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Dimapur VOL. VI ISSUE 317

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Saturday, November 19, 2011 12 pages ` 3

“ ” nscn status sparks row in northeast People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous

reflections

by Sandemo Ngullie

“These days Yatras are highly organized affair i think LK`s yatras is funded by munchy Crunchy chocolate,Parle-G and Colgate-Plus!

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Air India flights cancelled today DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Station Manager Air India Ltd Dimapur has informed that due to operational reasons following Airindia flights on November 19, Saturday stand cancelled. AI9751 for Dimapur/Imphal sector and AI9752 for Dimapur/Guwahati sector stand cancelled.

ANPSA against forced donation

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): While acknowledging the different Governments of the people in Nagaland and appreciating the favourable consideration to the educational institutions on various issues by the national workers; the All Nagaland Private School Association (ANPSA) felt it necessary to address their grievances against some groups who are writing letters to the Private Schools asking donations (with fixed rates for different schools). “We reiterate our standthatSchoolsarenotprofit making commercial institutes, but rendering humanitarian service in imparting educations to all children irrespectiveofCaste,Creed,Group etc.and therefore appeal to all to desist from financial assistanceinanyformtotheprivate schools”, stated a press note issued by Aheto Sumi President All Nagaland Private School Association.

GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 18 (IANS): Governments of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have urged New Delhi to clarify plans to offer a ‘supra-state body’ to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland ( NSCN Isak-Muivah faction) to enable Nagas outside Nagalandtopreservetheiridentity.

Reports in the local media about plans by the central government to grant Nagaland a special federal status by creating a ‘supra-state mechanism’ for the Nagas to preserve, protect and promote their cultural, social and customary practices has led to angry reactions in the

three states.

“The question of allowing governing Nagas settled in Manipur simply does not arise. We don’t know about any such plans by the central government,” Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said.

Similar views were echoed by the governments in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the two other states that have Naga tribals residing for decades.

The NSCN-IM and New Delhi entered into a ceasefire in August 1997. They have held more than 50 rounds of peace talks to end one of South Asia’s longest-

running insurgencies.

The NSCN-IM, led by guerrilla leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, had proposed ‘a special federal arrangement’ which enables the Nagas to govern themselves.

The NSCN-IM wants a special federal relationship with India, with a separate Naga Constitution, and would like the Naga guerrillas to jointly guard the international borders alongside Indian security forces.

The NSCN-IM has been struggling for nearly six decades to have a ‘Greater Nagaland’ by getting parts of three neighbour-

ing states sliced off to unite 1.2 million Nagas. The demand is strongly opposed by the states of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

Conceding their demands would be a tough proposition as any move to merge Naga-inhabited areas in the northeast or grant special status allowing Nagas settled outside Nagaland to be governed by a separate administrative structure could lead to a rebellion in the neighbouring states.

“There is no question of allowing people residing in our state to be governed by a sepa-

rate council or structure. There can be no compromise on this,” Assam government spokesperson and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The NSCN-IM is on a sticky wicket, Having climbed down from its demand for an independent Naga state outside the Indian union, the rebel leadership now harps on a Greater Nagaland and a special federal relationship.

“It seems the central government is now trying to re-phrase the concept of Greater Nagaland and talking of something called the ‘supra-state’ mechanism to

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please the NSCN. Under no circumstances will the people of Arunachal accept such a proposal,” said a senior state minister who didn’t want to be named.

Media reports said New Delhi was contemplating granting a special federal status to the NSCN-IM on the eve of Christmas - in an attempt to seal an accord with the rebel leadership.

“If a state government, in whose territory the Nagas live, loses control and a neighbouring state government interferes and governs their lives, it would surely lead to chaos and disorder,” said Sarma.

‘Challenges for higher education in State’ Road repair works in Zbto under scanner

Chizokho Vero Jotsoma | November 18

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today stated that 33, 654 students have already received scholarship in Nagaland while 10,131 students are yet to receive it. In this, he requested the Department of Higher Education to look into the matter so that it reaches the students at the earliest. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, Rio apologized for some students who did not get scholarship on time. He said the reason may be the fault of the department, institution, bank or even students who have not opened their bank account.

Stating that over Rs. 21 crore is given for scholarship in Nagaland, he was confident that it will help our students. Rio urged the students to give 100% commitment in whatever discipline they take/study. “Good is not good enough today,” Rio said

K. Filip Sumi Dimapur| November 18

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and others after unveiling the monolith of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma on November 18. (Morung Photo)

and asked the students to excel and to be the best among the best.

Referring to Nagaland’s literacy rate at 80.11% as per 2011 census which is above national average (74.04%), he said the trend is not bad. Nevertheless he said the State can

do much better. “We should come forward for education, not only to raise the literacy rate” Rio said.

With 53 colleges in the state in which 14 belong to the government and 39 private colleges having enrolment of 29,105 students and

1600 outside the state, Rio said that when we look at the enrolment ratio in Nagaland in higher education, it is only 12% of the population against 14% at the national level and 55% in the developed countries.

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Road repair works - both minor and major - carried out in Zunheboto town during the period 200809/2009-10/2010-11 by two construction firms have worn off to the point where even traces of works done are hardly visible.

That the road repairs were done using sub-standard materials and much below specifications were deliberated upon when an RTI Social Auditing was held at Zunheboto Town Hall on November 16 organized by the YouthNet in partnership with Zunheboto Range Students’ Union (ZRSU). The two organizations also inspected some of the repaired roads in Zunheboto town and concluded that the roads had become like it was not repaired at all. It was found that the

use of sub-standard and uneven composition of materials were one of the leading causes behind the quick wear and tear of the roads.

The lack of proper drainage was another contributing factor. At the Social Auditing, there was a unanimous feeling that strong public action was needed even to the extent of filing cases.

There was general agreement that the roads would have lasted longer had standard materials been used for the repair works.

As per record of the PWD office Zunheboto, 12 minor repair works were carried out during 2008-09 for which an amount of Rs 135 Lakh was sanctioned. During 2009-10, Rs 190 Lakh was sanctioned for carrying out 8 minor works while Rs.75 Lakh was sanctioned to carry out 2 minor and one major work during 2010-11.

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School Edu orgs want continuity at top People’s army of Nagaland reiterates

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): A number of organizationsunderthedepartment of School Education are urging the chief secretary of Nagaland not to ‘change’ the current Principal Director of the department as a restructuring process is currently on in the department. A note from leaders of various organizations stated only as ‘NSEAOA,’ ‘NGHFFEA’ and ‘ANSTA’ issued a copy of a note addressed to the chief

secretary today.

“The department of School Education is the academic and professional department giving various trainings and imparting education to the children in GPS, GMS, GHS and GHSS. And all the department officers, teachers and other employees are appreciating the government for restructuring/ revamping of the department of School Education at the right time for the right

purposeandweareprivileged to have the post of PrincipalDirector with Shri Bendangkokba, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, School Education,” the note said.

“However, the restructuring is still under process of implementation and it is yet (to be) completed and therefore, your esteemed authority is sincerely requested not to change the present Principal Director at this juncture,” the note added.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The NSCN Khaplang has stated that “if any alternative political arrangements are to be explored as in consideration and relevance to the demands of the times and circumstances, realism and practicality of the issue etc”, the NSCN K “though may not be a party to any such arrangement or give resistance but would only remain aloof and unperturbed”.

“The only contention

would be that, the NSCN would not tolerate any form of political arrangement, agreement or settlement that propogates political betrayal and denouncement of the Naga’s basic political rights and ideologies”, stated a press note issued by Lt.Gen. Niki Sumi, Military Supervisor People’s Army of Nagaland through PRO cum Military Spokesman NSCN/GPRN. The press note stated that the People’s Army of

Nagaland “is resolutely committed to defend and preserve the inalienable historical and political rights of the Nagas that had been affirmed by memorandum to Simon Commission in 1929”. “We are also duty bound to uphold the reaffirmation of the Nagas inherent and indestructible entity as people and Nation by the very act of 1951 Plebscite held under the auspices of AZ.Phizo”.

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NSWC urge women to ready for polls Our Correspondent Kohima | November 18

Subsequent to the Gauhati High Court’s direction to the Nagaland government to conduct the civic polls by implementing 33% Women reservation by January 20, 2012, Nagaland State Women Commission (NSWC) today asked all Naga apex women tribal organizations to gear up for the elections.

During a press conference held in Kohima today, chairperson of NSWC Sano Vamuzo and members Ellen Konyak and Abeni TCK urged the organizations to ready for the polls, The commission reiterated that women must contest in the polls, basing on resolutions taken on December 23, 2009, to field ‘consensus women candidates’ in all town and municipal councils in the state and not through political parties. The commission reiterated to stand in all women-reserved wards.

This approach was discussed during the consultative meeting held with apex tribal organizations including the Naga Mothers’ Association today.

Also to observe “Forth Night Observation of Violence Against women”, starting from November 25 till December 3, the commission said to have distributed all required materials towards organizing a meeting during the scheduled 9 days in all the districts.

Morung-still an important aspect of learning

Minister Education & SCERT Nyiewang Konyak and others seen during the inauguration of Nyanglang Nyangle Morung at Lanngmeang, Mon.

New Morung inaugurated at Lanngmeang, Mon Emilo Khuvung Langmeang (Mon) | November 18

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In-spite of the adaptation of modern advancement in many parts of the state, the Konyak still holds The Morung, popularly known as centre of learning and also the house of decision making, as an important centre.

This was evident with the inauguration of Nyanglang

Nyangle Morung at Lanngmeang, under Mon district on November 16.

The Nyanglang Nyangle Morung at Langmeang village (42 kilometers away from Mon Town) was inaugurated by Minister Education & SCERT Nyiewang Konyak, under DUDA. Sources said the village has five Morung’s including the newly inaugurated Morung.

Addressing the gathering, the minister said Morung is an institution where the youths are taught certain things and is also a place for celebra-

tion, a place for collection of skulls, wood carving and weapon since ancient times. He said with the arrival of Christianity, things have changed through prayers and therefore while keeping up the culture, they should also try to catch up civilization and urged to have a sense of responsibility. Konyak also insisted upon the villagers to make good choice of MLA in order to live with a difference and with a change while also assuring that he will continue to work for them if he is given a chance. He

also donated three lakhs to Langmeang village.

Shankwang Angh, Wangkhao Deputy Angh and W. Ching Wang also delivered short speech at the function. An elderly man from Langmeang village, sharing his thought about Morung said, “Morung is also like a prison where criminals are kept for few days till final judgment is made against him”. The headhunters in ancient times, on return with the heads, will beat the log-drum (sound of victory) which will later distribute the heads among friends for boiling, then they will remove the flesh and will keep the skull as decoration. The orders that ruled out from the Morung house is stern and binding, he said and each Morung has its ambassador.

He said the Morung is also a store house where the weapons, bows, arrows, knives and various other weapons are kept and among other villages, Sheanghachingnyu, Langmeang and Longwa are famous for skull exhibition and wood carving. Keeping its warrior traditions and its rich cultures, in many houses of the Konyaks, it is still seen decorated with skulls, hornbill beaks, elephant tusks and wooden statues.

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Saturday 19 November 2011

DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): Nagaland Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and Principal Secretary (Agriculture), HK Khulu, has said that though 68% of the state’s workforce is engaged in agriculture, the state has not been able to make a dent even in the domestic market, let alone outside markets.

“Eighty percent of our population is also dependent on agriculture and though our (agriculture) contribution to the state GDP is 24%, higher than the national average of 17 %, yet we hardly see any of our food products outside Nagaland, say in Kolkata or Delhi,” the APC said.

The APC was addressing the inaugural function of the one-day workshop on ‘packaging of processed fruits’ for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, held at Hotel Saramati, on Friday.

The workshop was organized by the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Kolkata, and sponsored by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and supported by North East Regional Agriculture Marketing Corporation

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State agri products deficient in market Ltd. (NERAMAC).

He also said that though the state produces the best pineapples, bananas, passion fruits, papayas and oranges and some of these fruits in surplus, the wastage would account more than 40% of the total produce.

According to Khulu, the main reasons for Naga food produce to take off were due to lack of packaging and marketing expertise, re-

sulting in wastage.

The APC said the state government was trying to promote ‘cluster approach’ to enhance fruit production besides setting up marketing sheds, collection centres and cold storages to facilitate transportation and marketing.

On fruit processing and packaging, he said entrepreneurs and private players also need to come forward.

(From right), NRB chairman Sashi Pongener, CIH director, Dr. Akali Sema, APC and principal secretary, Nagaland, HK Khulu, deputy director, IIP Kolkata, Bidhan Das and YLD Society director, Sashank Ghatraj, at the workshop on packaging of processed fruits, at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur, Friday. (Morung Photo)

Stating that there were plenty of schemes and loans for genuine entrepreneurs and farmers, Khulu further disclosed that the annual credit plans of banks for agri sector has been upped to Rs. 209 crores this year.

Director, Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Dr. Akali Sema, the guest of honour, said that India, which produces around 300 million MT of food

products every year, is the second largest producer of food after China.

“However, around 3035 % of food products valued at Rs. 300 billons go waste each year due to lack of postharvest facilities and the absence of linkages to the processors and markets,” she said.

Stressing on the importance of packaging, Akali said that packaging forms an

integral element of marketing of produce as it provides an essential link between the producers/processors and the consumers.

She also said that proper packaging protects the products, enhances shelf life of produce, maintains quality thus preventing wastage and attracts or motivates customers to buy.

“Packaging is also considered as a ‘silent sales-

Farmers not availing crop loans from department

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DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): Although a sum of Rs 209 crores has been set aside for loan purpose, none of the farmers in the state have approached the agriculture department to avail crop loans resulting in the department to divert the fund to other uses.

Director of Agriculture, A.Y. Ovung disclosed this at the distribution of cane crusher-cum-closing programme of 5 days farmers training on farm machineries at ATMA conference hall SDO (Agri) Agri office premises LRC colony Dimapur on Friday. He asked any interested farmers to approach their respective District Agriculture Officers or SDOs Agri for assistance in availing crop loans. He said that a farmer would be given a loan of Rs 1 lakh in the first year and the amount increased in the coming years based on

(Right) Director of Agriculture, A.Y. Ovung addressing the farmers at ATMA conference hall Dimapur on Friday. (Left) Some of the cane crushers on display. (Morung Photos)

their performances.

Ovung lauded the initiative of the agri department in conducting the training programme and emphasized on improving and conducting more of such trainings. He asked

the farmers to disseminate what they have learnt during the training to fellow farmers as the main objective of the programme was enhancement of agri production. He said that the people needed to con-

centrate on rice bowel areas and that power tillers should also reach those areas. He rued the fact that none of the factories and mills in the state were properly functioning due to lack of sincerity.

Deputy Director of agriculture (machinery), Howoto spoke on the efficiency and capability of power tillers and encouraged the use of farm machineries. Admitting that most of the power tillers were not

reaching the genuine farmers, he called for coming up with a strategy on how the farming machines could reach the right farmers.

Deputy Director of agriculture (sugarcane), Helie asked the beneficiaries to make proper use of the machineries and not to sell it off.

According to SDO (Store) Agriculture, Jacob Yanthan, who chaired the programme, the highest number of farming machineries was going to Phek followed by Kohima and Dimapur.

Few farmers who spoke at the programme were appreciative and thankful of the government’s initiative.

They appealed the government to increase the number of training days as 5 days was insufficient to learn all the lessons imparted to them. The five-day programme was attended by 41 farmers representing all 11 districts.

National painting competition held APEN general Participatory Rural Appraisal held in Dimapur

KohIMa, noveMber 18 (Mexn): The National Painting Competition was held on November 11 last at the Tribal Welfare Complex of Social Welfare department. 65 students below 18 years of age participated in the competition.

The winners included: Green Group: Ist- Toshi, Eastern Academy School, 2nd- Khalida, GPS Diphupar- Lotha, 3rd- Dipak Das, Eastern Academy School.

White Group: Ist- Pangta, Eklavya Model Residential School, 2nd- Zuchobemo,

Eastern Academy School, 3rd- Nungshimeren, Vision Home Higher Secondary School. Blue Group: Ist- Alijenla, Eklavya Residential School, Pongshen, Eastern Academy School, 3rd- Tonoto, Sacred Heart School. Yellow GroupIst- Samsang, School for the Deaf, 2nd- Rakoveinai, School for the Deaf, 3rd- Vethi- School for the Deaf. Red Group: Ist- Joil, School for the Deaf, 2ndAguina, School for the Deaf, 3rd- Machi- School for the Deaf.

conference

DIMaPur, noveMber 18 ( Mexn): With theme “power for all trends and challenges’’ the Association of Power Engineers Nagaland (APEN) will be having its general conference at Niathu Resort, Dimapur on November 24,2011. T.L. Sangtam, PRO, APEN has requested all the members to avail casual leave in advance toattendtheconferencepositively. Agenda(s) for discussion may be submitted to the APEN office at least one day ahead of the conference.

DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): A first of its kind Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) was held at Ganeshnagar, Dimapur aimed at bringing about social transformation and behavioural change in the villages through creation of an enabling environment.

The PRA team was led by Mersen Walling, Project Engineer, Water and Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO) with other departmental officials. Simultaneously, the PRA exercise was also carried out at 5th Mile model village led by P. Khetoi Awomi, Executive Engineer, PHED (Rural) division, Dimapur.

Organized by PHED (Rural) division sponsored by WSSO, Kohima, Nagaland., the PRA exercise involved the community leaders like WATSAN chairman, Village Council Chairman, VDB secretary, GBs, women and youth president etc to get in depth knowledge of the status of water and sanitation, the facilities available, problems faced, followed by community visioning and planning.

In the threadbare discussion, villagers voiced their opinions on various aspects

of water and sanitation besides resolving to stop open defecation completely, as the team dwelt on its negative consequences besides evolving remedies.

The villagers also expressed desire for a clean and healthy environment and need for more of such campaigns for awareness creation while deciding to undertake cleanliness drives occasionally.

