The Wa r r i o r
(VOL.46. No. 09) January 2018
Editor : Dzüvinuo Theünuo Sub Editor : Mhonlumi Patton CONTENTS REGULAR FEATURES: Page No. 1. Official Orders and Notifications 05
2. State Round Up 09
3. Photo Gallery 31
4. Districts Round Up 42
5. Development Activities 59
© Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland Views & opinions 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]/For [email protected] 04 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal VOTER VERIFIABLE PAPER AUDIT TRAIL (VVPAT) (Temjenkaba, IA, DIPR)
oter Veriable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is an independent system attached with the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) that allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended. VThe VVPAT is attached to the Ballot Unit (BU) of the EVM and both the BU and the VVPAT are placed in the voting compartment. The VVPAT has a small transparent glass window on it. When a voter comes to vote and presses the blue button on the BU to vote for the candidate of his/her choice, the glass window on the VVPAT lights up and a printed paper slip containing the serial number, name of the candidate and election symbol of the candidate is visible to the voter behind the glass window. The voter witnesses all these details on the paper slip and is satised that his/her vote has been cast as intended. The printed paper slip remains visible to the voter through the transparent glass window for seven seconds. After seven seconds, the printed paper slip gets automatically cut and falls into the sealed printed paper slip compartment/drop box of the VVPAT below, followed by a beep sound. Thereafter, the light goes off behind the glass window. During counting, after the votes have been counted using the Control Unit of EVM and the result sheet is prepared and announced by the Returning Ofcer (RO), the candidate/election agent/counting agent may apply in writing to the RO to count the printed paper slips accumulated in the drop box of the VVPAT in respect of any polling station (s) giving the reasons for such requests. In such a case, the RO shall, pass a speaking order on whether the counting of paper slips shall be done or not. While deciding the matter, the RO shall give consideration to factors like the total number of votes polled in that polling station and the margin of votes between the winning candidate and the candidate making the application; whether the EVM met with any defect and was replaced during the poll at that polling station or whether there was any complaint about the VVPAT at that polling station during poll. In case the RO decides to allow counting of the printed paper slips of any polling station, the same shall be done and the printed paper slips count shall be considered in the result sheet. The Election Commission of India has directed that henceforth, VVPAT shall be used with EVMs at all the polling stations in all the future elections to the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. The VVPAT is thus going to further enhance the transparency and veriability in poll process.
(Source: Chief Electoral Ofcer, Nagaland) January 2018 A monthly English Journal THE WARRIOR 05 OFFICIAL ORDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS
REVISION OF RATES OF INTEREST ON GPF/CPF/AISPF ETC. The Government of India recently revised the rates of interest on GPF/CPF/AISPF etc. Consequently, the Governor of Nagaland has revised the rates of interest accruing on GPF/CPF/AISPF etc. as below: SI. Period Rate of Interest No. 1. 01-04-2017 to 30 -06-2017 7.9% 2. 01-07-2017 to 30 -09-2017 7.8%
DoSE NOTIFIES ON ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018
The Directorate of School Education, on 6th December 2017, notied the academic calendar 2018 to all government and private schools throughout the State for strict compliance. January - 16th - School re-opening for admission in hot region - 22nd - School re-opening for hilly region - 31st - All admission to be completed February - Regular classes to resume - 1st - VEC/WEC/SMC/SMB meeting - DEO/DDEO/SDEO/ JEO meeting with heads of government schools - HSLC/HSSLC examination - Cl-XI promotion exam March - 1st - Parent-Teacher meeting of respective schools - Admission for Cl-XII - School Level Sports Week - District Level GHSS/GHS Tournament in the last week April - 13th - Submission of students' enrolment with teachers' particulars to SDEO for Elementary Schools and Secondary Schools to DEOs as on 31st March to April rst week and a copy to SCERT/NBSE/DSE - State Level GHSS/GHS Tournament May - Admission for Cl- XI - May/June 1st Term Examination for Elementary Mid Term for Secondary Schools June - 1st and 2 nd - Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) Entrance Test - 25th June to 17th July - Summer vacation for hilly region July - 9th to 31 st - Summer vacation for hot region August - District Level Science Seminar - 2nd - VEC/WEC/SMC/SMB meeting - Flower Show/Cultural Day/Parents' Day 06 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
- Mid Term for Cl-XII September - 5th - Teachers' Day - State Level Science Seminar - District Level Youth Parliament - 2nd Term Examination for Elementary - 22nd - CEAF Exam - Mid Term for Cl-XI October - Parting Social for Cl-XI & XII Students/Annual Prize distribution - State Level Youth Parliament November - 14th - Children's Day - National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Exam - National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) - Primary School Leaving Certicate (PSLC) examination - Final examination for Elementary & Cl-IX December - 1st and 2 nd - Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) Entrance Test - Coaching/Preparatory classes till 15th December - 1st to 3 rd week - Declaration of academic result - Winter vacation from 21st December.
Note: 1. Ensure working days in compliance to RTE Act, 2009. i. Class 1 to 5 - 200 ii. Class 6 to 8 - 220 2. Split the whole syllabus into three equal sections (Elementary), one section for each Term Exam in the teachers' scheme of works (covering 1-2 lessons) in a week with all academic exercises and class test as per CCE for elementary section. 3. 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month shall be utilized for class tests/co-curricular activities/life skills/social works etc. 4. All general holidays indicated in the State Government Calendar are to be observed as State/ National holidays compulsorily along with three local restricted holidays. 5. Every school is to enforce Code of Professional Ethics for teachers as per NCERT norms. 6. To cope up with the changing world, the schools are directed to develop physical, moral, social, spiritual well-being of the students throughout the academic year. 7. The performance of students in all the three term exams (Elementary) shall be taken together to determine the promotion of the students to the next higher class and the weakest students shall have to repeat the same class in the next academic session.
NBSE REVISES EXISTING TEXTBOOKS OF CLASSES IX & XI The Nagaland Board of School Education has revised the existing textbooks Cl-IX & XI with the syllabi of all subjects remaining unchanged except for Cl-IX Science, which is based on the NCERT syllabus. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 07
Chairman, NBSE, Asano Sekhose in a notication on 19th December 2017 has stated that this exercise was taken up to accommodate and address the needs of the students through updated information, thereby to promote quality learning. The new textbooks will be used effective from the academic session 2018. NCERT books for Cl-IX Mathematics & Science and Cl-XI Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics shall be used in order to cater to the needs of the students while pursuing science studies. The NCERT books will also be followed in Cl-X & XII in a phase manner. At Secondary Level, Laboratory Manual for Mathematics, Science and an Atlas (Map work book) have been developed for use by the students from the 2018 academic session. By introducing Laboratory Manual, it is hoped that it will support and help the teaching- learning of science and mathematics at the school level. Therefore, all students must possess the manuals and the Atlas. All registered institutions of the Nagaland Board of School Education have been informed to strictly follow the syllabi and the textbooks prescribed by the Board. The Heads of registered schools have also been reminded that qualified teachers must be appointed to teach the concerned subjects.
STATE GOVERNMENT NOTIFIES In exercise of the power conferred under Section 6 of the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016, the Government of Nagaland has declared the following establishments as industrial or other establishment, wherein, the employer shall pay to every person employed, their due wages only by cheque or by crediting the wages in his/her bank account. The list of industrial or other establishments are: (i) Factories (ii) Hotels & Restaurants (iii) Bakeries & Confectionaries (iv) Shopping Malls (v) Print Media (vi) Automobile Workshops & Showrooms (vii) Private Institutions (viii) Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes (ix) Contractors Establishments (x) Petroleum/Diesel Pumps (xi) LPG Agencies (xii) Local Authority. In another notication, the Government of Nagaland has declared the following establishments as industrial or other establishments for the purpose of the said sub- clause with immediate effect: (i) Factories (ii) Hotels & Restaurants (iii) Bakeries & Confectionaries (iv) Shopping Malls (v) Print Media (vi) Automobile Workshops & Showrooms (vii) Private Institutions (viii) Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes (ix) Contractors Establishments (x) Petroleum/Diesel Pumps (xi) LPG Agencies (xii) Local Authority.
RUPIN SHARMA TAKES CHARGE AS THE NEW DGP, NAGALAND
Rupin Sharma, IPS has taken the charge of the Director General of Police, Nagaland with effect from 24.11.2017. All correspondences relating to Secret/Confidential and Demi-Official matters requiring personal attention may be addressed to him by name. Telephone No. 0370-2242889(O)/2244273(R), 08 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal Fax Number-0370-2244274, Mobile No. 9402206040/9869621234 (Whatsapp)
STATE MISSION DIRECTOR FOR AMRUT DESIGNATED The Government of Nagaland has designated the State Mission Directorate in the Urban Development Directorate for the implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) at the State level with immediate effect. A. Chenithung Lotha, Deputy Director, Urban Development, Nagaland has been designated as the State Mission Director for AMRUT in the State. NBHM GETS NEW TEAM LEADER The Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission in a circular has informed that T. Imtiwapang Aier assumed charge as the Team Leader of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) on 11th December 2017. All official correspondences related to NBHM may henceforth be addressed/mailed to the particulars given below:
T. Imtiwapang Aier Deputy Secretary & Team Leader Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) 6th Mile, Sovima, Old Sugar Mill Dimapur, Nagaland Email:[email protected] Contact No: 9402103011 Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 09 STATE ROUND UP
HIGHLIGHTS OF HORNBILL Chief Host of the Hornbill festival, P. B. FESTIVAL 2017 Acharya said that this festival is a platform to PRESIDENT OF INDIA ADDRESSES showcase our folksongs, traditional dances HORNBILL FESTIVAL AT KISAMA: and indigenous games and way of life. He th mentioned that Nagas have great potential in The celebration of the 18 edition of agriculture, horticulture, oriculture and the Hornbill festival, also known as the tourism. He described Nagas as hardworking 'Festival of festivals' began at Naga Heritage st people and said that Naga youths are among Village, Kisama on 1 December 2017 with the the best in performing arts, hospitality and President of India, Ram Nath Kovind as the service sectors. He appealed to all the Naga Chief Guest. The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. brothers and sisters that all the guests coming Acharya and the Chief Minister of Nagaland, T. from outside the State go back with fond R. Zeliang were the Chief Host and Host memories of the festival. respectively. The Hornbill festival is The Chief Minister of Nagaland and organized by the Department of Tourism in the Host of the Hornbill festival, T. R. Zeliang collaboration with other departments. said that Hornbill festival which was initiated Addressing the people of Nagaland, in 2000 by the Government of Nagaland to the Chief Guest, Ram Nath Kovind said that he showcase our ethnic cultural identity has was honored to be a part of the Hornbill gained much popularity over the years. He festival which also coincides with the mentioned that our customs, dialects, culture Statehood Day. He said that the Hornbill and traditions are the hallmark of our identity. festival and the Hornbill International Rock He also stressed on the importance of roads Contest represents the diversity of the Naga and air connectivity for which he urged the society and is also the perfect platform to Government of India to be more sympathetic showcase the Naga culture and tradition. He so that it would not be a hindrance for the said that Naga people has been endowed with tourists from mainland and different parts of talents and that Nagas are progressing in all the world. fronts. While addressing the public, he Earlier, Chief Secretary of Nagaland, congratulated all the Naga people particularly Pankaj Kumar, IAS delivered the welcome the Naga soldiers who had sacriced their speech. The Village Chief/Head GB, Tuensang valuable lives for the nation. village, L. Sangkumwongto Chang Naga On tourism sector, Ram Nath Kovind offered traditional blessings for the festival. mentioned that the State has the potential to The opening song titled 'Hallelujah' was become the hub of tourist attraction since it is presented by Handel's Messiah while, G. Rio blessed with abundant natural resources. School, Kohima and Police Band presented the However, he added that the State needs National Anthem. 'Enculturation' presented by development in the eld of infrastructure and Sky Entertainment marked the opening connectivity. He categorically mentioned that ceremony. The Governor of Nagaland and the 'without the development of Nagaland, Chief Host, P. B. Acharya also released the development of India would be incomplete.' book titled 'The Konyaks: Last of the Tattoed The Governor of Nagaland and the Headhunters,' during the inaugural function. 10 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
State Chaplain, Kuzierang Thou pronounced entrepreneurs taking part, such as the invocation prayer. Chum Chum's Bakers (Kohima), Smokey Joes Restaurant and Grill (Dimapur), My Bamboo HORTISCAPE 2017: Story (Kohima) by the Youth Net, etc. Chief Minister, Nagaland, T. R. Zeliang Under the banner of the Bamboo Story, inaugurated the oral gallery and farmer's a team from St. Joseph College, Jakhama mela at Hortiscape at Naga Heritage Village participated in the Youth Net's intercollegiate (NHV), Kisama on December 1, 2017. Farmers entrepreneurship competition and set up a from 11 districts participated in the stall selling indigenous goods and crafts. exhibition-cum-sale of owers, fruits, vegetables and spices. The stalls consisted of HIPFEST 2017: different associations, self help groups, and Hornbill International Photo Fest owers growers from within and outside the (HIPFEST) 2017, a photography and art State, exhibiting locally grown indigenous and festival/exhibition was inaugurated by horticulture products which were also on sale. Parliamentary Secretary, Information & In the ower exhibition section, Public Relations and SIRD, Imtikumzuk on 1st various owers were on display such as December 2017 at NHV, Kisama. HIPFEST annuals, biennials, perennials, orchids 2017 was jointly organised by the Department (hybrids & indigenous), cactus, succulents, of Information & Public Relations and Eastern bonsais, and ower arrangement (dry and Art Council, supported by the Department of fresh) etc. In the fruit and vegetable section, Tourism. varieties of indigenous and organic vegetables HIPFEST featured various aspects of and fruits such as oranges, pumpkins, chilies, photography such as acrylic/oil painting, yam, pineapples, banana, lime and lemon, sketching, sculpture and photos. This year's papaya etc. were on display. HIPFEST featured a special art exhibition Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Heather IAS graced the function as the Chief Guest at Layton, Senior Lecturer of Art in the the prize distribution for state level owers, Department of Art & Art History at the ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables and University of Rochester, with vast experience spices which was held on 4th December 2017. as an interdisciplinary artist. The President of India, Ram Nath In the general category of HIPFEST Kovind also visited the Hortiscape at Kisama 2017, the rst prize was bagged by Parvej on the rst day of the Hornbill Festival. Akhtar from Kolkata who was also the winner of HIPFEST 2014. Priyojit Akoijam from CRAFTS BAZAAR 2017: Manipur and Metsungnakba Longchar from Crafts Bazaar 2017, organized by the Nagaland won the second and third prizes Directorate of Industries and Commerce and respectively. The consolation prizes went to NHHDC Ltd. was inaugurated at the Bamboo Maong Longkumer from Mokokchung and Dr. Pavilion, NHV, Kisama by Parliamentary Longri Kichu from Kohima. st Secretary, Amenba Yaden on 1 December In the children's category (13 years 2017. It was funded by DC (Handicrafts), and below), Kehunülü Theyo, a student of Cl-6 Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. from G. Rio School, Kohima bagged the rst The Craft Bazaar consisted of 103 prize, and the second and third prizes were stalls opened by local entrepreneurs and ve bagged by Abi Mor, a Cl-9 student from Kohima stalls from other neighbouring States. This and Sinlo Seb from G. Rio School, Kohima year, the pavilion had a number of young respectively. Rangala Songduimei, a Cl-4 Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 11 student from St. Anthony School, Manipur and ARTISTS’ CORNER 2017: Thungja, a Cl-5 student from Dimapur won the Artists’ Corner 2017 at NHV, Kisama consolation prizes. displayed various art works, paintings and Altogether 45 participants took part in sculptures at the Hornbill festival which began the Photography Contest under the theme on 1st December 2017. The art exhibition was 'Colours of Nagaland,' of which nine organized by Art & Culture department in participants are in the children's category (13 coordination with the Nagaland Art society. years and below). The judges for the 20 artists participated with about 100 competition were Heather Layton and art works for the exhibition which were also acclaimed Naga photographers, Rokovor for sale. Promotion of Visual art, Portrait, Vihienuo and Merimvu Doulo. Cartoon, Sketch, Drawing etc. and spot Another feature of the HIPFEST was painting competition for students were the the Glocal Film Fest held at 'The Heritage' on 5th th main highlights during the 10 day long festival and 6 December, 2017, featuring short lms at Kisama. from North America and Nagaland. A p a i n t i n g c o m p e t i t i o n o n C l e a n E l e c t i o n Nagaland campaign was organized by the Department of Art & Culture on 8th December 2017. Every year, the d e p a r t m e n t c o n d u c t s t h e exhibition where it e n c o u r a g e s t h e local artists and at t h e s a m e t i m e , (From left to right) The 3 judges for HIPFEST 2017 - Merimvu Doulo, Rokovor Vihienuo and Heather Layton. Also seen are Sentienla Pongen Ezung and Eastern Art Council Coordinator, p r o m o t e t h e M. Ababe Ezung. artefacts of the State to take it to HORNBILL KIDS CARNIVAL 2017: higher level. Hornbill Kids Carnival 2017 began at HORSE RIDING AND PONY CART the Children's Park, NHV, Kisama on 1st TRANSPORTATION 2017: December, 2017. It was organized by Synergy The second edition of the Horse Riding and Richa production. and Pony Cart Transportation was agged off Highlights of the carnival included by S. Chuba Longkumer, Parliamentary games, performances and experiences in Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary different elds like Tram polling, Zip liner, Sky Services at NHV, Kisama on 1st December walk and many more. The kids could also 2017. showcase their talents through Mini Olympics, During the ag off, I. P. Khala, Director, The Voice Kids and Beauty Pageant, where they Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services said were awarded with certicates and prizes. that the second edition was brought out because of demand from the public. The people 12 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
