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GorKHAlAnD: it’s Mobile vs tV
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By Sandemo Ngullie
GJM-Mamata showdown intensifies
No more tax money. Now, stop telling me what to do and get ready for church.
ACAUT on August 9 meeting On page 4
ASU starts 2nd phase ILP verification drive Our Correspondent Kohima |August 10
The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) today started its second phase of ILP verification drive here at its office premises. This verification drive will continue till August 17. Those individuals who were unable to get themselves verified during the first phase have been directed to come to the ASU office near All India Radio (AIR) station from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stating that all the concerned should be verified within a week, ASU warned “extreme action” will be taken against the defaulters in its third phase. Moreover, the Union will also be taking initiative in deporting the defaulters. This was stated by ASU Information & Press Secretary Khriezelhou Vitso and verification committee Convenor Viraseto Neikha. It may be recalled that 4079 non-local inhabitants of the state capital responded to the first phase of the verification drive. ASU in its earlier press statement said that the Union was “extremely alarmed” by the demographic threats posed by overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants. “While we foresee inconveniences to many genuine citizens towards affecting this exercise, we urge all citizens to co-operate so as to counter this threat collectively,” the release stated.
Lincoln joins NSCN (IM)
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Dimapur, august 10 (mExN): The NSCN (IM) has stated in a press release that D.T. Lincoln, the NSCN (K) Supervisor of Ceasefire Monitoring Board has joined them after “defecting to K-group more than two years back.” On his “return” to Hebron, he is said to have expressed his “lack of political farsightedness and regretted his error of acting in hurry.” According to the MIP, he disclosed that there was “nothing in Khaplang group that shows any seriousness in the Naga political issue” as he is focused only on “his relationship with the Myanmar government.” The MIP has also stated Lincoln as having said that Khaplang is “least bothered about Naga reconciliation” and is “exploiting and fooling the Nagas in the name of Naga sovereignty by way of extorting the Nagas and business groups.”
An old man celebrating the Medum-neo, an indigenous festival of the Yimchungrϋ Nagas, as he happily relishes ricebeer from a traditionally made bamboo container at Tuensang, Nagaland. Photo by Imojen I Jamir
‘Sustaining self-reliance in a time of rapid change’ Morung Express News Dimapur | August 10
The rapid transition of the Nagas from a traditional economy to a currency economy brought on by modernity has created evident problems. Additional Chief Secretary & Finance Commissioner, Toshi Aier, admitted to this at a seminar organized by Dimapur Changkikong Senso Telongjem (DCST) here today. “Our people gave up a way of life that was practiced for centuries in the span of a few decades,” he said in his capacity as a resource person, highlighting a chronic challenge concerning Nagas today: selfreliance in a transitional phase. The theme for the seminar was ‘A good citizen who can sustain through
self reliance in a time of rapid change and growth’. According to Aier, Nagas were traditionally a self-reliant and self-sufficient people. With statehood came better educational opportunities and the consequent government jobs, gradually allowing people “to drift away from the traditional way of life.” The people were further exposed to the culture of seeking and obtaining government grants and subsidies, which to a great extent contributed to creating an impression in the minds of most people “that one could make a living without having to work so hard in the fields.” He said that the rapid transition from a traditional economy to currency economy brought on by modernity further increased the
need for money. Yet amidst the gloom, “there is room and potential to grow and a chance for our society to yet evolve into a thriving economy...” According to Aier, Naga youth today are emerging as capable and intelligent people, making it “an important phase for us.” Dwelling on economic self-reliance, he said that it depends to a large extent on creating an ideal environment conducive to business. However, the economic environment today is far from ideal, it was added. By conducive, he meant an environment in which there is “proper focus and management of resources that creates a healthy demand and supply chain that will provide a sustainable business en-
vironment” and importantly “social harmony and community involvement.” “What is more important is that we learn to evolve and adapt to changing times and stay afloat.” “So, how does one become self-reliant in an economy which is essentially salary-driven?” Changing the way we think, the will to work hard unceasingly, building trust, value for money, having a long term perspective of things, identifying strengths and weaknesses while taking concrete steps to address them, studying why people and businesses fail or succeed, understanding individual duties and responsibilities in relation to the role of the government were some of the propositions Aier put forward.
