T H E WARRIOR (VOL.46. No. 02) June 2017

Editor : Dzüvinuo Theünuo Contents

REGULAR FEATURES:- Page No.

1. Features ______4

2. Official Orders and Notifications ______8

3. State Round Up ______9

4. Photo Gallery ______29

5. Districts Round Up ______38

6. Development Activities ______55

© Department of Information & Pubic Relations, Nagaland Views & opinion, expressed in the contributed articles are not those of the Editor nor do these necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Government of Nagaland

Published by:- The Directorate of Information & Public Relations, IPR Citadel, New Capital Complex Kohima : Nagaland email: [email protected]/F or [email protected] June 2017 A monthly English Journal FEATURES CONCEPT OF VILLAGE/WARD or a ward, as the case maybe, to adopt and ADOPTION COMMITTEE: AN study the Village/Ward in detail, to ascertain INGENIOUS MODEL FOR the status of Government programmes, to DEVELOPMENT locate lacunae and suggest measures to be taken. They also help to design and To usher in all-round development at implement innovative programmes of the grass root level, the role of the highest Committee in the Village/Ward, and finally, a planning body in the District/State and the detailed report on the Village/Ward is active participation of the grass root people presented to the DPDB. need to be taken into account. This idea is Initially, an amount of 50,000/- incorporated in the concept of Village/Ward ` Adoption Committee undertaken by the was given from the Local Area Development Kohima District Planning and Development Program Common Pool to each of the Board (DPDB), and this novel initiative has Committee, which was increased to been featured in “New Beginning,” a book `1,00,000/- in 2015. In 2016, it was further on innovations for the Prime Minister's raised to ` 1,50,000/- in view of the positive Award for Excellence, released by Prime impact of the programme on the adopted Minister, Narendra Modi, on 21st April, 2017. Villages/Wards and popular public demand. It was in the year 2010 that the The amount so sanctioned is being used by Kohima DPDB brought out a concept known the Committees for various expenses. as Village Vision Cell with the theme 'Back to Till date, 20 (Twenty) villages in rural the root' which was re-christened as DPDB areas and 8 (Eight) wards in urban sectors Village/Ward Adoption Committee in 2014. have been covered under this Village/Ward Initially, it was conceptualized with the Adoption Programme by the Kohima DPDB. name/term “Village Vision Cell” under the Yearly competitions are also held to choose theme “Back to the Root,” by involving the Best Adoption Committee. people from all walks of life including retired Objectives/Goals: Government servants/officers, politicians, Ø To identify the needs of the villages, be it in social workers and other intellectuals. economy, education, social, health and A group of responsible people from a sanitation and assist them by using particular village forms a team called Village locally available resources. Vision Cell (VVC), who collectively Ø To create awareness of the activities of the coordinates with village leaders to improve DPDB. the system of village level governance and to Ø To d e v e l o p c o o p e r a t i o n a n d submit its vision and plans to the Kohima understanding and to inculcate team spirit DPDB. The DPDB members are grouped amongst the member department for into 6 DPDB Village/Ward Adoption achieving synergy. Committees consisting of 9-10 officers and it Ø To study the strength and weaknesses of has set up a Core Committee headed by th e Village/Ward b y gath ering Additional Deputy Commissioner HQ to information on implementation of various evaluate the works of the 6 (six) committees Government schemes e.g. education, annually. health, water supply and sanitation, Each Committee is assigned a village power, forest conservation area, 4 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

transport and communication system Problems and hurdles faced: etc. Ø Lack of authority to take larger decisions. Ø To address and to propagate the best Ø Insufficiency of funds. practices of a Village/Ward to other parts Ø Insufficient time. of the district. Ø High expectation of the villagers/ward Village/Ward Adoption - A unique members: As with any Government opportunity: developmental programme, there is Ø Bringing perceptible improvements in usually a very high expectation of the p r o c e s s / s y s t e m s a n d b u i l d i n g adopted Village/Ward from the Adoption institutions. Committee, and not being able to meet Ø Making public delivery systems these expectations is a major reason for responsive, transparent and efficient, disappointment. However, if sufficient particularly by leveraging technology. funds are placed at the disposal of the Ø The activities also spread awareness Committees, perhaps it would help to a about various schemes available for large extent. development to both administrative Suggestions and ways forward: departments and citizens. Ø It would be beneficial if budget provisions Ø Optimal utilization of resources is made can be kept aside for the Committees to possible due to coordinated efforts work on by every department similar in through the Adoption Committees. line with that of IT policy of the State Ø Departments are able to get work done, wherein, every department is required to which hitherto were not possible or set aside 3% of its planned budget for d i ffi c u l t , t h r o u g h c o m m u n i t y Information Technology participation such as removal of Ø A l l c o n v e rg e n c e p r o g r a m m e s , encroachments, widening of roads particularly for the adopted Village/Ward, where private lands had to be touched, may be brought under the ambit of the etc. Adoption Committee on trail basis for at Ø Preparedness/performance in emergent least 3 years and thereafter, make it a situations, disasters like cyclones, permanent feature if it is successful. earthquakes, floods, etc. Ø Conclusion: Through the report of Ward Adoption This model of “Bottoms Up” approach Committee in 2014, a number of old and to planning and reporting has proved to be dangerously corroded electrical poles successful and beneficial, as is seen in the case were identified and replaced, such as in of Kohima DPDB. As rightly said by Prime North Block ward, by the Power Minister, Narendra Modi, “Innovation is no Department. Also, removal of carelessly longer a choice but has become an dumped distribution pipes at Porterlane imperative,” such models need to be emulated in 2014 and implementation of in other districts so as to fulfil the basic and compulsory septic tanks for houses were priority needs of the local populace and also to carried out by the KMC and Urban bridge the vital gap between the Government Development. and the grass root society.

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AKSÜ BETWEEN AOS AND ANGAMIS One of the most significant outcomes DURING MOATSÜ 2017 of Aksü is the breaking down the barriers of hatred, suspicion and hostility between two Moatsü, the premier festival of the Aos groups. In other words, through Aksü, two was celebrated at Imkongmeren Sports groups come to appreciate the possibility of nd Complex, Mokokchung on 2 May 2017. This understanding by accepting one another. It also year the celebration was in a mega scale where facilitates the two groups to re-affirm their more than 1000 delegates from Angami Public comradeship and brotherhood. This is a time Organization (APO) participated in the day- tested practice though no written records are long celebration. The most significant event of maintained. Holding steadfast to the the Moatsü 2017 was the good-will gesture customary practice of reaffirming good-weill shown between the two communities relationship, Aksü was observed between Aos (Angamis and Aos). On behalf of the Angamis, and the Angamis during Moatsü 2017, where a President APO, Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi, presented a pig was slaughtered in a ceremonial way and traditional Angami warrior shield and a spear split vertically into two equal halves (apart to Ao Senden, a customary practice of the from head and innards) through the center of Angamis to show honour and respect for a big the backbone. Following the traditional way, brother who is looked up to defend and guide the half with the tail was offered to the guest the people. (Angamis) as a mark of mutual respect and The Aos reciprocated with the honour. Thus, the coming together of the two customary practice of peace making, treaty tribes is not an alliance to dominate others, but and reconciliation which is known as Aksü. to foster the spirit of brotherhood, to reaffirm Aksü is generally observed occasionally at their kinship and renew their bond to epitomize three levels such as: inter-clan, inter-village the need to forgive and forget differences and and inter-tribe. The literal meaning of Aksü is to work together for the betterment of the “pig dead”. Ak = pig, sü = died, meaning the society, thereby setting an example for slaughtering of a pig and sharing between two posterity to live in peace and in harmony. groups in order to reconcile and strengthen the bonds between the two groups. Therefore, (Meaning of Aksü: Source 1. Naga Society and Aksü is an act of reconciliation observed Culture, N. Talitemjen Jamir an d between two parties as re-affirming their old A . L a n u n u n g s a n g . peaceful relationship or renewal of good-will. 2. Journal of Tribal Studies, Department of This is perhaps one of the best Tribal Studies, ETC.) traditional methods of peace making processes, established from time immemorial. The celebration of Aksü signifies a time of joy and happiness. On this occasion, a pig is slaughtered in a ceremonial way and is divided in equal halves between two parties. Apart from head and innards, the pig is cut into two halves vertically through the center of the backbone leaving the tail to the receiving party. 6 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

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OFFICIAL ORDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS

TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT NOTIFIES

In compliance to the Judgment Order dated March, 29th 2017 passed by the Supreme Court of India in the W.P.(C) NO. 13029 of 1985 (under Article 32 of the constitution of India) the Transport Department, Government of Nagaland has notified thatvehicleswhether two wheeler, three wheeler, four wheeler or commercial vehicles that are not Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) compliant shall not be sold in the State of Nagaland by any manufacturer or dealer with effect from 1st April, 2017. All the vehicle registering authorities under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are prohibited from registering such vehicles with effect from 1st April, 2017 that do not meet BS-IV emission standards, except on proof that such vehicles have already been sold on or before 31st March, 2017.

RE-STRUCTURING OF CIVIL WORKS UNDER CHIEF ENGINEER PWD (HOUSING) AND CAWD

The Works & Housing Department has informed that the Government of Nagaland has notified the following arrangement for distribution of works for administrative convenience and smooth functioning of Civil Engineering under Chief Engineer PWD (Housing) and Civil

Administrative Works Department (CAWD) as under:- A Civil Works to be placed under CAWD 1. General Administrative Branch. 2. Border Affairs. 3. Village Guards. 4. Central Para Military Forces. 5. Justice & Law (District Level) B. Civil Works to be transferred from CAWD to Chief Engineer (Housing) 1. ATI. 2. Justice & Law (State Level). 3. Labour & Employment. 4. Prisons. 5. Taxes. 6. Treasuries & Accounts.

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STATE ROUND UP

CHIEF MINISTER NAGALAND promote our culture. GRACES MOATSU AT On behalf of the Angami Public MOKOKCHUNG Organisation, President APO, Dr. Vilhusa Organized by the Ao Senden, Seleyi who was the Guest of Honour gave a Moatsu the premier festival of the Aos was shield and a spear to the Ao senden and said celebrated in a mega scale at Imkongmeren that coming together of the two community Sports Complex, Mokokchung today (2nd was not to dominate or manipulate others but May 2017) with the participation of the to lead our society to a brighter future. He Angami Public Organization (APO) where said that the exchange of gifts would foster 1220 delegates from the APO participated at brotherhood between the two communities the day- long celebration. thereby making history for posterity. Speaking on the occasion as the T h e c h i e f M i n i s t e r w a s chief guest, Chief Minister, Nagaland, Dr. accompanied by a host of Ministers, Shurhozelie Leizietsu said, Nagas have Parliamentary Secretaries, High officials suffered too long. Therefore if we do not (Civil & Uniform) and party workers. want to pass down the same to our future Moatsu greeting were delivered by Minister generations we must come together and Imkong L. Imchen, Addl. Chief Secretary & solve the protract Naga political problem Finance Commissioner, Temjen Toy, amicably and honourably once and for all. representatives from CNTC, ENPO and Bringing Moatsu greetings to all, Watsu Mungdang. Welcome speech was the Chief Minister said festivals are not delivered by President Ao Senden C. Angang only for merry making but is the soul of our Jamir. culture through which we preserve and

Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu speaking at the Moatsu festival at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on 2nd May 2017. the Warrior 9 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

IPR PARLIAMENTARY KOHIMA SCIENCE COLLEGE SECRETARY GRACES YOUNG AWARDED A GRADE BY NAAC NAGA CLUB FOLK DANCE WITH 3.42 CGPA COMPETITION In the 24thMeeting of the Standing Coinciding with the celebration of Committee of National Assessment and Moatsu Festival, the 43rd Young Naga Club Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, Folk Dance competition was held at Babu held on 2nd May 2017, Kohima Science Tsubo Amphitheatre, Ungma village on 1st College, Jotsoma (KSCJ), was awarded A May 2017.The Young Naga Club is known grade with 3.42 Cumulative Grade Point for their dedication and commitment for Average (CGPA). The CGPA is as per the preserving and promoting rich culture and revised grading system which took effect folk dances and songs in Mokokchung from 1st July 2016. district. It is a platform allowing young The NAAC Peer Team visited the people to perform their talents on the stage college during 11-12 April 2017. The Peer annually. Young boys and girls in their rich Team consisted of Prof. Mohammad traditional garments participated in the Raziuddin from Jharkhand, Dr. K. N. competition vying to win the coveted trophy. Guruprasad from Madhya Pradesh, and Dr. P a r l i a m e n t a r y S e c r e t a r y , Gourang Chandra Mohanty from Orissa. Information and Public Relations, Dr. I. Anungla Aier, the Principal of Imtikumzuk, who declared open the Moatsu KSCJ, has expressed acknowledgement of celebration and the competition as the chief the support and cooperation from various guest has expressed his deep appreciation to stakeholders, especially the State the Club for their commitment and Government, Chairperson and members of dedication towards preserving and the Governing Body, Alumni Association, promoting folk dances and songs. He said it Parents-Teachers Association, Jotsoma was through them that rich Naga cultures and community, faculty members, non-teaching traditions are being protected from the staff, and the KSC Students' Union. onslaught of unfamiliar cultures to the DEO NUKHU GRACES SEMINAR ON Nagas. He also expressed his happiness for FOREIGN TRADE their participation with zeal in different parts Seminar on opportunities and of the state and outside. He hoped that the challenges in Foreign Trade was held today Young Naga Club would continue to remain 3rd May, 2017 at Hotel Acacia under the as a fruit bearing tree. aegis of Confederation of Indian Industry. Performers from ten groups Parliamentary Secretary, Higher &Technical participated in the competition where Education Nagaland, Deo Nukhu who graced United Soyim Club has emerged the winner the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and walked away with the certificate and urged upon the entrepreneurs and traders to cash prize. focus on the challenges of export and import Earlier welcome address was for development of Nagaland State and the delivered by President YNC, Kikatemba North East by making quality local products and Imtitongba Jamir, Tatar exhorted the which can compete with others on a global participants. level. Towards this, he requested the concerned departments and agencies to find 10 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 global markets for export of such products. for technical services a reality. Lamenting the While informing that the policy of lack of 'resource persons' for imparting Government was to connect India to training, especially technical training in the Thailand via Myanmar with international state, she called on all the Heads of highway and better air connectivity, Deo Departments to support ATI in its various Nukhu felt that the prospect of growing the training programmes by sending their volume of trade and commerce was not far officers for the same. away for potential entrepreneurs and traders. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Terming the ongoing seminar as an eye Secretary lamented the absence of a opener, Deo was hopeful that it would create structured and extensive training for a large an interface with key stakeholders for number of state services baring Nagaland general awareness on the issues which could Civil Services and Nagaland Secretariat provide the much needed impetus towards Services. Pointing that there are expectations the growth of international trade, particularly and responsibilities from government in the South East Region. officials, he said the induction training will Commissioner and Secretary, Vety clarify on the role they will perform and the & Animal Husbandry Government of responsibilities they are expected of. He Nagaland, M.K. Mero who also addressed added that the training will equip the officials the gathering observed that North East has to bridge the gap between what was told and plenty of fertile soil for cultivation of various what is to be done in the field. agriculture and horticultureproducts and felt On project management at various the need tofocus in these areas with proper levels, the Chief Secretary called on the cold storage facilities. engineers to have their view of the projects General Manager Export Import in their own divisions and speak as and when Bank of India, Deepali Agarwal delivered required, adding that this will enable them to the key note address while member, CII and see decisions at higher levels taken more in M a n a g i n g D i r e c t o r, C l a i r v o y a n c e their way. Technology, Neisakholie gave the welcome The programme was chaired by note. Regional Head EXIM Bank, Anirudha Additional Director (Admn) ATI, Kevekha Barooah proposed the vote of thanks. Kevin Zehol, NCS, who also delivered the welcome address. PANKAJ KUMAR INAUGURATES INDUCTION TRAINING FOR NEIPHIU RIO GRACES VICTOR 1st TECHNICAL SERVICES NORTHEAST MASTERS' The inaugural function of the 1st (VETERAN) BADMINTON induction training for technical services CHAMPIONSHIP, 2017 was held at Multipurpose Hall, ATI on 4th Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) May, 2017. Chief Secretary, Government of and former Chief Minister, Nagaland, Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, IAS was the Guest Neiphiu Rio graced the opening ceremony of Honour during the occasion. of Victor 1st Northeast Masters' (Veteran) Director, ATI, Lithrongla G. Chishi, Badminton Championship, 2017 as the Chief IAS, calling the training programme as the Guest on the 4th May, 2017 at Kuda Youth 'pet project' of the Chief Secretary, Indoor Badminton Stadium, Nagarjan, appreciated his efforts in making the training Dimapur.

