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By Sandemo Ngullie

DIMaPur, February entre 27 Job C (MexN): 31 Naga orgaland Nagaland in Naga pnizations g in n e came together Job O on February 27 at Niathu Resort here to listen to the 1. While unanimously appreciating the hard Forum for Naga ReconciliaND ERCE work and valuable contributions of the FoA L tion (FNR) share its experiA MM AG OF N & CO IAL ENT USTRIES A rum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for safeMand TOR difficulties, encesIMand N U M R T I D E E GOV TE OF IN ND: KOH PR A GALA guarding the Naga family at a time of deep engage in an interactive TOR NAdisC E R DI crisis, we extend our full support to the Naga cussion on how to strengthReconciliation process and urge the FNR to en the Naga Reconciliation continue strengthening and pursing the task process. The organizations of Reconciliation. have endorsed the FNR statement termed “FARE2. We implore all Naga tribe and civil society orWELL TO INNOCENCE”: cy n a ganizations to consciously work towards recc a TOWARDS AJoSHARED b vFor batch 2014 FUonciliation in the spirit of forgiveness towards TURE (full text on page 4). a shared future. T TAC Furthermore, the 31AILorganiS CON A R DET HILL KOHIM 667159 O F zations have madeOFFICaER’S three3. Recognizing that Reconciliation is a continu/ 9862 998178 Don’t go anywhere! We`ll be point recommendation o.:8974 to ous process, we urge all Naga political groups Phone N back after a choti se short the FNR (in box). to join Naga Reconciliation; and to unitedly movie break! The FNR invited Naga pursue the Naga political and historical Churches and Naga tribe A representative of the nagaland Baptist Church Council shares his opinion as the convenor of rights for the common good of all. The Morung Express organizations to update Forum for naga Reconciliation Rev. Dr. Wati Aier looks on. The Forum for naga ReconciliaSubmitted by POLL QUESTIOn them about the processes the tion had called for a meeting of naga Churches and naga Tribe organizations at niathu Resort 31 Naga organizations Vote on www.morungexpress.com and progresses of the Naga on February 27, 2014. SMS your answer to 9862574165 Reconciliation – A Journey of Common Hope. This is forgiveness” from the Naga in the grave loss of human uncertain and endangered from within.” ognized that it is time to Is Naga society doing the 6th time that the FNR people and the Naga po- lives. But to move even for the younger Naga genIn that, the FNR project- share, discuss, agree and enough to create, develop and strengthen has organized a meeting to litical groups for its “disap- further, the Nagas should eration without a paradig- ed that every man, woman disagree on the concept of its democratic culture? update leaders of Naga or- pointments and setbacks” be liberated from “the vi- matic shift by the present and child needs to partici- “sovereignty” across the ganizations since its incep- despite the Forum’s sincere cious cycle of the culture Naga political leaders who pate in the architecture of “table of common belongtion in 2008, said the FNR intent. of resentment, unforgiv- need to “carefully exam- the Naga aspiration to live ing” to give it reality and Yes no Others in a statement today. In order to take further ing spirit, pride and elitist ine whether our common in dignity and peace—“the pragmatism within the Acknowledging that the process of reconcili- practices,” noted the FNR. belongingness will gather true nature of our relation- context. the Common Journey of ation, the FNR noted, the This is all the more essen- momentum, or whether we ships with each other and Reminding people of the Hope, so far, has not always Naga political groups have tial, the Forum endorsed, will succumb to the forces is the cornerstone for a crucial fact that “the Naga been predictable, the FNR identified past events that as the concept of a “shared of entropy that threaten shared future.” people have safeguarded sought “understanding and were divisive and resulted Naga future” still remains to destroy our Naga house The FNR has now recour land,” the FNR affirmed DIMaPur, Febrru-

the Naga action that “sovereignty lies and resides in the people--” that land and its people are “inalienable.” The legitimate authority of a people, it stated, forms the ideological premise of democracy. “If sovereignty is a quality of having ownership and authority over our geographical areas, this also means that the people have the power to make changes.” The Forum has projected that the Naga political groups must now go beyond “grand narratives” of peace and reconciliation and explore “humane and rational possibilities” through inclusive dialogues based on the ‘Covenant of Reconciliation,’ the ‘Naga Concordant’ and other agreements that they have jointly agreed upon. In this way we can discover “..the possibilities for coexisting in an interdependent world..” “If such an idea is deemed unacceptable to the Naga political groups, then let the Naga people decide how best to pursue the historical and political rights through a unified consensus,” stated the FNR, endorsed by 31 Naga organizations, in conclusion.

