Freshers’ Welcome Programme 2013 - SSPP Jt. Hq. Delhi

Venue : SSS-1 Auditorium, JNU

Date : Saturday, 17th August, 2013

Time : 1400-1800Hrs

Comperes : Mr. Thangzasiam & Ms. Chiinngaihmuan

Recording Secretary : Mr. Paulian & Ms. Jammuanching

Opening Prayer : Upa K. Thangzalun

SSPP Anthem : Led by all the Executive Members SSPP, JHQ-Delhi

Welcome Address : President, SSPP, JHQ- Delhi

Introduction of Siamsin Freshers: Education Department

Prayer for the Freshers: Pastor G. Kamzamuan (Local Pastor, EBCC-CD)

A Word of Encouragement: Pu Biaklun Shoute, Chairman,

Advisory Board, SSPP,JHQ -Delhi

DELHI BRIEF:

1. On Academic Life (A student’s perspective): 

Ms. Manthianching Guite 

(Doubts clearing and queries session)

2. On Social Life (With focus on city & secular life): 

Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal 

(Doubts clearing and queries session)

3. On Religious Life (Balancing spiritual & student/social life): 

Evan Paul Pauzakham 

(Doubts clearing and queries session)

Entertainment: K. Thuamkhanmang, N. Paulianmang & James Tunglut

PRACTICAL TALKS:

1. Scope of Foreign Languages/Higher Education (MA & above):  Mrs. Mercy Guite (Asst. Professor, Centre of German Studies, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, JNU) (Doubts clearing and queries session)

2. Scope of Economics & Related Fields (Graduation & above): Mr. Thawngkhansiam Tonsing (Asst. Professor, Economics, Kalindi College, University of Delhi) (Doubts clearing and queries session)

Vote of Thanks : Secretary, Education Dept, SSPP, JHQ-Delhi

Closing Prayer : Upa T. Kaithang

Artistes: Mrs. Ching Lydia | Ms. Olivia | Mr. McMuan Ngaihte | Mr. Khuma

Demand for seperate state in India - brief preview

 With the resolution of creation for Telangana state as the 29th state of India, various demand for seperate state in India has escalated in almost all parts of the country. Some of the demand for seperate state may be listed below:-

TELANGANA (ANDHRA PRADESH)----POPULATION --20.6 mn.
Telangana is a new proposed state to be formed out of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The city of Hyderabad would serve as the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for ten years.[2][3] On 30 July 2013, the ruling Congress party resolved to request the Central government to make steps in accordance with the Constitution to form a separate state of Telangana (the 29th independent state of Republic of India), within a definite timeframe. The timeline for the creation of the new state involves an elaborate process, which has been allotted 122 days, or at least four months.[4][5] The split has to be approved by the Parliament of India before the state is officially created.


VIDARBHA (MAHARASHTRA)-----Population: 20.6 Million
Vidarbha is a region that comprises the Amravati and Nagpur divisions of eastern Maharashtra. The State Reorganization Act of 1956 placed Vidarbha in Bombay State. Shortly after this, the state reorganisation commission recommended the creation of "Vidarbha state" with Nagpur as the capital, but instead it was included in Maharashtra state, which was formed on 1 May 1960.

Support for a separate state of Vidarbha had been expressed by Loknayak Bapuji Aney and Brijlal Biyani Vidarbha. The demand for the creation of a separate state are based on allegations of neglect by the Maharashtra state government. Jambuwantrao Dhote led a popular struggle for Vidarbha statehood in the 1970s. Two politicians, N.K.P. Salve and Vasant Sathe, have led 21st century attempts to bring about a state of Vidarbha.


HARIT PRADESH (UTTAR PRADESH) ----Population: 50 mn
Harit Pradesh is a proposed state, which would comprise 22 districts of Western Uttar Pradesh, currently forming six divisions – Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Meerut, Moradabad, and Saharanpur. The main reason for the demand for a separate state is the perceived cultural and economical differences between eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, in that the western part resembles Haryana and Rajasthan more than it does eastern Uttar Pradesh. The most prominent advocate for the creation of the new state is Ajit Singh, the leader of the Rashtriya Lok Dal party. Mayawati also supported the formation of Harit Pradesh in December 2009.


