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05/05/2009: "Three reasons to protect Intangki morungexpress"



Three reasons to protect Intangki morungexpress

1. To protect Government Land: Intangki is given to the Govt. of Nagaland by Zeliangrong people for the role purpose of preserving the Forest. The Zeliangrong people have given to the Govt.of Nagaland for the welfare of the Nation. Therefore, the Govt of Nagaland should protect and preserve the forest by all means. If Govt. of Nagaland fails to protect it, it is the weakness of the Govt. particularly the Forest Department of Nagaland. Recently, Innavi Village was evicted by Forest Department of Nagaland. Recently, Innavi Village was evicted by Forest Department and NSCN (IM). After eviction, it is unfortunate that some are coming again to create problems. The ruling and opposition parties should come together in order to protect the Intangki Reserve Forest. If Government cannot protect this Govt. Reserve Forest, the Govt. of Nagaland should give back the land to Zeliangrong people, so that the Zeliangrong people will be able to protect and safeguard the Intangki. If Government cannot protect Government properties then, all the intellectual citizens and patriots of Nagas should seriously ponder and reform Naga Society like the Mizo’s in Mizoram who have boldly stood up for the welfare and development of their land and its people during the last general assembly. We need change in our society and we can make it.
2. To protect De-Forestation: The threat of Global Warming and climate change are effecting everyone of us. We can feel and see the Global Warming and climate change even in our land. Scarcities of water is found everywhere in our land. Ponds and Wells are dried up now in many towns and villages in Nagaland. All these happen because of deforestation in Nagaland. The destruction of Forest possess critical threats to the people. Our only hope is now to reserve forest of Govt. of Nagaland. We have a dark future ahead of us, if this preserve forest are encroached and destroy. Therefore, I call upon Churches, Environmentalists, Ecologists, NGO’s and Social Workesr to fight and protect Intangki Reserve Forest before its too late.
The Churches today are called to confess a new faith and repent for the time when Christian have remain silent in the face of injustice or threat to peace. The Biblical Visions of peace with justice for all is not one of several options of our times.
3. To maintain unity: Intangki is the biggest Reserve Forest in Nagaland, where Natural Resources, Wild Life’s and Forest are preserving for future generation. Therefore, the Naga Hoho should raise its voice and protect Intangki. In Nagas Society there is not an inch of land which does not have an owner. Therefore, the traditional divisions of land in Naga Society should be strictly maintain and protected by Naga Hoho. If the Naga Hoho, the highest body of Naga society is not in a position to protect and safeguard the traditional boundaries of all the Tribe in Naga Society, Nagas will further be divided in future. Naga Hoho should take serious action against the encroacher in Intangki Reserve Forest
Hiapierai President Zeliangrong Theological Forum (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland)
Cong take on Rio on Naga issue morungexpress
Dimapur, May 2 (MExN): The Nagaland Congress continuing its attack on Chief Minister Nephiu Rio has accused the latter of making flip-flop statements. “Sometimes he (Rio) talked of interim agreement and economic sovereignty; at other times he talks of integration for final settlement. During his recent election campaigns, he talked more like a rebel leader than the head of the State.” SI Jamir MLA and spokesman of the INC Nagaland stated. “For the past six years he had kept the Naga people in the dark by his oft-repeated statement that the talk was going in the right direction. Now, he admits that the Nagas are at cross roads.”
The Congress said that Rio admitting the Nagas to be at crossroads is a “complete failure” of the NPF led DAN govt.
“This helpless expression further explained that he has no suggestions to be made but is trying to blame thirteen years old negotiation. DAN’s common minimum program proclaimed to secure a negotiated settlement of Indo-Naga political issue. But he betrayed the mandate of the people and shifted its policy to mere support and facilitate.”
SI Jamir not amused at the accusations leveled by NPF that INC has not been able to bring a solution to the Naga problem during its twenty years rule shot back asking, “Has the NPF brought solution? What happened to its election promise in 2003 to bring about solution within three months of assuming power?”
The Congress said that the “tall talk” of DAN on solving Naga political problem “has not gone beyond Kohima”. It said the DAN should stop living “in fool’s paradise” by projecting itself as the champion of the Naga political issue.
If DAN wins the just concluded polls, SI Jamir said, that “DAN’s victory, if so, would be the victory of gun and money power and polygamy”.
“The only vision one can see in Rio is shamelessly corrupting public funds meant for developments to buy support, built palatial buildings, buy immeasurable land, fleets of Bolero vehicle for inducement and indulge in the dirty game of cash for MLAs.”
Rio is also accused by the Congress of weakening the “position of the Nagas” by “involving the armed gang in every election”. “Some of the national workers who had shown keen interest in Indian elections by their continuous involvement are best advised to participate as civil citizens and not as gun-totting trigger happy armed gangs,” the Congress stated
Dismissing the statement made by NPF party president the Congress told Dr. Surhozelie to talk on issues of substance instead of raising “non-issues unbecoming of his stature and age”. “He should not try to divert the attention of the public from the core issue raised by Congress to which, Rio is answerable.”
Contrary to what Dr. Surhozelie alleged, the Congress stated that it alone had consistently shown political vision and direction to the Nagas and that DAN is today enjoying the ‘fruit of that reality’.
Congress stated that, “The consistent stand of the Congress in Nagaland has been that, the final settlement is yet to be resolved. Neiphiu Rio or NPF for that matter has been talking about emotional integration only, pending what they called territorial integration. Nagas had never been emotionally detached despite the arbitrary territorial separation.” Congress wondered as to why Rio is “projecting the Nagas to the world as an emotionally divided people?”

