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SLSC meeting held at Kohima
joint secretary ministry of Agriculture, Amitabh Gautam IAS, chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar IAS, APC, T. Imkonglemba Ao IAS, and OSD finance Visielie Kezo, releasing State Agriculture Plan (SAP) and success story of ATMA during SLSC meeting held at CS conference hall on June 8.
DIMAPUR: State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) meeting was held under the chairmanship of chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar IAS on June 8 at chief secretary’s conference hall, Kohima. The meeting was well attended by commissioner
& secretaries and HoDs of Agri & allied departments. Amitabh Gautam IAS, joint secretary ministry of Agriculture, Co-operation & Farmers Welfare represented govt. of India. The meeting was held in connection with formal approval of RKVY for the year
ACAUT Wokha unit informs DIMAPUR: ACAUT Wokha unit along with the Yikhum village GBs and VDB members held an emergency meeting today on June 9, to deliberate on the issue of a summon made upon the Yikhum village GBs and VDB members by ‘major’ Y. N. Lotha; NSCN (IM) Wokha town commander cum ZCO Wokha through a telephonic conversation. ACAUT Wokha unit through its media cell informed that the house observed that ‘major’ Y. N. Lotha had summoned the Yikhum village GBs and VDB members at the Thungbo brigade Totsu without any clear reason or any written letter. It stated that the house decided that the Yikhum village leaders shall not be allowed to go to the place where they have been called as there was no detailed reason, while also ACAUT Wokha unit also called for a meeting of all the Lotha frontal organizations, all the Gaon Buras (village & towns), Wokha district VBD Association and all the VDB from all the blocks on June 11, 10 a.m at the Lotha tribal council hall to reaffirm on the Naga public resolution of “One Government One taxation” held on October 31 rally. Further the ACAUT Wokha unit also impressed upon all HoDs to submit to the office of the ACAUT Wokha unit at the earliest time possible the demand letters served to them by any individuals or NPGs.
PACSU grateful for chopper service
2016-17 and other CSS programmes that require SLSC approval. The chief secretary & chairman SLSC warmly welcome the members and gave introduction of the meeting and the purpose for which the meeting was called.
T.Imkonglemba Ao IAS who is the agriculture production commissioner & commissioner & secretary agriculture gave power point presentation on review of RKVY programme in the state. The review included points to be considered by SLSC and action plan of RKVY submitted by each line departments. Detailed discussion was held on the action plan with views and comments from the chairman and ministry representative. All concern departments gave clarifications by giving justifications for each project that are proposed during 2016-17. All action plan proposed for the year was accordingly approved with necessary correction as per ministry division’s comments. This was followed by release of books prepared by agriculture department as follows: State Agriculture Plan (SAP) was released by Amitabh Gautam, State Extension Work Plan (SEWP) of ATMA for 2016-17 was released by Pankaj Kumar, ATMA Success stories was released by V.Kezo OSD (Gen & Bud) Finance.
DPDB meetings held at Kiphire and Wka DIMAPUR: Monthly meeting of Kiphire District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held at deputy commissioner conference hall, on June 8 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro. According to DIPR report the chairman welcomed all the members present including new member E.E. Roads & Bridges, Kisheto Sema and also introduced himself to the members as this was his first DPDB meeting in Kiphire. Noting that most of the officers are based either at Dimapur or Kohima, the chairman stated that the members could not be totally expected to be in the station throughout the month, but as responsible officer of the district, he advised the members to be present at least for 50% of the working days. After reviewing the last meeting minutes, the board discussed on registration of Kiphire Tuensang Sumi Students Union and has decided to recommend to the government for necessary action.
