30th July 2013

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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 207

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant

Too much export of ahimsa, India needs to follow it within: Dalai Lama

Top central science, tech officials and scientists converge in Kohima

Depp says he’s close to quitting acting

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In Myanmar, internal spy network lives on

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Our Correspondent Kohima | July 29

Son, give up the gun and mend your ways. Two tax collectors are very difficult for me to manage.

Retired cop found dead

DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Naga Business Owners Association of Dimapur District will be formally launched on July 31 at 2pm. The launching program to be held at the Naga Council Unity Hall will witness the formal declaration of the association, unveiling of the first team of office bearers and the ratification of the constitution. A press note from the Convener of the NBOADD and the Finance Secretary of the Naga Council pointed out that “this body is a culmination of the long felt need of coming together of all Naga business owners to have a representative body to address the economic plight of the state and the common good of all for a shared future.”

Cibulkova stuns Radwanska at Stanford

nagaland has potential for science research: tovihoto

By Sandemo Ngullie

NBOADD informs

–Robert Louis Stevenson

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reflections

DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): A former policeman, who was reported missing since July 26, was on Monday found dead in New Market, Dimapur. 83 year old and a retired policeman, S. Jonathan Walling, hailing from Khar village, Mokokchung district, had left his home in Lengrijan on July 26, but did not return. A ‘Missing’ notice was subsequently published. On July 29 morning, his lifeless body was found partially submerged in an open drain in New Market. The cause of death could not be ascertained but it is suspected that Walling, who was hard of hearing and needed a walking-aid, might have accidentally fallen into the drain resulting in death. A head wound was evident and is suspected to have been caused by impacting on a hard surface.

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Farmers sowing nursery rice plants in their field at Sirhima village under Dimapur district. Rice being the staple food of the Naga people occupies about 70 percent of the total cultivated area and constitutes about 75 percent of the total food grain production in Nagaland State. The food grain production during 2012-13 was about 4,05,000 MTs. (Photo by Imojen I Jamir)

‘Actions thus far is nothing short of patriotism’

DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) asserted today that it is not an arm of the Home Ministry of the Government of India or its Intelligence Bureau, and that its actions thus far are “nothing short of patriotism.” The Committee said this in response to NSCN (IM)’s allegation that the ACAUT is working on

a “hidden agenda,” an argument which the ACAUT feels has been used to “discredit” them. In a press note issued by its media cell, the ACAUT reiterated that it is a conglomeration of Naga civil society and business organizations formed to “give voice to unrepresented opinions.” It is engaged in “nation building” and believes in “economic sovereignty” of the Naga people.

DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Against the backdrop of the spurt in factional clashes between the GPRN/NSCN and NSCN (K), Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group/ Board (CFMG/B), Lt Gen NK Singh, has appealed to all NSCN groups to “stop inter-factional killings in the interest of peace and harmony.” Addressing the ceasefire review meeting between the Government of India and Khole-Khitovi led GPRN/ NSCN here at Chumukedima Police Complex on Monday, the CFMG/CFSB chairman observed that some groups’ “diabolical strategy of ruthlessly killing opponents so as to facilitate their own extortion activities is indeed regrettable.” The CFSB chairman in

the meeting remarked that while extortion can never be justified under any circumstances, the proposal of state chief minister for some “alternative means of sustenance” could be explored with “adequate safeguards and arrangements to ensure no further extortion and violence.” Speaking to media persons after the CFSB meeting, Lt Gen NK Singh disclosed that he asked the GPRN/NSCN delegation led by CFSB convenor, C Singson, to confine their cadres to the designated camps. He also disclosed that this was the same opinion suggested by Nagaland’s Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner, Banuo Z Jamir. “The cruel manner in which some of the execu-

“Whereas political sovereignty talks about Naga people’s right to self-determination, economic sovereignty in Naga context would mean the very survival of Naga race. As much as we pray for an early solution to Indo-Naga political issue, all the sacrifices of the past 60 years will mean nothing if our people fail to survive into the next generation,” the ACAUT asserted.

