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O s me.eThve ace mad ve treinging fothrldat. w se . , it’ mngrey sban lope Well teth C mwell than C Nave also thetichealt Ho huha ity. sora. nIt’ho th expo in ith e discud he sp t A of . They Thfal go th de y. Un eyl sa to doubsh th arem liv e be e ne wn is de um e sa ith as to ll or do far do . ey at m w r w ha ar of u’n ”. M d, M ur ic must longand th se htth unthde aptm hothno d to yope wetdatedun , soanything and t rig atrst re ou try blI ootte C chdke mily A land of greed ’. As r an , e Epyoaliusm t sewhen esn’ all I ha Y tri”.bes,mybring you clo Y so. Gont fe totpknowdan no ncearhe a co e chur thefro fam all t fire,rib days e doTo n are - thbe e sold in he him ffere M t wi That is s an or ildre veart thou d ‘Ttrage st ed ans’. doign’net rs you d sh K A land of threat K cotoun an Indi the ch rheow day,r ownd w believe ile and ainob diien rsenlf a to saApsmokee wi Y so calle to oun ag “yeou an fore rldst to r,lik . The te that mble, toul so is noe to thething ita,tio edei e inrtf he reconc r Hearts. ninatouhe atth A land of fear K tdas to us us the wo th irr volu hu lo us od hu so soon ha - - dune som vego ou rd in d is ed s, ‘I se ho fly e ou pt ha an a en ity on e ali reali ha s,’ ild eirg a high Inde do be thin rying aceceshmadoi A land endict e nt he atrle ch t that t it from all lik u carus pernoptoletbehope for un r than your galand to e a gi en give us of va men no Did N beve ne pp n s be lea e d d sa io of It’ ie ld sh ve tte te ov Na ? di d ha shou ent. y ld wo b wh iminat mnd thatdaha up a tal- r do no ul dia partm e–N we wan wola screquadlit em be is be the CM of we never m get ns.allItshise co o eA if diin upho – th and tri In s th se ize t y de to ite t at ise ar an m cit g d clo t ra ile t th to on un m e ‘m fro try me whgg elsdher ecte toofenact efird me bi oking, sm i take a starts e is subjA land i Hu ur lik be’, or ‘I wan are the reas ve! We have brace suer es wa ttl in so adod n ly y. lo O homay fic e, n to ba he m on e e. e sh t w ofud iing of ceeAlisrego no land rn gb for so in, em g us ali ey tri me mor r tribe’!! ought, be bo A of attit AW), a needange eyin pendenShing that th depresses riors and th - from ou This is Eatin e are living ? en (V owed to , there is tal ch wom all W save us Keep galand, it e great war that Naga forward. nutshell w ainst If she is stop VA ires to ce ag ho will ng children light Na ty. so e To t requ er ed. en Violen annihilat degrees. lture, bu r sexuali uality. Oh! W look at re fathers w ng they had one day. Ev ur out of th eepi he joy its cu g th eq tarily in varyin ion and Embrace nd of wbut cannot en er flow her- wi Naga Fo d everythi d as a Nation our army, O at la – ds re isl h us rth rtu kin O leg ce Nu d bi ve rise clear wat sacrifi ould be calle they gave us od care. sensiti eption an ildho ov–e frthom ing l the sun nc d ch withr isit harm to– Trreeamt hedr wi In co ncy an land w they failed, Where re the crystadelight redeesem g he fawords e in t. . in an gh nc ec he rm In . sh re . W thou Sucholesce ow clairemsp r wicu cannblote. Ha threat
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Foot hill road, 4 lane road hope they are talking about motorable roads.
August 15 Independence Day news on pages 9 & 10
Swuro recommended to Rajya Sabha for MP DIMAPUR, AUIGUST 16 (MExN): Er Vekho Swuro has been recommended to the President of India by the All India Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples to be inducted as a member to the Rajya Sabha. The AICITP has submitted a letter to the Indian President and the UPA chairperson recommending Swuro to fill up the existing vacancy created by Prof MS Swaminathan’s retirement. Speaking to The Morung Express, Swuro expressed gratitude and said he was humbled with the recommendation. He added that he would try his best to put forth the issues of the tribals in the upper house of the parliament. Swuro is the current President of the North East India NGOs Federation and Chairperson of the North East India Subash Chandra Bose Lovers Forum. He retired as an Executive Engineer from the PWD. Various other NGOs have also issued recommendations for Swuro to be inducted into the Rajya Sabha .
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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The GPRN/ NSCN has informed that “as per the directive of the Government dated August 16, 2013, transport of timber of all kinds by railway wagons and trucks to various trading destinations outside Nagaland have been banned indefinitely.” A press note from the MIP said that the destruction of forests and natural vegetation with little or no concern for maintenance of ecological balance and the “greedy business unions employing unethical trade practices and anti-people policy have not benefitted the general public.” It added that until assurance of maintaining ecological balance is provided and propeople policy is adopted by unions the ban shall be in force. The note further informed that the endorsement of Nagaland Timber Traders Union by Kilo Ministry, GPRN/NSCN recently too stands cancelled until further order. The GPRN/ NSCN has directed all timber traders to comply with this directive.