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N a g a l a n d h a s r e p o r t e d f o r participating in the championship. Five national umpires assisted by umpires from Nagaland will oversee the event. The players will be p l a y i n g i n 7 categories starting from 35 and above. MP Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio launching the Victor 1st North East Championship on T h e e v e n t 4th May 2017 at Nagarhan Dimapur. was sponsored by Victor and hosted In his address, Rio termed sports as by Dimapur District one profession which is admired by young Badminton Association under the aegis of and old and observed that in today's world, Nagaland Badminton Association from 4th sports have become moral equivalence of to 6th May 2017. MLA Zhaleo Rio, well- war as it creates sense of national unity. wishers and host of sports lovers attended the "Politics, war and religion divides people but inaugural function besides the participants. sports bring people together," he maintained. The importance of sports is huge as it brings LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME happiness, friendship, team spirit, discipline ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING and a sense of competition to excel, he added. Nagaland State Commission for Rio, who himself is a passionate Women in association with National badminton player, observed that badminton Commission for Women, New Delhi is the most played game in India which is conducted a legal awareness programme on gaining popularity and mass participation Human Trafficking on 5th May, 2017 at De even at the grassroots. He lauded Victor Oriental Grand, Kohima. Company for being a responsible brand by In her introductory speech, Dr. taking its corporate responsibilities reaching Temsula Ao mentioned that Nagaland State all nook and corners promoting sports and Commission for Women has been sponsoring events including Dimapur. The conducting Legal awareness programmes on chief guest later launched the Masters Human trafficking in association with the Veteran Badminton Championship 2017. National Commission for Women New Delhi Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, since March and will continue till the end of Kesonyu Yhome who is also the Convenor May 2017. The first three programmes were of the organising Committee, was optimistic held at college at Kiphire, Tuensang and that the event would be a unifying force to Longleng followed by Meluri, Noklak, Tobu, bring together the people of the North East Aboi and Longwa, Dimapur, Peren and thus promoting sports in the region. Chiephobozou, and the programme held in Participants from Arunachal, Kohima was their 14th programme, she said. Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and She stated that only with a proper 12 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 networking of the Police, Child Rights w o m e n h e l p l i n e 1 8 1 . I t p r o v i d e s agencies, Labour Department, Social specialized service to women affected by Welfare, Mental Health and NGO's working violence. in the filed can Human trafficking be 'Human trafficking is a crime' said prevented and contained. In this effort, the Legal consultant NSCW, Kriesino Kire. role of the Church could be significant Knowledge is power she pointed, adding because even the parents of victims need that law empowers citizen to fight for one's counseling. Dissemination about the right. She further stated that human establishment of One Stop Centre (OSC) and trafficking is the 3rd largest organised crime in helpline 181 (for women) also needs to be the world. She also maintained that human extended to remote areas. For all these to trafficking does not only effect the girls happen, she said that the government has to which is usually the misconception in our be the enabling partner to all the allied society but now even boys are also trafficked departments. She urged the Naga man and for sexual exploitation. women to dedicate themselves to eradicate Member Secretary, Nagaland State such social evil that is continuously growing Legal Services Authority, Neinu delivering in the society. a short speech said that human trafficking is a Central Administrator of One Stop serious problem faced by our society today. Centre (OSC), Vikereno mentioned about The programme was chaired Member SAKHI, OSC scheme which was introduced NSCW, Asangla Chalong. by Ministry of Women and Child YNP CONDUCTS FREE MEDICAL Development funded from the Nirbhaya CAMP Fund. These centres will be to provide integrated support and assistance under one The Young Naga Personalities (YNP) has roof to women affected by violence, both in taken the initiative for a social cause by private and public spaces. It was launched in organising a free medical camp today 5th Dimapur of June 2016 and in Kohima on May 2017 at half Nagarjan Indoor December 2016. Badminton Stadium, at the ongoing Victor The OSC will be integrated with 1st NE Badminton Championship. R e i g n i n g M i s s I n d i a E l i t e ,

Chairperson, NSCW, Dr. Temsula Ao speaking at the legal awareness programme on Human Trafficking at De Oriental Grand, Kohima on 5th May 2017.

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Dr.Priyadarshini Bora who is the first 6 DAYS COURSE FOR TRAINEE beauty pageant in India working as a OFFICERS OF SPACE APPLICATION professional doctor came all the way from CENTRE CONCLUDES Guwahati to be part of the medical camp NGISRSC UAV-RS training programme, organised by YNP and treated several a 6 day course for space application centers of patients. Dr. Priya said that she was excited to North East region and Andhra Pradesh be part of the medical camp and agreed to culminated on 6th, May 2017. The programme come to Nagaland without a second thought was held from 1st May - 6th May 2017, under when the Naga beauty queen Imtibenla 'Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Remote conveyed to her the message of the free Sensing (UAV-RS)' for the states of North medical camp to be conducted by YNP. The Eastern Region (NER), held at NGISRSC, 25 year old beauty queen Dr.Priya expressed Kohima Nagaland. It was a joint venture of that she wanted to work for a social cause to North Eastern Space Application Centre give more meaning to being a beauty queen (NESAC) and Nagaland GIS & Remote with a purpose. Sensing Centre (NGISRSC). The main D u r i n g t h e m e d i c a l c a m p , objective of the project is to develop UAV patients both young and old were treated infrastructure in all the states remote sensing and medicines distributed free of cost. and space application centers of North Tooth brushes and dental gels were also Eastern states for utilization of UAV-RS distributed free of cost. technology in all developmental planning Besides Dr.Priya; Doctors who activities. took part in the free medical camp were In the concluding programme Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari (Recipient held at the Chief Secretary's Conference Hall of Indian Health Professional Award 2016; on 6th May, 2017, the Director, NESAC, PLN Best practicing dentist of the year) Dr. RAJU, presenting an overview of the utilities Tiatula Longkumer (MPT Neurology) Dr. of UAVs said that UAVs can be used in Thungbemo Humtsoe MBBS, Dr.Kihoto enormous applications including, security DNB, surgery, Dr.Abangdi Changkiri and agricultural surveillance, landslide MBBS General Practitioner. studies and a host of others. A member of YNP, Vicato Aye Chief Secretary, Government of informed that a general meeting of the members has been slated tomorrow where various agendas helpful for the Naga s o c i e t y w o u l d b e deliberated upon. The members are drawn from various fields including musicians, footballers, social workers; doctors etc. Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar along with participants of the 6 day course for space application centers of North East region and Andhra Pradesh on 6th May 2017 Chief Secretary’s Conference Hall Kohima.

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Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar gave a remark on the need and use of the UAV technology and adopting to the technological advancements. He encouraged the participants from the various states to communicate with one another for technology building and transfer, so that the whole North Eastern states will establish itself as a 'cluster of excellence'. 20 participants (officers/engineers/scientists) from all the North Eastern states including Andhra Pradesh attended the training course. The concluding session of the training programme was chaired by Project Director, NGISRSC, Er. Mhathung Kithan, who also delivered the vote of thanks. Training Instructor, NGISRSC, Er. Atho-o presented the training course debrief. AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESULTS OF HSLC & HSSLC EXAMINATIONS 2017 The HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2017 commenced from 14th February 2017 to 6th March 2017 where a total of 37918 candidates appeared the examinations. In HSSLC Examination, there is an increase of 964 candidates. It took a period of 50 working days to prepare and declare the results. A. HSLC Examination 2017: Out of 22446 candidates, a total of 15754 candidates qualified the examination with a qualified percentage of 70.19 %. The last time the pass percentage crossed 70% or above was in the year 2009. The girls have again done better with 8178 girls qualifying and 7576 boys qualifying the examination. In the Top 20 list, there are 45 candidates out of which only 13 are boys and the rest i.e. 32 are girls. 72 schools secured 100% qualified/pass percentage, up by 5 in 2016. Out of 72, 66 are private schools and 6 are government schools. This year too, 32 schools have zero/nil result out of which 30 are government schools and 2 private schools. Since 2012, this year's performance is the best for government schools with a qualified percentage of 42.60. Government Schools qualified / 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 7 pass percentage 35.15% 37.25% 41.69% 34.55% 32.81% 42.60% In terms of district wise performance for government schools, Kohima district again topped the table with a percentage of 57% followed by Mokokchung district at 51%. Longleng district is at the bottom with 7%. In respect of private schools, Kohima and Phek districts are at the top with a percentage of 86% followed by Mokokchung at 85%. The number of candidates who secured 80% and above in aggregate is 944, up by 30 from 2016. Out of 944, 13 candidates are from government schools. B. HSSLC Examination 2017: This year again, the performance of girls are better than the boys. The girls pass percentage at the HSSLC Examination 2017 stand at 82.21% and the boys at 74.58%. 11(eleven) institutions under Arts stream, 4(four) institutions under Science stream and 4(four) institutions under Commerce stream secured 100% pass result. 1(one) private institution of commerce stream got zero/nil result. The performance of boys and girls streamwise in terms of pass percentage is: Arts Commerce Science Girls 80.50 % 81.90 % 90.87 % Boys 73.60 % 64.75 % 83.56 %

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The number of boys and girls in the top 10 list streamwise is: Arts Commerce Science Girls 7 6 3 Boys 5 5 7 I n HSSLC Examination, a total of 271 candidates secured 80% & above in aggregate up by 57 from 2016. Students securing 1st Division are as follows: 1st Div in 2017 1st Div in 2016 Arts 2389 1398 Commerce 389 504 Science 1188 1140 Total 3966 3042 Percentage 32.66 % 28.25%

