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12/08/2007: "No dull moment in Nagaland By M Rama Rao - Syndicate Features Asian Tribune"

No dull moment in Nagaland By M Rama Rao - Syndicate Features Asian Tribune

With elections due in February, 2008, there is going to be no dull moment in Nagaland. Some even say it is killing season in the border state. An extremely high-profile political figure S.C.Jamir, former Chief Minister and currently Governor of Goa, was attacked while he was on his way to his hometown Mokukchung. Six remote-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were exploded as his 30-vehicle convoy drove past a culvert and there was an exchange of rifle fire between Mr Jamir's bodyguards and the attackers. That none of the attackers was injured or killed retains the mystery of their identity, giving free rein to allegations that it was the handiwork of the NSCN faction led by Issak Swu and T Muivah.
The NSCN (I-M) on its part has denied involvement in the attempt on Jamir's life and has dubbed it as a "stage managed affair" intended to generate sympathy wave in the run upto the elections. Yet its statement does reveal an apprehension -- that the threat perception generated prior to Mr Jamir's visit was intended to facilitate a full-scale police protective shield that would enable Jamir to conduct what it calls "free-wheeling movement to campaign during the forthcoming election in the state, expected in February, 2008". The statement dubbed the incident as an attempt by Jamir to ‘hoodwink the Nagas’ in order to serve his own election interest.
There were other incriminating factors that point to the NSCN (I-M) extreme discomfort over Jamir's presence in Nagaland at this juncture (he entered Nagaland by road via Assam instead of flying into Dimapur). One was the “Azha” -- a kind of Naga fiat -- issued on September 28 by the NSCN (IM) council of kilonsers against Jamir, and Alemtemshi, an IAS officer not to step on the soil of Nagaland. According to Ungma Senso Mongdang (USM) a rival political entity, the “Azha” is “in utter disregard and violation of the birth right and settled customary practice and norms of the Nagas”. The other is the publication of a pamphlet titled ‘16-Point Agreement-Bedrock of Naga Society’ considered to be Jamir’s defence of himself with regards to issues related to NSCN, and the ominous statement issued in Dimapur that the thing "be put at rest sooner than later” is being quoted a proof of intention of "putting Jamir to rest".
At the root is S.C. Jamir's unflinching adherence to the belief that Nagaland's future lies best with the rest of the people of India. He has always proudly proclaimed that he is Indian and would do all he could to keep the Nagas within the four walls of the Indian Constitution --something anathema to the NSCN (I-M) that is trying to fashion a new arrangement that is seen to be the slenderest of thread connecting the future "Nagalim" to the Constitution of India with most of the linkages hollowed out and practically rendered infructuous. For this Jamir has had to suffer four attempts on his life, the most serious being in Nagaland House in New Delhi when a bullet meant for his heart was stopped by something kept in his shirt pocket.
As it was to be expected the assassination attempt raised the political temperature to an immediate high and the Nagaland Congress Party was quick to demand the resignation of the Neiphiu Rio-led Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government and the imposition of President's Rule in advance of the February elections. Amalgamation of all Naga-inhabited areas on Nagaland's periphery is an emotive issue both within Nagaland and in the neighbouring states and when the BJP led NDA government appeared to suggest during the talks with the NSCN (I-M) that amalgamation was possible Manipur went up in flames, literally.
Something similar has happed to the NPCC. The Manipur Congress has been extremely agitated by the 10-point resolution adopted by NPCC at its Annual General Session held at Congress Bhavan, Kohima. The resolution decided to urge upon the Centre to implement in toto, Clause 13 of the 16 Point Agreement of 1960 calling for the integration of Naga contiguous areas. It pointed out that the integration clause had remained elusive and unfulfilled for the last forty seven years. “The NPCC resolves to urge upon the Government of India to implement the agreement in toto”.
The Congress led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) Government of Manipur denounced the resolution as "provocative". Communist Party of India, CPI, Manipur unit, a constituent of the SPF, pointed to the contrariness of the resolution when it said that the Centre will never heed to the move as the UPA is committed to safeguarding the existing state boundaries of the North-eastern states. The opposition Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) urged both the AICC and Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) to clarify the position, "failing which, MPP will take that the Congress has been playing a key role in breaching the boundaries of the NE region".
