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Dimapur VOL. VI ISSUE 316

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by Sandemo Ngullie

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Learn without thinking begets ignorance. Think without learning is dangerous

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- Confucius

Voice of protest against State govt announces naga Supra State Body relief for fire victims Newmai News Network Imphal | November 17

Ever since the publication of a report in newspapers few days ago saying a “Supra State Body “ will be given to the Nagas as a Christmas gift, voices of resentment and opposition continue to come out from the Manipur valley.

“Ahmm...my dream is to be On Thursday, the Manipur People’s Party (MPP) and an Air hostage!!!!

Senior Citizens for Society (SCS) strongly voiced against such Supra State Body.

According to The Seven Sisters Post newspaper reDimapur, November produced by Imphal based 17 (mexN): The Chief Executive Officer of the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Imtirenla Jamir has informed that displaying of banners at Clock Tower base area and overhead foot bridge (near Holy Cross Our Correspondent area), Dimapur is strictly prohibited. All concerned Kohima | November 17 individual, firm, agency, NGO, churches etc are di- With the detection of Scrub rected not to display ban- Typhus from different pockners on the said locations. ets of the state and with a total tally of 113 cases and 8 Failing to comply with this deaths from September 2011 order will be penalized, the till November 15, the direcCEO has informed. torate of health and family welfare Kohima in its quarterly district review meeting of chief medical officers and medical superintendents on November 15 deliberated and focused on Scrub Typhus management, diagnoDimapur, November sis and preventive measures.

17 (mexN): The Kuki StuDr. Tunyi Sao highlightdents’ Organisation (KSO) Nagaland has appealed to the NSCN-IM for the release of Asat Doungel, President of Kuki Inpi Nagaland. KSO President, Hentinthang in a press release stated that Doungel is a diabetic and fears that his health may be deteriorating. Moreover, as president of the apex Kuki organisation in Nagaland, his absence will hamper the regular flow of work, the note stated. The KSO has fervently appealed to competent authority of the group to immediate release him on humanitarian ground.

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dailies, the negotiations between the Indian Government and the NSCN-IM faction are now in its final stages, and Seven Sisters Post newspaper has access to all its many details. The final settlement envisages a “special federal relationship” between India and Nagaland and creation of a “Supra-state body” for the Nagas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to be given as this year’s Christmas gift to “preserve, protect and promote their cultural, social and customary practices”, according to

a report published by The Seven Sisters Post.

The offer to create a panNaga ‘Supra State Body’, instead of the “Greater Nagalim” demanded by the NSCN, has been touted by Indian negotiators as the “Second best option for the Naga people”, the report said.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Manipur People’s Party (MPP) said the proposed term “Supra-State Body” is found nowhere in the Indian Constitution and firmly stated that the party stands for territorial integrity of Manipur as well as

the integrity of all the ethnic communities of Manipur.

The statement came following an emergency meeting of the central committee of the party which was convened to discuss the issue of Supra-state Body at its office here. “The party condemns andopposestheproposedSupra-State Body in the strongest term and it was resolved that it would fight tooth and nail against the formation of such state body”, MPP presidentDr.NimaichandLuwang told the press after the emergency meeting.

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Dimapur, November 17 (mexN):Thestategovernmenthas announced relief of Rs. 1 Lakh to the next of kin of each of the three persons who died in the fire that swept across a slum near Burma Camp on November25.ChiefMinisterofNagaland Neiphiu Rio announced the compensation, in a message today.

Rs.1Lakhtothenextofkinofeachof the deceased would be given while Rs. 17 lakh has been announced for relief operations. The chief minister has expressed pain at the tragedy. “I am deeply pained to learn of the devastating fire that broke out at East Block Colony of Burma camp, Dimapur on the late night of Tuesday the 15th No- Nagaland Home minister, Imkong L Imchen, handing vember, 2011,” the chief minister over ex-gratia payment to immediate relatives of the said in his message. victims who died in the November 15 fire incident at Continued on page 5

Burma Camp, Dimapur.

Scrub Typhus claims 8 lives; NPCC dares Rio to respond on State’s debt 113 cases detected in Nagaland

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ed on the scenario of Scrub Typhus in the state.

Dr. Sentimeren, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima gave a briefing on the clinical features and treatment on Scrub Typhus stating that with 100% mortality rate if the diseases is not diagnosed and treated early, Scrub Typhus stands as one of the deadliest among all Vector Borne Disease. He emphasized on taking serious action against this outbreak by the concerned department at the earliest.

Dr. John Kemp, IDSP highlighted on laboratory

diagnosis of Scrub Typhus where he stated that preventionbeingthebestcurealways, education and awareness to the people should be emphasized through IEC intervention. This was followed by distribution of IEC materials handouts,flexchartsandrapid testkitforScrubTyphus.

The meeting was chaired

by Dr. Neiphi Kire, Additional Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare and from seven districts CMO’s and MS’s along with senior officers and programme officers in the directorate attended the meeting.

Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today denounced the Naga Peoples’ Front-led Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government for downplaying Nagaland’s huge debt – a debt that is almost onethird of Nagaland’s own Annual Plan Budget.

For a small non-revenue generating State like Nagaland, the Congress stated today, if the NPF government thinks an outstanding debt of Rs.5221.61 crore and a debt servicing of 19.28% or Rs. 785.09 crore (one fifth of total non-plan

expenditure budget of Rs. 4071.60 crore) per financial year are not a cause for alarm, then “God have mercy on Nagas.”

The debt of Rs.5221.61 crore almost one third of the State’s annual Plan budget which was Rs. 1810 crore for 2011-12, the NPCC’s media bureau reminded in a statement today.

“Why did the Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner evaded in spelling out the limit prescribed by the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC)? It didn’t make much difference whether the outstand-

ing debt was over Rs. 8000 crore or Rs. 5221.61 crore,” the NPCC said. ‘What matters is that the NPF government is debt-laden and the burden has been put on the common men.’

The Congress also challenged the “Finance Minister” of Nagaland – the chief minister – why he is ‘afraid’ to respond to the queries of the Congress concerning the government’s management of the state’s finance.

The NPCC then denounced the NPF-led DAN government’s habit of using bureaucrats to respond to queries that have political substance.TheNPCCwasre-

ferring to yet another statement again from the state’s Finance Commissioner in response to the Congress’ questioning DAN’s financial management.

The media bureau of the NPCC called “unfortunate precedence” the practice of using bureaucrats – “their stooges” – to issue political statements on a political organization’s behalf.

The response from the NPCC media cell stated: “This is not the first time that the Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner Shri. Toshi Aier had become the stooge.

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Fish festival at Porba; a pride Appeal to save Amur Falcon for fishery dept in Nagaland

NCSU agitation in abeyance Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): The Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) has decided to keep at abeyance its agitation in order to resolve matters with the government amicably. A press note issued by NCSU President, Pele Khezhie has informed all NCSU bona fide members that the decision was Villagers join the fish festival at Porba village taken after meeting with the Minister for Road and Chizokho Vero tained that involving in footstep. The state’s departBridges on November 17 fishery related activities ment of fisheries aims to Porba/Phek| November 17 who assured that the govwill help boost the economy strengthen the state econoernment will re-examine In what can be termed as a of the rural populace. my through aquaculture. the Cabinet decision taken pride for fisheries departIn term of income genIt aims at maximizing on October 3 and 4, 2011. ment and boost for aquacul- eration, he said that one can fish production and enhancture industry in Nagaland, earn Rs. 10 lakh per hectare ing productivity to the level the villagers of Porba under through fishery activities. of self-sufficiency. With Phek district still follow the He however regretted these objectives in view, the forefather’s leg of observ- that the mentality of the Department is making all ing fish festival, known as people is that they wish to effort to augment fish proDimapur, November Khilüvatü/Fünyi.” engage in all fields and un- duction by implementing 17 (mexN): The Dimapur Recently, the villagers able to get specialization in a number of schemes and Chambers of Commerce observed a grand Khilüdiversifying its activities in (DCCI) at an emergency vatü/ Fünyi 2011 here. This one particular field.

In this, he called upon various areas and resources. meeting held Thursday, has festival evoked deserving rethe people to identify the It said fishery is one of unanimously resolved not sponse from several people. feasible area according to the key sectors of the Into entertain any “Christmas Nagaland’s fisheries di- his/her capability and give dian economy offering imdonation or collection” from mense scope for rural uplift any organization or group. rector Chizu Kapfo termed full concentration on it. the fish festival as a pride for Appreciating the vil- and development. AquaculThe meeting was held in the the state’s fisheries departlagers for keeping the cul- ture industry is now one of backdrop of reported “forceful collection” by various ment and announced to work ture and traditions alive by those fast growing and most as to how to promote and upobserving fish festival, he profitable industry, which organizations and groups during the festive period grade it. He asserted that fish committed to distribute is rapidly gaining due attention for to its vast scope Informing about the meet- festival is celebrated in all In- fish seedlings.

Ex-minister Zacilhü and importance. There is ing, DCCI president Hokivi dia level where the state too Chishi in a press statement joined it once in Hyderabad Vadeo in his speech encour- immense scope for providaged the villagers to con- ing employment opportualso urged all organizations and bagged 3rd prize.

But at home, he said he struct more fishery pond in nities and generate higher including students’ unions, churches, civil society and never heard about the ob- the paddy fields. income among fishermen various Naga national servation of fish festival in He said the large scale by judicious management groups to uphold the true Nagaland so far even serv- production of fish from this of marine fisheries and profestive spirit and not engage ing in the department for village would go a long way motion of aquaculture in the last 30 years. in collection in any form. in encouraging other neigh- our inland water bodies.

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Morung Express News Dimapur| November 17

It’s that time of the year again when thousands of Amur Falcon birds swarm parts of Nagaland. The Amur Falcons undertake long and arduous journey from South Eastern Siberia and Northern China and all the way down to South Africa where they spend the winter and then journey back home during the summer. Unfortunately, the birds travel thousands of kilometers en-route through Nagaland only to be killed and

sold in the local markets.

The Amur Falcons were first spotted in Nagaland in the early 1990’s. The birds were largely spotted in parts of Mokokchung and Wokha districts. Over the years, the migratory path of the birds has expanded into other parts of the State also. With the increasing number of birds, hunters have established a market where the birds are being sold illegally in many parts of the State. Of late, it has been learnt the Amur Falcons are being sold in abundance at the Doyang Hydro project area

in Wokha district. Sale of the birds was banned in Wokha town and along the highway marketing sheds last year.

The Department of Forest (Wildlife division) has been appealing to refrain from killing the Amur Falcon which is not found indigenously in the State.

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Wokha district has appealed to all those involved in trapping and commercialization of the bird to refrain from doing so.

The Amur Falcons which are largely also spotted in Changtongya under

Mokokchung district, efforts have been made to stop hunting the birds.

The government has converted the area into an ecotourism hotspot and established the Changtongya Biodiversity Reserve.

Tourist amenities like bird watch towers and trekking routes have been built and the place now attracts hundreds of bird watchers every year. Similar efforts have been made by many villages and groups in other parts of the State to save these migratory birds; but it appears a lot more needs to be done.

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Call to make blood donation a people’s movement Our Correspondent

Kohima | November 17

Blood donation camp marked the day two event of the culmination programme of 150 years of Comptroller & Auditor General of India here at the office of the Accountant General, Kohima.

Minister for health & family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu inaugurated the blood donation camp as the chief guest this morning while commissioner & secretary for health and family welfare Menukhol John was the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister called upon all to make voluntary blood donation a people’s movement. Azo said that inspite of the rapid and remarkable conquests of medical science today, blood cannot be manufactured and therefore, the only source for those who require blood for saving their lives is from another person hence, donation is the only means, he added. He explained that blood donation is harmless and safe as all donated blood is recuperated within 21 days.

Voluntary blood donors maintain a healthy lifestyle, as they are aware about the importance of safe blood. Donating Blood costs nothing but it is the greatest gift one can contribute he concluded.

Menukhol John stated that donating blood is a noble cause and further appreciated the efforts of AG office for such a noble cause.

The first donor at the blood donation was Accountant General, Nagaland V. K. Girijavallabhan. A total of 34 staff members of Accountant General, Nagaland took part at the donation camp.

The closing function was graced by Major General B.S. Das, SM, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) as the chief guest.

It may be recalled that the institution of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) has completed 150 years of its glorious existence. It was on November 16, 1860 that the first Auditor General of India was appointed during the British regime. After Independence,

Accountant General, Nagaland V. K. Girijavallabhan donates blood at the Blood donation camp at the office of the Accountant General, Kohima. (Photo Courtesy/Office of the ACCOUNTANT GENERAL)

when India became a Republic in 1950, the position of the Auditor General continued as a vital component of democratic set up and has been a pillar of strength for the Indian democracy.

The Constitution of India has mandated the Comptroller

Adolescent Health Clinic inaugurated at CIHSR Dimapur

& Auditor General of India (also known as the Supreme Audit Institution in the international context) as the Auditor to the nation. In the Indian polity, CAG as an instrument ensures accountability of the executive to the legislature.

In a democracy, those holding power and positions of responsibility must be answerable for the actions, the office of the Accountant General, Nagaland said adding that the democratic state has a “social contract” with the citizens and functions on be-

half of the people.

To ensure that this contract is respected, a democracy provides for several institutional mechanisms like the judiciary, vigilance bodies and an independent Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).

The CAG and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) functioning under him, constitute the supreme audit institution of India. Senior functionaries of the SAI representing the CAG in the states are called Accountants General. The Articles 148 to 151 of the constitution of India and the duties and powers of the CAG as detailed in the CAG’s (Duties, powers and conditions of service) Act of 1971 govern functioning of the Supreme Audit Institution in India.

It stated that the spending departments are accountable to the parliament and state legislatures for both the quantity and quality of their expenditure. The CAG audits both central and state governments and also maintains the accounts of the state governments.

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CAG’s vision, stated “We strive to be a global leader and initiator of national and international best practices in public sector auditing and accounting and recognized for independent, credible, balanced and timely reporting on public finance and governance.”

As mandated by the Constitution of India, it said “ We promote accountability, transparency and good governance through high quality auditing and accounting and provide independent assurance to our stakeholders, the legislature, the executive and the public, that public funds are being used efficiently and for the intended purposes.”

To commemorate the historical event, it said the year long celebrations have been organized across the country by the respective Accountants General in every state and at the national level by the office of the CAG with a primary aims to promote better awareness along the stakeholders through interactions, photo exhibitions, seminars etc. (With inputs from DIPR).

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Cancer awareness prog on Nov 19 DIMaPur, noveMber 17 (Mexn): Rotary club of Dimapur in association with department of health & family welfare and population based cancer registry, Nagaland has organised a cancer awareness programme on November 19 at conference hall, Zion hospital & research centre At 11.30 am. Kuzholuzo Nienu (Azo), minister for health & family welfarehasconsentedtogracethefunctionaschiefguest.

DKSU informs DIMaPur, noveMber 17 (Mexn): The Dimapur Khensa Students Union (DKSU) has informed all the concernedmembersoftheUniontosubmitthenamesofthose students who have passed examination with A+ grade in class 10 and first division in Class 12, graduation and post graduation for the year 2010-11. The names of the students along with the names of the parents should be submitted before November 19, 2011 to the respective area finance members or contact at 9856542345 and 9612839706.

NPF 6th general convention Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur (standing) speaking during the inaugural of Adolescent Health Clinic at CIHSR on November 17.

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DIMaPur, noveMber 17 (Mexn): Under the public-private partnership venture under NRHM, an Adolescent Health Clinic was inaugurated at CIHSR on November 17, 2011. Dr. Leishiwon during the inaugural function stated that this clinic aims to address the issues related to adolescents by providing youth friendly environment and staff.

A press note issued to the media stated that the Adolescent Health Clinic was set up in CIHSR after much research and evaluation through orientation programmes conducted in various churches and schools in Dimapur. The services provided at the clinic are not only the Curative or Preventive aspects of Adolescence Health but also Referral services and Outreach Activities. Coun-

selling and information on Sexual Reproductive Health and advice on Nutrition are also an integral part of the services provided in this Clinic. Periodic Health Camps and health education activities involving school, teachers and education Department will also be organized.

Director, CIHSR, Dr. Abraham Joseph stated that though many parents have realized the need for sex education in school, equal number of parents is, however, still apprehensive.

Sex Education or Reproductive Health Education aims to change the attitude of the people by providing correct information as ignorance or wrong information will lead to more serious health problems He further hopes to start a HELPLINE where adolescents can discreetly

and anonymously call-in to address their issues.

Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur also shared that children today have access to wide source of information and thus leads to more curiosity and confusion.

The Health providers must, therefore, be well informed and well prepared to tackle such situation. The note also mentioned that Adolescent Health Clinic (AHC) will be opened every Thursday between 2:00 to 4:30 pm. CIHSR also announced that this month registration will be free to those patients availing AHC services. The inaugural function was chaired by Dr. Viu Meru, Consultant CIHSR and was attended by Dr. Khelito, DTO (RNTCP), Dr. Abraham Ninan, Staff and well wishers of CIHSR.

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DIMaPur, noveMber 17 (Mexn): The 6th general convention of the NPF will be held on November 23 at 11:00 am at IG Stadium Kohima. All concerned members are directed to attend the meeting without fail. This was informed by NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

Villages ban hunting of migratory birds DIMaPur, noveMber 17 (Mexn): In pursuance of last year’s resolution, the village councils of Nihokhu and Hokhezhe villages in a joint meeting have resolved to enforce strict ban on trapping and hunting of migratory birds within the land of two villages. Informing this Ghosuho Zhimomi, Chairman, Nihokhu Village Council has said that strict action would be taken against those violating the standing order of the two villages.

In this image released to the media, Nagaland Chief Minister is seen with (from left) Col Rob Lyman, a war historian, Col. Jeremi, Chief of Staff 15th Infantry Brigade, David Shaw, GOC of 2nd Div, UK, and Col Kelly Robinson at his official residence today. The UK delegation is in Kohima on an official visit and had called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues pertaining to mutual cooperation and partnership. (Photo courtesy CMO)

State to observe National Integration Week KohIMa, noveMber 17 (DIPr): The “Quami Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) will be observed all over the country from November 19 to 25. The National Integration pledge will be taken on November 19 with the pledge reproduced below: National Integration

Pledge- “I solemnly pledge to work with dedication to preserve and strengthen the freedom and integrity of the Nation. I further affirm that I shall never resort to violence and that I will continue to endeavour towards settlement of all differences and disputes relating to religion, language, region or

other political or economic grievance by peaceful and constitutional means”.

In this regard, the Home Department has requested all departments to organise a suitable function to administer the pledge and to observe the “National Integration Week” in a befitting manner.

‘Gate of the sun, an orphan village in developmental aspects’ Mon, noveMber 17 (DIPr): The Mon District Planning & Development Board (DP&DB) meeting was held at Wangla village on November 15 under the chairperson of Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Angau I. Thou.

