Citizenship Bill stir: Three KMSS activists protest naked in Assam

Three activists of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) staged a nude protest outside the secretariat building here, adjacent to the assembly, on Friday against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

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Kin of 76 killed in Assam stir return awards

Opposing BJP's stance on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 76 of the 855 families of those killed in the Assam Agitation on Wednesday returned the honours they had received from the Sarbananda Sonowal government in 2016.

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Tripura CPM to stage stir on Monday

The CPM state committee has announced that the party will demonstrate against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the state on Monday.

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24 hours general strike against CAB cripples normal life

Effigies of PM, CM burnt down by strike supporters IMPHAL | Jan 31 Effigies of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and chief minister, N. Biren were burnt down at Thangmeiband, Uripok and Heikru Makhong by supporters of the 24 hours general strike imposed......

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‘CAB may not get RS assent as ruling party does not have majority’

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Local meira paibies of Uripok area stormed the residence of deputy chief minister, Yumnam Joykumar, who is the national vice president National People’s Party (NPP) demanding withdrawal of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill. He......

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Rajnath assures of not hurting sentiments of Northeast people over CAB

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Union Home minister, Rajnath Singh today assured that the Centre will take up necessary steps so that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will not hurt the sentiments of the northeast people. His assurance was given to an all political ......

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67 protestors released by Delhi police, memorandum submitted to PM

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Representatives of six student bodies including one journalist of ISTV news who were detained by Delhi police yesterday in connection with the burning down effigies of Prime Minister and Home Minister have been released in the late even......

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Nine political parties jointly stage protest rally in support of general strike

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Supporting the 24 hours general strike called by Manipur People against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MPACAB) for passing the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016, nine political parties jointly staged a protest rally at Irawat Bhavan to......

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Woman gives birth under torchlight

JIRIBAM| Jan 31 A woman delivered a child at the Jiribam 50-Bedded Hospital with the aid of Torch-lights due to the lack of electricity at the facility. In the afternoon of January 29, Armina Begum, 20, of Jairolpokpi, Jiribam had admitted herself i......

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Three villages in Senapati district have never seen an Anganwadi Centre

IMPHAL | Jan 31 The first joint sitting of Village Level Child Protection Committees (VLCPCs) set up under ICPS, Social Welfare Department, of three villages with staffs of DCPU Senapati, Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) member......

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Youth rescues child who fell into river

THOUBAL | Jan 31 In a commendable act courage, a man rescued a girl child who had slipped through a hole in a wooden bridge and fallen into a river. The incident happened in the evening today while the girl was crossing a wooden bridge connecting Irong......

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SF nabs UG and drug peddler

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Security forces in two separate incidents have arrested one UG cadre and one drug peddler in the last 72 hours. A release by PRO police department, W. Basu said that an active cadre of KCP, identified as Kangujam Dhanabir Singh alias......

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Proposed indefinite close-down of Jiribam’sMSPDCL office postponed

JIRIBAM| Jan 31 The proposed indefinite close-down of the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited office at Jiribam which was scheduled to commence from February 1 has been extended till February 15 following the request for additional time fr......

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Kouna and Crafts training programme for people with disabilities commences

Govt schemes for differently abled have become just for namesake: Yunus Khan THOUBAL| Jan 31 A month-long training programme on ‘Kouna and Crafts’ commenced from January 30 at the Vocational Training Centre located at Awang Khunou, Imphal West distr......

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KNF-N clarifies

KANGPOKPI| Jan 31 The Kuki National Front (Nehlun) or KNF-N has issued a clarification today regarding the reported apprehending of one of its cadre by a combined team of 5/11 GR and CDO Bishnupur as published in some local dailies and various social m......

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143 Bn CRPF organises medical camp

IMPHAL | Jan 31 A free medical camp was conducted at MujuKhunou and Rengpang village of Noney District on January 31 by 143 Bn CRPF under the aegis of, IPS, IGP M and N Sector, CRPF, Imphal, Sh. Rajesh Kumar for the benefits of a number of villages lik......

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Vaccination camp concludes

THIOUBAL| Jan 31 The 5-day vaccination camp for domestic cattle which was held at the areas under Sangaiyumpham Veterinary Dispensary organised by joint director, District Veterinary office, Thoubal, concluded on January 31 The Vaccination camp whic......

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Construction of retaining walls for Imphal River must be completed within 10 days: JAC

IMPHAL | Jan 31 ‘Joint action committee against the non-completion of river bund on eastern bank of Imphal River at Namthanpung, Sanjenthong’ has given an ultimatum to the state government to complete the incomplete retaining wall of Imphal River at Na......

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38th Leikoiching customs and cultural celebration held

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Under the theme, ‘Culture is our Identity’ the 38th Leikoiching Custom and Cultural Celebration was organised today at Leikoiching Village, public ground by Leikoiching Cultural Society (LCCS). Speaking on the occasion, chairman, LCC......

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Drug peddler convicted for possessing huge amount of SP capsules and N-10 tablets

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Special Judge, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Fast Track Court), Manipur today convicted a 28 years old drug peddler for possessing huge quantities of contraband SP capsules and N-10 tablets in 2014. The conviction order......