IRCS NAGALAND STATE BRANCH celebration of IRC & Red Crescent OBSERVES WORLD RED CROSS DAY Movement. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the birth of Henry The Indian Red Cross Society Dunant, the founder of International (IRCS), Nagaland State Branch celebrated th Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) World Red Cross Day on 8 May, 2017 at Red and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Cross Complex, Kohima under the theme Prize. He created the community after “Less known Red Cross Stories”. Director he witnessed the deep sufferings of General of Police, Nagaland, L.L. Doungel, thousands of wounded soldiers and the IPS graced the occasion as the chief guest. lack of medical services. The General Secretary of IRCSN Dr. L.L. Doungel in his address said Kepelhusie Terhüja presented the welcome that there should be partnership to address where he mentioned that World Red promote peace and humanity between Cross & Red Crescent Day is an annual the people and the Police D e p a r t m e n t . H e a l s o m e n t i o n e d t h a t t h e significance of the Red Cross and signing of the different conventions we have now is something to go by although, we are not y e t a b l e t o s t o p w a r permanently. We are at least being able to see the damages and pain caused by war, which makes us more humane adding that Director General of Police, Nagaland, L.L Doungel speaking at the World Red Cross Day celebration at Red Cross Complex, Kohima on 8th May, 2017. the Red Cross community 16 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 also lessens military conflicts and military International Badminton star (Arjuna impact during war time. Awardee) and Brand Ambassador for Victor, The students of Minister's Hill Ashwini Ponnappa also graced the event as a Baptist Higher Secondary School and Rev. Special Gguest. She termed badminton as a Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial School and wonderful sport and promised to come back Little Flower Higher Secondary School to Nagaland and share her skills if given the presented songs. The programme was opportunity. chaired by TCK, IRCSN, Abeni. The Director of Victor brand, Raman said programme concluded with a vote of thanks that six months ago he had no connection by Member M.C. IRCSN, Dr. Neiphi Kire. with Nagaland but expressed that he had fallen in love with Nagaland through the VIKHEHO SWU GRACES CLOSING present event and promised that he will do CEREMONY OF VICTOR 1st NE everything to support Badminton in BADMINTON TOURNEY Nagaland and North East. Except Tripura The closing ceremony of Victor 1st and Sikkim, all North East States including N.E. Championship 2017 was held on 6th Nagaland comprising of 92 teams played in 7 May, 2017 at DDBA Indoor stadium categories. Nagarjan, Dimapur. IMTIKUMZUK INAUGURATES 1st Minister for Road & Bridges NAGALAND FILM FESTIVAL AT Government of Nagaland and President, KOHIMA Nagaland Badminton Association, Y. st The 1 Nagaland Film Festival was Vikheho Swu who graced the occasion as the th held on 11 May 2017 at Capital Convention Guest of Honour, suggested the North East Centre, Kohima. Parliamentary Secretary for representatives of Badminton Association Information & Public Relations, Nagaland, for forming NE Badminton Association Imtikumzuk inaugurated the event as the under one umbrella. He felt that forming chief guest. such association was feasible as NE was a Organised by the Department of IPR, comparatively small region and such Nagaland in collaboration with Dimapur initiative would not only expand the horizon based theatre group Dreamz Unlimited, the of the players of the region but also event was organized by the state government strengthen the bonds between them. He to promote the works of local filmmakers, lauded the Victor International Brand for while also bringing the film fraternity under a having a vision of delivering high quality common platform to share and deliberate on sports equipment and expressed optimism films scenario in the state. that the association would further the Speaking at the inaugural function, promotion of badminton sport. Vikheho also Imtikumzuk said that such Festivals enable thanked Ashwini for inspiring the players these direct exchanges and a direct dialogue through her presence. He also expressed between different ways of looking at reality gratitude to the Convener and members of which is very important. He said that culture DDBA for organising the 1st Victor NE is about the meanings we ascribe to the world badminton championship with an aim to and each culture describes the world in a develop friendship through the game of different way. Therefore, he stated that it is badminton. vital to find ways to engage with each other the Warrior 17 June 2017 A monthly English Journal and to learn from each other. SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME FOR He expressed pride in the quality and IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC variety of the films and documentaries FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYS- produced and directed by our local film TEM (PFMS) makers who are also winning accolades not The two day sensitization programme for only in India but also in the international implementation of Public Financial Management platform. He stated that we still have a long way System organized by Finance Department, to go but we are making a very good beginning Government of Nagaland under the aegis of PFMS, with the limited or no facilities in our State. CGA, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India was held The Chief Guest said that Nagaland from 15th–16th May, 2017 at the Directorate of has abundant natural beauty and cultural Treasuries & Accounts, Kohima. diversity which can be an excellent location The resource person for the two day for any kind of film. We have ample scope to programme was Sr. Accounts Officer, K. discover hitherto uncharted places and yet in Sridharan, who gave a brief power point presenta- spite of these positive aspects Nagaland has tion of PFMS and its benefits to the State not been able to exploit our potentials due to Government. the insurgency problems, he said. But with PFMS initially started in 2009 as a the changing times and the changing social Central Sector Scheme of Planning Commission. scenario he stated that there is no question as It is an integrated financial management system to why films cannot be shot in this part of the of Controller General of Accounts, Govt. of India world. He welcomed film makers to explore and will be used for transaction preparation, bill our beautiful land and assured everything processing, payment, receipt management, direct feasible to facilitate them. benefit transfer, fund flow management and The film screenings started with the financial reporting. All the ministries feature film “Onaatah”, directed by Pradip functioning Grant in Aid shall register all Kurbah. Besides the documentary “Oh my implementing agencies on PFMS to track soul” by Kivini Shohe, short films that were fund flow under all plan schemes of Govt. of screened included “The story of a river” by India and real time reporting of expenditure Yapangnaro Longkumer, “Story of a house” at all levels of programme implementation. by Sesino Yhoshü and Sophy Lasuh, “Back- The decision of Government of India ward is forward” by Vito Sumi and “Blissful” is to upscale the coverage of PFMS for Central by Bendang Walling, besides the best films of Sector (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Scheme the Amateur Short Film Competition. (CSS) to facilitate a robust system for ensuring The programme also included 'just in time' releases in respect of CS and CSS “Discussion Hour” where Consultant from and complete monitoring of utilization of Film Facilitation Office, National Film funds under these two categories up to the end Development Corporation, Ministry of beneficiaries including information on end Information & Broadcasting, New Delhi, use of funds. Leena Rani Narzary will highlighted the The biggest strength of PFMS is its activities of the FFO, NFDC to the partici- integration with the Zone Braking System in pants. the country. At present, PFMS interface is having interface in addition to the core bank- ing system of all Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Major Private Sector 18 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

Bank, Reserve Bank of India, India Post and inverted pyramid style stating that the Cooperative Banks. headline and introduction of the story should The programme was chaired by capture the attention of the readers keeping in Principal Director, Treasuries & Accounts, K. mind the five important Ws (who, where, Tiayanger Tzudir and the opening remark was when, what, why) and one H (how). given by OSD (General) Finance Department, Phanjoubam said a reporter must have the V. Kezo. Sr. Budget Analyst, Finance Depart- knowledge on the subject be it electioneering ment, Ketoulhou Metha delivered the vote of process, war or sports so that the key words thanks. Altogether 43 departments partici- were not missed. He also spoke on paid news, pated in the two day programme. maintenance of neutrality etc. Resource person, Joint Director IPR CONDUCTS WORKSHOP ON Dzüvinuo Theünuo DIPR spoke on Dynam- COMPLEXITIES AND CONTRADIC- ics of Government Public Relations. She said TIONS OF NEWS REPORTING both the government press office and the A workshop on the 'Complexities and media were fundamental to each other and contradictions of News reporting', organised share a common ground as their very exis- by the Department of Information & Public tence were inter-dependent. Relations (IPR), Government of Nagaland Speaking on ethics: code of conduct, was held on May 17 at the Capital Conven- Theünuo urged the journalists to be responsi- tion Centre, Kohima. ble, truthful, accurate and not to have con- The resource persons for the work- flicting interest but to work for public shop were Pradip Phanjoubam, Founder of interest, be fair and be a steward of the public Imphal Free Press, who spoke on Basics of interest. She also explained how journalist News Reporting; Dr. Aküm Longchari, and Government Public Relations Officers Editor, The Morung Express who spoke on could work together to communicate infor- Reflections on Media in Nagaland and mation about the government to the citizens Dzüvinuo Theünuo, Joint Director, DIPR, and respond to their concern. who spoke on the dynamics of Government She also dwelled on various other public relations. points like democracy and free press, Editor, Imphal Free Press, Pradip empowering people, what press office does, Phanjoubam said democracy would remain link between the government and the people, incomplete without the existence of fourth journalists and government press officials, estate. Resource person Phanjoubam said role of a press officer, government this during the one-day workshop held on spokesperson, press conferences etc. complexities and contradictions of news Resource person, editor of The reporting, organized by department of Morung Express, Dr. Aküm Longchari spoke Information and Public Relations (DIPR) at on “Reflections of media in Nagaland”. capital convention, Kohima Wednesday. Longchari said journalist or media houses Speaking on the basics of news should not let themselves be driven away by reporting, Phanjoubam said journalism was those at the helm of affairs, adding that about telling the story of events coherently neutrality should be maintained between the and articulately, whereby one should have government and general public. He also the basic communication skills. He said suggested that routine coverage of events while writing a news story, it should be an should not only contain the speeches of the the Warrior 19 June 2017 A monthly English Journal chief guest but should also focus on the other addressed. aspects as well. She commented on the Cadre Longchari was optimistic on the Review taken up for the department and also suggestion of specialization and beat journal- some of activities that took place relating to ism in the state while also opining that the the association including positive protection of the journalist's identity during developments that have taken place in the critical reporting should be maintained by the department. Stating that IPR department is editors and publishers. Stating that media has growing in visibility and importance over the the power to bring about the social change in years she called upon all to rededicate the society, he also informed to do grass-root ourselves as PR professionals and as public reporting and also asked the journalist to servants. know where he/she stands. Director, IPR, Limawati Ao while Asangla Imsong Deputy Director speaking on the occasion said that the main DIPR chaired the programed and Director objective of having an association was to DIPR Limawati Ao delivered the introduc- look after the welfare and to safeguard the tory note. Journalists from Kohima, interest of the members. It is the best Dimapur, Mokokchung, Kiphiri, Mon, PRO platform where we can discuss issues defense and the department officials from confronting the interest of its members across the state had attended the one day besides evolving innovative ideas so as to workshop. improve the image and functions of the department, he stated. NIPReSA HOLDS GENERAL MEET- He expressed hope that the ING association would maintain its integrity and The Nagaland Information & Public promote unity and cooperation among its Relations Employees Services Association members. He also urged all the members to th (NIPReSA) held its general meeting on 18 work hard with renewed vigour and asked to May 2017 at the DIPR Conference Hall, maintain consistency of regularity and Kohima. sincerity wherever they posted. Delivering the presidential address, The programme was chaired by President, NIPReSA, Dzuvinuo Theunuo General Secretary, NIPReSA, Siewatho gave a brief background on the history of the Nyusou who also gave the general department where she stated that IPR secretary's report along with the report of the department is one of the oldest departments Treasurer, NIPReSA, Kepelhoutuonuo. in the state. She also reflected on how the Welcome speech was delivered by Executive association came about where she said that member, NIPReSA, Asangla Imsong. NIPReSA was registered as a society on 4th May 1994 with Yanger as the first President The new office bearers for the 2017- who retired as deputy director. She said that 2019 tenure were elected as follows: most of our senior officers and colleagues have been actively involved for the welfare of President : Asangla Imsong the association members and it is through Vice President : Ruopfülenuo Mepfhüo their efforts that issues pertaining to the General Secretary : Nongozo Rikha members, either directly or indirectly, have Joint Secretary : Metevizo Sothu been taken up with the authorities or Treasurer : K. Zeliang

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AHoDs AND HoDs MEETING base of assets and other documents such as The meeting of the Administrative survey maps etc. which pose a problem in Heads of Departments (AHoDs) and Heads protecting government land. He also said that of Departments (HoDs) was held on 20th May government properties lack demarcation and 2017 at the Secretariat Conference Hall, protective fencing. He also highlighted about Kohima under the chairmanship of Chief the eviction process followed, which Secretary, Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, IAS. normally takes upto two to three months. Highlighting about the secrecy of T. Longri Ao, Managing Director, Aadhar data, the Chief Secretary said that NSMDC gave a presentation on the products government departments should be careful of the Nagaland State Mineral Development about protecting the secrecy of Aadhar data Corporation Ltd. that are produced through of any person, be it beneficiaries etc while its three industrial units – the Decorative & uploading information on department D i m e n s i o n a l S t o n e P l a n t ( D D S P ) websites. He said that departments cannot Chümukedima, the DDSP Wazeho and publish in any form the Aadhar number of Mineral Industry Growth Centre (MIGC), any person. He also instructed that Kiruphema. These units produces high departments' websites should be made secure quality slabs, artifacts, bricks, wall cladding, to protect from hackers. sandstone floor tiles, monoliths, pillars, The Chief Secretary also highlighted hollow bricks, load bearing paver blocks and guidelines on the Do's & Dont's with regard many others. Stating that the quality of to the usage of Aadhar data. With regard to products is in no way inferior to those 'Storage and data protection guidelines', an brought from outside and that the rates are Agency using Aadhar must strictly follow all also very reasonable, T. Longri Ao suggested security guidelines specified by UIDAI. If an that government departments may encourage Agency is storing Aadhar number in usage of these locally made products in all database, data must be encrypted and stored. g o v e r n m e n t i n i t i a t e d p r o j e c t s o r It should also be ensured that no Aadhar data constructions. is displayed or disclosed to external agencies Earlier, the house took a Pledge in or unauthorized persons. Regular audit must observance of Anti-Terrorism Day, which be conducted to ensure Aadhar number and falls on May 21, but as the date falls on a linked data is protected, the guidelines stated. Sunday which is a holiday for state Giving a presentation on “Land and government offices, the day was observed on Assets Management – encroachment and May 20. The Chief Secretary led the house in related issues”, Deputy Commissioner, taking the pledge to oppose all forms of Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan highlighted terrorism and violence and to fight the forces the various issues with regard to government of disruption threatening human lives and land. He said that encroachments take place values. due to various reasons such as delay in PROFESSOR PARDESHI LAL lodging complaints or not lodging any ASSUMES AS NEW VC OF NU complaint at all. In certain instances, government officials are in connivance with Professor of Zoology, Nagaland private individuals, coupled with lack of data University, Prof. Pardeshi Lal assumed office

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as the New Vice Chancellor of Nagaland district officials. He assured the trainees that University (Central University) on Thursday the three day program will be multi- 18th May, 2017. dimensional and unique. It is the first time in the history of the He also said that this training university, that a Professor within the programme is the brain child of the Director University was recruited to the post of the General of Election Commission, Sudip Jain Vice Chancellor. IAS. He added that earlier the trainings Prof. Lal was recruited as Professor conducted by Election Commission was of Zoology in the year 1997. Prior to his focusing only in the system, procedures and appointment as the Vice Chancellor he has conducting the election in the free and fair served in different capacities from the Head means but after 2015 focus has been shifted on of Department (HoD), Professor Incharge people behind the systems. He said that the ( P I C ) i n L u m a m i d u r i n g Tr a n s i t training program lined up will be unlike those Headquarters in Kohima, Dean of School of training held previously but will be fun filled Sciences, Controller of Examinations and and with lots of interesting activities. Pro Vice Chancellor. Additional Director, ATI, K. Kevin A s p e r U n i v e r s i t y G r a n t s Zehol delivering a short speech said that he Commission (UGC) guidelines a person was disappointed to see very less should have served as a professor for 10 participation from most of the districts as this years to be appointed as the Vice Chancellor. kind of training will be beneficial for the The tenure of office is for five years or till the upcoming 2018 election. Earlier inaugurating age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. A the training program candle was lighted by person cannot be appointed as the Vice Dr. M. Parivallal, Director the Training Chancellor of the same university for a People. Short speech was delivered by N Moa second term. Aier, Chief Electoral Officer (officiating) and vote of thanks was proposed by Vekho Vero, TEAM LEADERSHIP & MOTIVATION D e p u t y C h i e f E l e c t o r a l O ffi c e r. TRAINING AT ATI Administrative officers and election officers A three day program on experiential from the across districts participated in the learning residential Training for election ongoing program. The program was chaired officers of Nagaland was inaugurated at ATI by Khekugha Sema. today with theme Team Leadership & Motivation (TLM) a psychological impetus. The programme was organised by Election Commission of India (India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management). Dr. M. Parivallal, Director of the Training People, speaking at the inaugural function lauded the trainees for being nominated to attend the three days training st program. He added that this training is the 1 Dr. M. Parivallal, Director, and the Training People Lighting the candle ever special training held by the Election at the inaugural function of Team Leadership & Motivation at ATI on Commission of India in Nagaland for selective 22nd May 2017. 22 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

