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No doctor at PHC Tening causing hardship

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‘reservation for women does not take away the rights of men’

ENWO acknowledges Nagaland State Govt decision to implement 33% reservation in ULBs

tuensAng, August 20 (Mexn): The Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) has ‘appreciated, applauded and acknowledged’ the “visionary leadership” of Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and his cabinet colleagues for “paving the path” for Naga women. The ENWO stated this today in a press release from its President, Birila Tokiu. “Reservation for women is not an issue of men versus women but it is only an assertion of women’s place in society as an equal partner in the development process,” stated the ENWO. 33 percent reservation

for women in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), municipality and town councils “do not take away the rights of men,” asserted the Organisation. Listing out what the purpose of the mechanism of reservation is, the ENWO stated that it is meant to bring women “at par in decision making bodies.” Reservation, it noted, will not harm the Naga society but will bring about “enormous social changes that we so desire to see in Nagaland.” “Having women councilors will bring about attitude changes in towns and city administration mindset. Women’s participation will have a huge positive impact in the towns, in the areas of improvement of civic facilities and services, price control, sanitation, health, etc.,” the women of Eastern Nagaland asserted. In this light, the ENWO stated that the “magnanimous decision” of the State cabinet will go down in

the annals of Naga History and tell the tale of how it paved the way for the daughters of Nagaland “towards a more vibrant and progressive society.” Moreover, the ENWO appreciated the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and the Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association (ENGOA) for their “immense support” towards the “wellbeing of women and understanding that Naga women are ready and mature for leadership.” The ENWO requested all Naga “fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons” to support the wise decision of the State Government and “speak in one voice” by standing up for their mothers, wives, daughters and sisters so that both men and women can “contribute and shoulder responsibilities on equal terms in order to bring about a transformational change in our society.”

NBAK member physically assaulted by NPG Our Correspondent Kohima | August 20

A member of Naga Business Association Kohima (NBAK) was reportedly assaulted by a town commander and two others claiming to be from the “Unification Group” here last night. Addressing a press conference here called by the NBAK this afternoon, the victim who is proprietor of SEVEN SIX shop lo-

cated at Old Minister’s Hill Kohima said that he was physically assaulted by the town commander along with his two friends in his shop on August 19. The victim informed that after he made a payment of yearly tax of Rs. 5000 to the second party of the same group to one major Temjen of central army, he was asked by the latter (town commander) as to why such payment was done to that second party

and that he should call major Temjen before them to resolve the matter. He said he was unable to pay to the first party since he had already paid to the second party of the same group. The victim said the town commander asked him to close his shop till the matter is settled. He said after several calls they came to his shop and grabbed him and pointed a pistol at him and later hit his head with the pistol. He said the

pistol was also pointed at the salespersons in the shop who are women. Meanwhile, the NBAK, while condemning the incident, lodged an FIR at the SouthPoliceStationKohima. NBAK told media persons that they are very serious about the incident and added that if the concerned authority fails to act promptly then it will have no other option but be compelled to take its own course of action.

The Hornbill Spirit: fr. Abraham lotha releases new book Morung Express News Dimapur | August 20

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Peren, August 20 (Mexn): Primary Health Centre (PHC), Tening, Peren district, which serves as a health care center for many villages under Tening sub-division in the absence of other medical facilities, has been functioning without any Medical Officer (MO) since the previous MO was transferred in April 2016. The absence of a doctor in Tening has caused immense distress to all who need immediate medical services, stated a press release issued by Tening Town Traders’ Union President, PN Kaurinta. The release narrated that due to absence of doctor at the PHC, a pregnant woman from Ntuma village who came for delivery had to be referred to Peren/ Jalukie/ Dimapur on June 18 when a complication arose. However, she could not make it to the nearest medical facility with a doctor and passed away on the way, it said. Many sick and the needy, the Union highlighted, have to be turned away without proper medical treatment and sent back to their villages with basic medicines provided by nurses since the poor villagers do not have enough resources to go to Peren/ Jalukie/ Dimapur to consult a doctor. The Traders’ Union has appealed to the department concerned and Government of Nagaland to post a Medical Officer permanently at PHC Tening to avoid such unfortunate incidents, thereby inviting the wrath of the public.

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Fr. Abraham Lotha, PhD continues on his journey of helping readers understand the connection between symbols and nationalism, and even take them further, as he releases his first book after ‘The Raging Mithun’ which was published in 2014. His new book, titled ‘The Hornbill Spirit: Nagas Living Their Nationalism,’ published by Heritage Publishing House, was released here at DABA’s Elim Hall today. The latest book is a further development of his doctoral studies completed at the Graduate Centre of The City University of New York in 2009. The historicity of the processes followed by a peoples need to be documented and Fr. Abraham Lotha traces some of these processes successfully, noted Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Border Affairs, Government of Nagaland, while releasing the book. Fr. Abraham’s book, which Kikon had already read, attempts

