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By Sandemo Ngullie
Thursday, December 11, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4 –Ayn Rand
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NobEl lAUrEATE: CHANGE IS CoMING Malala, Satyarthi receive 2014 Nobel Peace Prize
Everyone was so understanding and supportiveeven the church and the Excise department.
6:00 pm-6:00 am curfew in border area for 60 days Mokokchung, DeceMber 10 (DIPr): The Additional District Magistrate, Sivasagar, has informed that night curfew from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am has been imposed in the 5km belt of the Assam side bordering Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in order to check movement of antisocial elements. However, security personnel and officials on duty are exempted. The order will come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 60 (sixty) days.
Govt to relax road development norms for North East new DelhI, DeceMber 10 (IAnS): The government said Wednesday it will relax norms on the development of the road and highways sector in the northeastern states. Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government has consented to relax norms for road development in northeastern states. The minister said that the relaxation in road development norms will benefit states like Arunachal Pradesh, where developers even with medium experience in carrying-out contractors will be allowed for constructing trans-Arunachal Highway project. Gadkari’s recipe for expediting and promoting road development of the state is to divide large road erection projects into small portions which can be handled by local contractors.
Palestinian minister dies after being struck by Israeli troops
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TurMuSIYA, DeceMber 10 (reuTerS): A Palestinian minister died shortly after being hit by Israeli soldiers during a protest on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, a Reuters photographer who witnessed the incident and a Palestinian medic said. Ziad Abu Ein, a minister without portfolio who was in his early 50s, was rushed by ambulance from the scene, in the village of Turmusiya, but died en route to the nearby Palestinian city of Ramallah. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called Abu Ein’s death “a barbaric act which we cannot be silent about or accept”. Announcing three days of national mourning, Abbas said he would take “necessary steps” after an investigation. The Israeli army was looking into the incident, a spokeswoman said, She did not immediately provide further information.
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oSlo, DeceMber 10 (AP): Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India received the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday for risking their lives to help protect children from slavery, extremism and forced labor at great risk to their own lives. The 17-year-old Malala, the youngest ever Nobel winner, and Satyarthi, 60, collected the award at a ceremony in Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital to a standing ovation. As she received her award, a young man ran onto the stage waving a Mexican flag that he had apparently smuggled into the heavily guarded ceremony, and he was whisked away by a guard. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg bemoaned the brief interruption and lapse in security. To help protect Malala — who had been shot in the head by Taliban in Pakistan in 2012 — Oslo has been dominated by armed police and security guards for days, with blockedoff streets, metal fences and helicopters whirring
above. In his speech to an audience including Norwegian royalty and politicians, Nobel committee Chairman Thorbjorn Jagland said all children have a right to childhood and education, and “this world conscience can find no better expression” than through this year’s winners. Referring to Malala’s serious injury in Pakistan two years ago, he said Islamic extremist groups dislike knowledge because it is a condition for freedom. “Attendance at school, especially by girls, deprives such forces from power,” he said. He praised Satyarthi’s vision of ending child labor and how he had abandoned a career as an electrical engineer in 1980 to fight for that vision. Jagland also singled out another Indian, Mahatma Gandhi, who remains the most notable omission in the 113-year history of the Nobel Peace Prize. The chairman said prize winners live according to Gandhi’s principle: “There are many purposes I would
My life’s aim is to free every child: Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India hold their Nobel Peace Prize diplomas and medals during the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, December 10. (AP Photo)
have died for. There are no purposes I would have killed for.” In his acceptance speech, Satyarthi referred to rapid globalization, high-speed Internet and international flights that connect people. “But there is one serious disconnect. It is a lack of compassion,” he said, urging the audience to “globalize compassion,” starting with children.
Malala Yousafzai offered hope Wednesday that her prize will inspire young girls all over the world to fight for their rights — and to step forward to lead. The 17-year-old girl shot by the Taliban in Pakistan in October 2012 for asserting her right to an education told The Associated Press that the time is now for women to proclaim their rights and that
“change is coming.” “I feel that it’s not just me receiving the award,” Malala said. “It’s all these girls, this young generation, they have been working so hard, and it’s their voice that I would be raising in my speech today.” Malala has felt the bond of a global sisterhood of sorts, with women gathering the strength to fight for education, the key to a future.