PRA is a tool to involve the community to deliberate on the present status of water and sanitation, aimed at evolving solutions through an up close personal interaction between the village and the department which would serve as a reference point for future actions.

The questionnaires for the PRA touched upon hardware components, water quality, water handling practices, organization and community involvement in water works, water fees for Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Total Sanitation Campaign, latrines, solid and liquid wastes, sanitary practices and organized works of sanitation for data collection and analysis. Drawing of a social map and a transect walk were the other features.

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DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): As a part of a two day programme of celebration of 150 years of existence of the institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, essay and drawing competition was organized in all graduate colleges of Kohima.

Sr. Deputy Accountant General in a press release infirmed that the topic of the essay competition was “Comptroller and Auditor General of India - Pillar of Indian Democracy” and while for the drawing competition was held on the topic “Comptroller and Auditor General of India in Indian Democracy”.

Chief guest Major General B. S. Das, SM Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) presided the closing ceremony as chief guest along with Accountant General, Nagaland.

The essay and drawing competition was held in all 12 graduate colleges of Kohima. The Principals of the respective Colleges were requested to appoint judges

man’ as it provides all necessary information about the product and attracts the customers. It establishes an identity of the product in the market that enhances ‘brand loyalty’,” She added.

The CIH director hoped that the workshop will impart the best of technologies and useful information on the latest trend in packaging to the participants.

Chairman, Nagaland

Rural Bank (NRB), Sashi Pongener, who also addressed the workshop, said that the five keys to success for any entrepreneur are product, pricing, channeling, promotion and packaging. Urging the entrepreneurs to be masters in their respective field, he also assured that NRB was willing to extend financial assistance as well as guidance to entrepreneurs.

Earlier, zonal manager, NERAMAC, Inamul Hussain Saikia, welcomed the gathering, director of YLD Society, Sashank Ghatraj, delivered the key note address and, deputy director, IIP, Bidhan Das, proposed vote of thanks.

Resource persons and topics in the second session included Bidhan Das of IIPs (Basic concepts of packaging for processed fruits), B. Ramanathan of Tinplate Company India Ltd. (Metal containers for packaging of processed fruits), Saurabh Bagal of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (Plastics for packaging of processed fruits) and Sanjeev Kumar Jha of DS Group, Guwahati (Flexible packaging for packaging of processed fruits.)

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ADC Mon informs

Mon, noveMber 18 (DIPr): The Addl. Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer Mon informs to all concern political party and NGOs of Mon district that the Electoral Roll Observer would be arriving at Mon on November 18 in connection with the Summary Revision of Electoral Roll 2011. A joint meeting of all political parties, NGOs and general public with the Electoral Roll Observer would be held on November 19 at DC conference hall, Mon. Therefore, all the concern political parties and the NGOs: KU, KNSK, KSU are requested to delegate at least 5 (Five) representative to the meeting led by the respective party president and secretary without fail. For any clarification or complaints contact the Electoral Roll Observer at: 9774047879.

CM to inaugurate SIRD Auditorium KohIMa, noveMber 18 (DIPr): Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio will inaugurate the SIRD Auditorium, Rural Technology Museum, Library & Faculty Building on November 22 at 11 am at the SIRD complex, below Civil Secretariat, Kohima. Commissioner & Secretary, Rural Development V. Sakhrie will chair the programme.

Dahil’s debut album KohIMa, noveMber 18 (Mexn): A debut album of Dahil Pfithu entitled “Change” will be released on November 24 at Conclave conference hall, LCS building, Kohima. The album will be released by parliamentary secretary for tourism and law and justice Yitachu.

LOPAD formed DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): Longleng Parents’ Association of the Disabled (LOPAD) have been formed formally on November 7, in its 2nd Consultative meeting organized by Yingli Mission Society (YMS) at YMS training hall near Lempong Junction. YMS Secretary, Themjen Phom in a press release stated that the meeting attended by 28 parents unanimously selected Pongsang Phom, as its president, Lungchem Phom as Secretary and Lakpa Phom as treasurer. The objective of LOPAD is to create awareness and address the need of People with Disabilities (PwDs) in the District, besides linking them with different Government programs for PwDs.

NPF 6th general convention DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (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.

OHYO elects new office bearers KohIMa, noveMber 18 (Mexn): The Officer’s Hill Youth Organization (OHYO) has unanimously elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2011-2013. President- Metevizo Sophie, vice president Athihr Krichena, general secretary- Noseho Koso, assistant general secretary- Vikeye Sumi, finance secretary- Bernice Sumi, assistant finance secretary- John Kiso, women co-ordinatorToni Awomi, social & cultural secretary- Chonlee Angh, assistant social & cultural secretary- Abo, publicity & information secretary- Kishore Gurung, magazine secretary- Lily, games & sports secretary- Khriezovolie Suokhrie, assistant games & sport secretary- Chomi Ngullie.

Action Committee: Convenor- Avilie Linyu. MembersKhrietuo Kire and M. Marcus.

State level youth festival AG and Maj Gen interacting with the artists of prize winning drawings.

for short listing of the Essays and Drawings and select one best essay and one best drawing from each college.

Accordingly the essays and drawings were shortlisted by the respective colleges.

Final selection of the shortlisted essays and drawings was done by a committee consisting of Saravanan, IPS as Chairman, P V Hari Krishna,IAAS and Kabui, SAO as members. Chief

Guest Major General B. S. Das, SM Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) gave away the prizes to all the above winners.

Chief guest Major General B. S. Das, SM Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) also delivered key note address on this auspicious occasion. He brought out the role and responsibility of CAG and also praised all the young winners.

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KohIMa, noveMber 18 (Mexn): The 12th state level youth festival will take place on November 23 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima from 9:30 onwards.

Parliamentary secretary for youth resources and sports Naiba Konyak will be the chief guest. The festival will go on till November 24. The function will be chaired by Kelei Zeliang, director youth resources and sports.

UUDA advent Christmas on Dec 13 DIMaPur, noveMber 18 (Mexn): The Usutomi Union Dimapur Area (UUDA) will be having its advent Christmas celebration on December 13 at Agri Expo 4th mile Dimapur which is hosted by the Usutomi Officers Dimapur. Therefore, UUDA Secretary Vitolu Chophy in a press release has invited all its concern members and in-laws to the celebration.

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Zeliangrong Baudi on CAO’s statement DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Baudi state units of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AMN) has taken serious note of the statement made by so called Central Administration Officer (CAO) of Zeilad Zeliangrong Region against the legitimacy of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) on November 12, 2011 which was carried in some local dailies “NSCN/GPRN Questions Zeliangrong Baudi”. This was stated in a joint statement issued by K. Akhang, President, Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland; Thomas Kamei, Chairman, Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and Zukambe Jeme Chairman, Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam.

“In the interest of the general public and concern authorities and to

AR action against extortionist in Wokha District DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): In a major drive against extortion in Wokha district, troops of Assam Rifles with “tenacity” carried out action against NSCN (IM) cadres who were collecting money from vehicles plying on road Bhandari-Wokha.

This was stated in a press note issued by PRO IGAR North. In two separate incidents on two consecutive days of 14 and 15 November, a total of four NSCN (IM) cadres along with one pistol and one M-21 Chinese rifle were apprehended while they were carrying out extortion activities, the press note informed.

On 14 November, two NSCN (IM) cadres identified as SS Sgt Maj Mayo Khapai of Ukhrul district, Manipur and SS Pvt Tazanlo Messen of Tseminyu, Kohima district were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel while extorting money from a vehicle on Wokha road. On 15 November, two more NSCN (IM) cadres were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel when they were stopping vehicles at Baghty on Wokha road for money collection. SS Cpl Monko Phaon of Longleng district and SS Lt Tongku Tontang Chandel district, Manipur were apprehended with one M-21 Chinese Rifle, it was informed.

“The recent apprehensions would considerably aid in curbing the menace of extortion in Wokha district thereby providing much relief to the masses including the business community.

Assam rifles stands committed to its resolve of relentless pursuit in its drive against extortion to provide relief to the common man and haggard commuters”, stated the press note from the IGAR North.

‘...will be compelled to review its decision against NSCN/GPRN in Zeliangrong Region’

clear doubts and confusion in the minds of the people once and for all that, the Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) was approved, constituted and consented unanimously on the 30th July 2010 during General Public Convention held at Peren”, it stated.

It was informed that a General Public Convention was called at Peren on 30th July 2010 by Zeliangrong Interim Body (ZIB) under the Convenorship of Pou Gonmei Ningthaodai and that the Convention was attended by all the frontal organisations, prominent leaders, student leaders, and representatives from Zeliangrong villages and

towns including T.A Rongmei, self style CAO of Zeilad Zeliangrong Region. The Convention was attended by more than 1500 delegates from across Zeliangrong inhabited areas.

The Convention, unanimously adopted the new Nomenclature “Zeliangrong Baudi” as the name of the Apex Body of the Zeliangrongs (AMN) with effect from this day the 30th July 2010, it stated. As such it was pointed out that the Zeliangrong Baudi Assam, Manipur & Nagaland is a mandated organisation and has been bestowed with the responsibility to work for the interest and welfare of

the Zeliangrong people.

Hence, the allegation of the so called CAO Zeilad Zeliangrong Region about the mandate of Zeliangrong Baudi is baseless and unfounded, it stated.

“Who is CAO and in what capacity does he questions the mandate of Zeliangrong Baudi?”

Further, on the issue of Zeliangrong Baudi’s involvement with newly floated Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the three state units strongly denounced the allegations which were made without any proof and evidences, it stated. “We demand full proof and evidences from ss CAO Zeilad Zelian-

grong Region to produce at the earliest, lest the Zeliangrong people will be compelled to act upon him of whom he shall be held responsible”.

Stating that it was “deeply hurt by the statement made against his people challenging and insulting the mandate of the people”, as such, the joint statement demanded that the NSCN/GPRN government must terminate the so called CAO from active service as he has done irreparable damaged to the Zeliangrong people. “If the NSCN government fails to take action against Mr. T.A Rongmei CAO, the Zeliangrong Baudi of the three concerned states will be compelled to review its decision against NSCN/ GPRN in Zeliangrong Region”, it stated.

KOHIMA, AUGUST 18 (DIPR): The Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, expressed his appreciation to the 'Medical Ministry International' (MMI) over its proposal to establish an Ophthalmology Hospital at Dimapur, when the Executive Director of MMI, Mr. William Hunter called on him on 18th Nov 2011 at his residential office at Kohima. The Chief Minister assured the MMI, that all support shall be given by Govt and the people for such a noble venture, and directed that a petition be submitted, when solicited for allotment of land for the Institute.

Mr. Hunter briefed the CM on the works of MMI worldwide and its works in Nagaland. The MMI had just concluded its eye surgery camp at Peren, where its team of thirty doctors had

participated and operated on nearly 2000 patients, most of whom had cataract. MMI had also carried out similar camps in other parts of Nagaland on earlier occasions.

The MMI already has 19 Ophthalmology Hospitals/ Institute in different parts

Range Forest Office staff of Jalukie in the presence of others burns the seized wildlife materials at Jalukie on Friday, November 18.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Range Forest Office staff of Jalukie, under the guidance of Samuel Changkija IFS DFO Peren Division, made seizures of wildlife materials like beehive and birds, which are in the process of being tacitly transported to other markets. Jalukie Range Range Forest Officer Rampaukai informed in a press note that the materials were seized during one of its regular wildlife control duties in and around Jalukie on November 18,

The seized materials were disposed off by burning in the presence of Imsongmeren SDO (Civil) Jalukie, Rampaukai Forest Ranger Jalukie, OC Police Station Jalukie, Jalukie Town Advisory members, Women and Youth Organization, Jalukie Students’ Union, Chairman and GBs of nearby villages and public of the area.

The public were briefed by the Range Forest Officer regarding the existing ban on hunting and wildlife trade, its consequences and penalties as per provisions of Wildlife

said, “We do appreciation the Economic Times, an esteem newspaper for highlighting the issue and problems confronting the state of Manipur however, we would like to advice your esteem paper to exercise extreme caution and verify the authenticity of the content in the report as the above quote, constitution which guides and direct all our activities and programmes”. The Association added that the accusation of SDSA involvement in taking money at gunpoint was an attempt to tarnish the image of the Association. SDSA in the press note notified Abheek Barman to indicate the source of his article.

SDSA also urged the concern individual and the newspaper to tender apology to the SDSA for the malicious accusation and immediately correct the error. The Association cautioned saying that in the event of failing indicate the source, the association would initiate appropriate legal action and ensure that the unfortunate accusation of this nature do not repeat in the future.

Interstate regional tourism conference inaugurated

SHIllONG, NOVEMBER 18 (NNN): Union Minister for Tourism, Subodh Kant Sahay today inaugurated the 2nd Interstate Regional Conference of Tourism Ministers of Eastern and North Eastern States at Hotel Pinewood in Shillong.

In his inaugural speech, the Union Minister said that tourism has emerged as a major player in economic growth and employment generation where till 2010, the sector has been able to provide 53 million jobs and by 2016, the target statistics is 78 million. This can happen only if there is a convergent effort to offer tourism destination opportunities like good road connectivity, infrastructure and introducing theme parks, marketing of

local products, etc, he said. Sahay also informed the members that in the 12th Five Year Plan, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is planning to construct integrated tourism park like theme park to wellness park so that it can be converted to a complete destination for tourists thereby generating more to the economic growth. This venture, he said will be developed under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. He also felt that this ambitious plan will provide more jobs to rural masses and the youth.

While mentioning that there is a huge shortage in the hospitality department, Sahay said that the States need to enhance more skilled workers in the hospitality sector and the

other sectors where degrees are not required and the Government of India and the State Governments will provide 100 percent support for skilled development programmes.

Sahay called upon the government machinery of the Eastern and North Eastern States to be aggressive while marketing their State so as to attract more investors adding that tourism including eco-tourism in these State have a huge potential to grow by leaps and bounds. He informed that the Government of India is willing to bear the cost of integrated projects to make these States sale-able destinations. He expressed hoped that in this conference, concrete steps will be arrived at for further improving tourism sector in these parts of India.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, in his speech, said that this conference provides a platform to promote tourism in the North East region and the Eastern States. Stating that many a times these states missed their clients due to lack of proper marketing and branding, he felt that there is a need to come together to sort out ways to attract different categories of tourists be it spiritual, entertainment, nature and so on. The most important issue that the Chief Minister pointed out is the negative perception by travel advisory being issued by some countries about the North East. He requested the Government of India to address this issue and take up the matter with the concerned embassies and high commissions.

enforcement officer on December 31, 2011.

While terming the NPS has always been a premiere service of the state, he stated that its cadre still continues to fulfill the aspirations of the department as well as the government with efficiency. Further stating that the police are the ‘cutting edge of the administration’ and under it, he added, “There is no better manifestation of the role played by the NPS officers in the success or failure of the state administration.” The successful enforcement of law and order is itself testimony to the role played by NPS officers, he said; while adding, “The NPS is an integral entity of the state machinery.”

For him, Kire said that the NPS forms the genesis of his career and still owes his position today to the platform provided by the premiere police service of the state. The DGP had first joined the police service as an NPS cadre before being inducted as an IPS officer.

Commenting on the progress made by the Nagaland Police since the time he joined the force, he said: “As I look back, the progress

The fair side of NPS: Women officers of the Nagaland Police Service present a medley of classic tunes at the NPSA general conference on Friday, November 18 at the Rhododendron hall, NAPTC, Chumukedima. (Morung Photo)

and growth of the police department as it stands today is beyond my imagination” and that it continues to grow and evolve with the changing times. Thus, “We must keep ourselves updated with the changes taking place around us in our own individual and organizational capacities.”

At the same, he said that it is important to set “our home (department) straight” and that the officers must reaffirm their authority by setting high standards and displaying leadership qualities. The NPSA as an association must also strive to imbibe these qualities its officers

and also strive to preserve the prestige that comes with the service, he said.

Further, the work of the NPSA as an association for the welfare of NPS officers has not gone in vain, he said.

The DGP informed of good news for serving NPS officers that is the government has approved to allot two additional posts each in the rank of IGP and DIG to the state cadre.

The DGP also took the opportunity of congratulating the various NAP and DEF units of the state.

Without undermining any of the other NAP units, Kire made particular mention of the 9th NAP (IR). It was

through this unit that Nagaland Police won much acclaim throughout the country as an unswerving efficient law enforcementcrime fighting agency, he said. He also expressed pride in the fact that the other NAP and IR units, who have served outside have performed no less, and importantly, the gaining of the people’s trust on the Nagaland Police.

DG, Prisons, Civil, defence & Home Guards, O. Alem in his address stated that the NPS cadres should focus on futuristic outlook and lead “the force to glory and greater height.” Terming the state police service as tru-

ly attractive, he said that the glamour of it should be enchanting enough to the citizens, particularly the youth. “... Each one of you should cater quality service to the citizens reflecting ‘officerlike’ qualities and interpret Rule of law and instructions into action. Also be reminded that police under you represent the ‘vigour and healthforce’ of the state.”

The association also congratulated Liremo Lotha, Commandant of the 9th NAP (IR) and Bendang Lemtur, Superintendent of Police, who have been inducted into the Indian Police Service.

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of the world and Dimapur would be the 20th. The MMI intends to initially begin in a rented house at Chumukedima. The Executive Director, Mr. Hunter appreciated and thanked the Chief Minister for the encouragements and assurances to MMI.

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) stated their unhappiness with the vitriolic press report dated November 15, 2011 by one Abheek Barman, of the Economic Times under the caption “Manipur Government has to wrest back the Authority from the arm thugs”.

In the article, SDSA was accused of collecting money at gunpoint and had mentioned that “the Senapati District Students’ Association, used to stop vehicles at gunpoint, take money and even issue a receipt for payment received.” The Association clarified that SDSA is the apex student’s organization of the District and had been working wholeheartedly for the welfare and progress of the student community and youth of the district since its inception. It was also mentioned, that SDSA do participate in the programmes and activities to safeguard the interest and right of the tribal people in Manipur.

