PAC Meeting Calls for Return of NSCN (K) to Peace
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WWW.EASTERNMIRRORNAGALAND.COM Eastern Mirror Collegium sticks to Justice Paul Mccartney tops list Salah promises Liverpool fans: Joseph as SC judge | P8 of richest UK artists | P10 this is ‘just the start’ | P11 Nation Entertainment Sports VOL. XVII NO. 128 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 ANCSU seek exemption for PAC meeting calls for return Bank unions announce NU staff from poll duty Dimapur, May 11 (EMN): The All Nagaland College 48-hour strike from May 30 Students’ Union has appealed the chief electoral of- Chennai, May 11 (IANS): unions in the bank- ficer (CEO) of Nagaland to exempt the staff of Naga- Over 10 lakh bankers in ing sector representing land University’s Examination Branch from election of NSCN (K) to peace terms government and private staff and officers. Wage assignments during the coming Lok Sabha by-polls banks will go on a 48- revision talks between In a letter addressed to the CEO, the student group Dimapur, May 11 (DIPR): A meet- • The house strongly urges upon peace process and create an hour strike starting on UFBU and IBA held in ing of the Political Affairs Com- the negotiating parties of the atmosphere that is conducive on Friday stated that ‘the NU exam section is tirelessly May 30, said an All India Mumbai on May 5 had working for timely declaration of end semester results mittee (PAC) with the People’s Indo-Naga political dialogue to to make the implementation of Bank Employees Asso- ended in a failure. Democratic Alliance (PDA) legis- expedite the peace process and the peace accord successful for and other procedural works’. ciation (AIBEA) leader. Venkatachalam said “The NU Exam section has very limited manpower lators and tribal hohos was held bring the negotiations to a logi- ensuring growth and develop- The United Forum the IBA offered an in- on 11th of May, 2018, at the State cal conclusion through a po- ment. for all the mentioned assignments and for which it of Bank Unions (UFBU) crease of 2 per cent over may possibly affect the timely declaration of results. Banquet Hall, which was attended litical solution that is inclusive, • The house while appreciating proposed the strike be- the total wage bill of the by the following tribal hoho lead- honourable and acceptable to the positive approach of the It may also be noted that timely declaration of results ginning 6 a.m. on May banks as on March 31, shall definitely anticipate advantages for the student ers: Angami Public Organisation; the people whilst upholding NNPGs, further appealed to all 30, till 6 a.m. on June 1, 2017. Ao Senden; Chakhesang Public the unique history and political the other Naga national politi- seeking admissions in other state/central universities. demanding early revi- In the last 10th Bi- In view of the above mentioned facts, your esteemed Organisation; Chang Khulie Set- rights of the Nagas. The house cal groups to come together un- sion of wages. The wage partite Wage Settlement shang; Konyak Union; Khiamniun- endorses the wish and desire of der the spirit of unity and join authority is kindly requested for immediate interven- revision has been due that was made effective tion and necessary action,” the letter read. gan Tribal Council; Lotha Hoho; the people for early solution to the political negotiations in the since November 1, 2017. from November 1, 2012, Phom People Council; Pochury the vexed Indo-Naga political greater interest of the people. "The strike notice the IBA had agreed to a Hoho; Rengma Hoho; Sumi Hoho; imbroglio and the aspiration The house further appeals to has been served to In- hike of 15 per cent over Elections arrears: Dimapur United Sangtam Likhum Bumji; of the masses for lasting peace, the NSCN (K) to return to the dian Banks Associa- the total wage bill. Yimchungru Tribal Council, and which will pave the way for negotiating table and restore tion (IBA) representing The unions had taxi drivers serve ultimatum Zeliangrong Baudi. progress and development. The its ceasefire with the govern- the bank management rejected the IBA offer, Dimapur, May 11 (EMN): The taxi drivers union in As an outcome of the meeting, house is of the opinion that 21 ment of India to enable an and the Chief Labour Venkatachalam said. Dimapur has appealed the ‘authority concerned’ to the following resolutions stands years of ceasefire and dialogue all-inclusive peace process and Commissioner (Cen- While the govern- release unpaid amount of ‘taxi hiring charges’ incurred adopted: is more than sufficient for the work towards an early solution tral), New Delhi," C.H. ment had asked the IBA during the Nagaland assembly elections held this year. • The house conveys its deep grat- negotiations to be concluded in in