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Dimapur VOL. VI ISSUE 296

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Saturday, October 29, 2011 12 pages ` 3

I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don’t believe I deserved my friends

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-Walt Whitman

…and the winners are:

Naga girl wins NE Super Model 2011 contest

by Sandemo Ngullie

Picture 1 shows Ketholeno Kense (middle) from Nagaland, the winner of North East Super Model Contest 2011 with Sukalpa Das (left) from Assam, First Runner-up and Lily Maibam (right) from Manipur, Second Runner-up.

The three winners also won different subtitles; Ketholeno Kense (picture 2) won two sub titles – Best Modern Ethnic Wear and Miss Perfect 10, Sukalpa Das won the Most Popular Audience Choice and Lily Maibam won the Miss Beautiful Skin.

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The event was held at North East Expo Ground, 4th Mile in Dimapur, October 28. The models were judged by international choreographer and stylist Ajay Bisht, fashion designer Lucy Sailo, director cum chairman of Shillong Fashion Society Aldous Mawlong MCS, convenor of Four Hopes and choreographer Nishikanta Khoishnam and former Miss Nagaland and Miss East India Rachael Among.

(Sorei Mahong Photos)

“Jobs are scarce but for a grand I can get some local people to adopt you & your family!

ATAN informs on govt assurance; suspends hunger strike DiMAPUr, OctOber 28 (MexN): The Aggrieved Teachers Association Nagaland (ATAN) appreciated the co-operation of its members, especially to the 20 Hunger Strike volunteers who put their life at stake for the cause of all the aggrieved teachers.

Statingthisinapressnote,the ATAN also extended its appreciation to the NSF president for showing up in person and understanding the position of ATAN. Meanwhile, ATAN informed its members that the indefinite hunger strike has been temporarily suspended for a few days on receipt of written assurance from the Commissioner & Secretary, School Education & SCERT with the approval fromtheMinister,SchoolEducation and Chief Secretary Nagaland that its demands will be met in the next Cabinet Meeting. Hence, all the members and Hunger Strike volunteers are informed to be prepared in the event of any fall out from the government.

The press note was issued by Limayanger, General Secretary and Vikato Swu, Convenor ATAN.

Meeting called for women’s reservation DiMAPUr, OctOber 28 (MexN): The Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) comprising of NMA, Watsu Mungdang, ENWO, NWHD and TWO has convened a meeting on 1st November 2011 at the L.C.S. Building Kohima at 11.00 am. Therefore all Presidents & Secretarys of all tribe apex women organizations and Kohima base women organizations are requested to attend the said meeting positively. This was informed in a press note issued by the Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation.

Govt to notify wage board decision soon

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New Delhi, OctOber 28 (Pti): Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge has said the government would gazette the recommendations of the Wage Boards for the journalist/other employees of the news papers and news agencies, approved by the cabinet on Tuesday, as soon as possible and the approval had been sent to the legislation section of the law and justice ministry for vetting.

“It is only a matter of time.

We will notify the decision as soon as possible once the law ministry returns the file,” he said. Justice G.R. Majithia, who headed the Wage Boards for the Journalists and the other employees, in its recommendation, has classified jobs into six groups and accordingly suggested six scales in each class of establishment.

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sonia worried about nagaland congress

‘To win polls, ‘Nagaland is India’s corruption capital’ aleiro also hit out at what he said is thriving development. “Is it (funds) reachearn it’ – the rampant corruption in the Naga ing the poor?” he queried.

People’s Front (NPF)-led DemoHe expressed sadness that ‘this beautiful Luizenho cratic Alliance of Nagaland government. land, beautiful people, instead of marching “This is the corruption capital of India. forward with India, is marching backward.’

Faleiro tells Has Anna Hazare come to Nagaland? Has About 30% of India lives under the Poverty party leaders he spoken about the corruption happening line, he said. But, he lamented, about 60% of in Nagaland?” the former Goa chief minis- Nagas are under the poverty line.

Today, he said, India is one of the fastin Nagaland ter thundered.

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Nagaland, he remarked, is the only state est growing economies in the world with in India where ministers use funds sent by more than 8.5 GDP of growth and Nagathe Central government as “dowry for his land should be marching with the rest of Al Ngullie family and his people.” He said the more than the country. “How long would you tolerDimapur | October 28 90% of the funds ‘which the NPF govern- ate this? How long would you endure this Amidst optimistic declara- ment is musing’ are money from the UPA march into backwardness when others are tions from Nagaland Con- government given to the Naga people for marching forward?” he challenged. gress leaders that the party would be victorious in the forthcoming state assembly elections, a quite word of caution comes from DiMAPUr, OctOber 28 (MexN): sonally requested both Rahul Gandhi and the Delhi command – the There is good indication that the General his mother, AICC chief and chairperson of central Congress lead- Secretary of All India Congress Committee the United Progressive Alliance at the ceners are still worried at the (AICC) Rahul Gandhi may have now sched- ter, Sonia Gandhi, to visit Nagaland. “Rahul frequent leadership prob- uled a visit to Nagaland during the period Gandhi will be visiting Nagaland during the lems in Nagaland’s chief November 8-10. This information was dis- 8th up to the 10th (of November). I have also closed by AICC general secretary in-charge personally requested Sonia Gandhi to visit opposition party.

The caution, from a top of Nagaland, Luizenho Faleiro, during a the state,” Faleiro said. In his speech in the Congress leader today, re- program of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress program, he had indicated that Rahul Ganflects the uneasiness of the Committee in Dimapur, Friday, October 28. dhi’s visit to the state would be part of an Indian National Congress’ Addressing the program at the Congress itinerary to some North East states, includtop brass that the Nagaland Bhavan in Dimapur, Faleiro said he had per- ing especially Tripura. unit – along with Tripura’s – would remain in the opposition for a third consec- responding to a query if So- the sidelines of a Nagaland united, we have to be robust.” utive term if the State unit nia Gandhi and the Delhi Pradesh Congress Com- Interestingly, earlier in his let its socks hang. command are ‘aware’ of mittee (NPCC) program speech, the Congress leader Luizenho Faleiro, Gen- the state Congress’ history held to make the conclusion had made faint references eral Secretary of All In- of dissension and frequent of an all-districts tour. to Sonia Gandhi’s apparent dia Congress Committee tussling over leadership.

Nonetheless Faleiro, for- worry for Nagaland and Tri(AICC) in-charge of Naga“Yes, she (Gandhi) is mer chief minister of Goa, pura – the only two states in land, told The Morung Ex- and we are concerned. We said democracy is not im- the country where the party press Friday evening that want them (Nagaland Con- mune to dissension. “In a remains in the opposition the central chiefs are defi- gress unit) to be united; we democracy, in any effective for consecutive terms, about nitely “concerned” at the want them to be a robust democracy, differences are nine years for the former and regular infighting within party, strong and united,” part and parcel of life,” he 19 years for the latter. the Nagaland unit. He was Faleiro told this daily on explained. “We have to be Continued on page 5

Rahul to visit Nagaland November 8-10

Naga leader pushes for peace pact

New Delhi, OctOber 28 (iNDiA tODAy): The Centre and the NSCN (Isak-Muivah) should reach an in-principle agreement to resolve India’s oldest insurgency before the assembly elections in Manipur in mid-2012, Naga HoHo president Keviletuo Kiewhuo has suggested.

Naga HoHo is the apex body of various Naga tribes.

Peace talks between the Union government and the biggest Naga insurgent group have been going on since the past 14 years, ever since the two sides entered into a ceasefire agreement in 1997. But innumerable rounds of negotiations between the two sides have not yielded any result.

“Fourteen years in any negotiations between a

state and a rebel group is not a small period. Consensus in politics is never an easy task. But the two sides should take into consideration the views of the majority and arrive at a framework or an in-principle agreement that will form the basis of a future agreement to address all tricky issues,” Kiewhuo said.

His views probably reflect that of a large section of the Nagas yearning for an end to the negotiations and a settlement. The Naga HoHo has been pushing for an early settlement fearing obstacles in the coming months. The next assembly elections in Manipur will be held in mid2012. This will be followed by elections in Nagaland in early 2013. According to Kiewhuo, it will be difficult

for the government to announce an agreement on the merger of Naga majority areas of Manipur with Nagaland, a key demand of the NSCN (IM), once elections in Manipur are announced.

“Similarly, during the Nagaland elections, Nagas will be divided as some will support one political party while others will support another. This will adversely impact the peace process.

And any mid-term elections in the Lok Sabha will further delay the process. Under such circumstances a framework agreement should be worked out that will fulfill demands like unification of Naga areas in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh with that of Nagaland,” the Naga HoHo president said.

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Delhi, Mumbai top rape cases New Delhi, OctOber 28 (AgeNcies): New figures released by the National Crime Records Bureau show India’s two largest cities accounted for one-third of the rape cases registered in 2010, and underline depressing infirmities in the prosecution of perpetrators — just over a quarter of them were convicted.

Last year, the national capital recorded 414 rape cases, the biggest number among 35 major cities monitored by the Bureau, followed by 194 in Mumbai. Delhi accounted for 23 per cent of all rape cases recorded in urban areas, while Mumbai made up 10.3 per cent.

In population-adjusted terms, however, several mid-size cities emerged as even more dangerous for women than the two

big cities: in Jabalpur, 7.3 in every 1,00,000 people — both men and women — reported having been raped, followed by 5.5 in Bhopal, 5 in Faridabad, 4.8 in Visakhapatnam, and 4.2 in Indore.

The rape cases were just part of a larger mass of crime directed at women: Delhi alone recorded 1,422 cases of kidnap or abduction, a staggering 37.7 per cent of the total cases in the cities.

Delhi, however, was the most dangerous of the five megapolises, with 3.2 in every 1,00,000 population reporting having been raped in 2010, followed by 1.2 in Mumbai, 1.1 in Bangalore, 0.7 in Chennai and 0.2 in Kolkata — the last the lowest figure in any Indian city, along with Varanasi.

