Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland conducted survey in Mon and Longleng

Directorate of Economics & Statistics has conducted sample survey to study the underlying probable reasons on the low sex ratio in Mon and Longleng districts.

In India, population census defines sex ratio as the number of female per 1000 male by residence. As per 2011 population census, these two districts viz. Mon and Longleng have the lowest sex ratio in compared with the other districts in the State.

Photo : Officers and staff of Economic & Statistics Department along with village functionaries of Shetap village in Longleng district.

It is to be noted that as per the 2011, population census, sex ratio for Nagaland stands at 931. However, Mon and Longleng districts recorded sex ratio of  899 and 905 respectively, which is below the State average as well as the national average of 943.

The survey was conducted in the third week of February 2015. A total number of 19 villages including 5 from Longleng and 14 from Mon district were covered on the basis of sample drawn across these two districts.

The team from the Directorate was led by Neisatuo Puro, Assistant Director, and Charles N Kikon, Assistant Director, along with Neyshoto Nyuthe, Statistical Officer, Ms. Holivi Chophi, Statistical Officer, and host of technical staff from the Directorate Office and from the District Statistical Offices of Mon and Longleng.

The low sex ratio in the two districts could be caused by several factors such as social practices, gender biasness, illiteracy, biological etc. The survey was conducted to gather information on those parameters which are essential for deriving the sex ration of the selected sample villages and to comprehensively analyze the issues leading to skewed sex ratio.
(NagalandPost)

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) prayer and fasting

In view of the alarming increase in the persecution of Christians in India and around the world and the conflict situation in Tuensang, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has called upon all its member churches to stand in solidarity with the “suffering believers” through prayer and fasting on February 28 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their respective churches. All the churches are requested to cooperate with the directives sent by their respective associations. 

Nagaland Foothill Road Construction Committee (NFHRCC) has convened a joint meeting with PWD (R&B), contractors from Mon sector and Konyak Union on February 14 in the residence of its treasurer, Yashitsungba Aier, Khermahal, Dimapur, at 2 p.m.

The Committee convenor Sapu Jamir has requested all the concerned parties to attend the meeting without fail. The joint meeting has been called to resolve certain important issues concerning the ongoing Nagaland Foothill Road Project.

Meanwhile, NFHRCC appealed to both the Chang and Yimchunger tribes to maintain maximum restraint to avoid escalation of the present situation. Further, the Committee also appealed to the State government to exercise its wisdom wisely so that the rule of law would prevail in the society.

Hepatitis awareness camp in Mon

Hepatitis Coalition of Nagaland (hepCoN) and NUN has decided to organized an awareness programme on Hepatitis C in collaborating with Mon Users Network (MUN) at Leprosy Hall, District Hospital, Mon, on February 13.

The programme is been organized by MUN in consultation with PNGOs, DAPCU Mon, where drug users in majority and various facilities like ICTC, OST, NGOs etc and members from MUN are expected to attend the programme.

The programme would start at 11 a.m. with Abou Mere and Ketho as the resource persons. NUN Coordinator, Ketho, informed that the Team of NUN and HepCoN would make a visit to the OST Centre at the District Hospital prior to the programme. Later in the day, NUN has convened its Board and Advisory meeting in the presence of MUN officials.

Deenix A lift cricket running trophy in Mon

Deenix A won the 7th Deenix running trophy for the third consecutive time on February 7 at Mon local ground. The trophy organized by Deenix Cricket Clup, Mon, and sponsored by Darshan Travels and co-sponsored by Rajputana Group of Company (India) began on January on 29.
Altogether 8 (eight) teams participated in the tournament.

The winning team received a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 25,000 while the 1st runners-up Amigoz CC pocketed Rs 10,000 and 2nd runner up Centuria CC got Rs 5000.
Player of the tournament was adjudged to Chingkap from Deenix (A) CC, while the Best batsman went to Poona from Centuria CC.

Best bowler was bagged by Chingkap from Deenix (A) CC; best fielder to Khamnyei from Deenix (A) CC; Hamjai from Deenix (B) CC  was named best wicket keeper and the man of the match was won Phonglan from Deenix (A) CC.

Player of the tournament was sponsored by Evergreen Welfare Society Mon where the cash prize of Rs 5000 for the 2nd runner up was sponsored by NSUI, Indian National Congress (INC).

