22th February 2014

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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 50

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The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity

Sonia Gandhi seeks dismissal of 1984 case in US [ PAGE 8]

Christina Aguilera Announces Engagement And Pregnancy

Optimize innovations for sustainable agriculture [ PAGE 2]

‘Bad roads killing more people than poor health’ [ PAGE 9]

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Saturday, February 22, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4 –Miguel de Cervantes

Serena & Jankovic have another spat [ PAGE 12]

15th lok sabha ends

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

PM says country can take hard decisions; Sushma praises Sonia

Some people stole his car. Here are his fake vehicle registration documents.

NLA summoned on March 20 KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 21 (MExN): Nagaland Governor, Dr Ashwani Kumar has, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, summoned the fourth session of the twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly to meet at 9:30 am on March 20 in the Assembly Hall, Kohima. This was informed in a press note from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

Uniforms for auto drivers in Dimapur DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 21 (MExN): The Dimapur District Regional Transport Authority has informed that all auto drivers, in and around Dimapur, will be required to wear a grey uniform with name tags from March 6 onwards. A press note from the Chairperson of the Dimapur RTA informed that the flag off programme for the same will take place at DC office, Dimapur. This is being done for the safety of the public in general and the drivers in particular. It was informed the Dimapur District RTA board has also resolved to allot a parking site for light commercial vehicles (Auto Pickup) at Rama Krishna Mission society area (Duncan Basti) with immediate effect.

Labourers are seen transporting the outer body-frame of a vehicle on a cart, enroute to a workshop in Dimapur on Friday, February 21. Photo by Caisii Mao

‘Do not politicize the foothill road’ Morung Express News Dimapur | February 21

The Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has reaffirmed to stand by the July 23, 2013 resolution. One of the resolutions included a commitment to not “politicize” the project. “On July 23, the NFRCC along with the ten MLAs from the constituencies bordering Assam unequivocally resolved that this project will not be politicized in any manner whatsoever,” stated convenor of the NFHRCC, Supu Jamir after a meeting of the NFRCC in Dimapur on February 21. Jamir continued that the NFHRCC “steadfastly reaffirm and honour the July 23 resolutions”. The

NFHRCC reaffirm July 23 resolution

NFHRCC thus appealed to the concerned members and the public not to be misled by rumours and confusing press statements. With regard to the issue raised by the Class I Contractors Union, Wokha through the Kyong Hoho, Jamir informed that a NFHRCC team, led by M. Yanthan (IAS retired) visited the Lotha sector after holding a meeting with Kyong Hoho and contractors union of Wokha on February 15. The team returned with a “clear cut

report” stating that the public in that particular sector are fully committed to the project, Jamir said. Making the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation’s (LLRPO) stand clear, Jamir said that the LLRPO is firm in its commitment to disallow any elements from jeopardising the project. NFHRCC further urged the PWD (Roads & Bridges) to issue work orders for Mon sector and at the Ao sector at Yajang C. On the bridge over Doyang, NFHRCC asserted that construction must be taken up on priority and at the earliest before the monsoon sets in. Survey of the bridge site is reported to be complete. NFHRCC further resolved to tour the entire length of the foothill road in March.

NEW DELHI. FEBRUARY 21 (PTI): The passage of Telangana bill indicated that this country can take “difficult” decisions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in the Lok Sabha on Friday. In his concluding remarks on the last day of the 15th Lok Sabha, he said the manner in which the Telangana Bill was passed was another example that the country was capable of taking difficult decisions. Unlike the disruptions and the slogan shouting, the House witnessed bonhomie and camaraderie on the last day with Prime Minister, leader of the House Sushilkumar Shinde, leader of the opposition Sushma Swaraj as also some other party leaders speaking well of each other. Singh hoped that a new sense of consensus will emerge to carry the country to new pathways, noting that “out of this strife and tensionful atmosphere, birth of a new atmosphere of hope will emerge.” The Prime Minister, who has been at the helm for the past 10 years and has declared that he will not opt for a third term, said people will now have an opportunity to judge on performance, weaknesses and achievements of the government in the upcoming elections. He hailed Shinde for performing his duties with superb aplomb and also praised the role of the leader of the opposition. Leader of the opposition Sushma Swaraj today praised Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders, returning the accolades received in the Lok Sabha. Swaraj, who had once said that she will tonsure her head if Sonia Gandhi becomes Prime Minister, said she was a graceful leader. As she spoke for the last time in the 15th Lok Sabha, which was adjourned sine die on Friday, Swaraj showered praise on

BJP patriarch LK Advani who was seen with moist eyes. Swaraj, who was at her witty best, drew applause from members as she mentioned that parliamentary affairs minister Kamal Nath tried “shararat (mischief)” ways, while Sushilkumar Shinde displayed “sharafat (decency)”. Besides, she said UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s gracefulness and the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s gentleness helped in conduct of the 15th Lok Sabha. While Swaraj appreciated the “nayay priyata (judicious)” approach of Advani, the BJP patriarch was seen with moist eyes and trying hard to control his tears. “We are going back with so many sweet and sour memories,” Swaraj said. When the history of the 15th Lok Sabha is written, it will say that for most of the time there were interruptions but most awaited bills were also passed during this time, she noted. She mentioned that many important bills including those related to Telangana, street vendors and land acquisition were passed in the 15th Lok Sabha. “We oppose each other but we are not enemies ... We oppose ideologies,” she said. Swaraj also said that she cannot bless them victory but can wish them glory. “We should contest (elections) with dignity,” she added.

