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NAGALAND
to withdraw nomination CM lead the state in paying Candidates papers in Chumukedima, claims CVC tributes to Late Tokheho Dimapur | January 12 Morung Express News
Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Governor of Odisha SC Jamir and MP Neiphiu Rio today lead the State in expressing deep shock and grief over the death of Tokheho Sema, describing it as an “immense loss to the state.” “I am grieved to learn about the sudden demise of one of the last few surviving Members of the Nagaland Interim Body. Nagas have lost one of those few who laid the foundation stone of the State of Nagaland, and it is an opportune time for the living to bemoan the death of Tokheho Sema,” Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang said in a condolence message. On hindsight, the founders of the State made supreme sacrifice, the benefits of which are being reaped by the succeeding Naga generations, Zeliang added. “Thiers was a decision which was far-sighted and uncanny for their age and time; theirs is acclaim and appreciation that the present generation of Nagas must extend.” Describing Late Tokheho as a veteran politician who took up politics as a career very early in life, Zeliang said he was an altruistic person through and through and the welfare of
Chief Minister TR Zeliang and his colleauges paying tributes to Late. Tokheho.(CMO Photo)
the general public and the State in particular was his “prior-most concern.” “I have worked with him closely ever since my entry into politics, and found him to be a humble and straightforward person who never hesitated to speak out his mind,” Zeliang said adding that their last meeting was in August 15, 2015 when Late Tokheho along with five other surviving Members of the IBM called on the CM. “On behalf of the people of Nagaland and my family members, I extend my profound condolences to you and your family members. We pray that the Almighty grant you solace, strength and comfort at this time of grief,” the CM said in the condolence addressed Late Tokheho’s wife Kitoli
NSCN (IM) recovers two bikes Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): The Operation Acceleration Dimapur Town (OADT) of the NSCN (IM) has recovered two bikes – both without registration numbers. One of the bikes – a red and black Bajaj Pulsar 150cc, bears Engine No. DHGBUJ33484 and Chasis No. HD1DHDHZZUCJ632, while the other – a Bajaj Discover, bears Engine No. JBUB17794 and Chasis No. DSPAZZUPB38300. Informing this in a press release, the OADT has asked the owners to claim the said vehicles by producing authentic documents within 7 days. Contact – 9402437539/7085833728.
Yeptho. Meanwhile, Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and Governor of Odisha Dr. S C Jamir in his condolence said that Late Tokheho’s demise was “indeed a great personal loss to me as we fought and worked together for the identity and dignity of Nagaland and Naga tribe.” His contribution to restore peace in the troubletorn Nagaland in the late Fifties and thereafter in the development of the state as its Minister is remarkable, Jamir said. He never shied away from challenges and never compromised with the Naga identity and their aspirations and remained steadfast in his approach, he added. Jamir further regretted
that when Nagaland today “desperately seeks to rewrite its destiny and form a dynamic and progressive Naga society rooted in the spirit of peace, harmony and feeling of oneness his loss is an irreparable one.” May his example of leadership inspire Nagas to rededicate them for peace and progress of Nagaland, Jamir said further conveying his heartfelt condolences the bereaved family and prayer of eternal peace to the departed soul. Nagaland Legislative Assembly also conveyed its deep sadness over the loss of one of its former member and said that Late Tokheho death was a great loss to the Naga people in general and Sumi community in particular, the void, which will be difficult to fill.
“In this hour of gloom and grief, I on my own behalf and on behalf of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly convey our heartfelt condolences. May God grant solace and comfort to the bereaved family members to overcome this moment” NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo said in a condolence note. The Member of Lok Sabha form Nagaland and former CM Neiphiu Rio also condoled the death of Late Tokheho remembering the departed leader as a “person who was always committed to serving the public in the best manner possible.” He served with distinction in every responsibility that was entrusted to him in the service of the people, Rio conveyed in a message adding that Late Tokheho made significant contributions and sacrifices for the cause of the people and welfare of the people, especially the weaker and marginalised sections. “His contributions in the building and growth of Nagaland State during the most difficult and crucial period will always be recorded in the annals of our history for all future generations,” he added. “I extend my deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and pray to Almighty God to let the departed soul rest in peace.”
