Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki’s recent visit to Google Headquarters, Mountain View, California, USA seems to bear fruit as Google Inc has agreed in principle to launch Arunachal specific project and bring in solutions for imparting global standard education to the students of the state.
In a communiqué from Parliamentary Secretary, Education, IPR and Government Spokesperson Bamang Felix, who along with Education Secretary and Planning Secretary, Government of Arunachal held a meeting with Gagandeep Singh Puri, Head of Education in India for Google, stated that Google has agreed to launch a special programme for Arunachal titled “Chief Minister’s Global Education Programme”.
The programme which would be a restructure of CM’s Talent Award Scheme and shall cover the students of Class – VIII to XII, will be launched on 22nd of December at Itanagar by Chief Minister, Felix revealed. The entire technical support is being provided by Google, making it first of its kind in the country.
While lauding the CM for the landmark initiative, apparently excited Felix stated that with the launch of this e-education programme involving professionals from Google, Arunachal Pradesh would find its mention in educational map of the world.
Google being a pioneer in e-education would be of tremendous help in fulfilling the vision and ideals set by the State Government, he expressed confidence. It may be mentioned here that the Chief Minister during his visit to Google Headquarters had sought assistance from Google for making the state an e-educational hub.
-ArT
Saturday, 13 December 2014
Friday, 12 December 2014
Nephiu Rio addresses Parliament for Peaceful Naga Solution
Lok Sabha Member and former Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio today asked the government of India to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process and ongoing political dialogue and bring about an early solution in a time bound manner. Addressing the Lok Sabha in Zero Hour of today’s session, Rio said that the more than seven decades of conflict must be brought to its logical conclusion through an honorable solution that is acceptable to the people.
Zero Hour in Parliament is reserved for addressing issues of urgent public importance and national issues.
Rio told Parliament that the Naga issue is of utmost national importance and the peace process and negotiations must be approached to be resolved in a time bound manner.
He recalled that in 2003, the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has stated in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, that “India recognizes and understands the unique history of the Nagas”, adding that the Naga peace process must be approached as a national issue.
“A peaceful, democratic and just conclusion will not only strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy but it will also bring to an end, the more than seven decades of violent conflict in a crucial region of the country that is of strategic importance in multi dimensional manner”, Rio said in his address.
The Nagaland MP stated that the Naga political issue is termed as the mother of all insurgencies and the conflict is more than seven decades. A ceasefire was declared between the Government of India and the Naga political groups in 1997, however even after 17 years of ceasefire and dialogue, a solution to the protracted problem remains elusive till today.
Rio appreciated the Government of India for appointment of a new interlocutor and welcomed the statement of the National Security Adviser who has expressed the sincerity of the Government of India in the ongoing peace process. He told the House that the Naga people have been crying out for peace and the peace process has the popular support of the people including the mass based civil societies, church organisations, tribal hohos, NGOs, and political parties.
He informed Parliament that in the previous House of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, all 60 MLAs under the banner of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) had unanimously resolved to support the peace process. This, he said is a significant achievement that cannot be undermined.
The three times chief minister of Nagaland stated that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has declared in its election manifesto that the State Government will pave way for any solution that is honorable and acceptable to the people. This commitment, he said has removed all hurdles and obstacles and the ground has been prepared for realization of an honorable solution. Further he reiterated that it was on the basis of this commitment in the manifesto that the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland was voted to power with the popular mandate of the people for three consecutive terms.
Rio urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks and give an offer of solution to the Naga people so that an honorable solution can be reached and permanent peace can be achieved which will pave way for accelerated development to take place.
~EasternMirror Nagaland
Zero Hour in Parliament is reserved for addressing issues of urgent public importance and national issues.
Rio told Parliament that the Naga issue is of utmost national importance and the peace process and negotiations must be approached to be resolved in a time bound manner.
He recalled that in 2003, the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has stated in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, that “India recognizes and understands the unique history of the Nagas”, adding that the Naga peace process must be approached as a national issue.
“A peaceful, democratic and just conclusion will not only strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy but it will also bring to an end, the more than seven decades of violent conflict in a crucial region of the country that is of strategic importance in multi dimensional manner”, Rio said in his address.
The Nagaland MP stated that the Naga political issue is termed as the mother of all insurgencies and the conflict is more than seven decades. A ceasefire was declared between the Government of India and the Naga political groups in 1997, however even after 17 years of ceasefire and dialogue, a solution to the protracted problem remains elusive till today.
Rio appreciated the Government of India for appointment of a new interlocutor and welcomed the statement of the National Security Adviser who has expressed the sincerity of the Government of India in the ongoing peace process. He told the House that the Naga people have been crying out for peace and the peace process has the popular support of the people including the mass based civil societies, church organisations, tribal hohos, NGOs, and political parties.
He informed Parliament that in the previous House of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, all 60 MLAs under the banner of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) had unanimously resolved to support the peace process. This, he said is a significant achievement that cannot be undermined.
The three times chief minister of Nagaland stated that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has declared in its election manifesto that the State Government will pave way for any solution that is honorable and acceptable to the people. This commitment, he said has removed all hurdles and obstacles and the ground has been prepared for realization of an honorable solution. Further he reiterated that it was on the basis of this commitment in the manifesto that the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland was voted to power with the popular mandate of the people for three consecutive terms.
Rio urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks and give an offer of solution to the Naga people so that an honorable solution can be reached and permanent peace can be achieved which will pave way for accelerated development to take place.
~EasternMirror Nagaland
Fire devours 32 houses in Sine village in Arunachal’s East Siang district
Itanagar: At least 32 houses have been reduced to ashes when a fire broke out in the remote Sine village in Arunachal's East Siang district on Monday. The fire, which began around 2am, had spread quickly, an official report said here on Wednesday.
Education minister Tapang Taloh, Lok Sabha MP Ninong Ering and East Siang DC Nidhi Srivastava expressed their shock over the incident. Taloh, who is the local MLA, sought a detailed report of the incident and directed Boleng ADC in-charge Gamtum Padu to extend all required help and financial assistance to the victims.
The minister said he has talked to the government for relief and rehabilitation of the victims. He urged the villagers to remain alert as there are frequent incidents of fire during winter.
He urged the administration, civil bodies, NGOs and students to take steps to create awareness on fire mishaps amongst villagers.
Ering, who is in New Delhi attending the Parliament session, said he would visit the village soon. He also expressed concern over repeated fire mishaps reported from various parts of the state.
The Congress MP also sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for procuring CGI sheets and Rs 1 lakh cash as financial assistance to the victims from his MPLAD fund.
Srivastava said she is closely monitoring the situation and officials have been briefed regarding rescue and relief measures, the report said.
~TimesofIndia
Education minister Tapang Taloh, Lok Sabha MP Ninong Ering and East Siang DC Nidhi Srivastava expressed their shock over the incident. Taloh, who is the local MLA, sought a detailed report of the incident and directed Boleng ADC in-charge Gamtum Padu to extend all required help and financial assistance to the victims.
The minister said he has talked to the government for relief and rehabilitation of the victims. He urged the villagers to remain alert as there are frequent incidents of fire during winter.
He urged the administration, civil bodies, NGOs and students to take steps to create awareness on fire mishaps amongst villagers.
Ering, who is in New Delhi attending the Parliament session, said he would visit the village soon. He also expressed concern over repeated fire mishaps reported from various parts of the state.
The Congress MP also sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for procuring CGI sheets and Rs 1 lakh cash as financial assistance to the victims from his MPLAD fund.
Srivastava said she is closely monitoring the situation and officials have been briefed regarding rescue and relief measures, the report said.
~TimesofIndia
Sukulung Crowned Naga Chef Season 2
Sukulung has won the coveted title of Naga Chef Season 2 and walked away with prize money of Rs 5 lakh. Naga chef Season 2 came to close with the grand finale held at Hornbill Festival, Kisama.
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Proud Sukulung pose for photograph with cheque.[/caption]
The Naga Chef is a first of its kind culinary skills competition in Nagaland. The objective of the competition is to increase the appreciation of the Nagaland’s unique indigenous cuisines and to provide a platform to entrepreneurial Naga chefs to showcase their delectable range of Naga food to the world.
With the grand success of Naga Chef Season 1, Season 2 kicked off with the 12 contestants who qualified the screening round, amongst them the top four cooks advanced to the final “Entrepreneurial Chef” round.
They have been vying for the Naga Chef Season 2 title at Hornbill Festival Kisama where each contestant had to run an individual stall with innovation in technique and creativity to prepare authentic local cuisines. They have been evaluated from December 1 to 9 based on their Cooking skills, Presentation, Customer Service, Innovation, Cleanliness, Authenticity and Revenue Generation.