STATE OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL floral diversity of about 2400 species of DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY angiosperms, 9 species of gymnosperms, 340 Nagaland State Biodiversity Board species of orchids, 22 species of bamboo. The celebrated the International Day for Biological fauna diversity includes more than 100 species diversity on 22nd May 2017 at Capital of mammals, 400 species of birds and a good Convention Centre Kohima with PCCF, I. number of reptiles. Panger Jamir IFS as the special guest. Earlier the special guest PCCF & Addressing the gathering the PCCF HOFF, I Panger Jamir gave away the prizes of mentioned that God has given us a rich place the Essay and painting competition on the with so many biological diversity it is the theme “Biodiversity”. Students from 16 responsibility of all to take care of the gift of schools from Kohima district attended the nature. He said that the United Nations has function. The programme started with an proclaim diversity (IDB) to increase invocation prayer by pastor, Kohima Harvest understanding and creating awareness the Church, Swedesul Luho, special song by the issue of biodiversity. The UN General Vineyard School and ended with a word of Assembly, in December 2000 adopted 22nd gratitude by Keneizeno Seletsu. May as IDB to commemorate the adoption of VIPRALHOU KESIEZIE the text of the convention on May 22, 1992 by APPOINTED AS MEMBER NPSC Nairobi. He added that the role of forest is not only to provide resources for humans but is Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya very much vital for social, cultural, historical inducted Vipralhou Kesiezie as a Member of and most importantly maintaining ecological the Nagaland Public Service Commission at a balance. programme held at Naga Bhavan, Raj Bhavan T. Lotha IFS (Retd) and Chairman Kohima on 24th May 2017. NSBB in his keynote address said that The Governor Acharya administered Nagaland is a part of the Indo-Burma the oath taking ceremony which was aended biodiversity hotspot because of the availability by the Chief Secretary Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, of rich biological resources. Nagaland has Chairman and Members of NPSC. Vi p r a l h o u Kesiezie hails from Kohima Village and h a s s e r v e d t h e G o v e r n m e n t o f Nagaland unl his r e r e m e n t a s Director, SCERT in 2016. He is also the Anchor, Educaon Sector, Nagaland Vision 2030 and is an PCCF, I. Panger Jamir IFS speaking at the International Day for Biological diversity Advisory Member of at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on 22nd May 2017. the APO. Vipralhou the Warrior 23 June 2017 A monthly English Journal has a MA degree in Education from NEHU, imparted at the level of implementing agency or Shillong and has done his PG Specialisation authority, but now the entire scenario is changing in Education & Vocational Guidance to mass participation, he said. Calling the trainees (NCERT, New Delhi) as the agents for propagation of the programmes in their respective areas and circles, he urged them URBAN DEVELOPMENT put sincere efforts to skill, equip and build DEPARTMENT ORGANIZES AMRUT capacity of the people for success of the TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR programme. He lamented the loopholes existing MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS in the selection of the beneficiaries, and called for A three day AMRUT: Training creating a system, to identify the needy core Programme for Municipal Officials of Nagaland, beneficiaries for any scheme. organized by Department of Urban The inaugural programme was chaired Development, Government of Nagaland, in by Director, RCUES, Hyderabad, Prof. Y. collaboration with Regional Centre for Urban and Pardhasaradhi, and Director, Urban Environmental Studies, Osmania University, Development delivered the welcome address. th Hyderabad began on 24 May, 2017 at the Highlights of the three days training will Conference hall, Department of Urban include orientation on issues including Urban Development. reforms: challenges: Significance of leadership, Secretary, Urban Development, introduction to AMRUT mission, components Mhotsuthung Lotha, NCS delivering the and process, preparation and updation of SLIP'S inaugural speech called on the need to focus on and SAAP'S, service level benchmarks, reform Skill Development, Capacity Building and oriented projects; E-Governance best practices: Human Resource Development for progress. Strategies, accountability and transparency; Pointing that many foreign investors are willing to Urban infrastructure projects: Water, sewerage: invest in various sectors in the country, he Context of AMRUT; PPP Model of Parks; PPP: lamented the lack of capacity building and human Significance and potential: Pilot projects of PPP; resource, which are hindering our efforts to attract Stakeholder participation: Opportunities for them to invest in the state. convergence with other schemes and missions; Earlier, awareness on programmes were Best practices of Solid Waste Management: Preparation of DPR: Components: AMRUT; and Financing options for Urban Development; concept of CSR and strategies to mobilize funds.

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the solar street light. He also highlighted the work activities of the department and on the KHRIEHU LIEZIETSU TENDERS going projects in the state. RESIGNATION The welcome speech was delivered The Nagaland Legislative Assembly by President St. John A, Bokei while Secretariat has notified that the Speaker Executive Chairman St. John A, Namang Nagaland Legislative Assembly has Chubou delivered a short speech. accepted the resignation tendered by Khriehu Liezietsu, from the Membership of 9th OPEN BASKETBALL the Twelfth, Nagaland Legislative Assembly TOURNAMENT with effect from 24th May 2017. The 9th Open Basketball Tournament Consequent upon his resignation, the 2017 (OBT) organised by the Nagaland Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Basketball Association (NBA) and Suncity hereby declare the seat of Khriehu Liezietsu Club, Kohima was held from 24th to 27th May of NPF from 10 Northern Angami-I (ST) as at Khuochiezie, Local Ground, Kohima. vacant. Khekaho Assumi, Parliamentary SOLAR STREET LIGHT Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports LAUNCHING PROGRAMME AT graced the inauguration as the Chief Guest. TUENSANG Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Retd), MLA and President, Solar street light launching NBA gave the presidential address while programme was held at Phinjang Sector welcome address was given by Lipok Community hall, St. John A, Tuensang on Pongen, Vice President, NBA. Twenty teams 24th May, 2017, with Deputy Commissioner, from five districts vied for the championship. Tuensang, Alem Jongshi as the Chief Guest. MLAs Merentoshi R. Jamir and Neiphrezo The solar street installation was Keditsu were the match patrons on the second and third days respectively. sponsored by Ministry of New and th Renewable Energy MNRE, Government of The finals were played on the 27 of India and implemented by Directorate of May with the closing programme graced by New and Renewable Energy DNRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA as the Guest of Government of Nagaland. The launching Honour. Teisozhavi Theünuo, Convenor of programme was attended by the officials of the OBT and Hony. Secy, NBA welcomed the the DNRE, Government officials and gathering. citizens of the Sector. Team Taurus from Kohima lifted the Speaking at the function, the Chief championship title, defeating team Guest said that the solar street light is one of Amplified with a score of 61-52. Dorians and the many eco-friendly accessories, Werewolves were the other semi finalists. machineries, gadgets and appliances to An exhibition match was displayed by sub- check the menace of global warming. He junior category from Kohima village. The advised the public to protect and preserve the most valuable player (MVP) of the community assets so that the maximum benefits can be achieved. Deputy Director DNRE, Er. Inaho P. Awomiapprised on the usage and services of

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tournament was awarded to Vikuo Israel of President, Chakhesang Mothers Association team Taurus. Vote of thanks was given by (CMA), Zaposhelu Venuh delivered Paul Rutsa, Advisor, Suncity, Kohima. welcome address. NAGA SOCIETY IS VULNERABLE TO CHAIRPERSON BCS CALLS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Dr. GOVERNOR TEMSULA AO Chairperson, Burma Campaign Naga society is vulnerable to human Society (BCS), Akiko McDonald called on trafficking, so it is the responsibility of every the Governor at Raj Bhavan Kohima on 25th parents and elders of every Naga village to May 2017. keep close vigil and maintain proper record Apprising the Governor, Akiko said of its citizens especially of young boys and that BCS aims to collect historical data, war girls. This was stated by Dr. Temsula Ao, memoirs, photos, films, etc. and provide Chairperson Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) at the L e g a l A w a r e n e s s Programme on 'Human Trafficking' held at Town Hall, Phek on 24th May 2017. The programme was organized by NSCW in association with the National Commission for Women, New Delhi. She stated that N a g a s w e r e v e r y fortunate to have many unions and organizations Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya with Chairperson, Burma Campaign which can directly or Society, Akiko McDonald at Raj Bhavan on 25th May 2017 indirectly help us and can also assist in monitoring access to the international public. The the progress and well-being of the children. society also aims to actively participate in On the same line, she urged them to make the war memorial services in Japan, India, welfare of the youths their foremost priority Burma and UK. so as to check the exploitation of the children. T h e C h a i r p e r s o n o f B u r m a In the programme, Coordinator-cum- Campaign Society had also met the Chief Master Trainer, NSLA, Akumla Longchari Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Shurhozelie also spoke on the awareness and preventive Liezietsu on 24th May 2017. measure of 'Human Trafficking'. The programme was chaired by GOVERNOR AWARDS AND Member NSCW, Asangla Cholong and FELICITATES TOPPERS AND RANK Associate Pastor, Phek Town Baptist Church, HOLDERS Moze Nyekha said the invocation prayer.

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A ceremony on presentation of topper Neingusalie Yano enthralled the Governor's Award and NBSE Awards to gathering with special song. toppers and felicitation of rank holders of The list of recipient of the Governor's HSLC and HSSLC examination 2017 was Award and NBSE Awards are: Deepa Mishra held at Durban Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on HSLC from Holy Cross Higher Secondary 26th May, 2017. School, Elozüo M. Saprüna of Arts Stream The Governor of Nagaland and from Minister's Hill Baptist Higher Arunachal Pradesh, P.B Acharya speaking on Secondary School Kohima, Rajdeep Nath of the occasion after giving away the awards, Commerce Stream from Pranab Vidyapith congratulated the students for their Higher Secondary School Dimapur and Piklu achievement while also adding that they will Paul of Science Stream from Pranab be called real achievers only when they share Vidyapith Higher Secondary School their knowledge and success with others. Dimapur.

Pointing that the sole and ultimate goal of th 8 GENERAL SESSION OF SAKH AT education is not acquiring degrees and PUGHOBOTO making money or getting rich, he called for translating these knowledge into reality, Minister for Power, C.Kipili Sangtam th adding that they have great responsibilities to inaugurated the 8 General Session of Sumi take the state forward. Ahuyemi Kukami Hoho in presence of the The Governor, while congratulating Minister for R&B, Y.Vikheho Swu and the the Government for the introduction of Parliamentary Secretary for IPR, Imtikumzuk th mother tongue as the second language in at Pughoboto town hall on 26 May 2017. schools from classes V – VIII, encouraged Speaking on the occasion, Kipili the people to be real and stand firm on the called upon the GBs to change the system in greatness of the Naga culture and society to administration for the future generation. He preserve the same. said Nagaland is a blessed place with a lot of P r i n c i p a l S e c r e t a r y, S c h o o l potential and resources and we need to Education and SCERT, F.P. Solo delivering change our work culture and maintain food short speech expressed hope that Nagaland economy. He said that Nagas should practice Board of School Education will produce even 'work and eat' and 'eat to work'. better results in the future. Expressing on the role of the GBs he Earlier delivering the welcome said that GBs are the Judges of the Customary address, Chairman, NBSE, Asano Sekhose laws and therefore need to be careful to avoid while congratulating the students and bigger crimes. He lauded the R&B Minister teachers for their success pointed on the need for his leadership qualities and opening to be happy in what one is doing. Today your various development activities such as road, success is your message to the other students, education, water supply, etc. for the area as you proceed further, make sure it is people. The chief guest appealed urged the inspiring, she added. gathering from 24 villages to think about Pastor, Union Baptist Church, Pughoboto as a god gifted place. Kohima, Rev. Dr. Rachülie Vihienuo said the Minister for Road & Bridge, thanksgiving prayer, while students from Y.Vikheho Swu mentioned that he hopes for Minister's Hill Baptist Higher Secondary Pughoboto to become one of the cleanest School, Kohima and HSCL 2017 Music constituencies and urged them to actively the Warrior 27 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

participate to bring about change. Dwelling Madhav Dave, a sitting Minister of State for the Skill development and entrepreneurship, Environment, Forest and Climate. The house Swu said that every individual has to engage observed a two minutes silence in respect of according to their skills to generate their the Late Anil Madhav Dave. resources for more income. Commissioner & Secretary NLA T h e S u m i A p h u y e m i H o h o informed on the assent of the Governor of President, Inavi Swu highlighted about the Nagaland P.B. Acharya on the Nagaland Importance of GBs. ADC Avelu Ruho also Backward Tribes Commission Bill 2016, the dwelled on how to play the vital role of the Nagaland Appropriation No. 1 Bill 2017 and GBs and change the functioning system to the Nagaland Appropriation No. 2 Bill 2017. keep their relevance in the village Chief Minister Nagaland, Dr. Shürhozelie administration with good faith and continue Liezietsu introduced the Government to forward for the welfare of the people in resolution to urge the Government of India to their respective areas. expedite the ongoing political dialogue to The programme was chaired by bring an early resolution before the schedule President SAKH Suhoje Kiho. Introduction Assembly election due in early 2018. The and welcome speech was delivered by Nagaland Goods & Services Tax Bill 2017 Advisor SAKH Kughakhu Shagi while the which was also introduced. vote of thanks was rendered by Secretary Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts, Judicial SAKH Kihovi Swu. Relief & Rehabilitation, Dr. T.M. Lotha, referring to the Naga political dialogue said ONE-DAY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY that Nagas should unite because unless we SESSION come together as one, there will be setbacks The Sixteenth Special Session of the for an early solution to the political dialogue. th Twelfth Assembly was held on 27 May 2017. He said that Nagas have suffered for a The list of Business started with the Obituary longtime and things have remained in the same reference on the passing away of Late Anil position. The list of Business also included laying of r e p o r t p a p e r s o f t h e Nagaland Police Manual & Amendment Rules 2017 by Home Minister, Yanthungo Patton. Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary S e r v i c e s , S . C h u b a Longkumer laid down the Nagaland Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act 2009. T h e h o u s e a l s o Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie addressing the Sixteenth Special Session of the Twelfth Assembly on 27th May 2017. discussed on the tenure of the 28 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