S. Chuba Longkumer, Parliamentary Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services flagging off the Horse and Pony Cart Transportation during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 1st December 2017. could experience the ride by paying an amount Naga textile grammar, Khiamniungan of Rs. 30 to 60. traditional headgear etc. CRAFTSCAPE 2017: HORNBILL INTERNATIONAL Craftscape, a portfolio on Naga craft MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017: traditions was inaugurated by Secretary for Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Tourism, Angau I Thou on 1st December 2017 at Resources & Sports and Music Task Force NHV, Kisama. It was organized by Tribal Advisor, Khekaho Assumi declared the Weave in collaboration with the Department of Hornbill International Music Festival open on Tourism and Art & Culture. 1st December 2017, at the Dimapur District Inaugurating the Craftscape, the Chief Sports Complex. Guest encouraged the participants to The music festival started off with continue to improvise the culture and high spirit where music lovers from all parts traditions of the Nagas. of the town and the country gathered at the The exhibition presented landmark venue, despite the chilly winter. The distributions of tribal craft specialties by appearance of Padma Shree Kailash Kher, one skilled artisans who embark dignied of the most popular Bollywood singers sent livelihoods in keeping alive the intangible the crowds into frenzy and loud cheers. heritage. The Naga artisans used rudimentary Music institutes including Margaret tools and bare hands, dexterously hand craft Shishak School of Music, Nagaland cane and bamboo basketry, engaged in Conservatory of Music, the Institute of Music woodcraft, metal work, material ber textiles, Education and Note Grid Music School and beadwork and pottery, giving shape from the Media Studio also added more colours with past to the present. their performances. The craft items displayed at the stalls Popular legendary Naga singer, were Anghya Nyekok (The Queen's Bag) Methaneilie added more fun and excitement Thevora (Nettle Shawl), Pottery of Runguzu with his popular Nagamese songs, Nagaland Nasa village, metal craft (a Konyak Naga city Kuribole and Whiskey Whiskey. Gunsmith), Rakdi (Head Gear), Henachi Tei Earlier, Director, Music Task Force, (Banana Necklace), traditional earrings, Nyek Gugs Chishi gave an introduction of the Music (beaded necklace), cotton processing in the Festival. The programme was compered by Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 13
Kisama on 2n d December 2017. The World War II Peace Rally is an annual event organized to promote our history, particularly our history during the World War II, and the battleeld at Kohima, which is considered the Stalingrad of the East. The rally is a way of celebrating our history of the war periods. T h e r a l l y Parliamentary Secretary, Khekaho Assumi declaring the HIMF open alongside Director, st organized by Nagaland MTF, Gugs Chishi at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur on 1 December, 2017. Adventure and Motor Zehovire Kechu while, the event was managed Rally Association and by Concord Linx in collaboration with Music sponsored by the Department of Tourism, was Task Force, Government of Nagaland. agged off at Multipurpose State Stadium, Dimapur by Commissioner of Taxes, WW II PEACE RALLY 2017: Mhathung Murry. A total of 11 jeeps consisting “Let us take the rally as a mark to of 25 participants, including four women crew bring about peace and prosperity in the State,” participated in the rally. said Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C. Winners of the various categories Apok Jamir. He was speaking as the Chief are - Best uniform squad: Car no. 4- Guest at the prize distribution ceremony of Kanato, Kashito, Tonika and Kaka, Most the World War II Peace Rally which culminated disciplined squad: Car no. 6- Vinito, Kito at World War II museum premises at NHV, and Inato Sumi, Best all women squad: Car no. 11- Alebu, Velhukhalu, Keneichanuo and Kehoule- u, Best tourism promotion squad: Car no. 8- Tovika, Akato and Samuel, Best maintained vehicle: Car no. 5- Er. Imsukaba and Aren, Best original vehicle: Car no. 3- Aron, Anoka Vikaito, Diku and Norbert. NAGA CHEF SEASON 5: Naga Chef Season-5 began at NHV, Kisama on 2nd Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C. Apok Jamir giving away prizes to the D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7 . T h e participants of World War II Peace Rally during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama competition is a live cooking on 2nd December, 2017. event and intends to establish 14 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal a platform for any Naga cook who has the Culture Department, Ahola Those, gave away potential to promote indigenous Naga food the prize money of Rs. 7,000 to the champion, globally. The annual event was organized by Duzholu Swuro from Chakhesang tribe. Synergy Group Enterprise in partnership with GREAT HORNBILL RUN 2017: the Department of Tourism. The event aspires to showcase the varied delicacies of the The seventh Hornbill Half Marathon & different tribes during the festival by the way Great Hornbill Run was agged off at New rd of presenting Naga indigenous cuisines of high Secretariat Plaza junction, Kohima on 3 quality, aiming to reach the value of December, 2017. This event was organized by international standards. 3EN (Elite Entertainment Enterprise). The winner of the Naga Chef Season 5, A total number of 78 male and ve Rokokhono Rhutso walked away with a cash female participants took part in the event and prize of Rs. 3 lakh besides many more benets they covered a distance of 22 km from New and opportunities. Khrusatolu Chuzho and Secretariat junction, culminating at the same st Shiumai Phom came in second and third venue. In the male category, the 1 place was places respectively. Nisi Chase, the youngest bagged by I. Mosa (1.08.54 seconds) who contestant (14 years old) came in fourth at the competition. Altogether 10 contestants participated. TRADITIONAL FIRE MAKING COMPETITION 2017: The famous Naga Traditional Fire Making competition was held on 3rd December 2017 at NHV, Kisama. The participants were allowed to use only natural materials without any chemical substances for the competition. There were six participants representing th six different tribes. Secretary of Art & Participants of the 7 Hornbill Half Marathon and Great Hornbill Run at New Secretariat Junction, Kohima on 3rd December, 2017.
walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, 2nd and 3rd places by Pache and Mhasekho with cash prizes of Rs 20,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively. In the female category, Shyamali Singh (1.28.00 seconds) won the rst prize and was awarded with a prize money of Rs.50,000. The 2nd and 3rd rd Participants at the Naga Traditional Fire Making competition on the 3 day of the places were bagged by Hornbill Festival (3rd December 2017) at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Ts u c h o i T a n d M a r y Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 15
Chuzho, awarded with cash prizes of Rs physical tness instead of relying on the old 20,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively. The way of eating the best food to gain weight. participants were also given certicates. Citing the example of neighbouring state Manipur, he encouraged players of different CYCLE RALLY 2017: games in the state to be adoptive to make ALAPHRA group organized the sixth progress in their respective elds. rd edition of Cycling Rally on 3 December 2017. Dzieselatuo Keretsü emerged as the 22 young enthusiastic athletes dedicated winner and Kezhavizo Thevo as the runners themselves and took part in the rally. up. In the Tourist category, the Champion was The Nagaland Cycling Association Sheko Veini Poumai (Manipur) and runners up (NCA), Secretary, Rickey Ozukum agged off was bagged by Hraiba Dow Poumai (Manipur). the rally from the Directorate of Tourism, The winner of the championship Kohima. In his speech, he mentioned that due walked away with a cash prize of Rs. One lakh to the ongoing exams in schools and colleges, and citation while, the runners up was many people could not participate in the rally. awarded a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- and He also hoped that in the near future, tourists citation. In the Tourist category, the Champion from other parts of the country would be able and the runners up were awarded cash prizes to take part in the rally. This event was of Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- and citations initiated to encourage the younger generation respectively. A total of 44 local wrestlers and for a healthier lifestyle and a step towards 16 tourist wrestlers participated in the annual conservation of the environment. event. INTERNATIONAL HORNBILL NAGA 1st HORNBILL FOLK SONG WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2017: COMPETITION: The 11th International Hornbill Naga The rst ever Hornbill Folk Song Wrestling Championship 2017 was held at competition was held at NHV, Kisama on 4th Amphitheatre, NHV, Kisama on 4th December, December 2017 with Joint Secretary, Tourism, 2017. The event organized by the Nagaland Shayong Phom as the Chief Guest. 17 different Wrestling Association was graced by Minister, tribes took part in the competition which Roads & Bridges, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire as the consisted of solo, duet and quartet. Chief Guest. Khiamniungan quartet was declared Speaking at the programme Dr. the winner of the competition and walked Neikiesalie Kire urged wrestlers to work away with prize money of Rs. 30,000. The rst towards increasing their strength and runner-up went to Chang quartet and the
Three times champion of the International Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship, Dzieselatuo Keretsü with match officials, NWA officials and participants at the Amphitheatre, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 4th December, 2017. 16 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
our serene mountains, encourage a sustainable lifestyle and also promote alternative means of eco- friendly means of transport to help reduce levels of trafc congestion and pollution. T h e w i n n e r s o f Kohima Downhill Bike Race 2017 are Suman Tamang, Nepal (1st ), Apshai Grifth Niangti, Shillong (2nd ), Prachit Khiamniungan quartet receiving the winning prize from Joint Secretary, Tourism, Thapa, Nepal (3rd ), Gautam Shayong Phom during the first ever Hornbill folk song competition held at Naga th Heritage Village, Kisama on 4th December, 2017. Taode, Pune (4 ) and Ollie Hemstock, United Kingdom second runner-up was bagged by Yimchungrü (5th ). The Best Local Rider was quartet. The rst and second runner-up awarded to Seyieo Sekhose (Kohima). received a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 and 10,000 Firestone medals made in Nagaland by Naga respectively. All the other participating craftsman and entrepreneur Veta Huphrem groups were awarded consolation prize of Rs. were handed over to the winners by the young 2000 each. patrons of the event. The race also paid tribute The programme was initiated by to popular Indian mountain biker, Ajay Padval Harmony Society in collaboration with the (4th position in last year's race) who died in a Tourism Department. The aim of the mountain bike accident earlier this year (2017) competition is to help and assist the in Leh, Ladakh. preservation of tribal communities and to ANGLING ACTIVITY promote Naga culture. AT DOYANG RESERVOIR: The judges were Mhathung Odyuo (from Purple Fusion), Neikuo Khezhie and Two day angling competition at the Kehodi Yoho, both from Coloured Keys. beautiful landscape of Doyang reservoir under Wokha district was organised on 4th KOHIMA DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN and 5th December 2017. It was organized BIKE RACE 2017: under the aegis of Anglers Association Native Station Nagaland organized Nagaland (AAN), District Anglers Wokha the 4th edition of Kohima Downhill Mountain Nagaland (DAWN) and sponsored by the Bike Race on 4th December 2017 which was Department of Fisheries (GON), which agged off at Viswema village and culminated sponsored the overall prize money of two at NHV, Kisama. It was sponsored by start-up lakhs. cycle manufacturing company based in Pune - Anglers from within the State and Psynyde Bikes and Nagaland based clothing from different states of India, also from start-up Winter Made. abroad, converged at the site and Native Station and the Nagaland exhibited their skills, patience and luck, cycling community envisions to motivate and vying for the biggest catches of the day. inspire an environmentally conscious Deputy Director, Fisheries, Neitho generation who will grow up with a conscience Kuotsu, who graced the occasion as the to live in harmony with mother nature, cherish Chief Guest said that sheries being one of Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 17
Humtsoe, Exe- Member, DAWN. INDIGENOUS GO CART RACING COMPETITION 2017: The indigenous G o C a r t R a c i n g competition was agged off by Thejakielie Zuyie near NSF Martyrs' Park on 5th December 2017 in the presence of well- Two day angling competition being held as part of the Hornbill festival at Doyang th th wishers and a host of reservior, Wokha from 4 - 5 December, 2017. s p e c t a t o r s w h i c h the most valuable and important sectors culminated at Phoolbari of production in the State, the value of sh near Ao Church, Kohima. The event was and its by product has increased organized by Go Travels, Kohima as part of the considerably among the local populace, and ongoing Hornbill festival, 2017. thus has account for immense opportunity to Medoyoto Kotso and Ngopisa Kotso from Kidima village clinched the Indigenous develop the sheries sector in the State. nd rd The competition was held under Go Cart Racing competition. The 2 and 3 three categories, Mahseer, Pole Rod and positions were bagged by Kedo & Kelezo and other category. Altogether 60 participants Khriedi Mejura & Neilhouvoto Chuse took part in the main event and 50 anglers respectively, all from Phesama village. took part in the traditional pole rod event. The event is being organized every The programme concluded with year as part and parcel of the Hornbill festival felicitation and greetings from President, in order to promote and propagate the AAN Phukato Sumi, short speech and indigenous games, said the organisers. Altogether, 40 teams from neighbouring prize distribution by Deputy Director, st nd Fisheries, Neitho Kuotsu, special song by villages vied for the competition. The 1 and 2 De Band and vote of thanks by Khyolamo position winners were awarded two cycles
Medoyoto Kotso & Ngopisa Kotso, champions of the Hornbill Indigenous Go Cart Racing, 2017 on 5th December, 2017 at Kohima. 18 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal each with gear and the 3rd position winner was highlight of the lms to be screened. The awarded two cycles without gear. All the Glocal Hornbill International Film Festival was participating teams were awarded citations. organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with GLOCAL HORNBILL Eastern Art Council as part of the Hornbill INTERNATIONAL FILM festival 2017. FESTIVAL 2017: The short lms and documentaries Film is one of the most important screened on the rst day of the lm festival mediums through which a story can be told, included The Snack List, Chapman, The said Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Kitchen, Story of a house, Election Day 2016, Commissioner, Temjen Toy, IAS. He was Rone and a documentary by DIPR titled 'A speaking at the launching of the Glocal passage through time.' A short lm, 'River Hornbill International Film Festival, 2017 at Story' was also screened. The Heritage, Kohima on 5th December 2017. Temjen Toy congratulated the HORNBILL RIDERS' MEET 2017: Department of Information and Public The sixth Hornbill Riders' Meet which Relations and the Eastern Art Council for was agged off at Gaili, Peren reached NHV, successfully organizing the programme Kisama on 5th December 2017 and a short despite fund constraints. Nagaland is in a programme was held at the WW II Museum nascent stage where lm making is premises. More than 300 Royal Eneld riders concerned, but so many of the lm makers from all over the country took part in the meet. from the State have received awards which Speaking at the programme as the speak volume of our potentials, he stated. Chief Guest, Deputy Secretary, Tourism Director, IPR, Limawati Ao delivering Department, Keyirangdin Hegui appreciated the welcome address, said Nagas may be the Nagaland Motorcycle Club for bringing the lacking in many things but in talent we do not riders together from different parts of the lack behind anyone else. If the chance be country. He urged the participants to be brand given, our people can do a lot he said, stating Ambassadors of Nagaland Tourism and also that the same is what the Department intends the Hornbill festival. to take up. The event was sponsored by In the programme chaired by Department of Tourism, Government of Coordinator, Eastern Art Council, Ababe Nagaland. Ezung, Dr. Brian W. Bailey presented a brief