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Salai Holdings pays tributes to Yangmasho Shaiza

IMPHAL | Jan 31 Salai Holdings Private Limited paid tributes to late, Yangmasho Shaiza who was the chief minister of Manipur for two times, in a function organised yesterday. In the annals of the State, Yangmasho Shaiza was one of the greatest leade......

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Using unfair means to win is against the true spirit of a sportsmanship: Sword Vashum

IMPHAL | Jan 31 The 38th edition of Sangmayang Sports Meet 2019 held under the theme "Vitality" kicked off today at Talui village. A total of 12 teams are participating in the said sports meet which will wind up on February 5. Former additional depu......

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MGNREGA JAC to intensify stir in Ukhrul

UKHRUL | Jan 31 Irked with the government's silence on its demands for immediate redressal of various grievances endured by MGNREGS job card holders of the district, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Ukhrul district MGNREGA has resolved to intensify ......

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VFI nominates Romeo Singh

IMPHAL | Jan 31 The Volleyball Federation of India has nominated international umpire Romeo Singh to officiate Pro Volleyball League Season 1 which will be held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kochi and SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai from Fe......

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YDC Khoirom moves ahead in 1st Lairembi Cup

IMPHAL | Jan 31 YDC Khoirom blanked TYSO Tumukhong by 4-0 goals in the 1st Lairembi Cup 2019 organised by Nungbrang FC which got underway at Nungbrang ground. Niranjit led the charge of Khoirom team scoring two goals while Manjal and Pritam Singh fe......

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Patronising the arts

Their importance generally passes unnoticed. But without the various academies of performing arts, some state sponsored and most private efforts, the apex organisation of which is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, JNMDA, it is anybody’s guess ho......

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Families of victims had hoped for more

For families of the victims of the 2008 serial blasts, justice was delayed for 11 years. A CBI special court sentenced National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) chief Ranjan Daimary and nine others to life imprisonment.

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Serial blasts case: Seven of 22 accused yet to be traced

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Won’t spare those who attacked Moran, says Dass

Hours after president of the Tinsukia unit of BJP, Lakheswar Moran, was attacked by anti-citizenship bill protesters, president of the saffron party’s Assam unit said those perpetrating such attacks will not be spared.

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Tea industry eyes drones as surveillance tools for gardens

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CAB and NE

Even as the controversy over the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016, recently passed by the Lok Sabha rages in the Northeast region, especially in Assam, heats up, speculation are rife as to whether the Rajya Sabha, where the ruling BJP does not have a major......

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Protest against CAB reaches New Delhi, Police detains over 60 students

IMPHAL | January 30 Delhi police reportedly detained over 60 students from Manipur for burning effigies of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi near the Parliament today. Demanding the withdrawal of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, nearly 200 st......

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BJP firm on bringing Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI | Jan 30 (Agencies) The government will try to pass the citizenship amendment bill this Parliament session which begins on Thursday. According to a BJP leader, the protests in northeast will not deter the government as the proposed legisla......

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NER Income Tax Department launches public awareness publicity campaign

IMPHAL| Jan 30 Income Tax department, North East Region (NER) has launched a publicity campaign regarding income tax obligations of people in the region through hoardings, standees and video clips from January 26. While stating that there is a gener......

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70-year old charged of raping four-year old minor

IMPHAL | Jan 30 The special judge Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, Imphal East remanded a 70 years old man to police custody for six days for allegedly sexually assaulting a four years old minor girl. It is reported that the accused iden......

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Markandey Katju calls for boycott of CM

IMPHAL | Jan 30 Former judge of Supreme Court of India, former chairman of Press Council of India, Markandey Katju has appealed that until journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem is released, the people of the State must boycott chief minister, N. Biren. ......

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NIA submits RP related with supplementary charge sheet against KRA chairman

IMPHAL | Jan 30 National Investigation Agency (NIA) furnished relevant papers related with the supplementary charge sheet filed against Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) chairman David Hangshing today in connection with the missing case of arms and ammunit......

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Uyal water supply scheme becomes first to provide 24x7 water supply in Thoubal

THOUBAL | Jan 30 Department officials have today declared that Uyal water supply scheme at Wangbal gram panchayat under Khangabok assembly constituency has become the first to provide 24x7 water supply in Thoubal district. It is said that there h......

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Bike rally against CAB concludes

IMPHAL | Jan 30 The three-day bike rally taken up by SSUM, MSAD, AMMSO, RSF and AMPSUM as a part of protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 concluded today at the office of ATSUM at Keishampat. Speaking to media persons, secretary gen......

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RNI office to launch online appointment system

IMPHAL| Jan 30 Office of Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) will be starting an online Token Generation System for the benefit of publishers seeking clarifications or updates on their applications from February 1, said a release from PIB-Imphal. ......

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UG arrested

IMPHAL | Jan 30 An active member of KCP (Noyon) group namely Laishram Bikram Singh alias Maipak, 24, son of Laishram Santa Singh from Urup Laishram Leikai was arrested on January 29 by a combined team of OC-CDO Imphal West and a column of AR while cond......

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AR conducts mega social service event

IMPHAL| Jan 30 Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised a Mega Social Service Event at Kairang, Khumidok and Ahallup areas of Imphal on January 30, said a release from IGAR (South) The release informed that as part of the event, a f......

