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NTC resolves to support ACAUT DIMAPur, noveMber 1 (Mexn): The Nagaland Tribes Council on October 31 resolved to extend solidarity and support to the Action Committee against Unabated Taxation in its endeavor to fight unabated taxation in Nagaland state. In an introductory and interactive session for its office bearers, executive and general council members and the advisory committee; the house deliberated issues regarding protection of tribal land and resources and reiteration of the representation submitted to the state government against recognition of the Rongmei tribe. A press note from the NTC informed that the meet was held at the Conference Hall, BOOKMARC, Dimapur on October 31. P Pius Lotha was elected as the legal advisor for the NTC for the tenure 2013-2016. “All the members from the constituent tribes attended the meeting,” added the press note, in which NTC President, Thepfulhouvi Solo expressed confidence that the NTC would be able to deliver genuine service to citizens of the state with cooperation from all concerned.
India Sikh minority representatives sit in front the European headquarters of the United nations in Geneva, Switzerland, november 1. Earlier on Friday a delegation of representatives of several NGOs have submitted to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UnHCR) a petition urging to recognize the 1984 killing of Sikhs as Genocide. (AP Photo)
Protest demands fair recruitment Morung Express news Kohima | November 1
“No advertisements for the post of JE since five years whereas the RTI shows a clear picture of many vacancies,” stated the memorandum submitted to the Kohima Deputy Commissioner by the Graduate Electrical Engineers Association of Nagaland (GEEAN) and the All Nagaland Unemployed Diploma Electrical Engineer’s Association (ANUDEEA) during their protest against the Nagaland Power Department on November 1 at the AG colony Electrical Office, Kohima. “There has been no
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advertisement for vacant posts in the electrical department for so many years. We do not even get the opportunity to give exams for such posts,” said Meshenlo Kath, President of GEEAN. Around sixty graduates and diploma electrical engineers staged a protest outside the electrical office demanding transparency within the department, to advertise all vacant posts and fair recruitment as per Engineering Service Rules. “There are a lot of vacant posts but the department does not publish it. A lot of people without degree or diploma in electrical engineering
get these jobs through back door,” exclaimed a protester. The memorandum demanded for advertisement of all vacant posts including the post filled under contractual basis and called for conduct of the exam through NPSC. It demanded for “no promotion from lower grade to JE until the ratio has been maintained as per engineering service rule i.e. 90:10.” According to the Engineering Service Rule, the JE ratio of 90:10 outlines that 90 per cent of the posts are to be conducted through direct recruitment and 10 per cent through promotion from lower grade.
They stated that out of 141 sanctioned post of JE, 127 are to be filled through direct recruitment and only 14 posts through promotion from the lower grade. However it informed that the current existing ratio in the department includes 83 promotees and only 49 direct recruitments. It was further informed that the Parliamentary Secretary for Power, Kipili Sangtam had assured the to look into the matter. The GEEAN and the ANUDEEA served a ten day ultimatum to the department to address the matter, failing which further agitation would be launched.
Amnesty International launches campaign for Irom Sharmila’s release Affirms demand for the repeal of the AFSPA
DIMAPur, noveMber 1 (Mexn): Amnesty International India (AII) today asserted that the National Human Rights Commission’s call to remove restrictions imposed on Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila is “an encouraging development which must spur authorities to end her detention.” AII stated this in press note as it launched a public campaign seeking Irom Sharmila’s release. “As the NHRC has now acknowledged, Irom Sharmila is a Prisoner of Conscience who is being detained solely for the peaceful expression of her beliefs,” said Shashikumar Velath, Programmes Director of Amnesty International India. He remarked that “Her detention is a reminder of India’s intolerance to dissent, and an attempt to stifle her protest.” Irom Sharmila has been on a prolonged hunger strike for the last 13 years, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). “Irom Sharmila’s hunger strike is a protest against human rights violations, and is different from selfstarvation as a way to commit suicide,” said Shashikumar Velath. It stated that on 30 October 2013, the NHRC took suo-motu cognisance
of the restrictions imposed on access to Irom Sharmila, noting that even UN Special Rapporteurs and its own Special Rapporteur had been denied access to her in the past. The NHRC had directed the Government of Manipur to immediately remove these restrictions, calling it a “breach of India’s obligations under international human rights standards and principles, and a grave violation of human rights.” The NHRC, according to AII observed that the Manipur government was “trying to break Irom Sharmila’s spirit through this enforced isolation, for which there is no judicial mandate”. The AII in its note welcomed the NHRC’s observation; however it stated that the authorities must go further. Shashikumar Velath stated in the note that the authorities “must recognize Sharmila’s right to express her beliefs in a peaceful manner, drop all charges against her and release her unconditionally.” As Irom Sharmila’s hunger strike enters its 14th year on November 2, Amnesty International India informed that it will launch a public campaign seeking support of the people for her release. Irom Sharmila Chanu began her hunger strike in November 2000,
after the killing of 10 people in Manipur by the Assam Rifles in Malom, Imphal. She has consistently demanded the repeal of the AFSPA. The AII cited that the British Medical Association, in a briefing to the World Medical Association, has clarified that, “[a] hunger strike is not equivalent to suicide. Individuals who embark on hunger strikes aim to achieve goals important to them but generally hope and intend to survive.” This position is embodied by the World Medical Association in its Malta Declaration on Hunger Strikers, it stated. Although attempting to commit suicide is a bailable offence in India, Sharmila has refused to sign the bail bonds, maintaining that she has not committed any offence, the AII asserted. The note affirmed that Amnesty International continues to demand the repeal of the AFSPA. It stated that AFSPA “falls short of international human rights standards, including provisions of treaties to which India is a state party; and is inconsistent with India’s international legal obligations to respect and protect the right to life, liberty and security of person, to freedom from torture and other ill-treatment, and to an effective remedy.”