Deputy Secretary, Tourism, Keyirangdin Hegui addressing the Sixth Hornbill Riders’ Meet at the WW II Museum Premises, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 5th December, 2017. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 19
STILTS BAMBOO RACE 2017: held at NHV, Kisama on 5th December 2017. The Various Naga tribes took part in the event was sponsored by Tourism Department Stilts Bamboo Race on 5th December 2017 at and presented by Zumu Gym, Kohima. NHV, Kisama wherein, Manloi Phom In a short address, the proprietor of championed the race and took away a cash Zumu Gym acknowledged the Tourism prize of Rs. 7, 000 while Kedesuyi Swuro Department for the support and for making Chakhesang and Shekivi Sumi bagged the 2nd the event possible. He said that the event aims and 3rd positions with a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 to promote tness and also to provide a and Rs. 3,000 respectively. The event was platform to showcase the potential, organized by Department of Youth Resources endurance, strength and talents of our Naga & Sports. athletes. 'There are many tness options to choose according to our own interest and lifestyle,' he said and further added that tness is not about destination but a way of life. Altogether 24 and 5 athletes participated in the strongest man and ttest m a n c o m p e t i t i o n respectively. In the strongest man category, Stilts Bamboo Race held on 5th December 2017 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Tsuknungakun Jamir and
st Vizobielie Punyu bagged 1 HORNBILL INTERNATIONAL s nd the 1 and 2 positions respectively. In the STRONGEST MAN & FITTEST MAN ttest man category, Vizobielie Punyu COMPETITION: nd emerged as the winner, 2 position was The rst Hornbill International bagged by Kutho Neikha and Hepuni Kajukho Strongest Man & Fittest Man competition was emerged as Mr. Hornbill 2017. 1st PINEAPPLE EATING CONTEST: T h e r s t e v e r p i n e a p p l e eating competition was held on 6t h December 2017 at NHV, Kisama. The e v e n t w a s o r g a n i z e d b y D e p a r t m e n t o f Horticulture in st Winners of the 1 Hornbill International Strongest & Fittest Man competition at Naga Heritage collaboration with Village, Kisama on 5th December, 2017. XL Management 20 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/- and the second prize was bagged by the Ao tribe who walked away with a cash prize of Rs,10,000/- NAGA KING CHILLI EATING COMPETITION 2017: The Naga King Chilli Eating competition was held at NHV, Kisama, organized by the Department of Horticulture and Winner of the Hornbill Pineapple Eating Competition, Ashish receiving certificate of citation from Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei, IAS and XL Event Management Division Director, Horticulture, Dr. Elithung Lotha on 6th December, 2017 at Kisama. with the support of Oking Hospital and Research Clinic. and supported by Department of Tourism. Prem Zakia from Kohima won the rst The pineapple eating competition was place by eating six king chillies whereas held inclusively for the domestic and Akhou tetseo and Nusole bagged the second international tourists with a view to promote and third position respectively. The winners the Naga pineapple outside the State. Naga were given Rs. 30,000/-, Rs.20,000/- and Rs. pineapple which is among the juiciest in the 10,000/- respectively. In the tourist category, world is grown in abundance around two belts Prashant Pandey from Gujarat won the rst of the State, Medziphema and Changtongya. place by eating four king chillies and pocketed They are very sweet and contain very little or a sum of Rs. 20,000/- no ber. Ashish from Delhi emerged as the CHORAL & FOLK MUSIC winner of the competition and the participants COMPETITION 2017: were all presented with a certicate of citation All India Radio Kohima (AIR) by Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei, IAS. organized Choral & Folk music competition at NHV, Kisama on 8th December 2017. Nagaland TUG OF WAR COMPETITION 2017: Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar IAS graced the The Department of Youth Resources programme as the Chief guest. & Sports organized Tug of War at NHV, Chief Secretary in his short address th Kisama on 7 December 2017. said that people of Nagaland have natural air Tug of war is organized as per and talents for music. He also said that ever tradition and the major indigenous games since the advent of Christianity in the 19th of tribal Nagas in the olden times where two century and with the advancement of or more teams participate against each education and as communication with the other in a test of strength, endurance and outside world improved, the people of co-ordination of the participants. The Nagaland were exposed to western music. indigenous game of wild rope measure In the folk music competition, around 10-15 metres long. Yachumaro Cultural Group bagged the rst 14 tribes participated including prize followed by Chang Student's Union eight members from each tribe where the Kohima and Angphang Union Kohima who Chakhesang tribe won the rst position and bagged the 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. In Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 21 the Choral (Dialect category), 1st prize was prizes. Additional Director, Youth Resources bagged by Euphony Choir and NCRC Choir & Sports gave away the prizes. and Hallelujah Choir bagged the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. In the Choral (English) HORNBILL INTERNATIONAL ROCK category, 1st prize was won by NCRC Choir, 2nd CONTEST 2017: rd place and 3 place by Euphony Choir and the Avora Records from Aizawl, Mizoram Transx Group respectively. was declared winner of Hornbill International The winners in folk category received Rock Contest 2017, ahead of The Prophets, cash prizes of Rs 50,000, 30,000 and 20,000 also from Aizawl and Perfect Stick Figure respectively and in the choral category, the Illustrations from Gangtok, who were placed winners received cash prize Rs 30,000, 20,000 1st and 2 nd runners up respectively. and 10,000 respectively. The winner of choral The grand nale saw the top nine competition will be participating in the North bands out of the total 22 bands performing to a East Choral Music competition in Guwahati in packed capacity crowd at the Agri Expo Site at 2018. The judges were D. Sekhose, Ameü Usou 4th Mile, Dimapur. The winning band Avora Zao, Zanthunglo and Jonas Yanthan. Records, walked away with a cash prize of ` 10 Altogether 11 singing groups participated in lakh, while The Prophets and Perfect Stick the choral and folk music competition. Figure Illustrations pocketed cash prizes of ` 5 TRADITIONAL SHOT PUT lakh and ` 3.5 lakh respectively . The three COMPETITION 2017: winners won sound gear gift hampers from Artist Aloud. Traditional Shot Put competition Prizes for the individual categories organized by Department of Youth Resources carried a cash reward of ` 25,000 sponsored & Sports and supported by Department of th by Hero MotoCorp in addition to music gears Tourism was held at NHV, Kisama on 9 from Marshall Amplications. The winners in December 2017. 16 participants representing the individual categories are: Best Vocalist - each recognized tribe in the State competed in Ronnie, The Prophets (Aizawl), Best Guitarist- the event. Ruata Renthlei, Avora Records (Aizawl), Best Dziesekholie representing the Bassist- Gordon, The Prophets (Aizawl), Best A n g a m i t r i b e emerged the winner of the competition w h i l e , S h o l e m r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e Konyak tribe and Ramlu representing the Zeliang tribe bagged the second a n d t h i r d p r i z e s respectively. The w i n n e r s w e r e awarded a cash prize of Rs. 7,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. All participants were Avora Records from Aizawl after winning the Hornbill International Rock Contest 2017 at th also given consolation Agri Expo Site, 4 Mile, Dimapur. 22 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Drummer- John Raj Swami, Highway 69 make an attempt to evolve a concrete (Ranchi). Yellow Beacon won the best band in collaborative mechanism, he added. the local category and pocketed a cash prize of Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, ` 1 lakh sponsored by Case Construction. Pema Khandu encouraged the young The panel of judges for the generation to preserve their cultural identity. competition were Artist Aloud, Hungama He also said that Nagaland and Arunachal Media Pvt. Ltd. Vice President, Soumini Pradesh have many things in common in Sridhara Paul, India Creed front man, Uday terms of tribal diversity, language diversity Benegal and guitarist of Tetseo Sisters, Rattle and also political diversity. & Hum band and Gear Men Dudes, Mhaseve Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh Tetseo. described the Hornbill festival as 'enchanting' and assured that the Central Government is VIPs FROM DIFFERENT STATES committed towards fullling the aspirations of VISITS THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL: the Naga people, addressing the Cultural Governor of Odisha, Dr. S. C. Jamir Extravaganza on the 8th day of the Hornbill graced the Hornbill festival cultural festival. Nagaland with its rich natural nd extravaganza as the Chief Guest on 2 resources and talented people, has limitless December 2017. Addressing the gathering on possibilities, he added. He also said that the occasion, Jamir said that Hornbill Festival enduring peace can help realize the immense is the right platform to showcase our ethnicity potential for economic gains, jobs and to tourists coming from other states and prosperity. different parts of the world. He also said that Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagas have been endowed with unique talents Brigadier Dr. B. D. Mishra was the Chief Guest and Hornbill Festival is the common place during the cultural extravaganza on 9th where everyone get gets an opportunity to December 2017. Brigadier Dr. Mishra urged exhibit their talents. the soldiers stationed in the State to Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren contribute their best, and do everything for the Singh and Arunachal Chief Minister, Pema people of the State. He also invited students Khandu graced the cultural extravaganza as from Nagaland to come and enjoy the varied the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour and quality educational facilities at th respectively on 5 December 2017. institutions in Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister of Manipur, Biren Singh said that there was so much that connects the GOVERNOR GRACES HORNBILL two states of Manipur and Nagaland and its FESTIVAL CULMINATION people based on their shared history and PROGRAMME: close cultural afnities. He further said that Speaking at the culmination the two states must build the foundation upon programme of the Hornbill Festival, the Chief which the people and institutions of the two Guest, Governor, P. B. Acharya thanked the states can collaborate and cooperate with a Chief Minister, his Cabinet colleagues, strong sense of common purpose adding that particularly C. Apok Jamir, Parliamentary shared prosperity and collective gains can Secretary for Tourism and Eshak Konyak, result only from shared vision and collective Parliamentary Secretary for Art & Culture and action. Biren also suggested for a joint their ofcers and staff for the successful promotion of the two biggest state festivals of conduct of Hornbill festival which has become the two states- the “Manipur Sangai festival” an international event now. He also and the “Nagaland Hornbill Festival” so as to congratulated Information & Public Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 23
Relations Department for giving wide IPR, TOURISM and IT & C publicity of all events. He said this year's DEPARTMENTS FELICITATED Hornbill festival was attended by a galaxy of The Departments of Information & high dignitaries including the rst citizen of Public Relations, Tourism and Information our country, President Ram Nath Kovind who st Technology & Communication were felicitated inaugurated the festival on 1 December by Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd. on 2nd December 2017. 2017 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama for Acharya stated that as per reports, digitization of Hornbill festival 2017. the number of tourists has increased manifold Business Manager, Reliance Jio from previous years which is a positive sign, Infocom Ltd. Kohima, Nagaland, Moatemsu thereby, Nagaland has gained a notable Imkong in his short speech said that the position in the world tourism map. Nagaland Government of Nagaland along with Reliance has the potential to become the most Jio has taken the Hornbill festival towards a populous eco-tourism spot in the North East. digital platform. He stated that the We must take this advantageous position to Departments of IPR, Tourism and IT & C has address our unemployment problem. set up a communication channel on mobile Tourism can be one of the biggest revenue app “Jio chat” in the name of 'Nagaland earning departments, he stated. Hornbill Festival.' He said that people from Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, across the globe can get access to live Apok Jamir in his speech expressed hope that streaming, video clips and photographs of the 10-day celebration of the Hornbill festival has major events at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama given the opportunity to the tourists to peep on 'Jio chat' and congratulated the three into the rich cultural heritage and traditions of departments for working tirelessly towards the 16 Naga tribes. He appreciated the achieving the purpose. younger generation for taking the Director, IPR, Limawati Ao, Director, responsibilities in the celebration. Tourism, K. Sekhose and Additional Director Delivering the vote of thanks, Chief & HOD, IT &C, Tongtiliba Longkumer received Minister, T. R. Zeliang said the festival has gained the certicates of appreciation on behalf of the popularity despite the remoteness and lack of respective departments. proper infrastructure. This has been possible due to our collective efforts, he said, PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES expressing his gratitude to the people for the ENVIRONMENTAL NAGA VILLAGE efforts put in and making the festival a grand The President of India Ram Nath success. With regard to the much debated Kovind inaugurated the Environmental Naga issue of reducing the Hornbill festival to seven Village at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on 1st December days, he said after seeing the response of the 2017. The theme village which was visualized people, the tourists and the success of the by the Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya is festival, he prefers the festival to continue for located inside Raj Bhavan at the lawns of the 10 days. The State Government shall take a Naga Bhavan. call on the issue in due course of time, he The Governor said that the park added. carries a message to preserve nature and the The bonre was lit by the Chief Guest, ecosystem and also to show love and care to Chief Host, Host, Miss Nagaland 2017 and birds and animals. The Governor hoped that Runners up, Miss Nagaland 2017, which was the environmental park will carry the message followed by a Unity Dance. of conservation to visitors, especially students who visit the Raj Bhavan. 24 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
three months vocational t r a i n i n g o n bamboo/woodcrafts and tailoring with 13 males and 19 females at M/S Pusa Crafts Centre, Jharnapani, Dimapur and M/S Savino Crafts and Researcher Development Centre, Kuda Village, Dimapur. The programme was chaired by Secretary, DUDA, Senti Ao, IAS. Other President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Environmental Naga Village, h i g h l i g h t s o f t h e an initiative of the Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on p r o g r a m m e i n c l u d e d st 1 December, 2017. special songs by trainees BADP CAPACITY BUILDING of NTTC and Savino Crafts PROGRAMME CULMINATES Centre, distribution of tools and machines to AT DIMAPUR the trainees. Principal, NTTC, Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou also spoke during the function. The valedictory function of BADP Capacity Building programme-cum- TRAINING-CUM-WORKSHOP HELD distribution of machines/tools to the WITH POLITICAL PARTIES successful trainees was held at NTTC, New Training-cum-Workshop organized by Industrial Estate, Dimapur, Nagaland with Chief Electoral Ofcer, Nagaland with all the Advisor, DUDA and NEPED, S. Pangyu Phom political parties was held on 4th December th as Chief Guest on 4 December 2017. 