DIMAPUR: Pungro Area College Students’ Union (PACSU) has expressed deep gratitude to government of Nagaland for facilitating weekly chopper service from Dimapur to Pungro which have been in effect from June 1. PACSU general secretary in a press note mentioned that public of Pungro sub-division has faced untold transportation problem but with the introduction of chopper service to Pungro on every Wednesday, the transportation problem has extensively relieved especially for those in cases of emergency. The union, on behalf of general public of Pungro subdivision, has thanked the Nagaland State Transport under the supervision of minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and IT&C, Paiwang Konyak and general manager NST, O. Elhibemo Yanthan for the commendable job in addressing the grievances of general public. Meanwhile, the union has asked DIMAPUR: Under the initiathe public to give unflinching cooperation and avail the weekly tive of the District Level Vigiservice with best opportunity. lance An Monitoring Committee (DLVMC) as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, DIMAPUR: Wakching Town Students Union (WTSU) has Mokokchung district would requested all the govt. staff under various departments posted soon become the first “openin Wakching town to be regular in their duties. WTSU presi- defecation free” district in the dent, Chingak Konyak in a press note stated that the union state by 2017, as resolved by was shocked and deeply saddened in having learned that DLVMC at its meeting held on many staff were neglecting their duties. It stated that some of May 12. A press release by SMB the staff have been out of the station for months, if not years while many were irregular and that such approach was very Mokokchung district informa“un-professional”. Union has therefore appealed all the absen- tion secretary, Limalenden tee staff to report for their duties on or before June 20, failing Longkumer stated that during which, the union would be compelled to take action against its meeting held on June 8 and them on legal ground. The union further stated that it would chaired by DC, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS, strategies for achievnot tolerate such unwanted approach in future.
Proposal for approval of reverted LADP 2015-16 fund from MGNREGA submitted by 59/60 assembly constituencies were discussed. The Board decided to approve the proposal amounting to Rs. 10 lakh each and forward to the planning department for necessary action. Board also gave away prizes for best attendees in the DPDB meeting during 201516, namely BM (NSCB), Vizol Kera, SDO(P), Hionwachu, BDO Langshen, Longmatra, BDO Kiphire, Hongan Chingkhong. Assistant registrar cooperative societies was asked to make departmental presentation in the next meeting. Wokha: In Wokha the meeting was held on June 9 at the DC’s conference hall, chaired by DC & vice chairman Wezope Kenye. Two new members were also introduced during the meeting namely DFO Doyang, Sentinaro and EE (R&B), Er. Mhathung Kikon. The board after deliberation approved registration of society for Ralan Old Baptist Church and approval of scheme for re-allocation
ADC Medziphema has convened a departmental coordination meeting on June 15, 11 a.m at the VFATI Medziphema. All the heads of departments under Medziphema are asked to attend the meeting.
PVSU informs: President, Phiro Village Students’ Union (PVSU) informs to all the former chairman & secretary/president & general secretary of PVSU that the circulation passed on January 30 2016 with regard to June 20, has been kept on hold due to unavoidable circumstances. Further notice would be dispatched shortly.
2015-16 is being released. Therefore all the concerned principal/headmasters have been directed to collect the scholarship money by producing the progress reports (Xerox Copy) of their beneficiaries from the office of the undersigned during office hour. DDEO informed that scholarship would be withheld for those who fail to furnish the progress report. Scholarship money may be claimed within one month from the date of issue of this notification.
NNC GDRN (NA) appoints: NNC/
Youth Organization (DAYO) has convened its executive meeting on June 11, 3 p.m at treasurer’s residence. All the executive members, unit presidents and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
GDRN (Non-Accord) has appointed Nchumthung Ovung as the new chairman, Lotha region government. MIP NNC/ GDRN (Non-Accord) has therefore, requested all business establishments, contractors, HoDs, to extend co-operation to the new chairman for the welfare of Naga political cause.
AASU felicitation programme: Aghu-
World day against child labour: District
DAYO executive meeting: Dimapur Ao
naqa Area Students Union (AASU) would be organizing “felicitation programme cum freshers meet” on June 11, 10 a.m at town hall Dimapur, graced by principal director Health & Family Welfare (retd) as chief guest and former DMC advisor, Hokuto Zhimomi as guest of honour. All the advisors, invitees and students of Aghunaqa area have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
ANHTU Dimapur unit general meeting: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union
(ANHTU) Dimapur Unit has convened its general meeting on June 11, 10 a.m at Government Government Middle School, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur. All the Hindi teachers under Dimapur district have been requested to attain the meeting positively.
DDEO informs: Deputy District Edu-
cation Officer (DDEO) has informed all principal/headmaster of both govt/private higher secondary/high school under DEO Kohima that the payment of Children Education Assistance Fund (CEAF) for the year
Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in collaboration with the Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women Rights (NACWR) would be organizing “World Day against child labour” with the theme “end child labour in supply chains” on June 11, 10 a.m at Elim hall, Duncan bosti, Dimapur.