PURVANCHAL (UTTAR PRADESH)-----Population ---60.6 mn
Purvanchal is a geographic region of north-central India, which comprises the eastern end of Uttar Pradesh state. It is bounded by Nepal to the north, Bihar state to the east, Bagelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh state to the south, the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh to the west. Purvanchal comprises three divisions – Awadhi region in the west, Bhojpuri region in the east and the Baghelkhand region in the south.

The most commonly spoken language in Purvanchal is Bhojpuri.

Purvanchal area is represented by 23 Members of Parliament to the lower house of Indian Parliament, and 117 legislators in the 403 member Uttar Pradesh state assembly or Vidhan Sabha. Districts-Azamgarh, Ballia, Chandauli, Deoria, Ghazipur, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Mau, Mirzapur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Siddharth Nagar, Varanasi.

As a fallout of Telangana creation movement, Mayawati proposed on 13 Dec 2009 to carve Purvanchal out of Uttar Pradesh. Current movement for Purvanchal is spearheaded by famous politician Amar Singh.

BUNDELKHAND----Population  --50 mn
Bundelkhand comprises parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.It is proposed to constitute 13 districts from the two states with 10Members of Parliament.

LADAKH(J & K)-----Population --1.5 mn
Ladakh, comprising a sizeable chunk of eastern Jammu and Kashmir, has asked for Union Territory status as part of a desire to protect its Buddhist culture from the influence of the mainly Muslim Kashmir Valley.

GORKHALAND (WEST BENGAL)----Population --3 mn
Gorkhaland is a proposed state covering areas inhabited by the Gorkha people, namely Darjeeling hills and Dooars in the northern part of West Bengal.The movement for Gorkhaland has gained momentum in the line of ethno-linguistic-cultural sentiment of the people who desire to identify themselves as Gorkha.

The demand for a separate administrative region has existed since 1907, when the Hillmen's Association of Darjeeling submitted a memorandum to the Morley-Minto reforms committee. After Indian independence, the Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League (ABGL) was the first political party from the region to demand greater identity for the Gorkha ethnic group and economic freedom for the community. In 1980, the Pranta Parishad of Darjeeling wrote to the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, with the need to form a state for the Gorkhas.

The movement for a separate state of Gorkhaland gained serious momentum during the 1980s, when a violent agitation was carried out by Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) led by Subhash Ghising. The agitation ultimately led to the establishment of a semiautonomous body in 1988 called the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) to govern certain areas of Darjeeling district. However, in 2008, a new party called the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) raised the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland once again.[25] In 2011, GJM signed an agreement with the state and central governments for the formation of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, a semiautonomous body that replaced the DGHC in the Darjeeling hills.

With the resolution of the creation for Telangana state within AP, the protest for seperate state has escalated once again.

BODOLAND (ASSAM)-------Population---3 mn
The agitation for the creation of a separate Bodoland state resulted in an agreement between the Indian Government, the Assam state government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers Force. Per that agreement of 10 February 2003, the Bodoland Territorial Council, an entity subordinate to the government of Assam, was created to govern four districts covering 3082 Bodo-majority villages in Assam.Elections to the council were held on 13 May 2003, and Hagrama Mahillary was sworn in as chief of the 46-member council on 4 June 2003.

With the resolution of the creation for Telangana state within AP, the protest for seperate state has escalated once again.

KUKILAND (MANIPUR)----Population--about 4 lakhs (approx.)
The Kuki Hills was an independent hill country dominated by the Kuki tribes during the pre-British colonial period. It was merged by the colonial power into Manipur. The Kuki people under the leadership of Kuki State Demand Committee(KSDC) demand statehood for the Kuki's in Manipur , i.e. Sadar Hills, Chandel, Churachandpur districts and some parts of Ukhrul and Tamenglong districts to be formed as Kukiland. The movement has been going on for few years with mass protest for a demand state on and off. The KSDC resorted to strikes and economic blockade in the Highways of Manipur pressing the Govt. for their demand.

