29th March 2014

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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 85

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After Gandhi, people will remember me

By Sandemo Ngullie

Saturday, March 29, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4 –Edna St. Vincent Millay

Earth Hour 2014: An appeal

SC orders cricket boss to step aside

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Indian election: It’s About Jobs

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reflections

Not truth, but faith, it is that keeps the world alive

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‘nagas must unite in the common purpose’

FNR express optimism after Naga leaders engage in two-days of LENTEN AGREEMENT, MARCH 2014 “sincere and honest” discussion on issues that confront them (Naga reconciliation: A Journey of Common Hope)

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aving reconciled on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas, we recognize that all Nagas must unite in the common purpose towards achieving our Naga political aspirations. In the Naga reconciliation process, we have committed to move forward together by condemning the past historical mistakes committed at various stages of our history. We also take inspiration in the positive political steps that have sustained and strengthened the Naga movement. Therefore, “having reconciled in the spirit of forgiveness and mutual respect,” we are committed to overcoming our mistakes, while also recognizing and uplifting our achievements and contributions made at various stages of our political history, a stepping stone towards the common Naga future. As agreed in the “Naga Concordant,” we, in principle agree to the formation of Naga National Government. While, the commitment is a process, until such time, we resolve to work together in the common purpose of achieving Naga political aspirations. This task should begin at the earliest and be completed without delay. In this, we request the FNR to work out the modalities to expedite the process. While this task is being carried out, we call for the maintenance of status quo, by vigilantly refraining from any unwarranted activities by the Nagas. Furthermore, in the spirit of Naga Unity, through reconciliation and peace, we remain open to other Naga groups who are committed to the Naga Reconciliation and agree, to abide and uphold its aim and purposes.

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March 29 declared Transaction Day KOHIMA, MARCH 28 (DIPR): The Government of Nagaland has declared Saturday, March 29 as Transaction Day for the Treasuries and Sub-Treasuries in the State. This was informed in a notification dated March 28.

No Work No Salary: NASU KOHIMA, MARCH 28 (MExN): The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) has informed all government employees and government teachers to perform their duties and adhere to the slogan, “No Work No Pay.” A press note from the NASU informed that the union has received complaints from the public that “they never meet the office staff in the working days which causes many inconveniences to the public.” As such, it called upon employees of the various offices within Chiephobozou Sub-Division and Botsa EAC Headquarter to attend office by virtue of their bounded duty. The union also requested “those head offices to abandon Kohima offices and resume office from their original designated offices in the larger interest of the public in the region.” “In the near future, if any office or employee is found wanting, we are informing that we will resort to a befitting course of action,” it cautioned.

Top leaders of three naga Political Groups and their representatives are seen here with members of the Forum for naga Reconciliation, after a two-day long meeting from March 27-28, which resulted in the signing of the Lenten Agreement.

Morung Express news Dimapur | March 28

A landmark agreement signed by three Naga political groups has renewed hopes for the formation of a common ‘Naga National Government,’ to pursue Naga Political Aspirations after a two-day long meeting which ended this afternoon. After two days of intensive deliberations among top leaders of the NSCN/GPRN, GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN, under the aegis of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), the groups on Friday, March 28, signed the “Lenten Agreement”, signaling a new chapter in the ‘Naga Reconciliation: A

journey of common hope.’ “Having reconciled on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas, we recognize that all Nagas must unite in the common purpose towards achieving our Naga political aspirations”, stated the agreement, jointly signed by NSCN/GPRN Chairman, Isak Chishi Swu and General Secretary, Th. Muivah; GPRN/NSCN Chairman, Gen (Retd) Khole Konyak and General Secretary, Kitovi Zhimomi and NNC/FGN President, Brig (Retd) Singnya and Vice President, Zhopra Vero. Leaders of the three Naga political groups (NPGs) pledged to move forward together in the Naga reconciliation process by

condemning the past historical mistakes committed at various stages of Naga history and also to take inspiration from the positive political steps that have sustained and strengthened the Naga movement. “Therefore, ‘having reconciled in the spirit of forgiveness and mutual respect’, we are committed to overcoming our mistakes, while also recognizing and uplifting our achievements and contributions made at various stages of our political history, a stepping stone towards the common Naga future”, the agreement stated. As agreed in the “Naga Concordant,” signed earlier by the three groups, the leaders also

cally existed between the people for more than four centuries. “The Nagas, even today, remembers the fond memoirs that existed with the Godadhar king and his subjects. When the king was in exile in the then Naga Hills, the Naga people extended all needed logistics to the King and his followers in order to regain his Kingdom,” he stated. He appealed for all citizens on either side to uphold the age old good relations and vow for peace and tranquility for all round development in the border region. The note narrated that during the 1680s, in the Ahom kingdom, Sati Joymoti persuaded her husband Godadhar Hingha (the eligible king) to go on exile. He took shelter in the Naga Hills. In order to find

AcAUt extends solidarity to nttU

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agreed in principle to the formation of ‘Naga National Government’ and to work together in the common purpose of achieving Naga political aspirations. The leaders in the agreement also stated that the task of formation of ‘Naga National Government’ should begin at the earliest and be completed without delay. “In this, we request the FNR to work out the modalities to expedite the process. While this task is being carried out, we call for maintenance of status quo, by vigilantly refraining from unwarranted activities by the Nagas”, the agreement read. Further, the leaders of the three Naga political groups declared that in the spirit of Naga