BKD general meeting: Benreului Kangbau Dimapur (KBD) has convened a general meeting cum election for the next tenure on June 11, 10 a.m at the residence of Paukwerangbe Reunim at Over Bridge, Burma Camp, Dimapur. All the Khels have been requested to select and bring their representative and all members have been requested to attend the meeting. It has been warned that absentees would be fined. Dr. Nicky to inaugurate: Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Nagaland, Dr. Nicky Kire would be inaugurating the ‘free drinking water/chilled drinking water shed’ at Nagaland Zoological Park on June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Dedicatory service for new KU office bearers
Newly elected KU office bearers at the dedicatory service.
Mokokchung district all set to be ‘open defecation-free’ by 2017
WASU felicitation cum career guidance
ing and sustaining “open defecation-free” were formalized. Further, the DLVMC has also embarked on a district-wide campaign on “sensitisation on behavioural change towards open defecation-free” under SBM to be held from June 9 through 11, 2016 in all the nine administrative blocks of the district involving stake holders. It stated that the sensitisation drive would be held on June 9 for all the towns and villages under Longchem, Tsurangkong and Mangkolemba blocks, on June10 for Tuli, Changtongya and Chuchuyim-
Volunteers filling up potholes and water clogged roads during the social work. (NP)
destrians are the most effected victims. The roads stretching from the lone petrol pump till the SBSS junctions to WHSS link road are hardly motorable during or after heavy downpours. It may be recalled that one school bus with children on board once met a mishap, couple of years back in the same junction where today’s social works are being initiated.
lang blocks, and on June 11 for Kobulong, Ongpangkong (N) and Ongpangkong (S) blocks. All the village councils chairmen and VDB secretaries, as well as two members each from GBs of each village, church, Watsü units, teachers, respective student bodies, all communitized committees and anganwadi workers have been detailed to attend the sensitization drive on the above said days, stated the release. It also considered the role of the church as preeminent in sensitizing the masses on behavioural change towards
DGC condemns desecration at its college campus
DIMAPUR: Dimpaur Government College Students’ Union has strongly condemned the desecration and pulling down of the flex banner put up by the alumni of DGC on the world environment day on June 4. A press note by DGCSU general secretary, Limaakum has stated that the act of miscreants had completely negated the efforts of the entire civilized world and the stakeholders of the DGC to keep the surrounding clean
ZUNHEBOTO, JUNE 08 (NPN): South Point West Youth Forum (SPYF-W), Zunheboto has undertaken a benevolent task to repair/ fill up the potholes and water clogged roads in its colony junction/crossroads along the Kohima highway route via Chozuba, Wednesday. The SPYF-W youth vol-
ADC Medziphema convenes meeting:
led by re-elected former president Manlip Konyak, and the general secretary of Eastern Naga Students Federation (ENSF), Honang M. Jessuhu as general secretary along with six others.
SPYF (W) conducts social work
unteers led by it’s president Inoka V Zhimo undertook the task, seeing the plight of more than two thousand students in total from the Woodland Higher Secondary School (WHSS) and Step By Step School (SBSS), respectively. As seen in the pictures, not only the movements of light vehicles are obstructed by the potholes/water clogged roads but the students and pe-
of convergence fund under LADP 2015-16 for 4 Assembly constituency under Wokha district. The chairman thanked all head of offices and employees and citizens for the support and cooperation for successfully conducting the social work and also informed that the chief electoral officer Nagaland would be visiting Wokha on June 15 and would hold a meeting with head of departments,NGOs, BLOs, supervisors district nodal officers. In this regard the deputy commissioner requested all head of departments both central and state government departments to attend the meeting without fail. During the meeting superintendent of Police Wokha, Chumrenthung Lotha informed the members that Nagaland police has introduced NPVMS (Nagaland Police Vehicles Monitoring System) to track lost vehicles and urged all members to register the details of the vehicles from the office of the SDPO Wokha. Power point was presented by department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry.
