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Dimapur | September 10

Three killed in road mishap DIMAPuR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Three persons were killed and one was seriously injured in a road mishap at Khatkhati, Assam on Tuesday. According to police, the accident occurred at around 3:30 pm when an Assam registered passenger bus reportedly collided with a Dimapur bound Maruti Gypsy at Gautam Basti along NH 29. One of the deceased was a woman identified as Moipen alias Naro (20 years) of Yongyah village, Longleng.

The other two were identified as Nungsangkaba (26) and Nyethong (26) of Alayong village, Tuensang. The injured was a woman, identified as Moala (40), mother of the deceased Moipen. All four were travelling in the Maruti Gypsy.

Sports Ministry clears six projects for NE Nagaland state gets 2 multipurpose indoor halls, 1 Astro turf football field

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Assam were the biggest beneficiaries as the sports ministry on Tuesday cleared 13 projects under the Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme. Six infrastructure schemes were cleared for the four north-eastern states, and seven for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Among the north-eastern states, Nagaland will have two multi-purpose indoor halls and an astro turf football field. The halls will come up in Dimapur and at the Open University in Sodzulhou village near Dimapur.

The astro turf will be laid at the Jalukie town in Peren district. A synthetic turf for football will also be laid at the Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA) complex in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

Multi-purpose indoor halls will be constructed in the premises of District Sports Association in Silchar, Assam, and in Thoubal District in Manipur.

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Zeliang Women Organisation, Dimapur (ZWOD) and Chumukedima Mothers Association (CMA) submitted a joint memorandum to the Dimapur district administration seeking justice on behalf of a physically challenged girl, who was allegedly raped by a father of five on September 3. The memorandum addressed to the Deputy Commissioner and the District & Sessions Judge was submitted on Tuesday, September 10.

The victim (22) was allegedly raped by one Phongpa Konyak at her residence in Chumukedima on September 3. The incident came to light the next day after the girl told her parents. A police complaint was lodged on September 5. Though the accused denied the charges, he was taken into custody by police based on the FIR, while the girl was medically examined. The medical report is yet to reach the investigating officer.

With the accused in judicial custody, the two women’s body carried out a silent procession today, which culminated with the handing over of the memorandum at the DC’s office.

“It has come to our attention that a case of indescribable hardship and pain suffered by an innocent physically challenged and defenceless girl... who was raped on the 3rd September 2013 from

Our Correspondent Kohima | September 10

Naga women hold placards during a silent procession rally against the alleged rape of a physically challenged girl in Dimapur, on Tuesday, September 10. Photos by Caisii Mao

her residence,” read the memorandum.

Describing the incident as heinous and alarming, the memorandum stated that the alleged act was “against the dignity of human life” and reprehensible. While expressing shock over the “savage nature of the crime,” it appealed for justice and called upon the authority for non release of the accused. It also appealed for the investigation agencies to carry out their duties and demanded “deterrent punishment for such ruthless affront to

human dignity.” The president of the CMA, Neibunuo, in her address observed that victims of sexual abuse are mostly from the lower strata of society. This, she observed, might be one reason why only ordinary folks extend solidarity and physically participate in events such as today’s procession. While stating that such a trend is discouraging, she said all people, irrespective of class, must come together and voice out against crimes against humanity no matter which level of the social hierarchy

the victim might belong to.

The District & Sessions Judge, who was also present along with the district administration, said that as a member of the judiciary it was not appropriate for him to address the rally.

Nevertheless, he said that the Court will go according to the law. He added that the case be established accordingly and the verdict will be delivered according to the strength of the charges filed.

He further appealed that “pressure groups” should rather help in the investigation, while stating that

no person can be punished twice for the same crime.

Investigators still awaiting medical examination Meanwhile, it was learnt the alleged rape is yet to be determined. The victim was medically examined the day police received the complaint on September 5. But five days on, investigators are waiting for the medical examination. It was further learned that swab samples from the victim’s genitalia was collected to be sent for laboratory analysis.

With Nagaland set to be 50 years old, the state is yet to see a Pharmacy College or Drug Testing Lab. This was revealed during a press conference at Kohima Press Club on Tuesday during the Indian Pharmacist Revolution Yatra campaign which was launched on January 4 this year from New Delhi through numerous states.

Amitav Joyprakash Choudhury, Convenor of the IPR Yatra lamented over the lack of pharmacy college/institute in Nagaland. Stating that spurious and substandard drugs are very serious issues in the state, he said that the state government can write to the central health ministry and Drug Control General of India (DCGI) for funds to establish a drug testing lab.

Choudhury also called for establishment of drug information centres and pharmaco vigilance centres in the state so that the common man can easily acquire knowledge on drug interaction, side effect, toxicty etc.

Further, he viewed that there is a need for strict implementation of Pharmacy Act (Pharmacy council election process and continuing education pro-

gramme) in Nagaland, adding that the state pharmacy council and all registration process should be online.

The Yatra also made an observation that the state government should fill up all vacant posts for pharmacists in NRHM, PHE, CHC and advocated creation of posts. Khele Thorie, General Secretary of Nagaland Pharmacists Association (NPA) said there is a huge shortage of pharmacists in the state.

Stating that the employability strength of pharmacists in Nagaland is 490 at present, he lamented that the government has failed to address the shortage despite several pleas made by the Association.

Former NPA General Secretary, Santu Thapa said that restructuring of pharmacy services and policy is necessary in Nagaland to provide better pharmacy services to the people.

The IPR Yatra organized by Udyog Development Foundation, New Delhi year goes to each state capital from Kashmir to Kannya Kumari.

The objective is to create awareness among common man and policy makers about the role of pharmacist and to strengthen the unity among the pharma professionals.

Vital bridge washed away Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 all set for launch

The bridge connecting Purana Bazaar to Darogajan village and those beyond collapsed today.

Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10

The concrete bridge connecting Darogajan Village and Purana Bazaar, near Zion Hospital, Dimapur, collapsed early evening today. The bridge is the only feasible means of road communication to Dimapur town for people of Darogajan and of 50-60 vil-

lages beyond. People from these villages have been forced to take a long wound narrow route through Toluvi village in its absence.

The bridge collapsed as the river has washed away the soil below the bridge sinking the surface of the road, also cracking the structure of the bridge.

Besides, the bridge, meant only for small vehicles, has

been used over the years by heavy trucks plying bricks to and from the area.

Darogajan Village Council Chairman, Vitokhu Achumi, who was present at the site lamented that despite appeals made to the government to rescue to bridge from collapsing, there was no initiative taken. A report to this end was carried by local dailies even in mid-August this year. The bridge, he said, has served the people as a lifeline over the years.

Meanwhile, Model Colony Council Chairman, L. Nillo Swu, has appealed the DC of Dimapur to immediately repair the said bridge with the help of emergency funds.

The river, also known as Sugarmill River, one of the main tributaries in Dimapur area that flows into Dhansiri River, has also washed away a portion of two main roads leading to Model Colony, Purana Bazaar and United Colony, Purana Bazaar ‘B’.

Our Correspondent Mokokchung | September 10

It’s official. Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 will be officially launched on September 12 at Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung. This year’s edition will be organized by The Roots, a Mokokchung based youth conglomerate under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council. Parliamentary Secretary, Dr Nicky Kire will officially launch the event.

Members of The Roots and MDACC on Tuesday disclosed that the total prize money is Rs 8 lakhs.

One lucky contestant will be selected by the proprietor of Tribes Music, Dimapur and another by the proprietor of Note Grid, Dimapur for a ‘free recording deal’. The lucky contestants will be chosen by respective proprietors independently. The organizers plan to incorporate SMS as well as voting card system.

MDACC General Secretary Alen Mark Long-

Members of The Roots and the Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council (MDACC) The Roots office chamber, Mokokchung on September 10.

kumer explained that the show promotes not only contesting singers but also an array of other professionals like videographers, sound and lights engineers.

MDACC’s Music Director, Martoshi Jamir also encouraged The Roots to not compromise on “sound and video quality.”

This year’s edition will feature Suvana Amen as host. With ‘Growing Together’ as their motto, The Roots is comprised of elev-

en members. Winner of the first edition Moanungsang; veteran musician and entrepreneur Tali Angh; and journalist Aheli Moitra will comprise the three-member panel of judges for the entire season of the show.

The Roots General Secretary, Arsashi further informed that on-the-spot registration will be done for interested contestants, who can collect registration forms from the various district partners. Further-

more, interested parties can send their enquiries to rootsmkg@gmail.com or visit Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 group on Facebook.

The grand finale of the show is scheduled for the second week of December, during the M-Fest. Contestants will also get the opportunity to perform at the Hornbill Festival.

There will be three audition venues: Eastern Talkies (Mokokchung) on September 17, Rattle and Hum (Kohima) on September 19 and Hotel Saramati (Dimapur) on September 20.

Auditions on all given dates will begin at 10:00 AM. This will be followed by screening round on September 27 at Eastern Talkies, Supong Shopping Mall, IM Road, Mokokchung. Selected candidates will then go for the first recording round (on any genre) on October 12 while the second recording round (indigenous round) will be done on November 1. The third recording round (‘80s Rock) will held on November 29.

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Nagaland police personnel destroying illicit Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) with a machete at Dimapur on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Dimapur police had in the month of August confiscated around 800 cases of assorted IMFL brands from a truck at Purana Bazaar. The seized liquor was destroyed today at Burma Camp. (Caisii Mao Photos)

MEx File Apple Festival celebration at Thanamir Kiphire, September 10 (Dipr): The 4th Thanamir Apple Festival 2013 will be held on September 12, 2013 at Thanamir Village, Kiphire with Parliamentary Secretary Horticulture, Neiba Kronu as the Chief Guest and Parliamentary Secretary Economics & Statistics & LMCP, T. Torechu as the Guest of Honour.

The formal function will be followed by inauguration of the Apple Stalls by the Chief Guest and a visit to the Apple Orchid near Thanamir. The Apple Festival is being jointly hosted by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland and Thanamir Village.

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moKoKchung, September 10 (Dipr): To look after the health needs of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in the region, polyclinic is now available in Mokokchung at Majakong Ward. Polyclinic is for ESM and is being run under Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Smart Card. Those EMS who do not have Smart Card can apply to avail the service. Medical Officer, Dental Office along with laboratory facilities is available. Those EMS who require more specialized facilities are referred from the polyclinic to empanelled ECHS Hospitals anywhere in India.

SMDS Press meet on Sept 13

Dimapur, September 10 (Dipr): A press conference will be held at the residential office of the Chief Secretary Nagaland, Alemtemshi Jamir on September 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The press Conference will be addressed by the Chief Secretary to brief the media on the approaching 3rd Sustainable Mountains Development Summit to be held from September 25-27, 2013 at Kohima.

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peren, September 10 (mexn): All the special education teachers under DEO establishment Peren are herby informed to attend the IEDSS Training to be held at Capital Convention Centre (CCC) near Secretariat Kohima on September 13, 2013 at 10:00 am.

This was informed in press note issued by Toshimenla Imchen, Deputy District Education Officer Peren.

Tseminyu SDPDB meeting held

tSeminyu, September 10 (mexn): Tseminyu Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board meeting was held on September 10, 2013 at the ADC’s Conference Hall with ADC & Vice Chairman, DPDB, Wonchio Odyuo presiding over the meeting. He welcomed the new members to the Board and also thanked the members for their cooperation rendered for the successful celebration of Independence Day. After reviewing the last meeting minutes, the Board deliberated on the LADP 2012-13 verification committee report and approved it. The house also deliberated on recasting of LADP 2012-13 and approved that the remaining fund will be used for road development, construction of drainage and construction of Rengma Morung at Kisama Heritage Village.

Other agenda discussed during the meeting included reservation of Amur Falcon, the most spectacular bird of prey phenomena in the world because of its migratory behavior, also the potential it bears to generate eco-tourism in the State. The SDAO while presenting the department’s profile highlighted on Agri-bank loan that covers 93 beneficiaries and road metalling required by the department. Forest department was asked to present their departmental profile in the next meeting.

KCYA 25th foundation day held

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Dimapur, September 10 (Dipr): The Kidima Catholic Youth Association (KCYA) of St. Francis Xavier’s Church observed its 25th Foundation Day on September 10, 2013 (established 1989) under the theme of “Be of good comfort, rise, He calleth thee” (Saint Mark 10: 49) with Reverend Fr. Thomas Muttathil, Parish Priest as the Main Celebrant. The programme was held as a yearlong celebration of Silver Jubilee which will culminate on December 21 to 22, 2013 with Most Reverend Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Diocese. Reverend Fr. Thomas Muttathil in his speech asked the gathering to give thanks to the Almighty God for His blessing and challenged the youth to march ahead for the preparation of the Golden Jubilee celebration with courage and strength. The Parish Priest also appealed the youth to commit themselves in the church activities and not to be disappointed and discouraged but should be happy in serving our God. Vilasüle Blanda, the first President of KCYA gave a brief history of the Association. Vitsu R. Martin, Vice President of Southern Angami Catholic Union (SACU) spoke on the topic “the responsibilities of youth” as the guest speaker. A special number was presented by KCYA office bearers and former Presidents of KCYA.

'Govt will provide healthy environment for business'

Dimapur, September 10 (mexn): “The state government will sincerely render its due share to build the capacity of tax payers and provide a healthy environment for promoting business activities in the state,” said Tovihoto Ayemi, Parliamentary Secretary for IT&C, Technical Education, Science and Technology and Taxes.

Addressing the staff of Taxes Department and dealers at Hotel Saramati on Tuesday during an awareness campaign on e-services, Tovihoto sought the support and co-operation of

citizens, especially the business community in making Nagaland an ideal business destination for traders, consumers and investors.

He lauded the Taxes Department for facilitating transparent and efficient tax administration and contributing to e-governance.

He said that these services have been provided in order to make it user friendly as well as to modernize the way in which administration of taxes is conducted in the state.

Tovihoto informed that the state has been able to develop the requisite in-

frastructure and capabilities with the support of the Government of India under the MMP-CT project to provide taxpayers with eservices which are not only user friendly but also saves time and energy.

He said that the Taxes Department has been the biggest contributor to the state’s internal revenue and pointed out that during 2012-13, about 60% of the state’s internal revenue was generated by the department.

“The amount of financial assistance that we receive from the centre de-

pends to some degree on the internal revenue generated from within the state,” Tovihoto said adding, “so the more revenue we collect, the more assistance we are likely to get.” Towards this, the Parliamentary Secretary urged for continuous support of the taxpayers in the days to come.

Earlier, Tovihoto released Training CDs on eservices. Commissioner of Taxes, Asangba Chuba Ao IAS presented introduction on e-services. For further details, citizens can log on to Parliamentary Secretary, Tovihoto Ayemi speaks during an the Department’s website awareness campaign on e-services organised by the Commiswww.nagalandtax.nic.in. sioner of Taxes, Nagaland in Dimapur on Tuesday. (Morung Photo)

Orientation & Sensitization Program on PNDT Act held Accountant General Kohima, September 10 (A&E) informs on GPF (mexn): Office of the Chief Medical Kohima along with District Health Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, NRHM observed Orientation & Senitization Program in collaboration with District Review Meeting at CMO, Conference hall on September 10, 2013.

The program was chaired by CMO, Dr. Avino Metha, while Dr. Avile Zao DPO(RCH-UIP) gave powerpoint presentation on PNDT Act 1994 & Rules 1996 (Prohibition of Sex Selection).

Talking on the subject, Dr. Avile Zao, said, Parliament of India enacted the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act on September 20, 1994 (referred to as the PNDT Act). The Act came into force in 1996. The Act has amended and the amended Act came into effect in January 2003 as the “Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act”. Accordingly certain amendments have been made in the Rules of 1996 and the amended Rules came into effect from February 14, 2003.

She also deliberated on various different Section of Laws & Rules. The main streamline for PNDT Act are Section-3: Regulation of Genetic Counseling Centres, Genetic Laboratories & Genetic Clinics, Section-3(A): Prohibition of Sex Selection, Section-3(B): Prohibition on Sale of Ultrasound machines

CMO, Kohima, Dr. Avino Metha delivering the keynote address at the PNDT Act Orientation & Senitization Program.

etc to persons, lab etc which are not registered under the Act, Section-4: Regulation of PreNatal Diagnostic Techniques, Section-16(A): Constitution of State/Union Territory Supervisory Board, Section-17: Appropriate Authority & Advisory Committee, Functions & Powers of Appropriate Authorities, Section-18,19,20: Registration of Genetic Counseling Centres, Laboratories or Genetic Clinics, Cancellation or Suspension of registration, Section-21: Appeal of the Act, Section-22,23,24 & 25 give rules on Offences & Penalties. She also stress and urged the Medical Officers to be aware of PNDT Act. The second session was chaired by Dy.CMO Dr. Atsung,

with brief report of last achievements in conducting of VHND, positive feedback from the villagers after the new checklist implementation. She also stressed on Medical officers’ to inform CMO before hand regarding their presentation so that replacement be made in time. The need of visiting the SCs under their jurisdiction were appeal where the MOs should make fixed day to visit SCs. The congregation came to conclusion, that all regular Nurses to go through Competency test in batch-wise for better performance and update of datas. It is also mentioned that, all Nurses irrespective of being NRHM/Regular to have full knowledge in filling up all the

registers & reporting formats.

The CMO, Dr. Avino Metha, urged the congregation about the district Level household survey to track all children & Pregnant women so that there is no drop-outs, and maintenance of Stock Ledgers in all CHCs,PHCs & SCs for medicines, vaccines, linens etc. DTO, Dr. Vezokholu also deliberated the report on RNTCP, stressing on the notification report which has to stop reporting but further continue on PHI reports.