Naga Chef Season 2 was organized by the Synergy Group Enterprise and supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland. The pantry partner was The Green Caravan who managed the Naga chef Pantry.
~NagalandPost
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Proud Sukulung pose for photograph with cheque.[/caption]The Naga Chef is a first of its kind culinary skills competition in Nagaland. The objective of the competition is to increase the appreciation of the Nagaland’s unique indigenous cuisines and to provide a platform to entrepreneurial Naga chefs to showcase their delectable range of Naga food to the world.
With the grand success of Naga Chef Season 1, Season 2 kicked off with the 12 contestants who qualified the screening round, amongst them the top four cooks advanced to the final “Entrepreneurial Chef” round.
They have been vying for the Naga Chef Season 2 title at Hornbill Festival Kisama where each contestant had to run an individual stall with innovation in technique and creativity to prepare authentic local cuisines. They have been evaluated from December 1 to 9 based on their Cooking skills, Presentation, Customer Service, Innovation, Cleanliness, Authenticity and Revenue Generation.
Naga Chef Season 2 was organized by the Synergy Group Enterprise and supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland. The pantry partner was The Green Caravan who managed the Naga chef Pantry.
~NagalandPost
6th Music Awards of Nagaland, open-air concert on Dec 13
Musicians of Nagaland will be honoured during the awards presentation ceremony of the 6th Music Awards of Nagaland, 2014 on December 13, 6:30 p.m. onwards at City Clock Tower. “A starry Christmas” open-air concert is also scheduled at the same time and venue which will be graced by Maj. Gen. Deepak Saxena, VSM, COS, 3 Corps as the guest of honour.
It may be noted that the Music Awards of Nagaland was instituted in 2009 by the Native Trax Society and is the only platform to reward and honour recording musicians and those involved behind the scenes in the music industry of the state.
A total of 32 nominations in various categories representing the best music videos and songs in various genres recorded during the year will be vying for these coveted awards.
The awards presentation ceremony will witness special performances by Colored Keys, Ilitoli Aye and Toshimeren Jamir and the event will be compered by VJ Imli Lee (Déjà vu), VJ for ‘Backyard Buzz’ a TV programme about the music and musicians of Nagaland which is telecast on DDKK.
This will be followed by Native Trax Society’s annual advent Christmas concert ‘A Starry Christmas’ which NTS has been organising since 2010.
This free, open-air concert is aimed at getting Dimapur’s festive revelers into the Christmas spirit and also to give visitors a chance to see Dimapur at its best and experience an evening of artistry that will capture their hearts so that they can take back fond memories and a positive impression of our city.
The concert will feature live performances by some of the best singers and musicians of Nagaland. Those featured to perform include Avancer, DJ Ina, Diethozo Thakro, Moba Inggang Band, Imnasenla Aier, Neikuo Khezhie, Zulu Jamir, D. A. Chasie (Atso), Red Alert, Wannyen Bezo, Aben Jamir, Divas Unleashed, Leengoi meets Big Dane, Rajj Ismokey Proudliee and Molung Imsong
In addition to this there will also be a special lucky draw for those coming to witness the event with a chance to win mobile handsets sponsored by Basu Damani, general secretary, central NPF and a Titan watch sponsored by Sanjay, World of Titan.
~NagalandPost
It may be noted that the Music Awards of Nagaland was instituted in 2009 by the Native Trax Society and is the only platform to reward and honour recording musicians and those involved behind the scenes in the music industry of the state.
A total of 32 nominations in various categories representing the best music videos and songs in various genres recorded during the year will be vying for these coveted awards.
The awards presentation ceremony will witness special performances by Colored Keys, Ilitoli Aye and Toshimeren Jamir and the event will be compered by VJ Imli Lee (Déjà vu), VJ for ‘Backyard Buzz’ a TV programme about the music and musicians of Nagaland which is telecast on DDKK.
This will be followed by Native Trax Society’s annual advent Christmas concert ‘A Starry Christmas’ which NTS has been organising since 2010.
This free, open-air concert is aimed at getting Dimapur’s festive revelers into the Christmas spirit and also to give visitors a chance to see Dimapur at its best and experience an evening of artistry that will capture their hearts so that they can take back fond memories and a positive impression of our city.
The concert will feature live performances by some of the best singers and musicians of Nagaland. Those featured to perform include Avancer, DJ Ina, Diethozo Thakro, Moba Inggang Band, Imnasenla Aier, Neikuo Khezhie, Zulu Jamir, D. A. Chasie (Atso), Red Alert, Wannyen Bezo, Aben Jamir, Divas Unleashed, Leengoi meets Big Dane, Rajj Ismokey Proudliee and Molung Imsong
In addition to this there will also be a special lucky draw for those coming to witness the event with a chance to win mobile handsets sponsored by Basu Damani, general secretary, central NPF and a Titan watch sponsored by Sanjay, World of Titan.
~NagalandPost
Thursday, 11 December 2014
37-year-old man raped sister-in-law in Manipur.
IMPHAL/Thoubal, Dec 11 : An irate mob today vandalised the house of a 37-year-old man, who allegedly raped his 23-year-old sister-in-law at Tekcham village in Thoubal district, under Kakching police station.
The accused has been identified as Langpoklapam Sanjoy of Tekcham Bazar Mamang Moirangthem Leirak.
According to the family of the alleged rape survivor, the incident happened inside a fishing hut near Lousipat, around 1 km away from Tekcham village last night.
They said that the victim along with her husband and their two little children have been staying in the hut for fishing since the past few days.
They added that fishing hut of the accused is located next to their hut.
Last evening at around 6 , the victim’s husband left his wife and children there and went to his house to fetch dinner for them.
Taking advantage of his absence, the accused allegedly barged into the hut and raped the young mother of two.
After the incident, the victim managed to reach her house along with her children and told everything to her husband and family.
Since early morning today, a large mob gathered at the locality.
However, Kakching police reached the locality on time and arrested Sanjoy from his house at around 10 am before the mob attacked him.
Later, the irate mob vandalised his house and conducted a public meeting at Tekcham High School ground in the afternoon.
The meeting resolved to ostracise Sanjoy along with his wife from Tekcham village.
The meeting also cautioned that anybody who gives shelter to Sanjoy and his wife inside the village would get the same punishment.
It also resolved that the family of the accused must provide compensation amount of Rs 3 lakh to the victim within December 15 this year failing which the locals would confiscate their residential land and sell it to pay the said amount
~The SangaiExpress
The accused has been identified as Langpoklapam Sanjoy of Tekcham Bazar Mamang Moirangthem Leirak.
According to the family of the alleged rape survivor, the incident happened inside a fishing hut near Lousipat, around 1 km away from Tekcham village last night.
They said that the victim along with her husband and their two little children have been staying in the hut for fishing since the past few days.
They added that fishing hut of the accused is located next to their hut.
Last evening at around 6 , the victim’s husband left his wife and children there and went to his house to fetch dinner for them.
Taking advantage of his absence, the accused allegedly barged into the hut and raped the young mother of two.
After the incident, the victim managed to reach her house along with her children and told everything to her husband and family.
Since early morning today, a large mob gathered at the locality.
However, Kakching police reached the locality on time and arrested Sanjoy from his house at around 10 am before the mob attacked him.
Later, the irate mob vandalised his house and conducted a public meeting at Tekcham High School ground in the afternoon.
The meeting resolved to ostracise Sanjoy along with his wife from Tekcham village.
The meeting also cautioned that anybody who gives shelter to Sanjoy and his wife inside the village would get the same punishment.
It also resolved that the family of the accused must provide compensation amount of Rs 3 lakh to the victim within December 15 this year failing which the locals would confiscate their residential land and sell it to pay the said amount
~The SangaiExpress
Rio for peaceful solution to Naga issue
NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 11 (MExN): “A peaceful, democratic and just conclusion will not only strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy but it will also bring to an end, the more than seven decades of violent conflict in a crucial region of the country that is of strategic importance in multi dimensional manner,” stated Member of Parliament from Nagaland state Neiphiu Rio today while addressing the zero hour of Thursday’s parliament session.
Rio urged the Government of India to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process and bring about an early solution in a time bound manner.
The MP from Nagaland state said that the Naga issue is of utmost national importance and that the peace process and negotiations must be approached to be resolved in a time bound manner.
Rio told the House that the Naga people have been crying out for peace and the peace process has the popular support of the people including the mass based civil societies, church organisations, tribal hohos, NGOs, and political parties. He further informed of the formation of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF), its support for the peace process and the NPF commitment to pave way for any honorable and acceptable solution.
