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Vol XXXII No. 175

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There can be no different voices on Naga solution: Rio

KOHIMA, MAY 31 (PTI): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday said that there cannot be different views and speculations on the Naga political solution, which has been lingering for over 25 years. The state government through its Core Committee on Naga Political Issue is talking to different Naga political groups and civil societies to be united for a solution to the vexed issue, he said. “We are talking to everybody and my point of view is that as facilitators we cannot voice anything… We have to see that they (negotiating parties) come to an understanding. We are working hard,” Rio said in reply to media queries on the expectations of a solution before the February 2023 state poll.

CNCCI demands implementation of govt order D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has demanded immediate implementation of September 13, 2021 government order, which directed all administrators to immediately induct all presidents of district chamber of commerce and industry as advisor to ULBs and solicit the advice of the member on matters pertaining to business activities and price fixation. Further, CNCCI directed all its confederates to immediately review prices of all items and pass the benefit to the consumers consequent upon the removal of check gates. CNCCI also urged the government to take adequate step and measure to ensure smooth functioning of ULBs.

Michael Yeptho is ato kilonser of Akato-led NSCN

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): National Hoho of the Akato Chophi-led NSCN/GPRN on May 31 appointed Michael Yeptho as the general secretary/ato kilonser of the group. According to its MIP, Michael, son of late Khehokhu Yeptho (founderchief of Khehokhu and Thahekhu Village), was administered oath of allegiance and office of secrecy by the president, Akato Chophi during the National Hoho held at Hoito village.

leaders for further discussions. Government spokesperson and cabinet minister Neiba Kronu, who was present, said that the meeting would be held on June 2 in Dimapur.

Neiphiu Rio (File)

“There cannot be different voices and speculations about the desire for an early solution to the Naga Political Issue,” he said. Asked about the Core Committee’s meeting with NSCN(IM) leaders at Chumoukedima on May 28, Rio said “We have told our advisers that they should continue negotiations with the Government of India for a solution to the issue”. He said that all the Core Committee members will meet some of the Naga

SCAN plea to make FA public

Senior Citizens’ Association of Nagaland(SCAN) maintained that since Nagas want to know the content of the “competency clauses” in the Framework Agreement, and urged upon the Governor of Nagaland to intervene and “educate and inform the people about their coming fate”. In a representation addressed to the governor of Nagaland, the SCAN president Dr. Khanlo Magh and general secretary Dr.R.

Rose Chakhesang stated that while the negotiation is going on, people were made to understand that the “Framework Agreement” is just a road map “rather a broad-based of sort for reaching a final agreement.” SCAN said that every Naga was enthusiastic about the “likely settlement” and expected it to be “an acceptable, honourable and a win-win one for all.” However, the association said that “hardly anyone one of us” know the content of the “competency clauses” in the agreement. The senior citizens maintained that nothing should be settled without the knowledge of the people. “As it is for our future, the coming generation may question us as to why we did not raise our voice when at stake,” SCAN stated.

Correspondent/DIPR

KOHIMA, MAY 31(NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, announced Tuesday that the state government was contemplating rolling out the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) from October 1, 2022. Speaking at the “Garib Kalyan Sammelan”, which was led by the Prime Minister, the chief minister said that the CMHIS aims to provide every citizen of Nagaland with hospitalization insurance cover of upto Rs.5 lakh per annum irrespective of the family income. ‘Garib Kalyan Sam-

Beneficiaries in Nagaland listen to PM’s address on Tuesday. (NP)

melan’ marked the completion of eight years of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi across the country at state capitals, district headquarters and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.On the occasion, Modi

interacted virtually with beneficiaries of various Central schemes and released Rs 21,000 crore as the 11th instalment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Na-

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Assam chief minister and North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor, Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to arrive Dimapur on June 2 to hold deliberations on the Naga political issue among others. Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Sarma will arrive Dimapur on June 2 evening and hold closed-door meeting with members of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue, headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio. The committee members are also likely to apprise Sarma on the outcome of the core committee’s meeting held on May 28, so as to take it forward to the Centre. Sarma has been tasked by Union Home minister Amit shah to build a ‘political’ way forward with the leaderships of Naga groups. (Staff Reporter)

galand also joined the National program held at the State Cultural Hall, here on Tuesday. Rio said that CMHIS will provide cashless services for predefined packages covering secondary and tertiary care procedures at empanelled Government or private hospitals, both within and outside the State. He said the state government has also designed a Micro-Finance Scheme which will provide subsidized loans to the farmers and entrepreneurs in the State, which will be introduced in the coming month. (Cont’d on p-8)