Impact of conflict on women…breaking the silence Chizokho Vero Kohima | October 28

Nagaland State Women Commission Chairperson Sano Vamuzo has said that the impact of conflict on women has become a huge topic particularly in the conflict-ridden regions of the world, and the northeast has in recent years become a focal point for research and study from various angles.

She was speaking during the programme “Bearing witness: The impact of conflict on women in Nagaland and Assam” organized by the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-nes) with the support of Heinrich Boll Foundation held here at the Red Cross Conference Hall.

Complimenting the Centre

for North East Studies and Policy Research for the initiative, she said “Your work has shed light on a very crucial issue that has remained in the dark for so long.” She said for so long, stories of Nagas and their political struggle had been silenced, and many, who have undergone tremendous experiences over the past six decades, have died with their stories untold. “This is a shame and a huge loss for those coming after them, as it means the loss of information about the past which we need to know in order to better understand our present circumstances. However, it is encouraging to see that over the past couple of decades, the stories have gradually begun to emerge and to be documented,” the chairperson said.

She said the Nagaland State women commission was dealing with a wide range of issues pertaining to women with the major issues like domestic violence, trafficking of women and children, rape, molestation etc.

She also stated every Naga village and every Naga family has a story to tell because the political struggle has not left one family unaffected. “The effects of world War II have been intolerable as they have not only traumatized women and homes, but have carried on into the Naga struggle for freedom, which saw thousands of our men dead, our homes and granaries burnt to the ground time after time and our women raped, abused, and killed, completely losing their rights to protection and security”.

In the present scenario, Sano added that Naga women have been experiencing new trends of conflict in the society and the concern over the alarming rise in crimes against women. “We call for valuable wisdom and insights in order to curb this menace that threatens that very fabric of our society.” In this regard, Sano mentioned that the widespread prevalence of domestic violence was a reflection of deep- rooted gender imbalance in the state.

She said that education of women in knowing their legal rights will go along way to curb atrocities against women.

Earlier, screening of the film “A Measure of Impunity” was introduced by Maulee Senapati while Kausiki Sarma briefed on the photo exhibition. Dr. Buno

Legiese, head, department of Education, Nagaland University delivered welcome address while Charles Chasie chaired the function. Prof.Sanjoy Hazarika, project director highlighted the account of the C-nes and the study report. The two day event will continue till October 29 with film screening at 1:00 PM while photo exhibition will start at 11:00 AM till 5:00 PM. It may be mentioned that the study report, screening of film and photo exhibition on “Bearing witness: The impact of conflict on women in Nagaland and Assam” is aimed at documenting the impact of conflict on women in two states of Nagaland and Assam. The project seeks to place these issues in the larger context of the challenges of nation

building, regional growth and also look at broader issues of just laws, the use of state power and the rights of citizens especially women. The project is built around the assumption that women have been particularly and severely affected by ongoing civil conflicts in the two states as indeed in much of the north east region of India.

Sanjoy Hazarika is the managing trustee of the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research which he found in 2000, which works extensively on governance issues especially health and education delivery. The research team from Nagaland includes Charles Chasie, Dr. Buno Liegise and Dr. Lungsang Zeliang. From AssamMirza Zulfiqur Rahman and Riturekha Baruah.

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Saturday 29 October 2011

NEZCC Octave-2011 Neiphiu Rio to flag off festival from Dimapur

Dimapur, octo ber 28 (mexN): The North East Zone Cultural Centre annually organizes a showcased event “Octave” (Festival of the North East) every year in different parts of the country to highlight the rich cultural heritage and art-forms to the rest of the country. It may be mentioned that it has become one of the biggest and most successful event organized by the Zonal Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government

of India.

NEZCC Director, Som Kamei IPS has informed in a press release that this year, the NEZCC will be organizing Octave-2011 in three cities of Madgaon (Goa), Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh) from November 9 onwards. In preparation of the above Festival, 400 folk artistes from eight member-states have already gathered at the NEZCC Complex, Dimapur for a cultural camp-cum-workshop to

present a choreographed Folk Dance Show which will highlight the unique cultural identity of the North East.

The Octave-2011 will be flagged off by Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Nagaland on October 31 at 5:30 pm in a public function at the NEZCC ground at Diphupar, Dimapur where all the artistes from the North East will be showcasing a wellchoreographed presentation of entire art-forms.

All public of Dimapur are invited to attend the programme and entry free.

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Class IV meritorious students 2010 under Kohima district attends the valedictory function for the education exposure tour for meritorious students at IG Stadium Kohima on October 28.

Education exposure tour for meritorious students has been organised by the DMA, SSA Kohima to develop and broaden the outlook and mindset and in calculate a sense of brotherhood while developing competitive spirit and leadership quality. Altogether 28 students (10 from Tseminyu, 10 from Kohima and 8 from Chiephobozou) along with one teacher each participated in the exposure tour to Kohima and various landmarks in Dimapur. (DIPR Photo)

‘Live with reality and not with dreams’

moN, october 28 (Dipr): Addressing at Badhte Kadham programme at Council Hall, Mon on October 27 the Deputy Commissioner, Mon Angau I. Thou called upon the disable persons to step ahead inclusively hand in hand along with the normal people and to live with reality and not with dreams in the society they live. Appreciating the good handicrafts, music and artistic works displayed by the disable persons, she termed these people as a ‘Special People’ because they are differently able persons. She also said that the voice of these disable persons today is to include them in the society to make a difference.

Asserting that the need of an hour for Mon district is awareness in all activities, she urged the NAPAD to conduct awareness programmes in the blocks and village levels so that the special people in the remote area too are included in the society for equal opportunity

and protection of rights.

She also suggested celebrating World Disability Day jointly in the district by organizing Games & Sports and handicraft competitions on 3rd December to explore the talents of the disable persons.

To organize this event, she seeks the co-ordination of the DEO, CMO, DWO, Indian Red Cross Society, World Vision, civil societies and NGOs of the district to create more awareness and participation.

Citing that many children have become victims (disable) because of the use of chemical fertilizers, she urged the World Vision to introduce organic method of farming and say “No to Chemical Fertilizers”. The DC also urged the disable persons to avail the opportunity given to them under SSA, Social Welfare, World Vision, etc and to live with will of determination.

Advisor to NAPAD, Dr. Joyce Angami who chaired the pro-

Badhte Kadham programme reaches Mon

gramme said that Nagaland Parents Association of Disability was formed in March 2010 and registered in September 2010. The National Trust was formed in 1999 under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India with an objective of developing persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities. The aim of the National Trust is to create wide awareness about disable persons to Government Departments, NGOs and Civil Societies, she added.

She informed that the objectives of the Trust is to enable and empower persons with disability; to strengthen facilities to provide support to persons with disability

and to facilitate the realization of equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation of persons with disability. She also said that Badhte Kadham programme was started in the year 2009 at the national level and subsequently with the initiative of NAPAD it was introduced in the State in 2010. However, due to lack of time the programme could not be conducted last year in Mon, Longleng and Kiphire district, she informed.

Secretary NAPAD, Kapochuo Naleo in her short sharing challenged the parents of disable persons to promote their disable children to live an independent life by educating them and involving in social activities and added that to have disable children in their family is not a curse but a blessing.

Associate Director, PMO World Vision, Guwahati, Samuel Therieh while highlighting various provisions given to disable

and special children under World vision, informed that 275 children have been identified and taking care of from 20 villages. He also informed that these children are gifted with artistic works and does better then a normal person if proper training and education is imparted to them.

Coordinator, IED, SSA Mon, Shenyu also highlighted the various provisions given to disable persons under SSA programme.

The highlights of the programme were special numbers by Mon District Handicap Society and presentation of gifts to special children and disable persons by the World Vision; Product Exhibition cum sale by special people and Medical Camp. The medical camp was led by Dr. Rokoliebi Khate MS (Ortho) Sr. Splt. District Hospital Dimapur and Dr. Kikon, CMO, Mon. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Ilika Zhimomi, EAC Mon.

ANCSF concern over delay in Book on power of happy thoughts implementing NCDC schemes to be released on November 11

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Kohima, october 28 (mexN): The All Nagaland Cooperative Societies’ Federation (ANCSF) expressed its serious concern and unhappiness over the “undue delay and too slow process” in implementing National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) sponsored schemes in the state despite the fact that the DAN government under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio had lifted suspension of NCDC sponsored schemes in the state in January 2005 after a lapse of 5 years.

The ANCSF had observed with regret that almost the entire chunk of the selected cases under NCDC from the whole state since

2005 have been kept in cold storage and nothing seems to be moving ahead except that the department had picked and choose a few cases even during 2009 and 2010 and had received sanctions and payment too violating all norms or selection process.

The selected beneficiary cooperative societies for various schemes under NCDC by the state level coordination committee for the last several years arte still lying pending with the state finance department for financial concurrence.

“We are all aware that the NCDC has been promoting and financing a wide range of economic activities in rural areas

The Nagaland Car Rider’s Club invites interested persons to apply for membership fee Rs. 5000 per member.

For details: - Main office Kohima Ph. No: - 8974695050/ 8014120618.

Membership Card available at Big Bite (BB) Jail Colony, Kohima Coming soon for Dimapur, Mkg and other districts.

through cooperatives and there is no other institution in the country which is exclusively for meeting the requirement of cooperatives. Hence, if we do not implement the scheme and get our due share from NCDC, it is our own loss as the funds are being diverted for other states,” the Federation said.

The Federation also said poor recovery should not be the excuse of the state department of cooperation all the times “since there is recovery cell or mechanism in the department.”

Nagaland state falls under the category of “Cooperatively Least Developed” in the entire country, it said andwasofthestrongopinion that the state government of Nagaland should pay special attention to the cooperative sector to build strong cooperative movement for the upliftment of rural economy through its active support and participation.