2017 at the DC's Conference Hall, Kohima. The Addressing the function, the Chief topic of the workshop included Party Guest congratulated the trainees for their Accounts, Election Expenditure Monitoring, successful completion of training and urged EVMs & VVPATs, RO Net & APPs, Web Casting, them to uphold what they have learned from Model Code of Conduct, SVEEP, Malpractices the training and tools provided, to utilise to & General Instruction on Conduct of Election. earn their livelihood as well as for the welfare Deputy Chief Electoral Ofcer, and upliftment of the whole society in their Nagaland, Ruokuovituo Khezhie briefed about respective areas. While thanking the the Election Expenditure Monitoring, Government of India for giving importance to AEO(MIS), Ketousie Khruomo presented a the underdeveloped areas, he urged the powerpoint presentation on accounts of trainees to educate their area people to Suvidhan & Samadhan, Web Casting while, judiciously use the funds allotted to them. Assistant CEO, Nagaland Awa Lorin shared on During the programme, Project Ofcer the Model Code of Conduct. AEO, Kohima and (BADP), DUDA, Thepfuzakie Angami gave an Toshimeren Aier spoke on the topic of EVM overview of the activities of DUDA. He stated &VVPAT. that there are 62 villagers comprising of 30 Deputy CEO, Nagaland, Vekho Vero males for multi skills in welding with mostly spoke on the role and activities of SVEEP job placement assured at NTTC and in campaign and added that the political collaboration with Craft Council, Nagaland, parties were informed that prior entry Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 25 passes shall be given to PwD voters, 80 only be the centre for academics but should years+ voters and pregnant women voters also work for the development of the society so that they do not wait in queue on the day as well. The Governor was addressing a of poll in the polling stations. Chief meeting with Vice Chancellors of Gauhati Electoral Ofcer, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, University, Nagaland University and IAS in his valedictory speech informed Principals of Colleges at Raj Bhavan, Kohima about the electoral offences and the on 6th December 2017 to discuss about the role activities in the conduct of free and fair of universities in reaching out to the people election in Nagaland. and introduction of skill based courses in all colleges. RBPS FELICITATION PROGRAMME Acharya stated that universities HELD AT RAJ BHAVAN should reach out to the people and more skill All languages are equal and our based courses should be introduced mother tongue is our identity, stated Governor according to the needs of the society. He of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya, addressing the suggested the universities to indentify social felicitation programme of the Rashtra Bhasha activists, recognise them and confer them Prachar Samiti (RBPS) at Durbar Hall, Raj with Honoris Causa Degree for their th Bhavan, Kohima on 4 December 2017. contribution. The Governor also asked the 66 India is a democratic country and afliated colleges to identify at least two unity in diversity is the peculiarity of the entrepreneurs especially women for availing country, said the Governor, calling on the MUDRA Loan. RBPS to be the bridge in linking the people of Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati the country through national languages. He University, Dr. Mridul Hazarika informed maintained that emotional and national the meeting that Gauhati University has integration should be the ultimate goal for the taken initiatives particularly in social organization. aspects of North East India. He said that Congratulating all the toppers and universities play a key role in promoting students who cleared the exam, the Governor national and emotional integration through encouraged them to achieve greater heights students in participating and motivating and further extended his appreciation to the the people at village level for Central & RBPS for holding the convocation programme State Welfare Projects. for the rst time in Nagaland. Vice Chancellor, Nagaland Appreciating the works done by the University, Prof. Pardeshi Lal informed that RBPS in trying to uplift the national language, with the introduction of SWAYAM and Principal Secretary to the Governor, Piyush SWAYAMPRABHA programmes, learners Goyal, IAS acknowledged the keen interest can choose more skill based courses. The taken by the Naga students in learning the VC explained that SWAYAM PRABHA is a National language. The programme was group of 32 DTH channels devoted to attended by members of the RBPS and telecasting of high-quality educational students from various parts of the country. programmes on 24X7 basis using the GSAT- UNIVERSITIES SHOULD REACH OUT 15 satellite covering diverse disciplines WITH MORE SKILL BASED such as arts, science, commerce, COURSES: GOVERNOR performing arts, social sciences and humanities, engineering, technology, law, The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. medicine, agriculture, etc. Acharya stated that universities should not 26 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
DGP, NAGALAND INITIATES SOCIAL other form of organized crime (iii) Public MEDIA PLATFORM FOR CITIZEN peace and tranquility: Unlawful assembly CENTRIC POLICING and rioting, social disharmony (Inter-tribal, Underlining the importance of inter-village, inter-community), bandhs and Information Technology systems in the eld of protests, matters where police intervention communication, Director General of Police, may be required (iv) Economic offences: Nagaland has initiated a social media platform Syndicate system, fake currency, chitfund to digitally connect with the public. Through cases, MCM schemes, cyber offences or this medium, the general public, civil society frauds, recruitment related scams etc (v) organizations, government servants, police General offences: Offences against human ofcials or any stakeholder of the society can body, property offences (vi) Miscellaneous: directly forward/share/input grievances, Contempt of lawful authority, offences suggestions or any other information to affecting public health and safety. improve policing or even report instances Knowing that there are many people where police intervention is required. in Nagaland with genuine concern to improve To serve this purpose, a separate cell the society at large and that their voice must is being envisaged at the Police Headquarter, be heard and acted upon, the Nagaland Police Kohima which would initially remain has appealed to the public to actively express functional from 08 am- 06 pm on all working themselves for Nagaland Police to serve the days. Depending on the response of the public people better. Identity of the informant will be and the quantity of messages / information, protected as required/requested and due the same would be made functional 24x7. recognition will be given as per propriety. This social media cell would primarily MARINA KIHO CROWNED work with three tools: Through Whatsapp at MISS NAGALAND 2017 phone number 8258829982, through Facebook Marina Kiho from Dimapur district was - DGP Nagaland (D
felt need, was made into a reality with the initiative and support o f Pa r l i a m e n t a r y Secretary, Labour and Employment, Skill D e v e l o p m e n t & Entrepreneurship, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu. H i g h l i g h t i n g t h e importance of soft skills for any job, the Project Ofcer said that employability of an individual is not only dependent on Miss Nagaland 2017, Marina Kiso flanked by first runners up, Ruopfuzhano Whiso (left) and s o l i d t e c h n i c a l second runners up, Pewe-ü Tunyi (right). knowledge and skills, cash prize of Rs. 1.5 lakh sponsored by but soft skills like BBLUNT, Rs. 10,000 sponsored by Chief communications, teamwork and leadership Election Ofce, Nagaland and gift hampers. skills among the workers are equally The rst and second runners up walked away important as it enhances productivity and with cash prizes of Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 50,000 successful construction works. respectively along with gift hampers. The Director, Learning & Development event was organised by Beauty and Aesthetic Career Bridge Human Capital Solutions, Society of Nagaland (BASN) and sponsored by Gurgaon, Vikas Rao who was one of the LIC, BBLUNT, Avon and Department of resource persons, gave an overview of the Tourism, Nagaland. training programme. SKILL TRAINING FOR NAGALAND Deputy Director, Employment and BUILDING AND OTHER Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Chiten Yaden who chaired the inaugural IN DIMAPUR programme, also delivered the welcome address. Resource person for the training A three-day soft skill training for included Opangyanger and Bendangnungsang Nagaland Building and Other Construction Longchar from Kohima. Workers, organized by Nagaland Building & Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board, GOVERNOR INAUGURATES Department of Labour in collaboration with 1st NAGALAND OLYMPICS Career Bridge Human Capital Solution, th Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya Gurgaon started on 11 December 2017 at declared the 1st Nagaland Olympics open in a Government Higher Secondary School, glittering opening ceremony held at DDSC Nagarjan, Dimapur Stadium, Dimapur on 12th December 2017. The Project Ofcer, Labour Department, T. Chief Guest mentioned that it is a historic Chuba Yanger addressing the inaugural event and conveyed good wishes to all the programme said that the soft skill training for participants stating that Nagaland is second the construction workers, which was a long 28 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal to none. He expressed gratitude to the Hangsing. Joint Director, Agriculture, organizers for giving him an opportunity to be Letkholal Hangsing, Chief Plant Manager, LPS part of the historic event. He also Bottling Plant Indian Oil, Dimapur, Lhungdim congratulated the Government of Nagaland and Manager, NABARD, Evan T. Mungsang and MP, Neiphiu Rio who is also the President were the resource persons of the programme. of NOA, for the mega event which was Keynote address was delivered by Regional organized so systematically. Director, DFP Mangjanggam IIS while, The line up of the 11 district invocation was proposed by Rev. Lanthom contingents of Nagaland in colourful jerseys Gangte. added more colours to the opening ceremony. The district captains were administered oath MEDIA WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE by international wrestler, Keduovilie Zumu. CHANGE REPORTING Highlights of the programme included Three-day media workshop on presentations from Lord of Rocks, Tetseo climate change reporting was conducted from sisters, Epicon, Nagaland folkloric group, 11th to 13 th December at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. It Ethnic future, Faith in action and many more. was jointly organized by the Indian Himalayas Guests of Honour on the occasion were Climate Adaptation Programme (IHCAP) of the Founding President, Nagaland OA and State Swiss Agency for Development and Sports awardee, Er. Lanu Toy, Olympian and Cooperation (SDC) and Department of science Arjuna Awardee, Chekrovolu Swuro and and Technology (DST), GOI in collaboration Ningdangnaro, granddaughter of Dr. T. Ao, the with Department of Environment, Forest & rst Naga Olympian. Climate Change, GoN, State Climate Change The programme was organized by Cell, NASTEC and Centre for Media Studies Nagaland Olympics Association and (CMS). The programme was graced by the sponsored by Government of Nagaland. Secretary to the Government of Nagaland for FIELD PUBLICITY ORGANISES Science & Technology, Dellirose M. Sakhrie AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON IAS as the Chief Guest. CULTURAL SCHEMES Addressing the workshop, the Chief Guest said that climate change projection for The Directorate of Field Publicity, Nagaland indicates that between 2021 and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, 2050, it will experience an increase in annual Government of India, Regional Ofce, average temperature between 1.6° C and 1.8° Nagaland and Manipur Region, Kohima C. She said an intensive scientic study by organized a special outreach programme on India's North East Climate Change Adaptation the agship programme of the Ministry of Programme in 2012 conrmed that the region Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at CSA Hall, th is suffering from the impact of climate change Ahthibung, Peren on 12 December 2017 with and its impact on people, elds and livestock SDO (C), Jalukie, T. Lankonsen Tsanglao as the is devastating and set to get worse. Due to its Chief Guest. unique location and topography, the study Addressing the gathering, the Chief found that the region has distinct precipitation Guest emphasized on the need to create more and drainage patterns. She also said the awareness on all central government welfare Government of Nagaland has taken a very schemes so that the real beneciaries can systematic and proactive approach towards reap its benets. the formulation of the state action plan to The programme was chaired by address climate change. Informing that the Headmaster, GMS Ahthibung, Tonga Nagaland State Climate Change was Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 29 established in April 2017 to specially COOPSOFT LAUNCHED undertake the project of establishing and AT KOHIMA strengthening the State Climate Change Cell Secretary, Cooperation, Lithrongla G of Nagaland with the objectives of the National Chishi, IAS launched the much awaited Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan CoopSoft, a cooperative information Ecosystem under NAPCC. management application on 13th December Communication Ofcer, IHCAP, 2017 in the Ofce of the Registrar of Shimpy Khurana who gave the introduction Cooperative Societies, Kohima, in the and objective of IHCAP said that mountain presence of the Cooperation department ecosystem around the world are particularly ofcials and staff. vulnerable and affected by climate change. The software application CoopSoft This critical situation is also affecting the was developed by Teth Allied Services, Himalayas, which constitute a vital ecosystem Nagaland, to meet the MIS requirements of the for the Indian subcontinent, with a large department. The key features of the CoopSoft population depending on them. are holistic information of cooperative Chief Conservator of Forest, State societies at a single click of button, updated Nodal Ofcer for Climate Change, information on loan, recovery & audit of Supongnukshi, IFS apprised on how climate cooperatives, automated information on has been changing in the State, which has outstanding loans, production details of the affected the production of foodgrains. He cooperative societies, integrated SMS encouraged the two i m p o r t a n t i n s t i t u t i o n s - t h e M e d i a a n d t h e Church to educate the people and impart a w a r e n e s s campaigns on how to make strategies. W e l c o m e address and introduction of the workshop was addressed by the Head Advocacy, Centre for Media Studies. The Secretary, Cooperation, Lithrongla G. Chishi IAS speaking at the launch of CoopSoft, at the th programme was office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kohima on 13 December 2017. followed by technical session presented by Managing Editor, India gateway, quick access to employee details, Science Wire on Media and Climate Change, etc. 'Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture in While lauding the department for the Nagaland' by DEO, Longleng, Dr. Dipak development of the software, the Chief Guest Chetri, DPO, Land Resources, Nagaland and exhorted the department to continue the others resources persons shared on the positive actions that the department has importance of climate change. initiated during the last one year, especially on recovery of loans, cancellation of non- 30 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal working cooperative societies, development function as a more empowered electorate of genuine member cooperatives, etc. She during the elections that may be held after the also opined that the recently launched solution. CoopSoft will propel the department in 3. To call on Civil Societies, Tribal Hohos, moving ahead at a faster rate, and that this Church and other organizations concerned, to kind of IT applications should also be cooperate with the vision of the State replicated in other departments. Government in this regard.
th 4. To call on all political parties and THE 19 SESSION OF Independent candidates to implement the THE TWELFTH NLA demand for "solution before election" in the th The 19 Session (Winter Session) of eld, whenever necessary, so that utmost the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly unity is displayed before the Government of th which began on 14 December, 2017 was India and the Election Commission of India. declared adjourned sine-die by Speaker, NLA, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier on 15th December, 2017. NSBSG CELEBRATES Speaker of Nagaland Legislative GOLDEN JUBILEE Assembly, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier made obituary The Governor of Nagaland & Chief references in respect of the passing away of Patron, Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and its former members, Lt. Kiyaneilie Peseyie, Lt. Guides (NSBSG), P. B. Acharya graced the N. Yeangphong Konyak, Lt. Viyekha Rengma inaugural programme of the NSBSG Golden and Lt. Kiyelho Sema. Jubilee as the Chief Guest on 15th December The Nagaland Health Rule 2017 at the State Training Centre, Nerhema. (Amendment), 2017 which was laid by On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Imkong Governor Acharya called on the NSBSG to L. Imchen was passed on 15th December 2017. review the past work and mistakes. To the The Nagaland Essential Services Scouts and Guides gathered, the Governor (Maintenance) Act, 1978 (First Amendment) encouraged them to work for the welfare of the Bill, 2017 moved by Parliamentary Secretary people. He also said that scouts & guides for Transport & Civil Aviation, P. Paiwang should be nodal agents to reach the various Konyak was also introduced. There were welfare programmes of the Central and State debates on various topics such as the Government to the targeted groups so that that Nagaland Lokayukta Bill, 2015, Nagaland they avail the benets. Municipal Act, 2001etc. State Chief Commissioner, Atuo The August House in its winter Mezhur in his welcome address gave a brief session, also resolved the following: history of the Bharat Scouts & Guides 1. To urge the Government of India to take movement and how it came into being in emergent and extraordinary steps to usher in Nagaland. an honorable and acceptable solution to the The programme was chaired by Naga political issue. Member, Organising Committee & Former 2. To urge the Election Commission of India State Chief Commissioner, Khyomo Lotha, Ex not to announce the General Elections to the MP while, State Secretary, Chubanungla 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly until the proposed the vote of thanks. The Jubilee theme Government of India arrives at an honorable song was presented by Thejashilie and and acceptable solution to the Naga political Mhasivonui Linyu. issue in order to enable all Nagas to enjoy The Governor also took salute from the their due democratic and other rights and contingents of all 11 districts of Nagaland. He Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 31 32 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 33 34 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 35 also released the Golden Jubilee Souvenir. at Kohima, Abhijit Sinha IAS, Chief Governor Acharya also gave away awards and Electoral Ofcer, Nagaland addressed the citations on various elds and achievements. participants and teachers where he said The Best District was awarded to Phek. The that the primary objective of the NSBSG also acknowledged the First Adhoc Commission is to engage the young Committee Members on the occasion of the students in the age-group of 14 to17 years- NSBSG Golden Jubilee celebrations. the future voters, in a self-learning exercise about the electoral process so as NATIONAL ELECTION QUIZ to build an informed electorate in near CONDUCTED ACROSS THE STATE future. The Chief Electoral Ofcer As directed by the Election Commission of expressed his positive impression to the