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The man who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides — Henri-Frédéric Amiel Governor can’t clip speaker’s powers under anti-defection law: SC PAGE 03

Nagaland gets State Institute of Educational Management & Training

West Ham beat Liverpool in FA Cup

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Arson & vandalism recur at shamator Atleast 1200 displaced in Situation in Kiphire and Pungro under control post February 6 violence Morung Express News Dimapur | February 10

Following the violence of February 9, sporadic incidents of arson and vandalism were again reported at Shamator today. Amidst enforcement of Cr.PC 144 and heightened security, mobs continued to defy prohibitory orders indulging in a game of cat and mouse with security personnel. While there was no report of human casualty or arrests, police sources from Shamator stated that 3 residential houses and a shop were burned, while one warehouse and pig sty were vandalised. The residents of the houses were already vacated. As the Tuensang administration continued to keep mum, no official evaluation of the level of damage incurred in terms of property and the number of people injured could be assessed. With information from Shamator limited to police sources speaking on conditions of anonymity, this is leading to conflicting reports.

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By Sandemo Ngullie

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agaland State Governor, PB Acharya has condemned the killing of a couple in Kiphire on February 6 by unidentified gunmen. A press note from the OSD to the Governor said that the Governor, who is in Delhi to attend the Conference of Governors, has expressed shock and dismay at the killing. The Governor was quoted as stating that “violence has no place in a democracy and the Government would take strong measures to prevent further escalation of violence and asked to form a Peace Committee to address the problem.” He also made fervent appeal to the peace loving citizens of the area to maintain calm and not to indulge any type of violence and help the law enforcing agencies to ensure normalcy.

Actual assessment of the number of people injured and of people affected or displaced by the violence remains unknown. Meanwhile, one of the victims of the police firing at Shamator on February 9 was reported to have been admitted to a hospital in Dimapur. The man, though critically wounded, was responding well to treatment, police sources informed. In Kiphire town and Pungro, there was no fresh report of violence today. The Kiphire district administration informed that the situation was un-

Kohima | February 10

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The Nagaland State Rural Development department will be focusing on notable/special projects in all the districts to uplift rural economy. This special project is conceptualized to reduce poverty and enable people in rural areas to gain long term benefit. This was informed by RD Secretary, Kelei Zeliang during the inauguration of Tizu Area Sports Complex at Khuza, near Phek, which was constructed under MGNREGA Special Project 2015-16 through DRDA Phek. Informing that the department has already constructed a lot of roads across the state, he revealed that this time, the department will concentrate only 10% of funds on road while 90% of fund will be set for other sectors to promote economy of the rural populace. He added that the department will undertake large scale cardamom cultivation in 10 districts of the state, covering 5000 hectares. This will start from this year. Revealing that 1238 villages in Nagaland are currently getting funds from the RD department, he called upon all the concerned villages to judiciously utilize the fund.

Ministerial team postpones visit

A five member Ministerial team led by Home Minister Y Patton will be visiting Kiphire, Pungro and Shamator on February 11 to interact with civil society leaders and the public. A press note from the

• HSLC, HSSLC students bear the brunt of violence • NBSE change examination centre for nearly 200 students Morung Express News Dimapur | February 10

At least 1200 people, including a number of students preparing for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination, have been displaced from Kiphire, Pungro and Shamator in the aftermath of the February 6 murder of a young couple at Shamator area in Tuensang district. In the outrageous shooting incident, a husband-wife couple identified as Alemba and Naro, travelling in a Bolero from Shamator towards Kiphire were gunned down by unidentified assailants. The incident triggered a chain reaction of violence in Kiphire and Shamator towns as mobs went on rampage. An official source said at least 1200 people who fled Kiphire following the Sunday shooting incident have taken shelter in Pungro sub-division. The people were escorted by the Kiphire district ad-