Morung Express news measures have been taken to prevent movement of Dimapur | February 27 people towards the area in The indefinite road block- dispute. The area in conade against Nagaland state tention is said to run some entered its third day on 7 kilometres in length. February 27, while securiEarly on Thursday ty was tightened on the Na- morning, reports emerged galand side of the border, of houses being burned to prevent flaring of ten- close to the affected area. sion in the disputed bor- According to the reports, der area lying between Di- seven houses were burned mapur and Karbi-Anglong. in a settlement located The situation though was near Lahorijan Border Posaid to be under control as lice Outpost on the Assam prohibitory orders under side. In the evening, more section 144 of the Cr.PC reports of fire in the area was in place on the Naga- emerged but it was later land side of the border. confirmed by Dimapur poAccording to the Su- lice that it was a result of perintendent of Police, burning vegetation. Dimapur, two companies During the day, the Diof NAP (IR) personnel mapur district adminishave been deployed close tration led by the Deputy the affected border area, Commissioner, the SP and south of National High- the SP (Border) met with way 36. On the situation, its Karbi-Anglong counthe SP said that all possible terparts at Khatkhati. De-

tails of what transpired in the meeting were not disclosed but the current road blockade was at the core of the meeting. The DC, Dimapur said that the KA counterparts were informed of the measures taken on the Nagaland side. The KA counterparts were also reported to be in the process of meeting with the KarbiAnglong based organisations. Meanwhile, Newmai News Network cited a source close to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio expressing hope that things will be fine soon. “We are putting our maximum effort to ease the situation and to call off the agitation of the Karbi Anglong based organisations,” stated the source, as per NNN. With NNN inputs

horizon and educate farmers on technical know-how of rearing livestock to meet the requirements. Speaking at the policy meet on “Mainstreaming models for pig based livelihood improvement in Nagaland,” organized by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and North East Development Agency (NEIDA), the nodal agency for the north east initiative of the Sir Ratan Trust and Navajbai Ratan Trust, he also extended support to the concerned agencies working for the benefit of the farmers, to get access to any source of assistance and technical knowledge. Yitachu also stressed on the need to do away with the subsidy culture and affirmed that the deserving beneficiary is taken into account to translate the very purpose of the schemes and packages into a reality.

AH&V department. The Department also agreed to consider scaling up of the Livestock Service Delivery model in remote locations, setting up of a state level Classical Swine Fever control Programme and promotion of local resource based pig nutrition programme by utilizing Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department resources. The policy meet brought leading officials, policy makers, international and non-governmental organizations, private sector constitutes, donor and development agencies together on a common platform for decision making and effective implementation of innovative policies. The policy dialogue aims to mainstream the tested models using public resources so that the benefits reach the ‘last mile’ of development.

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Falling tree snaps power line

ary 27 (MexN): A tree falling on a power line plunged a portion of Dimapur into darkness on Thursday evening. Several localities, being fed from Metha sub-station, were affected as a result. According to a department official, a 33 KV line emerging from the State Load Dispatch Centre, Nagarjan snapped after a tree fell on it, taking alongwith it a pole supporting the high tension line. It happened inside the Superintending Engineer’s office complex, Dimapur. Notun Basti, Kher Mahal, NST colony, Clock Tower area, Supply colony, PWD, Town Area, Marwari Patti, Nepali Basti, Zeliangrong village, Sachu colony, Thahekhu and Signal area were affected. The official informed that power can be restored only by February 28 evening.

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naga Political Groups urged to Total blockade of commercial vehicles heed voice of common people Unless all NPGs come together, solution will be difficult to achieve: TR Zeliang

Three elephants killed as train runs into herd

tueNSaNg, February 27 (MexN): Minister of Planning and Coordination, Evaluation, Geology and Mining, T.R. Zeliang, today asserted that unless all Naga Political Groups come together, solution or settlement to the prolonged Naga political struggle will be difficult to achieve. He urged all tribal Hohos to make sincere efforts in bringing different factions of the “Naga underground” to one platform. Addressing the 69th General Session of the Chang Tribal Council (CKS) at Yangpi Village, Tuensang, during the inaugural function as chief guest, T.R. Zeliang said that every faction is claiming to fight for

the Naga political cause but “in reality the situation is going otherwise.” He urged all Naga political groups to exercise utmost sagacity, wisdom and heed the voice of the common people, especially the tribal council which carries the mandate of the people, and sort out differences for the larger interest of the Naga people. Zeliang said that the Nagas are a small people compared to other nations in term of population, land and economy; therefore, if Nagas “wish to divide further” there is no point of talking about a common

future and survival as one people. “Only protection of our tribal rights and traditions will let us survive as a people,” he noted. The minister also urged the Nagas to strive for economic independence, which, he said, can be achieved through hard work, judicious use of funds and schemes and proper planning at the grass root levels. He expressed hope that exploration of oil and natural gas in the State under the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas rules will help the Nagas in uplifting their