The main purpose of hosting the meeting in this remote village is to see the ground reality of the people living in the rural area and to propagate about the policies, programmes and other activities of the Government and also to assist the rural mass.

Wangla is a small village with a population of 1,800 people, mostly cultivators.

It is 17 Kms away from the district Headquarters Mon with one hour ride. The village is situated on a hillock below Amanhong hills, surrounded by beautiful, nature-gifted, lush green scenery. The panorama view of Tizit valley from the Angh’s Morung of Wangla village is a thing of beauty for the villagers and admiration for the outsiders.

She shares her border with Hongphoi, Ngangting, Oting, Longlam, Pongkong, Lapa and Longkai villages.

Although it’s a small village with 149 households, Wangla is one of the oldest villages in the district.

It is said that many villages have bifurcated form Wangla in the past. The Wangla village originated from a place called ‘Alemkaphen’ which means ‘Gate of the sun’.

Prior to 2009, this village was totally cut off from the rest of the district, because of the fact that there was no proper road connectivity. There were no

A view of the Tizit valley which was suggested during the DPDB meeting to shift Wangla village in the plain areas of Tizit for easy construction of roads. (Photo/Emilo Khuvung)

bus or taxi services, and the people had to walk on foot till Hongphoi village to come to Mon town. At present, the road is properly connected with black toping under PMGSY and daily taxi service (Tata Sumo) is plying from Mon to Wangla. The village was also not connected with water supply till few days ago. But it was temporarily connected by the PHED just before the conduct of the DPDB meeting as assured by the department.

Wangla is gifted with a charming landscape with a luxuriant, green Amanhong forest above the village. This rich green forest provides a natural habitat to different species of flora and fauna. Different kinds of birds migrate to this forest round the season. In order to protect this rich natural beauty of Amanhong forest, the village council has declared the

Amanhong forest as a Birds Sanctuary in the DPDB Meeting. Besides this, the village council has also taken a strong resolution to donate free land for taking up Government projects/ schemes at Wangla. They also submitted a proposal to the DPDB for construction of road from Wangla to Tizit.

Wangla is also blessed with a rich fertile soil suitable for all crops. Majority of the populace are cultivators and are engaged in traditional method of farming. With the intervention of World Vision India and Agri. & Allied departments, her economy has developed up to a certain extent.

If the potentiality of her soil is utilized with the latest scientific method of cultivation, then Wangla can become an economically viable village.

In this connection, the DC Mon Angau I. Thou

urged upon the Government officers, to sensitize the villagers to know their rights. She also asserted that her desire to hold DPDB at Wangla is to assist the villagers, because it has become an orphan village in developmental aspects.

She emphasized on quality education, unity of the people and to have good relations with the Government officers. Stressing that unity and mutual relations are the strength of the people, she said everything becomes possible when there is unity and good relationship.

One of the key reasons why Wangla is still lagging behind in development sector is that, this village falls under Tizit constituency, while Block wise, it falls under Mon RD Block. For this reason, Aloh Wangham MLA & Chairman DAN pointed out that there are certain obstructions to carry

out certain developmental projects in Wangla. He suggested the villagers in the DPDB Meeting to shift Wangla village in the plain areas of Tizit valley for easy construction of roads. Aloh also cited an example that his native village Jaboka has remained isolated and neglected for years when it was situated on the hilltop. With the shifting of Jaboka village in the foothills, it is now connected with roads to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tizit, he added.

The literacy rate of this village is 34%. The village has one Government primary School with 94 students and four teachers.

Wangla also has one private school with attached hostel sponsored by the village council. The enrolment of the students in the private school is 140. The Education department has provided free textbooks and uniforms to these schools, while the Medical department has provided 15 cots to the hostel. The district administration has provided red blankets for the GBs, blankets for the aged persons and CFLs for the villagers. The NRHM team conducted health camp where 155 patients were examined and provided free medicines. The PHED has assured to construct Public toilets and bathrooms at the Angh’s residence and the schools.

The department of Food & Civil Supplies provided 50 quintals of rice. Sports goods were provided by the 6th Assam Rifles, Mon. Besides this, various other departments also contributed different essential items to the villagers.

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Bomb Blast rocks Imphal & Ukhrul AMCO appeal to UNC for lifting blockade Newmai News Network Imphal, November 17

An explosion inside a scrap shop caused injuries to two persons in the afternoon of november 17 in imphal and in a separate incident two persons were wounded when a bomb exploded in a market in Ukhrul district on Thursday. in the first incident, a blast occurred at around 12:30 pm in front of a scrap shop at Uripok Yambem leikai in imphal West when the shop owner tried to cut a pipe with a file which suddenly ex-

ploded and caused injuries to him and another person who was standing nearby the shop. The blast also caused damage to a school van parking in front of the shop.

The injured are identified as opendrakumar, 36 s/o sorbon Rai, of sitawari district in Bihar, presently staying at Major Khul here and the other one as laishram Kaoba, 42 s/o (l) Tomba of langthabal. Tomba, a van driver, was at the spot waiting to pick up students from a school located nearby. sources said opendrakumar hit the pipe with a

'...reason for the attack was not known. Also, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack'.

hammer to cut it into pieces after filing it for some time when it accidentally exploded. it appeared that the scrapped iron was a pipe bomb which the shop collected unknowingly. They got multiple injuries in the explosion. Both of them were rushed to the Regional

institute of Medical sciences ( RiMs) hospital.

A team of police commandos led by imphal West deputy superintendant of police, ibomcha rushed to the site and conducted a verification and retrieved the iron pipe along with the splinters for further investigation. in another incident, two non-locals were injured in a bomb attack at a busy market in Ukhrul district, a police said today.

At around 5:10 this evening, a handgrenade lobbed by assailants at a hardware shop at dewland

Market in Ukhrul district exploded, wounding two shopkeepers.

They have been rushed to a nearby hospital, the police official added.

The injured have been identified as Vijay sharma, 45 of Tikai village, Rajasthan and Ashok Rai, 30 from Majab Thakur district of Rajasthan, the official said.

Both the injured are stated to be shopkeepers of Agarwal hardware store where the blast took place.

The reason for the attack was not known. Also, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Imphal, November 17 (NNN): The All Manipur Christian organization (AMCo) on Thursday appealedtheUnitednagaCouncil (UnC) to lift the ongoing economic blockade imposed along the national highways leading to Manipur..

AMCo appealed the UnC to consider the plight of school children who will be taking their final examinations in the last week of november and december, and further stated that the children are the future of the society and to harm their future would be disastrous to the coming generation.

All communities are

Entrepreneurs look to organic products for export MP Khekiho Zhimomi Morung Express News Dimapur | November 17

WiTh The seCond ‘Green Revolution’ on the roll, nagaland state is all set to take its place as the main producer and supplier of organic products – courtesy the indian institute of packaging (iip) and naga entrepreneurs.

A workshop on processed packaging of processed fruits for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs organized by iip, scheduled on Friday at hotel saramati, dimapur, will prove to be a boon for naga entrepreneurs daring to sell export their products beyond the country.

The first of its kind workshop is sponsored

by Ministry of Food processing industries and supported by north east Agriculture Marketing Corporation ltd.

At a press briefing at hotel saramati Thursday evening, deputy director of iip Kolkata, an autonomous body working under administrative control of Commerce & industry, Government of india, Bidhan das, stressed on the importance of ‘packaging’ in the commercial world. “packaging is the first

From right, EATACOL chairman, Tiatemsu, deputy director of IIP Kolkata, Bidhan Das, and YLD director, Sashank Ghatraj, addressing the media at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur, Nagaland on Thursday, November 17.

impression that drives or attracts customers to buy a certain product,” he said.

Bidhan in his opening remark said that india, known as the “Food factory to the world” is also the world’s largest producer of cereals and milk and second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugar, fruits and vegetables. “in spite of having all such favorable conditions, the country is witnessed to have great national loss. it is reported that as much as 40% of india’s fresh fruits and vegetables are lost due to improper and unscientific packaging,” he said. director of dimapurbased Yimsean livelihood development society, sashank Ghatraj, said that

Extortionists, car lifter, burglar arrested by Dimapur cops

DImapur, November 17 (mexN): dimapur police acting on a tip-off from reliable source, arrested two extortionists from Clock Tower area on 16th nov 2-011 when the two were demanding under threat and intimidation a sum of Rupees one lakh from a Computer shop, located at Chishi Marketing Complex, Circular Road. This was informed in a press note issued

by Additional sp/pRo dimapur.Thetwohadservedthe demand note of Rupees one lakh to the shop owner on a writing pad of a ss lt Col of naga Army which was seized from their possession. The arrested extortionists have been identified as (i) Zuheto shohe (29) s/o lozheto shohe of Kitami Village, pughoboto and (ii) Boto Kinny s/o Yehoto Kinny of Zathuli Village, Akuluto. A case of extortion and criminal conspiracy has been registered under relevant sections of ipC against the accused who were forwarded to court for demand.

CAR LIFTER ARRESTED dimapur police also arrested a habitual car lifter identified as dipen Gogoi (32) s/o dembashwar Gogoi of sibsagar and a resident of Golaghat, Assam on 7th nov 2011 and recovered the stolen Alto car bearing R/ no. nl04C-1640 belonging to one Tojai Konyak, deputy Angh of Tangnyu Village, Mon. the stolen vechila was recovered from Aoyimsen

Villageareabytheinhabitants of the locality who promptly informed the police. on subjecting to body search of the arrested accused three handmade Master keys, one modified Master Key of TVs motorcycle and two mobile phones were recovered from his possession. A case has been registered in this connection and police are on the look-out for his accomplices.

BURGLAR ARRESTED Further it was informed that the dimapur police arrested a habitual burglar who has been arrested and charge sheeted several times while his two accomplices managed to give the slip when the burglars were committing burglary on a automobile parts shop located at Clock Tower during the wee hours of 8th nov 2011. The police on receipt of information about a burglary in progress, immediately swung into action and after cordoning the area, entered the shop. on searching the shop, one of the burglars identified as Ajoy sonar @ Raju s/o late Arun sonar and a resident of Chekiye Village was found hiding among the empty boxes armed with a two feet long iron rod. Accordingly, he was taken into custody and the implements used to commit the offence seized from his possession. police are on the look-out for his accomplices who have been identified. A case was registered in this connection.

UKLF condemns false accusations

DImapur, November 17(mexN): The United Kuki liberation Front (UKlF) stated that the news report in some local dailies dated november 17, 2011 where it was stated that two persons were shot by unknown miscreants at sajik Tampak in Chandel district is condemnable. The press note issued by J.M Zou, scretary, information and publicity, UKlF stated that the allegations made by some news that UKlF was involved was baseless and unfound. it was pointed out that the organization had no knowledge on the incident and will investigate.

The organization stated that till date it had been co-operating with the Government and the soo pact and that the organization had been following the ground rule with strict discipline.The organization asserted that such false and contradicting allegations made to defame the organizations will notbeacceptedandshouldnotbetrustedbythegeneralpublic.

whenever naga entrepreneurs or society wanted to push or market their products outside the state, the main draw back was due to lack of attractive packaging.

“There are so many cottage industries in nagaland, mostly agro-based. it is high time to change our cottage industry to entrepreneurs and for naga entrepreneurs to become industrialists,” Ghatraj said.

Urging naga entrepreneurs to make full use of the workshop, he said that iip is not only about “packaging” but “visual merchandising,” the by-word in the present commerce that can take entrepreneurs and businessmen to greater heights.

Chairman of the pro-

gramme, also chairman of eATACol and leading naga entrepreneur, Tiatemsu, iterated that “as the face is to the body”, likewise the packaging is to the product. dwelling on the local context, Tiatemsu said that if naga have technical knowledge and skills on marketing of products including packaging, then nagaland state can take the lead in “organic farming.” he said that the saramati apples equal or better in taste to that of the Kashmir apples, are being used by villagers as fodder for pigs due to lack of marketing avenues and unawareness of food packaging.

Citing another instance, the eATACol chairman said that in 2009, when the Japanese embassy expressed interest to buy 10,000 MT of sticky rice from nagaland, the state could not fulfill the request due to lack of marketing expertise and packaging. state agriculture production commissioner & principal secretary, hK Khulu, and director, Central institute of horticulture, dr. Akali sema, will the chief guest and guest of honour at the inaugural programme of the workshop.

visit fire victims

DImapur, November 17 (mexN): Member of parliament (Rajya sabha) Khekiho Zhimomi visited the fire victims at Burma Camp, dimapur on november 17. The Mp expressed his concern for the victims and the family members of the deceased of the tragic incident of november 15 where more than 804 families were rendered homeless and three lives were lost in fire carnage that broke out.

Fire Victims Relief Committee Member Raj Kumar paira in a press release stated that Zhimomi opined the absence of proper planned sub- urban/rural housing system in such densely populated locality can be attributed as the basis of such repeated incidents in dimapur town which needs to be addressed collectively.

Accompanying the Rajya sabha Mp, Former MlA dimapur- 1 Atomi Zhimomi commented that on such unfortunate incidents “it is not necessarily about politics or whether one gives less or more.itisaboutwholehearted expression of solidarity by one and all in terms of prayer and unity which will ultimately prevail upon such bad times.”

As a relief grant, Mp Khekiho Zhimomi donated

also looking forward to the Christmas season and it is time to harvest and prepare, so it would be in the best interest of the coming season of love and peace for all mankind for the UnC to lift the economic blockade in the state during the season, to express love and forgiveness to one another, the Christian organization added.

AMCo said it encourages that a culture of dialogue be developed between the various grieving parties and the government of Manipur, requesting the government of Manipur to initiate to look into the grievances faced by the hill people and

take pro-active steps to heal and bring a better co-operation for both the people of the hills and the valley.

AMCo further appealed to all who resort to strikes and protest to consider the poor, the children and elderly people and the economy of the state which is falling; many have been facing untold suffering silently and burden is increasing on the poor and downtrodden people.

AMCo will continue to work for peace and harmony and tolerance and to bringing the good news of love and co-existence for all the people of Manipur, the statement said.

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Training on Mithun farming technologies

Participants of the training on mithun rearing technologies and programme held from November 14 to 16.

Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): National Research Centre on Mithun is a pioneer institute involved in developing the technologies for scientific Mithun farming. The institute has implemented different technologies in selected villages and has found them to worthy for large scale dissemination.

In order to disseminate these technologies, KVKs of different Mithun rearing areas were targeted and a training programme was organized jointly by NRC on Mithun (ICAR) and Zonal Proj-

ect Directorate Zone III, Umiam, Meghalaya on “Knowledge management of subject matter specialist of KVKs for Mithun farming technologies” from November 14 to 16.

The programme was attended by 15 SMSs and Programme Coordinators from different KVKs of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland. During the training the participants were briefed about different research and extension activities being carried out by the institute. They were proposed to work as inter-

mediary between the farming community and NRC on mithun so that the services can be provided to the farmers at their doorstep through the KVKs. On November 16, an interface was organized which was attended by Dr. H. Tabin, Director, Dept. of Vety. and AH, Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. Thepfula O Linyu, Director, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Nagaland, Dr. Kevi Chakhesang, MD, Livestock development Board, Government of Nagaland, Dr. Pudaite, Dep-

uty Director, Dept. of Vety and AH, Govt of Mizoram and all the trainees. Dr. C. Rajkhowa, Director, NRC on Mithun, presided the meeting and welcomed the gathering. He briefed about the activities of NRC on Mithun and expressed the need for carrying out joint activities by state governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland and KVKs of these states. He urged KVKs to link up their programme with state govt. and form a network to expand activities for the betterment of the farmers.

Dr. Linyu expressed concern about the declining population of Mithun in the state and felt the need to find out the alternatives for jhooming and deforestation.

He said that the fencing, disease and remuneration for mithun men are the serious issues and that has to be addressed. He emphasized on the need to improve the present stock by selective breeding. Dr. H.Tabin, Director, Dept. of Vety. and AH, Arunachal Pradesh presented the present status of mithun farming in his state and reiterated about the

need to intervene for improving mithun farming status. Dr. Pudaite, Deputy Director, Dept. of Vety. and AH, Govt. of Mizoram presented the mithun farming condition of Mizoram and stated that the animal is under constant threat from FMD and other contagious disease due to cross border movement of animals as the state share porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Dr. Taba Heli , PC KVK Papum-pare presented the activities through a documentary and has emphasized for Mithun based Integrated farming system approach in Mithun rearing areas The interface concluded with a pledge to develop a stronger link up among the stakeholder; viz NRC on Mithun, State government, KVKs and the farmers.

The KVKs will undertake programmes for Mithun husbandry in at least two selected villages in their respective districts and NRC on Mithun will provide technological backup and State government will facilitate the KVKs and actively participates in Mithun developmental programme.

Cartridge World launches its first store in Nagaland

Our Correspondent

Kohima | November 17

CARTRIDGE WORLD, the eco-friendly fastest growing Australian specialty printer cartridgerechargingretailchainintheworld, opened its first store in Nagaland at Kohima today. Located at D6 West Road Mall, Jail Colony, Kohima the one-stop shop for all printer-related needs will offer services that will include recharging of inkjet and laser printer cartridges - both backed with money backwarranty,alongwithfreecustomereducation on printer and cartridge care.

The first of its kind store will also stock cartridges of all printer manufacturing brands like HP, Canon, Lexmark, Kyocera, Epson etc. Replacement toner cartridges, remanufactured toner cartridges, high quality speciality paper, printers and other office supplies. Commenting on the opening of Kohima store branch, Cartridge World, South Asia CEO Naveen Rakhecha said “We are very happy to bring this environment friendly services to this environment friendly state of Nagaland.”

He said the presence of Cartridge World in Nagaland will help printer cartridge users contribute to the environment, save money, encourage local entrepreneurship and generate local employment. He stated that Cartridge World is expanding at enormous pace across the globe. Recharging is a scientific process and involves micro manufacturing and engineering. Refilling in India takes place in the ‘drill and fill” way and most the times, the same ink/toners are used to refill any and every cartridge brand and made.

“This can not only severely damage

the cartridge but also the printer. But at Cartridge World, we use cartridge specific printer manufactures- like ink, toner, parts and recharging processes to ensure that our customer gets printer manufactures like output both in print quality as well as number of prints. At the same time we respect the Printer Manufactures patents and ensure that we do not in anyway impinge them,” he said. He added that every batch of Ink & Toner used by Cartridge World goes through a thorough quality control, to ensure that we are adhering to standards set, by measuring these properties along with colourful gamut.

He also stated that globally, Cartridge World had helped promote reusing and recharging- the organized way, thereby substantially contributing in creating awareness about the importance of reusing before recycling and saving environment.

The basic mantra for environment friendliness is reduce, reuse, recycle, in that order of priority. As a matter of fact, he said, many ‘new’ cartridges that you buy also do contain used or recycled parts.