Compiled from: wikipedia, Newsweek, IndiaToday.

Shillong Lajong FC Kicks Off Pre-Season Training at Polo Ground

I-League club Shillong Lajong FC officially began its pre-season training on Monday (Aug 5) at the FIFA Turf, Polo Ground, Shillong. The opening session marked the return of football action in the city as the squad prepared for the upcoming season with renewed energy.

New recruits Subhash Singh, Milan Singh, and goalkeeper Vinay Singh joined the squad on day one, training under the watchful eye of head coach Thangboi Singto. The club’s other new foreign signings — Cornell Glen and Charles Edoa — along with last season’s addition Taisuke Matsugae, are expected to arrive later this month.

The session saw the senior team training with intensity and focus, displaying sharpness and strong commitment. With a blend of experienced players and new talent, Shillong Lajong FC is gearing up to enter the new season with a well-balanced squad.

The city, known for its passionate football culture, is also eagerly preparing to welcome another I-League team this season, adding to the excitement of fans and the local football scene.

Delhi MZP held Orientation cum Seminar

DMZP holds Orientation-Cum-Seminar for Mizo Freshers in Delhi

New Delhi, 4 August 2013: The Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl (Mizo Students’ Association) organised an Orientation-cum-Seminar at Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar, on Saturday evening. The programme was conducted in a simple yet meaningful manner, offering valuable insights to young Mizo students new to the city.

In Delhi, 1 o’clock is lunchtime, and the evening began with light refreshments arranged by DMZP. The programme officially started at 2 pm.

In the first session, DMZP academic secretary Miss Lalthanpuii Sailo, a PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, chaired the discussion. Mr V.L. Muanpuia Tochhawng, an MA (Political Science) graduate from JNU and president of DMZP, shared details of the association’s activities in support of Mizo students in Delhi and extended a warm welcome to the freshers and the gathering.

Resource Persons

Mr B. Semthanga, Assistant Professor at Kirori Mal College (DU), clarified doubts about the new four-year undergraduate programme at DU, providing much-needed clarity to students. Meanwhile, Miss Mawitei captivated the audience with her melodious rendition of DMZP Hlapui, a song dedicatedly composed by the current president. The singer is awaiting her B.Com (Hons) final results from Gargi College.

Grace Lalremruatfeli, cultural secretary of DMZP.

The second session featured seminar presentations, chaired by Miss Grace Lalremruatfeli, an LLB (2nd year) student from DU North Campus and DMZP’s cultural secretary. The resource persons included Dr C. Vanlalramsanga, a PhD in Economics from Mizoram University and a member of the Indian Economic Service, who represented India at G-20 conferences; Mr Vanlalfela Chawngthu, an MBE (Master of Business Economics) graduate from DU and a marketing manager at Adobe; and Mr K. Lalbiakchhunga, a PhD student at JNU who ranked 971st in the UPSC examination last year and is now preparing for the mains. Their presentations covered diverse topics, offering long-term benefits to students.

Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga

Dr C. Vanlalramsanga shared his experiences, stating that although he had wished to study in Delhi, he could only come after joining the IES. He spoke on career guidance, urging students to prioritise long-term goals over immediate concerns. Emphasising that there is no substitute for hard work, he also touched upon values such as morality, religion, friendship, love, and marriage, offering words of deep motivation.

K. Lalbiakchhunga, PhD scholar, JNU

K. Lalbiakchhunga provided insights into preparing for the civil services exam, explaining the syllabus and sharing success strategies. He highlighted Delhi’s advantages, including access to study materials, a conducive academic environment, and top universities. “These advantages must always be kept in mind. Confidence is key when preparing for the civil services exam,” he advised.

