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20th OATT conference held in Yimyu
Associate pastor, Kohima Ao Baptist Church, Rev. Bendangmeren delivering the sermon on the concluding night of the 20th OATT Conference. DIMAPUR: The 20th conference of the Ongpangkong Arogo Tenzuker Telongjem (OATT) was held at Yimyu Baptist Church (Mokokchung town) from March 2-3 on the theme ‘Bible and church working system’. On the first night, Ungma Baptist Church pastor Rev Dr. Noklen Longkumer was the main speaker
who spoke on the topic relating to clean elections. In the morning session of the second day, Darogapathar Baptist Church, pastor, Rev. Lanuyanger was the main speaker who spoke on the theme of the conference: “Bible and the church working session.” A new team of office bearers was also chosen to lead the OATT, with Dr.
NLSF launches ‘fair election’ campaign
DIMAPUR: Leading the way towards ensuring clean and fair elections in the state, the Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) launched ‘fair election’ campaign on February 2 in the state capital, Kohima. According to NLSF, the campaign was officially launched by president, Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) and convenor of ACAUT Nagaland(legal cell), Kezhokhoto Savi. Savi in his speech lauded the ‘timely mission’ of NLSF themed – “One man one Vote” saying conduct of fair election would promote the society and that every eligible citizen has the right to vote- ‘Birth Right’. He opined it was time every citizen realise that one’s vote decides the fate of five years and beyond. Equally important, he maintained, was to vote for the right candidate. Savi asserted that society need a people friendly legislator who can walk the talk especially in the fight against corruption. He also accused the state government of being reluctant in setting up Lokayukta in the state, which, once established, could be a deterrent to corrupt practices. On the prevailing state political scenario, Savi lamented the divisive politics, leadership crisis and selfishness of the present legislators. The speaker also
came down heavily against backdoor appointments, nepotism, delayed payment of salary for several months, favouritism, corruption, wrong diversion of public funds meant for development, etc. In his concluding remark, Savi urged upon the gathering to bring a corruptfree government through clean elections and the best opportunity to do that, he said, would be the forth coming state general assembly election. NLSF president, Imliben Lemtur said NLSF would conduct awareness campaigns for the conduct of ‘fair election’ starting from the grassroot- villagesin collaboration with village councils. Lemtur observed that election, especially the state general assembly election, was the root cause of corruption as candidates spent large sums for buying or selling votes, intimidation etc. Supply of liquor, church leaders’ involvement in campaign, booth capturing, proxy voting, government employees involves in campaign with government vehicles and community not allowing the citizens/voters to vote freely/fairly were some of the issues that need to be addressed, Lemtur stated. It may be mentioned that following the steps of NBCC, clean election campaigns have been launched in various parts of the state.
R. Zulu Jamir, associate pastor, Kumlong Baptist Church as president, Limawapang pastor, Mekuli Baptist Church as general secretary and Puryapang pastor, Yimyu Baptist Church as the treasurer. In the evening session handing and taking over of new office bearers was also conducted and sanctified by Dr. Chuba, former
ATMA Dimapur conducts district farmers training DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur conducted within district farmers training on March 2, at Phukato Village. Resource person for the training BTM (ATMA), Niuland block Demalu Hasnusa spoke on “Application method of biofertilizer” where he illustrated that “Biofertilizer” was a substance which contains living microorganism which, when applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil, colonizes the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promotes growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant. He pointed that biofertilizers were not fertilizers and that fertilizers directly increase soil fertility by adding nutrients but Biofertilizers add nutrients through the natural processes of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilizing Phosphorus, and stimulating plant growth through the synthesis of growth promoting substances. He also elaborated on the different types of biofertilizers such as Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Cyanobacteria etc. The programme was followed by interaction session with the participants. Earlier, the programme was chaired by BTM (ATMA), Kuhuboto block Akavi Holo.
Kohima College celebrates 50th parting social 2017
DC Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, speaking at the function. DIMAPUR: The 50th part- to his teachers from college ing social of Kohima Col- who had helped him gain lege was held at college au- knowledge and experience. ditorium on March 4, with Welcome address was deputy commissioner of delivered by Kohima College Kohima, Rajesh Soundara- principal Dr. Watijungshi rajan, as the chief guest. Jamir. Tutu Terhüja presentSpeaking on the occa- ed a special number while sion, Soundararajan called annual report was given by upon the students to excel in Kohima College Students’ whichever field they chose Council general secretary to pursue and give their best Nukedu Dawhuo. Sangerin their respective fields. chila and Leavine Resüh He also added that college also delivered speeches on was the foundation of one’s the occasion. Associate pascareer and personality, and tor, Peniel CRC, Kohima, said that he owed everything Zuchamo Kikon prayed for K
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the outgoing students. T h e f u n c t i o n wa s chaired by asst. general secretary, KCSC Vimeyiekho Vitso, while vote of thanks was delivered by asst. games & sports secretary, KCSC, Avezo Kevin Kapu. Earlier, Tangmong Konyak had been awarded “Student of the Year” while Metsive Kezo bagged “Best Class Representative”, and the Swatch Bharat mission “Cleanest Classroom” had been awarded to 2nd Semester, Section B. Special award “Students’ Choice of the Year” was presented to Dr. Konei Nakhro, asst. professor. The college also honoured Hütulü Chüzo for winning 2nd consolation prize in all Nagaland inter collegiate debate competition, and Keviwelhou Zumu for bagging gold medal senior category in the 29th state level annual tournament of the all Nagaland Shaolin Kungfu Association.
