Tuensang ward serves
ultimatum to Power department
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Dimapur, June 28
Allegedly enduring ‘darkness’ for over three months, the community of the Saksi NAP sector 13 ward in Tuensang town has served an ultimatum to the Power department demanding restoration of electricity before July 7.
Failing to meet the demand would invite an own course of action, the community stated in a representation on Tuesday. The Power department will be held solely responsible for any ‘untoward incident’ as fallout, they warned.
A representation addressed to the chief engineer of the department from the public of said ward urged the department to immediately work on the 33 KV-transformer for the area. The transformer is said to have been grounded since March 19, 2016.
Appended by the ward’s president, O Somba Chang, and the secretary Lumtiba Sangtam, the community questioned the alleged ‘inefficiency and lackadaisical attitude of the department in restoring power supply to the ward which has been reeling under darkness for over three months.’
‘Unable to bear with the indifferent attitude of the department,’ the ward has served an ultimatum demanding restoration of power supply before July 7. Failing to meet the demand would invite the area’s public to take an own course of action, they warned. The department will be held solely responsible for ‘any untoward incident arising out of the issue,’ they added.
Kohima sets out action board for ‘smoke-free town’
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Dimapur, June 29
Following the “declaration” of “Kohima city” as “smoke free city” by the district administration of the capital town, the district’s administration has issued a number of guidelines and “action plans” to see effective implementation to “smoke-free Kohima city” as envisaged though the COTPA 2003 Act. The guidelines are (given verbatim):
* All public places including the entertainment centre and venues such as play grounds/stadiums/conference halls/heritage & open air public sites etc. shall be Smoke Free, and such specific conditions shall be invariably incorporated in the allotment orders/permissions issued by appropriate authorities to the organizing bodies/users for strict adherence. The sponsoring body for any public events/gathering shall be directly responsible for enforcement.
* All public places under the management of firms/individual/society ownership viz. hotels/restaurants/shopping centers/public transport shall invariably display appropriate signboards and ensure smoke free atmosphere.
* Wide ranging publicity and sensitization activities will be launched for effective awareness and enforcement of the declaration:
a) Notify the guidelines in media, official forums, NGOs, local bodies.
b) Put up sign boards/signage/slogans/stickers etc in open public places in various dialects by DLCC.
c) The 22 Tobacco Free Schools will be sensitized to be Ambassadors of Smoke Free campaign whenever they are.
d) Awareness campaign shall be held in AHoDs/HoDs, DPDBs, Police/ Administration and various social platforms, and outstation bus/ taxi stand.
e) Power point presentations in soft copies shall be prepared for wide circulation.
4. Clear distinction between “tobacco free” and “smoke (tobacco) free” implications will be maintained in the process. Concept of “smoking zones”, “Public places” will also be clarified and sensitized to strengthen enforcement.
5. Copies of COTPA 2003 will be circulated to all agencies for effective enforcements.
6. Timelines for above action plans as well as periodical assessments and review of success and constraints will be taken up.
The DLCC will endeavor to leave no stone unturned for successful achievement of the declared “Smoke Free Kohima” city.
Another CDPO office inaugurated for Social Welfare deptt.
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CHIZAMI, JUN 29:
Another Child Development Project Officer office of the Social Welfare department has been inaugurated. The new office was inaugurated at Chizami in Phek district by Minister for Social Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs Kiyaneilie Peseyie.
In his inaugural speech, the politician disclosed that there were 60 operational ICDS projects operating all over Nagaland, catering to the needs of deserving people, especially women and children through a network of 3, 455 Anganwadi centers. He said that the rapid expansion of the department entails bigger responsibility to every officer for rendering better and more meaningful service to the people.
He also stated happiness that the Government of India, Ministry of Women and Child Development has approved the strengthening and restructuring of ICDS with an objective to prevent and reduce young children under nutrition, enhance early development and learning outcomes in all children from 0-6 years of age, improve care and nutrition of girls and women as well as to reduce anemia prevalence in young children. He also informed that the department has already sent proposal for the creation of more ICDS cell in the state and said that they are now awaiting approval.
Further impressing upon that there is room for improvement and development in the manner of delivery and execution of all round development programs in the state, he said, “let us all look forward to the future, forgetting the past and things that bind us from moving forward.
