Pavomi Baptist Pfüko

Rs. 3, 39, 529 vehicles registered in Nagaland

KOHIMA, AUG 14 (NPN):

Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and Railway P. Paiwang Konyak, said Rs. 3, 39, 529 vehicles were registered in Nagaland as on July 1, 2020 in response to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo. While 91 buses are plying in Nagaland which includes inter-state, inter district and intra district, the breakup for NST buses for each district; Dimapur (27 bus services), Kohima (21 bus services), Kiphire (3 bus services) Longleng (4 bus services), Mokochung (9 bus services), Mon (4 bus services and 1 city bus service), Peren (2 bus services), Phek (9 bus services) Tuensang (5 bus services), Wokha (6 bus services), Zunheboto (10 bus services).

No ambulance allotted to PHC Ighanumi

Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom in response to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA, Y. Vikheho DIMAPUR: Health & Family Welfare, Kohima felicitated M/s Ramietech Solutions, Kohima on August 13, for their valuable contribution towards setting up of Nagaland COVID-19 Toll Free Helpline Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at the

Y. Patton, Noke Wangnao condolences DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister and BLP leader, Y. Patton has expressed grief over the demise of late Thomas Ngullie, Niroyo village on August 13, at Wokha town.

Y. Patton in a condolence note stated that, late Ngullie was one of the senior most registered 1st class contractors among the Lotha community and was a “sincere, seasoned and experienced contractor” who committed his full time and energy for the upliftment of the society.

Patton shared that his demise was not only a loss for the family but for Lotha community in particular and Nagas in general, and that it will be difficult to fill the vacuum created in the society.

Further, Dy. CM along with state BJP legislators conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

Noke Wangnao: Advisor of Social Welfare, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Noke Wangnao expressed sorrow at the demise of late Chingkie Konyak, Home Guard personnel on August 9 at Mon. In a condolence note, Noke paid tribute to the sacrifices made so far by all the frontline workers leading the fight from the front putting their own lives at risk for the sake of saving lives. Noke conveyed deepest condolence to the family of the deceased and that the departed soul rest in peace. and offer call based services for the benefit of citizens in Nagaland during COVID19 times. The felicitation was held at the office chamber of the mission director, DH&FW in the presence of Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino, joint director DH&FW and M/s Ramietech SoluMTGBU appeals government officials Organisations condemn August 6 incident Swu, said that department was unable to allot ambulance to PHC Ighanumi due to resource constraints. On posting of medical officer at Kilomi PHC, the minister replied that Dr. Shetoli Zhimomi has been posted as MO PHC Kilomi against the resignation vacancy created by Dr. Ronithung Ovung.

Rs. 42 lakhs released for maintenance of water supply in Kohima

Minister of PHED Jacob Zhimomi said the department has released a fund of Rs. 42 lakhs for the year 2019-20 for material and civil works under non-plan to Kohima urban division for repair, operation & maintenance of water supply infrastructure for Kohima town. He was responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Keniezhakho Nakhro. Minister clarified the department did not allocate funds specifically for maintenance of Dzüna water source and reservoir tank at Jotsoma village during the last 5 years.

However, the department has released funds under non-plan to the Kohima Urban Division. For 2015-16, Rs 24.67 lakh was released, 2016-17 (Rs. 84.72 lakh), 2017-18 (Rs. 21.97 lakh) 2018-19 (Rs. 37.00 lakh) and 2019-20 (Rs. 42.00 lakh).

He further stated that no specific fund was allotted for Dzüna water source & reservoir tank. Other works includes improvement of approach road from Sazolie college junction to Dziina source, extension of main line 250 mm dia (length 150m), construction of retaining wall and supporting pillars affected by landslide, repair and replacements of 300mm 1 dia mainline.

Wokha two lane affected owners under assessment by district administration

Deputy chief minister Y. Patton responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chumben Murry on list of land/property owners affected by two land construction at NH-2 and the amount to be compensated, Y Patton said the list of land/ property damage owners within Wokha district to be affected by the sanctioned/on-going two lane construction was under re-assessment by district administration because of various factors. He informed that DPR was prepared for two-lane of 12m ROW including built up area but cost of land/property damage was 53.84% of the project cost, for which the ministry (MoRT&H) has reduced ROW from 12m to 8.5m in built up area to curtail the cost of compensation.

