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The Morung Express
Tuesday 28 October 2014
nagaland to protect the amur falcons KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (IANS): Nagaland is determined to provide sanctuary to Amur falcons, known to be one of the world's longest-distance migratory birds as they travel up to a staggering 22,000 km a year. "NGOs and civil societies are wholeheartedly cooperating with the forest department and wildlife division to shelter the birds," Nagaland's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests M Lokeswara Rao told IANS, adding that adequate numbers of forest protection personnel were deployed in different lakes, water reservoirs and forest areas to protect the birds. "Last year, around one million Amur falcons had came to Nagaland and subsequently gone to South Africa and other countries. This year the number of migratory birds already crossed one million." Like in previous years, the birds began arriving earlier this month from Mongolia, Siberia, Northern China and Japan. They will stay in Nagaland,
mostly in Wokha district and adjoining areas for about two months, and then head for South Africa and other countries, an amazing expedition including a three-and-ahalf-day non-stop journey across the Arabian Sea that was satellite-tracked and documented for the first time last year. Mountainous Nagaland scripted a success story in safeguarding the migratory birds with the joint teamwork of locals, the state forest department and NGOs. The initiative won accolades from the United Nations Environment Programme this year. Earlier, Amur falcons were killed indiscriminately in the Doyang reserve forest areas and other places of the state. Since last year, due to a massive campaign, the villagers at different places have refrained from killing these birds. The Pangti Village Council of Nagaland, which led the conservation initiatives of the state forest, wildlife and other depart-
ments of the state government and local NGOs, has received national and international recognition for its amazing efforts. The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in southeastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in South Africa. "Tracking of the raptors began soon after the three birds were released in Nagaland last Nov 6 after satellite tags with an antenna and solar panel, weighing five grams, had been fitted on their back by a team of scientists. After a few months all the three birds were located near a lake in South Africa," a Nagaland wildlife official said. The Nagaland Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Trust (NWBCT) said its 'Friends of the Amur Falcon' programme is in its third year and would continue its drive and education programme through its eco-clubs.
According to the forest department officials, the Amur falcon is protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and trapping or killing of the birds is a criminal offence punishable with three years' rigorous imprisonment or a fine of Rs.25, 000 or both. Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya appealed to the people to ensure safe passage of the Amur falcons. "Over a million of Amur falcons come to Nagaland from Siberia en route to their final destination to Somalia, Kenya and South Africa. These amazing birds have one of the longest migration routes of all birds, doing up to 22,000 km in a year," Achrarya told IANS. "The raptors are unusual because they travel a huge distance over the sea and carry on their journey at night too," said Acharya, who has the additional charge of Tripura governor. "I was sad and shocked to learn the news of largescale killing of these wonderful raptors on the banks
of the Doyang reservoir in the past," he added. He said India, as a signatory to the Convention of Migratory Species, is duty-bound to stop this indiscriminate killing and provide safe passage. "Naga people are traditionally known for their love for meat and animal products. In 2012, around 140,000 birds were killed. But, with the community's positive response to the intensive joint initiative of the forest department and NGOs, we successfully saved most of the birds last year," said Bano Haralu, a writer who is also managing trustee of NWBCT. "Carrying out a statewide massive awareness campaign involving teachers and school children, during the past few years with the community's all out help yielded success in protecting the birds," Haralu told IANS. She said that Nagaland is already known as the "falcon capital of the world" because of focussed and relentless awareness in the last few
years to shelter the birds and to protect its milieu. "The Amur falcons are also seen in Dima Hasao district for a few weeks during October and November. During this period, the falcons are hunted and traded in Dima Hasao. Keeping the success of last year's awareness programmes, in Nagaland, a Rapid Action Project has also been started in the area to encourage locals to help conserve these birds," an Assam forest department official said. Nearly 100 Amur falcons have been reportedly slaughtered in the last couple of days in Umrangsu village in Dima Hasao district in southern Assam. In Nagaland, a welcome programme was recently organised by the forest department in Pangti village (in western Nagaland) as part of the campaign to protest the birds. The Nagaland forest department and Nagaland Bamboo Mission had constructed two watch towers to observe the mass migration phenomenon.