She also said, the MDR-TB patients to stay at TB hospital for seven days on initiation of the MDR-TB treatment. Altogether 40 attended the program. The next review meeting is slated on October 7, 2013.

Dimapur, September 10 (mexn): All retired state government officials are informed that GPF Final payment cases settled upto the month of August 2013 have been uploaded in the AG Nagaland website. A press note issued by Akum Chuba, Accounts Officer, IT Cell/PF Branch stated that Pensioners may kindly log on to this Office web-site at www.agnagaland.gov.in by clicking at Felicitation and GPF Felicitation or by directly clicking on the Sticky Note written “Click here to view list of settled GPF final payment cases” The note also intimated all retired government officials that an Online Grievance Redressal System has been introduced in this Office and can be viewed on this Office website. Any person having grievance with any Entitlement function (GPF and Pension) discharged by the Accountants General can record his grievance online. Along with text of the grievance, relevant documents can also be uploaded.

Acknowledgments would be provided both via SMS and e-mail, along with status updates via SMS. The status of the grievance redress can be viewed online on this site. They can also write to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi or e-mail at kahoto_j@ yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag. gov.in for immediate redressal of their grievances.The note also intimated all serving State government officials, that a special drive for missing credit adjustment has been initiated in this Office.

Therefore, Complaint if any of non-adjustment over the years may be written indicating Receipt No and Accounts Number for action at this end.

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Mobile A.I Service & Livestock NZP overwhelmed as more Insurance Scheme launched rescued animals donated

Dimapur, September 10 (mexn): In an effort to propagate and intensify the use of artificial insemination technology for upgradation of the low productive dairy animals to high yielders in the district, the Regional Artificial Insemination Centre (RAIC) Mokokchung has on September 9, 2013 launched 2nd phase Mobile A.I Service, followed by Livestock Insurance Scheme (LIS).

A press note stated that awareness program was held at RAIC office, Mokokchung with the Pastor Yimyu Baptist Church, Chairman Yimyu Ward Council, Dairy farmers, officers and staff of the department.

The officer incharge, Dr. Toshi Aier in his key note address said that this facility would definitely benefit many of the poor farmers located at far flung areas

from being incurring many expenses on maintaining a breeding bull or on one’s making to and fro transportation cost of procurement. He expressed his expectation that one day the dairy farmers of the district would become like the other farmers of advanced countries in terms of economic sustainability through dairy and by adopting the latest technologies. He expressed happiness and gratitude to the Additional Director, Vety. & A.H and the Managing Director, Nagaland Livestock Development Board (NLDB), Kohima and his subordinate officers and staff for providing the facility to the district.

He also stated that in the field of Artificial Insemination in the district, the department is making all possible effort to enhance its technical approach to

the farmers with an aim to uplift the economic condition as well as fulfillment of dairy requirements that, presently, they have imported semen from USA, to be used in selected dairy farms of HF for evolving pure exotic breed in the district. He also mentioned that for more effective and faster implementation of the Artificial Insemination and frozen semen technology this Mobile service is being provided. He was in hope of making it come true within a specified few years if only the farmers cooperate with the department (implementing agency).

The note also mentioned that Chairman of Yimyu Ward council also gave a short speech expressing happiness for the good attempt made. The program concluded with dedicatory prayer by the Pastor YBC.

(left) The Leaf Turtle donated by Viheshe SHohe and (right) Nagaland Zoological Park officials display the Soft-shell Turtle received from a donor.

Dimapur, September 10 (mexn): One Leaf Turtle rescued by Viheshe Shohe, a resident of Supply Colony, Dimapur and one Soft Shell Turtle weighing about 14 kgs captured from Tuzi river in Mangmetong, under Mokokchung District were handed over to the Nagaland Zoological Park authority on September 9, 2013.

A press note issued by Obed Bohovi Swu, Officerin-Charge NZP stated that both the rescued reptiles are being housed in the Park. Tongpangzemba Ao (IFS) Director of NZP has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the people of the state for the overwhelming response to the call for conservation and protection of our wildlife.

The Director in the note stated that it would like to let everyone know that “What we had imagined to be impossible is looking really achievable” and urged upon all Nagas to come forward to bring positive change to improve the status of our wildlife wealth.

The Director may be contact at the following number- 9436012145.

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Manipur CM to meet PM on border issue Kuki ‘Black Day’ to be observed IMPHAL, SEPTEMBER 10 (THE HINDU): Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei told reporters on Monday that he and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh will leave Imphal on Thursday to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior Ministers to discuss the issue of border row with Myanmar.

The Myanmarese army has reportedly constructed one camp at Holenphai village near the border town of Moreh. The leaders will put forth the factual position and the stand of the Manipur government.

He said that the Manipur government took a serious

view of the reports that the Myanmarese army has constructed its camp well inside Manipur's territory.

Since it is a very sensitive issue involving another country it is not for him to make a comment at this stage. However, there is no question of compromising Manipur's territory, he said.

The Myanmarese army had ignored the objections from the district police and civil officials. Intercepting the felling down of trees at Holenphai village the Manipur officials had tried to dissuade them from the destruction of forest for the construction of the army camp. However the army

gUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 10 (TNN): Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on Monday categorically said that the concept of inner line permit (ILP), which various organizations, including student bodies, are demanding in Meghalaya, has become "outdated" and has no relevance in the present-day context.

"It (ILP) is no longer an effective mechanism to check influx of illegal migrants. It is a concept that was initiated during the British rule and has outlived its efficacy. So, imple-

mentation of the ILP is not going to help anything," Sangma said on the sidelines of the North East CleanTech Summit here.

Sangma's Monday remark has sent a clear message to pressure groups that the Meghalaya government is determined not to budge from its stand against the ILP demand.

Rather, the chief minister made it clear that his government is in favour of exploring other "effective" mechanisms for preventing illegal migrants settling in the state.

officers maintained that as per British maps the area comes under Mynamar. It is significant to note that the claim is made only now.

There have been demands from the NGOs and other activists for the sus-

pension of the construction works of the border fence till a final agreement is reached. A committee constituted by the government had also visited the area.

Suresh Babu, the principal secretary (Home) maintains that it is a security fence and not border fence.

This comment has drawn flak from several circles.

The NGOs want to know the difference between security fence and border fence. The governor Ashwini Kumar had also visited the border areas and he assured the villagers that he would take up the matter with the appropriate authority.

In view of the disturbing

developments businessmen and traders are not going to Moreh, the centre for the legalised border trade, as usual. There is a shortage of consumer items. One kg of rice is sold at Rs 35 at Moreh. Besides PDS rice meant for the poor sections of the people is smuggled out to Moreh.

Recently police seized some trucks transporting illegally rice meant for PDS. Meanwhile reports say that in absence of instruction from the Ministry of External Affairs the personnel of the Border Roads Organisation under the supervision of Assam Rifles are carrying the construction works of the border fence.

IMPHAL, SEPTEMBER 10 (NNN): Inspite of strong opposition from some quarters in observing the 13 September Kukis’ Black Day, members of a facebook group have blackened their prolife pictures as a tribute to the 900 plus Kukis killed during the early 1990s ethnic violence.

September 13 has been observed as Kuki Black Day for several years now by the Kukis as on this day a number of Kukis were killed in 1993 as a result of ethnic problems between the Kukis and the Nagas.

When asked by NNN as to why they have blackened their profile pictures, a young student activist

T h o u gh p re s s u re groups in Meghalaya have been raising the ante for the implementation of the ILP system to check illegal migrants, the state government has been persistently maintaining its stand that it did not favour the mechanism. As a tribal state where non-tribals cannot purchase land, Sangma reiterated that the government is working on a mechanism to integrate existing laws and customary authorities in the state to further check influx.

"We are also in favour of

making the tenancy legislation stronger and making it functional in close coordination with the customary authorities in the state. Also, there is the National Population Register, which will help in determining and checking influx," Sangma said.

The ILP system, at present, is enforced in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. Along with Meghalaya, various organizations in Manipur too are demanding implementation of the ILP. Though Manipur is not a tribal state, activists demanding the ILP system

argued that there are nonlocals settling in the state and getting voter identity cards. With northeastern states vying for investments from across the country and abroad, many corporate leaders are not so enthusiastic about the ILP system.

On Monday, Sangma inaugurated the summit, organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in association with Canada's department for foreign affairs, trade and development. "My government is very eager to engage in tapping the renewal

energy potential of the state. We are looking for partners in synergizing tapping of power with a green concept. We will ensure that this is done in a hassle-free manner," Sangma said.

Experts from Canada, corporate leaders, technology providers, scientists, senior government officials from the Centre and the northeast and stakeholders deliberated on ensuring energy security in the region through sustainable and ecofriendly technologies.

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Meghalaya CM says ILP a legacy of British rule

Rabha community set Salary blues for govt, GTA employees in Darjeeling deadline for council polls date gUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Soon after four major ethnic communities of Assam launched a stir to stress their demand for separate states, the Rabha community are now all set to assert their rights - demanding a time-bound schedule for polls for their area's autonomous council.

The Rabha Hasong Joint Movement committee, a joint platform of all communities living in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area, Monday set a deadline of Sep 30 to the Assam government to spell out date for RHAC elections - not been held for last 18 years.

The organization have also decided to restrict holding of any rallies, public meetings and procession by the political parties in the RHAC areas till the elections to the RHAC are held properly.

The committee criticized the role of the state govern-

Hill district bandh called off

IMPHAL, SEPTEMBER 10 (NNN): The ongoing 72-hour Manipur hill districts bandh imposed by All Tribal Disabled Students' Union (ATDSU) has been suspended today. "The bandh which began since Monday was suspended following numerous appeals from various quarters," said ATDSU president Momo Tangtago.

According to Momo, ATDSU has decided to suspend the ongoing bandh considering the hardship faced by the people. "However, we will resort to other forms of democratic agitation if our demands are not met," warned Momo.

Momo then expressed his gratitude on behalf of the ATDSU to the public for their co-operation in the last two days.

Anguished over Manipur Government's negative response on its series of demands, the All Tribal Disabled Students’ Union (ATDSU) has called the 72-hour bandh in the hill districts of Manipur from September 8 midnight as the August 30 dateline set by the union to the Government ended.

ATDSU said the Government is not responding to the union’s legitimate demands that prompted it to take up the agitation.

ment in delaying the process in conducting the council elections and vowed to move Supreme Court if needed if no step is taken by the state government to conduct elections at the earliest.

"The RHAC was constituted on the basis on the Rabha Hasong Accord signed in 1995. However, there had been no elections to the council for last 18 years," said Tankeswar Rabha, president of the All Rabha Students' Union (ARSU) and a member of the Movement Committee.

"It's very unfortunate and against democracy that the state government has willingly delaying the process even after declaring the voters list for the 36 constituencies on Aug 31 this year. But the government has sought two months time from the Gauhati High Court to stay away from the process," Rabha said.

DARjEELINg, SEPTEMBER 10 (HT): Employees, especially those working in the Darjeeling district collectorate and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), may not get their salaries for August owing to no work, no pay being implemented to rein in supporters of the Gorkhaland agitation. The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha renewed its demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland after the UPA government decided to carve out Telangana from Andhra Pradesh. And since then the Hills have remained shut.

To rein in the agitators, the state government had issued a “dies non” notice ordering all the employees to attend office or face consequences, including salary cuts. “Employees have attended office hardly for a day or two this month.

That money will be adjusted with their provident fund hence most will not get their pay cheques,” said Puneet Yadav, district mag-

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an aPPREcIaTIon The Mongleu Kamdi Women Organisation would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation towards the NSCN/GPRN and the Union Territory Dimapur in particular for carrying out anti-society elements in and around Dimapur. There are many elements that can spoil specially the youth and students if such activities are kept unchecked. We congratulate Mr. Ape care taker UT Dimapur who is also a Kilonser for wiping out anti-society elements and we also wish him to go on with his service for the welfare of the people even in the future.

(NAZAM ) Chair-person, MKAWO

istrate of Darjeeling. There are around 200 permanent and 160 temporary staff working in the Darjeeling district collectorate.

Even GTA employees’ fate is hanging in balance.

“We have sent showcause notices to all the employees and have asked them to reply within the next seven days. If the employees cannot furnish valid reasons with supporting documents for their absence, their salaries will be deducted. This is not a rule alone for the Hills. This is applicable throughout the state,” said Ram Das Meena, principal secretary of GTA. The GTA has a permanent workforce of around 3,600 and 6,000 temporary staff.

All eyes are trained on the Gorkhaland Joint Action Committee (GJAC) meeting

scheduled for Tuesday. The meeting will decide the fate of the ongoing bandh. Most feel that it will be difficult for the GJAC to open the educational institutes from September 13 amid the indefinite bandh. “It is a difficult situation for us. While we cannot afford to defy the political diktat and go to work, the government cannot provide us with enough security so that we can go to work. Now, we have to bear the brunt,” said a local on condition of anonymity. After observing “Ghar Bhitra Janta” (public indoors) and “Ghar bahira Janta” (public outdoors) programmes, the GJM called for “Bazar Ma Janta” (public in the markets) on Monday to stock up food stuff for the indefinite bandh which is going to resume

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With great joy, the Khonoma Rüffüno Kohima felicitates Mrs. Dellirose Sakhrie, one of our Rüffüno, on being conferred the Indian Administrative Services. The Rüffüno thanks the Government of Nagaland for acknowledging the service of Mrs. Sakhrie as an able administrator.

May the gracious Lord continue to grant her wisdom and more successes in her service to the public.

KEVIPHOTSÜ KHWÜKHA President Khonoma Rüffüno Kohima

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from Wednesday. The GJM had announced a two-day bandh relaxation on Monday and Tuesday. Shops and ATMs witnessed serpentine queues from early in the morning.

Mangcha Baite said, “As usual for several years Kukis have been observing September 13 as Kukis’ Black Day and as we feel it is our moral obligation to commemorate; we’ve blackened our profile pictures in reverence to the departed souls. It is very unfortunate that since the last couple of years some sections have misconceived the observance of the Kukis Black Day saying it could instill negative impression to the younger generations.”

He further said that, “There’s nothing as such, instead the day is observed as a day of prayer to the Almighty and purely in remembrance of the depart-

ed souls and a day of introspection.”

It may be noted that the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR) have been persistently pursuing for ‘Justice for the Kukis.’ Of late, the apex traditional body of Kukis KIM and its frontal organization KOHR had jointly submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India requesting for immediate settlement of “NSCN(IM)'s crimes first before any agreement,” which they said were murdering of 900 innocent Indian Kukis, uprooting 360 Indian Kuki villages and making 100,000 Indian Kukis as refugees.

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Jet Airways gets code-share Passenger car sales grow Does Telangana Outcome for first time in 10 months Sanction Ultimate Right? nod with five airlines NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10 (TNN): Days after the Etihad tie-up, Jet Airways has got yet another major boost to expand its global footprint and become the biggest Indian carrier in terms of network. The aviation ministry has allowed Jet to go for code-sharing with five airlines — American Airlines, Malaysian, Garuda of Indonesia, Vietnam Airlines and Kenya Airways.

A code-share allows two or more airlines share the same flight. Passengers will buy ticket from one airline and take a flight operated by another airline, allowing partners to expand their global connectivity.

Jet promoter Naresh Goyal’s decision not to enter any airline alliance has clearly paid off, as it can tie up with any carrier, without having to remain with-

in the fold and sticking to fellow member airlines.

Lufthansa-led Star Alliance, the world’s largest alliance, was very keen to have Jet on board.

“This is one of the biggest permissions given to an Indian airline for codeshare in a go, and will be a big boost for Jet,” said sources. With the $900-million deal with Etihad likely to be signed by this month-end, Jet is aggressively planning to expand its global network and this recent decision will be another shot in the arm.

Apart from code-share, the Etihad deal will mean Jet operates flights between 23 Indian cities and Abu Dhabi. From the Gulf, Jet will have flights to numerous points in the US, including a non-stop to San Francisco, Gulf, East Africa and Europe.

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NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10 (AgENcIES): Even though sales of passenger cars in the domestic market grew for the first time in ten months in August, annual sales are expected to remain in the negative zone according to industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Data available with SIAM shows though sales of passenger cars increased by 15.37% to 133,486 units last month, the surge has come on a low base due to a mont-long lock-out at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar facility last year.

Sugato Sen, deputy director general, SIAM said, “The increase is not a reflection of the market conditions. This is mainly due to Maruti’s numbers compared to last year.

The tough market conditions still remain. Interest

rates are high, fuel prices continue to be high while sentiments are extremely low.” Sales at Maruti Suzuki increased by 51.64% to 76,018 units in August this year. The company had sold 50,129 units in the corresponding period last year.

SIAM held that the spurt in car sales in August is unlikely to be sustained next month and recovery in the industry could take a while.

The good monsoons had a positive impact on demand in rural areas with overall off-take of two-wheelers going up by 6.68% to 1,128,598 units.

Sales of commercial vehicles, however, continued to slide dropping by 23,11% to 51,334 units. Sen said the medium and heavy commercial vehicles segment (M&HCV) has been badly affected and it witnessed a decline for the 18th consecutive month.

Livelihood Enhancement through Root & Tuber crops in Nagaland Introduction ropical root and tuber crops are considered as the third important crops after cereal and grain legume. They contribute 6% of the average daily calorific intake of human beings. The popular tuber crops include sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), cassava (Manihot esculenta), taro (Colocasiaesculenta), yam (Diascorea sp.), elephant foot yam (Amorphaphallus paeoniifolius), yam bean (Pachyrrhizus erosus), arrowroot (Marantaarundinaceae), etc constitute cheap source of food and energy particularly suitable for the poor section of human population and capable enough to withstand biotic and abiotic stresses. The tribal/

rural people of Nagaland are already in the habit of growing the crops like tapioca, Colocasia and sweet potato in the Jhum or shifting cultivation fields. Root and tuber crops have traditional place in our daily diet. Sweet potato/cassava and Colocasia are grown considerably not only for consumption by the people but also cultivated for addition income for most of the rural household and animal feed. Most of the tubers crops are grown as mixed crop with ginger, chilli, brinjal, beans etc. They play a vital role in food security and nutrition of not only for the people of urban but also for the lower income group people of rural areas/ villages.