the interest of all Nagas. Venkatachalam, General to conclude the wage re- A press release from the All Nagaland Taxi Asso- itude to the government of In- an acceptable manner. • The house appreciates the stand Secretary, AIBEA, told vision settlement before ciation (ANTA) Dimapur unit on Friday requested the dia, NSCM (IM) and the NNPG • The house appeals to all sections of the state government to pave IANS. November 1, 2017, the money be paid on or before May 15 ‘failing which the working group for the sincere of the people to come together way for any alternative arrange- The UFBU is an latter has been delaying, ANTA Dimapur unit will not be able to cooperate in efforts made in the (Indo-Naga) under a spirit of unity and one- ment that may come about as a umbrella body of nine he said. the forthcoming (Lok Sabha) election’. peace talks. ness in order to strengthen the result of the political solution. It also informed that ‘due to hike in fuel price and the conditions of the road’, the association has decided to increase the rate of taxi fare between Dimapur and Kohima to INR 250 from INR 220 per passenger. The Will withdraw from peace process if Citizenship SC approves NALSA's uniform new rate will be effective from June 1, it informed. (Amendment) Bill is passed — ULFA compensation for sexual assault victims 18-hr power-cut in 3 days Guwahati, May 11 (PTI): gle for four decades to test against the bill," Ra- New Delhi, May 11 (IANS): A uniform will be Rs 7 lakh for total disfigurement, The pro-talk faction of protect the identity and jkhowa said. compensation scheme for victims of with a maximum of Rs 8 lakh. Rs 5 lakh across 7 sectors in Nagaland the ULFA and four other existence of the Assa- Asked whether the sexual assault and acid attacks has been has been fixed in case of 50 per cent Dimapur, May 11 (EMN): To ‘facilitate’ the ongoing outfits engaged in dia- mese. "Now if that is outfits would take up prepared by National Legal Services burns, while the upper limit would be construction of a four-lane road along National High- logues with the Centre again at stake, we cannot arms again, Chetia said, Authority (NALSA) in consultation with Rs 8 lakh. way 29, the department of Power will be shutting down warned today that they continue to have a dia- "We have left that path the Centre, which the Supreme Court For loss of limb or body part resulting the 33kV line (AP1 & AP2) for five hours each day on would withdraw from the logue," Chetia said. and come for peace approved on Friday. in 80 per cent permanent disability, Rs 2 May 12, 14 and the 15th. peace process if the Citi- "We demand that the through dialogue. We will The scheme clearly defines the com- lakh is to be given, with Rs 2 lakh in case A press release from the department on Friday zenship (Amendment) bill should be immedi- continue our struggle in pensation slabs for victims of sexual of grievous physical injury. informed that the duration of power shutdown will be Bill, 2016 was passed by ately withdrawn or else a democratic manner to assault, acid attacks and even loss of a The scheme provides that in case from 7 am to 1 pm on each of those three days. Parliament. we will be compelled to ensure that the identity of fetus, and earmarks minimum Rs 5 lakh of pregnancy on account of rape, the The areas that will be affected by the shutdown "We are currently en- withdraw from the peace the Assamese and other and Rs 7 lakh respectively for women victim would get between Rs 3 lakh and are: Lalmati area, Piphema, Pherima, Medziphema, gaged in talks with the process," he said. indigenous people of the who go through a crisis post sexual as- Rs 4 lakh, while for miscarriage or loss of Jharnapani, Jalukie, and Peren. The department has government to resolve Representatives of region was not threat- sault or an acid attack. fertility due to such assaults, the amount requested consumers to be affected by this shutdown various issues, prima- the Karbi Longri Na- ened." NALSA Director Surinder S. Rathi would be between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 to bear with the inconvenience. rily being the identity, tional Liberation Front T h e C i t i z e n s h i p submitted the scheme in the apex court, lakh. language and existence (KLNLF), People Demo- (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which directed the Ministry of Women It also empowers the legal services of the Assamese people. cratic Alliance of Kuki- was introduced in Lok and Child Development and the Princi- authority to take suo motu cognisance Rongmei community asserts The Citizenship (Amend- gram and the National Sabha to amend the Citi- pal Secretaries of all states to take steps of cases of sexual assault and acid attacks ment) Bill poses a serious Democratic Front of Bod- zenship Act, 1955.