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Myanmar in historic power shift
Naypyidaw, March 30 (aFp): Myanmar entered a new era on Wednesday as Aung San Suu Kyi’s democracy movement took power after 50 years of military domination, with a close aide of the Nobel laureate sworn in as president. Htin Kyaw, a school friend and confidante of the democracy champion, succeeds former general Your Excellency, We Thein Sein, who ushered in brought you list of a few corrupt officials from differ- reforms that transformed Myanmar from a repressive ent departments. hermit state to a nation full of hope. As Htin Kyaw took the oath of office, he hinted he would change the armyimposed constitution that has excluded his friend and mentor from the top post. Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from becoming president by the junta-scripted conCITIZEN UMBRELLA stitution but has declared that she will steer the govCITIZEN UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER LTD. H.O.: 147, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kolkata-7 ernment anyway. Htin Ph. No. 033-2268-1396, 2271-2152 Fax : (033) 2271-2151 Kyaw is expected to act as E-mail : citizenkolkata@gmail.com her proxy. The handover at the junta-built parliament in the capital Naypyidaw MORADABAD, U.P. marks the final act of a prolonged transition since Suu Kyi’s National League (2016-2017) for Democracy party swept elections last November. The NLD won 80 per-
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cent of parliamentary seats, giving them a massive public mandate to rule. They are tasked with reviving a battered economy and a society straitjacketed by the army, which ruled with an iron fist between 1962 and the start of reforms in 2011 under Thein Sein’s quasi-civilian administration. Welcoming a new age of full civilian government, the bespectacled new president pledged to be “faithful to the people of the republic of the union of Myanmar”. “I will uphold and abide by the constitution and its laws. I will carry out my responsibilities uprightly and to the best of my ability,” the 69-year-old Myanmar’s new president Htin Kyaw and National League for Democracy party leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrive at union parliament in Naypyitaw March 30. told the chamber.
‘Democratic standards’ mocracy, joins that same such change. He gave no recent years.
President pledges to strive for peace & reconciliation
Nay pyi Taw, March 30 (iaNS): Myanmar’s new President U Htin Kyaw pledged on Wednesday to implement four goals based on the policies of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi. U Htin Kyaw made the pledge in his first address to parliament after his government cabinet was sworn in earlier in the day, Xinhua reported. He said that his government will strive for national reconciliation, nationwide peace, emergence of a federal union and raising of living standard of the people. He promised to implement the political objectives with perseverance. He added that his cabinet is responsible for fulfilling the people’s expectations to produce a constitution which is in accord with the democratic standard of the country.
am also remembering my colleagues who sacrificed for this battle (for democracy),” said NLD lawmaker Aye Naing. Among a smattering of NLD supporters outside parliament, Yin Myint May welcomed the handover. “It is the biggest day for us,” she said. “Remember we started (the democracy fight) in 1990,” she added, referring to elections won
In a later ceremony at the presidential palace, Thein Sein symbolically handed over to his successor as a smiling Suu Kyi looked on. But the army is far from leaving the political scene. The military holds a quarter of all parliamentary seats and three key posts in the cabinet. Suu Kyi, the standardbearer of the fight for de-
cabinet holding a clutch of positions including foreign minister. In a speech later in the day Htin Kyaw signaled the NLD would continue its long-stated vow to amend the constitution to bring it up to “democratic standards” -- no small order given that the military’s bloc in parliament gives it an effective veto on any
details. Expectations run high among Myanmar’s 51 million people but the new government faces a steep task. Revolts still rage in ethnic minority borderlands, poverty is widespread and the military holds huge political and economic power. Sectarian tensions and anti-Muslim sentiment have flared in
the post of constable. Of the nine accused which include five male and four female, Kohima Police identified one Aosenla Chang, a resident of New Reserve, Kohima as the main accused. The co-accused were identified as Medemyanger, a resident of Diphupar-B, Dimapur; Noklomeren Imsong from Diphupar-B, Dimapur, Yimlei Phom, C. Tiakaba, Kilamzaile @ Azai, Zachano @ Abeni Ngullie, Achila Kapfo, all residing in Chumukedima and Longpochang Ao from Paramedical, Kohima.
