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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
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performance at Incheon Asian Games? It did well by reclaim ing Gold in hockey and archery. U n s a t i s f a c t o r y. I t slipped from 6th at Guangzhou to 8th at Incheon Can’t say
WEATHER FORECAST October 6
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Aizawl
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Guwahati Very warm with clouds and sun 35 23 A t-storm around in the p.m.
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Itanagar Sunshine mixing with clouds
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Kohima
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Dimapur A t-storm around in the p.m.
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Mkg
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A p.m. t-storm in spots
Tuensang A stray afternoon t-storm
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Zunheboto A t-storm around in the p.m.
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(L) Children of Thahekhu Baptist Church performing at the closing ceremony of Children’s festival at Thahekhu, Dimapur on Sunday. (R) The organizing members and the stewards of the 3rd SBAK Children Festival in Zunheboto pose for group photograph. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 5 (NPN): A three-day Children Festival organized by Christian Education Department of Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kukhakulu (WSBAK) on the theme “God reigns” culminates here at Thahekhu village, Dimapur, on Sunday evening. More than five thousands children from 95 villages of Western Sümi area participated in the three-day event. The speakers of the festival were Executive Secretary WSBAK, Rev. S Vitoshe Swu; Child Counselor DCPU, Tuensang, Husheli Rai; Secretary of Education and Communication Department NBCC Dr. Botoholi; and Secretary Christian Education Department, WSBAK, Y Vishiho Shohe. Exhorting congregation in the morning service of the concluding day, Khehovi Yeputho, Chairman WSBAK, said Christian education is fundamental not only for spiritual growth of children but also it gives a parallel platform to mould them to be better equipped in social context
of life. He said the children festival has been successful in bringing children together to celebrate and rejoice in the righteousness of Christ. Khehovi also enthused upon the children on the importance of one’s own language and cultural identity. Dr. Botoholi, Secretary, Education & Communication, NBCC was the speaker of the morning service while Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu, Executive Secretary, WSBAK was the speaker of the afternoon (concluding) service. Husheli Rai, Child Counsellor DCPU, Tuensang, and Y Vishiho Shohe, Secretary, Christian Education Department, WSBAK, also spoke during the festival. Praise and worship team of WSBAK led the congregation in music besides special number presentation by children of WSBAK mission centre and Hevishe BA. Skit was presented by SBA Padumpukhuri and SBA Purana Bazaar and the closing act was presented by Thahekhu BA. WSBAK Children Festival 2016 would be held at Shoxuvi village.
Correspondent ZUNHEBOTO, OCT 5 (NPN): A threeday 3rd Children Festival SBAK (Nito Mount) culminated here in a grand closing cum prize distribution ceremony at the Town Hall Zunheboto on Sunday. Held on the theme “Children- Best time with Jesus,” the three-day event witnessed several enthralling display of talents, skills and competition in the form of “Sumi traditional games & sports,” “Biblical and modern acts/arts,” “Dance and Choreography,” “Literary,” “Songs and musical extravaganza” and various other learning activities. Kalivi S Jimo, Child Evangelist, led the closing program which began with an invocation by Inakali, Associate Pastor Children (APC) Vekuho-New Baptist Church, followed by the Asukhomi Baptist Church’s special item presentation. Offertory prayer and “Words of Blessing and Prayers” was conducted by Rev Ahoto Awomi, Evangelist, and Tunakali, secretary Christian Education respectively. Tunakali further delivered the vote of thanks and administered the prize distribution. She extended gratitude to the executive secretary (ES) Rev S Yevito Sumi and all the SBAK Nito Mount staff; organizing board/committee; Sumi Bap-
tist Church Zbto (SBCZ) and the donors and prize sponsors. She also expressed gratitude to the medics; 5 AR Zunheboto; PHED & Power department; various NGOs/ associations for the halls; Asukhomi village; host families; light and sound technicians; stewards and volunteers; DSO Zunheboto; church leaders, Sunday School Supervisors/ Teachers and APCs. She finally thanked and lauded all the children delegates and participants. Altogether 14 towns and 41 villages consisting of more than 1600 children took part and competed in various events for last 3 days. In the Town level events/ competition SBCZ was declared winners followed by Satakha Town BC and Atoizu Town BC as 1st and 2nd runners up respectively. In the Village level title, the Talent Show competition was booked by a 12 years old boy drummer from the Aotsakili village followed by Khukiye of Lukhiye Village and Vekuho (New) village as the second and third winners respectively. Special presentation by Akuhaito Town Baptist Church and the Closing Act by Satakha Town BC were the other highlights of the valedictory service. The festival concluded with Shekheto Swu, Pastor Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto (SBCZ), who said the benediction.