ministration, police and security forces till Pungro jurisdiction. Those who fled to the jungle as violence erupted had to be tracked down by the police and escorted to safety. From Pungro, around 35 people have fled to Kiphire area, sources said. From Shamator town, more than 30 household have either fled to Tuensang or Shamator village, it is also learnt. Many of the homes of the fleeing people have been burnt down by irate mobs, sources said. ADC Pungro said the displaced people from Kiphire have been provided shelter in different homes in the small town after making emergency arrangements. “With the limited resources at our disposal, we are providing whatever assistance we have within our power,” the ADC informed. He also said different NGOs in Pungro town have been assisting the district administration in providing amenities. Students preparing to appear for the HSLC and HSSLC examination were the hardest hit with their career on the line. At least 150 students readying for the examination which was scheduled to begin from February 9 and 10 onwards have taken shelter in Pungro. The district administration official said the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) taking

note of the situation, made arrangement for the students to change their centre so they can appear for the examination in Pungro. However, providing alternative for the exam centre isn’t the only cause for concern. The trauma and stress caused by the incident to the students would have far reaching effect on them. Parents were also faced with turmoil on whether to risk taking their children to appear for the examination. Further, with no study materials, the students faced a bleak prospect even if they sat for the exam. The district administration at Pungro where most of the displaced students were sheltered provided a Xerox machine to print study materials. Similarly, in Shamator village, around 14 students who fled with their families from Shamator town were escorted to Kiphire by police so that they can appear their examination there. They reached in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Eight (8) students who were traumatized by the February 6 incident and the violence that followed declined to travel to Kiphire to appear for their examination, a students’ union official informed. The hapless students, for no fault of their own, would have to sit for another year in the same class.

YTC criticises ‘apathetic & lenient’ Finance Department asks DoHFW to submit attitude of law enforcing agencies proposal for utilisation of HIV program funds

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) today submitted a representation to the Nagaland State Commissioner, demanding immediate action against the culprits involved in various recent crimes in Shamator and Kiphire, and also condemning the “apathetic and lenient attitude of law enforcing agencies.” The YTC informed that “ever since the news about My Whisky taste and smells like petrol ? That’s not possi- the proposed YAA Golden ble. it should smell like spirit Jubilee to be held at Shamator ADC Hq was heard, since I added only dettol. handful of criminals began to take advantages sadistically by means of involving unabatedly in disturbing the public peace and tranOur Correspondent quility…”

RD to boost rural economy

der control though a sense of apprehension prevailed. Stating that it is in the process of preparing a report of the situation, it added that the report can be finalised only after corroborating facts and figures with the police.

Home Minister’s office informed that the team will consist of Y Patton, Home Minister; CM Chang, MLA; Naiba Konyak, Adviser & MLA; BS Nanglang, Parliamentary Secretary and Khumo, Parliamentary Secretary. The team was scheduled to visit the areas today but could not as their helicopter could not take off due to bad weather. The HMO assured that since the February 6 killing, the State Government “has been making all out efforts not only to arrest the culprits but also deploying additional forces to these villages to contain any possible outbreak of violence.” The District administrations and police, it stated, “had put up all measures to contain any recurrence of such mindless mob violence, besides deploying additional forces.” The HMO appealed to all communities to be patient and extend their cooperation to the Government and its administrations and law enforcement agencies.

It cited various incidents of miscreants planting explosives and firing at civilians and government/ police officials over the recent months. “The law enforcing agency, despite having a primary knowledge about all these provoking incidents, remains apathy much to the dismay of the public,” it stated. TheYTCexpressedshock at the February 6 killing of a couple in Shamator and informed that the wife, an “active Executive Member of Yimchunger Tribal Council from Shamator Village, and her husband were returning from Shamator Village after visiting their parents.” “The action of the same culprits in terrorising and ambushing the innocent

