Angami Sports Association offers condoles
Dimapur, January 11 (MExN): Angami Sports Association (ASA) has expressed shock at the sudden demise of Ekobe, president, Zeliang Wresting Association (ZWA) on the night of January 10, 2014. In a press statement, ASA president, Er Neisievilie Lhousa remembered late Ekobe as a man who always made himself available for the service of the society, particularly for the wrestling fraternity of the Nagas. His passing away has created a great vacuum not only to the Zeliang Wrestling Association, but also to the Angami Sports Association (ASA) and the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) as a whole, the note added. Angami Sports Association further conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the God almighty grant solace and strength to bear the loss.
ZCNEI appeals to abstain from killing
Peren, January 11 (MExN): The Zeme Council North East India (ZCNEI) headquarter-Peren Nagaland has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the killings of innocent persons belonging to Rengma Nagas and Karbis and loss of several lives and properties in the wake of violence, arson and barbaric killing in Chokihola area under Barpathar police station of Karbi Anglong, Assam.
In a press statement, the Council president, Raitu Elu and its general secretary, Iluilung appealed to Karbi People Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force (RNHPF) to abstain from killing innocent people.
It stated that killing of innocent person(s) would never achieve anything, “but invite the wrath of God Almighty, who created man in His likeness.” It stated that Zemes have experienced bitterness and irreparable loss of lives and properties of similar nature in earlier times, and does not want anyone to bear or experience such nature of bitterness.
ZCNEI further urged both KPLT and RNHPF to forgive and forget so as to give peace a chance and asked them to come forward to pursue their causes through peaceful and democratic means.
It also appealed to Assam Government to treat both Karbis and Rengmas equally in terms of providing relief materials to the displaced persons and ex-gratia payment to the deceased.
Meanwhile, ZCNEI conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while calling for a total halt and end of bloodshed in Karbi Anglong.
One NSCN (K) cadre apprehended
Dimapur, January 11 (MExN): Troops of 19 Assam Rifles along with police had launched a search operation in Jail Colony, Kohima and apprehended one NSCN (K) cadre. A press release issued by AR informed that the individual was identified as SS 2nd Lt Akuto of NSCN (K). One 7.65mm Pistol with six rounds were recovered from the cadre. He has been handed over to Police Station (South), it added.
NPCC meeting on Jan 13
Kohima, January 11 (MExN): An emergency meeting of the NPCC Sub-Committee, constituted for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election has been called on January 13 (Monday), 1:00 PM at Pusa’s residence, Kohima. The Committee Convener K.V. Pusa has informed the members concerned to attend the meeting without fail.
Six NPS officers inducted as IPS
Kohima, January 11 (MExN): The Director General of Police, Kohima through a press release has informed that six NPS officers have been appointed and inducted into IPS, w.e.f December 26, 2013 and allotted Nagaland cadre vide Ministry of Home Affairs letter No. I-14011/11/2013-IPS.I (II) DATED 26th December, 2013. The officers are K Martin Pienyü, Richard Yimto, Zekatso Mero, Nganshimakok Sangtam, Temsuba Aier and K Kivigho Chishi.