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I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches Modi meets Patna blast victims’ kin [ PAGE 08]
Heidi transformed into a wrinkled old lady
By Sandemo Ngullie
Sunday, November 3, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4 –Alice Roosevelt Longworth
ABAM to release 2013 edition of Ao-Naga Dictionary [ PAGE 02]
‘God’s Army’ twins reunite, seek comrades
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reflections
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The twins of “God’s Army” grateful to be alive ...
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Sharma’s double ton helps India crush Australia [ PAGE 10 ]
Winds of change? ‘All of us are responsible for the current state of affairs …. And need to assume responsibility” Morung Express News Dimapur | November 2
Ah! Your fav` televangelist? So, what’s he up to today? Selling his latest books, CDs of his sermons?
Public Notice Dear Readers, On the occasion of Diwali, offices of The Morung Express will remain closed on Sunday, November 3, 2013 and will re-open on Monday, November 4, 2013. The next issue of The Morung Express will reach the stands on Tuesday, November 5. Wishing you a happy and safe Diwali! The Morung Express
Power dept notifies on safety clearance KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 2 (MExN): The Nagaland Power Department today issued information relating to the minimum safety clearance for buildings and structures from electric lines as per the Indian Electricity Rules 1956 Section 79 & 80. The Chief Engineer for Power, K. Miachieo in a press note stated that for LT & 11KV and Service Lines, the vertical clearance is set at eight feet while the horizontal clearance is set at four feet. For 33KV lines, the vertical clearance is set at twelve feet while the horizontal clearance is set at six feet. The Chief Engineer has requested the public to maintain the safety clearance while taking up construction works.
Man dies in bank
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 2 (MExN): In a tragic incident on Saturday, a customer at a bank in Dimapur died after reportedly suffering a stroke. According to police, the incident occurred at the State Bank of India, Dimapur (Main Branch) at around 11:20 am. The deceased was identified by police as one Jai Mishra, a Hindi teacher posted at Government High School, Kuhuboto, Dimapur. Police said that the cause of death can be ascertained only after post-mortem.
This combination of December 6, 1999 and September 26, 2013 photos shows Luther Htoo, left, and his brother Johnny at their jungle camp in Myanmar and 14 years later in western Thailand. When they were kids, the twins were bulletproof and invulnerable to land mines - or so went the story that briefly made them famous as hundreds of guerrillas followed and even worshipped them in the southeastern jungles of Myanmar. Over a decade later, their “God’s Army” is no more, and the twins’ greatest accomplishment may be that both are still alive. (AP Photo) Story on page 9
‘Nagas urged to be self-reliant’ Diwali not so happy for
Vikheho stresses on paradigm shift in structures of social organization Our Correspondent Kohima | November 2
Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, Vikheho Swu today identified self- reliance as the most challenging aspect for Naga society at present. In this, he urged the various organizations and unions to plan for a sustainable system so that they become self sustainable. The Parliamentary Secretary asserted that progress of the state will be “greatly hampered” if organizations or unions do not plan for self-sustenance system. He stressed on the need to make a paradigm shift in the structure of social organization in Nagaland. Stating that DAN government has many programmes to facilitate the growth and development of
the youth, he encouraged the youth to come forward and utilize the opportunities. Speaking at the “Colours of Life” (Variety show) organized by the Old Ministers’ Hill Youth Organization, Kohima here at the State Academy Hall; Swu urged the performers to adhere to three principles to materialize a successful life. Firstly, he said, the most important thing in life is to acknowledge God and stated that God has given life for a purpose. Secondly, Swu called upon the youth to respect their elders and parents and at the same time to heed what their parents teach them. Thirdly, he urged them to be honest in life. He asserted that everything would go wrong if there is no honesty. Parliamentary Secretary for Law & Justice, Labour & Employment and Land Revenue, Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire and Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) President, Pele Khezhie were also present at the event.
heart, diabetic patients
NEw DElHI, NOVEMBER 2 (IANS): Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant for feasting, bursting crackers and enjoying with the family, but doctors warn that patients suffering from lung and heart diseases, hypertension and diabetes need to exercise caution as their condition might worsen. Highly saturated food like sweets consumed during this period can increase cardiac problems and aggravate health issues in people with hypertension and diabetes. “PostDiwali, heart patients and people suffering from hypertension, diabetes and breathing problems queue up in the hospitals as they do not abide by the precautions prescribed by doctors during such time.” Purshotam Lal, chairman of Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute, told IANS. Also, very importantly since the weather is also undergoing a change, people should be well clad and not get a cold. Last but not the least, binge eating, drinking and smoking should be avoided during festivities, he said. “Since it is celebration time, people consume highly saturated food and sweets that affect those suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure and as it is winter time too they do not exercise which lands them at the doctor’s doors. Those with heart and lung problem should say no to crackers,” he said. He said during Diwali, respiratory problems also see a rise due to increase in pollution due to crackers. Lal said to prevent respiratory problems, people, particularly those who are prone to bronchial asthma, should avoid being too close to burning fire crackers and avoid smoke.