~MExN
Sunday, 7 December 2014
UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day: Sushma Swaraj
NEW DELHI: The United Nations will soon declare June 21 as World Yoga Day following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.
"Three months ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to the world community that India's yoga should be celebrated as World Yoga Day. I am happy to inform you that we have received support of 170 nations and four days from today, the United Nations will declare June 21 as the World Yoga Day," Swaraj said at a function in the presence of yoga guru Ramdev.
Addressing the 'Gita Prerna Mahotsav', organized "to celebrate 5,151 years of religious book Gita" at the Red Fort Maidan in Delhi, the senior BJP leader said that yoga is not merely an exercise, but a road to prosperity and good health.
During his visit to the United Nations in September this year, Modi had urged the world community to celebrate Indian yoga at the international level and that June 21 be declared as the World Yoga Day.
Last month, European Union president Herman Van Rompuy also told PM Modi that the 28-member EU supported his idea for a Yoga Day at the UN.
Interestingly, in the cabinet reshuffle last month, he also named a minister for Ayush, dealing with Yoga and traditional medicine.
TimesofIndia
"Three months ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to the world community that India's yoga should be celebrated as World Yoga Day. I am happy to inform you that we have received support of 170 nations and four days from today, the United Nations will declare June 21 as the World Yoga Day," Swaraj said at a function in the presence of yoga guru Ramdev.
Addressing the 'Gita Prerna Mahotsav', organized "to celebrate 5,151 years of religious book Gita" at the Red Fort Maidan in Delhi, the senior BJP leader said that yoga is not merely an exercise, but a road to prosperity and good health.
During his visit to the United Nations in September this year, Modi had urged the world community to celebrate Indian yoga at the international level and that June 21 be declared as the World Yoga Day.
Last month, European Union president Herman Van Rompuy also told PM Modi that the 28-member EU supported his idea for a Yoga Day at the UN.
Interestingly, in the cabinet reshuffle last month, he also named a minister for Ayush, dealing with Yoga and traditional medicine.
TimesofIndia
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Hornbill motor rally 2014 Winners
Vizosielie Rupreo and Ziekiezotuo Lhoungu (C139) emerged as the champion in Amateur category while Gagan Sethi and Dhiraj Arora (C102) won the title in professional category at the 7th JK Tyre Hornbill Motor Rally Friday.
The rally which started at Dimapur bamboo resource centre finished at main arena Naga Heritage village Kisama which was graced chief minister, T.R. Zeliang as the chief guest.
All together three professional and 40 amateur participated in the motor rally held under TSD (Time Speed Distance).
Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, Zeliang said the motor rally organized by Nagaland Adventure Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) has added more eventful to this Hornbill festival.
Pointing out that motorsports being one of the most popular sports, he urged the NAMSA to carry forward the spirit of adventure to other parts of the country.
He said that not only the winners but all the participants who have come from different parts of the country were deserved to be appreciated.Zeliang further congratulated the NAMSA and JK Tyre for sponsoring the meaningful event.
Amateur category
1st - Vizosielie Rupreo and Ziekiezotuo Lhoungu (C139)
2nd - Vime Solo and Khrielezo Keretsu (C130)
3rd - Khosazo Sazo and Vekhozo Medeo (C129)
4th - Kesangulie and Yanrenthung Jamio (C118)
Professional category
1st - Gagan Sethi and Dhiraj Arora (C102)
2nd - Tali Akang and Moulinath Ghosh (C101)
3rd - Biju Awomi and Mringla Kalita (C103)
Best Decorator Car - Kaka Chophi (C124)
Best Couple team - Visazo Theunu and R. Josephine Richa (C113)
Best Institution - Kesangulie and Yanrenthung Jamio (C118)
Maximum zero in the rally - Larry Imti and Tako Pongen (C123)
Most disciplined participants - Dipak Kumar Choudhury and Syed Muhibur Rahnan (C126)
NagalandPost
The rally which started at Dimapur bamboo resource centre finished at main arena Naga Heritage village Kisama which was graced chief minister, T.R. Zeliang as the chief guest.
All together three professional and 40 amateur participated in the motor rally held under TSD (Time Speed Distance).
Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, Zeliang said the motor rally organized by Nagaland Adventure Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) has added more eventful to this Hornbill festival.
Pointing out that motorsports being one of the most popular sports, he urged the NAMSA to carry forward the spirit of adventure to other parts of the country.
He said that not only the winners but all the participants who have come from different parts of the country were deserved to be appreciated.Zeliang further congratulated the NAMSA and JK Tyre for sponsoring the meaningful event.
Amateur category
1st - Vizosielie Rupreo and Ziekiezotuo Lhoungu (C139)
2nd - Vime Solo and Khrielezo Keretsu (C130)
3rd - Khosazo Sazo and Vekhozo Medeo (C129)
4th - Kesangulie and Yanrenthung Jamio (C118)
Professional category
1st - Gagan Sethi and Dhiraj Arora (C102)
2nd - Tali Akang and Moulinath Ghosh (C101)
3rd - Biju Awomi and Mringla Kalita (C103)
Best Decorator Car - Kaka Chophi (C124)
Best Couple team - Visazo Theunu and R. Josephine Richa (C113)
Best Institution - Kesangulie and Yanrenthung Jamio (C118)
Maximum zero in the rally - Larry Imti and Tako Pongen (C123)
Most disciplined participants - Dipak Kumar Choudhury and Syed Muhibur Rahnan (C126)
NagalandPost
Garo ultras trigger IED blast in Meghalaya, 5 cops injured
TURA: Violence continues to escalate in the Garo Hills region with suspected GNLA militants ambushing a police convoy by triggering a powerful IED blast in Chokpot region on Friday afternoon injuring five state police personnel belonging to the 3rd MLP battalion.
The incident comes less than 12 hours after the banned group attacked the residence of the Williamnagar Additional SP by opening indiscriminate fire and leaving behind a powerful IED bomb at the entrance to his house.
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One of the Meghalaya police battalion constables injured in the GNLA triggered
IED blast near Chokpot on Friday evening. (ST)[/caption]
Police personnel numbering ten armed men travelling in a mini truck and a maruti gypsy from the 3rd MLP Battalion headquarters in Jowai, Jaintia Hills, were stocking up their outposts and camps when they came under attack by the armed militants.
The two vehicle convoy had just replenished the stock of food items and other essentials at Chokpot for their battalion personnel deployed for counter-insurgency operations and were moving towards Sibbari when the attack took place.
As the convoy was passing through Rongrakgre village, 10 kms away from Chokpot, the powerful IED was triggered by suspected GNLA militants hiding in the dense forests.
“The blast hit the left side of the front Gypsy causing injury to five personnel. The havildar who was seated in the front passenger seat of the Gypsy received the maximum impact of the blast,” informed district police chief Lakador Syiem to The Shillong Times.
The injured personnel have been identified as Havildar Bibison Baitha, Battalion Constable (BNC) Karbinath Sangma, BNC Alians B Marak, BNC Dambarth B Marak and driver of the gypsy Riwstarwell Nongklaw.
All five injured have been brought to Tura Civil Hospital for medical treatment and the seriously injured are expected to be transported to Guwahati for specialist treatment, informed police.
The police gypsy sustained extensive damage on the left portion of the vehicle.
Despite the attack, the militants failed to take away any service weapon from the injured personnel since the armed men in the second vehicle acted promptly.
“As soon as the blast was triggered our boys in the mini truck jumped out and took up positions. They also fired into the dense forests to deter the attackers which may have forced the ultras to flee,” said the police chief.
Preliminary investigation by police indicates that the militants may have used a remote detonator to trigger the last.
“Our boys did not find any wires at the site of the blast and cannot rule out remote detonation. Since it was getting dark and there was a security risk we decided to restart the search next morning,” said SP Syiem.
The worrying factor appears to be the manner in which the militants managed to evade the police sanitizing teams along the route through which the convoy was to pass through.
Armed personnel also known as ‘road opening’ parties had patrolled several sections of the Chokpot road to check for militant activity including IEDs earlier in the day.
“The Chokpot road was cleared by our teams at several patches along the route. The militants probably took advantage knowing that our forces were stretched. The convoy was heading to Sibbari after supplying ration to Chokpot when they were attacked,” informed Lakador Syiem.
Source: http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2014/12/06/garo-ultras-trigger-ied-blast-in-chokpot-5-cops-injured/#Uex4Z7hxTylP4RVh.99
The incident comes less than 12 hours after the banned group attacked the residence of the Williamnagar Additional SP by opening indiscriminate fire and leaving behind a powerful IED bomb at the entrance to his house.