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The Executive Director of Medical Mission Internatinal, Mr. William Hunter discusses proposal for Ophthalmology Hospital at Dimapur with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday on November 18. (DIPR Photo)

Wildlife materials seized in Jalukie SDSA refutes to accusation (Protection) Act 1972, and called upon the public for a collective effort towards discouraging wildlife trade in the district. The SDO (Civil) emphasized on the need for preservation of the rich biodiversity of the area for a stable ecosystem and harmonious co-existence of species at all levels. He also underscored the role of Government agencies and NGOs in implementing the total ban imposed on huntingbythedistrictadministration vis-à-vis Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

The Peren Forest Division also informed that the division has been carrying out regular wildlife control duties for the past years which have greatly discouraged wildlife trade in the area and the public now is showing a trend of gradual realization towards ethics of nature conservation. Therefore, the department appeals to one and all, to abide by the ban imposed in the district and also warn the mode of transportations like buses, taxi, private vehicles and other mode of transport not to carry any wildlife materials or trophies in their vehicles, which if caught will be equally liable for penalization.

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): Coinciding with the annual conclave of the state police force, Nagaland Police Service Association (NPSA) held its general conference on Friday, November 18. The cream of Nagaland Police, led by the Director General of Police, K. Kire, IPS, and the Director General of Prisons, Civil, defence & Home Guards O. Alem, IPS, attended the meet today, which was hosted at the quaint Rhododendron Hall, NAPTC, Chumukedima. The heads of the state police force were in attendance as the chief guest and guest of honour.

DGP Kire, whose tenure as the state police chief is nearing completion, in his address, regarded the meeting as very special to him in person. “It is a very important meeting for me personally as... it will be my last opportunity to address so any NPS officers, especially the mid-level officers, before my retirement due at the end of the year,” said a visibly nostalgic Kire.

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Training on Improved Vegetable Cultivation Technology held pfutsero, November 18 (Dipr): A training programme on “Improved Vegetable Cultivation Technology” was organized by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi in collaboration with Phek District Farmers Union and KVK Porba at Mini Tourist Lodge, Pfutsero on November 17.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi is working in partnership with Phek District Farmers Union for the development of farming system of Phek District under (IARI)-NGO partnership program. The training focus on the improved production technologies like; carrot, radish, tomato and vegetable pea.

Dr. R. Roy Burman, Senior Scientist IARI, New Delhi, Dr. R. K Singh, Program Coordinator, KVK Porba and Dr. Rinku Bharali Sub Matter Special-

ist (Horticulture) KVK Porba were the resource persons for the training. The resource persons emphasized on the need of changing the attitude of the farmers towards vegetable farming.

They said that vegetable farming for own consumption is not sufficient but it has to be carried out as per the market demand. Improved seeds of carrots variety (Pusa Rudevira), radish variety (Pusa- Pragati), leafy vegetable (Pusa Sag1) were distributed to the farmers.

The Phek District Farmers Union members attended the training program. The farmers were highly satisfied with the content discussed, enthusiastic and committed to take up vegetable farming as commercial venture during the training. They also agreed to explore the market collectivity to get better market price for their products.

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State Coordination Ms. Sonnie Kath (second on the right with Shgs from Dimapur District and Kohima District participating India International trade Fair at Pragati Maidan New Delhi Sponsored by R.D Dept. govt of Nagaland.

Mkg district tb forum quarterly meeting held

Dimapur, November 18 (mexN): The Mokokchung district TB Forum quarterly meeting was held on November 17 at Care & Support Society Conference Hall, Mokokchung.

The meeting started with welcome address by Imchawati Kichu, President TB Forum and Project Axshya activities was briefed to the members by Kyupise Sangtam, DCO, CHAI Secunderabad for Mokokchung and Tuensang districts.

Project “Axshya” is a TB project which is being implementing into three districts of Nagaland Mon, Tuensang and Mokokchung by the Catholic Health Association of India under Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) from the GFATM R-9. CHAI is one of the largest NGOs in the world now with 3303 member institutions in the health sector. CHAI under the R-9 TB project has aimed the strategy on Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) by means of conducting Social Awareness on TB at grass root level which primarily aims to increase

in case detection, increase in cure rates universal access treatment, to decrease TB incidence, decrease TB mortality, reduce risk of MDR-TB and to improve the quality of life of the people.

Kyupise Sangtam stressed that the formation of TB forum in the district is purely an independent and non profit voluntarily body which is formed with the active social activist, active NGO workers, Health experts and TB cured patients and PLHIV with the advisors from health department preferably CMO and DTO to supplement and accelerate the RNTCP activities in the rural areas and to enable the forum to advocate for TB affected and infected communities and make the Forum members as service providers. Raise an issue related to TB services in the district.

TB Forum members have discussed to perform a play or skit related to TB under the Special Events from CHAI for a month activity on TB through the initiative of Forum in charge by Moa Jamir, TB Forum

member under the topic on “Role Play Act on “Axshya” or “TB free” at the Street in the district H.Q to create more awareness on TB, RNTCP free services available and the existence of TB forum in the district. The Forum along with the rest of the world have also discussed to jointly conduct the world TB Day next year on March 24, 2012 in collaboration with the RNTCP in the district sponsored by CHAI under project “Axshya” GFATM-R-9.

The TB Forum members were also restructured the members since some of the members were posted out and got transferred into other district.

The newly members included were from PLHIV community, TB Cured Patient, CMO and DTO as Advisor and convener of the forum respectively.

The TB Forum was formed on June 7, 2011 under the Project “Axshya” CHAI supported by The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (THE UNION) under Global Fund Round-9.

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Items (vegetables) Tomato (Nasik) Tomato (Shillong) Green Chilli Carrot Cabbage Beans Beans (local) Ladies finger Brinjal Squash Bitter gourd Cauliflower Potol Radish Mero Pumpkin Bottle gourd Peas (motor) Capsicum Garlic (best quality) Garlic (average) Dry chilli (long) -do- (best quality) -do- (average) Palang saag Cucumber Onion Lemon (Nimbu) Potato

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one-day seminar on total sanitation campaign at noklak Kohima, November 18 (mexN): The Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH) in collaboration with WSSO PHED, Tuensang district has organized a one day seminar on total sanitation campaign for all the women bodies on November 15 last at KTC Hall Noklak HQ. The campaign was sponsored by PHE department. Around 250 mothers form 40 villages of Noklak circles attend the seminar.

The resource persons Er. Imsumeren Aier, Sanitation and Hygiene Consultant, DWSM (PHED), Tuensang Division, Ashale Seb IEC Consultant, DWSM, Tzutipokla Longkumer chemist, DWSM (PHED), Er. Imsumeren Aier, Er. PJ Khiamniungan, executive engineer PHED Tuensang spoke on the topic “Total Sanitation Campaign”,

“Good Sanitary Practices,” “Importance of sanitation for good community health,” “Film on water and sanitation” and “Practical issues and objectives of TSC campaign at grass root level” respectively.

Earlier, P. Tsoiniu, lady wife of P. Longon, minister for soil and water conservation and land resources grace the function as the chief guest. She urged the Khiamniungan women to work together in unity so as to preserve and promote our values and traditions at par with others.

Welcome address was delivered by P. Tainio, president KMH. W. Chuba, president KTC, Khoumniu, wife of parliamentary secretary S. Heno and S. Tainiu, ADC Noklak also exhorted the gathering. Sujang proposed vote of thanks.

pra exercise in peren conducted

Dimapur, November 18 (mexN): PRA exercise under (WSSO) PHED, Peren Participatory Rural Appraisal exercise was organized by PHED (Rural) Peren under the sponsorship of WSSO, PHED, Kohima on November 17 at Old Jalukie (lower).

The exercise was attended

by Sashi (SDO) Peren sub-division, Moanaro, Chemist, (WSSO) PHED Peren, Binsaniu, IEC Consultant, (WSSO), PHED Peren, representatives of WATSAN, women society, anganwadi, teachers, youth, VDB, village council and deacon. The officials along with the village representatives had an open discussion on sanitation and hygiene , their problems

he People’s Army of Nagaland is resolutely committed to defend and preserve the inalienable historical and political rights of the Nagas that had been affirmed by memorandum to Simon Commission in 1929.

We are also duty bound to uphold the reaffirmation of the Nagas inherent and indestructible entity as people and Nation by the very act of 1951 Plebiscite held under the auspices of AZ.Phizo.

Judging from the history of many colonised people and their struggle of liberation, the Nagas were and are too bound to undergo several political pitfalls and blunders. However, despite political calamities at several stages of our struggle, the movement had not been abandoned or forsaken.

This implies that the Nagas aspiration is natural and unassailable, cannot be forced to be vanquished no matter how overwhelming the odds be.

If the present dilemmas and confusions over various interpretation of political alternatives are to be considered, the People’s Army and NSCN under SS Khaplang’s leadership would like to inform the Nagas of our political conviction and conscience.

If any alternative political arrangements are to be explored as in consideration and relevance to the demands of the times and circumstances, realism and practicality of the issue etc, the NSCN though may not be a party to any such arrangement or give resistance but would only remain aloof and unperturbed.

The only contention would be that, the NSCN would not tolerate any form of political arrangement, agreement or settlement that propagates political betrayal and denouncement of the Naga’s basic political rights and ideologies.

The inability to transcend present differences or present realistic political compulsions as being enforced, enticed and offered cannot be an excuse to repudiate the entire historical and political legacy of our people.

It is our fervent plea that, “let those nationalists favoring honorable exit, be agreed to retire them unconditionally and without aspersions, that they be acknowledged for the sacrifices and services rendered but ask them to not barter away the Nagas identity and rights for their own comfort and convenience so that they be not hunted or haunted as traitors”.

Participants of the Peren Participatory Rural Appraisal exercise at Old Jalukie (lower). on November 17.

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61. Belligerent 63. Largest continent 64. Alone 65. Strange 66. Not us 67. Leg joint 68. Humorous

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Sainik inter-house quiz competition 2011

Lt Col Satish Chari, Registrar of Sainik School Punglwa giving away the inter-house quiz competition 2011 trophy to the winning house Doyang

Sainik School Punglwa conducted Inter- House Quiz Competition on November 13 and 14 for subjunior and junior category

respectively, where Lt Col Satish Chari, Registrar Sainik School Punglwa was the chief guest. The competition was lively and keenly

CMHS Alumni Adhoc Committee formed A meeting was held with the alumni of Chakhesang Mission High School (CMHS), Pfutsero, at Moshi Hotel, Kohima, on 10th November, 2011. The meeting was chaired

by Mr. Kekhwengulo Lea, Convenor, New School Building Committee, CMHS. The forthcoming Golden Jubilee celebration of the School in 2015 was discussed and an Alumni Adhoc Committee was formed with the following persons as executive members: 1.

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Convenor: Mabie Epao – Kohima Co-Convenor: Neisalie Losou – Dimapur Secretary: Sao Tunyi – Kohima Members: i. Dute Doulo – Kohima ii. Vekhayi Rűho – Kohima iii. Neikholo-ű Mero – Kohima iv. Vikuo Rhi – Pfutsero v. Esther Mero – Dimapur vi. Riwele Rhakho – Phek Thekho Rova Headmaster Chakhesang Mission High School Pfutsero, Phek District

ANPSA talent expo The All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) Kohima unit held its annual (Talent Expo 2011) at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Kohima on November 5. Twenty two schools participated in competition.

The panel of judges were form Symphony School of Music Kohima, where the following schools were declared as winner of the event.

1st prize: The Vineyard School Kohima 2nd prize: Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Kohima 3rd prize : St. John School Merhülietsa Consolation prize: 1.

Baptish High Kohima 2.

East View Home School Kohima 3.

Bethel Hr. Sec. School Kohima 4.

Little Flower Hr. Sec. School Kohima 5.

Joyance Pre-School Kohima The first prize was sponsored by ANSAC and the second and third prize was sponsored by ANPSA Kohima Unit, the consolation prizes were sponsored by Baptist High Kohima.

The two upcoming Artists from Model

contested by the cadets.

Doyang house emerged as the overall winner after beating tough competition from the rival houses.

Hr. Sec. School Kohima and Genesis School were sponsored and awarded by Symphony School of Music Kohima.

The ANPSA Kohima Unit would like to thank all the participants schools, the prize sponsored department & Schools, the Kohima Doordashan, NN Cable for their publicity coverage, Jenny Kath and all those who took part to make the event successful.

Abalie Medoze General Secretary ANPSA Kohima Unit

Farmer Field Day The department of Agriculture, Pfutsero Sub-Division Observed the Farmers Field Day on 15th Nov. 2011 at Thetsümi Village with ongoing Farmers Training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme during the year.

The programme was chaired by Sanüzo Nienü, SDAO Pfutsero and Farmers Field Day Speech delivered by Rongseninla, Deputy Director of Agriculture (PP). She highlighted the Implementation of the IPM Programme throughout the state where 96 centres were taken during the year. She emphasized the used of chemical to control the insect pest during early day with BHC, DDT etc, but later it was found that these chemicals causes health hazard to human and polluted environments, that the IPM Programme was introduced to minimized the used of such chemical. The deforestation of our lands resulted the climate changes which causes natural calamities, disappearance of wild animals resulting increases of harmful insects pest population, that it is our farmers to adopt new technologies like IPM, double cropping methods to produce more food grains. She also advised the farmers to produce chemical free food grains and work more to achieve the department programme of vision 2020 and to uplift our economic status.

The programme started with invocation

by Vechülo, Pastor, folk song presented by Farmers, report of training given by Chüvohü AFA and concluded with Vote of Thanks pronounced by Vetsope VCC. Altogether about 75 farmers attended the programme.

AR apprehends UG cadres in various places of Manipur On November 17, discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Langathel, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area

and apprehended one KYKL cadre. The apprehendee was identified as No. 1755, SS Sgt Pukhrambam Amarjeet Singh alias Kamo,22 yrs,s/o P Subachan Singh,r/o Langathel. 01x 9 mm Pistol with magazine, 05x live rounds and 48 x SP tablets recovered from the apprehendee.

In yet another incident, troops of 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in general area Kachal and apprehended two individuals alongwith 300 kgs of Ganja on November 16 . The apprehendees were identified as Lalkeng Doungel,53 yrs,s/o Prokholan,r/o Dongshum,UkhruldistandHolaceHaokip,30 yrs,s/o Thongjang,r/o Shongphel,Ukhrul dist.

On November 12, troops of 30 AR of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) alongwith representatives of Imphal West Police launched operation in Phumlou Sephai area and apprehended one KCP (Lamyanba Khuman) cadre.

The apprehendee was identified as Phirinjam Kalanjoy alias Tamo, 48 yrs, s/o Late PH Kameshwar, r/o Phumlou Sephai. 01x AK 47 Rifle with magazine,01x Sten machine gun with magazine,01x.303 Rifle Grenade launcher, 60 x 7.62 mm live rounds, 10 x liver rounds of Sten Machine Gun, 04 x RPG Shells, 03 x Chinese Hand Grenade with Detonator, 01 x Magazine of 9 mm, 02 x Chinese Walky Talky Set and 01 x Ammunition Pouches were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries handed over to Imphal West Police station.

Later, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in general area Hiyanglam Waramkhong Bazar and apprehended one KYKL cadre on November 13. The apprehendee was identified as No. 1036 SS Pvt Elangbam Okendro Meitei alias Stalin, 31 years, s/o E Jila Singh, r/o Hiyanglam Waramkhong Bazar.

Also, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area Khudengthabi and apprehended a drug peddler alongwith 2,40,000 Nos of banned Mucoson tablets on November 13. The apprehendee was identified as Thangkhulum Aimol, 23 years, s/o Manirei, r/o Khudengthabi. The apprehendee alongwith recovery was handed over to Narcotic Control Bureau, Imphal.

On November 8, the troops of 15 AR of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in Panghang area of Thoubal district, and apprehended one UPPK cadre. The apprehendee was identified as Alongam Kenedy aliasBoySingh,32yrs,s/oAThombaSingh,r/o Mingjam Mayengbam Leikai.01x 9 mm Pistol with magazine and 04x live rounds recovered from the apprehendee.

On November 5, the 36 AR personnel and 43 AR of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched joint operation in Kanglatombi area and apprehended one KYKL cadre. The apprehendee was identified as No 921 Sgt Huidrom sharat, 38 yrs,s/o Tomba singh, r/o Saijang, Imphal East. The Sajolsem Manao,40 yrs, s/o Sagolsem Jageshor,r/o Sagolsem MayaiLeikaiandwas handedovertoSekhmai Police station.

Also on the same day, discovering the movement of UG cadres in Sugnu area of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNLF cadre. The apprehendee was identified as No1350 K Samananda, 30 yrs, s/o Kh Shelungmba, r/o Sugnu and was handed over to Sugnu Police station.

Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Yairipok Tulihal of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UPRF cadre on November 1. The apprehendee was identified as Raju Khan,18 yrs,s/o Makat Itombi,r/o Tulihal Idiga Manak.01x Chinese grenade and 04x live rounds of 9 mm were recovered from the apprehendee.

Later, the troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector and 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched joint operation in general area Samaram of Thoubal district and

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apprehended one PREPAK cadre on 01 Nov 2011.TheapprehendeewasidentifiedasSajolsem Manao,40 yrs, s/o Sagolsem Jageshor,r/o Sagolsem Mayai Leikai..

In another incident, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector and 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched joint operation in general area Salam Mamang Leikai of Imphal West district and apprehended one KCP (City Meitei) cadre on 01 Nov 2011. The apprehendee was identified as Surokhaibam Sanayaima Singh,49 yrs,s./p Late Nitai Singh,r/o Salam Mamang Leikai,Imphal West.

On November 2, the troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in Namukhong of Thoubal district area and apprehended one KYKL cadre on 02 Nov 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No.708 Pongambam Tomba Singh, 47 yrs, s/o Late Leiren Singh, r/o Naukhong, Thoubal and was handed over to Yairipok Police station.