Vanlalfela Chawngthu, MBE

Vanlalfela Chawngthu, regarded as a marketing expert among the Mizos in Delhi, discussed career opportunities in the corporate sector. He noted that growth and learning opportunities abound, but one must stay competitive and adaptable. “If you have potential, you will be hired. The salary packages are reasonable,” he remarked. However, he cautioned that only the fittest survive in the corporate world. His engaging speech, sprinkled with humour, brought smiles to the audience. “There is no ST quota in the corporate world. You must prove your worth,” he asserted.

The event concluded with a valedictory speech by the president, who thanked everyone for their participation and support. Though the formal programme ended, the gathering continued with refreshments. Plates of pork chow were served, and while some enjoyed their meal, others were busy filling out scholarship forms distributed by DMZP leaders. This year, DMZP assisted over a hundred freshers with DU admissions, providing both online and offline guidance.

VOTE of THANKS by V.L. Muanpuia Tochhawng, President, DMZP.

General Secretary Mr Lalramngheta Ngente (Mapuia), awaiting his B.Com (Hons) final results from Motilal Nehru College, announced the upcoming Freshers’ Sports event on 10 August at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. The day-long event will feature a 100m race, football, and basketball competitions, open to all. The announcement has left young freshers and football enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the day.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Special Correspondent
The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today

DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR

Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl in August 3, 2013 nitah lamin Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar ah DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR nei.  Orientation hun ah Nh Lalthanpuii Sailo, Academic Secretary in conduct hina la in DMZP president Tv. V.L.Muanpuia Tochhawng leh Tv. B.Semthanga, assistant professor, KMC te’n thugenna nei. Nh. Mawitei in mipite la ngaihtah toh awi khum ziezie. 

Seminar hun ah Nh. Grace Lalremruatfeli in conduct a, Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga IES, Pu Vanlalfela Chawngthu MBE leh Tv. K. Lalbiakchhunga PhD Scholar, JNU (Biaka Khupton) ten seminar paper ngainuom huoi tah mai present bawl uhi. Tuaban ah Scholarship Form (Mizoram) zong hawm khie uh. 

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

JOINT EDITOR, ZOGAM TODAY

DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR

A hun : 3rd August 2013 (TIMING)

A hmun : Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar (VENUE)

Chawhnu dar 1 ah REFRESHMENT a tan tur a ni ang a, programme hi dar 2 ah tan a ni ang. 

(IT SAYS IT WILL BEGIN WITH REFRESHMENT AT 1 O'CLOCK....)

Orientation

Hruaitu : Lalthanpuii Sailo, Academic Secretary

Thusawi turte : 1) V.L.Muanpuia Tochhawng, President

2) Tv.B.Semthanga

Solo : Mawitei 

Seminar (RESOURCE PERSONS)

Hruaitu : Grace Lalremruatfeli 

Thusawi turte : 1) Dr.C.Vanlalramsanga

2) Pu Vanlalfela Chawngthu

3) Tv.K.Lalbiakchhunga

Mâtu (Madu), a modest Dai Village

Aug 2, 2013 [Dai_Groups] --- The original name of Madu Village is Mâtu. But it has been transferred to Batu, and then Batu became Matupi and Mâtu became Madu. "Tu" has been changed to "du." They took "tu" and gave us "du." They deliberately expropriated the name of our village for the name of their tribe. 

The original name of Madu Village Mâtu thus became the name of the tribe. The collective name of the sub-tribes Ngala, Cing and Doem became Matu since 1948. 

According to one Royal and Senior Pastor the name of the tribe Matu never appeared before 1948. What we find in this is that if Ngala, Doem and Cing claim and like Matu as the identity of their tribe, they were originated in Madu (Mâtu). And thus they were also originally Dais, as Dai has been registered as a tribe since 1890 by the British Government. The village situated in the South of and 30 miles far away from Matupi. 