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Select Committee on the Nagaland Lokayukta participating in the discussion on GST. He Bill 2015 which was extended. The members pointed that the system will promote and who were included in the Select Committee are inculcate professionalism in the business Parliamentary Secretary Er. Levi Rengma as community. the Chairman and other members include Minister of School Education and Parliamentary Secretary R. Tohanba, SCERT, Yitachu said traders and business Parliamentary Secretary Apok Jamir, people register in the name of STs and SCs to Parliamentary Secretary Pukhayi and Advisor avoid taxes, thus depriving the state Dr. T.M. Lotha. After finishing all the listed exchequer from revenue generation. He business Speaker NLA Dr. Imtiwapang expressed hope that the GST system will do adjourned the sixteenth Special Assembly away with this illegal practice. The Act East Session of the Twelfth NLA session sine die. Policy will enhance the trading activities and LEGISLATORS DELIBERATE ON GST open up opportunities for the youth, which he said is a dream come true for the youths. He Chief Minister and Minister In charge however pointed that the same will fail for Finance, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezeiestu, without the active participation of the moved the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax stakeholders. Let us create amenities and Bill, 2017 today, the 27th May, 2017, in the 16th th open up avenues, he said, referring to the session of the 12 Legislative Assembly. saturated avenues for more employment Participating in the discussion of the under the government. bill, Minister Roads and Bridges, Vikeho Swu Chairman DAN and Advisor of apprised of the benefits of the GST regime. Finance, T.R. Zeliang participating in the He pointed that the multiple layers of taxation discussion called for eliminating corruption will be eliminated, production at both and black money through 'technology national and international level will be checking'. He said that e-billing ensures 100% boosted, the cost of production will be cut, collected taxes comes to the state exchequer goods and services will become cheaper adding that only 30-40% of collected taxes besides the state gaining revenue. The GST presently comes to the state exchequer. regime will significantly improve the taxing He further apprised that under the GST system and boost the overall efficiency of tax all Central Sales Taxes will come to the state in the state, he stated. exchequer unlike the earlier regime when all Also participating in the discussion, Central Sales Taxes goes to the manufacturing Parliamentary Secretary, Er. Levi Rengma, state. With the introduction of GST, the total besides highlighting the benefits of the GST, tax payable will drastically come down to called on the need for the state to gear up to be 28%, with the elimination of taxes such as toll self-sufficient and independent in revenue. tax, excise tax, or entry tax etc., from the We should start assessing our self as a mature present 32%, he said, thus benefitting the state especially in policies of taxes, he stated. consumers to a great extent. He further pointed The Parliamentary Secretary also appealed that with 4% cut in the payable taxes, the the concern department to make the system an introduction of e-billing, and 100% collected all e-payment system. taxes coming the state exchequer, the Nagaland is a consumer state and revenue increase in tax collection can be when we have no system of revenue expected to increase by 400-500%. generation, the GST regime will create He appealed the people especially avenues for the same, said C. Apok Jamir, the Warrior 33 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

with small business establishment in rural or states. areas not to panic as the GST regime will cover CM informed that such a scenario will only those firms will annual sale return of Rs. lead to avoidance of cascading of tax and bring 10 Lakhs and above. OFC lines has been down the cost of the product or service and provided to all district headquarters, including finally benefit the end consumer and the system four sub divisions, which will solve the will also check tax evasion, since trade and problem of internet connection in rural areas in industry will benefit by coming under the GST its effort to introduce e-billing. With, all these system through a "Self-Policing" mechanism. in place, the slogan of 'one government, one In the process, the tax base was likely to expand tax' will become a reality, he said. and lead to more revenue collection. Further he said in the new tax regime, due CHIEF MINISTER REMARKS ON GST to the "destination principle", where taxation was Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie on supply and consumption and not on Liezietsu in his concluding remarks to introduce manufacturing, a State like Nagaland, which was Goods and Service Tax (GST) said that GST pre-dominantly a consumer state will benefit and regime is going to be a milestone for making the the introduction of the GST regime will open new tax administration in the state more effective and era in the indirect taxation structure and transparent and would have beneficial effect on administration in India. the consumers and the economy as a whole. Chief Minister said with the collection SEMINAR FOR IMMUNIZATION AND of tax in the state, it would see a rise in GST MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH regime, however in the event of loss of revenue, SERVICES AT KOHIMA state would be compensated for the shortfall in The inaugural programme of the two collection by the central government for the next day workshop with religious leaders to five years for which the revenue act has already improve demand for immunization and passed by the parliament. maternal and child health services in Nagaland Liezietsu said there are multiple was held on 30th May, 2017 at Hotel Vivor, subjects on which taxes are being levied and Kohima with Minister for Health & Family collected throughout the country yet the various Welfare, P. Longon as the chief guest. The provisions of the Constitution of India provide workshop is being organised by State Health the sanction and clearly define the subjects on Society in collaboration with UNICEF. which the Centre and the States can levy and Minister for Health & Family Welfare, collect taxes. P. Longon in his inaugural speech said that, the In the present tax regime, he said if all government of Nagaland is trying its best to the sale points happen to be within the State, work towards the welfare of the people of there is some relief in the form of Value Added Nagaland and continuously making efforts to Tax (VAT) wherein one was allowed to take the build our generation fit for future challenges, credit for the tax already paid in the previous be it their competence to excel in their careers, transaction. However, he said the tax structure the economic life, social or spiritual life. does not provide any relief in the form of tax He further pointed that the state credit, if the goods are manufactured coverage in immunization programme is low, somewhere else and reaches Nagaland after the reasons being the low demand for passing through many intermediate immunization services in the state, taxpaying sellers, located in some other state information gap and fear of adverse events

34 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 following immunization, parents and families nitriding system is a heat-treating process do not know about vaccines, they do not feel which diffuses nitrogen into the surface of a the need for vaccination. He apprised that the metal to create a case-hardened surface. government is making efforts to engage with These processes are most commonly communities in platforms such as village used on low-carbon, low-alloy steels but on health and nutrition pays organized at villages medium and high-carbon steels, titanium, by the health workers for community aluminum and molybdenum. In plasma participations awareness. nitriding, the reactivity of the nitriding media Outlining the objectives of the is not due to the temperature but the ionized workshop, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF, state of gas. In this technique intense electric Assam, Dr. Tushar Rane said that UNICEF is fields are used to generate ionized molecules supporting the respective state governments in of the gas around the surface to be nitrided. the North Eastern states, and they have been Such highly active gas with ionized molecules doing so for the past 5 years. He spoke on the is called plasma. The gas used for plasma need to improve the infant mortality rate, nitriding is usually pure nitrogen, since no which is 29 in the state. spontaneous decomposition is needed (as is General Secretary, NBCC, Rev. Dr. the case of gas nitriding with ammonia). There Zelhou Keyho mentioned that the church are hot plasmas typified by plasma jets used plays an important role not only in the faith for metal cutting, welding, cladding or matter of the constituents, but also in the social spraying. There are also cold plasmas, and health of its members. usually generated inside vacuum chambers, Father Charles, representation from at low pressure regimes. Catholic Association, Nagaland stated that the Usually steels are beneficially treated social mission of the catholic church is to with plasma nitriding. This process permits enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes of the t h e c l o s e c o n t r o l o f t h e n i t r i d e d people in the village. microstructure, allowing nitriding with or without compound layer formation. Not only NSTC ORGANIZES SEMINAR ON the performance of metal parts is enhanced, RADICAL NITRIDING PROCESS but working life spans also increase, and so do Seminar on Radical Nitriding process the strain limit and the fatigue strength of the for improving the life of cutting tools for metals being treated. For instance, mechanical agriculture was organized by Nagaland properties of austenitic stainless steel like Science and Technology Council (NSTC). resistance to wear can be significantly The seminar was held at Nagaland Science and augmented and the surface hardness of tool th Technology Complex, Kohima on 30 May, steels can be doubled. This tools like Satellite 2017. and Textile Company etc. are made through Resource person SG, Facilitation plasma nitriding system, the resource person Center for Industrial Plasma Technologies said. (FCIPT), Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Er. Dr. Alphonso WORLD ANTI TOBACCO DAY Joseph, gave a powerpoint presentation on OBSERVED STATEWIDE plasma nitriding system pointing that it is one Kohima along with the rest of the world of the best tools for farmer as it is more durable observed World No Tobacco Day on 31st May than other tools. She said that the plasma 2017 at Capital Convention Centre with the

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theme “Tobacco-A Threat to Development”. around the districts to ensure awareness to Parliamentary Secretary, Higher & the different groups in the society. Technical Education, Deo Nukhu speaking at The program was chaired by Additional the programme said that it was important to Director, H&FW, Tali Jamir. Toshimeren create awareness on tobacco among the people Walling of G. Rio School presented the voice of particularly more so as Nagaland is considered children and special song was presented by little as the 2nd highest tobacco consumption in India. flower school Kohima. 16 children who He encouraged the younger generations to participated in the essay competition were given abstain from consuming tobacco as tobacco certificate and cash prizes by Dr. Hotokhu cause premature death world wide and 6 million Chishi SNO, NTCD.Three tobacco free villages death are related to tobacco and higher cancer (Philimi, Khonoma and Jotsoma) representative case in Nagaland are attributed to tobacco highlighted their success story. The day was also consumption. However, he said this can be observed in the districts across the state. prevented if proper awareness is created. NARROW PAROCHIALISM SHOULD Deputy Commissioner & Chairman NOT DIVIDE US: CHOTISUH SAZO DLCC, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS stated in this Nagaland PHED Minister, Chotisuh speech that tobacco related illness and is one of the major preventable causes of deaths. He also mentioned that there is a rise among the younger generation to consume smoke from or smokeless form of tobacco which is turning out to be a habit. One of the main reason for this is due to peer pressure from friends. Ambassador for tobacco smoke free Kohima, Sievituo Solo mentioned in his speech that he was influenced into smoking at an early age. But he made a decision that he should stop smoking tobacco and because of his abstinence he was able to take care of his health and be a fit young man which encouraged him to travel around the world in his bicycles for 6 years. As a brand Ambassador of tobacco smoke free Kohima he and his team will be collaborating with the Department of Health & Family Welfare to create more street art in and

The 27th NSF General conference Monolith was unveiled by Nagaland Minister Chotisuh Sazo at Tsurangkong Range, Mokokchung on 31st May 2017. 36 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

Sazo said Naga society is going through rough KelhouneizoYhome, COC convenor was also and hard times as the Nagas have been addressed by NESO Chairman, Samuel Jyrwa fragmented on various fronts. He said that and Naga Hoho President, Chuba Ozukum. there are multiple organizations espousing Besides delegates from federating units the cause of the Nagas yet collective voice of of the NSF, student leaders and delegates from the people are lacking. North eastern states attended the three day Inaugurating the 27th Naga Students conference. Federation General conference at NAGALAND CHIEF MINISTER LAYS Chungtiayimsen under Tsurangkong range of st WREATH AT NEUVE CHAPELLE, Mokokchung district on 31 May 2017, FRANCE Chotisuh Sazo called on the Naga students st community to uproot ' ills of our society' On 31 May 2017, Chief Minister, Dr. and to have effective discourse to bring Shürhozelie laid a wreath at the Indian about amelioration in Naga society. memorial at Neuve Chapelle, France where a “Narrow parochialism should not grip number of Naga Labour Corps names feature us and divide us” the Minister said adding the in the plaque installed in the honour of the NSF should look beyond their village and tribe Indian army and labour corps who fought in and view Nagas as a wholesome unit and act France during WWI. For the Naga labour towards the unity. Recalling the formation of corps, this year is significant as 2017 marks th the NSF he said the vision of the founding the 100 anniversary of the Naga Labour leaders of the Federation as enshrined in the Corps participation in The Great War. The preamble was to safeguard the common Chief Minister also visited the Indian interest, integrity and cooperation amongst cemetery at Ayette and laid a wreath at the the Nagas. He therefore called on the gravestone of one Shikhu (pic) of the Naga students to nurture and promote these ideals labour corps in remembrance of the entire and principles as laid in the preamble.He also Naga labour corps. insisted that acquiring knowledge and ideas Liz Sweet, Director, External Relations should remain steadfast commitment of the of the Commonwealth War Graves students saying it would enable them to Commission accompanied Nagaland Chief become a responsible citizen and leader. Minister. Earlier, the Minister also unveiled the Monolith of the 27th NSF. In his Presidential address, Zubenthung Kithan said that there is an urgent need to have a strong policy makers in our society. He said the progress of any nation or society is measured by the adaptation of right and relevant policy making. The inaugural function chaired by

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CHANGTONGYA SUB-DIVISIONAL CHANGTONGYA SCREENING CAMP DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRMENT FORUM MEETING HELD Screening Camp for Hearing C hangtongya Sub-Divisional Impairment under National Programme for Departmental Coordination Forum meeting Prevention and Control of Deafness was held on 28th April, 2017 at the Office (NPPCD) under the department of Health C h a m b e r o f S D O ( C ) , u n d e r t h e and Family Welfare, Nagaland was held on Chairmanship of SDO (C) Chumlamo 28th April, 2017, at Community Health Humtsoe. The meeting was hosted by APRO, Centre, Changtongya. Changtongya. A medical team led by Dr. Theja The chairman welcomed all the Chase (ENT Specialist), Chinglem Yumnam members present at the meeting. The house (Audtometrist) and Mayang (Pharmacist) reviewed the meeting minute of the last from Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District meeting. The house also decided to extend Hospital, Mokokchung conducted the camp. financial aid to the victims of the 24th April, A total of 86 parents were treated and 32 2017 fire incident through the SDDCF hearing test were conducted at the camp. welfare fund. TDLSA OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL The Chairman encouraged all head of LABOUR DAY offices to perform their duties in serving the public. He also requested the Officer In- Along with the rest of the world, charge to ensure security to the public Tuensang District Legal Services Authority (TDLSA) observed International Labour through the police personnel of the Town. st In the meeting, the house resolved to Day, on 1 May, 2017 at CKS Hall Panel let the Town Hall only for public functions. Lawyer, TDLSA. The house also decided that the security Speaking on the significance of International Labour Day, N. Kano, Judicial personnel will be accommodated at the st present BDO Quarter. On the issue of cash Magistrate 1 Class & Secretary TDLSA crunch faced by all government employees at informed how and where International SBI Mokokchung, the house decided to write Labour Day Started to be observed to the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. internationally and nationally. He also The meeting further entrusted the Electrical highlighted on the need for a free and Department to look after the Street lighting competent legal services to the poor and of the police points. marginalized people in the form of legal After thorough deliberation, the advices, drafting application, petitions and meeting decided to propose setting up of a affidavits and court based cases. Fire Brigade Station at Changtongya in the Yampi, Programme Manager of IDS next DPDB meeting through the chairman. (NGO), highlighted on the services rendered to the beneficiaries under Nagaland Building and other construction workers in Tuensang. Speaking on Nagaland Building and 38 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 other construction workers welfare schemes, She said that all occupation, whether Retainer lawyer, TDLSA, Yimtsusangla involving intellect of physical labour, appraised that under the scheme the deserves equal respect and dignity. No job registered beneficiaries are entitled to get should be considered superior or inferior, as insurance cover, maternity benefits, grant for every job that is dutifully done with honesty purchasing tools, and scholarships for the and sincerity deserves appreciation, she children. added. Speaking on NALSA Scheme of Earlier, introduction and keynote legal services to the Workers in Un- address was delivered by JMFC and Organised Sector, Master Trainer NSLSA, Secretary ZDLSA, Atoka Achumi, while Cheliam Khiamniungan appreciated the District & Session Judge Cum Chairman contribution made by the labourers towards ZDLSA delivered a short speech on the the development of the country's economy. Significance of International Labor Day. He added legal services institutions exist to The programme was chaired by provide a link or bridge the gap between the Retainer Lawyer ZDLSA, Tovi Z. Yeptho, concern departments and the labourers. The while Shikatoli Achumi pronounced the programme was chaired by Antimangyang, invocation. Public Prosecutor, J. Khetoholi Panel Lawyer TDLSA. Altogether 90 Yeputhomi delivered the vote of thanks. beneficiaries/Labourers along with the th 4 INTER WARD FOOTBALL representatives from Social Welfare TOURNAMENT PFUTSERO Department, Labour Department and th Integrated Development Society (NGO) The 4 Inter ward football tournament nd attended the programme. began at Pfutsero on 2 May 2017 under the theme 'Unity through Sports', with MLA ZDLSA OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL Neiba Kronu as the Chief Guest. LABOUR DAY Addressing the gathering, Neiba said Zunheboto District Legal Services that, sports brings unity, peace and help people Authority (ZDLSA), on the 1st May, 2017 maintain health and fitness. He advised players observed International Labour Day at to be disciplined and maintain true District Court C o m p l e x , Zunheboto. Speaki n g a s t h e r e s o u r c e person, Panel l a w y e r Z D L S A , E a s t e r H . Yeptho spoke o n t h e significance of International L a b o r D a y. MLA Neiba Kronu at the 4th Inter ward football tournament at Pfutsero on 2nd May 2017.