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Diversity of tuber crops in Nagaland Nagaland is considered to be one of the richest reservoirs of genetic variability of tuber crops i.e. Colocasia, sweet potato, cassava etc. Considerable diversity has been reported in district belt of Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Mokuchung and peren.

Much diversity in Colocasia occurs in shoot/leaf thickness, shape, Colour & size of corm. In sweet potato mainly two types are available in the region i.e. red and white.In Tapioca both sweet and bitter types are available.

Prospect in Nagaland • Soil and climatic conditions are highly favourable for different tuber crops.

• Rich biodiversity of tuber crops in the region.

• These crops require less care and can be grown on marginal land.

• Tuber crops can be grown as intercrop in perennial orchards/ plantation crops • Tuber crops can be grown under rainfed as well as in irrigated areas.

• Wide genetic diversity could be used for creating the gene bank.

Collection, conservation and utilization of tuber crops would benefit the farmers of the region.

• Root and tuber crops play vital role in human nutrition, Live-

lihood for rural people for income generation.

• There are lot of ITK’s (Indigenous Technical Knowledge) • There are ample opportunities for exploring opportunities for export of tuber crops.

Conclusion The high nutritional qualities indicate that the cultivation and consumption of these crops may be helpful in overcoming the nutritional deficiencies in many rural areas. In the present context of rapid increase of population and consequent shortage of food grains, collection and utilization of various types of tuber crops are considered very essential. There is need for post harvest management and value addition for exploitation of these tuber crops, along with the installation of processing units. It has been observed that technological gap and extension gap is one limiting factor where yield productivity is low, hence for Sustainable yield, Horizontal approach is the need of the hour, starting with production and distribution of large scale high quality planting material, timely intercultural operations, harvest and proper method of storage.

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he Telangana outcome has brought hue and cry, chaos to the region but does this explosion permit ultimate right? I am not opposing to any demand but strongly demand, allow indigenous enjoy fundamental human rights and the rights of indigenous communities to exist as peoples. The government should not suppress the indigenous rights allowing forceful tactics to other sectors. The government while perusing and tackling issues and rights should not set a time bomb violating going against at indigenous rights which will explode and bring unimaginable chaos eventually. Therefore, amend not constitutional rights to the situation but handle situation accordingly as constitutional remedy.

Our rights of indigenous peoples must be seen in the context of the processes of building nation-states, which generally are constituted unilaterally. The indigenous rights are specific rights and have a collective dimension based on historical and original rights and therefore recognition and exercise of legitimate rights are necessary to guarantee the life and existence of indigenous peoples living in Karbi Anglong.

The indigenous relationship with the government should not be marked by confrontation between the government goals and indigenous seeking respect for cultural diversity and territorial rights.

Indigenous Rengma Naga is a peace loving people living in their own land following unique lifestyle, tradition, culture and proudly inherits a great legacy “Rengma Hills” under haven, survives on its own depending on the Mother Nature where cultivation and cattle’s are the only source of pride, wealth, and food.

However, with the incoming of migrants, the Rengma Naga of Assam has become one of the earth most threatened

tribe. The soil of the earth from one end of the land to the other is the property of the people who inhabited and inhabits it. By birthright the Rengma Naga (original beings) is the owner of the soil which we own and occupy and none other should hold it.

Our Creator has made us of the one blood and of the same soil but different tongues, different hunting grounds and territories and made boundary lines between them.

The great legacy fell and trapped under the distilled nectar lips, the totalitarian government. The Rengma Naga is kept under a distilled nectar lips of discoursed sweet music shadow of extinction. The government must understand and not further divide the “Rengma Hills” at against the Rengma Naga will or it would be an act of merciless to wipe out the indigenous which is against constitutional safeguard.

The government should rather protect the indigenous territories, value their identities, provide economic development and help build social and political organization. The government should also emphasis on integration rather than only recognizing the distinct characteristics and rights of the indigenous peoples.

Karbi and Rengma Naga has been living together for generations as brother but not an identical twin and have different and unique history, culture, tradition and language. Respecting, recognizing and valuing each other culture and history is necessary for mutual co-existence.

It is our will to be together but the experiment of Karbi Anglong to remain as one district has proven to be futile exercise and that separation is must and the best solution to safeguard the indigenous Rengma Naga and non-Karbis in Karbi Anglong.

John Rengma Phentsero, Karbi Anglong, Assam

Prices more costly in Dimapur than Mokokchung

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t was some weeks back when I came to visit Dimapur, the gateway of our Nagaland state and also more popularly known as the commercial capital of Nagaland. But then I was caught surprised and got shocked when I went to the market to buy some vegetables and essential items for my sister’s home as I was staying there for almost a month. The vegetables which I thought would be cheaper in Dimapur were almost the double to that of my little hometown of Mokokchung. Even the broiler chicken which I buy at Martina Shitiri Rs. 160/- in Mokokchung Subject Matter Specialist (GBP) was Rs. 170/- in Dimapur.

KVK, Tuensang Plus the cost of other ed-

ible items like fruits, cakes, biscuits, nuts etc were also much costlier here and every trader was asking the prices differently, they replied it was due to taxes they have to pay up to every Tom, Dick and Harry organisations.

Yet I feel that the administration and municipal bodies should streamline the price for the common people. I don’t want to glorify municipal council of my home town inorder to make the Dimapur authorities but I have to give credit where its due. A few months back the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce had the called for an indefinite bandh after some incident but none

of the traders were allowed to hoard goods nor were allowed to raise the prices of essential items than the prescribed rate. Some few who were caught doing so were arrested and punished. I wish the district authorities of Dimapur impose some strict rules and guidelines for businessmen and traders too. We do understand their plight of heavy taxation yet to common man should not be made to suffer because of these excuses.

Let Dimapur once again regain the popularity of being known as one of the cheapest town in the country.

Along Imchener Sungkomen Ward, Mokokchung

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.

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NPF Youth Wing calls for peace and reconciliation KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Youth Wing of the Naga People's Front has expressed concern over the “unabated sporadic factional tight amongst the cadres of Naga National Workers with several precious lives have been lost.”

A press note from the NPF Youth Wing stated that the situation has created “unease” amongst the public in spite of calls for complete cessation of factional fight and for reconciliation in the interest of all Nagas. It lamented that “Naga National Workers have reduced the common Naga Political struggle into a divisive barrel of guns.”

Terming the violence as “totally unwarranted,” the note said that it has placed the Naga struggle for self determination into a “boat of uncertain destiny,” and has demoralized the Nagas.

The NPF Youth Wing asserted that Naga People expect discipline and commitment to the cause with absolute patriotic spirit from all ranks and files of the Naga National Workers groups and not the characteristic of “rogue elements.”

It stated that unless reconciliation is achieved, “the tall claim of nearing settlement of solutions will only remain a mirage.” “When the people at the forefront of the battle are fighting within themselves and not with the on-

IIMC to assess MGNREGA projects in Kma

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Evaluation team from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) reached Kohima on September 8, to do a study on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

A press release received here informed that on September 9, the team started field visit and physically verified 7 completed projects, and 3 ongoing projects, implemented by Kohima village VDBs during 200708 to 2011-12 under R.D Block Kohima. IIMC team led by Surajit Jane, Subroto Maitra and Dinesh Banerjee was accompanied by officers Thungdeno, Project Director DRDA Kohima, P.Koza, B.D.O Kohima, J.E. Imnatuba, John Sote VDB Secretary, VDB members and VLC members.

coming adversary, how can we expect victory?” it questioned.

The NPF Youth Wing appealed for all groups of Naga National Workers to whole-heartedly and truthfully participate in the reconciliation process with the spirit of love and forgiveness in order to retrieve the “sinking boat of Naga National Movement.” It further called upon the higher authority of all groups not to entertain or facilitate defection “as defection of cadre from one group to another brings more enmity within themselves,” but to foster spirit of unity and love within the cadres of different groups.

“Nagas are very small compared to India, and if we further divide into smaller groups what strength do we have to fight with mighty India?” it stated. It further added that sidelining the greater common cause and “completely engrossed with the factional fight has undermined the sacrifices made by many Nagas.”

It called for good sense to prevail and for a stop to factional feud in order to regain the trust and confidence of the people. The NPF Youth Wing also appealed for all the Nagas to contribute ideas and mechanisms untiringly to contain factional feuds and bring unity in order to carry forward our political struggle to a greater height.

LOCAL ‘Add professionalism to work’ Our Correspondent Kohima|September 10

THE fIRST EvER 1 year executive MBA course in the Northeast has been launched in Nagaland. Providing an opportunity for working professionals and entrepreneurs, the Darwin School of Business, Guwahati has announced admission for its 1 year executive MBA course under the chief mentorship of DN Barua, President of Guwahati Management Association and erstwhile founding member of Assam Petrochemicals Ltd. Announcing this during a press conference at the Kohima Press Club on Tuesday, Prof Biswaroop Bhattacharjee informed that a one year Executive MBA (Professional) Program has been designed for Managers to effectively handle challenges posed by globalization.

“We are hopeful that working class benefits from

this service are able to add professionalism in their approach to work, which is so much needed in today’s world,” he stated.

He informed that the program will be highly beneficial for people with three years plus work experience in order to acquire fast track MBA

NE’s first one year MBA executive course launched in Nagaland / management studies recognized by various Educational bodies.

This would not only save them one year but at the same time they can acquire a well recognized professional qualification while continuing with their jobs at a comparatively lesser cost, he said.

He added the programme has been designed in association with industry stalwarts, academicians and management experts.

Coupled with MBA, Dar-

Combined social work held at NZP

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The combined security team of Nagaland Zoological Park comprising of 9th IR D’ Coy, 1st NAP E’ Coy and Park Security Section conducted a combined social work inside the Zoological Park on September 10, 2013 with the theme “Service for a common cause.”

A press note issued by Obed Bohovi Swu, Officerin-Charge Nagaland Zoological Park stated that the team cleared about 1.2 km of the patrolling path within the park and the parking area of the Zoological Park.

Due to immense weed growth, maintenance of the patrolling paths inside the park as well as other areas of the park is a major activity year after year, which requires a lot of resources, the release said.

However, with the initiative of the armed personnel

ENWOD condemns

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MEx FILE NRDSA meeting on Sept 12

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The executive meeting of Nagaland Rural Development Service Association (NRDSA) will be held on September 12 at the conference hall of RD Directorate office, Kohima at 2:00 PM. All the members have been requested to attend the said meeting positively.

KDCC convenes meet on Sept 13

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): As per the directive of AICC and NPCC, the Kohima District Congress Committee has convened its executive meeting on September 13 at 11:00 AM in DCC office Kohima.

All the DCC office bearers, ACCC president, frontal chief, cell chairman have been requested to attend the same positively.

ANCSU meeting

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): All the executive members and assembly department of All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) are informed that there will be a meeting on September 13, 11:00 am at ANCSU office. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Absentees will be penalized with due course of action, cautioned ANCSU general secretary in a press release.

BJP congratulates Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Nagaland State BJP unit has congratulated the DAN Chairman Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu for being awarded Silver Elephant Award 2011-12 at the Scouts & Guides Awards (2011 & 2012) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee. A press release issued by the BJP general secretary and spokesman K James Vizo stated, “It is a great honour to our Naga people in general to receive such a prestigious award from the President of India.” The party wished him the best in his future endeavors.

PYO condemns murder

Combined team of 9th IR D’ Coy, 1st NAP E’ Coy and NZP Security Section clearing overgrown weeds at Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur on September 10.

posted for the protection of the Zoological Park and the Park Security Section, the social work was successfully conducted. The Director has conveyed his thanks and appreciation to Company Commander of 9th IR Digambo Zeliang, Company

Hoho Dimapur, DNSU (Dpihupar, Diphupar Naga Youth Organization, Ao Youth Organization Dimapur, Naga Business Owners Association Dimapur District, Western Sumi Youth Front, East Dimapur GBs Union, Chakhesang Youth Organization Dimapur, Eastern Nagaland Public Organization, Eastern Nagaland Students Union Dimapur, Dimapur District GBs Association, Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union Dimapur Unit, Dimapur Retails Petroleum Association, Dimapur Baptist Pastors Association, Nagaland Medical Dealers Association, Timber Traders Union Dimapur and all other frontal organizations to attend the meeting for deliberations over “burning issues at hand.”

The note urged the organizations to accept this intimation and participate in the meeting in interest of the common cause.

Commander of 1st NAP E’ Coy, Tiakala, Platoon Commander of 9th IR Zanathung Yanthan , Platoon Commander of 1st NAP D. Kapfo and all jawans as well as staff of the Park for the social service rendered for a common cause today.

NSCN/GPRN nabs girls involved in ‘flesh trade’

NBOADD emergency general meeting

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Naga Business Owners Association Dimapur District (NBOADD) has requested all Naga business owners to attend the emergency general meeting on September 14, 11:00 am at ANAKI complex Khermahal, Dimapur without fail, to discuss and deliberate the issues of pressing urgencies.

While regretting its inability to invite individually, it has requested all to consider this press release as an invite. NBOADD includes repre-

sentatives from different fields of business and representatives of Dimapur. NBOADD attempts to provide a forum for exchange of information, education and ideas among its members. Its emphasis, according to the press release is on working together to better understand new and emerging business practices and challenges of “today’s anti business activities” that are “subversive to a vibrant economy and well being of our society.”

EDTC on creation of Adhoc Town Council

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The East Dimapur Tribal Council (EDTC) has lauded the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur for dissolving the Adhoc Town Council East Dimapur Head Quarter Purana Bazar.

EDTC President Vihoto Yeptho and Secretary Athungo Ovung in a press release questioned the government how the Adhoc Town Council was created without its administrative heads, such as EAC post within its jurisdiction. The

Council requested the Government to look into the matters and create its administrative heads before the creation of Adhoc Town Council so it can function without any hindrances and confusion within the people of east Dimapur.

The Council also lauded the bold initiatives taken by the Urban Development Department in cancelling all the allotted licenses given to the leasees by Municipal Council and curbing all the toll taxes imposed by the Dimapur

Municipal Council, “which is hindering the progress of our economy in every perspective.”

The EDTC alleged that the licenses given for collection of toll taxes at different gates in and around Dimapur were done only at the “discretion of the CEO DMC without approval from the government, which is illegal.” Even for the appointment of Class IV grade post in every department in Nagaland it takes the approval from the government, it added.

Our Correspondent

Winners

Kohima | September 10

First : Akum Meren Northfield, Kohima.

Second: Arunanand V. Thomas - St. Mary's Cathedral HSS Kohima.

Third : Oscar Muchahary - Holy Cross HSS Dimapur.

Fourth : Rukuovotuo Keyho - Godwin HSS Chumukedima, Dimapur.

Students from across Nagaland putting up exhibits at the state level INSPIRE science exhibition on Tuesday at Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima. (Morung Photo)

biogas plant, soil conservation, green village, low cost refrigerator etc were some of the many items on display.

Gracing the occasion, Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education & SCERT, Deo Nukhu appre-

Dimapur

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Eastern Nagaland Women Organization Dimapur (ENWOD) has strongly condemned the September 3 rape of a physically challenged girl in Chumukedima by one Phongpa Konyak.

ENWOD also expressed shock and dismay over the brutal murder of Angao Konyak inside a commercial building near Golaghat Road. ENWOD, in a press release issued by its president has appealed the law enforcing agencies to deliver justice to the victims’ families at the earliest and DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): In response award befitting punishment to the culprits. to a press release issued by LOU DHEP executive members and affected Lotha and Sema land owners questioning the election of new LOU DHEP president, Secretary to the GPRN Q Awomi has served an order, “as DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Poimi Youth directed by the Ato Kilonser”, stating that Y Wopan LoOrganization, (PYO) Jalukie valley has vehemently con- tha is the new elected president of Land Owners’ Union, demned the brutal murder of Peuhauzoing Zeliang of Poil- Doyang Hydro Electric Project (LOU DHEP). He has orwa Village on August 27. In a condemnation note issued dered all to co-operate with the new president. by its president Koteulungbe Hinglak, the youth organization stated, “Such satanic act of snatching away the life of a man from his love ones should be condemned by all civilized societies.” Asserting that whatever may be the reason of killing, even the worst cases in the world do not award capital punishment without trial, it questioned why the DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Staff of UT-I, “cowardice act” was committed on the victim. It cautioned, NSCN/GPRN caught two girls involved in “flesh trade” “Culprit(s) must know that he (victim) has his clansmen on September 8. According to a press release issued by and youths too, while urging the “culprit” to “come out and the CAO (Caretaker) UT-I and Lt. Col. (Retd) Kilonser show your face before you face the same fate.” The law of Ape Venuh, the two girls were lured into the trade by the land must be fulfilled, therefore, it said “we will not one Pinki. The release informed that the two girls adleave any stone unturned to nail you down even if the law mitted to indulging in prostitution to meet their needs, enforcing authority failed.” Further, it fervently urged the “with no option over poverty”. NSCN/GPRN revealed authority concerned to book the culprit(s) at the earliest. that one of the girls gets Rs 500/- as commissioner per customer, while the other gets Rs 1000/- per customer.

Arrangements are made by pimps and waiters of hotels at Lahorijan, Assam, it added.

