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DIMAPUR tuesday, september 6, 2016
Rains trigger landslides
Correspondents
MOKOKCHUNG/ WOKHA, SEP 5 (NPN): Heavy rains have triggered massive landslides in several parts of Nagaland causing road blockades and disrupting smooth movement of traffic along the national/state highways while some roads have been restored. In Mokokchung, a massive landslide near Unger village along NH-2 has paralyzed all vehicular movement. When contacted, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel told Nagaland Post that the district administration had already instructed the concerned officers from the National Highway Division to take up restoration work at the earliest. While informing that two excavators (JCB) were already on the spot to clear the debris, the deputy commissioner however said movement of vehicles would made be possible only by Tuesday, depending on the weather conditions. Meanwhile, Executive Engineer (EE) NH, Mokokchung division Er. Chubatoshi said Monday’s landslide occurred at the same spot, which took place in 2015. Er. Chubatoshi assured that the department has put in all efforts to restore the road at the earliest .
India sends arms, copters to Myanmar G U WA H A T I , S E P 5 (AGENCIES): In what may force Indian insurgent outfits to leave their bases in Myanmar, New Delhi has started supplying advanced weaponry and gadgets to the Myanmar Army to enable it to set up its military headquarters close to areas occupied by the rebel groups, The Asian Age reports stated. Saying India and Myanmar had managed to develop a consensus on several bilateral issues during President U. Htin Kyaw’s New Delhi visit, authoritative security sources in the Home Ministry told The Asian Age that India was also going to provide helicopters and other advanced gear to strengthen the strike capabilities of the Myanmar Army. Noting that relations between the two neighbouring countries were at their best in the past 50 years, the sources said that Myanmar was confident of making its military headquarters functional in six months, that will reduce the comfort level of Indian insurgents operating from the neighbouring country. Pointing out that newly-elected Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw had chosen India for his first visit outside the country, the sources said Myanmar had not only promised full military cooperation in tackling militants operating from its territory but also agreed to enhance road connectivity from India to Southeast Asia.
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(L) Landslide near Unger village along NH-2 . (R) An excavator clearing the debirs on Wokha-Merapani road on Monday.
In Wokha, the District Disaster Management Agency (DDMA) has cleared massive landslide on WokhaMerapani road that occurred in the wee hours of Monday some 10 kms from Wokha. The landslide blocked all traffic along the Wokha-Merapani state highway, the district’s lifeline. Since June-July this year, as many as 72 landslides (53 major and 19 minor) have occurred in many places in Wokha district. As a result, many man-hours and days have been wasted and economic transactions lost in terms of crores of rupees. Wokha-Merapani state highway has been hit the
hardest with 21 major landslides occurring along the highway till date. Correspondingly, the Wokha-Doyang road along NH-2 has also witnessed 16 major landslides occurring within the same time period. Wokha-Bokajan road, another important road of the district, has also been hit with eight major and four minor landslides. Other landslides occurring along other roads in the district include: ChukitongTsungiki Bye Pass road (2 major landlsides); Wokha-N. Longidang road (1 major and 1 minor landslide); Mt. Tiyi road along WokhaBokajan road, Etsutchukha
LH dissociates from NH DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Lotha Hoho (LH) has expressed appreciation on the Naga Hoho’s (NH) clarification to Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), that Lotha hoho was not affiliated to NH. Lotha Hoho chairman Mhao Humtsoe and general secretary Er. Mhondamo Ovung said this was after the rift in 2008 (between Naga Hoho and Lotha Hoho) over election of the NH president at Phek town. They also pointed out that the erstwhile Kyong Hoho had however nominated Mhonchumo Mozhui as representative to NH. They said since it was “co-terminus” with the mass resignation of the executive on September 15,2015, after the exit of then Kyong Hoho, the LH “has not officially affiliated with the Naga Hoho” . They further said since Lotha Hoho has no representative in the NH, anyone claiming to represent it would be a self styled and doing so at one’s own risk. LH urged such person to gracefully
Colony road, Wozhuro road, Lakhuti-Aitepyong road, and Chukitong-Seluku road (1 major lanslide each); and Longtsung, Lotsu, Moilan area roads (14 minor landslides). District Disaster Management Agency Wokha sources told Nagaland Post that all affected roads were cleared through funds received from Nagaland State Disaster Management Agency (NSDMA). DDMA Wokha has further expressed gratitude to NSDMA for providing funds, and the PWD (R&B) Wokha and Baghty divisions for coordinating the road clearance works.