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Complaints filed against company for allegedly violating right to life

IMPHAL | Jan 30 Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has directed DGP, Manipur to submit reports on or before February 26, after a thorough enquiry against the functionaries of the Panthoibi Housing Finance Company Ltd. in connection with complaints ......

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KSO denounces STDCM’s ST demand

KANGPOKPI| Jan 30 With regard to ST status demand byScheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM), Kuki Students Organisation (KSO)-GHQ convened a Central Executive Committee (CEC) comprising of all the district branches meeting today and resolved t......

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AR seizes 64,000 WY tablets

IMPHAL | Jan 30 A team of 12 Assam Rifle seized 64,000 numbers of WY (World is Yours) tablets during checking of vehicles today morning at Khudengthabi check post, while the contraband drugs was hauling by an individual in a car. The individual is i......

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State government supports or is against CAB, asksGaikhangam

IMPHAL | Jan 30 The state government had verbally assured the people that it will not work against the interest of the people but their action is always against the people, said former deputy chief minister Gaikhangam today. Addressing media at his ......

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SAMETI organizes Professional Skills Development Programme

Resource persons Ebibeni Humtsoe and Viseno Yakhro from Youth Net with participants during the valedictory programme on January 30. (Photo Courtesy/SAMETI)

Dimapur, January 30 (MExN): State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organized a two day training programme on “Professional Skills Development Programme” in collaboration with Nagaland Career and Development Centre (NCDC), a Youth Net Initiative for ATMA functionaries and Agri Officials at SAMETI, Medziphema from January 29-30. The training programme was aimed at educating the participants on people skills which would enable them to execute their official duties more efficiently and effectively.


Resource persons for the training programme were Nuneseno Chase, Manager-Learning & Development and Talent Management; Ebibeni Humtsoe, Training Consultant; Inakali Zhimo, Lead, Resource Centre; Linet Sangtam, Eductaion Counsellor; Viseno Yakhro, H.R Executive and Kili Sumi, Intern from Youth Net. This was stated in a press release by Director SAMETI, Medziphema.


The training programme covered topics on introduction to the programme-Session objectives, Professionalism, Etiquette, Time management, Debrief and energizer, Communication skills, Meeting skills & event coordination and Teamwork. Practical exercises on role play, team work, communication skills and letter writing were also conducted.


The valedictory programme was chaired by Vikaho Chophi, DPD, SAMETI. Feedback from the trainees were given by K Azungla Pongener, A.O, DOA Kohima and Yanglen Jami, DPD Wokha. In her valedictory address Ebibeni Humtsoe, Training Consultant, Youth Net expressed gratitude to SAMETI for the collaborative undertaking. She remarked that the training programme was a two way learning experience for both the facilitators as well as the participants. She acknowledged the participants for their dedication towards their official duty and the enthusiasm displayed throughout the training programme. Vote of thanks was proposed by Tiajungla Longchar, DPD SAMETI.

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12 hour Assam bandh today

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 30 (MExN): The National Democratic Front of Bodoland has called for a 12 hour Assam Bandh on January 31. A press release from the NDFB General Secretary stated that the bandh has been called in light of the life sentence awarded to the organisation’s President, DR Nabla and nine others by a CBI special court on January 30. They were sentenced for involvement in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in Assam. The press statement however did not specify the exact time when the bandh would take effect.

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NYK holds District Youth Parliament for Peren & Tuensang

Participants of DYP with officials after the programme held at SCGC, Tuensang on January 28. (Photo Courtesy/NYK Tuensang)

Tuensang, Janaury 30 (MExN): Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Tuensang in collaboration with NSS, Sao Chang Government College (SCGC), Tuensang held District Youth Parliament (DYP) for Peren and Tuensang District as part of National Youth Parliament Festival 2019, on January 28 at SCGC conference hall.


NSS Committee member Tongpangkokla Chang, Assistant Professor Department of Botany (SCGC) gave the welcome address. Oath of allegiance was taken by the participants followed by parliament proceedings by speaker elect.


Akyuba Sangtam, Assistant Professor, Dept of English exhorted the participants on the importance of DYP and urged the students to be proactive in all education oriented activities.


The jury board for the DYP was Nungsangtola, Asst Professor Dept of Physics & NSS programme officer (SCGC); T Yonghopi Sangtam, retired DSO; Seponglemla, General Secretary NPF 53A/C sadar (I).


For Tuensang district, Chubasangla Chang was adjudged the winner, Betikundang and C Changlangmai Chang was adjudged the first and second runners up respectively.


For Longlen District, Chingmei M Phom emerged as the winner with T Phakmei and Sungbham L Phom as the first and second runners up respectively. Vote of thanks was proposed by Yiben Humtsoe, Programme Coordinator NYK, Tuensang.

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Anti-Leprosy day observed at Mokokchung

Participants of the Anti-Leprosy day observed in Mokokchung on January 30.

Mokokchung, January 30 (MExN): Mokokchung District joined hands with the rest of India in observing the Anti-Leprosy day at Imlong Place, Mokokchung on January 30 under the leadership of Dr Temsuyanger ZLO.