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One of the Meghalaya police battalion constables injured in the GNLA triggeredIED blast near Chokpot on Friday evening. (ST)[/caption]
Police personnel numbering ten armed men travelling in a mini truck and a maruti gypsy from the 3rd MLP Battalion headquarters in Jowai, Jaintia Hills, were stocking up their outposts and camps when they came under attack by the armed militants.
The two vehicle convoy had just replenished the stock of food items and other essentials at Chokpot for their battalion personnel deployed for counter-insurgency operations and were moving towards Sibbari when the attack took place.
As the convoy was passing through Rongrakgre village, 10 kms away from Chokpot, the powerful IED was triggered by suspected GNLA militants hiding in the dense forests.
“The blast hit the left side of the front Gypsy causing injury to five personnel. The havildar who was seated in the front passenger seat of the Gypsy received the maximum impact of the blast,” informed district police chief Lakador Syiem to The Shillong Times.
The injured personnel have been identified as Havildar Bibison Baitha, Battalion Constable (BNC) Karbinath Sangma, BNC Alians B Marak, BNC Dambarth B Marak and driver of the gypsy Riwstarwell Nongklaw.
All five injured have been brought to Tura Civil Hospital for medical treatment and the seriously injured are expected to be transported to Guwahati for specialist treatment, informed police.
The police gypsy sustained extensive damage on the left portion of the vehicle.
Despite the attack, the militants failed to take away any service weapon from the injured personnel since the armed men in the second vehicle acted promptly.
“As soon as the blast was triggered our boys in the mini truck jumped out and took up positions. They also fired into the dense forests to deter the attackers which may have forced the ultras to flee,” said the police chief.
Preliminary investigation by police indicates that the militants may have used a remote detonator to trigger the last.
“Our boys did not find any wires at the site of the blast and cannot rule out remote detonation. Since it was getting dark and there was a security risk we decided to restart the search next morning,” said SP Syiem.
The worrying factor appears to be the manner in which the militants managed to evade the police sanitizing teams along the route through which the convoy was to pass through.
Armed personnel also known as ‘road opening’ parties had patrolled several sections of the Chokpot road to check for militant activity including IEDs earlier in the day.
“The Chokpot road was cleared by our teams at several patches along the route. The militants probably took advantage knowing that our forces were stretched. The convoy was heading to Sibbari after supplying ration to Chokpot when they were attacked,” informed Lakador Syiem.
Source: http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2014/12/06/garo-ultras-trigger-ied-blast-in-chokpot-5-cops-injured/#Uex4Z7hxTylP4RVh.99
Thursday, 4 December 2014
The Messiah came and gone only with ‘Kuknalim’
Now that the much anticipated economic and political Messiah for Nagaland, the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi, has come and gone from Nagaland without any Christmas Package or Political Road Map; after witnessing a concocted and improvised cocktail naga Drill and foreign song, for a few minutes in the much advertised un-unique Horn Bill Festival this year; the question that remains now is: ‘Has the moment of Truth come to the Nagas?’
The Prime Minister did not say anything on the much hoped for Economic Pakage to Nagaland; he did not say anything on the much pressed Political dialogue with the IM.
If my humble understanding of the political firmament is correct, the Prime Minister talked about Nagaland like a part of the North East than a separate whole State. He mentioned 2G electronic connectivity for Nagaland when other parts of the Country have 4G coverage; he promised a welcome program to take 10,000 Nagas on tour to different parts of India to widen their awareness while others are touring the western world and Israel to share the latest Technologies of warfare, Innovations, Commerce and Trade.
The much expected Ministerial Berth for Nagaland has evaporated in the thin Arunachal mountain air; Guwahati Airport has become International, Dibrugarh is now in active consideration in Assam; Imphal Airport is already International in Manipur; Agartala Airport in Tripura, is being made into International Meghalaya has been put in the Railway Map of India.
In Nagaland we have yet to select the site for a Jet Airport! Luckily, Thanks to the Japanese invasion of British India, we have a WW II old Air Strip at Dimapur with a lethargic neglected Air Service.
Nagaland must wake up now from its life of Prodigality and pledge ourselves to depend on us ourselves only and on our own perspiration. Until our Leaders decide to learn to earn their lifestyle with their own perspiration, the Nagas will be at the tail of others rather than at the head.
India has lost Faith and Respect on the Nagas. Nagas have lost their honor and the pride in their Race: we are interested only in buying Tamul, chew it un-etiquette and spit on the Street and on the marble floor house!
This loss of Naga Honor and Respect is not because of the people in the Villages; it is squarely on the behavior of our leaders in the State, and in a big way, in the terrorist-tactics in the the so-called Naga National Workers.
The public must not tolerate anything of low standards in our Leaders. We must revamp the pride in our race and earn the respect of others with Honesty, Hard Work, Reality and respect for anything Quality in life.
Like realist Khaplang making his decision first in the Interest of his people Nagas of Myanmar; the Nagas of Nagaland must now think exclusively first for Nagas of Nagaland us ourselves, without the interference of any other pan Naga riders.
Politically we have now come to glimpse the end of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim. It probably will end with a Special Arrangement without the disintegration of the States.
For too long Nagas have been enamored and mesmerized with Nagalim, because of the fear of saying anything different from what Muivah and Isaac Swu of Nagalim say. Anyone who said anything different was daubed ‘Traitors’ and given summery judgment not very different from the Talibans or the ISIS Jihadists in, Syria Irag or Kabul today.
So much so, that amazingly at one time even 60 members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly followed their Leader lock stock and barrel and filed up to Delhi to say: ‘Namaste” to the President of India to witness that the IM Group’s Talk with Government of India is the Talk between the Naga and India; even Dr. Reverends, Scholars and Economists followed!
Can a Part be the Whole anywhere in the World?
The influence of the IM Barrel was so amazing that all the wise cracks; the most educated Nagas and the so-called Scholars, tirelessly remained quiet except a very rare foolish few. The Wise everywhere know Silence is the best Policy when faced with Personal Interest in a difficult Situation. This educated Silence in the State, sided the wrong and brought us Nagas ourselves to this pass.
The IM thunder did not produce the promised rain, the dark clouds in the Sky are blowing away without rain quenching the thirsty land.
However, We may not assume everything that Muivah and Isaac Swu did were all bad. They will reap whatever is due to them; yet they greatly popularized the name NAGA to many in the world, and perhaps the greatest thing they did was to hasten Christianity, if with AK 47 to the Myanmar Nagas.
It is hoped their works would bring benefits to the Nagas of Manipur. I hope other kith and kin tribes in Manipur are also uplifted out of the peace Process from Violence. Nagas of Manipur will always be neighbors to the Majority Manipuris till the world comes to an end and would therefore be wise to living in peaceful relationships with all Communities.
Nagas of Nagaland must wake up and decide us ourselves what is best for Nagaland to do. The Naga’s desire to live together in one political jurisdiction will always live but for the present reality, Nagas of Nagaland must think very clearly and realistically and not let others interfere in their internal affairs of Article 371A.
The politics of the Nagas is a long long story; for the present let us stop here.
Let us come to the economic part: On the important Issue of Economy, Nagaland needs first to take:
i. very realistic Austerity Measures,
ii. innovate on Renewable Energy Sources,
iii. not exhaust our non-Renewable Resources prematurely now.
The greatest Revenue Resources lie in:
A. taxing the surplus in the Rich.
The Legislative Assembly must immediately pass an Act to tap the privileged Rich in the State.
Political Leaders are the Richest Class in the State and they would not like to legislate a Tax that would include them. The public must put pressure in them to. Of course, every Citizen including Pensioners must contribute according to his/her fair share to the State Budget.
The possibilities of Revenue collection in the State are many and substantial; it all depends on the POLITICAL WILL of our Politicians.
LET THE STATE OF NAGALAND NOT BEG BUT INNOVATE AUSTERITY MEASURES TO PRODUCE AND GIVE.
Thepfulhouvi Solo
Via MorungExpress
Albert N Hau wins Naga Orpheus 2014
Twenty eight year-old, Albert N Hau, a graduate of Clark Theological College, was adjudged as the winner of the Naga Orpheus of 2014 at the grand finale held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on December 2.
Albert garnered 196002 votes and Limayanger, a 16-year-old singing talent from Mokokchung district, was the runner-up secured 160891 votes. The winners walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 6 lakhs while the runners up received Rs. 1 lakh.
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports, NRE and Music Task Force, Khriehu Liezietsu gave away the prizes to the winners. Dimapur-based entrepreneurship Soyachunks managed the entire reality show for the year’s edition under the aegis of Mokokchung Art and Culture Council.
It was the first time in the history of the Naga Orpheus (previously ‘The Naga idol’) that the event’s finale was conducted out of Mokokchung. The show was part of the Hornbill Music festival under the aegis of Music Task Force, Nagaland.
