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Congress joined DAN government, while first time in history, Chakhesang was not given Minister

KOHIMA, May 8 (NEPS): Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang has created history of sort by inducting main Opposition Congress lawmakers into his Council of Ministers fulfilling his repeated assurances

It is also another history that for the first time, a major tribe Chakhesang did not find a Ministerial berth in Zeliang Ministry, for the fact that all the Chakhesang legislators from Phek district are from ruling NPF. The resentment of the Chakhesang legislators could be seen today as they, except, Azo, did not attend today’s “Swearing-in ceremonies.” They were reported to have expressed their displeasure at the manner in which they were neglected this time. In fact, the very vacant Cabinet post was caused after Azo was dropped.

But Chief Minister, when asked by press people, opined that the Speaker post went to Chakhesang and even an Adviser to the Chief Minister with a Cabinet status also went to Chakhasang. The Speaker was often invited in most of the Cabinet Meetings as a special invitee, he pointed out telling that one should not look at tribal line but the people who could deliver for the welfare of the people should also be appointed.

Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya had administered the “oath taking ceremony” to the newly appointed three Ministers at Kohima Raj Bhavan today. Tokheho Yepthomi, leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), was sworn-in as Cabinet Minister, while Parliamentary Secretaries Y Vikheho Swu and Yitachu have also been elevated to Cabinet Ministers.

Congress has eight MLAs and their participation in the NPF-led DAN government in Nagaland was doing the round ever since they voted in favor of “Confidence Motion” moved by Chief Minister TR Zeliang on February 5 last. Since then Zeliang had been telling that he would have an “Opposition-less government” in Nagaland while CLP leader Yepthomi also hinted their participating in the NPF-led DAN government in Nagaland.

BJP, a key ally of the NPF-led DAN government, has been vocal that they would not go together with the Congress explaining that they had different political ideologies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi runs the BJP-led NDA government at the Center where the Congress functions as main Opposition. Even BJP President Amit Shah while visiting Nagaland declared that BJP could never go together with the Congress.

Asked about his stand on taking Opposition Congress in his DAN Ministry, Zeliang said it was a dream of the Naga people that they would now have an Opposition-less government in Nagaland. All political parties had a common agenda incorporated in their “election manifestoes” that was for the solution to the protracted Naga political issue. Therefore, when they all had come together by participating in the government was only strengthening that “common” struggle for solution to their problem, he explained.

Asked whether the BJP, an ally of ruling DAN, would walk away as the Opposition Congress became part of DAN, the Chief Minister said he did not know what they would take their stand following the induction of Congress lawmakers in DAN. But they should reconsider such thinking because they all were with the same political mission and for the welfare of the people of Nagaland, he added.

Nuklutosho says Naga youth should be serious for future

Nuklutosho says Naga youth should be serious for future By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Oct 28 (NEPS): Minister for National Highways, Nuklutoshi expressed serious concern on the prevailing situation in

Nuklutosho says Naga youth should be serious for future

By Oken Jeet Sandham

KOHIMA, Oct 28 (NEPS): Minister for National Highways, Nuklutoshi expressed serious concern on the prevailing situation in the state where their educated youth seemed to be not fully aware of what was going on. He further called upon them to go deeper into each and every development to know the reality.

Talking to NEPS here Tuesday, the Minister said the Nagas still had the “slave mentality,” though they might think they were very advanced. “Only negligible sections of the Naga people may have progressed in some fields,” he explained. “But large sections of the Naga people are still having slave mentality.”

Nuklutoshi pointed out that so many educated Naga youth, even after getting degrees and other certificates, would be just waiting Government jobs, whereas jobs in public sectors had already reached saturation point.

Minister for National Highways, Nuklutoshi

He further disclosed that the state had more than sixty thousand educated unemployed youth and their numbers kept increasing every year. “This is not everything if you add up the number of other so-called uneducated unemployed youth in the state,” he said.