It is one of the Dai villages in Matupi Township. It comprises more than 175 houses and the population is 987. 

The surrounding villages are: Aukkheng (Bü Si) Village (six miles) in the east, Vuilu Village (seven miles) in the south, Thungna Village (four miles) in the north, Mitu village (nine miles) in the south-west, Sihleh village (eight miles) in the north-west. 

There are rivers and streams around the village. In the east, there is River Lemyo (Phung Lawng), and River Awt Lawng in the west. These rivers are infested with fishes and some other aquatic creatures, i.e. crabs, prawns, edible frogs, mollusk, etc. We get these animals in the whole year. 

There are also small treams in the east side which are flowing into River Lemyo such as Yu Lawng, Awtpi Lawng, Kak Lawng, Hauhang Lawng, Ca Lawng and Humhang Lawng. 

There are also small streams in the west side which are flowing into Awtlawng such as Mhai Lawng, Hlüi Kyum Lawng, Da Lawng, Mtei Lawng, Hreitui Lawng and Pu Lawng. All these rivers and streams are perpetual and we can have fishing every season, and are capable to generate mini or mega hydro-electric power.

Transportation is so bad. No car can be driven up to the village because of the narrowness of the road. However, we can go by motor-bike day and night in every season up to Lungtu Village which is 25 miles far from Mâtu Village. 

In dry season you can drive two hours approximate, but in rainy season you will need about four hours between Mâtu and Matupi by motor-bike. Motor-bike carriers are available any time from any village of Khunu Zung (Khunu Mountain range). 

In the rainy season you may have problem on the way because the road is muddy and slippery and so your vehicle may be bogged down. But they drive every day. 

Regarding education, the Government of Myanmar has opened Basic Education High School. There are about 345 students in the School. Some graduated people are opening tuitions for Middle and High School level. There is also dispensary in the village where we can get medication and approach health workers 24 hours. 

Radio/wireless telegraph (RT/WT) is also available to communicate people who are in distance. The occupation of the people is shifting (jhooming) agriculture. There are few Government servants who are working in the school, in the dispensary and in communication department. 

There are also some religious workers including one Buddhist monk. There are also small shops where we can get things in the same cost of Matupi. 

We get any of our daily needs in these stores. There is no tea stall, but we can order coffee, tea, cold drinks and breads, or we can request the shopkeepers to prepare whatever we like. 

If you want strong drinks you can get somewhere. If you have good friends you can drink you can drinks local product fermented rice beer without pay. 

In Mâtu Village marketing is very sporadic because there is no market. Sometimes you may find moving market that comes to your home and you can buy vegetables and some confections (not every day); and there are also irregular butchers, mithun or pig is slaughtered at random by them for selling; this is a chance to eat meat in the village. 

In thanksgiving services you can also consume meat. Christmas and New Year feasts are also good seasons to eat meat. Mâtu villagers are generally friendly, affectionate, ruth, humble, broad-minded, fond of jokes and so on. If you go to Mâtu Village you will find people sitting together and laughing together. 

Women are also always making jokes anywhere they are. Vilifying people is not the conduct of most of the villagers. However, no one is perfect in the world. 

The weather of the village is moderate and healthy. There is no extreme climate in summer or in winter. Regarding religion, approximately 95% are Christians. Christians comprises four denominations such as Presbyterian, Baptist, Assembly of God and Roman Catholic. 

Presbyterian is the biggest and a dominant Church. There are some few people who are semi-Christians or semi-animists who are in lukewarmness. There are also some few people who espoused Buddhism for their religion. 

If you migrate and settle in Mâtu (Madu) village you are free to join any denomination or religion. Lip-service enterprises: The Government has a project of Hydro-electric power to generate 200 Kilo-watts for Mâtu and other surrounding villages, and to put a hospital in the village. 

An enterprise of road construction up to the village will be undertaken by a compassionate company. The village people are going to offer a good place of their land for establishing a town. But all these are only lip-services, not yet implemented.