the Warrior 39 June 2017 A monthly English Journal sportsmanship. He further urged them not to ATMA KOHIMA DISTRICT RELEASES misuse the talents but give their best in BOOKLET ON “DOCUMENTATION ON sports. ZABO FARMING” The programme was chaired by Vice A booklet on “Documentation on President PTSA, Deko Chiero and welcomed Zabo Farming” at Jakhama village by ATMA note was delivered by President PTSA, Kohima district was released by Helie Vekhosa Ruho. Altogether 11 teams are Rüpreo, Director of Agriculture & SNO participating in the tournament. (ATMA), Nagaland on 2nd May 2017 at DAO LEGAL AWARENESS ON HUMAN conference hall. TRAFFICKING AT PUGHOBOTO The Director congratulated the ATMA team for the good work and exhorted Legal awareness programme on the farmers' friend present, about the status of Human Trafficking was held at Pughoboto nd Agriculture production in Nagaland, stating town hall on 2 May 2017. The programme that 70% of the population is employed in the was organized by Nagaland State farming community yet we are not able to Commission for Women in association with produce self sufficiency. Taking the example the National Commission for Women, New of Pfustero people, he encouraged the Delhi. farmers to take up “Zabo farming” as we To halt the human trafficking in our depend only on seasonal rainfall. At the State, Dr. Temsula Ao and his team have been present scenario, the farmers are in need of touring the districts including Pughoboto st market linkage, storage unit and processing division 21 April 2017. The awareness st unit as the surplus production are not wisely programme will conclude on 31 May 2017. utilized. Dr. Temsula, speaking on the occasion, said A demo of right measurement was that human trafficking for trade exploitation taught to the farmers adding that lower rates should be taken seriously by everyone, commodities at village level can attract especially parents. Informing that one human customers. As machineries will be required to beings are exposed for monetary gain, she fulfil higher production, the crop areas need said that first and foremost we should make to be increased more and relay cropping has the people aware about human trafficking, to be adopted. forced marriage, and organ trade. The programme was followed by an OC Police Station Pughoboto Chubaonen also s p o k e o n t h e o c c a s i o n . Welcome speech was given by the p r e s i d e n t S T H K i t o l i w h i l e N S C W m e m b e r Asangla Cholong summed up the programme. Booklet on “Documentation on Zabo Farming”at Jakhama Village by ATMA Kohima was released by Helie Rupreo, Director of Agriculture & SNO (ATMA) on 2nd May 2017 at Kohima. 40 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 orientation programme for the Farmers' customary practices adding that it may get Friends (FF). Earlier the programme was diluted in the process. He pointed out that the chaired by Vizonyü Liezie, DAO & PD Constitution of India provides for the (ATMA), Kohima. Altogether 32 FFs protection and preservation of the country's attended the programme. composite culture. The International Labour Day KDLSA CELEBRATES programme was organised by the Kohima INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY District Legal Services Authority in The International Labour Day was collaboration with Labour Department and st celebrated on the 1 May, 2017 at Dobashi District Administration SDO(Civil), Jakhama. Court, SDO(C) office, Jakhama with Assistant Labour Commissioner, Directorate NEW PEREN VILLAGE DECLARED of Labour, Avile Vitso and Retainer Lawyer, LED VILLAGE KDLSA Kekhriengulie Theünuo as resource New Peren Village in Peren District has person. been declared the first complete LED village in SDO(C), Jakhama, S. Athsangla in Peren District. her welcome address said that the The Energy Efficient Peren under programme was organised to disseminate UJALA Scheme and initiative of District information to the people regarding labour Administration Peren in collaboration with rights and various legal rights. EESL, the Deputy Commissioner Peren Highlighting the role of Labour adopted New Peren village and distributed free Department, Avile Vitso said that the LED Bulb to every household in the village. department oversees matters such as Speaking on the occasion the DC stated ensuring minimum and timely payment of that the use of LED Bulb will consume less wages; maximum 8 hours of work per day; electricity which would drastically reduce safety of workers in hazardous environment; electricity bill and save power consumption in pay parity among men and women workers; the District. The DC hoped that the beneficiaries maternity benefit; child labour etc. The would extend the fullest cooperation for department ensures that every worker effective implementation of the scheme. whether contractual or salaried are not Further, the DC adopted Christian exploited, she added. Servanthood Ministry Centre (Orphanage) and Kekhriengulie Theünuo explained distributed free LED bulbs. the Nagaland Village Council & Tribal Council Acts/ Customary P r a c t i c e s i n Nagaland and s a i d t h a t customary laws should not be codified as all villages have DC Peren, Zarenthung Ezung with New Peren villagers during the declaration of complete d i ff e r e n t LED village in April 2017. the Warrior 41 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

NSCW ORGANIZES LEGAL mile, Diphupar, Dimapur and Greenland AWARENESS ON HUMAN School, Lotovi Village, Dimapur basing on TRAFFICKING verification reports. A one day legal awareness on Human Powerpoint presentations on the Trafficking organized by Nagaland State programmes and activities of Social Welfare Commission for Women (NSCW) in Department under Dimapur District was given association with National Commission for during the meeting. The Department of Women (NCW), New Delhi was held at Town Geology & Mining also gave a presentation Hall, Zunheboto on 3rdMay 2017. about the basic functions and it's activities and Speaking at the seminar, Chairperson, achievements of their department. Nagaland State Commission for Women(NSCW), The Revenue Officer, during the Dr.Temsula Ao said human trafficking is a global meeting expressed concern and need of menace that affects not only the poor nations but deterrent measures over the encroachment of also more affluent nations also. Lamenting that government land by different parties and not bulk of trafficked population comprised of those vacating Government quarters after retirement who are absorbed as labourers, slaves and workers or when asked to by the employees. He also in various mines factories, industries and brothels, asked the gathering to be cautious while buying she said that the issues involved in trafficking are plots and also explain the importance of timely many; legal, moral, political as well as financial. payment of yearly taxes. The meeting ended Short speeches were also delivered by with vote of thanks from the chairman. Additional SP, Relo Aye and legal consultant, DPDB MEETING KIPHIRE NSCW, Khriesinuo Kire where they spoke on The monthly meeting of District the role of police in seeking justice and legal aid Planning & Development Board, Kiphire and also provisions of judicial system in our th was held on 5 May, 2017 at Deputy country. Commissioner's Conference Hall, Kiphire. ADC, Nungsangmenla Imchen, T h e m e e t i n g w a s h e l d u n d e r t h e women from all sectors, Students, public chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner leaders, GBs and DBs attended the programme. & Vice Chairman, Sedevikho Khro. Earlier the program was chaired by Asangla Initiating the meeting the Chairman Cholong, Member, NSCW, while welcome welcomed the members and newly posted address was delivered by President, Sumi Officers, SDEO, N. Janbeni Kikon; DHO, S. Totimi Hoho (STH), Kitoli. Sungka Jamir; Asst. Registrar Cooperative DIMAPUR DPDB MEETING Societies, Lipoknungsang; E.E. Irrigation & The monthly District Planning and Flood Control Er. Keduvizo Sophie and Development Board meeting of Dimapur DSCO, Litemo Murry. District for the month of May was held in DC's The Board reviewed the last meeting conference Hall Dimapur on 5th May 2017. The minutes and also discussed on the meeting was chaired by Revenue Officer, recommendation submitted by the SDEO for Dimapur, B. Henok Buchem. opening of Government Primary School at During the meeting the board K i u r o & A m i K i u r o V i l l a g e s . recommended registration of society of The Art Recommending the opening of the same, the of Living Nagaland at Pudumpukhuri, Dimapur board also reminded the Government on and opening of Shemrock Primary School 4th opening of GPS in the newly recognised villages under Pungro Sub-Division, 42 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

documents for which have already been tension wires at five location within submitted in November, 2014. Proposal for Tuensang Town which they said is expected repair & widening of the 3km, Maihpok to be reinstate with a day. Village road was discussed in the meeting, The proposal of Financial Assistance and decided to find avenues for the same by Sao Chang Government Collage for the within 2017-18. renovation of the college infrastructure The approval of the Board for including the resumption of the newly registration with the government sought by constructed hostels for both boys and girls the Citizen Welfare Society, Kiphire was was also discussed. The house decided to discussed by the Board and decided to forward to the concern department to look recommend to the Government for into the matter at the earliest. registration of the society. The DIO, NIC presented a power The principal of ITI Tuensang point programme on the Pros & Cons of the highlighted about the Assistant Masonry Digital payment which the central (construction) scheme. Government has been emphasising. PEREN DPDB MEETING The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the chairman. The monthly Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for TUENSANG DPDB MEETING the month of May 2017 was held on 6th May Tuensang District Planning and 2017 at DPDB Conference Hall Peren under Development Board meeting was held at DC the Chairmanship of Advisor, Finance & Conference Hall Tuensang. The Meeting Chairman DAN, T.R. Zeliang. was chaired by ADC Tuensang, Manazir Officials from Power Department led Jeelani Samoon, IAS. by the Additional Chief Engineer also attended the meeting, where they highlighted T h e m e e t i n g d i s c u s s e d t h e about the ongoing 66 KV power transmission proposal for setting up of Laboratories and live from Ganeshnagar-Jalukie-Peren and Material Supplies in the New Science 5MVA 33/11 KV Sub-station Jalukie and Block Building at GHSS, Tuensang and Peren. Additional Chief Engineer also said decided to forward the same to the concern that the project would be completed by 31st department. The house also discussed for May, 2017 and 15th June, 2017 respectively. the recognition of private Mount Sinai Reviewing the minutes of the last School as proposed, and decided to forward DPDB meeting on banning of logs/timber proposal for its recognition to the vehicles plying during the monsoon season government. w.e.f 30th April, 2017 to 31st October, 2017, Discussing the issue of deteriorating the board deliberated at length and decided to road condition between DC office to Circuit relax the ban till 31st May for the current year House, Tuensang, the house appealed the on the condition of assurance given by the concern department to check and take timber contractors to start repairing the road necessary steps on the same. within seven (7) days, subject to review On power failure, the power anytime by the special DPDB. Earlier, department clarified that the failures were deliberating on the review, Zeliang who is due to the damage of the electric poles and also the Chairman of the DPDB maintained that apart from deteriorating road condition, the Warrior 43 June 2017 A monthly English Journal green coverage in the district has become a healthier environment for the denizens of concern. Wokha. He also said that very soon the Wi t h r e g a r d t o t h e s o c i e t y district would experience improvement on registration the board decided to forward the road condition as the department concerned following societies for registration under is doing its best for total implementation. Peren District Rifle Association- Peren Principal GHSS Wokha, Emilo Patton Circle Rifle Club and Tening Circle Rifle presented a brief report on district Club. performance on HSLC & HSSLC results. The board welcomed the newly The Department of Food & Civil posted members including Horticulture Supply presented power point on its Officer, Talimongba, CMO, Dr. Danis activities in the district and the Department Hangsing, DEO, Atomi, SDEO, Mary, ASS of Land Record & Survey (LRS) and Legal NST, Jenito and BDO, Jalukie Kiengau Nda. Metrological & Control Production The Department of Youth Resources (LMCP). & Sports, Peren College and NERLP, Peren MOKOKCHUNG DPDB MEETING highlighted their departmental activities through power point presentation. The Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board meeting for the month of WOKHA DPDB MEETING May 2017 was held today (9th May 2017) at the DC Wokha Wezope Kenya on behalf Conference Hall of ADC (Planning) of the District Planning & Development Mokokchung with Deputy Commissioner & Board (DPDB) members congratulated the Vice Chairman DPDB Mokokchung, Sushil successful students for bringing good name Kumar Patel IAS as the chairman. to the district in the HSLC & HSSLC results In the meeting, Officers Club of and added that the board will felicitate the Mokokchung felicitated two HSLC toppers toppers from the district in the next from Mokokchung district. The two toppers meeting. He stated this, while Charing the were Nokinsangla T. Imchen, 14th position monthly meeting of the District Planning & from Edith Douglas Higher Secondary School Development Board (DPDB) Wokha on 9th and Okten Jamir, 20th position from Queen May 2017 at DC's conference hall. Mary Higher Secondary School. The toppers W h i l e reviewing the last meeting minutes, the board discussed on mass plantation at M t . T i y i c o m m e m o r a t i n g World Environment D a y o n J u n e 5 t h Wezope urged the members to come forward and extend DC Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS, along with the HSLC toppers support for the success from Mokokchung district during the DPDB meeting at ADC (Planning) of the plantation for Conference Hall Mokokchung on 9th May 2017. 44 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 were awarded citation and cash which was handed by the Deputy Commissioner. T he house also discussed on the issue of those pensioners in the district who could not present themselves for verification as well as drawing money due to old age and ailment. It was decided that such cases would be listed out with the DC, Mon, W. Honje Konyak releasing a booklet on ‘Package of co-ordination o f t h e practices of large Cardamom’ in Konyak dialect at DC Conference Departments and the Bank. Hall on 9th May 2017. Deputy Commissioner also asked the Chief said and further urged them to read and Manager SBI Mokokchung to submit a list of follow the guidelines. officials from which a manager would be 'Package of practices of large appointed to verify such cases once in a year cardamom' in Konyak dialect was translated by so that those pensioners who could not come District Horticulture Officer, Mon, Y.Bongti to the office for verification could continue to Konyak, and B.Yanang Konyak from the book withdraw their pension. published by Spices Board of India, under Agenda on Registration of Societies Ministry of Commerce & Industry, were discussed and two societies namely, Government of India. Anava Welfare Society, Kitchutip Ward, Senior Field Officer, Spices Board of Mokokchung and Mokokchung Lotha Hoho India, Sandeep also spoke on the occasion. The were forwarded for registration. Power point programme was chaired by District was presented by PO-Operation office DIO Horticulture Officer, Mon, Bongti Konyak. Mokokchung. CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON DC MON RELEASES BOOKLET ON CHILD RIGHTS UNDER MON 'PACKAGE OF PRACTICES OF DISTRICT LARGE CARDAMOM' Consultative meeting on Child D eputy Commissioner, Mon, Rights under Mon District was held on 8th W.Honje Konyak released a booklet on May 2017 organised by Child Welfare 'Package of practices of large cardamom' in th Committee in collaboration with World Konyak dialect at DC Conference Hall on 9 Vision India, Mon ADP at Walo Guest May 2017. House, Mon. Speaking on the occasion, Honje said Deputy Commissioner Mon, W. that the Konyaks are basically farmers and due Honje Konyak said that the district has still a to absence of advance technology and good number of underprivileged and machinery the farmers are at lost. This booklet deprived children who are not getting even will help many Cardamon local farmers, he their basic needs and for this sensitization the Warrior 45 June 2017 A monthly English Journal programme is very much needed to identify introduced new members of the DPDB and the issues and problems faced by children. reviewed the last DPDB minutes. The The society should be prepared to tackle all following agenda were discussed and the problems faced by the children and recommended to the government for should be reported, he stated. necessary action. Chairperson of Child Warfare 1. Registration of Sutsu Women Welfare Committee, Mon, Tuishimla in her keynote Society (SWWS) at Sutsu village under address stated that children need care, Meluri Sub- Division. protection and overall development. Child 2. Registration of Sutsu Dahi Bevekro sexual abuse and child labour is becoming Society at Phusachodu village. very common where most of the cases go 3. Grant in aid to Christian Model School, unreported. Dzulha. Programme Manager, World Vision 4. Bio matric attendance at Govt. High India, Mon, Dr.L.Khobung also said that School, Chetheba. World Vision focuses on improving childrens Annual report on the functioning of well being through child focused DPDB Phek 2016-2017 was highlighted by transformational development, emergency the District Planning Officer. Superintendent response and promotion of justice (advocacy). of Food & Civil Supply and Asst. Election And their goal is the sustained well-being of Officer also highlighted their departmental children within the families and communities, activities. especially the most vulnerable. World Vision PUGHOBOTO SDPDB MEETING views the well-being of the children in holistic SDPDB Pughoboto meeting for the terms; healthy individual development, month of May was held under the positive relationships and a context that chairmanship of Minister for R&B and provides safety, social justice and SDPDB chairman Y. Vikheho Swu at the ADC participation in civil society. th office, Pughoboto on 9 May 2017. Member Child Warfare Committee, Speaking at the meeting, he said that Bangshing chaired the consultative meeting programme for launching of 'Beyond Books' is on Child Rights. in the offing for interaction in schools. He said PHEK DPDB MEETING that eight members will sent to schools every The monthly Phek District Planning month and necessary details will be worked & Development Board meeting was held at out in the next meeting. The minister said that the DPDB conference hall on 10th May 2017. tree plantation drive in villages under his area under LADF last year was successful and the The meeting was chaired by DPDB th Chairman and Parliamentary Secretary same will be continued from Friday i.e 12 Higher & Technical Education Deo Nukhu. May 2017. He directed all the officials to be He exhorted the members to be punctual and in station and take part in the drive. regular at the meeting. Minister PHED He also highlighted on the piglets that Chotisuh Sazo, who was also present in the were distributed earlier for benefit of the meeting, requested all the heads of the farmers and said that 68 more piglets were Offices to actively implement the activities purchased recently to cover more villages. The of the Government. Minister informed the Veterinary & Animal D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r P h e k Husbandry Department, Pughoboto to impart