The Federation president R.K. Mekro and vice president Kedou Wetsah strongly urged the state government to put the implementation of NCDC sponsored schemes on the right track and effectively implement the much important economic life vein of the cooperatives without further delay.

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Festival of conservation of ecology through culture Kohima, october 28 (mexN): The department of art and culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur is organizing a programme “Festival of Conservation of Ecology through Culture” in coinciding with Langsimnyi festival at Tourist Village, Benreu, Peren on October 31.

Artistes from the Benreu village, neighbouring villages as well as from the state of Sikkim will be participating in the programme. Elusing Meru, IFS, secretary to the Government of Nagaland will grace the occasion as the chief guest. This was stated in a release issued by K. Kughazhe Yeputhomi, director, art & culture.

Graduate physical edu teachers informed Kohima, october 28 (mexN): The directorate of school education informed all the graduate physical education teachers that a tentative seniority list has been prepared and circulated to all the respective DEO’s and SDEO’s to invite claims and objections. All concerned have been informed to collect the copies from the concerned district officers and submit claims and objection if any within November 11 along with documentary evidence. This was stated in a release issued by principal director Bendangkokba, IAS.

KSUK new office bearers Kohima, october 28 (mexN): The Konyak Students’ Union Kohima has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2011-2013 on October 22 last. President- Toang Lemanghu, vice president- AB Phaiba, general secretary- Ngipwang, assistant general secretary- Methna, finance secretary- Ngangwang, information publicity secretary- Kanwang, women coordinator- Lily Konyak C, social & cultural- Pangtok, assistant social & cultural – Nyoam and statistics & literary secretary- Manphoa. For further details, contact; 9774645454/ 9862818283/8575958913.

NAGOK new team

Co-ordinator NE Tej Gyan Foundation, Sarita Sharma (3rd from left) along with other members of TGF at Hotel Saramati Dimapur on Friday. (Morung photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | October 28

Tej Gyan Foundation (TGF), a charitable organization would be releasing a book titled “Vichar Niyam – The power of Happy Thoughts” on 11.11.11 at Town Hall Dimapur at 10:30 am. The book will be released the same day from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm in more than 111 cities in India, US and Australia.

Addressing a press conference at Hotel Saramati on Friday, Co-ordinator NE TGF, Sarita Sharma said the book focuses on bringing about a revolution in human thought process by expound-

ORGANIZED BY NAGA COUNCIL ,WOMEN HOHO,DIMAPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES,G.Bs’ UNION,NAGALAND MEDICINE DEALERS’ASSOCIATION, ANPSA,DBPF,ALL NON-NAGA COMMUNITIES,& ALL CIVIL ORGANISATIONS,VILLAGE & COLONY COUNCILS,ETC FOR A SAFER AND PEACEFUL DIMAPUR.

ing principles of thoughts and universal source. She said that the book presents a number of wisdom sutras on thepowerofthoughtsproviding guidance on how to create a powerful life and a peaceful world. The book would be published in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Stating that the TGF works for world peace, she said that the focus of the Foundation for 2011 was “World Peace through Words of Peace” the idea of which is to showcase on how books of higher wisdom could help in ushering inner peace leading to world peace.

The TGF with its logo

“Happy Thoughts” was established in 1998 with the main objective of creating a highly evolved society. TGF conducts various life transforming retreats and workshops tailored for various sections of society such as children, women, teachers, doctors, industry, police force etc. TGF believes that lasting world peace begins first in the heart and mind of each person, the Foundation’s handout stated.

The TGF was founded by Tejguru Sirshree Tejparkhiji with its headquarters at Pune. The TGF has invited all interested persons for the release of the book in Dimapur.

Kohima, october 28 (mexN): The Northern Angami Gazetted Officer Krotho (NAGOK) was formed on October 21 with the following officers selected for holding various post for the tenure 20112014. President- Neibu Sekhose, vice president- Thepfusalie Seyie, general secretary- Dr. Neilasa Sopfu, joint secretary (Group A)- Keviletuo Yiese, joint secretary (Group B)- Vipulhou Lhoungu, joint secretary (Group C)- Arch. Lhouvilie, joint secretary (Group D)- Lhoubizo Mere Kesieyie, publicity and information secretary- Vikeyielenuo Chielie, treasurer- Rukuozelie Usou, advisory committee- Bei-u Angami, Vilalhoulie Chielie, Dr. Viketoulie, TS Angami and representative to AGOK- Dr. Kevizakie Rio.

A medical doctor giving consultation during the FPA India contraceptive camp held at Diphupar B village women hall, Dimapur as part of a series of contraceptive awareness camp and services.

Chaga Gadi festival in Kohima on October 31 Kohima, octo ber 28 (Dipr): The Zeliang Liangmai Community in Kohima will be celebrating the most popular and important festival Chaga Gadi on October 31 at the Heritage Old DC Bungalow Kohima.

The genesis of the festival will mark the people’s belief that this day the Almighty showers blessings and bring good harvest and good health. The Liangmai community celebrates this festival usually in the last part of the (Chagahiu) October.

As resolved by the Chaga Gadi committee to organize cultural dance competition on 31st October 2011 at the festival spot, the Cultural Secretary, Rutmakbo has informed to all the

participating group to submit their artist list and song lyrics to the General Secretary, Er. Achakbo Newmai. The Chaga Gadi festival organizing committee also appeals to all the Zeliang Liangmai Community Kohima dwellers to compulsorily attend the festival with traditional attire on 31st October 2011.

It is also informed that Rs. 5 perhead will be collected on the day as census registration for the community. The committee has humbly requested all the members to notice themselves and cooperate with this information.

Secretary Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Benjamin Newmai will host the 2011 Chaga Gadi festival.

A zonal taxi on way to Dimapur from Kohima which met with accident along the Chathe River stretch plunged into the river below.

The Union territory-1 of the NSCN/GPRN destroyed 140 bottles of rum and whisky, 25,000 tablets of spasmo proxyvon and 1300 gram of heroine seized from Dimapur by UT-1 staff. The seized items were destroyed in the presence of UT-1 Chaplain and colony elders at Purana Bazar near UT-1 office on October 26.

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New Market Bussiness Association grateful

Dimapur, OctOber 28, (mexN): The New Market Business Owners’ Association (NMBOA) extended their gratitude to the Fire Brigade Dimapur and Army firefighting unit for their prompt arrival and tireless efforts to combat the inferno which broke out at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, in the heart of New Market, Dimapur. In a press release issued by Hokivi Chishi, President, NMBOA, the inferno, which took around 7 hours to douse completely, razed down 20 godowns while 7 to 8 shops were destroyed as a precautionary measure to prevent the fire from spreading. Goods destroyed in the fire include second-hand garments, cosmetics, utensils, furniture etc. The NMBOA further wishes to sincerely thank Azheto Zhimomi, Hon’ble MLA and Adviser, Cooperation and Sericulture, S.I. Jamir, Hon’ble MLA & President, NPCC, N. Hushili Sema, IAS, DC Dimapur, Atokhe Aye, SDO (C) Dimapur and former DMC members who came forward personally to witness the inferno and encourage the fire tenders in their efforts to bring the fire under control. We further thank the Town Baptist Church Dimapur and its volunteers for serving juice and water to the firefighters. The NMBOA also recorded its appreciation to all members of the business community who downed shutters as well as concerned citizens who came forward to lend a helping hand. It stated that “We appreciate the solidarity shown towards the NMBOA and affected businessmen and traders and pray that Almighty God would bless each and every one of you abundantly”. Lastly, the NMBOA further appeals to the State Government to assess the losses incurred and grant adequate compensation to all the businessmen and traders who have been affected by this unforeseen tragedy.

TKS condemns assault on ANSAM president

Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): In retaliation to the assault meted out to the ANSAM president Kumo Sha by the Assam Rifles on 24 October, 2011 at Senapati, TKS, an apex student’s body of Tangkhul community, stated that it was an irony that the Assam Rifles who boasted themselves to be the “Friends of the Hill People” could carry out an act as such. The press note issued by Yangmi Khapai, President, TKS said, “Let our actions be guided by reason not by power from the barrel of guns”.

The Students’ body vehemently condemned the physical assault and stated that the behavior of the said Major Marathi is ‘unbecoming of an officer’ and unfit to be at the service of the country. The note strongly asserted that the students’ body demanded the culprits to tender public apology at the earliest. It was added that TKS is an affiliated unit to ANSAM, the apex student’s organization of all the Nagas in Manipur and further added that Kumo Sha is the elected head of the organization and carries the mandate of all Naga students.

NPF Life Membership Cell meeting pre-poned

Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): In a press note

by Pinyimthung Lotha, Chairman, Life Membership Cell, NPF Headquarters, Kohima, it was stated that the special meeting of the NPF Life Membership cell which was scheduled to be held on November 9th 2011 at 2:00 PM at party headquarters Kohima, had been pre-poned to 10A.M due to some unavoidable circumstances. The venue and the date would remain the same as notified earlier. It was stated that all the concerned members were requested to take note of the change and attend the meeting positively.

NBCC social work on Nov 12

KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) announce that it will be celebrating platinum jubilee on April 19-22 next year.In the anticipation of the occassion, the council has called for a mass social work on November 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 AM in Kohima city. The council has instructed the Baptist members of different churches in Kohima to work in their own respective colonies with the help of colony panchayat, GBs and chairmen. The staff of deputy commissioner will be in Kezekie area, Kohima Municipal Council staff will be in BOC area, Chamber of Commence & Industries members (businessmen and women will be from TCP gate to Mission Compound area). The NBCC urged every well wishers (eg- non Baptist, Hindu, Muslim communities etc) to join this social work. It also requested all the GBs, chairmen and sanitation in-charge in colonies in supervising the social work in their own colony. This was stated in a release issued

by Rev. Hotokhu P. Zhimomi, convenor, environment & sanitation committee, NBCC platinum jubilee.