Politically, the NPCC resolution puts the Nagaland Congress on the same side of the fence as the NSCN (I-M) and that is where the S.C. Jamir incident takes a murky turn. He has been the Chief Minister of Nagaland for more than a dozen years and while his tenure had been marked by assaults by insurgents of several hues there was no doubt that he was firmly on the side of India. In fact the NSCN (I-M) accuses Jamir of creating and nurturing the rival NSCN led by Khaplang who belongs to Nagas from the Myanmar side of the border--a factor that feeds on a Greater Nagalim encompassing not just the contiguous Naga-inhabited areas within India but also those lying in Myanmar -- a potentially irritating factor that could undermine Indo-Myanmar relations at a time when China is wooing that country. Already Beijing is providing economic and military assistance to Yangon in return for military bases like for instance the electronic listening post it has set up on the Cocos Island in the Bay of Bengal.
DAN Chief Minister Rio has had his hands full trying to control dissidence within the ranks of the coalition. He inducted a member of the NPA constituent into his government to balance out the resignations and withdrawal of support by two Independent MLAs. The working president of the NPA resigned on health grounds. The current position in the State Assembly is that the DAN has a strength of 33 in a House of 55 after five members resigned from the House in protest against the policies of the DAN government. The coming elections, therefore, portend drastic changes.
Victory for Nagas Factions resolve to ceasefire for six months The Morung Express Karaibo Chawang
(From left) NNC General Secretary V Nagi, NSCN (IM) Kilonser Yanger Ponger, NSCN (K) Kilonser RM Lotha and Maj Chuba Ao of Unification Core Committee member signing the joint peace agreement on Friday. Also seen are Commissioner, TN Mannen and Convenor of the Joint Forum A. Taku Longkumer as witness. (MExPix)
Kohima | In a major and politically significant development, the three warring factions—NSCN (IM), NSCN (K), NNC and the newly formed Unification Core Committee—today formally agreed to “extend inter-factional ceasefire for a further period of six months as proposed by the Joint Forum of Nagaland GBs Federation and Nagaland DBs Association”.

The ceasefire agreement was made during a historic and commendable peace meeting, convened by the GBs Joint Forum today at the Red Cross Conference Hall, which was well represented by all the groups. Besides, resolving to ceasefire for six months, the factions also agreed to appreciate the initiative taken by the Joint Forum of GBs and DBs for stopping the senseless killing amongst the Nagas and to render support for further effort to bring real reconciliation to create peaceful atmosphere. It was also unanimously resolved to accept and pursue peace and unity move amongst all the different groups of the Nagas without any discrimination with regard to tribes or places and to organize the next meeting at the earliest to thrash out the differences on unity initiatives.
The peace resolution was jointly signed by NSCN (IM) Kilonser, Yanger Pongen, NNC General Secretary, Vizosielhou Nagi, NSCN (K) Kilonser, RM Lotha and newly formed Unification Core Committee member ‘Maj’ Chuba Ao. Besides Kilonser Yanger, the NSCN (IM) side was represented by its Steering Committee members, Venuzo Zholia, DT Lincoln, Lima Ao, Deputy Kilonser, Dr P Mor and CFMG member Zeneituo. The NNC besides its General Secretary, V. Nagi, included other members, Zasilhoubi, Zieseu and Youth Wing General Secretary, N Yanremo. The newly formed Unification Core Committee and NSCN (
K) was represented by Shikato Chishi, ‘Maj’ Chuba and RM Lotha. The resolution was signed with Rtd. Addl. Chief Secretary and Commissioner, TN Mannen as the witness. Convenor of the Joint Forum A. Taku Longkumer chaired the function while Lungrahei Herie was the session secretary. President Nagaland DB Association T Siyang Chang tendered the vote of thanks.
Five representatives each of GBs and DBs from all the districts of Nagaland state attended the meeting. Mannen, who spearheaded the meeting after signing of the peace treaty, termed it as a ‘historic’ one. He said that this was the first time the Joint Forum of GBs Federation and DBs Association managed to bring all the factions to one platform for a talk since they started the initiative to stop bloodshed and fratricidal killings amongst the warring factions of the Naga National workers groups. Mannen also added that the Joint Forum had taken time to bring all factions together, as the factional feud was a teething problem.