Sangtam tribe completes community learning programme Dimapur, Oct 5: As part of the ongoing series of tribal community learning proogramme designed by the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), the thirteenth group consisting three resource persons and twenty five students from the Sangtam community have successfully completed the training programme on October 5. The programme was initiated to address the challenges posed by the advent of modernity and the resultant impact created in the society, especially on the urban youth. The training programme culminated in a simple function at North East Zone Cul- NEZCC officials and Sangtam community participants pose for group photo during the culmination of community tural Centre (NEZCC) where learning programme at NEZCC on October 5.
‘Gift in the pot’ poetry book released
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ESSH denounces killing Dimapur: Eastern Sumi Sub-Hoho (ESSH) condemned the killing of Athennu Yimchunger, Leacy FGN Yimchunger Region of Mimi village who was shot dead at Longya ward, Kiphiri town by an unknown miscreant. Its chairman Zheito Aye and secretary Khehoto T. Yepthomi in a release denounced the act of violence and bloodshed disrupting peace and harmony of the people living in the area by an individual or by group, creating fear psycho among the general public. It has urged the concerned authority to investigate the case and book the culprit at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law.
the students shared their experiences as to how they have been benefitted from such a creative training. Talinokcha, Joint Director, spoke on behalf of the Director, North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), and gave away the certificates to the participants. He also thanked the resource persons for their support and cooperation extended in making the training programme a success. In this series, the next group of three experts and twenty five students from the Yimchunger community would commence the learning programme for the next ten days beginning from October 6 in the same venue.
DIMAPUR, OCT 5: Along with the rest of the world, International Day for Older Persons was observed on October 1 at VDB hall, Zunheboto, organized by Senior Citizens Forum, Zunheboto district unit, with CLP leader Tokheho Yepthomi as the chief guest. Greeting the older people on the occasion, Tokheho said that long life was a God’s gift towards the people who nurtures his love. He also recalled the culture of love and respect for the elderly people which was nurtured by forefathers. He urged the gathering to teach the upcoming generation the moral values in extending love and respect for the old and aged people. Lamenting on the slowly diminishing work culture in the Naga society, he said both government sector and general public are equally responsible. He has attributed loss of work culture in the Naga society to untruthfulness, lack of transparency and looking for easy money. CLP leader further highlighted about benefits
and assistance provided by the government of India especial concession for traveling, lodging in hotels as well as concession for medical treatment for older people which has been started in other parts of India. He called upon the government for early implementation of the same in the state as well. During the programme, senior citizens award 2014 was given to Sukhato Khuju of Asukhomi village and Vitoli of Satakha. They were awarded in recognition of their selfless contributions rendered for welfare of the people in various fields. District Welfare Officer, Atoli K Achumi, in her address, said Zunheboto district has at least 350 people who are above 80 years. She further requested the gathering to spread information to give reports to the department if there are eligible people who have not been identified. She also informed on department programme to categorise the passbook of pensioner’s i.e, 60-80 years and 80-90 years of age.
ABCC young fathers’ brigade gets underway
Dimapur, Oct 5: About 700 hundred young Angami Baptist fathers including officials of Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) are undergoing Young Fathers’ Brigade at Seithekema ‘A’, Dimapur. The Men’s department of Angami Baptist Church Counci(ABCC) Young Fathers’ Brigade at Seithekema ‘A’, Dimapur, on the theme “Build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10) began on October 2 and would culminate on October 6. The Brigade on October 2 began with a lighting of candle by Yakieu Khro and greetings by Daso Paphino. Dr. V Atsi Dolie, Executive Director, Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC), unfurled the Brigade flag and took salute to six companies in march past on October 3 as the chief guest. The chief guest inspected all the camps of which the different colours of roof and side wall represents their colour such as Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Grey and Yellow with sentry at the gate and most of the entrance were constructed in traditional touch. Several competitions such as group song singing, tati, volleyball, tug-of-war, etc were conducted on October 3 and 4. Every camper with officials walked down to Noune Resort, Dimapur, as part of morning exercises and sight-seeing on October 4 from 4:30 am to 6:30 am and the special quiet time was conducted led by Kezhokhoto Savi and sharing by chaplain Rev. Mekhale Yhoshu. Ketholezo Dzeyie who is 23 years of age from Daniel Coy is the youngest father in this Brigade. Besides devotional services, Bible study, quiet time, seminar, sanitation, praise & worship are also regularly conducted with the object to raise good father to run families, good leaders to help the church and a man of integrity to lead the society in the fear of God.