Albert from the very start impressed the judges. The judges also pronounced him the best performer of the first round.
Earlier, the previous Naga Orpheus Hunt winners - Moanungsang, Topeni, Toshinaro, Renbeni, Kokliba and Wabang presented a nostalgic performance, followed by the eight finalists with INCIPIT as the house band.
~Nagaland Post
Centre suspends investment policy for industry-starved NE
GUWAHATI: In a death blow to the industrially and economically backward northeast, the Centre on Wednesday suspended the Northeast Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIP). The term of the 10-year policy ends in 2017.
The policy, implemented in the eight northeastern states, including Sikkim, was brought about by the previous UPA government in 2007 to encourage investments in the region. Several incentives were provided under the policy, including 100% excise duty exemption on finished products made in the region, 100% income tax exemption, capital investment subsidy at 30% of the investment in plant and machinery, interest subsidy at 3% on working capital loan.
The basic objective of the policy was to provide the requisite incentives as well as an enabling environment to expedite industrialization in the region which is otherwise less than 4% per annum against a national average of 8%.
State industry minister Pradyut Bordoloi said, "We have received a circular which says the policy will cease to exist from December 1. The policy was given shape by former PM Manmohan Singh to encourage industrialization through investments in the region." The circular from the ministry of commerce and industry, issued to all the eight states on Wednesday, said, "It has now been decided to suspend registration under the schemes of the Northeast Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2007 with effect from December 1, 2014."
~Times of India
The policy, implemented in the eight northeastern states, including Sikkim, was brought about by the previous UPA government in 2007 to encourage investments in the region. Several incentives were provided under the policy, including 100% excise duty exemption on finished products made in the region, 100% income tax exemption, capital investment subsidy at 30% of the investment in plant and machinery, interest subsidy at 3% on working capital loan.
The basic objective of the policy was to provide the requisite incentives as well as an enabling environment to expedite industrialization in the region which is otherwise less than 4% per annum against a national average of 8%.
State industry minister Pradyut Bordoloi said, "We have received a circular which says the policy will cease to exist from December 1. The policy was given shape by former PM Manmohan Singh to encourage industrialization through investments in the region." The circular from the ministry of commerce and industry, issued to all the eight states on Wednesday, said, "It has now been decided to suspend registration under the schemes of the Northeast Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2007 with effect from December 1, 2014."
~Times of India
Gangnam Style breaks YouTube View Counter!
Here is an interesting and fun bit of trivia for the coders: The most viewed video on YouTube PSY’s Gangnam Style has been viewed so many times that it broke YouTube’s view counter, making the video the very first ever video to break the reaches of a 32-bit integer.
YouTube on its Google+ posted this:
Really not sure what the hell that means?
Just know that when you are coding, you frequently have to think how you’re storing data like numbers. Do you want a 32-bit integer, or a 64-bit integer? A 32-bit integer can take up a bit less memory, but be able to only be used to store numbers from −2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. A 64-bit integer is a bit heavy in its memory usage, but can store numbers from −9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to 9,223,372,036,854,775,807.
As of Gangngam Style's achievement and following code change, YouTube can now theoretically support videos with up to 9 quintillion views. Keep on watching.
So keep watching 'Upa Gangngam Style'
YouTube on its Google+ posted this:
Really not sure what the hell that means?
Just know that when you are coding, you frequently have to think how you’re storing data like numbers. Do you want a 32-bit integer, or a 64-bit integer? A 32-bit integer can take up a bit less memory, but be able to only be used to store numbers from −2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. A 64-bit integer is a bit heavy in its memory usage, but can store numbers from −9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to 9,223,372,036,854,775,807.
As of Gangngam Style's achievement and following code change, YouTube can now theoretically support videos with up to 9 quintillion views. Keep on watching.
So keep watching 'Upa Gangngam Style'
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Okram Ibobi Singh government extends AFSPA for a year in Manipur
Imphal: Amid continuing protests against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Okram Ibobi Singh government has extended its enforcement across the state by another year, with effect from Tuesday baring the Imphal municipal areas.
Activist from the state, Irom Sharmila Chanu, has been on a fast for the past 14 years to seek the withdrawal of the military act, which gives security forces unbridled powers, including the right to shoot people on suspicion.
Notably Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention AFSPA in his speech during the closing ceremony of the Sangai Festival on Sunday. BJP had promised to withdraw the act in its poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha election.
The state cabinet, which met on Monday evening, extended the 'disturbed area' status in the state which is necessitated for the imposition of AFSPA. According to Section 3 of the act, the state government can extend the 'disturbed area' status over the whole state or selected areas.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder and rape of Thangjam Manorama Devi by Assam Rifles personnel in July 2004, the state government lifted the tag from the seven assembly segments in Imphal.
Chaired by chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, the cabinet made note of the continuing violence, including bomb blasts, in different parts of the state, official sources said.
The cabinet decided to request the state governor to convene the winter session of the 10th state legislative assembly. The winter session is likely to begin from December 18.
A Supreme Court order said the state government should review the decision to apply the 'disturbed area' tag over a state or some areas of it, with due permission of the chief minister, after every six months depending on the prevailing law and order situation, the sources added.
~TimesofIndia
Activist from the state, Irom Sharmila Chanu, has been on a fast for the past 14 years to seek the withdrawal of the military act, which gives security forces unbridled powers, including the right to shoot people on suspicion.
Notably Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention AFSPA in his speech during the closing ceremony of the Sangai Festival on Sunday. BJP had promised to withdraw the act in its poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha election.
The state cabinet, which met on Monday evening, extended the 'disturbed area' status in the state which is necessitated for the imposition of AFSPA. According to Section 3 of the act, the state government can extend the 'disturbed area' status over the whole state or selected areas.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder and rape of Thangjam Manorama Devi by Assam Rifles personnel in July 2004, the state government lifted the tag from the seven assembly segments in Imphal.
Chaired by chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, the cabinet made note of the continuing violence, including bomb blasts, in different parts of the state, official sources said.
The cabinet decided to request the state governor to convene the winter session of the 10th state legislative assembly. The winter session is likely to begin from December 18.
A Supreme Court order said the state government should review the decision to apply the 'disturbed area' tag over a state or some areas of it, with due permission of the chief minister, after every six months depending on the prevailing law and order situation, the sources added.
~TimesofIndia
61 women killed and 40 raped in Manipur in 2014 : Reports
Altogether 61 women have been murdered and 40 raped till November 10 this year, according to data compiled by the United NGOs Mission Manipur (UNMM).
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here today, UNMM women committee convenor Sobita Mangshatabam said that 61 women have been murdered and 40 raped in the State in the past 11 months and 10 days.
Of the 61 women killed, 24 were murdered in the most ghastly manner. Out of them, four were below 10 years and they were murdered after being raped. One 18 year old girl was also murdered after being raped.
16 women including 13 housewives were found dead under controversial circumstances. Of the 13 housewives, four were pregnant. 16 other women died by allegedly committing suicide. Two women were killed in bomb blasts. Three other women died during or after child delivery.
Sobita pointed out that procreation is impossible without women. Of the 61 women who have died or have been murdered this year, reproductive system of 57 were active.
Of the 40 women raped this year, 26 were below 18 years of age and 13 below 10 years.
Even as rape and killing of civilians by security forces have come down considerably in the State, rape and killing of civilians by civilians have been rising at an alarming rate.
Till November 10 this year, there are reports of 287 cases of violence against women including rape and murder. These figures are based on what were reported in the newspapers.
Source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/45134/61-women-killed-40-raped-this-year-unmm
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here today, UNMM women committee convenor Sobita Mangshatabam said that 61 women have been murdered and 40 raped in the State in the past 11 months and 10 days.
Of the 61 women killed, 24 were murdered in the most ghastly manner. Out of them, four were below 10 years and they were murdered after being raped. One 18 year old girl was also murdered after being raped.
16 women including 13 housewives were found dead under controversial circumstances. Of the 13 housewives, four were pregnant. 16 other women died by allegedly committing suicide. Two women were killed in bomb blasts. Three other women died during or after child delivery.
Sobita pointed out that procreation is impossible without women. Of the 61 women who have died or have been murdered this year, reproductive system of 57 were active.
Of the 40 women raped this year, 26 were below 18 years of age and 13 below 10 years.
Even as rape and killing of civilians by security forces have come down considerably in the State, rape and killing of civilians by civilians have been rising at an alarming rate.
Till November 10 this year, there are reports of 287 cases of violence against women including rape and murder. These figures are based on what were reported in the newspapers.