“In fact the amount of unemployed youth – educated and uneducated – in a population of about two millions, where over one lakh are government servants, the situation simply spells danger for our future,” Nuklutoshi said and further warned that these unemployed youth were prone to do anything out of frustration. “This does not auger well for the future of the Nagas,” he said.

The Minister urged the younger generations to be more serious and deeply study from the realistic point of view and they should be in a position to come forward for self-employment. For which necessary support needs to be provided to young people to help them succeed and set an example to others who are still reluctant, he added and further stretched the importance of developing “work culture” in them.

Nuklutoshi also said their civil societies and NGOs should not have the tendency of criticizing the Government all the time without giving an alternative means for them (Government) to perform and act better for the larger interest of the people. “I think our civil societies and NGOs should be in a position to provide credible guidance to the Government while criticizing the policies and programs of it,” he said.

Speaker Sazo leads 6-Member NLFA Team & 2 Officials to International AIDS Congress at Bangkok

By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Nov 16 (NEPS): A team of Nagaland Legislature Forum for AIDS (NLFA) led by Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo has left Nagaland today to attend the “11th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific … Continue reading →

By Oken Jeet Sandham

KOHIMA, Nov 16 (NEPS): A team of Nagaland Legislature Forum for AIDS (NLFA) led by Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo has left Nagaland today to attend the “11^th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP)” to be held from November 11 to 22, 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The NLFA Team Members are Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and Convener, NLFA, Er Levi Rengma, Deputy Speaker, NLA, Mmholumo Kikon, MLA, Ameba Yaden, MLA, Toyang Chang, MLA and Khekaho Assumi, MLA and also Dr Vinito Chishi, State Consultant on NLFA and Miss Hukatoli, an Official of the NLFA.

Mmholumo Kikon, who is currently at Hong Kong, will fly to Bangkok and join the Team tomorrow at Bangkok.

Talking to NEPS at Dimapur Airport before leaving for Bangkok via Kolkata, Chotiush Sazo, the Team Leader, said he would more emphasize on the importance of keeping strict vigil on the porous International border to Nagaland State as such HIV/AIDS also allegedly came to their side from across the International border of Myanmar. “We should adopt some kind of mechanism as to how we can prevent spreading of HIV/AIDS from across the International border,” he said disclosing that the State (Nagaland) has 250 kilometers bordering with Myanmar. “I am going to draw attention of the world leaders who are attending in this very important 11^th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific at Bangkok,” he added.

(From left) Khekaho Assumi, MLA, Er Levi Rengma, Deputy Speaker, NLA, Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, NLA, Ameba Yaden, MLA, Toyang Chang, MLA, Dr Vinito Chishi, State Consultant on NLFA and Miss Hukatoli, Official of NLFA before leaving for Bangkok at Dimapur Airport on Vovember 16, 2013. NEPS Photo

“I personally believe that once a mechanism is drawn up to check cross border activities in those porous areas, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS will reduce considerably,” he pointed out.

The Nagaland Speaker also stated that he would draw the attention of the world leader at Bangkok Congress to seriously ponder over the dangerous issues of Hepatitis B because this “menace” was always associated with HIV patients. “We have to find ways to solve this area too,” he added.

Dr Vinito Chishi, State Consultant on NLFA, while talking to NEPS here at the Dimapur Airport, expressed the hope that attending such International Congress on AIDS by their legislators at Bangkok would immensely give fruitful education to “our legislators.”

Neiphiu Rio continues heaping praises State media

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KOHIMA, Jul 19 (NEPS): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio continued to shower praises on the State media, appreciating their works, contributions and roles in strengthening of the “pillars of democracy.” While presenting Budget for the year 2013-14 in the Assembly … Continue reading →

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While presenting Budget for the year 2013-14 in the Assembly on July 18, the Chief Minister, who is also Minister in-charge of Finance, acknowledged that the “press and media have come a long way in Nagaland, and they continue to play a constructive role. “I must specially compliment them for their comprehensive coverage of the proceedings of the Assembly sessions, thereby taking the business of this august House to our constituents,” he stated.

