C M Y K
C M Y K
The Morung Express
A Daily Publication of Morung for Indigenous Affairs & JustPeace
Dimapur VOL. VI ISSUE 323
www.morungexpress.com
Friday, November 25, 2011 12 pages ` 3
“ ” Pawar slapped, culprit says ‘they’re all thieves’ A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark
reflections
by Sandemo Ngullie
We don`t treat Political Prisoners without a written No Objection from all the governments, so we`re taking him back to jail
The Morung Express POLL QUESTION
Vote on www.morungexpress.com SMS your answer to 9862574165 Should the Govt hold a Public Referendum to decide whether Prohibition should Stay or Go? Yes
No
Others
Corrigendum Apropos to the news item ‘NSCN/GPRN directs cadres’ as published in the November 24 issue of the Morung Express in p1, the designation of DG Robert should be read as Kilo Secretary NSCN/GPRN and not as published. The error is regretted.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (iaNS): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was Thursday slapped in the face by a Delhi youth who had only four days ago kicked former minister Sukh Ram after he was sentenced in a corruption case. As his horrified aides watched and cameras whirred, Harvinder Singh attacked the minister who was walking with officials at the NDMC centre here. Pawar appeared to lose his balance momentarily but recovered fast. Dressed in a blue striped T-shirt, the turbaned Sikh took out his kirpan before he was overpowered by guards. “Sab chor hain... cheer doonga... cheer doonga (They’re all thieves. I will rip them apart),” the man shouted as he was being whisked away. The man, who said he was a transporter from Rohini, said the common person was fed up with rising prices of food items and corruption. “I am a man, I did this. Yes I’m right!,” he shouted in rage. “Dikha diya maine... (I have shown it.) Today is Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom day,” Harvinder Singh said defiantly as he was hustled away and added that he was responsible for the assault on Sukh Ram too. Harvinder Singh, who was detained at the Parliament Street police station, had Nov 19 attacked Sukh Ram at the Rohini courts complex after his sentencing in a 1996 telecom scam case.
NCP Nagaland condemns attack
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has been slapped by a youth at the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) centre in Delhi. The minister was attacked as he was leaving the premises after attending a literary function.
The octogenarian former minister was unhurt. Harvinder Singh was detained and subsequently released. Thursday’s attack, amongst the few times that a minister has been attacked in public, seemed in a similar vein.
Though Pawar underplayed the incident, condemnation came in from all quarters, including from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who phoned him soon after. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief played it cool. “Why
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): The Nationalist Congress Party, Nagaland State has strongly condemned what it described as the “senseless attack” on Sharad Pawar, National President of NCP on November 24 at NMDC, New Delhi. “The attack on our National President who is also the Union Minister of Agriculture is an insult to a civilized society. Whatever be the reason or pretext of the attacker, there are democratic ways and means through which one can ventilate their concerns”, stated a press note issued by Neiba Ndang, President NCP. While leaving the future course of action against the habitual offender to the concerned authorities, NCP Nagaland demanded that the security of Sharad Pawar be beefed up at the earliest. should I react? I won’t call it breach of security because I don’t take security with me. I’ll see if this needs to be reviewed,” Pawar told a news channel. “I was going to my car and there was a group of journalists and they were ask-
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): Dimapur Police arrested five persons in two separate incidents on November 23 and 24. According to a statement from the police, four persons said to be “henchmen” of the NSCN/GPRN Isak-Muivah were arrested on November 24. Identified as Abdul Hassim alias Hasssim (34 years), Khumtsa Achumi (29 years), Bilal Uddin (27 years) and Aqlak-Uddin, all presently residing at Dimapur; the four were involved in collecting monthly taxes for the NSCN/GPRN from ‘Gumti (Pan shops) busi-
apprised him of the concerns of the Naga people on the issue of Sadar Hills upgradation. This was informed in a press note issued by the Publicity Wing UNC. According to the press note, the Union Home Minister assured the UNC team that the Government of Manipur, as com-
ness establishments’ in Dimapur and Kohima. Interrogation of the four revealed that Hasssim was authorized by the NSCN (IM) to collect monthly tax of Rs.500 per basket of betel leaves from all ‘Gumti shops’ located in Dimapur and Kohima. The money collected amounting to around Rs. 5 lakh was then handed over to one Jacob Poumai, a self-styled “Additional Secretary of Chaplee, NSCN/GPRN.” Based on their statements, police further raided a house at Murghipatti, which was
Engineers brainstorm over challenges in power sector
Newmai News Network Imphal | November 24
C M Y K
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and All India Congress Committee (AICC) Chief Sonia Gandhi are likely to visit Manipur on December 3, according to a reliable official source. A meeting was held this evening to discuss the proposed visit of the two leaders at the chief minister’s bungalow which was attended by cabinet ministers and state officials said the source Thursday. The Prime Minister and the UPA chairperson are expected to visit the state where they will inaugurate various newly constructed buildings like Assembly building (Capitol Project), Manipur High Court Complex at Chingmeirong, City Convention Hall at Palace Compound,etc.
ing some questions. At the same time, I saw him (the attacker) trying to come forward... It looked like he was with the group of journalists,” Pawar added. His daughter and NCP MP Supriya Sule added in a similar conciliatory tone that everybody had the right to protest in a democracy but violence must be condemned. “Let’s forget about it and move ahead,” she said, adding that her father was lucky to have escaped unhurt. Her party colleague Chhagan Bhujbal asked the central government to provide Pawar “full security”. The issue also became the latest bone of contention between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), both of which condemned the attack. Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi said BJP leader Yashwant Sinha’s statement on price rise had incited Harvinder Singh. To which Sinha retorted: “They can’t connect this incident to my statement. This is just politics.” Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, who has for long held politicians responsible for much of the ills of the country, first said when asked to react: “Was it only one slap?” Once he realised the gravity of what had happened, he clarified: “He (the accused) could have been angry, but it is not right to hit someone. Our democracy does not allow such attacks.”
Nagas will be consulted on Sadar Hills ugradation: PC Therie questions NPF
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): A delegation of the United Naga Council (UNC), including the President and the General Secretary met P. Chidambaram, the Union Home Minister at his Delhi office in North Block on the evening of the 22nd November, 2011 and
mitted by the Manipur Chief Minister on the 2nd November, 2011 at Tahamzam (Senapati) in his presence, would not take any unilateral decision on the Sadar Hills issue without consulting the Nagas and also that he would give an assurance to that effect in writing.
The UNC has stated that it has since received an official communication on the above meeting with the Union Home Minister from the MHA on the 24th November, 2011 alongwith with a request to lift the economic blockade on the National Highways. The
UNC stated that the matter would be taken up and decision taken in the Emergency Presidential Council meeting that is being convened on the 28th November, 2011 at Tamenglong headquarters soon after the public rally on Alternative Arrangement is carried out.
Hardcore criminal fall into police net; GPRN/NSCN bans donations, 4 held for illegal monetary collection demands; warns violators
Sonia, PM likely visit to Manipur— December 3
- Chinese Proverb
PuRchaSe & Financial Year 2007-08 Power Purchase 100.59 Cr Revenue Realised 64.84 Cr Gap -35.75 Cr Energy consumption 487.80 MU
Sale of PoweR 2008-09 2009-10 120.04 Cr 126.75 Cr 110.45 Cr 73.64 Cr -9.59 Cr -53.11 Cr 556.83 MU 539.16MU
Ashikho Pfuzhe Dimapur | November 24
The Nagaland Power Department has set two objectives to be achieved by the end of the 12th Plan: to meet the projected power requirement of 400 MW and achieve the national target of 1,000 units per capita consumption. However, with the present power position of the state standing at a mere 128.72 MW and anticipated addition of another 101 MW during the 12th Plan, the challenge of filling the huge gap of nearly 200 MW between requirement and availability will prove to be a daunting one. The objectives vis a vis the present power scenario in Nagaland were deliberated at length at the general conference of the Association of Power Engineers Nagaland (APEN) with the theme “Power for all-trends and challenges” held at Niathu Resort on
2010-2011 160.43Cr 82.18 Cr -78.25 Cr 594.27MU
Thursday. Additional Chief Engineer (Power), Nagaland, Er. K Miachieo, in his power point presentation on the theme, said that Nagaland state with per capita consumption of around 250 units is much below the national average of 733 units in 2008-09. On the state’s present power position, the additional CE said that out of the total 128 MW Nagaland is getting, 28.22 MW comes from various hydro projects in the state, while power allocations from the NE region and Eastern Grid are 80.5 MW and 20 MW respectively. The additional CE said the anticipated power addition of 101 MW during 12th Plan will be sourced from Lang HEP (1 MW), Tehok HEP (1MW), Lower TizuZungki (40 MW), Bongaigaon Thermal Plant (32 MW) and Pallatana Thermal Plant (27 MW). Continued on page 5
said to have been used as a base ‘office’ for their criminal acts. During the raid police recovered one .32 pistol with magazine and three rounds of ammunition along with cash amounting to Rs.31,208, three booklets of ‘Tax Receipt Books of 100 leaves each, fifty numbers of tax information slips, two copies of information slips of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Nagalim issued by one self-styled ‘Lt. Gen (Rtd)’ H.S Ramsan, a ‘Keya Kilonser GPRN’, and a list of ‘Gumti Shop’ owners of Dimapur and Kohima. Continued on page 5
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): As the festive season sets in, there are reports that a number of anti-social elements, using the name of GPRN/NSCN officials, are seeking Christmas/New Year donations from shopkeepers and business houses. Threats, intimidations and harassments caused to business community each year during festive season by antisocials must be controlled, stated a press note issued by the MIP. The general public is notified that GPRN/NSCN has not authorised any
ministry, department, official either in the civil or military to seek donation or demand from any shop or office anywhere. “All donations and demands are strictly banned”, it stated. If there is any demand or donation notes claiming to be from GPRN/NSCN civil or military officers, business houses may immediately contact Kilo Secretary at 9862520186 or Crime Control Cell (CCC) secretary at 9612840169. GPRN/NSCN cautions all officials both in the civil and military set up against violating the ahza. Continued on page 5
Prez, CM on Naga issue
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): Former Finance Minister in the previous NPF regime K Therie today called the Naga People’s Front (NPF) a party of “government class-I contractors from Kohima district” and an autocratic “private company” known much for flipflopping on the Indo-Naga political dialogue. Congress leader Therie, who is the Convener, Political Affairs Committee, NPCC said in a note today: “On one hand he (Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio) says that the ‘talks are progressing’ and on the other hand he says, “It is not known in what manner it is progressing’. In another line he says, ‘We are very clear that we have not been informed and we have no knowledge’. Mr. Rio is a confirmed confused person havinglotsofcorruptmoneywho has acquired unaccountable properties from unknown sources of income.” They both are talking
about the Nagaland Political problem, Therie said, and perhaps for the first time Neiphiu Rio has attempted to say that they are playing the role of ‘active facilitator’ to the Naga peace process. In the note, the former Finance minister of the NPF said both Dr. Shurhozelie and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio love to talk about the Naga political problem. Not without stumbling though, Therie explains: The Nagaland Congress party’s Convener of Political Affairs Committee said Dr. Shurhozelie and “Mr. Rio” could not understand that Naga underground and “overground” society have fractured into pieces during their governance. “It proves that the people are not comfortable under their biased leadership. The people are not happy with the paternalistic, manipulative and dictatorial leadership habits they practice,” Therie said. Continued on page 5
Seminar: Kingdom in Business – God’s Will beyond Beliefs
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): A ten-member team from South Africa will be leading seminars in Dimapur and Kohima on the concept of ‘Kingdom in Business’ – a concept that seeks to advocate that every creation was created by God for a purpose, for the good of community coexistence, profession and economy, self-growth and growth of the community. The seminars envisage highlighting the importance of every vocation and the individual’s role is the greater plan of all things as planned by God and His will. The seminar will be held at the Niathu Resort in Dimapur on November 25, and at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on the 26th, at 10.00 am. The seminars are founded on Proverbs 16:4 in the Holy Bible: “The Lord has made everything for his own purpose”. God hasn’t made anything that doesn’t have a purpose. According to explanation given for the concept, people working together in interdependency can overcome many physical, social and emotional problems. “In kingdom development, community, above all else, is about right and restored relationship. It is about right re-
The ten-member team from South Africa received at the Dimapur airport on Thursday. The team will conduct seminars in Dimapur and Kohima on the concept of ‘Kingdom in Business’ .
lationship between human and God. It is about rightly restored relationships of human to fellow human based upon human’s correct relationship to God. And it is about right relationships of human to God’s creation, the world,” the note says. The concepts states: “Kingdom development, like community development, is a process whereby people enter into in order to become what God, from the beginning of time, meant them to be. These are whole communities experiencing life to the full. These are
people who work together to solve their problems with interdependency on one another, yet with total dependency on God.” The challenge that the seminars throws is whether “a child of God”, a follower of Jesus, can change his views and approaches to his profession, work, development, and his responsibility. The note states: “When we are helping a village become better organized in order to solve its problems, when we are leading a group of farmers, in an exercise to learn better how to feed and
provide for their families, or leading a group of children on how to learn better, when we are helping in health, water and literacy, we are imparting a taste of the Kingdom of God!” The team of experts will be led by Tony Johnson (New Zealand) and Rigby Wallace (South Africa). During the seminars, lectures will also be given by Paul Maughan, from South Africa. Maughan is a senior lecturer and the course convener for courses on corporate reporting and understanding financial
statements at the University of Cape Town. The other speakers include Christo Bredenkamp (UAE), Managing Director of Synergy Business Intelligence, and a marketplace coach who has worked in strategic management positions for De Beers and Anglo American. Two prominent journalists, Angelique Arde and Mathew Paul Jones will also be speaking at the seminar. Arde has had more than fifteen years of experience working for ‘The Independent’ in London and South Africa and also for TIME magazine in Hongkong. She has made tremendous contribution in advocacy work against Human Trafficking from, into and through South Africa. Her heart’s desire is to live the Gospel of generous justice. Mathew Paul Jones is an Independent Freelance writer, whose clients have included Forbes, Emirates and Gulf Air etc. He is also the author of internationally published travel guidebooks such as Insight Pocket Guide, Dubai and Berlitz Pocket Guide Dubai. The focus of the seminar will be on a target group of people from the field of media, business, education and church.
By buying this Newspaper, you are contributing to the process of positive Social Change and supporting the non-profit activities of the Morung Foundation
C M Y K
C M Y K
2
Dimapur
LOCAL
Friday 25 November 2011
The Morung Express
‘Do not burden future generations with unresolved political issues’ Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 24
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on said that in the past eights years, his government with all round support had walked the extra mile to strengthen the peace process, and to create an atmosphere that is congenial to the peace process. The DAN Political Affairs Committee has also played an active role from behind the scenes. He also stated that the conduct of Naga Consultative meet, the establishment of the Joint Legislators Forum on the Naga political issue, and “our policy of equicloseness have all made positive contributions in creating a more peaceful atmosphere in the state.” “Nagas can unite only when if we meet, sit down and talk to each other,” Rio said during the NPF convention on November 23 and expressed happiness that the process of reaching out to each other in a spirit of reconciliation has made headway like never before. “Our party and the government have supported the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and will continue to do so in all its endeavours,” the chief minister said. As a people’s
Rio releases booklet ‘Lest We Forget’ Our Correspondent Kohima | November 24
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio released a booklet entitled “ Lest We Forget” brought out by NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu during the 6th general convention of NagaPeople’sFront(NPF) on November 23 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. In a preface of the book, Dr. Liezietsu stated that the Naga political problem is said to be the longest political struggle not only in India but in the whole world. “If it is true, it will be necessary for our people to reminisce the political history of the struggle and also the part we have to play for its conclusion during our time. There was a time when we blamed the Government of India for the sufferings of our people and to a great extent, we were not wrong to do so. But government, he said, we have worked closely with Naga civil society, mass based organizations and NGOs. Despite some differences, which are bound to
Rio releases booklet “Lest We Forget” brought out by NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu (standing right) in Kohima on November 23. (Morung Photo)
today, it is necessary for us to examine ourselves more closely and make judgement in its right perspective on the matter without shifting the blame to others.” In the book, Dr. Liezi-
etsu compiled sequence of few important events of state political history for young political students to become conversant with the happenings of the past if that can be a guide for the
crop up from time to time, Rio said the state government considered the civil societies and tribal hohos as “our partners in our march towards our com-
mon goals.” For this, he said, the government has taken step of including the representatives of tribal hohos in the District Planning &
present. “This booklet is meant not only for political parties but also for political students,” Dr. Liezietsu penned in the preface, and also expressed hope that the booklet will be useful. Development Boards. He extended appreciation to them for their active participation in a these endeavours for common interest to the Nagas. Further, the
chief minister appealed to all Naga groups to come together towards oneness and understanding under the spirit of reconciliation. “The Naga people across all our lands are crying out for lasting peace and brotherhood,” Rio said and asserted that all Naga leaders must respond to this cry, and rise to the occasion. “We cannot allow our internal differences and group interests to come in the way of our progress. Generations of Naga youth have missed out the opportunities to make the mark, and to pursue their ambitions due to the conflict situation,” Rio said adding we cannot allow this scenario to continue. Naga youth must be given opportunities to become equal citizens in the new environs of the global village, he said adding the rest of the global community are marching ahead, and we cannot afford to be left behind. “The leaders of the day must not burden the youth and future generations with unresolved political issue. We must end this political conflict during our time and create a scenario where the talents of the Nagas can blossom in its fullness,” Rio said.
12TH STATE LEVEL YOUTH FESTIVAL 2011
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 24
C M Y K
The 12th state level youth festival 2011 under the aegis of the Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports concluded here this afternoon at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. Youth resources & sports director Kelei Zeliang graced the closing function as the chief guest and gave away prize to the winners. Speaking on the occasion, the director announced that the department will be having more fund and more activities in the next five years plan. The department will feature adventure programme, capacity building, seminar and symposium, workshop in the next 5 years along with the continuation of youth festival, he said. He said the department also plan to have more innovative programmes and many other activities for the benefit of the youth. The director congratulated all the winners in the different disciplines during the two day long festival. Further, the director wishes the winners, who will be representing the state at the national youth festival, to prepare well and adopt regular practice and try to
win at the ensuing national level youth festival and bring laurel to the state. He also appreciated all the participants from different parts of the state, adding that without their participation the state level youth festival would not fetch successful. The closing function was chaired by Arupe Zeliang, joint director, youth resources &sports. Imtirenla from Dimapur district presented a special number. Vote of thanks was proposed by Neilahoulie, deputy director, youth resources & sports. It may be recalled the parliamentary secretary for youth resources & sports Naiba Konyak inaugurated the festival as the chief guest on November 23 last.
World Disability Day meet today DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): In connection with observance of World Disability Day (WDD) on December 3, 2011, a meeting will be held on November 25, 2011 at 11:00 am in the D.C’s conference hall. N.Hushili Sema IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur Nagaland has requested to everyone to attend the meeting without fail.
BKD last executive meet on Nov 26 DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24(MExN): The executive members of Beneului Kangbau Dimapur (BKD) are informed that the last executive meeting would be held on November 26, 2011 at 8:00 am at the residence of Paukwerangbe Reunim, overbridge Burma camp. Namtsi Iralu, general secretary BKD has requested all the executive members to attend the meeting without fail.
Chumukedima Town joint meeting DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): A joint meeting of Advisors, Chumukedima Town Council, ex Councilors, CTC, all Pastors/Church Youth leader, All Tribal Unions’, CMD town, ward GBs, Village Council members, Tenyiphe-I & II, Virazouma, CMD Association, Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce was held on November 21, 2011 at Chumukedima Town Council conference hall where consensus representations has been passed. A press note issued by chief advisor, CTC Thepfulhoutuo Shuya stated that the following are the consensus representations of the meeting held on November 21, 2011 where the house anonymously resolved to welcome the shifting of DC office from Dimapur to Chumukedima. The note also mentioned that the public of Chumekedima town further resolved to fully support and co-operate with CTC in all round developmental activities initiate by State government of Nagaland under the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio. The house also unanimously decide to extend all possible help and support to CTC and delivering all round developmental works which the CTC will undertake from time to time as per viability of CTC fund. The public of Chumukedima Town have resolved to ban all sort of illegal donations, money collection by any section or group of people.
ENSUD sports meeting on Nov 26 DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Dimapur (ENSUD) has convened an executive meeting on November 26, 2011 at its treasurers residence at 2:00 pm. to discuss on the first sports meeting of the ENSUD which is to be held from December 5 to 10, 2011.N.Bashah Phom, secretary information and publicity ENSUD has requested all the newly elected executive to attend the meeting without fail. For further details regarding sports meet, one can contact Longshen.P, secretary games and sports at 9089494903.
IGNOU Induction meet DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): IGNOU students who have enrolled themselves at Dimapur study centre (2002) for the session July 2012, for Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma courses are hereby informed to positively attend an ‘Induction Meet’ at Dimapur Government College to be held on November 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Khrieo Rutsa, Coordinator stated in a press release stated that Dr Chnadan Rajkhowa, Director, NCR on Mithun ICAR, Jarnapani has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest of the programme. The new entrants would be familiarized with the open learning system and also with how to proceed with their studies and benefit from the counseling sessions. Study materials, IGNOU student’s identity card and counseling schedules will be given to the students after the programme. It was also informed that Students must bring along one recent size stamp size photograph.
KVYO organizes Christmas bazaar KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): The Kohima village youth organization (KVYO) is organizing a Christmas bazaar at Kohima local ground from December 2 to 31 where the bazaar includes trade fair, mela, first hand, second hand garments etc for better buying and marketing facilities to the public during the busy festival season. This was informed through a press release by its information & publicity secretary, Viravolie Rame adding to contact 9436400055 for further details.
