29th November 2013

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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 325

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Friday, november 29, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past

Tejpal to fly to Goa Friday; Shoma resigns as editor [ PAGE 08]

Nigella Lawson alleged to have abused drugs ‘daily’

PBCK Youth Fellowship silver jubilee concludes [ PAGE 02]

Thai premier pleas for end to protests [ PAGE 09]

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–Tryon Edwards

Stop praising Tendulkar, Taliban warn Pakistan media [ PAGE 12]

‘Positive response from nagaland government’

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

ensf calls off 4th phase agitation

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Transporters of ‘Assam sand’ cautioned DimaPur, november 28 (mexn): The GPRN/NSCN today cautioned that any businessmen found selling Assam sand above the prescribed rate “shall be dealt with firmly.” A press note from the GPRN/NSCN Kilo Secretary, Ghukiho T Jimo informed that as per reports received from the Ministry of Forest and Natural Resources, GPRN/NSCN, “there are some local stockiest in connivance with unscrupulous sand stockiest from Assam indulging in disposing of Assam Sand (Ganaikhat, Deopani, Manja etc) at an exorbitant rate in Dimapur.” It said that the sand stockiest union in Dimapur has been “crippled” and that the common man is not in a position to procure Assam sand as the “prescribed rate has been discarded by black marketers.” The rate has been doubled in the last couple of months causing great hardship to the general public, it added. GPRN/NSCN further informed that “sand transporters disposing off directly at exorbitant rate from Assam gate with the Union shall be monitored and both trucks and goods shall be seized.”

President of India to arrive on Dec 1 NGOs ‘interview’ with prez cancelled

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Kohima, november 28 (DiPr): The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to arrive in Kisama at 10:25 am on December 1 to inaugurate the 50 years of Nagaland statehood celebrations. The President will launch the Hornbill Festival 2013. All Administrative Heads of Departments, Heads of Departments, officials and public are requested to be seated at the venue by 10:15 a.m. Meanwhile, the request made by various NGOs for an interview with the President could not be granted. This was communicated from Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi according to a communication from Special Secretary (Home), L. Singsit in a letter dated November 28.

Tribal women carry bundles of bamboo on their heads to sell in a market on the outskirts of Guwahati on november 28. Tribal women in the northeastern region play a major role in generating source of livelihood for their families. (AP Photo)

GPRN/NSCN asserts significance of ‘Naga Unification’

DimaPur, november 28 (mexn): The GPRN/ NSCN today asserted that November 22, 2007, was a “landmark in Naga history.” According to a statement from its MIP, the GPRN/NSCN stated that “Naga Unification” was “an answer to the prayers of the Churches, Mothers, and efforts of Hohos, GBs, DBs, and Students etc.” This found support, as per the GPRN/NSCN, in tribal hohos and civil society until “fresh round of gunfire erupted and silenced the overworked frontal Naga organization leaders.” “So many allegations were invented through the

media on tribal lines in order to dampen Naga people’s participation…The events on the eve of Naga unification in 2007 and immediately after have been justified and countered more than hundred times,” noted the MIP of the organization. “To set the issue in its correct perspective,” stated the MIP, “this is to clarify to the Naga people that GPRN/NSCN did not embark on the concept of solution for Nagas of Nagaland state.” It further reminded that “Nagaland state was the epicenter of Naga freedom struggle and the GOI knows it,” as also that the “GPRN/NSCN desires a po-

litical solution that is honorable and acceptable to the people.” While also stating that it invited Naga organizations on November 22, 2013, “to listen and to be listened to,” the GPRN/NSCN asserted that “Questioning the wisdom and conscience of Naga people for attending 6th GPRN/NSCN Naga unification anniversary at designated Camp Khehoi would tantamount to questioning all documents and positive steps taken by its own leadership Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah since the formation of FNR.” Highlighting the current situation of Naga poli-

tics, GPRN/NSCN said that under the leadership of its President Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak and General Secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi, it has shown “magnanimity in spelling out practical steps that concerns Naga people living in Burma, Manipur state, Nagaland State, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, while strengthening Naga solidarity and brotherhood.” The MIP stated that the “issue of Naga sovereignty will never die even in thousand years; future generations have enough historical records to question and oppose any force.” Full text on page 4