Nagaland media persons during recess of the Nagaland Assembly Budget Session on July 19, 2013 at their Press Room in Nagaland Assembly. (NEPS Photo)

In his last Vote-on-Account for the year 2013-14 presented in the Assembly on March 16, Rio also hugely complimented the State press and media saying that they had been doing “commendable service to the people and it goes without saying that a positive and constructive media is a driving force behind the delivery mechanisms of the other three organs.”

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July 12 Consultative Meeting on Article 371 (A) likely to be stormy

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By Oken Jeet Sandham Nagaland, KOHIMA, Jul 10 (NEPS): After the recent direct questioning of the Constitutional validity of Article 371(A) by the Home Ministry with regard to the passing of the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012,” by … Continue reading →

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By Oken Jeet Sandham

Nagaland, KOHIMA, Jul 10 (NEPS):

After the recent direct questioning of the Constitutional validity of Article 371(A) by the Home Ministry with regard to the passing of the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012,” by the “Nagaland Legislative Assembly” on September 22, 2012, the Constitutional interpretations with regard to the Article 371(A) have been going on.

Article 371 (A) (1)(a) says “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, — no Act of Parliament in respect of:-

(i) Religious or social practices of the Nagas,

(ii) Naga customary law and procedure,

(iii) Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law,

(iv) Ownership and transfer of land and its recourses,

Shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by resolution so decides.

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in exercise of its powers under Article 371 (A) (1)(a) of the Constriction of India, had unanimously passed a resolution on the 26^th July, 2010 rendering inter alia all Acts of Parliament governing petroleum and natural gas inapplicable to the State of Nagaland.

At the same time, the Union of India, while replying in Lok Sabha to a question raised on the issue on the 10^th March, 2011, declared that the state of Nagaland has the power to frame rules for governing matters relating to “petroleum and natural gas” within the territory of Nagaland.”

Now with these in mind, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012” on September 22, 2012. And then subsequently the Nagaland Government invited “Expressions of Interest (EoI)” from oil companies after setting up a ministerial group on petroleum.

Now the Union Home Ministry came down heavily to the Nagaland Government terming the Nagaland Legislative Assembly’s resolution “empowering itself with the right to legislate on oil and gas related issues is unconstitutional and invalid.”

Reacting to the Home Ministry statement, Minister for Planning and Coordination, Evaluation, Geology and Mining, TR Zeliang dismissed the Home Ministry statement saying that “Whatever we have done is Constitutional.”

Talking to media persons here Wednesday, the Senior Minister said, “We are doing this under the Article 371 (A)(1)(a) and also this particular Clause was referred to the Point 7 of the 16-Point Agreement.”

“Delhi is trying to create confusion,” Zeliang fumed saying, “They can’t do like this.”

Interestingly, the reply given by the Solicitor General of India, Gopal Subramanium on the “Ownership and transfer of land and its recourses in respect of minerals including petroleum and natural gas” in Nagaland has given very clear picture that the State of Nagaland was empowered to frame legislation on oil and gas related issues.

He also explained with regard to the resolution so adopted by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly whether it was in line with the provision of Article 371 (A) of the Constitution.

He said, “To have a better understanding of the provision it is necessary to examine the historical circumstances leading to the creation of State of Nagaland (hereinafter referred to as the State). …………….. The Special provisions made applicable to the State are invariably a result of the special historical circumstances and while interpreting the special provision the same should be kept in mind.”

The Solicitor General of India concludes: “Therefore, in legal parlance the term ‘land’ signifies not only the earth’s surface but also applies below and above the surface. It is not only confined to solids but may encompass within its bounds such things as gases and liquids. Thus, the term “land and its resources” in Article 371(A) to Mines and Minerals, even though a declaration as envisaged by Entry 54, List I of Schedule VII has been made by the Union through Section 2 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the State of Nagaland would have the power to frame its own laws regarding ownership and transfer of such land and resources under Article 371 (A).”