Winners Of State Level Youth Festival *Folk Dance: Ist- Tuensang district. 2nd- Kohima district *Folk Song: Ist- Mokokchung district. 2ndTuensang district *Elocution: Ist- Wokha district. 2nd- Mokokchung district *Guitar: Ist- Dimapur district. 2nd- Zunheboto district.
MEx File
C M Y K
Mr. North East contest
Top) Winner of folk dance competition from Tuensang and (Bottom) winners of folk song competition from Mokokchung district. (Morung Photos)
Dissemination workshop on HIV infected and affected children
House No 74, Adjacent to Shri. Ramakhrishna Society Duncan Bosti, Dimapur, Nagaland CONTACT NO 9774414386 OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
ADMISSION OPEN
ages 2 to 4 years classes: playgroup º pre-nursery º nursery ADDITIONAL FACILITIES CHILD FRIENDLY BAMBOO PARK : AC IN CLASSROOMS INTERACTIVE LEARNING APPROACH GROLIER MATERIALS : MUSIC : OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Maong Jamir, Assistant Director, Prodigals’ Home addressing a dissemination workshop supported by UNICEF.
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): Prodigals’ Home organized a dissemination workshop supported by UNICEF to address problems and needs for children infected and affected with HIV in Dimapur. In the workshop, it was publicized that children either infected or affected with HIV are from poor families, who live Below Poverty Line. The special program which was funded for two years will end in December 2011. The question raised in the workshop is “Who will further support these children, if not these children will become helpless.”
In the statistic as underlined by Maong Jamir, Assistant Director, Prodigals’ Home, there are 25 children orphaned by AIDS, 70 children infected by HIV, 470 children affected by AIDS and 565 consolidated in Dimapur. Also in the figures, there is a huge demarcation between male and female; more female are either infected or affected. At the moment, these children are funded by PLHA from Population Foundation of India, through NDO supported by CRS, ICPS through Social Welfare Department and Chavara Homes. Concerns were shared that churches and schools
have a huge role to play to support HIV infected and affected children, which is not happening in Nagaland. Maong Jamir, Assistant Director, Prodigals’ Home further addressed that, “Some churches are coming forward, but many are still ignorant about the whole issue, which is a huge set back in our society.” Moreover, infected or affected individuals are scared to open their concern for they fear discrimination within the society. The challenge remains- can schools, churches and government become more sensitive towards HIV/AIDS issue in Nagaland? There is discrimination in schools and churches, something that needs to be eradicated at the earliest. If proper aid is not provided to these children on time, it is feared that many children will become orphan, face psychological trauma, risk of violence, discontinue schooling and malnourished. The main distress at the moment for these HIV infected and affected children are protection, education, health, psychological support and socio-economic security.
KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 24(MExN): The 3rd Mega Mr. North East 2012 will be held in the later part of January 2012. The event is being organized by Fit For Life entertainment (FFLe) and interested/intending candidates are directed to log on to www.megaentertainment.org for details and online entries. Its Managing Director, Hukupa Thulu-o, in a press release has stated that there will be an audition at Kohima for the Nagaland Contestants, which will be notifies later and for details, it added to contact the MD FFLe at 9612041629.
WSTH elects new office bearers DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24, (MExN): The Western Sumi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) held its one day annual session-cum-induction programme on October 29 at WSH, conference hall, Chekiye. The new team is led by Ahimsa Zhimo, president, Shihuli V.Yeptho, vice-president, Jolly K.Aomi general secretary, Kittoli H.Chisi, joint secretary, Hotoli.V finance secretary, Kihoshi, assistant finance secretary, Satoli.Z, cultural secretary, Totoni N.Yeptho, assistant cultural secretary, Nisheli.V, organizing secretary, Jesheli Awomi, assistant organizing secretary, Hutoli K.Zhimo and Illitoli, publicity and information secretary. This was stated in a press note by Ahimsa Zhimo president and Jolly K.Aomi general secretary WSTH.
The AFE Youth (Agri, Forest, Electrical) of Sumi Baptist Church Kohima donated relief materials to victims of November 5 fire incident at Burma Camp colony Dimapur on Thursday. Donated relief materials included 11 and half bags of rice, five bags of potato, two bags of onion, four bags of dal, three bags of atta, three bags of squash and 11 bags of clothes. (Morung Photo)
C M Y K
REgional/loCal
The Morung Express
Friday
25 November 2011
Dimapur
3
3rd national MPP commits to protect & NPF affirms to protect tradition Agro Protech expo held at preserve territorial integrity Kolkata Newmai News Network Imphal, November 24
Newmai News Network
Imphal | November 24
Claiming that the alien phrase "Supra-State Body" is found nowhere in the constitution of india, manipur People’s Party (mPP) on thursday asserted that the party is committed to the protection and preservation of the territorial integrity and identity of the ethnic groups of manipur, saying it would object tooth and nail to the formation of the proposed ‘notorious" body and vehemently oppose any move to implement it. mPP submitted a memorandum to the Prime minister on the issue of SupraState Body yesterday, S. Umananda, president incharge mPP told the media today. Umananda regretted over the stalked silence maintained by Chief minister Okram ibobi who vis-
ited new Delhi recently to discuss on the issue with the Prime minister, Congress president Sonia gandhi and the union home minister. ‘mPP was set up with an aim to protect and safeguard the territorial integrity of the state", Umananda noted. m. manitomba, mPP Youth Front president, who was also talking to reporters said in a tough tone, said just in case the Prime minister does not roll back the issue of Supra-State Body and takes necessary action to lift the ongoing economic blockade on national highways of the state ahead of his proposed visit to manipur, he will be put to shame by the party’s Youth Front. For this, the front is all prepared to face any consequences, he added. the objective of the memo submitted to the
prime minister with regard to the issue of Supra-State Body was to communicate to him the intense feelings of the people here with anxiety-disorders which may explode anytime with catastrophic results, the party said, adding that this relentlessness in the "public psyche" should be controlled in time otherwise unforeseen and unwanted incidents may flare up the entire state of manipur. the Supra-State Body for the nagas even though it guarantees the territorial boundary of manipur, it makes no sense when the proposed Supra-State Body would be above or beyond the authority of the government of manipur as the very meaning of supra suggests. this "almighty" body or council who/which is above everything else only means that virtually the so called naga majority districts of
manipur will be sliced off from manipur and this is clear crystal. no veiled arrangement is needed to hoodwink the people of the state, mPP said. "We may be forgiven to remind the Prime minister of india that the fall-out of this new and equally notorious phrase " Supra-State Body" may be severer than that of June 18, 2001 incident and will be one of the most horrifying episodes of manipur history", it further cautioned the Prime minister. Declaring that mPP will deadly oppose to the propose Supra-State Body, it urged the Prime minister to kindly give very serious attention to the memorandum submitted to him and "once for all dismiss the idea of forming a SupraState Body for the nagas of india" fort it may trigger an unnecessary communal disharmony in manipur.
the maniPUr unit of naga People’s Front (nPF) on Wednesday strongly affirmed to protect the culture, tradition, custom and land holding system which the political party said an inheritance from forefathers from time immemorial. Being a regional party, the nPF manipur state unit has been keenly observing the day to day happenings in the state, said Somi Keishing, state nPF spokesperson told newmai news network today. expressing concern about the issue of “Supra-State Body", Somi said that the issue has sparked tension and antipathy in the state and almost all the communities are feeling uncertainty over the issue. apparently referring to the majority in manipur Somi Keishing said, “nothing concrete step has been taken up so far with regard to Supra State Body, which is expecting to be granted to the nagas, but there have been much talks and apprehension in the minds of the government and the majority community sending a wrong signal to the naga people". "in the past in many occasions, the state government cried things like no ceasefire extension; not allowing th. muivah to visit his native land; not allowing neiphiu rio to visit tamenglong to attend a programme; and tried to prevent
the extension of nPF in manipur. all these things had created a sense of deprivation to the nagas of the state," Somi said. Putting a question mark on the position where the state government actually wants to place the naga people, the nPF spokesperson expressed surprise over the press statement of chief minister O ibobi Singh that said, “there is no particular land belongs to the naga, Kukis or the meiteis.” tribals who have inherited their lands from time immemorial with distinct custom and traditions have been threatened, Somi lamented. “if the lands occupied by the nagas and Kukis are not belonging to them, then to whom those lands belong to”, questioned Somi. Stating that co-existence among the different communities needs to maintain their own customs, traditions and cultures, he observed that intruding sensitive area of a particular community will ultimately lead to chaos. Citing constitutional rights, Somi further viewed that the nagas have the desire to integrate with the state of nagaland while the majority community of manipur, particularly in the valley has maintained to protect the state integrity which is not against the Constitution. however, he said the final decision has to be taken by somebody else, therefore, it is not necessary to panic over a constitutional issue, Somi asserted.
DMA Mokokchung organizes Orientation Training Programme
AR rubbishes NSCN/GPRN Kyong Region's claims DImapUr, November 24 (mexN): the assam rifles (ar) has rubbished the contention of nSCn (im) Kyong region that their cadres were frisking anti social elements on Wokha-merapani road. according to a press note issued by the PrO igar north, incidents were reported where certain armed cadres were forcefully stopping vehicles for extortion causing constant harassment which is gross violation of laid down of CFgr. “Utter disrespect for CFgr was displayed by cadres on two accounts. Firstly, armed cadres moving freely outside designated camps with weapons like m 21 Chinese rifle and secondly act of forceful extortion from commuters plying on highways. not only this, on both the occasion i.e, 14 and 15 nov 11, armed cadres stopped ar vehicle considering it to yet another lucrative vehicle for extortion when they were chased and nabbed”, stated the press note. according to the ar on 15 november, one of the cadres on being surrounded even gave
the orders to fire to his accomplice who pointed the weapon m 21 Chinese rifle on the chest of ar personnel when he was overpowered before he could cock his weapon. “ar showed respect for rules and restrain of exceptional order”. it stated that “such menacing acts committed by armed cadres in public domain were source of perennial harassment to villagers and transients”. the nabbing of armed cadres was appreciated which was received as a feedback from the villagers, it stated while adding that these unethical acts against villagers and innocent commuters in the hours of darkness are blatant violation and show explicit disregard to laid down CFgr. the consistent harassment of masses in the form of extortion during forthcoming Christmas and new Year period reflects utter disregard to the sentiments of the naga masses which would be contained by ar personnel at all cost with utmost dedication for the well being of general public, the ar stated.
Choir of the Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research Dimapur presenting a special number during the Thanksgiving Service on the 4th anniversary of the institute at the hospital premises on Thursday. (Inset)Guest speaker, Dr. George Varghese speaks at the programme.
GNLA millitants and arm dealers arrested
Newmai News Network Shillong | November 24
three garO national liberation army (gnla) militants and two arm dealers were arrested in the past 24 hours from Shillong. acting based on receiving a tip off that one gnla aide Jackiush a Sangma was in Shil-
long to make an arms deal with some persons, a police team apprehended Jackiush a Sangma and two others namely Bappun a Sangma and harding m marak while they were in Jackiush’s maruti Van ( registration no ml08 6096) at Polo ground. From the possession of Jackiush a Sangma an amount of rs 11, 49,500
was recovered and seized. according to the police Jackiush a Sangma revealed that he is an aide of Sohan D Shira, commander in chief of gnla and was sent by him for procuring arms and ammunition from one Pungam hanghal @ angam of Dimapur who had come to Shillong for the deal.
Stock position of fuel improved in Manipur Dima Hasao concern over Naga Supra State Newmai News Network Imphal | November 24
OPen Sale of petrol products was resumed thursday across manipur with the stock position of fuel is said to have improved, first time in a state which has been through over hundred days of economic blockade on the highways. the decision came af-
ter a state Cabinet meeting yesterday evening whereby open sale of fuel was resumed without limitation today. however, people with jerrycanes were not allowed to fill fuel as decided by the government. many petrol pumps in the imphal were dotted with cars and two wheelers buying fuel from early morning showing a respite from queues which
could be seen over the last few months. But, some pumps could be seen queues stretching about 400-500 metres. after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government spokesperson, n. Biren Singh told media persons that fuel was being procured twice a week and petrol and diesel stocks would last for 14 days and six days respectively.
Jesus Gospel Ministry NEI appeals to UNC
Newmai News Network Imphal, November 24
JeSUS gOSPel ministry, nei on thursday earnestly appealed to United naga Council (UnC) to reconsider its stand and relax the ongoing economic blockade being imposed along national highways leading to the state in the interest of the poor people and Christian communities as the time for Christmas celebrations is approaching. Showing regrets over the
DImapUr, November 24 (mexN): the department of agriculture, nagaland, an associate partner with the indian Chamber of Commerce, supported by the government of West Bengal organized the 3rd national agro Protech expo 2011 from november 3 to 5. the expo team was led by l. mongsanger SDO (4th mile) Dimapur. altogether eleven progressive local entrepreneurs participated. the expo was a huge success with all the exhibits in the nagaland stall sold out by the 2nd day. the local entrepreneurs also benefitted by discovering many marketing linkages form other stated for outsourcing their indigenous products. the entrepreneurs also participated in the buyers-sellers meet from all over india.
"grief of the poor people" in the state who have been directly hit by the agitation, Jesus gospel ministry, nei said people of manipur are really feeling tired now and added that more and more troubles are being faced by the poor due to the impact of the indefinite economic blockade. it also appealed to the government of manipur to take seriously the demand of UnC and further urge upon all the civil organizations and sections to stand up and work together to bring peace and harmony in the state.
SIlChar, November 24 (TImeS NewS NeTwork): Dimasa organizations in assam's Dima hasao district have expressed concern over the demand for a supra state body by the nSCn (im). Jadike naiso hosom (Jnh), the apex body of Dimasas, said on tuesday, “We have come to understand that nagas have been offered a supra state body in naga inhabited areas of manipur, assam and arunachal Pradesh. if the demand is fulfilled, parts of Dima hasao district of assam will also be included in the supra state body. it will only create new problems in the area and will cause a threat to people belonging to Dimasa and other non-naga communities living here. it will have serious implications on mutual co-existence of different communities in the region," said a statement signed by Jnh publicity secretary Dhoneswar Batari. Jnh urged the government not to succumb to the demand of the nSCn (im). the Dimasa apex body also called upon the people of assam to keep vigil along all the areas bordering nagaland so that neither the Centre nor nagas can indulge in any misadventure. "assam should not give away an
inch of its land to the proposed supra state body. People of the state as well as the government must take care of it," the Jnh said. Sources said nagas are the second largest community in Dima hasao district after Dimasas. nSCn (im) has been spreading a propaganda that the Centre has given them the assurance of forming a supra state body, an arrangement for cultural integrity of the nagas living in this region, to come as a Christmas gift to nagas. all Dimasa Students Union (aDSU), a powerful body in Dima hasao, has strongly reacted to the supra state body issue as well. aDSU said Dimasas should oppose the idea for the sake of the existence of the community in the region. the students' body said Dima hasao is already going through ethnic conflicts and there is a complicated law and order situation in the region. therefore any decision on supra state body for nagas will lead to a sharp and widespread public agitation. "no one is consulted about the arrangement except the nSCn (im). the government should bring out a white paper on the issue before going for any arrangement," the aDSU said.
Training for trade union activists held at Dimapur
Morung Express News
DIMAPUR | NOVEMBER 24
a 3-DaY special state level training programme for trade union activists was held from november 2224 at the conference hall of hotel alvyn Dimapur under the theme, “empowerment of trade for Socioeconomic Development of north eastern region.” the programme was organised by Central Board for Workers’ education, ministry of labour & employment, government of india regional Directorate imphal in association with Dimapur motor Workers’ trade Union. gracing the valedictory function on thursday as the chief guest, assistant labour commissioner, department of labour naga- Assistant labour commissioner, department of labour Nagaland, Renchamo Ngullie (Inset) land, renchamo ngullie addressing the trade union workers at Hotel Alvyn Dimapur on Thursday. (Morung Photo)
said despite the fact that the advancement of technology has reduced manual works yet labour force was still a requirement. he cited instances of manual works being reduced owing to the presence excavators but added that the works of labourers did not end with that and instead continued to be a necessity. he called upon the trade union activists to become leaders in the society and go ahead of the followers. Dimapur taxi Drivers’ Union president, hetoi Chophy in his speech lamented that the trade unions in the state were not getting the required assistance from the government. “Whatever is granted for us must reach us,” he added. During the inaugural programme on november 22, the president of
Dimapur motor Workers’ trade Union, l. ghoshito Sema who was the chief guest spoke of the ample existence of trade unions in the state and how beneficial it could become if all the unions played the right role with dedication and integrity. he urged the unions to rise above individual interest and work for the public. During the 3-day programme, the trade union activists were sensitized on the prevention of hiV and aiDS and the role of trade workers, challenges before the trade unions in the development of ne region, brief outline on the labour laws being in force in the state, desirable industrial relations for growth of organisation and national economy etc. altogether 9 trade unions from the state participated in the programme.
DImapUr, November 24 (mexN): the Sarva Shiksha abhiyan (SSa) under District mission authority mokokchung organized an Orientation training Programme for parents and tutors of home based education at eBrC mokokchung village on november 23, 2011. the programme was initiated to capacitate and enable effective care and education by the parents and tutors of the differently abled children in the district who are unable to access formal education at the schools. Parents and tutors from six eBrC attended the programme. the District education Officer tekamayang in his speech called upon all those who are actively involved in imparting education and life skills to the differently abled children at home to continue to strife hard and work diligently so as to bring quality education for those differently abled children.
a positive relationship and coordination between the tutors and the parents will indeed go a long way in imparting whole round education and productive life skills to the differently abled children, he adds. Other highlights of the program included presentation on topics such as “i know i can” by Chubainla ieD CoordinatorDmamkg;“Special education on Bhe Children” by Wapang Walling assistant Co-ordinator Dma mkg, followed by discussion. the vote of thanks by Chubalepden tot ieD in charge eBrC mkg. village and the program was chaired by yarang tot ieD in charge eBrC, kubolong. in its whole, the program served as a platform wherebyparentsandtutorsof the differently abled children and the officials associated with this programme were reminded of the importance of such mission and to work with more commitment and dedication.
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A GOVT. OF INDIA ENTERPRISE) OFFICE OF GENERAL MANAGER TELECOM DISTRICT NAGALAND: KOHIMA No. P-263/Telephone Adalat/2011-2012/47
Dated 21.11.2011
It is proposed to conduct a “TELEPHONE ADALAT” under the Chairmanship of GENERAL MANAGER Nagaland SSA BSNL Dimapur from 10.30 to 13.00 hours of 14.12.2011 at Conference Hall O/O the GMTD BSNL Dimapur. The complaints regarding following will be dealt with Adalat for all exchanges of Nagaland SSA. 1. The Telephone Service. 2. Pending complaints on telephone bills for “More than six months”. 3. Reconnection of Telephone. 4. Individual complaints cases which are not settled even after repeated complaint by the subscriber. 5. The complaints case should reach this office on or before 10.12.2011 by the super scribing in the envelope as “TELEPHONE ADALAT” ADDRESS to AGM (Admn) O/O the GMTD BSNL Super Market Complex, Dimapur. 797112 The customers may please note the following problems will not come under the preview of ADALAR. 1. STDPT, LOCAL, PT complaints. 2. Complaints by associations. 3. Complaints regarding New Phone connections. GENERAL MANAGER BSNL NAGALAND DIMAPUR
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai ENT CAMP
DR. R BALAJI,MS ENT Consultant ENT from APOLLO HOSPITALS, CHENNAI will be available only for consultation at DIMAPUR on 02-12- 2011 Patients with any ENT problem, requiring Endoscopic surgeries of Ear / Nose/Sinuses etc. may visit us for consultations. Now consultation with Apollo Doctors available through Tele-Medicine/Video conferencing from Dimapur centre.
APOLLO HOSPITALS INFORMATION CENTRE Delta Services, Church Road, Plaza Point, Dimapur. Tel : 03862-232326 / 230695, Cell -9436600676
(Any cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances is not our resposibility)
GRATITUDE
I wish to express our profound gratitude to the Village Council and the Village Development Board (VDB) of Shena Old village for constructing the wooden bridge over TAPU river. It maybe mentioned that the road serves as the shortest connecting road from Zunheboto to Kohima and Dimapur, but the unavailability of the bridge over the said river had caused immense hardship for the people of Zunheboto. We continue to cherish and acknowledge your exemplary work of community development. (VISHIHO ZHIMOMI), President SATAKHA AREA VDB SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION
C M Y K
4
Dimapur
businEss
Friday 25 November 2011
The Morung Express
Mittal named most powerful asian
LoNDoN, November 24 (ageNcies): Lakshmi Mittal, the NRI steel tycoon with a fortune estimated at 15.5 billion pounds, is the most powerful Asian in Britain, according to a new list of eminent Asians in the country. Mittal, 61, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, heads the Power list of 101 in the category of Industry published by Eastern Eye, a weekly newspaper here. “ T o day, Mittal has all the trappings of wealth, power and influence - properties
in Kensinghton Palace Gardens, a private jet, a 266 million pound yacht, and an eco-friendly house set on a 340-acre estate in Surrey,” according to the GG2 (Garavi Gujarat) Power 101, Britain’s Most Influential Asians 2011. The list was released by Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at the GG2 Leadership Awards here last night. Leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul ranked 17th in the list in the category of Industry. According to the report, Lord Paul was influential enough to get the Lancaster House, which is generally reserved for government functions, as a venue for a wedding reception for his youngest son Angad in 2005. “One of the painful things has been to reduce the guest list - in the end we could invite only 1,600 people,” Lord Paul said at the time. “There are people from the Lords, MPs, opposition, business, and there will be a substantial number from the government. I have not invited anybody on the basis of their profession. I have invited friends.” According to the report, Lord Paul does have many friends, among
them Sarah and Gordon, a reference to Sarah and Gordon Brown, the then Prime Minister. A point in Lord Paul’s favour is that he is not a fair-weather friend. “He (Paul) does not drop his political allies when they fall from power. He always did have a special relationship with Mrs Indira Gandhi but Paul stuck by her when the Indian prime minister lost the general election in 1977 and all the pundits in the world predicted (wrongly) she was finished for good,” the report said. “He is a much respected business figure, guiding Caparo through a choppy waters and creating a great British steel company,” the report said. He is quite justified in claiming: “I’ve made manufacturing fashionable in Britain,” the report said. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who hails from the PakistanOccupied Kashmir, Minister without portfolio in the Conservative Party, is listed at no 2 in the Power list in the category Politics. Leading NRI Labour MP Keith Vaz has been ranked 3rd in the list in the category of Politics. “He became the first Asian MP in modern times since Dadabhai Naoroji first en-
tered parliament in 1892,” the study said. S P Hinduja and G P Hinduja, Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of the Hinduja Group, are No 4 in the list and they are listed in the category of “Business”. “Of all the influential Indian business families in the world, the Hindujas are unlike any other. The closeness of the four brothers, Srichand, Gopi, Prakash and Ashok and now their children, explains why they have been able to weather many a storm and yet prosper and emerge stronger as a group,” the study said. India’s best-known sculptor Anish Kapoor is 6th in the list. Lord Navnit Dholakia, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords is listed 12th and listed in the category Politics. “When I look back I am proud to see the progress the Asian community has made - in every field,” Dholakia said. Dr Kartar Lalvani, founder of Vitabiotics, Britain’sleading nutraceutical company, is listed 49th and in the Pharmacy category. Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, is 61 in the list.