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No question of forfeiting Naga flag & constitution: NSCN (I-M)

Q. Tuccu addressing the Emergency National Assembly as Th. Muivah (extreme L) looks on.

D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Making a strong pledge on Naga national flag and constitution, NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu in his speech to the ‘Emergency National Assembly’ at GHQ Hebron Tuesday, categorically reaffirmed that there was no question of forfeiting the Naga national flag and Naga constitution in the name of Naga political solution. Tuccu told the gathering that after more than seven decades of Naga freedom movement, they were now faced with the political

exigencies that compelled them to call for the National Assembly as the pressing situation prompted them “to reaffirm our stand after Government of India expressed its opposition to honor the usage of our God given Naga National identity symbolized by Flag and Constitution.” “How can we forfeit Naga national flag and Naga constitution in the name of Naga political solution? What belongs to us that define our political identity can never be compromised for

the sweet morsel in the name of Naga political settlement. We cannot be made a laughing stock before the world by tamely succumbing to pressure or temptation,” Tuccu stated. “We have to prove ourselves before God and before the Naga people and the whole world that we the NSCN members, the frontline torch bearers of Naga political movement shall stand the ground till the last man standing in defense of our God’s given rights,” he said. (Full text on p-6)

Declarations at NSCN (I-M) Emergency National Assembly

After a day-long crucial ‘Emergency National Assembly’held on Tuesday at GHQ, Hebron camp, the NSCN (I-M) resolved to “uphold and protect unique history and Naga National Principle at any cost.” The ‘Naga National Decision’ (NND) was among three declarations-‘Reaffirmation of Nagalim for Christ’and ‘Proclamation of Naga National Prayer Day’-- jointly signed by NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu, vice chairman Tongmeth Wangnao and general secretary Th. Muivah. Several hundred NSCN members, both from the civil and military set up attended the national assembly. The NND stated that

“As compelled by unpredictable political situation, the Naga people are bound to take a national decision in order to save the future of the Nagas.” ‘Reaffirmation Nagalim for Christ’: “We do believe and therefore give our reaffirmation to our Fathers’ Faith that Nagalim for Christ is God’s word revealed to the Nagas and the subsequent commitment of the Nagas to God; We do believe and therefore give our reaffirmation to our Fathers’ Faith on the existence of eternal God Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of heaven and earth; We do believe and therefore give our reaffirmation to our Fathers’ Faith that salva-

tion is found through faith in Jesus Christ alone; We do believe and therefore give our reaffirmation to our Fathers’ Faith that faith is a matter of persuasion and conviction of individuals. Therefore, we are opposed to imposition of one’s faith upon the other and forbid forcible conversion of faith in any manner. ‘Naga National Prayer Day’: In a proclamation, jointly signed by NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu, vice chairman Tongmeth Wangnao and general secretary Th. Muivah, the Naga National Assembly unanimously decided to observe ‘Naga National Prayer Day’ on the third Sunday of October. (Cont’d on p-8)

Dimapur organizations urge govt to No outsiders to decide on destiny of Nagas of Nagaland: NTC allow DMC to levy ‘certain utilities fees’ D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Welcoming the recent steps taken by the state government to curb illegal taxation, the Dimapur-based frontal organisations—Dimapur Urban Chairman Council Federation (DUCCF), GB Union Dimapur (Sardar) (GBUD), Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) and Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur (NWHD)—have, however, appealed to the responsible authority to partially reconsider the blanket ban on the tax levied by the Dimapur