Tuensang, november 28 (mexn): The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has called off the 4th phase of its agitation and lifted all bandhs in the four districts of Eastern Nagaland following a “positive response” from the Government of Nagaland. A press note from ENSF president Shahsha L. Menhahu and general secretary Honang M. Jessuhu stated that on completion of its 3rd phase agitation, a meeting was held on November 25 with the State Cabinet headed by the Chief Minister of Nagaland at his official residence. The “four point ultimatum” given by the Federation was resolved on November 26 at the Conference Hall of the Chief Secretary at Civil Secretariat. “As demanded by the Federation, the state government had agreed that 161 posts of Teachers which is the remaining of 825 posts will be recruited once the TET exam is completed to ensure that those appointed are posted by next academic session,” stated the press note on point 1 of the ultimatum. Of the 497 teacher posts, 299 posts will be advertised on December 16, 2013 under RMSA and the remaining 198 teacher posts will be sanctioned by the government by financial year 2014-15 “as dateline for its full implementation.”

Further, the appointment of 220 teachers, informed the ENSF, against Model Schools in four eastern districts will be done once the construction of school buildings is completed. In this regard, the Federation has urged all contractors to complete the same within the stipulated time. On the ‘SCERT-TET’ issue, it was agreed that “the conduct of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) examination as well as the declaration of results (merit list) will be decentralized keeping in view the Government Notification No: EDS/17/2008 Dated Kohima the 9th Jan’ 2009.” It was also agreed that from next year, TET examination centres will be opened in Kohima and Dimapur for candidates from the six backward tribes of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire. With regards to the Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme, the State Government and concerned Nodal officers have assured the ENSF a “written assurance” for regular implementation of the MDM on all school days. Deputy Commissioners of the four districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire have been requested to strictly follow the guide lines of MDM. To resolve point 4 (NAPs-DEFs) of the ultimatum, the State Cabinet has cancelled the order of converting NAPs to DEFs.

tokheho calls for a requisition backdoor appointments to nPsc: nsf change in attitude

‘Somewhere, something is going wrong with the Naga national movement’

Morung Express news Dimapur | November 28

“Our (Naga) national movement was started with good intentions but if we look at what is going on with the national movement, somewhere something is going wrong,” CLP Leader, Tokheho Yepthomi said on Thursday at the golden jubilee celebration of Government Middle School, Naharbari. Without elaborating further, Tokheho cautioned that unless the Naga people change their attitude, they cannot come at par with the rest of the people in the country. He pointed out that while other people are talking about economic independence, Nagas are talking of political independence. “Even if we have political independence unless we have economic independence, we will be subjected to somebody,” Tokheho maintained. Recognizing the importance of political independence, the Congress leader added that people have to simultaneously contribute their part to society for economic survival. Stating that the Government of India was looking ahead towards economic prosperity and equality, he urged Nagas to seize the opportunity to bring themselves at par with the

rest of the country. With Nagaland set to celebrate its Statehood golden jubilee in two days, Tokheho regretted that “things have not taken place as expected” during the last 50 years. However, he said one should avoid recalling past mistakes and appealed for all to render valuable contributions upliftment of the state. On the 33% women quota, Tokheho said serious consultations were taking place in Delhi and that the Bill was likely to be passed in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament, which starts on December 5. Tokheho mentioned about the various ambitious schemes and programmes of the central government, which he said had understood the difficulties of the people and aimed to uplift the downtrodden. On the occasion of the golden jubilee celebration of the School, he appealed to the Naharbari village authority and School Management Committee to continue with their noble deeds and leave behind a good legacy for future generations. Stating that the success of the students depended on the relation between the students and teachers, he urged students to be hard-working and called upon teachers to rededicate themselves to achieve a common goal. Songs were presented by the students and Sumi community of Naharbari, while the jubilee monolith and souvenir were unveiled by the chief guest.

Kohima, november 28 (mexn): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has revealed, with the help of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, that as many as 724 jobs of various grades have been given out by 36 departments of the Government of Nagaland through varied “modes of appointments” between 2009 and 2011. In a representation to the Chief Secretary to the Government, NSF vice president Joseph Ngouri and general secretary Esther Rhakho, stated that “as per the information received by the Federation through RTI Act, 551 post of Grade-III, 137 post of Grade-II and 36 post of Grade-I has been appointed in as much as 36 departments under various categories and mode of appointments” since October 31, 2009 to December 31, 2011. In the “interest of Naga educated youth and the students’ community,”