ACAUT claimed that it was not formed to jeopardize political talks between India and the Nagas. “The NSCN (IM) is an organisation which has been recognised internationally and acknowledged by the GOI and Naga people will respect it even more if it discards the language associated with rag-tag organizations,” said the ACAUT. Full text on page 4

Parliamentary Secretary for Science & Technology, Information Technology & Communication, Technical Education and Taxes; Tovihoto Ayemi today stated that Nagaland is naturally rich in biodiversity and indigenous traditional knowledge. This, he said, makes Nagaland a high potential ground for science research and development. “However, the state is still striving for basic security in quarters of food, shelter, energy and communication systems amidst the contingent responsibility for social integration,” Aye stated at the first meeting of the National Committee on Development of Evaluation Mechanism of State Science & Technology Councils Programme of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India here this morning. While maintaining that research in sciences remains a costly affair for the state, he said that Nagaland has a pool of local talents in various branches of study. He stressed on creation of work platforms and channels to materialize the invested knowledge and talents, especially of the young

generation to bring about sustainable development. He lamented that inadequate platform and infrastructure limitations in the state pose a major obstruction for development, particularly in the field of science and technology. The Parliamentary Secretary also told the visiting officials from New Delhi and other parts of the country that there are very few institutions in the state carry-

tion in Renewable Energy to bring about solutions for such problems.” He also informed that Nagaland state is home to many endangered and endemic species along with native varieties of rice, maize, citrus, millets, chillies, cucumber, including tea. Stating that local traditional knowledge and indigenous varieties of some fruits and crops are being registered by outside researchers as their own property without the knowledge of local inhabitants, Ayemi said “Our intellectual property and genetic resources need to be protected.” He sought the DST’s support to set up research centers “which will look into various aspects keeping in view the need of the people.” Referring to the function of the Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC), he informed that a number of areas have been identified for science & technology intervention particularly in energy, water, value addition to agricultural produce, utilization of bio-resources, improving traditional implements and tools and introducing new and appropriate technologies for sustainable development to reduce drudgery.

‘Government intends to set up centre for innovation in renewable energy’ ing out research activities. “Hence NASTEC has a mandate to carry out research and development activities to tackle some important local specific problems.” “One of the urgent needs of the state for upliftment of the rural economy is energy,” he said adding that the state has high potential for renewable energy, particularly microhydel projects. Stating that small scale hydro power units in villages can set up village level enterprises, he said “With DST’s support we intend to set up a Centre for Innova-

‘Stop inter-factional killings in the interest of peace’ Ashwini sworn-in as Ceasefire review Manipur governor meeting held between GoI and GPRN/NSCN

tions have been carried out after kidnapping a person are particularly repulsive and against all tenets of humanitarian laws and human behaviour”, the CFSB/ CFMG chairman said. On the recent killing spree between the rival GPRN/ NSCN and NSCN (K), Gen Singh hoped that the state police would lodge cases and pursue investigations to “final and appropriate judicial conclusions.” Gen Singh also disclosed that in the CFSB meeting, the GPRN/NSCN officials had requested for release of some weapons

earlier seized from their cadres and also opening of one more designated camp in Wokha district. Besides, the GPRN/NSCN officials also questioned role and validity of the recently formed Action Committee against Un-abated Taxation (ACAUT), he added. On the issue of opening of new designated camps, the CFSB chairman disclosed that the state government was adverse to such a move. Gen Singh further disclosed that in the meeting, the GPRN/NSCN sought for a review of the ceasefire ground rules (CFGR), and demanded for cessation of search operations by security forces on houses of GPRN/NSCN cadres, especially the ceasefire “card holders.” Meanwhile, CFSB con-

venor of GPRN/NSCN, C Singson, told media persons that the CF review meeting focused on the factional clashes between the rival GPRN/NSCN and NSCN (K). Singson disclosed that on the April 22, 2013 meeting in Delhi, the Home Ministry had suggested that both the rival NSCN factions sit across the table and seek ways on how to stop the factional clashes. While asserting that the GPRN/NSCN was equally concerned over the spurt in factional clashes, Singson however said that some mechanisms need to be worked out to stop these clashes. He also stated that leaders of different Naga underground groups must come to a “sense of realization” on the futility of internecine killings.