HIV/AIDS workshop at OTC

Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): Oriental Theological College (OTC), Yangli conducted HIV/AIDS workshop for three days from 24th -26th October 2011. The workshop was organized by ECS and Sponsored by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society. It was stated by Alem P. THongru, Principal, OTC, Yangliin in a press note that NSACS. Dr. Yanger Sangtam, Pastor, Sangtam Baptist Church, Tuensang Town was the resource person. It was also mentioned that the college authority thanked the ECS, NSACS and Dr. Yanger for organizing and sponsoring the HIV/AIDS.

3 LOCAL/REgiOnAL ZYF impatient; Demands Tourism boost for Englan completion of Bailey bridge Range with new amenties Saturday

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Our Correspondent Wokha, October 28

IN A MAJOR development boosting tourist amenities, seven project under different schemes including multi purpose halls, dormitory-cum Chumpo and CMO quarter was inaugurated at Englan, Changsü and Riphyim today by Parliamentary secretary Tourism, Law & Justice Yitachu, Parliamentary secretary geology & Mining, I & FC, Border affairs, Y.Patton, Parliamentary secretary, fire and emergency services and MLA & Chairman MARCOFED, C.L John.

The inauguration was followed by a public meeting at Green Abode (Tourist Resort), at Old Riphyim.

Addressing the gathering, Parliamentary secretary Tourism, Law & Justice Yitachu, said “it our responsibility to be accountable to develop and preserve for the younger generation”. He also encouraged the woman organization to form cultural groups where they can make a living out of the income generated thereof.

“Tourism department has done its part and it is now

Dignitaries pose for lens at green Abode, after the inauguration of dormitory-cum Chumpo at Old Riphyim.

the user’s responsibility to promote and make a living out of the facility that has been created”, he said.

He lamented that government department does not maintain their websites, and the website are found lacking in information. He expressed fear stating that wrong information may have harder impact economically.

Yitachu asserted that Tribalism and manipulation will destroy social fabric and that Unity and understanding will facilitate developmental activities, Furthermore, he said Government and Stability should go hand in hand

Yimchungrii NPF Mkg division convention eyes next poll OctOber 28 They encouraged the par- recorded its full appreciaregion warns Dimapur, (mexN): The Annual Gen- ty workers to be sincere tion to the Division Office Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Yimchungrii region stated that they "being under army rule will not allow Kiumukam the morally degraded and politically ousted person and his few colleagues to confuse or create problem with vested interest in the region anymore". It was stated that whatever or whoever follow such a person will be doing at his own shame and risk.

The Yimchungrii region further mentioned that it will not under any circumstances allow such a vile/ vested person and few of his henchmen to conduct meeting in their region to confuse and undermine the very spirit of nationalism and patriotism in the region and hamper the peace and tranquility of the region. the press note stated that anybody in defiance of the region authority under Army rule Azah (order) would be doing fully at his own risk.

eral Convention of the Naga People’s Front Mokokchung Division was held on 20th October 2011 with Home Minister Imkong Imchen as the key note speaker.

Stating this in a press note issued by Mangyangnungba General Secretary (Adm.), it was pointed out that the Minister opined that the NPF was the “true representative of the Naga People as well as of Naga Nationalism” and further stated that sweeping all the 10 (ten) seats under the division by the Party in the next General Election is not a distant dream but will be a simple reality.

Minister of PHED Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao, L. Temjen Jamir MLA, Apong Pongener Working President, Huska Yepthomi also addressed the audience and challenged them to scale greater heights and widen their visionary horizon.

Imphal, October 28

ALTOGETHER 43 CAD RES of United Tribal Liberation army (UTLA), on Thursday, joined the Suspension of Operation (SoO) in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, State director general of police Y Joykumar and Maj Gen Binoy Poonem, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division in a in a programme christened as 'Home Coming ceremony' at 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall.

It was stated that this was the largest single insurgent group to 'come home' in the State. Speaking during the occasion, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh appealed to all the underground groups in

the State to shun violence and join the path of peace.

"UTLA had joined the path of peace under SoO and they should strictly follow the ground rule, the Chief Minister," said speaking on the occasion. He said some signatories of SoO are not abiding the ground rules and there are reports that they are indulging in extortions. He also warned them not to repeat such activities in the future.

DGP Y Joykumar said UTLA mainly operated in Jiribam, Vangai range, Nungba hills range, etc.

"The group was the main obstacle in the construction work of railways but the problem will be solved soon as they have shunned violence and joined the mainstream", the DGP said.

truthful and committed.

Reports from all the Divisional Frontal Wings and all the 10 (Ten) A/Cs were presented in the House.

Mr. Aolepden in his Presidential address applauded the party workers for rendering full hearted support and enabling to win two major elections during his tenure as President of the Division. He further encouraged the party workers to work unitedly.

Huska Yepthomi VP also thanked all the party ranks and file for showering support while working as the in charge of the Division.

The Election Board report was presented by Lanukaba President Farmers Wing and declared that mtiyanger and Aolepden were elected unanimously as President of the Division and General Secretary Central respectively.

The House resolved and

for successfully organizing.

The House also expressed appreciation to the NPF Legislators for active participation and leading the party to better position.

The Convention recorded its deep appreciation to the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio Chief Minister and Dr. Shurhuzelie President NPF for their benevolent and effective leadership and patronizing the NPF Mokokchung Division. Further The NPF Mokokchung once again appealed to all the Naga National Workers to come to a platform and pursue the long cherished Naga Political issue in finding an amicable solution with the Govt. of India.

Earlier Rev. Ponen Longchar invoked the blessings of the Lord for the day Mr. Tsukjemwati General Secretary pronounced the vote of thanks.

NESseeksjusticeforvictimofpolicefiring Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) has demanded justice for the death of one of its members, Heri Tai on October 12, 2011 at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. A press note from NES President, Bengia Tollum today stated that,NES had demanded the Arunachal Pradesh government to arrest the culprits responsible and award exemplary punishment as per the law on October 16. However, till date no action has been taken, NES alleged.

The NES stated that Heri Tai was injured in the police firing incident at I.G Park and later succumbed

to his injury at GNRC Hospital Guwahati. Owing to the government’s unresponsive attitude, the Heri clan in particular and Nyishi community in general is being deprived of justice. Therefore, the NES has submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to intervene and ensure delivery of justice by directing the government to immediately constitute an enquiry committee to be headed by either a sitting or retired Judge of High Court to find out the cause, culprit and punish as per law.

NES has alleged that such attitude from the

43 UTLA Cadres joins suspension of operation Newmai News Network

because the policy and programmes will be hampered in the absence of stability, Also government and stable leadership is a priority to run a smooth government, Yitachu added.

Informing that the Minister of Tourism is only re-strengthening the old assets which were already created and not creating newer ones at the moment, he urged the gathering to utilize and preserve what is there. He acknowledged Parliamentary Secretary Y. Patton for his concern and sincerity also appealed the gathering to use the MLAs under Wokha district for a purpose and unitedly sup-

port them and create peace in the state.

Parliamentary secretary geology & Mining, I & FC, Border affairs, Y.Patton in his brief address thanked Tourism department and the parliamentary secretary for delivering tourist amenities.

MLA & Chairman MARCOFED, C.L John in his short address called upon the underground brothers to minimize the taxes as currently 7 factions are collecting the taxes.

Multi Purpose hall at Englan, Old and Changsü New village, New Riphyim village, CMO Quarter at Englan and Dormitory cum Chumpo at old Riphyim village was inaugurated.

Host of dignitaries from tourism department, geology & Mining, I & FC, village councils, Land Resource, Deputy Commissioner Wokha, CMO Wokha, village councils from different villages and party workers attended the meeting.

It was also mentioned that Parliamentary secretary geology & Mining, I & FC, Border affairs, Y.Patton would be inaugurating the community hall at Doyang October 29th 2011.

Touching the prevailing situation in Manipur, the Manipur police chief said, “The people will suffer no more because of economic blockades on national highways as everything will be much cheaper when railway service starts in the State.”

UTLA decided to 'come home' by abjuring the path of violence under the guidance and direction of GOC Red Shield Division, Major Geneneral Binoy Poonen, VSM. The ' home coming' of the outfit was facilitated

by Commander of 27 Sector Assam Rirfles Brigadier, VS Ranade and Commandant 46 Assam Rifles Colonel Vikas Chawla.

It was pointed out that UTLA was raised by James in 2003. However, at a later date after the death of its

leader, the group was split into two factions called UTLA and UTLA (Max).

UTLA (Max) over the period of time got neutralized and at present, majority of them are in jail.

Due to leadership crisis and differences, the president of UTLA motivated to join the 'mainstream'. The two leaders announced formally to engage in the Suspension of Operation (SoO) on September 8th 2011. This report was carried out in all the leading newspapers of Manipur. Meanwhile, news culled from today's programme confirmed that some more cadres of UTLA will be joining the "mainstream" in the near future as 75 cadres have already decided to "come home".

State government clearly shows their complete lack of interest in solving the serious issue. NES stated that executive members of NES and ANSU have been getting intimidation, life-threatening calls and SMS ever since it started the movement against the derogatory remarks in the national media.

NES has warned that if happens to any of the executive members of NES, ANSU and members of the community in this issue, the State government shall be held responsible and the society shall take its own course of action.

NES has further reiterate that the initiative by the

NES and ANSU against the derogatory remarks in the Times of India Web Portal by Pradeep Thakur and in Deccan Chronicle

by Manoj Anand shall continue till the source behind them is revealed and punished as per the law.

LOST NOTICE I, Mr. Tsuknungtemsu, am applying for a duplicate copy of my Pass Certificate as I have lost it.

Name: Tsuknungtemsu F/Name: Watitemjen M/Name: Benjungkumla D.o.B.: 09-03-1996 Name of school: Railway High School, Dimapur Class: Viii (Eight) Year: 2010 Result: Passed

Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) is impatient over the failure of the completion of the construction work of Bailey bridge in Barak River between Dikiuram and Katang village under Tamei constituency of Tamenglong district. The ZYF (AMN) stated that if no initiatives were taken, then they would be forced to seek central Government’s intervention in order to achieve the intended objective.