Most disrupted session in history

The 15th Lok Sabha will go down in the history as the most disrupted in independent India so far, including the pepper spray incident which marked a new low in parliamentary conduct. Even though scams and scandals, including the Commonwealth Games and Adarsh Housing, led to disruptions, the House also created history by legislating landmark laws.

AST seeks apology from Naga designer ENSF ‘Wheeltour’ to empower people DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 21 (MExN): The Akehda Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang (United Sangtam Women’s Association) has demanded an apology from Atsu Sekhose, a Naga designer, for incorporating a “Sangtam Male Shawl” into the wardrobe of Bollywood actress, Priyanka Chopra. The actress wore the dress during a reality show on February 7. A press release signed by AST President, Lutoli Sangtam objected to the designer’s use of a male shawl in a women’s dress and stated that “it is a taboo for the Sangtam tribe. . .” The note said that “the

designer being a Naga should know the customs and its usage because it is disparaging to the Sangtams in particular and even to other tribes too.” It added that the Sangtams have various shawls designed uniquely for men and women by their forefathers, “which have been preserved since time immemorial.” It demanded that the designer “apologize before the Sangtams for wrong usage of its custom within a short period.” It may be noted that the United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) had also objected to it.

Will tirelessly serve nagas, assures rio

TUENSANG, FEBRUARY 21 (MExN): With the aim to empower people in the twenty eastern constituencies of Nagaland state, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation will embark on a ‘Wheeltour,’ under the theme ‘Wheel of the Mind.’ An ENSF press note informed that the tour will start from Longleng on March 7 and conclude at Pungru on March 27. The tour is aimed to create awareness among the rural masses on their rights and provision and to encour-

age conscious participation in development of rural areas. The tour will cover four different features & exercise: training for survey, career guidance, seminar on development and developmental assessment. The training for survey exercise will include a survey of the present educational status and an evaluation of each individual’s per capita income. Under the career guidance exercise, students from standard 9 and educated youths will be

targeted. The seminars will educate rural stakeholders in understanding the rights and provisions of all centrally sponsored schemes. The Federation will also be assessing and inspecting all developmental works such as roads, school buildings and other infrastructural development etc. ENSF has asked all contractors currently undertaking construction works within eastern jurisdiction to be stationed at their work places.

launches first otV, atV shoWroom in north east Morung Express News Dimapur | February 21

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Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio today assured that, if elected to Parliament in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, he will “continue to tirelessly serve the Nagas with utmost sincerity and complete dedication.” The Chief Minister, in a statement issued to the media, expressed gratitude to all rank and files of the NPF, BJP and JD (U) for declaring him as the DAN consensus candidate for the upcoming LS polls. He especially thanked Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President of the NPF and DAN Chairman, “for his continued support and tremendous efforts. . .” “I am humbled by the people’s mandate, which has elected me to be Chief Minister for three successive terms. The overwhelming amount of support, love and affection which the people have given me and my family over the past decades has been the motivation behind my efforts in working for the people,” he stated He further appealed to all sections of people, including all political parties to extend their support and solidarity for his candidature “so that collectively we can address the problems and issues facing our people in a united manner.” A day after he was declared as the DAN consensus candidate, Rio was in Dimapur launching a showroom for Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Rio expressed optimism

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio test drives a Polaris ATV vehicle during the inauguration of Polaris Vehicles in Dimapur on February 21. Photo by Caisii Mao

that the vehicles are used for what it was designed for and not misused. Stating that Polaris-make vehicles can be used in policing, farming, promoting tourism, and in motorsports, Rio said that it should be acquired for genuine needs rather than a luxury item. US-based Polaris forayed into the North East, introducing ORVs and ATVs, opening its first outlet at Bamunphukhuri, near Darogajan Middle School, Dimapur. A favoured vehicle in extreme terrain, ORVs and ATVs are widely used by emergency services personnel and even armed forces serving in hostile environments. Underpinning this particular characteristic of the vehicles, country head & Managing Director of Polaris India Pvt, Ltd Pankaj

Dubey held that Polaris ORVs will serve its purpose in Nagaland. For a start, it has three variants of vehicles on display - ATV series, Ranger series and RZR. Prices range from 2.5 lakhs to 25 lakhs. The cheapest ATV variant (a cross between a bike and a MUV) is priced at Rs. 2.5 lakhs, going as high as 18 lakhs depending on the power and design of the engine. The ranger series is a general purpose off-roader, which can be customized depending on need. For extreme motorsport enthusiast, there is the RZR series. It is to be noted that these range of vehicles do not require registration and are to be used for off-road purposes only and cannot ply city roads and highways at freewill.

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