SBI cuts home loan pre-payment penalty
LOCaL news
ICTC and DTC staff joint quarterly meet conducted
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): The 3rd Joint quarterly meeting of Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC) and District TB Cell (DTC) Staff was conducted at District TB Officer Conference Hall, Mokokchung on November 18 organized by the Catholic Health Association of India, in collaboration with the State RNTCP. A press note issued by Kyupise Sangtam, District Coordinator CHAI, Secunderabad stated that the main objectives of the meet was to strengthen the cross referral mechanism for identification of TB in PLHIV (People living with HIV) in the district, and to enable the coordinative work between ICTCs and DMCs in the district towards cross referrals. Health staffs were trained about the indicators on the referral slips issued by the RNTCP to be maintained at ICTC and even the DMC staff to keep the register
separately for the cross referrals of patients sent from ICTCs. Kyupise Sangtam, DCO CHAI, encouraged health workers from both the centers to follow the rules positively. He also said that, with the coming of Project Axshya, more patients were now being enrolled at the centers with the active support from the concerned health officials, he also acknowledged service staffs for their overall improvement in quality services rendered to the HIV-TB patients. The note also mentioned that participants were mostly Counsellors, Laboratory Technicians and Staff of the ICTC and DMC. The meeting was organized by the Catholic Health Association of India H.Q at Secunderabad in collaboration with the Development Association of Nagaland head quarter at Dimapur under Global Fund Round-9 Project “Axshya”.
‘No immediate hike in fuel prices’
New DeLhi, November 24 (pTi): The Petroleum Minister, S. Jaipal Reddy, today hinted that the Government will not rush into raising retail fuel prices just yet, even though a falling rupee has increased the cost of oil imports. “Depreciation of rupee has naturally created unprecedented problems. This will lead to under-recoveries (revenue loss) of more than Rs 1,32,000 crore (in FY 2011),” he said in the Parliament House. “Having said that, we are waiting for the situation to evolve. International market is volatile, both in regard to the price of oil and in regard to the position of rupee. Therefore, we would like to wait and watch before I can take a view,” he said. The Indian currency has devalued from 45.58 to a dollar during the past
New DeLhi, November 24 (ageNcies): India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to abolish prepayment charges on home loans, giving some succour to borrowers who want to foreclose their accounts. “We have decided to do away with the pre-payment charges on all kinds of housing loans with immediate effect,” a senior official of the bank said. The bank has been charging pre-payment penalties only on housing loans with floating interest rates taken before May 2011, the official said. It has been charging about 2% of the outstanding amount as penalty if borrowers opted to foreclose their loans. The decision from the largest lender will prompt other lenders to follow the suit. The total outstanding home loan of SBI rose to Rs 92,383 crore at the end of September against Rs 86,769 crore in March 2011. At present, some banks are charging up to 2% as prepayment penalty on the loan outstanding, if a borrower settles the full payment before maturitybyswitchingovertoanotherlender. No pre-payment fine is charged if borrowers pay using their own funds. It may be be noted that the Reserve Bank has indicated that it would scrap prepayment penalties charged by banks. Housing finance regulator National Housing Bank (NHB) has directed all housing finance companies to desist from imposing a pre-payment penalty on home loan borrowers last month.
Research In Motion India (RIM) Marketing Director Krishnadeep Baruah, left, and Asia Pacific Product Management Senior Director Francois Mahieu pose with the newly launched BlackBerry phones at an event in New Delhi on November 24. RIM launched three BlackBerry 7 OS smart-phones in India, Bold 9790 keyboard, second left, Curve 9380 left and second right, and Curve 9350, right, that are priced between 20,990 rupees ($420) and 27,490 rupees ($550). (AP Photo)
Food processing industry can help northeast
aizawL, November 24 (iaNs): Food processing industries can play “a very important role” in the development of India’s northeast, Mizoram Governor V. Purushothaman birthday said Thursday. He spoke while inaugurating a one-day indusgreeting trial summit organised by the Happy First Birthday, Imkongsangla Associated Chambers of ComJamir (Sangthy), merce and Industry of India Wishing you good health and long live. (Assocham). From Oba, Oja and all your loved ones. The governor said: “Food
processing industries can play a very important role in the economic development of India, specially in the far flung areas of the northeastern region.” To encourage investors from outside to set up projects, such a summit will assimilate medium, small and budding entrepreneurs with various government schemes, he added. The governor said the agro-climatic condition of Mizoram was con-
ducive to agricultural and horticultural crops. Currently, Mizoram has no major or medium-scale industry. Assocham senior director Ombeer S. Tyagi said: “Assocham can play a synchronising role between the central, state governments, investors of outside the state and local entrepreneurs to set up joint venture projects in Mizoram and elsewhere in the region.”
few months, making imports costlier. India meets 79% of its oil needs through imports. State-owned oil firms had earlier this month raised petrol price by Rs 1.80 a litre as rupee weakened, but cut the rates by Rs 2.22 a litre from November 16 after a fall in global oil rates. They now lose Rs 10.17 a litre on diesel, but Reddy said that no meeting of a highpowered ministerial panel has been called for to decide on revising the rates. “No decision has been taken to convene the meeting of the Empowered Group of Ministers (headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee) to look at the prices of such sensitive products as LPG, kerosene and diesel,” he said. Oil firms lose Rs 25.66% on kerosene and Rs 260.50 per domestic LPG cylinder.
Cement price hiked
In view of the hike in Cement prices at sources, the undersigned hereby reviews the prices of cement per bag by Rs. 10 with immediate effect in Dimapur. Sl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Name of Cement Birla Gold Ambuja Ultra Tech ACC La Farge Strong Bond Valley Strong Star Top Cem Vinay Adhunik Jay Pee Bokajan CCI
Simple Rules - There is just one simple rule: “Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.”
Game Number # 2026
CROSSWORD # 2035
Answer Number # 2025
Civil Hospital: Metro Hospital: Faith Hospital: Shamrock Hospital Zion Hospital: Fire Service: Police Control Room Police Traffic Control East Police Station West Police Station CIHSR (Referral Hospital) Dimapur hospital Apollo Hospital Info Centre: Railway: Indian Airlines Northeast Shuttles Chumukedima Fire Brigade
O
R
AMBULO
OCCUPO
AMO
ORA
CULPA
PARO
FEMINA FILIA IRA
PATRIA PUELLA PUGNO
ITALIA
REGINA
LABORA
ROMA
LAUDO
SILVA
LUNA
SPECTO
NAUTA
STELLA
NAVIGO
TERRA
D
S
UO T A K E BH OD QC K T K Y DV S L OS OR T H OQ XQ
X G N P U z V P U O U A O H X
E
L J I U A E T B z A C P T O C
D N F U U L V D L A N A MM F O T N T C UG K z X O NG V U
A
F A T U A N B Q C U L P A U C
A I L A T I O O A L L E U P X
R
J M B X V M G B R E G I N A U
P E N S T E L L A A R R E T N
C
C P H I P F I L I A A M O R D
E z T L D E J H T G N U T I X
S Q T V W K C O G Q X Y K A U
H
I Y VT I V AQ J z PC CY TO GO LQ BO Dz OR SA Gz
across 1.A type of beer 6. Richly adorn 10. “Oh, my!” 14. Mountain crest 15. Wings 16. Blowgun missile 17. An ultramicroscopic infectious agent 18. A radar echo 19. Eardrum 20. The right to enter 22. King of the jungle 23. Give rise to 24. An official endorser 26. Dealt 30. Commercials 31. Payable 32. 57 in Roman numerals 33. Ascend 35. Desire 39. Rower 41. Embarrassed 43. Athenian philosopher 44. Therefore 46. Bell sound 47. Outrage 49. Poetic time of day 50. Swirl 51. An instinctive reaction 54. Fortitude
56. Cain’s brother 57. Liberate 63. Bit 64. Bit of dust 65. Small drum 66. A disreputable woman 67. Lays 68. Andean animal 69. Lack of difficulty 70. Earl Grey and orange pekoe 71. S S S S
DoWN 1. Magma 2. Dry 3. Bacterium 4. Decorative case 5. Relaxes 6. Tweed 7. Sickness 8. Secular 9. Rely 10. Mixed with impurities 11. Female demon 12. Pergola 13. Expressionless 21. Crown 25. Ow! 26. Swill 27. Elliptical 28. Former Italian currency
29. A purified liquid produced by condensation 34. Keenness 36. In the center of 37. Sell 38. Irritable 40. “Encore!” 42. Relating to audible sound 45. Boat races 48. Nontaxable 51. Increase 52. Hemorrhagic fever 53. An unborn baby 55. What a book is called 58. Pout 59. Buddies 60. Fabrics made from goat hair 61. Hefty volume 62. Historical periods
Ans to CrossWord 2034
STD CODE: 03862
232224; Emergency- 229529, 229474 227930, 231081 233044, 228846 228254 231864, 230889 232201 228400 232106 227607, 228400 232181 242555/ 242533 224041, 285117, 248011 230695/9402435652 131/228404 229366 22232 282777
KOHIMA
STD CODE: 0370
Police Control Room: North Police Station: South Police Station: Fire Brigade: Naga Hospital: Oking Hospital: Bethel Nursing Home:
100/2244279 2222222 2222111 2222952 2222916 2243339 2224202
Northeast Shuttles
08974997923
MOKOKCHUNG
W
New Rate 335/335/335/335/335/330/330/330/330/330/330/325/320/-
This is subject to review within a period of one month’s time. Sd/- N Hushili Sema, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur
DIMAPUR
SUDOKU
Previous 325/325/325/325/325 320/320/320/320/320/320/315/310
STD CODE: 0369
Police Station 1: Police Station 2 :
2226241 2226214
Civil Hospital: Woodland Nursing Home: Hotel Metsüpen (Tourist Lodge):
2226216 2226263 2225011
TAHAMzAM (formerly Senapati) STD CODE: 03871 Police Station: Fire Brigade
222246 222491
CHEVROLET CARS PRICE FOR NOV ‘2011 CAR MODELS
STARTING PRICE
SPARK
3,26,608/-
BEAT (PETROL)
3,60,507/-
BEAT (DIESEL)
4,30,953/-
U-VA
4,25,220/-
AVEO
5,93,629/-
TAVERA
6,66,026/-
OPTRA MAGNUM (PETROL)
7,51,420/-
OPTRA MAGNUM (DIESEL)
8,61,351/-
CRUZE
12,03,111/-
CAPTIVA
18,16,921/-
* CONDITION APPLY *3 YEARS / 100,000 KMS WARRANTY * FOR PETROL *2 YEARS / 50,000 KMS WARRANTY * FOR DIESEL *CASHLESS OWNERSHIP MAINTENANCE OFFER
For details & Test drive Contact: Urban Station, Near NSC Petrol Pump, 6th Mile Dimapur. Ph No : 240994
CURRENCY ExChANGE CURRENCY NOTES
BUY(Rs)
SELL(Rs)
US Dollars
52.06
52.07
Sterling Pound Hong Kong Dollar Australian Dollar Singapore Dollar Canadian Dollar U.A.E. Dirhams Euro
80.90 6.67 50.80 39.80 49.79 14.17 69.59
80.92 6.68 50.92 39.90 49.91 14.18 69.75
LocaL
The Morung Express
FROM pAGE 1 GPRN/NSCN bans donations...
It is also informed that Crime Control Cell (CCC), GPRN/NSCN has received numerous reports of antisocial elements taking refuge in lodging hotels and indulging in criminal and immoral activities, degrading the social fabric of the Nagas. As such the CCC, GPRN/ NSCN informed all hotel managers/proprietors to strictly insist on identity cards and addresses from the customers as is common in all cities. Any report of criminal/immoral indulgence shall invite surprise raids, it has cautioned. Hotel managers/proprietors shall be held accountable in the event of failure to produce required details of the customers, it stated.
Therie questions NPF Prez, CM on...
In reality, he stated, “it is because of this benefit” that they do not want peace and solution and therefore have no suggestion.” “Facilitation and support are the layman’s capacity. They are neither vision nor suggestion. All these long years of their leadership in the state, I have not heard of any vision statement or suggestions to a political solution. Further, while they continue to utter integration.” Congress leader K Therie also congratulated NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie for being nominated as chief of the regional party. However, Therie explains in the note: “The Election Board of NPF is appointed by Dr. Shurhozelie, President, NPF, to nominate him as President, NPF. In reality, NPF is the private company of Dr. Shurhozelie and all other gentlemen in the party are his ‘yes-men’. They have no voting rights. Anybody who raises his voice against the President is sure to have his wings clipped by the President so they all had better be careful.” On the NPF’s statement that its entry into Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur is not with intention to alter state boundaries, Therie responded by saying that “In the heart of heart, it is with intent to win support. It is high time that the people understand them.” Therie practically concentrated on the “resolutions” of the recent convention of the NPF party. “In my view, DAN Government is a Government of Class – I Government contractors of which 80% are from Kohima district and 80% of these are from Northern Angami 1 and 2 Assembly Constituencies exploiting the economies of all the backward districts and the State in general,” Therie stated. Secondly, the Congress leader explained, manipulation of jobs in all the departments and failure to implement the Job Reservation Policy effectively are the main causes besides ‘political bias and negligence.’ Harmony, unity and cooperation can only come when there is equal opportunity in the state, he said.
Hardcore criminal fall into police net...
Police also seized two mobile phones and one car (A-Star) bearing registration number NL 07 C 2373 from their possession. All four were booked under the relevant sections of law and forwarded to court for remand to aid further investigation into the case. Earlier on November 23, a joint team of DEF and IRB personnel arrested a hardcore Accused Nitoyi Achumi. criminal, wanted in several criminal cases. The arrest was made from Super Market. Identified as Nitoyi Achumi (40 years), a selfstyled ‘Razou Peyu’ of the NSCN (IM), he was wanted in two separated cases of armed robbery and looting, kidnappings and vehicle theft. According to the police statement, one of his many criminal cases involved looting at gunpoint a sum of Rs.1,95,000 and snatching of two mobile phones from T.K Gas agency located at Purana Bazaar on November 8 2010. The second one involved snatching of a motor-cycle at Midland colony, also at gunpoint on November 7, 2011, while decamping with the riders personal belongings. “The accused is suspected to be involved in some kidnapping cases in Dimapur and also in the snatching and theft of vehicles at gunpoint in and around Dimapur. The accused has been remanded to custody and investigation is going on in this connection.”
Engineers brainstorm over challenges in power sector
Er. K Miachieo also said that though the department projected peak demand of 200 MW by the end of the 11th Plan, but due to lack of infrastructural requirements, it had fallen short at 110 MW. Owing to dismal power supply, the technocrat admitted that the Power department was compelled to turn down applications for load sanction to many small scale industries, agro-horti based industries and other aspiring Industrialists especially in and around Dimapur. The huge gap between purchase and sale of power (table below) has added to the woes of the department. The additional CE said that one main reason for this is due to high cost of purchase by overdrawal and higher purchase rate from generating stations during lean season as compared to selling rate to consumers in the state. (Average selling rate – Rs. 2.58/Unit) Earlier, president APEN, Er. Khose Sale, in his presidential address also noted that “as a government utility our performance indicators are not encouraging with very high AT&C loss, huge revenue gap and poor quality of power supply.” Sale said some factors responsible for the gap between purchase and sale are “pricing of electricity much below cost of supply, uncontrollable theft and pilferage, organizational deficiency, inadequate manpower and financial resource.” Er. Miachieo also highlighted some of key initiatives taken up by the department both in infrastructure and generation sectors to boost the state’s power position. The conference also deliberated on other areas on concern including need for restructuring the Power department by “unbundling” into three entities - Generation, Transmission & Distribution. “There is an urgent need for the state to have a Power Development Policy, put in place institutional and administrative reforms, restructuring of organizations set up, manpowerplanningandaccordadequateresourceallocationfor infrastructure,” APEN president said in his address. Chief engineer (Power), Er. D Basumatari, chief electrical inspector, Er. KT Wabang Ao, director, New & Renewable Energy department, Er. TS Angami and former CE (Power) TA Shishak also addressed the inaugural session.
NMDA condemns
council shall stick by the resolution and no consideration would be entertained after the date of expiry. Anybody found not abiding by the resolutuions aet by the village council, the council thus entrust the youth society to cut down the standing tree @ Rs 50/- per cft. And the wages will be borne by the owner.
Nagaland Medicine Dealers’ Association condemn the forceful closure of a petrol pump at Duncan Basti on November 22 and support the move taken by Dimapur Petroleum Dealers Association by closing all the petrol pump in and around Dimapur. NMDA also appeal all the factions, Deo Krome NGOs, individuals etc not Secretary to impose forceful collection of Christmas donation CRPF civic action and therby not to spoil the festive mood of Christmas 173 BN CRPF under its celebration. Civic Action Programme 2010-11 has constructed rest rooms and one waNaga United Village two ter reservoir at Lima Aier Higher Secondary School, Council informs Dimapur Nagaland. InauReference letter No dated gural ceremony of the rest 02/08/11 and as published rooms and water reservoir in all the leading local was held in a colorful cernewspapers regarding the emony at Lima Aier Higher removal of teak tree within Secondary School at 11oo our village area. The village hrs today. Maongwati Aier, council informs that the Commissioner of Excise,
Dimapur who was the Chief Guest of the occasion has inaugurated the rest room and water reservoir. In his speech the chief guest congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to make the best use of these facilities. The occasion was graced by Sameer Kumar Srivastava, 2 I.C. of 173 BN CRPF, Principal of the School and several other distinguished guests.
10th Nagaland Theological Colleges Association Annual General Meeting The 10th Nagaland Theological Colleges Association Annual General Meeting which began on the 19th of November, concluded on a high note on the evening 20th of November, 2011, at New Life Bible College, Dimapur.
Friday 25 November 2011 The highlights of the meeting included the release of the NTCA Journal, Paper Presentation, Discussion, Worship and Fellowship. There were two paper presentations on the topics “A Biblical and Theological Concept of Mission in the Context of Nagaland – A Call to Renewal,” and “Contemporary Issues in Mission,” which were presented by Withee Bible College and Missiological Research Centre respectively. Rev. Dr. Paphino, Principal, Logos College, Dimapur delivered the message on Saturday evening worship, while Mr. Krieseto Savino, Pastor, Baptist Revival Church, Kuda Village, brought the Word of God on the Sunday morning worship. Altogether, 24 colleges from all over Nagaland participated in the meeting. James Longkumer General Secretary, NTCA
Need for reforms in State Power department: Kire Morung Express News DIMAPUR | NOVEMBER 24
COMMISSIONER & SECRETARy (Power), Nagaland, L Kire, IFS, has underscored the need for reforms in the state Power department as per the Indian Electricity (IE) Act 2003 so that consumers get “quality power.” “Under the IE Act, a lot of reforms need to be done at the utility level. Reforms have to practical depending on resource, manpower and infrastructure,” said the commissioner & secretary (Power) in his address as the chief guest of the general conference of Association of Power Engineers
Commissioner & Secretary (Power), Nagaland, L Kire, IFS. (Morung Photo)
Nagaland (APEN) held Thursday at Niathu Resort. Stating that setting
up of the State Electricity Regulatory Board (ERC) is part of the reforms, Kire also said proposal for “unbundling” of the department with two posts chief engineer (Power), instead of present on CE, was under active consideration. He also said that Power officers have been directed to ensure 100% communitization of electricity in all villages of the state. It may be noted that in the year 1989 the state Power Department achieved 100% Village Electrification based on 1981 census. On the present power situation, Kire said that a lot need to be done to ensure
regular and quality supply of power and also to generate better revenue for the department. “The deal situation is to bring the tariff rate at par with what we are spending,” he said but was quick to add that “as a welfare state, we cannot burden the consumers too much.” The Commissioner & Secretary (Power) also gave credit to the Power Department and staff and said that despite shortage of manpower, infrastructure and resource constraints, the department officers and staff continue to provide electricity to their best capacity.
