22th September 2013

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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 260

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By Sandemo Ngullie

Sunday, September 22, 2013 12+4 pages Rs. 4

In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first

Shed apathy, spread message of peace, stresses Pranab Mukherjee

Kim Kardashian ‘obsessed’ with Sarah Jessica Parker

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‘Atom bomb nearly exploded over North Carolina in 1961’

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Vibi Yhokha

Dimapur CMO directs FBOs DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 21 (MExN): The Chief Medical Officer Dimapur has directed all the Food Business Operators’ (FBOs) in Dimapur District yet to obtain FSSA License or to convert from FPO, MFPO, MMPO etc to FSSA License to obtain the said License on or before September 30 from the Designated Officer (CMO) Office, Opposite East Police Station Dimapur. Application forms with check lists will be issued from the undersigned Office during Office hours. Food Business Operator’s include Food manufacturing units, home-made packing’s, Distributor or whole-sellers, Departmental Stores, Retailers, Hawkers, Hotel & Restaurants, Meat & Fish sellers, Pharmacies selling food items/supplements, Resorts, Boarding Houses, Office’s & Institutional Canteens, Catering agencies, Food Transporters including Supplying Agencies etc. Moreover, all food article packers should put their FSSA License on their labels. All F.B.O’s irrespective of urban or rural areas of operation should obtain FSSA License or Register under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006(FSSA), the CMO stated in a press note. It added that defaulting F.B.O’s will be penalized with imprisonment and also liable of fine upto 5 Lakh rupees.

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Kohima | September 21

Women holding up placards during a protest rally at Sechü Zubza on September 21. Around 300 people joined in the protest against the August 31 rape of a minor. (Morung Photo)

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Divisional Officer (SDO), Sechü-Zubza, Kohima. “We appreciate the law enforcing agency for having booked the culprits and further urge the authority that such acts should be dealt with iron hands and award the severest punishment to the perpetrators as per law of the land.” said the memorandum. It further appealed that the accused should not be granted bail under any circumstances to ensure that the investigation process is not hampered. The organization extended its cooperation to the law enforcing agencies in curbing such menace in society but

also cautioned that whoever stood for the “surety of the two accused shall be held for any future eventualities” and that any “leniency shown on the part of the law enforcing agencies will result in public having lost its faith upon the judicial system.” The SDO (Civil) SechüZubza assured that the memorandum will be forwarded to the DC immediately and that befitting punishment would be given to the culprits. “Such act is an insult to women and God forbid, may it never happen to us again.” said Satono Meyatsu, President of MWO.

The need for the media to uphold democratic values with accountability was stressed upon at the one day media seminar on September 21 at Hotel Japfu under the aegis of the Kohima Press Club (KPC). Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu asserted that freedom of expression should be used in line with democratic ideas and values and for the larger interest of the public. Media professionals should exercise their wisdom while exercising freedom of expression, said Azo. We politicians have limited access to freedom of speech and expression, whereas you media personnel have the liberty to access to everything, he added. He asserted that the press associations can play a role in raising ethical standards thereby increasing accountability in the media. Azo also stressed on the need to avoid sensationalizing reports. He added that media personnel reporting conflict situations need special media training in order to bridge social gaps and highlight only the facts of any incident. The Minister further stated, “I personally be-

lieve that no government can function effectively if the functioning of the media is not effective.” Senior journalist Charles Chasie speaking at the occasion said that the role of the media and its impact on society depends on the relationship between the media and those who affect society in decisive ways. There ought to be trust and cooperation between media and society, he added. He affirmed that a democratic environment with an educated readership is required for the media to thrive. However, he lamented that this is a society where everybody tries to impose their wills on each other and where money and power rules, not what is right. He also felt that the media must keep promoting and advocating democratic values and respect each other’s views. Limawati Ao, Joint Director of DIPR said that the spread of the internet has brought people closer than ever before. Social networking has proved an effective medium for exchanging opinions and raising awareness, he stated. “There is criticism of social media about its exclusiveness, issues with trustworthiness and reliability of information pres-

ent, concentration, ownership of media content, and the meaning of interactions created by social media. However, it also argued that social media has positive effects such as allowing democratization of the internet while also allowing individuals to advertise themselves and form friendships,” he said. Commissioner and secretary for IPR, M.K. Mero urged upon the media persons to focus on developmental issue so that society can gauge the amount of progress. Oken Jeet Sandham, editor of NEPS stated that the fast changing scenario, particularly in areas of information technology, prompted the organization to of this media seminar. “The use of social media in the right perspective can change the mindset of our youth, who will be the future pillars of the society, but there also lies danger of harming more than good to our youth if such simple but complicated social media technology is not properly used,” he said The function was chaired by Vishu Rita Krocha while welcome address was delivered by KPC president Kopelo (Kops) Krome. Vote of thanks was proposed by H. Chishi, Correspondent for the Telegraph.

