Nagaland Medical College likely to start by June

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KOHIMA, APR 19 (NPN):

State’s Medical College, Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR) at Phriebagie, Kohima, could soon become operational as it has received ‘Letter of Intent’ (LOI) from the National Medical Council (NMC)’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) even as it readies to start the academic year 2023-24 by June. State health and family welfare (H&FW) minister, P Paiwang Konyak, announced this during a press conference at NIMSR conference hall, here on

Wednesday, a day after the LoI for 100 MBBS seats during academic year 202324 was sent to the Dean/ Principal of NIMSR.

Konyak said Nagaland would be reciprocating with an acceptance letter within a week’s time to pave way for the Letter of Permission, without which admissions could not be initiated. forts, Konyak was said this was a step towards fulfilling the burning desire of “our leaders” both in the past and present.

According to experts, India has achieved the replacement level of fertility but the population will grow due to momentum phenomenon. According to the UNFPA, the size of elderly population will nearly double to touch 192 million by 2030, largely in southern and western states.

“By 2050, every fifth Indian will be an elderly person, hence planning for this segment also deserves equal attention. The health and economic security of the elderly will need to gain primacy,” the UNFPA said.

Wojnar, the UNFPA India representative and the country director for Bhutan, said, “India’s 1.4 billion people must be seen as 1.4 billion opportunities.”

Wojnar said population anxieties have seeped into large portions of the general public in India but population numbers should not trigger anxiety or create alarm. “Instead, they should be seen as a symbol of progress, development, and aspirations if individual rights and choices are being upheld,” she said Wojnar said that ensuring gender equality, empowerment and advancing greater bodily autonomy for women and girls are the key determinants for a sustainable future. Individual rights and choices should be respected, and all should be able to decide when to have children, if any, and how many, she said.

Wojnar said global experience has shown that family planning targets can lead to gender-based discrimination and other harmful practices. With close to 50 per cent of its population below the age of 25, India has a ti me-bound opportunity to benefit from the demographic dividend, she added. India’s demographic dividend can be further secured by incorporating the impact of mega trends such as climate change, urbanization, migration and ageing into policy initiatives, she said.

Prohibitory order under Sec 144 CrPC clamped at Tseminyu town

DIMAPUR, APR 19

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“So you were charging market fee from us and now you cannot help us anymore?” ruary 7, 2023, assuring that all required infrastructures, manpower, equipment, teaching hospital etc. would be ready by May 31, 2023 to start 100 MBBS seats for the academic session 2023-24, Konyak said.

He informed that the second compliance agreement, affidavit was sent to NMC on March 6, 2023.

(NPN): Prohibitory order under Section 144 CrPC, 1973 has been promulgated in all the wards under Tseminyu town council area with effect from 6am of April 19, 2023 till further orders.

Minister described it as a historic day for the people of Nagaland as the state would able to start a medical college after 60 years of Statehood. While thanking state chief minister Neiphiu Rio for his concern and ef-

He disclosed that MARB had on January 10, 2023, paid a surprise visit to NIMSR, Kohima during which the team expressed their dissatisfaction with the infrastructure, manpower and subsequently had issued a show-cause notice to the government on February 1, 2023. Accordingly, on behalf of the state government, commissioner & secretary, H&FW, Y Kikheto Sema, submitted Agreement, Affidavit and Compliance Report on Feb-

Nagas in Assam incensed with lyrics in Bihu song

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Naga communities and personalities in Assam have expressed outrage at lyrics in the Bihu song by Bihu exponent Ranjit Gogoi sung for around 11,300 female dancers and male drummers for the “largest Bihu performance at a single venue” to create two world records acknowledged by Guinness at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on April 13.

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Speaking at a consultative meeting with health department’s officials at the IDSP Conference Hall of DoHFW, Kohima, Dr. Madhulika Jonathan congratulated the effort of the media in Nagaland, attracting condemnation. In attendance was prime minister Narendra Modi who also joined in the

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries joining in when the “objectionable” song was sung have gone viral on conventional and social

Bihu celebration during his recent visit to Guwahati. Many in Assam have also criticised the “poor choice of song” for a world record- breaking performance and called for a review of songs that denigrate tribal people or hill dwellers.

Konyak said the second surprise assessment visit by a team of NMC on March 27, 2023 was fruitful as the team seemed satisfied with the improvement of infrastructure, hospital, manpower etc. within a record period of time.

In an order, the subdivisional magistrate Tseminyu, Kemciyile, stated that a situation has arisen in Tseminyu town wherein there was likelihood of serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and danger to human lives and properties as evident by some groups of individuals taking law into their own hands. The sub-divisional magistrate, therefore, prohibited the assembly/ movement of five or more persons within the whole of Tseminyu town council area. Carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and /or weapons of any description or objects, which could be used offensive weapons, have also been prohibited. All administrative officers and DBs have been directed to perform magistrate duties to ensure compliance of the order in their respective jurisdiction without fail.

MCCI asks members not to entertain tax collection by ‘unwanted elements’

DIMAPUR, APR 19

(NPN): Alleging that some cadres and functionaries of “various Naga nationalist groups” were demanding money from members of the business community at Mokokchung town, the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has directed its members not to entertain “such unwanted elements”.

In a press release, MCCI president Tsukti Longkumer stated that multiple groups/factions have made the demands during the last few days.

MCCI reiterated that collection of donations, taxation or any form of transaction was not permissible by law. It stated that coercing or victimizing its members would not be tolerated. The chamber said that members of the business community under its ambits would not entertain them whatsoever.

“Mokokchung town is the most peaceful major urban centre in Nagaland as of today and this hard-earned peace is too dear to us to be trampled on by some devious elements,” MCCI president said.

Further, MCCI has asked those groups trying to extort from the business community of Mokokchung town “to immediately cease and desist.”

The chamber also directed its members to immediately report to MCCI office of movements of any suspected extortionists in the market.

MCCI cautioned that any member of the business community entertaining such unwanted elements by ignoring its call would be doing so at their own risk.