Entries open for NEZCC's Public rally against corruption & unabated taxation rally was first held at Dima'Young Talented Artistes’ Award KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): A public rally BAN ‘rally’ behind ACAUT pur where the Naga peoDIMAPUR, OCTOBER cipients of any national or against corruption & unple gave a very important 26 (MExN): The Director, Art & Culture, Kohima has invited entries from “deserving young talent” to submit their application for NEZCC’s “Young Talented Artistes’ Awards for 2014-15”, on or before October 30. In a press notification, the Director of Art & Culture, Vevo Chakhesang and Art Executive Vilalhou Noudi stated that the applicants should submit the entries with a bio-data, a brief writ-up and other relevant documents in support of their candidature. Any young artist in the age group of 18-30 who are citizen of India and not re-
state award in the fields of Folk Music/Song, Classical Music, Folk Dance, Theatre and Creative Arts including Painting, Handicrafts etc are eligible for the award by applying to the Director, Art & Culture, Nagaland, Kohima, informed the press notification. The award contains a cash component of Rs20000 and aimed at to inspiring and encouraging the young talent to further pursuits their chosen creative fields. Selected candidates will be presented the award at a Zonal Level Festival to be organized by NEZCC for the award ceremony.
abated taxation with the initiative of Angami Youth Organization (AYO), Angami Students’ Union (ASU) & Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) in commemoration of the first anniversary of ACAUT will take place at Kohima on October 31. An organizing committee for the rally was formed with Medo Yhokha, the president of AYO as convenor, Jabou Sekhose, president of KCCI as co-convenor, Zakie Khate, the president of ASU as secretary, and the members include Kekhrievolie Keyho Vice-President AYO, Peter Rutsa President NAYO, Kekhruhol Mekro
President SAYO, Zakiekhoto Khawakhrie President WAYO, President CYO, Neingulie Nakhro Spokesperson KCCI, Sedevikho Angami Gen. Secy ASU, Joel Nillo Kath Co-Chairman ACAUT Nagaland, Kezhok-
hoto Savi Convenor ACAUT Nagaland(Legal Cell) & Hetoi Chishi Convenor ACAUT Nagaland (Grievances Cell). “October 31 is a very important milestone for the Naga people as it was on this day in 2013 a public
Aboi-Longleng road recives a ‘facelift’
The Good Shepherd Ministry, NST Colony, Dimapur conducted a youth retreat at Green Park, 5th Mile on October 26 based on the theme, "Christian Youth and Vibrant Living." Pusuienla Longkumer, Women Secretary, Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association, spoke on the topics: Christian Youth Discovering Spiritual Gift, Issues facing Christian Youth today, and Overcoming Habitual problems.
MON, OCTOBER 27 (DIPR): The District Administration headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Mon along with the NGOs of the District inspected the widening of the road and construction of drainage for Aboi - Longleng road on October 25. Aboi-Longleng road being the only lifeline and the only alternative road for the people of Mon especially during frequent Assam bandh as well asthe shortest distance to the state capital,
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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Business Association of the Nagas (BAN) has given its “full hearted” endorsement to the proposed Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation on October 31, under the initiative of Angami Youth Organization (AYO), Angami Students Union (ASU) & Kohima Chambers of Commerce & Industries (KCCI). In a press release issued by its Media Cell, the BAN maintained that the historic movement of ACAUT has been an “answered prayers” of the people of Nagaland and an opportunity for Nagas to unite and work towards a “shared vision” with a renewed spirit of brotherhood.
eprosy is an age-old disease associated with an unfair share of superstition, misconception and stigma the world over, owing to the lack of awareness. The first written mention of the disease dates back to 600 BC. Globally the disease burden is confined mainly to Asia (71%), South America (16%) and Africa (9%). India accounts for 55% cases in the world and 78% of new cases detected worldwide. States like UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh etc bears the maximum case load in our country. In 1998 Nagaland became the first state in India to have achieved the 'Elimination Target' according to WHO's criteria with a prevalence rate (PR) of below 1 in 10,000 population. Ever since, through the unflinching efforts of the department of Health & Family Welfare, our state has been able to sustain the prevalence rate at the desired level till date. Dimapur being the commercial hub of the state
and its proximity to Assam has a group of floating population especially the migrant labour class. Leprosy is most common in people belonging to lower strata of the society because of their living conditions and lifestyle. Majority of the cases detected in Nagaland are from Dimapur district and nearly 90% of those cases detected are people from outside the state ie from mainland India. FACTS ON LEPROSY >Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium laprae and is transmitted through the respiratory tract / route (Airborne). >Leprosy is a completely curable disease. Treatment is available free of cost in Government Health facilities in all the districts. Treatment period is 6 to 18 months. Unless the disease is treated early and fully, it leads to permanent disability. >Leprosy patients become non-infectious within 24-48 hours after ini-
the District Administration felt the need of the road for its repair and requested the Chief Minister for widening of road and Construction of Drainage the road. The Chief Minister of Nagaland T R Zeliang donated Rs.10, 00,000 (Ten lakhs) for improvement of the road from his personal capacity, for which the people of Mon expressed appreciation for the generous gesture. They also thanked
the Deputy Commissioner, Angau I Thou, IAS for taking the initiative for improvement of the Aboi – Longleng road. The NGOs had earlier appealed to the Government to “black top” the particular road serves as the lifeline of Mon District. The work was implemented by a committee constituted by Deputy Commissioner Mon. 15 – 20ft width with 2.5ft Drain 13 km in length was constructed.