ZYA GHQ Gen Secy Lunpi Hatzaw Delhi ah mualliam

New Delhi, Aug 2, 2013 – Mr KHAMSUANLUN @ Lunpi Hatzaw, General Secretary, Zomi Youth Association (ZYA) GHQ, Liver Cirrhosis natna zieh a AIIMS, Delhi a hun bangtan hiei a ki-etkol nung in tuni Aug 2, 2013 zinglam dah 10:00 vel in hingna beisan ta.Aug 3,2013 Delhi to Imphal flight masapen in a luong puoh hi ding chih ahi. Ama ahileh mi phattuamngai leh awlmona hau mahmah, mi kipezou leh Zominam sunga makai suanhuai khat ahi. Amah i it a, anutsiat a innkuanpihte i khamuan in, a nutsiat a ZOMI pih te'n sun thu i puang uhi.

Delhi ah ZYA Gen Secy mualliam

Unaupa Sia KHAMSUANLUN @Lunpi Hatzaw, General Secretary, Zomi Youth Association Gen,Hqtrs (ZYA Hqtrs), Liver Cirrhosis natna ziak a AIIMS, Delhi a hun bangtan hiam aki etkol nung in tuni Aug. 2, 2013 zinglam dak 10:00 vel in honna beisan ta.

Ama ahileh mi phattuamngai leh awlmona hau mahmah, mi kipezou leh Zominam sunga makai suanhuai khat ahi.
Amah i it a, anutsiat a innkuanpihte i khamuan in, a nutsiat a ZOMI pih te'n sun thu i puang.

SHO Calls NE Students in Vasant Vihar Police Station

NE Girl Thrown Out by Landlord in Munirka, Now DCP South Wants to Meet NE Students

New Delhi, Aug 01, 2013: A meeting with SHO Vasant Vihar Police Station, Anil Sharma, was held on Wednesday evening in Vasant Vihar PS, South Delhi, attended by Northeast students. The meeting discussed the steps taken by Delhi Police to ensure the safety and security of NE people in Delhi. The SHO also assured the safety of BPO employees, especially NE women residing in Munirka. He stated that the police had started night patrols in Munirka. 

Dr. Alana Golmei, founding member and General Secretary of the North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) Delhi, and its media incharge, Bruce K. Thangkhal, also attended the meeting. Dr. Golmei stressed the need for prompt action from the police and called for stricter measures against any lawbreakers. Representatives from the NE student community also shared the challenges faced by NE people. The meeting ended on a positive note. However, the problems persist—the same night proved it.

A 23-year-old girl from Nagaland, who lives with her brother and sister-in-law in Munirka, was allegedly thrown out of her room by the landlord, Dariyao Singh Tokas, and his two sons, Prashant and Rohit, around 9 PM. Many of her belongings were damaged by the landlord and his sons, the victim told our correspondent.

The victim had been renting a room in Munirka’s House No. 118-A, owned by Dariyao Singh Tokas, since December last year. “My brother paid the electricity bill of Rs 1,108 on Tuesday evening. Soon after, our landlord locked our room and told my brother, his wife, and their eight-month-old child to leave. When I reached home around 9 PM, the landlord and his two sons began throwing out all our belongings. I begged them to wait just five minutes to vacate the room, but they refused to listen and abused us,” she said.

The victim, who works in a spa, stated that her landlord and his sons were ferociously damaging many of her belongings as they threw them outside the room.

A case has been registered at Vasant Vihar Police Station under sections 448/427/34 of the IPC on the same night. “The culprits will be booked and punished according to the law,” said SHO Anil Sharma.

“Most of our problems arise from Munirka. The landlords and local people must understand our culture, food habits, and way of living, just as we understand theirs. There is no sense of brotherhood or love in the minds of these people. That is the biggest problem,” said Huten Alexander, General Secretary of the Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD), who assisted the victim.