Book on Word’s tallest paddy plant Kohima, November 24 (mexN): A book on world’s tallest paddy plant discovered in Nagaland entitled “Naga paddy man to the world” written by Oken Jeet Sandham will be released on November 28 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. Minister for urban development and higher eduction Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu will release the same at the function scheduled at 10:00 am.
GPS Gidemi golden jubilee Kohima, November 24 (mexN): The Government Primary School Gidemi will celebrate its golden jubilee on November 29 from 11:00 AM onwards. V. Meyase, additional director school education will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
NSBS&G Trainers meet cum scouters/ guiders re-union Kohima, November 24 (mexN): Nagaland State Bharat Scout & Guides, state secretary, Zakieo Metha has informed that the Trainers Meet Cum Scouters/Guiders Re-Union will be held from 7-9 December at the state Headquarter Bayavü Hill, Kohima. A pre-Christmas celebration will also be included during the meet. The press release has requested all its members to come prepared for the success of the programme.
1. Shouka Kakheto SDPO Dimapur-Member/Secretary 2. Raj Kumar Paiva,Advisor DMC-Member 3. Noel Kevichusa,Land Owner-Member 4. Dr.Rongsenla,Helper’s Club-Member 5. Haisu Haralu,Chairman East Block-Member
GRATITUDE The District Administration & relief Committee hereby extend heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Nagaland, His Excellency by the Governor of Nagaland, prominent public leaders, various NGOs, agencies, committees, individuals and all well wishers for their generous contributions. FUNDS/RELIEF DONATED TO EAST BLOCK COLONY FIRE VICTIMS SL. NO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE ORDER
Dated Kohima, the th Nov.2011
NO.IND/DEV/HORN-BILL/314/03: The following under mentioned units are hereby allotted stalls at Bamboo Pavilion, Kisama during the Hornbill Festival from 1st to 7th Dec 2011. Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Name of the unit M/s Alon MPSC M/s Atani SHG M/s Handloom stole M/s Alongdi SHG Society M/s North East Network M/s Shitoli Sumi M/s Ayoklar MPCS M/s MANNAR Society M/s Aghalim SHG M/s Tsanino Emporium M/s Zhovinuo, Handloom Centre Ms Khrielavonuo M/s Kichular Weaving Unit
Sl. No 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
14 M/s Esther Swu, Kohima
60
15 16 17 18 19
61 62 63 64 65
M/s NKVIB M/s NKVIB M/s NKVIB M/s NKVIB M/s NKVIB
20 M/s Nagaland State Social Welfare Board
66
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92
M/s Nagaland State Social Welfare Board M/s Nagaland State Social Welfare Board M/s Nagaland State Social Welfare Board M/s Nagaland State Social Welfare Board M/s Neila-u Sachu, Handloom Centre M/s Unique Weavers M/s Tebenjem MPSC M/s Keniy Mere M/s K.D Products M/s Thejasenuo Metha M/s Tribal Textile M/s K.Sipiru Pochury M/s Ata Chuzoh M/s Sanu MPSC M/s TRIO MPCS.Ltd M/s ALS SHG M/s Handloom & Woodcraft M/s Yimkullar SHG M/s Creation SHG M/s Dunyis MPSC M/s Zakiekedo Angami M/s Vitho Industrial Co-operative Society M/s Blue Vanda SHG M/s Craft & Development Society M/s Pongener Craft M/s Chuba Wooden Craft
Name of the unit M/s Kenei Society M/s Merang Wood Craft M/s Mechanized Furniture Unit M/s Atsula pochury M/s Putitemsu M/s Local Decorative M/s Woodland & Craft unit M/s Tribal Craft Changtongya M/s Naga Indigenous Craft M/sLii-ii Nyi Welfare Society Thipuzu M/s Chetichuo Pochury Dimapur M/s Wezo Multipurpose Co-operative M/s Rural Insight Craft cum Woodcraft M/s A.Angh Craft Manufacturer Bamboo & Animal Horn Craft M/s Weaving Industrial Centre Society M/s Skils SHG M/s Arenla Lkr M/s Nyekha SHG M/s V.K Lohe & Sons M/s Nagaland Apex Weavers & Artisans Cooperative Federation Ltd. M/s Tribal Co-op Markt.Dev Fed. Of India Ltd M/s UBC M/s Don Bosco Center M/s Agriculture & Fruits Production Development M/s Agro-base Marketing organization(AMO) M/s Fruits & Flavors M/s Miqlat Ministry M/s Zhazhu MPSC M/s Genial Society M/s NEDFI M/s NEDFI M/s Amenth Amer Enterprise M/s Bumble Bee M/s Vanthunglo Murry M/s Easterine Kire M/s Art & Culture Department, M/s ALOE Nutrition Centre M/s Hornbill Conservation Initiative(HCI) M/s Department of Postal Services M/s Presto Personalised Gift Unit M/s East End Enterprises M/s Grolier International Pvt. Ltd M/s Bananaga M/s Zingki Souvenir M/s Animators M/s Organic Honey
N.B:1. All selected units who are yet to pay the rent of Rs.2500/- for 7 days are directed to pay it on or before 29th Nov.2011 failing which their stalls will be cancelled .Stall will be allotted on 29th Nov 2011 2. The signboard/banner for each stall will be arranged by the department. Sd/(Er.Thekruneituo Kire) Director of Industries & Commerce
Shouka Kakheto SDPO Dimapur H.Atokhe Aye, SDO(C) Dimapur
Accordingly on 19th
12. 13.
Dimapur district administration provided relief materials to the families affected by a fire which occurred on the night of November 21 opposite the Directorate of Geology & Mining (DC Court are). EAC Lankosen Tsanglao (Front Left) handed away the relief to each of the three families affected on November 23. Each of the family was given one bag of rice alongwith a sum of Rs. 5000.
5
Nov 2011, the aforesaid Relief Committee have distributed materials which were received-both cash and kind to the five victims in the presence of Smti.N.Hushili Sema (IAS) Deputy Commissioner Dimapur and concerned council members. The District Administration would also like to place on record the valuable contributions made by one and all. The Relief Committee engaged for relief operations has officially ceased functioning from 19/11/11. However,any well wisher willing to contribute/ donate, may contact the Local Relief Committee headed by the colony chairman, East Block, Burma Camp. Details of the Relief materials received both in cash and kind are enclosed herewith as Annexure I, II & III.
On the fateful night of 18th Nov 2011, a major fire broke out in East Block, Burma Camp Dimapur, which claimed 3 lives and left more than 3000 peoples homeless. In order to rehabilitate the fire victims, a relief committee was constituted by the District Administration, headed by H.Atokhe Aye, SDO(C) Dimapur along with the following members:-
11.
KMC informs Kohima, November 24 (mexN):The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) in exercise of scavenging tax/sanitation tax of the Nagaland Municipal Act 201, clarified that the ten wards which have been issued Bolero pick-up trucks for decentralization service are to collect sanitation fee per kitchen and also the shops within their respective wards only and the remaining 9 wards where pick up vehicles has not been allotted shall be collected by the KMC office. However, the shops which are located at the National Highways, whether it be the decentralized wards or the other 9 wards, the sanitation fee will be collected by the KMC as usual. This is for favour of information and strict adherence, a release received here said today.
Relief Committee on November 18 fire incident
Dimapur
25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. s35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. TOTAL
NAME Govt.of Nagaland Raj Bhawan, Kohima Shri.Khekiho Zhimomi,MP Dimapur Municipal Council D.C.C.I. Shri.K.L.Chishi,MLA G.S.Road Business Association Wungram Colony, Purana Bazar Ward 2 Council Govinda Paira Colony Anish Sharma,Kaniskha Builders Developers, Delhi Burma Camp Market Committee Shri. N.R.Zeliang Shri.D.P.Angami, Former DMC Member United North Block Naga Colony Namgalong Colony Chandu Agarwal India Red Cross, Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur Er.N.Sema Raj Kumar Paira, Advisor DMC Shri. Kamal East Block Colony Shri.Thejangulie Yana, Brother & Sister Rongmei Baptist Church, Dimapur Chunggaizaeng Women Society Rajesh Shani Atu,OC,East Police Elora International Limited Mujiuddin C.I.H.R.S Rangailong Women Society North East Block Fellowship Colony Dr.Kip Rio Happy Bedi Namgalong Colony Supply Building City Tower Shri. Danu East Block Colony Alam Council Secy. Power H/Colony Robert Paira,Midland Colony Smt.Vitrole Shri.Chuba,Kohima Lungpaheing,Burma Camp
AMOUNT 20 lacs 2.50 lacs 1.30 lacs 50,000/25.000/30,000/17,500/13,800/12,500/11,800/10,000/10,000/10,000/10,000/8870/5755/5000/5000/5000/5000/5000/2000/2000/2000/1670/1500/1500/1000/1000/1000/1000/1000/1000/1000/960/500/500/500/500/500/200/26,41,555/-
MATERIALS:-CLOTHES, RICE, DAL, POTATO, ONION, UTINSELS, FOOTWEARS ETC
1.Living Word Fellowship 2.Burma Camp Puja Committee 3.Burma Camp Second-hand shop owners 4.New Market Second-hand Businessmen 5.Dimapur Iron Scrub Owners Association 6.Habib and Innit Iron Scrub Burma Camp 7.Arjun Majumder’s Cable 8.Town Baptist Church, Church Road Dimapur 9.Muslim Council Dimapur 10.Burma Camp Second-Hand Committee 11.Junior Red Cross Unit Vidhya Bhawan School 12.Dimapur Bengali Baptist Church 13.Millennial Vission School Burma Camp 14.Niu Colony Fellowship 15.Life Reform Ministry 16.Iron Scrap Dealer’s Association 17.Mother’s Group New Field Nagaland-Gate 18.Regailong Women Society 19.Chunggaizaing Women Society 20.C.I.H.R.S. 21.Red Cross Society Dimapur 22.Lion’s Club 23.Kwalilty Uniform House Dimapur 24.Naga Colony, North Block 25.Signal Bazar Committee 26.Rotary Club Dimapur 27.Rongmai Baptist Church, Youth &Sunday School Dept. 28.Discipleship Bible College 29.G.S. Road Business Owners Association Dimapur 30.Entrepreneur Development Agency H/Q Kohima. 31.Fruits & Vegatables Wholeseller Dimapur 32.173 Br.CRPF Dimapur 33.Nangalong Women Society, Burma Camp 34.N.P.F. Dimapur Division 35.Town Baptist Church Dimapur 36.United North Block Naga Colony Council 37.Govinda Paira Colony, Dimapur 38.Nagaland Medical Dealers Association 39.Helper’s Club Dimapur 40.Hezi Park Market Welfare Committee 41.Burma Camp Stone Crusher Owner East Block Colony 42.Ad.HOC Town Council Purana Bazaar 43.Y.Zhimo Colony Council Dimapur. On behalf of Relief Committee Sd/SHOUKA KAKHETO SDPO, Dimapur Member/Secretary
Sd/H.ATOKHE AYE SDO(C) & Chairman, Relief Committee Dimapur: Nagaland
The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper. Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.
6
IN-FOCUS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express FRIDAy 25 NovEMbER 2011 vol. vI IssuE 323
Role Model OTS 20 years of God’s Faithfulness
A
n academy of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), the Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) at Bade Village, Dimapur will mark twenty years of its existence on November 26, 2011. Many readers may be wondering why an entire editorial column is being used up to make a mention of the OTS. Well, actually there is more than one reason why OTS deserves a special acknowledgment as it commemorates this landmark occasion. OTS under the able leadership and guidance of Rev Dr Wati Aier and not to forget the young dynamic team under Academic Dean Rev Dr Z. Keyho, has accomplished many more things than just what a theological college has to offer. While imbibing quality education is one such character of OTS, this theological college stands out for the purpose driven vision that it has tried to inculcate not just among its graduates but beyond the seminary. This two aspect of giving quality education and a visionary outlook has enabled OTS to produce young people to take up challenges confronting Naga society and beyond. Despite its 20 years, OTS continues to be a small seminary with limited enrolment and maybe the Principal and management of the college could think about taking in more students. This will be beneficial for our society as we look for many more young leaders to play their rightful role in the 21st century society. This brings us to the one aspect of OTS, which this column believes will be worthy of emulation. For all those who may have had the opportunity to go and see how the seminary has been run and maintained in the last two decades, there will be valuable lessons that all of us can take back. As you enter OTS compound, everything is neat and tidy; things are orderly; even the road and whatever infrastructure it could afford has been well built and maintained. As they say ‘a thing of beauty is a joy forever’, this outward manifestation of OTS is truly a reflection of collective conscience, team effort and the values instilled in each and everyone of those who come into the OTS family. Young people who enter the seminary are provided with not just knowledge but they are taught things that every good citizen should be imbibed with—discipline; dignity of labour and to be self reliant; honesty and hardwork; cleanliness and hygiene; pursuit of excellence, etc. A nondescript place with humble beginnings, OTS can rightly claim its place as a role model institution that Nagas can be proud of. Despite the initial difficulties and numerous hurdles along the way, the missionary zeal to succeed has made OTS what it is today. It is not that there are no more challenges, but the foundation and values around which OTS has been build, has made it unshakable and steadfast as it now looks beyond to the future. Then there is the other noteworthy aspect about how the OTS under the present Principal has been able to run and manage this institution. We speak about good governance, best management practices and accountability. While our government systems around us is facing a crisis of confidence and legitimacy—corruption, incompetence and leadership failure—the system at OTS will be worth emulating for many of us running our offices, government departments or enterprises. With whatever limited resources available, the seminary has been able to sustain and bring out the best it can. This is indeed a remarkable thing to do and it only goes to show that it does not require million and billion of rupees to build an institution—as long as our heart is in the right place and the will to succeed is there, nothing is impossible before God. Congratulations to OTS, the Principal, faculty, students and management for the inspiring journey so far. At a time when we are in dire need for self governing institutions to help shape our destiny, to face the future with strength and confidence, it will require role models and best practices to be honed and replicated. May OTS and its ilk become a beacon of hope and a guiding light for the Nagas.
lEfT wiNg |
Source: CSM
Of riots and rights in Egypt and beyond
T
he Arab democracy movement remains deep and strong but democracy itself still has thin roots in the Middle East. The violent clashes in Egypt since Friday have revealed just how thin. Egyptians overthrew a dictator nine months ago but they have yet to overthrow the dictatorial tendencies of two powerful groups – the ruling military council (which has the guns) and the Muslim Brotherhood (which holds religious sway over the rural poor). With a vote set for Nov. 28 to elect a transitional constitution-writing Parliament, both groups are trying to preserve their influence by denying key democratic principles. The military, led by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, insists on unelected seats in the new Parliament, most likely to prevent scrutiny of itself. And the Muslim Brotherhood suggests that the majority in any democracy must prevail with little regard for individual or minority rights and that all laws be guided by Islam’s sharia law. Egypt’s unfinished revolution is still largely led by idealistic youth who seek fairly elected secular government as well as a constitution that upholds basic rights. If that goal can be achieved in Egypt – long a model for the Middle East – it would help cement political freedoms for the region. For now, however, the intellectual battle over civil liberties is being played out on Egypt’s streets, with control over Cairo’s Tahrir Square as the symbol of which side has the upper hand in this national debate. Last Friday, thousands of Muslim Brotherhood followers gathered in the square to protest the military’s dominance, only to be pummeled by police, who, in turn, were hit with rocks from young people demanding immediate civilian rule and a delay in the elections to allow a fair opportunity for new political parties. At least two dozen protesters have been killed. On Sunday, the Brotherhood asked these “politicians and intellectuals” not to go against “the will of the people” – meaning don’t delay the elections and thus erode the group’s political dominance. Even before the riots, Washington – which supplies a quarter of Egypt’s military budget – was forced to weigh in. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stated earlier this month: “If, over time, the most powerful political force in Egypt remains a roomful of unelected officials, they will have planted the seeds for future unrest, and Egyptians will have missed a historic opportunity.” Egypt should not go the way of Turkey, which for decades saw the heavy hand of the military in politics. Nor must it go the way of Iran, where Muslim clerics call the shots in a weak democracy through the use of the thuggish and armed Revolutionary Guard. The Muslim Brotherhood does promise to put up candidates for less than 50 percent of the seats. But few in Egypt believe it will not ultimately seek political dominance. The Brotherhood already has forced the weak secular parties to accept that sharia will be the main source for legislation. Transitions to democracy are often difficult in newly liberated countries and often take years. Yet the Arab Spring that began nearly a year ago in Tunisia was clearly guided by high ideals of democracy and rights – with Islamists largely on the sidelines of protests and the military seen more as foe than friend. In Egypt, the authoritarian state system left behind by Hosni Mubarak is still largely intact, with the military council having fumbled the process toward democracy. It may now be necessary for liberal civilian reformers, such as former diplomat Mohammed ElBaradei, to be given temporary positions of authority in a government of national unity. Rights and freedoms should not be hijacked by the powerful before they are even implemented.
THE EDIT PAGE
C O M M E N T A R Y
Tony Klug
Two-state solution: where next?
A
s a series of abstentions, including those of Britain, France, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, leave Palestine with eight confirmed votes in favour of UN recognition – just short of the nine needed to sway the 15-nation UN Security Council – the author argues that there is no win-lose or losewin scenario in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Among the key questions here, as I see it, are: is a two-state framework still feasible and, if not, is the so-called 'onestate solution' the default alternative? Is that what’s next? Proponents of a unitary state would certainly claim that it is. However, in my view, there is a fundamental flaw at the heart of their proposal, for it is predicated on the notion that what, at root, is a historical clash of two national movements can, hey presto, be turned into a struggle for civil rights. All the evidence, past and present, and all the reasoning, point, I believe, to the inescapable conclusion that it is not possible to resolve this conflict without satisfying the common, minimum, irreducible aspirations of both peoples for self-determination in at least part of the land that each has regarded as its own. This, as I see it, is axiomatic. In other words, a unitary state is not just unfeasible but implausible. Language in this area is often used carelessly and we need to distinguish between a unitary state and a binational confederated state that would retain the two national identities and essential zones of sovereignty. To my mind, this formulation would be a possible – I would say a desirable – future outgrowth of a two-state model, possibly incorporating other neighbouring states, notably Jordan. A unitary state But, for a moment, let’s suspend reality and assume that I am wrong and that a unitary state is plausible and feasible and comes about. What would be its implications? Take the Palestinian right of return – a central plank of the one-state argument. Under an independent Pal-
estinian state, a law to enact this right would almost certainly be among the first to be promulgated, albeit limited to the West Bank and Gaza. It is close to inconceivable, however, that a combined Israeli-Palestinian government in a unitary state would ever reach a consensus on such a massive disruption to the fragile population balance. Further, the one-state solution would put an end to the Palestinian dream of independence and self-determination, obliging them instead to share common statehood with another people – a people with whom they have been bitter foes for the best part of a century – in a joint non-Arab and nonMuslim state, simultaneously relinquishing the struggle for the end of occupation. It just doesn’t bear scrutiny. Moreover, any attempt to eradicate the sovereign Israeli state and its predominantly Jewish character is liable to revive the Jewish fear of genocide, or minimally of discrimination and persecution, and meet with fierce resistance. In the light of their history, it is hard to imagine Israeli Jews of almost any stripe voluntarily sacrificing their hard-
won independence to become a minority again in someone else’s land. Two-state feasibility So, if the one-unitary-state idea fails the plausibility test, how does the twostate idea fare with the feasibility test? I would say less-and-less well, day-byday. The principal obstacle is that the state that already has its independence has for years been chiselling away at the territory of the putative other, bit-bybit eroding the practicability of the only solution that has ever made sense. When I first advocated two states in the early 1970s in a Young Fabian pamphlet, ‘A Tale of Two Peoples’, there were fewer than 5,000 Israeli settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Today there are in excess of 500,000, spread throughout the territory. To paraphrase, this project must be one of the longest state-suicide notes in history. If any of you has any influence, please use it to advise the Israeli government to flip its current policy and be the first to support the Palestinian bid at the United Nations while securing amendments to safeguard its own legitimate interests. That would be a re-
ally astute move, something that Israeli governments were once rather good at. Failing this, and assuming the regrettable absence of serious international pressure, the real alternative to two states may come into play - not the fantasy of one harmonious egalitarian utopia - but, when the crunch comes, a unilateral Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank and a unilateral withdrawal from other parts. The annexed areas would, we may suppose, embrace all or most of the territory on which Israeli settlements have been built – although there may be some consolidation - together with the surrounding infrastructure and modern road system. The areas from which Israel pulls out – probably all or most of the heavily populated Palestinian cities – might then be fenced off and left to their own fate, with or without a Palestinian Authority to govern and speak for them. Such an action, far from resolving the conflict, would deepen and entrench it and give rise to sustained international condemnation. Israel and its hapless citizens would be made to suffer the consequences of increasing isolation at every level. Jews around the world would not be immune to the effects either. For their part, the Palestinians would have suffered a heavy – maybe a mortal - blow in their quest for an independent state and may now find their other policy options to be extremely limited, apart from possibly enforced absorption back into the Jordanian state. It would turn what could still – just - be a win-win two-state situation into a possibly irretrievable loselose situation. There is no win-lose or lose-win scenario in this conflict. In sum, Israel now faces a stark choice: freeze all further settlement growth in preparation for swift and focused negotiations based on the preJune 1967 boundaries with equitable land swaps, or prepare for permanent conflict and indefinite pariah status – not quite what its founders had in mind! I suspect their advice, at this point in time, would be to follow the biblical injunction to ‘seek peace and pursue it’.
News about Indo-Naga Political soultion: Playing With Emotions or Cheap Media Hype?