ensf to launch agitation tPo calls for naga unity and understanding
TuensAng, noveMber 1 (Mexn): The Eastern Naga Students Federation has resolved to start its first phase of agitation from November 5, 2013 till its ultimatum to the Chief Minister submitted on October 10, 2013 is fulfilled. A press note from the ENSF President and General Secretary informed that this resolution was taken during the federation’s emergency meeting held on October 31 due to the failure of the Nagaland state government to address the ENSF ultimatum. This was notified to all District and Sub Divisional Administrative Headquarters within the jurisdiction of Eastern Nagaland. According to the note, the Federation resolved that the four district of Eastern Nagaland viz. Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire will
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DIMAPur, noveMber 1 (Mexn): Unidentified miscreants hurled a bomb inside TK Service, Dimapur on Thursday, October 31. According to police, the explosive device landed inside the workshop located behind the display area and damaged eight vehicles undergoing repair. The incident occurred sometime between 9:30-10:00 pm when the workshop was deserted. No injury was reported. Police suspect that the perpetrators lobbed the explosive over the entrance gate leading to the work area. Motive behind the attack was unclear but police suspect it to be related to unsolicited monetary demands. It was informed that police found a pin from the site believed to be that of a grenade. Police stated that investigation regarding the incident is ongoing.
Mkg now ‘land of Pioneers’
Mokokchung, noveMber 1 (DIPr): The Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung Moruho Chotso has informed that in pursuance of the name/title conferred on Mokokchung district by the Chief Minister of Nagaland in interest of public service, the nomenclature of Mokokchung district is changed from the ‘Land of Music & Fashion’ to the ‘Land of Pioneers’. The official nomenclature shall be used with immediate effect, informed the DC in the notification.
not Co-operate with the directive issued by the state government for compulsory contribution from all employees within its jurisdiction towards celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Nagaland Statehood. It directed all concerned departments to strictly adhere to its directive and called for all HoDs and staffs of all state government departments in the four districts of Eastern Nagaland to be stationed at their respective posting place by November 4. It cautioned that failing to comply with the directives would compel the federation to take its own course of action. Meanwhile, all the Federating Units have been directed to uphold and strictly implement the resolution adopted the ENSF.
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Senapati | November 1
Expressing belief in the common Naga aspiration to become a people and a nation, the Tenyimi People’s Organization (TPO) today resolved to continue to support the search for an early settlement of the Indo-Naga political issue, which will be workable honorable and acceptable. Resolving this at its 20th general conference held here today, the TPO stated that it will work cohesively for better understanding and unity amongst the Nagas living in different parts of the world. It affirmed to respect and honour the TPO’s ancestral history beginning with the first and the final dispersal place of the Tenyimi brothers at the legendary wild pear tree at Makhel. It further avowed to preserve and maintain traditional cultures and
costumes and to encourage the enrichment of Tenyidie and Tenyimi dialects. The TPO resolved to continue research into the origins of “our oral history handed down to us from our ancestors.” Further, it resolved to support and cooperate with the Naga Hoho. It was further resolved that the Timikha Koza will now head the new team of the Tenyimi People’s Organization (TPO) as President.
We are Tenyimi by blood and not by choice: Dr Shurhozelie Gracing the conference as the chief guest, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President Ura Academy and President Naga People’s Front said TPO is a body to work for the welfare of Tenyimi family, to strengthen family ties among the different constituent units and to protect the common interest of Tenyimi people.
Of late, he said, some people have become critical of the Tenyimi family. “This may be because of fear or jealousy. They interpret and think in such a way that Tenyimi is a union of many different tribes. But Tenyimi is a natural family institution and it is not a union. We are Tenyimi by blood and not by choice,” he added. Dr. Liezietsu said that Tenyidie was introduced into college level in 1988 and slowly upgraded to degree and honours level and finally introduced it in the Nagaland University in 1977 as a discipline. “We are also preparing to set up one B.Ed College for which preparations are almost completed,” he said adding that Ura Academy has been fighting for inclusion of Tenyidie in Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution. He added that language cannot be imposed on others and is to be accepted willingly and voluntarily.
“Therefore, I leave it to your wisdom to think seriously and asses carefully how development of a language can strengthen the root of a people,” he said.
TPO committed to work for unity and harmony: TPO Prez TPO president Keku Zeliang said TPO is committed to work for unity and harmony of the people and to take the Tenyimi people forward in every aspect. He said TPO comprise of 10 fraternal units: Angami, Zeliangrong, Chakhesang, Rengma, Pochury, Mao, Poumai, Maram, Thangal and Inpui. TPO units are spread across the three states of Nagaland, Manipur and Assam. “The uniqueness of the Tenyimi fraternity is that the same ancestral blood flows in our veins even though we may be known by different names at the present age,” he stated.
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