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q u a r t e r, b o y ' s hostels, principal's quarter have been completed. T h e P a r l i a m e n t a r y S e c r e t a r y informed that the p r o p o s a l f o r creation of post for the said institution has already been Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y. Vikheho Swu and other officials during the plantation drive at the new mini Secretariat Complex, Pughoboto on 12th May, 2017. p u t u p a n d expressed hope training to the beneficiaries for rearing the that the institution piglets. is likely to commence from 2018 onwards. The Minister congratulated all the HSLC He also informed that for upgradation of the and HSSLC 2017 successful candidates said present institutions to higher level is under expressed happiness over the good results in process and this is with the intention to the new HSLC provisional center Pughboto in include more viable subject like electrical its first attempt. Felicitation programme for and mechanical and other important subjects the toppers and successful candidates will be which will benefit the students. He also added held in the next SDPDB meeting, he said. that with the construction of NH Wokha- The house recommended the Little Merapani road Wokha Polytechnic will Explore School, Ghathashi for recognition become a good centre of education for the and also agreed for setting up of a team for district and the State as a whole. 'Clean Award 2017' under Pughboto. The The Parliamentary Secretary was SDPDB directed the SDEO Pughoboto to find accompanied by Department officials from out the shortage of teachers and others Kohima and Wokha District Administration problems and hold meeting with the ADC to let by ADC, Bhandari, Orenthung Lotha. discuss with the Director of schools concerned. 'GREEN PUGHOBOTO' -A THUWU- NI PUGHOBOTO PROJECT DEO NUKHU INSPECTS Focusing on the 'Green Pughoboto' - WOKHA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE A Thuwu-ni Pughoboto project, citizens of Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Pughoboto division led by the Minister for & Technical Education Deo Nukhu Roads & Bridges, Y. Vikheho Swu planted varieties of saplings at the new mini inspected the ongoing Wokha Polytechnic th Institute at Pangti village on 9th May Secretariat Complex, Pughoboto on 12 May, 2017.The purpose of his visit was to oversee 2017. the progress of construction work which Speaking at the programme, the started since 2015. All the necessary Minister said that the idea is to make the infrastructure works including the entire villages under Pughoboto beautiful administrative quarter and class room, staff places and be the 'Cleanest Constituency'. He the Warrior 47 June 2017 A monthly English Journal pointed that the programme which was of DPDB he would sponsor seven students launched under LADF in the past few years, from Ruzhukhrie GHSS, Kohima, this year is being reviewed and will continue for the for their studies in any stream. He added that next coming years. The Minister also said the the knowledge and education were the key to proposal for shifting all the offices to the new society and a better future for our student. He mini Secretariat Complex, Pughoboto was also encouraged the students to focus on taken up in 2014. He said that the office of the career oriented instead of degree oriented ADC is under construction and IPR office which would be helpful in many ways in and Industries offices have been completed. future. The plantation drive was initiated The chief also gave away a cash aimed at economic growth, ecological award of ` 10,000 and a certificate to balance and beautification of the area to Zebulun Pamai, Ist Division with highest promote tourism. aggregate marks in HSLC Examination, 2017 from Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima. All the departments carried out the Dr. Kedo Punyü, President, Angami plantation drive at the surroundings of the Gazetted Officers Krotho (AGOK), who mini Secretariat Complex under the spoke on behalf of the association, expressed supervision of ADC, Pughoboto, Avelu his gratitude to the DPDB members for Ruho. About 280 saplings were planted in the felicitating the students from government new Pughoboto extension area. school and congratulate the parents for their S D O ( C ) E r. N a m a n g , E A C children's great achievement. He expressed Sulanthung, EAC Selemla, SDPO Akhito, his hope that the DPDB member would EE (R&B), SDAO and 8th NAP Jawans and continue to come up with more innovative others participated in the programme. ideas which would be suitable for the people in the district and assured all support from DPDB KOHIMA FELICITATES HSLC their end. TOPPER 2017 Vote of thanks was delivered by ADC The felicitation programme for the 9th (Planning) Ketoho Luho, short speeches HSLC examination Highest Aggregate were also delivered by Headmaster, marks amongst the government high schools Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima, Kepelhou Kohima 2017 was held on 15th may 2017 Chasi and parent of the awardee. with Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, MLA, 11th Northern Angami II A/C as the chief guest at KOHIMA DPDB MEETING DPDB Hall Kohima. T h e D i s t r i c t P l a n n i n g a n d Delivering his address, the Chief said Development Board meeting for the month that despite the difficulties faced by the of May was held on 15th May 2017 at DPDB teachers and students, specially government Hall Kohima. schools, there are dedicated people who Reviewing the last meeting minutes work hard and expressed his gratitude to the on departmental profile, the ADC (hq), DPDB members for initiating a good cause Convener Core Committee, DPDB Kohima, to felicitate and encourage “the students Lithrongla Tongpi reminded the members to specially to the students from the very low submit their departmental profile to ADC background, to help youngsters build a better (Planning) which would be incorporated in future for all of us”. He assured that on behalf the LADP booklet 2017. 48 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

Regarding the installation of electric drew attention on the impact of the people post at Gasie, she informed that DPDB being unaware of their rights and informed on Kohima has forwarded the letter to EE power penalties against children and penalties for for further government approval. the offences committed against children. The On village adoption program, she resource person lamented that when a informed that in view of transfers and posting juvenile comes in conflict with the law, the of many officers, there will be a changes in common citizens focus on the offence committee members and further stated that committed by the child but fails to recognize ARCS Co-operative will be the convener of that the adults abets to commit such offence. 14th Southern Angami-I. Principal, Kohima The programme was chaired by College,Dr Watijungshi presented his Assistant Public Prosecutor, Zunheboto, departmental activities. Bendanginla, invocation prayer was by Pastor Ao Baptist Church, Tuden Ozukum. ZDLSA CONDUCTS LEGAL Assistant Public Prosecutor, Zunheboto, AWARENESS AND SENSITIZATION gave the closing remark. PROGRAMME A legal awareness and sensitization TDLSA ORGANIZES LEGAL programme was organized by Zunheboto AWARENESS PROGRAMME District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) Tuensang District Legal Services at Ao Baptist Church, Zunheboto on 12th Authority (TDLSA) organized a one-day May, 2017. legal awareness programme with church Officials from Observation Home associations of Tuensang town at C.K.S Hall Zunheboto besides the PLV, Panel Lawyers, on 13th May 2017. Prosecutions, ZDLSA officials and Delivering the introductory note participants from Ao Baptist Church Judicial Magistrate First Class, Tuensang and Zunheboto attended the programme. Secretary TDLSA, N. Kano highlighted the Delivering the introductory and short activities taken up by the District Legal speech, JMFC/Secretary ZDLSA, Atoka Services Authority. He also informed on Achumi, highlighted on the aims and those who are entitled for availing the free objectives of Legal Services Authority and legal services and how it has been helping the laid stress on the importance of being aware downtrodden people especially at the grass of the free legal services available for root level. citizens in all the legal care and support Speaking on the topic 'Consumer centers in districts across the state. Rights and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims' Speaking as the resource person on APP Tuensang, Heroto Chishi, shared on the Topic “Statutory Provisions of Women how to file a complaint and avail reliefs and Rights”, Panel lawyer ZDLSA, Easter H. compensations. Yeptho, gave a brief highlight on the Speaking on gender equality and Constitutional privileges, special Laws for human trafficking, Master Trainer NSLSA, protection of women and special initiatives Cheliam Khiamniungan, highlighted on the for women. Constitutional provisions and the factors Speaking on “Juvenile Justice (Care contributing to gender violence. Retainer and Protection of Children) Act, 2015”, Lawyer, Yimtsusangla Chang, spoke on Retainer Lawyer ZDLSA, Tovi Z. Yeptho, cybercrime and its legal implications. She

the Warrior 49 June 2017 A monthly English Journal highlighted some of the preventive measures chairman to the board members. and good practices for safe use of modern Addressing the members, Eshak technology/network further urging the Konyak called upon the heads of Offices of the people not to misuse Internet. district to adopt ways and means to control P a n e l L a w y e r , T D L S A , their subordinate officers and employees and Antimangyang Chang shared on how to ensure that they are present in their respective claim compensation under Victim posting places and cater to the needs of the Compensation Schemes, welfare and people. He lamented that many government maintenance of senior citizens. Briefly employees are found to be absent from their discussing the POCSO, Act, Yimtsusangla posting place for months and enjoying their Chang, cautioned the people to be careful salary paid through the bank. If we continue and sensitive towards child sexual with such attitude and corruption then our exploitation. state will have no future, he added. He further Para Legal Volunteers Tuensang, appealed to the DPDB members not to take Hongsa Yemjong chaired the programme advantage of their subordinate officers by while invocation was pronounced by Pastor sending them to represent on their behalf rd Chang Baptist Church, Saksi 3 NAP Sector, during important meetings like DPDB, Imlong. where important business takes place. MON DPDB MEETING The new chairman also expressed his concern for starting of academic session in T h e M o n D i s t r i c t P l a n n i n g Polytechnic College, Aboi and functioning of Development Board meeting was held under 11th NAP (IR) Headquarter at Aboi. He the chairmanship of Eshak Konyak, apprised the house that all necessary Parliamentary Secretary Art & Culture on th constructions and infrastructure development 15 May, 2017 at DC's conference hall. have been completed for the college and Deputy Commissioner, Mon, W. appealed to the members to forward the matter Honje Konyak welcomed the members to the concerned department for necessary present and introduced the new DPDB action. T h e D e p u t y Commissioner called on the new chairman and expressed his concern to felicitate the good performing schools and s t u d e n t s i n H S L C examination. He urged the chairman to proportion fund t o f e l i c i t a t e t h e g o o d performing Schools and students of the district. Poor performance of Government DC Mon, W. Honje Konyak welcoming new DPDB Chairman, schools in the district was also Parliamentary Secretary Art & Culture Eshak Konyak at DC’s discussed at length. In this regard the DC suggested conference hall on 15th May, 2017.