After the meeting there was an apparent bonhomie and camaraderie amongst the representatives of the different groups as they shook hands and filled the conference hall with laughter. They also shared lunch together provided by the GBs and DBs.
It may be mentioned here that the Joint Forum of the Nagaland GBs Federation and Nagaland DBs Association convened a meeting on June 6 last this year at the State Academy Hall and adopted a five points resolutions, which aimed at bringing cessation of factional fights amongst the warring groups.
Among the other important resolutions, was the call for ceasefire for periods of six months amongst all groups with immediate effect and if any factions refuse to abide with the appeal it resolved not to co-operate with that particular group. It was learnt that all groups accepted the resolutions in written, however, the factional clashes continued unabated despite of this resolutions and several cadres of both the factions had been killed.
However, today’s deliberation among the factions was seen as extremely positive and there is now hope generated that this latest development will help usher in a new era of peace and unity, after nearly two decades of fratricidal killings.
NBCC on unity drive The Morung Express
Dimapur, December 7 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has described the recent unification movement launched by the Western Sumi Hoho as a “positive step in the direction towards ultimate Naga unity”. “It is not a total one yet and the process might lack design, but any effort to bring people together and cease fighting is welcome”, stated a press note issued by NBCC General Secretary Rev. Zhabu Terhuja and Director, Peace Affairs Rev. Kari Longchar.
In this regard, the NBCC felt that “one particular tribe or one Church alone working for peace for all Nagas must not be despised” and cited examples of other countries where a few concerned individuals got together, prayed and sought God’s will and “wrought national reconciliation and peace”. As such, the NBCC urged every tribe to work towards ultimate peace in Nagaland “in their best level”. The NBCC also welcomed the “near unanimous view expressed so far by diverse public bodies that “unification must aim to bring all Naga tribes together whatever differences may have divided us”. The NBCC stated that it was its prayer that by “God’s grace and guided by Him we will begin to dismantle the obstacles blocking the path to our future.
Factions agree to pursue peace Correspondent Nagaland Post
KOHIMA, DEC 7 (NPN): Efforts towards peace and reconciliation among various factions received another boost Friday at the meeting organized by the Joint Forum of GBs and DBs here at the Red Cross building.
Close on the heels of the recent unification process by armed cadres of both NSCN factions, representatives of the various Naga factions expressed appreciation to the efforts of the Joint Forum of GBs and DBs to stop senseless killings among Nagas and the need for a sincere direction in this regard.
This was among the four-point resolution adopted at the meeting organized by the Joint Forum of GBs and DBs with the various groups of Naga National Workers here at Red Cross building on Friday.
It was also resolved to express support for further efforts at bringing true reconciliation for creating a peaceful atmosphere.
It was also resolved to unanimously accept and pursue peace and unity move amongst all groups of the Nagas without any discrimination in the line of tribe or places.
All the participating groups also agreed to extend the inter-factional ceasefire as proposed by the Joint Forum for another six months.
It was also decided to organize the next meeting at the earliest to thrash out differences against initiative for unity.
The resolutions were made available to the media in the form of a joint press statement issued after the day-along meeting, signed by NSCN (I-M) kilonser Yanger Pongen, NNC general secretary Vizosielhou Nagi, NSCN (K) kilonser RM Lotha and NSCN Unification Core Committee ‘Maj’ N Chuba Ao, with additional chief secretary and commissioner, Nagaland, TN Mannen, as witness.
Hewoto’s plea on unity Staff Reporter Nagaland Post
DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Y. Hewoto Awomi Friday said the unification door must be opened to all community and not only to a particular community, in regard to the ongoing process for unification of the Nagas.
Addressing mediapersons here at his private residence, the parliamentary secretary called upon the leaders to identify the real meaning of unification and at the same time called for support from all tribes in the progress for unification.
He reiterated that killing among brethrens and differences among various communities could be reduced only when one knew the responsibility and true meaning of unification.