GOC 3 Corps visits Kohima
Katimi Kuposhukulu office bearers elected Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): The Katimi (Sumi) Kuposhukulu General Session was held on January 12 at Horeb Guest House, Purana Bazar, East Dimapur and elect office bearers for the tenure of 2017-19. The Katimi Kuposhukulu office bearers for the tenure 2017-19 were elected with Shiwoto Katy-Chairman; Manaho Katy-Vice Chairman; Mulato Katy-Secretary; Toka Katy- Joint Secretary; Hezhekhu Katy-Finance Secretary; Khekuto KatyFinance Secretary; Hepito Katy-Treasurer and the Advi- GOC 3 Corps Anil Chauhan visiting the family of Captain (Late) Neikezhakuo Kenguruse. sory Board with five members. Beside, the GOC 3 Corps Dimapur, January 12 press note, the GOC re(mExn): Lieutenant Gen- viewed the security situa- discussed a wide ranging isCHHS Alumni meeting sues with Governor of Naeral Anil Chauhan, AVSM, tion in Chiswema. He further called on galand PB Acharya during Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): The CHSS (Chris- SM, VSM, General Officer tian Higher Secondary School) Dimapur Alumni As- Commanding 3 Corps vis- the family of Captain (Late) their interaction. The Governor complisociation has cordially invited all the Alumni to its 2nd ited Kohima on January 12, Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, general meeting to be held at the School’s Covenant Hall, where among other places, the Mahavir Chakra award- mented the outstanding 11:00 am on January 14. The Association President in a he visited Headquarters ee from Nagaland known contribution of the Assam press note said that important matters pertaining to the IGAR (North) at Kohima for his bravery during Kargil Rifles towards maintainschool’s 50th Anniversary will be discussed at the meet- and the Assam Rifles garri- War, it added. He was be- ing peace and tranquillity stowed the highest gallantry in Nagaland, the press note ing and members are requested to attend positively and son in Chiswema. added. share ideas to make the jubilee a grand success. According to an AR award posthumously.
ABPDK golden jubilee from January 13-15 Morung Express News Kohima | January 12
The golden jubilee celebration of the Angami Baptist Pastor Dikon Krotho (ABPDK – Pastors & Deacons Organisation) will commence on January 13 at Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechü Zubza. The speakers for the celebration will be Rev Dr. Atsi Dolie, Executive Director, Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC); Rev Keviyiekelie Linyü, Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church Kohima; Rev Ketsozeho Sale,
President, Japfüphiki Pastor Dikon Krotho; and Rev Miazielie Sakhrie, Pastor, Kuda Village Baptist Church. Over one thousand pastors and deacons from all the churches under ABCC are expected to attend the three-day celebration from January 13-15, which is being hosted by Sechü Zubza Baptist Church. Apart from pastors and deacons, youth members from various churches will also be making their participation, particularly during the special youth programme arranged on
Saturday afternoon. The inauguration of the APBDK 50 year’s monolith Friday at 1 pm will mark the commencement of the jubilee celebration, with the dedicatory prayer to be offered by Rev Tsolie Chase, Pastor of Khonoma Baptist Church. The lighting of the jubilee torch will be formally done by Sakralie Rio, the Pastor of Tsiemekhuma Baptist Church. Meanwhile, all churches and range councils are asked to bring their respective flags, while it has also been in-
formed that a registration fee of Rs 100 will be charged from all pastors and deacons. Pastors and deacons who have served in the past years are also invited to attend the celebration. All the churches have been requested to come along with the names of those deceased pastors and deacons who served from December 2, 2015 till January 13, 2017. The churches have also been reminded to bring along with them the offering collected on November 27 on the occasion of ABCC pastors and deacons day.