Church and Mission Secretary ABAM. Kohima Baptist Church, associate pastor, Rev. Bendangmeren delivered the sermon basing from the book of Nehemiah. He said that as leaders, one should be able to take on the burdens, ask for burdens, and carry out the burdens with grace and strength derived from God. Lamenting that, people today dwell too much on the past, Rev Bendangmeren strongly asserted that a nation which thinks and speaks only about the past never moves forward because they don’t have plans for tomorrow. In this regard, he urged the church leaders and also the village council members to be futuristic and think about tomorrow so that our society could march with hope towards a brighter tomorrow. Earlier at the programme, Rev. P. Longri of Yimyu exhorted the congregation while the Aliba Baptist Church and Yimyu Baptist Church presented special numbers.
TSUD supports Nagaland news in brief RMSA, SSA and Hindi teachers DIMAPUR: While extending strong support to Nagaland RMSA, SSA and CSS Hindi teachers demand for early release of pending salary, Tyenimi Students Union Dimapur (TSUD) said that teachers’ phase wise agitation was justified and deserve utmost importance. A press note by TSUD president, Azo Wetsah and general secretary, A. Shyerhunlo Lorin stated that it was appalled that the aggrieved RMSA, SSA and
CPO reminds govt not to overlook stakeholders view DIMAPUR: Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has asked the government not to overlook the views of the people, who were the main stakeholders in the amendment of the Nagaland Municipal Act of 2001 in near future. In a press note, CPO president Vichütuolie Mere and general secretary Zakievisie Kruse while maintaining that the government’s “deceit necessitated the bandh”, stated it was overwhelmed by the response of the citizens under its jurisdiction which has proved that, “the voice of the people has more power than the people who are in power”. It has also conveyed special thanks to all the citizens of Chakhroma, both young and old for extending their full cooperation in support of the recently concluded bandh called by JCC and NTAC under its jurisdiction.
Hindi teachers had been denied salary for more than 9 months. TSUD appealed to the concerned department and concerned minister to take the issue with utmost seriousness and ensure the future of the students’, which lies in the hands of teachers. It stated that students community were worst affected when teachers do not attend classes regularly due to non release of their salary.
PWDFWA Mkg unit (R&B) supports Wokha unit
DIMAPUR: PWD Field Workers Association Mokokchung unit (R&B) has strongly supported the appeal made by the PWDFWA Wokha unit to release three months leave without pay. A joint press note by general secretary Jonpang, executive member Ngangshitemjen, executive member T. Nungshi stated that in this matter the deduction has been made several times, therefore it appealed that no deduction should be made from the head for the interest of all the work charge employees. PWDFWA Mokokchung unit has earnestly requested the concerned department to release the said salaries as soon as possible so as to avoid “untoward incidents.”
BJP holds 4th executive meeting
DIMAPUR: BJP Nagaland conducted its 4th state executive meeting was on March 2 and 3at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. The party in a press note informed that the meeting reviewed reports from districts, state frontals and state general secretary and held discussions on party organizations and general issues facing the state. Delegates deliberated thoroughly and arrived on a six-point resolution drafted by the resolution drafting committee at the conclusion of the two-day meeting. The house deliberated to strive and strengthen the BJP Party in the state and to focus on forming a BJP Government in the state after the 2018 elections, to reach out to the people of the state up to the grassroots that the BJP was a political party firmly believing in the secular principles as enshrined in the constitution of India. House also resolved to focus on upliftment of the weaker sections in the society and empowerment of women in line with the national slogan of “Sab ka saath, Sabka vikas” (“Together with all, Development of all”). To support the peace process in Nagaland as initiated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi so that a settlement of the protracted Naga Political problem, honourable and acceptable to the Naga people and Government of India, could be arrived at paving the way for peace and development.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, march 6, 2017
House also resolved to firmly and steadfastly work towards a corruption free state in line with the clarion call given by the Prime Minister. Party functionaries also urged the central BJP leaders to take the state unit and the senior leaders into full confidence and to give proper information to the state unit whenever any functionary visits the state in order to strengthen the party and particularly at this crucial juncture to successfully face the 2018 elections in the state. It was also decided to urge the centre to appoint a guardian minister for Nagaland as at present there was no Prabhari for Nagaland. Meanwhile, BJP party also paid condolences to two of its departed members late Janlal Hansing, Karyakata of 1993 batch and late Sukato Sumi, founding member of BJP Atoizu under Zunheboto district. The party remembered them for their contributions and sacrifices in taking the party forward to this day. On the conclusion of the meeting, districts were directed to conduct the district executive meeting within seven days as constitutionally stipulated and submit the reports accordingly. All state executive members, permanent and special invitees participated in the meeting. Organizing committee further expressed gratitude to the members who have contributed for the success of the meeting.