On the political front, Hewoto affirmed that NPF-led coalition would form the next government since the coalition had brought in much development and that the general public were witness to these developmental activities.
Whereas, the Congress leaders were “confused” and fighting among themselves, Hewoto said.
“The Congress is not ready for election, we have tasted them enough,” he said and added that leaders would only come back when they present themselves their true identity, sincerity and honesty.
Accusing the Congress leaders of creating differences in the society, the parliamentary secretary also said Congress was a mere puppet in the hands of the Centre. On the recent ambush on Goa Governor Dr. SC Jamir, Hewoto claimed “the ambush on S.C. Jamir was his own tactics, he used it too early, Jamir misfired,” while stating that “Nagas cannot be fooled.”
The parliamentary secretary also said the ministers and parliamentary secretaries who had resigned from the DAN government were “doubtful persons” and that their resignation had in fact “re-strengthened” the NPF party.
He further said that such legislators had betrayed the party, government and the people after completing their five-year term. On the coming assembly elections, Hewoto expressed his confidence of contesting on NPF ticket, but at the same time said he would contest even if the party ticket was not allocated to him.
ENNWA on Naga Unification The Morung Express
•Sir-The Eastern Nagas strongly support and appreciate the present unification move initiated by peace loving leaders from both the NSCN groups. Such a bold step would definitely and gradually pave way for peace and reconciliation amongst the Naga family and would put to an end bloodshed and fratricidal killings. Nagas would have been united had Th. Muivah and his Tangkhul followers respected and reciprocated the Nagas clarion call for reconciliation. It is becoming obvious as to who are the anti-unification and anti-peace elements, there cannot be any room for suspicion and apprehension on the ongoing unification effort, since it is the desire and aspiration of not only the National workers of different groups but of the Naga people as a whole.
However, quite unfortunate is the policy of certain underground section attempting to subjugate and derail the unification in order to perpetuate their satanic sway over the Nagas by further division of Nag a families.
The Eastern Nagas have had bitter experience with Th. Muivah and his ruthless communal ideologies for the last several decades, the ENNW A while extending fullest support to the unification of Nag as would express reservation should Th. Muivah and his gang are to be assimilated into the Naga’s fold. Our precaution should not be interpreted as unification on communal basis, rather to ensure durable and peaceful unification in the interest of the Nagas as whole and for the posterity to come.
The Nagas have realized of our failure to ‘nip in the bud’ the very seed of discord and bloodshed that has cost us thousands of precious lives and decades of enslavement but still it is never late to unify, reconcile and live as one family. It is our advice to the Nagas to be on guard against any inimical and anti-peace elements working tirelessly to disrupt the present process and as expected these elements are emerging from Th. Muivah’s gang.
Lt.Gen. (Rtd.).Mohpa Konyak , Chairman ENNWA
Capt.Yangsiba Sangtam , Vice Chairman, ENNWA
Muzeh Yimchunger , Secretary, ENNWA
Birth of Naga movement in Tuensang- Nagaland post
As per the Leangnyu village resolution
adopted on August 14' 1954, some more than give hundred (500) strong warriors at Y. Anner village (Valley) voted with voice vote to M. Lakhum Yimchunger to be the war leader. Therefore, all the scholars, educationist, historians, journalists, authors, bureaucrats, human rights, tribal elders, reverends, pastors, churches, association, Naga Hoho and all the elders of the state of Nagaland should wisely open you eyes and be clarified thereof:-
In fact as per the resolution adopted as stated above, the freedom for Naga independent was not started in the form of society or union or in false allegations, but it is through the conscious of war elders that it was form for the Naga independent through the bloodshed. So, why the people of Nagas are going in the wrong direction?
1. The first NNC meeting was held on July 25' 1954 at Tuensang town, in the meeting the important discussion was resolved to collect the NNC fund in which the collector in charge was given to M. Lakhum Yimchunger under Yimchunger region to mobilize fund rising. As per the meeting resolution, the fund was collected from (23) twenty three villages and the amount was handed over to Imkongmeren Ao, the vice president of NNC on July 31' 1954, only the NNC official setup in free Naga in the Tuensang area declared the 'Sovereign Republic Free Land Colony' in September 1954.