State level INSPIRE science exhibition held

STUDENTS fROM AcROSS Nagaland converged at the state level INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) science exhibition on Tuesday at Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima under the aegis of State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Nagaland. A total of 136 students put up various exhibits at the event, which was sponsored by MST, DST, New Delhi.

Producing fire without matches or lighter, microhydro power generator, salt water battery, rain water harvest, destructive nature of earthquake, development of a green city, conservation of solar and electrical energy,

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GPRN on LOU DHEP presidentship

ACAUT calls for mass meeting on September 17

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Action Committee against Unabated Taxation has convened a joint meeting of mass based civil society, business community, students and youth from Dimapur district on September 17, 11:00 am at Unity Hall, Naga Council, Dimapur.

A press note from the ACAUT has requested all members, Presidents, General Secretaries and representatives of Tribal Hohos, GB’s Union Sadar, DNSU, NWHD, DCCI, East Dimapur Business Association, Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Union, Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation, Dimapur District Consumer Society, Senior Citizens Forun, YAN, Chakro Public Organization Dimapur, Chakhesang Hoho Dimapur, Western Angami Youth Organization, Western Sumi Hoho Dimapur, Western Sumi Kukami

win also offers certificate courses on popular vocational skills relevant to the management spectrum absolutely free of cost. These courses are recognized by the Department of Employment and Labor and would be acceptable not for private as well as central and state government jobs. Initially, the college would enroll only 100 students at a fee of Rs.30,500.

Prof Bhattacharjee re-iterated that no student will be denied the certificate courses for lack of funds. ‘Contact classes’ will also be arranged in Dimapur during weekends so that students do not have to travel to Guwahati.

The courseware and contact classes have been arranged with maximum flexibility in order to accommodate working hours of the candidates. To further streamline the process, Axis Bank has become the banking partner of the project.

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ciated all the participants and said that they are the future scientists of the state and the country.

Encouraging students to pay more attention to mathematics and science, he advised them to take up careers in the sciences and contrib-

ute to the growth of the state and the country. He also expressed hope that some of the children would rise to become scientists and be recognized internationally.

Earlier, the inaugural function was chaired by T. Sekhose, Joint Director

SCERT while Daniel Thong Seb, Nodal Officer INSPIRE briefed on the INPIRE award scheme.

The valedictory function was chaired by Kevi Liegiese, Joint Director SCERT while a vote of thanks was proposed

Fifth : Talijungla Jamir St. Paul HSS Dimapur.

by Peter Phewhuo, TRA, SCERT. SCERT director Vipralhou Kesiezie felicitated the top awardees.

The winners will represent the state at the national level scheduled to be held in New Delhi sometime in October this year.

NSEA convenes emergency meet

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Nagaland Subordinate Engineer’s Association has requested all government employees of 2 years diploma/certificate holders in draughtsman civil, who studied civil engineering courses in any recognized institute of polytechnic/ITI etc under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India to compulsorily attend the crucial emergency meeting at PWD office’s conference hall, Kohima on September 13 at 3:00 PM. At least two representative members from each department or district/ division should be present in the discussion, a release received here said. For further detail, call 8974453110/ 9615000793/ 9856214974.

Social work on Mhainamtsi – Khupanala Rd

PEREN, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Peren has notified to all concerned that there will be a social work on the Mhainamtsi – Khupanala Road on September 13 and 14. In a press release, Deputy Commissioner Senti Ao informed that the social work is a joint initiative of the People’s Concerned Forum, Jalukie, 18th Assam Rifles, and the district administration. The release further informed that the road will be closed for all traffic on the two aforementioned days. Public have been requested to take alternate route from Peren to Dimapur.

Handloom expo in Jalukie

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. (NHHDC) Dimapur is organizing special handloom expo for 14 days from September 18 to October 1 at Jalukie town. Interested artisans, weavers, SHGs, NGOs etc. have been invited to apply to the Project Cell, NHHDC Ltd., Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, on or before September 16, 2013 during office hours to take part in the expo. The expo is being sponsored by the office of the Development Commissioner for Handloom, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, New Delhi, informed a press release issued by the NHHDC Managing Director Hokiye Yeputhomi.

Businesses asked to register

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): In pursuance of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 (licensing and registering of food business) Regulations 2011 of Chapter – 2 (2.1) and Government notification dated August 27, Principal Director & Additional Food Safety Commissioner Dr Neiphi Kire has directed all business operators in the state, including suppliers to Government departments (Civil Supplies, Education, Social Welfare, Police and Pharmacies with food items) to obtain licenses or register their business under the Food Safety and Standard Act and Regulation from the designated officer (CMO) of the district on or before September 30 without fail. Defaulters will be fined under Section 63 of the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 11 sEPTEmbEr 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 249

The end of Development!

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umankind has begun to realize that throughout history we have been living in a mutually dependent and interconnected world. Finally, some small steps and initiatives are being made to begin living in a world without walls, a world in which some have worked to create.

However, we are also faced with multiple closures of our physical and democratic spaces by Corporate Globalism and Militarized States made possible through economic exploitation aided by political oppression. This has brought into focus the formidable interplay of force, violence, poverty, inequality and non-sustainability. And at the center of this interplay, the idea of development has often been used by the powers that be to justify their current position and maintain the status quo.

While genuine development is an inclusive, stimulating awakening process, ways in which people recognize themselves and realize their fullest potential, the powers that be have effectively reduced development as a mechanical response to the various challenges of modern life. In other words, the idea of development has been hijacked and is being used as a means to justify and re-create the status quo of injustice in which the poor and the marginalized are forced to suffer peacefully. From the standpoint of oppressed and marginalized persons, it becomes necessary to articulate transformation as an idea that transcends development. After all transformation, occurs only when it is carried out with the people, not for them.

To put these two praxis in context, let us listen to Sundeep Waslekar, who says, “We now need transformation to include the excluded in our world of opportunity. Development was about help. Transformation is about empowerment. Development was about survival. Transformation is about actualisation. Development was about the context of despair. Transformation is about the context of hope. Development was needed to provide life. Transformation is essential to provide meaning to life.” Waslekar, further adds that the framework of transformation is: “Not just literacy, but capacity building; Not just poverty alleviation, but productive employment; Not just high income, but high esteem; Not just governance, but participation; and Not just investments, but partnership.”

Through participatory transformation processes and praxis an inclusive world can be created in which we can learn to appreciate other ideas, worldviews, cultures, governance systems and extract the best, in order to improve our own societies. Its process is transparent and fully accountable to the people that effectively reduce oppression, exploitation and corruption. Transformation opens the space for inclusive political systems to become reality; a context where an individual can freely think and act; a healthy stimulating environment where every child can dream and imagine; and a genuine openness where every person can achieve and exercise his or her full potential.

Are Nagas persuaded to engage in a transformation process? This would ask us to share common responsibilities, to make the mental shift necessary and explore new ways of thinking in the interest of our shared future that are consistent with indigenous values and way of life.

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Karlos Zurutuza Inter Press Service

Where a Moustache Can Mean Life or Death

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he soul needs to reincarnate a thousand times before becoming one with god,” says Rajab Assy Karim from Ali Saray, 190 kilometres north of Baghdad. Iraq is full of “shortcuts” to the ultimate, and several seem to pass through this tiny desert village.

The few hundred people living in the adobe houses of Ali Saray are all Kakais, followers of an ancient pre-Islamic creed whose mere survival in this region in the 21st century is a miracle. Karim knows this, and devotes most of his spare time to collecting books for the only library among the 12 Kakai villages clustered in this region.

“We are halfway between Tikrit – Saddam Hussein’s hometown and a stronghold of his supporters – and the Kurdish Autonomous Region of Iraq,” says Karim. “The area is overrun by terrorists and we make one of their easiest targets.” The rubble of the 13 houses destroyed in just this village this year bears witness to the violence local residents are subjected to.

It is the price to pay for being Kurdish and “pagan” in one of Iraq’s most volatile areas.

Along with the Yezidis, another-pre-Islamic following, Kakais are said to have kept an original faith among Kurds. Kakaism is said to have derived from the Kurdish word Kaka (“elder brother”). Kakais are reputed to be secretive about their beliefs.

“They often accuse us of not revealing details about our faith but it is just a measure to protect ourselves from a hostile environment,” Jassim Rashim Shawzan, the first and only Kakai judge in Iraq, tells IPS. “We live in the Middle East, where there is no democracy, no freedom of speech, where there are no rights…”

Shawzan says his people are originally from the Kurdish mountains of Iran near the city Kermansha, 400 kilometres southwest of Tehran. The area is dotted with Kakai spiritual shrines. It is where the only existing volume of the Zanur”, the sacred book of the Kakais, is kept. After centuries of living among their Muslim neighbours, Kakais have adopted taboos such as not eating pork. But they still stand out.

Most Kakais are easily recognised by the often extreme moustaches they grow. Under Islamic practice, a moustache must be kept short and trimmed. Shawzan also talks about a fasting period but, unlike the Muslim holy month, it lasts three days.

The judge says that post-Saddam Iraq is still far from being a country where the minorities’ constitutional rights are guaranteed. “Saddam took away many of our lands and villages to relocate Arab families from other parts of the country. Since 2003 hundreds of us have been killed by extremists, and many were forced to move.”

The United Kingdom-based Minorities Right Group International estimates the number of Kakais in Iraq at 200,000. In a report in 2011 it condemned “threats, kidnappings and assassinations” in Kakai area. Some local Muslim religious leaders have reportedly ordered a boycott of “shops run by infidels.”

Today most Kakais agree that their security would improve were their villages placed legally under the Kurdish Autonomous Region of Iraq. Violence in this region is low compared to the rest of the country. Sirwan mounts guard at a checkpoint at the entrance of Ali Saray. He wears black sunglasses and a Kevlar helmet. His thick moustache gives him away as a Kakai. “If we finally get the chance to conduct a referendum whether we should be under the control of Erbil (administrative capital of Iraqi Kurdistan 310 kilometres north of Baghdad) we will vote favourably, and en masse.”

The soldier says a plebiscite had been scheduled in 2007 to decide the legal status of the “disputed areas” between Erbil and Baghdad. The referendum remains postponed until measures to counter-balance the Arabisation campaigns of Saddam Hussein are taken.

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Pico Iyer Source: NYT

The Value of Suffering H undreds of Syrians are apparently killed by chemical weapons, and the attempt to protect others from that fate threatens to kill many more. A child perishes with her mother in a tornado in Oklahoma, the month after an 8-year-old is slain by a bomb in Boston. Runaway trains claim dozens of lives in otherwise placid Canada and Spain. At least 46 people are killed in a string of coordinated bombings aimed at an ice cream shop, bus station and famous restaurant in Baghdad.

Does the torrent of suffering ever abate — and can one possibly find any point in suffering?

Wise men in every tradition tell us that suffering brings clarity, illumination; for the Buddha, suffering is the first rule of life, and insofar as some of it arises from our own wrongheadedness — our cherishing of self — we have the cure for it within. Thus in certain cases, suffering may be an effect, as well as a cause, of taking ourselves too seriously. I once met a Zen-trained painter in Japan, in his 90s, who told me that suffering is a privilege, it moves us toward thinking about essential things and shakes us out of shortsighted complacency; when he was a boy, he said, it was believed you should pay for suffering, it proves such a hidden blessing.

Yet none of that begins to apply to a child gassed to death (or born with AIDS or hit by a “limited strike”).

Philosophy cannot cure a toothache, and the person who starts going on about its long-term benefits may induce a headache, too. Anyone who’s been close to a loved one suffering from depression knows that the vicious cycle behind her condition means that, by definition, she can’t hear the logic or reassurances we extend to her; if she could, she wouldn’t be suffering from depression.

Occasionally, it’s true, I’ll meet someone — call him myself — who makes the same mistake again and again, heedless of what friends and sense tell him, unable even to listen to himself. Then he crashes his car, or suffers a heart attack, and suddenly calamity works on him like an alarm clock; by packing a punch that no gentler means can summon, suffering breaks him open and moves him to change his ways.

Occasionally, too, I’ll see that suffering can be in the eye of the beholder, our ignorant projection.

The quadriplegic asks you not to extend sympathy to her; she’s happy, even if her form of pain is more visible than yours. The man on the street in Calcutta, India, or Port-au-Prince, Haiti, overturns all our simple notions about the relation of terrible conditions to cheerfulness and energy and asks whether we haven’t just brought our ideas of poverty with us.

But does that change all the many times when suffering leaves us with no seeming benefit at all, and only a resentment of those who tell us to look on the bright side and count our blessings and recall that time heals all wounds (when we know it doesn’t)?

None of us expects life to be easy; Job merely wants an explanation for his constant unease. To live, as Nietzsche (and Roberta Flack) had it, is to suffer; to survive is to make sense of the suffering.

That’s why survival is never guaranteed.

OR put it as Kobayashi Issa, a haiku master in the 18th century, did: “This world of dew is a world of dew,” he wrote in a short poem. “And yet, and yet. ...”

Known for his words of constant affirmation, Issa had seen his mother die when he was 2, his first son

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hat it would be a visit fraught with diplomatic tension was undoubted. Navanetham ''Navi'' Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, was into the third day of her week-long visit from August 25 to August 31 to Sri Lanka when her entourage broke into animated discussion.

They were in the heart of Mullaittivu district in Sri Lanka's Northern Province (NP), where some of the bloodiest battles in the last chapter of the war between Sri Lanka and separatist rebel group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were fought in the summer of 2009, ending a conflict that had lasted almost 30 years.

The discussion was about media access. Several representatives of international media organizations in capital Colombo had followed Pillay 390 kilometers to the north. At least two had trailed her right up to Mullaittivu, the second leg of her visit after a morning spent in NP capital Jaffna, 117 km to the north.

While Pillay's staff from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva was willing to allow the media, especially international correspondents, access to her meetings with war-displaced returnees and kin of the missing, officials of the UN country team were nervous. Rightly so, as it turned out when Pillay ended her visit in Colombo four days later.

According to the Sri Lankan government, the UN office in Colombo had instructed the media not to follow the high commissioner during her visit to Mullaittivu. Yet they did so, presumably on the invitation of her spokesperson, Rupert Colville, to witness Pillay paying floral tributes to those who had perished in the final battle at Nanthikadal Lagoon in Mullaittivu.

As a Sri Lanka government media communique put it, "It was pointed out

die, his father contract typhoid fever, his next son and a beloved daughter die.

He knew that suffering was a fact of life, he might have been saying in his short verse; he knew that impermanence is our home and loss the law of the world. But how could he not wish, when his 1-year-old daughter contracted smallpox, and expired, that it be otherwise?

After his poem of reluctant grief, Issa saw another son die and his own body paralyzed. His wife died, giving birth to another child, and that child died, maybe because of a careless nurse. He married again and was separated within weeks. He married a third time and his house was destroyed by fire. Finally, his third wife bore him a healthy daughter — but Issa himself died, at 64, before he could see the little girl born.

My friend Richard, one of my closest pals in high school, upon receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer three years ago, created a blog called “This world of dew.” I sent him some information about Issa — whose poems, till his death, express almost nothing but gratitude for the beauties of life — but Richard died quickly and in pain, barely able to walk the last time I saw him.

MY neighbors in Japan live in a culture that is based, at some invisible level, on the Buddhist precepts that Issa knew: that suffering is reality, even if unhappiness need not be our response to it. This makes for what comes across to us as uncomplaining hard work, stoicism and a constant sense of the ways difficulty binds us together — as Britain knew during the blitz, and other cultures at moments of stress, though doubly acute in a culture based on the idea of interdependence, whereby the suffering of one is the suffering of everyone.

“I’ll do my best!” and “I’ll stick it out!” and “It can’t be helped” are the phrases you hear every hour in Japan; when a tsunami claimed thousands of lives north of Tokyo two years ago, I heard much more lamentation and panic in California than among the people I know around Kyoto. My neighbors aren’t formal philosophers, but much in the texture of the lives they’re used to — the national worship of things falling away in autumn, the blaze of cherry blossoms followed by their very quick departure, the Issa-like poems on which they’re schooled — speaks for an old culture’s training in saying goodbye to things and putting delight and beauty within a frame. Death undoes us less, sometimes, than the hope that it will never come.

As a boy, I’d learned that it’s the Latin, and maybe a Greek, word for “suffering” that gives rise to our word “passion.” Etymologically, the opposite of “suf-

fering” is, therefore, “apathy”; the Passion of the Christ, say, is a reminder, even a proof, that suffering is something that a few high souls embrace to try to lessen the pains of others. Passion with the plight of others makes for “compassion.”

Almost eight months after the Japanese tsunami, I accompanied the Dalai Lama to a fishing village, Ishinomaki, that had been laid waste by the natural disaster. Gravestones lay tilted at crazy angles when they had not collapsed altogether.

What once, a year before, had been a thriving network of schools and homes was now just rubble.

Three orphans barely out of kindergarten stood in their blue school uniforms to greet him, outside of a temple that had miraculously survived the catastrophe. Inside the wooden building, by its altar, were dozens of colored boxes containing the remains of those who had no surviving relatives to claim them, all lined up perfectly in a row, behind framed photographs, of young and old.

As the Dalai Lama got out of his car, he saw hundreds of citizens who had gathered on the street, behind ropes, to greet him. He went over and asked them how they were doing. Many collapsed into sobs.

“Please change your hearts, be brave,” he said, while holding some and blessing others.

“Please help everyone else and work hard; that is the best offering you can make to the dead.” When he turned round, however, I saw him brush away a tear himself.