Source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/45134/61-women-killed-40-raped-this-year-unmm
Three hunters killed in Manipur, Militants' hands suspected
Ukhrul, Dec 2: Three villagers of New Tusom village in Ukhrul, found dead on November 30, were suspected to be killed by armed militants, who were passing through the jungle area on their way either to neighbouring Myanmar or Nagaland even as the corpses were retrieved yesterday.
At the same time, the Tangkhul Civil Organization today conducted a condolence programme at 7 am at TNL Hall, Ukhrul. Khayao Shatsang, a village elder narrating the incident leading to the death of the three villagers expressed strong suspicion that the killing was the handiworks of armed militants. The villagers have also decided to hold a special consultation meeting tomorrow regarding the incident.
Bullet ridden bodies of Raingam Shatsang, Chihanpam Vashum and Shimreiso Vashum were found in a jungle on Nov 30. Jessami police retrieved the bodies in collaboration with villagers yesterday and brought to Ukhrul for post mortem examination.
The villagers expressed strong suspicion that they were overpowered before shooting them at point blank range by the miscreants.
The dense forest area, located at least 10 kms away from the village, is said to be used as thorough fare to neighbouring Myanmar and Nagaland. The area is also said to be the safe haven for many armed militant groups. Blood stains were seen on the path for few distance.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul Modak Hrisheekesh personally visited and interacted with the victims' families along with the village elders and Tangkhul civil society leaders at Ukhrul police station yesterday.
The DC, as an immediate relief to the victims' families, handed Rs 50,000 to them and assured to extend all possible assistance from his end. A case has been registered with Jessami PS. Police inquest reports said that they were probably shot from close range with their own SBBL rifles. However, necessary investigation is underway. Weapons recovered from them were in police custody. Raigam was shot at his chest, Shimreiso on the temple while Chihanpam at the back of his neck. Cut marks were also detected on the throat of Chihanpam.
Vehemently condemning the killing, TNL president P Kazingmei termed the incident as shameful. He also shared the grief of the bereaved families on behalf on the Tangkhul Civil organization.
~The Sangai Express
At the same time, the Tangkhul Civil Organization today conducted a condolence programme at 7 am at TNL Hall, Ukhrul. Khayao Shatsang, a village elder narrating the incident leading to the death of the three villagers expressed strong suspicion that the killing was the handiworks of armed militants. The villagers have also decided to hold a special consultation meeting tomorrow regarding the incident.
Bullet ridden bodies of Raingam Shatsang, Chihanpam Vashum and Shimreiso Vashum were found in a jungle on Nov 30. Jessami police retrieved the bodies in collaboration with villagers yesterday and brought to Ukhrul for post mortem examination.
The villagers expressed strong suspicion that they were overpowered before shooting them at point blank range by the miscreants.
The dense forest area, located at least 10 kms away from the village, is said to be used as thorough fare to neighbouring Myanmar and Nagaland. The area is also said to be the safe haven for many armed militant groups. Blood stains were seen on the path for few distance.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul Modak Hrisheekesh personally visited and interacted with the victims' families along with the village elders and Tangkhul civil society leaders at Ukhrul police station yesterday.
The DC, as an immediate relief to the victims' families, handed Rs 50,000 to them and assured to extend all possible assistance from his end. A case has been registered with Jessami PS. Police inquest reports said that they were probably shot from close range with their own SBBL rifles. However, necessary investigation is underway. Weapons recovered from them were in police custody. Raigam was shot at his chest, Shimreiso on the temple while Chihanpam at the back of his neck. Cut marks were also detected on the throat of Chihanpam.
Vehemently condemning the killing, TNL president P Kazingmei termed the incident as shameful. He also shared the grief of the bereaved families on behalf on the Tangkhul Civil organization.
~The Sangai Express
PREPAK Chairman, Finance Secy decamp with Rs 2.4 cr
IMPHAL, Dec 2 : PREPAK Chairman Ningombam Nabachandra alias Naba alias Nongdrenkhomba (55) of Thangmeiband Lourungpurel Leikai but presently living at Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai and Potsangbam Chinglen alias London (46) of Chingmeirong Laipham Khunou fled away and surrendered to the ‘enemy’ on November 19 last even as the party’s central committee and cadres holding the rank of Captain and above were holding a meeting.
As such, all their activities would not have any connection with the party henceforth, informed a statement issued by the outfit’s assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda Leibak-Ngakpa Luwang.
The post of finance secretary earlier held by P Chinglen Meitei would be taken over by N Romi Meitei as finance secretary-in-charge. All documents of the party related with financial matters would be signed by N Romi Meitei.
Ningombam Nabachandra alias Naba alias Nongdrenkhomba officially joined the party in March 1993 and he was promoted to the post of Home Secretary on December 1, 1993. He was elevated to the post of vice-chairman on May 8, 1997. He became the party’s Chairman on June 11, 2011.
A preliminary meeting of the central committee and cadres hold the rank of captain and above was held on November 14 this year. This was followed by another meeting on November 16 where Nongdrenkhomba was also present.
The meeting adopted five resolutions one of which said that the Chairman should not involve himself in the party’s financial matters except acting as a supervisor. The meeting was put off to November 20 as all the listed agenda could not be discussed on the day.
Two of the agenda missed at the November 16 meeting were about Rs 2 crore and 40 lakh which the Chairman should return to the party and purchase of four-wheeler vehicles and plots near the party’s central head quarters by the Chairman in his personal interest without consent of the central committee.
On November 19, no communication could be made with Chairman Nongdrenkhomba and finance secretary P Chinglen and in the afternoon, it was learnt that they had fled away from the party. On checking a trunk after they had fled away, a sum of Rs 19,49,992 kept in the trunk was also found missing.
Saying that Nongdrenkhomba and Chinglen have denigrated and betrayed all the sincere and genuine revolutionaries, the outfit, nonetheless, maintained that have learnt a very valuable lesson.
This lesson would embolden and hardened the commitment of the Red Army to carry on the armed struggle relentlessly until sovereignty is achieved followed by establishment of a progressive society, the outfit conveyed.
~The Sangai Express
As such, all their activities would not have any connection with the party henceforth, informed a statement issued by the outfit’s assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda Leibak-Ngakpa Luwang.
The post of finance secretary earlier held by P Chinglen Meitei would be taken over by N Romi Meitei as finance secretary-in-charge. All documents of the party related with financial matters would be signed by N Romi Meitei.
Ningombam Nabachandra alias Naba alias Nongdrenkhomba officially joined the party in March 1993 and he was promoted to the post of Home Secretary on December 1, 1993. He was elevated to the post of vice-chairman on May 8, 1997. He became the party’s Chairman on June 11, 2011.
A preliminary meeting of the central committee and cadres hold the rank of captain and above was held on November 14 this year. This was followed by another meeting on November 16 where Nongdrenkhomba was also present.
The meeting adopted five resolutions one of which said that the Chairman should not involve himself in the party’s financial matters except acting as a supervisor. The meeting was put off to November 20 as all the listed agenda could not be discussed on the day.
Two of the agenda missed at the November 16 meeting were about Rs 2 crore and 40 lakh which the Chairman should return to the party and purchase of four-wheeler vehicles and plots near the party’s central head quarters by the Chairman in his personal interest without consent of the central committee.
On November 19, no communication could be made with Chairman Nongdrenkhomba and finance secretary P Chinglen and in the afternoon, it was learnt that they had fled away from the party. On checking a trunk after they had fled away, a sum of Rs 19,49,992 kept in the trunk was also found missing.
Saying that Nongdrenkhomba and Chinglen have denigrated and betrayed all the sincere and genuine revolutionaries, the outfit, nonetheless, maintained that have learnt a very valuable lesson.
This lesson would embolden and hardened the commitment of the Red Army to carry on the armed struggle relentlessly until sovereignty is achieved followed by establishment of a progressive society, the outfit conveyed.
~The Sangai Express
ACAUT urges PM Modi to act on Naga solution
ACAUT Nagaland has in a memorandum addressed to the prime minister Narendra Modi at Chumukedima Police Complex on November 30 reiterated that it stood for tackling corruption and also for addressing the issue of unabated taxation and ‘syndicate system’ levied by Naga Political Groups(NPGs). According to ACAUT Nagaland,it organised the massive public rally on October 31 in Dimapur despite “threat from a faction” after which public decided to recognise only “One Government One Tax” and not to pay any tax to a single entity adding it meant that Nagas would not pay any tax so long factions exist.
Asserting that “unabated taxation is the cause of factionalism and factionalism, the cause of unabated taxation”, ACAUT said the tireless efforts by the FNR, to bring reconciliation among various factions by FNR seemed to have been abandoned. Realising the futility, ACAUT said it adopted the slogan “One Government One Tax” at the October 31 rally.