The martyrdom day of Gandhi is celebrated every year as the Anti-Leprosy day all over India, stated a press release.


Under the theme “No stigma, discrimination and prejudice against those suffering from leprosy and those with deformities,” Dr Temsuyanger in his short speech said that the goal of the day was to raise awareness of the disease and also to mark the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi who worked tirelessly to help the affected with the disease.


Speaking on the occasion, Manpai Phom ADC, Mokokchung said that Mokokchung has many floating population from outside and has high chances of imported cases of leprosy which has to be made aware to the general public on the measures to be taken. Anti-leprosy pledge was read by all present.


Deliberating on the different aspects of the disease Dr Kibangkumba Deputy CMO said leprosy can be cured by MDT (Multi Drug Therapy) and to ascertain that all affected persons are getting the necessary treatment.


The programme was chaired by Maongrenla, para-medical worker.

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Cabinet decision on CAB too little too late: NPCC

Dimapur, January 30 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) while welcoming the Nagaland State Cabinet’s decision to oppose and reject the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 however feared that this could be “too little too late.”


“After having voted for the CAB in Parliament and after repeatedly reiterating that the PDA Government does not oppose the Bill, what will be the method of withdrawal of support to the CAB with the new change in their stand? It appears they have failed to do their homework,” said a press note from NPCC President, K Therie.


The NPCC said that “such a flip-flop stand of the PDA Government has clearly exhibited that they cannot be trusted with the future of the people and it will not be beyond them to have changed their stand through mere lip service while pursuing to please their BJP driven agenda.”


If the PDA Government is sincere and committed in their stand to oppose and reject the CAB, the Congress suggested that the government “disassociate from the BJP and own moral responsibility for the costly mistake and take appropriate action as is deemed fit and proper.”

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SMC organizes workshop on reading and writing skills

Sentilong Ozukum, EAC, Medziphema with the faculty and students during the workshop on reading and writing skills organized by the Department of English and the IQAC of Sakus Mission College on January 29. (Photo Courtesy/SM College)

Dimapur, January 30 (MExN): A workshop on reading and writing skills was organized by the Department of English and the IQAC of Sakus Mission College (SMC) on January 29 at the College auditorium, with Sentilong Ozukum, EAC, Medziphema as the resource person.


Sentilong spoke on the importance of reading and writing in life for they bloom the minds’ imaginative and creative thinking. The second session was open for free interaction and open discussion.


The programme was chaired by Imtiyanger, Assistant Professor, Department of English while Zuchano, HOD, Department of English highlighted about the college and the host department.

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Üsounuomia Krotho Day 2019 observed

Kruyie Pienyü addressing Üsounuomia Krotho Day 2019 on January 30. (Morung Photo)

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Kohima | January 30

Üsounuomia Krotho Day 2019 was observed here today at D Khel Ground, Kohima village.


Large numbers of Üsounuomia from different part of villages attended the programme.


Addressing the programme as special guest, P Khel Council Chairman Kruyie Pienyü urged upon Üsounuomia Krotho to maintain the spirit of oneness and peaceful coexistence for all round development.


He called upon them to stay united, guide and support one another in all perspectives.


He also urged upon the gathering to resolve any issue within Krotho without taking to other platforms in the event of any problem or misunderstanding.


Pienyü urged upon them to uphold the good traditional practices of honesty, care, love, hard work and respect to elders and parents.


He also urged upon the community to strive for excellence and live diligently to brighten the corners.


Khrietso Pienyü pronounced elderly blessing.


The function was chaired by Üsounuomia Krotho President Kelhoulevo Pienyü while welcome address was delivered by Üsounuomia Krotho Vice President Neivotuo Pienyü.


Vote of thanks was proposed by its treasurer Rükratuolie Pienyü.


The programme concluded with a grand community feast.

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MCCI visit fire victims

Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) officials are seen here with victims of a fire accident that burned down their business outlets recently. Nine shops including six pork stalls and a beef stall, a general store and a dry fish stall were completely razed down in a fire accident on January 21 evening at Alongmen Ward, Mokokchung town. MCCI handed financial assistance to the victims from its Welfare Fund as a token of solidarity. (Morung Photo)

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PHED conducts training on water quality monitoring and surveillance

Participants taking part at Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance training in Kohima held on January 30.

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) today conducted training on “Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance” for Village/Habitations under urban division, Kohima at the conference Hall of Kohima Urban Division.


Resource person Dzesetsino Kiso Chemist (PHED) stated that water testing has seven different parameters that has to be checked to declare water as safe for drinking purpose i.e. odour, colour, turbidity and taste which can be physically detected and other three parameters i.e. Ph value, chemical contamination and bacteriological test can be done only in the laboratory for which the PHE Department has set up in every district head quarter where public can avail the facilities to test their own source of water.


The PHED Urban division Kohima issued 10 number of FTK (Field Testing Kits) to the villages to test their own water source periodically after completion of the training.


Earlier, the programme was chaired by SDO PHED Er Theyiesetuo while PHED Urban Kohima Executive Engineer Er P Khetoi Awomi delivered key note address. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Thepfulie, Sanitation & Hygiene Consultant WSSO, PHED.