“I think Delhi should not try to create confusion as whatever we are doing is under the Article 371(A)(I)(a) of the Constitution of India,” Zeliang said. “In fact, till such time when we brought in the Assembly to pass the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations in 2012, we have been just following all the Acts passed by Parliament.”

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Kohima alive with “The Beatles Mania” show

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KOHIMA, Apr 29 (NEPS): Kohima was revisited and relived by the rare, unique and memorable oldies of The Beatles presented by the 3 local bands – Cadence, Legame Di Voci and Rahab, on Saturday evening here at The Heritage (Old DC Bungalow). The memorable musical show was organized under the theme of “The Beatles Mania” by the “Aspire.” The objective of this show was to stage a musical show sometime after just the summer to pay a rich “Tribute” to a legendary local singer “Methanielie,” said Oken Jeet Sandham, Editor of the NEPS, while opening the “Show.”

Chief Guest of The Beatles Mania Show, Dr Nicky Kire (right), Parliamentary Secretary, Law and Justice, Land Revenue, Labor and Employment, singing together with the 3 bands on the stage amidst cheers from the capacity crowd on Saturday night at The Heritage, Kohima.

All the bands enthralled the crowd with the most memorable and never-ending numbers of “The Beatles” of the 60s. The famous songs of The Beatles – “Hey Jude”, “Imagine”, “Don’t let me down”, etc. were among others sung by the bands. In fact, the performances by the three bands were unique to each other, besides it had given an opportunity to revive and bring back memories of the eternal “songs” of the famed “The Beatles.”

Oken Jeet Sandham (right) presenting “Bouquet” to Chief Guest of The Beatles Mania Show, Dr Nicky Kire (left), Parliamentary Secretary, Law and Justice, Land Revenue, Labor and Employment at The Heritage, Kohima on April 27, 2013.

Chief Guest of “The Beatles Mania Show,” Dr Nicky Kire, Parliamentary Secretary, Law and Justice, Land Revenue and Labor and Employment, while sharing about the unparalleled band of the 20th Century, expressed his deep happiness on the organizers for staging such a meaningful gig. He also assured that he would always extend support and cooperation in whatever manner possible for the promotion of music in the state. He also presented a song- “All my love” along with the three band members.

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Nagaland Speaker Sazo administered oath to new Independent MLA Toyang Changkong Chang

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Nagaland,KOHIMA, Apr 4 (NEPS): Toyang Changkong Chang, who got elected as a Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 53 Tuensang Sadar I Assembly Constituency in the election held on March 23 last, has taken “Oath” at 11 AM Thursday. In … Continue reading →

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In a simple but impressive “Oath taking ceremony” held at his office chamber Thursday, Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly administered the “Oath” to the new Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tuensang district.

Nagaland Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo (left) seen administering to newly elected Member of NLA Toyang Changkong Chang at Spea

In the February 23 Nagaland Assembly general election, the election of 53 Teunsang Sadar I could not be conducted following the sudden demise of Congress candidate P Cuba Chang, who was also sitting Congress MLA, on February 22 here at Naga Hospital, Kohima. This unfortunate demise of Congress candidate had necessitated to adjourn the election of this 53 Tuensang Sadar I Assembly Constituency to March 23 next.

Son of former Nagaland Minister Changkok Chang, Toyang Changkok Chang, an Independent candidate, defeated his rival ruling NPF candidate L Elam Chang by a margin of 2272 votes.