The Cartridge World- Franchise store in Kohima is owned and operated by Vilar Solo, who is a social entrepreneur. “We are pleased to be associated with Cartridge World, the world’s No. 1 Cartridge recharging brand and offer its services to the people of Kohima.” Our team has received training in Mumbai and are all geared up for the challenging and exciting new venture, he said and believed that with support of the Cartridge World team, “We will make a difference to the customers by offering them world-class quality, service and products.”

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Naveen Rakhecha and Vilar Solo at the press conference in Kohima

es alleviate the customer of all printer and printer cartridge related worries. Keeping the fears of the customers in mind, Cartridge World provides a 100% warranty to cover not only the quality of printing but also any damages that may occur in the most unlikely event of the printer being affected by their recharged cartridges,” he said. World over, Cartridge World has helped promote reusing and rechargingthe organized way, thereby substantially contributing in creating awareness about the importance of reusing before recycling and saving the environment. Cartridge World India has been recognized as the “Innovative Franchise Model and Business Concept of the Year” at the Economic Times Retail Awards 2010 held recently.

Globally over 900 million empty cartridges are needlessly thrown into landfill every year and this is continuously increasing. A toner printer cartridge is said to take

over 1000 years to decompose naturally.

More than 3.4 litres of oil is needed to manufacture a toner cartridge. In one year, if the world’s discarded cartridges were stacked end- to-end, they would circle the earth more than three times.

Printer Cartridges in Nagaland are today replaced by expansive new Printer Manufactures cartridges or compatibles or poorly refilled cartridges. The refill industries is largely unorganized. This is a big difference in the quality between the Ist and subsequent 2 options. Hence, the value of money need of the consumers is not being effectively addressed. There is a distinct need for an original quality- affordable price products that is not being currently met in Nagaland.

Cartridge World addresses this gap by offering to recharge a customers’ empty cartridge with quality comparable to a new printer manufactures cartridge, at about half the prices, resulting in a VFM offering.

Tsg DPDB discusses departmental activities TueNsaNg, November 17 (Dipr): The monthly meeting of Tuensang DPDB for the month of November 2011 was held at the Conference Hall of DC Tuensang under the chairmanship of DC and Vice Chairman, T. Mhabemo Yanthan on November 15.

At the outset the chairman welcomed the Board members followed by SDO (C), Sushil Kumar Patel IAS presentation on the programme entitled “HELLO DC” which was a novel programme of district administration on good governance, transparency and easy accessibility of district administration through phone/ mobile including SMS for speech redressal of public grievances. He said that through this programme any member of public could enquire about any departmental activities or any complaints over phone from DC office.

Land Resources department, Irrigation and Flood Control department, Fisheries department and Soil and Water Conservation gave a power point presentation on their Departmental activities as entrusted in the last DPDB meeting.

The meeting reviewed the last meeting minutes where the construction of protection wall at officers sector, police line, Tuensang was discussed and the Board decided to write to the Urban Development department Tuensang for further necessary action. Creation of New RD Block at Mangko under Shamator sub-division was also brought up again where the Board resolved to recommend it to the concern department. In regard with the opening of Officers Club at Tuensang town, the district administration sought for more time therefore the Board decided to defer it to the next meeting. In connection to the excessive speed breakers on NH 202, the EE PWD (R&B) said that speed breakers on National Highways are not allot under certain rules and further said that the matter was best known to the incharge of NH division. It may also be mentioned that complain on unauthorised erection of speed breakers was brought earlier to the notice of the DPDB Tuensang. The DC Tuensang has therefore assured

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the Board members that district administration will issue circular to all concern villages in this connection.

The following agenda were also discussed in the meeting: The Board decided to recommend for the construction of retaining wall at District Cultural Office building Tuensang to the concern department as the proposal is for protection of DCO office. The District Cultural Officer was entrusted to prepare a proposal with technical estimation and submit it to the concern authority at the earliest.

Construction of New Agri Link Road from 0 point to Mushaba Pine Apple Project (Litem village), the SDO (C) Noksen highlighted the importance basing on the economic needs of the said link road where the Board decided to recommend it to the concerned department. The Board also agreed to recommend for financial assistance for repair and renovation of old DB court, Noksen and for conversion into Additional Guest House to the CAWD for necessary action. For construction of bridge between Noksen Hq. and Yimrup village via Dikhu river, SDO (c) Noksen also highlighted the need and facility of the bridge where the Board decided to write it to PWD R&B for the construction. Grant-in-aid to Chang Literature board was also discussed and the Board recommended it to the Principal Director School Education.

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DMC informs on biometric enrolment

Hence all the households and all the supervisors & Enumerators of various colonies under the aforesaid DMC Wards are requested to come forward for the said All the households of the various colonies biometric enrolment in their respective under the following DMC wards i.e. Ward centre/venue. Please treat this biometric No 14 and 20 respectively are hereby in- is most important. formed that biometric enrolment in their Imtirenla Jamir respective wards shall be carried out from Chief Executive Officer the following venues/centers as per proDimapur Municipal Council & Charge Officer gramme given below.

Census -2011, Dimapur Town Area.

Nicky Kire, the Public Accounts Committee, Nagaland Legislative Assembly will undertake an ‘On-the spot verification’ of various Government Departmental Projects/ works from 19th to 24th November 2011 in connection with the Examination of the Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the year 2009-2010.

The committee will visit the Police Central Store, PHE Central Store and the Demokhia Agri-Link road at Dimapur on November 19, 2011.

Ward No Date Time Name of the Colony Venue/Centre On November 21, 2011 the committee will visit the DUDA office building at TuenOriental Colony, Sub- Govt. Hindi School, sang and proceed for Angphang Model Viljail Colony, Lotha Oriental Colony, lage under Mon District to verify the progress Colony Dimapur 18th Nov 2011 From 14 of works under BADP. to 22nd Nov 9:00 am Sewak, Rio Colony, (Fourteen) The committee will then visit the Tribal 2011 onwards apart of Midland Col- Ringte School, K Sachu Colony, Welfare Complex under DUDA Department ony, K Sachu Colony, Dimapur at Mon on November 22, 2011.

HMC School area On November 24, 2011 the committee United Colony, SM Pvt. Building will further visit the ITI under Directorate of Colony, Super market Near Govt Hr. Sec Employment & Craftsmen Training at Ko18th Nov 2011 From Colony School Dimapur 20 hima at 10:00 am. to 22nd Nov 9:00 am (Twenty) All the PAC members are requested to 2011 onwards Imkonglenden, Circuit Yongkum Fellowbe available during the verification period.

House and Uravella ship Compound Colonies He committee has also directed all the concerned departmental representatives to be present at the project site with relevant inforStudent body representatives and host of mation to assist the committee.

Dimapur DEO informs Government officers of the area attended AE Lotha It is hereby informed to all the concerned the session. Shivukhu Shikhu, Chairman, Secretary Nagaland Legislative Assembly principals and head masters of GHSS, GHS Ad-hoc Town Council, Suruhoto was the and private secondary schools, private high special guest and released the book on Caschools, JNV, KV under CBSE and private reer Guidance.

The LBSA is grateful to all the Speakers, YAN reiterates appeal to govt colleges having class 11 and 12 to kindly collect the SEMIS format from the office of the guests and participants for making this sesThe Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) DEO Dimapur during office hours positively. sion a grand success. We are greatly indebted reiterates to its earlier appeal to the State Further, the heads of schools and colleges are to Er. Hekato Yeptho, DPO & Khekato JakhGovernment to direct all the authorities conrequested to submit the duly filled format on alu, APO, for co-sponrsoring the 5th session cern to complete the improvement of roads or before December 3 for onward submission and EX-SRSU president Visheto Yeptho for bearing all printing cost. Article writers are in Dimapur before the onset of the festive to the higher authority. genuinely appreciated for their valuable con- season.

As stated in the earliest appeal, though Ketoli naje tribution towards publication of book on Caroad improvement works are going on in DEO, Dimapur reer Guidance.

Our gratitude to Hon’ble MLA, Shetoyi some pockets in Dimapur, still most of the Sumi, for his assurance of sponsoring the 6th roads are yet to be improved. And the road 5th session of Literary LBSA session on 2012. His bold and generous conditions in some areas are rather going Board Suruhoto Area Held declaration of yearly financial aid to LBSA from bad to worst, causing great inconvein their endeavors for welfare of the area, is niences to the general public.

Dimapur, being the only commercial hub The 5th session of Literary Board Suruho- highly appreciated by one and all. and the orifice of our state, the pathetic roads to Area (LBA) was held at Suruhoto Town Hotoshe Awomi conditions in Dimapur are much uncalled on November 11 under the theme, “Career Chairman, LBSA for, causing great disappointments to the Guidance”, where Er. Shikoto Jakhalu, EE visitors from outside, who comes to our state (Elec) and HS Rotokha, Chairman, Sutsah with great expectations.

Academy were the main speakers. Students PAC to undertake ‘On-the Some among the major problems that are of Class – 8, 9, 10 along with parents, teach- spot verification’ being faced by the public due to the pathetic ers, Church leaders, VCCs, GBs, VDB Secretaries, VEC Chairmans, STH Presidents, Under the chairmanship of Dr Neikiesalie road conditions are:-

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• Great difficulties in the movement of seriously ill patients in need of emergency treatment.

• Extra fare charges for travelling and transportations.

• Occurrence of accidents while trying to avoid potholes on the roads.

• Traffic congestions caused by the slow movement of vehicles.

Therefore the Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) again appeal the state Govt to consider the matter seriously, which will be beneficial for all the parties concern and at the same time, the YAN also stated that the quality of workmanship will be considered seriously.

Further the association that it will not remain a silent spectator till the difficulties and inconveniences faced by general public are removed.

H Athrongba Sangtam President YAN

10th General Conference of Peren District Dobashi Association The 10th General Conference of Peren District Dobashi Association was held on 8th – 9th November 2011 at Athibung town with Shri.T.R.Zeliang, Hon’ble Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation, Vety & A.H, Parliamentary Affairs as Chief Guest and Smti.Khrienuo.C.Metha, Deputy Commissioner Peren as Guest of Honour. The President and colleague express gratitude to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour for gracing the occasion and also to various speakers in the program.

The Association is also grateful to Officers, Public leaders, Goan buras, Village Council Chairmen and well wishers for their generous contribution towards association fund and their physical presence in the function. May the Almighty God bless each and everyone who has participated in the program.

The highlights of the program include Cultural Exhibition, debate and folk song competition and also elected the new Executive members for the term 2011-2014. (i) President - Kochuiding Michui (ii) Vice-President - Kurangbe (iii) General Secretary - Lungrahei Herie (iv) Joint Secretary - Paumithang (v) Treasurer - Dingaulung

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ANTA Dimapur meeting on Nov 18 The ANTA Dimapur unit is holding 1st ANTA Dimapur Unit Annual Picnic-cum-General Meeting related to ANTA Dimapur Unit on November 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at Agri-Expo 4th Mile. Therefore, all the owner’s and Drivers are cordially invited to attend the said picnic schedule without fail and any Taxi found plying on that particular day will be taken action by the Association i.e. Dimapur and Kohima Taxi only and the Taxi from every district can resume accordingly.

PFFAMD general meeting on Nov 18 The Passion Fruit Farmers Association Mokokchung District (PFFAMD) will hold a General meeting at its office on 18th November 2011 from 9.00 a.m. In this regard, President PFFAMD, T. Tia Lkr has informed all the Executive members to make it convenient in attending the meeting.

NSCN/GPRN Chakhesang Region General session convened

The Chakhesang Region NSCN/GPRN unanimously resolved and re-affirmed on a unified Command to fully support the Collective leadership of NSCN/GPRN at the Chakhesang Region General session held on November 15, 2011, at Bade Village. It was also resolved that playing dirty politics against Chakhesang Region and using flattering words by public within Chakhesang Region will seriously viewed and take necessary action.

A good number of National workers (both Army and Civil Set ups) belonging to Chakhesang tribe attended the meeting which was presided by Vepupe, CAO Chakhesang Region. The function began with an invocation prayer by Neitsolo Venuh, Dy.Kilonser. The main speaker Kedutsu Tsuzuh, Executive member, steering Committee cum Convener Disciplinary Action Committee, deliberate on the topic “Changes” and further illustrated on the need to have “Change” on each and every worker so as to bring about progress in every field.

V.Zholia, Kilonser, inspired the congregation and urged upon every Worker to make firm commitment to the Nation as we all are sailing on the right boat towards right destination. Besides, the house was exhorted by a host of Officers. It also expressed deep concern over the recent situation in Southern Nagalim and shared the sufferings and pains of the affected brothers and sisters while defending and protecting their right.

The words of thanks delivered by D.Mero, Dy.Kilonser and concluded the meeting with a benediction by K.Tsuzuh, Hon’ble Executive Member, Steering Committee Cum Convener, DAC, NSCN/GPRN. CAO, Chakhesang Region, NSCN/GPRN.

Kochuiding Michui President, P.D.D.A

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Voice of protest against Naga Supra...

The opposition leader said MPP will submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister, President, Union Home Minister and the same copy of the memorandum will also be given to the State governor, Chief Minister and other political parties. ‘If Supra-state Body comes into force, a civil war will spark. So, MPP demands to the Government of India and Government of Manipur to speak out the truth to the people within one week”, Dr. Luwang said.

The party will also stage a demonstration at its office premises on November 19 to protest against the proposed Supra-State Body, he informed, while appealing to the public to join them in the protest demonstration. Senior MPP leader O. Joy, who was also talking to

the media, stated that Suprastate body” is a political term being brought up by the Government of India and NSCNIM in the peace talks. “This is the first step for breaking up Manipur into pieces.”

The Indian government is only listening to whatever Issac Muivah says according to his desire because of the fear of NSCN-IM, Joy alleged. Joy asserted that Manipur was merged to India for a better state and development. Also, Senior Citizens for Society, Manipur (SCS Manipur) has taken serious note of the extremely dangerous development of the polico-social crisis in Manipur and adjoining area, arising out of the publication of the news report on Supra-State Body to be handed over to the Nagas as an Christmas gift.

The surcharge political environment has come out as a result of the deliberations and understandings between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM to the proposed political theory and concept for a political solution of Nagaland, and the Nagas as a whole, said N. Binoy Singh, president SCS Manipur during a press conference at its office here on Thursday.

The core committee of SCS Manipur has perused all the available documents and details published by the regional and local dailies, statement by the Chie minister, leaders of political parties, politicians, and statements from the civil societies of the state. Having gone into details of all sources, the committee opined that Manipur will face an unend-

ing political, constitutional, administrative, and law and order problems if wishes and aspirations of the Manipuris to protect their aged old territory are dumped unceremoniously.

“Greater Nagaland and the Supra- State Body are the two sides of the same coin.”Alternative arrangement territory” proposed by the Nagas of Manipur, under the guidance of the NSCN-IM, is closely linked to Supra-State Body concept”, Binoy claimed.

“The SCS Manipur with justice and humility in the mind, hopes that New Delhi will do justice to the Manipuris who inhabit the state, saying disintegration of Manipur will have far-reaching politicostrategic impact to the vital national interest of the Union of India”, noted Binoy.

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DCCI not to entertain NPCC The clarification issued by nancial assistance and special was political in nature in plan assistance extended by the 'Christmas donation' him that he had directly respond- saving grace of the GoI as legiti-

DCCI also appealed to all concerned not to harass the business community through collection and donation in the form of lottery, raffle draw, buffet and calendars etc.

DCCI further asked all business houses and establishments in Dimapur to report to DCCI regarding any collection or Christmas donation by any group or organization.

Meanwhile, DCCI has thanked Home minister, Imkong L Imchen, and DC Dimapur, Hushili Sema, and other administrative officials and Dimapur police, for their assistance and concern shown with regard to the Tuesday night fire incident at East Block Burma Camp.

State govt announces Fish festival at Porba; a pride relief for fire victims for fishery dept in Nagaland

“What was more shocking to know was about the death of three persons and of the many injured and thousands rendered homeless. While the government is taking all requisite measures to rush necessary help and support to the unfortunate victims of the incident, my heart goes out to the relatives and family members of the deceased and all those affected by the calamitous fire,” Rio said.

Meanwhile, Home minister Imkong L Imchen accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for Relief and Rehabilitation, S Heno, handed the amount to Relief and Management Committee constituted by the district administration under the supervision of SDO (C), Dimapur, at the DC conference hall on Thursday in presence of district administration, police, representatives of Dimapur Chambers of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), various organizations and GBs and elders of Burma Camp.

Of the 20 lakhs, the Home minister personally handed Rs. 1 lakh each to the immediate relatives of the three persons killed in the inferno. The remaining amount will be distributed

to the affected victims either on Saturday or Sunday.

Imchen in his address urged the relief committee to distribute the government’s aid in a judicious manner so that none of the affected families are deprived. The minister also requested the district administration, Dimapur Municipal Council and various NGOs to create awareness among the public to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.

Heno in his address conveyed sympathy of the state chief minister to the affected victims. DC Dimapur, Hushili Sema, thanked the state government and various NGOs for the concern shown and help extended to victims of the fire tragedy.

Meanwhile, Nagaland Governor, Nikhil Kumar, also donated Rs 2.5 lakhs to the fire victims. Earlier, SDO (C), Dimapur, Atokhe, gave an update on the progress of the relief committee. DCCI president Hokivi Chishi, representatives of various organizations including Lions Club and others also spoke on the occasion. It may be mentioned that three persons were killed and around 3000 people rendered homeless in the inferno.

The per capita consumption of fish in Nagaland comes to about 3.5 Kg, which is remarkably low as against the nutritional requirement of per capita consumption of fish at11kg, according to the department source.

Of late, the department said, there have been certain remarkable changes in the state’s fisheries scenario especially during the last plan periods wherein local farmers are coming forward to take up aquaculture practices. Certain villages/communities are taking steps to conserve their river/stream systems by their own customary law, and today we find many rivers/streams being protected under this law. The numbers of fish farmers are increasing year after year and production has increased considerably.

The above given accounts goes to prove that in spite of major hurdles and constraints, the department has been able to make sufficient progress in achieving its aims and objectives and also induce the rural mass to take up fish culture practice by whatever technical assistance and guidance the department could provide with limited funds. In this

regard, the department can very soon boast of bringing a revolution in fish culture in the state by way of transfer of scientific technology through extension service by fishery personnel.

The department also stated that the potential of fishery resources in the state are immense. The major potential resource attributes to the cold and riverine fisheries. It comprises of game fishes like mahseer, also known as the ‘National fish of India’ and snow trout. Ornamental fish species such as loaches, danio, barillius etc., are also added assets.

But unfortunately, this fishery resource of the state is threatened due to indiscriminate and destructive fishing methods like poisoning, dynamiting, bleaching, electric fishing, and use of unregulated mesh size net.