Reject selfishness to find peace Ushering in a generation of peace ‘Selfishness never satisfies, but is a terrible addiction’ Morung Express News Dimapur | September 21

Niketu Iralu, Trustee of Initiatives of Change, India, today asserted that peace in Nagaland is doable. But this comes with a “price tag” that involves “resolutely rejecting selfishness” first. Iralu was speaking on the ‘Need for Peace-building in Nagaland’ at the 6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival 2013 DIMAPUR, SEPTEM- at Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School here. BER 21 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation Process Drawing from Frank Buch(NSF) has submitted a representation to the Addi- man, an American statesman, Irational Chief Secretary and lu stated that peace is not just an Finance Commissioner in- idea—it is people becoming differforming that 15 posts for ent. “Too often we stay at the level Junior Divisional Accoun- of emotions…but fail to go deep tant (JDA) had been for- enough to the roots of conflicts.” One cannot stop at shouting warded to the official’s office for approval on July 10 peace slogans and singing peace through File No DTA/SAS- songs, he said, but go further to 1-12/2008/1014 from the the “price we need to pay in our Directorate of Treasuries lives for peace to be lasting.” This and Accounts. However “price tag” should be carefully and made a part of the representation in- understood “our emerging culture, thinking formed that the Nagaland and living.” Furthering the condiPublic Service Commission tion, Iralu reflected that peace is an (NPSC) has not received outcome of a process that is “senany such requisition from sitive to violation.” In conflict, such the aforementioned offi- violation or manipulation for selfcial’s concerned depart- ish reasons is an “inevitable outment till date. The NSF come.” He thus made the first price asserted that every Naga tag for peace to keep the “processaspiring candidate must be es of our struggles and enterprises given equal opportunity for transparent and ethical.” open competition, which is the legitimate right of ev- Meeting Challenges ery citizen. It urged upon Niketu Iralu stressed on the the competent authority importance of meeting the chalto prevail with transpar- lenges of life adequately, because ency and justice, in interest “the quality of the response peoof the student community. ple or governments make to the It appealed for the official challenges of changing situato immediately requisite tions result in peace or conflict.” the said vacant posts to the The attitude of the majority, he Nagaland Public Service narrated, is often that “somebody Commission (NPSC), fail- else” will respond properly by “doing which the NSF stated ing the right things the right way.” it would initiate its own The government, the church or the course of action “till justice UN are required to do things “the right way” to bring peace and deis delivered.”

NSF demands transparency

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nagaland media needs to uphold democratic values Our Correspondent

peal to the people and the government for a speedy process of law to punish the perpetrators. WASU, WAPO and WAYO further extended their support towards the protest and strongly condemned the crime. WAPO President, Savilie Kruneilie further said, “Nagaland being labeled as one of the safest place for women has been proved wrong because our women no longer feel safe anymore. Such brutal acts are increasing. We strongly condemn this act and hope that the perpetrators are punished.” A memorandum was also submitted to the Sub-

–Jimi Hendrix

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Kohima | September 21

I think they’re planning to expand their business.

Dimapur City is reaching crisis point in Environmental Mismanagement

‘our women no longer feel safe’ “Rapists do not belong to any religion, community, or village. They are all criminals. We protest and condemn this act so that our women, our daughters, our mothers and our grandmothers will be safe.” said Adeno Kuotsu, member of the Mezoma Women Organisation (MWO) during a protest held at Sechü Zubza on September 21 by the MWO against the August 31 rape incident at Khonoma village. On August 31, a minor girl of around 15 years from Mezoma village was allegedly raped by two youths namely, 24-year old Viriezole Meyase and 29year old Kepevilie Savino from Khonoma village. The minor victim is reported to have paid a visit to her elder sister, who is married and settled in Khonoma village when the incident occurred. According to reports, the two youth took the girl to a secluded place called ‘Terho Tsiese’ in the evening and committed the crime. The accused were arrested and put in police custody Almost 300 people joined the protest, including women from Mezoma and the neighbouring villages. It was supported by Western Angami Students Union (WASU), Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) and Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO). The protest was staged to ap-

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velopment for all to enjoy. “This attitude results in accumulation of unsolved problems which eventually become too big and complicated to be solved. And conflicts increase.” What is it, asked Iralu that prevents us from responding properly to the challenges of changing situations? It is “selfishness with pride supporting it.” To change this, Iralu quoted his own experience of fighting selfishness within him through truthfulness. “I believe unless our society emerging from our traditional past and struggling to become a people who will grow with other peoples and nations, will learn to fight selfishness from becoming our master, we are on a suicidal slide to disorder and destruction at the very beginning of our journey.” He proposed the essential realization that “selfishness is violation of human rights at all levels of society and the ultimate destroyer of freedom.” Vices and their cure— all complicated In an aptly used historical reference, Niketu Iralu, quoting Roman historian Titus Livius from 1 AD, stated, “We have reached the point where we cannot bear either our vices or their cure.” In the context of Nagaland, he referred to three campaigns that have “stirred and disturbed” society: Clean Election, ACAUT and Prohibition. “We have produced a very complicated society in which even the cures pain us.” Iralu reiterated that “we cannot deny our respective shares in the wrongs that have accumulated and threaten to destroy us.” Under such circumstances, it is best to “accept to draw a Red Line beyond which we will not allow selfishness to invade our lives.” In this, a “quit notice,” said Iralu, has to be issued to selfishness that never satisfies but is a terrible addiction. As simplistic as it may sound, he maintained that this will result in a “silent, unstoppable movement” that will uproot selfishness. Paying this price could make peace doable.