President backs Modi on ‘one nation one poll’
withdraw from falsely representing it as no one has been officially nominated as representative to Naga Hoho. NEW DELHI, SEP 5 (AGENCIES): Two days after Prime Minister Narendra Lotha Hoho also in- Modi proposed simultaneous formed it has received a copy elections in an exclusive interof the Naga Hoho circular view to Network18, President dated August 31,2016 (cir- Pranab Mukherjee on Monculated on behalf of both day backed the idea and said Naga Hoho and ENPO) for a that Election Commission consultative meeting in Hotel can put its mind in changing Japfu on September 7,2016 in the Code of Conduct so that it Kohima to discuss the Lotha does not disturb the polls. Addressing a proHoho PIL on NP & NG. They said the circular gramme on the occasion of was officially circulated to the Teacher’s Day, President president and colleagues of Mukherjee agreed with the Lotha Ex-parliamentarians PM’s view on conducting Forum (LEPF), whose mem- joint elections. He said “India has bers no longer represent the proved its electoral mettle. people but can only function for the welfare of its own Election Commission can change code of conduct. We members but not the Lotha must brainstorm on implecommunity. mentation of holding simultaThe Lotha Hoho in neous polls”. compliance with the disasModi had said that fresociation of CNTC from the quent elections affect the funcNaga Hoho will not partici- tioning of bureaucracy and pate in the September 7 meet- there should be simultaneous ing and cautioned against elections to Panchayat bodies, anyone attending the meeting assemblies and Parliament to by claiming to represent the save time and money. Lotha community. (More on p-5)
Spurns PIL invite
Aghunato public non-cooperation with NSCN (K) DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Public of Aghunato has declared non-cooperation on the NSCN (K) in the wake of the recent ambush carried out by NSCN (K) on 5 Assam Rifles convoy near Aghunato town. The decision was adopted at the mass general public meeting convened by Kukami Hoho, Eastern Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) and Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH), at Aghunato Town Hall. In a joint press statement, Adhoc Town Committee, Aghunato vice chairman Hoito Achumi, and presidents of Sumi Kukami Hoho Aghunato Kuhozhe Achumi, ESSU Vihepu Yeputhomi and STH Aghunato Zheshevi, said that the meeting was attended by general public comprising of 54 villages GBs, village council members, students union and elders. At the meeting, which lasted for around six hours, the house also resolved of noncooperation on any factions involve in gun battle at Aghunato area in the near future. Further, it resolved to protect Aghunato public property at any cost “when a deemed demand arise from any underground groups”, stated the release. The gathering also denounced any bloodshed and “gun confronting” at Aghunato, and condemned the action of NSCN (K) for creating havoc when everyone was longing for permanent peace.
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Quality education missing in state: Yitachu Correspondent
KOHIMA, SEP 5 (NPN): Minister of School Education & SCERT Yitachu paid glowing tributes to teachers who he acknowledged as having made contributions for society and reiterated that they deserved to be “saluted and honoured” for their sacrifices. Yitachu said this while speaking as chief guest at the State Level Teachers’ Day function held at the NBCC Convention Hall here Monday. The minister also acknowledged that quality and valuebased education was largely lacking in Nagaland despite the state boasting of having over 80% literacy rate. In order to meet the challenges posed on the state’s education system, the minister suggested that imparting quality education should start from the primary education level as it was a crucial stage. He said half the effort would be achieved if providing quality education began from this level . He said that unless there was a fear of God, irrespective of whatever religion, nothing good can come. Yitachu urged upon teachers to rededicate themselves to the task of fulfilling their roles so as to serve the state and to help it move forward. The minister’s speech largely dealt with the problems in the education system under the state government where some schools recorded nil in the NBSE examinations. He however noted that due to ef-
KDCC dismayed over stalled projects in Kma DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC) has expressed dismay over the “inaction” of the urban development department in delaying the completion of three projects in the state capital, Kohima. In a press release, KDCC president Kevi Vizo KDCC questioned the seriousness of the NPF-led DAN government in the state “towards achieving development in the ground and not just the papers.” Kohima District Congress pointed out that work order for construction of Capital Cultural Hall near NSF Martyrs’ Park was issued on December 9, 2005 and was supposed to be completed within 18 months. It also said that work order for Multilevel Parking at Old Medical Directorate Site, below PHQ was issued on March 30, 2010 with period of completion set for 24 months. Further, work order for Multilevel Parking at NST was issued on April 12, 2010 and was supposed to be completed within 24 months.