This destructive fishing method indiscriminately kills the juveniles and the brooders leading to decline in riverine fish species. Hence serious efforts from all corners should be made to conserve our riverine fishery resources.

The department also cited some approaches for con-

servation of aquatic flora and flora and their ecosystem. * Deforestation and overgrazing activities along the sloppy catchments need to be checked immediately. * Soil and water conservation measures need to be intensified. * Enforcement of fishery legislation (Indian Fishery Act/Nagaland Fisheries Act) in streams, rivers and lakes to be effectively implemented. * Specific gear and mesh size need to be regulated to protect the juveniles. * Observation of closed season during breeding seasons. * Declaration of breeding and feeding grounds of fishes as reserves/sanctuaries. * Banning the use of poison, bleaching powder, dynamite and electric for fishing. * Seed ranching and their protection may be maintained for the declining stocks. * Mass awareness through extension activities and voluntary agencies about the need for conservation of fish stocks and their ecosystem.

ed to the Congress by calling the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee by name. The NPCC calls for restraint and decorum in future. The bureaucracy should leave the political parties to fight their own battles. Was the Finance Minister afraid to respond?”

Concerning NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie’s saying that the ‘Nagas were never beggars,’ the NPCC reacted by querying “so, why did the NPF set the shameful precedence?” Demanding to know what legitimate right he was ‘talking about,’ the opposition remarked why one has to call it “legitimate” when the State has not contributed anything to the central government in revenue.

“The centre had not failed in releasing the normal allocations (legitimate rights) to the State. It is a pity that they misunderstood even the special fi-

mate rights of the Nagas. If they are not ‘beggars’, they must be ‘burglars.’”

On the NPF’s so-called “unsolicited support” to the United Progressive Alliance, the opposition said it was motivated only “with an eye to beg for money, money and more money.”

“Else, why had they pointed fingers at the UPA government on other issues? If they are one of UPA’s equal partners, why had they voted against the UPA government on nuclear issue which was of paramount national interest?”

Even if they did not require supporting the UPA government, the NPCC explained, “Do they have the choice.” The NPCC called it a pity that the UPA had “not noticed the foreheads of their two-party MPs” and that the NPF had to take the “pain of reminding the public again and again.”

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

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ROUTINE FOR NCS/NPS.NNS & ALLIED SERVICES (MAINS) EXAMINATION, 2011 VENUE: NPSC (EXAM) HALL MORNING AFTERNOON Time: 9:00 am-12:00noon 1:00pm-4:00pm 12-12-2011 General English General Studies 1. Medical Science 2. Mathematics 13-12-2011 1. History 3. Vety. & A.H. Science 4. Chemistry 1. Education 2. Law 14-12-2011 1. Geography 3. Home Science 4. Zoology 1. Anthropology 2. Commerce 3. Philosophy 15-12-2011 1. Sociology 4. Computer Science 5. Management 6. Agriculture Science 1. Pub. Administration 2. Forestry 1. Political Science 3. Statistic 16-12-2011 2. Psychology 4. Mechanical Engg.

5. Electrical Engg.

1. Geology 1. Botany 2. English 17-12-2011 2. Economics 3. Civil Engg.

4. Elex. & Com. Engg.

Individual Call letters have already been dispatched by post. Those candidates who do not receive by 6th December, 2011 may inquire from the office of the Commission during working hours.

(Keneilesa Neikha) Controller of Examinations, Nagaland Public Service Commission Kohima DATE

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Mayuri Mukherjee

FRIDAy 18 NovEMbER 2011 vol. vI IssuE 316

Costly nagaland

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here have been recent reports in the local media about escalating costs of essential food items in Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland. If this is the case, one can only imagine what the situation will be in the rest of the State since most of the food items are lifted from Dimapur. There have been several complaints from the public about the increasing cost of living. It should not come as a surprise that many places in Nagaland have started to forego Dimapur as the trade hub precisely for this reason—the cost factor. For instance, it is common knowledge that people in Mokokchung and its adjoining areas including Zunheboto and Mon have started to do buy directly from neigbouring Assam. According to their rationale it is far cheaper and convenient to get their goods and services from towns like Jorhat, Assam. Recently some established traders in Guwahati expressed concern about doing business in Nagaland because according to them, there is no laid down rules. For instance, retailers in Dimapur do not follow the MRP rates but charges double or even triple the amount. This makes it unviable for business to sustain itself. Such kind of practice will not be allowed in other cities. Similarly the cost of labour is also one of the highest in the country. Today, the cost of unskilled manpower per day is around Rs 200 if not more. In other States it is much less. It is believed that the increasing population of unskilled labour from around the country and region into Dimapur is because they get paid well here. The problem appears to be that there is no official rate and even if there is, the public are not aware about it or do not seem to care about paying extra cash. It seems to be our habit to spend lavishly. In the process, our lifestyle itself is one of the reasons for the cost escalation that we are witnessing.

The State government should also direct the concerned authorities in Nagaland to find out as to why the consumers have to pay so much. There could be several reasons for the cost escalation. Some of them could be genuine while a majority of cases may not be justified. For instance, there is a tendency to make huge profits at the cost of the consumers.

This trend is quite visible in Nagaland. While there is nothing wrong in making profit, this should not become blatant.

We must distinguish between profit and greed. In this regard, one should also make a mention that awareness about consumer rights in Nagaland is indeed very poor. A vigilant public is the need of the hour. However, at the same time, it has to be acknowledged that we face some unique problems. In other words, ours is not the most conducive of environments to do business. The first problem we have to recognize is the parallel taxation being operated by the so called underground.

The problem is compounded by the extortion racket run by all sorts of people—from armed cadres, criminals and other desperate elements. And when prices skyrocket, traders usually justify the same pointing to this double taxation at home.

Transporters who play a crucial role in carrying goods and services also cite this reason. The second problem is essentially about improving our infrastructure—better roads, power, security. The third as already mentioned is public apathy and our own greed for more. The point is how we as a State and society confront these problems?

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We want our national sovereignty and we want it today…We want our relationship with America to be one of two independent countries…If they want military installations, we will allow them, it is in our benefit, money will come to us and our forces will be trained…Do we need their help? Yes we do, but on condition that Afghanistan should not be trampled

Afghan President Hamid Karzai

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Source: The Hindu

Aung San Suu Kyi steps up

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xactly one year after her release from nearly two decades of house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi seems be on the threshold of a new role in Myanmar, still in opposition to the military-backed civilian regime, but no more standing outside the political system that it has set up.

Earlier this month, the government changed the rule that required political parties to “preserve” the military-drafted 2008 Constitution; they are now expected to “respect and obey” it. This change has paved the way for Ms Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy to register as a political party. NLD leaders are likely to meet later this month to take the call. Indications are that the regime is thinking of setting some 600 political prisoners free. If it does so, it will make the decision easier for the NLD. The party boycotted last year's elections, but it is now widely expected that Ms Suu Kyi will contest an election in December, and thus enter Parliament. On the first anniversary of her release on Monday, the Nobel laureate told journalists that the Myanmar regime had taken some steps towards political reform. She described recent developments in the country as “eventful, energising and, to a certain extent, encouraging.” One of these was a statement by the Speaker of the Parliament's Upper House, Aung Khin Myint, that he recognised the results of the 1990 election. The NLD swept the 1990 polls, and it was following that victory the junta put Ms Suu Kyi in what turned out to be the first of long spells of detention for the next two decades.

Ms Suu Kyi's latest move towards reconciliation with the same people who imprisoned her is not a sign of weakness on her part. Clearly, the iconic leader, who made great personal sacrifices as she spearheaded the pro-democracy movement, would not have responded to the regime were she not convinced that an opportunity now exists to unshackle Myanmar from a past that had kept the country isolated and led to the impoverishment of its people. The Thein Sein regime launched the process of reform with the realisation that the previous model of authoritarian governance had become untenable and unsustainable. The regime needs Ms Suu Kyi's participation in the project for political credibility. True, the Myanmar military still has the power to call off the reforms process, but its positive attitude to the changes that President Thein Sein has ushered — radical, by Myanmar's standards — suggests that it is on board. Without doubt, the changes in Myanmar represent its best chance to emerge from a five-decade-long wilderness.

Mario Monti

Lucas Papademos

Can teChnoCrats save the euro?

It's a tough call for the new leaders of Greece and Italy but the cost of failure is enormous

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s the Great Euro Mess got messier, the past weekend witnessed a desperate bid

by Europe’s political class to clean it up. Over the course of three days, two democratically elected leaders — the Prime Ministers of Greece (the epicentre of the Euro crisis and Italy (the greatest threat to the future of the Union) — were eased out of their offices and replaced by field experts handpicked by Brussels to perform the magic.

On Sunday, scam-ridden billionaire Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi lost his position to Mr Mario Monti, a former high-ranking member of the European Commission (the executive body of the European Union). Only two days earlier, Mr Berlusconi’s counterpart in Athens, the embattled political scion of Greece, Mr George Papandreou, was succeeded by a former vice-president of the European Central Bank, Mr Lucas Papademos. Both Mr Papademos and Mr Monti have significant influence and are well-regarded within the corridors of high power that extend from Berlin to Paris via Brussels.

However, it is outside the corridors of power, on the streets of Athens and Rome, that the two will have to prove their mettle. While they are respected by people of their respective countries neither has any significant experience in popular politics. Mr Monti was made a lifetime member of the Italian Senate only earlier this month while Mr Papademos, who is currently the head of a transitional National Unity Government, is not even a Member of Parliament. Yet, it is interesting to note that, while the continent’s intellectual elite have not taken too kindly to the fact that neither Mr Papademos nor Mr Monti is an elected representative the masses remain largely unperturbed.

In fact, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism in Athens. Unlike the week-kneed Papandreou, his successor is seen as someone distanced

from Greece’s deeply-entrenched political system, a man of principles and an ‘an expert’ who will fix the country’s problems perceived to have been perpetuated by a group of self-serving politicians who now are a discredited class.

Similarly, in Rome and elsewhere in Italy, the people heaved a collective sigh of relief as Mr Berlusconi — a man they had elected to power three consecutive times — prepared to leave office. Even the financial markets reacted appropriately.

Clearly, there is a strong anti-incumbency sentiment at work and there is no doubting the sense of popular disenchantment with the current crop of politicians. It has produced a counternarrative that, with the politicians out of the way the country is now in “a safe pair of hands”.

To what extent this presumption will hold true is yet to be tested. For one, Messrs Papademos and Monti do not have history on their side. Technocrats before them have routinely failed to register significant political gains not just in European countries but across the world.

For instance, the erstwhile Soviet Union was effectively the world’s first technocracy — its Politburo consisting of a large number of engineers. Similarly, in the US it was a technocrat in the form of former Defence Secretary Robert McNamara who led the country into the disastrous Vietnam War. Closer home, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no less a technocrat than either Mr Papademos or Mr Monti — in fact, like both men, he too is a former central banker and a well-regarded economist who scripted India’s early stellar growth story. Yet, as Prime Minister, Mr Singh has failed to deliver.

Moreover, Italy and Greece have already had similar periods of brief technocratic rule. Between 1993 and 1994, a former central banker, Mr Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, served as Prime Minister of Italy. Later, as Finance Minister, he even oversaw Italy’s induction into the Eurozone.

Letters to the editor To promote Naga fashion •-Two friends started something that paid attention to Nagaland fashion history and last week one of the NAGALAND labels known as RAMP was born. Today, Naga fashion is in another place. It is far more professional and stylish than any one could have dreamed of a decade ago. Dimapur being the fashion capital of Nagaland and well known for its punk dressing and its funky hair styles, RAMP magazine has been now in some of the best names in the fashion business today in Nagaland . Today RAMP magazine is on every youth’s hand, who would appreciate fashion and want to improve oneself.

What gives you luxury and executive magazine? The executive comes from the top material and the story they put in hours and hours of labour involving photo shoots and interacting to the people to make the perfect story and a vivid viewing picture. What is even more interesting is the fact that even before the so called fashion magazine the boom began in Nagaland some years ago from its dressing to its hair style, and now it is in its highest peak of its fashion, from young to old, everyone in Nagaland is involved in it. So this magazine is to support, and focus on their style their aim is to deliver them lifestyle and make aware of the latest fashion going around the world, because the people here foster fashion very much.

The magazine will soon be travelling all around India.

The legacy of Nagaland culture and fashion must not end but, a new story must be told and seen by the people of Nagaland. We must evolve in order to endure, and that is the foundation on which RAMP fashion magazine defies itself.

Vio Kezo

Similarly, former Bank of Greece director Xenophon Zolotas held the top job in Athens from 1989 to 1990 after no single party won a majority in the previous general election. Mr Zolotas headed an apolitical non-partisan unity Government until fresh elections were held the next year — very similar to Mr Papademos’s current political arrangement with the Greek Government. And ultimately even the Eurozone itself is a technocrat’s creation.

However, none of this should serve as a reason to write off Europe’s newest leaders who, make no mistake, have taken on some of the toughest responsibilities in the world right now. In Rome, Mr Monti will have to convince investors that it is indeed possible for Italy to cut its 1.9 trillion Euro debt and actually spur economic growth even while austerity measures continue to cripple the population.

But before that Mr Monti must build his own Government that will last till 2013 — and that is already proving harder than expected. For Mr Monti, who is yet to be officially instated as Prime Minister, the honeymoon is already over.

Meanwhile in Athens, Mr Papademos too has been given a tall order to fill.

And he only has 100 days to deliver results until the next elections are held in February. In this time, Mr Papademos will have to do what no Greek politician wants to, i.e. implement greater austerity measures and carry out the unpopular conditions of the bailout package. Indeed, it is worthy mention that his predecessor, Mr Papandreou, had to quit office because he had dared to suggest that the austerity measures be subject to a popular referendum. Three days later, following tremendous pressure from Brussels, which simply could not afford the risk of losing the referendum, he took back his suggestion.

Many have pointed to exactly this episode as an example of how technocracy is taking over European democracies. This is far from the truth. Democ-

racy is more than just referendums.

Besides, if the Greek are allowed to vote on the bailout package, the Germans too should be allowed to decide on the same for they are the ones paying for it. And, if Greece and Germany are allowed this luxury, why should the people of Spain, Portugal and other European countries not have their say?

This is simply an untenable situation.

Democracies work best when Govern-ments have ample space and freedom to function. At the end of their terms, after the people have experienced the pros and cons of their policies, the electorate is free to make its decision known at the next general election.

Also, those crying themselves hoarse about a technocratic takeover in Europe would do well to remind themselves that both Mr Papademos and Mr Monti have been selected by the elected representatives of their countries and are perfectly legitimate leaders in their own right. This is not a hostile takeover.

It is, however, true that technocrats such the heads of the European Central Bank, the European Commission, the European Council and the International Monetary Fund, do have an important role to play in the decision making processes of the Eurozone. Yes, at some point the member states will have to come to an agreement over how best to implement an effective system of democratic checks and balances but that is a task for future.

For now, the focus must be on resolving the imminent crisis at hand and preventing another global recession. In the meantime, critics may take comfort in the fact that while technocrats may be at the helm of affairs for now, the nerve centre of the Eurozone lies in the hands of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicholas Sarkozy — two popularly elected leaders who represent the collective will of 145 million people across continental Europe.

Source: The Pioneer

Celebration with a difference

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very year we celebrate Ahuna festival and this year was no different. However, unlike other years we wanted to celebrate this festival with a difference. And today I would like to share with you all in what way we proposed to contribute on our part in bringing changes in our society, no matter how small the change may be, also with the intention of reminding the youngsters of our generation to be acquainted with and appreciate our cultural traditions.

We the 21st century generation, regardless of whether young or old, most of us we are slowly being metamorphose into unknown entity. The reason is, we are swept away by other cultures, caught in the onslaught of information technology which gives us so many choices of who we want to be as individuals. Today, if we are to take survey and ask the youngsters the significance our traditions and festivals, I assume only handful will have an idea. We celebrate our festivals with great pomp and gaiety with the who and who’s of the society gracing the celebration. In the midst of such celebration, we forget to relay the important message to the people because I believe such celebration must not only consist of colorful display of our traditional clothes and dances and most importantly food! But I believe such beautiful celebration must be made more meaningful by retelling the stories

about the practices of such cultural traditions.

This brings me to our celebration of Ahuna festival with a difference. Ours is a small community, an upcoming Theological College. But no matter how small our community may be or how small our contribution may be, I believe each of us has a role to play in bringing changes to our society. So, this year instead of inviting somebody for financial gain, we invited a person who could enrich our mind and knowledge about our rich cultural heritage and in particular the significance of this Ahuna festival. In that way instead of searching for monetary gain, we search for the gift of true learning, knowing and appreciating our rich culture.

And so today, I write this article not with the intention of displaying of what we had done, but to say that changes cannot come from outside but from within. And the change we hear, write and talk about can take place in our society, if only we the people be the agent of that change. And our contribution no matter how big or small in making a difference to our society will serve as catalyst of change. I do sincerely hope each one us aspires to be the agent of change in our society.

Inatoly K Sema Christ for Asia Theological Studies & Mission

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The writer can be reached @ tollysumi@gmail.com

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18 November 2011

PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Modi could be India’s Deng State of the

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Gautam Mukherjee

n power terms, political correctness is a reasonably modern phenomenon. In history, the blood and gore of conquest was usually cast in terms of valour, vision and the capacity to rule. It was understood statecraft was not meant for wimps. But another demeanour, far less militaristic, that works nowadays is that of the doer with a modicum of style.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi recently went to China with a large entourage of Gujarat’s finest business leaders. He went in response to an ongoing Chinese initiative sponsored by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Among others who have visited China on a similar invitation are Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of Bihar and Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of Haryana. However, Mr Modi is the only Chief Minister who can boast of Chinese rates of growth in his State. Gujarat has an overall figure of 12 per cent growth per annum, with even the usually moribund agricultural sector turning in a record-breaking 10 per cent last year.

The urban population of Gujarat, at 40 per cent of the total, more closely resembles the demographics in China.

Our near inviolate shibboleth is that “India lives in its villages”. That profundity was pronounced by the Mahatma, Gujarat’s greatest gift to the nation and the world in the century gone by. Unsung as he undoubtedly is, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also born from the womb of Gujarat, with a great deal more realpolitik to him if not the Mahatma’s greatness, comes a close second to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Mr Modi, also cast in a decidedly heroic hue, is seen by the Chinese as India’s Deng Xiaoping. For long on the periphery of national power, Deng Xiaoping, once he came to centre stage, placed China on its spectacular trajectory to make it the fastest growing economy in the world.

Mr Modi, impressed as he is with Chinese achievements, is not content, however, to slavishly ape China’s growth methods.

He sees the business opportunity more as a Chinese one, and asked his hosts to desist from egging Pakistan on to make trouble for India. He mentioned the presence of Chinese in Pakistan-occupied Kash-

When Deng came to power, he crafted policies that have catapulted China to its present prominence. Narendra Modi has similar potential and this is not lost on the Chinese.