Rs. 2313 complaints filed in Police stations

Deputy CM, Y Patton who is also charge of Home said 2313 complaints have been filed in all the police stations from March 31, 2019 till date responding to unstarred questions raised by NPF MLA Yitachu on complaints filed in all the Police Stations in the state. Dimapur district registered the highest complaint of 1163 cases, followed by Kohima (270) and Mon (259), while Kiphire registered the lowest complaint with 21 cases. While cases related to SCPS/N&P/ Cyber crime PS, PHQ registered 57 cases. Out of which 2222 complaints have been registered and taken up for investigation, while 91 complaints were not taken up citing various reasons which includes FIR withdrawn by complaint, cases withdrawn as compromised etc.

Error committed by Edu. dept on NFRBM Act 2005

Leader of the House and minister in-charge of School Education, Neiphiu Rio stated an error was committed by the department whilst reporting the number of employees and consequent indication in the explanatory memorandum to the budget for the year 2020- 2021. He was replying to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y. Vikheho Swu on details of appointment under Nagaland Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act 2005. On queries about the increase of 2741 employees from 2019- 2020 to 2020-2021 under the act, Rio stated that as per the aforementioned document, the total number of employees has been indicated as 26,713; whereas, there were 23,360 employees (NonPlan 18611 & CSS 4749) at the time of reporting. It is regretted that the oversight resulted in the abnormal inflation of 2,741 employ

H&FW felicitates M/s Ramietech Solutions, Kohima

(L-R) Dr. Kevichusa, M.D, NHM, Kanchimong, Manager Ramietech & Dr. Khriezotuo, Jt. Director, DH&FW.

directorate.

A press release by National Health Mission (NHM) Kohima stated that, this was done from their part, keeping in mind the urgent requirement of the department for setting up of a dedicated helpline to address citizen queries

tions was represented by Kanchimong, manager of the firm. Mission director, NHM, Nagaland, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhrü, felicitated the firm for their valuable contribution in the form of IT equipments, telecom equipments, softwares and manpower services. This gesture has helped immensely in mitigating the situation that has arisen during this pandemic. The firm has also assured the department of all possible help in the days to come.

PHED organises ‘Gandaki Mukt Bharat’

Er. Narisen Jami, SDO PHE-Niuland Dimapur planting a tree sapling at Muhumi village on August 12.

DIMAPUR: PHED (rural) Hundreds of tree sapdivision, Dimapur has been lings were distributed to carrying out various Swachthe volunteers during the hata activities in villages plantation drive. Cleanliacross Dimapur, as part of ness drives, wall paintings, the ongoing “Gandagi Mukt plastic waste collection and Bharat” from August 8 to segregation were also car15, a weeklong campaign for ried out. Swachhata in the run up to Independence Day.

A press release by PHED (rural) division, Dimapur, stated that tree plantation drive was carried out across Dimapur villages along with the rest of the country on August 12.

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Town GB Union (MTGBU) has urged upon all Head of Departments (HODs) and government employees to make necessary arrangements to stay in Medziphema so as to avoid plying regularly thereby containing the spread of COVID-19.

In a release, president, Neingusie Meyase and secretary, Kecalhouto Kuotsu stated that many government employees currently working in various departments under Medziphema do not reside in Medziphema but ply to and from different parts of Dimapur district.

In this, the union expressed concern about the increase in COVID-19 positive cases and keeping in view, the safety and welfare of people residing under its jurisdiction issued the request. Further, it appreciated government agencies, particularly frontline workers who have been working tirelessly for the past couple of months.

ees between 2019-2020 and

DIMAPUR: Kuozhüzou Kewhimiapfu Krotho (KKK) and Leirie Chazou Women Organisation (LCWO) have condemned the barbaric act committed by a father on his underage daughter at Kohima on August 6.

KKK: Kuozhüzou Kewhimiapfu Krotho (KKK) in a condemnation by president, Tsenuo Suoho and secretary Satuonuo stated that there was no place for such heinous and inhumane behaviour in a civilised society. It urged law enforcing agencies to award befitting and exemplary punishment on the perpetrator and that under no circumstances the accused should be granted bail. KKK prayed that the Almighty grant comfort and strength to the family at this moment of difficult time.