A woman and children return from a jhum field, while a convoy of cars approaches from behind at Pongo village under Longleng district on August 14. Most people in rural Nagaland continue to live a life of simplicity and hardships, while the rich and the affluent take for granted and enjoy the luxuries of modernity. Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero
Disruption of water supply questioned DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee has questioned the NPF led DAN government, particularly the PHED Department over water supply disruption in several places across Nagaland. A press note issued by the Media Cell, NPCC pointed out that the monsoon season in Nagaland has once again brought to the forefront the disruption of water supply especially in Dimapur, Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts. The NPCC said that repeated damage of water supply pipeline every year in these three districts dur-
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‘Scarcity of spare pipes to replace damaged pipes’, PHED Department under scanner
ing monsoon and the tedious restoration process taking months and years has become the hallmark of the NPF led DAN government. The NPCC also stated that it was “appalled” by the silence of the tribal hoho’s, civil societies and consumers over this major issue of water supply disruption which it stated has become a routine yearly event. The NPCC informed that the latest damage to the water supply pipeline for Dimapur occurred on July 16. Whatever reasons the department may offer
for delay in restoring water supply to these three affected districts, the NPCC pointed out that the actual reason was the “scarcity of spare pipes to replace the damaged pipes”. “The water supply pipeline to Zunheboto town alone has accounted for around 79 high pressure pipes damaged with no spare pipes available for restoration works”, it stated. Moreover, at Zunheboto, 600 GI (3”) pipes for connection and maintenance from the perennial source of water at Ngozubo and Li-
with the CFGRs concealed his weapon however, the 33rd AR dug out the hidden arms along with huge numbers of ammunition at fire brigade colony Mon town,” the note alleged. It then said that the 33rd Assam Rifles dug the entire compound and seized the arms that were kept concealed, in line with the CFGRs and took away one M16 Rifle along with huge a number of ammunition in direct violation of the agreed CFGRs. “It may be noted here that the CFGRs clearly indicate that no raiding, ransacking and damaging to any property belonging to the NSCN members as
per the agreed upon CFGRs. However, the 33rd AR randomly raided and ransacked the residence of its member Col. Piyong and also took away the arms and ammunition in direct contravention to the CFGRs which threaten the continuance of the ongoing CF between the NSCN and the GOI,” the note said. The NSCN (K) further stated that “If the GOI are sincere, then the illegal actions of the AR should be checked in time lest the NSCN runs out of its patience and even may lead to breaking down of the ongoing ceasefire which the Nagas don’t want at this juncture.”
zuto village’s tapping area to reservoir went missing during the NPF government regime, the NPCC said. Restoration of water supply to Zunheboto town will never materialise if the present apathy of the government continues, it added. The NPCC said it was an established norm that all spare pipes are kept in departmental stores to meet emergency requirements, but over the past few years the pipes have simply vanished without trace. “Therefore, the people of Dimapur, Mokokchung and Zunheboto should not remain silent spectator but hold the government answerable.”
Nagaland Roads &Bridges Minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, today said that Nagaland has become a “victim” of the State Accelerated Road Development ProgrammeNorth East and that the project has done more harm than good to the State. “I am sure other states have benefited from the SARDP project. But as far as our State is concerned we have become a victim of this project,” the Minister said. Azo said the SARDP project in Nagaland was a total failure and alleged that Maytas and Gayatri (JV), the company which was executing the project in Nagaland, had not only failed to develop roads but destroyed and damaged the existing roads. “Yesterday, while coming back from Longleng, it took me extra five hours to reach Kohima”, Azo said in the meeting on expansion of NH-29 stretch between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima held at Niathu Resort. The Minister was referring to the condition of existing Changtongya-Longleng road, which worsened after Maytas and Gayatri (JV) abandoned works on two-laning of the road (under SARDP-NE project) halfway. The Minister opined that it would be better if the Centre hands over roads under SARDPNE project to the Nagaland government. The Minister told The Morung Express that he would be convening a meeting with R&B department officials on Monday next on possibilities of the Centre
Road projects lined up for “commercial hub”
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he second meeting on expansion of NH-29 stretch between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima ended on a positive note with village councils and public leaders falling under the stretch agreeing to extend full support to the Roads & Bridges (R&B) department. Nagaland R&B Minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, who convened the joint meeting here at Niathu Resort on Friday, tabled seven proposals, which were agreed to in principle by the house. The proposal include construction of service lane on both sides of NH-29 between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima, widening of road from NH-29 to CIHSR, two-laning of road to Nagaland Zoological Park, dismantling of building at the Agri Expo site entrance gate and two-laning of the approach road, two-laning of handing over SARPD-NE project to the State government. “I don’t know whether the Centre will agree or not, but definitely we will give it a try”, Azo said. Azo admitted that roads in all districts are deplorable due to “unprecedented rains.” While welcoming constructive criticisms, the Minister on a lighter note reminded that rain and natural calamities are beyond the State government’s control. Azo said that poor drainage, contractors not executing works as per
road to Multipurpose Sports Complex, Dimapur, two-laning of road from NH-29 to ICFAI University (6th Mile). The proposal for twolaning of road from Green Park to Sovima Cricket Stadium would be finalized after consultations with the Army since the road is a general supply road. The meeting also formed a High Powered Committee with Commissioner & Secretary (Works & Housing), Temjen Toy as Chairman and Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Hushili Sema, as Member Secretary. Other members of the HPC include officials and representatives from R&B department, district administration and police, village councils and NGOs. The five legislators of Dimapur district have also been invited as co-opted members of the HPC. specifications and the non release of funds from Centre are major reasons for bad roads. He however assured that in the next 3-4 years, Nagaland would witness smoother roads. Chairman, Development Authority Nagaland, Jacob Zhimomi said that a “comprehensive plan” was needed for overall development of Dimapur, especially in road sector. Jacob apprised the Minister for construction of footpaths or footbridges at the busy 7th Mile - New DC Complex and Airport intersections.