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Kuwait Book Club Meet features ‘True Love Keeps Moving’

Wedekhro Naro with directors, managers and staff of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait during the surprise event conducted in honour of their employee and author, Wedekhro Naro, whose book- ‘True Love Keeps Moving,’ (Photo Courtesy/ PenThrill Publication House)

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): As part of the Four Seasons Hotel, Kuwait Book Club Meet, a surprise event was conducted in honour of their employee and author, Wedekhro Naro, whose book- ‘True Love Keeps Moving’ was recently published and released in December 2018 by PenThrill Publication House.

A press release issued by the PenThrill Publication House stated that the event was held under Four Seasons Hotel Book Club headed by Navina, Senior Training Manager of Four Seasons on January 29, 2019. “This is the first time that such an event was organized wherein all the directors, managers and many of the staff of the hotel attended,” the release added.

Author of the book, Wedekhro Naro spoke about his own personal struggles in life and how he worked towards achieving his dream while pointing out that it took him around 12 years to fulfill it. “So, if you have a dream, don’t give up,” he said.

Expressing that it was such a surprise and honour for him to be introducing his book to all the influential people of Four Seasons, he particularly made mention of Safi and Navina for the wonderful opportunity. He said that he had never heard of any other hotels in the world giving such a platform and expressed his gratitude to everybody who came to celebrate the publication of his book in Kuwait.

Having read the book, Manager of Four Seasons, George Safi remarked that it is written in simple language and that many readers would be able to relate to it. He also said that he found himself in some of the situations in the book and further stated that it is very encouraging to see Wedekhro following his dream in the form of writing.

There was also a Question & Answer Session during the event. It may be noted that members of the Four Seasons Book Club meet once a month and share their ideas and thoughts about the book they have read.

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Nagaland to host Street Food Festival from February 1 to 15

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): State Mission Director, NULM & Secretary State Urban Development Agency, S. Takatuba Aier has informed that Street Food Festival will be organized in all the states in India during Shehri Samridhi Utsav from February 1 to 15 where there will be SHG product mela and jobs mela.

In this regard all the district offices have been directed to organize the mela at viable locations in town in accordance to the directives given by the Ministry involving the active and existing SHGs.

A workshop and job mela will be organised on February 1 to kick start the Shehri Samridhi Utsav-2019 at 12:00 noon in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Urban Development, Kohima.

In the state capital, Street Food Festival will be organized in collaboration with Kohima Municipal Council and FSSAI.

In all the District Head Quarters/City-Levels, Street Food Festival and various activities will be organized through ADCs and Chairman, DUDA/UDOs and Administrators of ULBs.

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Nagaland: News in brief

Consultative meeting on CAB at Dimapur

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): Apropos the consultative meeting being convened by the State Government with all Political Parties, Tribal Hohos and NGOs on January 31, 2019 (Thursday) at 10:00 am at the Rhododendron Hall, Central Police Officers Mess, Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland to discuss about the citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, the names of the President, CNTC, Dimapur and President, Nagaland GBs Federation were inadvertently left out. The DIPR in a press release has expressed deep regret for the unintentional error and the State Government has requested the above mentioned to attend the meeting.

Thenucho Tunyi condoles demise of Fernandes

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): Former Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Thenucho Tunyi has expressed sadness over the demise of George Fernandes who passed away on January 29. “I came to know George in 1977 and we have remained friends for more than 40 years,” stated the message from Former Speaker NLA. He was a trustworthy leader, always down to earth and remained the same whether he was in or out of the government. The message further stated that he was the face of Secularism in Indian politics, kind hearted and free from corruption. “George was among the few politicians in India who knew about the political rights of the Nagas,” stated Thenucho. “I will always be indebted to him. In his death we have lost a true friend of the Nagas and the North-East.” Thenucho prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Dept of Land Resources to organize farewell prog for retiring Director

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): Department of Land Resources will be organizing a farewell programme in honor of their retiring Director, Hoto Yeptho on January 31 at Directorate of Land Resources. According to DIPR report, speeches will be delivered by Commissioner & Secretary, Land Resources, Y KikhetoSema, IAS and incoming Director, T RenbenLotha. Deputy Director, Land Resources Puvil Kikhi and Neilhoukhoto Kuotsu will offer invocation and benediction prayer respectively. Joint Director, Land Resources, Albert Ngullie will propose vote of thanks while Dziesekhrienuo Keretsu will present a special number. Joint Director, Land Resources, A Pangjung Jamir will chair the programme.

KMC inform wards

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has informed all the wards under the Kohima Municipality that, under AMRUT, the KMC will be taking up boundaries demarcation for Master Plan. Kovi Meyase, Administrator, KMC in a press release has directed all the wards to send at least two or three members to the KMC office to identify the demarcation on the following dates- February 7 : Ward 1,2,3,4 & 5,February 8 : Ward 6,7,8,9 & 10, February 11 : Ward 11,12,13,14 & 15, February 12 : Ward 16, 17, 18 & 19.