In a separate another incident, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in general area Khudengthabi of Chandel district and apprehended two individuals alongwith banned wild life products on November 2. The apprehendees were identified as V Rajasekhar, 28 yrs and Y Murgesh Sana, 21 yrs, both s/o Vellaishamy, r/o Ward No.3, Moreh, 14 kgs of Pangolin shell, 02x Mobile phones and 01x ICICI bank ATM card were recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith recoveries have been handed over to Wildlife Department, Imphal.

On October 27, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in Umathel and Shairo of Thoubal district and apprehended three one PREPAK cadre and one KCP cadre on 29 Oct and 30 Oct 2011 respectively. The apprehendees were identified as No.1577(Batch No.25) Inaucha Singh,32yrs, s/o Late Maipak Singh, r/o Wangjing Khunou (PREPAK) No.397 Mangoljao alias Kinglakp, 22 yrs s/o Thongjam Santa, r/o Seraok(KCP).

Later, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector and 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched joint operation in general area Kachikhul and apprehended one PLA cadre on 30 Oct 2011. The apprehendee was identified as Heinam Somorjit Singh, 33 yrs, s/o H Biren Singh, r/o Kachikhul, Imphal West.

Moreover the 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in general area Khudengthabi and apprehended suspicious person from a TATA Sumo Regd No.MN 01X 1543 moving towards Moreh on 29 Oct 11. The apprehendee was identified as Akou, 54 yrs,s/o Tabunag,r/o Khunkhu,Senapati.02 x AK 47 magazines and 40 x live rounds of AK were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries has been handed over to Imphal West police station.

On October 21, the troops of 27 AR of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in Maringbal of Thoubal district and apprehended one UNLF cadre on 21 Oct 2011.

The apprehendee was identified as No.1699 SS Pvt Th Shomendro Singh alias Lusing Lakta,s/o Th Tangthen Singh, r/o Papel Maning Leikai,Kakching. 01x 9 mm Pistol with magazine and one round was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Kakching Police station.

Later,theUnit launchedoperationingeneral area Kakching Khunou and apprehended one PLA (RPF) cadre on 21 Oct 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No.2550 Mayengbam Jamen Jao Meitei alias NC,r/o Kaching Khunou,Thoubal and was handed over to Kakching Police station.

In an another incident, troops of 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in general area Nambol Bazar and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on October 20. The apprehendee was identified as Ramesh,30 yrs, s/o Indra, r/o Ningthoukhong andwashandedovertoNambolPolicestation.

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‘Challenges for higher education in State’ “We are far behind national and world average,” Rio said and stressed on the need to go back to primary level and encourage the students to come forward for higher education. “It is our responsibility to bring our people forward,” Rio said adding that government of the day alone cannot handle this. In this, Rio said every citizen have to perform their duty.

Appreciating the academic performance of Kohima Science College (87 to 88%), Rio said the college is one of the best in the region but there is still room to improve. Rio announced that the state government will be there to improve the infrastructure of the college and look for welfare of students.

Complementing the college for attaining 50 glorious years, Rio was hopeful that

the college will retrospect, saying “We should take the challenges. We should carry forward the challenges for better.”

Stating that jubilee celebration is a time for jubilation, Minister for Higher Education Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu said “Let this celebration be another milestone in our search for excellence.”

Stating that Kohima Science College remains the centre of attraction as far as science education is concerned, he said the college is well equipped with all necessary requirements for science education and expressed happiness that the college has been performing very well and rated as one of the best science colleges not only in Nagaland but in the whole north east.

“We would like to record our appreciation for the

achievement of this college because all our engineers, doctors and all other officers in various technical professions received their basic science courses from this college,” he said and further acknowledged the alumni association for coming forward in a big way to contribute towards the welfare of the college.

Dr. Liezietsu said that state government is trying hard to achieve the goals of greater access, equity, and inclusiveness, relevance and value- based education.

“To catch with the rest of the country in matters of science education, among other things, it is very necessary for us to introduce research studies which should be treated as a fundamental goal,” he said.

The minister said some years back, he raised the is-

sue of establishing constituent colleges in Nagaland in a conference in Delhi, where he mentioned two collegesFazl Ali College, Mokokchung and Kohima Science College, Jotsoma for this purpose.

He said a constituent college will remain under a university but 100% funding will come from UGC, adding that the government have presented its point before the Ministry of Human Resource Development way back in 2008.

“As per rule, this should have been recommended and forwarded to the Ministry by the Nagaland University; but it was unfortunate that the Nagaland University did not show any interest to recommend it to MHRD. The matter is lying pending with the Nagaland University for the last three years,”

the minister said adding the government is considering to take up the matter with new Vice-Chancellor if the situation stills remains favorable with the Ministry in Delhi.

“One of the reasons why we desire to have such special facility is to give emphasis on research studies,” the minister said.

Stating that education is the foundation for the development of all aspects of human resources and has its direct bearing on the economy of the people, the minister said “ Therefore, education is not only for enlightenment but it is more of a capital investment and development.”

In this, he said education must keep pace with the global competitors. With that we can be assured to our rightful place in the global competition and for that our

Road repair works in Zbto under scanner

Thus, the total amount sanctioned from 2008-11 was Rs 400 Lakh. The major work carried out was from Gas Agency South Point to Kheshiho Stone Crusher via East Amphoto, the nature of work for which was Earthwork (New connectivity) with the fund amounting to Rs 50 Lakh was sanctioned.

During an interaction with the YouthNet and ZRSU, SDO PWD (R&B) Zunheboto, Inato admitted

that all the road repair works were carried out “randomly and haphazardly” and quality was being compromised. According to the SDO, the works were carried out in the name of professional contractors but the actual works were being executed and overlooked by laymen who do not have proper knowledge on the specification, content and composition of materials for road repairs. “So the quality has been

degraded,” he added. He wondered what happened to the roads in Zunheboto town when equal or comparable funds were being allotted to the district like all other districts.

EE PWD (R&B) Zunheboto, Er. Manenglepden said, “Technically speaking it is very hard to implement the code (specifications)” unless the public monitors work.

He cited an example in Tuli where the public formed a joint action

committee to see that the road constructions were carried out strictly according to the laid down specifications. He said such committees could be formed in Zunheboto too if the public wanted durable roads.

He solicited the support and cooperation of the public stating that the department was acting only as the facilitators while the actual works were being carried out by contractors or firms.

education systems needs to adapt continuous system of updating and upgrading the knowledge and skill, so that we produce world class trained resources.

Music Task Force advisor Dr. Nicky Kire, Krurovi Peseyie, Kiremwati, Dr. Niu Whiso Kuotsu, Renthungo Jungio and Megoneitso Meyase also spoke at the inaugural function.

The celebration to go on till November 19, is being marked by games, exhibitions, science fair, concerts, cultural dances, flower arrangement, food festival etc.

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Your daily Meetings, Appointments, Information and Reminder column

KYK meet on Nov 19 The Kulolau Yeputhomi Kuposhukulu(KYK) have scheduled a meeting on November 19, 2011 at the Private Residence of Mr. Kakheho(Denis) Yeputhomi, Thahekhu village at 10:00 AM to discuss on some important matters relating to the Union’s functions. It is therefore informed to all the Office Bearers and Executive Members to attend the meeting positively. No personal intimation letter shall be served on this matter.

NTCA met from Nov 19 The 10th session of Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) Annual General Meeting will be held on November 19 and 20 at the New Life Bible College, Dimapur. All the constituent member colleges are reminded to send their delegates to the meeting, 3 delegates for active member colleges and 2 delegates for associate member colleges. Food and accommodation will be provided free of cost by the hosting college. Registration of the delegates will begin at 12.00 noon and the first session will start at 2.00 PM.

Rengma Sports' Association meeting The Rengma Sports' will hold an emergency meeting on November 19 at 10:00 am in the RSA rostrum Tseminyu Town.Therefore all Area representative and council of Office bearers are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.

LOCAL NEWS

GS Road Business Owners’ Association on a humanitarian ground took initiative to help the fire victims by collecting food materials like Rice, Dal, Biscuits, etc and used cloths and amount in cash from the members at G S Road. The Association handed over the materials and cash to the Authority designated by the administration in this regard.

Toshiba Jamir from Ungma Village of Mokokchung district, a social activist in the global fight against HIV and AIDS pandemic and drug abuse is a recipient of two national awards in social activism namely National Award for Social Activities for outstanding individual achievement and distinguished services to the nation from Global Achievers Foundation and India Gold Star Award along with a Gold Medal in recognition of sterling Merit, Excellent performance and outstanding contribution for the progress of the nation from Intellectual People and Economic Growth Association.

Toshiba received the two awards on November 4.

Dimapur Surumi Community celebrates Ahuna

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): Dimapur Surumi Community (DSC) celebrated Ahuna Festival on November 14 at the Residence of Hutoi Shikhu EE (irr), Thilixu Atsoa, Dimapur with Shetoi Yepthomi MLA, Chairman NHHDC has graced the occasion as chief guest. The Dimapur Surumi Community new office bearers for the tuner 2011-2014 was elected which will be headed by Khetoi Awomi EE (PHED) as Chairman, Hukato Jakhalu Vice Chairman, Akato Jakhalu General Secretary, Kakheto Jakhalu Joint Secretary (Administration), Ghokivi Tsakhalu Joint Secretary (Incharge Cultural), Vekiye Yepthomi Treasurer, Vitoho S. awomi Information Secretary, Executive Members Inaha Awomi, Henito Awomi, Khetshito Awomi and Advisors Vikiho Awomi, Dy. Director Edn, Shikato Jakhalu, EE (Trans-Power), Hutoi Shikhu (Irr), Khukiyi Awomi Head Master.

FGN notifies Public of new Dimapur town Commander

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Federal Government of Nagaland in a press note stated that the Ministry of Rali Wali, as directed by the Ministry of Kilo (Home) Affairs, notified the business establishments/communities, individual and general public of Dimapur town that , ‘Major’ N.K.Sema had been assigned as the new Dimapur town Commander w.e.f November 16, 2011. It was stated that N.K.Sema had been assigned as against/vice ‘Lieut Col’ Kahuto Achumi who was being transferred from 6th Brigade, Naga Army. The press note informed all to contact the newly assigned officer if required in the following mobile numbers 9862270056/9774930211 in order to avoid any confusion and also for the smooth functioning of the Government.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE NO.IND/TRG/CB-21/91-92

Dated Kohima, the 17th Nov. 2011

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In search of an elusive Shangri-la

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Dr. Arkotong Longkumer

agaland, situated in the northeastern corner of India, to many people remains elusive and mythical like a name taken from one of J.R.R Tolkein’s novels. Images of pristine landscapes, dotted with picturesque huts and rice terraces, colourfully dressed people in traditional clothes, donned with their spears and exquisite cowry shells, beads, and Hornbill feathers continue to portray Nagaland as an exotic destination. Sometimes modern life in Nagaland is carefully etched out to give a visual representation of Nagaland as Eden – untouched and unspoilt, at least to the untrained eye.

This choreographed representation appears in most coffee-table books on Nagaland, enriched by wonderfully, staged, photographs that belie a certain reality to them. Indeed, it is presented in a manner in which the target audience is a Western consumer whose interest is the visual authenticity of real-people-doing-realthings-living-real-lives. It ultimately constructs a nostalgic parallel universe in which the two worlds – the West and the exotic East – exist apart.

The real story of Nagaland is hardly told because it is swallowed up in this mishmash of representation that cloaks rather than reveals.

Jonathan Glancey’s book Nagaland: A Journey to India’s Forgotten Frontier is different in this respect.

It provides a historical and ethnographic picture of the global geo-political puzzle that is Nagaland and in doing so brings to light facets of global history that have implications for India, China, and Burma. Remnants of this puzzle have their origins with the British, the Japanese and even the Americans. I would recommend this book because it is one of the better books written on a complex place such as Nagaland and it offers a balanced historical view that will appeal to a general readership, but will also resonate with many Nagas. It is a story told from the perspective of an outsider, who not only understands the Nagas but also shows deep empathy for their history and their future.

Jonathan Glancey recounts to us how his fascination with Nagaland began as a child. Indeed, this

fascination was fuelled by his family – grandfather, father and his tea planter uncle – who knew Nagaland (then the Naga Hills) well. In fact, his father served with the RAF in 1944 to fight the Japanese whose ambitions to enter India were halted in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. Armed with stories of the Nagas, Glancey finally manages to sneak into Nagaland in the early 1980s (because of the difficulty of attaining visas) via Arunachal Pradesh and into northern Nagaland. Since then, he has returned to Nagaland several times visiting the eleven districts and crossing into the eastern and southern mountain borders with Burma where the eastern Nagas live. The knitting together of the intimate landscape, history and identity of the Naga people into a nuanced and sophisticated constellation of narratives is undeniably one of the strengths of this book. There are a number of instances where this strength is clearly visible.

Glancey deftly manoeuvres through the history of the region when the British encountered the Nagas around the mid-18th century, due to the expansive tea trade underway in the Northeast of India and particularly in Assam. To protect the tea gardens from the Nagas, who routinely attacked tea labourers and captured ‘heads’, the British were forced to administer this recalcitrant landscape. Administer they did, in some parts at least, while large areas remained ‘unadministered’. Along with British administration came trade, modern infrastructures, jobs, education, hospitals, and religion. Christianity, though largely exported by the American Baptists, was one of these forces that has had a lasting impact in Nagaland; it is estimated that over 90% of the Nagas are Christian.

Another strength of the book is that Glancey doesn’t simply focus on events in the Naga Hills, but highlights the reverberating effects of global history that would shape the future of the Nagas. When World War I erupted in Europe, several thousand Nagas were enlisted in the Allied Labour Corps in France. The accounts gathered by Glancey are revelatory, in that they show for the first time how the Nagas were viewed in Europe, fighting alongside the allies against a common enemy. Their service in France not only endeared the Nagas

to the British, but it also helped foster a sense of Naga nationhood. The experience in France, coupled with the returning men to the Naga Hills, brought about a common Naga consciousness that would lead them to form the Naga Club in 1918. From this moment, Naga nationhood would take on an important dimension of realising their national identity which would be carried across generations by different groups and personalities, and became centred on their demand for an independent Naga country.

This long and complex history is

guided well by Glancey’s prose and knowledge of the region. Glancey unravels the way in which the creation of a Naga national identity is crucial in defining their relationship with the Indian state. Along with Christianity as the dominant religious identity amongst the Nagas, and the adoption of English as the official language, the Nagas have constructed a viable rhetoric of resisting the Indian state who are seen as ‘Hindu’ occupiers. This stalemate has been exacerbated further by the imposition of the Arms Forces Spe-

cial Powers Act (AFSPA) by the Indian government in 1958 that has meant that military and security objectives are foremost in their agenda.

India is worried that any political and territorial compromise on Naga independence will expose India to the strength of China’s monopoly in the region. Glancey alerts us to the power games of international geopolitics and highlights the important role Nagaland is playing in the larger arena.

This geo-political reality is best articulated beginning with Glancey’s wonderful account of the Battle of Kohima in 1944 where the British Army, assisted by Naga warriors, defended the capital from Japanese invasion. Glancey informs us about the many actors involved, particularly the relationship between the fiery Indian National Army leader Subhas Chandra Bose and the Naga nationalist leader Angami Zapu Phizo who connived with the Japanese in the hope that once Japan succeeded the Nagas would have their independence. Little did we know that the global forces of Adolf Hitler of Germany, Emperor Hirohito of Japan and the forces of the Indian National Army under Bose would culminate in the Battle of Kohima under Naga skies.

The post-World War II geo-political situation is exemplified in his discussion on the politics of Naga sovereignty, bringing into purview China, Burma, Pakistan, India and America, all playing – in some way or the other – an important role in pitting one against the other, perhaps for their own ends rather than benefiting the Nagas in any way. Here Glancey’s narrative strengths are at their best when he is concerned both with the vicissitudes of local history and its broader implications – and both resonate with equal parlance. The circularity of the conflict and the never-ending political stalemate regarding Naga sovereignty demands has disillusioned many Nagas (since 1997 there are peaceful negotiations at the highest level between the Government of India and the different Naga factions).

This feeling is fittingly captured in Glancey’s interviews with Nagas who say that India is primarily interested in Nagaland for two reasons: exploiting its mineral wealth; and to act as a buffer state between India and China.

Winterize your home-Now! As we enter the cold part of the year, here are 19. Install foam insulators behind the face plates of light switches and electrical outlets.

50 tips for how to winterize your home.

20. Check the insulation in the walls of your home. It might need some work in order 1. Replace any old or inefficient windows. to keep heat in efficiently.

Windows are one of the major ways heat 21.Plant evergreen trees close to your home leaks out of your house. to block the winter wind.

2. Seal off drafty windows and patio doors 22. Reverse the direction of ceiling fans to with clear plastic. push hot air downward and delay it from 3. If you have a lot of outside doors that leak air, you can seal a few off using plastic or caulk putty.

4. If your furnace is more than 10 years old, there’s a good chance that it wastes a lot of fuel. Consider upgrading to a newer one.

5. Insulate the hot water lines around your hot water heater and turn down the temperature of the water heater to the “warm” setting (120 degrees F).

6. Consider “blanketing ” your water heater with faced fiberglass insulation.

(Do not do this if you have a gas-powered water heater) 7. Wrap any hot water pipes that run through unheated areas of the house. Also, you can insulate cold water pipes to help prevent them from freezing during the winter.

8. Replace your furnace filter about every 3 months.

9. Make sure your cold air returns aren’t blocked. Your furnace needs these to operate efficiently.

10.Try replacing the weather stripping around the doors in your home. escaping the house.

11. Use a programmable thermostat to reduce 23. Consider hanging thermal curtains to help prevent drafts. heating costs when no one is at home.

12.Uncover all south-facing windows to let 24. Install a dryer vent seal to prevent cold air from traveling back into your home. all possible sunlight in your home.

13. Keep all vents and baseboard heaters 25. There are attachments to vent your dryclean. er inside your home so you don’t waste 14.If you have a fireplace, close the damper the heat and humidity. (Don’t try this if when the fireplace is not in use. you have a gas-powered dryer).