50 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 reviewing and completing the ongoing detail MDLSA ORGANISES LEGAL survey conducted by the administration on LITERACY PROGRAMME Government Primary Schools in the district to M on District Legal Services identify and understand the root cause of poor Authority (MDLSA) organised legal literacy result in the HSLC Examination. The EE. PWD (R&B) informed the members on the status and progress of Mon Namtola road and other r o a d s u n d e r T i z i t subdivision. The DIO, N I C , M o n , R a v i presented Power point on “Digital India” while the department of Food & Civil Supplies also Mon District Legal Services Authority team with the participants at the presented their activities literacy programme at Hongpoi Village on 17th May 2017. through power point. The meeting concluded programme at Hongpoi Village on 17th May with vote of thanks by the ADC, Mon. 2017. The programme was attended by DC TUENSANG INAUGURATES village council members, church leaders and YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION students of Hongphoi and Wangla village. WORKERS Speaking on Village Council Act and Consumer Rights, Moba Konyak, Panel The inaugural session of the Year of Lawyer MDLSA said that The Nagaland Construction Workers 2016-2017 was held th Village and Area Councils Act 1978 on 15 May, 2017 at Government ITI, appraised on the powers and duties of the act. T u e n s a n g c o m p l e x . T h e D e p u t y He said that the village council shall Commissioner, Tuensang, Alemjongshi, in formulate village development schemes, to his speech, urged the trainees to change their supervise proper maintenance of water attitude, mindset and take up trades of their supply, roads, forests, sanitation, education interest - masonry, electrician, plumber, and other welfare activities. painting and tiling, which are plenty in the Speaking on child labour and women district for self-employment.He also asked rights, Mannon Panel Lawyer MDLSA said trainees to be serious in the training sessions that the constitution not only grants equality so that they are benefitted. to women but also empower the state to adopt Richard Belho from Zynorique measures of positive discrimination in favour Initiative Society gave the introduction to the of women. He also highlighted special training. The programme was chaired by initiatives for women such as National Principal, Government ITI, Tuensang, Commission for women, reservation for Er,N.Nyaksham Phom.Pastor, Phom Baptist women in local self-government, the church, Tuensang, Yongkai Phom earlier National Plan of Action for Girl Child (1991- pronounced the invocation prayer. the Warrior 51 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

2000) and National Policy for the CHIECHAMA GHSS FELICITATES Empowerment of women, 2001. SUCCESSFUL CLASS X AND XII Dominic Kaiba APP spoke on RTI STUDENTS Act and Arms Act. Earlier, Inalo Zhimomi, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Secretary MDLSA delivered the keynote Chiechama organized a felicitation programme address, while Apham PLV chaired the cum inauguration of newly constructed girls programme. hostel on 20th May, 2017 at Chiechama. PDLSA CONDUCTS ESSAY Commissioner & Secretary, Home Department COMPETITION AT ATHIBUNG Khrienuo Metha was the Chief Guest on the function. The Peren District Legal Service Addressing the gathering the Chief Guest Authority(PDLSA) conducted essay encouraged the faculty members and village competition at the Government High School th leaders to continue to work for the betterment of the Athibung on 17 May 2017 where students student's community. She expressed hope that were asked to write an essay on the topic every student who reside in the newly constructed Right to Education out of the many girls' hostel would understand the value of participants Seigoulen Haokip secured the education and be determined to do well. 1st position Rosita Kujur(2nd) and Acknowledging the difficulties faced by the Phaleneichong (3rd) respectively. teachers in the rural areas, she pointed that As part of the legal awareness the teachers in urban areas are lesser taxing as program the Chief Judicial Magistrate Peren educated parents support them along. She Somet C. Chang highlighted the need for thanked the Village Vision Cell Chiechama, legal awareness especially among the young teachers and village leaders for their students and also encouraged the contribution and efforts in constructing the participants to be vigilant about their rights hostel and timely completion of the same. and responsible towards their duties. Principal, GHSS, Chiechama, Visetonuo Speaking on the occasion PDLSA Angami apprised that it was the first felicitation retainer lawyer cum member Juvenile programme being held for class-X and XII Justice Board JJB Peren advocate Asumbe successful students of GHSS, Chiechama since its spoke on the juvenile justice system and the up-gradation to Higher Secondary School. She importance of education as a compulsory expressed her gratitude to the Convenor and his right for the young participants also team and all the members of the Village Vision attending the programme government Cell for their support in the upliftment of the pleader Italang spoke on the functions and school, building the girls hostel, and duties of the District legal service authority, maintenance of the approach road from the Para Legal Volunteers and the means to avail highway till the school. free legal aid. The function was chaired by Convenor, The programme concluded with vote Village Vision Cell, Neilasa Sopfü. Short speeches of thanks from Robert teaching staff of the were delivered by Chairman, Chiechama Village Athibung government high school and Council and officials from School Education Hangsing para legal volunteer Athibung Department. Special song was presented by town. students of GHSS, Chiechama. Earlier Rev. Sonei-u Metha pronounced the invocation.

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SDO (CIVIL) OFFICE JAKHAMA unrelated person because it is illegal. He also CO-ORDINATION MEETING emphasised on the importance of A joint co-ordination meeting was CHILDLINE No:1089, a National 24 hours held on 26th May 2017 at SDO (C) Office, toll free services for children in need of care Jakhama. Addressing the meeting, SDO (C) and protection. Resource person Asungbe Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar sought co- spoke on the Juvenile Justice System & operation from all sectors for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences development of the area. He also highlighted Act, 2012. He urged that no child was the issues with regard to Village Council Act discriminated, abused, abandoned, neglected and how to cohesively work with their own and exploited in the Society as they are the village practices and Inter-state issues and fountain of life. He also stated that Children maintaining peaceful relations with the have rights like adult, Human rights are for neighbouring state. all, Children needs extra care & protection by Representatives from SAPO, SAYO reason of his/mental immaturity, needs and Council members assured full support special care including appropriate legal a n d c o - o p e r a t i o n t o t h e D i s t r i c t protection before as well as after birth. Administration. The meeting was attended Nyuthe further emphasised on by OC, Khuzama, officials from SAPO, NALSA (child friendly Legal services to SAYO, Village Council members and Head children & their protection) scheme, 2015. GBs. The SDO (C) also informed that he He further stated that POCSO Act is a gender would be touring all the villages under the neutral and it provides for child-Friendly Sub-Division starting from next week. The measure at every stage of Legal process meeting was chaired by Head DB Jakhama. where the dignity and autonomy of the child must be respected. He challenge the OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSION ON participants to teach/educate the child to trust CHILD MECHANISM AT PEREN their feelings & that it is OK to say no when District Child Protection Unit, Peren somebody they know does something they organized one day "open house discussion on do not like and know the difference between child mechanism" on 25th May 2017 at Forest safe and unsafe touch. Encourage child to conference hall, Jalukie with Z. Nyusietho build self esteem and confidence. Earlier the Nyuthe, Society Director State Child program was chaired by Muhiechu Ngori, Protection Society, Rampaukai, Asst. PO (IC), invocation by Koliebizo Phizo, Conservator of Forest, Robin, SFO (C) Counsellor, DCPU, Pere, Welcome address Peren, JJB Members, CWC members, SJPU, was delivered by Avika Zhimomi, DCPO, CCI, village Councils, women organization, Peren and vote of thanks by Virtuoso, PO Stallholders and Village Level Child (NIC) Peren. Protection Committee. Speaking at the program the Society Director highlighted about the ICPS and further stated that every individual in the Society should be responsible in protecting the child rights to have a peaceful Society. He further stated that people should not adopt children from unrecognized agencies or the Warrior 53 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME and values. He added that there is still room for AT PUNGRO improvement and advised the people to work hard to strengthen their culture. He lauded the Legal Awareness programme on CCO office bearers for their commendable Human Trafficking organised by Nagaland works and encouraged them to continue with State Commission for Women in association the same spirit and take the society forward. with National Commission for Women, New th Azo further called on the community to Delhi was held on 25 May 2017 at Youth change for a better tomorrow and lead an Hall, Pungro. example of a God fearing Christian. Chairperson NSCW, Dr. Temsula Ao The programme was chaired by said that the commission is organising Kedoutsolhi Wetsah. awareness programmes in all the districts to make aware the issues of human trafficking and to inform the people in remote areas with the full promise to have a better life outside the village and town. Dr. Temsula Ao also said that human trafficking effects 4.5 million world wide. In Nagaland a person goes missing every 4th day, where 83% are below the age of 18 and 13% have been reported trafficking, 35% are untraced and such criminal activities cannot be handed by our traditional customary laws. She further emphasized on setting up village level child protection committee (VLCPC). ADC Pungro, Kumla Longchar, Member NSCW Asungla Cholong, President YBA and President PPF Pungro also spoke at the function. CHAKHESANG CULTURAL ORGANISATION GENERAL SESSION T h e C h a k h e s a n g C u l t u r a l Organisation (CCO) held its General Session on 27th May, 2017 at Tourist Lodge, Near NAP Camp Pfutsero with Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Kuzholuzo Neinu as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the chief guest said that the Chakhesangs are known for their honesty, dedication and hard work. He however regretted that the younger generations are forgetting the traditions and cultures and therefore urged the people to preserve the rich cultural heritage, traditions 54 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017

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DEEP TUBE WELL COMMISSIONED taking place in the hilly terrains of Nagaland, AT CRBC ZUNPHA, TSEMINYU SUB-DIV during which Wanthang also informed that Director, Geology & Mining, Geology & Mining was the concerned Nodal Wanthang Rengma formally unveiled the Department for ground water explorations in monolith of the newly commissioned Deep Nagaland. Tube Well at CRBC Centre Zunpha in T h e t e c h n i c a l r e p o r t o f t h e Tseminyu Sub-Division in the presence of commissioning Deep Tube Well was the Executive Secretary CRBC Haiwalo presented by Khikiya Kath Geologist. Apon on 3rd May 2017, which was followed S.Manen Ao Jt. Director (Geology & by a brief program at CRBC conference hall, Mining) for Ground Water Cell spoke about conducted by Arhunlo Semp, Secretary the Ground water scenario of Nagaland, Development CRBC. during which he also disclosed that the Wanthang Rengma acknowledged all Department of Geology & Mining has the responsible officers and staffs in Geology commissioned more than 200 Deep Tube & Mining Department for their sincere Well in the State. He also informed that the studies in the task of the explorations of Department of G & M has planned for Ground water and constructions that are commissioning another 6/7 Deep Tube Well

Director, Geology & Mining, Wanthang Rengma and other officials after unveiling the monolith of the newly commissioned Deep Tube Well at CRBC Centre Zunpha on May 2017.

the Warrior 55 June 2017 A monthly English Journal in the current year 2017-18. MINISTER VIKHEHO INAUGURATES Vote of thanks was delivered by SCHOOL BUILDINGS Haiwalo Apon Secretary CRBC. Minister for Road & Bridge Y. DC, PHEK INAUGURATES GHSS Vikheho Swu inaugurated two new school ASSEMBLY CUM AUDITORIUM b u i l d i n g s o f GPS Akhumi school, Natsumi and GPS The long awaited Assembly cum- Heboluqa, Pughoboto on 20th May 2017. Auditorium Hall was inaugurated by the Speaking at the GPS Natsumi, the Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Murohu Minister urged the people to continuously Chotso as the Chief Gueston 11th May, 2 0 1 7 a t Governm e n t H i g h e r Secondar y School, P h e k . The DC congratul ated the teachers Minister, Road & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu with the village elders and staff after the a n d t h e inauguration of GPS Akhumi School at Natsumi on 20 May 2017. students who successfully qualified the HSLC & improve their school children in the HSSLC examination 2017. education field. He called upon for progress While congratulating the successful in socio- economic development such as self- HSLC and HSSLC candidates 2017, the sufficiency in meat production, etc. Swu school awarded the various subject teachers, encouraged the people to innovate besides awarding Shevelu Vero of class -12 'Pughoboto products' and reach out to others (Arts) a cash prize for securing the highest outside the State as well. The Minister, who marks in Geography. was also the NBA President, said that The Programme was chaired by PGT, ongoing infrastructural developments like Luiluile Lungalang. A briefhistory of the construction of mini- stadium in their area is Assembly Hall was given by Vice Principal, to bring up the youngsters in the field of GHSS, Phek, Kewetshete Wezah and the vote sports. He mentioned that Pughoboto is the of thanks was delivered by Principal GHSS, center to connect other districts, and therefore Phek, Y.P. Singh. The Managing Board he is giving efforts to link Pughoboto to Members, staffs and students attended the Pangsha which is on the pipeline. inaugural programme. The Minister and others officials also planted tree saplings in the surroundings of

56 the Warrior A monthly English Journal June 2017 the school building, Natsumi. SDEO Addressing the gathering after the Pughoboto VikutoSema and others lauded inauguration, the Chief Guest lauded the the Minister for his various initiatives. ADC officers and staff of the department for Avelu, EAC Selemla, teachers, DBs, GBs, initiating the construction of the building. Students and others were attended both the A brief technical report on the programmes. construction of building was presented by Er. In Natsumi, the school was dedicated Vizodel Khatso, and the key note address was by Asso.Pastor,Hotokhu. The program was delivered by Director, N. Amos Ao. Deputy chaired by teacher Kiyelho. Vote of thanks Commissioner, Peren, Zarenthung Ezung, was proposed by VEC Natsumi chairman Village Council Chairman, New Peren and A c h u m i I n a t h a A c h u m i . Kejanglwa also spoke on the occasion. Besides, the New school building of District Horticulture Officer, Talimongba G P S H e b o l u q a k h e l P u g h o b o t o proposed the vote of thanks. The programme constructed under SSA was also unveiled was chaired by Secretary, Horticulture Alan and inaugurated by the Minister. ADC Gonmei, IAS. Avelu, speaking on the occasion, Dr. SHÜRHOZELIE LAYS emphasised on the need to impart quality FOUNDATION STONE OF INDOOR education and called upon the teachers and TENNIS STADIUM parents to give joint efforts. Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie KEJONG CHANG INAUGURATES Liezietsu graced the Foundation Stone NEW DHO BUILDING Laying Ceremony of Indoor Tennis Stadium A n e w b u i l d i n g o f D i s t r i c t as the chief guest at Indira Gandhi Stadium Horticulture Office was inaugurated on 20th Complex, Kohima on 23rd May, 2017. The May, 2017 at New District Hq. Peren by programme was organized by Nagaland Parliamentary Secretary, Horticulture, Tennis Association. Kejong Chang as the Chief Guest. In his address, the Chief Minister e x p r e s s e d h i s happiness to be a p a r t o f t h e ceremony saying t h a t s u c h construction is the first venture in the state capital. Speaking on the history of Lawn tennis, he said the sport was started by the white people and it was played by the Royal families and the Aristocratic Parliamentary Secretary Horticulture, Kejong Chang with officials after the inauguration th of the new DHO office building on 20th may 2017 at New District Hq. Peren. class during 12 and the Warrior 57 June 2017 A monthly English Journal

13th Century. He highlighted on the gradual President NLTA, C. Apok Jamir, in evolution of modern day Tennis with special his welcome address, highlighted the history emphasis on Federation Cup and Davis Cup. and the evolution of Lawn Tennis in He added that many tennis players have Nagaland. He said every year the NLTA become millionaires today because of the conducts State Level Tennis tournaments. prize money involved in the sport. “We have also organized National Level Lamenting on the poor sports Tournaments for the Juniors called the Talent facilities in the state, Liezietsu emphasized Series and Championship Series. We have on the importance of development of started a new initiative called the School infrastructure and facilities for sports. Tennis where our coach is sent to the schools Narrating his encounter with the Poumai to provide coaching”, he said. Nagas in Manipur, he was disappointed to The indoor stadium will be the learn that no Naga was among the medal second stadium in the State (the first one winners when Manipur became the being in Dimapur) and the first in Kohima. Champion of the National Games some few Jamir also requested the Government to set years back. up an Academy for Tennis in order to provide Encouraging the Naga sports persons, coaching to the youths at a young age. he said 'you have the physical strength and General Secretary NLTA, David Kire intellectual capability but lack of facilities is proposed the vote of thanks. hampering the growth of sports even if we have talents'. The government should focus more on providing facilities to the sports persons, he stated.

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