‘Differently-abled’ children assessment in Dimapur DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): An assessment camp for children with special needs in the age group of 6-18 from all EBRCs i.e. Dimapur Urban, Kushiabill, Medziphema, Doyapur and Niuland blocks will be held in Dimapur on October 29 in the Dimapur District Hospital. In a press note, the Deputy District Education Officer, Dimapur, R Amongla Jamir informed that the assessment with the objective of identifying suspected hearing impaired, low vision and locomotor children in order to provide hearing aid, spectacles and
assistive devices for locomotor children. Children with deformities involving upper and lower limbs, standing problem, amputees etc should come and take measurement for ankle foot orthosis, knee ankle foot orthosis, splinting and gaiter, the press note added. However, it further informed that since there are no provisions for wheelchairs yet, children requiring the same need not come. The SSA-IED assessment will be done in convergence with Star Key Delhi, NRRC Dimapur and the Medical Department of the district.
tiation of treatment and is completely safe and noninfectious in a week and requires no isolation. Therefore, Leprosy is considered one of the least infectious diseases today. >95% of the world's population has natural immunity/resistance against leprosy and over 85% of the clinical cases are none infectious. Leprosy is not transmitted through sex and pregnancy. >American Leprosy Mission in partnership with Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI), Seattle, Washington, is working on a leprosy vaccine and is expected to be made freely available soon, perhaps by 2015! The department of Health & Family Welfare has given a renewed impetus to all leprosy related activities this year. Each ONE of us can and must contribute to this mission by spreading the facts on leprosy as a responsible As a follow up programme of animal health camp conducted at New Chumukedima village on October 9, the departcitizen. Dr Ahu Sekhose S.P.O. (NLEP) Department of Health & F.W. Kohima, Nagaland
ment of Land Resources, Dimapur conducted a veterinary camp on October 25. The team led by Dr. Aba performed hernia operations on swines, castrated a number of piglets, and treated piglets with diarrhea and other diseases.
mandate to the ACAUT movement where more than 40,000 people from all walks of lives attended the rally”, a release received here stated. Meanwhile, the organizing committee appealed to all churches, colleges, schools, public/ mother/ women/youth organisations, student community, business community, different professions, contractor fraternity, several associations /unions/ federations/organizations, general public, tribal Hohos/council and all people from walks of life from all districts in the state to attend the rally.
GOU conferred special award for ‘wider coverage of courses’
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MEx FILE Erratic power supply in major areas of Dimapur from October 29 DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The power supply to large area of Dimapur town will be affected due to a major maintenance at Burma Camp SubStation from October 29. In a press notification, the Executive Engineer of Electrical Division, Dimapur, Er. Moameren informed that the power supply to Main Town, Purana Bazaar, Airport, Veterinary Colony, Civil Hospital, Tourist Lodge and other colonies receiving power from the aforesaid Sub-Station will be affected from 5 am-10am and 2pm-4pm everyday till the completion of the work. The EE requested the public to bear with the “inconveniences”.
KPC condoles KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) has expressed sadness over the demise of Kezhazokho Dzeyie, son of KPC member Medo-u Dzeyie, who passed away on October 27 at Kohima following a brief illness. The KPC conveyed heartfelt condolences and prayers of solace to the bereaved family members and offered prayer of peace for the departed soul.
WASU seminar on November 6 KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Western Angami Students' Union (WASU) will be organising a one day seminar on career guidance under the theme "Labor Wins" on November 6 at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima at 10 am. A press note issued by WASU president, Kedoroko Casavi, has informed all the college students from Western Angami region to attend the seminar. The aspiring candidates of UPSC/NPSC and other competitive exams have also been requested to attend the program.
