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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 193

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An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision

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AMEUW protest enters 20th day

WoKha, JULY 15 (mExN): Today marked the twentieth day of the Aggrieved Medical Employees Union Wokha protest against nonpayment of salary. A press note from the President of the AMEUW, Thungjanbeni Lotha and its Secretary, Lumdemo Lotha expressed shock and resentment at the “lackadaisical attitude of the department as the government is yet to come with any solution.” It may be noted that as part of the protest, the office of the Chief Medical Officer has been locked by members of the AMEUW since June 24. The AMEUW cautioned that it will continue its democratic protest and intensify it, if needed, till the government comes with a solution to settle the grievances of its members. Meanwhile, the Kyong Students’ Union has expressed strong resentment to the Medical department for delaying to solve the issue, “even after receiving an assurance from the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner & Secretary, Health and Family Welfare.” A press note from the KSU President and General Secretary appealed for the concerned department and the state government to immediately solve the issue.

This pen vibrates when it senses spelling error

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WaShiNGToN, JULY 15 (PTi): German inventors have developed a new pen that gently vibrates every time it senses a spelling mistake or sloppy handwriting. Lernstift is a regular pen with real ink but inside it, is a special motion sensor and a small battery-powered Linux computer with a WiFi chip. These parts allow the pen to recognize specific movements, letter shapes and know a wide assortment of words. If it senses bad letter formation or messy handwriting, it will vibrate, ‘ABC News’ reported. Users can choose between two functions: Calligraphy Mode — pointing out flaws of form and legibility or Orthography Mode — recognizing words and comparing the word to a language database.

I want Sachin to get a ton in SA: Sourav Ganguly [ PAGE 12]

Ao Senden resolves to protect sovereign rights

Traffic rules for 12th NLA session Kohima, JULY 15 (mExN): The Superintendent of Police (SP) Kohima today informed the general public that in view of the Second session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly the following Traffic Regulation will be enforced from July 16 till July 22 as, part of the security arrangements. Only vehicles with appropriate car pass will be allowed entry to the Assembly Secretariat. No vehicle is allowed to be parked by the roadside from 0600 hours onward from BSNL Telephone Exchange till Assembly Secretariat via Razhü point. While anticipating positive cooperation from the public, the police will tow away any defaulting vehicles park on the above mention stretch of the road and towing charge shall be recovered from the defaulters, the Kohima SP stated in a press release.

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Unseen pictures of Diana at White House gala

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South African artist John Adams works on a giant acrylic-on-canvas painting of Nelson Mandela in the driveway of his house in a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, July 15. Adams said he felt driven to create the painting as thanks to Mandela for creating educational opportunities that enabled him to become an artist, and plans to auction the painting, the proceeds of which will fund children’s charities. (AP Photo)

July 4 Murder Case: Suspects apply for bail

DimaPUR, JULY 15 (mExN): The three suspects detained in relation to the July 4 murder in Landmark colony, Dimapur have applied for bail. T. Yapang, the brother-in-law of the deceased victim and two other acquaintances,

Samarenba and Santosh Nath were detained for questioning on July 5 on a 10-day remand order from the court. They were however placed under judicial custody on July 7, following initial rounds of interrogations, sources said.

While in judicial custody, all three applied for bail. Their bail is up for hearing on July 17 and July 22, sources said. T. Yapang’s bail plea is set for hearing on July 22 while Samarenba’s and Santosh Nath’s pleas will be heard on July 17. It was fur-

ther disclosed that blood samples of the three suspects along with that of the main accused, Rikumkaba Pongen were collected and sent for examination. The main accused, who has admitted to committing the murder, is in police custody.

