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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 280
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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined
Cyclone Phailin may be worse than Katrina
‘Men can be affectionate and still be masculine’
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Syrian rebels committed war crimes
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reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
They removed the beacon light and you stood there grinning? Aaghhh! Next time try telling them you are a GB!
Public Notice This is to inform our readers that The Morung Express will be closed on October 12 and 13 on the occasion of Durga Puja. The offices of The Morung Express will re-open on October 14 and the next issue will be in the markets on October 15. We thank you for your patient understanding and continued support. The Morung Express
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Extreme corruption harms development of Nagaland
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Saturday, October 12, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4 – Henry David Thoreau
Del Potro, Tsonga reach semifinals in Shanghai [ PAGE 12 ]
Global chemical watchdog ‘cherish the triumph wins the nobel Peace Prize of serving humanity’
THE HAGUE, OcTObEr 11 (AP): The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for working to eliminate the scourge that has haunted generations from World War I to the battlefields of Syria. The reaction in Syria to the Nobel decision was notably polarized. A senior Syrian rebel called the award a “premature step” that will divert the world’s attention from “the real cause of the war” while a ruling party lawmaker declared it to be a vindication of President Bashir Assad’s government. The OPCW was formed in 1997 to enforce the Chemical Weapons Convention, the first international treaty to outlaw an entire class of weapons. Based in The Hague, Netherlands, it has largely worked out of the limelight until this year, when the United Nations called on its expertise to help investigate alleged chemical weapons attacks in Syria. “The conventions and the work of the OPCW have defined the use of chemical
Director General of the OPCW, Ahmet Uzumcu comments on the organization being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, during a press conference in The Hague, Netherlandson October 11, 2013. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, it was announced on Friday. (AP Photo)
weapons as a taboo under international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in Oslo. “Recent events in Syria, where chemical weapons have again been put to use, have underlined the need to enhance the efforts to do away with such weapons.” Friday’s award comes just days before Syria officially joins as the group’s 190th member state. OPCW inspectors are already on a highly risky U.N.-backed disarmament mission
based in Damascus to verify and destroy the government’s arsenal of poison gas and nerve agents amid a raging civil war. “Events in Syria have been a tragic reminder that there remains much work still to be done,” OPCW Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu (AKH’-meht oohZOOM’-joo) told reporters in The Hague. “Our hearts go out to the Syrian people who were recently victims of the horror of chemical weap-
‘NTC does not have hidden agenda’
DIMAPUr, OcTObEr 11 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council has stated that it does not have any “hidden agenda” and that it “will not ever take interest in interfering in the affairs of others.” A press note appended by the NTC Secretary, Theja Therieh and Convener, P Pius Lotha asserted that the NTC is being launched in the “best interest of the Nagas.” It may be noted that the NTC is scheduled to be launched today at APO Hall, Kohima. Referring to the Naga Hoho’s statement terming the formation of NTC as “premature and inappropriate,” the NTC declared that it was “better late than never.” It affirmed that it has been a long felt need for Nagas of Nagaland to “have its own platform.” As such, it welcomed every Naga of Nagaland to “own and be a part” of the NTC. “This platform is the com-
mon property of the 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland State,” it added. However, it avowed that the NTC would never force anyone to participate except on volition. “While the Nagas are struggling for social and political fraternity, the use of suppressive mechanism is a borrowed culture and therefore such attempts are alien to Nagas of Nagaland,” it stated. Citing reports that at the Naga Hoho Federal Assembly on Thursday, eighteen tribes had attended and the apex bodies of seven tribe Hohos from Nagaland had resolved not to send members to the NTC, the council stated, “It means seven tribes are from Nagaland and the rest eleven tribes are from outside Nagaland.” “The Nagas of Nagaland, particularly the willing partners, have its legitimate right to have its own association and therefore, it is wiser for
ons.” “I truly hope that this award and the OPCW’s ongoing mission together with the United Nations in Syria will (help) efforts to achieve peace in that country and end the suffering of its people,” he said. He said the $1.2 million prize money would be used “for the goals of the convention” — to eliminate chemical weapons. By giving the peace award to an international organization, the Nobel committee found a way to highlight the devastating Syrian civil war, now in its third year, without siding with any group involved. U.N. war crimes investigators have accused both Assad’s government and the rebels of wrongdoing, although they say the scale and intensity of the rebel abuses hasn’t reached that of the regime. Louay Safi, a senior figure in Syria’s main opposition bloc, called the Nobel award “a premature step.” “If this price is seen as if the chemical weapons inspections in Syria will help foster peace in Syria and in the region, it’s a wrong perception,” Safi told The Associated Press from Qatar.