15. If the damper is old or doesn’t close well, try 26. Check windows for leaks. Windows with putting some insulation in it to seal it off. wooden frames often warp and become Just remember to take it out before using it! inefficient.

16.If you like using a fireplace, consider get- 27. Caulk both sides of the trim around your windows. This is an area where a lot of air ting an insert that will direct the heat can get in. into your house instead of just sending it 28. Try not to use space heaters to heat large up the chimney.

17. Consider replacing all of your lightbulbs areas of your house. with energy-saving CFL bulbs.

29. If you spend most of your time in one room in a large house, consider setting 18.Install a timer on your water heater so it your thermostat low and using a small isn’t heating a whole tank of water when heater to heat where you are going to be. you don’t need it.

30. Remove any window-unit air conditioners.

31.Keep all closet doors closed when possible. There’s no need to heat space that isn’t in use as long as it doesn’t contain water pipes.

32. Make sure that your garage isn’t too drafty.

33. Try to use the clothes dryer for consecutive loads of laundry. This conserves the energy that would be needed to heat up the dryer several times.

34. Replace the caulking around any bathtubs or showers.

35. If your home has folding attic stairs, consider insulating the door with a cover of some sort.

36. If your home has a sliding glass door, check the seal on the bottom to make sure it isn’t letting in cold air.

37. If your water heater needs to be upgraded, consider installing a tankless water heater.

38. Use the oven for baking during colder hours of the day to help heat your home.

39. Install storm doors to help keep out drafts.

40. Use an energy monitor to tell you what appliances are using the most energy. This might help pinpoint areas where you can cut back on energy usage.

41. Make sure that your duct system is working properly.

42. Look into installing a geothermal heating system. While it is a bit expensive, initially, the energy savings provide a long-term cost benefit.

43. Dress warmly when you are inside so that you won’t be tempted to raise the temperature on the thermostat.

44. Make sure that there aren’t any drafts coming in under doors. If there are, consider using a rubber strip to seal them off.

45. If you own a brick home, check the mortar. It may need repair.

46. Replace worn or missing shingles.

47. Seal any cracks in the foundation of your house.

48. Wear socks and slippers. If your feet are warm, you will feel warmer and can keep the thermostat set low.

49. Install a programmable Energy Star thermostat that will lower the temperature at night and when no one is at home.

50. Close off rooms that aren’t used and shut the vents.

Glancey warns that if these concerns are foremost in the minds of the Indian state, then this hegemony is a form of neo-colonialism, where the Nagas will never feel a part of India and always be treated as second-class citizens. Glancey doesn’t offer any solutions to this impasse but rather says that the only way he can help Nagaland is to bring its story to the attention of the world.

But is Glancey’s story a sentiment shared by all Nagas? How would the Nagas narrate their own story? Glancey’s narrative is strongest when dealing with historical facts. We hear a lot of the Nagas, but less so from the Nagas themselves. The global forces of history sometimes drown the conversations at the intimate levels and fail to capture the distinct Naga personalities that could have made the book more rewarding and enriching. It sometimes feels as if Glancey’s construction of the Naga world is like a finely manicured garden that hides the untidy bits, and in the process his book misses the ethnographic magic that makes travel writing a delight to read.

Let me now return to the beginning of the story and why he embarked on this journey in the first place. Intrigued by the romantic adventures of heroic explorers, Glancey reflects on whether Nagaland could be his own Shangri-La, a place that is unspoilt and pristine. Upon travelling to Nagaland he notes ‘When I discovered that my “Naked Nagas” were mostly Baptists I was, to say the least, surprised’. Although Glancey is self-reflexive and aware of his own limitations in realising this elusive Shangri-La, and where this dream is manifested in some sort of an authentic Naga culture, there are moments when his nostalgia surfaces, especially when he sees so much environmental destruction and a vanishing traditional culture. In these quiet moments, he seems to moan the loss of Nagaland’s innocence that perhaps once existed in some mythical time?

Ultimately, it is history that alone will decide these things: is it a loss that can be recovered or is its loss characteristic of our changing world?

Dr. Arkotong Longkumer is a Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, UK. He is a native of Nagaland and has worked for many years with the Nagas of Assam and Nagaland.

Winter is finally here and we thought we would warm up our reader’s homes with delicious cake recipes from the cooking goddess- Nigella Lawson. Hope you enjoy!

Banana Bread

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Ingredients • 100g sultanas • 75ml bourbon or dark rum • 175g plain flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 125g unsalted butter, melted • 150g sugar • 2 large eggs • 4 small, very ripe bananas (about 300g weighed without skin), mashed • 60g chopped walnuts • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 23 x 13 x 7cm loaf tin, buttered and floured or with a paper insert

Ingredients FOR THE CUPCAKES: • 125g soft unsalted butter • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 300g morello cherry jam • 150g caster sugar pinch of salt • 2 large eggs, beaten • 150g self-raising flour • 12-bun muffin tin and papers

Method Serves: Makes 8-10 slices 1. Put the sultanas and rum or bourbon in a smallish saucepan and bring to the boil.

2. Remove from the heat, cover and leave for an hour if you can, or until the sultanas have absorbed most of the liquid, then drain.

3. Preheat the oven to 170ºC/gas mark 3 and get started on the rest. Put the flour, baking powder, bicarb and salt in a medium-sized bowl and, using your hands or a wooden spoon, combine well.

4. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar and beat until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the mashed bananas. Then, with your wooden spoon, stir in the walnuts, drained sultanas and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, stirring well after each bit. Scrape into the loaf tin and bake in the middle of the oven for 1-11/4 hours.

When it's ready, an inserted toothpick or fine skewer should come out cleanish.

Leave in the tin on a rack to cool, and eat thickly or thinly sliced, as you prefer.

FOR THE ICING: • 100g dark chocolate • 100ml double cream • 12 natural-coloured glace cherries Method Serves: Makes 12 1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4.

2. Put the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan on the heat to melt. When nearly completely melted, stir in the chocolate.

Leave for a moment to begin softening, then take the pan off the heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the butter and chocolate are smooth and melted.

Now add the cherry jam, sugar, salt and eggs. Stir with a wooden spoon and when all is pretty well amalgamated stir in the flour.

3. Scrape and pour into the muffin papers in their tin and bake for 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes before turning out.

4. When the cupcakes are cool, break the chocolate for the icing into little pieces and add them to the cream in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, remove from the heat and then whisk - by hand or electrically - till thick and smooth. Ice the cupcakes, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon, and stand a cherry in the centre of each.

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Morung Youth Express

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

19 November 2011

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Post Mark - Remembered, Honored, Revived Rock Music Manipur (RMM) & Facebook Post Mark Fans Group

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n the late 1980s, a motley group of youngsters got together with a common love of heavy metal music. Apart from covering songs from the rock acts from the western world, Post Mark (as the group was later called) tried finding their own sound and style. This quest led them to experiment with Manipuri sounds. They introduced these unique sounds into their heavy metal compositions which the fans loved. They even used Manipuri motifs in their dresses as part of their stage gear.

Needless to say, Post Mark were demi Gods for the metal heads of Manipur, however few in numbers they were.

The vocalist of the band met an untimely death in an automobile accident and the rest of the members have gone to different directions in life. None of them have played together since mid-1990s and many of them have not even touched the musical instruments with which they used to mesmerize the fans with. Early in the year 2011, Metallica, whose songs that Post Mark popularized among young crowd in Manipur, declared that they would be touring India in October 2011.

Around August 2011, an idea was born amongst some die-hard Post Mark fans to make Post Mark experience Metallica in Bangalore, as an honor. Fans spread across the country and abroad started a movement to garner support and resources for this cause through mailinglist and social media networking sites.

The groundswell of support for Post Mark grew from strength to strength with team members based at Imphal reaching out to band members and others elsewhere reaching out to more fans through Post Mark Facebook fans group, and email group Rock-Music-Manipur (RMM), and reports in local and national dailies and other popular websites. All members were contacted but there was no trace of Imocha Phurailatpam, the lead guitarist and founding member of Post Mark. He happened to have relocated in Guwahati and saw the article carried by ‘The Telegraph’ (Kolkatta, India) about this fan movement and he reached out to the others. Finally existing members of the disbanded PostMark: Imocha Phurailatpam, Boycha Konjengbam, Ingocha Thingom, Bipin Sanjenbam and Paras Nongmaithem

(Top): Post Mark watching Metallica perform. (Bototm): The band with fans at the Metallica concert.

reached Bangalore on October 29, 2011.

The night before the Metallica concert, the fans had prepared a Jam session for them in Bangalore. At the jam session Ringo Pebam a die-hard fan of Post Mark said as Post Mark took the stage for the Jam, “We grew up seeing Post Mark performing on stage, it’s been 15 years and they have all parted ways and have not been playing the music we love. And to realize that they are here in Bangalore together, right in front of us to be performing again, makes my hair stand up. It’s an emotional moment, tu-chung-ngee!”

The fans, with their eyes fixed on them and with baited breath, watched PostMark walked up to the stage. Post Mark played so well, like the good old days, even though it was the first night they were playing together after so many years.

Before the jam session, during a meet

and greet with the fans, Post Mark announced that they will be working on an album next year. Imocha Phurailatpam said “"We had abandoned playing music a long time ago and thought that we would never play again. The music we created would have been lost had it not been for the unconditional support and encouragement of our fans that we have now resolved to revive our music. We will record songs again next year." The members of Post Mark did not expect to be remembered in such a profound way. They didn't expect to meet their old band mates and be together again. Imocha Phurailatpam said that they will re-record their album ‘Stamp on you’ in international level with an energetic new vocalist next year.

Manoranjan Haobam who was one among the front runners from the Post Mark fans home team said "When we

went to give invitation to Post Mark members to attend the Metallica concert in Bangalore, I was not confident about how they would react because they are older now, with families, busy in their respective work, moreover they have lost contact from one another for quite a long time. It was a great experience to share their moment of joy and their reunion. I can still remember a few words from Tamo Boycha 'Tung chung ngi noigise'". On 30th October, Post Mark with their fans was at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, watching their heroes Metallica perform live. “It was a privilege to be standing with Post Mark and watch Metallica perform. Most happy moment was seeing our Post Mark brothers head banging when Metallica performed the songs they often covered in Manipur and North East back then.”, recalls Tikendrajit Moirangthem about the Metallica gig. Bonet Sharma who had come from Delhi to Bangalore, to be with Post Mark, though Metallica was scheduled to play in Delhi as well said, “Post Mark was one of the loudest bands of Manipur. Who wouldn't like to watch Metallica long with them? The event was an overall effort of Post Mark fans from all over the world, and that was the reason I came to Bangalore. The day I reached Bangalore, my friends from Delhi called me and said Metallica’s concert in Delhi got cancelled. I am lucky that I came here, all for the love of Post Mark. “ Post Mark thanked all their fans who have inspired them to come back to music. They left Bangalore with a happy heart, saying they are going home with a renewed energy to seriously look at their second coming to music while fulfilling their ongoing duties. Uttam Chabungbam with a smile says, “All the efforts of the fans pay off. Post Mark was there at the Metallica gig. Post Mark has decided to play the music again, to go the studio and record their album again. What more can one asks for?”

It has been a heady mix of Metallica and Post Mark for the fans with some even travelling to Bangalore to be present for this event. Many more supported giving constant ideas and advice through the facebook page and on emails and many silently worked for this unique get-together. In our state torn in strife, Music is one common language all understand, enjoy and get inspired. It is music and its meaning to each individual that brings them together and work for common causes.

Energy drinks: simply fuel– or a flavour sensation?

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Charlie Cooper

ighly caffeinated energy drinks have become an integral part of a frenzied, workaholic culture in the UK and nearly three-quarters of young people say they drink them regularly. Popular pickme-ups such as Lucozade Energy and Red Bull deliver a dose of caffeine equivalent to a cup of coffee, while their more potent competitors Relentless and Monster – marketed to extreme sports fanatics – can contain twice that amount, around 160mg per can.

Around 73 per cent of 16- to 24-yearolds now drink them regularly, market analysts Mintel said, and most say they simply like the taste. The market for energy and sports drinks has grown by nearly 20 per cent in just three years and is estimated to be worth £1.1bn annually. In the UK alone, 209 new energy drinks have been launched in the past five years. The drinks were selling well despite the sluggish economy thanks to a "combination of energy-giving functionality and taste", Mintel said.

"While these drinks may have started off as aids to physical exercise, they are increasingly filling a more holistic lifestyle need, especially for 16- to 34-year-olds," said Jonny Forsyth, Mintel's senior drinks analyst. Half the UK population now regularly drink energising, non-alcoholic drinks, either as daytime stimulants or as mixers. Analysts believe the UK's worka-

holic culture is driving the drinks' popularity. Two-thirds of those aged 16 to 24 questioned by the researchers said the energy drinks improved their performance at work or while studying. An increasing number of more potent energy drinks appearing on the market has led to a number of health scares. This year, medics from the American journal Pediatrics claimed some could cause "seizures, mania, stroke and sudden death" in children, and researchers from Vermont University said those hooked on energy drinks could be more susceptible to drug addiction.

The Food Standards Agency says that highly caffeinated drinks, which can also contain stimulants such as glucuronolactone, taurine, and herbal substances, do not pose a serious health risk but that children should drink them only "in moderation" and that they should be avoided by pregnant women. In the late 1990s, the taste for energising drinks spread beyond the realms of sport. Red Bull was the first popular energy drink to hit the UK market. Its design and marketing were based on a more potent Thai drink called Krating Daeng. Four billion cans of Red Bull are now consumed worldwide every year. Mintel said that the appetite for a daily caffeine fix was likely only to increase, projecting that the indusYouths seen relaxing, in their traditional attire during the Tokhu Emong festival celtry could be worth nearly £2bn by 2016.

Source: The Independent ebrations in Dimapur. (Photo: Caisii Mao)

Éclair- Illuminating Lives And Touching Souls

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Jalnidh Kaur

hey are everywhere, hordes of street children, some of them rag pickers, others working as young maids and helpers with their parents in measly conditions, who romp around the streets all day until they are strong enough to do the heavy jobs and become bread earners.

And on the other end, there are so many of us, students who are free in vacations, or otherwise who have enough time to whine away on gossip, parties and facebook. Éclair (French word meaning enlightened) sought to bridge the gap. High school and college students turned teachers to these lovely street kids,…no ‘sweet’ kids! Started as a small informal class under the shade of a tree in a community park, éclair has now blossomed into a street school chain working in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Delhi and Sriganganagar.

The concept is to involve high school students and college students in imparting education to street kids in urban areas, thus channeling their free time and enthusiasm to the strata which needs it. All you need is a park, street kids and a bit of enthusiasm. You don’t need a room even! Éclair now has about 15 spirited young volunteers, mostly college students who teach poor kids in parks in the evenings. The curriculum is flexible and context based.

We start with the alphabet, English or Hindi, according to what is thought as suitable for the kids, for them to get enrolled in nearby schools. Eventually, counting and basic science is taught through innovative teaching techniques.

Since most of us are students, we make sure that kids don’t get bored with what we teach and repetition and drilling don’t make our classrooms dull.

More than elementary knowledge, these kids are taught practical skills that they need the most

in the kind of circumstances they live. Activities like how to cross road, knowing traffic lights, how to wash hands, how to brush are organized by our volunteers. All our volunteers are students, so we have a variety of curriculum here. Thanks to our BDS friends who help us in the tooth brushing activities while the Humanities friends introduce maps in

Jalnidh with Éclair Kids

our class – the kids love identifying the little India on the big world map. Our teen volunteers usually download interactive educational content on their cellphones and introduce in the classes which is

thoroughly enjoyed by our kids. We have a Nepalese kid in our class too, lending it a multicultural touch.

Street kids are intellectually sharp and smart. They already know a lot of things around through experience and just viewing others. But the circumstances restrict their learning. We were reminded of this harsh reality on the very first day of the class when one of us told them all to bathe daily from next day onwards and then come to the class. One of the kids Ramjaan did not appear the next morning. When we asked the rest about it, they said, “Medam Ji, Ramjaan does not have any water connection in his house…so he couldn’t bathe and hence did not come”. It pains us when we discover the complex economics intertwined there.

The aim is to reform the outlook of the kids – they now know what is it to dream and to aspire. Éclair volunteers are doing a good job by being agents of hope for these kids and empowering their lives with quality education. Most of our éclair kids are now enrolled in nearby schools, an achievement that makes us all smile with pride. The success of an éclair class is gauged by the volume of its shrinkage! Éclair has been publicizing primarily through Facebook. It’s simple, cheap and time saving. Most of us have huge friend following on social networking sites – that is what we use to network. We have been posting updates and pictures which have virtually flooded us with requests for volunteering and contributing.

We aim to build a deep long term commitment with the future of these kids; be the strength to give them better lives and eventually take éclair on a country wide scale to build a better nation. * If you would like to support us or start an éclair nearby, contact us at eclairstreets@gmail.com

The Naga Blog is a forum on facebook where Nagas from Nagaland and around the world network, share ideas and discuss a wide range of topics from politics and philosophy to music and current events in Nagaland and beyond. The blog is not owned by any individual, nor is it affiliated to or associated with any political party or religion. The only movement it hopes to stir is the one raised by the voices of the Nagas every step of the way, amassing perhaps to mass consciousness one day.

The Naga Blog & NooBs join hands for Relief of Burma Camp Fire Victims

Vikeduo Linyü: Dear NBCC, I know you will be organizing “Solidarity Concert for Thailand” tonight in Aid of Thailand flood victims, please remember that last night 100 plus houses were gutted at Burma camp Dimapur. No need to donate anything to them(fire victims), just pray for them so that such tragedies won’t occur again. I hope the donors paying Rs.10,000 are not forcefully made to buy the tickets. Btw if You(NBCC) are looking for another concert Turkey earthquake can be your next charity event. I hope you know the politics behind the Thailand flooding too. Anyway who am I to ask You, but in your quest to do something good, you are giving God a bad name.