KDCC expressed surprise that the government had dismantled the standing New NST for construction of Multilevel Parking, which was also to house NST office. However, it said that even after the lapse of the scheduled date of completion, the poor passengers did not even have a roof to be protected from rain and sun. It said there was also no space for public amenities in the makeshift NST office. Stating that the government has been pursuing for Smart City Project for Kohima, the District Congress asked how would the government and department responsible “balance timely completion of the Smart City Project” with major and important projects already remaining stalled even as payments for the projects was almost cleared. KDCC demanded that the responsible department come out clear on the stalled projects and what measures were being initiated to compensate the delay caused as per the contract orders.
Yitachu along with the awardees and others in Kohima. (NP)
forts of teachers stories some schools with nil-result were converted to success stories. He attributed some of the problems on lack of promotional avenues as some teachers retired without promotion after 25 to 30 years service. He also lamented that many teachers under CSS had to undergo months without salaries. Some primary teachers in remote areas were paid meagre monthly salary of Rs.6000 and graduate teachers with Rs.8000, he said. On shortage of science and maths teachers, the minister attributed some to conversion of these posts causing shortages but expressed the hope that recent recruitment drive for RMSA teachers would help solve the problem. Commissioner & Secretary School Education F.P.Solo in his speech, said quality education could only be imparted by well trained and qualified teachers. He said nearly 65% of government school teachers and 70% of private school teachers were still to be trained. Solo said the DoSE has come up with a policy for training the untrained government
teachers. Once the policy is implemented, Solo said untrained teachers will not get promotion and their increments will also be stopped after five years. He also urged private schools to recruit only trained teachers and also encourage untrained teachers to get trained. General secretary All Nagaland Private School Assoociation (ANPSA), NiniSekhose in her speech, said more than 80% of students in Nagaland are from private school and that continuous in-house training was an indispensable component of every private school. Other highlights included welcome address by Additional Director, School Education, WonthungoTsopoe and presentation of special songs and a life sketch of late Dr. S. Radhakhrishnan by Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School Kohima and Honouring of Teachers by T.M. Government Higher Secondary School Kohima. Vote of thanks was proposed by General Secretary ANSTA, VisatoKoso. Altogether 24 teachers from across the state were honoured for the year 2016.
Will wait for meeting outcome: ENCSU
DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU), which had on September 3 last issued a 48-hour deadline to the higher and technical education (H&TE) department to resolve the matter concerning 15% reservation for backward tribes (BTs) in the NSSE II exam, on Monday said it would wait for the outcome of the meeting convened by the chief secretary on September 6. In a press release, ENCSU chairman M. Longre Chang and joint secretary Nokchem Angth said with the intervention of parent body ENPO, the state chief secretary has assured to convene an emergency meeting with the department officials at his residence on September 6 at 9:30am. However, ENCSU stated that the union would go ahead with proposed agitation if the outcome of the meeting was unsatisfactory. ENCSU has therefore asked all its members and well wishers to gather at the directorate of higher and technical education at 9am. The union also requested the citizens of the capital to cooperate as it “fight for justice.”
Deptts not comprehending to RTI: PSAN
DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland (PSAN), a group which was formed by NPSC aspirants, Monday claimed that some departments were hiding the facts by not “comprehending” with the queries sought under RTI. The group said the matter has been pursued seriously and further course of action was under consideration. Therefore, PSAN appealed to those departments, who were yet to respond to RTI filed by the aspirants to provide accurate information. In a press release, PSAN said, that the group was formed with an intention to fight for the rights of Civil Service aspirants with more than 30000 like-minded people as its members on social media. Further, it informed that any reference or any activity by the group would be done under PSAN. The group has also reaffirmed its unflinching support to ACAUT in any possible way in the fight against the malpractices in appointment procedures in government offices.