Narendra Modi and Deng Xiaoping (File Photos)

mir. He also referred to Chinese maps that show large tracts of Indian territory, such as Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, on the Chinese side of the fence. Mr Modi does not think such essentially hostile gestures are going to help Chinese companies secure lucrative Indian contracts in the infrastructure, telecom and energy sectors, among other things. What Mr Modi spoke in China was hardly the talk of a supplicant. To give credit to his hosts, they took his pointed remarks on board without protesting.

But even if China sees Mr Modi as a possible future Prime Minister of India, the Chinese don’t have to fight their way through the thicket of rivals like the Gujarat Chief Minister has to. The issue that stands as an obstacle in Mr Modi’s path to power at the Centre is the perception in certain quarters that he either caused or colluded with mob fury during the postGodhra violence of 2002. While legally it may be impossible to lay any such blame at his door, his detractors continue to persist with this portrayal of Mr Modi.

The irony of the situation is that this country became free in the midst of unprecedented communal violence with at least half-a-million lives lost in the riots of 1946 and 1947. But it did next to no damage to the

subsequent political careers of the principal beneficiaries of partition, Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Jawaharlal Nehru. Jinnah, of course, coughed his last soon after partition, but you could hardly blame his tuberculosis on his politics. The third beneficiary of glory, if not pelf and power, was the beribboned Lord Mountbatten of Burma. But when he was blown up while fishing many years later, it was the Irish Republican Army that carried out the bombing and not any part of the Hindu-Muslim diaspora.

In recent history, there was Mrs Indira Gandhi’s invasion of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, the bizarre use of tanks through narrow lanes and the Indian Army. There were about a thousand casualties around the lanes, rooms, pools and terraces of the temple. The net effect was one of desecration and sacrilege. The ‘martyrdom’ of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, when a judicially-sanctioned noose would have been infinitely better, was a corollary and deeply-wounded Sikh pride a consequence. And then, there was the whispering from the shadows, echoing with the ghosts of Jallianwala Bagh located just a short distance away from the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Later came the tragic aftermath, that of Mrs Gandhi’s murder at her home, and the thousands of Sikhs butchered in the national capital in swift retaliation. The carnage was organised, it is maintained to this day, by prominent members of the Congress over four days of barbarity. Yet it is the violence that followed the carnage at Godhra, where the provocation involving the deliberate burning alive of scores of Hindu pilgrims inside locked railway carriages occurred, and Ayodhya, where nobody was killed during the demolition of Babar’s mosque, which are held out as prime examples of ‘communal intolerance’ in this country.

Having control over the money tap of Government advertising is a good way to control the flow of news and analysis, much of it distorted and third-rate, as certain judges with extra-judicial views are prone to voicing. It is a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black, if one only casts a glance at the state of our judiciary and the functioning of our legal system. But casting stones at others is the sub-continental idea of free speech. Though we have never been much good at taking what we love to dish out.

Coming back to Mr Modi and the great ‘secular’ cant about his unsuitability for the top job because of his ‘communal’ credentials and belonging, as he does, to a ‘communal’ party, is so much talk that can harm our national progress. The importance of Mr Modi is that there is nobody from any party with his development record. As for his ‘communalism’, even if it is taken at face value, it cannot be seen to be any worse than that of any other politician, including Rajiv Gandhi who justified the anti-Sikh pogrom in 1984 in arboreal similes.

Deng the doppelganger was purged twice by Chairman Mao. But he managed to upstage Mao’s designated successor Hua Guofeng. He then took control of the second generation reforms that have catapulted China to its present prominence.

Mr Modi has similar potential, albeit in a different political context and discourse, and this has not been lost on the Chinese.

As for Mr Modi, he prepared for his visit carefully and made his presentation on Gujarat in correct Mandarin!

Source: The Pioneer

Media To Help Solve the Middle East Conflict!

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s if the United Nations and its Security Council had not spent more than 60 years debating solutions and adopting resolutions–all if them capable of solving the Middle East conflict for good, now the UN asks the media to help set up peace in the region, alleging that politicians cannot create peace by themselves! In fact, just one week before the opening of the 66th session the UN General Assembly, during which the Palestinian Authority is expected to call the international community to formally recognise a Palestinian State, the UN Communications chief called on all “those involved in traditional and social media to explore how they can help foster a climate conducive to peace in the Middle East.” “It is important to remember that peace is not something that politicians alone can create. Journalists and artists have a critical role,” said Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information.

The Usual UN Rhetoric In his closing remarks to the International Media Seminar on Middle East Peace, which ended on September 13th in Budapest, Akasaka said he hoped the participants at the two-day meeting will “consider further how obstacles to a permanent agreement between Israelis and Palestinians can be overcome through their work.”

The seminar, organised by the UN Department of Public Information, brought together scholars, activists, journalists, writers, theatre producers, musicians

and bloggers for a dialogue aimed at “enhancing understanding between peoples and achieving a just and lasting peace based on a two-State solution.” This year’s event took account of the dramatic changes in the political landscape in the region. Akasaka emphasised that this year’s gathering was very important “because of the ongoing stalemate in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.”…

“We Need A Push”, Says UN “We need a push. We need negotiations to be started.

This sort of seminar, I hope, will be helpful in producing the atmosphere conducive for re-opening negotiations,” he stated in an interview with UN Radio. He added that the event was also significant in light of the ‘Arab Spring’ – the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and pro-democracy movements taking place elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa – and its implications for the peace process.

“There was, some pointed out, a very strong view that democracy was only found in the State of Israel. But now that the democratisation is in the making in many Arab countries, the perception of the world about the Arab people and the Arab world may significantly change,” he noted, adding that this could have positive repercussions for Palestine.

International Day of Peace And The UN Rhetoric Two days later, UN secretary-general talked about this year’s 30th anniversary of the International Day, which falls on September 21th. Ban Ki-moon stressed that “democracy

is a core value of the UN, noting that it is crucial for human rights, provides channels for resolving differences, and gives hope to the marginalised and power to the people.” “But democracy does not just happen; it has to be nurtured and defended,” he said in a message to mark the Day. “ The world needs you to speak out – for social justice and freedom of the press, for a clean environment and women’s empowerment, for the rule of law and the right to a say in one’s own future.”

More UN Rhetoric: Peace Bill, Champions of Democracy, etc.

Ban said it has been a remarkable year for people seeking a say in shaping their societies and futures. “Men and women across the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere have sought their democratic rights with remarkable fervour and creativity – and with remarkable success,” he stated before ringing the Peace Bell on September 15th. “When people take part in the democratic process, when they become engaged, they build peace, day by day, year by year…

On this day, I urge all champions of democracy and peace throughout the world to make your voices heard. The United Nations stands with you.” Isn’t it about time that the UN and its Security Council do something that is not just declaring wars, as a way to justify their dangerous, deliberate usefulness when it comes to establishing peace? Maybe by just implementing their own resolutions for the Middle East?.

Source: Human Wrongs Watch

7 billion mutinies Now: The Fight for Women

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Farzana Versey

cross the globe, the seven billionth addition to the human population has been welcomed symbolically. Baby deaths, another vital statistic, can be pushed aside.

Numbers are nice. They give us an idea about just how insignificant we are and how each of us has to wage a battle. The seven billionth girl in India was born in Lucknow – the symbolism here is of the girl child. There are photographs and nice family moments. Imagine a situation where a few years from now she could be married and forced to become the shared booty between brothers because she survived. Nobody poked a coat hanger in her mother’s womb to kill her. No one poisoned her milk or just threw her in the dustbin.

The tragedy of her life is her survival.

What I mention about shared booty is a shocking report that somehow did not cause a flutter in the mainstream Indian media. My inbox that is usually flooded with information about female circumcision in some African country or how women in Saudi Arabia have to fight the authorities to be able to drive did not have a word about this news. We Indians are concerned about how the world treats women when we are among the worst criminals.

Baghpat does not figure in the maps we understand. It is a small village in North India, two hours away from the capital New Delhi and 500 kms from the 7 billionth baby girl. The report mentions the story of a woman, now in her 40s, who had come like any other bride to her new home. Munni did not know what awaited her. In her words: "My husband and his parents said I had to share myself with his brothers. They took me whenever they wanted – day or night. When I resisted, they beat me with anything at hand.

Sometimes they threw me out and made me sleep outside or they poured kerosene over me and burned me."

She has three sons from her husband and his two siblings. She would not be able to tell who is whose father.

She filed no police complaint. She had no choice; some would say her position is better because others are kidnapped and raped or sold to brothels.

The British Medical Journal quotes the astounding figure of 12 million deaths of female children in three decades. Voluntary agencies mention the sex ratio. In Baghpat for every 1000 men there are 858 women; nationally the ratio is 1000 men for 940 women.

This is a far more delicate problem than rape and human trafficking, for it is kept within the family. In Haryana, brides are imported from the vastly different cultural southern state of Kerala. It would be a good example of breaking regional barriers, but many of the women are bartered.

We also need to look beyond the skewed sex ratio, because in some ways it ends up sounding like a justification even as we deplore it. We also have mythology to rely on. In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas – the good guys of the epic – all marry Draupadi. The reason? They

are obedient sons. Their mother Kunti always told them that they should share whatever they get. After Arjuna successfully wins Draupadi in a swayamwar, upon their return they tell their mother they have brought alms and she repeats her advice. One can look upon this as less literal than it is because it is mythology. However, later these brothers do put their wife at stake in a game of dice.

Munni of Baghpat does not have a kingdom she can claim to belong to or a Krishna she can seek succour from. There must be many such women who are not only shared by the brothers but also sold or loaned to the desperate bachelor population.

Such a sense of camaraderie and community living was not uncommon in tribal societies. In fact, there were matrilineal societies too, but power was vested in the hands of the woman and lineage also passed through her. It did not give rise to any questions about fatherhood. Women had control over choice of mate and property.

If the Baghpat type situation were reversed and women indulged in this sort of polyandry in today’s times, it would most

certainly be unacceptable. For all our talk of women’s empowerment, even offbeat cinema sees a woman’s sexuality as the masculinisation of her. Or, an error.

In UP, too, the fact that Munni is not even granted respect and treated as a sex object should alert us to the fact that the sex ratio figures could well turn into a ruse for polygamous relationships.

Where men do not need to pay for sex and can get women to work in the farms and at home to cater to their every need, it might alter the dynamics of gender relationships and parenting. One is bound to sneer at what appears to be an urban concern, but gender relations are not only about seminar discussions. It is about how they affect people of two sexes.

If the men are following the patriarchal format and want to propagate their lineage, why are they not concerned about who the father is? Is there any guarantee that they are not going out with other women to satisfy their sexual urges? What about the issue of diseases?

Education of women is a priority as the agencies there rightly point out, but will it ensure that the woman gets out of this circle? They obviously have little control over the gender of their offspring and what happens to it. Since it is the men who seem to ‘suffer’ due to lack of women, should they not be educated and informed about the long-term consequences of snuffing out the life of the girl child?

Munni’s story is incomplete without pondering over a few concerns. She has three sons. Did she have any daughters that she had to get rid of? Had the daughters been allowed to live, would their own fathers have exploited them for no one would know who the natural parent is?

By now, we have gone much beyond the seven billionth figure and if a girl has survived in some backward village, her fate is sealed – sold and delivered. It could be to a client or it could be one husband too many.

Source: Countercurrents.org

World Report

Energy, Resource and Environmental Issues

Global Meat Production and Consumption Continue to Rise

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lobal meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as well as on the economy, according to research done by Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet project for Vital Signs Online. Worldwide meat production has tripled over the last four decades and increased 20 percent in just the last 10 years. Meanwhile, industrial countries are consuming growing amounts of meat, nearly double the quantity than in developing countries.

"Much of the vigorous growth in meat production is due to the rise of industrial animal agriculture, or factory farming," said Danielle Nierenberg, Worldwatch senior researcher and director of Nourishing the Planet. "Factory farms pollute the environment through the heavy use of inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used for feed production.

Large-scale meat production also has serious implications for the world's climate. Animal waste releases methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases that are 25 and 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, respectively. "The world's supersized appetite for meat is among the biggest reasons greenhouse gas emissions are still growing rapidly," said Worldwatch President Robert Engelman. "Yet properly managed and scaled meat production----like the kind pursued by small-scale pastoralists on dry grasslands----could actually sequester carbon dioxide. It's largely a matter of rethinking meat at both ends of the production-consumption trail."

Dirty, crowded conditions on factory farms can propagate sickness and disease among the animals, including swine influenza (H1N1), avian influenza (H5N1), foot-and-mouth disease, and mad-cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy). These diseases not only translate into enormous economic losses each year----the United Kingdom alone spent 18 to 25 billion dollars in a three-year period to combat footand-mouth disease----but they also lead to human infections.

Mass quantities of antibiotics are used on livestock to reduce the impact of disease, contributing to antibiotic resistance in animals and humans alike. Worldwide, 80 percent of all antibiotics sold in 2009 were used on livestock and poultry, compared to only 20 percent used for human illnesses. Antibiotics that are present in animal waste leach into the environment and contaminate water and food crops, posing a serious threat to public health.

The amount of meat in people's diets has an impact on human health as well. Eaten in moderation, meat is a good source of protein and of important vitamins and nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins B3, B6, and B12. But a diet high in red and processed meats can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

Eating organic, pasture-raised livestock can alleviate chronic health problems and improve the environment.

Grass-fed beef contains less fat and more nutrients than its factory-farmed counterpart and reduces the risk of disease and exposure to toxic chemicals. Well-managed pasture systems can improve carbon sequestration, reducing the impact of livestock on the planet. And the use of fewer energy-intensive inputs conserves soil, reduces pollution and erosion, and preserves biodiversity.

"Pastoral farming systems, especially in developing countries, improve food security and sustain the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide," said Nierenberg. "Eating less meat and supporting pastoralist communities at every level is essential to combat the destructive trend of factory farms."

New analysis highlights importance of limiting industrial livestock production to improve personal and environmental health.

Further Highlights from the Research: • Pork is the most widely consumed meat in the world, followed by poultry, beef, and mutton.

• Poultry production is the fastest growing meat sector, increasing 4.7 percent in 2010 to 98 million tons.

• Worldwide, per capita meat consumption increased from 41.3 kilograms in 2009 to 41.9 kilograms in 2010.

People In the developing world eat 32 kilograms of meat a year on average, compared to 80 kilograms per person in the industrial world.

• Of the 880 million rural poor people living on less than $1 per day, 70 percent are partially or completely dependent on livestock for their livelihoods and food security.

• Demand for livestock products will nearly double in subSaharan Africa and South Asia, from 200 kilocalories per person per day in 2000 to some 400 kilocalories in 2050.

• Raising livestock accounts for roughly 23 percent of all global water use in agriculture, equivalent to 1.15 liters of water per person per day.

• Livestock account for an estimated 18 percent of humancaused greenhouse gas emissions, producing 40 percent of the world's methane and 65 percent of the world's nitrous oxide.

• Seventy-five percent of the antibiotics used on livestock are not absorbed by the animals and are excreted in waste, posing a serious risk to public health.

• An estimated 11 percent of deaths in men and 16 percent of deaths in women could be prevented if people decreased their red meat consumption to the level of the group that ate the least.

• Eating organic, pasture-raised animals can be healthier and environmentally beneficial compared to industrial feedlot systems.

Worldwatch's Nourishing the Planet project (www.

NourishingthePlanet.org) has traveled to 25 countries across sub- Saharan Africa, shining a spotlight on communities that serve as models for a more sustainable future. The project is unearthing innovations in agriculture that can help alleviate hunger and poverty while also protecting the environment. These innovations are elaborated in the recently released report State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet.

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Border talks with China in ‘hardest’ phase

“...The two countries will be putting in place by this year-end a mechanism for border management which is intended to avoid and address any misunderstandings. ..”

new delhi, november 17 (PTi): Notwithstanding the Chinese military infrastructure buildup along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the incidents of its intrusions have declined, according to the government which says the talks on resolution of the boundary issue have entered the “hardest” phase.

Setting the tone for the meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao in Bali, Indonesia, tomorrow, government sources said today that the two countries have moved

beyond the one-issue relationship focused on border row to the “full spectrum” of engagement despite having “one of the most complex relationships in the world”.

The sources noted that bilateral trade between India and China had been witnessing robust growth, crossing USD 61 billion mark last year and 17 per cent increase in the seven months of this fiscal although the “big issue” of imbalance in favour of China remains. The relationship is fraught with “risks” but it should not be stereotyped, the sources said while pointing to the complex nature of the relationship which has elements of both “competition and cooperation”. Noting that the Line of Actual Control has been calm for nearly four decades, they said the Chinese intrusions had come down in the last few years although its military capabilities have increased. They, however, did not

give any figures.

The sources said the intrusions, from either China or India, had become kind of predictable as both sides know where these will take place but there is no military confrontation. The intrusions are actually symbolic, with both sides leaving traces like cigarette packets or writing on stones, to assert claim over the territory.

The two countries will be putting in place by this year-end a mechanism for border management which is intended to avoid and address any misunderstandings. The proposal for setting up the mechanism was mooted by Wen during his visit to India last year and the decision to set it up was taken when the two Prime Ministers met in Sanya, China, in April this year. The Special Representatives, who will be meeting here towards the end of this month, have made progress in their negotiations on resolving the

boundary question.

Elaborating, the sources said negotiations had three stages. The first stage was Guiding Principles and Political Parameters, which was put in place in 2005. The second stage was identifying the framework for resolution of the boundary dispute, and the third stage to apply that framework, the sources said. The second and the third stages are the “hardest” part of the negotiations and efforts are underway to conclude these. At the same time, neither side had put any time frame for concluding these.

The sources talked about the need to “manage” the relationship while acknowledging that it was “hardest” to predict. With regard to building of capacities along the LAC, they said it has happened on both sides as the two countries have grown economically over last 10 years.

There is a kind of balance in terms of infrastructure and

military capacities on both sides of the LAC. While the boundary issue remains unresolved, the India-China relationship has diversified with the two sides having regular dialogue on areas like defence, political ties besides global issues like world economy and climate change, the sources said. In terms of trade, both the countries are exploiting each other’s fast-growing markets while addressing issues like tariffs and non-tariff barriers. India’s exports in goods to china have been increasing fast but the services sector is closed and talks are underway to address this issue. “We need to keep pushing and trying,” a source said, while noting that such issues are being dealt with through the Strategic Dialogue forum. The sources also noted that there was no need to fear Chinese competition as Indian industry is quite capable of matching them

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Chandigarh, november 17 (agenCieS): During 36th day of senior BJP leader L K Advani’s rath yatra in Chandigarh, UT police have arrested two members of a minority community and recovered a country made pistol, eight live cartridges and some sharp-edged weapons from their possession on Wednesday night. Though senior chandigarh police were tight-lipped on the development, reliable police sources said, “Both persons were arrested following the input of intelligence wing of local police and one of the rounded up persons was also involved in two years back reported riots in Haryana.”