NUHM conducts orientation training

Wokha, January 30 (MExN): Under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), Nagaland orientation training for colony Chairmen and para-medical staffs on Family Health Assessment and disease profiling for urban areas and neighboring villages was held on January 29 at CMO office. Dr Robin CMO and Dr Zuben Dy CMO trained the participants on how to fill up the Family Health Assessment formats and furnish the authentic data. The chairmen were also asked to provide all assistance to the health personnel and to inform the colony members to co-operate with the team. Dr Robin Lotha, Chief Medical Officer, Wokha in a press release has directed the survey team to start the survey from January 30 till February 15.

GBUD informs on mass social work

Dimapur, January 30 (MExN): GB’s Union Dimapur (GBUD) in collaboration with DAN, Tenant Union and Vendors Union has convened a mass social work in and around Super Market area on February 2 at 7:30 am. T Onen Jamir, General Secretary in a press release has requested all its members to attend along with Bilcha, spade or broom positively. GB members’ attendance will be maintained. It has further informed all the general public that the present Wednesday market will be similarly held every Friday also, so as to accommodate and facilitate the organic vegetable vendors and other marketers, also to fulfill public demand. It mentioned that arrangement has been done with due permission from DAN Authority. The Union has requested all to avail this facility with effect from February 1.

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1913 government schools in Nagaland

Advisor, School Education, KT Sukhalu (second left) and others at the inauguration of new school buildings of Diphupar HSS, Wednesday. (Morung Photo)

Education department envisioning better schools and environment for children

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Dimapur | January 30

Advisor, School Education, KT Sukhalu, said community support is vital to ensure that government schools function smoothly and produce the desired results.

The advisor said though it is the responsibility of the government to provide infrastructure and other developmental aspects of the school but the community too has a major role to play in human resource management and well being of school children.

Addressing the inauguration programme of new school buildings of GHSS Diphupar, funded under SPA and RMSA, Sukhalu said at present there are 1913 government schools in Nagaland to ensure that every child has access to Right to Education and that the Education department was envisioning better schools and environment for school children.

But without community support and cooperation, it will be very difficult for government and teachers to run a school smoothly, he said.

Sukhalu exhorted the students to make best use of their time in school and reminded that there are many aspects to education apart from text books and memorizing notes. Comparing life to a flower which does not bloom forever, he said likewise the students who are in the prime of their life should live and act wisely and always keep in mind what they want to become tomorrow. “From now on you should focus and see that you reach your goals,” he said.

The advisor also said government teachers need to remind themselves that they have chosen the teaching profession to teach with full dedication and commitment.

Urging the teachers to be role models, Sukhalu said that very often parents and teachers tend to lecture their children forgetting that “children will follow what you do and not what you say.”

On the occasion, the advisor School Education also reiterated his commitment to award cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh to any student from government schools who secure top ten positions in the HSLC and HSSLC exams.

Principal, GHSS Diphupar, Kalivi Yepthomi, in her welcome address said the school has come a long way since its establishment way back in 1973 and upgradation to higher secondary in 2017. She also informed that the school has the distinction of being the first school in entire Northeast Region to introduce biometric attendance.

Earlier, Rev. Candid Sareo, offered dedicatory prayer.

Chairman, Diphupar Village Council, and an engineer of the Engineering Wing, School Education, also spoke on the occasion.

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Empowering women leaders through legal awareness

‘Ending Discrimination, Stigma and Prejudice’

Participants during the Anti-Leprosy Day commemorated at the Chief Medical Officer’s office with the launching of SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign 2019 on January 30. (Photo Courtesy/DPMU Dimapur)

SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign on Anti-Leprosy Day launched

Dimapur, January 30 (MExN): Anti-Leprosy Day was commemorated at the Chief Medical Officer’s office with the launching of SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign 2019 on January 30 under the theme ‘Ending Discrimination, Stigma and Prejudice.’

During the programme, Dr. Heto, ZLO, NLEP reoriented the gatherings on the objective of SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign. He stated that Leprosy has been around since the ancient times along with the stigma and discrimination attached to it. The Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign therefore aims to eliminate this stigma and prejudice by intensifying awareness about the aspect of leprosy and also identify new case so as to provide early treatment.

This campaign was launched under NLEP on January 30, 2017. The campaign main objectives are to promote community participation to reduce stigma and discrimination against leprosy, enhance early case reporting and reduce leprosy related disabilities. He shared that through awareness and education, stigmas can be removed, and the number of drop-out rates can be reduced.

He further informed that during the campaign, the health workers will visit public areas such as railway station, bus terminals, DC complex, hospitals and identified villages and schools where new leprosy cases may be detected. He also stated that the bulk of leprosy cases in Nagaland are from Dimapur district as per the latest statistics. Dr. Heto also appreciated the NLEP staff for their sincerity and dedication.

Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, Chief Medical Officer said that Leprosy is a totally curable disease and no stigma should be attached to it. He further stated that early detection of Leprosy is very crucial to provide early treatment. This can be achieved by spreading the awareness of leprosy. He further urged the Health workers to carry out the campaign with love and compassion for the patient so that patients may come forward and seek medical help and also to support each other while carrying out the campaign.

Dr. Vikato Kinimi presented footwear to a Leprosy patient and also led the participants in taking the SPARSH Leprosy Pledge to work together and fulfil the dream of Mahatma Gandhi to create a Leprosy-Free India.
This was stated in a press release issued by District Programme Management Unit, Dimapur.