DimaPUR, JULY 15 (mExN): The apex organisation of the Ao Nagas, the Ao Senden has expressed concern over what it termed as the Government of India’s attempt to overrule the prospective aspects contained in Article 371-A through Entry 54 in List I of the Constitution of India. The Ao Senden stated that Article 371-A which gives special powers to the Naga people and which begins with the clause “notwithstanding …anything contained in the constitution” has overriding effect over all other provisions in the Constitution of India, including List I, or for that matter Entry 54 in List I. “This Article safeguards the right of ownership and transfer of land and its resources that came out as a result of the 16 Point Agreement between the Government of India and the Naga People’s Convention. Therefore, it is clear that Oil and Petroleum and natural gas come under the term Land and its Resources,” stated a press note issued by Ao Senden President Dr. Sangyu Yaden and General Secretary, Tsupong Longchar. On the issue of the stand taken by the Indian Min-

• We are the custodian of our land, territory and resources and we are the exclusive owner of our land • No petroleum or natural gas will be allowed to be exploited in the Ao Naga territory in lieu of financial gains istry of Home Affairs on “ownership and transfer of land and its resources,” the Ao Senden made it clear that for the Ao Nagas, land is more than a commodity, it is our identity and an inalienable part of our life. “Hence, land and its resources be it water, soil, rocks, petroleum, natural gas or any other resources on our land belongs to us only. For centuries we are the custodian of our land, territory and resources and we are the exclusive owner of our land. Therefore we resolve to protect our sovereign rights,” stated the Ao Senden. In that, the Ao Senden resolved that “no government acts and laws will be allowed to take ownership over our land unless we agree to do so” and stating that the Ao Nagas stand “resolute that no petroleum or natural gas will be allowed to be exploited in the Ao Naga territory in lieu

of financial gains.” As for Article 371-A, the Ao Senden stated that if the Government of India is serious about the “special status” given to the Nagas under Article 371-A, then it must implement all the clauses contained in the said Article. “Otherwise the very purpose and intent of incorporating Article 371 A in the Constitution shall be defeated if the Entry 54 in List I overrules the special provisions contained in Article 371-A”. It was also pointed out that the “extra constitutional” Article 37-A “clearly distinguishes Nagaland from the rest of Indian States” while adding that “to give a twist, or to reject or to undermine through other legalities and provisions to Article 371-A of the Constitution of India simply means to reject the legitimacy of the Constitution itself.” Continued on page 5

Vehicles lifters arrested Do not vitiate the spirit of ceasefire

DimaPUR, JULY 15 (mExN): Two vehicle lifters were nabbed in separate incidents on July 12 and 14. The accused were caught in the act in both incidents. On the night of July 14, one man identified as Raju Subba was arrested while escaping in a stolen truck. According to the officer-incharge of Sub-urban Police station, Apong Jamir, the accused had stolen one truck (NL 05D 9492) which was parked outside the IOC depot, Kevijau colony. He was making his escape via Thahekhu village but was caught at Thahekhu Block-VII, after a chase at around 11:30 pm. The accused is a resident of Thahekhu Block-IV. In another incident, one man from Assam was

Raju Subba

Rahim Ali

caught on July 12 evening while trying to steal a motor-cycle at Kalibari Road. The arrest was made by a police patrolling team led by the OC of Sub-urban police station. A pair of duplicated keys and a steel rod

used for breaking the locking systems were confiscated from the accused identified as Rahim Ali, hailing from Golaghat, Assam. He is suspected to be a habitual offender operating from Golaghat.

Money laundering: RBI imposes fine of Rs 49.5 crore on 22 banks NEW DELhi, JULY 15 (PTi): The RBI on Monday imposed fines totaling Rs 49.5 crore on 22 private and public sector banks including SBI, PNB and Yes Bank for violating know your customer/anti-money laundering norms. It also gave cautionary letters to seven including Citibank and Stanchart following an expose made by an online portal. “After considering the facts of each case...Reserve Bank came to conclusion that some of the violations were substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty...” the central bank said in a statement. A penalty of Rs 3 crore each has been imposed on State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Federal Bank. United Bank of India, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank and Andhra Bank were slapped a penalty of Rs 2.5 crore each. A penalty of Rs 2 crore

each was imposed on Yes Bank, Vijaya Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Dhanlaxmi Bank. The other banks which were penalised by the RBI include Deutsche Bank, Development Credit Bank, ING Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Ratnakar Bank. Besides, Reserve Bank has issued cautionary letters to Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi and State Bank of Patiala. Following probe into charges levelled by an online portal Cobrapost, RBI has earlier imposed fines totalling Rs 10.5 crore on top three private lenders - Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Although the investigation did not reveal any prima facie evidence of money laundering, RBI said that “any conclusive inference in this regard can be drawn only by an end-to-end investigation of the transactions by tax and enforcement agencies”.