According to the press release issued by Gaingamlung Pamei, Development Secretary, ZYF (AMN), it stated that the ZYF AMN was peeved with the snail pace progress of the Bailey bridge construction, it also stated that the work had started off somewhere in the month of February 2008 at the cost Rs.72 lakhs with the North Eastern Council (NEC) as the funding agency and the state works department as the work implementing agency. The ZYF AMN after prolonged discussion, in a meeting at the office chamber of the Executive Engineer, with the North East-

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ern Council along with the contractor, decided to give an ultimatum to the contractor and departmental Engineers to complete the work within October.

Taking the contractor and Engineers inability to complete the work into consideration, the ZYF had set the dateline of the completion of the bridge

by December and definitely before Christmas.

The ZYF (AMN) also pointed out that the ‘Serou Bridge’ of Sugnu constituency which started off in the same year at the cost Rs.19 crores got completed and was inaugurated by the Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh on October 24th 2011. The Chief Minister, who was the chief guest of the inauguration function, said that it was the ‘most joyous moment’ of the government. The Chief Minister stated that the completion of ‘Serou Bridge’ was like a ‘dream’ turned into ‘reality’.The Chief Minister pointed out that when a big concrete bridge can be completed within 2 years in the valley district, then the non-completion of Bailey bridge was a ‘deliberate delayed skill’.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Longjem Students’ Union extends heartiest congratulations to Limatemjen I Longkumer, Son of Mr & Mrs. Imchameren of Aonokpu Village, resident of Longjem Town for his success on achieving the post of Secretariat UDA in the recently declared NPSC examination result.

The union prays and wishes him success in his future endeavor.

President Yapangtemjen LSU

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Nigerian telecom regulator NCC warns Airtel

nIGerIA, october 28 (PtI): Nigerian telecom regulator NCC has threatened to fine an Indian firm’s subsidiary, Airtel Nigeria, and two other companies if they fail to improve the quality of their mobile services and prevent them from registering new subscribers. Airtel Nigeria, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, South Africa’s MTN and locally owned Globacom would pay a fine of $ 6,216 per subscriber if the sanctions take effect, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said here in a bid to improve quality of telephone service in the oil rich country.

According to NCC, it has procured equipment to monitor if customers are able to make and receive calls as well as the quality of the calls. The directive followed customer complaints of poor services by some telecom companies. NCC spokesman Reuben Muoka said the Commission has given the operators 30 days to improve their service quality or face sanctions.

“This follows a dismal performance by the three operators on quality of service from the result of an independent monitoring exercise carried out by the Commission across the country.” Muoka said. Meanwhile, Airtel Nigeria’s Managing Director and CEO

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Zunheboto DIC building inaugurated

Rajan Swaroop had earlier urged the government to issue a National Policy on Communications (NPC).

At the 3rd West African Information and Communications Technology (WAFICT) event, he urged the policy makers to incorporate broadband in the framework of their strategies. Swaroop’s comments and the regulator’s warning came amid some experts saying that the quality issues can be liked to under-utilisation of landline network. A telecom expert Monday Ogbe told a local newspaper that the poor services could be linked to poor fibreutilisation. Ogbe said there is over-dependence on mobile technology to the detriment of fixed lines -- a situation that has led to congestion and poor quality, adding that in Nigeria most of the calls are routed through mobile phones unlike in other countries.

Bharti Airtel embarked on the largest-ever telecom takeover by an Indian firm on June 8, 2010, when it completed a transaction to buy Kuwait-based Zain Telecom’s businesses in 15 African countries for $ 10.7 billion. The same year, the company invested $ 600 million in Nigeria’s mobile market. The 3 companies involved are yet to issue a statement on the NCC directive.

Dr. KC Nihoshe (6th from left) with government officials during the inauguration of new DIC office building at Zunheboto on October 28. (DIPR Photo)

Zunheboto, october 28 (DIPr): The new office building for District Industries and Commerce was inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary for Industries and Commerce, Dr. KC Nihoshe on October 28 as the chief guest.

Dr. KC Nihoshe in his inaugural speech thanked the previous Director and Secretary, Industries and Commerce for their cooperation in the construction work because of which the DIC Office Zunheboto was completed at a good pace with a total cost nearly to one

core of rupees (under State fund).

Thekruneituo Kire, Director of Industries and Commerce gave a brief account of the construction, which was started in the year 2008 and completed in 2010. Short speech was also delivered by Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto, T. Kiheto Sema who expressed his happiness for all the development activities taking up in the district such as construction of two land road under progress, helipad to be constructed, completion of outdoor stadium,

construction of Sumi Hoho building etc. and further added that all these achievements have been done through the initiative of the Parliamentary Secretary. He also urged upon all citizen to have civic sense and how to use public property in good manner.

The dedication prayer was offered by Pastor Sumi Baptist church, Zunheboto, Rev. Shekheto. The function was attended by all Head of Offices in the district, administrative officers, DBs and elders.

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mon, october 28 (DIPr): Commissioner & Secretary for Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland Kohima Menokhol John, accompanied by Dr. Kika, Deputy Director, NRHM; Puni, State Consultant, NRHM and Dr. Vizolie, MS Naga Hospital, Kohima visited Mon on October 28 and held a district review meeting on NRHM with the Doctors and staffs of NRHM. While interacting with the Doctors and staffs of NRHM Menokhol John, directed the CMO; MS; DPM, NRHM and doctors that all the Government sponsored schemes should be done with the proper knowledge of the Deputy Commissioner who is also the Chairperson of the District Hospital Management Committee. Speaking on the implementation of JSY schemes, he said the ambulance facilities provided under JSY schemes is meant for transportation of pregnant women and infants from PHC/CHC to the district hospital and urged upon the Doctors to give wide awareness to the poor sections of the society to avail the opportunity.

DC, Mon, Angau I. Thou also requested the medical Doctors and staffs to give wide awareness to the public about vaccination, Immunization and other medical facilities to the public. She also urged the doctors posted in the sub-division to visit their respective health centers and villages under their jurisdiction. The team also visited and inspected the District Hospital, Mon.

PCTA & PCSU honours KVK (ICAR) Wokha conducts mobilization prog 33rdNCRCSumiwomenconference DImAPur, october 28 Agriculture and allied activi- Farmer Interest Groups was DImAPur, october 28 Vihokhu and Ino Kiyekhe Kiba Pfutsero College V- principle (mexn): ATMA Wokha block ties” and appealed to the farm- delivered by N.Khumdemo (mexn): The 33rd session of Lecturer, Living Bible college and KVK (ICAR) Wokha jointly ers of the district to take best Ezung P.C(i/c), KVK Wokha. organized one day mobilization programme for FIG/CIG and frontline demonstration on pea on October 25. The occasion was graced by Hilo Semb, Project Director, DRDA Wokha, as chief guest.

The Chief Guest appreciated the activities of ATMA and KVK in providing latest technologies at the door step of the farmers. He informed that “KVK will be a resourceful centre in years to come in terms of technological interventions in

DImAPur, october 28 (mexn): The Pfutsero College Teaching Association (PCTA) and the Pfutsero College Students Union (PCSU) conducted a felicitation programme in honour of T.L. Singsit, Vice Principal of the College on October 20 who has been conferred with a “Lifetime Education Management Award” in the area of higher and tertiary education on September 27 by the International Court of Governors (TICG) on the specific recommendation of the search committee appointed for locating talented intellectuals to be felicitated with special awards

and appreciations of the International Association of Educators for World Peace (IAEWP) affiliated to the United NationsECOSOC, UNDPI, UNCED, UNICEF and the Confederation of Indian Universities. The programme was chaired by Veta (Asst. Prof ) and the keynote address presented by I. Alempokba, Principal of the College. The Teaching staff and the Students Union, Congratulate T.L. Singsit for bringing laurels to the College and wishes him best in rendering his continuous selfless and dedicated services to the College and the Community in general.

advantage so as to increase their production. He also informed that the National Rural Livelihood Mission would be implemented by DRDA soon and requested the experts to provide all technical inputs so as to benefit the farmers.

Dr Mhonchan Shitiri, Coordinator, ATMA Wokha highlighted the activities conducted by ATMA in the district. In the technical session, topics like Concept of Commodity Interest Group/

Lireni Prog Asst (P.P) spoke on cultivation practices of pea with special emphasis on plant protection measures. Seed treatment method for application of bio-fertilizer (Phosphotika) as a source of organic phosphorus for winter vegetables was demonstrated by Tiatula BTM, ATMA Wokha block.

Altogether 100 participants attended the mobilization cum demonstration programme.

Seeds were distributed to all the participants.

NCRC Sumi women conference will be held at Ghokito village.

It was stated that Ino Jehoshe sumi, chairman, NCRC Sumi council; Ino Kuhoi jimo, chairman, Sumi council, Dimapur and Ino Khehovi Awomi would grace the conference as special guests.

In a press release issued, it was mentioned that the speakers of the conference were Inoli Grace N. Achumi, W/ pastor Chekiye; Ili Tonino W/ secretary; Dr. Kiyeho Yeptho, Vice principal, living Bible college; Ayinato

Find a fake currency note? Fear not to report it

‘No more will you face the threat of a police case or be treated with suspicion, thanks to new norms of the Reserve Bank of India” hyDerAbAD, october 28 (AGencIes): If you come into possession of a fake currency note inadvertently, don’t be afraid to report it. No more will you face the threat of a police case or be treated with suspicion, thanks to new norms of the Reserve Bank of

India. As per the existing norms, banks are required to file a first information report (FIR) immediately upon detection of a fake note. However, hesitation among customers as well as bank officials in taking the matter to police has led to under-reporting of the detection of fake notes.