SHO of police station, sector 31, Inspector Jaspal Singh, said, “Rounded up persons were identified as Akram Khan and Karvinder Singh of Saharanpur in UP and a car was also seized from their possession.” When asked either both were came to Chandigarh for disturbing ongoing Rath Yatra, Inspector Singh refused to make any comment and said a case of Arms Act was registered against both of them, and both were produced in a local court for obtaining police custody.

Chandigarh police have already arrested a total 14 members of two radical organizations included All India Sikh Student Federation ( AISSF) and Akal Sahai International (ASI) prior before the entrance of Advani led rath yatra in Chandigarh on November 16. However, police sources said one of the arrested, Akram, introduced himself as the district level BJP leader of Saharanpur and Karvinder was involved in the reaction violence of Gohana incident around five years back in Panchkula district of Haryana.

2G scam accused tell court CBI tampered with evidence

new delhi, november 17 (ianS): A special court Thursday issued notice to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking its reply on a petition which alleges that the probe agency tampered with evidence in the second generation (2G) spectrum allocation case. The direction came after all the 14 individuals accused in the case, including former telecom minister A. Raja, moved the application to prevent what they termed as an unhealthy practice of calling witnesses unofficially and tampering with evidence.

Issuing notice, the Special CBI Court, presided over by Judge O.P. Saini, asked the probe agency to file its response by Nov 23. The application by advocate Majid Memon was based on the deposition of Reliance Group executive A.N. Sethuraman. In the application, Memon alleged that the CBI suspiciously and unauthorisedly invited Sethuraman, a witness, to its offices two days before trial was to begin. Such practice is not permissible in law, he submitted, and called for restraint. The counsel also sought the court’s direction to mobile service providers to preserve call detail records of the mobile number used by Sethuraman and the number from which he was called by a CBI officer to come to the agency’s office Nov 9.

The Reliance Group official had told the CBI Special court Nov 16 that he was called two days before the trial was to begin. It was then for the first time that CBI showed him a copy of what was attributed as his statement, he said. “I was not satisfied with contents of my statement and I protested to the officer to change the content thereof relating to identification of signatures of Hari Nair (also a Reliance Group official and an accused in the case),” he had said. Sethuraman, in fact, told Judge Saini that CBI, instead of changing his statement as desired, even asked him to stick to whatever was shown to him. Meanwhile, three of the accused in the case -- Raja’s former personal secretary R.K. Chandolia, Swan Telecom’s Shahid Balwa and Kusegaon’s Asif Balwa -- moved a petition seeking alteration of charges framed against them October 22.

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140 Rajya Sabha MPs have assets but no financial interests

new delhi, november 17 (ianS): A total of 140 out of the 241 members of the Rajya Sabha claim that they have no financial interests, despite owning assets running into crores of rupees, said an activist Thursday. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has also declared no financial interests, but has assets worth more than Rs.4 crore. “It is strange how one can have huge assets and no financial interests,” said Anil Bariwal, national coordinator of National Election Watch (NEW).

An analysis of data on MPs’ financial interests received from Rajya Sabha by NGOs NEW and Association for Democratic Research (ADR) showed a large number of them having share or control in private firms or enjoying financial gains from firms or other professions. The activists, who got the data through right to information applications, said some of the MPs showed huge assets in their declaration to the Election Commission. The financial interests declared by the MPs include income as directors of companies, controlling shares, regular salaries, paid consultancies and professional engagements.

The highest asset holder among those who said they had no financial interest is Congress’s T. Subbarami Reddy of Andhra pradesh, with total assets worth Rs.258 crore. He is followed by Congress’s Karan Singh, with assets worth Rs.57 crore. Bharatiya Janata Party’s M. Venkaiah Naidu holds assets worth Rs.7 crore. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni of the Congress also figures in the list of those who declared no financial or pecuniary interests.

She declared assets worth Rs.17 crore. The activists said that the data was given to them only after two and half years of applying for it. The information commission even issued notice to the Rajya Sabha secretariat directing it to give the details.

For Lok Sabha, no such list of interest is maintained. “Conflict of interest and money power is a deterrent for democracy, but the Indian parliament is lacking in transparency on the matter of financial interests of its members,” said Bariwal. “We have written to Lok Sabha speaker to have a list of interests for the members, but we are still waiting for a response,” he said.

Centre should take into account Chief Minister’s views on AFSPA: Farooq

be careful as Army was “still in command” in Islamabad.

“We have to be very careful. Whatever steps have to be taken, they have to be taken with great care with all the things being understood carefully, then only one must take steps,” he said. On the Indo-Pak ties, Abdullah said, “Our Prime Minister has high hopes on the issue but our Defence Minister is wary.” Commenting on the Unified Command Headquarters, which has been entrusted the task of taking a decision on the AFSPA issue, Abdullah said he was the one who created the command there which was opposed “tooth and nail” by the then army chief Gen Shankar Roy chowdhury. Attacking BJP leader L K Advani’s statement that army was being “demonised” in J-K, Abdullah asked, “Where was he when the NDA Government was releasing five top terrorists in special aircraft in Afghanistan”.

new delhi, november 17 (agenCieS): Supporting Omar Abdullah’s demand for withdrawal of AFSPA from some areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah today said the chief minister is “the boss” in the state and the Centre should take his views on the controversial Act. The New and Renewable Energy Minister said the security situation in the state has improved and the Act must go from some areas there.

“I feel that time has come when the state is on the mend and from some of the areas there, the AFSPA should go because people feel that things are getting normal,” he said when asked about his views on the issue. “As chief minister, I am the boss. I get the inputs from all the agencies. Today, if the chief minister feels Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev performs a ritual, signifying pu- that conditions are better and rification, by pouring milk into the River Ganges while praying our relations with Pakistan are improving, then I feel that with his followers in Allahabad, November 17. (AP Photo)

we should take his view also with courage,” the former J-K chief minister said. Omar is demanding revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from certain parts of the state, a move which is opposed by the Army saying it will handicap its ability to operate there.

Abdullah said he and his family “will die but not do anything which will hurt the interest of the country”. He said Omar met all Central ministers in-charge of security along with Army chief and they will take a decision on the issue. He said similar objections were raised against removal of 40 bunkers from the Srinagar city but the situation has been “fantastic” in the state which has seen “excellent” tourist season this year. Abdullah said India’s relations with Pakistan have also improved after the meeting between the two Prime Ministers but cautioned that before taking any step, New Delhi should

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N-liability: India will work within its own laws

new delhi, november 17 (ianS): The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over states ignoring the prime minister’s missive asking them to provide infrastructure and set up special CBI courts for speedy trial of graft cases. The court told the states to do so within eight weeks. The apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya said the “prime minister’s letter (written in 2009 to all states) has been thrown in dustbin by the (Andhra Pradesh) state government”.

The court said this when the Andhra Pradesh government sought more time to set up the special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) courts.

The court was hearing a plea on the setting up of special

courts to try corruption cases. The prime minister had announced the setting up of 71 special courts all over the country. Eight states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, were singled out for not acting on the prime minister’s 2009 letter asking them to set up special courts to try graft cases. “It is an unfortunate situation. It is for them (states) to take action and not for this court to take action,” the court said.

It was the most unfortunate scenario and it was only under the possible threat of contempt against the chief secretary that the state governments take action, the judges said. Pulling up lax state government, the court said: “Such states which

have not so far set up special courts as per the prime minister’s direction should make these special courts functional in eight weeks.”

The states were also directed to create the infrastructure for these courts. Noting that a “majority of cases taken up by special courts involve cases of public servants”, the court said that it was the duty of the chief secretaries of states to take action but they did not. The court was informed that Delhi had 19 special CBI courts dealing with 1,042 cases. The judges said that the high courts concerned would appoint judicial officers for these courts.

They also asked the central governments to take steps for appointment of public prosecutors for these courts.

new delhi, november 17 (ianS): In a post-Fukushima world, India has to work within framework of its own law on issues relating to civil nuclear liability, official sources said on Thursday, a day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets US President Barack Obama to discuss a range of issues, including fast tracking their nuclear deal. “This is a reality we have to recognize not just in a post-Fukushima world… we cannot say Indian laws won’t apply,” sources told journalists in response to whether the issue would be an irritant in the Manmohan-Obama talks in Bali on the sidelines of the IndiaAsean and East Asia summits.

“We have to work within the framework of our law,” said a source, who does not see it as an insurmountable problem. “If you

could do business previously, why not now.” Ahead of the Manmohan Singh-Obama meeting in Bali, the government Wednesday quietly notified the implementation rules for the civil nuclear liability law.

The rules relating to Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act provides the nuclear plant operator the right to recourse for the period for which thesupplierofequipmenthastaken liability for patent or latent defects or sub-standard services under a contract. According to the rules, an operator’s claim will in no case exceed the actual amount of compensation paid by him up to the date of filing such claim. The US has indicatedthatIndia’scivilnuclearliability law would have to be brought in conformity with international conventions and the current regime imposed a heavy burden on nuclear plant operators in India.

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Chandigarh, november 17 (ianS): Education became a booming business across Punjab over a decade with the agrarian state’s green fields giving way to sprawling campuses of scores of educational institutions, but things have taken a turn for the worst.

If the Punjab Unaided Technical Institutions Association (PUTIA) is to be believed, nearly 400 such institutions with an investment of over Rs.6,000 crore “are on the verge of closure”. The association attributes this situation to the apathy of the state government and other agencies.

“The educational institutions of Punjab are facing a lot of problems because of non-supportive attitude of regulatory bodies like the Punjab government, the All India Council For Technical Education and the Punjab Technical University,” PUTIA president J.S. Dhaliwal said here. He said around 400 unaided technical institutions of Punjab, including engineering, polytechnic, management, architecture and other professional and vocational colleges, were on the verge of closure. The affected institutes have called for a conference Nov 18 at Mohali, adjoining Chandigarh, to devise strategies to avoid closure.

The main grouse of the education-

al institutions is that the Punjab government and other agencies are forcing them to pay commercial rates for everything - from change of land use charges, external development charges, electricity and transport charges and stamp duty. “We are providing education to several thousand youths in Punjab right at their doorstep. Instead of supporting us in this, the Punjab government is charging all commercial rates. Educational institutes should be exempted from all taxes,” Dhaliwal said. Officials say the government is considering the demands.

“Private technical institutions have raised the matter with the government. They have some issues on taxes and commercial charges being levied on them. The government is considering their demands and will take a decision,” a senior Punjab technical education department official told IANS on condition of anonymity.

PUTIA is represented by several leading private education groups in Punjab in management, engineering and other professional courses. These include the Rayat Bahra Education group, Indo Global Colleges, Chandigarh group of colleges, Doaba group, Aryans group, Sukhmani group and others. Together, over 250,000 students

study in these private institutions.

“While institutes in Punjab are facing uncertainty and are on the verge of closure, institutions in other neighbouring states are benefiting as governments in those states are helping them set up educational infrastructure,” Anshu Kataria, chairman of the Aryans group of colleges, told IANS. “Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad offer job scope in the IT sector. So students want to go there. There is no major industrial and IT investment in Punjab.

So students are reluctant to come here to study. Punjab is losing its share to other states,” Kataria said. Private educationists are questioning the stepmotherly treatment towards Punjab’s own institutions.

“While the Punjab government is hell bent on taxing us and applying all commercial charges, it went out of the way with its land largesse to a business school to set up its 70-acre campus in Mohali (near Chandigarh) on a token annual lease of Re.1,” a leading educationist told IANS requesting anonymity. Dhaliwal and Kataria also pointed out that while private institutions were being taxed heavily, the state government had regulated the fee in these institutions, making these projects unviable.

In this May 25, 2011 photo, Jagdish Chandra Sharma sits with his grandchildren, Akash, foreground, Vikas, center; and brother Mahavir, right, at their home in Chandrawal, India. The family says Jagdish Chandra Sharma’s leg was shattered and his daughter-in-law, Sonu, killed by the village chief, Dharamvir Malik, and his cronies during their threatening visit to the family’s house on February 10, 2011, after the Sharmas registered a corruption case against the village leader. The children have not been made aware of the death of their mother, Sonu. (AP Photo)

9 ASEAN gambles on Myanmar’s regional leadership Obama tells Asia, U.S. “here to stay”

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NUSA DUA, INDoNeSIA, November 17 (reUterS): Southeast Asian nations endorsed Myanmar on Thursday for the chairmanship of its regional grouping in 2014, gambling that the isolated country can stick to reforms begun this year that could lead it out of half a century of isolation.

But U.S. President Barack Obama cautioned that Myanmar, also known as Burma, must still demonstrate improvements in human rights in his first remarks since the authoritarian regime freed hundreds of political prisoners in October and vowed more reforms in the weeks ahead.

"Some political prisoners have been released. The government has begun a dialogue.

Still, violations of human rights persist," Obama said in a speech to the Australian parliament ahead of joining Asian leaders on the Indonesian resort island of Bali for an East Asia Summit. "So we will continue to speak clearly about the steps that must be taken for the government of Burma to have a better relationship with the United States."

Myanmar's chairmanshipofthe10-memberAssociation of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), announced at a summit of its leaders in Bali, is a risky gambit for the regional grouping. While it gives Myanmar coveted international recognition, it could backfire by provoking Western boycotts of ASEAN events in 2014 if Myanmar's new government backslides on reforms and fails to convince the United States and Europe to end sanctions imposed in response to abuses by its former military rulers.

Such boycotts would be an embarrassment for Southeast Asia, a region of about 600 million people, at a time when it wants to be seen as a counterpoint to China's growing influence in Asia.

"The change in Myanmar in the last six months, by Myanmar standards, is absolutely breathtaking," said Hal Hill, a

Indonesian President Susilo bambang Yudhoyono, fifth from left, speaks to leaders of Southeast Asian countries as they prepare to leave the stage after a group photo session during the opening ceremony of ASEAN Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Thursday, November 17. Leaders are from left to right, Philippine’s Presidential Spokesman Ricky A. Carandang, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Vietnam’s President Nguyen Tan Dung, Yudhoyono, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen, Brune’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Laos’ Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak and Myanmar’s President Thein Sein. (AP Photo)

professor of Southeast Asian economies at the Australian National University. "But has Myanmar reformed enough to satisfy the Europeans and the Americans? At the moment, not yet. It is very promising but it is not yet embedded and credible," he said.

The United States and European Union have applauded Myanmar's recent freeing of political prisoners but want deeper changes, including peace with restive ethnicgroups,beforetheywill consider lifting sanctions that have isolated the country and driven it closer to China.

But Southeast Asia has moved quickly to embrace change in the resource-rich former British colony, whose strategic location between rising powers India and China, and vast, untapped natural-gas resources, are drawing investor interest.

"Be assured that we are now growing into a democratic society," Ko Ko Hlaing, chief political adviser to the Myanmar president, told reporters.

Kyaw Hsan, Myanmar's

Information and Culture Minister, told reporters more reforms were in store.

"We are hoping for a more open country with a thriving democracy and one that is active in the local, regional and international arena."

A senior Myanmar Home Ministry official told Reuters on Wednesday the government was ready to release more political prisoners.

Countries across Southeast Asia welcomed the chairmanship as a critical milestone after years frustration over Myanmar's isolation as the region approaches a European Union-style Asian community in 2015. "We believe that with the positive improvements in Myanmar right now, this has shown that Myanmar would like to come back to the democratic way," Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towijakchaiku told reporters on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Bali.

on a series of reforms since the army nominally handed over power in March to civilians after the first elections in two decades. The junta was replaced by a militarydominated civilian government in a process mocked at the time as a sham to seal authoritarian rule behind a democratic facade.

Since then, recent overtures by Myanmar's government have included calls for peace with ethnic minority groups, some tolerance of criticism, the suspension of an unpopular Chinesefunded dam project and the legalization of labor unions.

President Thein Sein has also reached out to democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was freed last year from 15 years of house arrest. Her National League for Democracy (NLD) is expected to decide on Friday whether to re-register as a political party to contest imminent by-elections.

"MOMENTUM An official in Suu Kyi's FOR REFORMS" partysaidMyanmar'sASEAN Myanmar has embarked chairmanship would spur

New premier Monti says Italy faces emergency rome, November 17 (reUterS): New Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Thursday Italy faced a major emergency as he promised rigor and fairness in sweeping reforms to dig the country out of a major financial crisis. The former European Commissioner, sworn in on Wednesday, was making his first address to parliament, before a confidence vote in the upper house on Thursday night.

Monti, rushing to end a collapse in market confidence that has pushed Italy's borrowing costs to critical levels, said he would consider additional measures after fully implementing promises made to the European Union but never carried through by his predecessor, Silvio Berlusconi.

He will target widespread tax evasion, sub-standard education and training and Italy's creaking welfare system as well as reforming the labor market in what are expected to be painful and unpopular austerity measures to end a crisis that has put

Mario Monti

the euro zone's third largest economy at the center of its expanding debt crisis.

In a 45-minute address, he said the key goals of his technocrat government would be to improve public services and help women and young people to get jobs. Making clear what he would target to cut Italy's huge public debt and stimulate growth, Monti said Italy had a higher average retirement age than in France and Germany and that chronic tax evasion must be fought while reducing the overall tax burden. He would also set out a schedule for the sale

of public assets.

In another shot at a major problem with the Italian economy, Monti said the use of cash should be reduced to cut an underground economy that accounts for nearly 20 percent of GDP. He also promised to reduce the cost of Italy's political system and cosseted politicians, which has caused increasing public outrage under the outgoing government of Berlusconi. Monti will see a second confidence vote in the lower house on Friday.

Monti was comforted in his daunting task on Thursday by an opinion poll that said an overwhelming majority of Italians supported him.

The poll taken by the respected Piepoli Institute for La Stampa newspaper just before he officially took office said 73 percent of those asked believed he would be able to form a government capable of leading an extraordinary effort to fix Italy's problems. Even 60 percent of voters from the center-right, the grouping that backed the last govern-

ment, said they had faith in Monti. But there were early signals of the problems facing the new prime minister, who has taken the economy portfolio himself.

Berlusconi, after a few days of silence following his ignominious exit on Saturday, told deputies from his PDL party that the new unelected government was imposed on the country by President Giorgio Napolitano. He said it would last only as long as the PDL wanted, Italian news agencies reported.

Monti will need strong parliamentary support for radical reforms that has been promised by most of the parties, but could evaporate as the measures become more and more unpopular, analysts say.

There was also opposition on the streets where thousands of people protested in several cities against what they called a "bankers' government."

There were clashes with police in the business capital of Milan and in Turin.

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more political change. "Their decision is tantamount to encouraging the present Myanmar government to step up the momentum for reforms," Nyan Win, a senior NLD official, told Reuters. "Myanmar's political activities will become more vibrant after assuming the chair."