Have courage to venture out on road of change: MLA Thomas Wokha, January 12 (Dipr): Have courage to set out as pathfinders, barrier breakers and be contenders in the vast open fields of opportunities guided by the road map in the changing times, said MLA Thomas Lotha. He was addressing the 50th Lotha Ekhae Ekhung General Conference with the theme ‘Be an agent of change’ after unfurling the Union Flag in the introductory Session at JNV Campus Chukitong, on January 11. Our predecessors gave life to this union with farsight-
ed vision that today we may stand stronger and resolved in our relentless pursuit for excellence, he said as recalling how as a young student leader he also worked hard for the students community and encouraged them that as agents of change, collecting mementos and certificates during occasions should not be the ultimate achievement for them but success and responsibilities should go beyond that. Attending a maturity of 50 years is a milestone in itself and so the student com-
munity which is considered as the hope and strength of the society should make it a platform of a stepping stone and a turning point for emergence of leadership and a force of guidance for the younger generations too, he added. DC Wokha, Wezope Kenye, in his greetings urged the students to be inquisitive, open to new ideas and learning and be committed in their work to achieve their goals. Chairman Chukidong Range Public Organisation called upon the students to
promote a healthy world through their initiative, so that there will peace, love and respect for one another. Pastor, AG Church Niroyo, Rev. Tsobemo Ngullie invoked God’s blessing. General Secretary, LSU T. Phyobemo Kikon presented the general report and the highlights of the evening included choreography presentations, special songs and item presentations etc. The general conference is attended by around 80 students units assocaition.
Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): All the candidates who have filed nomination for the Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) elections have promised to withdraw their nomination papers by signing an undertaking with Chumoukedima Village Council (CVC) and 16 tribal unit leaders as witness, according to a press release from Razouvotuo Chatsu, Chairman, CVC. “All candidates irrespective of party affiliation or tribe at their own under-
standing and knowledge have apologized for filing nomination for the ensuing election against public interest that violates the combined meeting resolution of CVC and 16 tribal unit leaders on January 2, 2017 at Chumoukedima Village Council Hall,” the release stated. “The candidates have clearly stated and promised to withdraw their nomination papers and that in the failure to do so he/she shall be held solely responsible for any action taken against
those defaulters,” it added. Meanwhile, CVC and all the 16 tribal units, GBs under Chumoukedima Town expressed gratefulness to all the candidates for promising to withdraw their nomination papers. The CVC further expressed appreciation to all tribal unit leaders and volunteers of Chumoukedima, APO, AYO, CPO, CYO, CSU, CGBU, CTYO, CVYS, NCYS and all neighboring villages for extending all possible support in the effort to boycott the civic poll.
Changtongya, Akhoya VC on ULB election
Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): The Changtongya and Akhoya Village Council today said that the election to Urban Local Bodies in Nagaland was called by the government “against the wishes of the stakeholders” and the people had responded accordingly In this regard, a joint statement issued by Chairman of Akhoya Kosasanger Putu Menden S Kilang Lkr and Chairman Changtongya Kosasanger Putu Menden, I Kumzuk Lkr said that since the election was against the sentiment of the people, the traditional landowner of Changtongya and Akhoya Village combined with the All Ward Chair-
man Forum (Changtongya Town) resisted and boycott the “so called election. “ The two village authorities expressed appreciation to the public for “whole heartedly” supporting the boycott call and also the intending candidates for their cooperation and abstaining from filing nomination. If the State Government does not positively respond to the demand of the public we shall continue to boycott the ULB election in future too, the two councils further reiterated. Meanwhile, the two councils vehemently condemned the “modus-operandi of the concern authority” by extending date
for filing of nomination and questioned arbitrary shifting of location for filing nomination. How did the authority arbitrarily shifted three locations within four hours for filing nomination paper( from Changtongya to Tuli then to Chuchuyimlang) though there was no law and order problems in and around Changtongya Town?, it added. The Changtongya and Akhoya Village Council, in this connection, demanded to know from the concerned authority as to why such an “extra judicial power were exercised against the wishes of the peace loving citizen.”
