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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Nagaland & Calfornia varsities host workshop to explore Himalayan region
Dimapur: Nagaland University (NU) and University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), jointly organised an international workshop titled 'Ecologies of Care' to foster a collaborative dialogue to explore the Himalayan region's various intersections, expressions and care practices. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Over 150 participants attended the workshop held in Kohima, a varsity release said on Wednesday. In his opening remark, chief guest of the event, Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, vice chancellor of Nagaland University, lauded the university's history and archaeology department for continuously making significant strides in research and collaboration by foregrounding Naga cultural heritage and indigenous epistemologies. Prof Dolly Kikon, director of the Centre for South Asian Studies, UCSC, asked the participants not only to love one another but also "love our lands like our ancestors did" by centering indigenous philosophies & care. While pointing to the dearth of indigenous archaeologists around the world, Prof Tiatoshi Jamir, department of history and archaeology, NU, invited students to return to the metaphor of the 'hearth' where indigenous knowledge and wisdom were shared and transmitted in the past. Drawing on his research, Jamir explained how returning to folklore on the origins of rice has helped inform archaeology on the early beginnings of rice cultivation in the northeast. He called for a need for reparative research by indigenous scholars that emphasise on 'with', 'by' and 'for' indigenous communities to decolonise knowledge production in academia. Both Kikon and Jamir lauded introduction of new courses on indigenous knowledge in NU and Kohima Science College.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MP seeks Nabard in all Nagaland dists, rail service to Tuli
Dimapur: Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir urged the Centre that all districts of the state be adequately covered by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also reiterated the long-standing demand for the extension of the BG Express from Mariani railway station in Assam to Tuli railway station in Nagaland, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee's communications department said in a release on Tuesday. Jamir pointed out that while Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have expanded their Nbard initiatives to cover wider areas, Nagaland continues to remain largely uncovered. He said out of 17 districts in the state, only five districts are currently covered through the NABARD's Dimapur regional office with around 15 staff, while four districts are being managed by two assistant general managers without any supporting staff. "This leaves 12 districts without proper NABARD establishments," he stated, urging Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to appoint the required staff and ensure that all districts of Nagaland are adequately covered by NABARD. On the extension of the BG Express service to Tuli railway station, Jamir informed that the Nagaland Legislative Assembly had already adopted a resolution on April 30 regarding the matter, which was subsequently conveyed to the general manager (construction), NFR, Guwahati, on May 14 by the state transport department. He emphasised that this is not a request for a new rail service but an extension of an existing passenger train on a railway line that has already been constructed but remains unutilised. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jamir appealed to the Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to consider the demand on priority, as it would greatly benefit the people of Nagaland. He hoped that the Government of India would address these issues at the earliest in the interest of balanced development and connectivity in Nagaland and the northeastern region as a whole.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nagaland MP raises Dimapur–Tizit rail project delay in Parliament
Dimapur: Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha MP, S Supongmeren Jamir, raised the long-pending Dimapur–Tizit railway line project during the ongoing Parliament session on Tuesday. In a written submission under Rule 377, Jamir said the project was initiated by the ministry of railways (northeast region) in 2013-14. According to a release from the Nagaland Pradesh Congress committee, the proposed railway line spans 257km and carries an estimated cost of Rs 4,27,000 crore. He said despite more than a decade since its inception, the project's financial progress remains at "zero". Jamir urged the Union railways minister to take immediate action to ensure the early implementation of the project. Meanwhile, the MP also participated in a protest led by the INDIA bloc in Delhi, opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
Daily Express
16-07-2025
- General
- Daily Express
700 facing eviction want government to step in
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Representatives from the eight villages posing for a photo with officials from Suhakam. KENINGAU: More than 700 residents from eight villages in Mukim Dalit Sook want Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to intervene and resolve their ancestral land problem with a company that issued eviction notices in May. They were shocked to suddenly receive eviction notices from a company holding Title Grant PL 136291659, delivered through a law firm based in Kota Kinabalu. Advertisement The eviction notice, dated on May 8, gave residents 30 days from the date of service to vacate the land and hand over vacant possession to the company. However, residents from the eight affected villages — Kampung Bonor, Kabatang Luku Malaing, Likowon, Desa Permai Haksa Pupuhi Melosok, Sanang, Dalit Station, Karamatoi and Angkawangan — refused to leave the land they claim their ancestors occupied for generations. Jamir Ubi, who is the Chairman of the Joint Action Committee for the villages of Mukim Dalit, said they lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) seeking advice and assistance. On June 23 and 24, Suhakam conducted an official visit to these eight villages to hear first-hand their complaints and concerns. 'This is not newly settled land. This is our ancestral heritage. It's where we have built our lives, supported our families and grown our livelihoods,' Jamir said. He said their land title applications (PT) were submitted as far back as 1995, but were rejected on grounds that the area was classified as Forest Reserve. Yet in 2014, the company's application was approved in a short period of time. 'This left us feeling marginalised and forced out of our ancestral birthplace,' Jamir said sadly. Many voiced deep concern about their families' future, especially for the elderly and children who would have nowhere to go if the eviction proceeds. Suhakam expressed concern over possible human rights violations, particularly the right to housing, dignified living and procedural justice. The commission said findings from the visit would be included in a preliminary investigation report and submitted to relevant parties for further action, including to the appropriate Ministries, the State Government and the company involved. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Implement central schemes for Nagaland devpt: MP Jamir
Dimapur: Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir on Wednesday called for effective implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes (CSS) to ensure that development benefits reach the grassroots people, reports Bhadra Gogoi. Jamir was reviewing the progress and implementation status of various CSS and development projects in Peren district. Chairing his first DISHA meeting in the state, the MP described DISHA as a key platform for addressing developmental challenges. He asked the officials to take full ownership of their responsibilities. Jamir also interacted with officials to understand local concerns and assured that all genuine issues would be taken up at the appropriate level for necessary redressal. He asked all stakeholders to continue working together to ensure that development is inclusive, transparent and accountable. He said he would propose the idea of introducing inter-district competitions among DISHA committees to the state DISHA committee to improve their performances. Jamir recommended inviting lead banks to future DISHA meetings, citing their role in providing loans and supporting economic activities.