Indeed, Indonesia's foreign minister, Marty Natalegawa, said the chairmanship would likely open Myanmar further. "I am quite convinced this will have a huge multiplier effect." He said there were no conditions attached to the decision. "But I think we all know what we want to see."

"REAL CHANGES" The United States has had strainedrelationswithMyanmar since the former military junta, which took power in a 1962 coup, killed thousands in a crackdown in 1988.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said last Friday that Myanmar appeared to be making some "real changes" to its political

system but needs to pursue more reform. Myanmar's government has responded by urging the United States to lift sanctions, describing its reforms as genuine.

The country, as big as France and Britain combined, is developing ports on the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea that, if combined with proposed rail and pipeline projects, would allow cargo ships to bypass the Straits of Malacca. That would open the way for faster delivery of oil from the Middle East and Africa to China and other countries in the region straddling the Mekong River.

India, Japan and Southeast Asia have sought to ramp up engagement, largely to counterbalance China's influence and to gain a toehold in a country whose proven gas reserves have tripled in the past decade to around 800 billion cubic meters, equivalent to more than a quarter of Australia's, BP Statistical Review figures show.

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Southeast Asia will see U.S. Marines, naval ships and aircraft deployed to northern Australia from 2012.

That deployment to Australia, which by 2016 will reach a taskforce of 2,500 U.S. troops, is small compared with the 28,000 troops stationed in South Korea and 50,000 in Japan.

But the presence in Darwin, only 820 km (500 miles) from Indonesia, will allow the United States to quickly reach into Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. "It was here in Darwin that our alliance was born during Australia's 'Pearl Harbor'," Obama, with his sleeves rolled up, told 2,000 Australian and U.S. troops in the tropical port, where he stopped off en route to Indonesia.

More bombs were dropped on Darwin during a World War Two Japanese raid than in Hawaii, but Obama said U.S.-Australian troops regrouped and went on to major Pacific victories.

"Here in Darwin and northern Australia we will write the next proud chapter in our alliance," said Obama, adding U.S. and Australian forces would ensure security of the Asian sealanes to the north which were critical for both economies.

The new de facto U.S. base in Australia expands the direct U.S. military presence in Asia beyond South Korea and Japan and into Southeast Asia, an area where China has growing economic and strategic interests.

It will also put more U.S. troops, ships and aircraft much closer to the South China Sea, over which Beijing has sovereignty disputes with several countries.

Obama will raise the issue of the South China Sea during the security East Asia Summit on the Indonesian island of Bali later this week.

CANberrA, November 17 (reUterS): President Barack Obama said on Thursday that the U.S. military would expand its role in the Asia-Pacific region despite budget cuts, declaring America was "here to stay" as a Pacific power which would help shape the region's future.

China, which has longstanding fears that its growing power could be hobbled by U.S. influence, voiced misgivings about Obama's announcement of a de facto military base in Australia. Obama acknowledged China's unease at what it sees as attempts

by Washington to encircle it, pledging to seek greater cooperation with Beijing.

The U.S. military, turning its focus away from Iraq and Afghanistan, would be more broadly distributed in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, more flexible and help build regional capacity, he told the Australian parliament. "As we end today's wars, I have directed my national security team to make our presence and missions in the Asia Pacific a top priority," Obama said in a major speech on Washington's vision for the AsiaPacific region. "As a result, reductions in U.S. defense spending will not -I repeat, will not - come at the expense of the Asia Pacific."

He added: "We'll seek more opportunities for cooperation with Beijing, including greater communication between our militaries to promote understanding and avoid miscalculation."

Nervous about China's growing clout, U.S. allies such as Japan and South Korea have sought assurances from the United States that it would be a strong counterweight in the region.

A first step in extending the U.S. military reach into

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SL. NO. NAME OF CANDIDATE 34 MOAKALA CHANGKIJA 35 NZANBEMO T. ERUI 1. DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR (DPD) 36 CHATHAVISIE TERHUJA 1 GRACELI. I. YEPTHOMI 37 AIENLA 2 VISIZOLIE VIRIE 38 SENLEM 3 VIKAHO CHOPHI 39 VIVI SAKHRIE 4 ROSALANE KITHAN 40 K. CHINGKONG BHAKMEI 2. BLOCK TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (BTM) 41 SAMANENBA 1 AKAVI HOLO 42 KEKHRIESIELIE 2 DR. PATU KHATE 43 ALOKALI K. YEPTHO 3 T. THUNGDEMO KITHAN 44 DZIESEKHOU DZUVICHU 4 LIVIKA K. ZHIMOMI 45 SHELITO KIHO 5 VINOKA Y. KIBA 46 SUIYIHEILE 6 HUTOKA Y. JAKHA 47 LHUVETO KEYHO 7 AKOKLA LONGCHAR 48 RUSELONO SAKHRIE 8 C. AMONGLA JAMIR 49 OBED CHISHO 9 TIANUNGSANG 50 AVI-U LIEZIETSU 10 KENEILE-U SUOKHRIE 51 AZUNGLA LONGCHAR 11 KEKOSENUO SOLO 52 PURKUMZUK KICHU 12 MVUDZEIU SHUYA 53 NEMCHABA JAMIR 13 CHANBENI Y. OVUNG 54 TONGPANGKOKPA JAMIR 14 SORENTHUNG 55 NZANBEMO KITHAN 15 KAVILI CHOPHI 56 VICITO MOVI 16 ABEL S. SEMA 57 LOWRENCE KITHAN 17 MEDEMNEKEN 58 NTUNGTHUNG SHITIRI 18 CHUBANARO JAMIR 59 MHACHAMO NGULLIE 19 ELITOLI I. SUMI 60 LIMASENLA JAMIR 3. SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (SMS) 61 KHRIEVI TACHU 1 KAJINI ISABELLA ZINYU 62 KEKHRIESETUO RUPREO 2 AKUMMEREN LONGCHAR 63 SADEMMENLA 3 K. NZANBENI LOTHA 64 AMOS ODYUO 4 TSUKMUNGRENLA LADEN 65 LIPOKAKUM 5 YUSANGKOKLA 66 M. YANTHUNGO TUNGOE 6 SENTIMENLA CHANGKIJA 67 B. AKAM 7 ASIE JOSHOU 68 K. MHONCHUMO 8 NAROLA ANICHARI 69 CHUMBENTHUNG NGULLIE 9 MARTHA 4. COMPUTER PROGRAMER/OPERATOR 10 TIATEMSU AO 1 SIIZO KIKHI 11 Y. WILLSON SHITIO N.B. 12 KEDUWETE-U LOMI 1. Candidates of all post is to submit their 13 TINATOLY SEMA acceptance/non-acceptance letter on or before 14 KHROTEU RITSE 24th November 2011 to the undersigned.

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Top Indian players sign up for WSH despite Hockey India warning

mumbai, November 17 (pTi): Notwithstanding Hockey India's diktat asking players to either stay away from the World Series Hockey or risk losing their place in the national side, the current Indian team members have signed on and received advanced payments to play in the league beginning next month. A total of 150 Indian players, including all the top stars from the present national side, have virtually signed a three—year—contract with the organisers of the league to be played across different cities of the country from

December 17 to January 22.

WSH is a lucrative franchise—based event organised by the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) and Nimbus Sports. IHF is not affiliated to the FIH and the world body recognises Hockey India (HI) as the national federation.

The tournament has been in the centre of the ‘club vs country’ controversy as it is not a FIH—sanctioned event. FIH has also threatened to bar the players from its future tournaments if they take part in WSH. The world body has suggested to players to wait

KDFRA announce result Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): The Kohima District Football Referee Association (KDFRA) has announced the result of Class III Football Referee Examination conducted by KDFRA on November 4 and 5, 2011 at Medziphema Town for the Cooper Test, Theory and Viva Voice in order of merit. List of names in order of merit: Thejalelhou Kuotsu, Seikhotinthang Thomsong, Avikuo Viiprii, Kedowhesie Meyase, Asielie Savino, Thepfiisekuo Chalieu, Neizhalhou Kuotsu, Pezavikho Viiprii , Laljon Misao, Neichiivotsolie Nagi, Vizokhotuo Terhiija , Kevilekho Tsiikrii , Metsiselhou Kuotsu. The following three names have been withheld Henkhongam Singson , Alelie Savino and Kohovi.

till 2013 when FIH and Hockey India will launch their own world league.

A media release from the organisers today claimed that veteran forwards Arjun Halappa and Prabhjot Singh, goalkeeper Adrian D’Souza and mid—fielder Sardar Singh have been signed up by the organisers to play in the tournament that would feature eight franchise teams for 61 matches. These players will be captains in the inaugural edition of the tournament. The other Indian players include ace drag—flicker Sandeep Singh, current captain Rajpal Singh, goalkeeper

Bharat Chetri and emerging champion Yuvraj Walmiki, who dazzled with his tournament—winning goal at the Asian Champions Challenge.

WSH also marks the comeback of former players Viren Rasquinha and Dhanraj Pillay. The league will also see the participation of Gurjinder Singh, the India U—21 captain, 19—year—old forward Kangujam Chinglensana Singh, forward Victo Singh and the best player of the last National Games, S K Uthappa.

Prominent international players who are on the roster include Baljeet

A media release from the organisers states that star India international Arjun Halappa has signed up for the lucrative World Series hockey.

Royal Gold Cup 2011 underway

NSAKA election on Nov 21 Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): All the office bearers and technical board members of NSAKA Nagaland are informed that the election for the Nagaland State Amateur Kabbadi Association office bearers will be held on November 21 at 15:00hrs (PM).

Hence, all the office bearers, Referees and technical board member are requested to attend the said venue without fail at the office of NSAKA Chumukedima.

This was informed in a press release issued by Nagaland State amateur Kabaddi Association President Khrizesevilie Sekhose.

I owe Chelsea fans – Torres LoNDoN, November 17 (ageNcies): Fernando Torres has revealed he feels "in debt to the Chelsea fans" following the support they have given him since he arrived at Stamford Bridge in January. Torres, 27, joined Chelsea from Liverpool for a fee of £50 million and has struggled for form and goals during his time in West London. The Spain international, who faces his former club this weekend, has scored just three times in 22 Premier League appearances for the Blues, but Torres remains determined to succeed at Chelsea. He said in the Daily Mirror: "Whenever you go somewhere new, you expect to have difficulties. But whenever I have had difficult times, I look at myself and say, 'Yes, I can get back to my level.' "All that I need to do, above anything else, is to work. If you work and give everything and really want to do something, that is all you can be asked. "If you do that and things do not work out, you have nothing to be ashamed of. But I am in debt to the Chelsea fans. They have always supported me. And I promise them the one thing I have never done and will never do in my life is give up."

Teams with chief guest and other officials of the 20th edition of the Royal Gold Cup 2011 which is underway at Kohima local ground.

Dimapur, November 17 (mexN): The 20th edition of the Royal Gold Cup 2011 kicked off today at Kohima local ground under the theme “Basics of HIV & AIDS”. Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Kuzholuzo Nienu kicked off the tournament by kicking the official ball before the kick off between HQ 5 Sect.

AR Chesema and Nangkiew- IRAT Shillong.

Unlike previous tournaments, the chief guest did not present a speech before the match. Instead, the chief guest along with the official partners for this tournament held a press conference during the half time break and addressed the media persons.

In the press conference, the chief guest extended his congratulations to the Royal Cup management and expressed his happiness over the partnership with NSACS. He spoke on the importance of prevention of AIDS and the need to create awareness in Nagaland through sports and music.

The first match of the tournament saw HQ 5 Sector, Assam Rifles, Nagaland beat Nangkiew-IRAT – SC, Shillong, Meghalaya by one goal. Both teams started the match cautiously in the early stages of the match. There was no serious effort on goal from either side for the first 10 minutes. But on the 15th

minute, Kenold Marbaniang of Shillong made a fast break from the right and put a cross into the box but his cross was not met cleanly by Alfoster Sunn. Team Shillong continued to put pressure on HQ 5, but on the 20th minute, Assam Rifles counter attacked and scored the first goal trough K. Johnson (Jersey No.15) when he lobbed the ball over the keeper to open the account.

Team shilling continued to attack and create chances, but were unable to convert any of their chances.

By this time, Assam Rifles were controlling the match by holding off the Shillong attack through a tight knit defence formation and not

allowing the opposition to make any inroads into their half.

Team Shillong made serious effort to break through the defence of Assam Rifles in the second half, and on the 34th minute, they almost had the perfect opportunity when Alfoster Sunn (Jersey No.13) was brought down inside the penalty box. But strangely, the referee only awarded a free kick instead of a penalty. Team Shillong created numerous chances, but they could not convert any of them. In the end, Assam Rifles deserved the win as they were the team who had better control of the match and maintained good discipline throughout the match.

Gayle snubbed for one-dayers against India KoLKaTa, November 17 (reuTers): West Indies have named Trinidadian rookies Jason Mohammed and Sunil Narine in their 15-member team for the five one-day internationals against India, but once again there was no place for Chris Gayle.

Twenty-five-year-old top order batsman Mohammed and 23-year-old spinner Narine were rewarded for their stellar performance in the Regional Super50 tournament, selector Robert Haynes said in a statement. "In the Super50 Jason showed maturity, guts and fight in the way he batted on some difficult pitches," Haynes said. "He scored vital runs to pull his team out of difficult situations, scored the most runs in the tournament and... with the pitches in Guyana not being very different to the pitches in India... it augured well for his selection to the ODI squad. "Sunil bowled well in Indian conditions in the Champions League for Trinidad and Tobago and then in the Super50 he was exceptional," Haynes said. "Batsmen have difficulty reading him and we thought that he is deserving of his selection to show his worth against international batsmen."

The selectors once again ignored Gayle, who has not played for West Indies since the World Cup this year after a breakdown in his relationship with the board. The Darren Sammy-led squad will take on India in the first one-dayer at Cuttack on November 29, followed by matches in Visakhapatnam (December 2), Ahmedabad (December 5), Indore (December 8) and Chennai (December 11).

FA charges Liverpool's Suarez over alleged racist insult LoNDoN, November 17 (reuTers): The English FA charged Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez on Wednesday with racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield last month. "It is alleged that Suarez used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Manchester United's Patrice Evra contrary to FA rules, the FA said in a statement on its website (www.thefa.com). "It is further alleged that this included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Patrice Evra.

The FA will issue no further comment at this time."

Liverpool issued a statement saying Suarez would plead not guilty to the charge and that they supported him fully. "The Club this afternoon received notification from the Football Association of their decision to charge Luis Suarez and will take time to properly review the documentation which has been sent to us," Liverpool said on their website (www.liverpoolfc.tv).

"We will discuss the matter fully with him when he returns from international duty, but he will plead not guilty to the charge and we expect him to request a personal hearing," the statement added.

YAWD Ist Open Volley Ball Trophy Champion Pangti Volunteers .

Singh, Deepak Thakur, Dhananjay Mahadik, Diwakar Ram, Gurbaj Singh, Mandeep Antil, Prabodh Tirkey, Roshan Minz, Shivendra Singh, S V Sunil, Tushar Khandker, and William Xalxo. “I am really excited about playing in the inaugural edition of World Series Hockey. It’s a great initiative for the sport of hockey and I can’t wait to play alongside the best hockey players from India and around the world,” said Prabhjot Singh. Karl Da Costa, Deputy General Manager, Nimbus Sport, said, “We are proud to an-

nounce the participation of all the star Indian players in World Series Hockey. One of the key focus areas for the league is to fortify the talent pool of Hockey in India and it will be a splendid display of skill as our Indian champions will play with global superstars.” The WSH will involve 200 leading players - Indian and international - who will showcase their talent in 61 matches. It will be a multi—city franchise— based League with players being allocated to the teams based on the internationally accepted and practised ‘draft’ system.

Viswanathan Anand held

by Karjakin in first round

moscoW, November 17 (pTi): World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the first round of the Tal Memorial Chess tournament. After a forgettable show in the just-concluded Bilbao final masters, Anand could do little against the solid defences of his younger rival and drew the game in 42 moves. The shock of the day was recorded by Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia who defeated compatriot Vladimir Kramnik in the opener. In the other decisive game of the day, Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine got the better of World cup winner Peter Svidler of Russia.

The strongest ever tournament in terms of ELO rating saw draws on the remaining two boards as Hikaru Nakamura of United States signed peace with Boris Gelfand of Israel, while Levon Aronian achieved the same result against World number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway.

With eight rounds still to go in the 10-player roundrobin tournament, Ivanchuk and Nepomniachtchi emerged as the early leaders while Anand, Carlsen, Gelfand, Nakamura, Aronian and Karjakin follow them a half point behind.

Kramnik and Svidler are at the bottom of the tables.

For Anand, the Capablanca variation in the Nimzo Indian defence gave a semblance of an ad-

vantage but it was never enough. Karjakin, who is known for deep opening preparation went for the trading of a few minor pieces in the opening and once the queens were off the board there was not much to look forward to.

Anand gave up a pawn on king side to get an outside passed pawn on the other flank but Karjakin traded the knights at the right juncture to neutralise.

The draw was a just result.

Kramnik suffered a rare loss with his white pieces in an English opening game.

The former world champion came under pressure in the middle game when Nepomniachtchi forced a favourable exchange of queens and reached an endgame with better prospects.

Kramnik could only watch in dismay as Nepomniachtchi got two passed pawns in the opposite coloured Bishops endgame that ensued and went down in 53 moves. Ivanchuk displayed immaculate technique in demolishing Svidler. The Grunfeld defence was tackled by the Ukrianian with a relatively less played system and after the dust subsided the extra pawn played its part to perfection. Ivanchuk won in 61 moves. Aronian drew with Carlsen after 57 moves of a Queen's Indian defence while Nakamura could not impress Gelfand in a Queen's gambit declined and drew in 34 moves.

Young India see off Malaysia in friendly KoLKaTa, November 17 (ageNcies): A winning gift for coach Savio Medeira. A grand debut for Rahim Nabi as captain. There might be more such personal glories attached to India's 3-2 win over Malaysia in their international football friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. But the thoroughly deserving victory was a celebration of youth and conviction as well as a happy occasion to take a peep into the future through performances of some fringe players who were there to stand up and be counted. It's also about Jeje Lalpekhlua's coming of age, post-Baichung Bhutia era. Jeje scored one and could have struck more, but his combination with Sunil Chhetri - who hit a double - was all about potency and promise. The visitors tried to fight back through Safee Sali, who scored a brace too, but it was not enough to spoil India's party.

Sadly, thanks to the AIFF's lack of promotion' only about 2000 spectators saw the game.

In a bid to test all his players before launching the titledefence of SAFF Cup in a fortnight's time in New Delhi, Medeira carried out a comprehensive change in the starting line-up' with just three from the first match in Guwahati - Chhetri, Gourmangi Singh and Nabi - making the cut here. Nabi was given the captain's armband. There was neither Steven Dias nor Climax Lawrence while Mahesh Gawli, captain of the last match, was required only as a substitute. It's' however, the new-look midfield of Francis Fernandes, Baldeep Singh, Rocus Lamare and Lalrindika Ralte - all young and braveheart, who stood out.