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A press note by KU president, Manlip Konyak and general secretary, Honang M. Jessuhu stated that the new office bearers have been assigned to hold the office from 2016-2019. The new team is
WTSU cautions irregular staffs
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MCCI clarifies DIMAPUR: Mon Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) which had constituted a fact finding committee led by Wangkai Konyak as chairman has amicably solved the dispute between two parties at a meeting held on June 8 at its head office. A press note by chairman Wangkai Konyak, secretary Chaunyei Konyak and members Langnyam and Mannong Konyak stated that both party complainants and executives agreed upon the following point laid by the fact finding committee. It stated that as such the news of Mon Chamber of Commerce and Industries having been dissolved that appeared in local dailes shall be reconsidered and office would continue with the former office bearers. It also requested any individuals or group to refrain from print media as it would not solve the matter but rather mislead the business community and tarnish the image of MMCI in general. It further cautioned that it would not entertain any further queries or complaint on the same matter be it on print media or written application thereafter.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, june 10, 2016
DIMAPUR: Dedicator y prayer service was held for the newly elected Konyak Union (KU) office bearers on June 5 at Mon town, attended by pastors, reverends, deacons of the Konyak Baptist Church Mon.
achieving the open defecationfree tag. To make Mokokchung district open defecation-free by 2017, the DLVMC aims to sensitize the masses on proper sanitary practices including sanitary toilets for each household with siphon, covered septic tank, soak pit, water bucket, mug and soap. In the villages, all the schools are expected to maintain separate toilets for boys and girls and all community halls, anganwadi centres and households are expected to maintain proper toilets. All public places in the villages are
also expected to have urinal sheds and proper drainages. A set of livestock sanitation guidelines has also been prepared to complement the open defecation-free campaign. Fur ther, in order to achieve ODF by 2017, the PHED would conduct a district-wide baseline survey to identify households without sanitary latrines and all such identified households would be provided with plastic squatting plates, CGI sheets, drainage pipes and other necessary items to maintain a proper toilet.
D I M A P U R : We s t e r n Angami Students’ Union Organised felicitation cum career guidance function for meritorious students of class X and XII exams at APO hall, Kohima on May 28. EAC, Kohima DC Office Thejavizo Nakhro; senior specialist MS (ENT) Naga Hospital Authority Kohima Dr. Kedozeto Punyü; additional secretary Industries and Commerce Lhouchalie Viya (NCS) respectively graced the occasion as the resource persons.
DAPCC first quarter meeting held at Peren
and environment friendly. Dimpaur Government College Students’ Union also appealed the law enforcing agency to investigate the damage done and to remain ever vigilant to thwart such antisocial activities in and around the college campus. Dimpaur Government College Students’ Union has further lauded the alumni association for all the help rendered to the collage and their continued effort to educate the denizens of the town.
Youth wing ZPO cautions on bogus organization
DIMAPUR: Youth Wing Zeliang People Organisation (YWZPO) has clarified that Zeliang People Organisation (ZPO) under the leadership of Kiezin Zeliang and Kerang Domtta is the mandated public organisation of the Zeliang public in Peren district. A press note by YWZPO president, Bangau Nza stated that Zeliang People Organisation (ZPO) was comprised of the Zeme council and Liangmai council and approved by the chairmen of village council in Peren district under the aegis of village chairmen union (VCU) and any other organisation under the same nomenclature was self-styled and does not have the mandate of the public in Peren district. YWZPO also cautioned any government departments or officials dealing with any other unmandated organisation in the name ZPO would be doing so at their own risk and responsibility and Youth Wing, ZPO would initiate strict action accordingly.
Deputy commissioner Peren & chairman DAPCC chairing the 1st Quarter DAPCC meeting.
DIMAPUR: District AIDS Prevention Control Committee (DAPCC) held its 1st quarter meeting was at deputy commissioner conference hall New Hq. Peren, chaired by the deputy commissioner & chairman DAPCC. D y. C M O / DA C O Peren who is also the member secretary of DAPCC briefed the members on the DAPCC meeting. The district
ICTC supervisor Peren gave a power point presentation on the achievements and activities carried out during the last quarter. Help Desk under the VIHAAN Project represented by its program coordinator also gave a brief report on the programs and activities carried out under the project. Program manager of TI NGO cultural club of Ahthi-
bung CCA also gave a report on the achievement of the last quarter. C h a i r m a n DA P C C shared that with the alarming rise of HIV cases in the district, the need to conduct more sensitization program in the district was required and the need to sensitize at the village level. 19 DAPCC members attended the meeting.