Police stated that during investigation it was ascertained that, a fake appointment order was delivered for an amount of Rs 2, 80,000/by forging the signature of the appointing authority. It is also learnt that, the amount was shared amongst some of the members of the racket mentioned above. Further, police also ascertained that several deals were made by them in connivance with the main accused Aosenla Chang by charging several lakhs of rupees from gullible and aspirant candidates for the appointment to the post of con-
stable in Nagaland Police. During house search and raids carried out at residences of main accused and other co-accused, several job applications along with educational certificates including two fake appointment orders and official seal of SP (Intelligence) Kohima was recovered. In this connection, all the nine accused have been charged under various sections of law for committing Vermuelen, a coffee expert from South Africa along forgery, bribery and crimi- Pieter with officials of Land Resource Department at a press connal conspiracy. A criminal ference in Kohima on March 30. case has also been registered against them, the po- Morung Express News in Kohima village. The Himalayan region being one lice informed. Kohima | March 30 of the most suitable regions A coffee expert from South for coffee plantation makes Africa thinks Nagaland has Nagaland a potential rethe potential to give coffee gion for coffee production. In Nagaland there industries across the world are two varieties of coffee a run for their money. ist visitors both domesnamely Robusta coffee and “In the global market it tic and international was Arabica coffee. And within 1,72,013 and revenue col- (Nagaland) is a really small these varieties, consists of player but Nagaland has lected from entry tickets the potential for world con- numerous flavours differas per treasury challan tender in coffee industry,” ing from region to region. amounted to Rs 3,14,916, said Pieter Vermuelen, a Vermuelen had excellent which means only Rs 1.83 coffee expert from South Af- feedbacks to give on the cofpaise per head only was rica who is currently in Na- fee produced in Nagaland. collected. The coffee tested in galand visiting coffee planThe PGD, NPCC said it tations in various districts Kigwema, according to is yet to receive the docu- and consulting the Depart- Vermuelen, has a ‘cashew ments pertaining to the ment of Land Resource on flowery flavor’ while a ‘citrus nutty taste’ coffee was years 2013 & 2015 from the coffee plantations. Vermuelen was ad- tasted in Lita village which department. dressing a press confer- is very particular of the Hience held at the Land Re- malayan region. In his 20 years of being sources Department office, in the coffee industry, VerKohima on March 30. Vermuelen, who has muelen enthused that he Liremo Lotha, said installa- been working in the coffee has never tasted the flavor tion of CCTV would benefit industry for more than 20 of coffee found in Wokha the police in the investiga- years owns two companies village, which he described tion process. While assuring called The Himalaya Net- was ‘almond strawberry all possible assistance from work, a non-profit com- creamy flavor.’ Tasting is the police in redressing the pany in Nepal involved in very important in coffee industry, mentioned the cofproblems of the business the coffee industry, and a fee expert. corporate firm called the community, Liremo also “Nagaland has the poNoble Cause which aims sought cooperation to build to bring added value into tential to develop a susa better society. communities, to profit, and tainable economy, export Representatives from also develop farming com- coffee and take it to the ACAUT Nagaland, Naga munities. world. Almost a third of the Council Dimapur, Naga In his recent visit across world drinks coffee. This is Women Hoho Dimapur, Nagaland, Vermuelen one way of taking the Naga GBs’ Union, DUCCF and tasted a variety of coffee brand to the world. By takDNSU also spoke on the and inspected plantations. ing Nagaland’s coffee to the occasion. From these observations, world, people will come to Installation of CCTV he noted that Nagaland has know of Nagaland and cofcameras in New Market the potential to produce fee enthusiasts can come was initiated by the Dima- some of the best coffee in and evaluate the way cofpur Chamber of Commerce the world. fee grows,” a clearly excited and Industries (DCCI) presCoffee plantation in Vermuelen stated. ident and New Market Busi- Nagaland dates back to The biggest challenge, ness Owners’ Association 1958 where coffee is first however, will be to teach president, Hokivi Chishi. said to have been planted Nagas the value of coffee,
‘Biggest day’
NLD lawmakers also have little practical experience of government. Some were jailed by the junta, including most famously Suu Kyi who was held under house arrest for s total of 15 years. But on a historic day the party faithful were undaunted by the challenges ahead. “I’m really happy. I
in a landslide by the NLD that were ignored by the junta. The NLD has also hit stumbling blocks even before taking office. There are concerns over the cabinet line-up in which Suu Kyi is the only woman and the majority of members are in their 60s or older, despite representing one the region’s youngest populations. Related story on page 9
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SC approves guidelines to protect Good Samaritans
NEw dElhi, March 30 (pTi): The Supreme Court today approved the Centre’s guidelines to protect Good Samaritans, who help road accident victims, from being unnecessarily harassed by police or any other authority. A bench comprising justices V Gopala Gowda and Arun Mishra asked the central government to give wide publicity to these guidelines so that people who help others in the time of distress are not victimised by any authority. The bench also took on record the guidelines placed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways which were based on the recommendations of the three-member committee headed by former judge K S Radhakrishnan. The committee had given 12 major recommendations including setting up of State Road Safety Councils, evolving a protocol for identification of black spots, their removal and monitoring to see the effectiveness of the action taken. Details on page 8