Munirka, one of the most densely populated localities in the national capital, is home to many Northeast students, government employees, workers, musicians, and professionals. Munirka frequently makes headlines for the wrong reasons. “Most of the locals and landlords here in Munirka are impolite and abusive towards NE residents,” said John, a Munirka resident and BA student at Motilal Nehru College.

It may be noted that Delhi Police has often failed to curb crimes against women in the national capital. Earlier in April this year, the force drew the ire of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Both reprimanded Delhi Police for failing to curb crimes against women. Under public pressure, two top police officers were removed from their positions. Sources indicate that DCP South Delhi, Chhaya Sharma, was transferred to Mizoram in the wake of the gruesome Delhi gang rape incident, which sparked massive nationwide protests. DCP Prabhakar was reassigned to the Prime Minister’s security contingent following the recent rape and brutalization of a five-year-old girl in Gandhi Nagar, East Delhi. Additional CP Sanjeev Kumar was also transferred to the PM’s security. BS Jaiswal replaced Sharma as DCP South, while Ajay Kumar took over as DCP East.

Now, DCP South BS Jaiswal has called upon NE students for a meeting at Hauz Khas Police Station on August 3. Delhi Police has been initiating various measures to ensure the safety of Northeast people, a police officer said. 

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Media Incharge, North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi
(Special Correspondent, The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today)

 

Demand for a Separate Time Zone for Northeast India

New Delhi, Jul 31 : Once at loggerheads, the Assam Congress and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have both come together for demand of a separate time zone for the northeast region.

There is an annual loss of at least Rs. 94,900 crore in the region because of redundant power consumption, according to calculations by noted filmmaker and former ISRO scientist, Jahnu Barua.
While the demand is a key point in ULFA’s ongoing talks with the government, a team of MLAs from Assam on July 25 has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking a separate time zone for the seven states.

“We will now approach the political leadership of all the other NE states to press for a separate time zone,” said Debabrata Saikia, MLA and son of former Assam CM Hiteshwar Saikia.

While it is being articulated in political circles now, a separate time zone has been a long-standing demand of eminent personalities hailing from the region.

The east-west spread of India extends across 28 longitudes accounting for about two hours as a result of which the sun rises two hours earlier in the extreme eastern part of the country than the western tip.

The Union home ministry had proposed a separate time zone for the region in 2009-10. Former home secretary GK Pillay had told HT: “We have to change our mindset. The demand for a separate time zone for the northeast is a valid one and I hope it is granted. There is a lot to be gained from it”.

Source: sinlung.com

JNU student girl still critical in Delhi

New Delhi, August 1, 2013 [IANS] --- A day after being brutally attacked with an axe by a besotted classmate who later committed suicide at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here, Roshni, 22, remains critical, a police officer said Thursday.

Doctors attending to her at Safdarjung Hospital said Roshni is in the Intensive Care Unit, and has suffered four deep injuries on the skull. Blood vessels supplying the brain have been damaged. 

She has a major brain clot and her right wrist was badly slashed in the attack, a doctor said.

Police said that the family members of Akash, the 23-year-old student of Korean in the university's School of Languages, who attacked Roshni, have reached Delhi from Bihar.

After the attack, Akash committed suicide by slitting his throat and also drinking a poisonous substance. 

A police officer said a four-page note written in Hindi and English by Akash had been recovered.

"We have recovered a four-page suicide note from Akash, were he has written that whatever happened between both of them (Roshni and Askash) is known to their friends. So we will question friends of both of them to know what triggered him (Akash) to indulge in such a brutal attack," the officer said. 

The incident has shocked students and faculty at the JNU. The campus is known as the hub of radical thinking. 

DCP South wants to meet NE Students

MEETING CIRCULAR : DCP South wants to meet NE Students

::: Yesterday there was a Meeting, Yesterday there was a Problem :::

NEW DELHI, AUG 01, 2013: A meeting with SHO Vasant Vihar Police Station was held yesterday evening, 5pm-7pm. Few representatives from the NE community attended. The problem never ends, the very night itself proved it. 