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Awareness prog for registration of artisans conducted

Proposal submitted for Craft Village project at Changtongya village

Changtongya, January 30 (MExN): Government of India Ministry of Textiles Handicraft awareness programme for registration of artisans at Changtongya was held on January 30 at Government High School Changtongya B Compound which was organised by Office of the Development Commissioner (H) Handicraft Service Centre (HSC) Kohima Nagaland with COHANDS, New Delhi- 66.

As per the DIPR report, Advisor, Industries and Commerce, NIDC, Imnatiba expressed his appreciation to T. Rollee Vareishim, Sr. Assistant Director (H) Handicraft Service Centre, Development Commissioner (Handicraft) GOI, Kohima for organising the awareness programme.

The Handloom and Handicraft sector constitute the second largest employment and income generator after the agriculture sector outside of the government employment in the state. The State Industries & Commerce Department has submitted a project proposal to the ministry for establishment of Craft Village project at Changtongya village. The objective of the project is to make traditional crafts an integral part of the tourism experience while also providing sustainable development for the artisans and people of the area economically. In modernizing the production process by inculcating the skilling required whereby productivity of the artisans and quality of the product are enhanced, he said.

The programme was chaired by Nungsangnenla, GT, welcome speech and vote of thanks were delivered by T. Lipokwati Ao, General Manager DIC, Mokokchung Nagaland and Rajib Chandra Roy, Handicraft Promotion Officer, Handicraft Service Centre, Kohima while invocation was pronounced by Rev. C. Manen Pastor NCRC Changtongya. Keynote note address was given by T. Rollee Vareishim, Sr. Assistant Director (H) Handicraft service centre, Development Commissioner (Handicraft) GOI Kohima.

Altogether 460 artisans were in attendance. Artisans under Mokokchung district who are willing to register can submit their forms on or before February 15 at DIC Office Mokokchung.

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‘Art has no end; it’s like the vast ocean’

Pop Up Art Gallery on display as part of Master Art Workshop at Old NST Bus stand, Kohima, which got underway from January 30 and will continue till January 31. (Morung Photo)

Pop Up Art Gallery of Master Art Workshop inaugurated

Kohima, January 30 (MExN): Buddhi Thapa, Veteran Artist from Nagaland inaugurated the Pop up Art Gallery of the Master Art Workshop at Old NST Bus stand, Kohima on January 30.

Speaking on the occasion, he expressed happiness at the initiative being taken to promote art and the budding artist in the state. He encouraged the artist to never give up but work hard towards one’s vision, “when we work hard, nature will do the rest. Art has no end; it’s like the vast ocean.”

He thanked the Government of Nagaland for the support extended to artist and mentioned his dream of seeing an art gallery in the capital to showcase the works of artist from Nagaland.

He also said that Nagaland ranked 4th in the Northeast states of the number of local artist and said this was very encouraging since there were only two local artist in the state’s first ever art exhibition in 1976.

A press note stated here that the Master Art Workshop is being organised by Rattle & Hum Foundation in collaboration with Department of Art and Culture Nagaland, SCAD – Savannah College of Art and Design Hong Kong, and Himalaya Fine Art, Mumbai.

The event will end on January 31 at 3:00 PM, with Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (Retd) as special guest. Pelesino Ane Kevichusa, Executive Director of Admission, SCAD Hong Kong will also be present for the closing function.

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Indian businesses fear Congress’ guaranteed income plan, see higher taxes

Rahul Gandhi, President of India’s main opposition Congress party, gestures as he addresses his supporters at the end of the party’s youth wing’s “Yuva Kranti Yatra” campaign in New Delhi, January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

NEW DELHI, January 30 (Reuters) – India’s main opposition Congress party is promising to introduce a minimum income guarantee for the poor if it wins power in an election due by May, alarming some big and small business leaders who are asking: Where will the money come from?

The programme – which would be one of the world’s biggest schemes for poor households, supporting around 300 million people – has yet to be finalised.

But already some business organisations say they fear the tens of billions of dollars it would be expected to cost will mean higher taxes and reduced spending on badly needed infrastructure such as roads and railways.

“We are against such freebies,” said Pronab Sarkar, head of a tour company in Delhi and the president of the Indian Association of Tour Operators. “These could be funded only through higher taxes on industry and the middle class.”

Congress says much of the cost of the guaranteed income scheme could come from savings made by cracking down on tax evasion and ensuring existing subsidies on staples such as food and fuel went only to those who qualified.

A senior Congress official, however, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters the party might also consider raising tax rates for the rich to pay for its plan.

“Eventually, it boils to transferring the resources to some extent from the rich to the poor people,” the official said.

Until a few months ago, the grip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pro-business Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on power seemed unassailable.

But a series of defeats for the BJP in state elections at the end of last year, and some opinion polls suggesting its support has waned, have raised prospects that Congress could take power in alliance with regional parties and those based on specific groups, such as the lower caste Dalits.

That has meant the minimum income plan outlined by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi this week – which would be in addition to current welfare programmes – is being taken seriously by business groups.