India, the rst ever National Election Quiz was participants and congratulated the conducted across the country and Nagaland winners namely, Merio N. Ngullie, Class- also conducted the same during November 12, and Kekhriese Yhoshu, Class-11 of and December 2017 in Intra-School level, Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary District Round where winners of the Intra- School, Kohima who shall be representing School competitions participated and State the State in the semi nal to be conducted Round, where winners of the District Rounds in New Delhi. participated. The CEO also thanked all the other th In the State Round conducted on 15 participants and asked them to work December, seven district teams harder for similar competitions that participated where the team of Ministers' would follow in the near future and Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School was appealed to all to disseminate the declared the winner. message on increasing qualitative At the end of the Quiz competition held participation in terms of 'Ethical and informed voting.' GOVERNOR ADMINISTERS OATH TO SIX MINISTERS The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya administered the oath of ofce and secrecy to six Cabinet Ministers at a function held at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on 16th December 2017. The Ministers inducted were S. I. Jamir, P. Longon, Kuzholuzo Nienu, C. L. John, P. Paiwang Konyak and Y. Vikheho Swu. Dr. LONGRINEKEN GRACES DIGI DHAN MELA Digi Dhan Mela was held near Civil Secretariat from 12th to 18th December, 2017. Department of Information Technology & CEO, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, IAS, DCEO, Vekho Vero with Communication organized the Mela with the the winners of the State Level National Election Quiz theme “Go Cashless, Go Digital.” competition at Kohima on 15th December 2017. Parliamentary Secretary for IT&C, Dr. 36 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Longrineken graced the inaugural function as Christian, one should try to be better the Chief Guest. government employee. Dr. Longrineken said the event was Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa while delivering the organized as part of the series of public Christmas message said that Christmas is a awareness camps to promote and publicize reason/time to forgive one another and show one's various digital payment options in the country care and love for our near and dear ones in and the melas aim to spread awareness Christ. He said the best gift to our parents among customers and merchants on various during Christmas season is to accept Jesus digital payment methods. He appealed to all to Christ as our personal savior and live in His be agile and innovative, “We must adapt an righteousness. He urged all the ofcers and attitude and mindset that is receptive to ICT staff to be sincere and dedicated in their based administration and ICT based delivery ofcial assignments and work with renewed of services.” vigour. The event is a part of Digital India, an Registrat, IPR, Wati Atsongchanger initiative of the Government of India 'to go called upon the gathering to commit oneself to cashless and go digital.' Various services God while celebrating Christmas. The available are Mobile bill payments & programme was chaired by Atuzo Peseyie. recharge, Aadhaar correction, Pan Card Invocation and bible reading was delivered by services, Indian Passport services, Online Throngrong. Benediction was pronounced by GPF and Mobile- Aadhaar linking. Nouneseno Peseyie. Other highlights of the programme DIPR CELEBRATES included an inter-section choral competition, ADVENT CHRISTMAS which was followed by entertainment session, The Department of Information & Public karaoke session, bonre and Christmas feast. Relations celebrated its Pre-Christmas programme on 18th December 2017 at IPR GOVERNOR INAUGURATES Citadel, Kohima. Secretary, Information & Public AMETCHONG VILLAGE Relations, Lithrongla G. Chishi graced the The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. occasion while, Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa Acharya inaugurated Ametchong village under delivered the Christmas message. Longleng district on 18th December 2017. Director, IPR, Limawati Ao in his Addressing the gathering, the greetings highlighted the achievements of the Governor called on the settlers of Ametchong Department and said that by God's grace, 2017 to work hard and be self sufcient. Nagaland is was an eventful year. He said that Christmas is a bestowed with rich natural resources and time to rejoice and share love with family and talented manpower and has the potential to friends while also counting one's blessings. become a very rich state. He further Secretary, IPR, Lithrongla G. Chishi IAS encouraged the villagers to march toward in her exhortation said that Christmas is about development and new vision. giving, sharing, love and joy. She added that we A brief report on Ametchong village should have a spirit of love not only during was given by Adhoc Chairman, Ametchong Christmas but throughout the year. She called Adhoc Village Council, B. Kengshing while, L. upon the gathering to let Christ be born in Shaupen Phom delivered the welcome their hearts everyday and let 2018 be a year to address. Short speeches were also delivered commit oneself as a Christian and be a by DC, Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam, Ex channel of peace, love and help the needy. She Minister, B. Pongshak Phom and others. also said that work is worship and as a Ametchong Students' Union also presented a Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 37
forward. On the occasion, Governor also handed the ambulance keys purchased from the MP Lok Sabha's fund to Zunheboto and Longleng districts. The Governor also released the report on Seluophe village during the inaugural programme. MP, Lok Sabha, Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya and his lady wife, Kavita Acharya being Neiphiu who was the Chief felicitated during the inauguration of Ametchong village under Longleng district Host of the occasion, also th on 18 December, 2017. reminded of Modi's vision of developing villages, where special song on the occasion. The vote of Rural Development Department serves as thanks was proposed by Deputy Secretary, the nodal department. He expressed Government of Nagaland, B. Henok Buchem. gratitude to the Governor for launching the GOVERNOR INAUGURATES SAGY village where several projects SELUOPHE MODEL VILLAGE including guest house, amphitheatre, Governor of Nagaland P. B. Acharya playground, furniture unit, weaving unit, inaugurated Seluophe Model Village under shery ponds, rostrum, link and approach Dimapur district on 18th December 2017. road within village, table saw mill unit etc. are Seluophe village was adopted as Model completed from the MP's fund. He also Village by Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, thanked the villagers for their unity and Neiphiu Rio under Sansad Adarsh Gram leadership because of which it was possible to Yojana (SAGY) for implementing various make Selouphe a model village. developmental schemes of the Government. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Seluophe is the second village adopted by Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS chaired the Rio, the rst one being Longwa village under programme. Pastor, United Christian Mon district which he adopted in 2016. Church, Selouphe village, Vikesel Neikha Addressing the inaugural function as invoked God's blessings while, Chairman, the Chief Guest at the newly constructed Selouphe village delivered the welcome note. amphitheatre of Selouphe village, P. B. Women Krotho Selouphe presented a special Acharya quoted Prime Minister Modi's words number while, Project Director, DRDA, who said, "India belongs to villages and Dimapur, Alemla Chishi proposed the vote of unless villages are developed, India will not thanks. develop." With this vision, Modi launched PANKAJ KUMAR HOLDS STATE SAGY in 2014, he added. The Governor LEVEL MEETING ON GST observed that if the two MPs from Nagaland The Chief Secretary of Nagaland & and elected MLAs adopts ve villages in ve Chairman of GST, Pankaj Kumar, IAS held a years (one village in a year), Nagaland will review meeting of the State level Monitoring develop at a fast pace. He further advised the Cell for implementation of GST and PIMS on villagers of Selouphe to live up to the th 19 December 2017 at Chief Secretary's expectation as a model village in order to move Conference Hall, Kohima. 38 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Additional Commissioner of Taxes, play key role in carbon sequestration, Mhathung Murry who gave a powerpoint amelioration of environment and climate presentation in the meeting mentioned the change. migration status of GST as on December 17, With passage of time and increasing 2017 where the total PIDs issued & PID population, biotic pressure on forests has activated till date are 5605 & 3940 signicantly increased. In the State of respectively, whereas the total PID migrated Nagaland, lion's shares (88.3%) of forests are is 3042. He said under the new registration under the control of individuals and within the same period, the migrated tax communities and remaining 11.7% of the payers and new registration are 2992 & 3379 forests are under the control of the respectively. The total number of tax payers Government. The Government has very under CE & ST above 1.5 crores is 31 whereas limited regulatory role in management of below 1.5 crores is 350 and the total number of private forests. Since time immemorial, tax payers under VAT above 1.5 crores is 188 administration and people of the State whereas below 1.5 crores is 2662 respectively. had/have played an important role in The division of tax payers between Centre and protection and maintenance of forests in the State above 1.5 crores is 110 & 109 and below form of Community Conservation Areas. 1.5 crores is 302 & 2710 respectively. He Communities had/have bigger role to play as added that the department is one among the compared to the Government for protection of rst ve states to pilot the implementation of forests and wildlife in the State. 'E-waybill.” He said refresher course on GST The existence of wildlife is a good was held on 18th & 19 th December, 2017. He also indicator of good forests and subsequently mentioned some of the future plans to availability of timber, rewood, medicinal augment revenue by way of educating all the plants for human beings. The State of stakeholders of the benets of timely GST Nagaland has been traditionally a hunting compliance besides intensied TDS state since time immemorial. Now, people are registration drive. coming forward for protection of wildlife and As of now, only 23 departments have they are rescuing wild animals and donating registered with GST, as such, he asked all the wild animals and birds which are kept in remaining departments to get registered at Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar and the earliest. During the meeting, different Tragopan Breeding Centre, Kohima. departments such as PHED, Forest, Health, With the efforts of the administration, Works & Housing, Agriculture and Police people and different agencies of the presented their respective PIMS reports. Government, NGOs etc, Amur Flacons (Migratory Birds) were well protected in the FOREST DEPARTMENT APPEALS FOR State during their migration in 2013 and PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION onwards. This brought laurels, both nationally OF WILDLIFE IN THE STATE and internationally, to the State and the world Principal Chief Conservator of Forests community recognized Nagaland as the (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland, , capital of falcons. With getting protection in the Satya Prakash Tripathi, IFS in an appeal letter State, both the number of Amur falcons stated that the survival of human beings and coming/migrating to/from Nagaland as well as animals, both directly and indirectly, depends the number of their roosting sites in the State on forests, as their basic needs in the form of has signicantly increased in subsequent food, water, and shelter are met from forests. years. In addition to these tangible benets, forests On behalf of the Forest Department, Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 39 the Department has appealed to the public, Conference Hall of the Finance Government ofcials, Village Councils, Department, Civil Secretariat, Kohima. army and para military personnel, Principal Director, Treasuries & Accounts, students, NGOs and other stakeholders for Tiayanger and the Deputy General protection of wildlife. It also appealed Manager, Transaction Banking Unit, SBI, Village Councils to make resolution for Local Head ofce, Guwahati, Deshpande banning hunting of wild animals signed the agreement representing throughout years, instead of seasonal Nagaland State and SBI respectively in the banning of hunting. Taking the importance presence of the Principal Secretary & of forests and wildlife in our life, the Finance Commissioner, Temjen Toy IAS Government of Nagaland adapted the and other State government ofcials Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. including the DGM Transaction Banking In case of observing any danger for Unit, SBI Corporate ofce, Mumbai. human beings with the sighting of wild Speaking on the occasion, Temjen animals in human habitations, the Wildlife Toy said that he was encouraged to see Warden, Dimapur can be contacted for ofcials from both the SBI of Guwahati and tranquilizing the animal. In case of damage Mumbai as it showed importance of the of crops/ killing of domestic animals by project and looked forward to their wild animals, the nearest forest/ continual support. He said that Nagas have administrative ofce may consulted. The to catch up with digitization for ease of Wildlife Wing, Nagaland Forest Department service, good governance and for lessening will try its best to make compensation the burden of the treasury work load and against the damage on the further called upon the Finance recommendations of the assessment Department and the bank to give their best committee under the Chairmanship of the dedication and commitment towards the concerned Deputy Commissioner. project. 10 ADVISORS SWORN IN Tiayanger said that the project is about cash management products and also Ten Advisors under the Ministry of th said the e-payment and e-billing must be T. R. Zeliang were sworn in on 19 propagated in the State. The SBI ofcials December 2017 at State Banquet Hall, from both Guwahati and Mumbai Kohima. The Advisors includes E. E. Corporate encouraged for digitization in Pangteang, Chotisuh Sazo, Yitachu, N. the State. The meeting was chaired by Thongwang Konyak, N. Thomas Lotha, Er. Paogin Haokip, AGM, SBI, Regional Vikho-u Yhoshu, R. Tohanba, R. Torechu, Business Ofce, Dimapur. Tovihoto Awomi and Jacob Zhimomi. REGIONAL REVIEW NAGALAND GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP ON FAMILY AND SBI SIGNS MoU PLANNING HELD AT KOHIMA A Memorandum of Understanding A one day Regional Review (MoU) was signed between the Workshop on Family Planning (FP) for the Government of Nagaland and SBI LHO, th th North Eastern states was held on the 20 of Guwahati on 20 December 2017 for centralized integrated solutions at the December 2017 at Hotel Vivor, Kohima. 40 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Dr. S.K. Sikdar, Deputy Commissioner (FP), MoHFW along with officials from the NE states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram at the one day Regional Review Workshop on Family Planning for NE States at Hotel Vivor, Kohima on 20th December 2017.
Welcoming the ofcials from the states of presentation on where the states stands Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal when it comes to FP program and where we Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland, Dr. need to improve on. He also highlighted on Limaakum Jamir, Mission Director, the new initiatives of Government of India National Health Mission (NHM), Nagaland under FP programme. called upon them to take full opportunity of Dr. Sikdar was accompanied by Dr. the occasion and clarify all confusions, Nidhi Bhatt, Dr. Upasna Naik and Dr. share problems and seek for solutions and Shikha Bansal who are all SPOs under FP directions from the GoI ofcials who were Division, MoH&FW, GoI. The team also present at the workshop. took the time to brief on issues pertaining R. Ramakrishnan, IAS, to the new initiatives of FP programme and Commissioner & Secretary, Health & FP progress, Quality aspect on FP, FP- Family Welfare mentioned that health Logistic Management Information System, being everybody's concern, we should take Expanded Contraceptive Basket, FP all the angles into consideration while opportunities in post-pregnancy and delivering the service to the people. He Monitoring & Data Reporting and HMIS: an also stressed on the importance of roping approach to programme monitoring. in all stakeholders especially the churches The programme was chaired by Dr. and create awareness on the importance of Bendangla, State Program Ofcer (SPO), family planning among the people through RCH, Nagaland and the vote of thanks was all possible platforms with ownership. delivered by Dr. Thanghoi Lam, SPO, NHM. Dr. S. K. Sikdar, Deputy Director SWEARING IN CEREMONY (FP), Ministry of Health & Family Planning, OF CIC AND SIC HELD Government of India while addressing the ofcials present mentioned that the GoI is Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya very concerned and have soft corner administered oath to the newly appointed towards the North Eastern States, taking Chief Information Commissioner, into account the constraints being faced Chandemo Lotha and State Information from different corners. He also made a Commissioner, G. H. Ramlia at the ofce chamber of the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 41
Kohima on 21st December 2017. 2018 NEC WALL AND DESK CALENDARS RELEASED NAGALAND POLICE CELEBRATES PRE-CHRISTMAS The 2018 NEC Wall and Desk Calendars were released during the Pre- Nagaland Police celebrated Pre- Christmas celebration at NEC Auditorium Christmas at PHQ Central Hall, Kohima on st st on 21 December 2017 by C. K. Das, 21 December 2017. DGP, Nagaland, Rupin Member, NEC. The calendars feature exotic Sharma, IPS delivered the Christmas birds and animals of the North Eastern greetings where he reminded the ofcers Region. and staff to dedicate themselves in serving The new website of NEC was also the society. inaugurated by Ram Muivah, IAS, The Christmas message was given Secretary, NEC. The new website on by Rev. Manen, Pastor, Police Baptist www.necouncil.gov.in has many distinct Church, Chumukedima which was features and connectivity with websites of followed by light refreshment. other ministries.