DimaPUR, JULY 15 (mExN): Newly appointed Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), NK Singh has told the NSCN (IM) delegation that the spirit of the Cease Fire Ground Rules is being “vitiated by the undesirable activities of the NSCN (IM) and some other groups.” This was stated in a press note issued by G. Rengma, Staff Officer, CFMG, Kohima. The Chairman further highlighted that the people of Nagaland have suffered enough due to the “selfserving distorted interpretation” of the Cease Fire Ground Rules. Speaking at a meeting of the CFMG held on July 15, he also asked the NSCN (IM) delegation led by Convener, K Chawang to

CFMG Chairman tells NSCN (IM) delegation

confine their cadres to the designated camps and not to infringe upon the functioning of the legitimate organs of the State and Central governments. The Nagaland State government representative Banuo Jamir, Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner emphasized the need for cadres to stay in their designated camps and avoid moving with weapons in populated areas. The Nagaland state government has to abide by the laws of the State, she said while also asking that “movement of weapons into the State must

not be done since ceasefire is on”. The State DGP Kezo said that if armed cadres move in civilian areas “action has to be taken as per law of the land.” The NSCN (IM) Convenor, K. Chawang stated that there is a difference in interpretation of the Ceasefire Ground Rules, and the rules do not prohibit tax collection. He stated that it “does not accept the law of the land.” He further said that the Ceasefire Ground Rules must be respected otherwise the ceasefire will go down the drain. Citing various inci-

dents, NK Singh asked the NSCN (IM) to stop extortion, so-called taxation, and other undesirable activities being carried out by its cadres which has “resulted in economic strangulation and things becoming very expensive for the people of Nagaland.” “Such activities must be stopped in the interest of peace and development, and the safety and wellbeing of the people of Nagaland. Good road projects were abandoned last year by a construction company due to threats and heavy extortion demands by NSCN (IM) and some others”, the Chairman was quoted as saying in the press statement. Continued on page 5

Deaf ministry shows transformative path

‘In comparison with other nations, we have a long way to go to fulfill the needs of the hearing impaired’ Morung Express News Dimapur | July 15

Hearing loss is an invisible disability. Through the years, deaf people have faced numerous challenges. Twenty years ago, no one would have believed that two very determined people would bring a transformation for the deaf community in Nagaland. With faith in their calling, Rev. Yanger Walling and his wife Amongla, leaving aside the relative comfort of their jobs in Bangalore, returned to Nagaland to start a Ministry for the deaf. Having received Special Training on Deaf Psychology & Education under Bruce & Ruth Ann Schwalbe (USA), they realized the need of a ministry for the deaf in Nagaland, where such work for the differently-abled was unheard of.

In this image, some students of Deaf Biblical Ministry display papermade origami swan, which they learnt during a workshop conducted in the Institute at Naharbari, Dimapur.

As they set out looking for resources to fulfill their dream, they soon faced hurdles. However, facing all odds, they set off with their mission and established Deaf Biblical Ministry (DBM) in Dimapur on February 24, 1987. Recollecting the initial years of the ministry, Rev Yanger, founder and principal of DBM said, “Though we were settled comfortably there (Bangalore), we felt

the need back home, where deaf souls remained unreached by the Gospel. Having a burden to reach those souls, our family came to Nagaland to start the deaf ministry in the year 1986. Though we were back in our own homeland, it was as we were in a foreign country as we had to work with the people having no language at all, even sign language.” “By the time we started the

ministry, Christianity in Nagaland was 115 years old. However, the attitudes of Naga society towards the deaf were as far back. When the attitudes of society including the parents of the deaf were as such, we found it very difficult to start the ministry,” the Reverend stated. He adds that the initial stage was a testing time for their family, “However, by the grace of God we were able to overcome those times. God blessed us with two sons and a daughter. When we were struggling to manage with very less manpower, our children’s support was a great relief for us.” All three children picked up sign language and were able to take over the prayer meetings, teach in Sunday school and taking up responsibilities. “In comparison with other nations, we have a long way to go to fulfill the needs of the Hearing impaired,” he added. The Administrator of DBM, Amongla informed that ten years back a particular tribe in Nagaland had added an extra word “foolish” to the translation of the word “deaf” in the Bible in their local dialect. Continued on page 5

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