Grenade, ammo, liquor seized
Govt calls for joint Public Consultative meet on Nov 6
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KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 2 (DIPR): The Government of Nagaland, Home Department Political Branch has convened a joint consultative meeting with various NGO representatives, including Naga Hoho, ENPO, NMA, NSF, ENSF, ENWO and various tribal Hohos to discuss Article 371 (A) and Rule of Executive Business, besides other issues. The meeting will be held on November 6 at 11:00 am at the Capital Convention Center, Kohima. Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphui Rio is also scheduled to attend the meeting. At least 3 members from all the organizations have been requested to attend the meeting.
Over recent years, there has been an upsurge of young voices calling for the existing state of affairs to be overhauled. Have the issues facing the Naga people become more complicated over time? How is the younger generation’s approach to social conundrums different from the older generation? And how optimistic are people regarding this pathway to ‘change?’ These questions reflect the complexity and gravity of the conditions impacting the people’s quality of life and desire for real change. Yanfo Kikon, creator of the Naga blog expresses that, “Every single young Naga is a stakeholder of our future, so we have every right to decide our own future. Without my knowledge, why should I let somebody decide my future? How can anybody accept any decision made on our behalf without our knowledge?” he exclaims. Yanfo adds that the new generation is “informed, aware, united and bold enough to speak out.” “The new generation dreams to live in a Nagaland which is run by legitimate leaders who listens to the voice of the people, values the rule of law and lives an exemplary life,” he adds. The older generation’s experience is distinct to them and given the historical context, their responses initially were borne of good faith. On whether the older generation has constructively addressed the challenges remains a question. Yanfo points out that the difference between the approaches of the young and the old “lies in Rationality and an Objective approach.” He states that the new generation “has matured early and is more intellectually capable because of all the struggles we had to endure and the pain of seeing our older generation” always accusing each other. He states that online platforms have “leveraged the real meaning of Democracy where our God given right
A young Naga vying for change. (Benjamin Lorin Sugathan Photo)
to speak and express our thoughts freely without fear.” “This force will grow stronger and prove that when people guided with conscience and vision fight together, there is no might in this world which can suppress such a movement,” he adds. He cites the recently held ACAUT rally calling it a “people’s movement.” Yanfo responds to the cynics by asserting that “this rally is just a spark,” the catalyst, and that “a revolution is just around the corner.” Prominent social activist and elder Niketu Iralu points out that the present scenario in Nagaland is “shockingly bad.” He criticizes the tendency to assign blame and calls for each Naga to accept that “all of us are responsible for the current state of affairs.” “Accepting your own fault,” according to Iralu is a primary step towards achieving change. Iralu calls the current surge of public action and opinion as a “wonderful thing.” He points out one main difference between the young and the old in the Naga context is that the young are more “articulate and are prepared to take a stand.” He expresses optimism for the future of Naga society and hopes that with enough ma-
turity and wisdom, “change will be achieved.” He urges the need to be calm, reasonable and to settle differences through self introspection and by assuming responsibility. Rozelle Mero from the People Channel affirms that the internet has provided a platform for the disgruntled and perturbed youth to voice out their frustrations. She opines that these frustrations are justifiable and that “it has reached a saturation point.” “How can they not be angry when 65,000 to 100,000 young people in the state are unemployed?” she queries. Mero says that the idealistic mindset of the youth is a thing to be lauded. However, she emphasizes that they need to realize that change will not happen overnight and that tremendous amount of effort and introspection is required to achieve this idealistic end. Regarding the future, Mero reveals that, “When I talk to young people, I feel optimistic. However, when I look at the people in power, who are supposed to lead and set an example, the hope fades away.” She emphasizes the need for young leaders to step up and instill in themselves a sense of dignity, honor and selflessness.
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(L) Kheirudin (second from left) and the seized beer cans along with excise personnel. (R) Atoshe Achumi alongwith the hand grenade and .22 ammunition seized from his possession.
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 2 (MExN): In two separate incidents on November 2, an explosive, ammunitions and illicit liquor were seized in Dimapur by police personnel. At around 1:00 pm on Saturday, the Special Operation Team of Dimapur police, while conducting routine security frisking of vehicles at Eros Lane recovered a hand grenade and ammunition from an unregistered Maruti Gypsy. One Atoshe Achumi who was driving the vehicle, was arrested. The SOT personnel, found a Chinesemake hand grenade and 11 rounds of .22 ammunition in the vehicle, stated the officer in-charge of East Police Station. Achumi, a resident of Nagarjan, was taken into custody and booked under the Arms Act, Ex-
plosive Substances Act, Motor Vehicles Act and section 192 of the Indian Penal Code. In an unrelated incident, district Excise personnel manning the New Field checkpost intercepted a liquor-laden Maruti van (MN 1K 2942) at around 12:30 pm. The consignment procured from Lahorijan, Assam was Imphal bound. According to the Superintendent of Excise Mobile Squad, Ghokiho Yeptho, the consignment containing 216 cans of beer was detected by Assistant Inspector of Excise Chingten Konyak, and Excise constables, Ihoto Sema and Supong. It was found neatly packed in cartons containing tomatoes and concealed beneath other vegetables, stated Yeptho in a press release. The driver identified as Kheirudin was arrested.
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