August 31, 2016

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Ikhres, Eustar appeal Nagas to stand united

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 30 (NPN): National Socialist Women’s Organization of Nagalim (NSWON) advisor, Ikhres Muivah, wife of NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah has appealed to all Nagas to stand united, forgive and to bury all the differences. She said Nagaland being a Christian state, everyone needed to work together instead of categorizing the factions/groups. Addressing the NSWON co-ordination meeting with the Angami Women organization (AWO) held under the theme “Strengthening of Relationship”, at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima, Ikhres said they had come to have fellowship with AWO and to appeal to all the sections of the society, irrespective of factions and groups, to unite in order to move toward for a permanent settlement. While stating that Nagas have gained support from across the world on the Naga political issue, she said “time has come now to harvest for our people and the future generation” and urged all to join hands and march together without wasting any time. Ikhres further informed the gathering that late Isak Chishi Swu, before his demise, called upon all Nagas to

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(L-R) Eustar Chishi Swu and Ikhres Muivah in Kohima. (NP)

be united, while at the same time she said Th. Muivah had also made the same appeal. She was optimistic that solution would arrive anytime. However, Ikhres said “time for settlement cannot be ascertained for now, but we are hopeful that it will take place soon”. NSWON advisor Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of late Isak Chishi Swu, in her address reminded all that the Angami community, in the Naga political history, had played a big role by taking the lead. “Till today the legacy and principles of the elders/leaders were followed” she added. Eustar said, keeping this in mind, NSWON had set its priority to meet the Angami women folks first and meet the other tribal women organization subsequently. She also appealed all to be united for the greater cause of the Nagas.

NSWON chairperson, Singyaola Zimik in her brief address highlighted the struggles faced by Nagas in the past. Zimik said “Nagas had struggled and put life at risk, but now it was time to bring peace in our land to progress and to worship the living God.” She further said “Independence for Nagas was not by choice, but of God’s plan to remain Independent in the God’s gifted land”. She however said Nagas need to find where the faulty/ sin was committed that has displeased God. Zimik also appealed all to remain one in prayer in order to stop bloodshed from taking place any further. NSWON advisor Avuli Chishi Swu also spoke at the meeting. Members of AWO and other NSWON representatives also attended the seminar.

DIMAPUR wednesday, august 31, 2016

Centre to improve air connectivity among NE states AGARTALA, AUG 30 (IANS): Government is trying to improve air connectivity among northeastern states and between northeast India and adjacent countries, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said here on Tuesday. “Central government is trying to improve the air connectivity between the eight northeastern states. Air connectivity between northeast India and the adjoining countries is also vital,” Sinha told reporters. He said: “Efforts are on to start air connectivity between the northeastern states and the neighbouring countries. If there is air connectivity between northeast India and Bangkok, Dhaka and Yangon, one need not take the longer route through Kolkata. This would also boost trade and economy.” Currently, Guwahati and Imphal are the only two cities with international airports in northeast India. Jayant Sinha said the central government expects some private airlines to soon introduce more flights in the northeast and operate international flights from there. “To improve regional air connectivity at fair price, MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) would be signed with the governments of the northeastern states,” he added.

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Collective effort needed to eradicate backward tag: Kipili

Kipili Sangtam along with cabinet colleagues, DUDA officials and others. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 30 (NPN): Minister of Power, C. Kipili Sangtam, on Tuesday called for collective effort to eradicate the backward tag through understanding, sacrifice and hard work, saying politicians and leaders alone cannot accomplish the task. Minister made the call while speaking at the valedictory programme of the capacity building training programme under Underdeveloped Areas Program (UDAP) 2015-16, at Midway Resort Eco Village, Tsiepama (below NH-29), some 35 km away from here. The programme was organized by Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) and conducted by Zynorique initiatives society. Asserting that the eastern Naga people remained backwards due to embracing Christianity late and Naga political problem, Kipili, however, said one should not remain the

same but come out from such tag and work hard to excel. Minister appreciated the activities of DUDA and said it was the most important department for the backward areas of eastern Nagaland to avail the opportunities provided under UDAP for the uplift of people. He advised the 570 trained persons from eastern districts of Nagaland to pass their acquired knowledge to others and utilize their skills purposefully for the benefit of the society. Kipili also reminded that the training they received would allow them to earn their livelihood and also increase the economy of the society. Further, he told the trainees that to be successful in their future endeavour they needed to maintain punctuality, dedication, sincerity and truthfulness. D U DA a dv i s o r, N. Thongwang Konyak, in his address, said having realized that many youths in the state

did not get the government job, the department initiated human resources development programme to generate selfemployment opportunities, provide better livelihood with provision of basic amenities so as to reduce poverty amongst the youths from backward areas of the state. Konyak also urged all the master trainers, who were trained in the skill programmes, to go back to their respective places and train those who have not been skilled. Advisor said the objective of the department’s capacity building programme was to boost the economy of the state and also to make Nagaland a skilled state. Konyak said this initiative would encourage and promote promising artisans among the younger generation. He also described the programme as a great window of opportunity for all the artisans to expose their talents and become self-reliant. (Cont’d on p-5)