MODI DISAPPOINTS

As the BJP’s fortunes have waned, disillusionment with Modi’s government had been growing among some industrialists, who were stung by a sudden ban on high-denomination banknotes in 2016 and the chaotic 2017 launch of a national sales tax.

As the party seeks to win back voters concerned about low farm incomes and the pace of job creation, Modi’s promise three years ago to cut the corporate tax rate to 25 percent, from 30 percent, has been shelved for now.

The government is expected to announce a series of spending measures and tax changes in an interim budget on Friday costing at least 1 trillion rupees ($14 billion). As a result, the budget deficit targets the government had set for the current and the next fiscal years may not be met.

Concerns that Modi is backsliding on fiscal prudence pale, though, compared with worries about the Congress plan, according to several business people who spoke to Reuters.

S.C. Ralhan, former head of the Federation of Indian Exporters Organisations (FIE), and a leading engineering goods exporter through his company Sri Tools, said India could not afford the minimum income guarantee as it would have to be paid for by businesses and individual taxpayers.

“Congress party’s electoral promise could tilt traders’ and urban middle class voters towards Modi, since they would have to bear the economic pressure,” said Praveen Khandelwal, secretary general of the Confederation of All India Traders.

The view from the business world was not uniform, though.

D.S. Rawat, head of the Confederation of Organic industries of India, said that “rich businesses should sacrifice” to prevent millions of households from being left behind in India’s development. He represents the niche food processing industry with a membership of more than 250 companies.

Government economic advisers said it would be difficult to dismantle current welfare programmes, such as food subsidies and a rural job guarantee programme, to make up for the guaranteed income proposal.

Private economists and the rating agencies, though, warned that Congress’s proposed income support scheme, if carried out without replacing current welfare programmes, could widen the deficit further.

Under Modi, higher spending, along with a shortfall in tax collections, will already push the fiscal deficit up to 3.5 percent of gross domestic product for the year ending in March, overshooting a previous 3.3 percent target, according to a source with direct knowledge of budget discussions.

Devindra Pant, chief economist of India Ratings, an arm of Fitch, estimated that income support of about 5,000 rupees per month for about 260 million people, about one fifth of India’s population, could cost about 4 trillion rupees ($56.24 billion) a year, or about 2 percent of the GDP.

“Whichever party comes to power, government finances are likely to remain under pressure for next few years,” he said.

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Commercialisation of Education

RK Sharma

Midland | Dimapur

Mushrooming of so called English, medium private school in Dimapur. Exorbitant admission and monthly fees if the school catches the eyes of the public, mainly – for its outward show as well as maintain gradual increase in enrolment of the students. Simultaneously, it starts exhibiting its superiority, claiming special category state as it starts screening procedures during admission of students.

A long queue of admission is generally seen in nursery classes- a separate decorative and favulous wing for the kids in order to entice the kids and parents as well. A bulky school bag, numerous subject books and exercise copies with printed school names, covers, calendar, uniform (2 sets), belt, socks etc. are sold lavishly. The admission of kids for nursery is a big challenge for parents and plight of common man. Needless to mention, many parents feel bitter and indignant but individually lacks courage to complain on the apprehension of untoward happening. It appears apparently that few schools take the undue privilege of selling pile of books at random without thinking soberly whether the books recommended/approved will be useful to the taught in teaching, learning and meeting the needs of kids as exclusively compiled for the age group of 4-6 years.

Even some of the books enlisted below, prescribed as text-books for class 1 in a well-known school of Dimapur, have been prepared from the school itself. Xerox copying process applied, papers binded together in the format of books and charging abnormal high prices. There is neither cover page with author’s name nor publisher’s name.

1. Mathematics: Part I and Part III, containing 64 to 73 pages only, Price Rs. 200/- and Rs. 230/- respectively .
2. Speaking and Listening: Not at all effacious for Class-1 Kids 2parts – Part I Rs. 270/- and Part II Rs. 180/-
3. Tables workbook : Rs. 320/-
4. A thin table book containing 12 pages only, Price Rs. 100/-
   On the pretext of imparting good and quality education the school intrepidly collect a hefty bill from each pupil which is a matter of dismay and disdain.

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The mire of superstitious beliefs

Rev L Suohie Mhasi

Personally speaking, I commend Mr. Modi the Prime Minister of India for his boldness and large heartedness in his attempt to bring about reformation in the country. But whenever BJP takes over power, the hidden mire of superstitious beliefs starts appearing in the country which endangers the normal life of the people. Once the downfall of the Rule of BJP was caused by Tygi Bill for anti-conversion. Now under GHAR WAPSI 98 christians were reconverted into Hinduism. This is a matter of conscience and belief. So it is up to the people to decide. The Hindu leaders through whom reconversion took place are not to be blamed because it is only accountable to God, rather credit goes to them and in such incident, the people are not to be narrow enough to blame one another.

Regarding cow slaughter, beef is a normal diet all over the world. We have to be humane to all animals and not to be inhumane to human beings. But intolerance is untethered under BJP rule and prohibited of cow slaughter is legislated in some states and violence is inflicted on fellow country men for killing cow for normal meat. It is a wild behaviour which cannot be expected in a civilised country. All such wild behaviours are the outcome of superstitious beliefs.

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