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WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVED Jubilee Hall, Zunheboto on 1st December 2017 organised by DACPU in collaboration with MON: th ZDLSA, NZP, 5 AR and other HIV & AIDS Mon district observed World AIDS Day Facilities under the theme "My health, my at District Hospital, Mon under the theme st right." 'Right to health' on 1 December 2017. th RMO, 5 Assam Ries, Captain Dr. Speaking on the occasion as Special Abhishek Sharma, who was the guest speaker, Guest, Thavaseelan K (IAS), Deputy spoke on the prevention, transmission and Commissioner & Chairperson, DAPCC, Mon treatment of HIV/AIDS. He also exhorted the said that Nagaland standing fourth rank in gathering on the need to take proactive role by HIV/AIDS prevalence in India, it is everybody's creating awareness among its families, responsibility to take care and help the friends and neighbours about the deadly HIV/AIDS patients in the State and the disease. districts in particular. As of now, the only The programme was chaired by DIS, possible ways to check and control HIV/AIDS DACPU, Hokishe Chophy while, vote of thanks is awareness, prevention and enhancement of was proposed by Retainer Lawyer, Tovi life for the patients and access whatever Yepthomi. Short speeches were also delivered treatment is available to increase the life span by District and Sessions Judge, Niechochiyi of the patients, he added. Suyie, DPO, DACPU, Atokali Assumi and Hutoi The programme was chaired by Chophy. Ingaupeule, OST Counselor and Longyim Tsudir DPO, DAPCU delivered the keynote PHEK: address. Neiko Kanou, District & Sessions Phek District Headquarter observed Judge, Mon, Dr. Ngampa and Lemei K, Miss World AIDS Day under the theme “My health, st Mon 2016, the District Icon also delivered my right” on 1 December 2017 at Phek Town short speeches. Council Hall with Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Shanavas, IAS as the Chief Guest. ZUNHEBOTO: Speaking on the occasion, the DC World AIDS Day was observed at SKK
DC, Phek, Shanavas, IAS addressing the “World AIDS Day” programme at Phek Town Council Hall on 1st December, 2017. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 43 asked the gathering to value good health and Inspector, while delivering his keynote called upon the gathering to spread address mentioned that strict enforcement, awareness on HIV/AIDS. He also thanked the good engineering, education and efcient care organizers for the success of the programme service are essential for road safety and in making the people aware of the disease. enhancement. Studies show that road Welcome address was delivered by accidents can be predicted and prevented if Akhrie, Project Director, Eurecaca Life proper trafc rules are followed by the drivers Foundation, Phek and Positive Voice was given and good maintenance of vehicles by the by Mese Letro, President, Network of Phek owners. Education and enforcement should District People Living with HIV/AIDS. not only be the responsibility of the Signicance of the day was highlighted by Government alone but NGOs, civil societies, Hierliotho Kajiri, DIS, DAPCU. Vote of thanks village councils and even the churches was delivered by Nutalu H. Keyho, DSRC, involvement is also necessary. Councilor DH, Phek. Posehu Kezo, Ofcer-in-charge, Police Station, Mon spoke on Road Safety Awareness ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS & Trafc Rules. Yuhwang, Vice-President, WEEK AT MON Konyak Union and President, Drivers Union, Road safety awareness programme Mon also delivered short speeches. Vote of under the theme 'Time for action' was held on thanks was delivered by Roben Mesen, nd 2 December 2017 at District Executive Hall, District Transport Ofcer, Mon. Mon. Yanithung Ngullie, EAC, Mon, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest PERSONS WITH DISABILITY called upon one and all to drive carefully OBSERVED IN MOKOKCHUNG without risking the lives of others. Most of the CURE Foundations and Care and accidents occur because of not following Support Society in collaboration with Legal proper trafc rules and also due to ignorance Services Authority Mokokchung, MDPAPWDs, of trafc rules by the drivers, therefore, road BLDPOs organized a programme safety awareness is very important for all the commemorating the International Day of stakeholders, he added. Persons with Disability at Town Hall, Er. Arenbo, Senior Motor Vehicle Mokokchung on 3rd December 2017. Speaking on the occasion as the Chief G u e s t , D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r , Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, IAS said that it i s i m p o r t a n t f o r everyone to introspect why International Day for the disabilities is celebrated every year throughout the world. He said these special EAC, Mon, Yanithung Ngullie NCS speaking at the Road Safety Awareness programme people are second to on 2nd December 2017 at District Executive Hall, Mon. none for they can prove 44 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal to themselves and to others that they can do approval decided to forward the proposal to everything just in a different way. He the higher authority for consideration. mentioned this while appreciating the items NEW DC, DIMAPUR SEEKS being presented by the students of CURE COOPERATION FROM foundation. DPDB MEMBERS The Deputy Commissioner said at present, there are 165 persons with The monthly Dimapur District disabilities who are registered under Planning & Development Board (DPDB) th Mokokchung district. However there are many meeting was held on 5 December 2017 in the persons especially in the villages who are not Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner, registered. Therefore, he asked those Dimapur. concerned societies and agencies to ensure DC, Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS that all are registered at the earliest. who chaired the rst DPDB meeting after Short speeches were delivered by assuming Ofce as DC, Dimapur welcomed all President, Nagaland Parents Association for the Board members which was followed by self Disabled (NAPAD) and members from Legal introduction by the members. Services Authority Mokokchung. Invocation Sushil Kumar while reminding the was pronounced by Home Evangelist MTBA, members about the conduct of Assembly Rev. Watitemjen, welcome address was Elections, sought the contribution and help delivered by Founder, CURE Foundation, from all the members for conducting the Akangnungba, while, special prayer for PwDs elections peacefully in the district. Sushil also was pronounced by Church and Mission apprised the members to inform DC's ofce if Secretary, Rev. Dr. Nuklu. they are going out of station and also asked the departments who have not submitted the list NOKLAK SDPDB MEETING of employees to do the same at the earliest. In The monthly Sub-Divisional Planning the meeting, Sushil Kumar also enquired from & Development Board (SDPDB) meeting of the Roads & Bridges department about the Noklak was held on 5th December 2017 at KTC progress of construction of the two bridges at Hall, Noklak. The meeting was chaired by Dimapur. EAC, Noklak HQ, Nchumthung Ezung. In the meeting, the House decided to In the meeting, SDEO, Noklak send the proposal for upgradation of Kuhuboto highlighted on the need to extend rooms at SDO (C) to ADC HQ to the Government for Government High School, Thang village. The consideration. With regard to registration of House approved the same and forwarded for societies, the House recommended the necessary action to the concerned department. C h a i r m a n , S D P D B a n d P a r l i a m e n t a r y Secretary, L. Khumo submitted a proposal for creation of EAC HQ at Peshu village and up- gradation of SDO (C) to ADC HQ at Thonoknyu. DC, Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS addressing the DPDB meeting at Dimapur on th T h e H o u s e a f t e r 5 December, 2017. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 45 proposal of Sustainable Bio Village, Molvom Representatives from the Zeliangrong village, Medziphema and decided to forward it Baudi (N) and Kuki Inpi (N) were also present to the Government for consideration. during the VVPAT machine demonstration. As entrusted, Land Resources and YINGLI COLLEGE Forest departments gave their departmental OBSERVES SILVER JUBILEE presentations. Yingli College, the brainchild of the PEREN DPDB MEETING Association of Phom Graduates and Ofcers HELD WITH NEW DC (APGO) celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 6th The monthly meeting of Peren District December 2017 with S. Pangnyu Phom, Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was Advisor DUDA & NEPED and B. S. Nganlang held under the new Deputy Commissioner and Phom, Parliamentary Secretary, Land Vice Chairperson, Smita Sarangi, IAS at DPDB Resources and Excise as Chief Guest and Conference Hall on 6th December 2017. Guest of Honour respectively. Smita, in her rst address as Deputy Speaking on the occasion, Pangnyu Commissioner and Vice Chairman of the congratulated and saluted the APGO for DPDB, welcomed all the DPDB members and having the visions for the future generation of urged for co-operation. She appealed to the its people. Asserting that literacy rate of the members to play signicant role and spread State has increased over the years lacking the message of clean election. Further, she quality education in the system, he appealed said that election is to be taken seriously and to the faculty members to make Yingli College once you are detailed, you are bound to carry a role model of imparting quality education to out as per the provision of the ruler. She also the students and to adopt job orientation requested the Heads of Ofces to have course and skill development education to rsthand information about VVPAT which was provide job opportunity to the students. on display. AEO, Nathan Konyak explained B. S. Nganlang in his speech said that about the VVPAT machine for clean election. human resource development is the key to all- The Board recommended and round development of any society and called forwarded to the concerned department for upon the faculty members to follow the legacy registration of Prism Club, Peren, Gorkha and traditions of the college. He said while Union, Peren and Development Outreach celebrating such occasion, we must honour Network, Jalukie town. our pioneers and at the same time, look to the
S. Pangnyu Phom & Nganlang Phom along with officials at the Yingli College Silver Jubilee celebration at Longleng on 6th December, 2017. 46 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal future development of the college. programme was held at Peren under the aegis Recollecting the initial period of of Zeliangrong Mipui Organization, sponsored hardship and nancial constraints for by the Nagaland State Commission for Women establishment of the college, Dr. L. Anjo on the 6th December 2017 at Peren Town Keikung, First General Secretary & Former Women Welfare Hall, Peren. President of APGO said that with few President, ZMO, Apeuna Iheilung who visionary leaders of the APGO supported by was the resource person dwelt on the topic the various NGOs and civil societies of the 'Zero tolerance for gender based violence in Phom community and seless contribution education.' She emphasized that the law of the made by the individuals and from the VDB land protects every girl for availing equality of funds, the demand for higher educational education; it is enshrined in the Sarva Siksha institution under Longleng district gradually Abhiyan (SSA), she added. Touching on become a community concern. He informed domestic violence, Apeuna Iheilung ruled that that the college was taken over by the ignorance has allowed gender discrimination Government of Nagaland in the year 2006. to go on in our society. Women are protected Greetings were proposed by Arup under the provision of Protection of Women Borgohain, son of Late Professor K. Borgohain, and Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and Rules, founder Principal, Yingli College, P. Chingan, 2006, where the aggrieved person can seek President, PPC, Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom, redressed, she further added. DC, Longleng, E. Ongha Phom, Chairman, The programme was chaired by Bhumnyu Village Council, Y. B. Angam, Advisor, ZMO, Kiheiyile. Attendants also President, APGO & former CMC Chairman, participated in group discussion and Dr. Kongyan, former President, APGO & interaction. Secretary, College Organizing Committee. MANOJ DIXIT OF Also, exhortation was delivered by Mr. T. INLM ON DRINKING Imdong Phom, rst President, APGO. WATER & SANITATION Earlier, the celebration began with the ARRIVES AT MOKOKCHUNG College Anthem Alma Mater. Invocation was pronounced by Y. Nuklu Phom, Executive A lone empanelled member of the Secretary, PBCA followed by welcome Institutional National Level Monitor on address by the Principal, Mr. K. Hokheto drinking water and sanitation under the Sumi. Other highlights of the programme Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, included Roll of Honour by Jubilee Choir, Government of India, Manoj Dixit arrived in nd Alumni Melody by Yongkai, Lemphu, Imnatula Mokokchung on 2 December 2017 to monitor & Henila, Acapella by Budenpangli & friends the implementation of centrally sponsored and jubilee feast. The Chief Guest also schemes on drinking water and sanitation in inaugurated the jubilee monolith. The respect of Mokokchung district. programme concluded with vote of thanks by During his stay in Mokokchung, Manoj Dr. B. Henshet Phom, Vice Principal followed Dixit visited a number of villages to see by benediction by Rev. H. Beau, Pastor, LTBC. whether the programmes of the Ministry are FORTNIGHT OBSERVATION ON being implemented in accordance with the ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE guidelines prescribed, to ascertain whether AGAINST WOMEN HELD AT PEREN the selection of beneciaries are transparent, unbiased and fair and to know, if any, causes As part of the fortnight observation on for non-implementation of the programme. 'Elimination of violence against women,' a Also, a public hearing on implementation of Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 47
A programme on ‘Elimination of Violence against Women’ held on the 6th of December, 2017 at Peren Town Women Welfare Hall, Peren. the programme was held at Commissioner Nuhuta demonstrated the Voters Veriable Rest House, Mokokchung on 7th December, Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) and EVM. 2017. FREE IOL CATARACT SURGERY CAMP PUGHOBOTO SDPDB MEETING AT CHC, MEDZIPHEMA The monthly Sub-Division Planning & A free IOL Cataract Surgery Camp Development Board (SDPDB) meeting of under National Programme for the Control of Pughoboto was held at ADC's ofce on 7th Blindness was held at CHC, Medziphema from December 2017. 5th to 7 th December 2017. It was co-sponsored ADC, Avelu Ruho reviewed the last by Chakhroma Public Organisation, CHC, meeting minutes. Dwelling on the importance Medziphema with medical team led by Dr. of SDPDH, she urged the members to be Asongla, Senior Specialist, Imkongtongdang, regular in attending board meetings and Ophthalmic Assistant, Kipito Swu, coordinate so as to serve the people. The Ophthalmic Assistant, Onensangla, NS, house welcomed new members, SDEO, Zukheli, SN, Zulukala, ANM and Orenbeni, Pughoboto, Hatkholhing Hangsing and Branch M/A, District Hospital, Dimapur. Manager, NRB, Kekhriezo. EAC, Ghathashi Earlier, Dr. Asongla, Senior Specialist, D H D i n h e r introductory speech, said that National Program for Control of Blindness was started since 1970s and many p e o p l e b e n e t e d t h r o u g h t h e programme. She urged the patients to take care of themselves after the Cataract Surgery as per the VVPAT and EVM demonstration at the Pughoboto SDPDB meeting held on 7th December, medical prescription 2017. for quick healing and 48 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal healthy eye. district. With the consolidated efforts of all the Around 79 people with different eye departments involved, we shall bear both problems visited the camp, out of which 31 achievement and failure together, added the cataract cases were successfully operated new SP. besides giving free IOL and medicines. The Board recommended the establishment of Public Health Centre at LONGLENG DPDB MEETING Yachem EAC HQ. The monthly meeting of Longleng District Planning & Development Board KVK, TUENSANG CELEBRATES (DPDB) was held under the chairmanship of WORLD SOIL DAY the Deputy Commissioner on 7th December Krishi Vigyan Kendra celebrated 2017 at the DC's Conference Hall, Longleng. World Soil Day under the theme “Healthy soil Proposing the welcome address, the for healthy life” at CKS Hall, Tuensang. Deputy Deputy Commissioner, Y. Denngan Avennoho Commissioner, Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha Phom lauded the DPDB members for graced the programme as the Chief Guest. The extending their cooperation and support to the programme was attended by ofcials from district administration during his tenure as Agri & Allied sector and farmers of the district. DC Longleng. He asserted that despite many Speaking at the programme, the Chief shortcomings like transportation and Guest, L. Jamithung Lotha highlighted the communication problems in the district, the importance of soil and its benets for the Government ofcers are active and farmers. Comparing soil health with that of performing their duties diligently for the human health, he encouraged the farmers to welfare of the people. He also urged upon the take proper counselling from experts to ofcers to continue their efforts for the understand the nature of soil for proper upliftment of the district. cultivation and more harvest. Soil health cards The new Superintendent of Police, N. were also distributed to the villagers. C. Jamir apprised the members to work JSCO, Beso Chang presenting the collectively for the people of the district. He remark of the programme, apprised of the pointed out that every department has equal problems of soil erosion and its remedies. He responsibilities for progress of the district and reminded the gathering of the importance of to maintain peaceful law and order in the soil health cards and emphasized the