NSCN (K), Assam Rifles engage Over 34,600 rape cases in in heavy gunfight in Changlang India; Delhi tops among UTs

Corrigendum

D I M A P U R , AU G 3 0 (NPN): Chumukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO) and Chumukedima Chambers of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) have expressed “shock” that the Court has ordered the release of eight empty oil tankers out of 11 tankers confined within the premises of the fuel adulteration site at Chumukedima. In a joint press release, Chumukedima Chambers of Commerce and Trade Association president Avi Chase and Chumukedima Town Youth Organisation president Vibu Medoze sought to clarify that according to the police seizure list, there were “only seven empty tankers, the rest 4 being loaded.” The two organisations further maintained that “the court should rectify its order since the anomaly shows that either one tanker has been pilfered of SK oil or the court order has clerical mistake.” They stated that whatsoever the reason, the court should thoroughly probe the whole issue “since releasing the tankers at this stage will definitely hamper investigation when charge sheet hasn’t been filed by the police in that adulteration case.” In case the tanker has been pilfered of SK oil, the two organisations stated that the police should take necessary action.

CANSSEA urges for timely implementation of 7th ROP DIMAPUR, AUG 30 (NPN): Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) has appealed to the state government for timely implementation of the 7th ROP in the state for all the state employees in Nagaland with same and appropriate benefits with the effective date as that of the Central Government employees. In a press release, CANSSEA president S.Takatuba Aier said a representation was submitted to the government on August 30, 2016, when various state services associations led by CANSSEA met the chief secretary at his office chamber. Aier said the representation was the outcome of the joint co-ordination meeting held on August 11, 2016 in the conference hall CANSSEA. He said CANSSEA has been reminding the state government since November 2014 for timely implementation of the 7th ROP, adding that the latest representation was the fourth representation so far submitted to the government in this regard. Through the representation, Aier said various state services associations urged the state government to intimate CANSSEA on the action taken in this regard within the month of September 2016. The chief secretary assured to look into the matter, he added.