Jorhat, February 27 (PtI): Three elephants were killed when they were hit by a local passenger train in upper Assam’s Jorhat district on Thursday. The elephants were killed when the Guwahati-Tinsukia Intercity Express hit them as they were crossing the railway track at Venuguri village near Moriani railway station in a herd, officials said. The elephants were returning to their nearby habitat Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. While an adult elephant was cut into pieces, a calf died after it was hurled about 500 metres away due to the mishap. Another adult elephant was found dead lying near the train track, officials said, adding that forest personnel have rushed there. Train movement was briefly disrupted on the route. A tiger, which strayed from a sanctuary, was also recently killed after being hit by a train while another elephant was also killed at the place about six months ago.

New DelhI, February 27 (IaNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India’s “vast, varied and vibrant media is a national asset” and called on the industry to institute “self-correcting mechanisms” to remove “aberrations” in its working. The media as a whole not only keeps people informed but also performs a very crucial function of presenting ideas and alternatives in the domain of policy formulation and implementation, Mukherjee said while inaugurating the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) here Thursday. He said the Platinum Jubilee is an important landmark not only for members of INS but for all Indians as it represented the most influential of India’s newspapers and periodicals. He

said the INS founders have played a vital role in nurturing a free press which is a critical component of our democracy. He said newspapers have played a crucial role in educating Indians and giving expression to the diversity of views in our society, upholding thereby the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. The president said, in these changing times, it is essential for newspapers to be alive to the challenges of technology and to harness responsibly the opportunities that present themselves. He said it is distressing to note that some publications have resorted to “paid news” and other such marketing strategies to drive their revenues. “There is need for self-correcting mechanisms to check such aber-

rations. The temptation to `dumb down’ news should also be resisted,” he said. The nation faces critical challenges that go well beyond the pressure of ‘Breaking News’ and immediate headlines. While newspapers must continue to be effective raconteurs, they must also be visionary nation builders, he said. “Journalists must bring to public notice the array of ills and deprivations that continue to beset large numbers of our people - be it malnourishment, continuance of discriminatory practices against sections of society, particularly dalits, or the burdens and tragic consequences of indebtedness. They must shape and influence public opinion even as they provide objective and balanced coverage of news,” the president concluded.

economy. Zeliang urged upon the tribal council to impose customary laws in their respective jurisdictions for preservation and protection of forest and wildlife, which he said can be very effective and implemented easily. He congratulated the Yangpi Village for their initiative towards preservation of wildlife by sparing their land for a wildlife sanctuary but regretted that all forest and wildlife has vanished in many districts of the State, and what is left now is “beneath the soil.” Others who spoke during the function included CM Chang, Kipili Sangtam, Kejung Chang, MLA Thowang and others.

‘Media must have self- Nagaland state piggery sector correcting mechanisms’ requires more attention: ILRI Our Correspondent Kohima | February 27

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has declared that the piggery sector in Nagaland state “still requires more attention” in terms of “policy framework.” This was stated at the ‘Policy Dialogue on Mainstreaming models for pig-based livelihood improvement in Nagaland’ held at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on February 25. Parliamentary Secretary for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Yitachu, speaking at the occasion, said that concerned department plays a major role for sustainability of the rural economy in the state. Stating that rural people earn their livelihood through the channel of veterinary and animal husbandry, Yitachu stressed on the need to broaden the

Bendangkokba, Secretary for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry also spoke on the occasion, while the welcome address was delivered by Sentimongla Kechuchar. It may be recalled that the ILRI, with funding from the Tata Trusts’ and supported by the Nagaland State Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department, implemented a pilot project on three models: improvement of pig nutrition through public private partnership, pig service delivery in inaccessible locations through village based self employed youth and control of classical swine fever diseases affecting pigs. After the deliberations and discussions, the Department assured that all the three successful models will be adopted in the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) APFADON of the

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28th February 2014 by The Morung Express - Issuu