Naga HM asks K to handover culprits Newmai News Network
Kohima, May 03 2009: Nagaland Home Minister, Imkong L Imchen condemning the dastardly act of attempted murder on the two student leaders at Dimapur on Saturday said that it has darkened and spoilt the peaceful atmosphere of the city.

In an emergency meeting held last evening at SP's office along with the DC, NGOs and other concerned officials, he declared that the NSCN-K had owned responsibility of the shooting and asked the outfit to gracefully hand over the culprits to the concerned authorities.

Reacting on a query over the prevailing situation, Imkong stated that the situation at the moment, as compared to the volatile situation last year, has become relatively peaceful.

He said that apart from some isolated incidents taking place around the town, fratricidal killings have come to a stop for which he lauded the civil societies, NGOs and also the leaders of the factional groups for showing restraint.

Meanwhile, claiming responsibility for the shoot out the Khaplang faction of GPRN/NSCN (NSCN-K) has offered 'unconditional apology' and expressed 'deep regret at the action of its men who fatally injured two student activists as a result of mistaken identity'.

A release issued by its publicity cell said the shooting incident is 'most unfortunate and unwarranted' while informing that 'the unfortunate hour beckoned when Naga Army personnel on duty were informed of the presence of extortionists in the area'.

It also felt that it was 'pertinent to note that only two days back five members extortionist gang was arrested from the same area and taken to the camp' and said 'in obeying the orders, Naga army personnel failed to assess the overall situation and most importantly, the identity of the individuals'.

The GPRN/NSCN (NSCN-K) has also assured that 'proper inquiry' would be initiated and appropriate disciplinary action taken at the earliest.

The 'unconditional apology is tendered to the two victims, their families, the students' community and Naga people as a whole', the press release said while also expressing hope that the apology will 'elevate the Nagas to a higher ground where there is no room for vengeful instigation' and assured all cooperation in the recovery process of the two injured student activists.

Mention may be made here that the shooting incident occurred in broad daylight outside Breeze Restaurant while the victims were boarding their vehicle.

Speaker of the Sumi Students' Union, Benato Swu received bullet injury on the neck while former president and Advisor to Kiphire Sumi Student Union, Atoka N Chophy was shot on the left hip. They have been evacuated to Guwahati and undergoing treatment. Further, in a separate release, Naga Hoho condemning the incident said that "such hysterical actions on the part of any individuals/groups under the guise of freedom movement deserved condemnation by the people at large".

However, the Hoho appreciated the GPRN/NSCN for their straightforwardness in claiming responsibility of the incident and their efforts to help the victims.

Maintaining that as of now, the voice of the Naga people is for reconciliation and a permanent political settlement, the Hoho however said that it does not mean that every political groups are given license for domination of territories and elimination of each other so as to collect more taxes from the public which gradually may lead to the breakdown of reconciliation process in the State of Nagaland.
Naga unity illusive: Nagaland Home Minister Newmai News Network
Kohima, April 30 2009: NAGALAND HOME Minister, Imkong L.Imchen has said that there has been hue and cry for unity among the Nagas but it has been illusive because the 'evil of tribalism which is seen among the Nagas has eroded the path of unity'.