To address this, the apex bank now has instructed banks that there is no need to register a case with police unless five or more pieces of fake notes are detected in a single transaction. In all other cases where one or up to four fake notes are detected, a consolidated

report can be sent to the police at the end of every month, the RBI said. This decision was taken on the recommendations of the High Level Group on Systems and Procedures for Currency Distribution Chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor, RBI. From the police perspective, there are still some more gaps to address.

Amit Garg, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes), Hyderabad, said a compliant should be scientific.

“I have recently suggested to some banks that they should segregate huge amounts de-

posited by different customers with some kind of identification. This helps proper mapping of source and region while we investigate,’’ he said. There is a greater need for banks and people to come forward with complaints if fake notes are detected, he added. The RBI Governor, D.Subbarao, while addressing the press during the policy review, agreed that there was under-reporting of the matter.

Pointing out that detecting counterfeit notes was the responsibility of both the central bank as well as commercial banks, he

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It was further stated that Inoli Darlyn Wotsa Katoho, Centre Director people pro NE will speak on the topic “Integrity a prerogative of Womanhood”.

There would be skit competition on 5th evening. It was mentioned that singspiration would be led

by Thilixu church and highway churches worship team and that Kaholi P Achumi chairperson, women standing committee had requested the entire member to come and be a part of it.

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said: “The reporting was skewed because we found that only one or two banks were reporting counterfeit notes. The others were probably not paying enough attention.” He said that the RBI was in discussion with banks on the subject. As a first step, at least 20 per cent of frontline staff – both officers and clerks – would be trained in the detection and reporting of fake notes during 2012.

According to the RBI, 45,235 pieces of counterfeit notes were detected by it, while 3,90,372 pieces were detected by various commercial banks in 2010-11.

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From page 1 Naga leader pushes for peace pact

The Manipur government, civil societies and student organisations in the Manipur valley have been opposed to any bifurcation of the hill districts. The Centre, whether led by the BJP or the Congress, has not been able to convince Manipur in making any concessions. Asked if granting of hill council status to the Naga majority districts of Manipur could be an interim solution, Kiewhuo replied in the negative. He said such an arrangement would weaken the demand of the Nagas. Kiewhuo warned that vested interests in Nagaland could get active as the elections approached in order to sabotage the peace process.

Sonia worried about Nagaland...

The AICC leader illustrated Gandhi’s dilemma: “(Gandhi) said to me, ‘please help me as far Nagaland and Tripura are concerned. She personally requested me, ‘Mr. Faleiro, these are the two states in the country where the Congress is without power.’” If the Congress is to win and be in position to lead the state forward, he explained, it has to be united. “We have to be united to be victorious.”

He also had a ‘message’ for the gathered Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leaders – “This is my message to you on behalf of Mrs. Sonia Gandhi: Forget your differences; we have to work in cohesion. If you want to win elections, there is no magic wand. You have to earn it.”

Faleiro’s strong caution somewhat dampened the otherwise hitherto-exuberant mood of optimism from the NPCC and CLP leaders that the state’s Congress is ready to face, and ‘win’, the coming state assembly elections.

The reports and speeches from various frontal Congress leaders from the state indicated strong readiness to fight the polls, and equally, the declarations that the opposition would be victorious this time around in Nagaland – in the nature of the previous “Congress wave” in Nagaland which led to the party securing four out of five Dimapur constituencies.

Addressing the gathered Congress members, NPCC president SI Jamir encouraged the workers to endeavor even harder as the assembly elections are already nearing schedule. In “Nagamese” Jamir declared: “Amar next election loke vijay hobo” (‘we will be victorious in the next elections’). He urged the party to double their efforts as ‘there is not much time left for the elections;

by March next year, election campaigning would start,’ he told the workers in “Nagamese.”

CLP leader Tokheho Yepthomi also spoke briefly at the program. He encouraged the Congress workers to continue to work toward strengthening the party “as the election is approaching very fast.”

Potato Farm School inaugurated

Potato Farm School under Tening block was inaugurated on October 19 at New Tesen Village by Kumui Nring, Deputy Project Director ATMA Peren district as chief guest. He said setting up a farm school in the village with Apok Zeliang as farm achiever, every member of potato growers should also consider oneself as an achiever since as per my observation everyone is taking keen interest in cultivating potato crop some years back. Earlier, Zieleigai Ndang SDAO & BTT Convenor ATMA Tening Block had spoken in brief on the

concept, setting up of Farm School in rural areas under extension reforms while Apok an achiever on potato had shared his past and present experiences on potato cultivation with other crops taken up subsequently as mixed, intercrop and relay cropping in the said location. Imti Walling BTM offered vote of thanks at the end of the programme. Interactive session amongst the commodity interest group was also held separately.

Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer & BTT Convenor ATMA Tening Block, Tening: Nagaland

CTC directs shops

In order to felicitate public for shopping and marketing especially during festive season, all shop owners are directed to keep open their respective shops/firms open on all Sundays w.e.f.

October 29 till January 5, 2012.

ThepfulhoutuoShuya, chief Advisor, Chumukedima Town Council

DEO Dimapur informs

In a press note, Kitoli Naje, District Education Officer, Dimapur had informed all the concerned students’ who had collected the pre-metric scholarship form from DEO office to submit to the undersigned along with all the complete documents by October 29. It was also mentioned that the last date for submission of the forms has been fixed on October 31.

The Medziphema Town Youth Organisation will be organising 'Referee Training' from November 3 - 5 at Medziphema. Interested persons are to deposit Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only) as admission fees. For further information/assistance contact Medziphema Town Youth Organisation office during weekdays.

Nito Krose President Medziphema Town Youth Organisation

Oral & Dental health camp conducted

The Indian Dental Association Nagaland State branch, Dimapur unit, conducted an Oral & Dental health camp at Central Jail, Dimapur on October 22. All the inmates were provided free treatment, medicine, tooth brush & tooth paste.

Dr. Temjennungsang

I, on behalf of Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church would like to bring this for the information of the general public and condemnation that, Sir the Head mistry/contractor of our church has been served with demand note/extortion note by the above stated faction in the name and title of Tsanthungo Ovung, Deputy Kilonser, Wokha Region In-charge, NNC (Non Accordist) on 13/10/11 for payment of Rs. 10000/within 20/10/11. In order to avoid unwanted harassment, one Head mis-

try paid Rs. 5000/- and another Head mistry paid Rs. 4000/- respectively to the same person. However, within few days of payment another demand was made by the same person to the Head mistry. Due to continual harassment the head mistry has stopped coming to supervise the construction work of the church thereby hampering the construction.

The deacon Board and elders of the Church deliberated threadbare the contents of the demand and de-

cided to condemn such activities of the faction. Taxing our worker is directly or indirectly taxing the Church as ultimately the church becomes the payer. If a non-Christian respect and keep the sanctity of the Church, should Naga Christian disrespect and abhor the House of God? Er K K Rengma Chairman Deacon Board Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church

RTI week observed at Longleng Gorkha union appeals

In the view of the Right to Information Week (5th to 12th October 2011) Longleng district too observed the RTI Week along with the rest of the country. A seminar with the head of the offices was held in the office of DC Longleng on October 11. K Libanthung Lotha DC and T Wati Aier ADC spoke on the various sections of the Act. A short film was shown to those present. On October 12, a quiz completion was held in the office chamber of DC Longleng. The quiz was anchored by Dr Mithilesh Jha, Lecturer Yingli

The Nagaland Gorkha Association (NGA) has appealed the Gorkha Youth Club and the Dimapur Gorkha Union to settle their difference in the interest of the community. NGA Advisor A.K Rai has requested both parties not to engage in paper war and display mature and responsible leadership. Rai stated in a press release that leadership should not be abused and the rights and liberties of the Gorkha people should be respected. He stated that Gorkha people are very few in number and therefore, both parties should work together for the common good of the community. Like T Wati Aier, ADC any other civilized and cultured people, the For Deputy Commissioner Gorkhas should be able to sort out their differLongleng ences across the table, he stated.

College Longleng town. Around 20 (twenty) students of Yingli College participated in the quiz competition. The winners are: First Prize (Rs 2000): Sungjemnaro Ao, BA III yr; Second Prize (Rs 1500): Metshong, BA III yr; Third Prize (Rs 1000): T hedong, Class XI. The DC Longleng K Libanthung distributed the prizes along with certificates to all the winners.

Yimchungrii Response to Kuki Student’s Organization Major C.P.Krichena,Naga is not merely a claim but of Naga people encroachregion warns IArmy would like to respond many of our people knows ing on your land does never The Yimchungrii region under army rule will not allow Kiumukam the morally degraded and politically ousted person and his few colleagues to confuse or create problem with vested interest in the region anymore. Whatever or whoever follow such a person will be doing at his own shame and risk. The Yimchungrii region will not under any circumstances allow such a vile/vested person and few of his henchmen to conduct meeting in our region to confuse and undermine the very spirit of nationalism and patriotism in the region for the best interest of Yimchungrii people for peace and tranquility.

Therefore, anybody in defiance of the region authority under Army rule Azah (order) will be doing fully at his own risk as stated earlier also. So this meeting is completely stop by the authority of the region.

and clarify on the article on the Eastern Mirror on dated19th Oct 2011,Under the caption-“Alternative Arrangement” shall not encroach on Kukis traditional land by KSO. Since time immemorial we the Nagas are protecting and fighting for our land, people and till today we are sacrificing our lives apart from free labour and service for our Nagas land and this will continue till the last drop of our blood bled. This

and stand witness to this, that our land never belongs to Kukis as claimed. I would like to stress a brief history of our Kuki brothers to the young and educated Kukis.

Earliler your people were brought from Burma by Meities Maharajas to serve and guard them and their kins and gradually settled on our lands forcefully and illegally.