NPF Mon reaffirms to ‘courteously’ take part in upcoming ULBs election Dimapur, January 12 (mExn): The Naga People's Front (NPF) Mon Division reaffirmed to “courteously face” in principle to the notification of the Election Commission for the forthcoming election to Urban Local Bodies in the state slated on February 1. The reaffirmation motion was adopted in a meeting held in its office on January 12, informed a press note from NPF Mon Secretary (Press) Hongnaw HA Konyak.
“The Divisional officials in unison guaranteed to actively execute the task until the victorious conclusion of the party candidates contesting to Tobu, Aboi, Naginimora and Tizit town councils where the electioneering process is deepening and serious in combating the elections,” it said. The division further congratulated nine NPF candidates from Mon district who are contesting without their opponents and will probably be “de-
clared elected as and when the process of voting is officially over.” It further extended its best wishes to the remaining party candidates from the district as well as from entire state in the fray. The NPF Mon Division also fervently beseeched the governmental officials, the NGOs and Civil societies, law enforcing agencies to actively cooperate with the competent authority administering the election process.
Teachers seeks clarification on NPS in Wokha
Dimapur , January 12 (mExn): Primary teacher appointees in Wokha district have sought clarification from the SubDivisional Education Officer, Wokha regarding the National Pension System (NPS). A press statement issued on behalf of “all primary teachers’ appointed in 2102 claimed that while their Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) were generated way back in 2012 and their contribution (employee
contribution) for NPS have been deducted from their salary for the past five years, neither employees’ contribution nor the employer’s contribution have been uploaded in the Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) transaction statement till date. As of transaction statement received on January 7, 2017, the total contribution the pension account till December 31, 2016 was Rs. 0.00, it said. “The total value of our contributions as on De-
cember 31, 2016 was Rs. 0.00. Thus, our contributions have earned a return of Rs. 0.00 till December 31, 2016, it added. Why there is still no clarification or action initiated by the concerned DDO–Sub Divisional Education Officer, Wokha, regarding the issue even after a lapse of 5 years, the teachers further questioned. The press statement on behalf of “All the primary teachers appointed in the year 2012” by T Lotha and C Lotha.
State prepares for Republic Day kohima, January 12 (Dipr): A coordination meeting in connection with work distribution and ground arrangement etc for the ensuing Republic Day Celebration was held in the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on January 12. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS. The meeting reviewed the minutes of coordination meeting held on December 14, 2016 for the celebration of Republic Day 2017 and confirmed the participation of various departments, 9th Assam Rifles and NGOs/Civil Societies for visitation of Institutions on the occasion . The DC also requested the department concerned to keep in mind and suggest something new on the exhibition stalls and other things, which can be of current things showcasing variety of new things to the people in the next Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations. He also urged all the participating departments and NGOs/ Civil Societies to extend their best services for the success of the celebration.
DC Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS addresses the coordination meeting in connection with the ensuing Republic Day Celebration held in the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on January 12. (DIPR Photo)
Mkg DPDB discusses R-Day assignments mokokchung, January 12 (Dipr): Mokokchung District Planning & Development Board Meeting for the month of January 2017 was held on January 12 in the ADC (Planning) conference hall. The first DPDB meeting for the year 2017 was presided over by Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman of the DPDB, Sushil Kumar Patel. He extended New Year greetings to all the members. The meeting chalked out detailed programme for the Independence Day celebration. The Vice Chairman also
distributed works for the successful celebration of the Day to various departments. The meeting also decided that Agri & Allied departments will organize exhibition where interested SHGs, NGOs will be invited. Chief Medical Officer Mokokchung, Dr Akaba informed the members that the first phase of Intensive Pulse Polio immunization in Mokokchung district will commence from 29th January 2017 and sought cooperation from all the members. H said detail programme will be announced later.