oSlo, DeceMber 10 (IAnS): India’s child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi Wednesday said that his life’s aim was to “make sure that every child is a free child” after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize here along with Pakistani girls’ education activist Malala Yousafzai. “My only aim in life is to make sure that every child is a free child, I refuse to accept that all the temples, mosques, churches and prayer houses have no place for the dreams of our children,” said the Nobel laureate in his acceptance speech at the Oslo City Hall. Satyarthi has worked for child rights for over 30 years through the Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an NGO which is credited with freeing over 80,000 children from bonded labour across India. “I have seen gods in the smiles of kids I have rescued, I represent the sounds of silence, the voices of innocence,” said Satyarthi. “In the pursuit of global progress, not a single person should be left out in any corner of the world. Let us work together for the good of the whole world. I represent millions of children who are left behind.” The founder of the Nobel Prizes, Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, said the prize is for people “who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” The committee has interpreted those instructions differently over time, widening
the concept of peace work to include efforts to improve human rights, fight poverty and clean up the environment. By honoring this year’s winners, the Norwegian Nobel Committee linked the peace award to conflicts between world religions and neighboring nuclear powers as well as drawing attention to children’s rights.
BRTF personnel accused of ‘Make human Adieu Hornbill festival 2014 molesting minor in Kohima rights real for all’
NAYO alleges ‘lackadaisical’ response from BRTF officers
kohIMA, DeceMber 10 (Mexn): A personnel of the 15th BRTF stationed at Peraciezie in Kohima reportedly molested a 13-year-old girl on the night of December 9. The personnel, who is yet to be identified, clad in his uniform had “grabbed” the girl, who was with a friend, and was “inappropriately touching her” when youths passing by were alerted by their muffled protest and the commotion, alleged Northern Angami Youth Organization (NAYO). The two girls were passing through the BRTF Camp after attending the carnival at Ruzhukhrie Memorial Government High School junction when the incident happened. The road passing through the camp is used by both BRTF and colony residents alike as in many other camps in Naga areas, a press release from
NAYO noted. Condemning the act of the personnel and “indifferent attitude” of the officers stationed at the camp, NAYO stated that the “lackadaisical” response of the higher ups, “who failed to appear even after the crowd waited for an hour or more,” had resulted in the burning of a BRTF truck by angry crowd gathered at the crime scene. “The young teens have now been scared for life and will develop a psychological aversion towards all khaki uniformed personnel in the years to come,” asserted NAYO president, Peter Rutsa and press secretary, Rukravolie Rulho. The release also informed that as per witnesses, the accused personnel disappeared inside the periphery of the fenced camp taking advantage of poor outdoor lightning when he was chased by the local youths. In this regard, NAYO has directed officials concerned of the camp to help civil police and NGOs in identifying the accused at the earliest “before things go further out of control.”
kohIMA, DeceMber 10 (Mexn): The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), with the rest of the global community, today commemorated International Human Rights Day themed “Human Rights 365.” Towards the goal of the theme, which impresses upon all that every day is Human Rights Day and each person, everywhere, at all times is entitled to the full range of human rights, that human rights belong equally to all and bind all together as a global community with the same ideals and values, the NPMHR reaffirmed its commitment to make human rights real for all. While recognizing the challenges and crises the Naga people face toward the full realisation of their human rights, the NPMHR in a press release reiterated its commitment to democratic values which encompasses universal human rights principles and indigenous worldview. “It is these values that has nourished us and kept us strong through the difficult journey as a people who has withstood every kind of human rights violations.” It also reaffirmed its commitment to justice that is fair and equitable. It pledged to work with humility and spirit of volunteerism while remaining accountable to the principles and values of human rights. Further, the organisation appealed to the Naga society to uphold these values in partnering with the global community towards realization of “our” human rights.
india decriminalizes attempt to suicide
new DelhI, DeceMber 10 (AgencIeS): The government on Wednesday decriminalised attempt to commit suicide, a decision that will ensure people driven to take their lives do not end up in prison in case they don’t succeed. In the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said the Law Commission of India, in its 210th Report, had recommended that Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide) of IPC needs to be effaced from the statute book. Chaudhary said since law and order is a state subject, views of all states and union territories were sought on the recommendations of the Law Commission. “18 states and 4 union territory administrations have supported that Section
Government decides to repeal Section 309 from IPC
309 of the IPC may be deleted. Keeping in view the responses from the States/ UTs, it has been decided to delete Sec 309 of IPC from the Statute book,” he said in reply to a written question. Section 309 of IPC makes the act punishable with jail term of up to one year and fine. Kiren Rijiju, the minister of state (MoS) for Home Affairs, had in August told Lok Sabha that the Union Home Ministry is in the process of effacing Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code as recommended by the Law Commission along with amendment to certain other sections of the CrPC and IPC in consultation with all stakeholders.