IMPhAL, JULY 29 (ThE hINDU): Ashwani Kumar, the Governor of Nagaland was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur on Monday in a simple but impressive function at Raj Bhavan. Justice Abe Manohar Sapre, the Chief Justice of Manipur high court administered the oath of office. Kumar who is the governor of Nagaland was given the additional charge till a regular governor is appointed. The Governor of Manipur Gurubachan Jagat had retired on July 22. Journalists boycott Meanwhile, journalists who are members of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union have decided

not to file the news report on the swearing-in-ceremony of Mr. Ashwani Kumar as the governor of Manipur on Monday. When the journalists who were duly invited by the state government went to Raj Bhavan, the state and the central forces manning the main gate of Raj Bhavan did not allow them to enter. Since the swearing in ceremony was almost over while the journalists were arguing with the personnel, they decided to boycott the function. An emergency meeting of the journalists was held at the press club on Monday afternoon during which it was decided not to file the report.

23052 violations of MV ‘Church and Govt should complement each other’ calls for self Act detected over 5 years Rio introspection and

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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Over the last five years, the Nagaland Motor Vehicles Department has detected 23052 cases of violations against the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules, 1988 and “the compounding fee of 173.29 lakhs were realized as revenue” up to March 31, 2013. A press note from the Nagaland Transport Commissioner also informed that for the period 2012-13, the department achieved revenue collection of 5130.96 lakhs against the revenue target of Rs 3296.00 lakhs. Under the department, there are eight Licensing and Registering Authorities in the state. These include the Regional Transport Officers at Kohima and Mokokchung and the

Revenue achievement of the department in the last 5 years: SN 1 2 3 4 5 6

Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Target Rs 933.00 lakhs Rs 1525.00 lakhs Rs 1685.00 lakhs Rs 2814.00 lakhs Rs 3059.80 lakhs Rs 3296.00 lakhs

District Offices at Mon, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto, Dimapur and Phek. The Nagaland Motor Vehicles department was established under section 133–A of the MV Act 1939 (Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988) for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules. Although a regulating department, the note said that

Actual Rs 1459.00 lakhs Rs 1653.77 lakhs Rs 2014.38 lakhs Rs 3126.74 lakhs Rs 4111.39 lakhs Rs 5130.96 lakhs

it has over the years become a major revenue earning department of the state. The Transport Commissioner in the note stated that the officers, the enforcement wing in particular, of the department have done commendable job in revenue mobilization. He also added that the department does not have permanent check gates but conduct surprise checks on road sides.

collective measures

KohIMA, JULY 29 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has said that inspite of the Church and Government being two separate institutions, they should function and complement each other for the welfare of society. He added “time has come to collectively selfintrospect on what has gone wrong with our society and take collective measures because in Jesus we believe and we have hope.’ The CM was speaking at the prayer programme organised by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council on July 26 at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima, where NBCC Executive and Legislators had a time of fellowship. While expressing gratitude to church leaders and prayer warriors for their prayer support, Rio stressed on the need for constant support even in future, informed a

Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio speaking during the prayer programme organized by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council on July 26.

press release issued by the NBCC today. He emphasized on doing away with ‘isms’ and selfish attitudes in order to collectively achieve our rights and added that leaders need to take the first step. He pointed out that Nagas are living beyond our means. “Our expectations are so high that any government cannot meet our expectations because we have no resources of our own. He concluded

by saying that, “if we want good life, we need to work hard and if we want to build our land, we have to work because work is worship and God will not accept our worship if we don’t work.” He also expressed his anticipation for such kind of fellowships in future. Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung, General Secretary, NBCC in his introductory speech stated that the reason for coming together in such a manner

was to help the church understand the burdens and issues that the government faces in its role. He added that while playing their respective roles, both the government and church could work hand in hand for betterment of the people. “We as leaders (whether in the government or in the church), must develop a Christian conscience which cries out loudly against every manifestation of evil,” he added. Rev. P. Bonny Resü, General Secretary of Asia Pacific Baptist Federation spoke on the topic “Authority- Privilege and Responsibility”. He pointed out that among all Asian countries; Nagaland has the biggest number of Christian leaders. He added that “we have been given privileges as Christians but along with privileges come responsibilities for which we will be held accountable to God.” He further asserted that both the church and the government need to be accountable to each other. He also voiced his desire for this kind of meetings to continue in future as well.

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