Konyak Students Union Dimapur (KSUD) has expressed strong condemnation over the killing of late Chongma Chang and Chipong Yimchunger on February 6 in Tuensang.
KSUD through its vice president Sangti Konyak also expressed grief over witnessing conflict in the district that had paralysed the peaceful environment during the past weeks.
KSUD said it was confident that efforts of tribal leaders, student bodies, young intellectuals from both tribes, ENSF, ENPO and ENWO would restore peace and understanding among the two tribes. The Union also urged upon individuals and organisations to continue with playing active role in shedding light on the issue and to promote a peaceful solution at the earliest.
KSUD expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and outrage at the “abhorrent ferocity” committed on “our own family.”

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) installed new Team

The new batch of NBCC office bearers was also installed on the occasion where Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho took over as the general secretary NBCC; Yamyap Konyak as finance secretary; Visa Dolie as women secretary; Rev. C. Amop Noklang Phom as NDO director and Rev.Kuzerang Thou as state chaplain. The vice presidents included-Rev.Dr.Mar Atsongchanger executive secretary ABAM, Rev.Hotokhu executive secretary SABAK and Anung Chang, pastor Chang Baptist Church Kohima. 
Vice president of American Baptist Churches, Rev. Judith K. Fackenthal and Rev. Dr. Reid S. Trulson, executive director American Baptist International Ministries (ABIM) were the main speakers at the convention. Rev. Tonglong Konyak Pastor Dimapur Konyak Baptist church translated the sermon in local dialect.

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) adopts new Resolutions

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) held its four-day 20th triennial convention in Mon which concluded on Sunday under the theme “In Step With The Spirit” at the Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) Mission Centre, Mon.
The last day of the convention was attended by a host of people including delegates from within and overseas at the KBBB. Among the resolutions drafted and adopted at the last day of the convention, included a reaffirmation on freedom to choose and propagate religious beliefs without allurement or threat etc. The convention also resolved to strengthen commitment to the Christian faith by conducting bible study, revival meetings and care ministry in line with the theme “In Step With The Spirit”.
The drafting committee had drawn the resolution against the backdrop of spiritual decadence and rise of various other social evils that pose a threat on the church.
The committed noted that Nagas practiced indigenous faiths in the pre-Christian era, but were not Hindus as being portrayed. In this regard, the NBCC would hold fasting and prayer meetings in all churches on February 28 to be followed by a rally across Nagaland. The rallies would end with submission of a memorandum to the government of India with a copy to the state government to condemn recent forced ‘conversion/re-conversion’ and vandalism on churches and persecution of Christians across India.
The Convention also expressed pain over the conflict between Changs and Yimchungers and appealed to both communities to restrain from further retaliation. It was also resolved to depute a seven-member peace mission to Tuensang on Monday and also reaffirmed the resolution adopted. (NP)

Tension Grips Again in Tuensang

After a brief lull, tension gripped Tuensang on February 6 following a shootout about 10-15 kilometers away from Tuensang district headquarters. A 14 year-old boy was killed in the incident, while a woman and an 8 year-old girl went missing in the aftermath.

According to the Tuensang police, the shootout occurred in a patch of paddy fields between Sotukur and Chingmelen villages. It started around 9:30 am and lasted for about 45 minutes. The police said that the victim (name withheld) succumbed to injury before he could be taken to a medical facility.
Stating that security has been beefed up in the area, it was added that several empty shells of 7.62, 7.65 and .303 calibre ammunitions were recovered from the site of the incident.

The day’s violence heightened tension in an area already affected by sporadic incidents of clashes between people. Additional security personnel have been deployed in the area, while the district administration is in the process of meeting villagers and elders to maintain calm.

144 CrPC promulgated
The Tuensang district administration has promulgated section 144 of the Cr.PC in the area prohibiting movement or assembly of not more than 3 people. With prohibitory orders (evening to dawn) already in effect in Tuensang town since December, security was further tightened in the town following the day’s incident.

Nagaland govt beefs up security measures
Meanwhile, the Nagaland State Government today issued several directives to address the law and order situation in Tuensang district. A press release from the Additional Chief Secretary & Home Commissioner, informed that it has directed the district administration to take action for deposit of all arms and ammunition in the affected area. “Bond/undertaking will be obtained from the villages in the affected area for maintaining peace under appropriate provision of law.” As per the directive, no activity by the public will be permitted in the disputed area near Chendang Saddle, while the district administration has been directed to submit a survey report of the disputed area to the government. In addition, “(the) District Administration shall send comprehensive proposal for provision of relief or the property destroyed/damaged in Tuensang Town and Chedang Saddle.”

The Commissioner, Nagaland has been asked to take necessary action accordingly. The Director General of Police has been requested to constitute a new SIT for investigation into the incidents leading to loss of life and property. It was further informed that two companies of the Nagaland Armed Police are being rushed to Tuensang to augment forces available there.

The Nagaland State government has further announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh for the person killed on February 6.

(MExN)