2. In the second round, A. Z. Phizo's intervention to Yimchunger land reached on August 8' 1954. He crossed the Huker village to Shiponger village and took rest overnight there. On the next day he proceeded to Sangmutong village and took rest overnight and from there he proceeded to Leangnyu village (under Khiamnyugan area) there he called for NNC meeting on August 14' 1954, where all the Tuenasang Free Area respective authorities gathered at Leangnyu village. In the meeting many important things were discussed and some resolutions resolved, but the very important issue that A.Z. Phizo appealed to Tuensang regional authorities was that the Kohima and Mokokchung area is under the clipped of Assam state. For which, said, Tuensang is free area and "they" (you should move the Naga independent movement, we ask to be taken under "Unclipped wings". And lead by your warriors, we will free from Indian Tyranny. He reputedly said, open the gate for (Kohima and Mokokchung) because Tuensang is only free to do any cause. Thereby, the NNC officially advocated that in order to stop bloodshed for the Naga independent one warrior village should be selected and they unanimously selected from Yimchunger land which is a warrior and courageous village and there is a strong and capable person by name M. Lakhum of Tsasher village, to which A.Z Phizo recorded for the same and he declared that M. Lakhum will be the war leader for Naga independent struggle.
3. However, a crucial question arose out of meeting that the bloodshed (war) the Tyranny Indian troops may turn the Tsasher village to more ashes and the bloodstained area (Yimchunger) will face a great tribulation and the name of Naga sovereignty. To which, A.Z. Phizo replied, exactly, in future this responsible village will be reward "city crown" and "victory and throne of crown" will be given in the first bloodstain area (tribe).
4. So, as per the resolution passed in August 14' 1954, M. Lakhum Yimchunger led in break out of war against Indian Tyranny. The war took place at four (4) different places at the same day/hour; the actually appointed date was fixed on March 25' 1955. but we did it before the actually appointed date, one day ahead of at March 24' 1955 at 6:30pm (that is the first Indo-Naga war took placed in the history of Naga independent movement) in the following places such as:- Huker village, Kiphire town, Shamatore town and Pang village.
M. Lakhum Yimchunger, War lord-cum president Naga National Council, Bloodshed No. 1
5. After war broke out in March 24' 1955. In the month of September 1955 and October 1955, above one lakh of Indian troops entered into the bloodstained area under Yimchunger region and charged as worse than animals and people fled to unknown places for there lives. Many people died out of starvation, many women and girls were raped to death and so many innocent public were tortured inhumanly and many death and many were captivated as prisoners. Under my command, we bravely fought against the Indian tyranny and hundreds and thousands of Indian army were killed by us with 40 number of action rifle, more than 40 number of cartridge and uncountable bows and arrows along with spears, daos, we had used during the war time.
6. Although, they (Indian troops) had used sophisticated weapons by (4) four battalions like 8th Assam Rifles Gurkha 9th Gurkha rifle/Rajput rifle. They had used 10 nos of cannon tops which is unlawful act according to United Nation universal human rights resolutions No. 10 on October 1948 at Naga army headquarter Haphu village (now which is called Longtoker village). This cannon tops killed two person spot died, namely Zhelo, age 70 and Throngkhiamla, age 40, this cannon tops were fixed and fired from Kuthur village to Naga army headquarter and drove away the Naga army headquarter, which is 30 km from Kuther village to Longtoker village in 1961. in fact, after the war broke out, the Huker village was attacked (3) three times consecutively Tsasher village (6) six time consecutively, follow by Y. Anner village, Shiponger village, Rururu village (2) two times attacked by Indian army.
7. Mobilization: For further mobilization in the first ever M. Lakhum Yimchunger took (40) forty soldier with full arms entered into Chakhesang area, as we reached the village called Phokomi and held there for a night and this Phokomi villagers questioned us as to why we were there, to which we answered them that we were there is to fight with Indian soldier, but at the hearing of this word, they resisted and ordered us to leave their land. And we moved to another place to educate them in fighting against Indian army. But the same manner as Phokomi the Naga brothers did not accept us and we moved from one place to another, wandering from North to South and east to west, no acceptance, no hospitality was found, but our hard labour did not go in vain since they had seen our arms and ammunition, our ability and smartness of Naga army. As a result, we returned to our land on January 8' 1956.