Border Areas: Goodwill conclave to ‘foster peace’ between peoples

SElENgHAt, MARCH 28 (MExN): In an attempt to foster peace and tranquility between the people of Assam and Nagaland, a goodwill conclave was held today at Selenghat in Jorhat District in memory of late Sati Joymoti, the wife of Ahom King Godadhor Hingha. A press note from the BPCC (A-N) informed that the event was organized by a conglomeration of twenty villagers bordering in the foothills. The Border Peace Coordination Committee (Assam-Nagaland) delegation was led by Vice President Imsu Jamir, with the hope to initiate effective coordination amongst the people. Imsu Jamir exhorted the gathering to imbibe the good relations that has histori-

DIMAPUR, MARCH 28 (MExN): The Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation Nagaland (ACAUT) expressed solidarity and support to Nagaland Timber Traders Union (NTTU), and stated that the “the facts given by NTTU” in local dailies on March 23 “corroborates to the reports of the fact finding committee of ACAUT on other cases.” A press note from the ACAUT Nagaland media cell applauded the “courage of the NTTU in bringing out the report.” It lamented that Corruption and unabated taxation has gone beyond the point of

toleration and asserted that the time has come to “root out these evil practices.” Further, ACAUT Nagaland condemned “the blatant corruption on the part of the State Government and the forest department.” It stated that the state government “rather than safeguarding the rights of the people is all out looting the people shamelessly.” It demanded that the state Government immediately halt any kind of illegal collections/ fees in the guise of departmental fees and commission and set up the High Powered Commission as per the October 31 reso-

lution, so as to initiate an independent and unbiased inquiry into these allegations. ACAUT Nagaland further expressed concern that despite the “public outcry and fervent plea on taxation the NPGs seem to pay no heed.” It stated that “if NPGs are really for the people, then it should abide by the October 31 resolution and the cries of people all over Nagaland.” ACUAT Nagaland then requested the NPGs to “ponder as to how the public and business community can survive with such multiple and exorbitant taxes and whether such systems are justified.”

Th. Muivah General Secretary NSCN/GPRN

his whereabouts, the kingdom’s army arrested Godadhar’s wife Sati Joymoti and tortured her in the infamous “Jerenga Pathar” near Rongpur (Sivasagar). On knowing his beloved wife’s fate, Godadhar came to see her in disguise, with his Naga companions, but Sati Joymoti on recognizing him, pleaded for him to run away. She died there after eighteen days of torture. Godadhar Hingha lived with the Nagas in different ranges of the Naga Hills for nearly two and a half years. Later, he became King and married a Naga woman from Tanghai village (Mon district), who eventually became her queen. Godadhar Hingha had emphasized for good relations between the Ahoms and Nagas.

Gen (Retd) Khole Konyak Chairman GPRN/NSCN

Brig (Retd) Singnya President NNC/FGN

Kitovi Zhimomi General Secretary GPRN/NSCN

Zhopra Vero Vice President NNC/FGN

unity, through reconciliation and peace, they will “remain open to other Naga groups who are committed to the Naga Reconciliation and agree to abide and uphold its aims and purpose.” Meanwhile, the FNR has termed the two-day meeting among the Naga political groups as one of the most “productive meetings” since the FNR began its “Journey of common hope” six years ago, to reconcile and unite the Naga political groups. At a press briefing at Niathou Resort, FNR Convenor, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said that the latest meeting was held in a “very frank and open” manner and that the leaders of the three Naga groups were “sincere and hon-

est on issues that disturbed or confronted them.” Other FNR members present in the press briefing including Rev. Dr. Pughoto Aye, Dr. N Venuh, Neingulo Krome and Rev. Puduhu also expressed optimism that the groundbreaking “Lenten Agreement” would be one of the biggest turning points in the ‘Journey of common hope.’ On the modalities for formation of ‘Naga National Government’ entrusted to FNR, the forum members said the modalities would not be “readymade” as they have to consult and sit together with representatives of the three Naga political groups to identify common issues and goals.

Indian Air Force Plane Crashes ....

An Indian air force (IAF) helicopter hovers over the site where an IAF cargo plane crashed near Karauli village in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on March 28. C-130J Hercules plane inducted into service just last year crashed during a training mission Friday, killing all five crew members in the latest in a series of accidents that have hit the Indian armed forces. (AP Photo) Story on page 8

HiV infection decreasing in tuensang Morung Express news Tuensang | March 28

Tuensang had topped the list of the HIV infected people among the districts in Nagaland for many years. However, “This has changed since 2008 with the participation of Baptist Churches across the district in the HIV programs that is being undertaken by NACO/NSACS Kohima and implemented by local NGOs “, remarks N. James Chang, a social activist in Tuensang. Out of 3644 people who volunteered for HIV testing in 2013,

145 were detected positive. This comes after Dimapur and Kohima which had 761 and 213 HIV+ respectively in the same year. The response of the churches in Tuensang gained momentum in 2004 and their various contributions including financial support to the program has been successful and replicated in other districts. Officials coming from other states have also shown their appreciation. Over the years, all departments, agencies of both government and local bodies of the district

swiftly responded and participated in controlling the spread of HIV. There are 8 Integrated Counseling and Testing Centers (ICTC) in Tuensang- two at District Hospital, Tuensang, one each at Shamator, Noklak, Thonoknyu, Longkhim & Chare and a mobile ICTC. Out of 3644 and 9139 HIV tests conducted in 2013 and 2012 in Tuensang, reports show that Mobile ICTC conducted 46% and 44% of the tests respectively. The remaining tests were done at the other 7 ICTC units.

The report showed that the Mobile ICTC Tuensang has provided Nevirapine (the only medicine available for prevention of HIV from mother to child) to 85 mothers and 83 babies from November 2007 to February 2014. It also dispatched 58 Blood Samples of children born to HIV positive mothers to a recognized laboratory (screening for HIV in children), out of which only 2 children are confirmed with HIV infection. The remaining 56 children have not been infected by HIV from their mothers.

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