Yan Fo Kikon: What kind of help & support do they need Vikeduo?? Can we blog members do anything help out our own people?? NBCC & the Government seem to be donating all the Naga public money to Rich self sufficient foreign countries that too by organizing extravagant concerts? Can we Blog members unite again to prove our older generation WRONG? Anyone willing to get up from your computer & come forward with a practical idea to help our own people first?

Bangkai Konyak: I'm in! 100 Rs and some clothes.

Pipi Newmei: Can anyone send me an account no? I have 2500 bucks I can spare. This is the true spirit of Christmas “Sharing” Neiwe M Mero: What happen in Thailand, Turkey or Japan is indeed tragic and sad. They have lost their families, friends and loved ones, their homes. But so do people affected by fire in our own land.

They too have lost their love ones, their families, their place called home. Its always good to help others but we must know whom to help. I may never cross my paths with anyone of the victims from Thailand or Japan or Turkey. But there is 50% chance that I come cross my path with those affected with fire in Dimapur. Those affected by fire at Burma camp maybe mostly from mainland India or Bangladeshis but they are living amongst us. Love thy Neighbour may be theoretically or theologically termed as for Universal.

But it’s also wrong to ignore what’s going on in your own house too.

Swetol Sothu: Suffering from "HYPERMETROPIA" (FARSIGHTEDNESS). Cannot see the tragedy nearby (Sikkim, Dimapur) but can only see far away(Japan, Thailand) Neite Kapfo: I guess a concert may come up in the coming days because there is a word "Burma" in the tragedy (pun!)

Kevin Yepthomi Naga: Nagaland donates 10 Lakhs to Thailand Lanu Jamir: 10 lakhs!And I wonder how many lakhs were spend in collecting that.

10 lakhs! For the "favourite destination for the (moneyed) people of Nagaland" 10 lakhs! All those roads and bridges that could have been made.

10 lakhs! All those hungry mouths that could have been fed.

10 lakhs! While basic healthcare lies in shambles.

Merry Christmas GON and NBCC hope you sleep peacefull tonight as we collect funds for the victims of the Burma camp inferno!

Nuchet Jams: thumbs down to the Nbcc and Nagaland govt, and thumbs up to Naga Blog and NOOBS The Naga Blog and NOOBS are back to help the victims of the fire at Burma Camp,Dimapur on 15th November 2011.

Lets come join our hands and help in our very small way.

Donation amount is the same as the Sikkim Earthquake Relief i.e Rs100.

You can drop in your contribution at your nearest NOOBS contact points.

List of the Contact Points: Kohima Contact Points: 1. SIMPLY TASTY, opp Koinonia Church, Keziekie. Contact Bano 2. UNDER-1-ROOF, Ser's Bazaar, Midland Kohima Contact person Awele, Store Manager.

3. L!FE PRO Sound Solution,Imphal Road, NH-29.Old Ministers' Hill Kohima-797001. Nagaland.

Phone : 0370-22900913.9856500755.contact person-Akhani.

4. ZINGKI SOUVENIRS, Hotel Japfu Complex, Kohima Nagaland opens @ 9:00 am to 4:30pm 5. HIVE CAFE, Near Westroad Mall. Jail colony,Kohima. contact-9774650855/9774650369 6. PORTRAIT STUDIO, Emporium Complex, Old NST Kohima.

Contact Person : Danü Lee (9856189451) 7. LITTLE NICETIES, Below Nagamese CRC, Near Progressive Youth, D.Block, Kohima. Contact 9862719249, 8974810162,9612828914.

8. CENTRAL PERK, near Sekho complex, main town kohima..Contact: Kekhriezhazo Mepfhüo contact no.8974171314 9. BLACK ICE, RS Building, Opp. Bank of Baroda. Kohima Main Town Contact : Sales Manager +91 9612826060 10. TRAP cars & bikes, New Sect. Road. Contact: 9774071683 11. M/S TRAVELZONE, Near S.P. Office, Opposite DCC, Officers' Hill Kohima, Nagaland Contact person: Mr Lima Toshi Contact Number: 9615340118/9612714131 Dimapur Contact Points: 1. HIYO CAFE, Aiko building , below FURTADOS store, Nagarjan Junction.contact person Kevin Yeptho/Be Swu 2. KAPUNU FURNITECH, NH - 29, Kohima Road, Near Holotoli school, Purana Bazar (East) Dimapur. Contact person Mr. Khrozo Nuh. 3. Ps 23 CYBER CAFE, Holy cross(Plaza) Police Point, KHAKHU'S BUILDING, Nyamo Lotha Road(Church Road) Dimapur Contact Person: Kevin Yeptho 4. COMPUTER CONCEPT, 1st floor, central apartment nagarjan junction 5. ANIMAL HEALTH CENTRE, Opp. DBHSS, Duncan Road, Fellowship Colony, Dimapur Dr. Wati 9862092268 6. PORTRAIT STUDIO( Kodak Express ), Circular road, between Eastern Mirror Building and Axis Bank Contact Person Kenie-9862685814 7. CRYSTALS Book House Cum Stationeries, Shop no- 12 JOYCE Complex, Chumukedima - 797103 Dimapur.

Contact Person T Senti Aier phone:kindly PM 8. TRINITY TRAVELS, Near Signal Angami Gate, Signal Basti, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797112. Contact Person Imsu Longkumer :- 9402988162/9089435216/9436003166/09650435054 9. HIGHWAY SHOPPE, Diphupar Gate, 4thmile, Dimapur.

Contact Person James- 03862242431,8014952979,9436652145.

10. ETICKETS HUB, Subjail Junction, Tinali, Dimapur, Nagaland Contact Person Apok Jamir 9436613232, 9612800123 11. JUMPING BEAN CAFE, Ana-Ki 1st Floor, Opp Tata Parking, Near DDSC Stadium, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797112. Contact : 03862-284619 / 9612302514 email: jumpingbeancafe@gmail.com 12. PLANET PC, Half nagarjan, Among Jamir's building Dimapur Nagaland. Contact:03862231396 / 9612911305 13. Bamboo emporium & sales depot Nagaland Bamboo Resource centre, 6th mile Dimapur,Tel: 03862-282602. .Email:NRBC.emporium@ gmail.com ..opening hrs;10 am to 4 pm all weekdays Contact Point @ Wokha 1. SEN'S MIXED FILLINGS wokha town 797111 contact Person Steve odyuo 9436832680 Contact Point @ Mokokchung 1. VIRTUAL POINT, Kichutzar Shopping Complex, 1st floor Room 16.Mokokchung, Nagaland.

Contact: Ban meido Mbl. No. 9862118701 (The Naga Blog was created in 2007 by Yanpvuo Kikon. This column in the Morung Express will be a weekly feature every Saturday)

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Saturday 19 November 2011

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US defence secry goofs up, says India is an ‘emerging threat’

WaSHiNGToN, NovemBer 18 (PTi): In a major goof, new US defence secretary Leon Panetta clubbed India and China, describing them as emerging “threats”, but his office quickly retracted the remarks, saying Washington strongly values close ties with New Delhi. Panetta put his foot in the mouth as he departed from prepared text during a speech at a shipyard in Connecticut, where he said, “we face the threats from rising powers - China, India, others - that we have to always be aware of and try to make sure that we always have sufficient force protection out there in the Pacific to make sure they know we’re never going anywhere.”

The defence secretary’s comments came at an awkward moment just when President Barack Obama met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the two leaders agreed to boost ties not only bilaterally but at multilateral level also. The Pentagon chief, who spoke to the workers at the shipyard which builds Nuclear attack submarines, described the array of threats to the US as coming from Iran, North Korea and cyber attacks. But the former CIA chief, who recently publicly said that he was looking forward to visit India, strayed from the known US foreign policy stand by adding China and India to the list of countries posing security dangers that US would need to make clear to these powers.

However, Pentagon press secretary George Little was quick to clarify Panetta’s remarks, saying the US strongly values a close relationship with India and sees it as a nation of increasing prominence and power. “The Secretary strongly values a close military relationship with India, which he sees as a nation of increasing prominence and power. He doesn’t view India as a threat,” Little said.

India re-elected to U.N.’s International Law Commission

NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 (PTi): India was today re-elected to the International Law Commission for a five year term beginning January 1, 2012. U.N. General Assembly re-elected India’s Narinder Singh as a member of the Commission. A member of the ILC since 2007, Singh is currently legal adviser and Head of the Legal and Treaties Division of Ministry of External Affairs. He has served as coordinator of the meeting of legal advisers of foreign offices of the U.N. member states since 2002.

Over the past two decades, Singh has represented India in a number of key conferences on international law and has been a regular participant in the work of the Sixth Committee of the U.N. General Assembly that deals with legal affairs. ILC consists of 34 members who must be experts on international law. They are elected by the General Assembly from a list of candidates nominated by governments of member states in the U.N. The other candidates elected from the Asia-Pacific Group come from Japan, China, Jordan, Korea, Indonesia, Qatar and Thailand.

The Commission was established by the General Assembly in 1948 for the “promotion of the progressive development of international law and its codification.”

‘India wants ‘best of relations’ with China’

Bali, NovemBer 18 (PTi): Weeks after war of words between India and China over the exploitation of South China Sea resources, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao met here today and agreed on the need for working together as there was “enough space” and areas for them to work together for mutual benefit. Dr. Singh told Wen that India was committed to developing the “best of relations” with China while the latter underlined that the two countries should work “hand-in-hand” to ensure that the 21st century belongs to Asia.

“We are neighbours and also large growing economies of Asia.

We should cooperate bilaterally and globally,” Dr. Singh told Wen as they met here on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. To press this point, Dr. Singh noted that whenever India and China had worked together on climate change, it has had a “positive impact” on the global stage.

Visualising “cooperative partnership” with China, Dr. Singh reminded Wen that he had said that “there is enough space in the world for both India and China to grow.” Adding on this point, Wen said, “There are enough areas in our world where India and China can enhance cooperation.”

President Barack Obama stands with China’s Premier Wen Jiabao, center, as they wait to take a family photo at the East Asia Summit Gala dinner in Nusa Dua, on the island of Bali on November 18. Others in the photo are, from left, India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Philippines President Benigno Aquino III. Man at back right is unidentified. (AP Photo)

Recalling Wen’s visit to India in December last year, Dr. Singh said it was a “milestone” in the bilateral relations during which the two sides discussed “new ideas

and new approaches” to the relationship. Referring to the oftrepeated contention that the 21st century should belong to Asia, the Chinese Premier said that for re-

alisation of this goal, it is important for the two most populous countries of the world to “work hand-in-hand to forge ahead along the path of development. I

Court convicts Sukh Ram in 1996 telecom case

NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 (iaNS): A trial court here convicted 84-year-old former telecom minister Sukh Ram for misusing his official position when he was in the P.V. Narasimha Rao cabinet in 1996. Holding Sukhram guilty of the offences punishable under various sections of Prevention of Corrup-

SC denies relief to IPS officer Bhatt in custodial death case

NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 (PTi): The Supreme Court today refused to quash proceedings against suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 21-year-old alleged custodial death case. A bench of justices B.S. Chauhan and T.S. Thakur refused to grant any relief to the Gujarat-cadre officer against the state high court’s order, which had dismissed his plea for quashing of criminal proceedings related to the case pending against him in a Jamnagar court. The custodial death case dates back to 1990 when Bhatt was posted as additional superintendent of police in Jamnagar.

He had detained around 150 persons during a communal riot in Jam Jodhpur town. One of those arrested, Prabhudas Vaishnani, had died in a hospital after his release. Vaishnani’s brother had then lodged an FIR against Bhatt and six other police officials accusing them of killing his sibling by torturing him in detention. The high court had allowed the trial court to frame charges against Bhatt in the case, while rejecting on October 10 his plea that challenged the Jamnagar sessions court order. The court had permitted the state government to withdraw its plea to drop charges related to the custodial death case.

The state government’s plea to the court to withdraw charges against Bhatt and other police officials was pending with it since 1996. The State government, however, had refused sanction for IPS officer Bhatt’s prosecution. A magisterial court had refused to accept the closure report in the case and the government filed a revision application in the Sessions Court requesting that the charges be dropped against Bhatt and other police officials.

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tion Act and the Indian Penal Code, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special judge R.P. Pandey said: “The accused (Sukh Ram) is convicted under various provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act and section 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code.”

The court which is likely to pronounce its verdict Saturday against Sukh Ram said: “The facts and circumstances show that because of proximity of co-accused D.S. Choudhary (since expired) with Sukh Ram, M/s HTL was his most favoured vendor.” Sukh Ram was alleged to have been giving undue favour to a cable supply company in 1996. The CBI, in its charge sheet filed in 1998, had accused Sukh Ram and another person of allegedly showing undue favour in supply of excess quantity of cable and acceptance of Rs.3 lakh. In 2009, Sukh Ram was held guilty of possessing disproportionate assets worth Rs.4.25 crore.

In 2002, he was awarded a three-year jail term under the Prevention of Corruption Act in an equipment supply case for

causing a loss of Rs.1.66 crore to the state exchequer. He had allegedly caused undue benefits to Rama Rao, managing director of Hyderabadbased Advance Radio Masts. The special judge also said though there was no direct evidence to prove the existence of conspiracy between Sukh Ram and Choudhary, “it is a wellknown fact that conspiracy is hatched in privacy and secrecy, for which direct evidence would be rarely available”.

The court said that the note prepared by an official of the department on Oct 8, 1995 had mentioned the “precarious” position of HTL and another firm and it was proposed not to award it the contract to supply cables in excess of its ability. But, despite that Sukh Ram had passed an order to give the contract to HTL for supplying additional cables, it added. The court noted that Sukh Ram again on May 8, 1996 gave a contract to HTL for supplying even more cables overruling a suggestion against it. The suggestion was duly endorsed by the Telecom Commission. Earlier in 2009, Sukh Ram had been held guilty of owning disproportionate assets worth Rs.4.25 crore.

Sukh Ram is currently out on bail

Jagan assets case: Court to give order on IT petition on Nov 21

HYDeraBaD, No vemBer 18 (PTi): A local court on Friday posted for orders to November 21, the petitions of income tax Department, seeking copies of documents, seized by the CBI during the probe of corruption charges against Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy and the alleged irregularities in the Emaar Properties land deal. After hearing arguments from both the defence and the prosecution, the special court for CBI cases reserved the orders in the matter to November 21.

The I-T officials in Bangalore and Hyderabad had approached the court last month seeking a direction to the CBI for sharing the material, seized during the searches on the premises of YSR Congress chief and the

trol regime, it said. Once a medicine is brought under DPCO, it cannot be sold at a price higher than that fixed by the government. The ministry of health and family welfare had promised in an affidavit, “It is the considered view of the respondents that to make affordable healthcare a reality, all the medicines included in the NLEM, 2011 need to be brought within the ambit of price control, considering that cost of medicines constitutes over 60% of the total cost of healthcare.”

NLEM has 348 medicines which cover 489 formulations, including 16 fixed dose combinations. These drugsareconsideredtobeadequate to meet the common contemporary health needs of the general population of the country, the ministry said. The bench agreed to give 3 months time to the government to fulfill its promise and posted the PIL filed by All India Drug Action Network for further hearing in January.

group of companies owned by him. They had filed separate applications in the court, seeking directions to CBI to provide information on the seized material, so that the I-T department could “frame” the pending assessment of Jagan, the group of companies owned by him, and the Emaar Hill Township Pvt Ltd. Strongly opposing the request for soft copies of the entire seized material, senior defense counsel E Umamaheshwar Rao contended that “no provision has been cited by the I-T Department, seeking the documents” and wanted the petitioners to instead file fresh petitions, listing out the relevant documents that are necessary for finalising the assessment proceedings.

Every effort to bring Lokpal bill in winter session: Khurshid Tharoor penning NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 winter session of parliament. in an impeachment proceedings on the code of conduct. The law book on India (iaNS): Law Minister Salman Minister of State for Person- against a judge, Khurshid said. minister said that retirement Khurshid Friday said that ev- nel, Public Grievances and PenThe law minister said the Ju- age of the high court judges ery endeavour was being made sions V. Narayanasamy, who also dicial Standards and Account- would be increased to 65 years in new world to bring a strong Lokpal bill in addressed the media conference, ability bill provides for the code from the present 62 years. Khurthe winter session of parliament that begins Tuesday. Khurshid said the parliamentary standing committee on law and justice examining the bill would first table its recommendations in parliament, and these would then be placed before the cabinet. During an hour-long press conference, Khurshid said that besides the Lokpal bill, the Judicial Standards and Accountability bill, Whistle Blower Bill and the Right to Citizens Grievances Redress Bill would be introduced in the

said: “The standing committee has examined the Lokpal bill. It is in the final stages of making recommendations. It is our commitment to bring it in the winter session of parliament.” “We seek the support of all the political parties and MPs for the bill,” Narayanasamy added. The Judicial Standards and Accountability bill would replace the existing Judges (Inquiry) Act and incorporate the experiences that the lawmakers had involving the actual inquiry and subsequent procedure

of conduct mandating the judges to declare their assets and liabilities and laying down the judicial standards to be followed by the judges. “All these measures will increase the accountability of judges of higher judiciary thereby further strengthening the independence of the judiciary,” Khurshid said. There would be distinction between the action of judges as a judge and as a common citizen. He said earlier there was dispute between the apex court and high court judges

shid said the objective of this was to provide judges of seniority in the high courts.

The minister said the bill on electoral reforms, though on the government’s agenda, would have to await as it can “move forward only after consensus among the political parties”.

Khurshid said the object of electoral reforms is “decriminalization of politics” which would exclude some category of criminals from participating in the political process.

Prices of 348 essential drugs to be controlled

NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 (aGeNcieS): The Centre on Thursday responded to the Supreme Court’s concern over spiralling prices of essential medicines and promised to make all-out efforts to put under strict price control regime all the 348 drugs included in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), 2011. A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhopadhaya had, in the last hearing, expressed concern over the shrinking list of medicines under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) and had sought the Centre’s response on bringing NLEM medicines under price control regime.

