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Vol XXVIII No. 148
Naga heritage studies textbooks in schools
D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): State government has notified that the Naga heritage studies textbooks in local languages would be introduced from Class I from the academic session of 2018. In a notification, principal secretary, school education & SCERT, Menukhol John, stated that Alternative English would be abolished in a phased manner starting from Class V and from Classes VI to VIII from the year 2019 in all the schools across the State. However, in urban areas, in addition to the usage of local languages, the Naga heritage studies, which would be prototype textbooks in English, would be used for non-local students i.e. students outside the linguistic group of the local area. NBSE chairman has been requested to call for compliance report from all NBSE affiliated composite higher secondary and high schools and furnish the list of the defaulting schools for taking appropriate action.
NSSATA pen down stir to continue D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): As talks with government failed, the Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) of 2010 & 2013, Saturday said it was left with no choice but to continue with pen down strike till further notice.In a press release, NSSATA president, Penthungo Y Yanthan, and general secretary, Vinoka Sohe, said the association met chief secretary and principal secretary on May 3, 2018 at the Conference Hall Secretariat, Kohima, but they “could neither produce any solution and assurance from their end.” Meanwhile, NSSATA has directed all its members to strictly adhere to the resolution passed. Expressing regret for the inconvenience caused to the general public and the student community, the association has sought support from all right thinking citizens and organizations.
Govt extends JIC inquiry period
D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): State government has extended the period of Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) to inquire into January 31, 2017 incident in Dimapur for another six months period from January 29, 2018 to July 28, 2018, for submission of the commission report. In a notification, the home departments stated that the commission report should be submitted by the end of the extended period. Other terms of reference of the commission would remain the same.
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ATMs go dry in NE states We expect situation to be normalized by mid next week - SBI Regional Manager AGARTALA/KOHIMA/ I TA NAG A R , M AY 5 (IANS): The cash drought in most of the ATMs of the North Eastern states has caused a lot of inconvenience for the people in the past few days. Senior bank officials said that the delay in supplying of remittances by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Guwahati caused the note crisis in most of the ATMs. “We should put fresh notes in the ATMs to run the apparatus smoothly. Currently, the bank has old notes and we have asked the RBI in Guwahati to supply fresh notes of different denominations urgently,” State Bank of India (SBI) Regional Manager Dipak Chowdhury told IANS. He said, “We expect that the situation would be normalized by mid next week. This is a temporary phenomenon.” Reports of
cash scarcities in the ATMs in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram in the first week of the month have left the public in a state of anguish. An SBI official in Itanagar said that the bank had to make an internal arrangement of cash from rural branches to urban branches to address the cash deficit. Dimapur SBI Assistant General Manager Debjyoti Dutta said that the short supply of notes from the RBI aggravated the situation and hardships to the people. “RBI would be disbursing the cash for Nagaland soon and ATMs would likely be refilled immediately. However, at the bank branches, there was still cash-at-hand to manage everyday transactions,” Dutta said.
A bank official in Imphal said that the shortage was also due to the “overdraw” of cash out of ATMs. An official of the United Bank of India (UBI) said that the ongoing problem is also due to RBI’s introduction of rationing system in supplying cash to commercial banks. “The RBI has been distributing cash to commercial banks in northeast India on a pro-rata basis that means disbursal of cash in proportion of total number of bank account holders of a state and that of number of bank branches in the region,” the official added. As the bank officials publicly clarified about the cash crisis in ATMs, various rumours also forced people to rush in ATMs and banks to withdraw money.
CM stresses on improved connectivity for AEP D I M A P U R , M AY 5 (NPN): With the objective of effective implementation of the ‘Act East Policy’ (AEP), Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio has emphasized on needed development along the Eastern corridor, particularly road connectivity. Speaking at the interactive session on ‘Act East Policy’ chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday, CMO media cell said, Rio cited the case of Nagaland which shares around 215 kms of border with Myanmar. He said people on both sides of the border share the same culture and languages and therefore, the free Movement Regime will facilitate travel across the two countries. Rio however reminded about the need to take up improvement of road infrastructure in the areas. While admitting that the security issues were
important, especially with regard to presence of NSCN (K) on Myanmar side, Rio however maintained that the government needed to ensure that ordinary villagers were not inconvenienced. Besides implementing the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and the Kaladan Multimodal Project, he rooted for fast forwarding the issues related to increasing maritime and air connectivity between ASEAN countries and India and transforming the corridors of connectivity into economic corridors. A possible extension to India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam was also under consideration, Rio said. Referring to the consensus reached on finalizing the proposed protocol of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Motor Vehicle Agreement (IMT MVA), Rio opined
that this agreement will play a critical role in realizing seamless movement of passengers, personal and cargo vehicles along roads linking India, Myanmar and Thailand. He also felt the need to carry out proper survey on roads, so that it covers the villages and habitations. Since the most important road connecting India and Myanmar is NH-29 connecting Dimapur with Kohima and Imphal and onwards to Moreh, Rio said that though the four lane (Dimapur – Kohima) was under progress and Imphal–Moreh approved, there was a need to ensure that Kohima–Imphal four lane was also taken up. During the interactive session, the media cell said that the External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj also laid down the detailed agenda for engaging with the people of the North Eastern region for the Act East Policy.