public is augmenting unabated and the law enforcing agencies should leave no stone unturned to arrest the culprits for stern action instead of remaining lethargic,” the YTC demanded. The YTC said that these acts to create serious law and order situation and the “apathetic and lenient attitude of the law enforcing agencies,” have “facilitated the situation to turn from bad to worse.” It cautioned that in the event of further apathy or negligence on the part of the law enforcing agencies in immediately arresting the culprits involved in the above stated incident, the YTC “shall have no option other than to initiate its own course of action

and for which it should not be held responsible for any consequences.” It further felt aggrieved by the “emotional and the rampant act of the public of Kiphire Town in ransacking the buildings and properties…” stating that lives were put at stake by the “ghastly action of the mob.” The YTC slammed the law enforcing agencies for failing to protect the properties and security of the innocent lives by failing to intervene timely. “The abettors, false reporters, and persons forming part of the mob with an intention to destruct the properties and for murdering the innocent public should be arrested immediately for befitting action,” it demanded.

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The Nagaland State Finance Department has written to the Principal Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare (DOHFW), to submit proposal for utilisation of funds for HIV/AIDS control programmes in the state, which was released by the Government of India on February 6 and February 10. In the letter to the Principal Director, the Secretary, Finance Department said that the Nagaland State Government wishes to give priority to such proposals despite resource constraints “as their services are noble.” It informed that the funds which were earlier released by the centre have already been released to

the department. As such, it asked the Health and Family Welfare Department to submit proposal for the recently released funds without further delay. It may be noted that the Network of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organisation (NNagaDAO) has proposed to close down Drop in Centres on February 15 and 16 and hold protest rallies in all the districts of the state.

ANPUD urge NNagaDAO and Nagaland CM

Meanwhile, the Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD) has urged the NNagaDAO to reconsider its decision and to ensure that service delivery is uninterrupted for the community. The ANPUD

said that the NNagaDAO’s decision “may create a serious setback to all HIV prevention interventions and a threat to the lives of thousands of key populations, including people who inject drugs, as harm reduction and all HIV related prevention services will come to a standstill.” “This will be a major drawback on all the hard work and wonderful outcomes achieved after decades of joint initiative by the government, civil societies and NGOs in the state,” it added. The ANPUD further urged the Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang to look into the matter for immediate release of all HIV programme grants without any further delay.

Govt jobs alone cannot meet nscn (iM) accuses cMFc chairman demand for employment: CM of trying to derail the peace process Chizokho Vero

Kohima | February 10

Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said government jobs alone cannot meet the growing demand for employment and “it is high time for our people to venture outside this sector.” The number of job-seekers in the live register of employment exchanges in Nagaland stands at 72,687 as on October 31, 2015. Out of this, 3,918 are post graduates, 20,405 graduates, 13, 724 pre-university, 12,206 matriculates, 20,813 under matriculate and 1,621 diploma/degree holders in technical fields. “Nagalandhasanumberoflimitationsfor creation of employment avenues outside the government sector due to factor such as lack of industrialization, limited economic activities and remoteness of the location etc,” the CM said while inaugurating the Upgradation of Diesel Mechanic Trade at Government ITI Kohima, a joint initiative of the Government of Nagaland and TATA Motors. He stressed on the need for partnership with the Ministry in order to successfully implement the Prime Minister’s Skill India mission in Nagaland. Stating that Nagaland has become a peaceful state with favourable investment conditions, he urged private sectors to establish joint initiatives in Nagaland. Stating that the partnership with TATA Motors is a first with corporate India in skill development, he said “This will go a long way in providing employment for