CHANGLANG/ITANA- personnel were returning MIP alleged that the NEW DELHI, AUG 30 (PTI): Over said. As many as 2,251 rape cases were GAR, AUG 30 (AGEN- from Nampong to their base AR team was returning to 34,600 cases of rape have been reported reported in Odisha, Assam (1,733), CIES): In a delayed report, camp after conducting search their camp “after laying failed across the country last year with Madhya Chhattisgarh (1,560), 1,256 in Kerala, cadres of the NSCN (K) operation to locate 27-year- ambush” on their Army. “In Pradesh and Delhi topping the infamous West Bengal registered 1,129, 1,070 in and Assam Rifles personnel old Kuldeep Moran, son of a counter-measure, the Naga list of states and union territories respec- Haryana and 1,041 in Bihar, it said. Among the union territories, 72 rape engaged in a major gun- an Assam BJP leader, who Army counter-attacked the tively. A total of 34,651 rape cases were fight near Railung village in was abducted by the ULFA(I) Assam Rifles with concen- reported in India in 2015. Among these, cases were reported in Chandigarh, 36 in Changlang district of Ar- on August 1 last. trated heavy bombardment in 33,098 cases the offenders were known Andaman and Nicobar Island, eight in unachal Pradesh, late Sunday When the Army convoy with machine guns, sub-ma- to the victims, as per National Crime Dadar and Nagar Haveli, five in Daman night, The Arunachal Times reached the site, suspected chine guns, 40 mm grenades, Records Bureau (NCRB) data released and Diu and three Puducherry. No such crime was reported in Lakshawdeep. (AT) reports stated quoting underground militants in- explosives and hand grenades today. The rape victims were among the Of the total sexual offences against news agencies. It was also discriminately fired on them for more than one hour”, age group of below six years to over 60 women, Maharashtra reported a highreported that NSCN (K) from nearby jungles, he said. MIP claimed. opened fire on the convoy, MIP said after the attack years. Madhya Pradesh has reported est of 16,989 cases, 12,887 in Madhya Two A s s a m R i f l e s As per the reports from jawans received bullet injury “the Naga Army sanitised the 4,391 rape cases, a highest among the Pradesh and 11,343 in Uttar Pradesh. Assam Rifles, AT said the in the incident, the Dy SP area and recovered one night states. Whereas, the national capital has As many as 9,359 such offences were encounter lasted for around added. However, it was re- vision goggle, several blood reported 2,199 such cases--highest among reported in Odisha, 8,873 in Rajasthan, 8,274 in West Bengal, 8,049 in Andhra 90 minutes, with the militants ported that there was no casu- stained first aid-parapher- the union territories. Nearly 3.27 lakh cases of crimes Pradesh and 6,044 in Telangana. nalia and bloody cotton and using small arms and impro- alty on both the sides. Chhattisgarh reported 3,500 such vised explosives to attack the Meanwhile, NSCN (K) bandages strewn all over the against women were reported across the country. Of these over 1.3 lakh were cases, 1,743 in Gujarat, 1,738 in Bihar security forces. MIP in a press note issued to spot and the soil”. Meantime, NSCN (K) sexual offences--1.2 lakh in states and and 270 in Goa. Among the north eastern This is the fifth gunfight the media houses claimed that since May and the second the “special counter-ambush has stated that the “elite strike 9,445 in union territories. The sexual states, Assam reported a highest of 6,636 this month in the wake of team of Naga Army attacked unit of Naga Army”, on com- offences cases included rape, attempt to sexual offences against women, followed heightened security measures the Indian Army near Rilang- bat patrol detained several commit rape, assault on women with by 609 in Tripura, 231 such cases in Meand the intense CI crackdown kang village under Changlang armed personnel at a bridge intent to outrage her modesty and insult ghalaya, 186 in Arunachal Pradesh, 141 in Mizoram, 133 in Manipur, 53 in Naagainst insurgent groups. district of Arunachal Pradesh near Barak Sibilong village to modesty of women. Among the rape cases, Maharashtra galand and 29 such crimes in Sikkim. According to UNI, during wee hours and in- at Jiribam-Imphal NH-37, Punjab has reported 2,164 cases, Changlang DSP, Mito Riba flicted heavy casualties and under Tamenlong District on reported 4,144 such incidents. A total of 3,644 and 3,025 rapes were reported in 1,633 in Tamil Nadu, 737 in Himachal August 29 around 5 p.m. said that the incident ocinjuries on the India Army on Apropos ‘Dea dlines (Cont’d on p-5) Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the data Pradesh and 623 in Uttarakhand. served on state govt expire’ curred when the Assam Rifles August 28, 2015”. that appeared in the August 30 issue, the nomenclature of CNTC should be read as Central Nagaland Tribes Council and not as rendered. It may be mentioned that CNTC had YANGON, AUG 30 (AGEN- government are offering support- have constituted a majority of the Minister Dr Myint Htwe warned issued a 30-day deadline with CIES): A local lawmaker in ing aid.” that outbreaks of measles and outbreak’s victims. effect from July 30, 2016 de- Sagaing Region said on August At a press conference on other infectious diseases were DIMAPUR, AUG 30 (NPN): NPF U Law Yone added, “Health manding that the indigenous 28 that although the measles experts said that Nanyun is not a August 26 covering the first 100 likely to be seen in regions other president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezetsu in a condolence message has expressed tribe status granted to the Rong- outbreak in the Naga Self-Admin- measles outbreak but the accounts days of the new government, the than Naga as well. meis be revoked. It further re- istered Zone (SAZ) was under of civilians said the symptoms of Ministry of Health said that in “When we examined why deep grieve by the passing away of his solved and demanded that the control in Lahe township, neigh- patients from Nanyun resembled addition to difficulties physically that disease was occurring, it sister Neilhoubeiü Hussain. Dr. Shürhozelie described late endorsement submitted by the bouring Nanyun township was Lahe’s symptoms.” accessing affected populations, was found that most people in Naga Hoho on the September still struggling to contain and treat According to The Myanmar language barriers were also sty- our country are pretty lacking in Neilhoubeiü, who was predeceased 22, 2008 be withdrawn. health knowledge,” he said, not- by her husband and former minister, a spate of illnesses, which some Times, U Aung Htut, president of mieing effective treatment. The ministry said its vac- ing that the risk of contracting late Anwar Hussain almost three are now saying is not the same the Naga Traditional Literature malady, reports The Myanmar and Cultural Centre Committee, cination drive since the outbreak measles could be avoided with decades ago, as a motherly figure to the denizens. He said the NPF central said a lack of both transporta- first made headlines had covered preventative immunisation. Times. fraternity along with him conveys Of the Naga region’s under“The situation is stable in tion and education was causing 85 percent of the region, includheartfelt condolences to the beloved developed healthcare and transLahe. Currently, Nanyun is worse the high casualty count from the ing 15,054 children. children, grand children and in-laws of portation infrastructure, he said, With the Naga Self-Adinfectious disease, exacerbated by off than Lahe. According to the the deceased. NPF further prayed that latest data, two more people were high rates of malnutrition in the ministered Zone’s healthcare “We have many areas like that. If God grant them strength and solace to woes highlighted by this month’s there are satellite phones to report overcome the grievous loss and for the killed – one on August 23 and self-administered zone. “The roads situation is outbreak, Dr Htar Htar Lin told information from remote areas, departed soul rest in eternal peace. another one on August 25,” said National League for Democracy, worse in Nanyun than Lahe,” he The Myanmar Times yesterday we can know in time and many Picto: Parliamentary secretary that the government would draw people would not have died like justice & law, SIRD, Er. Picto Shohe, said. MP U Law Yone. “I reached both Lahe and up a long-term plan to address the now.” “We got news that 82 pahas expressed deep sadness over the He added that the Naga re- passing of Mrs Neilhoubeiu Hussain tients were killed in Naga,” he Nanyun. I saw children suffer- problems. In the near term, said Dr gion would be used as a case study on August 30. said, while noting that the death ing severe malnutrition,” said U toll was unconfirmed. A team Aung Htut. “MoH [the Ministry Htar Htar Lin, the Ministry of to help inform the development of In a condolence message, Er.Picto that includes an official from the of Health] has implemented a Health’s deputy director for im- a broader national health plan. said in her demise, Nagas have lost a “We will have to consider strong motherly figure whose place Naga administrative office has vaccination program to inject the munisation, there are plans to adgone into the field to confirm the measles vaccine. They announced minister 10 other vaccines in Oc- the case that occurred in Lahe would be difficult to fill. “At this hour that Nanyun is not a measles tober, November and December on the whole,” he said. “We will of grief, I convey heartfelt condolences situation, he added. “Anything that arouses “Medicine and food assis- outbreak – it is knock-on health to protect against other potential have to consider it as [part of] a to the family and relatives of the dethem is being cut. Like tance is needed for locals because problems caused by malnutrition health threats in the region. national plan not to allow such ceased and pray that the Almighty this, a film will hardly last they have been facing malnourish- and a lack of hygiene.” At the 100-day press confer- diseases to occur, especially in grant them solace and strength to 20 minutes.” Children under five years old ence last week, Union Health remote areas.” ment. Currently, donors and the overcome the grief,” he said and prayed