Power outage in parts of Duncan basti
DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Power Department has informed that power supply to some parts of Duncan Basti, Dimapur has been affected due to the damage of 300KVA, 11/0.4 transformer near Care Well School, Duncan on September 4 at 11.30pm. In a press release, SDO(E) No.111, Dimapur, Er. Nungsang Jamir, Republic of Guinea, Philip- said the department was putting all effort to rectify and replace pines, Thailand and UAE the transformer at the earliest. In this regard, the affected conalso delivered their ‘State- sumers have been requested for cooperation and to bear with the ments of Hope’. inconveniences till the transformer was replaced. CMO media cell stated that the outcome of the dialogue, which provides a platform that brings all the stake- DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): In a delayed report, Jalukieram holders under one roof, was Village Council (JVC) chairman, Samdinue informed that one expected to provide “action- Katini, wife of Vehepa drowned during the flood at Mungleu able and impactful recom- River at Jalukieram village under Peren district on August 29, mendations for the benefits 2016. JVC in a press note also informed that the flood destroyed vast cultivated land causing huge loss to the poor farmers, whose of all stakeholders”. During the event, vari- livelihoods have been adversely affected. In this regard, the vilous leaders, academicians, lage council appealed to the state government to take up immediresearchers, policy maker, ate measures and provide necessary relieve to the affected family industry thinkers and person- and victims. alities from around the world would be sharing their ideas and discuss issues related to NEW DELHI, Sep 5 (Agencies): Union home minister development and sustain- Rajnath Singh went after Kashmiri separatist leaders on Monday, saying their behaviour towards members of an all-party delegation ability. The event will serve as a that reached out to them over peace talks in the violence-hit region unique platform to network, defied the spirit of “Kashmiriyat” and “insaniyat”. The minister, business match, share ideas, who led a 26-member delegation of politicians to the violenceand to showcase investment scarred Valley, distanced himself from attempts of chief minister opportunities in Nagaland, Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders to persuade the separatists for talks. He was visibly disappointed with the opposition leaders’ the media cell stated. Zeliang is also sched- attempt to go on their own to meet the separatist leaders. “I want uled to deliver the keynote to clarify that some members of the delegation had gone to meet address at the Dialogue on Hurriyat leaders yesterday in their individual capacity,” he told reporters before leaving Srinagar. (More on p-7) Tuesday.
CM calls for equitable and humanitarian development DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Monday fervently appealed to the global leaders “to embark on reforms to ensure that global development and growth is sustainable and has a humanitarian aspect”. According to the CMO media cell, Zeliang, while delivering his ‘Statement of Hope’ at the 4th Edition of the Pangkor Dialogue at Ipoh in the Malaysian State of Perak, noted that in order to achieve inclusive sustainable development, every progress would require change. He however, lamented that development and growth had been “measured by number so far”. Zeliang stressed on the need to focus on humanitarian values as measurement for development and growth. While posing a question that if primary attention of humanity was to make maximum profits, Zeliang at the same time asked the gathering as to whether it
TR Zeliang with the delegates at the 4th Edition of the Pangkor Dialogue at Ipoh in Perak on Monday. (CMO)
was acceptable that “1% of the world population should own most of the global wealth depriving the majority to live in wars, conflicts and violence.”
In this regard, he called upon the global leaders to accept a higher, even if more difficult, but more promising call for reforms to create “an effective and implementable
solution to sustainable development. “ “The hope is there, we can see it everywhere; please join us now making the Pangkor Dialogue a platform for the voice of everyone to be heard. Let us unite together to make a better development to set pace of living for the younger generation without forgetting our ancestors,” Zeliang appealed. He also expressed optimism that issues faced by the world could be resolved, if the people who care would come together to fund solutions. The Pangkor Dialogue is being organised by the Institute Darul Ridzuan under the theme “Building Resilience for Inclusive & Sustainable Future.” The event was launched by chief minister of Perak, Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, while the inaugural keynote address was delivered by Fredrik Haren of Sweden. Leaders from Sri Lanka,
Flood destroys cultivation; 1 dead:JVC
Rajnath flays behaviour of separatists
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