7th November 2013

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5.5 magnitude tremors hit parts of NE region DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN/PTI): Moderate intensity tremors were felt in parts of Nagaland this morning at around 9:45 am. Lasting a few seconds, residents in Kohima and Dimapur were seen rushing out of their house for safety. According to the MET office in Guwahati, the epicenter of the 5.5 magnitude tremor was in Karbi Anglong district at a depth of 20 km on latitude 26.5 degree North and longitude 93.5 degree East. Sources stated that the tremors lasted for about 15 to 20 seconds in Guwahati and surrounding areas. No injuries or damage was reported in Nagaland. However, according to a PTI report, six school children in Assam were injured and cracks appeared in buildings when the earthquake hit. The tremor caused cracks to appear in the building of a middle school in Golaghat district, official sources said. As scared students attempted to flee they fell and six of them were injured, the sources said, adding they were allowed to go home after first aid. The quake caused cracks in some other government school buildings as well and caused chunks of plaster to fall from the ceiling, they said. Some old residential structures and buildings in the market also developed cracks in nearby Jorhat town.

3 arrested for vehicle theft

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN): Three persons, accused of involvement in the theftofanautorickshawfrom Burma Camp on the evening of October 15, were arrested on November 3 by police from Dimapur East Police Station. Out of three accused persons, Bulbul Ali (20) and Anif Ali (27) were reported to have stolen the vehicle and sold it to the third accused, Mughato Aye (26), for Rs 25,000. Police said that they recovered some rods and tools, suspected to be used for tampering with the chassis number of stolen vehicles, from the house of Mughato Aye. According to OC East Police Station, Among Jamir, the vehicle (NL-07F-5788) was reported stolen on October 15 last at 6.00 pm from Burma Camp area.

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no to ‘Disturbed nagaland state Government Area’ in Garo Hills defends policy on land, P&nG

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN): Issues pertaining to Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India, petroleum and natural gas in relation to Article 371(A), rules of executive business and Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ) were discussed at the consultative meeting held here today at the Capital Convention Centre. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio termed the meeting historic, and felt that it was important to understand the genesis and actual position that Nagas are facing today. Reminding that the 16 Point Agreement was the outcome of Naga Peoples Convention (NPC), Rio felt necessary for such Consultative meet when the agreement of the NPC is in question by the Government of India. “Nagas are further divided today and that is why even what has been agreed is questioned,” Rio said. Stating that Government of India was trying to put pressure to take away the rights of the Nagas, Rio appealed to the people of Nagaland to be united. With regard to Article 371 (A), Rio said, “We are within the Constitution but the Government of India has become unconstitutional.” He further reminded that others will take advantage if we do not implement and go forward with the framed rules passed in the assembly. “We respect Government of India when we exploit, when we produce,

We do not want to rope in the army in the area: Meghalaya government

Chief Minister of nagaland neiphiu Rio makes a gesture while addressing the consultative meeting held at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on november 6. (Morung Photo)

pricing etc but cannot agree to share ownership of our land and resources,” Rio mentioned. On rules of executive business relating to promotion, appointment and transfers and posting, Rio said that “we are not against anybody but it is our duty to fight for the right of the Nagas and the state.” Minister for planning and co-ordination, evaluation, geology and mining T.R. Zeliang elaborated the latest position of petroleum and natural gas in relation to Article 371 (A), highlighting the legal opinion from the Solicitor General of India, letters to the Chief Minister from the minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, letters to the Chief Secretary Nagaland from the Director, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, As-

sembly resolution 2010, Consultative meeting resolution held on July 12, 2013. He said that as far as petroleum and natural gas is concerned, the state government has decided to “go ahead.” He felt that the government of the day and the people of Nagaland should speak in one voice to uphold Article 371 (A). High Court Bar Association president Timikha Koza, in his presentation on Article 371(A) and its interpretation, reaffirmed that the Bar has resolved to resolutely defend the rights guaranteed under Article 371(A) and invited all civil societies, NGOs and public in general to come forward to take a united stand in defending the special provision. Koza pointed out that the issues of 16 Point Agreement and Article 371(A) of the Constitution are being discussed after

