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DIMAPUR • Vol. XII • Issue 25 • 12 PAGes • 5
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Urban Local Bodies’ elections imbroglio
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Night curfew in border areas of Sivasagar DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): The Additional District Magistrate, Sivasagar, Assam, Moon Gogoi has promulgated prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC reinforcing night curfew from 6PM to 6AM in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar district bordering Nagaland for 60 days with effect from January 29, 2017. According to a DIPR report, Moon Gogoi, in an order, said prohibitory order has been promulgated, as there were sufficient grounds that anti social elements/extremists/unlawful activities coming across Assam/Nagaland border may indulge in unlawful acts resulting in injury/loss of human life / extortion /destruction of public properties in the bordering areas falling within Sivasagar district. During the dusk to dawn curfew, movement of any person/group of persons/ any-vehicular traffic in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar district bordering Nagaland has been strictly prohibited. However, Magistrate, security personnel of army/CRPF/ Police and civil officials deployed on duty are exempted from the purview of the prohibitory order. Gogoi said any violation of this order shall be punishable under provisions of section 188 IPC.
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Nagaland Cabinet to go ahead with ULB polls BaNdhS CaLLed iN dimapUr, Kohima, LoNgLeNg aNd pheK SChedULeS for differeNt BaNdhS DA & Police directed to take Dimapur— 6:00am to 6:00pm on Jan 28, 30, 31 & Feb 1 necessary security measures
DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): The Nagaland State Cabinet today decided to go ahead with the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections scheduled to be held on February 1, stating that it “cannot be deferred.” The decision to go ahead with the polls was taken after a lengthy meeting of the state cabinet held in Kohima on Friday. A press statement from the Commissioner and Secretary to the Nagaland State Chief Minister said the cabinet decided that the polls would be taken to its “logical conclusion as per provisions of law.” This decision came in the backdrop of appeals made by various organizations for deferment of the municipal elections. The statement further asked that “adequate arrangements may be taken by administration and police for smooth conduct of elections.” It however also made clear that the state government is ready for dialogue with tribe Hohos and other organizations to “explain the position of the government.”
Bandhs in Dmp, Khm, Longleng and Phek
day and will resume on Monday. Announcing the bandh decision to the media on Friday evening, the JCC informed that it will be enforced during the day with certain relaxations. JCC co-convenor, Vekhosayi Nyekha stated that the bandh in Dimapur will be of 12 hours and will take effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Stating that pharmacies, medical establishments, para-military, police, district administration and the press will be exempt, Nyekha added that there will be relaxation for funerals, weddings, students on exams and patients seeking medical assistance, including attendants. Pedestrian movement will be restricted while all other government offices, banks and educational institutions will be shut, it was further stated. “The Cabinet decided that the election cannot be deferred. So let them face the music,” said Vekhosayi. The JCC further informed that 22 candidates “retired” from the election race today, while another did so a couple days back. Stating that the candidates “appended their signatures to retire”, the JCC said that the “retired” candidates included 16 from the Sumi, 4 from the Lotha and 3 from the Ao communities. Meanwhile, the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) announced a bandh on January 28 from 9:00am to 4:00pm within its jurisdiction under Kohima and Dimapur districts. However, the AYO has exempted the following
The decision of the state cabinet has prompted several organisations to call for bandhs in Kohima, Dimapur, Longleng and Phek, albeit with different timings. In Dimapur, the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) announced a statewide bandh beginning DIMAPUR, JANUARY January 28 till February 1. 27 (MExN): The West- The bandh, however, will ern Sumi Kukami Hoho be totally relaxed on Sun(WSKH) has informed that it will oppose the ULB elections within its territory. A press note from the WSKH expressed solidarity to all tribe based organizations Freed from their enclosure, who have come together to the two female Hornbills oppose the State Government’s move to go ahead Ammu & Lulu have chosen with the elections that to stay inside the zoological will see 33% reservation park instead of making a of seats for women. “The hoho, which represents run for wilderness entire village chiefs under Morung Express News Western Sumi also feel that Dimapur | January 27 the democratically elected government should listen Two free-ranging hornbills at the to the voices of the people,” Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) it added. have turned into a kind of special surprise attraction to visitors coming to the zoo. Christened ‘Ammu’ and ‘Lulu’DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 the two Oriental pied hornbills (MExN): The Ao Senden to- were released a year back into the day informed that the “cur- open to a natural non-intensive rent misunderstanding” condition instead of being conbetween it and the Chu- fined in enclosure like the rest of chuyimlang Riongsanger the animals and birds at the zoo. Putu Tatar Salang “has been Free-ranging means birds or anithoroughly discussed.” A mals permitted to graze or forage in press release from the Ao the open rather than confined to a Senden stated that the mat- feedlot or enclosure. The birds, already accustomed ter “has been solved amito the presence of humans, have cably between the two parties.” It further requested all garnered delight and thrill from Ao citizens to be “united in visitors, who, at first raised alarm all situations and circum- thinking that the birds have esstances for the betterment caped from their enclosure. For some lucky visitors, the birds would and unity of Aos.” land and perch right next to themclose enough even for a quick faceto-face photo shoot. That is not all; the hornbill birds also entertain the visitors to the zoo during their feeding time. Akin DIMAPUR, JANUARY to the kingfisher, the hornbills ex27 (MExN): Christian hibit similar precision to scoop Higher Secondary School and snatch feeds thrown their way, Dimapur today informed which has become an entertaining students that the school live show. will reopen on February 6 While the birds fly around the with the exception of out- zoological park foraging for food, going class 10 and 12 stu- most of the time, they are perched dents. This was informed on the trees near the enclosures in a press release from where other Hornbills are kept. the school’s principal, S Thirumalainathan, Biologist Moatemsu Walling. at the NZP said the two hornbills,
WSKH to oppose ULB elections
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Exceptions: Pharmacies, medical establishments, para-military, police, district administration, press, funerals, weddings, students on exams and patients seeking medical assistance, including attendants.