diMapUr, March 30 (MExN): Kohima Police have bused a fake job appointment racket and arrested nine people for cheating people on the pretext of recruiting them in State government jobs. A press statement from PRO Kohima Police Atu Zumvu said the racket was busted on the basis of an FIR lodged at South Police Station, Kohima on March 23 by the official of Special Branch (PHQ) Kohima in connection to a fake appointment order issued to one Naga candidate of Paramedical, Kohima for
RTI disclosure on Hornbill Festival
diMapUr, March 30 (MExN): Nagaland Tourism Department spent Rs 11.95 crore in the celebration of Hornbill Festival during 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 and earned only Rs 7.01 lakh as revenue resulting a public exchequer loss of Rs 11 crore, 87 lakh and 99 thousand only. This was revealed by the department in reply to an RTI filed by the Na-
NPCC says public exchequer incurred a loss of Rs 11 crore, 87 lakh and 99 thousand in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014
galand Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Public Grievances Department (PGD) pertaining to Hornbill Festival. The PGD, NPCC also stated that the documents received from the Tourism Department for the year
2010, 2011 and 2012 did not contain record on Annual Percentage Record (APR) and entry fee, which is also considered as Government revenue. For the year 2014, as per documents received, the total number of tour-
new Market now under cctV surveillance
To put criminal activities at bay, CCTV with police outpost in important locations in Dimapur soon: Patton Morung Express News Dimapur | March 30
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Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton on Wednesday launched the installation of CCTV cameras at New Market, Dimapur, which is an initiative of New Market Business Owners’ Association. With this element of protection against potential theft or criminal activity, business owners of New Market can now feel more
secure in conducting their daily business. Patton, in his address, said criminals and anti-social elements have become experts in their profession with modern technologies, which have made business establishment, public places and residential homes more vulnerable to threats. He said in such a situation, it was crucial to take security seriously. With crimes and burglary on the rise, Patton said it important to consider all the available security options. In this context, Patton said one of the most popular and cost effective ways of providing security is CCTV cameras as it could act as successful deterrent to thieves and burglars.
He said the very presence of CCTV systems in place could make a wouldbe criminal think twice about any wrong doing because he would not want to rob or vandalise a store or office when he knew that his acts are being recorded. Besides recording footage of criminals acts, CCTV could also keep employees away from mischief and also inculcate discipline, Patton asserted. The Home Minister also revealed that Nagaland State government has plans to install CCTV cameras in strategic locations of the State particularly in major towns and locations to contain law and order situation as well as to check on criminal activities.
He expressed hope that the initiative of the New Market Business Owners’ Association (NMBOA) would tremendously lighten the burden of the district administration and police in curbing anti-social activities in future. Patton also revealed that to put criminals and their activities at bay, installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras with police outposts in all important locations and colonies of Dimapur in the coming months is in the offing. He further assured a police outpost in New Market within April 15 on the condition the business community provides space to house them. Commissioner of Police,
contender in coffee industry: expert
noted Vermuelen while adding that Nagaland already has the infrastructure and the railway transport which is an additional benefit in making the task easier for export. In Nagaland, coffee can be exported through railways to Kolkata which can further be shipped to other countries. Vermuelen, sharing his connection with Nagaland, mentioned that his father was a missionary for the Nagas for more than 21 years. Mathung Yanthan, Director, Land Resource Department, stated that in the 1980s coffee plantation was introduced however it failed miserably due to mismanagement, leading to coffee farmers to give up on the plantation. “Every part of Nagaland is suitable for coffee plantation. We are still in the rudimentary stage,” stated Yanthan while discussing the comprehensive year plan of coffee plantations in Nagaland. A five years comprehensive plan for development of coffee in Nagaland has been prepared for a total area of 5000 Ha covering all districts. 10,000 households have been identified for this plan which will be implemented in convergence with the Coffee Board of India. With an aim to export coffee in the future, Yanthan also noted that the core objective is to produce organic coffee. Vermuelen also mentioned that the current international market are more focused on purchasing organic coffee, coffee that supports sustainable development, and coffee that contributes to fighting climate change. Another Land Resource Department official mentioned that coffee plantation can be done without disturbing the ecology and can improve the economy. Beneficiaries are identified on the basis of land availability and the interest of the farmers.