6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival takes off Morung Express News Dimapur | September 21

“Our generation has not known peace, only conflict,” asserted Merentoshi R. Jamir, Nagaland government’s Minister for Youth Resources & Sports, speaking at the inaugural function of the 6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival 2013 being held at the Holy Cross School Hr. Sec. School here. “It is the responsibility of the youth to work handin-hand in making this region a peaceful one.” The Festival is being hosted by the Peace Channel and People’s Forum for Peace (PFP) this year on the theme “Peace Building through Reconciliation,” be-

ing attended by more than 500 delegates from the North East region of India. “Interfaith” in nature, the Festival is placed to coincide with the International Day of Peace on September 21, created by the UN to bring “collaborative focus” on worldwide peace on a specific day per year. If the previous conflicts were between nation states, “modern conflicts,” according to Jamir, are over “differences and clash in ideologies.” He stressed that the youth (persons up to 40 years of age) comprise 60% of “our population,” which leaves it to the youth to bring the changes necessary in society for peace to foster. “Understanding and deliberation” as well as “getting to know each others’ cultures,” according to Jamir could be a “big step” towards establishing peace in Nagaland as well as the region.

The Minister for Youth Resources acknowledged the “commitment and determination” of several organizations in Nagaland towards building peace through reconciliation, which, he said, can resolve today’s conflicts. In that regard, the DAN government, Jamir stated, is “interested in pursuing peace in our State.” The inaugural program also heard from Director of Peace Channel, Rev. Fr. C.P. Anto, and President of the PFP, A. Taku Longkumer. Longkumer explained how PFP is working to promote peace among various religions of the region without any prejudice and discrimination. Fr. Anto said that on this International Day of Peace, it is essential to remember that “we all belong to god and are children of the same god, irre-

spective of religion, caste, creed and gender.” The two organizations have taken the initiative to “bring peace to the North East region” to facilitate the children and the youth from the region to come together on a platform and “discuss peace.” It is time, said Fr. Anto, to bring change, reconciliation and peace in Nagaland. For this the youth needs to be empowered to prevent future conflict. In Nagaland, the dynamism of the youth, once motivated, can become a model of peace for India and the world, he stressed. The inaugural function also saw solidarity and peace messages by the Naga Council Dimapur, Naga Women’s Hoho Dimapur, Pastors’ Fellowship Dimapur, Niketu Iralu and the various religious leaders present as delegates of the Festival, which is being held from September 20-23.

Students flee school over ragging by peers Morung Express News

Dimapur | September 21

More than 50 students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Jalukie fled the school after the students were allegedly ragged by their peers. The students studying in standard 11 and 12 from the science stream were camping in Dimapur on Saturday. They had reached Dimapur in two batches on September 19 and 20. The parents are now apprehensive of sending their wards back to the school. The students said they had to endure constant ragging from their peers (alleged to be class 10 students) at the school as well as the boarding hostel within the JNV campus in Jalukie. The matter got serious on September 18 when a group of class 10 students physically confronted some boys of 10+2 for reporting late to the customary PT sessions which prompted police and district adminis-

The students who left JNV, Jalukie in Dimapur on September 21.

tration to intervene. The next day, Peren district administration in order to resolve the matter convened a joint meeting of the students, parents and the school authority. The school principal was not in station when the altercation occurred, one of the students said. The principal is reportedly on leave.

District administration officials after taking stock of the situation, assured to take remedial steps, and urged the school authority to take corrective action on the erring students, the parent said. This reportedly did not go down well with the parents of the students, who confronted the 10+2 students. After calming the matter, the officials left

but tensions continued. Sensing trouble, another parent said that she along with a few other parents escorted some 20 students down to Dimapur the night itself. The rest of the students reached Dimapur on September 20. One of the students said that in the absence of the principal, the headmaster could not take any remedial steps. “We’re asked to leave the school on grounds of safety as we were told that the school cannot assure security to us,” the student said. The same student said that he is apprehensive of going back to the school. The parents have demanded immediate intervention of the Peren district administration to decisively resolve the matter, while also appealing to the Naga Students Federation to intervene. “If we send our children back and if something untoward happens, who’ll take the responsibility,” one parent asked.

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