T
shimreiwung Awungshi
he recently launched Guwahati based daily newspaper Seven Sister Post has joined the bandwagon of media houses that have indulged in spreading ‘breaking news’ about the possible solutions to Indo-Naga political imbroglio, purportedly divulging all the crucial issues that have been deliberated at the highest level in the on-going political negotiation between Naga leaders and Government of India. Claiming that they have got the source from reliable agencies from someone in the Home Ministry, the news report have highlighted various details about the terms of negotiation between NSCN (I-M) and Indian Government. If public memory in North East India serves right, this is not the first instance that news about possible model of solution that has been agreed in Indo-Naga political negotiation has been made public. Coincidentally, most of this breaking news has been published by Assam based newspapers. And, generally, the issues being raised by this news gradually relapsed from being a burning issue after the round rhetorical reactions from political leaders from North Eastern states, followed by refutations from NSCN leaders and Indian authorities about such news. One crucial question that one can raise here is: Are such news becoming slugfest for mass media, a fodder to feed the mass reader? Such observation may seem like belittling the practice of news reporting and integrity
of media houses in Northeast. However, the recurrence of this media-drama has point out to the fact that news reporting about Indo-Naga political solution is also harming the standard in which news are being reported by media agencies. Whether such news does contain an iota of truth has not seemed to matter much, as it has become regular feature. Thus, such news-reporting is also having certain implications on people’s perceptions towards Indo-Naga political negotiations. Cursory observation about the situation in which news-breaks of Indo-Naga political negotiation may point out that such ‘hoax’ news have risen due to code of secrecy that has been adopted by both the parties in negotiating table. Queries by media persons concerning the IndoNaga talks have often been replied by the Indian interlocutors with the stern reply that the issues are too ‘sensitive’ to be commented. Considering the fact that there have been hostile response by neighboring communities of the Nagas about the terms of negotiation, the code of silenced being maintained by concerning authorities may be considered as politically right. Curiosity about the happening in Indo-Naga political negotiation has been heightened by nature in which it is being carried out. Not only the neighboring states and communities, but Naga public also remains un-aware about the details of Indo-Naga talks. As the outcome of this political negotiation (in whatever forms it maybe) is likely to have massive impact in North East India, it is becoming ‘sensitive to
w
R
i
T
E
the core’. However, the terms of discourse and ‘medium of message’ that are encoded in these news can have negative implications, which media houses may be blamed for practicing irresponsible journalism.
Manufacturing Discontent? By publishing news about the possible outcome of Indo-Naga political negotiation repeatedly and building up psycho-frenzy notion about an issue, the media houses are playing the role of manufacturing certain coherent ‘public opinion’. Opinions and comments by certain individuals do count on matters of political sensitive issues; however, the practice of taking opinions and comments from few sections of people in certain community can be questioned at various levels. In the captions of Seven Sisters Post, which they published along with the news of ‘Supra State for Nagas’, the comments highlighted were individuals from a particular community and state. It becomes quite obvious that it’s a one sided story about an issue which effects diverse people belonging to various states and community in North East India. Such partisan practices by media houses and manner in which news reporting has been made can be construed not only as an attempt to whip-up emotional frenzy, but also to manufacture an apparent public opinion which may be far from reality. Political Solution: Gifts for the Nagas? The language and modes of reporting, and also comments being made by
-
w
i
N
responsible Indian state leaders in media, have projected ‘political solutions’ as a form ‘gift’ to the Nagas. Given the fact that most Nagas practice Christianity, this time in Seven Sisters Post, ‘Supra-State’ for Nagas have been camouflaged as ‘Christmas Gift’. One actually wonders whether Naga political struggle, in which many Nagas have lost their life as well as Indian soldiers, have been turned into a ‘political package’ in the forms of ‘gifts’ being given or exchanged during festivities. Sensitivity about the people’s emotion seems to have been conveniently kept aside and relegated while commenting by responsible leaders and also in news reporting being printed by media editors. One can also construe that the adoption of trivial idioms of language in reporting/commenting about politically significant issues is a deliberate attempt to make the crucial issue banal from certain vintage point. The terms of dictating what mass media decide to publish and highlight issues calls for a deeper retrospection. Whatever that has been written and printed by mass media are generally considered as real by most of the readers. Thus, in presenting unreliable/false stories, the effect are not only the reading public, it can bring more damaged to the mass media’s nobility of serving the general populace. Reporting false news and stories does not only denigrate the principle of presenting real story in media, but also makes the mass readers complacent to actual stories which may need their actual attention and focus.
g
Controversy over Supra State Body
T
he issue confirming the Nagas today on the “Supra State Body” status to be granted to the Nagas of the North East States as Christmas gift is to be heartily welcomed as it states: “…to preserve, protect and promote the culture, social, identity and customary law under that body…” It is indeed the aspiration and the longtime demand of the Naga people living outside the state of Nagaland to come together under one administrative body. The suppression and oppression of the Nagas living in Manipur and other adjoining states is clearly indicated by the utter neglect of the civic development in this ultra modern world.
There is absolutely no proper functioning of the government offices although some worn out signboards can be seen in some of the so called district headquarters. The chief minister of Manipur and the spokesperson of the other states are of the opinion that such arrangement would be strongly opposed. The fact remains that the Manipuris (Meiteis) are usurping and grapping the rightful share of the hill tribal people from time immemorial and our people are still being exploited today. An example to state is the creation of four smallest district of Imphal Valley comprising of a little more than two thousand sq Km. This situation grants them more
assembly seats and thus swallows the whole budget granted by the centre brining about the dismal picture of the Hill districts as stated above. The statement of Assam minister Dr Himanto Biswas Sarma that Nagas are occupying Assam land can b refuted since till date there are many Naga areas cultivated by people of Assam and tax being levied on them. However, the time is now crucial for the Hill tribal people Organisation of Manipur to join hands together for the rightful demand for a separate administrative unit from the present Manipur state and the status of Supra body is a step towards achieving that goal. The struggle of the Hill people for survival
and their aspirations for a separate administrative unit have been communicated to the centre only through verbal communication and memorandums since long. We expect the high office at the centre to take cognition of aspiration of the people and grant the rights of the tribal people of Manipur. The patience of the Hill tribal are being tried and if our voice is not heard on time the consequences would be great loss for the hill tribal as well as for the Indian people. I also appeal to the hill tribal of all the north eastern states to awake from their long clumber and work towards achieving this goal. Er. S. Ashiho John (S.E.Retd) Advisor Tribal People Organisation, Manipur
Letters to the Editor should be sent to: The Morung Express, House No. 4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur - 797112, Or –email: morung@gmail.com All letters (including those via email) should have the full name and Postal address of the sender. Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.
7
Friday
THE MORUNG EXPRESS
25 November 2011
PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE
Anatomy of child starvation deaths State of the
T
Kathyayini Chamaraj
he shocking facts about the maladministration that led to the recent deaths of severely malnourished children in Raichur and Mysore districts of Karnataka. Fifty per cent of Karnataka’s 0-6 age-group suffers from various stages of malnutrition, with many on the verge of death Two stories have been hogging the headlines in Karnataka over the last few weeks. One is the sensational and sordid story of illegal mining and looting of iron ore, the vulgar accumulation of wealth by the mining mafia and their use of this wealth to buy political power, keep a stranglehold on the government and hold democracy itself to ransom. The denouement of this story has been the dislodging of the chief minister on charges of involvement in corruption. However, the above narrative has overshadowed a parallel but deeply disturbing story. Mahalakshmi (2) and Anjaneya (4) allegedly died of starvation on August 6, 2011 in Malledevaragudda village of Raichur district of Karnataka according to Samajika Parivarthana Janandalona, which works on child rights. The girl, Mahalaxmi was 2.2 years but weighed only 3.5 kg while her elder brother Anjaneya was 5 and weighed a mere 5 kg. Officials are however attributing the deaths to consanguineous marriages which experts are rubbishing. Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda, who visited the district, accepted that 1,233 children had died in Raichur district alone in the last two years and that 4,531 were on the verge of death due to malnourishment. Maani Moole Haadi is a settlement of the primitive tribe of Jenu Kurubas deep inside the forests of Dodda Byranakuppe gram panchayat of HD Kote taluka, Mysore district. Sharan, a twoyear-old, is alleged to have died here on August 6, 2011 of malnourishment aggravated by illness. A fact-finding team -- which included Clifton D’Rozario, state advisor to the commissioners of the Supreme Court in the Right to Food case, and Sudha K, state convenor of the Right to Food Campaign-Karnataka -visited the settlement and released its report recently. The contrast between the two narratives above in a state that is considered one of the successes of liberalised India – the loot of mineral wealth through a globalised and liberalised economy, and the simultaneous neglect of the basic needs of the populace -- highlights the impact of the skewed development policies adopted by the state. Despite its growth saga, Karnataka is in the 11th position out of 17 worst districts on the Indian Hunger Index -- behind UP, Rajasthan and other southern states. One wonders how such a situation could arise with a bevy of ANMs, ASHAs and anganwadi workers all working to eradicate malnourishment. According to statistics provided by the department of women & child development, out of 32 lakh children who were weighed (of a total of 71 lakh 0-6-year-old children) only 16,04,006 were found normal. More than 11 lakh were suffering from Grade 1 level of malnutrition, 5 lakh from Grade II, 8,000 from Grade III and 643 were on the verge of death. According to a Supreme Court ruling in the Right to Food case, the state is supposed to universalise ICDS and provide anganwadis on priority basis in all SC/ST and tribal hamlets. If one assumes that about 25% children from affluent families, out of the 71 lakh children in the 0-6 age-group do not need the services of an anganwadi, 53,55,000 still need one. On the basis of one anganwadi for 40 children aged 0-6, the state needs at least 1,77,500 anganwa-
A
Nitya Sambamurti Ghotge
s China became the biggest workshop of the world, the Gross Domestic Pollution increased alongside the Gross Domestic Product. But even as the environment paid a heavy price for the country’s swing from communism to consumerism, there are signs that Red China may turn green. Some months ago the former minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh gave a speech on growth versus the environment. In essence, his statement was understood by many to signify that if India was to travel the path of high growth, certain environmental concerns would have to take a backseat. For those who are anxious to traverse the high growth path and for those who are concerned about the environment, the book When a Billion Chinese Jump: How China Will Save Mankind or Destroy It by Jonathan Watts (Scribner, New York, 2010) makes essential reading. Watts describes China in the period between 20032005 as “the former basket case nation completed the
dis. However, despite the high levels of malnourishment in the state, there are only 63,377 anganwadis currently, less than 50% of the requirement. Only around 16 lakh children are receiving pre-school education. Shockingly, in the five anganwadi centres in Raichur district that were visited by Clifton D’Rozario, none of the children weighed more than 10 kg. It was also noted that the blight of severe malnutrition disproportionately affected girl-children and children from the scheduled castes (SC). Other lacunae identified in the Raichur report include: *All children between 6 months and 3 years do not regularly use the anganwadi facility. They were weighed only if they came to the anganwadi. *The anganwadi teachers are re-
starvation left him too weak to withstand the disease. Twelve of the 24 enrolled children in the crèche run by the NGO Deeds in the hamlet were suffering from measles. The hamlet has no clean drinking water facility or electricity. Since there is no anganwadi, growth charts of the 24 children have not been maintained and pregnant and lactating mothers too have been denied supplementary nutrition and counselling. The fact-finding team’s visit prompted officials to promise that an anganwadi would be opened within the next 15 days in the hamlet. Of the 38 families in the hamlet, only 23 have Antyodaya cards, while the remaining 15 have none. The food inspector of the department of food & civil supplies explained that when officials
quired to submit monthly reports to the supervisors about children suffering from malnutrition, yet the supervisors had not taken any action. *Even those identified as severely malnourished do not receive proper medical attention and no effective steps are taken to ensure that the condition of the child improves. *Most of the malnourished children only receive a double dose of pre-packed food and not freshly-cooked food. *The families of the malnourished children had temporary ration cards and the quantity of foodgrains received is insufficient. One of the primary issues raised by civil society groups with the department of women and child development was the contract entered into by the department with M/s Christy Friedgram to supply food to the anganwadis even though the Supreme Court had strictly prohibited use of contractors to supply food to ICDS centres. Further, the food was not palatable and hence there was a strong link between the lack of nutritious food being supplied and increasing malnutrition. The Lokayukta is investigating the irregularities in engaging M/s Christy Friedgram. The report of the fact-finding team throws light on the roots of the problem of malnourishment. Sharan (2) of Maani Moole Haadi was suffering from measles and was taken by his parents to the Dodda Byranakuppe hospital on August 4, 2011. The doctor gave them some tablets and a tonic and sent them home. However, Sharan died on August 6. Jaanu, Sharan’s mother, informed the fact-finding team that the ANM at the hospital had taken money from them. “We are poor, how shall we pay hospital charges? There is no weighing machine at the hospital. Our child was hence not even weighed. There is no anganwadi in our settlement and hence our children get no supplementary nutrition. We do not even possess ration cards,” she told the team. Sharan reportedly died because
visited the hamlet to take photographs for the ration cards, these families had migrated on work and were unavailable. He promised to speak to his superiors and take action. There was no water or electricity at the primary health centre (PHC). The doctor at the PHC told the team that though there are supposed to be four ANMs, there were actually just two. The PHC has no vehicle and hence it takes half-a-day to visit one hamlet. If there is an emergency, people are unable to call for an ambulance as there is no telephone network in the area. It takes a minimum of four hours to come by other means and anything can happen during this time. The doctor told the team, “If the government provides all facilities, I can work efficiently.” Since the PHC lacks adequate facilities, the doctor refers most delivery cases to the Mahanandawaadi hospital in the neighbouring state of Kerala. Given this situation, home deliveries are common. Only after Sharan died were 10 children examined and Vitamin A tablets given. A gram panchayat member told the team that when the PHC doctor refers patients to other cities, the people in the hamlet cannot afford to spend money on the bus charges and medicines. There is only one bus that runs from the hamlet. Patients have to travel to and fro in the same bus. If the queues at the hospital are long, they often have to return without treatment as they would otherwise miss the bus. None have the Yeshaswini health insurance either. Under the MGNREG Scheme, 50 persons in the area had worked for 30 days in the forest two years ago. But they had received wages only for 10 days at Rs 82 per day. While wages for 20 days are still due to them, the scheme is no longer being implemented in the hamlet. Families frequently migrate to Coorg for work, leaving their small children behind with the elderly. There is no one to take care of the children properly, resulting in malnutrition and
frequent ill-health. Though a scheme to distribute 1-2 gunthas of land to each of the families has been announced by the government, the families are opposing this saying they need five acres each to live with dignity. Six senior citizens, two widows and two mentally challenged people in the hamlet applied for social assistance pensions two years ago, but are still to get any benefits. While the hamlet is deprived of all amenities that could bring about inclusive growth, vested interests are trying to bring back liquor shops that had been closed earlier. Some development indeed! While children like Sharan were dying, Karnataka’s politicians were flying to resorts with their coterie of MLAs, to guard them against horse-trading by their own party members and/or those of the opposition. They were confabulating at party meetings to devise strategies to counter their opponents. They were holding press conferences to deny the corruption charges hurled at them by opposition leaders. Almost daily, they were flying to Delhi to apprise their party leaders of party goings-on in the state and take orders from them. They were visiting heads of religious organisations to get their blessings and secure the lasting support of their caste votebanks. And in between all this running to and fro, they heli-hopped to temples to conduct special poojas and pray for their political survival. One wonders when they had the time to govern amidst this busy schedule. Did any of them have time to enquire why Sharan, Mahalakshmi and Anjaneya died? Their political survival would have been better served if they had helihopped to remote hamlets like Maani Moole Haadi or Malledevaragudda, understood why development hadn’t ‘trickled down’ to them, or why growth had not been ‘inclusive’ enough, and done something to make it happen. Recommendations The recommendations of the state advisor to the commissioners of the Supreme Court include: *Every single anganwadi must be provided with a weighing scale. *Community-based nutrition centres (which could be the anganwadis themselves) should be started in villages with severely malnourished children, and these children should be fed a special diet of khichdi, eggs, milk, bananas, etc. *The government should consider setting up nutrition rehabilitation centres, linked to the community health centres or district hospitals. *The state government should terminate its contract with M/s Christy Friedgram and instead provide children with milk and hot cooked meals of rice, dals, gram, eggs, vegetables and fruit at the ICDS centres. *The state government should increase the budgetary allocation for provision of nutritious food and other services under ICDS. *All vacant posts must be filled and an additional worker needs to be appointed in the anganwadis, with the specific task of looking after children below the age of 3. *A pre-fixed Nutrition and Health Day should be observed each month, with mandatory joint presence of the anganwadi worker and community health worker, which could also serve as the designated day for the distribution of 'take-home rations' together with weighing of children below 3. (The writer is Executive Trustee of CIVIC Bangalore and convenor of the Bangalore Urban district chapter of the Right to Food Campaign-Karnataka) Infochange News & Features, November 2011
Learning from China
world’s highest railway, the most powerful hydroelectric dam, launched a first manned space mission and sent a probe to the moon. This was the period when the population increased at the rate of more than 7 million people per year, when more than 70 million people moved into cities, when GDP, industrial output and production of cars doubled, when energy consumption and coal production jumped 50%, water use surged by 500 billion tonnes and China became the biggest emitter of carbon in the world.” A s C h i n a ’s e c o n o my boomed and the country sharply swung from a communist to a consumerist culture, a price was paid -- and heavily -- by the environment. In the book, the author takes us across the country from the plateau of Tibet to the Gobi desert. From the heat of Guangdong to the chill of Heilong Jiang which shares a border with Russia, and shows us how in the name of progress and development, first the communist model and subsequently the new growth model have irreparably scarred the environment in region after region.
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism , communism and now more recently capitalism driven by consumerism have layered the country .This can be seen even in a 10-km stretch of the river Min, one of the Yangtze’s tributaries . At one end lies the Dujiangyan, a 2,200-year-old Taoist eco-engineering system that harvests water seasonally for irrigation and is considered a world heritage site, and at the other end sits Zipingu, a recent concrete megadam which obstructs the flow of water. Although dams and dykes have been at the heart of the country’s civilisation for over 2,000 years the recent years have been quite dismal. From 1950-80 2,796 dams had failed, with a combined death toll of 240,000. As certain resource- and energy-rich industries in the West became uneconomical because of tightening environmental regulations and escalating labour costs they shifted to China, Japan and Korea to improve their air and water quality by investing in more efficient and clean technologies and simultaneously moving their dirtiest industries into China. As China be-
came the biggest workshop of the world, both the Gross Domestic Product and the Gross Domestic Pollution increased. The annual cost of pollution in China in 2007 stood at 5.8% of its GDP. This was a conservative estimate which did not factor in costs of erosion, desertification, soil decline and overall environmental degradation. Infinite growth in a planet with finite resources is not possible. Wildlife, biodiversity, glaciers, rivers, wetlands , grasslands, desertscapes and urbanscapes have relentlessly borne the brunt of economic progress. Due to various anthropogenic reasons species are dying, forests are emptying, fish stock declining, water shortages growing, deserts encroaching and glaciers melting. China is home to some exclusive species of wildlife-- the famous giant panda, the lesser known baiji, the huge Himalayan griffin, the world’s largest salamander. China also has tigers, black swans and bear. As described in the book, it’s not that efforts have not been made to preserve these species. However, rather than ensuring their habitat remains intact these
animals are today bred in captivity and sometimes even harvested for parts used in traditional Chinese medicine. The choices thus have been farm animals over wildlife, monoculture over biodiversity, concrete over earth. But it’s not all gloom, and tucked into the pages are stories of hope and of people who have dared to be different and are looking at alternatives. The smog has reduced in certain cities, low carbon technologies are being openly discussed and Red China may well turn green even though the colour dominating the horizon today is various shades of grey. As the author writes somewhere in the beginning of the book: “In the 19th century, Britain taught the world how to produce. In the 20th, the US taught us how to consume. If China is to lead the world in the 21st century, it must teach us how to sustain.” (Dr Nitya S Ghotge is Director of Anthra, a resource centre offering training, research and advocacy initiatives in the areas of livestock, biodiversity and people’s livelihoods) Infochange News & Features, October 2011
World Report
Energy, Resource and Environmental Issues
Reducing food waste during the holiday season 10 simple steps we all can take to help make this season less wasteful and more plentiful
M
uch of the vigorous growth in meat production is due to the The holiday season is a time for gifts, decorations, and lots and lots of food. As a result, it's also a time of spectacular amounts of waste. In the United States, we generate an extra 5 million tons of household waste each year between Thanksgiving and New Year's, including three times as much food waste as at other times of the year. When our total food waste adds up to 34 million tons each year, that equals a lot of food. With the holidays now upon us, the Worldwatch Institute offers 10 simple steps we all can take to help make this season less wasteful and more plentiful. "Family, community, love and gratitude are all unlimited resources," says Worldwatch President Robert Engelman. "Unfortunately, food and the energy, water and other natural resources that go into producing food are not. The logical strategy is to let ourselves go in enjoying the unlimited conviviality and communion of the holidays, but to avoid wasting the limited resources. Even simple shifts toward sustainability----and reducing food waste is an easy one----can have major impacts when multiplied by millions of people." According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly one-third of all food produced for human consumption----approximately 1.3 billion tons----is lost or wasted each year. Consumers in developed countries such as the United States are responsible for 222 million tons of this waste, or nearly the same quantity of food as is produced in all of sub-Saharan Africa. "With nearly a billion people going hungry in the world, including 17.2 million households within the United States, reducing the amount of food being wasted is incredibly important," says Danielle Nierenberg, director of Worldwatch's Nourishing the Planet project. "We need to start focusing on diverting food from going into our trashcans and landfills and instead getting it into the hands of those who need it most." The Nourishing the Planet (www.NourishingthePlanet.org) team recently traveled to 25 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, and soon will be traveling to Latin America, shining a spotlight on communities that serve as models for a more sustainable future. The project is unearthing innovations in agriculture that can help alleviate hunger and poverty while also protecting the environment. These innovations are elaborated in Worldwatch's annual flagship report, State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet. As Americans prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 tips to help reduce the amount of food we waste: Before the meal: Plan your menu and exactly how much food you'll need. 1. Be realistic: The fear of not providing enough to eat often causes hosts to cook too much. Instead, plan out how much food you and your guests will realistically need, and stock up accordingly. The Love Food Hate Waste organization, which focuses on sharing convenient tips for reducing food waste, provides a handy "Perfect portions" planner to calculate meal sizes for parties as well as everyday meals. 2. Plan ahead: Create a shopping list before heading to the farmers' market or grocery store. Sticking to this list will reduce the risk of impulse buys or buying unnecessary quantities, particularly since stores typically use holiday sales to entice buyers into spending more. During the meal: Control the amount on your plate to reduce the amount in the garbage. 3. Go small: The season of indulgence often promotes plates piled high with more food than can be eaten. Simple tricks of using smaller serving utensils or plates can encourage smaller portions, reducing the amount left on plates. Guests can always take second (or third!) servings if still hungry, and it is much easier (and hygienic) to use leftovers from serving platters for future meals. 4. Encourage self-serve: Allow guests to serve themselves, choosing what, and how much, they would like to eat. This helps to make meals feel more familiar and also reduces the amount of unwanted food left on guests' plates. After the meal: Make the most out of leftovers. 5. Store leftovers safely: Properly storing our leftovers will preserve them safely for future meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that hot foods be left out for no more than two hours. Store leftovers in smaller, individually sized containers, making them more convenient to grab for a quick meal rather than being passed over and eventually wasted. 6. Compost food scraps: Instead of throwing out the vegetable peels, eggshells, and other food scraps from making your meal, consider composting them. Individual composting systems can be relatively easy and inexpensive, and provide quality inputs for garden soils. In 2010, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to pass legislation encouraging city-wide composting, and similar broader-scale food composting approaches have been spreading since. 7. Create new meals: If composting is not an option for you, check out Love Food Hate Waste's creative recipes to see if your food scraps can be used for new meals. Vegetable scraps and turkey carcasses can be easily boiled down for stock and soups, and bread crusts and ends can be used to make tasty homemade croutons. 8. Donate excess: Food banks and shelters gladly welcome donations of canned and dried foods, especially during the holiday season and colder months. The charity group Feeding America partners with over 200 local food banks across the United States, supplying food to more than 37 million people each year. To find a food bank near you, visit the organization's Food Bank Locator. 9. Support food-recovery programs: In some cases, food-recovery systems will come to you to collect your excess. In New York City, City Harvest, the world's first food-rescue organization, collects approximately 28 million pounds of food each year that would otherwise go to waste, providing groceries and meals for over 300,000 people. Throughout the holiday season: Consider what you're giving. 10. Give gifts with thought: When giving food as a gift, avoid highly perishable items and make an effort to select foods that you know the recipient will enjoy rather than waste. The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit, works with farmers and producers in tropical areas to ensure they are practicing environmentally sustainable and socially just methods. The group's certified chocolates, coffee, and teas are great gifts that have with long shelf-lives, and buying them helps support businesses and individuals across the world. As we sit down this week to give thanks for the people and things around us, we must also recognize those who may not be so fortunate. The food wasted in the United States each year is enough to satisfy the hunger of the approximately 1 billion malnourished people worldwide, according to Tristram Stuart, a food waste expert and contributing author to State of the World 2011. As we prepare for upcoming holiday celebrations, the simple changes we make, such as using food responsibly and donating excess to the hungry, can help make the holiday season more plentiful and hunger-free for all.