NASU’ Winter Bazaar in November KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) will be organizing winter bazaar at local ground, Kohima from November 7-27 in aid of its Biennial general conference. The general secretary of NASU, Ruokuovizo Chiese informed that the forms for said event are available at NASU Office at Keziekie Kohima; Khezhie Printex, Old NST Kohima; N.C Computer, Opp. NSF Office Kohima. For further detail contract: - 9436001904, 9862977797, 8974433360.
Teachers informed to submit affidavit KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): Director of School Education, Zaveyi Nyekha, has informed all categories of teachers (PGT, GT, PT, HT etc) under the School Education Department that execution of undertaking on judicial paper in the court of Ist Class Magistrate is mandatory. Failing to submit the said paper within October 31, 2014 will be treated as non-existent teacher, he cautioned in a press release. However, late submission with valid written proof will be accepted up to November 15, 2014, he said, adding “There will be no further extension of time on whatsoever reason one may have.” The salary for those who fail to submit the Affidavit will be stopped from the pay of November 2014 onward, it was informed.
RBI to organize Financial Literacy Programme
MOKOKCHUNg, OCTOBER 27 (DIPR): The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Mokokchung, S. Chhetri, has informed that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in co-ordination with Bank of Baroda would be DIMAPUR, OCTOBER organizing a Financial Literacy Programme on Self 27 (MExN): The Global Help Groups (SHG) awareness at Longkhum village on Open University (GOU), Na- October 28, 2014. galand headquartered at Dimapur has been selected by ASU condemns ‘barbaric act’ the Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU) for re- KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Angami ceiving the National Award Students’ Union vehemently condemned the barbaric of Excellence for covering act perpetrated by the two youth whom they termed as wider number of academic “sub-standard” animals. In a press note issued through programmes into their cur- its press secretary, Khriezelhou Vitso, the ASU stated riculum by incorporating that the accused should be awarded the highest degree non-traditional, offbeat and of punishment and appealed the government to initiate parallel courses in the new appropriate action. and emerging fields such as Geriatric Care, Diplomacy, Three baptize at Mon Sub-Jail Intellectual Property Rights, Global Peace and Security, MON, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): Three prison inmates Disarmament Studies, Al- of Mon Sub-Jail were baptized on October 19. They ternative Dispute Resolu- were baptized by the pastor of Nagamese Baptist tion, Green Technology, Or- Church, Mon Town in the presence of Bangwao Konyak (NJS), Deputy Superintendent of Jails, Mon, ganic Farming, etc. According to a press Jail Chaplain and officials inside the jail premises. A note issued by the Direc- press release from jail administration, Mon Sub-Jail tor, Information and Public informed that more than ten prisoners were baptized Relations (IPR) of CIU, Bi- in the year 2008 and also in 2010 at the sub-jail. The jail pin Sharma, the GOU, al- administration has lauded the churches, NGOs, and though placed in a far flung unions of Mon district for their efforts in the spiritual place, has been able to help uplift and reformation of the inmates. thousands of students, faculty members and re- Vadeo descendants informed searchers by enabling them KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): All the to acquire expert knowl- descendants of Vadeo have been informed that the edge at the Bachelor's and office bearers of the Vadeo Descendants Associations the Master's level in the have collected some family pedigree for publication various vocational courses. with a title "Know Your Origin". Therefore, all interested Sharma further said persons from the Vadeo descendants have been asked that the CIU has circulated to submit their family tree mentioning their ancestors' among all other universities name and village they settled in and their migration to regarding the action prothe present village. No life history should be included, gramme initiated by GOU titled "Cleanliness, Hygiene but only the family tree, a press note issued by Zacive and Sanitation Education Thele, Convenor Research Committee informed, (CHASE)” project in order adding the last date of submission is January 10, 2015. to involve and engage 500 million college going students of the country. The State University will be conferred the award 10th Anniversary of the CIU on December 20 at India International Centre, New Delhi. A book titled "Nagaland: Past, Present and Future" will also be released on the occasion, added the press note.
corrigendum Apropos to the news item titled “Sainik School Punglwa celebrates Diwali,” which was published on October 25, it is clarified that the line "Sangeeta Mukherjee, the first lady, won the first prize of the lucky draw christened SSPN Queen" may be read as " Sangeeta Chowdhary, TGT Hindi, won the first prize of the lucky draw christened SSPN Queen"
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