Krishi Vigyan Kendra celebrated World Soil Day under the theme “Healthy Soil for Healthy Life” at CKS Hall, Tuensang. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 49 importance of the natural way of cultivation by actions against any ofcial not complying with means of organic matters. the rules of election and the related matters. SMS, Horticulture, Dr. Shisarenla Aier REVIEW CAMP FOR PwDs who chaired the programme, also delivered HELD AT PHEK the welcome address. Principal, Sao Chang College, Chubasangla also delivered a short A Review Camp for the Disabled th speech. (PwDs) was held at Phek on 7 December 2017 at 22nd Battalion, Assam Ries camp. Deputy MOKOKCHUNG DPDB MEETING Commissioner, Phek, Shanavas, IAS graced The monthly Mokokchung District the camp as the Chief Guest. Planning & Development Board (DPDB) This is a historic day for everyone, meeting was held on 7th December 2017 at the Shanavas said, calling on the Persons with ADC (Planning) Conference Hall, Disabilities to avail the opportunity. Mokokchung. The meeting was chaired by Maintaining that good health should be given Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sachin priority, he encouraged everyone to take care Jaiswal, IAS who also welcomed the new of their health. He also thanked the 22nd Assam members of the DPDB. Ries for making all the arrangements and In connection with the earlier extending their help. notication to all the departments in the Medical Ofcer, 22nd Assam Ries, Dr. district for submission of Personnel & Vehicle Balmuri Avanish, Senior Specialist list for the upcoming e l e c t i o n , t h e D C a p p r i s e d t h o s e departments who h a v e n o t y e t submitted the list to do the same at the earliest. He also asked all concerned to take conrmation from the Election Branch in case of any confusion. DC, Phek, Shanavas, IAS interacting with the disabled persons during the Review The DC shared about th t h e s t r e a m l i n i n g Camp for the Disabled (PwDs) at Phek on 7 December, 2017. procedure regarding the ROs, AROs and Sector Magistrates during (Orthopaedics), Dr. K. Kuotsu, Junior the upcoming Assembly Election. He also Specialist (General Surgery), Shevosa Vese shared and gave a brief explanation on the and Junior Specialist (Psychiatry), Dr. Senilu functioning of VVPAT machine. Magh assisted the patients at the camp. About Sachin Jaiswal while requesting all 100 patients were given treatment. the Heads of Ofces to work as a team for the SOFT SKILL & CAREER COUNSELING smooth conduct during the upcoming election TRAINING AT MOKOKCHUNG maintained that all seriousness from all Soft Skill & Career Counseling Heads of Ofces is expected. All members training, organized by Nagaland Building were further asked to brief their respective & Other Construction Workers' Welfare, staff regarding election duties. He warned of 50 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Department of Labour in collaboration John, MLA, Nyemnyei, SIS (DEO), Chingkai, with Career Bridge Human Capital LRSO, Honang, GS, Konyak Union sponsored Solution, Gurgaon was held from 6th to 8 th cash prizes for the silver medalists. December, 2017 at MTBA Conference CHANGTONGYA TOWN GETS NEW Hall, Mokokchung. BRANCH OFFICE AND ATM BOOTH During the inaugural programme, Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, New ofce building of the NStCB Ltd. Sachin Jaiswal, IAS, while delivering a Changtongya Branch and ATM booth was th short speech, encouraged the students inaugurated on 8 December 2017 with Deputy from Jubilee Memorial School and others Registrar, Co-operative Society, Mokokchung, who attended the programme to take the Alangla Tonger as the Chief Guest. opportunity in identifying one's talent Speaking on the occasion, the Chief and deciding what step should be taken as a Guest appealed for cooperation from the profession in life. He also said that a person public with the bank ofcials. Shifting of the should identify his instinct and channelize his new branch ofce and opening of the booth position in a positive way and should not cover would benet the public of the area, she said, one's dream in life. encouraging the people to avail the facilities The programme was chaired by that are being provided by the bank. Deputy Director, Employment, Skill Managing Director, NStCB Ltd. Development & Entrepreneurship, Imtilemba Longkumer who chaired the Chiden Yaden and Pastor, MTBA, Rev. programme, also delivered the welcome Ponen Longchar pronounced the address. GM (P&D), NStCB Ltd, invocation. Overview of the training was shared by Director, Career Bridge Human Capital Solution, Gurgaon, Vikas Rao. FINAL WARRIOR FIGHT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT MON T h e F i n a l Warrior Fight League New office building of the NStCB Ltd. Changtongya Branch and ATM booth inaugurated on the 8th of December, 2017. C h a m p i o n s h i p o r g a n i z e d b y International Muaythai Alliance Federation Ningsangwaba delivered the keynote address. Inc-Mon (IMAFI-M) under the theme Branch Manager, NStCB Ltd. Changtongya, 'Persistent with tender heart,' was held on 8th Lanuniken pronounced the vote of thanks December 2017 at Indoor Stadium, Mon town. while, Associate Pastor, CTBA, T. Aliba Imchen PM Nokpai Konyak, President, Konyak pronounced the invocation prayer. SHG, Village Council Chairman Association Changtongya village presented a special song. (KVCCA) sponsored cash prizes for the gold Short speeches were also delivered by Board medalists. Chinglang, SDO, Housing, C. L. of Director, Mokokchung, Bendangkokba Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 51
Longkumer and Chairman, GBs Union, & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was Changtongya Town, I. Sowa Jamir. held on 11t h December 2017 at DC's FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Conference Hall, Wokha. Vice Chairman & DC, HELD AT VISWEMA Wokha, Manazir Jeelani Samoon (IAS) who chaired the meeting, welcomed and extended The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Christmas greetings to all the members, Acharya and the Governor of Arunachal followed by self-introduction. Pradesh Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) The Board reviewed the previous attended the Folk Music Festival at St. Joseph th month's meeting minutes and approved LADP School ground, Viswema on 9 December 2017 2017-18 Implementation Committee Members organized by the Pavo Students Union. for four Assembly Constituencies and Addressing the gathering, the Common Pool. Following are the members Governor stated that one should not forget according to constituency wise – (i) 37th Tiyi their language, roots and traditions as they A/C: Convener-SDO (C) HQ, Members-BDO, are our identity and represent who we are. He Chukitong and AE (CAWD), Wokha (ii) 38th appreciated the youth for taking keen interest Wokha A/C & Common Pool Schemes: in preserving folk music and other traditional Convener-ADC HQ, Members-DHO practices. He encouraged the youth to (Horticulture) and EE, PWD (R&B) (iii) 39th popularize the rich cultural heritage and to Sanis A/C: Convener-SDO (C), Sanis, also teach the younger generation so that the Members-DPO (LRD) and SDO PWD (R&B), traditions and customs are not lost. Sanis and (iv) 40th A/C Bhandari: Convener- Governor Acharya also called on the ADC Bhandari, Members-SDO (C) Ralan and students to start taking skill based courses for SDO PWD (R&B) Baghty. all round development and also to be employed. Stating that a stagnation point has SPECIAL NEONATAL CARE UNIT been reached in the government job sector, he INAUGURATED AT IMDH encouraged the students to take up job Special Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) oriented courses and to be examples for equipped with basic facilities to provide others. proper treatment and care to new born babies Governor of Arunachal Pradesh was inaugurated at Dr. Imkongliba Memorial Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) in his District Hospital, Mokokchung on 11 t h speech said such colourful attires, songs and December 2017. The much needed SNCU at dances should be preserved and promoted. IMDH, Mokokchung was formally inaugurated He congratulated the Pavo Students for by Dr. Limaakum Jamir, Mission Director, organizing such an event. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). IMDH In her welcome address, President, is the third district hospital in the State to be Pavo Students Union, Vizovonu Janet Chaya equipped with SNCU under the NUHM said that the main objective for organizing the programme. music fest is to preserve and popularize the Dr. Limaakum Jamir in his inaugural diverse music forms of Viswema, to promote speech said the Centre is making all efforts the rich cultural heritage and to promote to provide the basic facilities to arrest high tourism. Various forms of folk music, dance mortality rate of new born babies in the and practices were showcased at the festival. country and Nagaland will also have the WOKHA DPDB MEETING HELD facilities covering all the districts. He said that with the installation of SNCU in the The monthly Wokha District Planning 52 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal district hospital, the need to go outside for India ofcials undertook eld visits in and treatment of new born baby is not required around Kohima on 12th December 2017. anymore. During the eld visits to Thizama and Dr. Bendangla, State Programme L-Khel plantation areas, District Project Ofcer in her speech said that special Ofcer, Kohima Dr. Menesetuo Tseikha trainings were imparted to a Medical Ofcer explained about the Spring Shed Development and ve nurses to man the newly established Project initiated by Department of Land SNCU at IMDH and hoped that it would help Resources Nagaland, in convergence with to garner condence of the people. People Science Institute, Dehradun and The inaugural programme was PMKSY-WDC, focusing on regenerating chaired by Dr. Akaba, Chief Medical Ofcer, springs, streams and underground ows. He Mokokchung while, vote of thanks was also highlighted on Coffee Plantation developed through watershed programme, proposed by Dr. Medem, Medical managed by the rural community and Superintendent, IMDH. supported by the State Government. He PHEK DPDB MEETING pointed out that approximately 16 lakh and 80 The monthly meeting of Phek thousand coffee plants were planted in District Planning and Development Board Kohima district alone. Participants also interacted on its (DPDB) was held at DPDB Conference th benet to farmers and inter-relation to climate Hall, Phek on 12 December 2017. Deputy change conservation. Commissioner and Vice Chairman, Shanavas C. IAS chaired the meeting. MOTORABLE ROAD CONTRUCTED After review of the previous THROUGH PUBLIC SUPPORT meeting minutes, the Board discussed AT LONGLA VILLAGE and approved the development of Phek A newly constructed motorable road district website for which the was inaugurated at Longla village, B Khel departments were requested to give write colony on 12t h December 2017. It was ups of their departmental activities and constructed through cash, materials and submit it for inclusion in the website. labour contributed by both the residents and Departmental activities non-residents of the colony. presentation was given by JNV, Zuketsa Opening the approximately 300 m and ITI, Phek. The DC informed the Head road as the Chief Guest, C. Thungbemo Kikon, of Ofces to remain in their stations and the Village Chairman observed that, given the work for the benet of the public. He also nature of the village which was built by the sought co-operation for the forthcoming forefathers on layers and plates of rocks, election. The function of EVM machine constructing the road by erecting a retaining was also demonstrated to the House by wall of about 6 feet and lling and leveling it up ADC, Phek, K. Mhathung Tsanglao. with boulders proved to be a hard work but their determination resulted into a MEDIA WORKSHOP UNDERTAKES commendable success. He also said that FIELD VISITS TO THIZAMA & L-KHEL constructing the road out of self-resources is a On the second day of the Media noble action, an eye opener and a challenge Workshop on Climate Change Reporting, a which merits emulation by others to help group of reporters from different ourselves for development and progress in the departments, journalists and Government of society. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 53
K. Janbemo Kikon, who initiated During the programme chaired by PD and coordinated with Tsatheo Kikon for & DPC, DRDA, Peren, Imtimenla, DRPs/VRPs the self help project, stated that it was a read out the village wise ndings of the social long felt need of the colony to have a audit. The programme was attended by the motorable road which can reach the State Resource Person, District neighbourhood and it nally came into Administration, District Council Union, existence through public cooperation as District VDB Union and the public from all the everyone was willing to donate part of eight audited villages. The audited villages their residential land besides other comprised of Jalukielo, New Peren, Gaili, required factors. Wobemo Kikon, Pastor, Mbaupungwa, Tenning, Lilen, Saijang, Longla who pronounced the dedicatory Vongkithem. prayer, congratulated the colony people CVO, MOKOKCHUNG ORGANIZES for gifting themselves with the new road ORIENTATION PROGRAMME during the Christmas season. FOR FARMERS FIRST LEVEL A farm orientation programme was CHECKING OF EVMs held at the ofce of the Chief Veterinary Ofcer First Level Checking of EVMs was (CVO), Mokokchung on 14th December 2017. 15 conducted on 13th December 2017 at DC's progressive farmers attended the day long Conference Hall, Wokha. The checking was training programme. conducted under the strict supervision of Delivering the key note address, DVO, Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Dr. Manazir Dr. Salang thanked the Nagaland Livestock Jeelani Samoon (IAS). Development Board (NLDB), the State Security passes were issued only to implementation agency, Government of India. authorized personnels to enter the venue for Resource person, Farm Manager Piggery, Dr. the checking. Altogether 290 EVMs were Toshiwati and VAS, Dr. Wapangsashi focused checked where four were found defective and on farm management and disease control in in need of replacement. their address. Representatives and party ofcials from three political parties, namely BJP, NPF and INC were present during the rst level checking of EVMs. SOCIAL AUDIT FOR PEREN DISTRICT UNDER MGNREGA The Social Audit public hearing under MGNREGA for Peren district was held on 14th Resource persons along with progressive farmers during the Farmer Orientation December 2017 at Baudi th programme held at CVO Office, Mokokchung on 14 December, 2017. Hall, Jalukie. 54 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Deputy CVO, Dr. B. M. Sunep chaired KOHIMA DPDB DAY OUT the programme and District Livestock HELD AT DZULEKE Development Ofcer (DLDO), Dr. Imlimenla The Kohima District Planning & Imchen proposed the vote of thanks. Development Board (DPDB) held its Day Out- RIO BATS FOR cum-Pre Christmas celebration on 15th EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS December 2017 at Dzüleke. Inaugurating the new Village Ground Assistant Commissioner, Shashank at Meriema near Kohima on December 14, Pratap Singh, IAS, who was also present in the 2017 as the Chief Guest, Rio called upon the meet, was introduced to the Board members. youth to be physically active during the prime ADC, Planning and Member stage of life. Advising the gathering to shed the Secretary, DPDB Kohima, Ketoho Luho on the orthodox view of achieving success only occasion stated that the main intention of through government jobs, Rio elucidated that organizing the Day Out in some other places sports is a level arena where only merit and was to have interaction among the members prowess prevails and that excellence in sports and to get to know one another better as a can lift one up to fame and glory, besides family to work hand in hand. He also making one wealthy overnight. He was hopeful expressed his gratitude to the Parliamentary that the new ground would be utilised by the Secretary who is also the Chairman, DPDB, youths particularly for sporting activities. Dr. Nephriezo Keditsu and Deputy Acknowledging the natural potential Commissioner & Vice Chairman, DPDB, and inborn talents of Naga youth, the MP rued Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS for their that this potential is not being developed to the assistance and guidance extended to the fullest thereby making the State to lag behind DPDB. other sister states of the region and the rest of The programme was chaired by SDO (C), the country. Expressing hope that Nagas will Sechü Zubza, Mhomo Tungoe while, invocation prayer was pronounced by DAO, Vizonyü Liezie. make great strides in sports, the Chief Guest said that under an atmosphere of peace and MON DPDB APPROVES harmony in the society, many changes for the VERIFICATION COMMITTEE betterment of the youth in particular can take The monthly Mon District Planning & place.