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Kohima gets 1.5 million liter of water per day against its requirement of 10 million liter in lean season

KOHIMA, June 28 (NEPS): Although the citizens of the State capital, Kohima must have heaved a sigh of relief from the scourge of the water scarcity due to the arrival… Read more »The post Kohima gets 1.5 million liter of water per day against it…

KOHIMA, June 28 (NEPS): Although the citizens of the State capital, Kohima must have heaved a sigh of relief from the scourge of the water scarcity due to the arrival… Read more »

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Lion Barooah assures fund for alternative relocation construction of Kohima leprosy inmates

KOHIMA, Feb 12 (NEPS): District Governor (DG) of the District 322D of the Lions Club… more »

District Governor Lion Amar Barooah, PMJF (3rd left sitting), LCK President Lion Er Hozheto Shikhu (4th left sitting) seen on the occasion of his (DG) visit to LCK held at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on February 12, 2012. NEPS Photo.

KOHIMA, Feb 12 (NEPS): District Governor (DG) of the District 322D of the Lions Club of International, Amar Barooah, PMJF, has today urged the fellow Lions of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) to become a “role model” for others to emulate them. He told them to be “dedicated and devoted” with one track mind in the one of the largest “philanthropic organizations” of the world.

Addressing a function organized in honor of his visit to LCK here at Hotel Japfu on Sunday, the DG expressed his happiness on the various permanent and ongoing projects of the LCK. He further advised the fellow Lions in Kohima to organize more awareness programs on HIV, AIDS, and other Health related issues, etc in small ways. “You can organize awareness programs on HIV/AIDS, health related issues in schools and colleges with one or two recourses persons,” he said. “Our youth are easily attracted to negative sides and this should be arrested through such awareness programs.”

While expressing his happiness of the permanent project of the Leprosy inmates at Naga Bazaar, Barooah also took serious note of the news of the present Leprosy inmate center at Naga Bazaar being asked to shift somewhere. This matter was earlier raised by the LCK President Lion Er Hozheto Shikhu while delivering his welcome address to him (DG).
Shikhu disclosed that the present Leprosy Center whose living accommodation constructed by LCK had been asked to shift somewhere at the peripheries of the colony. He also explained the need to shift the present Leprosy center from the “logistic point of view” for which he requested the visiting DG to initiate for fund.

Shikhu also explained that when the marginalized section of the people was left defenseless, the LCK was compelled to step in to find alternative relocation for them.

DG assured that he would try his best to get fund from the International Lions Club, while asking the Lions at the same time to prepare detail project report at the earliest. “This is very genuine issue,” he said. “I hope we can get reasonable funding from the International Lions Clubs. This is a need-based project.” He further asked the Lions at Kohima to start working something, while pursuing for funding.

On the occasion, the DG also inducted two more new Lion members, Er Kaikho Dawman and Er Aroba.

LCK Secretary Oken Jeet Sandham had presented Club’s Reports on the occasion, while Lion Talitemsu Jamir read out brief profile of DG. Lion SP Francis pronounced invocation and flag salutation. Senior Lion Meren Paul, PMJF, was Mater of Ceremony, while LCK President Lion Er Hozheto Shikhu chaired the occasion.

Region Chairperson Lion PK Maheswari, Zone Chairperson Lion Kakheli Zhimomi and 1st Lady Lion Purabi Sharma, wife of DG were also present during the occasion. LCK Treasurer Lion Achakbou Newmai delivered Vote of Thanks.

Senior Lions and office bearers of LCK also attended the function.

Kohima Lions Club gives blankets, kits, cakes to Leprosy inmates

KOHIMA, Dec 11 (NEPS): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) have visited the… more »