LCWO: Leirie Chazou Women Organisation (LCWO) in a condemnation stated that the heinous crime of such nature would not be tolerated at any cost. LCWO also further appealed to the concern authority to serve the guilty with fitted punishment at the earliest.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/1/2018-19(Pt)/: This is for general information that Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur have allotted 13 seats to Nagaland for study of various Agri. & Allied/ Engg. Under-graduate degree courses for the session 2020-21: The following courses are given below.

Sl. No.

1

2

Branch

B. Tech. (Food Technology) B. Tech. (Agricultural Engg.)

No. of seats

02

05

Eligibility

Passed 10+2 with PCM/ PCMB 40% marks for SC/ST/PC candidates

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College/ Institute

College of Agri. Engg. & Post Harvest Tech. Gangtok, Sikkim.

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3 -do- 02 -do- College of Food Tech., Imphal, Manipur 2020-2021 when there has, in fact been a decline of 612 employees. An enquiry has also been set up in the department to ascertain how such gross anomaly had occurred and to ensure that such mis- reporting doesn’t happen in future. In view of the response above, the increase of 2741 employees from 2019-20 to 2020-21 doesn’t arise. Education department has appointed 41 employees between March 2020 till July 2020 on the total appointment.

Rs.176.52 crore released under NDRF

Neiphiu Rio who is also in charge of NSDMA said Rs. 176.52 Cr was released by the GoI under NDRF during March 2020 against the damage caused by the monsoon 2019. However, he said under NDRF there was no fund earmarked for COVID-19. Responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y.M. Yollow Konyak, Rio added 17 deaths and 2 injured were reported during the wake of natural calamity in the wake of monsoon 2019. In response to the casualties to human lives due to natural DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to the grievances of CSS Hindi teachers, the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Mon unit has appealed the state government and concerned department to release the pending salaries for the month of June and July 2020 within this month.

In a appeal letter ANHTU Mon unit president, S. Topha Konyak and general secretary, Nokzei Konyak urged for prioritising the long issues of the Hindi teachers appointed in the year 2012-2013. It stated that inspite of several memorandums served by the union, the issue has not calamities, NSDMA, Home department has given exgratia to the nearest kith and kin of the casualties. On queries about payment rate, Rio said as per the norms of assistance prescribed by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, India, ex-gratia were given Rs. 4,00,000/- per life lost, Rs 2,00,000/- per person for disability due to injury of more than 60%, Rs.59,100/- for disability between 40%- 60%, Rs.12,700/- for injury requiring hospitalization for more than a week, and Rs.4,300/- for injury requiring hospitalization for less than a week. Rio informed the central government released money only during the month of March 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Rs. 2672.26 lakh alloted for PWD (R&B) South division Kohima

Y Patton who is also in charge for R&B department said Rs 2673.26 lakhs have been approved under PWD (R&B) South division Kohima till date, in response to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Keneizhakho been solved to any extend.

Pointing out that with the irregularity of salary the teachers were facing untold hardships coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ANHTU Mon unit stated that teachers problems have Nakhro on total fund sanctioned for South Division Kohima for financial year 2020-21. Total amount allotted for block wise, Kohima block, Rs, 555.86 lakh, Chiephobozou block Rs. 410.63, Sechu-Zubza Block Rs 1706.77.

Wakching Model College by 2021-22

Minister of Higher & Technical Education Temjen Imna Along said the commencement of admissions for Wakching Model College was tentatively targeted from the 2021-2022 academic session, responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Y. M Yollow Konyak on the status of Wakching Model College.

On the status of post creation, the minister said the requirement of basic posts of faculty and nonteaching staff has been drafted and was under process for sanction. Total amount released till date for the college was Rs. 12. 00 crores and pending amount was Rs. 1.98 crores. He informed the building was scheduled to be handed over by the contractor during the end of

ANHTU Mon unit urges for release of pending salary

financial year 2019-2020. doubled as there are no more credits to be found. Union further urged the state government and the concerned Education department to ensure regular salary payment like other government employees of the state.

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