You people came only after the British colonial invade India on the latter part of the 19th century. So the question

HIV/AIDS workshop conducted Oriental Theological College, Yangli has conducted HIV/AIDS workshop for three days from October 24 – 26 organized by ECS and Sponsored by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society. NSACS. Dr. Yanger Sangtam Pastor of Sangtam Baptist Church Tuensang Town was the resource person. The college authority would like to say thank you to ECS, NSACS and Dr. Yanger for organizing and sponsoring the HIV/AIDS.

Brig. Kiuthsang, Naga Army, NNC

Alem P. THongru, Principal, OTC. Yangli

MOKOKCHUNG DIVISION

NO.IFC/M/TECH-6/2006/149-153/Dated Mkg.the 25th Oct’2011: Sealed Tender affixing Court Fee Stamp of Rs.7.50 (Rupees Seven and Fifty Paise) only are hereby invited by the undersigned from Class-I Registered Contractors of Nagaland PWD. The Tender documents and detail particulars of the work can be obtained from the Office of the undersigned during working hours up to 04.11.2011 on payment of Rs.1000/-(Rupees One Thousand) only.

The Tender will be received in the Office of the undersigned up to 12:00 Hrs. on 05.11.2011 and will be opened on the same day at 14:00 Hrs. in the presence of the intending tenderers or their authorized representative.

The Tenderer should quote the rate(s) in the prescribed format given in the document for each item of work of the Site Code against the respective Scheme Code and name of the Scheme for the below mentioned works.

The tendered rate should be % above or % below or at par the Nagaland PWD Schedule of Rate of 2010.

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MTYO informs

KCSU election on Oct 29

NOTICE INVITING TENDER

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Anti-erosion of Tsuong river at Changki Valley, Mokokchung District.

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OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION AND FLOOD CONTROL,

Name of Scheme

Dimapur

Condemnation against excessive STARTING LINE-UP extortion by NNC (NA) Wokha Region

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Scheme Code

Friday 28 October 2011

Item of work Site No. & Site Code Nature of works Site No-1,3&5 for 500m length of Nag-9(1) Bank Revetment Works

Earnest Money

Estimated amount, ` (lakh)

Local

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171000.00

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Site No-6&7:- 600m Nag-9(3) length of Bank Revetment works.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Tendered documents without Court Fee Stamp or Earnest Money will not be accepted .The Earnest Money should be submitted in the form of DAC from any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank in favour of the Executive Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mokokchung Division, separately for each work tendered.

2. The Tenderer should produce attested photocopy of the Govt. Registration Notification, ID.Card and their credentials.

3. Certificates of Financial Soundness should be furnished.

4. The successful Tenderer(s) are required to fill the agreement form accepting the Terms and Conditions for the work within a week after receipt of intimation.

5. The Work Order will be issued only after completion of Agreement between the Contractor and the Department.

6. 10(ten) % of Bill amount for the work will be deducted as Security Deposit and the same will be released after 6(six) months of successful completion of work. Incase of damage or defect in the workmanship, the Contractor will be obliged to undertake restoration of the work, failing which the Security deposit will be forfeited and utilized by the Department to restore the work.

7. Payment will be made as per availability of fund.

8. Work Contract Tax will be deducted from the Gross Bill amount as per Government Memorandum.

9. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason thereof and acceptance of the lowest rate is not obligatory.

(Er.Hotovi Ayemi) Executive Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control Mokokchung Division, Nagaland.

arise. It is therefore, my sincere advice to Kuki brothers never to claim our land today or tomorrow, if you want your separate district or whatever arrangements you need, go and seek your original masters i.e. the Meities and negotiate with them. And this, you wouldn’t do because it is your master who brainwashed you with their evil design and policies to have a confrontation with the Naga people.

(Major C.P.Krichena) Naga Army.

The Election of the office bearers of the KCSU for the tenure 2011-12 will be held on October 29 at LCS Building,Kohima. The Election Commissioner has notified the time schedule that the issuing of Nomination paper from 10am-12pm,Submission of Nomination paper from 12 noon to 1:00 pm, Scrutiny of Nomination paper from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, withdrawal of candidature from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Polling and Counting of votes from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Declaration of results from 5:30pm.

Seminar on Biblical Concept of nationhood on Oct 29 A Seminar on Biblical Concept of nationhood will be held at Baptist Theological College, T.Chikri Pfϋtsero, Nagaland on October 29, 9:00 am. The resource person will be Kaka D.Iralu, a prominent writer (Author of Naga Saga). All the leaders and concerned citizens are welcomed to attend this seminar. For details you may contact program coordinators Vekulu Lohe and Neingupeϋ Kazhie at- 9612034915.

DEO notifies District Education Officer Kohima Rheituolie Metha has informed all the principal/headmaster of all GHSS/GHS/Pvt HSS/High Schools under Kohima District to forward the deserving teachers for awarding National Award 2011 on or before 18 November. It added to collect information from the office of the District Education Officer Kohima during office hours.

Zunheboto DSO issues circular The District statistical officer Zunheboto informed to all the Registrar of births and deaths (teacher incharge) of respective villages under Zunheboto district to collect spiecement signature form from its office within a week time from the date of this circular/ publication. Certificates of births & deaths will be issued to only those registrars who could the specimen signature in the format, stated Kulhieo Khale DSO.

NAGALAND HANDLOOM & HANDICRAFTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. (A GOVT.OF NAGALAND UNDERTAKING) Regd.Hd.Office: Dimapur-797112 Post Box: 31 Ref.No.NHHDC/Com-7/2002/2082-87 Dated Dimapur, the 19th Oct Oct’11

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This is to inform that the management has decided to purchase all traditional Naga shawls, mekhelas, jackets etc.made by Loinlooms.

Quotation is invited from interested entrepreneurs alongwith rates and samples per piece.

The quotation should reach the undersigned on or before 30th Oct.2011.

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DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NO.AGR/IETC-6/2011-12/

/ Dated Kohima the 28th October 2011

Sub:- AET (Agriculture Extension Training) Interview results The following list of candidates are hereby selected for undergoing the 2(two) years AET course at Medziphema as per the interview conducted on 27th & 28th October 2011 at SAMETI, Medziphema.

Sl. No Form No. Name 1 492 W. CHANBENI MURRY 2 569 ZUBEMO P. EZUNG 3 201 BENTO CHISHI 4 218 GRACY K. YEPTHO 5 253 S. MERENTULA 6 552 NOYINGO Z. YANTHAN 7 112 CHUMJANBENI MURRY 8 192 NZANBENI 9 413 A. ORENPONI EZUNG 10 432 ROSEMARY AYE 11 774 RAHEN LUHO 12 181 TEMJENNUNGSANG ATSONGCHANGER 13 183 GLORIA M. OVUNG 14 202 HOTO CHICHI 15 220 AVUNGO LOTHA 16 344 KEDIGWELIE KIN 17 453 BENDANGNUKSUNG 18 522 LIDENO L. YANTHAN 19 623 ACHIBA LKR 20 679 OHITO K. CHOPHY 21 751 KIKALI YEPTHO 22 321 ELONTHUNG KIKON 23 431 L. AKAVI SUMI 24 175 PITHUNGO PATTON 25 200 CHENCHULO MAGH 26 626 KROVI 27 591 LIBENTHUNG N. YANTHAN 28 184 ZUBEMO PATTON 29 475 KHEKA YESCA 30 251 NEISAKHUOLIE 31 410 SUBONGSANEN 32 544 SAHABO (BT) 33 115 N.KASHILI SUMI (BT) 34 325 BERILA. K. JANQUNGER (BT) 35 689 L. SUPONGMEREN (BT) 36 128 YUTACHU TRAKHA (BT) 37 366 YINGKAM ANGH (BT) 38 81 PUTO KHIAMNUNGAN (BT) 39 161 TACHUMONG T. CHEIR (BT) 40 107 VENEYILU (BT) 41 367 TIABA O (BT) 42 709 L. YONGCHA (BT)I 43 111 LIJUNGSE P (BT) 44 355 T.WANYUH KONYAK (BT) 45 262 M. TONGMETH. KONYAK (BT) 46 732 VEKHWUTA RINGA (BT) 47 354 HEAWANG KONYAK (BT) 48 705 A. CHULE PHOM (BT) Wait list 1 303 WAPANGTOSHI (WL) 2 739 ASENI RANTHANG (WL) 3 204 OLINA SHOHE (WL) 4 326 LALJASEI CHONGLOI (WL) 5 426 PIKUTO (WL) Classes for the first year will commence from 14th November 2011 (Monday), hence the selected candidates hereby directed to take admission on 10th and 11th November 2011 reporting to the Principal, IETC failing which the vacant seats will be filled from the wait list.

(A.Y. OVUNG) Director of Agriculture, Nagaland: Kohima

The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper.

Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.

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very year many tourist visits Nagaland. Although it’s a slow pace, we are now gradually being sensed under the tourism radar. To catch public interest within the country and worldwide is a big struggle, and it’s take maximum available cracks. Ceaselessly, it’s very important to promote ourselves and Nagaland, and one best way is by encouraging and inviting tourist to our land.

As a travel journalist and writer, I’ve traveled across India and some other countries for the past seven years. I write about travel destinations, healthy travel measures and other information related to tourism. It’s always good to know and understand tourists who visit us.

Here are some tips and advices shared from my travel experiences to make our tourist have a comfortable stay in Nagaland.

ment system is most encouraged. There are many tourist destinations, where foreigners are treated differently by the law, and it could be either more lenient or harsh.

The law of the land should be equal for all offenders. In many places, police provoke fear among travelers, which is not healthy.

Remember, no tourist would be interested to travel to an insecure destination. The police on patrol should not be a threat, but a refuge. Also, tourists don’t really care what they wear. Their only concern is comfort. Besides, tourists are not the most fashionable people when they are traveling. And, this should not trigger otherwise activities and harassments, that authority must keep an eye.

Accommodation: Study shows, 80% of foreign and young Indian tourists, traveling in India do not look for luxurious hotels.