50 years of Statehood in an open public forum without any hesitation. He said that it is “painful” to observe “what the Government of India has given to the Nagas as a special provision by the right hand was trying to take back with its left hand one by one.” Towards this, he cited examples of (i) Transfer of the State of Nagaland from External Affairs Ministry to Home Ministry (ii) Removal of Nagaland from special funding pattern in 1989 and (iii) now trying to interfere in the ownership of land and its resources. Koza called upon the civil societies, NGOs, Naga public and the Government of Nagaland to make a concerted effort to demand from the Government of India to restore the State of Nagaland to the original status which was “unilaterally and arbitrarily” withdrawn by the Gov-

ernment of India. Additional Chief Secretary, P&AR, C.J. Ponraj highlighted the various aspects of Rules of Executive Business and pointed out Article 74 and 166 which explains the provisions of Government of India and State Government to run the affairs of day to day business. He also explained Rules 34(i) and Rule 34(ii) which deals with the lists to be referred to the Chief Secretary and to the Governor. Justice & Law secretary K.N. Chishi also highlighted on the provision and rights of Article 371(A) and the formation of Nagaland state. Representative from tribal hohos, civil societies and politicians of different political parties participated in the discussion. Chief Secretary Alemtemshi Jamir chaired the consultative meet. (With inputs from DIPR)

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has termed the recently concluded Vigilance Awareness Week (28 October-03 November) a “farcical exercise” under the NPF government as the State Vigilance Commission that has been “unable to speed up the investigations and prosecute political leaders and officials found guilty of perpetrating mass cor-

ruption and blatant abuse of govt machinery for their personal gains.” The NPCC, in a press statement from its media cell, alleged that “While the state is currently saddled with huge deficit of over 1500 crores and unable to even bring out the Works Programme for 2013-14, the fortunes of the Chief Minister and his cronies have increased manifold during the past decade at the expense of state infra-

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN): A team of the Nagaland State BJP led by its president Dr. M. Chuba Ao, general secretary, Vihoshe James, and vice president, Er. Senkathung, met the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar on November 6 and apprised him of vital issues pertaining to Nagaland State. A press note from its General Secretary and Spokesperson, K. James Vizo, stated that “when the party expressed its dismay on the UPA Govt. for its complacent attitude towards DoNER and Tribal Ministry of the North eastern States, the Chief Minister assured the visiting team that once NDA comes back to Centre it will re-strengthen both the DoNER and Tribal Ministry in the general interest of the people of that region.” Modi is also stated to have said, when asked, that he will “look into” the matter of implementing Article

371 (A) “in letter and spirit.” On the topic of the “Naga political issue,” visà-vis recognition of its “unique history” by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Modi told the visiting delegation that if he is voted to power, “the whole NE region will have peaceful atmosphere and maximum development.” Modi is additionally stated to have informed

ShIllONg, NOVEMBER 6 (IANS): Stating that there is no intention to declare the insurgencyhit Garo Hills region a “disturbed area”, the Meghalaya government Wednesday vowed to continue fighting militancy in the state. “At this moment, there is no proposal from the state government to the central government to declare the Garo Hills as “disturbed area” as the situation in that region is not bad compared with other disturbed areas of the country,” Chief Secretary W.M.S. Pariat said. An area declared a disturbed area immediately comes under the controversial Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act which provides security forces with sweeping powers. “We do not want to rope in the army in the area as there are several issues to be considered. The customs and traditions are different in these areas and people from outside do take time to understand these issues, so we are not declaring Garo Hills a disturbed area, nor are we in favour of roping in the army at this juncture,” Pariat told journalists. He, however, vowed that counter-insurgency operations will continue in a “strong manner” and

in a “strategised way” to neutralise the militant activities in the Garo Hills. “We have to relook into the areas where we have problems and then come up with appropriate strategies,” he said. Five Meghalaya policemen were killed in South Garo Hills, bordering Bangladesh, on Tuesday when a group of 30 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants ambushed them when they were on their way to a jail to take charge of a prisoner. The home ministry has expressed concern over the situation in the five districts of Garo Hills, especially with the rise of the outlawed GNLA, a tribal Garo outfit which forged an operational alliance with the United Liberation Front of Asom and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland, giving it access to arms and ammunition. “We are concerned with the rise of GNLA. But we don’t know the reason why they have not been able to neutralise GNLA or nab Sohan D. Shira (military wing chief of the GNLA) despite our sanctioning central paramilitary forces to carry out operation against GNLA,” a senior home ministry official told IANS on condition of anonymity. “Tuesday’s incident is an occasion for the police to retrospect and redraw their strategies in their fight against militants and other anti-social elements,” S.K. Jain, the intelligence chief of Meghalaya Police, said at a meeting to pay homage to the slain policemen.