KOHIMA, Dec 11 (NEPS): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) have visited the leprosy people at their Center here at Naga Bazaar on Sunday.
The team led by Club President Lion Er Hezheto Shikhu at a function for the Leprosy People here at their Center, Naga Bazaar has handed over blankets, cakes and meats to the inmates. Kits for the children of those Leprosy people have also been given.
Speaking at the handing over program, LCK President said such program was a continued activity of the Club for decades and would continue to do so. “You are always in our hearts and we always pray for your wellbeing,” the President said. “God is not only for powerful and rich people but He is for all in this Universe.”
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to the inmates, Lion Shikhu prayed that they would all have enjoyable and peaceful lives and spend coming Christmas with “fully embracing Lord Jesus.” He also wished for the wellbeing of their families and children.
Lion Shikhu also explained that he was aware of the news of shifting of the present Leprosy Center to some nearby place. He said the members of the Club would discuss the matter and would try its best that the Center remained unchanged or else if it was to be shifted, the feasibility and comfort of the inmates staying in the news location should be the top priority. “We shall see the best environment for your peaceful staying,” he assured the inmates.
One of the senior inmates, while thanking the LCK for its continued caring and loving for them, made a fervent request that their Center always had “a peaceful environment to stay” without any disturbances.
Senior Lions of the Club— Lion Er Vitoshe Rochill (MJF), Lion Talimangyang Jamir, Lion Er Talitemsu Jamir, Lion Dr B Imliwapang and Lion Oken Jeet Sandham, Secretary, LCK were among others who attended the function. All the inmates and their children also attended the program.
It may be mentioned that the “Living Accommodation” of this Leprosy Center had been constructed by LCK way back in 1983.

Kohima Lions Club members inspected Kezeikie ring well

KOHIMA, Dec 11 (NEPS): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) have inspected the… more »

KOHIMA, Dec 11 (NEPS): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) have inspected the huge ring well at Kezeikie today. The ring well was constructed about three years back by LCK and it is likely to be officially dedicated in middle of next month.
Already people from nearby colonies—Chotobasti, D Block, Naga Bazaar and Kezeikie—have been fetching water from this well. LCK President Lion Er Hozheto Shikhu has already advised Kezeikie area leader to upkeep the surroundings of the well before the dedication program next month.

Current TCP Gate to IG Stadium Road construction best

KOHIMA, Dec 6 (NEPS): The major road construction that has been going on since October… more »

KC Angami (left) with his assistants monitoring and supervising ongoing TCP to IG Stadium Road Construction in high school area. NEPS Photo

KOHIMA, Dec 6 (NEPS): The major road construction that has been going on since October 10 last on the stretch of National Highway 61 from TCP Gate 0.00 Km to IG Stadium—about 6 kms—has been perhaps one of the best road constructions so far to date. The quality, best materials, thickness of the layers are well seen while checking during the construction words and in some portions where the road alignments badly placed were also corrected. Many well-wishers have already appreciated the works carried out in the State capital in recent times.

It may be noted that the contractor of this TCP-to-IG Stadium road construction is none other than Mr KC Angami who has since the beginning of the construction been personally monitoring and supervising the ongoing road construction works. Almost all the construction works have been carried out at night time from 6 PM to 6 AM so as not to disturb the traffic during day time.

It said the portion of WMM (Wet Mix Macadam) base laid during the night has to be left for curing for at least 24 hours before priming is done after which it has to be left again for another 24 to 36 hours before laying of BM (Bituminous Macadam) and SDBC (Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete).

When asked about his feeling and reaction on carrying out such a massive road construction at the State capital, Angami said he was extremely happy getting such an opportunity to work at the State capital. “It is rather a privilege for me to work at the State capital,” he said. “Here I am not really concerned for the profit factor, but the quality factor, because it is my road, our road.”

He also candidly shared that he had been trying his best to provide the best road to the people of the State capital. He further appealed to the people to cooperate with them while carrying out such a massive road construction works in a place where “traffic jam” is routinely taking place. He also disclosed hardships he faced while carrying out road constructions at night time as rash divers had sometimes scant cares for his laborers working on the roads at night.

Angami also said in order to maintain longevity of the road; they have to see other areas to be improved. He stated improvement of drainage systems and frequent checking and repairing of water pipe leakages on the roads should be done. There are dozens of water pipes going under the surface of roads and even at some places hardly one inch below the surface of the roads while several pipes are randomly lying on the roadsides. As such these pipes are normally and easily get damaged with vehicles going over them. “In fact water is the worst enemies of the bitumen which is one of the main elements used in constructing roads here in our place,” Angami stated. “Therefore, I not only urge the concerned department to see in this area but also citizens to understand this reality.”