St. Joseph’s College holds annual national seminar
who with her vision and pathbreaking enterprise, has been instrumental in providing the Dimapur, Oct 5: St. platform for many aspiring Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Naga men and women whose has held its annual national literary works has been taken seminar on October 3 and 4 to the outside world through on the topic “Biodiversity of Heritage Publications. North-East India” with ProShe congratulated the fessor BK Konwar, Vice Chanauthor J Longkumer, her cellor of Nagaland University own daughter, and thanked (NU) as the keynote speaker her because she got the best for the programme held in the gift from her daughter in the College Auditorium. form of a treasure house of a This year’s national rich legacy. seminar was organized by Gift in the pot earth Dr. Temsula Ao, Chairperson NSCW (C) releasing the poetry (ISBN: 978-93-80500the Science Stream headed book along with the author, Dr. J Longkumer (L) and 71-3) is priced at Rs 200 and by Sister Nancy AC, Dean the Proprietor, Publisher & Chief Editor of HPH Dr. will be available at Heritage of the Department of SciLanusangla Tzudir (R). Publishing House and at Sigence, SJC. net Books, Dimapur. In his keynote address, at the same time encouraged ing her talents. She expressed everyone to take it as a respon- gratitude to Dr Lanusangla sibility to encourage the story Tzudir for publishing her book tellers in their effort towards with such meticulous care recapturing our traditional and also making the dreams heritage, our roots and our of many writers and poets identity. into reality. The author, J LongDr Temsula Ao, while kumer, spoke about her book releasing the book, called the as a celebration of the rich day as a special Thanksgiving cultural heritage that has day to God Almighty for the prevailed across time and lives He has blessed them all generations of women pot to witness the rare privilege makers of Changki, Longjem- to formally launch the book Cordially invite you to the dang and Japu who have of poems by her very own ensured that the craft is nor daughter. She highlighted that SPECIAL HANDLOOM EXPO relegated to history books or the book tries to explore the To be inaugurated by : museums or to become just intricacies of the art of pot a vague memory. She said making and about the gift of Shri. Keneilel Angami that her book is a tribute to life that each pot has signified Director of Industries & Commerce, those women – grandmother, since ancient days and also Nagaland: Kohima mother, daughter, sister – about the reverence that ought whose knowledge, sheer hard to be shown to the humble pot th On 7 October, 2014 at 11:00 A.M work and passion have kept and its architect. at alive the craft of pottery that She also had to say a Urban Haat, Dimapur: Nagaland. inspired her to write poetry few words about the person and poems. She acknowledged who has been instrumental in Sponsored by: her mother Dr. Temsula Ao, ushering in a new era for the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handloom), who has fuelled the passion emerging intelligentsia among Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, New Delhi in her to be independent and the Nagas today, Dr. LanusanR.S.V.P T. WATI AO for being a constant source of gla Tzudir, the proprietor of 03862-224591/ 230046 Managing Director encouragement towards realis- Heritage Publishing House,
Professor Konwar stressed on the conservation of biodiversity activities in Nagaland. He covered various topics concerning flora and fauna, research and commercial programmes as well as traditional and biotechnology methods of application. He also stressed on the possibility of food processing, medical plants, animal-environment management, bio-fertilizers and germplasm. Besides, the Professor also encouraged all the members present to contribute to the preservation of biodiver-
sity and concluded by stating that with awareness among students, ‘a brighter day will come for us.’ The rest of the seminar saw the speakers from places like Bose Institute, Kolkata; Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati; Asufii Christian Institute, Senapati; and Model Christian College, Kohima. The seminar proved to be both informative and fruitful for students and other guests present and hopeful to bring changes in the future. A short valedictory function was organized to conclude the seminar.
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Dimapur, Oct 5: The book, ‘Gift in the pot- earth poetry’ by J Longkumer, was released on October 4 at Book Marc by Dr. Temsula Ao, Chairperson of the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW). The programme, chaired by Ms. Meribeni Ngully, began with an invocation by Limawapang Changkiri followed by speeches from the publisher Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir and the author of the book Dr. J Longkumer. Reading of the poems was done by Josephine Changkija after which the book was officially released by Dr. Temsula Ao. Ms. Meribeni Ngully, in her opening remarks, spoke about her association with the author’s poetry and highlighted the simplicity and honesty of her poems which has a deep connection with life. Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir, Proprietor, Publisher & Chief Editor of Heritage Publishing House, spoke about the book as a celebration of one of the ageless inheritance from our ancestors adding that the book is a reminder of the wonderful craft of pottery which has been serving as the functional purpose and essence of our everyday life and living and for which we owe a lot to the ‘potter’ and the ‘clay.’ Further, she said that the book is a rich tribute to the unsung heroes – the womenfolk, who, over the ages have tirelessly engaged with the ‘earth’ in keeping this knowledge of culture alive. She lauded the author, J. Longkumer, for her commendable work of converting their age-old ‘passion’ into a literary ‘work of art’ while
Dimapur, Oct 5: Indian Navy has announced to conduct recruitment for candidates belonging to Nagaland on October 9 at the Assam Rifles Ground in Kohima at 5 AM. The entries are for Class VI pass, Class X pass and Class XII Science (Physics and Math) pass. All interested candidates are requested to attend the recruitment programme. The date of birth should not be earlier than April 1, 1994, for Class VI and Class X entry and not before February 1, 1994, for the Class XII science. Defence PRO Lt. Col. Emron Musavi has solicited maximum participation from the eligible youth of the state so as to enable them to utilize this wonderful career opportunity.
Zbto honours senior citizens
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