No permanent solution could be achieved without reconciliation among factions and so long as there was no solution, there would be no peace in Nagaland, the gateway of Myanmar, South and East Asia, said ACAUT.
In the light of the above, ACAUT said it was not against any ongoing peace talks but that in order to bring about a permanent solution and resolve the 67-year old conflict, it demanded that the prime minister consider the consequences of settlement minus “One Government One Tax” in the absence of unity among NPGs.
It maintained that the onus of salvaging unity among NPGs should be placed squarely on the shoulders of the NSCN(I-M), the dominant faction spearheading the current negotiation.
ACAUT has demanded that the prime minister take into confidence all stake holders, notably the Naga village councils, since people would invariably be affected once settlement was arrived at. It cautioned against a settlement that would spawn “post-settlement conflict” as viewed by Naga civil society
ACAUT reiterated that the 67-year Naga political issue be resolved permanently under the strong leadership of Narendra Modi, prime minister of India by “taking an inclusive approach” by engaging wider talks with NPGs and Naga civil society on the kind of settlement by keeping in mind the concept of “One Government One Tax”.
ACAUT has strongly urged upon the government of India to deal with the issue of tax and unabated taxation that were linked to the wider issue of Naga political problem and to deal with the problem “separately and immediately” as they were causing untold hardship and misery upon the common people.
Further, it said there was no doubt that NPGs were running parallel governments where salaries of over one lakh employees were being deducted at the rate of 24% by NPGs.
It said the lure of easy money has also led many uneducated unemployed Nagas to the ranks of NPGs and the government of India should deal with the issue of unabated taxation “most seriously without delay”.
ACAUT said rampant corruption in the state was “most serious’ and that it has been relentlessly pursuing the issue and demanded that the Centre should “strictly monitor” fund utilisation in the form of economic and developmental projects.
In order to ensure transparency , ACAUT has demanded the setting up of Lakayukta as it was the only relief for the people of Nagaland as an answer to their “crippling lives”.
ACAUT has also demanded CBI probe into the abandoned SARDP project in four districts for two-lane roads at Longleng-Changtongya; Mon_Tamlu-Merangkong; Phek-Pfutsero; Zunheboto-Chakabama by Gayatri-Maytas JV where original estimate of Rs.1296 crore was escalated within 14 months by 200% to Rs.2978.20 crore.
ACAUT said it was incumbent upon the prime minister to close the chapter of conflict, death, alienation and militarization in the region by “concretising a permanent settlement with the Naga people”.
~NagalandPost
Asserting that “unabated taxation is the cause of factionalism and factionalism, the cause of unabated taxation”, ACAUT said the tireless efforts by the FNR, to bring reconciliation among various factions by FNR seemed to have been abandoned. Realising the futility, ACAUT said it adopted the slogan “One Government One Tax” at the October 31 rally.
No permanent solution could be achieved without reconciliation among factions and so long as there was no solution, there would be no peace in Nagaland, the gateway of Myanmar, South and East Asia, said ACAUT.
In the light of the above, ACAUT said it was not against any ongoing peace talks but that in order to bring about a permanent solution and resolve the 67-year old conflict, it demanded that the prime minister consider the consequences of settlement minus “One Government One Tax” in the absence of unity among NPGs.
It maintained that the onus of salvaging unity among NPGs should be placed squarely on the shoulders of the NSCN(I-M), the dominant faction spearheading the current negotiation.
ACAUT has demanded that the prime minister take into confidence all stake holders, notably the Naga village councils, since people would invariably be affected once settlement was arrived at. It cautioned against a settlement that would spawn “post-settlement conflict” as viewed by Naga civil society
ACAUT reiterated that the 67-year Naga political issue be resolved permanently under the strong leadership of Narendra Modi, prime minister of India by “taking an inclusive approach” by engaging wider talks with NPGs and Naga civil society on the kind of settlement by keeping in mind the concept of “One Government One Tax”.
ACAUT has strongly urged upon the government of India to deal with the issue of tax and unabated taxation that were linked to the wider issue of Naga political problem and to deal with the problem “separately and immediately” as they were causing untold hardship and misery upon the common people.
Further, it said there was no doubt that NPGs were running parallel governments where salaries of over one lakh employees were being deducted at the rate of 24% by NPGs.
It said the lure of easy money has also led many uneducated unemployed Nagas to the ranks of NPGs and the government of India should deal with the issue of unabated taxation “most seriously without delay”.
ACAUT said rampant corruption in the state was “most serious’ and that it has been relentlessly pursuing the issue and demanded that the Centre should “strictly monitor” fund utilisation in the form of economic and developmental projects.
In order to ensure transparency , ACAUT has demanded the setting up of Lakayukta as it was the only relief for the people of Nagaland as an answer to their “crippling lives”.
ACAUT has also demanded CBI probe into the abandoned SARDP project in four districts for two-lane roads at Longleng-Changtongya; Mon_Tamlu-Merangkong; Phek-Pfutsero; Zunheboto-Chakabama by Gayatri-Maytas JV where original estimate of Rs.1296 crore was escalated within 14 months by 200% to Rs.2978.20 crore.
ACAUT said it was incumbent upon the prime minister to close the chapter of conflict, death, alienation and militarization in the region by “concretising a permanent settlement with the Naga people”.
~NagalandPost
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Acclaimed Naga models at Hornbill Fashion show
Annual Hornbill Fashion Show by Department of Tourism and Department of Art and Culture in association with Hope Centre for Excellence would be presenting Naga models Dr. Abeny Khuvung, Carol Humtsoe, Esther, Ethel and Victoria Roughton on December 4 at The Heritage, Bamboo Hall, Kisama.
Dr. Abeny Khuvung was the winner of Miss Fasino Diva Universe, Kolkata (2014), Miss Diva Universe- semi finalist (2014) and former Miss Nagaland 1st runner-up.
Carol Humtsoe has walked the ramp for designers like Rocky’s, James Ferreira, Wendell Rodricks , Varun Bahl, Atsu Sekhose, Kallol Data and many more. Carol has shot for magazines like Marie Claire, Sportswear international, Elle, Salon magazines, Comos and images of fashion. Carol done numerous photo shoot for designers like Amint Aggarwal, Tommy Hilfiger, Nida Mahmood etc. She has also done advertisement campaign for Fast track, Cantabil, Aircel etc. She is currently based in Mumbai.
Esther has walked the ramp for numerous fashion shows and designers like the LIFW 04, WILFW 06, WLIFW 07, JJ Valaya, Ritu Kumar, Ranna Gill, Rina Dhaka, Malini Ramani, Tarun Tahiliani, Ashish Soni, Atsu Sekhose, Loreal, Tony and Guy, Wella etc. She has done fashion show in Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius, Dubai. In addition to fashion show, she has done shoots for Ashish Soni, Sunita Shankar, Kingfisher Airlines, fashion feature for Elle magazine, cosmopolitan etc. She has also done television and videos for fashion feature for maximum style (Zoom), hosted spa segment for Glamorous (Zoom), acted in Galli Galli Sim Sim (pogo cartoon network, Doordarshan) and female lead in the promotional music video for the movie Gandhi to Hitler.
Esther has choreographed and directed many fashion shows, super model contest, and beauty pageant. Ethel is a model and a choreographer. She has choreographed Miss Nagaland, Miss Teen and host of other shows. She has also worked for Airtel, Nautica, Nike and more.
Victoria Roughton started modeling at 19 years. Currently she is based in New York. She has modeled for numerous fashion shows, look books, print advertisements both in India and abroad and has worked with agencies like directions USA, Bella, Vogati, talent & mannequin at Singapore. Recently, she walked the ramp for designer Chon Cha at New York fashion week. She loves to read book & workout.
~Source: NagalandPost
Monday, 1 December 2014
PMs remarks at the Inauguration of the Hornbill Festival, Kohima
Read PM Modi's speech here
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today described the entire Northeast region as a “Natural Economic Zone” – NEZ – whose potential had hitherto remained untapped. He said his priority is to nourish the NEZ for the benefit of the NE (Northeast). In his remarks at the inauguration of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima, the Prime Minister praised the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland and the sturdiness, honesty, simplicity, inherent strong character and hardworking attitude of the Naga people. He congratulated the Nagas for organizing this festival which showcases the cultural diversity of the state.
The Prime Minister also greeted the people of Nagaland on their statehood day, and urged them to introspect and look back at what has been achieved over the last 50 years, and what ground remains to be covered.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the rich biodiversity, and youthful English-speaking population. He said these would ensure that tourism and investment would come to the state. He said the region must capture a part of the global IT outsourcing business.
