the formation of a specialised Cow Protection Task Force (CPTF) within the police, with the mandate of checking cow slaughter and consumption of beef, which are crimes in the state but not across India. The AHRC said that the commission and the cops in CPTF “have taken their jobs seriously,” which it stated is exemplified by their decision to “check the samples of Biryani, a traditional rice and meat delicacy, from hotels in Mewat area of the state, in order to enforce the beef ban.” It also referred to media reports which “indicate that police have been even mull-
ing making checks in private residences.” It informed that a senior officer of the state animal husbandry department “asserted that there would be more raids if they were to receive complaints.” However, the AHRC questioned as to “what would these ‘complaints’ be like? Who would make them? These would of course be private citizens.” It further asked which section of the Indian Penal Code allows the police to enter kitchens of private citizens on “information” given by other private citizens? Further, the AHRC queried “what if the “informers” make complaints to settle personal scores, something routine in India and in the state? What if the complaint is found to be false?” The AHRC further expressed concern at the political geography of the raids, “which were not state wide.” It alleged that “the raids targeted only Nuh, a district with significant population of Muslims, a minority in India.” Furthermore, it claimed that the raids “were conducted just before Eid-al-Adha (the festival
when Muslims sacrifice animals) make them even more suspect, and hint at this being a brazen attempt to polarize communities and give rise to sectarian violence.” Stating that “cow vigilantes have been at it for years now,” the AHRC said that “this time, however, it is not the vigilantes, but a Commission appointed by the state itself that is playing this role.” “This does not augur well for anyone: neither the citizens being hounded by their own government, nor the Haryana state, which stands second in crime complaints in India,” it added. The AHRC said it is time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “rein in the state government being run by his own political party. Modi had himself said once that 80 percent of cow vigilantes are day-timevigilantes-night-time-criminals. His understanding of the realities could help him check the actions of the state government.” It further asked the Supreme Court of India to “look at this attack on the rule of law.”