St. Stephen’s College chapel door defaced NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (AGENCIES): Controversial quotes were reportedly found written by vandals on the door of a chapel at Delhi University’s St Stephen’s college, Delhi. The vandals allegedly defaced the door of the chapel inside Delhi University’s prestigious St Stephen’s College with a pro-Hindutva slogan that read, “Mandir yahin banega” (The temple will be constructed here). Moreover, the cross outside the chapel was also defaced, reports News 18. Sources said the graffiti on the door was first noticed by students on Friday evening and as of Saturday morning the work had begun to get rid of the slogans. A St Stephen’s student who did not wish to be named, said, “Some students had already noticed the graffiti on Friday, but I noticed it when I was out for an early morning jog on Saturday. After a while, I saw that the staff had started to remove the slogans. By Saturday afternoon, all signs of the slogans were gone.” (Full report on p-7)
CBSE class 10, 12 results by May end NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (AGENCIES): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to announce the class 10th and 12th exam result in the last week of May. CBSE result for class 10th and 12th would be announced on the official website cbse.nic.in. According to reports, while the class 12th results would be declared on May 28, class 10th results would be declared a few days later. Both the results are expected to be out before May 31. Earlier, there were reports that results of both class 10 and class 12 will be delayed due to the paper leak scandal and subsequent Economics paper re-test on April 25. However, the board refuted these allegations. It may also be mentioned that the CBSE had amended few bylaws for the 2018 exams.
Treat different system of medicine with equality and belief: Governor Correspondent
KOHIMA, MAY 5 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, appealed to the doctors to treat different system of medicine with equality and belief. Addressing the First Mid-Term Workshop and Continuous Medical Education (CME) of East Zone Urological Society of India East at Oking Hospital and Research Clinic Pvt. Ltd here Saturday, Acharya said it was high time to recognise different systems of medicine and approach them with a holistic view and respect. The governor was referring to indigenous medicine branches like the ones covered under AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), which is a governmental body for the development, propagation and for research into Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine), Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine). Achar ya expressed happiness that Nagaland
will be included in the urological map of the world and acknowledged the organizers for making the event possible in Kohima. He was also confident that the workshop would focus on latest advances in urology and provide a forum for discussions, review and approach for prevention and better management of urological diseases. He said that with the arrival of minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy, endoscopy and robots, the patients have less pain, lighter scars and early recovery. Acharya disclosed that Tata Trusts have agreed to collaborate with the state government for up-gradation of the existing district hospitals so that Level 1 and 2 Cancer treatments could be done at the district hospitals and local doctors would be trained for this purpose. He pointed out that there were super specialists in the medical field working in Nagaland. Acharya said there were three qualified urologists in Nagaland now -- one in Kohima and two in Dimapur. Asserting that
there was nothing nobler than saving lives, the governor, however, reminded the health professionals about their responsibilities and urged them to continue to uphold the ethical standards of the medical fraternity. He reminded healthcare providers that they were not merely treating the disease but the sick human being. In his brief address, EZUSI president, Dr. K.K Panigrahy, said that EZUSI intends to conduct the Live Operating Workshop in all developed states. He appealed to the governor to extend support towards developing Urology departments in the state government hospitals which would greatly benefit the citizens. Secretary Dr. Harprit Singh also insisted that government hospitals should develop these urology departments that would lower treatment costs. Singh assured that he would extend all possible support. Earlier, Oking Hospital MD, Dr. Vikethonyu Kesiezie, welcomed the guest. The workshop was attended by the doctors and staff of Oking hospital.