The Prime Minister mentioned the potential of the state in the sports of boxing, archery, football and taekwondo, and said this must be realized.
He said it was a decade since former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had visited Nagaland. He assured the people of the state that they would not have to wait so long again for a Prime Minister to visit. He said he would come back to see that all he has mentioned becomes a reality.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the initiatives taken by his Government for the Northeast over the last 6 months. He mentioned the Ishan Uday special scholarships for 10,000 students from the Northeast, and the Ishan Vikas scheme for 2000 students and 500 faculty members from colleges of the Northeast to visit other parts of the country every year.
He said a modern apparel garment manufacturing centre would be set up in every state, beginning with Nagaland, Assam and Sikkim.
He said the Government has earmarked Rs 53000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Northeast. Rs 28,000 crore has been earmarked for construction of new railway lines to boost connectivity. Rs. 5000 crore has been earmarked for improvement of intrastate power transmission systems and a similar amount for boosting 2G mobile connectivity.
A National Sports University will be established in Manipur and 6 new colleges of agriculture will be set up in the region.
Source: Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today described the entire Northeast region as a “Natural Economic Zone” – NEZ – whose potential had hitherto remained untapped. He said his priority is to nourish the NEZ for the benefit of the NE (Northeast). In his remarks at the inauguration of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima, the Prime Minister praised the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland and the sturdiness, honesty, simplicity, inherent strong character and hardworking attitude of the Naga people. He congratulated the Nagas for organizing this festival which showcases the cultural diversity of the state.
The Prime Minister also greeted the people of Nagaland on their statehood day, and urged them to introspect and look back at what has been achieved over the last 50 years, and what ground remains to be covered.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the rich biodiversity, and youthful English-speaking population. He said these would ensure that tourism and investment would come to the state. He said the region must capture a part of the global IT outsourcing business.
The Prime Minister mentioned the potential of the state in the sports of boxing, archery, football and taekwondo, and said this must be realized.
He said it was a decade since former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had visited Nagaland. He assured the people of the state that they would not have to wait so long again for a Prime Minister to visit. He said he would come back to see that all he has mentioned becomes a reality.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the initiatives taken by his Government for the Northeast over the last 6 months. He mentioned the Ishan Uday special scholarships for 10,000 students from the Northeast, and the Ishan Vikas scheme for 2000 students and 500 faculty members from colleges of the Northeast to visit other parts of the country every year.
He said a modern apparel garment manufacturing centre would be set up in every state, beginning with Nagaland, Assam and Sikkim.
He said the Government has earmarked Rs 53000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Northeast. Rs 28,000 crore has been earmarked for construction of new railway lines to boost connectivity. Rs. 5000 crore has been earmarked for improvement of intrastate power transmission systems and a similar amount for boosting 2G mobile connectivity.
A National Sports University will be established in Manipur and 6 new colleges of agriculture will be set up in the region.
Source: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Modi's speech at the inaugural function of Hornbill Festival 2014
Good morning. Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour for me to be here amongst the friendly Nagas to celebrate the world famous Hornbill Festival. I greet you on this joyous festive season. I congratulate the Nagas for organizing this wonderful festival, which aims to preserve, promote and protect the unique cultural diversity and rich traditions of Nagaland.
I also congratulate the people on the occasion of 51st anniversary of Nagaland’s statehood. On this auspicious day, I urge the Nagas that after 50 years of statehood, Look back! Introspect! And take stock of the ground you have covered so far and what remains to be achieved. I have seen the strength of your society today. A very rich cultural heritage. This must be promoted.
Your culture must not only be interpreted as your colourful dances and songs, but the Naga culture of sturdiness, honesty, simplicity, reflected in all your deliberations and actions. The Naga way of life means pride in your inherent strong character and your hard working attitude.
I also know that you have a rich biodiversity. Your region is located in one of the 25 hot bio-diversity areas of the world. This must be protected at all costs, even as your embark on sustainable development of your resources. People will come to your state for investment or tourism and they will do so because of your amazing bio-diversity and salubrious climate.
Nagaland is blessed in having a young population well-versed in the English language and in tune with what is happening around the world. This is an advantage which must be tapped. You must capture the IT outsourcing business of the world in this part of the country.
I also greatly admire the equal position of Naga women in the Naga society. I recall how smartly our young Naga women jawaans worked while deployed during the Delhi Commonwealth Games. This participation brought great pride to our nation and was a shining example for our womenfolk across the country. The contribution of half of our population to the growth of our society is immeasurable.
Nagas are sports-loving people and have the potential to perform well in disciplines such as boxing, tae kwon do, football and archery. I feel that these activities must be promoted in a systematic way to realize the potential of the people of the region, given the right direction.
I know that it has been over a decade since Prime Minister Vajpayee visited Nagaland. I think, nowadays, if I want to come to Nagaland from Delhi, or if anyone from here wants to go to Delhi, it hardly takes 10-15 hours. But Prime Ministers took more than 10 years to reach here. I assure the people of Nagaland that you will not have to wait this long for the Prime Minister to visit again. I assure you. I will be happy to come often to meet the people of Nagaland.
I will come back to see to it that everything that I have mentioned becomes a reality.
Come, let us together build a new, resurgent, stronger and more prosperous India, as well as our Nagaland.
Friends, for the last 2-3 days, I have been in this part of our country. I think it is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister has stayed in the North-East for 3 days. In India, the word “SEZ” is very popular. Special Economic Zone. But after being here for the last three days, I must say that it is not only SEZ, it is NEZ. When I say NEZ, I mean Natural Economic Zone. The other parts of India will have to find man-made Special Economic Zones. But here, Natural Economic Zones (already exist). But unfortunately, they are untapped.
It is my priority to nourish this NEZ for NE, North-East. NE is meant for NEZs. NEZs are meant for NE.
I took charge as the Prime Minister six months back. And I would like to mention some of the initiatives we have taken for the North-East in the last 6 months. I am sure that this is the right time to mention these initiatives as we are celebrating the Hornbill Festival and preparing for Christmas.
The scheme called “Ishaan Uday” is a special scholarship for students from the North-East, under which 10,000 students will benefit. The scheme called “Ishaan Vikas” will provide opportunities for internships and visit at IITs, NITs, NIFTs in other parts of India during vacation for the students of North-East. Every year 2,000 students and 500 teachers will benefit from this scheme.
We have decided to establish one modern apparel garment manufacturing centre in every state of North-East. We know that we have a rich heritage in the field of textiles. We have a mastery in weaving. Our women carry this art in their fingers, and we have to utilize this capability for the development of this area. And for that, we have decided to begin with Nagaland, Assam and Sikkim. The Central Government will spend 20 crore rupees for this new programme.
During the tenure of the Vajpayee government, a unique decision was taken by Atalji. It was decided at that time that 10% of the Annual Plan Budget will be spent on the North-East states. My government has made a provision of Rs 53,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of the North-East. Rs 28,000 crore will be provided for construction of 14 new railway lines. There are so many tourists here from other parts of India and foreign countries. This is the best tourist destination. All we need is road, rail, and air connectivity to develop tourism here.
Energy is lifeline. We cannot do anything without energy or power. The North-Eastern region power system improvement project has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore for six North-Eastern states including Nagaland. This will strengthen intra-state transmission and distribution systems. Our goal is 24x7x365 power supply.
Nowadays, the meaning of infrastructure has totally changed. Even if you have road-rail-air connectivity, it is not enough. You require Digital Connectivity too. Under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for the North-Eastern region, we have sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore for 2G mobile coverage for enhanced connectivity between this area and the world.
We have decided to establish a National Sports University in Manipur, and the people of Nagaland will be among primary beneficiaries of this sports university.
We have decided to set up 6 new Agriculture Colleges in North-East. I am sure that North-East can become India’s Capital of Organic Agriculture. North-East can become a source of Organic Agriculture products for the world and for humanity.
Friends, it is a great opportunity for me to be a part of this Hornbill festival. We are very eager to develop our tourism sector. There is a tremendous untapped scope for India in this field of tourism, and we are focussing on it. There are people, even in India, who do not know what a rich bio-diversity we have in this part of India.
Seeing is believing. And I am sure that people here from different parts of India can see what a unique cultural heritage this part has. I am sure that this Hornbill Festival will improve the tourism sector of Nagaland, the people of Nagaland will be beneficiaries of this growth. And when the people of Nagaland become prosperous, the whole country will be the beneficiary.
I am thankful that the Chief Minister invited me to attend this festival. I am sure that in the next 10 days of this festival, lakhs of people will come here to be a part of this festival. Thank you very much.
Source: Narendra Modi
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