KolKata, august 10 (iaNs): The showdown between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) over a separate Gorkhaland state is intensifying with every passing day as both parties up the ante. Even as life in North Bengal’s Darjeeling Hills remains crippled following GJM’s indefinite shutdown, a defiant Mamata Banerjee regime continued its crackdown on the movement, this time by blocking the services of major cable operators in Darjeeling town, resulting in disruption of services in most homes. While the government has cited absence of valid documents behind the move, the GJM termed it an undemocratic action aimed at suppressing its movement. “The government has clamped down on the operators because they aired channels which highlighted the people’s protests. By this move, it wants to keep the people in the dark and suppress the movement,” said GJM assistant general secretary Benoy Tamang. The Gorkha outfit has not only threatened to take legal recourse against the prohibition, but in a retaliatory move asked cellular operators to remove their towers as they caused pollution and endangered life. “We have asked the mobile operators to remove their network towers as they
Mamata gives 72-hour ultimatum, Gorkha party warns of bloodshed KolKata/DarjEEliNg, august 10 (iaNs): The West Bengal government and the GJM were virtually on the warpath Saturday with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee giving the latter a 72-hour ultimatum to end its ongoing indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills or face “strong action” while the Gorkha party warned of “bloodshed”. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) president Bimal Gurung demanded Banerjee withdraw her ultimatum, and warned of “bloodshed” and a “people’s curfew” if she stuck to her stand, even as life remained stalled in the three hill sub-divisions - Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong - of Darjeeling district for eight days due to the shutdown called to press for a Gorkhaland state. “I give them 72 hours to withdraw their shutdown. We have tolerated for eight days enough is enough. I cannot tolerate the whole state suffering forthe political interests of a few,” Banerjee told media persons in Kolkata. “If they do not withdraw the shutdown, then as per the court’s order we will be compelled to take strong action... when required we have to take strong medicines,” she said citing a Calcutta High Court directive asking the state government to ensure there was no forcible shutdown. cause pollution, endangering precious human life,” said GJM chief Bimal Gurung, adding that the party will move court against the government’s order to block cable services. The state government, on the other hand, has termed Gurung’s threat as “politically motivated”. “The mobile towers are there for years now. Why didn’t he raise the issue earlier? Is it a new ploy to create pressure on the people, who are already suffering because of this shutdown,” wondered North Bengal Development Minister Gautam Deb, who
also defended the blocking of the cable services, saying it was “routine”. While GJM representatives are camping in Delhi to press for their demands before the central leadership, the Hills continue to be on the boil as another Gorkhaland supporter attempted self-immolation. A 32-yearold physically challenged man, while participating in a procession, set himself on fire. He is undergoing treatment with nearly 40 percent burns. Earlier a GJM activist succumbed to his injuries after setting himself afire in Kalimpong town.
30 cases settled whereas 1100 Under-Trail Prisoners were given legal aid. Legal aid beneficiaries in the state are given to 3582 persons. 34 legal awareness and literacy programmes were conducted covering topics of consumer rights, gender equality, PWDVA, Right to Information, Right to Education, importance of paralegal volunteers, Village Council Act, Legal Services Authority Act, NREGA, juvenile justice, women and child rights and booklet on the same were distributed to participants. The report also stat-
ed that 4 days mediation training for judges as referral judges and panel lawyers as mediators were held in Dimapur, New Delhi and Kohima Law College and 40 legal clinics were conducted in the state. Further, 11 front officer/ ADR/permanent Lok Adalat, mediation & conciliation centre and competent free legal aid were established and attached in 11 district courts building/ deputy commissioner offices. Seminar on lessons in law students programmes and fundamental duties for students were held 18 times, the report added.