the NSF has demanded for “requisition of all the post which has been appointed through backdoor means.” “At this juncture, when Nagas have thousands of educated unemployed, it is most discouraging and demoralizing to come across such anomalies and lack of transparency in the government establishments, utterly denying the legitimate rights and opportunities of the aspiring candidates which is also creating uncertainty and insecurity among the Naga up-coming generation,” noted the representation. In that, the department concerned has been asked to send “requisition to the NPSC within 25 days of submission of this representation for open recruitment failing which the Federation will not hesitate to initiate any mode of agitation in our effort to cleanse the system and the corrupt practices in the greater interest of every section

of our society.” Departments which have been detected are: Assembly Secretariat, DUDA, Cooperation, Economics & Statistics, Employment & Craftsmen Training, Excise, Election, Fisheries, Forest, Food & Civil Supplies, Geology & Mining, Higher Education, Health & Family Welfare, Khadi & Village Industries, Justice & Law, Irrigation & Flood Control, Industries & Commerce, Information & Public Relation, Legal Metrology, Land Resource, Labour Commissioner, Nagaland Public Service Commission, New & Renewable Energy, Nagaland State Transport, Prisons, School Education, PWD (Mechanical), Rural Development, SIRD, Sericulture, Soil & Water Conservation, Transport Commissioner, Tourism, Urban Development, Women Development and Youth Resource & Sports.

“It was agreed upon that the present estimated 304 posts against all the newly established Police Station, Up-graded Police Outpost to Police Station and New Police Outpost in four Districts will be protected for recruitment for the six backward tribes of Eastern Nagaland and the Advertisement and Recruitment of the same will be completed by next financial year 2014-15. However, those appointed police personnel shall be subject to posting to any place as per the norms of the Police force,” stated the press note. It was also agreed that the recruitment of all the above mentioned vacancies arising under School Education and Police Departments will be protected exclusively for the six backward tribes in the four districts of Eastern Nagaland. In view of the above, the Federation has revoked its standing order to the HODs of the four districts and to all the tribal cultural troops of the six eastern tribes of Nagaland. The meeting was chaired by Nagaland Minister for School Education and was attended by the Chief Secretary, members of the Eastern Nagaland Legislature’s Union (ENLU), Commissioner & Secretary, School Education, Director School Education, State Mission Director SSA, RMSA and Director, SCERT.

NSSA to resume agitation from December 2

Kohima, november 28 (mexn): The Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA) has informed that it’s Pen-Down (CeaseWork) Phase-II agitation will resume from December 2 and continue until December 4. A press note from NSSA President, Imti Longchar and General Secretary, Johnny Humtsoe stated that the agitation will resume, “as there has been no positive development on any of the demands made by NSSA till date.” It may be noted that the pen down strike was temporarily suspended till November 30.

festivals bring unity & friendship: rio

Rengma Nagas celebrate Ngada festival Chizokho Vero Aghonshu | November 28

Asserting that the platform of tribal festivals bring unity and friendship, Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has called upon the people of Nagaland to maintain a sense of oneness and live as one family through such platforms. He stated this at the premier festival of the Rengma Nagas - Ngada at Aghonshu on November 28. Stating that festivals are a time for strengthening the bond of friendship, unity, peace and seeking God’s blessing for a bountiful harvest, he called upon the people to imbibe the true essence of the festival. He maintained that festivals are a way of “remembering our forefathers and to keep our cul-

Chief Minister, neiphiu Rio and Deputy Speaker of the nLA, Levi Rengma attending the ngada festival at Aghonshu near Tseminyu on november 28. (Morung Photo)

ture, traditions and identity alive.” Stating that observing festivals out of one’s sweat is the purest form of celebration, he urged people to cultivate the spirit of work culture. Rio said that since 2009, the state government has initiated tribal festivals cum road shows across the state in order to main-

tain Naga identity and to promote Naga culture, tradition, traditional attires, folk songs, dances and Naga food. In this, Rio urged tribal Hohos to continue to playing a major role in translating such visions into reality. Rio also called upon the Naga people to work in unison to preserve Naga culture and tra-

dition. Host of the festival and local representative of 12th Tseminyu Assembly Constituency, Er Levi Rengma, who is also the Deputy Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, stated that the Ngada festival beautifully encapsulates the rich cultural history of the Rengmas. “Ngada is very special to the Rengma community as this festival strengthens our connections and builds trust in our community,” he said and hoped that through such festivals, Rengmas can make a difference in its relationships and the way people feel about the community. Earlier, the significance of the festival was briefed by Dr. PS Lorin, while the welcome address was delivered by Rengma Hoho president, Sawathang Kez Seb. The programme was followed by a cultural exhibition, fashion show, Ngada feast and a musical feast.

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