A NE girl, who stays with her brother and sister-in-law (with also a little kid) in Munirka, was forcibly thrown out of her room by the landlord Dariyao Singh Tokas and his two sons Prashant and Rohit at around 9pm. Many of her stuffs were damaged by the landlord and his sons.

An FIR u/s 448/427/34 IPC was registered in Vasant Vihar PS the same night with the assistance of Mr Huten Alexander, general secretary, Naga Students' Union Delhi (NSUD) and Mr Bruce K. Thangkhal, journalist & media incharge, NE Helpline Delhi.

Mr Anil Sharma, SHO, Vasant Vihar PS told NE HELPLINE this morning that the culprits will be booked and will be punished according to the law.

Again, there will be another important meeting with DCP South on 03rd August, 2013 (Saturday), 4pm at DCP Office, Hauz Khas. Delhi Police has initiated various steps for the safety of the Northeast people.

It will be an opportunity to address the issues and problems face by the NE people. All NE students/community/church leaders are kindly invited to attend the meeting. Your kind presence will speak volume to the Delhi Police.

In Public Interest,
North East Helpline Delhi

Northeast Community Meets SHO Vasant Vihar, Delhi | NESCH Initiative

On July 31, 2013, members of the Northeast community living in the capital, led by the Northeast Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH), held a meeting with Mr. Anil Sharma, Station House Officer (SHO) of Vasant Vihar Police Station, South Delhi.

The meeting aimed to address key concerns of the Northeast community and strengthen communication and cooperation with local law enforcement.

The following photographs from the meeting were captured 
by Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal, Media In-Charge, Northeast Support Centre & Helpline.

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Girl student attacked in JNU campus with axe, attacker dies

New Delhi, July 31, 2013 [ZEENEWS] --- A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) female student was seriously injured in an attack by a male student with an axe in the college campus on Wednesday. While the girl's condition is stated to be critical, the attacker later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

The incident took place today morning around 11 am at the JNU campus where Akash and Roshni were studying Korean language in the university's linguistic department.

The attack took place in room number 203 of the university after both the students reportedly entered into an argument.

After attacking the girl, the accused reportedly tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat and consuming pesticide.

The attacker was admitted to the AIIMS hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the victim has been admitted to Safdurjung hospital and her condition is stated to be critical.

The cause of the attack is still not clear as the victim is still critical and not in a condition to give a statement.

A country made pistol was also recovered by the police from the spot.

Bassi to head Delhi Police as Commissioner of Police today

New Delhi, July 31, 2013 [IANS| Pic: GGN] --- Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Bhim Sain Bassi will take charge as Delhi Police chief today, succeeding Neeraj Kumar.


The new commissioner will take charge at 1 p.m., a police official said.

A 1977 batch IPS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, Bassi, 57, was the front-runner for the post.

Currently special commissioner of police (administration), he previously headed the Delhi Traffic Police and was also Goa's director general of police.

Bassi has also been the special commissioner (vigilance), joint commissioner (southern range) and additional commissioner (northern range).

Neeraj Kumar, a 1976 batch IPS officer, took charge of Delhi Police from B.K. Gupta July 1 last year. His tenure saw the brutal Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape of a young woman, which unleashed unprecedented mass protests in the capital. The woman died while under treatment in Singapore Dec 29.

Koite gei ah Shaktiman accident

July 30, 2013 ni dah 1:30pm velin Lamka apat gamlalou Koite hanmuol phah masang a Kingstone Public School mai ah eimite Shaktiman khat accident. Vangphat huoitah in Driver-pa le Handyman-pa kitawm khia man uh hin thutut kimu. Lamka lam zuon a gari horn siem dia hing tai lai un singphung khat aphu zou a lamhang feet 30 vel a sang nuoi ah lengkhia kichi.  Tami shaktiman driver-pa’n ‘Steering Failed’ jieh a accident ahidan gen, shi leh aliem umlou. 

~ ZOGAM TODAY