The government admitted that more than 300 drugs were under DPCO in the early 1980s which was subsequently reduced to 140 in 1987. At present, prices of only 74 bulk drugs and formulations containing any of these scheduled drugs are under price con-

have full confidence that the day of that kind of the world will arrive”. Dr. Singh, while noting that the two leaders had been meeting on the sidelines of all the ASEAN Summits held during the last six years, told Wen that he had “benefitted enormously” from his conversations with the Chinese leader on each occasion.

Earlier, expressing great pleasure in meeting Dr. Singh again, Wen said their decision to meet here to exchange views on major issues of mutual interest “shows how much importance leaders of both India and China attach to friendly relations and cooperation”. The meeting comes against the backdrop of war of words between India and China over resources of South China Sea. China, which lays claim over entire South China Sea, had openly attacked India in September over its move to explore oil in the maritime area on offer from Vietnam. It had evoked a sharp retort from India. This was coupled with an incident in which an Indian Naval ship INS Airavat was threatened by the Chinese Navy while moving in that area. The Indian government asserts that since it was not clearly defined that the maritime area belongs wholly to China, the laws of the sea will apply.

FILE - In this July 19, 2011 file photograph, Indian army soldiers returning from border posts get a briefing at the Siachen Glacier base camp, in Indian Kashmir on the border with Pakistan. Four Himalayan nations, faced with erratic weather and the threat of melting glaciers and catastrophic floods, are hashing out a plan for preserving the vast mountain range and helping millions living in the foothills cope with climate change. (AP File Photo)

NeW DelHi, NovemBer 18 (iaNS): After a hiatus of two years, politician-writer Shashi Tharoor is back to writing a book. And this time, it’s about India’s place in the new balanced world. Addressing a discourse ‘The New Superpowers’ chaired by Anita Anand of BBC at the Alchemist Hay Festival in Kerala, Tharoor said the book would look at India’s place in the world, not just in terms of foreign policy, but how India would function in the future.

“I have been writing the book in bits and pieces in the last one-anda-half years. All my deadlines have slipped. It should be complete by my wife’s birthday in summer next year,” said the MP from Thiruvananthapuram. “I believe that the 21st century is going to be a world without superpowers. It is going to be a balanced multi-polar world and there will be be many significant players...” Tharoor said. A superpower is a politically maturing power (country) with a global reach... And India is working to improve its geo-politics, he said.

But unless every Indian can take for granted the opportunities in life and the fact that challenges like poverty, poor infrastructure and limited access to healthcare have been eliminated, “India should not claim superpower status”, Tharoor said. Drawing parallels between India and China, Tharoor said “India was not China, it cannot do what China did” in terms of economy and development. “But unlike China, India has not broken necks” in its pursuit of speedy progress. He said there was potential for greater cultural diplomacy between India and China.

Tharoor, who has authored 12 books, published his last book “Shadows Across The Playing Field” in 2009. The three-day Alchemist Hay Festival, which began in Thiruvananthapuram Nov 17, has drawn 76 authors to address 45 sessions, the statement said.

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troops shell villages, U.S.-China tensions spill Syrian Arab deadline looms over into Asia summit

NUSA DUA, INDONeSIA, NOveMbeR 18 (ReUteRS): Tensions between the United States and China spilled over into meetings of Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday as the two countries jostled over how to handle competing claims to the South China Sea. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao demanded that "outside forces" had no excuse to get involved in the complex maritime dispute, a veiled warning to the United States and other countries to keep out of the sensitive issue. "It ought to be resolved through friendly consultations and discussions by countries directly involved. Outside forces should not, under any pretext, get involved," Wen told a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders, several of whose countries claim sovereignty to parts of the South China Sea. The comments were carried on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website (www.mfa.gov.cn).

The remark is the latest barb between the two countries in recent weeks when President Barack Obama has sought to reassert U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific region to counter the growing influence of China, its biggest economic rival.

Obama said in Australia on Thursday, on his last stop before jetting to the Asia meetings in neighboring Indonesia, that the U.S. military would expand its Asia-Pacific role despite budget cuts, declaring America was "here to stay" as a Pacific power.

Days earlier, as host of the Asia Pacific Economic Co- Operation forum in Hawaii, Obama had voiced growing frustration at China's trade practices and he pushed for a new Asia-Pa-

U.S. President Barack Obama, second right, talks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, right, Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, left and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung after a group photo at the start of ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting at ASEAN Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Friday, November 18. (AP Photo)

cific trade deal with some of Beijing's neighbors.

The moves are seen as an attempt to reassert U.S. leadership to counter China's growing influence around the Pacific Rim and reassure allies such as South Korea and Japan that it would remain a strong counterweight.

The United States wants the dispute over the South China Sea discussed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali at meetings of the 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and eight regional powers, including the United States, China, Russia and Japan.Bilateral meetings are being held on Friday before a full East Asia summit on Saturday.

Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei are the other claimants to parts of the South China Sea, a major

Egg can help you stay awake and alert: Study lONDON, NOveMbeR 18 (PtI): Feeling sleepy at work? Just have an egg, as its proteins, especially those found in the white, can help one stay awake and feel alert, scientists say.

Researchers at Cambridge University have found that egg proteins are much more effective than carbohydrates found in the chocolates, biscuits and sweets often relied on for a quick energy boost.

The researchers, who wanted to know how nutrients affect the brain cells that keeping us awake and burning calories, found that a mixture similar to the protein content of egg whites activated these cells, triggering the release of the stimulant orexin, the Daily Mail reported. Sugar, however, blocked the release of orexin.

Researcher Dr Denis Burdakov said: "What is exciting is to have a rational way to 'tune' select brain cells to be more or less active by deciding what food to eat.

"Research suggests that if you have a choice between

jam on toast, or egg whites on toast, go for the latter.

"Even though the two may contain the same number of calories, having a bit of protein will tell the body to burn more calories out of those consumed."

The findings were published in the journal Neuron. More recently, researchers at the British Nutrition Foundation found that the type of cholesterol found in eggs has minimal effect on raising the risk of heart disease.

Previous research has also shown that it is healthy to go to work on an egg, contrary to popular perception.

The researchers concluded the type of cholesterol found in eggs has minimal effect on raising heart disease risks.

It is saturated fat, rather than the cholesterol found in eggs, that is the main dietary culprit in raising cholesterol levels, they said, adding that smoking, obesity and lack of exercise also influence blood fat and cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.

route for some $5 trillion in trade each year and potentially rich in resources.

The Southeast Asian countries along with the United States and Japan, are pressuring Beijing to try and seek some way forward on the knotty issue of sovereignty, which has flared up again this year with often tense maritime stand-offs. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged claimants earlier this week not to resort to intimidation to push their cause, itself an indirect reference to China, which lays claim to large swathes of the sea.

In bilateral meetings on Friday, Obama said the dispute should be discussed by the regional leaders at the talks, known as the East Asia Summit, which could embolden some Southeast Asian countries with claims.

Japan added its voice to the call, saying those

with claims should "seek a peaceful resolution in a transparent matter based on international law."

China though is adamant it does not want such talks to take place and that the issue should be resolved via bilateral negotiations. Raising the issue in multilateral summit talks would not help foster East Asian co-operation, it argues. "On the contrary, this could open up a Pandora's Box and inflame regional tensions," the overseas edition of the People's Daily, the official paper of the ruling Communist Party, said on Friday in a front page commentary.

The People's Daily generally reflects official thinking, and the small-circulation overseas edition often states views more bluntly than the bigger domestic edition.

Obama has said the increased focus on the AsiaPacific region was essential

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Arroyo, 64, has been recovering in a hospital since her failed attempt to leave the country Tuesday, and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said she will remain confined to her hospital room. "They are not going to, let's say, handcuff her and take her out of the room," de Lima said. "We will not object to hospital arrest."

In a drama that has galvanized the Philippines, Arroyo, sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a head and neck brace, was turned back Tuesday night from boarding a flight out of Ma-

Deif area on the edge of the town of Maarat al-Numaan, 290 km (180 miles) north of Damascus, activists said.

The town, on the Damascus-Aleppo highway, has seen regular street protests demandingAssad'sremovaland raids by security forces to put down the demonstrations.

In the last few weeks, residents say a growing number of army defectors has been defending Maarat al-Numaan and attacking army patrols and roadblocks. One resident said the town's main hospital received 40 troops and security forces between dead and wounded Wednesday. Activists said at least 10 civilians were killed elsewhere in the country Thursday in raids by troops and in firings from roadblocks.

Among them was activist Samer al-Tayyeb, who was arrested in house-tohouse raids in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor and died in custody, the main activists group known as the Local Coordination Committees said.

The authorities blame the violence on foreignbacked armed groups who they say have killed more than 1,100 soldiers and police. The official news agency said eight "of the most wanted terrorist" were arrested Thursday in the central city of Homs, where tanks have been deployed.

While Arab and Western countries sought to pile pressure on Assad, Russia, which has a naval base, major oil concessions and military personnel in Syria, stood by him.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose country is one of Syria's few remaining foreign friends, said demands for Assad's removal would destroy the initiative, which calls for dialogue between the Syrian government and its foes.

Suu Kyi’s party to register for Myanmar elections

YANGON, MYANMAR, NOveMbeR 18 (AFP): Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's long-marginalised opposition party announced on Friday that it would register for future elections, paving the way for her to run for office for the first time.

The National League for Democracy (NLD) said it would re-register as a political party and contest coming by-elections after boycotting last year's poll -- the latest sign of tentative progress in military-dominated Myanmar. "We have to take part in all (available) constituencies. Why? The NLD has not worked as a political party for a long time so we need to practise as a political party again," Suu Kyi told party delegates, before their official decision was announced.

The NLD won a landslide victory in polls in 1990 but the then-ruling junta never allowed the party to take power. Suu Kyi, although a figurehead for the campaign, was under house arrest throughout.

Myanmar's next election was not held until November last year, and the NLD boycotted it -- mainly because of rules that would have forced it to expel imprisoned mem-

bers. Suu Kyi was again under house arrest.

The 66-year-old, who was released a few days after the vote and has spent 15 of the past 22 years in detention, hinted on Friday that she would contest one of the 48 by-election seats available.

Nopollingdateshavebeenannounced. "If I think I should take part in the election, I will.

Some people are worried that taking part could harm my dignity. Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity," she told senior party members in Yangon. "I stand for the reregistration of the NLD party.

Iwouldliketoworkeffectively towards amending the constitution. So we have to do what we need to do."

Party spokesman Nyan Win said the group would reregister as soon as they could, possibly next week. Asked whether Suu Kyi would stand, he said: "I believe she will."

The party's gathering came as the US signalled a thaw in relations with the long-isolated nation, with President Barack Obama saying he would send Hillary Clinton on the first trip to Myanmar by a US secretary of state for 50 years.

Obama noted "flickers of

Philippines arrests ex-president in hospital room MANIlA, NOveMbeR 18 (AP): Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was arrested in her hospital room on electoral fraud charges Friday in a high-profile tug of war set off by her attempts to leave the country ostensibly for medical treatment.

Arroyobecamethesecond ex-Philippinepresidenttoface trial,afterheroustedpredecessor Joseph Estrada was sentenced to life in prison for corruption and later pardoned by her. Arroyo denies any wrongdoing and accuses the government of political persecution when it stopped her from leaving the Philippines for overseas medical treatment for a bone ailment. Her lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, said the government had filed fabricated charges with "indecent haste."

The Supreme Court earlier Friday upheld her right to travel, but a lower court where the formal charges were filed later issued an arrest warrant that effectively bars her from leaving.

for America's economic future, a point he emphasized on Friday as executives from Boeing Co and Indonesia's Lion Air signed an agreement for the low cost carrier to buy $21.7 billion worth of U.S. planes. "This is a remarkable example of the trade, investment and commercial opportunities that exist in the Asia-Pacific region," he said of Boeing's biggest commercial order. "This is an example of a win-win situation where people in the region are going to be able to benefit from outstanding airlines, and our workers back home are going to be able to have job security.

A first step in extending the U.S. military reach into 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 de facto base in Darwin, only 820 km (500 miles) from Indonesia, 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 and will allow the United States to quickly reach into Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Obama on Thursday acknowledged China's unease at what it sees as attempts

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

China has questioned the new U.S. deployment, with a foreign ministry spokesman raising doubts about whether strengthening such alliances helped the region pull together at a time of economic gloom.

From the APEC meeting last week to the president's sweep through Asia, Obama has used some of his strongest language against China, which some analysts suggest is largely focused on the U.S. domestic audience ahead of elections next year.

Last week in Hawaii, he demanded that China stop "gaming" the international system. He said China, which oftenpresentsitselfasadeveloping country, is now "grown up" and should act that way in international affairs. China's official reaction has been restrained, with an impending leadership succession preoccupying the Communist Party and leaving Beijing anxious to avoid diplomatic fireworks.

AMMAN, NOveMbeR 18 (ReUteRS): Syrian troops shelled two northern villages overnight after an attack by army defectors on forces loyal to President Bashar alAssad, local activists said Friday, in the first reported use of sustained shelling against the eight-month uprising.

The assault came a day after the Arab League suspended Syria and gave it until the end of the week to comply with an Arab peace plan to end a crackdown on the revolt that has killed more than 3,500 people, by a United Nations count.

Along with mostly peaceful street protests demanding Assad's removal, an armed insurgency has emerged, prompting calls by opposition leaders for protesters to stick to nonviolence in face of an escalating crackdown.

Eight villagers were injured overnight when tank shells and heavy mortars fell for three hours on Tal Minnij and Maarshamsheh and surrounding farmland, the activists said. "Hundreds of families have left.

Electricity and Internet services have been cut off," said one of the activists who gave his first name as Raed.

It was not possible to confirm the shelling independently. Syria has barred most foreign media since unrest began. The official news agency said troops carried out a "qualitative operation" in the region, arresting 58 wanted people and seizing rifles and bomb detonators.

Until now, Syrian troops mostly have been using heavy machineguns and anti-aircraft guns, employed as a ground weapons, on restless cities and towns to try to put down the uprising.

Army defectors earlier had attacked a building housing security forces near army depots in the Wadi al-

nila. Authorities said she was still under investigation and might become a fugitive.

Her successor and staunch critic, President Benigno Aquino III, was overwhelmingly elected on promises to rid the Philippines of corruption and has said he wants to start with Arroyo.

The former president soughthelpfromtheSupreme Court, which issued a temporary clearance for her to travel and reaffirmed it Friday. But the government ignored the order, saying national interest and uncovering the truth were more important than an individual's right to travel. "It is our desire that truth and accountability prevail and that the Filipino people be given the justice they truly deserve," de Lima told reporters. "Justice has been served. It's very relieving," she said.

The election fraud charges filed Friday by the Commission on Election carry a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. Arroyo legal spokesman Raul

Lambino said the case against her "is a high form of injustice." The charges stem from allegations that Arroyo conspired with officials to tamper with results of 2007 congressional polls to favor her candidates. She was accused of having direct knowledge of massive cheating in an autonomous Muslim region in the southern Philippines, the country's poorest and notoriously corrupt region, where ballot boxes are switched en masse and voters paid or threatened to abstain.

A probe this year by the Senate Electoral Tribunal found that an Arroyo ally, Miguel Zubiri, benefited from fake ballots. He resigned his Senate seat in favor of an opposition candidate.

Two witnesses — an election supervisor and a former governor of the Muslim region — have alleged that Arroyo and her husband ordered election rigging to favor administration candidates like Zubiri.

progress" in the Southeast Asian country, a day after he spoke directly to Suu Kyi for the first time, although he said more needed to be done.

Speaking in Indonesia ahead of an East Asia summit, the US president said Clinton would visit Myanmar next month to see if Washington can "emMyanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi waves her power" its nascent reform hand to supporters as she leaves the National League for process. Officials said she Democracy party’s headquarters after a meeting in Yan- would visit for two days gon, Myanmar on Friday, November 18. (AP Photo) from December 1.

Myanmar's 2010 election, widely discredited by outside observers, brought the army's political proxies to power after decades of outright military rule, but the new government has surprised critics with a number of reformist moves.

It has held direct talks with Suu Kyi, freed some 200 dissidents from jail, frozen work on an unpopular megadam and passed a law giving workers the right to strike.

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Sealed tenders in F-2 Forms of Public Works Department, Nagaland are hereby invited on behalf of the Governor of Nagaland from the reputed and approved Registered Class-I Contractors of Nagaland PWD/CAWD/MES for the following works on item rates basis above/below the scheduled of Rate’2008, NPWD and the same will be received in the office of the Executive Engineer (CAWD) Commissioner’s Office, Kohima, Nagaland upto 1:00 PM on 29/11/11 and open on the same day at 2.00PM in presence of the intending tenders. The rates will be quoted above/below the Nagaland PWD Building Schedule of rate 2010 Kohima area.

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Construction of underground water reservoir for Hostel 1 Block & Faculty block Rs.21,07,100/- Rs. 21071/at ATI Complex Kohima

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. The earnest money shall be in the form of DAC in favour of the Executive Engineer (CAWD) Commissioner’s Office, Nagaland, Kohima from any Nationalized Bank. No tenders shall be considered without the required earnest money and Court Fee Stamps (non-refundable) worth of Rs. 7.50 (Rupees seven and fifty paisa) only.

2. Tender document consisting of the detailed and specifications of work may be obtained on payment of Rs. 3000/-(Rupees Three Thousand) only in cash/Postal order (non-refundable) from the Executive Engineer (CAWD) Commissioner’s Office, Kohima during office hours in any working day from 21.11.11.

3. The Tenders should have sound technical knowledge and experiences with financial capabilities.

4. Tender documents shall be issued to the qualified Contractors only on producing the above required documents. Tender papers once sold to one should not be transferred to others.

5. All works shall have to be carry out as per specifications contained in the approved estimate project and materials for the works should be as per the NPWD specifications.

6. No Tools & Plants, machineries shall normally be supplied by the department.

7. All the materials will have to be arranged by the contractors from their own resources.

8. The contract work must not be sub-let without the permission of the competent authority.

9. Nagaland Sales Tax and Work Tax will be applicable as per Government directive/notification.

10. Any conditions given by the Tenderers shall not be acceptable and shall be liable for rejection without assigning any reason.