Kohima —9:00am to 4:00pm on January 28
Exceptions: Hospitals, pharmacies, medical visitations and duties, hotels, bakeries, travelers to and from various destinations from beyond the state (ticket proof required), educational institutions, students, weddings (advised to minimize movement), church related programs, press and media (carry identification), newspaper vendors, petrol pumps, gas agencies and deliveries, KMC, MTC, CTC and any sanitation vehicles of village or urban panchayats, farmers moving to and coming from field, military and police (advised to avoid unnecessary provocative movement) and the district administration.
Phek —9:00am to 4:00pm on January 28
Exceptions: Hospitals, pharmacies, medical duties, wedding parties, police and paramilitary forces, district administration and press.
Longleng—January 31 and February 1
Exceptions: District administration, medical establishments, media, security, paramilitary forces and power department. essential and emergency services: Hospitals, pharmacies, medical visitations and duties, hotels, bakeries, travelers to and from various destinations from beyond the state (ticket proof required), educational institutions, students, weddings (advised to minimize movement), church related programs, press and media (carry identification), newspaper vendors, petrol pumps, gas agencies and deliveries, KMC, MTC, CTC and any sanitation vehicles of village or urban panchayats, farmers moving to and coming from field, military and police (advised to avoid unnecessary provocative movement) and the district administration. The AYO further advised all government registered vehicles to “stay off the road so that further
tension is not caused to the already charged atmosphere.” The Chakhesang Youth Front also called for a bandh on January 28 from 9:00am to 4:00pm in the Chakhesang region of Phek District. Hospitals, pharmacies, medical duties, wedding parties, police and paramilitary forces, district administration and press are exempted from the purview of this bandh. The Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) has meanwhile decided to impose a total bandh within Longleng district from January 31 to February 1 to protest against the ULB polls. A press note from the PPC informed that the Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) and Longleng Town Students’ Union (LTSU) have been empowered for ensuring total
compliance in implementing the bandh. District administration, medical, media, security, paramilitary forces and power department have been exempted from the purview of the proposed bandh.
NCD calls for restraint
In the wake of the several bandhs called, the Naga Council Dimapur has called upon all to maintain peace and harmony in Dimapur and in the state. It urged all to maintain “maximum restrain from resorting to any kind of confrontation or bloodshed.” It further informed that the office of the Naga Council Dimapur would remain open and “take all initiative to monitor the stock of situation during the ban.” It requested all councilors to be present at its office during the bandh period.
DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): The Nagaland State Government today directed the district administration and police to take all necessary security measures to ensure that agitation/bandh/demonstrations do not adversely affect the conduct of free and fair elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). A statement from the Home Commissioner informed that the district administration and police have been asked to make it clear to the organizations/groups giving the call for demonstration/ agitation that the responsibility of ensuring that the demonstration/agitation is peaceful and within the four walls of the law rest on them. “In the event of unlawful act or violence on the part of the agitators or mob, the organizers/leaders shall also be held criminally and civilly liable,” it cautioned. The state government further directed the district administration and police to take all measures to ensure that the candidates for the ULB polls are not harassed or forced by any individual/organizations to withdraw. It said that the government has taken serious note of reports of organizations/individuals resorting to intimidations/threats for forcing the candidates going for elections to Urban Local Bodies to disassociate from the electoral process. “If any organization/individual is found indulging in such an act, appropriate action under the relevant sections of the law should be taken against the offenders,” it warned. The government directed all concerned officials to take all necessary measures to ensure compliance of the above directives and cautioned that “any laxity or lapse on the part of any official in this regard would be viewed seriously and action would be taken against such officers.”