NSCN (K) accuse AR of violating CFGR 10 days of Hornbill: is it required? Newmai News Network Dimapur | August 16
The NSCN (K) today alleged that the 33 Assam Rifles violated the Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGR), as they raided and seized NSCN-K property, which contravenes the clear CFGRs agreed upon by the both sides while signing Ceasefire between the Government of India and NSCN-K in 2001. “The 33rd AR raided the residence of Col. Piyong at Mon town in Nagaland and seized properties belonging to the NSCN functionary in direct violation of agreed CFGRs. It is noted here that Col. Piyong in line
Two held with arms and drugs
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Acting on a tip-off, Special Branch, Dimapur on August 16 recovered firearms and drugs in Dimapur and arrested two persons, Sentisung Ozukum and Puching Khiam. According to the Special Branch, two .22 pistols (country-make), along with three magazines, three rounds of ammunition, 840 tablets of spasmo proxyvon and 200 tablets of nitrosun were recovered from the duo at Purana Bazaar on Friday evening. The pistols were reportedly brought by the
The confiscated firearms and drugs.
one identified as Puchong Khiam from Tuensang to be sold in Dimapur. He had recruited Ozukum to negotiate with prospective
buyers as the middle-man, it was added. They were handed over to East Police Station where a case was registered.
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Dimapur/Kohima | August 16
The move by the Nagaland government to extend the Hornbill festival to ten days is seen by some as a positive move, while some view it critically. With the increasing popularity garnered by the festival over the years, the event is portrayed by the Nagaland government as an avenue to generate revenues through tourism, while at the same time as a showcase for Naga culture. But how does this extension and the festival in itself ring with people? Rozelle Mero, Managing Director for the People Channel states that it is a “great idea” and that the extension would enable more people to visit the festival. Not everyone can attend the event from the first day and this extension would provide a larger timeframe, she adds. However, she states that the festival could use better organizing and that more opportunities be provided to each district equally. “There should not be a syndicate of just Kohima and Dimapur in the Hornbill festival,” she says. Rozelle stresses that the event should not be “contrived” and that creativity and modernity should be encouraged, while maintaining the essence of Naga culture. However, Father Abraham Lotha, Principal of St
FILE: A Naga dance troupe performing a traditional dance. The Hornbill Festival is organized by the Nagaland State government as a platform to attract tourism and showcase Naga culture and tradition. Photo by Manen Aier
Josephs college, Jakhama gives an unhesitating response to this move. He says that, “seven days is enough” and that the government will do well in using the money spent in organizing the extra three days towards more pressing needs. He asserts that Nagaland has many more pertinent concerns, like infrastructure and roads, which need attention. He points out that the deplorable road condition below Kisama village (where Hornbill Festival is held) poses a huge obstacle for college students to reach in time. He agrees to the view that Naga people should spend less time celebrating and more time on concerns plaguing the state. Veteran Musician and event organizer, Theja Meru, while acknowledg-
ing that there are various issues in Naga society that need attention also opines that the extension is positive. From the perspective of the visitors, Meru asserts that the extension will have a constructive effect. “At present, our culture, dance and music are the only things which can be showcased. Infrastructure and development still has a long way to go. As such, I don’t think it is a bad idea to extend the festival,” he adds. However, Meru affirms that along with promoting Naga culture, other pertinent issues also need to be addressed. In whatever way this extension is construed, a consensus remains that the Hornbill Festival needs to be a genuine endeavor to promote Naga culture and not a contrived quest to gain posi-
tive tourism ratings.
More inflow of tourists, more events, more revenue Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while addressing Independence Day celebration in Kohima on Thursday informed that the extended festival will ensure more inflow of tourists, more events and more revenue for the private entrepreneurs. Rio added, “We plan to make more investments in tourism in the coming years, especially in rural tourism so that tourism industry can percolate all parts of the state, especially in the rural and backward regions.” The main events of the Hornbill Festival take place at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 10 kms from Kohima.
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