Instead, B&B (Bed&Breakfast), guesthouse, rest house, cheap hotels and even dorms suits their budget more.

People running budgeted accommodations have an edge over the others who charge slightly higher. Fixed price with clean rooms will also double the chances of travelers staying in your hotel. Backpackers who are most likely to visit Nagaland may not require room services or scented bath tub, but maintaining a friendly staff would be a bonus. Tourists always look for security, for instance proper doors, windows and lock system. And, keeping the washroom clean is very important beTourists buying water from a general store at Hanoi, Vietnam. (Photo: Andres Meren Mollier) cause tourists are very particular about clean washroom. Tourist should also never feel do not feel secure most of the time. RememAttitude: The natives contribute 70% ings is a nice way to start with. Travelers are alcheated while staying in your hotel, in such ber no tourist would blindly visit a particular accomplishment for a successful tourism en- ways looking for someone to pick a conversation, cases, they also give bad remarks which will destination without proper research. vironment. There are many instances where with the intention to learn more about the place. have negative impact on the business.

Providing a healthy transportation sys- the natives display hostile attitude towards Do not hesitate to approach travelers, welcome tem is very easy. Simply have a fixed price tourist and at times, they even pick fights them for a conversation, that’s how people learn Transport: Most tourists would rather for each location or destination. Unless it with the tourists. And, in such places, the in- about places. Also, if you come across any uncomwalk 2km than pay Rs. 50 to the Auto drivers. highly required, a constant flexible price list flux of tourists met a drastic fall. fortable situation, try solving them in a subtle Almost 90% of the tourists in India feel cheat- will trigger curiosity. Never overcharge the Natives or the local people in this case we way or approach the right channel. ed by taxi drivers, auto drivers, rickshaw pull- tourists simply because they are new in your (Nagas) should always display friendly attitude ers and other various travel agencies. Tourists area, instead ask for tips. People don’t hesi- towards travelers. Travelers should feel at home Management: Apart from beautiful will try to negotiate or bargain because they tate to tip for receiving good services. and welcomed, and exchange of smiles and greet- landscape and activities, a healthy manage-

"REVOLUTION 2020" The New Book by Chetan Bhagat

Once upon a time, in small-town India, there lived two intelligent boys.

One wanted to use his intelligence to make money.

One wanted to use his intelligence to create a revolution.

The problem was, they both loved the same girl.

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elcome to Revolution 2020. A story about childhood friends Gopal, Raghav and Aarti who struggle to find success and love in Varanasi. However, it isn’t easy to achieve this in an unfair society that rewards the corrupt. As Gopal gives in to the system, and Raghav fights it, who will win?

From the bestselling author of Five Point Someone, one night @ the call center, The Three Mistakes of My Life and 2 States, comes another gripping tale from the heartland of India. Are you ready for the revolution?

"Revolution 2020" by Chetan Bhagat, the widely awaited latest offering from Chetan Bhagat, has been already in the market for about a couple of weeks now. Perhaps, in recent times, Indian readers have not waited

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ou’d be hard pressed to find a soulful young singer that has such an amazing and different voice than that of British gem, Adele. She sings in a way that can’t really be characterize or compared to anyone in my vast catalogue of music.

The 22 year old British marvel just released her sophomore album, 21, and is named after the age she was when she wrote the album (I assume her first album, 19 was named similarly). Before I tell you my favorites, I wanted to share with you a dream concert: Adele, Florence and the Machine, and Sia (Edit: who’s in fact, Australian). A British boss lady powerhouse! Allow your mind to be blown with the notion. First on my short list is the 8th track, I’ll Be Waiting. It’s a groovy, piano heavy funk track, with an uplifting energy that made me think Elton John was hanging out in the same room on the keys (premonition maybe?). A song about trying to win back the heart of the love

she let get away, Adele crawls to her lover with a dance-mash force.

He Won’t Go was pure head bobbing R&B, with a slick bass line, and fluttering piano about it. The drums were also precise and crisp, following Adele’s words throughout the chorus.

The 6th track, it deals with two lovers that despite what everyone says, and what seems right on paper, they can’t let each other go. After hearing so much about how heartbroken the songstress is, I imagine it was damn near impossible to write this track.

You most likely guessed my (and the world’s) favorite track on this album. Rolling in the Deep has one of the catchiest choruses in years, and I’ve found myself playing the song on repeat. The first track of the album, it talks about a simple concept: taking the heart of a lover and playing it downright dirty. The song has a simple message…you fucked up, dude. I can’t really describe how great the song is, so take a look at the equally impressive music video and see what I’m talking about.

Source: Behind The Hype

as eagerly as they have for this latest book "Revolution 2020" - by Chetan Bhagat. Has the waiting proved worthwhile to Chetan Bhagat's zillion fans? The indications are that it has. Chetan Bhagat does not seem to have let his readers down with his "Revolution 2020". Chetan Bhagat started his career as a writer of fiction with "Five Point Someone" and followed it up with "One Night @ the Call Center", "The 3 Mistakes of My Life", and "2 States".

"Revolution 2020" is the fifth and latest work from the author who has become a cult figure of sorts. In the wake of the phenomenal success of his earlier books many have tried to imitate him but none has come anywhere close to him.

Chetan Bhagat has proved to be simply inimitable. (www.spectralhues.com)

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Information: Proper information is the hallmark. No tourist would want to go to any place without a proper guide. There are times, when tourists seek help and advice, but all they get is varied and vague information. That discourages travelers, which also means bad review for that destination.

The best way is having information made available on the internet. Travel agencies, hotel owners and tourism office must also study the locality well. It’s a shame when travelers cannot be provided with accurate information.

Running a hotel or a guest house isn’t very easy.

It’s not only about providing shelter, but owners must know the area very well. They must be in a position to suggest and advice the travelers on all sorts of information, starting with basic amenities that we all require.

Tourists come with the purpose to learn something about our place, only to be shared with others around the globe. Besides, it’s not really an impossible task to make Nagaland a tourist friend destination. Because, we already have the attributes in us, we just got to realize our potentials. We Nagas are well known for our friendly attitude towards people who come and visit us. Besides, Hornbill festival is only a month away, and there is a need to provide our best services to tourists visiting our land. I hope these tips will bring a realization and improve our service quality.

Andres Meren Molier Travel and Social Events Journalist Andres.m.molier@gmail.com

Public Awareness on Scrub Typhus

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turn pale within a few days. However, maculopapular rash are seldom n view of the detection of Scrub observed in indigenous patients.

Typhus cases from Phek, Peren, • Symptoms generally disappear afKohima, and Mon districts, the ter two weeks even without treatfollowing press release is issued ment. to create public awareness.

• However, in severe/untreated cases, complications like Pneumonia What is Scrub Typhus? and Myocarditis • Scrub typhus is an acute, febrile, infectious illness that is caused by How is it diagnosed?

Orientia tsutsugamushi.

• The most commonly used test for diagnosis is Wel-Felix Test. It is a How is it spread? serological test to detect specific • Scrub typhus is transmitted to antibody or specific antigen in a pahumans and rodents by some tient’s serum. The testing facility is species of trombiculid mites available at State IDSP laboratory, (“chiggers”,Leptotrombidium deKohima. liense and others).

• More specific serological tests like • The mite is very small (0.2 – 0.4mm) detection of IgM can also be done and can only be seen through a mifor diagnosis. croscope or magnifying glass.

• Immuno Fluorescent Antibody test • Humans acquire the disease from the is the gold standard. bite of an infected chigger (larva).

What is the treatment?

Where is it commonly found?

• Scrub Typhus responds well to an• Scrub typhus is endemic to a part tibiotic Doxycycline or Chloramof the world known as the “tsutsuphenicol, given for 7-14 days. gamushi triangle”, which extends • In resistant cases, Rifampicin can from northern Japan and far-eastbe used. ern Russia in the north, to northern • In children and pregnant women, Australia in the south, and to PakiAzithromycin is the drug of choice. stan in the west.

• Sulfonamide group of drugs are • In India, scrub typhus has been recontraindicated. ported from Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, What can be done to prevent Scrub Darjeeling, Nagaland & Manipur.

Typhus?

• Scrub typhus is found in scrub jun- • As Scrub Typhus is found in distinct gle. It is found where forest is reareas (Typhus Island), control meagrowing after being cleared. Cersures can be carried out by treating tain areas such as forest clearings, the ground and vegetation with reriverbanks, and grassy regions prosidual insecticides, reducing rodent vide optimal conditions for the inpopulations, and destroying limitfected mites to thrive. ed amounts of local vegetation.

• However, it has also been identified • Protective clothing, applying of in a variety of other habitats, such mite repellent containing dibutyl as sandy beaches, mountain deserts phthalate, benzyl benzoate, diethyl and equatorial rain forests. toluamide, and other substances to exposed skin, and chemoprophyIs it a seasonal disease? laxis can be considered for persons • It occurs more frequently during in infested terrains. the rainy season. However, out- • No effective vaccine has been develbreaks have been reported during oped till date. the cooler season in southern India.

What you can do if you get similar What are the clinical symptoms of symptoms scrub typhus?

• Seek timely medical help from the • The chigger bite is painless and may nearest health unit. be noticed as a transient localized itch. • Do not go for self medication • Bites are often found on the groin, axilla, genitalia or neck.

For any query, contact: • The bite of the mite leaves a charac- • Local health authorities teristic black eschar that is useful to • State Surveillance Unit, Integratthe doctor for making the diagnosis. ed Disease Surveillance Project, • Patients develop sudden fever with Nagaland. chills with severe headache, weakDirectorate of Health & Family ness, myalgia, generalized enlarge- Welfare, Kohima, Nagaland. ment of lymph nodes, photophobia, Email: nlssu.idsp@nic.in and dry cough.

(The writer is the Director & • A week later, rash may appear on the HOD Directorate of Health & Family trunk, then on the extremities, and Welfare Nagaland: Kohima) Dr. Yangerlemla

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