KGPO appeals NPGs to stop illegal taxation DIMAPUR: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization, Kuhuboto Ghakhu Kukami Kuqhakulu along with its executive council held a meeting on February 28, at KGPO hall and unanimously resolved and re-affirmed to the earlier Kuhuboto Baghi Hoho resolution no. 3 dated August 4, 2015. KGPO president, Ghoshito Shohe and general secretary, Z. Ato stated that the earlier resolution had appealed to stop all sort of illegal taxation by all Naga political groups (NPGS) under Kuhuboto area jurisdiction. In this regard the KGPO appealed all NPGs not to collect any sort of taxation on the roads of Kuhuboto jurisdiction, but to approach concern village council chairman or head GBs for any form of normal taxation under Kuhuboto jurisdiction.
Konyak region FGN terminates one
DIMAPUR: Konyak Region FGN has in its meeting on December 9 resolved to terminate tatar Tingloi from its fold of the region. In a press note, leacy speaker Konyak Region FGN, Khole, stated that Tingloi was found liable to be terminated in lieu of his work done without the knowledge of the region which may be termed as illegal.
NPA general meeting: General Meeting of the Nagaland Press Association (NPA) general meeting has been scheduled on March 11 at 1 p.m in Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. All registered members of the NPA have been informed to attend the meeting without fail. Important issues related to the functioning of the NPA including election of new office bearers, general welfare, financial report and taking up concerns of the media fraternity in Nagaland would be the main agenda. Members are also free to come with their valuable suggestions on any issues concerning the media fraternity. HTU Mon informs: Hindi Teacher Union (HTU) Mon has informed all CSS Hindi teachers (2012-13) under SDEO, Mon district to submit their own SBI bank account number to the SDEO office, Mon on or before March 20. For any information one may contact 8575038849. ANFSA PHED emergency meeting: All Nagaland Field Staff Association (ANFSA) PHED has convened an emergency general meeting on March 9 at 10 a.m in LCS hall near Ao Baptist church Kohima. ANFSA PHED president Eyong Konyak has requested all the unit presidents/secretaries and executive members to attend the meeting. Phek DPDB meeting postponed: Due to unavoidable circumstances the monthly meeting of Phek DPDB for the month of March 2017 has been postponed to March 14, whereas time and venue remains the same. All the members have been requested to take note and attend positively. DDCC meeting: Dimapur District Congress Committee has convened a consultative meeting on March 8 at 11 a.m in Congress Bhavan with the PCC members of Dimapur, DCC office bearers, frontal chiefs and ACC presidents. All the concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively. KCSU informs: Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) has informed that an official meeting was held on February 28 and selected the search committee members to elect the new executives for the tenure 2017 - 2019. The committee members would be led by, Wekhrope Marhu as convenor, Veshekhoyi Chizo as member secretary along with 2 others. All the interested candidates have been requested to contact the committee members before March 24. One may contact at 879 4316677/9612713250/8119889060/9089261178.
NSCN (K) extortion racket busted in Kma
Accused in custody. DIMAPUR: Troops of 3 Naga Hill Bn Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) along with Nagaland Police representatives busted an organized set up for collection of ex-
tortion money and arrested one NSCN (K) tax collector near BOC, Kohima on February 27. According to PRO IGAR (N) Kohima, the individual identified as Tokuto Aye on interrogation revealed the flow of extortion money to UGs collected as tax from traders in Kohima through the area trade unions, which was sent to NSCN (K) and other proscribed groups. The individual was later handed over to OC, South Police Station, Kohima, PRO added.
NSCN (R) cadre apprehended
DIMAPUR: 9 Assam Rifles conducted search operation at general area of Porba Junction on February 25 where one NSCN(R) cadre was apprehended along with four royalty tax collection slips. A c c o r d i n g P RO IGAR (N) Kohima, he was identified as Vekupe Accused resident of Porba village and he had been carrying town. He was later handed out extortion for the group over to Kohima P.S North, on NH-29 and in Pfutsero PRO added.
Assam Rifles conduct civic activities
(L-R): Lecture of Hygiene and Sanitization in Chukitong. Wildlife Day underway in GMS Chizama. DIMAPUR: 28 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on hygiene and sanitization at Chukitong, Wokha on March 2. The lecture was organized for students of Govt Higher Secondary School, and civil society of Chukitong which was attended
by a total of 240 students, 12 teachers and 20 civil dignitaries. The lecture was conducted to promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and to impress upon the importance of cleanliness for a healthy and disease free life. In a separate pro-
gramme on “Wildlife Day” a lecture was conducted by 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) on protection of wildlife at Government Middle School, Chizami on March 3. The students were educated on the importance of wildlife in maintaining
the ecological nature, stabilizing the natural process in the environment and various measures for protection of wildlife. Altogether160 students and 12 teachers attended the lecture who pledged to work together for protection of wildlife in the Chizami Region. K
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