Kohima DPDB Day Out-cum-Pre Christmas celebration 2017 at Dzuleke on 15th December 2017. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 55
Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on which not only makes them feel unwelcomed but 15th December 2017 at DC's Conference Hall, also point out that their abilities are not on par Mon. The meeting was chaired by the newly with "normal" people. posted Deputy Commissioner and Vice The percentage of differently abled Chairman, DPDB Mon, Thavaseelan K, IAS. He people in our country is seven percent which, welcomed all the members of DPDB Mon and the politically speaking, makes for a sizeable meeting later approved the verication portion & thus recognising them also makes Committee for LADP 2017- 2018. political sense apart from human and moral dimensions. Thavaseelan K, IAS, DC, Mon who DC, WOKHA HOLDS was the Chief Guest fervently asserted that it is CONSULTATIVE MEETING time that the practice of calling them disabled is Deputy Commissioner & DEO, Wokha, abandoned and thoroughly discouraged. Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, IAS held a Instead, the word 'differently abled' is to be used. consultative meeting with the Sector He added that the day we transform our social Magistrates under Wokha district, in regard to infrastructure, social spaces and our thoughts, th the upcoming general election on 16 December we will witness their true abilities and it would 2017 at the DC's Conference Hall, Wokha. put to shame many of those who are in a habit of In the meeting, he spoke on the roles and using the word. functions entrusted upon the Sector Magistrates Dr. Laltanlien Khobung, Programme in the exercise of election and advised them to Manager, World Vision, Wangshok Konyak, carry them out with diligence. Speaking on the President, Mon District Handicapped Society importance of coordination among the different and M. Nangpa delivered short speeches. units or machinery, he encouraged them to coordinate with their ROs and AROs in order to KMC CELEBRATES carry out their assigned duties effectively. CLEANLINESS AWARDS Expertise demonstration on handling CEREMONY-CUM-PRE- CHRISTMAS and functioning of EVMs was carried out as part Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) of preparation for the election. Samples in paper celebrated the annual Inter-ward Cleanliness format for identication of duty areas were also Competition Award ceremony under the theme given to help them have a rsthand knowledge of "Cleanliness is next to godliness," with Deputy their assigned jurisdictions. Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS as the Chief Guest on 16th December 2017 at STREET PLAY ON ETHICAL & KMC ofce. INFORMED VOTING AT MON Addressing the gathering, the Chief Mon District Disabled People's Forum Guest stated that cleanliness is a way of life and organized a street play on 'Ethical and informed it is the responsibility of every citizen to keep voting' under the leadership of C. Chemkha and their surroundings clean. He added that KMC is Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Thavaseelan K, not the sole in-charge of cleanliness but that IAS. every individual should have a concept of The play highlighted the issue of how cleanliness and put in to practice on a daily inadvertently "differently-abled" people are basis. He also congratulated the winners and excluded from exercising their "rst right" in a Ward Chairman and KCC for giving their tireless democracy i.e. the Right to Vote. What is efforts in keeping the city clean and also for alarming is that this exclusion is brought upon successfully making Kisama, a Plastic Free them due to the general apathy and non Zone. recognition of the needs of the differently abled In the Inter-ward Cleanliness people while we design and build our social competition, the rst position was bagged by D structures, the buildings and the social spaces, Block (Ward no-6) and the second and third 56 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
Ungma) for taking the c e n t e r s t a g e i n promoting sports from the grass root level. He mentioned that taking this small step, one s h o u l d h a v e t h e determination to take sports to the next level. The SDO (C) e n c o u r a g e d t h e organizers as well as the participants to keep the youth active t h r o u g h s u c h activities saying that games and sports not DC, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS along with the winner of the 7th Annual Inter-ward th o n l y k e e p u s Cleanliness competition 2017, D Block Colony, Ward No. 6 on 16 December, 2017 at Kohima. physically t but it also contributes in placed were bagged by Naga Bazaar (Ward no-4) building a better environment in the society. and New Minister's Hill/Lerie colony/Lerie Taking the opportunity, the SDO (C) also Chazou/NST/Diary Farm and New Police appealed to the village council and the youth of Reserve (Ward no-16) respectively. In the the village to come together and co-operate with Cleanest Shop Award category, the rst position the district authority during the forthcoming was awarded to M/s Northern Sports, NH-2 Assembly Election for conducting a free and fair (Ward no-2), the second and third positions were election. bagged by Regal Hotel, Main town (Ward no-9) Exhortation was delivered by Village and National News Centre (Ward no-6) Council Chairman, Ungma, Alemtushi Imsong respectively. and a special song was presented by Mapuzenla The programme was chaired by KMC Longkumer. Invocation was pronounced by Administrator, Kethosituo Sekhose, invocation Tajungkoba, Deacon, UBC while, vote of thanks prayer and Christmas greetings were delivered was proposed by Moatemsu. by Dr. Rev. Vevo Phesao, President, Kohima Town Pastors Fellowship and vote of thanks was CHANGE MINDSET TO MAKE delivered by Zakiekhotuo Kiso, Ofce Secretary, ECONOMY OUR STRENGTH: KMC. T. R. ZELIANG INTRA VILLAGE VOLLEYBALL We must change our mindset to make TOURNAMENT AT economy our strength, stated Chief Minister of UNGMA CONCLUDES Nagaland, T. R. Zeliang, speaking as the Chief Guest during the Golden Jubilee celebration of The closing ceremony of the 41st Intra the establishment of New Jalukie village, Peren. Village Volleyball Tournament at Ungma village He stated that, if our economy improves, our was held at Soyim Aonglenden on 16th December lifestyle will change too. Change of mindset for 2017 with SDO (Civil), Mokokchung, M. economic development comes from within, he Chaitanya Prasad, IAS as the Guest of Honour. added. Zeliang was of the view that the villagers Delivering his speech, Chaitanya should set a specic target to enhance its thanked the organizers (Evergreen Club, economy with the help of the Government Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 57 funded projects such as NERLP, World Bank etc. MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING He called for retrospection of the past 50 years FOR ELECTION OFFICERS and take corrective measures to build a future HELD AT KOHIMA for them, based on strong economy. India International Institute of Earlier, Minister for Highways, G. Kaito Democracy & Election Management Team Aye in his speech congratulated the villagers for Motivation, an experimental learning the fruitful 50 years and wished the villagers the residential training for election ofcers for the very best for many more years to come, in all th th fronts of development. State of Nagaland was held from 18 to 20 December 2017 at ATI, Kohima with CEO, SDO (C) AHTHIBUNG UPGRADED Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha IAS as the Chief The upgraded SDO (C) HQ, Ahthibung Guest. was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, T. R. Addressing the gathering, Abhijit th Zeliang on 19 December 2017. Sinha stressed on the importance of training Speaking on the occasion, Zeliang said because we learn and refresh our learning and that it is a red letter day for the people of added that election comes and goes but each Ahthibung. He stated that Ahthibung area has one has a role and responsibility to play for the tourism potentials to move forward and for this, forthcoming election. He mentioned that unity and cooperation is needed. Minister, Imkong L. Imchen in his short dealing with different types of people would be speech, congratulated the people of Ahthibung different but every ofcer should be prepared and urged the public to cooperate with the to face those challenges. CEO also stated that administration and avail all facilities provided by through the improvement in technology, one is the Government. able to multitask so everyone should perform Earlier, the Chief Minister also unveiled with holistic view. the monolith of SDO (C) HQ. The function was The team was led by Dr. M. Parivallal, attended by a host of ministers, ofcers and the Angels J. K, D. D. Mohanty, Bharvik Goswami, general public. Mupur Purohit Sumitra Gautam. Altogether VVPAT DEMONSTRATION 262 trainees from all over the district attended DRIVE IN DIMAPUR the training. In view to educate the voters for the The India International Institute of upcoming Assembly Election 2018, DC & DEO Democracy and Election is based in Bangalore Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS and his team of and has been working all over the country on ofcials started VVPAT demonstration drive in election management, team leadership and Dimapur district. The demonstration drive motivation. Various trainees spoke about the started in November 2017 and shall continue till achievement and positive impact and benet the completion of the upcoming Assembly through this training. Election 2018. The administrative ofcers & Sector GREATER TASK AHEAD OF US, TO Ofcers of Dimapur have been instructed to TRANSFORM IT TO REALITY: CM inform the people about time, date & venue of the Greater task and challenges lie ahead of VVPAT demonstration well in advance for larger us to transform the future of the upgraded participation. The ofcials shall also clarify the township, stated Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang in his doubts of the voters, if any. The VVPAT formal address to the gathering after the Demonstration calendar for Dimapur district is inauguration of Jalukie ADC HQ on 21st December made and shall be communicated to the people by 2017. He said that the people should jointly co- their respective administrative ofcers. operate with the Government on all fronts to see 58 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal the reality. It is always the collective efforts that present location, which has close proximity with yield good dividends. He further said that commercial hub of Dimapur and State capital willingness to create congenial atmosphere for Kohima. He also contended that up-gradation of development should be our mindset and we SDO (C) to that of ADC HQ is due to the rapid should not abhor negativity when it comes to increasing population which needs to be tackled development of infrastructures for the people. in different fronts. Landowners should allow development to take FIRST LEVEL CHECKING OF EVMS AND place in their respective lands, without any VVPAT CONDUCTED AT MON hindrances, and that, particular infrastructure will denitely bring economic activity and Mon district administration under the development in the near future. guidance of Deputy Commissioner and District Zeliang impressed the gathering to Election Ofcer, Mon, Thavaseelan K, IAS and utilize the rich and fertile soil of Jalukie and supervised by ADC, P. Mono and Assistant preserve its reputed name as the heart of the 'Rice Commissioner, Abhinav Shivam, IAS, Mon, Bowl of Nagaland.' conducted a three day long rst level checking of Others who spoke during the programme EVMs and VVPAT at Mon. The exercise was included Home Minister, Kuzholuzo Nienu, attended by representatives of BJP, INC and NPF st Minister for Geology & Mining and Border Affairs, on 21 December 2017. P. Longon, Minister for Horticulture, DB & GB, Mock poll was conducted where Kejong Chang and DC, Peren, Smita Sarangi, IAS. representatives of political parties were invited to Earlier, the CM also called upon the mock vote to test the machines that were certied gathering to remember the Zeliang legendary FLC- Ok and updated with ETs application as leaders like Lt. Namgangheing, Lt. Kebau, Lt. directed by ECI. They also checked the result of Ikiesing, Lt. Kensam etc. for their visionary mock polls which were found to be totally leadership to establish township as Jalukie in the accurate. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 59 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
CHICKS REARING FARM PHED, Mokokchung Division for selecting Ao INAUGURATED AT ZUNHEBOTO Settsu village, which had suffered a lot due to Chicks Rearing Farm was scarcity of drinking water. He appealed to the inaugurated at Old DVO ofce, South Point villagers, particularly the Village Council (W), Zunheboto on 30th November 2017 by members to maintain the project properly. The Dr. I. P. Khala, Director, Animal Husbandry existing gravity water supply from & Veterinary Services as the Chief Guest. neighboring Longkhum village was not The Chief Guest in his speech said sufcient for the entire Ao Settsu village. With that the focus and objectives should be on the installation of solar powered water the chicks rearing farming and not on the treatment, the villagers will now receive 30 to building; many of the projects in Nagaland 40 lpcd. fail because the focus is on the buildings, Executive Engineer, N. Yanger Pongen forgetting the main purpose. He lauded the said that solar powered water treatment can idea of starting chicks rearing at DVO, pump upto 15 thousand litres per day as per Zunheboto, stating that the rearing availability of water at source and it is eco- farming will be started with 500 chicks, the friendly. He also said it is high operating life capacity of the farm is around 2000 chicks and with low maintenance, operating cost and this that it will be given to the farmers of advance technology can remove impurities Zunheboto district. like bacteria and suspended organic matters Earlier, the Chief Guest unveiled upto 99.99 percent. the monolith. The programme was chaired Earlier, the Parliamentary Secretary by Dr. Meyatoshi Aier, CVO, Zunheboto and inaugurated Arkong Ward Community Hall vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. which was constructed at an estimated cost of Shiphatu Thupitor, VAS (outpost) & I/C Rs. 27 lakhs. During the inaugural function, Chicks Rearing Farm, Zunheboto. Short Arkong Ward Chairman, R. Ayim Longkumer speeches were also delivered by Khuvishe expressed deep gratitude to the Parliamentary Zhimo, GB, South Point (W), Zunheboto Secretary for extending nancial assistance and Hekishe Kiho, President, VFAA, under LADP and also thanked the people of Zunheboto. Arkong Ward and well-wishers for their support and assistance towards construction IMTIKUMZUK INAUGURATES of the community hall. AUGMENTATION OF WATER TO AO SETTSU VILLAGE SDAO OFFICES INAUGURATED Parliamentary Secretary, IPR and TAMLU: SIRD, Imtikumzuk inaugurated augmentation Sub-Divisional Agriculture Ofcer of water supply to Ao Settsu village, about 10 (SDAO) ofce, Tamlu was formally km from Mokokchung on 8th December 2017. inaugurated on 7t h December 2017 by Imtikumzuk said that the entire Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture, Y. M. village will now have sufcient drinking water Yollow in the presence of Parliamentary with the installation of automatic solar Secretary, Land Resources and Excise, B. S. powered water treatment and he thanked the Nganlang, administrative ofcers, 60 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal government ofcials and civil societies of the under Chiephobozou are the department's district. personnel, he said, calling all concerned Addressing the gathering, the Chief individuals to work whole heartedly in the agri Guest, Y. M. Yollow called on the public to sector. He urged the gathering to preserve the pursue agriculture with dedication, by work culture for the future generation. availing high yielding and quality seedling and Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu in his speech other facilities provided by the Government. mentioned that our products are organic and He called for a free and fair election to end healthy, calling on the village leaders, GBs and corruption in the State. concerned individuals to extend cooperation to Parliamentary Secretary, Land the department in implementing the Resource and Excise, B. S. Nganlang in his programmes in order to uplift our people in the speech, sought the cooperation of the people sector. Inauguration of the ofce would in the developmental plans of the Government improve livelihood, economy of the people in for effective execution of government schemes the area and create job opportunities, he and projects. Stressing on the potentiality of added. the area to develop into an agriculture belt, he Director, Agriculture, Helie Rüpreo urged the department to promote crops based presenting a brief report of the department, on agro-climatic suitability and protability. congratulated the DAO and staff and the On the same note, he also encouraged the people of Chiephobozou for the achievement. stakeholders to avail the services of the Kohima district would now have three department, and to promote cash crops. Agriculture Divisions including DAO ofce at Earlier, the Chief Guest unveiled the Kohima Sadar, Tseminyu and Chiephobozou plaque while, TTBC, Rev. N. Mongmei Phom with this inauguration, he stated. He apprised pronounced the invocation prayer. ADC, that the department has 11 DAOs, 26 SDAOs, Tamlu, Renabemo Odyuo, who chaired the State Agriculture Research Centre at programme, also delivered the welcome Mokokchung, Principal ITC at Medziphema, address and DAO, Longleng, D. K. Chetri State Seed Farm at Merapani, Central Store at proposed the vote of thanks. Director, Dimapur, Agri Expo at Dimapur, 7 farms and 2 Agriculture, Helei Rüpreo and Chairman, Sub-Research Stations. Altogether there are Tamlu Village Council also delivered short 1981 departmental staffs including KVK, speeches. ADMA and casual employees, he added. CHIEPHOBOZOU: ADC, Chiephobozou, Sangmai C. Sub-Divisional Agriculture Ofcer Imlong who chaired the programme, also (SDAO) ofce, Chiephobozou, Kohima was delivered the welcome address. Pastor, inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary for Chiephobozou Baptist Church, Dziesetuolie Agriculture, Y. M. Yollow as the Chief Guest on Chadi pronounced the invocation prayer while, 8th December 2017. Parliamentary Secretary DAO, Vizonyu Liezie pronounced the vote of for Labour, Employment, Skill Development & thanks. Town Council Youth of Chiephobozou Entrepreneurship, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu was and womenfolk presented special songs. the Guest of Honour. MEDZIPHEMA: Calling the occasion joyous for the Parliamentary Secretary, Municipal people of Chiephobozou, Y. M. Yollow Konyak Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Retd.) on 12th apprised that there are 26 SDAO ofces across December 2017 inaugurated and unfurled the the State playing an important role in agri plaque of the new Sub-Divisional Agriculture sector. The 7686 farmers among the 28 villages Ofcer (SDAO) ofce at Medziphema. Jan uary 20 18 A monthly E ngl is h Jour nal THE WARRI OR 61
The Chief Guest in his speech said his speech requested the public to cooperate that it is a red letter day for Medziphema Sub- with the Agriculture Department and also to Division as the long felt need is being fullled. take interest and utilize agriculture in a good The inaugural of SDAO ofce is a fruit of way; to take agriculture as a business for the development and a good sign of the betterment and development of the people in Government's performance. Medziphema is the area. one of the oldest administrative headquarters Invocation prayer was pronounced by solely dependent on agro-based crops with Winsha K, Pastor, Baptist Church, Naginimora great potential and which is also centrally followed by welcome address from Hampong K. located, he added. He encouraged the public Ex-Ranger. Short speeches were delivered by as well as ofcials to improve organic and Helie Rupreo, Director of Agriculture, Chairman, improved seed methods for income generation Kongan Village Council, Head G.B. Naginimora. and surplus production. Yongang and friends presented a special number. The programme was chaired by ADC, Vote of thanks was delivered by Nyenghong Medziphema, Vikweno Chale, NCS, vote of Phom, DAO, Mon. thanks was delivered by Atoi Sema, DAO, NEW PWD OFFICE COMPLEX Dimapur and a brief report about the INAUGURATED AT DIMAPUR establishment was given by Director, Agriculture, Helie Rüpreo. A short speech was Parliamentary Secretary, Housing, Er. also delivered by Akhoto Kuotsu, President, Levi Rengma inaugurated the new PWD ofce th Mechü Krotho. complex at Dimapur on 12 December 2017. Speaking on the occasion, Er. Levi NAGINIMORA: Rengma said that the concept of the new ofce Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture, building is to accommodate all the PWD ofces Y. M. Yollow Konyak as Chief Guest under one roof to provide smooth functioning inaugurated the Sub-Divisional Agriculture and for better services to the public. He urged Ofcer (SDAO) ofce at Naginimora, Mon. everyone to work harder and to put double the Director, Agriculture, Helie Rupreo in efforts to deliver good services to the people.
Parliamentary Secretary, Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Retd.) & officials during the inaugural of the new SDAO office at Medziphema on 12th December, 2017. 62 THE WARRI OR Januar y 20 18 A mo nthly Engl is h Jour nal
2x75 Kw Noirol Stage- II Mhp under the Department of New & Renewable Energy was formally commissioned by the Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang on 21st December, 2017.
Earlier, the programme was chaired encouraged the villagers to cooperate and use by Commissioner & Secretary (Works & it for the welfare of the society and he also Housing), Bendangkokba, IAS, vote of thanks expressed his gratitude to Punglwa village for was delivered by Additional Chief Engineer, donating their lands for developmental works. PWD (Housing), Er. H. Kahuto sumi and the The project was executed by programme was invoked by Executive Genmachines Pvt. Ltd. in a span of two years at Secretary, UBCANEI, Rev. L. Hevoto Awomi. a total cost of Rs. 287.25 lakhs. The success of Technical report was given by Chief Engineer, the project is through coordinated efforts of PWD (Housing), Er. J. Talimeren Aier and a the ofcers and staff of the department and short speech was delivered by Chief Engineer, through immense support from the Punglwa PWD (Roads & Bridges), Er. Krosu Rhetsuo. Village Council. The project is funded by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) CM INAUGURATES HYDRO ELECTRIC and the North East Council (NEC). The energy PROJECT AT PUNGLWA generated from the project will be supplied to 2x75 Kw Noirol Stage-II Mhp under the Punglwa and surrounding villages. Excess Department of New & Renewable Energy was energy generated during monsoon season will formally commissioned by Chief Minister, T. R. be injected into the grid as the system is st Zeliang on 21 December 2017. designed for grid interactive. Speaking at the inaugural The Chief Minister was accompanied by programme, the Chief Minister said that with Home Minister, Azo Nienu, Horticulture Minister, the commissioning of the project, there will be Kejong Chang, Cooperation Minister, Imtilemba improvement in power in the area. He and Geology & Mining Minister, P. Longon.