In most cases, it is often seen that people used to throw randomly water and other rubbishes on the roads from their storied buildings at roadsides causing in weakening the road conditioning. And in many areas, publics also used to unload stones, boulders, heavy woods and logs on the roads damaging the roads. The Department of Telecom also has added to the extensive damage of the roads on the National Highways as well as other roads by digging all along the road sides for carrying their underground cables. Regrettably, once they dug, these areas would remain fragile gradually affecting other remaining road portions. As such all these factors have to be looked into, if the longevity of the roads is to be maintained and expected.

Road and Bridge Minister Kaito Aye who worked to get the project through was happy to see the record construction works from TCP Gate to IG Stadium.

Current TCP Gate to IG Stadium Road construction best

KOHIMA, Dec 6 (NEPS): The major road construction that has been going on since October… more »

KC Angami (left) with his assistants monitoring and supervising ongoing TCP to IG Stadium Road Construction in high school area. NEPS Photo

Road and Bridge Minister Kaito Aye who worked to get the project through was happy to see the record construction works from TCP Gate to IG Stadium.

Naga IR jawans’ “Community Policing” wins hearts of locals in Purula

KOHIMA, Nov 23 (NEPS): Ever since the Naga IR (Indian Reserve) jawans from Nagaland deployed… more »

KOHIMA, Nov 23 (NEPS): Ever since the Naga IR (Indian Reserve) jawans from Nagaland deployed toChhattisgarh’s Naxalite prone areas like Dantawada, Bastar, their services were further sought by the Center to other Nexalite and Maoist infested areas too. After 9 NAP (IR)’s tenure in Chhattisgarh was over, the 10^thNAP (IR) have been deployed to West Bengal’s Maoist stronghold area in Purulia district. During their deployment, many of them had sacrificed their precious lives in defense of the country. One of the latest Naga IR jawan who sacrificed his life while fighting Maoists in West Bengal’s Purulia district was Mhasivikho Angami. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also paid her respect to the slain Naga jawan.

But in spite of such sacrifices made by the Naga IR jawans, they too were engaged in various “Community Policing initiatives” to win the heart and confidence of the locals in the areas. The 10^th NAP Bn (IR) currently in West Bengal’s Purulia district has in fact started “Community-policing (Humanitarian works)” since September last year in their respective Company locations in the district (Purulia). They have divided their Bn into five Companies (Coy). In all these five Coys, they have initiated “Community-Policing” works by constructing badminton courts, parks, rest houses, providing stationery items to various schools, sports goods to various local sporting clubs, extending financial assistances to poor and needy villagers for treatments, etc.

In Kumarikanan area, the “A Coy” of the 10^th NAP (IR) has constructed first class Badminton Court, besides distributing stationery items to various primary schools and also distributed sports items to local A.C.C. Club.

In Murguma sector, the “B Coy” of the 10^th NAP (IR) carried out tree plantations, provided sports materials to local sports club—Netaji Club Murguma, visited Jhalda Government High School and extended financial assistance to 7 physically challenge students and also conducted social works at the Government Primary schools and college.

In Bughmundi area, the “C Coy” of the 10^th NAP (IR) constructed garbage dumps at different sides for dumping medical wastes. They also constructed five Naga style bamboo garbage baskets with signboard—“Keep your surroundings Clean” written in English and Bengali. They had conducted social works in hospitals of this area too, besides white-washing front part of the Hospital building, the gate and the tree stamps/stems.

In Sirkabad sector, the “E Coy” of the 10^th NAP (IR) donated sports items to Kalapani Football Club. They even played football exhibition match with the players of this club by sponsoring the prize. Not only giving away stationery items to schools of this area, they also even extended educational materials to one Mr Hari Pata Maji of Arsha Higher Secondary School, the first and the only matriculate from Danasi Village since India’s Independence. They even extended financial assistance to villagers who were in dire need of medical treatments, besides providing towels and toiletries to patients of Sirkabad Civil Hospital.