CM says ‘need to evolve new Vigilance Awareness Week a farcical exercise: NPCC paradigms for development’ DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 6 (MExN): Chief Minister (CM) of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, today presented a concept note on Special Development Zone (SDZ) and the Foothill Super Highway during the consultative meet at Convention Centre here on November 6. “The Naga people need to evolve new paradigms for development in accordance with the dynamics of the emergent situation,” stated the note presented by Rio. Of special concern to the CM is the growing number of educated—over 5 Lakh students of Nagaland are currently in schools and colleges inside and outside Nagaland. For them, noted Rio, “we have to prepare the ground and opportunities for their gainful livelihood or employment.” In this, we have to plan and prepare for the private sector to grow and flourish, stated the concept note, highlighting “some inherent deficiencies in our existing systems.” “The more important need is to restructure and reform our systems and create the appropriate condition for our development.., especially to enable investment to flow into the state.” Stating that “Industrialization and Urbanization” is an imperative for the development of trade, commerce and the economy of a people, the concept

note pointed out that Nagaland’s urban centers are concentrated in the mountains and they have grown beyond their carrying capacities and are bursting at their seams. “It is not possible for us to visualize larger growth of our mountain top urban conglomerations, much less to try and induce industrialization in our hilltop towns,” added the con-

of the SDZ will be in areas such as Jalukie, Dimapur, Niuland, Merapani, Bhandari, Longtho, Longnak, Tuli, Yonglok, Shetep, Tiru, Nagnimora, Tizit and any other areas that may be included later in the proposed NSDZ through Government’s notification. According to the CM, the Deputy Commissioners will take up the matter with the civil societies of the respective districts to identify the SDZs but the matter is brought before the apex civil society bodies to “validate and endorse.” Rio, however, clarified that the land will belong to the individual or the people. “The fundamental idea is to restructure the legal land tenure system leading to commodification of land as has happened in all other societies and civilizations all around the world.” SDZs will be subject to intensive planning and the formulation of Master Plans to give scope for futuristic cities to emerge with all the modern facilities and amenities and with anticipation of the needs of future global societies. Stating that the Foot hills comprise the “treasure chest of the Nagaland people with our rich natural resources comprising of Oil and coal,” the concept note pointed out that it is the duty of the present generation to plan for the future Naga society.

Rio on Special Development Zone and the Foothill Super Highway cept note. Rio suggested a futuristic superhighway that will be four to eight lane along the foothills, a Railway line along the foothills and development of SDZs along this foothill super highway and railway where urbanization will emerge and where eventually industrialization will take place. The SDZ areas so defined, conceptualized Rio, will be large areas along the Super Highway where special legal interventions will have to be made to restructure the land tenure system. This will be followed by the introduction of title and ownership deeds and its registration to give legal coverage and sanctity. According to the concept note, the development

structures lying in dilapidated conditions.” The State Congress pointed out how the State Vigilance Commission is “yet to bring justice on a number of complaints against the corrupt conduct of political leaders and officials who siphoned off money meant for development works.” To this end, it quoted the example of “the repeated attempt by the NPF govt since Jan 2012 to appoint a former DGP ac-

cused in the 18 crore Police Modernization Scam to the post of Vigilance Commissioner.” It also mentioned examples of a number of cases of alleged corruption that were forwarded to the State Vigilance Commission, including one by a top politico, but which have derived no results to date but have “shielded the corrupt” through “state govt’s interference.” Full text on page 4

BJP Nagaland visits Narendra Modi

Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi raises the dao for Nagaland State BJP officials.

that a proposal was offered to all Chief Ministers of the North East to send 200 women from each state to Gujarat for two years’ training as woman police and on completion their service to be used as Tourist police- to protect and guide tourists. “As the people of this region are fluent in English, it will be convenient for them to deal with foreign tourists.

Salaries, accommodation and other perks will be borne by the Gujarat State Government. It will also promote tourism industry between NE States and Gujarat.” The Nagaland BJP team is also slated to visit Barmer in Rajasthan in order to study the concept and the activities around oil exploration.

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