Then he went into the temple and spoke to the crowds assembled on seats there. He couldn’t hope to give them anything other than his sympathy and presence, he said; as soon as he heard about the disaster, he knew he had to come here, if only to remind the people of Ishinomaki that they were not alone. He could understand a little of what they were feeling, he went on, because he, as a young man of 23 in his home in Lhasa had been told, one afternoon, to leave his homeland that evening, to try to prevent further fighting between Chinese troops and Tibetans around his palace.

He left his friends, his home, even one small dog, he said, and had never in 52 years been back.

Two days after his departure, he heard that his friends were dead. He had tried to see loss as opportunity and to make many innovations in exile that would have been harder had he still been in old Tibet; for Buddhists like himself, he pointed out, inexplicable pains are the result of karma, sometimes incurred in previous lives, and for those who believe in God, everything is divinely ordained. And yet, his tear reminded me, we still live in Issa’s world of “And yet.”

The large Japanese audience listened silently and then turned, insofar as its members were able, to putting things back together again the next day. The only thing worse than assuming you could get the better of suffering, I began to think (though I’m no Buddhist), is imagining you could do nothing in its wake. And the tear I’d witnessed made me think that you could be strong enough to witness suffering, and yet human enough not to pretend to be master of it.

Sometimes it’s those things we least understand that deserve our deepest trust. Isn’t that what love and wonder tell us, too?

Pico Iyer is the author, most recently, of “The Man Within My Head,” and a distinguished presidential fellow at Chapman University

Sri Lanka cornered over human rights Amantha Perera

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by the Sri Lankan side to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights' delegation that if such a gesture needed to be made, it should be done at a venue common to all victims of the 30-year terrorist conflict and not on the grounds where the leader [of the Tamil Tigers, Velupillai Prabhakaran] met his death."

As it happened, Pillay never made that floral tribute. She later said she honored those who died in conflict in every country she visited, and it was not meant as a unique gesture for Sri Lanka. The visit concluded with no further incident or diplomatic discord.

But by the time Pillay left Sri Lanka, the tensions were out in the open. In the five-and-a-half page parting statement she read out to the media just before her departure, Pillay, while lauding the Sri Lankan government for the development work it had initiated in the former LTTE strongholds, also called it to account for the continuing human rights abuse, the persecution of religious minorities and the militarization of the north, among other things.

Pillay's Sri Lankan visit was a follow-up on the recommendations of a crucial March 21 UN resolution seeking action from the government on lingering allegations of human rights abuse. And her assessment was scathing. "I am deeply concerned that Sri Lanka, despite the opportunity provided by the end of the war to construct

a new vibrant, all-embracing state, is showing signs of heading in an increasingly authoritarian direction."

The government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa dismissed it as a political statement on her part, something which transgressed her mandate and the basic norms "a discerning" international civil servant should observe.

"The judgment on the leadership of the country is better left for the people of Sri Lanka to decide, than being caricatured by external entities influenced by vested interests," the government said in a counter-statement to the media.

"She has her own agenda," said Ithakandhe Sadathissa, a Buddhist monk and head of the National Organization of Ravana Power, a nationalist group that held protests outside the UN compound on two occasions during her visit. "She has come here to gather facts so that she can go back and criticize the country, the government," he told IPS. Others such as Housing and Engineering Services Minister Wimal Weeravansha and government spokesperson and Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella also accused Pillay of having a pre-set agenda.

"We encourage people to come and see for themselves rather than be guided by propaganda," Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris had said during a visit to Indian capital New Delhi a few days before Pillay ar-

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rived. "We want the world to see what is happening in Sri Lanka." In the runup to that visit, the government had set up a new presidential commission to look into forced disappearances and commenced work on bringing in stricter legislation against it.

In the longest of her visits to 60 countries so far, Pillay managed to interact with a wide range of representatives, something she thanked the Sri Lankan government for. In Jaffna, she met a group of 15 representatives from the 300-odd relatives of missing persons demonstrating outside the Jaffna Public Library. "It has been four years since the end of the war. People need answers to what happened to their loved ones," said Rev Father Emmanuel Sebamalai, a Catholic priest from the northwestern Mannar district, who was among the demonstrators.

"They came to meet her because they felt that she could give them some redress," he told IPS. Apart from her field visits, Pillay also participated in an event commemorating the Day of the Disappeared in Colombo on August 31. "The high commissioner has promised to help us," Sandya Ekanaligoda, wife of cartoonist Prageeth Ekanaligoda, missing since January 2010, told IPS. "I will continue the search for my husband," she said.

The concerns Pillay raised prior to her departure are likely to figure in the oral submission she will make to the UNHRC towards the end of this month.

She is also likely to bring up allegations that police and military officials have visited civilians and activists she met and spoke with. "Pillay's visit will help keep Sri Lanka on UNHRC's agenda," Ruki Fernando, a local rights activist, told IPS. Ming Yu, a researcher with Amnesty International, Australia, told IPS: "Her report to the council will indicate whether the changes taking place in Sri Lanka are superficial or genuine."

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35 years of NPMHr

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n the late 1970s, a group of Naga students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University’s campus in Delhi put up small impromptu concerts in front of the girls’ hostel of the University. Top singers, no doubt, the Naga students attracted friends, to whom they started relaying the incidents of human rights atrocities unfurling back home for two decades already.

For India, the emergency had ended in 1977 and an atmosphere of freedom reigned. Civil, political and human rights were the talk of town, and the Naga students had keen ears in Sitaram Yechury, George Fernandes and AB Vajpayee, among others.

“This is when we realised that we should represent the Naga people, not just the students,” reminisces Ahu Sakhrie, who was one among these Naga students in Delhi, who gave voice and face to Naga human rights issues. They came together to constitute the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) in a small room of a JNU hostel in 1978— their main aim was to oppose the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) and make known the atrocities meted out to the Naga people.

35 years hence, Sakhrie laughs at how many “chit chat” and “out of library” sessions contributed to the historic formation. “The Delhi Students’ Union, the bar association, journalists, professors and many important people began to back us. Instead of shooting guns from jungles, they said, this would present a greater challenge to Indian suppression,” says Sakhrie.

Over the next decade, the NPMHR investigated and reported on cases of human rights violations in the Naga areas. They were actively supported by the People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) and People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) in India. NPMHR became the first organisation to challenge the AFSPA in Gauhati High Court and then the Supreme Court of India, setting a precedent for other movements that have attempted to question and counter the draconian law.

Zone of influence The NPMHR’s zone of influence spread wide.

“NPMHR was successful in opening up networks outside the region [North East] that many organisations have since used,” highlights Xonzoi Barbora who assisted Assam’s Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti, which collaborated closely with the NPMHR. “We gave voice to people at a time when only violence could be heard from both the state and the non state,” Barbora says, drawing similarity between such movements across the region where there was rare hope of spiraling out of violent conflict. Human rights movements created that space for democratic and non violent confrontation.

The Imphal valley of Manipur, where the movement against AFSPA is now centered, also found its inspiration in NPMHR. “Its biggest contribution has been in the form of the Supreme Court case against AFSPA,” acknowledges Babloo Loitongbam, Director of Human Rights Alert, an organization that now works with Irom Sharmila as a voice against AFSPA. Though the NPMHR case got a positive hearing in the Gauhati High Court, the SC under Justice J.S. Verma accepted the government’s case for keeping the AFSPA with an undertaking for “good behavior” of the army. That never happened, of course, especially in Manipur and Kashmir.

The NPMHR’s “valuable campaign,” however, says Laxmi Murthy, a journalist based in Bangalore, who, as part of Saheli worked with NPMHR in Delhi and was part of fact-finding teams to Nagaland in the 1990s and early 2000s, “had significant implications for all democratic rights work.” According to her, challenging the State on grounds of national security was a “David versus Goliath battle” that the Nagas helped “mainstream Indians” visualise.

For indigenous people of the North East region and beyond, the NPMHR brought good news. The Jharkhandis’ Organisation for Human Rights (JOHAR) was formed in 1988, following the NPMHR’s example. “No one knew about human rights in Jharkhand before the organization was formed. The government called all peoples’ movements for rights “secessionist.” Compared to the mid-1980s, there has been an improvement in the human rights situation here thanks to this,” informs Xavier Dias, a human rights activist from Jharkhand who attended North East India’s first human rights conference in Ukhrul (Manipur) arranged by the NPMHR in 1985.

Through its connections, other peoples’ movements gained access to international forums. As far back as in the 1978, the NPMHR went to Singapore, moving people who heard the Naga story to tears. In

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1991, its representatives observed India under scrutiny in New York, at the United Nations. “We were also able to lobby with the NPMHR at the UN,” says Dias, who is also thankful for the inspiration provided by the NPMHR to the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), which provided a common platform to the indigenous peoples of South and South East Asia to collectively approach the issue of indigenous peoples’ rights.

Human versus political rights The NPMHR, in its objective to address “human rights” as well as the “political and cultural independence” of the Naga people, has seen observers seesaw on what the “right approach” should be.

“The moment you articulate concerns that are the same as a political group, there is no point having a human rights organisation,” asserts the NPMHR’s lifelong friend and critique, E. Deenadayalan of The Other Media, for whom there is a thin line between “human rights” and “political rights” which needs to be straddled carefully. While leadership defined a large part of where the NPMHR was taken over the years in terms of issues, there was also a “great struggle” within the NPMHR to go beyond structures that could fashion it along completely political lines.

Though Deenadayalan does not think that this impeded the NPMHR’s ability to question violence within the Naga political movement, the latter made the NPMHR eventually “fall in line.”

Another leaf of the same book, Tapan Bose of the South Asia Forum for Human Rights, who has also worked extensively with the NPMHR, is of the opinion that the NPMHR maintained its distance from political organizations, though the Government of India and its army tried to project them as “over ground” supporters of the same. The NPMHR’s activists remained under constant threat from the State—its previous headquarters in Ukhrul was raided, activists were held up or detained by the army (particularly the Assam Rifles); eventually one of its founder member’s passport was confiscated by the State— he has not seen home in 20 years. Despite this, “they maintained their political independence,” says Bose.

Deenadayalan and Bose, in separate interviews, quoted one example (the same one) where the NPMHR spoke out against an atrocity committed by a Naga political group. While it might have taken up more cases with the Naga political groups, these remained “behind closed doors.”

Many activists, both Naga and non-Naga, have long maintained an uncomfortable silence on this issue. Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu feels that the NPMHR failed to condemn human rights violations on both sides. The “moral authority” of a human rights position, according to him, comes from “ethical purity” which might have been “polluted.”

Ahu Sakhrie has been long “uncomfortable” that “we voiced out against the Indian army but not our own.”

For him, “shades of political colour” have crept into all of Naga civil society leading to their “reluctance in active participation.”

Bringing another perspective, Babloo Loitongbam says that the NPMHR “tied up ethnic politics with human rights” setting the standard for all human rights movements in the region, which went hand-in-hand with political rights movements. This was not necessarily a positive outcome, according to him. “National liberation movements and civil liberty movements have points of convergence but NPMHR should rise above the former and become a more purely (sic) human rights organization,” he maintains, though admitting that it is the only human rights movement in the North East that has remained consistent throughout.

Xavier Dias, however, does not make a distinction between human rights and political rights. “A case of rape, for instance, is simultaneously an issue of human and political rights, so we should not fall into the trap of distinguishing between them. The NPMHR, in that sense, has simply been doing its job,” he asserts.

“Pure human rights,” for Xonzoi Barbora, is an “unfair mirror” to hold up to the human rights movements of the region, which have addressed civil and political rights through people’s associations— through the basis that in war, there is a people’s (moral) mandate. In making people aware of this gamut of rights, these movements have had to play peacemaking roles often. “Our aspiration was never to become an Amnesty International or Human Rights Watch. Our relevance might have faded but the nature of conflict itself has changed and we deserve some time to re-assess ourselves.”

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The way forward No doubt. “Though they had a profound influence on human rights movements in the region, the NPMHR now seems to be missing a sense of mission,” says Pradip Phanjoubam, former editor of the Imphal Free Press. In “peace time,” the NPMHR must re-invent its image, he proposes, to one that people can identify with.

The need for internal re-evaluation and a “post mortem” is widely felt even from within. “They must look back and appreciate their good work, but also acknowledge what was not done right,” reflects Niketu Iralu, for whom the NPMHR had become a “political alliance” through their silence on important issues.

But for E. Deenadayalan, it was not so much the NPMHR’s silence on issues as its institutional inability to deal with situations given its “lack of accountability and transparency.” This was piled on by “informality” within the organization, as well as over-emphasis on “respect for elders” that curtailed its ability to remain “democratic.” The NPMHR is an organized body, run by an executive committee with regular elections and conventions, with its members working on a voluntary basis, but Deenadayalan thinks that certain “professionalism, as well as spirit and spontaneity” is needed to retain its “movement character.”

Then there are others who feel that specifics need to be incorporated into what is understood by “human rights” in the Naga context, and the movement needs to look inward. “There is a gap between who we were, who we are and who we will be,” reflects Ahu Sakhrie, “There is a need to track cultural and social change, how the state relates to its citizens, or how elections are conducted. These are also issues of human rights.”

Dr. Wati Aier, Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation adds to the thought: “Human rights abuse is not just external, but also from within. We must not get carried away by a one-sided approach but also focus on violations of human rights among our own people. This could also be through issues of child labour, gender, forced labour and so on.”

Issues surrounding human rights are many. With the Naga people stuck in political limbo, the NPMHR, firmly ingrained with the people, finds itself in a similar situation.

The NPMHR is facing a “hiatus,” says Tapan Bose.

Since the ceasefire was signed in 1997, “they don’t really know what to do.” Since 1997, recounts Bose, all Naga issues have been “subsumed” by the “peace talks,” at least in Nagaland, and the NPMHR’s active involvement is now in terms of “peace work” with the Forum for Naga Reconciliation. For Laxmi Murthy, the NPMHR realizes that the need for dialogue with other groups is as crucial as reconciliation processes within the community. Many personal interactions with NPMHR activists have led Murthy to conclude that it is now committed to go beyond the “Naga cause” to work towards demilitarization and democratic rights for all in the North East.

Yet there is some way to go, and some hard measures to be adopted, to cap the gap between this thought and reality.

It is perhaps time for the teacher to learn from the student. In Jharkhand, for instance, JOHAR has kept the song alive, but changed its pitch. “Today the state and corporations have taken oppression and suppression to a new level. If there were brutal killings before, today the lands and forests of the indigenous peoples’ are being expropriated. There is mass ethnocide,” reveals Xavier Dias, who had to take up the “right to land” question as well as the “right to say NO to giving up our land.” For Jharkhand, and most of central India, there came a realization that “human rights atrocities against the indigenous peoples cannot be fought only by the indigenous peoples.” It led to an alliance with ecological and environment lobbies, cultural groups, trade unions etc. to address the new forms of abuse of indigenous peoples, their land and culture.

While Babloo Loitongbam reiterates that delinking “ethnic politics” of the older generation and stress on “universal human rights,” could lead to such an alliance in the region, others feel that this could be done while keeping alive the belief in the right to a peoples’ self determination.

The NPMHR could become relevant to its neighbourhood by “looking outward,” offers Xonzoi Barbora—by going “beyond their comfort zone” as well as practicing some level of “accountability.” Given its history of consistent work through a violent period, it is only fair, however, to give them “some time” and “some rope” to understand what has happened and “find their voice before recovering.”

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Today, it is possible to be sitting in your home in Nagaland munching on Korean noodles, while watching an American TV show, dressed in European brands like Zara or Mango while chatting online with someone from Mexico. It has been made possible because people across the world are collaborating and working with each other. They can work with each other because they can communicate with each other and usually that language is English.

As the world becomes smaller and distances become shorter, English, as a global language, has become one of the reasons for our globalized world.

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oday with the fast paced development of the economic sector and the phenomenon of rapid globalization seen in the last few years, there has been an enormous expansion in the field of English language learning, and there has been a massive need to learn the language. Learners set themselves demanding goals. They want to be able to master English at a high level of accuracy and fluency. Employers too desire that their employees have good command over English.

In this competitive age, a person striving to achieve success either in business or in life must always be at the cutting edge. One has to be thoroughly equipped with communication skills. In other words, the idea is not just learning to speak correctly, but also learning to speak with clarity, precision and in a winsome manner so as to affect the decision making in the marketplace. This calls for English language, the importance of which in the international market cannot be overstated.

As an educator, we need to often ask ourselves, how connected we are with the world today, connected with what is happening around the world, and what is happening around us. Let’s take an example of China. During the preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympic, millions of citizens-from official games staff to taxi drivers to ordinary citizens-got into action by brushing up on their English skills. It is said that during this period English was spoken more in China than in U.S, and now the demand for English teacher continues to surpass supply. The China daily reports that more than 60,000 foreigners are working as English teachers in China, excluding tens of thousands more as part time teachers.

Competition with their fellow citizens is not the only thing in the minds of Chinese English students. They are also guided by the patriotic but somewhat anomalous logic that China “needs to keep up with the rest of the world, therefore Chinese people need to learn English.” Knowledge of English language has indeed acted as a powerful tool for development and advancement throughout the world, and fluency constituted a huge step forward in many people’s (countries) struggles for self-sufficiency and success.

While I was working in South America as an English teacher in Colombia, I had this one student who would attend my reading club every day. She spoke almost perfect American English. I was amazed to know that she learnt how to speak English through the internet because she couldn’t afford to go to English Institutes as learning English from school was just not sufficient for her. She spent 2 hours every day on rigorous online English study. From what I’ve observed over a couple of years, there is a large difference between our students and those from South America. The competency level is basically the same, but the differential question is this: what makes the Colombian students more proficient and successful? It’s because they are motivated. They know the value of time and they are driven by set goals. Be it an engineering student, lawyer or a painter most of them attend at least two or three months English course besides learning it from schools or colleges. English is increasingly becoming a “must learn” for those who hope to rise above low-level employment in their country. On the other hand, most of our students are relatively casual and ignorant about what is happening around them.