8
Dimapur
NATIONAL
Friday 25 November 2011
The Morung Express
No personal enmity with anyone: Sharad
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar had just taken a step ahead after answering questions from mediapersons when a hand came from among the crowd and slapped his cheek. A nonplussed Pawar later said that in his 50-year political career he has never had any personal enmity with anyone. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief also said that Delhi administration will take action against the attacker. “As I walked after attending the function some media people stopped and asked me some questions. As I took a step ahead, one hand came from the media side and just passed through my face. He was abusing some political parties and leaders,” Pawar told reporters here. The agriculture minister said he was unaware that the man was involved in another attack earlier - on former union minister Sukh Ram. “In my last 50 year of political career, I did not have any personal enmity with anyone … there may have been political differences. So I don’t understand why this effort was made and I won’t like to comment beyond this,” he said. Pawar was slapped by a turbaned Sikh man, Harvinder Singh, who had also attacked Sukh Ram outside a
Shoes thrown at others, Sharad Pawar first to be assaulted
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): Hitherto, prominent personalities have had footwear thrown at them but without contact being made. Union Agriculture Minister is the first dignitory to be assaulted. Pawar was slapped by a turbaned Sikh man, Harvinder Singh, who also took out his kirpan when security guards tried to overpower him and whisk him away. He was later arrested. Here is a timeline of previous attacks: April 7, 2009: Hindi daily Dainik Jagran journalist Jarnail Singh, miffed at union Home Minister P.Chidambaram’s refusal to discuss Congress leader Jagdish Tytler’s alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases, hurls his shoes at the minister at the Congress headquarters. The shoes missed the minister. April 17, 2009: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker hurls his slipper at senior Harvinder Singh looks out from inside a vehicle after being detained by policemen in New Delhi on November 24. Singh has party leader Lal Krishna Advani in Madhya slapped India’s agriculture minister Sharad Pawar in the face, Pradesh, but missed the target. April 28, 2009: A slipper was thrown apparently to draw attention to rising food prices. (AP Photo) court here Saturday. Pawar was hopeful that the Delhi administration will take action in this case. “I appeal to all party workers to maintain peace and not take any steps that can trouble the common people,” he said. Pawar, who doesn’t take any security beside one constable, said he won’t accept more police force for his protection. Replying to the comment of Anna Hazare that he was slapped only once, Pawar said tongue in cheek: “He might be coming out with a new definition of Gandhian thoughts.”
States told to act against RTI attackers
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): State governments should “promptly” investigate victimization of RTI activists and take action against their attackers, the Rajya Sabha was informed Thursday. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office V. Narayanasamy said in a written statement that at least nine RTI activists had been allegedly killed so far in the country. “There have been some reports in the media that some persons have been assaulted in the last two years allegedly due to their role as RTI activists,” the minister said. He identified nine such victims: Ramdas Pati Ghadegasonkar, Babbu Singh, Amit Jethwa, Datta Patil, Vittal Gite, Sola Ranga Rao, Arun Sawant, Shehla Masood and Nadim Sayeed. Narayanasamy said there was no need for a separate policy to deal with such cases as existing laws were considered “adequate to provide for safety and security to all citizens including RTI activists”. He said the central government had drawn the attention of states to media reports about “the victimization of people who use RTI to expose corruption and irregularities in administration. “States have been requested that if any such instances comes to the notice, it should be properly inquired into and action taken against the offenders.”
Parliament: Fourth day lost and Rs.2.5 crore too
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): Pandemonium over varied issues by ruling party and opposition members in both houses of parliament Thursday resulted in the loss of the third day of the winter session and another Rs.2.5 crore going down the drain. The loss adds up to Rs.6.5 crore for the past three days. In the first two days of the session, parliament lost about 17 hours work and over Rs.4 crore cumulatively, considering that rough estimates say that each hour of parliament’s functioning costs the national exchequer Rs.25 lakh. Both houses of parliament were adjourned for the day Thursday without transacting any business after protests over rising inflation and the demand for a separate Telangana state. Both houses have lost around 9 hours of work. Lok Sabha members from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, including from the ruling Congress, flashed placards demanding a separate state. The Left parties have been asking Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to consider their adjournment motion on price rise even as the government had agreed to have a discussion on inflation under rule 193 that doesn’t entail voting.
His daughter and NCP MP Supriya Sule said the incident should be forgotten. “Whatever happened is unfortunate but everybody has the right to protest in a democracy, but violence has to be condemned... We don’t want to blame anyone for this attack,” said Sule. NCP general secretary Tariq Anwar said the attack should be taken seriously as it proves that nobody is safe. “If he had not been stopped on time, he could have attacked with the knife (kirpan) he was holding, which would have been fatal,” said Anwar.
at then Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa at a BJP rally. The slipper landed far from the dais. April 26, 2009: A shoe was hurled at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during election campaign in Ahmedabad by a 21-year-old computer engineering student Hitesh Chauhan. The shoe fell way short of the target. Aug 15, 2010: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was targeted when a suspended police constable, Abdulla Ahad Jaan, hurled a shoe at him during the Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar. Feb 6, 2011: Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf was attacked by a man who threw a shoe at him as he was upset over the US detention of a Pakistani national. March 24, 2011: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev had a close shave when a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Mitu Singh Rathore hurled his boot at him. Rathore was angered by Ramdev’s long speech on corruption
Only one slap? Anna asks on Pawar slap
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (PTi): Anna Hazare today tied himself in knots with his reaction to the attack on Sharad Pawar first appearing to respond with contempt and later condemning it. “He got slapped! Only one slap?” he said to a group of journalists who broke out in laughter at his reaction. But later he condemned the incident saying such acts of violence were not good. “He (the attacker) may be very angry. This is not good. Our Constitution does not tell us to be violent with anyone,” Hazare told
reporters. As word about his remarks created ripples, Hazare said he was talking to 200-300 visitors and someone sent a note that Pawar was attacked. “I was asking them, was he only slapped and anything else happened to him,” he said. After that he spoke to the media and told them it was not a slap on the face of Pawar but a slap on democracy. There is no place for violence in democracy, he said. However, he said the government has to think about how to keep the anger of the masses under check.
AFSPA: Omar ready to amend law to protect Army
JaMMu, NoveMber 24 (ageNcieS): In a bid to allay concerns on the issue of revocation of AFSPA, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said his government is ready to give legal protection to the Army by amending the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) and making it on par with the CrPC. He also stated that the final decision on the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) vests with the Governor. “They (security forces) have pointed out that in all other states of the country, Army enjoys protection under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which is not applicable in Jammu and Kashmir’s RPC. We are ready to amend the RPC to make it on par with CrPC to remove doubts of the Army,’’ Omar said in an informal interaction with mediapersons
on Wednesday night. He said the government is ready to give the Army all powers enjoyed by them under CrPC in other states. The RPC can be amended to the extent of providing operational safeguards to the Army, Omar said. During the last Unified Command meeting chaired by the chief minister on November 9, the CRPF had sought implementation of CrPC in the state to provide them legal cover for operation if government wants to remove AFSPA. “There are two issues – one the rights of the Army and other legal immunity to them – which they have raised during interactions,” he said, adding
“Army has apprehension that SHOs or havaldars would arrest their jawans and they will get entangled in unnecessary cases if AFSPA is revoked.’’ To another question, he said the Governor has to take a final decision on revocation of AFSPA. He also said that a team of officers would be sent to New Delhi for talks over AFSPA.
instead of a yoga demonstration at a camp in Nagpur. April 26, 2011: A former lawyer from Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Sharma, flung a slipper at the former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi inside the Patiala House court premises. June 6, 2011: A man posing as a journalist tried to attack Congress spokesman Janardan Dwivedi with his shoe at a press conference at the party headquarters. Oct 12, 2011: Senior lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan was bashed up by three youths in his Supreme Court chamber by members of right-wing outfits -- Inder Verma, Vishnu Gupta and Tejender Pal. Oct 18, 2011 : A slipper was hurled at India Against Corruption leader, Arvind Kejriwal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh by a youth named Jeetendra Pathak, 35. The slipper missed him narrowly.
Assault on public functionaries calls for serious reflection: Bedi
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (PTi): Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Thursday condemned the attack on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar but said one should analyse why such things happen to public functionaries. “While condemning assault on public functionaries, (one) needs to analyse why is this happening and what must done to contain this... “Assault on public functionaries calls for serious reflection at all levels of society including media forums,” Bedi said in a tweet. At public function in New Delhi, Pawar was slapped by a youth who claimed he was angry with corruption and price rise. Pawar was slapped by Harvinder Singh, a transporter in his 30s who had assaulted former Telecom Minister Sukh Ram.
Huge setback to Maoists, top leader Kishanji shot dead
KolKaTa, NoveMber 24 (PTi): In a huge setback to Maoists, its top leader Kishanji was today killed in a gunbattle with security forces in a forest in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, a day after he narrowly escaped from there. The body of 58-year-old Molajula Koteswar Rao, better known as Kishanji, was found and identified after the encounter, a top counter-insurgency force official said. Kishanji, a Telugu, was a Maoist politburo member, the third incommand of the outfit and in-charge of its armed operations in junglemahal since 2009. After receiving specific information that he and some of his associates and Suchitra Mahato, the wife of a slain leader he was living with, were holed up in Kushboni jungle, the area was surrounded by security forces, triggering an encounter. The four tiers of Kishanji’s security was breached, the official said. It was from Kushboni forest that Kishanji had been operating since 2009. The encounter which began this morning at Burisole jungle in Jamboni police station area was close to Kushboni near the Jharkhand border. The official said Kishanji’s body was identified by the AK-47 rifle he was carrying. Suchitra and others fled. A laptop bag, some letters written by Kishanji and Suchitra and a few important documents were earlier seized by the joint forces from Gosaibandh village nearby. Union home secretary R K Singh said in New Delhi that the killing of Kishanji was a “huge set back for the Naxals as he was number three in the hierarchy of CPI(Maoists).
Sohrabuddin case: Shah opposes apex court’s CBI probe order
NeW Delhi, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): The Supreme Court was told Thursday that its 2010 order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout killing in Gujarat suffered from an “apparent bias” and there was a “motivation to please the CBI”. Senior counsel Ram Jethmalani, appearing for accused and former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, urged an apex court bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice R.P. Desai to declare the proceedings flowing from the court’s order Jan 12, 2010 on CBI probe as
invalid. In a veiled reference to now retired Justice Tarun Chatterjee, who pronounced the Jan 12, 2010 order, Jethmalani told the apex court there was a “motivation to please the CBI”. “Declare these proceedings non est (non-existent in law). It is a duty that your lordship owes to this court. Not so much to me. Not so much to Amit Shah,” Jethmalani told the court. He said this in the context of the CBI investigations into Ghaziabad district courts provident fund (PF) scam in which the name of Justice Chatterjee too had figured. On Jan 12, 2010,
when the CBI was asked to probe into the Sohrabuddin case, the investigation into the PF scam was on. Jethmalani told the court that the CBI could not garner any evidence to make a prima facie case pointing to the involvement of Shah in the Sohrabuddin case. He said this while winding up his arguments opposing the CBI plea challenging the grant of bail to Shah by the Gujarat High Court Oct 29, 2010 and transfer of the trial outside Gujarat. “What to talk of enough evidence, there is no evidence” and thus “no prima facie case of involvement of Amit Shah”
in Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case, Jethmalani told the court. The senior counsel said that there was no evidence “establishing the meeting of minds between Amit Shah and 13 other perpetrators” (Gujarat policemen). Jethmalani pleaded for emulating the disclosure guidelines of the British attorney general under which a disclosure officer goes into the entire evidence of the investigating agency and makes available to the accused the material that he could use to discredit the prosecution witnesses, weaken prosecution case and get bail.
At the end of the proceedings, the court asked Jethmalani that after hearing all the parties “if we are persuaded not to grant unconditional bail [to Amit Shah] then…” make it conditional. But add that if under some circumstances Shah has to enter Gujarat he could do so by moving the high court taking its permission. It may be recalled that on the plea by the CBI, the apex court Oct 30, 2010, though declined to cancel the bail but asked Shah to remain outside Gujarat. Shah was arrested by the CBI July 25, 2010, for his alleged involvement in Sohrabuddin Sheikh’s killing.
26/11 survivors live with ugly scars & deafening silence MuMbai, NoveMber 24 (iaNS): Life moves on, but what remains are the ugly scars. Nearly three years after the gruesome attack on Mumbai, 26/11 is still fresh in the minds of survivors and victims’ families, many of whom mince no words while saying that security has hardly improved and lives still come cheap. For Kavita Karkare, wife of the slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare, the day has left a deafening silence. “There is still a trace of shock in the voices of my three children when they speak of their father,” she told IANS. “But what shocks me more is the apathy of the government. Our ‘great politicians’ had made tall claims that the security system has been strengthened and no such attack will take place again. But the blasts in July exposed their so-called security. It is depressing,” she said. She was referring to the terror blasts in three Mumbai places July 13 this year that claimed 27 lives and brought back memories of 26/11. Karkare’s two daughters - one a software engineer in the US and another a peace activist working for the United Nations in Vienna - seem to have taken the bitter dose in their stride. But her 20-year-old son who is studying law is looking forward to fighting terror in his own way. “He doesn’t discuss his ideas with me in detail; it is too painful for all of us,” Kavita Karkare said. Hemant Karkare was one of the 166 people killed in the attack at prominent Mumbai locations by 10 Pakistan-based
terrorists three years ago. For 31-year-old Baby Chowdhary, life is an everyday struggle. Baby’s husband Shyamsunder used to work in a biscuit factory in suburban Vile Parle until he was grievously injured in the bomb blast which annihilated the taxi the terrorists used during the attack. “My husband suffered multiple injuries and developed a brain disability that left him paralysed. He still gets disturbed if he accidentally watches bomb blast related clips or movies. He has become too sensitive and over-alert,” Baby said. “There are still times when he shudders remembering the incident. He is flustered all the more because he cannot speak. He had started crying like a baby when he heard about the July 13 blasts at Opera House and Zaveri Bazar,” she added. Columnist Bhisham Mansukhani, 33, who escaped the attack at the Taj Hotel, says it is the media that keeps reminding him of the attack. “Not many people in my social circle remind me of the horror of 26/11. But I do get agitated sometimes thinking of what happened then,” he said. Talking about the government’s action on terrorism - or inaction as he calls it - he says he is completely at a loss for words over the July blasts. “I am not really surprised with the July 13 bombings. I am surely shocked that many more people suffered the fate we did in 2008, but this is what we can expect when all our ministers know is to play the blame game,” he quipped.
Indian Sikh schoolgirls laugh during a Sikh religious procession in New Delhi on November 24. The procession was held to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, who was executed in 1675 in Delhi. (AP Photo)
INTERNATIONAL
The Morung Express
Friday 25 November 2011
Dimapur
9
Japan looks to future with earnest prince
TOKYO, NOvember 24 (reuTers): Over the past few weeks, Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito has been in the public eye as rarely before, whether tipping a wine glass in toasts at a state banquet or conferring imperial decorations as he stands in for Emperor Akihito, who has been in hospital. Naruhito's prominence while his 77-year-old father recovers from what court officials say is a mild case of pneumonia has given Japan a fresh look at the scholarly, unassuming man who likes animals and watching sumo wrestling with his 9-year-old daughter, Aiko. Whereas Emperor Akihito had a relatively clear role to play when he ascended the Chrysanthemum throne, trying to heal the wounds of a war waged across Asia in the name of his father, Emperor Hirohito, Naruhito, 51, may find it harder to forge a path of his own. And Naruhito may also have to carve out a role largely on his own. His 47-year-old wife, Crown Princess Masako, has suffered from depression brought on by the stress of palace life and unfulfilled demands she bear a male heir, and her public appearances
have been sporadic for nearly eight years. Emperor Akihito took the throne in January 1989 when he was 55, after a similar period of filling in for his father. Royal watchers said Naruhito would bring to the job an unusual range of experience for a Japanese royal, including studying at Oxford University for a period, which he once said were some of the best years of his life. "He's very serious," said Miiko Kodama, a professor at Musashi University in Tokyo. "He's done a lot of studying, written some scholarly reports, and when he makes up his mind about what kind of emperor he wants to be, he'll slowly and steadily work to achieve it. The issue is his wife." Some of Naruhito's interests may appear innocuous or plain dull -- he has studied medieval transport and espouses environmental causes -- and, like the rest of his family, he has generally shunned the slightest hint of controversy. But some royal watchers say that within the limits, he has actually broken new ground for the imperial family by publicly calling for more men to be hands-on fa-
er and some sorrowful remarks from the emperor. Some years ago, tabloid magazines even speculated that he might abdicate, or that the two might divorce. "Part of what's going on here is that there are people in Japan who clearly do not like Naruhito, in no small part because they don't like Masako," said Kenneth Ruoff, director of the Center for Japanese Studies at Portland State University and author of a book on Emperor Hirohito. Such conservatives favour Naruhito's younger brother, Prince Akishino, and his family, partly because his wife Kiko, who has never had a career and fulfills all her public duties, better fits notions of traditional womanhood. In addition, they have a son, Hisahito, who is third in line for the throne. "But the fact of the matter is that Naruhito will be the next emperor, unless he himself decides that he doesn't want to do it. I suspect that's highly unlikely," Ruoff said. The success of Emperor Akihito's move to make the family "middle class" means there may be little for his son to do other than continue in that mould. "Under Emperor Hirohito, at first, the imperial family was prayed to. Now they're a
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, center, and Queen Jetsun Pema talk with Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo, Friday, November 18. (AP Photo)
thers, and by taking up a global cause such as clean water. In addition, he married Masako, a Harvard- and Oxford-educated diplomat, overcoming the opposition of palace offi-
cials, and Masako's doubts, by promising to "protect her with all his might" from the strains of life in a monarchy traditionalists say originated more than 2,000 years ago.