to address some historical blind spots in the context of Naga nationalism and brings forth varied debates on the subject, said Kikon. This is unlike intellectuals of some neighbouring peoples who reiterate historical narratives of the territoriality of nation states thereby drawing and justifying their own aspirations based on such concepts as territorial integrity. The Parliamentary Secretary stated that Fr. Abraham Lotha’s ‘Hornbill Spirit’ attempts to challenge the previously rendered notion of Naga “sub nationalism” through the lens of Naga “ethnonationalism.” Kikon defined the book as a “timely” contribution in a “suitable context” albeit devoid of propaganda. ‘Hornbill Spirit’ is a “nice summation” of the historical processes that shaped the Naga polity and discusses “uncomfortable issues in a comfortable manner.” Dr. Lanusangla Tzüdir, Chief Editor & Publisher of Heritage Publishing House, agreed on the timeliness of the book while giving a brief introduction at the book launch. “The book could act as an im-

portant guiding principle and healthy political ecology in the gives a better orientation of po- long run. litical struggle of the Nagas,” she The Hornbill is associated with added. Naga values, beauty youthfulness, free-spirit, promise and abunSymbolism inspired nationalism dance. Naming a festival after it has Fr. Abraham Lotha brings into not been mere chance as for genfocus, through multiple inter- erations, Nagas have experienced views, how symbolism inspires a connection with the bird, he said. sense of nationalism among the He likened the free spirit of the Naga people. In that, he attempts Hornbill to the true identity and spirto take the bird’s eye view and pres- it of Naga nationalism. True to this, ent a holistic picture of why the his- as history proceeded with its myriad torical Naga processes emerged turns, the Naga people maintained the way they did. agency over its proceedings and To bring the point home, while continued to move on. speaking at the event, Fr. Abraham The bird is a symbol of healthy wore a traditional Hornbill feather ecological system and the idea behat, coordinated to meet the aes- hind the title is to ensure that nathetics of his new book. tionalism is tended well. In taking this symbolism fur“This itself would generate ther, he hoped that the methods in a healthy resolution,” he mainwhich the Hornbill lives in nature tained. and even identifies with its ecoloThe intention of the book is not gy should be applied to the current to offer solutions, said Fr. Abrasituation where in both the Naga ham, but explore why things beand Indian sides should develop gan, and make the reader better fresh perspectives of understand- informed in order to contribute to ing each other by learning from the the larger discourse. Hornbill, thereby nurturing the reThe book launch was followed by lationship. a discussion with the audience and This will hopefully create a signing of the book by the author.

BeIJIng, August 20 (AP): China and Myanmar said Saturday that they have pledged to forge closer ties as “blood brothers,” as Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi got set to wrap up a visit to Beijing, her first diplomatic trip since taking power in March. The neighboring countries also said in a joint statement that they would strengthen trade and cooperation on issues along the border, where fighting between Myanmar government forces and rebels have occasionally spilled over. There was no mention of progress, however, on a stalled $3.6 billion dam project in northern Myanmar primarily funded by Chinese energy interests, which was a key concern during the visit. China has been on a diplomatic charm offensive in the past year toward its fast-growing neighbor, while Myanmar under Suu Kyi has shown a willingness to embrace its top trading partner and major investor. The five-day visit, concluding Sunday, is the second trip to China in 15 months for Suu Kyi, who was imprisoned for more than a decade by Myanmar’s former Beijingbacked military junta. Suu Kyi has indicated that she will seek more balanced relations with China and the United States compared to Myanmar’s previous government, headed by former President Thein Sein, who initiated political reforms and built ties with Washington.

Peace top aim in Myanmar: Suu Kyi

BeIJIng, August 20 (IAns): Achieving peace and unity in Myanmar is the most important aim, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said in Beijing. Suu Kyi told this to Chinese media on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. Suu Kyi is on a five-day visit to China at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang. China is the first country that Suu Kyi has visited outside of the Asean, since she took office in April. She said that peace and unity among different groups was what Myanmar needed the most. “Without peace, there can be no sustained development,” Suu Kyi said. Ethnic armed groups have existed in Myanmar since the country gained independence in January 1948. The Myanmar government started ceasefire talks with several armed groups in November 2013, and a nationwide ceasefire accord between the government and eight ethnic armed groups was finally signed last year. The Myanmar government formed an 11-member National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) on July 11 this year, led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar will hold a meeting called “the 21th century Panglong meeting”, which aims to bring more ethnic armed groups to sign the ceasefire agreement and to participate in the peace process.

“The peace process, of course, is our process and the people of Myanmar must build peace in our country,” said Suu Kyi, adding that Myanmar believes that China is a good neighbour and will do every thing possible to promote the peace process. Regarding Myanmar’s economic development in the future, Suu Kyi named job creation, national plans for energy and construction, and a new way of developing agriculture. “With high unemployment in the country, Myanmar needs to create jobs for people so that they can use their own ability to earn a living and live a dignified and secure life,” she said. In addition, Myanmar has to develop its agriculture sector because the great majority of its people -- about 70 per cent of the population -- depend on agriculture for their livelihood. While answering a question about her father General Aung San’s legacy, Suu Kyi said: “It was the idea of honest leadership that aimed at serving the people rather than exploiting them.” “Unity among different ethnic groups of the country is greatly desired,” she added. “This is what my father would have desired and what we all desire, not because it is part of his legacy, but because it is what we need for our country,” Suu Kyi said.


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