Most of our students are too indifferent to see the enhancement aspect of English language in life and career.

Nagas, in comparison to other non-native English speakers are appreciated immensely for comprehension of English language, as a majority of the younger generation is not excessively influenced by the mother tongue. Most of the young students have grown up surrounded by media and pop culture which glamorize English. It is encouraging to see that they are gradually becoming aware of the fact that English plays a critical role in this “globalization” phenomenon. To use a stronger expression, English has indeed become the de facto language of choice for communication between different nations in the world. Richer countries have more money to spend on education, resulting in better English training. This in turn results in more economic opportunities at the global level.

In light of the current global scenario, the younger Naga generation has a bright future if we are committed to nurturing and guiding them in the right direction. Nagas need to seriously work on the vision towards equipping our students with better English to take charge of their future, to open to new economic, cultural, and educational opportunities.

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Delhi gang-rape case: All 4 accused convicted

New Delhi, September 10 (AgeNcieS): A Delhi court convicted four men on Tuesday in the fatal gangrape of a young woman on a moving bus, an attack that set off waves of protests and gave voice to years of anger over the treatment of women. The men, convicted on all the counts against them, including rape and murder, now face the possibility of hanging. The sentences are expected to be handed down on Wednesday.

Reading out his verdict, Judge Yogesh Khanna said the men had committed “murder of a helpless person.”

The parents of the rape victim had tears in their eyes as the verdicts were read. The mother, wearing a pink sari, sat just a few feet from the convicted men in a tiny courtroom jammed with lawyers, police and reporters. Outside the courthouse, where dozens of protesters had gathered, a chant began quickly after the verdict: “Hang Them!

Hang Them! Hang Them!”

“Every girl at any age experiences this - harassment or rape. We don’t feel safe,” said law school graduate Rapia Pathania. “That’s why we’re here. We want this case to be an example for every other case that has been filed and will be filed.” A.P. Singh, a lawyer for the men, said all were innocent. “These accused have been framed simply to please the public,” he told reporters.

“This is not a fair trial.”

The four men, along with another suspect who hanged himself in prison and a juvenile convicted in August, were riding through the city on an off-duty bus in December when they tricked the 23-year-old woman and a male friend into boarding. They beat the friend into submission, held down the woman and repeatedly raped her.

They also penetrated the woman repeatedly with an iron rod, causing severe internal injuries that led to her death two weeks later.

Facing public protests and political pressure, the government reformed some of its antiquated laws on sexual violence, creating fast-track courts to avoid the painfully long rape trials that can easily last over a decade. The trial of the four men, which took about seven months, was astonishingly fast by Indian standards.

‘Rape convicts will be hanged in future cases’ New Delhi, September 10 (AgeNcieS): Expressing satisfaction over the conviction of four accused in December 16 Delhi gang-rape case, Union Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said that those guilty in such heinous crimes will be hanged in future. Speaking to reporters, the Home Minister said, “We have made strict laws on rape.

Amendment in the law has ensured that from now in such cases death penalty will be awarded.”

Shinde reiterated that those found guilty will be hanged in all future cases when asked to tell whether he favoured death sentence for all accused.

His reaction came minutes after the Saket fast-track court convicted all four men for rape and murder of the 23-year-old paramedical student. Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna found the four guilty in the case. All the accused were present in the court Protesters stage a mock hanging scene to demand death sentence for four men after a judge convicted them in the fatal when the verdict was pronounced. gang rape of a young woman on a moving New Delhi bus last year, in New Delhi, on September 10. The men, convicted The court’s decision on accused on all the counts against them, including rape and murder, now face the possibility of hanging. The sentences are ex- Mukesh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma pected to be handed down Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Nirbhaya rape premeditated, intention was to kill: Judge

New Delhi, September 10 (pti): Less than nine months after the December 16 brutal gang rape incident, a fast track Delhi court on Tuesday held all the five accused, including a man who died during the trial, guilty of rape and coldblooded murder of a “defenceless” 23-year-old girl that can fetch them death. The quantum of sentence to convicts — Mukesh, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta and Akshay Thakur — in the case that shook the nation’s conscience will be argued on Wednesday before additional sessions judge Yogesh Khanna, who delivered 237-page judgement.

“The facts of the case make all accused liable for the cold-blooded murder of the defenceless prosecu-

trix and thus the offence under Section 302 (murder) read with Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC stands proved and the accused persons are thus convicted,” the judge said. “... all the accused in pursuance of the conspiracy committed gang rape with the prosecutrix and thus are convicted under section 376(2)(g) (gangrape) of the IPC with the aide of section 120B IPC,” the court said.

Rejecting the defence argument that the girl had died due to delayed medical aid and infection caught in the hospital during treatment, judge Khanna observed that “the important aspect of this trial is the manner in which both rods and hands were used for damaging the

Political parties come under RTI ambit

New Delhi, September 10 (tNN): With Parliament failing to provide a safety net, political parties now have to comply with the Central Information Commission (CIC) order bringing them under the Right To Information law as not doing so exposes them to the risk of legal action, including summons to party presidents.

The commission on July 28 received a complaint of “non-compliance” from activist S C Agrawal who, along with Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), is an applicant in the case. Following the CIC order, political parties were required to appoint public information officers and respond to RTI queries.

As moves to amend the RTI Act to exclude political parties fell through last week due to BJP changing tack, the commission’s June 3 order stands with the six-week compliance period long expired. In the absence of any court granting a stay order, the CIC ruling is in force.

With the RTI amendment before a parliamentary committee, there is little prospect of relief for five parties - Congress, BJP, CPM, NCP and BSP -

JAipur, September 10 (iANS): The country is on the “verge of destruction”, said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi while blaming the Congress for rampant corruption. Modi spoke at a public rally at Amroodon Ka Baag here Tuesday to mark the completion of 78-day-long election campaigning tours carried out by former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje across the state.

“The country is on the verge of destruction. The Congress before the Independence was different,

and Akshay Thakur - came after almost nine months of the brutal crime in which a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern was gang raped in a moving bus. Meanwhile, the defence counsel of the four accused said that he would challenge the fast-track court verdict in a higher court. “We will challenge the decision in the higher court,” Defence lawyer AP Singh said. He claimed that the verdict is politically motivated. “This verdict is politically motivated for the interest of the people. We will have to go to High Court.

This is not a fair trial,” Singh said.

The defence counsel further claimed that no relief was given to his clients and they were falsely implicated in the case. The incident sparked nationwide protests and nudged the central government into enacting a stringent anti-rape law.

While an accused was found dead in a cell in Delhi’s Tihar jail, a juvenile involved in the crime was Aug 31 sent by the Juvenile Justice Board to a reform home for three years.

who are opposing the CIC order till Parliament meets for the winter session in mid-November. CPI, the sixth party covered by the CIC order, has implemented the ruling.

Asked what steps can be taken by the commission to enforce its order, former chief information commissioner and co-author of the order Satyananda Mishra said, “As of now, the CIC order is applicable on all six parties and they are bound to comply.”

Mishra added, “The commission has already received a complaint of non-compliance and can act on it by issuing a show cause notice to parties.’’ He said in the absence of public information officers, the commission, empowered by Section 18 of the RTI Act, could even summon party presidents.

Mishra said there was no precedence to this case as nearly all other institutions declared as public authorities had either complied by the order or obtained a stay from the courts.

Former information commissioner in CIC Shailesh Gandhi said, “In case there is a cause for complaint, the commission has the powers of a

civil court and can issue summons or an arrest warrant.’’

The commission had held six national political parties to be public authorities and directed them to appoint public information officers by July 15. Political parties, barring CPI, banded together to oppose the order and agreed to amend the RTI law.

Government sources said the Centre does not envisage any role in the situation that has to be dealt with by political parties. The legislative option is not before a parliamentary committee, no other remedy can be considered.

Section 18 (3) of the RTI Act says that when inquiring into a matter, the commission has the same powers as those vested in a civil court allowing it to summon and enforce attendance of persons.

The commission can ask persons to give oral or written evidence as also to produce documents. It can inspect documents, receive evidence on affidavit, requisition public record from any court or office and issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

alimentary canal and pulling it out from the body (of the girl). “This act of complete destruction of the most vital parts of the body can never be termed as intending to cause bodily injuries and rather it will be act done with intention of causing death.”

The judge said they had conspired to gang rape her and the crime had been committed in a “premeditated manner”. “The accused are also liable for gang rape committed with the prosecutrix in pursuance to their conspiracy,” the court said. The defence counsel asked, “Is it possible that an elder brother is asking to accompany his younger one to rape a girl?” Anand said that the court should not rely on the statement of the victim’s

G-20 Summit. He returned, but no one in country knows what issues he raised there, what he told the international community. All he said was - who he wants to work under.”

“The country has seen a government in last 10 years which has no accountability and power to take right decisions,” said Modi.

Modi said the Congress has to be thrown out of power if the people want the country to get rid of corruption. “In this government, whoever is corrupt gets promoted. The government doesn’t have leaders, moral values, planning and right intention to run the country,” said Modi. He praised the previous National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that people still remember its good governance.

“The failure of the present government at the centre has led the economic situation to such a level that the rupee has landed in hospital where it is battling for life and death,” Modi added. Modi praised Vasundhara Raje for the 14,000km long election campaigning tour and said that “parivartan ki aandhi” (storm of change) is quite obvious in Rajasthan as the people want change. “But however strong

fender in the case was sentenced to a three-year probation term after being held guilty by the juvenile justice board of gang rape and murder of the paramedic. After the accused concluded their submissions, special public prosecutor Dayan Krishnan rebutted the claim of the defence counsel that the victim’s dying declaration, the statement of her male friend, the DNA samples and other medical evidence had been fabricated by the probe agency. Krishnan said the police had placed sufficient material before the court to prove the guilt of each and every accused. The prosecution had examined 85 witnesses to prove its case against the four adult accused. The accused had brought 17 defence witnesses.

An Orbis eye care professional, left, examines eyes of an Indian patient inside the Orbis flying eye hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 10. The specially designed aircraft with ophthalmic training facility arrived Monday on a twoweek program in eastern and northeastern India. Orbis is a nonprofit organization fighting blindness in developing countries. (AP Photo)

Country on verge of destruction under UPA: Narendra Modi

but after the Independence, the entire party is dedicated to a single family,” Modi said while addressing thousands of BJP workers who had come to Jaipur for the rally from different parts of the state. Modi, 62, was made this year the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll campaign chief, leading to speculation that he is in the race for the prime minister’s post. He said that the Congress party has written a new ‘ABCD’ book for children in the country.

“Book ke anusar, A ka matalab Adarsh Ghotala, B ka matalab Bofors Ghotala, C ka matlab Coal Ghotala and D ka matlab....damad ka karobar (According to the book, A stands for Adarsh scam, B for Bofors scam, C for Coal scam and D for sonin-law’s business),” Modi said. Modi said that the people don’t know what is happening in the country.

“Our prime minister (Manmohan Singh) went to participate in the

friend, also the complainant in the case, alleging he has changed his stand on several occasions.

“The boy is untrustworthy. How can his statement be relied upon?” the counsel argued, adding that Mukesh was not aware of the incident happening in the back side of the bus as he was behind the wheels and the lights inside the bus had been turned off when the crime was being committed by others. The victim’s friend, a software engineer, had got a fracture during the scuffle in the bus.

During the course of the trial, Ram Singh was found dead in Tihar Jail here on March 11 and court proceedings against him stand abated.

The trial proceedings came to an end, two days after the juvenile of-

the storm of change is, the change will happen when the party workers will bring voters to the polling booths and make them vote in favour of the BJP,” said Modi.

He called upon youth to register their names in voters’ lists. “40 percent of voters in Rajasthan are youth, for Congress youth are just voters but for us in the BJP, youth is power,” he said. Raje promised that if brought to power, she will ensure 24-hour electricity supply in every household in the state. She criticised the state government for not being able to supply adequate water to people and provide basic infrastructure.

BJP national president Rajnath Singh accused the Congress of conspiring to make a Deputy Inspector General of Police write a letter to defame Modi. On this occasion, princess of erstwhile royal family of Jaipur Diya Kumari and international shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore joined the BJP. Unruly scenes were witnessed when some workers of a party showed black flags to Modi. A minor scuffle took place between them and the BJP workers over this. Some female workers fainted while the speeches by BJP leaders were going on.

1984 riots: Sonia Gandhi to be served court summons in US hospital

New York, September 10 (pti): A Sikh rights group on Tuesday secured a summons from a US judge to be served on Congress President Sonia Gandhi at a hospital where she is believed to be under medical care in a case filed against her for “shielding and protecting” party leaders allegedly involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

A class action suit against Gandhi was filed by Sikhs for justice (SFJ), a US-based human rights group, along with victims of the November 1984 under Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) and Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA). SFJ legal counsel Gurpatwant S Pannun said federal court Judge Brian M Cogan’s order further directs the hospital and security staff to give summons and complaint to Gandhi personally in the hospital.

Gandhi is currently in the US for regular medical check up. 66-year-old Gandhi, who had undergone a surgery in the US for an undisclosed ailment on August 5, 2011, had flown there for a check-up in February and again on September two last year.

‘Suicide can be prevented on timely intervention’

New Delhi, September 10 (iANS): Majority of suicides can be prevented on timely intervention, any person with suicidal tendency can be easily convinced through dialogue and timely counselling, experts said Monday.

“Suicidal tendency is a mental illness - it can be prevented through timely intervention. Any person with the tendency can be easily identified. Nowadays many communicate it through social networking site or share it with friends and relatives that they are in emotional turmoil. “At these situation the kith and kin friends should intervene and convince them,” said Sunil Mittal, director, Cosmos Institute of Mental Health and Behaviourial Sciences (CIMBS). “Only when we talk about suicide and its causes that we can build an atmosphere of hope

and resilience at home and the community to help prevent suicide,” he added.

On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on Sep 10, CIMBS launched a year long public campaign “Let’s Talk to PreventSuicide”.Givinganexample,psychiatrists informed that had actress Jiah Khan, who committed suicide recently, hinted about her suicidal tendency on a social networking site, timely help could have saved her. “Individuals with poor problem solving skills, impulsivity, interpersonal relationships have a high risk of deliberate self harm and suicide,” said clinical psychologist Mitalli Srivastava. “Identifying and helping those attempting suicide can bring down suicidal rates, motives can vary early identification and counselling will help to reduce the suicide rates,” said CIMBS coordinator Sameer Kalani.

INTERNATIONAL

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Syria accepts Russian weapons proposal PARIS, SePtembeR 10 (AP): Syria has accepted a Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons under international control for dismantling, the Syrian foreign minister said Tuesday, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at averting Western military action.

Speaking in Moscow, Walid al-Moallem said his government quickly agreed to the plan to “derail U.S. aggression” — an allusion to possible U.S.-led strikes over a deadly Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack near Damascus that Western powers blame on the Syrian regime. Syrian President Bashar Assad has denied the claim.

Russia, Syria’s most powerful ally, is now working with Damascus to prepare a detailed plan of action that will be presented soon, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Russia will then be ready to finalize the plan with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Al-Moallem brief statement sounded more definitive than his remarks a day earlier, when he said Damascus welcomed Russia’s initiative. He did not provide any details about how Syria might comply.

Western officials have expressed caution about possible stalling tactics or efforts to wriggle out of international pressure by Assad’s regime in Syria, where more than 100,000 people have died in more than two years of civil war.

The response came after France announced

In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, smoke rises from buildings due to heavy artillery shelling in Barzeh, a district of Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, September 10. (AP Photo)

Tuesday it would put forward a resolution in the U.N. Security Council aimed at forcing Syria to ultimately dismantle its chemical weapons program, seizing on the diplomatic opening from Russia a day earlier.

France, like Russia, a permanent member of the 15-nation council, will start the resolution process Tuesday under a part of the U.N. charter that is militarily enforceable, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said at a quickly arranged news conference in Paris. The proposal would also condemn the chemical weapons attack.

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Assad could resolve the cri-

sis by ceding control of his chemical arsenal to the international community. Lavrov responded by promising to push Syria to place the weapons under international control and then dismantle them quickly, to avert U.S. strikes. China too expressed support for the plan.

President Barack Obama said Monday that the Russian proposal could be “potentially a significant breakthrough,” but he remained skeptical that Syria would follow through.

Fabius said the French resolution would demand that Syria bring fully to light its chemical weapons program, place it under international control and scrap it — and a violation of that

commitment would carry “very serious consequences.” The resolution would also seek to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Aug. 21 attack that killed hundreds, he said.

France expected a “nearly immediate” commitment from Syria, Fabius said. Russia had information about the chemical weapons stockpile, and expressed hope that this time a tough resolution on Syria would not be blocked: Russia and China have repeatedly impeded Western efforts to pressure Assad through the U.N. body.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said of the Russian proposal: “As long as it

eases the tension and helps maintain Syrian and regional peace and stability, and helps politically settle the issue, the global community should consider it positively.”

The chief of the Arab League, Nabil Elaraby, also expressed support for the proposal, telling reporters that it has been always in favor of a “political resolution.” The league has blamed the government for the attack, but says it doesn’t support military action without U.N. consent.

France is eager to seize on Russia’s “overture,” Fabius said, while expressing caution that French authorities “don’t want to fall into a trap” that could allow

Assad’s regime to skirt accountability.

“We do not want this to be used as a diversion,” Fabius said. “It is by accepting these precise conditions that we will judge the credibility of the intentions expressed yesterday.”