After she faded under the denial of her hopes to use her diplomatic experience, he shocked the nation with unusually blunt remarks in her defence, earning a rebuke from his younger broth-
family of action -- they go out to disaster areas and comfort people, things like that," said Midori Watanabe, an imperial family commentator. "The crown prince will talk it over with Masako and find something they can do for the people. I imagine they're thinking of this even now." Some clues may be found in the role taken by the family after a March 11 earthquake and tsunami killed about 20,000 people. The emperor went on television in an unprecedented address to the people, calling on them to work together to overcome the "difficult times". All the royals, including Masako, have visited the disaster area more than once. Should Naruhito ascend the throne in the near future, he may oversee recovery from the crisis, said Kodama. Support for environmental conservation may also be a priority. Simply being there in a time of change could also be enough. "They serve in some intangible but still significant sense as a unifying force," said Ruoff. "So in one sense, when he came on television during the earthquake, that was the quintessential sense of him playing that sort of unifying role."
Russia says missiles to target US nuclear shield in Europe Sri Lanka will take action mOscOw, NOvember 24 (AP): Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow's concerns about its plans. The harsh warning reflects deep cracks in USRussian ties despite Barack Obama's efforts to "reset" relations with the Kremlin. President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that he still hopes for a deal with the US on missile defence, but he accused Washington and its Nato allies of ignoring Russia's worries. He said Russia will have to take military countermeasures if the US continues to build the shield without legal guarantees that it will not be aimed against Russia. The US has repeatedly assured Russia its proposed missile defence system would not be directed against Russia's nuclear
forces, and it did that again on Wednesday. "I do think it's worth reiterating that the European missile defence system that we've been working very hard on with our allies and with Russia over the last few years is not aimed at Russia," said a Pentagon spokesman. "It is designed to help deter and defeat the ballistic missile threat to Europe and to our allies from Iran." The White House spokesman, Tommy Vietor, said the US will continue to seek Moscow's co-operation, but it must realise "that the missile defence systems planned for deployment in Europe do not and cannot threaten Russia's strategic deterrent". Medvedev said Moscow wants a binding agreement. "When we propose to put it on paper in the form of precise and clear legal obligations, we hear a strong refusal."
Russia would station missiles in Kaliningrad, its westernmost region which has Nato neighbours on all sides, if the US continued its plans without offering firm and specific pledges. He did not say whether the missiles would carry conventional or nuclear warheads. The Nato secretarygeneral, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said he was "very disappointed" with Russia's threat to deploy missiles near alliance nations. He said that "would be reminiscent of the past" and inconsistent with the strategic relations Nato and Russia seek. US missile defence has long tarnished ties between Moscow and Washington. The Obama administration has repeatedly said the shield is needed to fend off a potential threat from Iran, but Russia fears that it could erode the deterrent potential of its nuclear forces.
NKorea threatens to attack SKorean prez's office
seOuL, NOvember 24 (AP): North Korea threatened Thursday to turn Seoul's presidential palace office into a "sea of fire," stepping up its rhetoric one day after South Korea conducted large-scale military drills near a frontline island attacked by North Korea last year. On Wednesday, South Korea mobilized aircraft, rocket launchers, artillery guns and naval boats for the first anniversary of the artillery attack on a military garrison and fishing community on Yeonpyeong Island in the Yellow Sea. Two marines and two construction workers were killed in the attack, the first on a civilian area since the 1950-53 Korean War. A similar "sea of fire" threatens to engulf Seoul's presidential Blue House if South Korean forces fire a single shot into North Korean territory, the North's military warned in Pyongyang. The statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency was typical of the threats the North has made over the years at times of tension between the two Koreas. The Korean peninsula remains in a technical state of
against guilty in war crimes
cOLOmbO, NOvember 24 (PTI): To counter growing allegations of war crimes against the military, Sri Lankan government today said it would carry out a census of civilians killed during the country's bloody war with Tamil Tigers, and take action against the guilty. "If there are any specific allegations or evidence of crimes therein, investigations will be undertaken and necessary action taken against those involved," Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said here. In a major shift from the government's earlier stand of defending the army, Gotabhaya, who is a younger brother of president
admitted for the first time that military could have committed excess for which he blamed that some rogue elements could have got commissioned into the Army. "In the circumstances, it is possible that a few individuals who lacked the capacity to withstand the pressures of warfare with the required composure may have been recruited," he said. "As a result of the census we will know the real number of dead and missing, which is far too small to provide any substance to absurd allegations of genocide and war crimes that have been made," Gotabhaya said.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, PWD (R&B) NAGALAND: KOHIMA
No.CE/PMGSY/TENDER/PH-VIII/2008-09
Dated, Kohima the 24th Nov 2011
CORRIGENDUM
With reference to the Tender Advertisement of Stage-II works under PMGSY Phase VIII vide No: CE/PMGSY/TENDER/PH-VIII/2008-08 Dated Kohima, the 9th Nov 2011 and published on the 10th Nov 2011 issue of the local Newspaper, the following Corrigendum with respect to the dates of downloading, uploading and Bid opening is hereby issued: 1. Downloading of Bidding Documents Date extended up to 05.12.2011 (12:00 Noon) 2. Online Bid Submission end Date extended upto 06.12.2011 up to 12:00 Noon 3. Online Bid Opening Date : changed to 7.12.2011 at 13:30 Hours Interested bidders are informed to kindly note the time extension and log in for downloading and uploading of the tender documents. All other clauses shall remain the same. Website: www.pmgsytendersngl.gov.in Chief Engineer, PWD(R&B) Nagaland: Kohima
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE NAGALAND: KOHIMA
South Korea Marines run during a military exercise on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. The South's military staged drills involving aircraft, rocket launchers and artillery guns to send a strong message to North Korean rivals stationed within sight just miles (kilometers) away, and to their authoritarian leader, Kim Jong Il. (AP Photo)
war because their conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. However, North Korea disputes the maritime border drawn by the U.N. in 1953, and the waters have been a flashpoint for violence over the years. Pyongyang accuses Seoul of provoking last year's attack, saying it struck after warning the South not to hold live-fire drills in the disputed waters. Since then, South
Korea has spent millions of dollars beefing up its arsenal. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Jung Seungjo said his forces would "crush the enemy" if they strike again. Wednesday's maneuvers took place off Baengnyeong Island, South Korean-held territory near the maritime border. The drills were meant to send a strong message to North Korea but did not include live-
fire exercises, military officials said. Relations between the two Koreas sank to the their lowest point in years in 2010 after two incidents: the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island and the sinking of a South Korean warship that killed 46 sailors. Pyongyang denies involvement in the sinking. However, there have been some signs tensions are easing, with both sides seeking to
Finally, Salehs 33-yr rule to end
In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh signs an agreement to step down Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo)
DubAI, NOvember 24 (reuTers): Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh signed a Gulf initiative on Wednesday to hand over power to his deputy as part of a proposal to end
months of protests that have pushed the Arab country to the brink of civil war. Saudi state television broadcast live images of Saleh signing the accord in the presence of Saudi King Abdullah and Crown Prince Nayef. Yemeni opposition officials signed the accord after president Saleh. It was the fourth attempt to wrap up a power transfer accord that Saleh backed out of on three previous occasions at the last minute, fuelling turmoil that has bolstered al-Qaida militants next door to Saudi Arabia, the worlds No 1 oil producer. Activists who have camped in central Sanaa have demanded Saleh end his 33 years of rule now. Government troops skirmished with gunmen loyal to a powerful opposition tribal leader in the capital and some clashes were reported in the southern city of Taiz. The president ... arrived this morning in Riyadh on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following an invitation from the Saudi leadership, to attend the signing of the Gulf
initiative and its operational mechanism, state news agency Saba reported. UN envoy Jamal Benomar, with support from US and European diplomats, managed to devise a compromise to implement the power transfer deal crafted by the six member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Under the GCC plan, Saleh will shift all his powers to his deputy, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who would form a new government with the opposition and call for an early presidential election within three months. Months of protests have rekindled conflicts with Yemens Islamist militants and separatists, threatening anarchy in a country Washington regards as a front line against al- Qaida. The unrest has also raised fear of civil war on the borders of Saudi Arabia, a crucial strategic ally of the United States. The fears are shared by Salehs erstwhile United States allies, who had long backed him in their fight against al-Qaida.
discuss ways to resume nuclear disarmament-for-aid talks and allowing South Korea's religious and cultural figures to travel to North Korea. South Korean President Lee Myungbak said Wednesday during a visit to a military command that he was sorry North Korea had not yet apologized for the shelling. He said Pyongyang must apologize if it wants relations to improve.
No. PHQ (A-II) 172/2011
Date, Kohima, the 24th Nov, 2011
NOTIFICATION
With reference to the Advertisement No. PHQ (A-II) 172/2011 dated the 7th Sept, 2011, the written examination for the post of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant was held on the 21st of Nov, 2011 at NAPTC Ground, Chumukedima. Following the scrutiny of the exam papers by the Board members, a list of 22 successful candidates have been selected based on merit for the Computer Ability Test and Viva Voce, the date for which has been fixed on the 28th of Nov, 2011. The following candidates have been selected to appear the Computer Ability Test and Viva Voce: 75, 264, 308, 335, 349, 424, 440, 497, 499, 541, 645, 703, 709, 731, 746, 792, 854, 858, 883, 914, 1052, 1115. The above candidates are directed to report to the Office of the DGP, PHQ, Nagaland, Kohima with all their relevant original documents and report to AIG (ADM) on the 28th of Nov, 2011 at 11:00 AM. (LUNGRIADING) IPS Inspector General of Police (HQ) Chairman, Recruitment Board PHQ, Kohima
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
NAGALAND STATE AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY NAGALAND :KOHIMA
NO.NSACS/TI/OST-01/2008-09/
CORRIGENDUM
/Dated Kohima, the 24th Nov 2011
This is in reference to advertisement NO.NSACS/TI/OST-01/2008-09/ Dated the 23rd Nov 2011, the no. of posts should be read as follows. Sl. No.
Category
Pay Range
No. of posts
1 Medical Officer Rs. 25,000-30,000/- pm
2
2 Nurse
Rs. 7,000-11,000/-pm
2
3 Counsellor
Rs. 7,000-11,000/-pm
2
4 Data Manager Rs. 6,500-8,500/-pm
2
Qualification & Experience ď‚&#x; MBBS Preference: MD Psychiatry/ Diploma in Psychiatry Medicine ANM B.A in Psychology/ Social Sciences/ Humanity Graduate with Certificate/ Diploma in Computer Application
Place of posting District Hospital Mokokchung & Kiphire under Oral Substituion Therapy (OST)
Therefore, the previous advertisement showing no. of post as 1 (one) stands invalid. All other terms and conditions remains the same. Sd/MENUKHOL JOHN Commissioner & Secretary (H&FW) & Chairman, NSACS
10
Dimapur
SPORTS
Friday 25 November 2011
Barca beats AC Milan to win Group H in CL
MILAN, NoveMber 24 (AP): Barcelona clinched top spot in Group H by beating AC Milan 3-2 on Wednesday despite twice losing the lead in a pulsating Champions League match and allowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score against his former club. Xavi Hernandez ran onto Lionel Messi's perfect pass into the area to slot in the winning goal in the 63rd minute, sealing the group win with one game remaining. Both teams had already qualified for the knockout stages, which may have contributed to their willingness to attack throughout in a game that easily could have had an even bigger scoreline. "Barca showed today how strong it is," Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said. "Obviously if you come to San Siro, you're going to have problems. I had to choose between taking out an attacker or defender. "If this game had been more decisive than I would have focused more on defense. We're happy with the win, with the game that we gave the fans because they're the most important." Milan midfielder Mark van Bommel gave Barcelona the lead in the 14th minute with an own goal and, despite Ibrahimovic's levBarcelona forward Lionel Messi, of Argentina, left, celebrates with teammates midfielder eler, Messi's twice-taken penalty Xavi Hernandez after an own goal of AC Milan midfielder Mark Van Bommel during a Champi- ensured the defending champions ons League, Group H soccer match between AC Milan and Barcelona at the San Siro stadium went into the break in front. in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov.23. (AP Photo) Kevin-Prince Boateng pounced
Trinabh Chokhani Shines In Guwahati Chess C'ship
The Morung Express
in the 54th to get Milan back into the game, but Messi slotted the ball through a throng of defenders for Xavi to seal the win. "It's not easy to win at the San Siro," Guardiola added. "For me it's a real honor. It's one of those nights that you'll never forget. "We're really happy with how we played. Milan is a great team with a great history. It really means something to win here. They're happy with the way they played, we're happy with the game. So we're all happy." Much of the pre-game talk had focused on Ibrahimovic, who faced his former club for the first time since his acrimonious departure in 2010 after falling out with Guardiola following his only season in Spain. While the Sweden striker did get a goal, it was still Barcelona who stole most of the spotlight with their usual relentless attacking play. The Spanish club extended its unbeaten streak to 27 competitive matches since losing to Real Sociedad on April 30, one short of the team record set from September to January last season. "We're not here to prove anything," Guardiola said. "We just want to win and play well. That's what we came here to do." The Serie A champion held Barcelona to a 2-2 draw in the opening Champions League group game, back in September, but Milan coach
Massimiliano Allegri said his players gave a better performance on home turf despite losing. "Barcelona were better but we had a good game," Allegri said. "We created several chances and we come out of this game with our heads held high, we know from this game that we can compete well with great teams. ... I think we are on the right road. It's a good sign for the knockout stages." Barcelona went ahead in the 14th minute when Messi crossed the ball to Seydou Keita, whose pass across goal was turned into his own net by the unfortunate Van Bommel. Guardiola's men almost doubled their lead moments later but Ignazio Abate did well to snatch the ball off Messi following a swift one-two with Cesc Fabregas. Robinho made a glaring mistake when he fired Boateng's cross over the bar from close range, but the Brazilian's blushes were spared to some extent moments later when Milan leveled. Clarence Seedorf threaded the ball through for Ibrahimovic to slot past Victor Valdes and into the bottom left corner from 10 yards out for his fourth goal in four Champions League games this season. Ibrahimovic scored 16 goals in the Spanish league but often struggled to fit into Barcelona's intricate passing schemes. Barcelona almost immediately restored its lead
in the 23rd minute as Messi set up Fabregas but the former Arsenal playmaker crashed his effort off the crossbar from close range. But the Spanish club was back in front shortly after the half hour mark when Xavi went down lightly under Alberto Aquilani's challenge in the area. Messi sent Cristian Abbiati the wrong way with a soft penalty straight down the middle, but the Argentine was ordered to retake his spot kick after pausing just before striking the ball. Messi's second penalty was much more emphatic, straight into bottom right corner, giving Abbiati no chance even though he dived the right way. It was almost worse for Milan seconds later as David Villa raced onto Messi's pass but lofted his shot just the wrong side of the crossbar. Barcelona had further chances to extend its lead at the start of the second half as both Messi and Villa saw shots go just the wrong side of the left upright. It was left to rue those missed opportunities in the 54th when the ball fell to Boateng in the area, who downed it with one touch before rounding his marker with a neat backheel flick and slotting the ball past Valdes and into the bottom right corner. But Milan's joy was short-lived as Xavi struck just nine minutes later.
Arsenal advances, Chelsea slumps in CL
Our Correspondent
DIMAPUr, NoveMber 24 (MexN): The organizers of the Veteran Badminton Winter Challenge 2011 invite badminton lovers to come and witness the matches that will be played in four categories (35 years and above, 45 years and above, 55 years and above and mixed doubles) on 25th and 26th November 2011 in the Indoor Badminton Stadium Kohima. The tournament will commence from 9.00 A.M on 25th and close on the 26th evening. The total prize money of the tournament is Rs. 180000/. The participants from the Legislators, Nagaland Police and from the districts will be vying for the top honour.
Kohima | November 24
A 6 member team of Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti School participated in the Guwahati Chess Championship Open 2011 held recently at Silpgram. Abhinav Patwary, Bibaswan Deba Mishra, Mehul Pasari, Mohit Jain, Trinabh Chokhani and Yuvraj Choudhry were Trinabh Chokhani among others who compete in the championship. In a magnificent performance Trinabh Chokhani out rightly stood in the 2nd position from among the coveted 15 players. It is to be noted that the team obtained 4 points out of a possible 7 points al large. Trinabh Chokhani was also placed 12th in the final National ranking List.
24Th Njkdma Championship 2011 Scheduled At Delhi Arsenal's Robin van Persie, right, heads the ball past Borussia Dortmund's Roman Weidenfeller, left, to score the opening goal during their Champions League group F soccer match at the Emirates stadium, London, Wednesday, Nov. 23. (AP Photo)
Some Martial Arts team members with their coach Our Correspondent Kohima | November 24
A 5 member team comprising of students from Panjabari Martial Arts Academy (PMAA) and Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti Amingaon (SBJA) is all set to represent Assam in the forthcoming "24th National Jeet Kun Do Martial Arts Championship 2011 scheduled to be held at Delhi from 27 to 28 November next. Talking to the Morung Express, over phone the Sports Teacher of Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti Biswajit Bharadwaj, the event is being organized as part of celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the legendary Martial Arts exponent Bruce Lee at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Some prominent team members comprises of Nikhil Agarwal, Nikhil Singh, Maharishi Chakraborty,Abhinav Goswami, Nayanika Borah and Purnima Barman. The confirmed team is currently undergoing training at Guwahati under Dilip Roy and Bedanta Rajkhowa.
Veteran Badminton Winter Challenge 2011
LoNDoN, NoveMber 24 (AP): Arsenal might be the only English club that makes it through to the knockout rounds of the Champions League this season. A day after Manchester United and Manchester City both missed the chance to qualify, Chelsea conceded a last-minute goal to lose 2-1 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and risk missing out for the first time since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003. Leverkusen advanced alongside Arsenal, which beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 through two goals by Robin van Persie, while APOEL also went through in one of the biggest surprises in Champions League history. APOEL drew 0-0 at Zenit St. Petersburg to become the first ever Cypriot side to make it past the group stage. Elsewhere, AC Milan twice equalized but Spain playmaker Xavi Hernandez
scored in the 63rd minute to give defending champion Barcelona a 3-2 win and top spot in its group. Both teams had already secured a spot in the knockout round. Valencia routed Genk 7-0 for the biggest Champions League win ever by a Spanish side, Porto kept alive its hopes of advancing with a 2-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympiakos won 1-0 at Marseille. Dortmund dominated the opening exchanges against Arsenal and had the home side under pressure even after injuries to Sven Bender and Mario Goetze midway through the first half. But Van Persie headed in Alex Song's 49th-minute cross at the far post and tapped in with four minutes left to take his season tally to 21 goals and end Dortmund's resistance. Japan forward Shinji Kagawa got a goal back for the German champions deep in injury time but Arsenal clinched Group F with one of its six
Dimapur Government College is holding its 45th annual sports meet. Themed ‘Empowerment through Sports’, the meet was declared open by the principal of the college, Dr. Norbert Noraho on Thursday, November 24 at the State Stadium. It will conclude on November 26. (Morung Photo)
matches remaining. With the Premier League having provided seven of the last 14 finalists, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was surprised his club was the first English club through — but not that his rivals were finding things tough. "The level has gone up a lot. You never win an easy game in the Champions League," Wenger said. "I have 150 games in the Champions League as a manager and they are never easy." Arsenal has 11 points from five matches, four more than Marseille. Olympiakos is a point further back after substitute Giannis Fetfatzidis scored in France with eight minutes remaining, while Dortmund has four points and must beat Marseille on Dec. 6. But Dortmund will be without Bender for that game after the midfielder broke his jaw in a challenge on Thomas Vermaelen. Coach Juergen Klopp said
Bender needs surgery in London before he can return to Germany. Chelsea looked on course to complete an English double over the Bundesliga — and maintain the west London club's record of reaching the knockout round in each of its nine straight tournament appearances — when Didier Drogba put the Blues ahead in the 48th. Instead, Leverkusen equalized in the 73rd as Sidney Sam drew out goalkeeper Petr Cech before crossing for Switzerland striker Eren Derdiyok to head into an empty net. Manuel Friedrich then scored another header in injury time to pile further pressure on Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas. Villas-Boas, who led Porto to last season's Europa League title, has already presided over four Premier League defeats in his first 12 domestic matches. Leverkusen is through with eight
points, while Chelsea and Valencia are tied on seven with an identical goal difference. Chelsea must now beat ValenciaorholdtheSpanishside to a 0-0 draw when the teams meet at Stamford Bridge for their final group game. "We will need Stamford Bridge completely behind us to get the intensity right and the emotions right for the game," Villas-Boas said. "It's in our hands to qualify." Valencia is in superior form after Roberto Soldado's first-half hat trick contributed to its mauling of Genk on Wednesday to set up a final group game at Chelsea with a place in the last 16 of the Champions League at stake. "This was a very important game for us. It was a final," said Soldado, who scored in the 13th, 36th and 40th to take his tally this season to 13 goals in all competitions. "Fortunately, it was a game that gave us a lot of confidence which we will take forward."
19th Inter District and State T.T. Championship DIMAPUr, NoveMber 24 (MexN): All the District Table Tennis Association are cordially invited to participate in the forth coming 19th Inter Distrcit & State T.T. Championship to be held from December 13 to 15, 2011 at Dimapur. The Association are requested to confirm their participation on or before November 30, 2011, bring a copy of their office bearer names and their yearly schedule calendar activities. Rs.1000/- will be collected from each District towards NTTA affiliation fee. Also, to bring two District Association Flags measuring 6X4 feet and 3X3 feet sizes. Also, all the District Team managers and Coaches are requested to come on December 12, 2011 at District Sport Stadium, Dimapur at 2:00 pm. For further inquiries please contact General Secretary NTTA (9436011206).