NZP declared ‘Polythene Free Zone’ DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Parliamentary Affairs, C.M. Chang on Saturday declared Nagaland Zoological Park as a “Polythene Free Zone” and also initiated “Beautification and Greening of Nagaland Zoological Park Programme.” He also inaugurated a one room extension for the security camp at the park. During his visit to the park, the minister expressed his surprise that the Zoo was functioning without a veterinary hospital and a full time veterinary doctor along with veterinary staff. Taking note of this, C.M. Chang stressed on the need to have proper veterinary and healthcare facilities at the park. While reminding the staff that Nagas were well known for their hospitality, Chang said it was also important to ensure that the Zoo was maintained properly and to make
C.M. Chang inaugurating the one-room extension for security camp at NZP
it welcoming. Emphasizing on the need to keep the park free from polythene, the minister warned that defaulters should be punished. Interacting with the minister, the staff requested C.M. Chang to construct more watch towers and all weather patrolling road. They also requested for construction of new quarters and to take other welfare measure for the staff residing inside the Park. Advisor Law & Justice,
Border Affairs and Treasuries & Accounts, Dr. Longriniken in his speech during the occasion reminded about the importance of veterinary hospital inside the Zoo and creation of post for veterinary doctor. In his brief speech, advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying lauded the staff for their work and urged them to take the department forward as it was an important depart(Cont’d on p-7) ment.
Bailey bridge over Chathe river open for public use NDPP backs PDA govt’s Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): The Bailey bridge over Chathe river, near CIHSR 4th Mile area, was opened for public use at around 6.30 p.m. Saturday. The bridge was dedicated with a prayer by Rev. Dr. P. Dozo in the presence of the PWD (R&B) chief engineer, executive engineer, department officials, Naga United Village council and members of the public. It may be recalled that the work on the bridge began on February 3 and the bridge has been opened for use almost exactly three months later. Speaking to Nagaland Post, PWD (R&B) executive engineer, Er. Talitemsu Jamir, said that the bridge was still only a temporary measure. The bridge, which he said is an ESR bridge, triple single reinforced, has a load capacity of 38 tons, and can accommodate a single file of only light motor vehicles (single-lane) at a time. When asked about the progress of the RCC bridge currently under construction nearby, he
A road roller is sent across the Bailey bridge as part of the final tests on the bridge.
said the contractor had been given 18 months for its completion when the work started in October 2017. So the deadline for its completion is April next year. Should the new bridge be completed, Er. Tali said that the department higher-ups would decide if they wanted to keep the Bailey bridge open. However, he opined that it will most probably be dismantled and kept in storage to be used in emergency situa-
tions at other locations. When asked for his thoughts on the support of the public, he remarked “the public support was amazing!” According to him, the bridge was the lifeline for a massive area and many villages. He revealed that since the work began in February, the public would bring meals prepared in their homes sometimes for the PWD workers, and gave the department tremendous moral support. He
also said that the chief engineer and superintending engineer had sincerely and regularly guided the division, for which he said that his team was very thankful. Meanwhile, Joint Action Committee (JAC) secretary KL Lokho on behalf of 14 village councils lauded Er. Tali and department officials for working diligently and making it possible to open the bridge three months after the work started. JAC also appealed to the state government to expedite the ongoing RCC bridge construction so that it could be opened at the earliest. Naga United Village Council chairman, Kuthoku Shijoh has also expressed deep appreciation to Er. Tali and department officials for their tireless efforts in building the Bailey bridge, which he said would be of great benefit for the public and school going children. The chairman also appealed to DC Dimapur to deploy regular traffic personnel to regulate traffic over the bridge as it was now the main life-line to Kuhuboto and Nuiland sub-divisions.
mini-Hornbill Festivals
DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (NPN): Coming out strongly in favour of its party government, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) through its media and communication committee lauded the state government for providing emphasis on Tourism while slamming the opposition NPF flack of understanding about the positive benefits of the tourism policy and instead criticising the decision to hold mini hornbill festivals throughout the state. NDPP termed the criticism from NPF as being due to the party’s failure in the tourism sector during the past four years where the state could not build up on the foundation laid during the past decade. NDPP said tourism failed during the past years due to a host of problems such as poor governance, inability of the then leadership to understand tourism potential and lack of any innovative ideas. Instead of trying
to promote tourism NDPP said the previous NPF government instead reduced tourism-related events and programmes. Defending the concept of mini-Hornbill Festivals throughout the state to coincide with the festivals of each tribe of every district, NDPP said this would boost tourism besides having a multiple effect on all aspects of the economy and also generate employment. In addition, growth of tourism will also help motivate the youth to promote culture, handloom, handicrafts, music, sports and creativity among the Naga youths, claimed NDPP. NDPP said the policy would also help inculcate a strong sense of pride for one’s own cultural heritage and also bring much needed revenue that would help sustain the local economy. NDPP reiterated that the policy would greatly benefit entrepreneurs engaged in driving taxis and tourist (Cont’d on p-7) operators, K Y M C