8. In the second round, we continually mobilized and assigned as "High command operation" and under the command of S. Thsanphu, Major general and Bumba brigadier, in this mobilization the war took place at Longsa village and Longkong village. Right after the war these two villages were burned down by Indian army successively. We could mobilize and enter into the province of Assam state via Amguri and penetrated up to Marani, Sorpathur and Bokajan. There we fought with Assamese and Indian army inside tea garden. From Bokajan we returned to Wokha and as we mobilized the Wokha area under Lotha region, there we proclaimed, "Naga people, arise and join us, fight for the freedom of Nagas".
9. From there we mobilized and entered into Angami area, in the mean time A.Z Phizo's wife and children were arrested by Indian government to retaliate against us. S. Thsanphu met A.Z Phizo and broke the news to him, adding that they would kill the enemy to protect his family, in which, Phizo replied, "certainly not, don't bring such battle sin to our land". Thereby, we left the remaining intervention. While returning we reached Kohima town and learned that India Assam Rifle are camped at Kohima. Therefore, S. Thsanphu wrote a warning letter to army camp and as soon as they (Indian army) received the warning letter, they emptied their camp. From Kohima we moved towards our home destination and while returning on the way, we fought with Indian army, as we attacked their camps and they counterpart attacked and imposed us, thus we killed numerous of Indian army and we hardly reached our Naga army headquarter.
10. In the third round, we constantly set out and mobilized to the side of Khimaniugan area, for chance to kill Indian army. On that day a big number of Indian army troops imposed us and there we fought big war and unfortunately Tomukam of Sangkhumkiu village was killed by Indian army. M. Lakhum took another group of Naga army in targeting to attack Indian forces at Pongro town, but failed to conquer due to inadequate ration and back support of Naga army, rather, one of our Naga soldiers Muzung, son of Lachim was killed by India army.
11. In the year 1970's during the reign of Hokishe Sema as the Chief Minister of Nagaland, he empowered the disturbed area act; the Indian army operation was so alarmed to flash out the Naga underground. During his government regime all the Indian government, administrators investigated and harsh the Naga army had event up to Naga army family.
12. The Indian army ceaselessly came to operation in all Yimchunger jungles/forest jurisdiction and got the Naga army and many surrendered to the Indians, even the innocent public denied as worse and there was no place to hide. Nevertheless, despite all these terrible situation, M. Lakhum and few of his comrades did not surrendered to the government of India. A few people remained as the "Fighter of Naga Freedom".
13. Proclamation of first Naga independent by A.Z. Phizo:- With the proclamation of Tuensang free area, the people of this area fought with the Indian soldiers along with the four battalions and top cannon. Several houses along with granaries were burned down into ashes in as many as three villages and the villagers chased out into the jungles. Many priceless traditional ornaments and other worthy things were also burned down, while many villagers died of hunger in the jungles. At the same time, girls were also raped to death and the boys beaten to death. Thus with the proclamation of Tuensang area free by A.Z Phizo, many lives and wealth were lost and the future of Tuensang free area eastern Nagas vision seemed lost in all corners. Such as the backwardness in the field of education, entry into government service and many youth lives had been spoiled by working for the nation led by A.Z Phizo, but A.Z. Phizo secretly signed the Shillong Accord in 1975 to his brother Keviyaly and went back to Delhi, leaving the people into darkness especially the "Tuensang free area people".
14. Thus we want to ask or pray to our almighty God and goddess and all the Naga leaders including intellectuals and philosophers as below:-
" Who will repay the live and wealth to the people of Tuensang free area (NHTA) prior to March 24' 1955 to 1964?
" Who will repay the jungle/forest burnt in this area for nearly nine years?
" Can we abolish the agreement signed on August 14' 1954, or who can rub that agreement for the freedom of Naga?
" For the cause of Naga freedom, many Naga armies had been formed by giving as many as arms and ammunitions, can that be abolished or rubbed by any one?