11. If any information furnished by the Tenderer is found incorrect at the later stage, he shall be liable to disbarred from tendering/taking up work in the Department. The Department reserves the right to verify the particulars furnished by the Tenderer independently.

12. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reason. Acceptance of the lowest tender is not obligatory.

(Er. SUNGTIBA AMER) Executive Engineer (CAWD) Office of the Commissioner Nagaland: Kohima

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Adam Scott, Choi tie record for biggest margin of victory in President's Cup history

MELBOURNE, AUs tRALiA, NOvEMBER 18 (AP): The handshake between Tiger Woods and excaddie Steve Williams was routine. The loss by Woods and Steve Stricker turned out to be the real drama in the Presidents Cup. Adam Scott and K.J. Choi were relentless Thursday at Royal Melbourne in dishing out the worst loss for Woods in any format of match play.

The International tandem won 7 and 6, tying the record for biggest margin of victory in Presidents Cup history.

Woods and Stricker, undefeated two years ago, turned out to be the only weak link for the Americans. They won three matches handily, and rallied to halve two other matches to build a 4-2 lead after the opening session.

Woods and Stricker, winners of their first six matches together, have lost their last two - including 6 and 5 last year in the Ryder Cup to Lee Westwood and Luke Donald.

What looked particularly bad about this one is the American tandem didn't win a hole and was the only team that failed to make a single birdie.

100th ton just a number for Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHi, NO vEMBER 18 (AFP): Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar says he is not weighed down by expectations over his 100th century as he headed home to Mumbai for next week's final Test against the West Indies.

As millions of fans wait for him to become the first batsman in history to score a century of international hundreds, the 38-year-old appeared unruffled by the hype around the landmark. "I feel it is just a number," the most successful batsman in both Test and one-day cricket, said on Friday. "I am not thinking about it. I am thinking about playing good cricket. I am enjoying my game."

Fans hope he will attain the feat on his home ground at the Wankhede stadium when the Test starts on Tuesday, but Tendulkar said he could not understand what the fuss was all about.

"When I got my 90th international century, nobody said anything," he said. "Even before my 99th century, nobody said anything. So why now? I don't understand. "I know everyone is talking and thinking about my 100th century.

I want to be relaxed and let cricket decide its own course. I am not rushing into anything, just concentrating my normal game." Tendulkar has now gone four one-day internationals and six Tests without a century since slamming his 99th ton during a World Cup match against South Africa in Nagpur in March.

He came close to the milestone thrice when he scored 85 in the World Cup semifinal against Pakistan, 91 in the Oval Test against England in August and 76 in the first Test of the ongoing series against the West Indies in New Delhi. Tendulkar said he was more excited about completing 22 years at the top level since his international debut in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi on November 15, 1989. "It's a wonderful feeling," he said. "It gives me immense pleasure and terrific satisfaction that I've been able to serve my country for such a long time." Tendulkar has scored 15,086 runs in 183 Tests with 51 centuries, and 18,111 runs in 453 one-day internationals with 48 hundreds.

If Tendulkar fails to get a century in the final Test or the subsequent onedayers against the West Indies, his next chance will come in a four-Test series in Australia starting next month.

International team's Adam Scott of Australia hits from the 14th hole green side bunker during the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Melbourne Golf Course in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo)

The only other match that went 12 holes since the Presidents Cup began in 1994 was when David Frost beat Kenny Perry by the same score in singles in 1996.

Two of the six matches went the distance. Geoff Ogilvy and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel lost a late 2-up

lead and had to settle for a halve against Bill Haas and Nick Watney. Johnson and Kuchar rallied from 3 down with six holes to play and won the last two holes with pars to earn an unlikely halve.

The Americans won the other three matches in a rout, led by the opening match of

Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson. They were 7 under through 16 holes in a 4-and2 win over Ernie Els and Ryo Ishikawa. Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk, together for the first time since Brookline in the 1999 Ryder Cup, won 4 and 3 over Retief Goosen and Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic, left, watches boyfriend and International team's Adam Scott in a buggy driven by golfer Frank Robert Allenby.

Nobilo during the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Melbourne Golf Course in Melbourne on Friday. (AP Photo)

lad wins Azharuddin rubbishes Kambli's claim Naga U 18 Champ Tennis Tournament that 1996 World Cup semifinal was fixed Series

NEW DELHi, NOvEMBER 18 (Pti): Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin on Friday lashed out at Vinod Kambli for hinting that India's 1996 World Cup semifinal match could have been fixed, saying the allegations have been made by a person who lacks character and were "absolutely rubbish".

"Absolutely rubbish, whatever he (Kambli) is talking. He doesn't know what he is talking, when you have people who have no character and no background come on TV and talk absolute rubbish in front of the nation and demeaning all the players who played in the team, it is totally disrespectful and its very sad," a livid Azhar told reporters.

Azhar, who was the Indian captain at that time, said the decision to field first was a collective decision. "May be when he was sitting in the meeting, he must have been sleeping," he added. Kambli, a former Indian cricketer who has often been embroiled in controversies both on and off the field, on Thursday raised suspicion on the 1996 World Cup semifinal between India and Sri Lanka and said he found "something amiss" in the game. "I

Vinod Kambli (File Photo)

will never forget the 1996 match because my career ended after this and I was dropped from the team. I was stunned by India's decision to field," Kambli had said. Azhar, however, refuted all the allegations leveled against him saying it was a team decision to field after winning the toss. "It was a team decision which was taken by all the team members that when we win the toss we will field. Whatever he is talking is absolutely rubbish and nonsense".

Azhar also refuted the claims that Kambli was

made a scapegoat, saying the cricketer got enough chances to prove himself but failed to capitalise on the opportunities.

"He is not made a scapegoat. First of all the way he played his cricket, everybody knows how he played his cricket and what he used to do. So he cannot say he has been made a scapegoat, because he got selected again in 1998 but got injured in one of the matches where he was substituting for some player, I don't know when...in Cuttack or some other place," Azhar

Mohammed Azharuddin (File Photo)

said.

"I think if he had taken his cricket seriously he wouldn't be in this position now," the former captain added. Azhar said the only reason behind India's defeat against Sri Lanka in the contentious semifinal match at Eden Gardens was that the team did not perform up to the mark.

"We played badly, we lost the match. There is nothing to do with toss or batting first or fielding first.

If you don't play well you lose the match, as simple as that," said Azhar. The

cricketer also rebutted the call for a probe into the match saying will you have a probe for every match India lost.

"Why should there be a probe after so many years.

What is the probe you are talking about, I don't know why people talk about this probe, then for every match there is probe," Azhar said.

Meanwhile, the then manager of the Indian team and former captain, Ajit Wadekar, doubted the timing of Kambli's statement.

"My question is, if he knew everything, why

did he wait for 15 years," Wadekar said. Kambli had claimed that Wadekar knew everything about the incident and had even criticised the decision.

"Our team manager at that time Ajit Wadekar was aware of everything. He had even written an article afterwards that Vinod Kambli had been made a scapegoat," he said. Wadekar, however, said that electing to field first was a collective decision as the team felt that Sri Lankan's were good chasers.

"In the team meeting before the match it was decided that India would field in the event of winning the toss. The decision was taken after consultation with the entire team," Wadekar said. Wadekar added that even though he and Sandeep Patil were of the opinion that the wicket would turn, the team still decided to field keeping in mind the chasing prowess of the Sri Lankans.

Former cricketers Arun Lal and Atul Wassan also criticised Kambli for raking up the issue after nearly 15 years. "Kambli's credibility is a problem, I dont know why he is talking about it after so many years," Wassan pointed out.

On-song Federer targets record in London

LONDON, NOvEMBER 18 (REUtERs): Roger Federer will aim to finish an off key year on a high note by winning a record sixth title at the ATP World Tour finals which start on Sunday at London's O2 Arena, a venue more famous for staging the biggest acts in the music business. The world number four, who opens round robin action in the defence of his crown on day one against dangerous Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, is level in the season-ending tournament's roll of honour with Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras.

Despite being the oldest player in the eight-man draw, and arriving with his lowest ranking since 2003, few would bet against the Swiss 16-times grand slam champion supplying a show-stopping end to a year dominated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

Now in its third year beside the River Thames, the appeal of the tournament has never been higher with more than 250,000 people set to watch eight days of action at the event often dubbed the "fifth" Grand Slam.

"That's like the equivalent of 15 back-to-back sold-out Beyonce concerts," managing director

Chris Kermode said on Thursday as work continued to turn the O2 into one of the most spectacular venues for tennis in the world. "We have set the bar every high and we are lucky that we're hosting the tournament in the golden era for men's tennis. "Often generations have one star player and a supporting cast but we are blessed with four marquee names in Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ands Murray and then players like Tsonga who is very popular with British fans."

While Federer, like American soul diva Beyonce, just turned 30 and has fallen behind Djokovic, Nadal and Murray in the rankings after a rare year without a major, he is still the biggest draw in the sport.

Successive titles in Basel and Paris in the run-in to London, surprisingly the first time he has won back-to-back tournaments since 2006, proved Federer's mercurial game and remarkably injuryfree body are in good shape as he prepares for his 10th consecutive appearance at the season-ender. With serious questions over the state of Djokovic's serving shoulder and Nadal, who

is also in Federer's group along with American debutant Mardy Fish, not enjoying his best year away from his beloved European clay courts, the Swiss is arguably the favourite to claim the title again.

Djokovic, who is a group with Murray, Czech Tomas Berdych and Spain's David Ferrer, looks to have hit the wall after lifting three of the year's four Grand Slam titles and seizing the number one ranking. The Serbian pulled out of the Paris Masters last week before his quarterfinal with Tsonga citing pain from the shoulder injury that has dogged him since he won the US Open.

Despite being less than 100 percent fit, however, the 24-year-old will be keen to avoid a disappointing end to a superb season in which he has amassed a 69-4 record. "I don't feel obliged to win the tournament in order to make this season perfect but I will do my best to prepare and finish off the season in style," Djokovic said. Home fans will be hoping world number three Murray can land the biggest title of his career, having lost a three-set semifinal classic against Nadal last year.

Murray, who reached

at least the semifinals of all four grand slams this year, appears the most likely player to prevent Federer setting yet another record.

The Scot, who begins his Group A matches against tenacious baseliner Ferrer on Monday, went on a red hot 17-match winning streak after the US Open -- a run snapped by the clean-hitting Berdych in Paris last week.

Outside the big four, Tsonga could be the surprise package, having stayed clear of the injuries that have blighted his career to qualify for the season-ender for only the second time and the first time since 2008.

"I'm not going to be turning up just thinking it's great to be here and I'm just glad to participate," the Frenchman said after the draw gave him an immediate chance to avenge his Paris Masters defeat by Federer.

Those sentiments were echoed by Fish whose rise into the top eight as Andy Roddick's career goes into decline ensured a 25th consecutive year that an American will take part in the tournament which has swapped venues regularly over the years but now seems to have found a natural home in London.

Australia's batsman Ricky Ponting reacts as he leaves the field after his dismissal by South Africa's bowler Dale Steyn, unseen, for a duck during the second day of the second test cricket match at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo)

DiMAPUR, NOvEMBER 18 (MExN): Keneisezotuo Whuorie of Nagaland has won the All India Tennis Association Boys U18 Championship Series Tennis Tournament held at Guwahati today. According to the information given by vice president of Nagaland Tennis Association, he defeated S Reddy of Tamilnadu 6-4, 6-3. He alongwith Vilasier Khate have been given direct entry in the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Tournament to be held next week.

Free football coaching camp

DiMAPUR, NOvEMBER 18 (MExN): Free football coaching camp organized

by Viva Sporting Club, New Jalukie will be held from December 8 to January 7, 2012 at New Jalukie Local Ground. A press note received here informed that only limited players will be taken. For any Queries contact: +919615883918/+9198 62641697/+919002883339

Dravid, Laxman move up in Test batting rankings

DUBAi, NOvEMBER 18 (Pti) : The impressive performances in the first two Tests of the ongoing series against the West Indies saw Rahul Dravid break into the top 10 while VVS Laxman climbed to 13th spot in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen issued on Friday.

Dravid scored a brilliant 119 while Laxman made an unbeaten 176 during India's just-concluded second Test against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens which the home team won by an innings and 15 runs to pocket the three-match series 2-0. By virtue of these outstanding performances, Dravid has moved up four places to eighth position and Laxman gained five spots to 13th in the recently-released Test batsmen chart. The other Indian in the top 10 is Sachin Tendulkar, who with an aggregate of 796 points remains at the fifth position in the list which is being headed

by Sri Lanka's Kumara Sangakkara.

However, it was not so good news for the West Indian middle-order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who scored a century in the first Test against in Delhi, as he dropped made four places to remain just inside the top 10 bracket. Among Indian bowlers, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was the main mover as he gained six places to 26th position, the highest ranking of his career till date.

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Actress Demi Moore files for divorce from Ashton Kutcher

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Hinting at Kutcher's infidelity, Demi said: 'As a woman, a mother and a wife, there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life'. Moore added that it's a trying time for her and her family and asked for people to respect her privacy.

Immediately after the announcement,

33-year-old Ashton posted his own statement on Twitter.He wrote: 'I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and Light, AK.' The pair are still following each other on Twitter in wake of the announcement and Demi's handle remains @mrskutcher - something she may now consider changing. Despite their dignified statements, Demi is now gearing up to battle it out over their $290m fortune after enduring public humiliated because of his alleged infidelity.

hen political royalty weds fashion royalty, the expectations of grandeur are high.

But when Lauren Bush, niece of former President George W. Bush and granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush, married David Lauren, youngest son of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, they decided to make everything a little more downhome and country.

That's not to say that the event wasn't the epitome of fashion and luxury, as the newly-wed couple described their rustic affair to Vogue. The couple certainly dressed the part, with Lauren, 27, wearing a longsleeved embellished dress with tulle, lace and crystals.

The look was completed with a headpiece around her forehead and a long veil. The intricacy of the dress apparently lead to 100 craftspeople spending 3,000 hours hand-embroidering the pearls and small flower motifs. David, 39, looks simi-

larly old-fashioned, wearing a three piece suit complete with chain watch.

This was a busy summer for Ralph Lauren, as his only daughter Dylan, 37, married in August. The two weddings, and the two dresses, felt very different as Lauren's played-up the 'rustic elegance' of Colorado's mountains while Dylan's was set in the family's estate in Bedford, New York. Dylan's duchesse sat-

in, silk tulle, and georgette embroidered dress had a nine-foot long train. She wore her hair down with long waves.

While the day may have had a low-key feel, the process leading up to it was anything but, given the fact that her new father-in-law is one of America's leading fashion designers. The wedding itself was a combinations of traditions, with a western feel and country

singer following the Jewish ceremony. Lauren, who now goes by Lauren Bush Lauren, rode to the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage and was walked down the aisle by her father Neil Bush. The event took place on the 17,000-acre Double RL ranch owned by David's father in Ridgway, Colorado.

‘It was very romantic,’ said one onlooker. ‘The couple looked so genuinely happy’. The 200-year-old

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barn was decorated with a mix of fragrant roses, lilies, gardenias. By keeping the wedding to 200 people, a number considered small in circles of the political and fashion elite, and embracing the beauty of the surrounding Rocky Mountains, Lauren enjoyed that the wedding had a down-home feel.

'You could put out paper plates and confetti, and it would be gorgeous, but we didn’t quite do that,' she said.

The Morung Express presents glimpse of Day I golden jubilee celebration of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma on November 18, 2011. The celebration will go on till November 19. (Chizokho Vero/ Morung Photos)

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Hat trick by Vikuzo of Life Sports blank Mon Dist SA ROYAL CUP: 18th Nov 2011 Result: Life Sports, Kohima: 5 – Mon Dist. Sports Assn: 0

Sports Correspondent Kohima | November 18

Early in the second half, Mon district’s keeper, Chen (1), who had brilliantly withstood all the attempts made by the opposition in the first half, made a crucial mistake and allowed a shot

by Vikuzo to roll into his net as he failed to collect the ball cleanly. Soon after, Kobu (14) of life sports tripled their lead by scoring the third goal.

Mon District tried to fight back in the later stages of the match, but they were held off by the opposition and they never really made any serious effort on goal.

Life sports controlled the entire match as they had the majority of ball possession and enjoyed the space in midfield to create more chances. A fast counterattack in the 81st minute allowed Vikuzo (7) of life sports to score his second goal in the 81st minute. He completed his hat trick when he scored in the 89th minute and sealed the match.

A hat trick by Vikuzo (7) of Life Sports, Kohima ensured a place for his team in the quarter finals of the Royal Cup on the third day of the tournament. Mon District Sports .Assn were outplayed in every department by Life sports in the pre - quarterfinals. The match ended 5:0 in favour of life sports.

Life spots started the match aggressively and attacked the opposition’s goal numerous times, but they failed to capitalise on the chances they created. They finally got the opener when Thangtinlen (9) made a good run into the box from the right and scored from a tight angle. Two minutes later, he found himself in almost the same position, but this time the keeper of Mon District made a good save.

This save by Chen Wang (1) turned out to be the first of many saves he had to make in the match. He was forced Tomorrow’s match: to make a couple of saves as HQ 5 Sector, Assam rifles Life sports were relentless Vs in their attack.

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Beckham won't look beyond MLS title match

LOS ANGELES, NOvEmbEr 18 (AFP): David Beckham remained mum on his much-discussed football future on Thursday, saying he is firmly focused on his Los Angeles Galaxy's weekend clash with Houston for the MLS Cup. Major League Soccer's title match on Sunday

could see Beckham go out a champion, with his fiveyear contract with the Galaxy coming to a close.

There remains a chance Beckham could yet return to the Galaxy, while French club Paris SaintGermain confirmed last week that they are in "discussions" over the possi-

bility of signing the former England captain. Beckham, 36, has expressed interest in the project that PSG are assembling with the huge financial backing of owners Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) -- but he would not be drawn at a press conference to preview Sunday's match.

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