DIMAPUR, AUG 30 (NPN): Three serving women police personnel in the rank of assistant sub-inspector (ASI) have instituted writ petitions in the Guahati High Court (GHC) “challenging for non promotion to the rank of UBSI and for illegally promoting/ appointing and recruiting” 60 UBSI and two ASI in the police establishment. In this regard, the Guahati High Court, Kohima bench has issued orders asking all the respondents to appear in the court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials questions relating to the writ petition on October 3, 2016 without fail. The order further stated that if the respondents fail to appear before the court, “the writ petition shall be heard and determined” in their absence. (See Advt on p-4)

CTYO, CCCTA object court order on oil tankers

Naga area still grappling with measles outbreak Dr. Shürhozelie, others condole demise of Neilhoubeiü Hussain

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departed soul rest in peace. Tovihoto: NIDC Ltd chairman, Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA, has expressed grief at the demise of Neilhoubeiu Hussain, wife of late Anwar Hussain, former minister of Nagaland. In his condolence message, Tovihoto said late Neilhoubeiu, who was also the sister of NPF president, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezetsu, was a motherly figure to many people. He conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and relatives and prayed Almighty grant them strength and solace at this hour of grief. MCD: Expressing deep shock at the demise of Mrs Neilhoubeiu Hussain, the Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) prayed to the Almighty ‘Allah’ to give her a place in ‘Zannat’ and to give strength to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief. In a condolence message, MCD working president, A.Rahman, said the funeral programme of late Mrs Hussain was held at her residence and there after taken to the town Muslim Burial Ground at Anwar Hussain Road. Around 4000 Muslims and other family members and well wishers attended her burial rites at the Kabristan, he said. K Y M C


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