Let us join hands to bring unity, peace and prosperity to
our land. Without peace, we have no development.”In the meantime, he appealed
to the people of Chizami to extend their cooperation and support to the
government so that the aims and objective of the CDPO office in particular and
ICDS schemes in general can be fully achieved.
Another politician, Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education Deo Nukhu sought the support and cooperation of the people in Chizami area while urging them to make the best use of the office. He asked them to avail the benefits especially for the growth and welfare of the women and children.
The parliamentary secretary also impressed upon the gathering that it has been a long cherished desire of the people while stating that the CDPO office was approved 4 years ago by the government of India. In this regard, he congratulated the department on the inaugural of the office and also extended his gratitude to the concerned authority for making it a reality.
In her short speech, the secretary for Social Welfare, Dellirose M Sakhrie emphasized on public participation for successful and effective implementation of the program. Stating that a productive society requires development of human resources, she dwelt on the importance of raising children in the right way by imparting values and principles that will later make them responsible citizens.
The deputy commissioner for Phek district, Morohu Chotso, also spoke on the occasion while Village Chairman of Chizami, Kewepelo Tsuhah highlighted that CDPO office is one of the most important offices as it focuses on the development of children welfare. “No other development is more important than the development of children as they are our future”, he stated.
The administrator also thanked the parliamentary secretary, the minister for social welfare and the department for the initiative taken towards the opening of the office. Earlier, Kewe Kenye, OSD, Social Welfare gave the introductory speech.
Liezietsu iterates “integration” at Manipur workshop (photo)
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KOHIMA, JUNE 29:
A ‘political conference- interface of the NPF Manipur state unit’ was held in the indoor stadium of Senapati of Manipur stated on June 28.
Addressing a gathering of NPF party workers from Manipur and Nagaland, the president of the NPF Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said ‘Nagas belongs to same family, Nagas by blood and not by choice and it is our birth right and fundamental right to live together under same administrative units’.
Dr Liezietsu asserted that nothing was done against anybody when members of the same family expressed the desire to live together. He recalled that for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on four occasions on December 12 1964, August 28 1970, September 16 1994 and December 18 2003 for “Naga integration.”
The politician also told the gathering that the recognition given by the Election Commission of India to the four NPF MLAs elected in last Manipur election was a great leap forward for the party to reach out to the people.
Describing the resignation of the four MLAs against the three bills passed by the Congress government of Manipur as a ‘bold step and highest sacrifices’ , Dr Liezietsu said this has clearly demonstrated party’s policy and took a determined stand for the Naga and hill people.
On the forthcoming election in Manipur due to be held next year, he has asked the party workers to set its priorities without further delay and let leaders in the hill area understand the necessity of having a common platform to protect their rights.
Slamming Ibobi’s leadership for playing divisive politics resulting in creating an atmosphere of hatred between different sections of the people, Shürhozelie said Ibobi has forgotten the Indian democracy of having healthy competition among different political parties based on policy and principle.
Dr Liezietsu reaffirmed of the party’s pledge to the highest ideal of morality, brotherhood, peace and harmony with all sections of people.
Also addressing the gathering, Minister School Education and SCERT and also in-charge of Manipur State, Yitachu said that there is nothing wrong launching NPF party in Manipur, while stating that it was not to create enmity, rather create an opportunity and for justice to prevail.
Lauding the four NPF MLAs of Manipur for a commendable job for the security and destiny of the future Nagas and hill people, Yitachu has urged the concern members to grab the opportunity and take the right issue forward for a secure future.
President NPF MSU, N Awangbow Newmai in his keynote address affirmed that the party’s commitment to stand for the right of the Naga people and tribal will never compromise, and that it will continue to stand for political, economic and social justice in our society.
United Naga Council president, Gaidon Kamei said though UNC is an NGO organization, it has supported NPF for having a common desire and objective. He also appealed the elected members and party workers to stand firm on their objective of resolving the protracted Naga political issue for the interest of whole Naga people.
In the second session interface, a deliberation on the party functionaries and principles with central office delegates along with ADCs members from 4 districts, party workers and others was held.
(Al Ngullie, June 29, 2016. Eastern Mirror)
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