Municipal Council (DMC). In a joint press release, DUCCF president Tsenthungo Nyamo, GBUD president MY Ngullie, DNSU Moayanger and NWHD president Neinuo Kire stated that at a joint meeting held on May 30, 2022, the organisations lauded the recent government notification with slews of directives to curb illegal taxation by various groups, organizations and governmental agencies without legal sanction. They said that illegal taxation continues to haunt

the business community in Nagaland including those involved in inter-state transportation of goods. The signatories said that the joint meeting resolved to extend any possible assistance towards the law enforcing agencies in tackling the menace of illegal taxation. At the meeting, they said the members also deliberated on certain directive issued in the notification, which could “potentially cause inconvenience and (Cont’d on p-8)

KOHIMA, MAY 31 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) president Toniho Yepthomi on Tuesday asserted that “the destiny of the Nagas of Nagaland shall never be allowed to be decided by the outsiders so long as the integration of land is not possible”. Delivering the presidential address during the annual general council session of NTC at Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland State Branch conference hall here, Toniho Yeptho assured that NTC would not shy away from its responsibility on this particular issue. Admitting that nu-

NTC functionaries with tribal hoho leaders in Kohima.

merous issues were still confronting the people of Nagaland, he said one such major issue was the vexed Naga political issue that was plaguing them for over 70 years now. Therefore, NTC president called for supporting one another until the goal for an inclusive,

honourable and acceptable solution was reached for a lasting peace. Toniho further said that NTC was formed due to unavoidable situation and circumstances at a time when the Nagas were experiencing a negative trend of self-destruction and confu-

sion all around. He said other lingering issues confronting the peace-loving people of Nagaland were the proposal to implement Uniform Civil Code, CAA, AFSPA RIIN. He claimed that NTC had been representing the people before the authorities concerned at the Central and State levels on all these issues. Toniho remarked that the RIIN Commission’s report tabled in Nagaland Legislative Assembly required further evaluation else, it was better not to have RIIN in the State in its present form. (Cont’d on p-8)

HSLC, HSSLC toppers share success stories NBCC bike rally on clean election movement

This is it! (L-R) Delphi Oinam, Ngamjong JN Yanlem, Subhansu Jaiswal and Limasangla. (NP)

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Himanta to meet Core Committee on June 2 at Dmu

State govt to roll out health insurance scheme

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“We can do all-create tension, pelt stones, beat up rival politicians- for the right price.”

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D I M A P U R , M AY 3 1 (NPN): Toppers of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2022 while attributing their success to teachers, parents and God on Tuesday shared their success stories and future plans. In an interview with Nagaland Post, D e l p h i Oinam, who topped HSLC

examinations 2022, credited her success to teachers, parents and God. A student of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Dimapur, Delphi Oinam disclosed she had no specific time table for study. However, she said her determination and consistency were keys behind success. Besides studying, she enjoys painting. For her

future plans, she wished to become a doctor. Asked how she handled the online/offline mode of classes, she said that it was never a problem, adding that she equally enjoyed and adopted the mode. HSSLC Arts stream topper, Limasungla said that she was consistent on her daily study table. During her free-time, she loves to read

books. Limasungla from Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, also credited her success to teachers, parents and God. She wished to pursue theological studies. She also quoted a Bible verse (Mathew 6:33) “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. Ngamjong JN Yanlem, who topped HSSLC science stream, said that he had “competitive expectations”. Ngamjong from St. John Higher Secondary Residential School, Dimapur said he spent six hours daily before the exam and extra hours during the exam.

Staff Reporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR, KOHIMA, MAY 31 (NPN): To mark 150 years of the advent of Christianity in Nagaland and with the objective to create awareness on ‘Clean Election Movement’, a twoday bike rally was flagged off from Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) Centre, Thahekhu village, Dimapur on Tuesday. Organised by Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), more than 150 riders, including three ladies, are taking part in the bike rally. They are accompanied by a medical team and 20 full-fledged members of NBCC along with two as(Cont’d on p-8) sociate members and two

The bikers on arrival at Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

individual members. The rally was flagged off by NBCC general secretary and Nagaland Joint Christian Forum president Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho and WSBAK executive secretary Rev Dr Phughoto Sema. The bikers will pass through Medziphema, Kohima, Tseminyu, Wokha,

Mokokchung, Akuluto, Zunheboto, Satakha, Chozuba and Kohima. They will halt for the night at Impur. In a short programme held on the occasion, bikers were informed of the dos and don’ts during the ride like avoiding traffic disruption, maintaining disciple, etc. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C


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