Members of Nagaland Motorcycle Club, with Kuhoi Zhimo, former DMC member and GBs of various areas of Dimapur at Clock Tower on November 23. Kuhoi Zhimo flagged them off for their journey to Shillong to participate in ‘Rider Mania’, an annual event hosted by the Enfield Motorcycle Riding community of the country. This year’s North East Riders Meet is being hosted by Royal Enfield Rider Association of Meghalaya (RERAM). (Pradeep Pareek Photo)
E n t / Ta b l o i d
m
The Morung Express
Jimi Hendrix voted greatest guitar player of all time
C M Y K
L
egendary musician Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitar player of all time, according to industry experts and leading exponents of the art. He topped a poll for Rolling Stone magazine which said he had ‘exploded our idea of what rock music could be’. British guitarists took the next four places, with 'Slowhand' Eric Clapton the runner-up. Grammy-winning Tom Morello was among those who voted, nominating key Hendrix tracks Purple Haze and The Star-Spangled Banner. He said: 'Jimi Hendrix exploded our idea of what rock music could be: He manipulated the guitar, the whammy bar, the studio and the stage.' Hendrix was able to manipulate his instrument like nobody before or since, but it was only after winning the admiration of Clapton, Jeff Beck and others while he was in London in 1966 that the American really became a star. He famously bought his first guitar at the age of 15 in 1957 for £5, astonished fans by playing with his teeth while out of his mind on hallucinogenic drugs and headlined Woodstock at the peak of his
powers in 1969. Like Eric Clapton, he popularised use of the wah-wah pedal in mainstream rock,which he often used to deliver an exaggerated sense of pitch in his solos. He was influenced by blues artists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King and Elmore James, and later began wearing a moustache like singer Little Richard, saying 'I want to do with my guitar what Little Richard does with his voice'. He died aged 27 at his girlfriend's house in Notting Hill, west London in 1970 following a party. Among the legends on the list spanning the ages are B.B. King, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend. The panel of experts recruited to vote for their favourite guitar players included musicians such as Lenny Kravitz, Eddie Van Halen (who himself appears in the chart at No.8), Brian May and Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys. A selection of Rolling Stone's senior writers and editors also contributed. The experts also weighed in on their favourites, with Pearl Jam's Mike McCready calling Eddie Van Halen 'a master of riffs' and Joe Perry praising Jimmy Page's 'vision of how to transcend the stereotypes of what the guitar can do.' The full list will be featured in a special issue with four special covers of Van Halen, Clapton, Hendrix and Page, and will be on newsstands.
ROLLING STONE TOP 10 1. Jimi Hendrix 3. Jimmy Page 5. Jeff Beck 7. Chuck Berry 9. Duane Allman
Curtis Stone, Lindsay Price welcome baby boy
2. Eric Clapton 4. Keith Richards 6. B.B. King 8. Eddie Van Halen 10. Pete Townshend
A
and Surfing the Menu. The couple have been together since 2010 and are based in California where Stone hosts US television series Top Chef Masters. American acress Lindsay Price came to fame for her roles on Beverly Hills 90210 and Lipstick Jungle. The couple announced their pregnancy in June. "We couldn't be more thrilled to be starting a family together," Stone told People magazine. "We are over the moon."
11
Jolie lucky to be alive after 'dark and dangerous' youth
S
he usually shies away from mentioning her past, but Angelina Jolie is finally coming clean about her wild child days. The 36-year-old actress says that she's lucky to be alive, given what she put herself through in her youth. She also says that her dark, sexy side of her still exists, but that only partner Brad Pitt is special enough to see it. 'I'm still a bad girl,' the Oscar winner tells CBS News correspondent Bob Simon. 'I still have that side of me...it's just in its place
now...it belong to Brad [Pitt], Or...our adventures.' In the interview, which will air this Sunday on 60 Minutes, Jolie also says she's lucky to be alive given her racy past. 'I went through heavier, darker times and I survived them. I didn't die young,' she tells Simon during the interview, which was held in Budapest. She adds: 'So I am very lucky. There are other artists and people that didn't survive certain things... people can imagine that I did the most dangerous, and I did the worst... for many reasons, I shouldn't be
“T
oxic Peace,” one of the most skilled bands in Nagaland, from the District of Mon, was formed in 2002. The band’s forte is progressive fusion rock. What makes the four member band unique is that, three of them are officials under the Govt. of Nagaland and one from Central Service. Their common passion for music is what brings them together and to perform on different platforms. The latest National recognition was in Delhi on the 21st of November at the Art4Life (A4L) event held at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) before a packed audience which included international guests. The event was organized by Centre for Human Progress (CHP) and supported by UN agencies. The A4L initiative was to mobilize youth, communities and citizens across the country to explore art as a powerful medium of communication about HIV, health and the Indian “Great Wall of Art” which ex- feet art canvas was generated through the human rights and interestingly, to produce plores art as a form of expression. A 300x5 engagement of about 75,000 youth, com-
I ustralian celebrity chef Curtis Stone has welcomed a baby boy with actress Lindsay Price. The baby is believed to be born earlier this month and named Hudson. The Herald Sun is reporting that details of the birth are scarce due to a lucrative magazine deal in place for exclusive first baby photos. Stone, 35, is best known to Australians as the face of Coles supermarkets and for his appearances on cooking TV shows MasterChef
Dimapur
here.' 'You just... too many times where you came close to too many dangerous things, too many chances taken too, too far.' Although she has likely done more than anyone can imagine, her wild side has been highly documented and very visible in the past. In addition to her plethora of tattoos, she was once famous for dating co-stars and famously wore thenhusband Billy Bob Thornton's blood in a vial around her neck. She also gave brother James Haven a passionate kiss on the lips at the 2000 Academy Awards and has spoken publicly about bisexual trysts. She had a lesbian love affair with her Foxfire co-star Jenny Shimizu, of whom she has said: 'I would probably have married Jenny if I hadn't married my [first] husband [Jonny Lee Miller].' The now-painfully thin star is known for her humanitarian efforts and her gigantic brood of children. She is now attempting to make her name as a director with the upcoming film In the Land of Blood and Honey. The actress also wrote the film, which is a dark love story set during the Bosnian war in the early 1990s.
t's no secret that Adam Levine has a hot body. What is surprising is that the 32-year-old Maroon 5 frontman hasn't lifted a weight or been to the gym in five years. "Weights made my neck thick, and I would be like, 'I'm turning into a monster!'" Levine tells the December/January issue of Details. "Yoga takes what you have and molds and sculpts it, which is a much more natural way to look and feel." Though yoga is relaxing, Levine also realizes that it's helped transform his body. "I don't like how people bullsh-t about how yoga is not about vanity," he says. Before Maroon 5 takes the stage, Levine can usually be found in a room backstage marked YOGA. "Playing a show before thousands of people is a highly unnatural state," he tells Details. "When I get on the mat and
do an hour of yoga before the show, I come out physically relaxed." The Voice mentor works with New York City yoga instructor Chad Dennis, who Levine says "will take me on a friggin' obstacle course of yoga." The payoff? "It's an investment in happiness for the rest of my life."
munities and citizens across India. The band performed six songs, out of which four were originals. Their original song, “Forsaken” was requested to be performed again. They were the obvious favorite band of the night, making every Naga audience proud. Also, sharing the stage was “The Dirty Strikes” band from Manipur. “Toxic Peace” comprises of Samuel on vocal, Ayong on the drums, Dr. Chenjei and Amet Sunny on guitar. It may be mentioned that “Toxic Peace” is the winner of the 1st all Nagaland Ethnic Fusion contest (2009), 3rd place in NSACS Live Drive (2009) and 2nd place in NSACS RockReach (2010). Their music video “Forsaken” was awarded the best music video under fusion category in the Naga Music Awards (2010). The band wishes to promote music by opening a music school in Mon. You can check out the band at www.youtube.com/ user/ToxicPeaceBand and contact them through the channel.
Tom Cruise takes a supporting role as daughter Suri dances on ice
F
or most five-year-olds stepping onto a slippery ice rink can be a terrifying experience. But Suri Cruise took to the ice like a duck to water as she glided around with the help of her father Tom. The pair were joined by wife and mother Katie Holmes who played a supporting role by closely following them. She also got into the festive spirit by donning an elaborately patterned jumper. The trio enjoyed a family day out in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where the Oscar-nominated actor, 49, has been filming his latest movie. On the ice, Suri gripped on to her father’s hands to steady herself around the rink, but looked full of confidence. She wore a cute bright pink and grey dress, with matching pink tights along with a light pink cardigan. Mr Cruise opted for a dark green polo-neck jumper and blue jeans as he helped his youngest, but the freezing temperatures saw him also slip into
a black padded coat to avoid getting too cold. Mr Cruise’s family has been out on a shoot for several weeks and it has been reported in an American magazine they have rented an entire floor at the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel to themselves. It is not unusual for the trio to travel together. In 2010, Miss Homes claimed she never goes more than a week-and-a-half without seeing her husband. And in a recent interview she said: 'Tom’s as big at home as he is on the movie screen. He’s so passionate about everything, whatever he’s doing. When he’s being a dad, he’s right there; he’s giving it his all. It’s inspiring and it’s fun. It’s an amazing life, but we always remind ourselves of how incredibly lucky we are.' Suri chose not to wear a coat on the ice, despite her mother admitting in the past she has been embarrassed at seeing pictures of her daughter walking around in winter without a coat.
Sonam’s car hits a lamp post Jack Wagner and daughter he never knew he had
D
C M Y K
espite days of practice, Sonam Kapoor hits her car on a lamp post during the shoot of 'Players'. We may not doubt her sartorial choices, but Sonam Kapoor's driving skills were recently put to test when she was given to drive a Mini Cooper during practice sessions for the shoot of AbbasMustan's next in New Zealand. Apparently, despite dad Anil Kapoor assuring the director-duo about the actress' adept driving skills, Sonam banged her car into a lamp post while shooting for Players. For their version of the Hollywood hit, The Italian Job, the filmmakers needed the actors to drive around in smaller cars, in manual ones instead of automatic. According to director Abbas Burmawala, Anil who was around when the script was narrated to Sonam, suggested that she practise with a smaller hatchback car in India before leaving for New Zealand.
C M Y K
‘TOXIC PEACE’ band from Mon performs in Delhi
Adam Levine: Lifting Weights turned me into a "Monster"
C M Y K
Friday 25 November 2011
H
However, once in the foreign country, Sonam got off to a jerky start. As Abbas puts it, "Our action director Allan Amin felt that she should get comfortable zipping around in the Mini Cooper. So about 10 days before we start-
ed shooting, Sonam started practicing driving the Mini. However, on the first day, she accelerated while reversing, and banged into a lamppost." Thankfully, the car didn't suffer much damage and was back in its original condition in two-three days.
e may have lost his fiance last week after Heather Locklear announced that their engagement was off. But Melrose Place star Jack Wagner has gained a daughter - one that he never knew he had. The 52-yearold was united with his long lost daughter Carrie just two weeks ago after she tracked him down. The now 23-year-old was put up for adoption as a baby in 1988 by a unnamed woman whom Jack had had a fling with. The pretty brunette, who grew up in New York with her foster parents, tracked the actor down earlier this month with the help of a private detective. It was at a concert in Boca Raton, Florida, where she
approached him for the first time. Jack, who is also a poprock singer, was there to perform with Rick Springfield and just seconds before he climbed on stage, Carrie approached him.
A source said that she told Jack the whole story right there and then. Tearing up, the actor then embraced his daughter for the very first time.Following his performance, Jack asked
Carrie to attend another one of his shows. During the second concert he invited her on stage and introduced her to the crowd as his daughter. The pair were last night pictured together at a Tree Lighting ceremony at Universal Walk in Los Angeles. There, the father and daughter duo cuddled up on the red-carpet. They were also joined by Jack's other two sons Peter and Harrison for some happy snaps. It is said that pair are now joined at the hip and are spending Thanksgiving tomorrow together, along with Wagner's two boys. One person who won't be attending the celebration is his ex-fiance Heather. The 50-year-old actress announced her split from Jack just last week.
C M Y K
C M Y K
The
Morung
SPORTS
C M Y K
P 12
Tendulkar 33 short of coveted landmark as India reply strongly MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): Sachin Tendulkar inched closer to his much-awaited 100th international century with an unbeaten 67 as India gave a strong reply to the huge West Indian total of 590 on Day three of the third and final Test on Thursday. At stumps, the home team were 281 for 3 in 80 overs - 110 runs short of saving the follow-on and were 309 runs adrift of the tourists' massive tally on a wicket that was playing true but showing some signs of wear and tear. The unbeaten batsman accompanying Tendulkar, who has faced 133 balls in his three-hour stay and struck a six and five fours and was 33 short of his landmark century, was VVS Laxman (32 in 53 balls with 3 fours) and the duo's unbroken fourth-wicket partnership has yielded 57 runs. Play was called off four overs early because of bad light and the visitors can take the second new ball right after it commences on Friday. India lost the wicket of opener Gautam Gambhir, who made 55 in 99 balls with eight fours, in the second session after the dismissal of his opening partner Virender Sehwag (37 in 50 balls with a six and three fours) in the pre-lunch period after the duo had put on a brisk 67 runs in 14.3 overs. Later, the hosts lost Rahul Dravid after the batting mainstay made a superb 82 off 149 balls in 195 minutes with 11 hits to the fence, his 62nd half century in 160th Test. He also crossed 13,000 Test runs and scored more than 1000 runs in this calendar year.
All the three wickets were of batsmen's errors. Sehwag stretched forward to drive rival captain Sammy and left a gap between bat and ball to be bowled for the third time by the accurate seamer. Gambhir top-edged a pull off a short ball from Ravi Rampaul going over his head to rival skipper Carlton Baugh and Dravid tried to cut a ball by leaning back one ball after he drove Samuels handsomely past extra cover for a four. Dravid's dismissal in the 61st over post tea brought Tendulkar and Laxman together and the duo batted diligently to carry the score past 250. Tendulkar, who was mostly content in getting runs off nudges after once slashing a short ball from Fidel Edwards for a stunning six over third man, was lucky not to have been dismissed by his series nemesis Devendra Bishoo after compiling his career's 63rd half ton in his 180th Test appearance. He followed a leg break from Bishoo, who has taken his wicket twice in the three innings, with his bat and the thin edge was grassed by stumper Baugh, much to the relief of the crowd. The batsman was 58 in a team score of 263 for 3 at that time. West Indians had also dropped Gambhir on 31. Kirk Edwards failing to latch on to the southpaw's edge off the unlucky Sammy when India were 87 for one in the fourth over after lunch. In the morning, the hosts took only 16 minutes to dismiss the last West Indian wicket after the visitors had resumed at 575 for 9. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, bowling
round the wicket, clean bowled last man Bishoo when the tailender tried an almighty heave to leg to terminate the visitors' innings off the 19th ball of the morning. Left-handed Bishoo added 10 runs to his overnight two while Edwards remained unconquered with 11 after being on seven last evening. The tourists added 15 runs on Thursday before losing their last wicket and their total is their highest in 36 years. Ashwin picked up 5 for 156, his second five-wicket haul of the series after his second innings six in Delhi in the opening match of the series. His tally of wickets stood at 18. Chasing the imposing score on a wicket that still played as true as on the first two days, the hosts rocketed off to 67 in less than 15 overs with Sehwag and Gambhir making a forthright beginning before the former lost his wicket. Sehwag, looking good for a big score, was clean bowled by Sammy, who had dismissed him twice earlier in the series, with a ball that moved in a shade. His 37 contained three fours and a six and came off 50 balls.
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar bats during the third day of the third test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai on Nov. 24. (AP Photo)
Seven time champions Nagaland Police knocked out ROYAL CUP 24th Nov 2011 Result: Mizoram Youth Team, Aizawl: 1 Nagaland Police: 0
Keeper of Nagaland Police dives to make a save Shanchithung Murry Kohima | November 24
Mizoram Youth Team defeated seven time champions, Nagaland Police by a single goal in the third quarter-final match of the Royal Cup in Kohima. It was a lively and competitive match as both teams managed to keep each other at bay and the match eventually went into extra time as
both teams failed to score in the allotted ninety minutes. Nagaland Police started the match with some intent and produced the first chance within seconds when Joseph (8) connected well with his boot, but his shot was blocked. They came very close to scoring the first goal in the 6th minute when Ninja Kabui (15) managed to rattle the post with his shot. Mizoram held
on and soon they also had their share of chances. The most notable one came in the 38th minute when Lalzruateela (2) met the ball sent in from a corner kick by Lalrindika (18), but his header was palmed away by the keeper. The second half of the match started just as the first, with both teams sharing an equal share of the ball. Lalrammuanpuia
(6) of Mizoram made a good run into the opposition’s box in the 46th minute and took a shot at goal, but the ball sailed over the crossbar. Then, Yapang (9) of Nagaland Police forced the Mizo keeper to make a diving save in the 49th minute. Nagaland came close again five minutes later when Visakholie (10) found himself with some space on the left, but he
failed to connect the ball properly and miscued his shot allowing the keeper to easily collect the ball. This proved to be the only real chance that Nagaland managed to create because Mizoram took control of the game and began to combine well in midfield. Their fast pace and agility put the Nagaland defence under a lot of pressure and made some serious threat in front of the opposition’s goal. But all that effort failed to yield any results and the teams were on even keel at the end of the ninety minutes of play. The winning goal finally came in the 9th minute of extra time through Edenthara (7) when he headed the ball into the net and gave his team a very well deserved win.
JANUARY 2012 CYCLE ADMISSION OPEN FOR MASTERS, BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
And diplomas, certificates, awareness, appreciation & non-credit programmes IGNOU’S Degree Programmes are socially relevant, industry oriented and with very high quality contents development by best brains. So avail the opportunity of joining the fraternity of fortunes...
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME MA in Rural Development Tourism Mgt, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Gandhi & Peace Studies, Education, Public Admn, Participatory Development, Economics, History, Pol.Sc, Sociology, Psychology, Extension & Development Studies, Gender & Development Studies, Distance Education, Anthropology, MCA, MCom, MSW, Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Services Mgmt, Master of Library & Info. Sc, Maths with Applications in Computer Sciences. BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) also with major in Pol.Sc, History, Economics, Mathematics, Public Admn, Philosophy, Sociology, English, Hindi and Urdu.
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BCom) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) also with Major in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology & Botany.
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA) BACHELOR OF ARTS (Tourism Studies) (BTS) BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) Bachelor of Library & Information Sc. Bachelor Preparatory Programme AND Diplomas, Certificates, Non Credit, Appreciation and Awareness programmes
For details on programmes, please contact IGNOU Regional Centre Kohima. www.ignou-kohima.nic.in
LAST DATE: 30th November. 2011
Today’s Match: AIM FC, Imphal Vs TT Aizawl FC, Mizoram Time: 1:00 pm
Professional league for AIFF’s NE football zone
Vice president of the AIFF Ankur Dutta (Sitting Centre), executive director of cmg Bhaswar Goswami (Sitting Left) and NFA president Atuo Mezhur (Sitting Right) alongwith NFA members at Hotel Tragopan, Dimapur on Thursday, November 24.
C M Y K
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): The northeast, like the rest of the other AIFF football zones in the country, will also have a professional football league come March 2012. Conceptualised by a Kolkata based management company – Celebrity Management Group or cmg, the league is modelled on the European football leagues and will be called North East Premier League (NEPL). Vice president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Ankur Dutta made
the announcement in Dimapur on Thursday, November 24. He was accompanied by Bhaswar Goswami, executive director of cmg. Dutta also represents north east zone football at the AIFF. The announcement will certainly excite football fans in the region, besides many aspiring football players wanting to make it to the big league of Indian football. “If we must promote football in the north east, we must have a professional league... it’ll be a big plat-
form for regional players,” said Dutta in Dimapur today, who is currently touring all the seven states of the region. Arunachal Pradesh is next in the itinerary. The AIFF has already given the nod for the league, he added, while the NEPL will function as an independent and autonomous body. Celebrity Management Group will hold the commercial rights over the league. The league will comprise of eight teams. One team or club each from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and Nagaland, who tops their respective state leagues; while the 8th spot will be filled by the second-best team from any of the seven states. That is, the second best teams from all the seven state leagues will face off against each other for the 8th spot. ‘Each team has to be a registered commercial private entity’. In the case of Nagaland, since the NEPL schedule clashes with the dates for the maiden Nagaland Premier League (NPL), no NPL team can have a shot at the re-
gional league during the first edition. They can however be eligible for the following season. Nagaland Football Association (NFA) president Atuo Mezhur said that the governing body will work out the technicalities to select the top team from the state for the NEPL’s first edition. The tournament will last for eight to nine weeks with each team playing seven home and away games each in the league stage. In total, if the first edition of the league goes off successfully, a total of 61 matches will be played, including four semi-
final matches and the 61st and the final match. All the matches will be televised. And another interesting news, the entire league will carry a guaranteed total cash purse of Rs. one crore. All the participating teams will be obliged to operate under-13 and under-16 coaching camps round the year. An optimistic Dutta said that the clubs, which qualify for the NEPL can one day make it to the second division of the I-League and even the top tier. “Through the NEPL, we must target the I-League.”
Several enemies of Liver : one Protector : HoPE LIVDS
Relief from acidity, improves digestion and increases appetite
C
HoPE LIVDS can be used by the whole family and also by diabetic patients
Edited by Along Longkumer, Published and Printed by Aküm Longchari on behalf of Morung for Indigenous Affairs and JustPeace from House No. 4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur at Themba Printers and Morung Publications, Padum Pukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland. Email : morung@gmail.com, morungexpress@yahoo.com. RNI No : NAGENG /2005/15430. House No.4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur 797112, Nagaland. Phone: Dimapur -(03862) News Desk- 281043, Admin -236871, Fax: (03862) 235194, Kohima - (0370) 2291952 For advertisements and circulation, please contact: (03862) 236871, Fax-235194 or email : morungad@yahoo.com
M Y K