the youth.” The CM added that placement of students is equally important and requested all stakeholders present to consider the placement issue. To ensure steady flow of skilled workers and improve the quality of industrial production, he said infrastructure of ITIs in Nagaland need to be upgraded. He requested the Chairman of NSDA & NSDMC to come up with specially tailored program, like ‘UDAAN” in J&K, in Nagaland. “To ensure a steady flow of skilled workers and improve the quality of industrial production, there is urgent need of updating the infrastructure of the ITIs in Nagaland with modern technology.” Zeliang said the syllabi also needs constant review and restructuring to the latest needs of the industry. The CM maintained that skill development and vocational education have become very important in order to equip the youth to be gainfully employed. Corporate houses like Castrol, Bosch, Fleetguard and ZP also participated in this project along with TATA Motors. NSDA & NSDC Chairman S. Ramadorai expressed hope that the Diesel Mechanic Trade at ITI, Kohima will be ‘buzzing’ throughout the year in imparting skills to the people. He urged the students to work hard and make full use of the facilities. On the request of the CM, Ramadorai assured that he will take the issue of Dimapur to Delhi via Guwahati flight to the Aviation board. Tata Motors Consultant, SP Joshi and NE Advisory Council consultant R Barthakur also spoke during the function.

Morung Express News ti-forces” at work. “I have already writDimapur | February 10 ten to the GoI to recall the The NSCN (IM) has ac- CFMG chairman. If GoI is cused Chairman of Cease serious on the peace proFire Monitoring Group cess, he should be imme(CFMG), Lt Gen (retd) NK diately recalled”, Chawang Singh of making a “last said. He pointed out that ditch” attempt to derail the right after NK Singh took peace process between over as CFMG Chairman, the NSCN (IM) and Gov- the latter has been creaternment of India and ab- ing problems in order to derail the peace process. rogate the ceasefire. The CFMC convenor “The CFMG chairman is trying his level best and said it was because Singh making a last ditch effort claimed ceasefire (CF) was to sabotage the peace talks confined only to Nagaland and abrogate the cease- state and denied the “fact” fire for his own vested that CF was “without terrimotives”, alleged Kraibo torial” that resulted in loss Chawang, the Convenor of lives (both civilians and of Cease Fire Monitoring security personnel) earlier Cell (CFMC) of the NSCN in Ukhrul district. In March 2015 too, (IM) at a press briefing held Wednesday evening Singh created a serious problem by allowing the at the CFMC office. Chawang said that Assam Rifles to go to Beiswhile GoI representatives empuikhan village to disand NSCN (IM) leaders tribute solar lamp. On are in hectic parleys in their way to the village, the Delhi and are putting all AR personnel crossed the efforts to hammer a so- NSCN (IM) Camp Hebron lution to the protracted in full combat gears resultNaga political issue, at the ing in a stand-off between ground level there are “an- the AR personnel and

NSCN (IM) cadres, Chawang informed. He also said though the issue of the Mukalimi designated camp in Zunheboto district was resolved, the CFMG chairman was still officially opposing it. Chawang further alleged that the latest standoff between the NSCN (IM) and security forces in Mon district was the handiwork of the CFMG chairman. He said the NSCN (IM) have two official designated camps in Mon district, namely at Nokyan and Pongkong. However, the NSCN (IM) cadres were not occupying the two camps but had set up camp in the deep jungles near Neitong village (adjacent to Nokyan) to check “ULFA, NSCN (K), UNLF and PLA”, he said. Chawang said the CFMG chairman ordered the NSCN (IM) cadres to vacate Neitong and troops from the 33 Assam Rifles and Territorial Army were rushed to the area on February 7 resulting in

a stand-off between the NSCN (IM) cadres and security forces. The CFMC convenor informed that the security forces also resorted to groupings of villagers of Jaboka and Neitong, the men and womenfolk confined in separate camps and not allowed to work or go to their fields for three days. “Since Sunday last the security forces surrounded our camp. I contacted the IGAR, CFMG staff and even the Brigadier General Staff officers of 3 Corps,” he said and added that after much consultation, the stand-off was eased and the Indian security forces agreed to withdraw from the area. The NSCN (IM) cadres have also temporarily moved out from the camp, Chawang informed. “We appreciate the good gestures of the Indian Army authorities to put off the stand-off. But there is a ‘big but’. Who created the problem?” Chawang asked.


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