Delivering his valedictory speech at the closing function of the 23rd Naga Students Federation (NSF) at Mopungchuket village under Mokokchung district in Nagaland yesterday, Imkong drew the attention of the Naga students community to ponder over it seriously, why there should be unity, why this remained a far dream? You are more Ao or any other tribe than Naga and so on, as a result the talk of unity become meaningless and defeated, the Home Minister provoked the student community.

He said that Underground groups, Hoho, NSF etc are not united despite the fact every organization cry for forging unity among the Nagas to fulfill 'our common dream'.

Imkong Imchen, the former General Secretary, NSF strongly felt that even church leaders should not shy away to talk against the evil of tribalism as it is the main stumbling block for forging unity among the Nagas.

Meanwhile, the NSF has elected new team office bearers with Former Chakhesang Students' Union President Mutsikhoyo Yhobu elected "unopposed" as president for the tenure 2009-11 .

Apart from the post of finance secretary, which saw a straight contest between outgoing NSF vice-president Charles Lotha and outgoing games and sports secretary Meijiang Gangmei, other posts including general secretary, vice-president, assistant general secretary, speaker, social and cultural secretary and education secretary, were also filled up unopposed.

Meijiang Gangmei was finally elected to the post of finance secretary through ballot, which was cast by two representatives each from the 17 Federating units.
NSCN (IM) questions “reckless behavior” (MExN)
Dimapur, May 3: The NSCN (IM) today questioned what it called the “reckless behavior” of one Captain Ganga Singh of the Assam Rifles posted at Lambui-Shokvao village. Terming his behavior to be “unwelcoming,” a note from the outfit’s ‘MIP’ said that on 2nd May at around 1:00pm one W.Shimray, a dy. kilonser of “forest, environment and minerals” was detained for half an hour while on way from Ukhrul via Lamlang gate. “He was openly insulted and humiliated in front of the whole villagers without any reason” the note alleged.

In a similar incident, the AR under the command of the said Captain Ganga Singh raided the house of one Clement Lungleng of Shokvao village “without the knowledge and presence of the village headman”. The action and the motive behind the AR’s action are simply to disturb the existing peaceful environment in the area, the outfit added.

On May 2 shooting
The NSCN (IM) has responded to the May 2 shooting incident at Dimapur where two Sumi student leaders were shot reportedly under mistaken identity. The “NSCN/GPRN” had claimed responsibility and also officially issued an “unconditional apology” yesterday. A press note from the NSCN (IM) ‘MIP’ termed the shooting incident as a “diabolical agenda of Ahzeto group at Kehoi camp” and that they had “tried to assassinate Mr. Benito Swu and Mr. Atoka both of whom are innocent public”. The NSCN (IM) also questioned that if the incident of targeting the student leaders was a case of mistaken identity, “then whom were their actual target?” The NSCN (IM) observed that the “Kehoi campers have no clear political agenda and vision to persuade the people to its fold”.
Naga road illegal, says Assam IST, TNN
JORHAT: Assam has objected to the reported construction of a road and a building by Nagaland under NREGS in the Dishoi Valley reserve forest area
in Jorhat district. This is likely to rake up the long-standing border dispute between the two states.

The Jorhat district administration, which claims that the area falls under its jurisdiction, has told Naga officials in Mokokchung district that the exercise violates the Forest Conservation Act of 1980. It also informed the Assam DGP, the additional DG (special branch) and the home commissioner about the incident on April 29.

On Monday, divisional forest officer (Jorhat) RK Das visited the border areas to take stock of the situation. He is expected to submit a report to the forest conservator (Eastern Assam circle) soon. However, with the election process on, the matter cannot be "fully pursued", officials said.

According to sources, Nagaland has constructed a road and a building in an area under the New Sonowal beat of the Dissoi Valley Reserve Forest. The road and the building have been built near the New Sunthia border outpost (Assam). The building houses a Nagaland State Transport Corporation (NSTC) office.

Jorhat deputy commissioner (in-charge) AK Das said the district administration had sent a message to Mokokchung district officials early last month about the "illegal construction".

Das said a meeting between Assam and Nagaland officials is likely to take place after the poll results are out on May 16.

The Jorhat SP said all 13 border outposts have been put on alert. "We have asked all concerned to visit the border outposts regularly and coordinate with forest officials," Choudhary said.



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