Baroque to Contemporary: Legal Services Authority shows a good report card
MMA presents “Musique Bouquet”
Our Correspondent Kohima | August 10
The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority was constituted in March 1999 under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987. The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority Rules, 1998 and Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (Transaction of Business and other Provisions) govern the functioning of this Authority. This was stated in the annual administrative report of the Department Mountain Music Academy orchestra performing “Canon” by Johann Pachelbel at the of Justice & Law 2012-13 “Musique Bouquet” concert held at IMC Hall, Dimapur this evening. (Morung Photo) tabled in the recent assemMorung Express News Awomi, who astounded ing their creative potential. bly session of the Nagaland the crowd with her perStating that music is one Dimapur | August 10 fect pitch. Also, showing a of the ways we make sense The Mountain Music Acad- sense of world music, the of our lives, Nituo said to emy (previously known as voice students of the acad- the students of the acadeFurtados School of Music) emy paid tribute to Cody my, “I expect you not only to presented a “Musique Bou- from popular musical se- master music; I expect you Dimapur, august 10 quet” tonight at IMC Hall, ries “Glee” who recently to save the planet. If there (mExN): The Democratic Dimapur. The show was passed away, with the song is a future wave of wellness Alliance of Nagaland (DAN)on this planet, of harmony, III has endorsed C.M. Chang an example of how music “Journey.” Nituo Tsuzu, proprietor of peace, of an end to war, of schools have progressed in Nagaland; they displayed of MMA, welcomed the stu- mutual understanding, of as the consensus candia high standard of music dents and parents of the equality, of fairness, I don’t date for the upcoming byeeducation imparted to stu- Academy to the annual day expect it will only come election to 51 Noksen A/C. dents through professional celebrations. She stated from a government, a mili- This was stated by K. James that in January of 2010, the tary force or a corporation. Vizo, General Secretary cum guidance. The evening’s concert school was started with a If there is a future of peace Spokesperson of BJP, Nagawas filled with lots of music mission to enrich the mu- for mankind, if there is to be land. The decision to put up performed by artists, musi- sic education and to unlock an understanding of how C.M. Chang as a DAN concians, faculty and students the creative potential of these invisible, internal sensus candidate was made from Mountain Music the students. The academy things should fit together, I at a meeting held today beAcademy. Altogether, 119 thus started an excellent expect it will come from the tween the NPF, BJP and JD artists/performers, teach- music based educational artists, because that’s what (U) at Dr. Shurhozelie’s resiers, crew, volunteers etc. facility for the music en- we do.” dence in Kohima. To achieve this, Nituo took the audience on a mu- thusiasts of the region in 51 Noksen A/C was left sical journey which ranged Dimapur. She shared that asked everyone to redouvacant soon after the elecfrom Baroque to Contem- the curriculum is based on ble their commitment to porary. A highlight was progressive and entertain- the arts, especially to mu- tion when C.M. Chang of the a rendition of Beyonce’s ing methods, which enable sic. “Let our society know ruling NPF, who won the track ‘Listen’ by visually- both children and adults to how much we value music seat and was given the education portfolio, decided to impaired student, Lino K experience the joy of realiz- in our lives,” she urged.
Legislative Assembly here. The District Legal Services Authorities were constituted in March 2001 under Section 9 of the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987 read with rule 10 of the Nagaland Legal Services Authority (Amendment) Act, 1994. In terms of its activities, the report said that 58 Lok Adalats were conducted in the state and 276 cases have been disposed including MACT/Money Suit and petty criminal cases. An amount of Rs. 2, 71, 49, 716 has been awarded in settled cases. 40 Jail Lok Adalats were conducted in the jails and
CM Chang is DAN III’s consensus candidate
C.M. Chang
quit the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on March 14 this year. In a press statement on March 25, Chang said that he had decided to “sacrifice” his assembly seat to remain as Lok Sabha
MP till bye-election is held for 51 Noksen A/C in order to avoid Parliamentary bye-election in the State which could possibly be held in September-October 2013, which would be too
close to the 16th Lok Sabha election by April-May 2014. As for him holding on to his position as State Education Minister, according to Chang’s interpretation, one can be nominated as minister in the State for a period of six months besides being an MP until one got re-elected within a period of six months. In accordance with this, the DAN will hold its ticket ceremony on August 12 at 11:00 am at the NPF central office in Kohima in the presence of the Chief Minister and partners of the DAN III, who will also meet soon to discuss their campaign strategy, informed the BJP press note.
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