Blatter hits back at Rio amid calls to resign

LoNDoN, November 17 (ageNcies): Sepp Blatter has responded to criticism from Rio Ferdinand regarding the FIFA president's controversial comments about racism in football and choice of photo that accompanied his clarification. Blatter said on Wednesday he believes a racist exchange between players during a match should be reconciled with a hand shake after the final whistle. His words have led to calls for the Swiss to resign from his position as FIFA president, with PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor among those stating Nagaland Sepaktakraw team who took part in the 57th National School Games (under 19) held at Goa from November 1 to he should step down.

A statement was issued 6, 2011.The Department of Youth Resources and Sports sponsored the team. The Sepaktakraw girls won Bronze medal and

by Blatter on Wednesday boys earned the 4th position in Regu event.

evening in the hope of clarifying his comments, and with it accompanied a photo of the 72-year-old standing alongside South African minister Tokyo Sexwale, who was imprisoned on Robben Island during the apartheid era. Manchester United defender Ferdinand reacted to the choice of photo on his official Twitter account, posting: "FIFA clear up the Blatter comments with a pic of him posing with a black man..I need the hand covering eyes symbol!!" Previously, Ferdinand had contacted Blatter's account directly, writing: "@SeppBlatter your comments on racism are so condescending it's almost laughable.

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Nagaland donates Rs. 1 million towards flood victims of Thailand

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agaland donated a total amount of Rs. one million towards the flood affected people of Thailand.

The amount was generated through a platform of “Solidarity Concert for Thailand” organized by Friends of Thailand and Nagaland Baptist Church Council with the support of Government of Nagaland.

The concert was staged here last evening at The Heritage in aid of flood-affected people of Thailand.

Minister for health and family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu handed over the amount to Tharadol Thongruang, Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi. The minister later contributed Rs. 50,000.

Referring to cordial relationship between the people of Thailand and Nagaland, the minister said, “They are always with us.

They are always there to

Minister Azo handover amount to Tharadol. promote and help us,” He said the tragedy flood has left many people displaced and jobless.

About 2-3 million people were displaced, he said add-

Hornbill National Rock Contest 2011 audition held

Bands Sunep Assemble Band, In The Name and Rock Ventures selected

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he state audition for the Hornbill National Rock Contest 2011 (HNRC 2011) was held on November 15at the Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima. 19 bands from different parts of the state auditioned. This year’s audition was tough as only three slots remain, with one slot already being taken by the band Avancer, winner of the Nsacs Rock Aware Contest getting a direct entry into the competition. The other three bands that have qualified from the State to compete and rub shoulders with some of the best bands in the country in random order are 'Sunep Assemble Band',' In The Name' and 'Rock Ventures'. The four selected bands are to mail their band

gesture towards humanity.

Azo also thanked all the well wishers and the performers for coming forward to show solidarity to the people of Thailand.

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uben Studdard will have plenty of material for his next album. The 33-year-old singer -- who won the second season of American Idol in 2003 -- has filed for divorce from wife Surata Zuri McCants. "Ruben and Zuri have gone their separate ways," Studdard's rep confirms. The couple tied the knot on June 28, 2008 in Mountain Brook, Alabama; they have no children. Studdard's most recent album, Love Is, was released in 2009.

after seeing the late star three of four times since her death in July, reports The Sun newspaper.

Doherty claims to have seen ghostly images of Amy in his bedroom and her reflections in the windows late at

Jonathan Rhys meyers fined

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onathan Rhys Meyers has been fined $1,350 for threatening to kill three police officers.

The 34-year-old actor was not present in court in Bobigny, France to hear his sentencing over an alcoholfuelled incident at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport in June 2009, which also saw him given a one-month suspended jail term.

The actor's lawyer Vincent Toledano asked the court to dismiss the drunk and disorderly charges, insisting his client was "a fragile man" and a "fairly weak person" who "suffers from his demons" and has been "harmed by fame". He later brandished the punishment given to the actor "harsh", though the judge had described Jonathan's actions as "extremely aggressive".

The court heard that the `Tudors' star - who also

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Victoria Beckham on being a working mum

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night. The troubled rocker, who was a friend of the Back to Black singer, claims he was too frightened to return to the house and is now living in France. A pal said, "He is utterly convinced that he has seen her ghost.A lot of people will think his visions are probably drug-induced but he claims he is clean". The Babyshambles man was said to be so distressed by the death, he was unable to pay his last respects at the funeral in July. Although Winehouse had battled substance abuse and drug addiction, her death shocked the music industry, with a coroner ruling that alcohol poisoning was the reason for her passing.

Doherty, who has battled his own drug addiction, was often photographed with Winehouse around the Camden area. The duo appeared onstage together numerous times, most notably during Babyshambles' set at the 2009 V Festival.

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ith unlimited funds and an army of staff, you wouldn't expect Victoria Beckham to struggle with life as a working mother. But the designer insists a typical day for her is the same as any other woman's. And she claims running a business and looking after new daughter Harper, four months, is no mean feat.

The Spice Girl told WWD: 'There are quite a few video conferences at 5 a.m. with me in my dressing gown, holding baby. For me it's no different than it is for a lot of women out there.

It's like juggling glass balls.

I love it.

The mother-of-four, 37, has also been busy creating

an e-commerce site, which will go live next year. Despite being one of the richest women in the country, Victoria's fashion label is going from strength to strength. She said: 'Though I'm trying to take baby steps, the business is growing very quickly. Our turnover year-over-year has increased over 120 per cent. I think to anyone's standards that's very impressive.'

Victoria was busy working on her line throughout her pregnancy. The superwoman recently revealed that she barely took any time off. She said: 'Maternity leave - what's that? I've been working incredibly hard so I'm prepared for next season.'

I’ve scrubbed and scrubbed but it won’t come off!’

Camilla’s anguish over Henna tattoo given to her on Tanzania trip

W punched a waiter in the airport - later said sorry to those he had been abusive to and blamed his alcoholism. He had also offered undisclosed compensation to the victims.

hen she agreed to be inked with a henna tattoo on an official visit to Tanzania last week, the Duchess of Cornwall was assured that it would only last a day or two. Unfortunately nine days later she is still trying to scrub the thing off.

On an engagement at Clarence House on behalf of the Unicorn children’s theatre, the elaborately swirled inking could still clearly be seen on her left hand. Asked about it by the Mail, Prince Charles’s wife exclaimed: ‘The less said about that the better! I didn’t feel that I could refuse and it was rather beautiful but then, after I had it done, this lady put her hand on mine and splodged it everywhere. I just can’t get it off. I have tried scrubbing and everything…nailbrushes, you name it. I just don’t know what to do.’

The Duchess said she was particularly keen to rid her hand of the mark-

ing as she has a series of very public engagements coming up, including a lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace thrown by the Queen in honour of the Turkish President where tiaras are a more traditional form of adornment.

Henna is a traditional dye made from the leaves of the mignonette tree

that binds with keratin in the skin to form a semi-permanent marking. As the dye bonds with several layers of skin, the only way to remove it is to remove it by careful but prolonged exfoliation. Others suggest going for a swim as the chlorine can help lighten it or rubbing at it with alcohol or a whitening toothpaste.

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church in Nagaland is very close with the churches in Thailand. He said that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) selected the country as the meeting point of Nagas earlier, and from there a major peace was brought to Nagaland.

He said Korea and Thailand are two countries that come to Nagaland with sincerity to invest and partner.

He was hopeful that the state can prosper through Thailand when economic interface between India and Thailand goes well in keeping with Look East Policy.

The show witnessed enthralling musical items from NBCC Choir, Neise Meruno and the Zowe Madrigal, Khyochano TCK Ngully, Naro Pienyu, Elizabeth Chang and Alobo Naga and band.

NBCC general secretary Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung invoked God blessing. Theja Meru hosted the show.

Winehouse ghost haunting Pete Doherty's London home

Profile with photos to hornbillmusic@gmail.com or submit it to the events secretary at the HNRC control Room at Unitex inc. Opp War cemetery, Kohima.

The Hornbill Music festival will be held from December 1 to 7, 2011at the Indira Gandhi Stadium , a part of which will be the HNRC 2011, a competition of Rock Bands starting from the of December 4 to 7.

The Choral Panorama on December 3 will feature choirs from different he ghost of Amy Winehouse is parts of the state heralding haunting the London home of in Christmas. This is a non rocker Pete Doherty, leading competitive event and those the former Libertines man to choirs desirous of performing can contact the Events flee to Paris. The 32-year-old has told Secretary Ngipwang Angily friends he can no longer live in the pad at 09089895010 for other details and registration.

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ing the concert has been organized to show solidarity to the victims of the flood tragedy. The minister lauded the organizer sand termed the show as a good

Tharadol appreciated the friends from Nagaland for showing their solidarity with the flood affected people of Thailand. On relationship between Nagaland and Thailand, he said the two share similarity in term of food and habit. He said although Nagaland is not big in size, their heart s are bigger than Thailand.

“We understand the feeling and kindness of the people,” he said.

He assured to assist the people of Nagaland if they require any help from the people of Thailand.

Stating that Nagaland has done something good to the people of Thailand, he hoped that the relationship will continue.

Additional chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir said that Thailand is the most visited country by Nagas, adding that the first choice of Nagas for visiting other countries is Thailand. Jamir also stated that

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Morung Roebuck ruined my life, says sexual harassment victim LONdON, NOvember 17 (IANS): Itai Gondo, a student whose complaint about alleged sexual harassment prompted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck to commit suicide, has come out in open for the first time and confirmed that the former Somerset captain sexually assaulted him when the two met in a Cape Town hotel after days of correspondence through Facebook. "I was in shock and told myself that it couldn't be happening," Gondo was quoted as saying by The Sun. "He (Roebuck) has ruined my life," said Gondo.

Gondo, a Zimbabwean refugee, said that he approached Roebuck through a university pal who knew one of 17 "adopted sons" who live at a 10-bedroom home in Pietermaritzburg, run by the writer. Gondo said Roebuck spent days luring him through the social networking site, The Sun reported.

The victim said during the exchanges, Roebuck asked him to refer to him as “dad” and spoke of his devotion to his “sons” and offered to give him help with the university fees. The two finally met in Roebuck's hotel in Cape Town and spoke for hours before the cricket writer allegedly pinned him to the bed and launched a sex assault. The attack only stopped when Gondo's mobile phone rang. Gondo later alerted the cops of what had conspired between the two and when the police came to arrest Roebuck he plunged from his hotel window to his death.

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India beat Windies to seal Test series

KOLKATA, NOvember 17 (PTI): India clinched the three-match Test series against the West Indies after crushing the hapless visitors by an innings and 15 runs in the second match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead on Thursday. The West Indies put up a strong fightback in their second innings with Darren Bravo (136) slamming a superb century but that turned out to be not enough as Indian bowlers grabbed six wickets in the post-lunch session to wrap up the match on the fourth day at the Eden Gardens.

The match ended with more than four sessions to spare, just like in the first Test in New Delhi where India beat the visitors by five wickets. The two sides now travel to Mumbai for the third Test which begins on November 22.

In contrast to their first innings collapse, West Indies, after being asked to follow on, put up a valiant fight before being bundled out for 463 in 126.3 overs eight minutes before the scheduled tea break.

At one stage, the West Indies were staring at their biggest ever loss against India (an innings and 112 runs, Mumbai 2002) but Bravo weaved two century partnerships -- with Chanderpaul (108 runs) and Marlon Samuels (132) -- to save his side from the dubious record. Resuming at his overnight score of 38, Bravo put up a superb batting display to notch up his second Test century in less than a month with both coming in second innings. He hit 16 boundaries and four sixes in his innings from 230 balls. For India, pacer Umesh Yadav was the most successful bowler with

three wickets today to return with innings figure of 4/80, while the spin duo of Pragyan Ojha (2/104) and R Ashwin (2/137) claimed the remaining wickets. Pacer Ishant Sharma (2/95) had claimed two wickets on Day 3.

Ve t e r a n b a t s m a n Shivnarine Chanderpaul, playing with a stiff calf muscle, gave Bravo good company with 47 (94 balls, 6x4).

After Chanderpaul's dismissal, Bravo stitched another substantial partnership with Marlon Samuels who slammed 84 from 111 balls laced with 13 boundaries and one six. Skipper Darren Sammy then hit a quick-fire 32 from 28 balls, studded with one boundary and three sixes, but Yadav claimed two wickets in two balls to bundle out the visitors for 463.

It was for the first time that the West Indies scored more than 400 when following on, bettering the 1968 record of 391/9 declared against England in Kingston.

After lunch, India persisted with Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha in tandem with the left-arm spinner bowling from the High Court end.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni then brought in off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from High Court end, a move that yielded 12 runs with Samuels hitting a six over midwicket after Bravo's elegant boundary in the deep point region.

But the crucial breakthrough for India came in the next over when Ojha was brought on from the pavilion end, a switch of end that finally did the trick for India in the form of Bravo's key wicket.

India's Sachin Tendulkar, second right, and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, right, lead the team after their win over West Indies on the fourth day of their second test cricket match in Kolkata on Thursday. (AP Photo)

Dhoni calls for pitches with turn and consistent bounce

KOLKATA, NOvember 17 (PTI): The Eden Gardens track drew criticism from Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being too flat without any turn and bounce as the home side struggled to bowl out West Indies in their second innings here on Thursday.

Opting to bat, India put up a mammoth 631 for seven declared and then bundled out the West Indies for

just 153 in 48 overs to enforce a follow—on.

But, the wicket eased out midway into the second day’s proceedings and the Indian bowlers had to sweat it out for four sessions before bowling out West Indies for 463 in their second innings in 126.3 overs in the penultimate day to win the Test by an innings and 15 runs.

Dhoni said the spin-

Goal feast as teams from Peren, Imphal open with big wins

ners did not get any turn or bounce as they persisted with a tight line and length, giving occasional flight.

“I would like to see a wicket where it turns more and the spinners get the bounce on a consistent basis. Because that’s what India is known for. Hopefully we will be able to get those kinds of wickets,” Dhoni said after the match.

He said there was some-

thing for the bowlers in the early morning session on day two, but said it later became a batting paradise.

“It was not a wicket where you can get in and get the batsmen out. It was tough job for the bowlers. In the first session when West Indies were batting in the first innings there was a bit of moisture and the spinners got a bit of turn.

“But after that and half

an hour before lunch it turned out to be a be a flat wicket and continued to be a flat from that point of time,” he said.

Dhoni had described Eden strip as “ugly—looking” when it hosted an ODI and a Twenty20 International against England on October 25 and 29 respectively. India had won the ODI but lost the Twenty20 International.

Ex-Ace footballer Roko Angami appointed as the NPL Technical Director

dImAPUr, NOvember 17 (mexN): The NPL management is proud to announce bringing on board State’s football luminary Roko Angami as the Technical Director. Roko boasts of a football career spanning over two decades and the management is honored to have a person with such experience, knowledge and passion for the game in the team. He represented the Indian junior football team in Israel in the year 1994, represented the state as a footballer from 1990-1998

and has been a coach from 2000 till date. He also went on to play in the first edition of I-League for Mahindra & Mahindra. The highly successful Naga Boys Club was formed by Roko in the year 1999. Roko is also a certified AFC 'B' license coach.

On being appointed as the Technical Director Roko mentioned, "It is an honor to be called into the NPL, and I am more than happy to extend my services for the best interests of football in Nagaland".

His role as a Technical

Director will entail overseeing and regulating all technical aspects of the league. Roko along with his technical team will manage all technical matters related to the league.

In his further statement Roko expressed, "I believe this league is something football lovers have been waiting for a long time and it’s finally here, let us all support this league as it has the potential to affect us positively in many aspects and not just in terms of football”.

Excel making a last minute effort on goal.

Sports Correspondent Kohima | November 17

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The second day of the Royal Gold Cup turned out to be an entertaining one despite the dull weather. Two exciting matches were played and by the end of the day ten goals were scored. The first match between Naga Prege FC, Kohima and Peren district FA produced five goals as the match ended with Peren FA defeating Kohima by four goals to one (4:1).

Both teams started the match by going on the offensive but neither team created any clear chances. By the half hour mark, Peren FC enjoyed the majority of ball possession and attacked the opposition’s half numerous times. But on the 40th minute, Vitsozo (17) of Kohima scored the first goal against the run of play when he converted a rebound from close range. Peren continued to push forward and finally got the equalizer through Kethozhapu (10) seconds before the referee blew the half time whistle.

Nine minutes after play resumed, the scorer of the

ROYAL GOLD CUP

17th Nov; Results: 1st match: Peren District FA 4 : Naga Prege Kohima 1 2nd match: AIM FC Imphal 4 : Excel Club Kohima 1 opining goal, Vitsozo of Naga Prege made another attempt, but his shot went over the crossbar. Peren responded by scoring their second goal through Asian (12) on the 58th minute. Kohima came very close to an equalizer on the 64th minute when Dziesekhotuo (6) made a good run from the left and took a good shot at goal. But his shot was brilliantly saved by the Peren keeper.

This attempt by Kohima jolted Peren and they responded by going on the offensive. It did not take long for them to score their third goal because on the 69th minute, Keneisedelie (8) thumped in the third goal from long range.

Six minutes after the third goal, Peren put the match beyond Kohima by scoring their fourth and final goal.

In the second match, AIM FC Imphal defeated Excel Club Kohima by

four goals to one (4:1). The match started slowly as both teams took some time to get settled. But as the match progressed, Manipur started to dominate and threatened to score as they made numerous attempts on goal. Robinson (15) of Manipur managed to hit the side netting on the 20th minute, and after five minutes, S. Herojit (11) missed another chance when his shot from inside the box went wide.

Kohima could have taken the lead on the 34th minute, when Mhaselie (8) of Kohima made a very good attempt just outside the box. But his shot hit the crossbar and Excel lost the chance to grab the initiative. Manipur played aggressive and very methodical in their approach and they were rewarded for their patience when Rajesh (8) scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute.

Excel started the second half strongly and almost levelled the score in the 47th minute, but Matthew’s (15) shot went wide.

They finally got the equalizer on the 52nd minute through Meren (5). But on the 56th minute, S. Herojit (11) of Manipur made a very good run from the right into the box and passed the ball to Robinson (15). His attempt on goal was going wide, but luckily the ball found the feet of Gouro (7) who happily tapped in the second goal and gave Manipur the

lead once again.

Two minutes later, Manipur extended their lead when strikers S. Herojit (11) met a cross sent in by Gouro (7) from the left and easily side footed it into the net.

Manipur sealed the match when Manitombi (25) easily beat the off side trap and sent in a good pass and allowed Robinson (15) to score the fourth goal for Manipur.

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