Earlier, on Europe-1 radio, Fabius trumpeted Western pressure for leading to a “turnaround” in Russia’s position: “At first the Russians denied there was a chemical weapons stockpile in Syria. Then, they denied a chemical attack. So, they have changed — very good!” he said.

“Why did the Russians change? I think there are two main reasons,” Fabius added. “One is that our firmness is paying off, and secondly, they’ve realized the proof of chemical weapons is increasingly overwhelming.”

France and the United States have been the two Western powers that have most vocally called for military action against Assad’s regime over the chemical weapons attack, insisting that international accords against the use of chemical weapons needed to be enforced.

Fabius said that finding and destroying “more than 1,000 tons of chemical weapons” would be difficult and would require international verification amid the tough backdrop of Syria’s civil war. He reiterated France’s stance that Assad must leave power: “We can’t imagine that someone who was responsible for 110,000 dead, it is said, can stay in power forever.”

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At least 44 dead in Guatemala bus crash

Evidence markers sit atop the bodies of passengers who were traveling in a bus that plunged into a deep river canyon in San Martin Jilotepeque, northwest Guatemala, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Dozens were killed and at least 45 injured people had been taken to hospitals. (AP Photo)

SAN mARtIN JILOtePeQUe, SePtembeR 10 (AP): An overcrowded bus plunged into a deep river canyon in northwestern Guatemala on Monday, killing at least 44 people commuting to the capital, officials said.

Grieving families gathered outside a recreation center near the accident site where authorities set up an improvised morgue to identify the bodies of the passengers, including children and at least three babies. The spokesman for the volunteer fire department, Mario Cruz, said 46 people were taken to regional hospitals for treatment of injuries.

Marcos Rene Zet, 17, was crying outside the center as medical personnel performed autopsies on the corpses.

He said he couldn’t believe he had lost his mother, two sisters and three nephews. “My mother told me she was going to the capital to buy food. She sells food outside schools,” Zet said as he waited for news. The fire department spokesman said approximately 90 people were aboard the Guatemala City-bound bus, which had an official capacity of 54 passengers. The bus driver, Yony Cumar Cana, died in the accident.

“Some of the people were rescued with hydraulic equipment, and others were thrown (from the bus) at the time of the accident,” Cruz said. People from the nearby town of San Martín Jilotepeque gathered at the scene and were shocked when they saw rescue workers carrying out the bodies of three babies wrapped in pastel-colored blankets. Boys and girls were brought out of the canyon on stretchers. The bus ended up in the river at the bottom of the 600-foot (200-meter) canyon around 8:15 a.m., apparently after the driver lost control on a curve. Twisted metal from the bus was scattered in the ravine.

1 in 10 men in parts of Asia have raped Andes ‘miracle’ survivor faces sex charges LONDON, SePtembeR 10 (AP): About 1 in 10 men in some parts of Asia admitted raping a woman who was not their partner, according to the first large studies of rape and sexual violence. When their wife or girlfriend was included, that figure rose to about a quarter.

International researchers said their startling findings should change perceptions about how common violence against women is and prompt major campaigns to prevent it. Still, the results were based on a survey of only six Asian countries and the authors said it was uncertain what rates were like elsewhere in the region and beyond. They said engrained sexist attitudes contributed, but that other factors like poverty or being emotionally and physically abused as children were major risk factors for men’s violent behavior.

A previous report from the World Health Organization found one third of women worldwide say they have been victims of domestic or sexual violence. “It’s clear violence against women is far more widespread in the general population than we thought,” said Rachel Jewkes of South Africa’s Medical Research Council, who led the

two studies. The research was paid for by several United Nations agencies and Australia, Britain, Norway and Sweden. The papers were published online Tuesday in the journal, Lancet Global Health.

In the new research, male interviewers surveyed more than 10,000 men in Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Papa New Guinea. The word “rape” was not used in the questions, but the men were asked if they had ever forced a woman to have sex when she wasn’t willing or if they had ever forced sex on someone who was too drunk or drugged to consent.

In most places, scientists concluded between 6 to 8 percent of men raped a woman who wasn’t their partner.

When they included wives and girlfriends, the figures were mostly between 30 to 57 percent. The lowest rates were in Bangladesh and Indonesia and the highest were in Papa New Guinea. Previous studies of rape have been done in South Africa, where nearly 40 percent of men are believed to have raped a woman.

Of those who acknowledged forcing a woman to have sex, more than 70 percent of men said it was

because of “sexual entitlement.” Nearly 60 percent said they were bored or wanted to have fun while about 40 percent said it was because they were angry or wanted to punish the woman. Only about half of the men said they felt guilty and 23 percent had been imprisoned for a rape.

“The problem is shocking but anyplace we have looked, we see partner violence, victimization and sexual violence,” said Michele Decker, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who co-wrote an accompanying commentary. “Rape doesn’t just involve someone with a gun to a woman’s head,” she said. “People tend to think of rape as something someone else would do.”

“It’s not enough to focus on services for women,” said Charlotte Watts, head of the Gender, Violence and Health Centre at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who was not part of the study. She said some programs in Africa based on challenging traditional ideas of masculinity are proving successful. “It may be that the culture where they grew up condones violence, but it’s not impossible to change that,” she said.

Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media during a news conference in New York, on September 9. Rodman is going back to North Korea, and he says he will bring a team of former NBA players with him. Days after returning from his second trip to visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Rodman announced plans to stage two exhibition games there in January. (AP Photo)

After being found in a remote mountain cabin, Uruguayan Raul Gomez uses a resuscitator in an ambulance that will transport him to a nearby hospital, in San Juan, Argentina, September 8. The 58-yearold man who spent four months lost while trying to walk across the Andean mountains is recovering in an Argentine hospital. It wasn’t clear at first what led Gomez with apparently no mountaineering experience to make the trek from Chile. (AP Photo)

bUeNOS AIReS, SePtembeR 10 (AP): A story of remarkable human endurance in the snow-covered Andes has taken a somber turn. Authorities said Monday that a plumber from Uruguay who survived through the winter after disappearing along Chile’s high-altitude border with Argentina was fleeing from the law.

An emaciated Raul Gomez was rescued Sunday by an Argentine helicopter crew and was recovering in a hospital more than four months after he was last heard from. Repeated search efforts had been called off due

to bad weather after failing to turn up any sign of him amid the snow-covered peaks.

It wasn’t clear at first why a 58-year-old motorcyclist with no apparent mountaineering experience was so determined to walk across the Chilean frontier.

Gomez had traveled to Argentina and then Chile to meet up with other motorcyclists. Gomez told people in the hospital that he decided to cross back over on foot in May after his motorcycle broke down.

An official in the Chilean prosecutor’s office in Santiago confirmed to The Associated

Press on Monday that Gomez is wanted in Chile’s capital for investigation of child sex abuse allegations. A warrant was issued for his arrest on April 22, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity per office policy.

In Gomez’s hometown of Bella Union, Uruguay, the man’s mother, Irma Cincunegui, told the AP she doesn’t believe the allegations.

“Raul is a good, hard-working man,” she said. “Everybody knows him in Bella Union, where he never had troubles with anybody.” Gomez was finally discovered on Sunday at the Ingeniero Sardina refuge, a small cabin 14,760 feet (4,500 meters) above sea level, by a pilot and two state water experts who had flown up to measure snow levels. He told them he took shelter in the refuge after getting disoriented by the Southern Hemisphere’s winter snowstorms.

He had been carrying a small amount of food, and said he ate other meager supplies that mountaineers had left in the refuge. When that ran out, he told his rescuers, he survived by capturing small animals. “He lost 20 kilos (45 pounds). He apparently fed himself with mice and an owl or two,” Hospital Rawson spokesman Rodrigo Belert told the AP. On Monday, Gomez was joined by his two daughters and wife in the intensive care unit of the hospital in San Juan province. “He’s

recuperating well and shows no sign of serious organ damage, but he’s recovering from very severe malnutrition,” Belert said.

The Chilean attorney general’s office must now consider whether to seek his extradition once he’s healthy enough to travel again. Belert said hospital authorities had not received any communications from the Chilean government. “The patient could get released shortly, but we’re waiting to see if some official information arrives,” Belert said.

Ignacio Capandeguy, Uruguay’s consul in Argentina’s Cordoba province, also told the AP that he hadn’t seen any official information from Chile and that Uruguayan authorities are focused on the man’s health. Gomez’s mother called her son “a warrior,” and said she “always thought that he was alive.” Why did he risk crossing such a highaltitude frontier with winter coming and hardly any equipment or supplies?

“Because he’s brave, and daring,” she said. “Every vacation he would grab his motorcycle and take off on an adventure. Once he took his wife on the bike to Chile, but she said she would never make one of those trips again.”

Gomez was called an “excellent companion” by a co-worker, Elias Acosta, at the state water treatment plant in Bella Union. “We’re very happy that they found him.”

Rodman to bring ‘basketball diplomacy’ to NKorea NeW YORK, SePtembeR 10 (AP): Dennis Rodman is going back to North Korea, and bringing a team of former NBA players with him. Days after returning from his second trip to visit Kim Jong Un — in which he said he became the first foreigner to hold the leader’s newborn daughter — Rodman announced plans Monday to stage two exhibition games in North Korea in January.

The first will be Jan. 8 — Kim’s birthday — with another to follow two days later. Rodman’s friendship with the autocratic leader has been criticized — and led to a couple of testy exchanges during his Manhattan news conference. But Rodman insists Kim is a good person, wants to have better relations with the United States and that he’s the one who can help make it happen with his plan for “basketball diplomacy.”

“Why North Korea? It’ll open doors,” Rodman said. Touting his friendship with Kim and taunting President Barack Obama for not talking to him, Rodman said he will

go back to North Korea for a week in December to help select local players for the game. He hopes to have stars such as former Chicago teammate Scottie Pippen and Karl Malone. “Michael Jordan, he won’t do it, because he’s Michael Jordan,” Rodman said.

Rodman, holding a cigar and wearing the shirt of a vodka company and a hat of a betting company that is funding the event, said Kim has asked him to train his players to compete in the 2016 Olympics and offered to allow the Hall of Famer to write a book about him. Though looking like a billboard, Rodman said he’s not doing the event for money. He said the Irish betting company Paddy Power would put up $3.5 million. Power later said finances hadn’t been determined.

And Rodman, who joked that he hadn’t drawn such a crowd in New York since he wore a wedding dress to a book signing, was adamant that this venture was serious — “groundbreaking,” in Rodman’s words. “People think this is a gimmick. I would love to make this a

gimmick ... but it’s not about the money,” he said. He rarely referred to Kim by name, frequently calling him “the marshal.” Rodman first met Kim, a basketball fan, when traveling to North Korea in February for a film project.

Though saying he didn’t want to discuss politics, Rodman raised his voice when answering a questioner about Kim’s human rights record and portrayed himself as the person who could make outsiders see the young leader as different than his father and grandfather. “He has to do his job but he’s a very good guy,” Rodman said. “If he wanted to bomb anybody in the world, he would have done it.”

Instead, Rodman had harder words for Obama, whom he spoke angrily of while talking to reporters last week after his trip. He talked around a question about American citizen and Christian missionary Kenneth Bae, who was arrested in November and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for what Pyongyang described as hos-

tile acts against the state. Kim has the power to grant special pardons under the North’s constitution.

Rodman said lobbying for the release of a prisoner wasn’t his job, blaming the president for not reaching out to ease tensions between the countries. “Why Obama, are you afraid to talk to Dennis Rodman?” Rodman said, his voice rising as if he were a professional wrestler —another former pursuit — calling out an opponent. “You’re not afraid to talk to Beyonce and Jay-Z, why not me? Why not me?

I’m pretty important now, right?”

In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf avoided comment Monday on Rodman’s trip to North Korea, saying it was a private visit. She said the department was open to hearing about it, although she wasn’t aware of any effort by officials to speak to Rodman. Rodman also said he would interview Kim on live TV during the trip. Organizers said details would be provided at a later date.

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31st Pfutsero College Sports Week

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Djokovic feels may lose No. 1 spot to Nadal Loss frustration to create motivation

dimApuR, SEptEmbER 10 (mExN): Pfutsero College, Pfutsero began its 31st College Sports Week with a theme ‘Team work wins championship’ from September 10 to 14. Post Commander for the 11th Assam Rifles, Pfutsero, Major Lalit Keshore Chahali addressed the gathering with a motivational note to all students; to work hard, live a balance life and always compete for the best.

He advised the students to aspire and stay motivated in everything they do and start preparing in every field. Taking the opportunity, he challenged the students to be a good citizen. He added that in this competitive world, students should emphasis on overall personality development where one should access to all the resources that one has and be a successful persons and leaders of tomorrow. He cited that in order to come out successful in competitive exams or any allied services one has to go through mental and physical test that sports is one of the important aspect where human value are being ascertained. In his concluding note he wished all the houses to participate well and give their best for the championship.

Also in the occasion the Principal, Pfutsero College, Pfutsero, Dr. Watijungshi Jamir encouraged the students to know the value of holistic education which comprises of three aspects such as mental education, social education and physical education, where games and sports are an important part and parcel of the Physical education.

He also wished them the very best in their 4 day long activities to be held during sports week.

Samuel Eto'o quits Cameroon

YAOuNdE, SEptEmbER 10 (AgENciES): Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o has told Cameroon team-mates he is quitting the national team ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs. Eto'o, record four-time winner of the African Footballer of the Year award, broke the news after a 1-0 win over Libya at the weekend. A Cameroon football official said in Yaounde that Eto'o, 32, announced his retirement to team-mates in the dressing-room after the match. "He did not give reasons why he is retiring from the national team," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Samuel thanked his team-mates for all the efforts they have made to allow him to become a better player. They prayed together and he left." An Eto'o corner led to Aurelien Chedjou heading the winner and enabling Cameroon to top Group I after struggling for much of the campaign.

The recent Chelsea recruit from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala limped off injured on the hour mark.

A draw in Cairo on September 16 will reveal who six-time World Cup qualifiers Cameroon face over two legs for a place at the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Possible opponents include topfive ranked countries Ivory Coast, Ghana, Algeria and Cameroonian soccer striker African champions Samuel Eto'o. (AP File Photo) Nigeria. Eto'o has regularly disagreed with Cameroon coaches and his retirement may be linked to the selections of incumbent Volker Finke. The German reportedly ignored calls from Eto'o to start with goalkeeper Carlos Kameni and striker Achille Webo against the Libyans. Eto'o was banned from the 'Indomitable Lions' last year after inciting a bonusrelated boycott of a friendly in Algeria. Recalled for a Cup of Nations qualifier against Cape Verde, he could not prevent Cameroon missing the 2013 finals in South Africa.

Born in Atlantic city Douala, the 1.80-metre star played for Real Madrid, Mallorca, Barcelona and Inter Milan before joining big-spending Anzhi.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, holds up the second place trophy after losing to Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo)

NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 10 (REutERS): Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal may soon displace him as world number one and has plenty of time to break Roger Federer's benchmark 17 major titles after the Spaniard roared to the US Open title at Flushing Meadows on Monday.

Djokovic was beaten 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 by Nadal, who claimed the 13th singles slam of his career to move ahead of Australia's Roy Emerson (12) on the all-time list. Only Pete Sampras (14) and Roger Federer (17) are above the 27-year-old Nadal on the pecking order of major champions.

"Thirteen grand slams for a guy who is 27-years-

old is incredible," Djokovic said. "I mean, whatever he has achieved so far in his career is something that everybody should respect.

No question about it. "I was saying before, he's definitely one of the best tennis players ever to play the game. Looking at his achievements and his age, at this moment - he still has a lot of years to play.

That's all I can say."

Nadal seems certain to overtake Djokovic as world number one by the end of the year. He missed the last half of 2012, and the 2013 Australian Open, because of a knee injury, which means he has no rankings points to defend. Following his second major triumph this year, adding the New York crown to the French Open,

and addressed the students.

He pointed out that academic learning alone is not education and stated that education means all round development. He urged the students to keep the sporting values, good discipline, good health, and good habit and maintain regular exercise which will keep them strong and fit.

The programme was chaired by Lipok Jamir, Asstt. Director (DSE) and word of prayer was pronounced by Mongzeung Pastor Local Baptist Church Jalukie and welcome address by Toshimenla Imchen DDEO, Peren. Special number was presented

by GHSS, Jalukie and oath taking by Kezhaletuo PET

Chief Marshal. The sports events included competition for both boys and girls in football, volley ball and athletics, where Eleven (11) districts are participating. The Chief Guest was accompanied by Namri Nchang, MLA and S Chuba Longkumer, MLA and officers from DSE Kohima and HoDs of Peren District.

mOKOKchuNg, SEptEmbER 10 (dipR): The 2 day 7th Inter- School table tennis tournament organized by Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association and sponsored by Maosangba Jamir began on

September 10 at the Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Mokokchung. Addressing as the Chief Guest, ADC Mokokchung, Zhothisa Dawhuo stated that sportspersons should concentrate in a particular field of sports to be-

come a professional sportsman. He also stressed upon the sportsperson to maintain the good habit of hard work, truthfulness and a culture of simplicity. Altogether 6 schools are participating in the ongoing tournament.

5th State Level Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament

JAluKiE, SEptEmbER 10 (dipR): The 5th State Level Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament 2013 from September 10 to 13 began today at GHS Jalukie with T. R. Zeliang Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation, Geology & Mining Nagaland as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest unfurled the Tournament Flag

XIX MDFA Trophy from October 8

mOKOKchuNg, SEptEmbER 10 (mExN): The Mokokchung District Football Association has informed that the XIX MDFA Trophy will be commenced from October 8. A press note informed that the last date for player transfer is September 21.