Imchen calls upon doctors to work with dedication
KOHIMA, OcTObEr 11 (MExN): Nagaland Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Imkong L Imchen on Friday called upon medical students to cherish the triumphs and satisfaction of serving humanity. He stated this at the inaugural function of the 20th general conference of Nagaland Medical Students’ Association at Centenary Hall, Jotsoma. “We are all aware of the serious health concerns in our state and the plight of villagers in far flung areas, who depend on better medical services and presence of committed doctors to heal and serve them,” the Minister stated. As such, he emphasized the need for medical students to be sensitized to the plights of poverty and the gap between the rich and poor. The medical profession is a life of social service and you must be examples for others, he stated. He urged upon the medical community to work with vigor and dedication. He called for Doctors to put ethical concerns ahead
of financial and monetary gains. He called upon young upcoming doctors to dedicate towards helping others and struggle for the benefit of others in order to be called a successful doctor. “As you enter the medical profession it must be understood that you become a public servant and therefore, must be happy to serve our people,” he said. However, Imchen said that it is important to introspect on their willingness and passion to work for the welfare of others. He expressed regret that whenever transfer orders are issued in public interest, very few doctor are willing to comply. “We must go beyond our boundaries of conditioned mindset and realize that any party of the state, however remote, consists of our people and that orders to serve in those areas is not punishment posting or discrimination, because the task and role of the doctor is to heal and serve willingly anywhere,” he asserted. Imchen encouraged the
doctors by saying that Naga people have great respect and reverence for doctors everywhere, while also expressing hope that the commitment to serve the people and humanity will expand beyond tribe boundaries, especially for the young prospective doctors. Meanwhile, lamenting that Nagaland suffers from shortage of specialists, the medical minister encouraged the prospective doctors to prepare themselves to go for further studies of post graduation in different specializations, so that the Naga people will benefit from their knowledge, specialized care and service. Further, Imchen announced that Nagaland would soon be having a Medical College in the state capital. “This long felt need will be a boon to your generation, who can get the opportunity to study medicine within the state, but also plan for further studies in the near future and nurture the commitment of excellence in the medical profession,” he stated.
Naga Hoho to restrain from undue exercise for the sake of peaceful coexistence,” The NTC asserted.
ZPO to participate Meanwhile, the Zeliang People Organization has informed that it will be attending the launching of the NTC. A press statement from the General Secretary, Kisamyi Iranggaung and President, N Azu Newmai of the ZPO reiterated that the organization along with the people of Peren district “fully hold up the formation of NTC.” It clarified that the ZPO are “no underside entities of Naga Hoho nor will they be tagged on by the dictates of the latter.” It added that the ZPO would be attending the launch due to the “Zeliang people’s inherent right and dignified identity as a recognized tribe of Nagaland under the aegis of its Apex organization.”
GoAl for PeAce AnD UnitY Vibi Yhokha
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Under the theme, ‘Goal for Peace’, the Naga Students’ Federation Memorial Trophy organized every year under the aegis of the Angami Students Union (ASU), has been running for 26 years. This memorial trophy is not just another football tournament. It is not just held to promote sports and empower the youth, but to promote peace through sports. It was on March 20, 1986 that NSF staged a mass protest against extension of the Disturbed Area Act belt from 5 km to 20 km and the induction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre in Nagaland. In the midst of a peaceful protest, the Nagaland Armed Police started firing at the students, which lasted for an hour. 19 year old Kekuojalie Sachü and 14 years old Vikhozo Yhoshii were killed in the firing and many others injured. In memory of the two young martyrs, the
Lt. Kekuojalie Sachii & Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshii Memorial Trust Fund to kick off Sunday NSF Memorial Trophy was initiated. On October 13, Sunday, an exhibition match is to be held at 1:30 pm between the Kohima Komets from Nagaland and the Royal Wahingdoh Football Club Shillong from Meghalaya, where the benefits will go towards the Late Kekuojalie Sachii and Late Vikhozo Yhoshii Memorial Trust Fund. By bringing the two popular clubs together, the ASU aims to generate revenue out of it for the Trust Fund. “Every year, we have to approach bureaucrats, politicians, contractors and literally beg them for money to sponsor the event. It has become too taxing for them and the event has become more or less a burden,” says Zakie Khate, President of the Angami Students’
Union (ASU). He added that the Trust Fund is a way to sustain the Trophy in the future. The Trust fund further does not necessarily confine itself to the Trophy but will be used for student welfare and social welfare. “Looking back, we respect and honour the vision for which they laid down their lives. And today what we aim for is peace and unity in our society. We are trying to promote peace through their sacrifice. And we are trying to promote peace through a football match.” Zakie further added. What has been fundamental throughout the NSF Martyr’s Memorial Trophy is that it aims to bring people together. “Apart from the 1986 incident, our people have become so divided
in uncountable sections today,” Zakie adds. The Trophy goes beyond parameters of Naga society, where the organizers are trying to bring neighbouring states, thereby build peace and unity through football. ASU has appealed for the public to extend its support towards the Trust Fund. “No matter how big our idea is, without the support and cooperation of the public, it cannot work. By buying a ticket, you are directly contributing towards a cause of two youth who sacrificed their lives for peace and you are also helping in the sustainability of the Trophy which we dearly hold in our hearts,” Zakie says. He adds that they are making it a point for everyone in the organizing committee to contribute by buying at least one ticket for the Trust fund. Zakie hopes that the sacrifice of the two students who lost their life on March 20, 1986 would be honored and remembered through this endeavor to foster peace and friendship.
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