This sector is the perhaps the biggest Coy out of the total “5 Coys” under 10^th NAP (IR) Bn. They also developed a beautiful “Park” under the name and style of “Lake View Park”. This park is adorned with paddle boat and a diverse array of floras. One of the significant works carried out in this sector was their conducting combine fellowship program between “E Coy” jawans and the Believers Church of India.

The 10^th NAP (IR) Bn’s last Coy—“F” also donated significant development in their area, Patarband. In the Patarband Village, they had constructed and donated “Aram Garh” (Rest House). They also constructed another badminton court to Patarband Maidhamik Shikasha Kendra School to encourage extra-curricular activities and awareness on the importance of the role of the games and sports. They also distributed secondhand clothes, shoes, boots, plates and cups to poor and needy villagers, besides planted trees in their villages. They also constantly crated awareness campaigns for the importance of tree plantations.

It may be mentioned that these “Community Policing (Humanitarian works)” were carried out since a year back from September 2010 with the contributions made by Officers and other ranks of the respective Companies of 10^th NAP (IR) Bn. These services were mainly carried out for the welfare of the local people, said Nagaland DGP K Kire, IPS.

The Nagaland Police Chief also disclosed that the people in the areas were cooperative with their jawans and at no point of time, there was any adverse attitude from the locals to their “Community Policing (Humanitarian Works)” carried out in their respective areas. These “Community Policing (Humanitarian services)” had brought wonderful “rapport” with the locals, Kire stated.

The Nagaland DGP also spent his last Christmas with the jawans of the 10^th NAP (IR) Bn at Purulia.

Next National Muaythai Championship 2011 at Hyderabad

KOHIMA, May 18 (NEPS): IFMA India National Muaythai Championship 2011 will be held from August 5 to 7, 2011 at the historic city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Muaythai Association of… Read more »

KOHIMA, May 18 (NEPS): IFMA India National Muaythai Championship 2011 will be held from August 5 to 7, 2011 at the historic city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Muaythai Association of Andhra Pradesh (MAAP) is organizing this prestigious National Muaythai Championship which has been sanctioned by the Muaythai Federation of India (MFI) under the aegis of International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), International Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand.

Over 300 Muaythai fighters from across the country will take part in this mega National Muaythai Sporting event at Hyderabad. 28 MFI-affiliated Units from across the country are sending their teams to this event where over 50 officials will be conducting the 3-Day tournament.

Winners from this Championship will be selected to represent India in the forthcoming World Muaythai Championship 2011 to be held from September 20-27, 2011 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

IFMA Members, MFI senior functionaries, Indian Olympic Officials, national sports personalities and noted film actors and actresses are among others who will be gracing the Opening and Closing functions of this National Muaythai Championship at Hyderabad.

The President of Muaythai Federation of India (MFI), Oken Jeet Sandham, will supervise the event and the MFI Technical Chairman O Manglemjao will conduct the bouts.

Senior MFI Executive Members Mr L Kennedy (Jury), Mr Samphaba (Referee) and MFI Central Board Chairman Mr Ng Jeet Khumancha from Manipur will also attend the tournament.

It may be mentioned that Muaythai Federation of India (MFI) is the only National Muaythai Governing Body in India recognized by IFMA, WMC and FAMA. IFMA is the only International Muaythai Governing Body in the World recognized by SportAccord, OCA and Member of WADA.

Muaythai has already been included in Asian Games, Indoor Asian Games, SEA Games, SpportAccord Combat Games, World Sports For All Games, Arafura Games, etc.

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Rio declares Manipur, AP Units of Naga People’s Front at Kohima

KOHIMA, Mar 31 (NEPS): Naga People’s Front (NPF), main ruling regional political party in Nagaland, has today formally declared formation of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh Units with adhoc office bearers… Read more »

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