No official confirmation on internet & mobile blockage
Meanwhile, despite rumours that there would be a block on internet and mobile services, there was no such official information till the filing of this report. An official from the Nagaland government informed that there had been no such request made by the state government to service providers on Friday night.
Free-ranging Hornbills at NZP delights visitors Nagaland BJP & NPF issue election directives DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): With the Nagaland State Cabinet deciding to go ahead with the Urban Local Body (ULB) polls, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) and the Nagaland State Unit of the BJP issued their election directives today. Nagaland State BJP President, Visasolie Lhoungu issued a notification in continuation of the party’s Election Whips issued on January 11
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The NPF, in a notice, meanwhile directed all party rank and file at all levels to “strictly observe party discipline and ensure that elections to the said bodies are held successfully.” This was informed in a party directive issued by the NPF President, Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Secretary General, KG Kenye, Working President, Apong Pongener and Working President Huskha Yepthomi.
ENSA oppose border fencing at Pangsha
Ao Senden informs
Christian Hr Sec School notifies
and 15 to party workers, officials and candidates statewide, by reiterating its earlier directives. The notification stated: “All party workers and officials should strive and work collectively to ensure the success of the party candidates while the party candidates should not withdraw but focus on their successes. The District Presidents as authorized shall coordinate with the candidates and party workers effectively.”
A free-ranging Oriental Pied Hornbill perched on a fence outside an enclosure at the Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur as visitors looks on in delight. (Morung Photo)
both female, were released owing to “socialization problems” among the birds when kept inside enclosure. There is a tendency of infighting when there is no compatibility amongst the Oriental Pied Hornbills, he revealed. This is not the first time that the Oriental pied hornbills were freed to provide them “more space.” A couple of years back, four male hornbills were released after they encountered the same socialization problem. Despite having tried different strategies and routines for the birds to stay, the male ‘vagrant’ Hornbills chose to leave the zoological park area. Heartrendingly, this time, the strategies employed apparently have succeeded on the two female hornbills, whose favorite food and a special treat, given on occasion, is the yellow egg yolk. A feeding routine have being developed such that the hornbills turn up right at schedule. According to the biologist, the two hornbills have also become conditioned to their names; they
promptly respond when their names are called. The Oriental pied hornbill species are known to be more adaptable to disturbances and can even adjust in human dominated areas. This success of being able to induce the two hornbills to make the zoological park its home has boosted the confidence of staff at NZP to refine their strategies in providing adequate resources for the birds, Thirumalainathan said. “What the park needs now is to transform into a safe zone for the birds. We also need to identify trees with natural cavities for them to breed if they find their mate,” the biologist pointed out. Next, the zoological park plans to release suitable males for the two female hornbills for breeding programme. Currently, there are 16 hornbills including the free-ranging ones at the NZP. Apart from one each of the Great Indian hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Rufous-necked hornbill and Brown hornbill, the rest are Oriental pied hornbills.
DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) has opposed the ongoing International border fencing construction at Pangsha village by joint team of India and Myanmar Government. “Nagas neither have cultural division nor social differences. Since time immemorial, we live as one family despite of India and Myanmar Government to attempt to ‘divide and rule policy’ and our inherent right to live together cannot be stolen,” a press release from ENSA president Reego Shonshei Tangshang and general secretary Jüvsangthong S. Makury stated. Instead of spending crores of money on constructing walls and putting fencing which divides people, the ENSA has suggested that the government of both the countries to spend the money in establishing educational institutions for stu-
dents, better road connectiv- land because there would be ity, commercial hub, etc. so no free movement once the that poor living condition of fencing is put up. people in the region would be Alleging that the “sole idea is to divide our own brothers living within our ancestral land,” the ENSA has vowed to take any step to stop the border fencing improved. and urged every bonafide It went on to articulate Nagas to stand up against that by erecting border fenc- this movement. ing in the heart of Nagas’ soil, the governments of India Nagaland Cabiand Myanmar are not only net decides to hold dividing the Naga brothers but also demolishing the Naga Summit in Feb The Nagaland State Cabisovereign rights of Nagas to live together in God’s gifted net meanwhile discussed the boundary fencing issue Naga soil. Also pointing out that in a meeting today. A press more than 10,000 students note from the Commissioner from Eastern Nagaland and Secretary to the Naga(Myanmar) are studying in land State Chief Minister inpresent Indian state of Na- formed that the cabinet degaland, the ENSA feared that cided to have a Naga Summit the border fencing would in February in Kohima to take directly hamper the career up the matter with all Naga of the students as it would tribe Hohos from Nagaland, stop the students from get- Assam, Manipur, Arunachal ting education in own home- Pradesh and Myanmar.
‘More than 10,000 Naga students from Eastern Nagaland (Myanmar) will be affected by border fencing’