" As many as (500) five hundred strong warriors gathered at Y. Anner valley and selected M. Lakhum to lead the bloodshed with the Indians should be abolished or rubbed by anyone, which was held on October 9' 1954?
" As per the agreement on August 14' 1954, the first bloodshed with the Indian that areas should be declared as "City crown" when such name should be declared?
" As per the agreement of August 14' 1954, a particular tribe, can be given or called as "Victory the throne of crown" should be declared by which tribes the first bloodshed with Indian, so that agreement can be abolished or rubbed by any person or any manner?
" Those people who died in the war of "Haphu" now called as Longtokru village, where should this memorial stone be placed, where and when?
" Where a person interfere in this case and keeps mum on the statement as stated above, who knows very well, where was it hidden?
Therefore those leaders and national worker who had been surrendered to the mighty Indian for some reason and all those reason different faction for the cause of Naga independence are willingly waiting for your response and join under the banner of Naga National Council Bloodshed No. 1. Non-accord, non-violence, democracy manner, to strengthen for the upliftment and the future generation of our Naga nation as a freedom country.
M. Lakhum Yimchunger, War lord-cum president Naga National Council, Bloodshed No. 1
Chopper service in Nagaland Zee News
Kohima, Dec 08: A chopper service has been started in Nagaland to enhance tourism in the remote north-eastern state.

“Because of a lack of connectivity, it takes a lot of time by road to reach this place. With improved air connectivity, more and more tourists will visit Nagaland,” said Bhavesh Kumar, the Chief Vigilance Officer of Pawan Hans. Captain Sambhu, GM Operations, Pawan Hans Helicopters, added: “A lot of people will come over from the mainland, and if there is connectivity, people will travel to this place.”

The hilly terrain of the state poses an immense challenge as far as road and railway links are concerned. The State Government is trying to improve connectivity in order to invite more investors from outside. Lunana Patang, a tourist, said that since it is going to be introduced all over the state, it would be beneficial in the long run.

There is a fresh ray of hope after a gap of eighteen years as the aim is to give a fresh impetus to burgeoning trade and entrepreneurial activities in the state. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had flagged off the chopper service at the Assam Rifles helipad in Kohima. According to sources, a helicopter service, was available in the early 1990s, but was discontinued later. Nagaland is the fourth North Eastern state to have a chopper service after Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Bureau Report with ANI Inputs
India urged to act against Myanmar junta Indo Burma News
December 7, 2007: (Earth Times) New York, Human Rights Watch has urged India and other countries to take the lead in imposing a UN arms embargo and financial sanctions against the Myanmar junta for its crackdown on democracy activists. In a new report issued Friday, Human Rights Watch has called for greater international action, including by the UN Security Council, to press the Myanmar government to undertake major reforms.
It criticised the lack of action by countries with good relations and influence on Myanmar such as China, India, Russia, Thailand and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations members.
'It's time for the world to impose a UN arms embargo and financial sanctions, to hurt Burma's leaders until they make real changes,' said Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch.
'Countries like China, India and Thailand have the responsibility to take action to help hold the generals accountable and to end this long nightmare of military repression.' Human Rights Watch said many more people were killed and detained in the government crackdown on monks and other protestors in Myanmar in September than the government has admitted.
Since then, the military regime has brought to bear the full force of its authoritarian apparatus to intimidate all opposition, hunting down protest leaders in night raids and defrocking monks, the report said. The 140-page report, 'Crackdown: Repression of the 2007 Popular Protests in Burma,' is based on more than 100 interviews with eyewitnesses in Myanmar and Thailand.
Human Rights Watch research determined that that the security forces shot into crowds using live ammunition and rubber bullets, beat marchers and monks before dragging them onto trucks, and arbitrarily detained thousands in official and unofficial places of detention.
In addition, many students and other civilians were killed, although without full and independent access to the country it is impossible to determine exact casualty figures.
'The crackdown in Burma is far from over,' said Adams. 'Harsh repression continues, and the government is still lying about the extent of the deaths and detentions.'
Human Rights Watch found that the crackdown was carried out in part by the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), a 'mass-based social welfare' organisation with more than 23 million members the Myanmar military is grooming to lead a future civilian government.