The Law Commission in its 210th report on “Humanization and Decriminalisation of Attempt to Suicide” had recommended that Section 309 of IPC needs to be effaced from the statute book. The Commission had said Section 309 needs to be deleted because the provision is inhuman, irrespective of whether it is constitutional or unconstitutional. The Commission had also argued that attempting suicide was “manifestation of a diseased condition of mind” that called for treatment and care rather than punishment. Meanwhile, BJP MP RK Singh deems it right to delete Section 309, adding
people with suicidal tendencies deserve counselling not legal action. The development was welcomed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice RS Sodhi too, who said “I never found any justification or logic of this law. I welcome news that the government has decided to delete Section 309.” However, BJP MP and former Mumbai Police chief Satpal Singh was quoted as saying by a news channel that he personally was not in favour of decriminalising suicide. There has also been a conflicting opinion that by declaring an attempt to commit suicide a crime, the IPC upholds the dignity of human life, because human life is as precious to the State as it is, to its holder and the State cannot turn a blind eye to a person in attempting to kill himself.
The Hornbill Festival 2014 concluded December 10 with bonfire and “Unity Dance.” (Morung Photo)
Chizokho Vero Kisama | December 10
The splendid chants of “Hoi Hoi” and beating of traditional drum surrounded the picturesque Naga Heritage Village, Kisama as the 10-day long Hornbill Festival of Nagaland concluded here this evening amidst zest and traditional gaiety. Chief Minister TR Zeliang formally declared the festival ‘closed’ this evening after ten days of festivity with nearly 2 lakh visitors thronging the main venue Kisama since December 1. As the curtains closed down, Chief Minister Nagaland and Miss Nagaland 2014 Veineinem Singsong and Ist and 2nd runners up Kaheli Chophy and Muluvesalu Keyho lit the bonfire, which was followed by the “Unity Dance” by all 17 cultural troupes. Dignitaries and tourists also joined in the Unity Dance with excitement and merriment. The grand finale at Kisama also featured Naga Fusion Music concert by Purple Fusion. Mosaic of North Eastern musicians also marked the grand finale of the much hyped Hornbill International Music Festival
at Indira Gandhi Stadium, while Hornbill Night Carnival witnessed the highest turnout in the State capital. It may be recalled that the Hornbill Festival 2014 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 1. Highlights of the 10day long festival, among others, included: floral galleria and stalls, exhibition cum sale of handloom and handicrafts, Naga chilli eating competition, Hornbill Hipfest Photo competition, Naga Chef, Hornbill International Music Festival, Hornbill Night Carnival, WW II peace rally, North East cultural day, traditional monolith pulling ceremony at Kigwema , Glocal film fest, grand finale of Naga Orpheus Hunt 2014, Hutton lectures, 2nd friendship rally (Motorcycle rally), cultural performance, Hornbill literature festival, Hornbill theatre fest, Hornbill charity ball, Hornbill Motor rally, Naga wrestling, Ultimate Hornbill choir competition, Hornbill fashion show, Hornbill fashion show, Hornbill International Rock Contest 2014, Hornbill bamboo festival, Great Hornbill Adventure Trail, Greased bamboo pole
climbing, 4th Hornbill half marathon, 3rd Hornbill annual cycle rally, pork eating contest, The DIVAS, traditional spear target throw competition, traditional fire making competition, top spinning competition, Hornbill Kids carnival etc. Organized by State government, Hornbill Festival is an annual tourism, promotional event to showcase Nagaland’s traditional and rich cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur. The festival is a collaborative effort of all Naga tribes at one venue and has been coined as the “Festival of Festivals.” The festival is also a tribute to the great “Hornbill,” the most admired and revered bird for the Nagas, for its qualities of alertness and grandeur. The majestic Hornbill bird is closely identified with the social and cultural life of the Nagas as reflected in various tribal folklores, dances and songs. Over the years, this event has gained in stature and scale. It has now become a unique platform for tourists to witness the cultural diversity of not only the Nagas, but the seven other sister states of North East India.
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