The last date of submission of tournament registration form and Players list is September 26.Tournament entry fee will be Rs 2000 per team. The total prize money for the Tournament is Rs 2,50,000, the Champion Team will get a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000. The first organizing committee meeting is convened on September 11 from 3:00 PM at the private residence of L Yanger, Convener, Organizing Committee XIX MDFA Trophy 2013. For any further information Contact 3 kit Photo Studio(Alongmen Ward)from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 9856894531/98560 73006/9436439385.

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Viru, Gauti, Zak named in India A team

ViSAKhApAtNAm, SEptEmbER 10 (pti): Out-of-favour players Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan and Gautam Gambhir were on Tuesday handed a lifeline for staging a comeback to the national team as they were included in the India A squad for two four-day games against visiting West Indies A next month.

Yuvraj Singh, another player who find himself on the sidelines, was also given an opportunity to force his way back into the ODI team after being named captain for the three-match unofficial series and lone T20 match against West Indies A beginning September 15. The squads were named by the BCCI senior selection panel which met on Tuesday. All the four players have been out of the Indian team since early this year. They will play under Cheteshwar Pujara in the second and third fourday games at Shimoga (October 2-5) and Hubli (October 9-12), the Cricket Board said in a media release. The trio of Zaheer,

Sehwag and Gambhir were not named for the first four-day game that will be held at Mysore from September 25-28.

Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Pervez Rasool has been picked for all the three matches for the unofficial Test series. Yuvraj, who played his last international match in January in an ODI against England, will lead a 14-member one-day and T20 team which has the likes of Unmukt Chand, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Jaydev Unadkat and Praveen Kumar.

All the three matches of the unofficial ODI series will be played in Bangalore on September 15, 17 and 19. The lone T20 match will also be played there on September 21. The selectors also picked the India Red and Blue teams for the NKP Salve Challenger one-day series, scheduled at Indore from September 26-29. Vijay Hazare Trophy champions Delhi is the third team in the fray.

only another injury or inconceivable loss of form will keep him at number two.

"What can I say?"

Djokovic said. "He won so much this year. I'm still number one of the world in the rankings. But year to year he's far, far ahead. He has much more chances to end up as number one.

"Look, there is still tournaments to go. So we'll see."

Nadal's triumph gave him a 22-15 winning record against Djokovic and it was his sixth victory in their last seven meetings. The Serb conceded he had to find the key to reversing the trend in arguably the biggest rivalry in the men's game.

"I have to," Djokovic said. "It's part of my life.

Many times you fall as an

athlete. You have to learn the lesson and keep on going, keep on fighting, keep on improving. "That's what we are here for. I'm still 26, and I believe the best time for my career is about to come. As long as I believe it, the fire and the love towards the game is inside of me, as long as that's present ... I'm going to play this sport with all my heart as I did in the last 10 years."

Rivalry The Nadal-Djokovic rivalry is typified by marathon rallies that stretch both players to their physical limits. They conjured a 54-stroke rally in the second set that left a capacity crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium screaming for

NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 10 (AFp): World number one Novak Djokovic suffered his third loss in four consecutive trips to the US Open final on Sunday, but vowed his latest disappointment will be inspiration to prove his best is yet to come.

Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated the 26-year-old Serbian 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to collect his 13th Grand Slam crown and second title on the New York hardcourts, having also beaten Djokovic in the 2010 final to complete a career Grand Slam. Djokovic bounced back from that US Open near-miss to have a 2011 season that was among the greatest in tennis history, winning the US and Australian Opens and Wimbledon.

He began the year with a 41-match win streak that was snapped by Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on the way to a 10-title season. So Djokovic knows that the heartache of losing to the world number two again in a US Open final could be what motivates him to an incredible 2014 campaign. "I have to (use it as motivation). It's part of my life," Djokovic said.

"Many times you fall as an athlete and you have to learn the lesson and keep on going, keep on fighting, keep on improving. That's what we are here for.

"I'm still 26 and I believe the best time for my career is about to come. I feel that. As long as I believe it, the fire of the love toward the game is inside of me.

"And as long as that's present, as long as I feel it, I'm going to play this sport with all my heart, as I did in the last 10 years." Djokovic said he could appreciate the moments of great tennis he played against Nadal in a match that roused cheers from a sellout crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but they didn't outweigh the misery of defeat. "I'm aware of that. But obviously I just feel disappointed for losing," he said. "It's all sport. You know, tomorrow is a new day."

"Overall, it was again a very successful Grand Slam year for me. That's something that I always try to have in the back of my mind." Djokovic was undone by 53 unforced errors, the most critical in the third set when he let momentum slip out of his hands. "It's all my fault," he said. "I made some unforced errors in the crucial moments with forehands and dropped the serve twice when I should not have. All of a sudden it's two sets to one for him. Then he started playing much better after that and I obviously could not recover. "In the important moments he played better tennis and that's why he deserved to win. I was supposed to use the opportunities that were presented to me and I didn't do it. I didn't deserve to win in the end."

more. Djokovic raised his arms at having succeeded in the mini-battle, but Nadal won the war.

"I have played against Rafa, on different surfaces and different occasions, points like this where you just feel that there is the last drop of energy that you need to use in order to win the point," Djokovic said.

"Sometimes I was winning those points, sometimes him. "It's what we do when we play against each other, always pushing each other to the limit. That's the beauty of our matches and our rivalry, in the end."

For the second straight year, Djokovic started the season by winning the Australian Open before falling short at the other three ma-

Serena lucky in love on the tennis court NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 10 (REutERS): Serena Williams admits that having love in her life has been a key to her rousing success over an exhilarating 13 months in which she has won Olympic gold, two U.S. Open titles and a French Open. Following a fitful night's sleep after winning her fifth U.S. Open crown on Sunday in a three-set thriller over world number two Victoria Azarenka, Williams surprised a small group of reporters when asked about the power of love.

"Love? I think it's important to have it in your life, I guess. I'm not an expert on that subject," said Williams, whose stellar run coincides with her partnership with French coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who has also been linked romantically with the American world number one.

"Everyone says you get one. Some people say you get two. I'm definitely in love with tennis right now," Williams, a towering figure in crystal spike heels adorned in gold rhinestones and wearing a black blazer over a mini-dress, added coyly with a smile.

Williams, who will turn 32 later this month, became the oldest women's winner of the U.S. Open since tennis turned professional in 1968 when she claimed her fifth U.S. Open title. The American world number one said she was having too much fun and success to contemplate leaving the tennis stage.

"I haven't thought of a number or age when I'm going to stop. I can tell you this: I don't see myself retiring any time soon and obviously there's some goals that I want to reach and things that I want to do." Her latest U.S. Open triumph increased Williams' haul of grand slam singles trophies to 17, one behind Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and five behind

Steffi Graf. Australian Margaret Court rules the record books with 24.

"I had a long two weeks, with the doubles and the terrible scheduling at times. It wasn't very easy, so I was happy it was all over." Williams looked full of life on the court in her two-week U.S. Open run, overwhelming opponents on her way to the final.

Williams said that despite all her success, she has a tendency to get more nervous now than earlier in her triumphant grand slam career, which was launched with a victory at age 17 at the 1999 U.S. Open.

"When you're playing for something different you start to think about it too much," Williams said, hinting at the history she is chasing with each additional grand slam win.

"That's what happened to me a little bit in the second set. I started to think way too much. But in the third, I just didn't care. "I was just like 'this is what's going to happen, this is what I'm going to do and this is going to be the result,'" added Williams, who closed out the third set 6-1.

Williams said experience has taught her the importance of balancing two opposing elements required for her oncourt success. She said being "fierce" on the court was critical, but just as important was tempering that fiery emotion with composure.

2013 U.S. Open Women's Singles tennis champion Serena Williams poses with her trophy in Central Park, Monday, Sept. 9 in New York. Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1 on Sunday. (AP Photo)

jors. He lost a five-set heartbreaker to Nadal in the semifinals of the French Open and was beaten by Britain's Andy Murray in the championship match at Wimbledon. "I wish I won at least one title more, considering the fact I played two finals," he said.

"All the matches I lost, even the French Open, I had that match. I lost it again in the semis. "Overall, it was again a very successful grand slam year for me. That's where I want to play my best in. As I said, I wish there was another title, but it is what it is.

"It was obvious that in the important moments Rafa played better tennis, and that's why he deserved to win. I congratulate him, and I move on. I didn't deserve to win in the end."

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Simon nicknameS Unborn baby ‘Tad’ ‘X Factor’ boss Simon Cowell has nicknamed his unborn baby ‘Tad’ after deciding his son looked like a tadpole in the ultrasound scan of his child with Lauren Silverman

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The media mogul is awaiting the birth of his first child with socialite Lauren Silverman, and after seeing the first ultrasound scan he settled on the moniker because his baby looked “like a little tadpole”.

According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, he told his ex-girlfriend

Terri Seymour - who was interviewing him in the US - his son is “a miracle”. He said: “It really is a miracle. The baby was kind of unexpected. I hadn’t planned for that. Once I got used to it, I thought, it’s actually not such a big deal. “I called it ‘Tad’ because it was like a little tadpole - just, like, moving around.” Simon told the TV interview he is “good with kids”, but admitted

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he has no idea “how to hold” a baby.

He added: “Once you see the baby on the scan for the first time you’re just amazed that you’re seeing something alive. It’s incredible. “Maybe I will take him or her go-karting. I’m good with kids, and I like kids. “Babies, I have a little problem with because I never know how to hold them. But I like the idea of having a little buddy.”

Julia Roberts arrives at the premiere of “August: Osage County” on day 5 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Sept. 9 in Toronto. (Right) Scarlet Johansson, star of “Under the Skin,” waves to the crowd as she is introduced onstage at the premiere of the film on day 5 of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival at The Priness of Wales Theatreon Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 in Toronto. (AP Photos)

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A group of seven enthusiastic ladies have launched Northeast

India Fashion & Design Council in the city with representation from other states too. Meghali Das a personality development teacher and a successful entrepreneur informed that F&DC will play a major role in promoting budding designers and models from the northeast at the national level and also tie-up with designers from northeast settled in other parts of the country.

Gladrags Mrs India Nandini Ba-

ruah who has established herself as a successful designer informed that the F&DC will work not only for the promotion of fashion and design industry of northeast but also be in touch with the governments in as far as matters related to policy making for the promotion of textiles, handloom and handicrafts of the region are concerned.

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However, the singer has now revealed the track is inspired by two troubled former child stars - Lohan, who has been in and out of jail and rehab over the years, and Bieber, who is a regular in the headlines over his bad boy antics.

Sir Elton tells Britain’s Event magazine, (You might think it’s about me) the drugs, the excesses, the millions on flowers, the tantrums, the outfits and the glasses... But it isn’t. It’s about Lindsay Lohan, Justin, all these kids who are out there now not knowing what the hell is going on.

I hate to think of Lindsay because she had a talent, she was a great actress, and then it became all about the madness, the parties and everyone forgets about what put them there in the first place. They get lost in the idea that they are famous for who they are, not what they are. I feel sorry for these kids... I worry that these kids will just get swallowed up.

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northeast who also attended the launch media conference raised the issue of people related to the Industry not getting their dues in time or in some cases not at all as they do not have a single body which can act as a pressure group on their behalf, to which all the members assured that F&DC will fill up the gap and ensure that no one associated with the industry is exploited.

V actress Shweta Tiwari, who has been celebrating Ganesh Utsav since the last seven years, says thanks to the lord`s blessings, she is now living her life happily. The actress has been through a lot of ups and downs in her personal life - a troubled marriage with actor Raja Chaudhary, with whom she has a daughter named Palak, and then a divorce. Shweta recently married her long-time beau Abhinav Kohli in July, and says “right now I am all stress-free”.

“I don`t even come to know when the day comes and ends. I wish Ganapati keeps this forever,” Shweta told reporters here Monday during the Ganapati festivities at her residence. “I never felt the need to ask for anything from Ganapati. He just kept on blessing me with so much love and happiness,” added the actress, who is known for shows like `Kasauti Zindagii Kay` and `Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi`.

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A press note informed that the contest include music from the soft rock genre. Contestants may avail entry forms from the office of the club at circular road, Dimapur.

The last date for the submission of the forms is Septemeber 20, screening test will held on September 28, Elimination round on November 9, where as the Grand Finale is on December 20.

The winner will walk away with a cash price of Rs.1,00000 followed by other category prizes like 1st, 2nd , 3rd runners up and Best original song. There will be also be other Individuals category cash prizes and gift hampers and the overall total cash prizes will be of 2 lakhs.

Best Individuals award result will be judged on the day of the Elimination round. The selected Bands from the screening test and the finalist Bands will be based on public voting for the winning titles. Voting cardd will be available in certain music stores and cafes which will be publicized further. The performance of the selected bands based on public voting will be videoed and telecast through locals channels, doordarshan and will be highlighted through projector shows in the main junction of the town from time to time in some districts of Nagaland.

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Niathu Sports Festival from November 24 DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The 3rd edition of the Niathu Sports Festival is scheduled to be held from November 24 to 26 under the theme, “Unity through Sports”. The event will be held at Niathu Resort, Chumukedima, Dimapur. The sports festival will include competitive events in Badminton, Billiards & Snooker, Cricket, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and Angling. The events will be held at the Niathu Resort, Noune Resort, Nagaland Cricket Stadium and Tennis Complex Nagarjan.

A press note informed that it is being organised under technical assistance from the Nagaland Badminton Association, Nagaland Cricket Association, Nagaland Volleyball Association, the Nagaland Tennis Association, Nagaland Table Tennis Association and the Nagaland Amateur Billiards & Snooker Association in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland.

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ised annually by the Niathu Privilege Club as part of the resort’s and club’s initiatives under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. The festival aims to promote sports and games and create a platform for the talented youngsters of the region to showcase their talents and also get rewarded for achieving excellence in the arena of sports and games.

The total prize money for the event will amount to Rs. 6 lakhs. The event is open to all participants from Nagaland and also for those sportspersons and teams from other parts of the north eastern region. All teams representing institutions, private and government agencies, sports clubs, youth organisations, police and para-military forces, etc are invited to come forward and participate in the festival.

All individuals and teams interested in participating in the event are requested to contact Nisheto, District Sports Officer, Dimapur at the DDSC Complex (Mobile No: 9436008755).

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, and Rafael Nadal, of Spain, pose for photos after Nadal won the men's singles final of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (AP Photo) NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10 (REUTERS): Rafa Nadal crowned his brilliant year by defeating world number one Novak Djokovic to win the U.S. Open title at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday and earn his 13th grand slam singles crown. The Spaniard earned his second major championship this season following his French Open triumph, sealing the 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 win when Djokovic dumped a forehand into the net, sending Nadal down onto his back before rolling face down and sobbing in joy.

Nadal's career total of 13 grand slam wins moves him one ahead of Australian Roy Emerson and into third on the all-time list behind Roger Federer (17) and Pete Sampras (14). Nadal, who won the 2010 U.S. Open in a final against Djokovic and then lost their finals rematch in 2011, improved his hard court record to a spotless 22-0 this year and his overall match record to a sensational 60-3.

"I never thought something like this could happen," said the 27-year-old, who watched last year's U.S. Open on television at home during a seven-month absence from the Tour due to a knee injury. "I feel very lucky about what happened since I came back." Luck has accounted for a very small sliver of his remarkable season.

Since rejoining the Tour in February, Nadal has reached the finals in 12 of his 13 tournaments, winning 10 of them. The Spaniard said beating Djokovic made this victory even more meaningful. "Playing against Novak is a very special feeling," he said at the trophy ceremony. "Probably no one brings my game to the level that Novak does." The match was a Tour-record setting 37th meeting between the two rivals, eclipsing the 36 clashes between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl. Nadal improved his lead in their series to 22-15.

The left-hander from Mallorca collected prize money of $2.6 million. Nadal also pocketed an extra $1 million for having topped the standings in the U.S. Open run-up series of events, matching the $3.6 million haul of wom-

en's winner Serena Williams. "He was too good," said Australian Open champion Djokovic. "He definitely deserved to win this match and this trophy. "Obviously it's disappointing to lose a match like this.

But it's an honor and privilege to be fighting for this trophy." The duo have staged some of the most memorable matches in recent seasons, with Djokovic winning a six-hour tilt in the 2012 Australian Open final, and Nadal claiming a classic semi-finals win this year at Roland Garros by 9-7 in the fifth set.

Djokovic turned up the intensity and outslugged Nadal to win the second set. The top-seeded Serb claimed a rare service break off Nadal in the sixth game, taking a 4-2 lead by winning an exhausting 54-stroke rally when he handcuffed Nadal with a backhand to his feet.

Djokovic raised both arms above his head and shook them in triumph to cheers from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. The Spaniard had held serve in 81 of 82 games on his way to the final. But that feeling of exultation for Djokovic was short-lived as Nadal broke right back to bring the set back on serve at 4-3. Djokovic again showed his determination by seizing the advantage in the next game, breaking Nadal with a sizzling backhand crosscourt winner and then ending the set on serve in the next game with a backhand winner down the line.

Turning Point Djokovic made it three breaks in a row against the formidable Nadal in the opening game of the third set, setting the Spaniard down at love.

Nadal leveled the set in the sixth game, foiling the Quality Tennis Serb's serve to make it 3-3. The match might The quality of tennis rose throughhave turned three games later. Facing triple out Monday's match, translating into break point at 0-40, the Spaniard fought back long rallies, brilliant defense and boomferociously, scrambling for every ball to thwart ing winners that had the centre court Djokovic, snuffing out the third break point with on their feet roaring their appreciation. his first ace of the match on a 125-mph bullet and Among the host of celebrities and public held after the second deuce. figures watching the game, Queen Sofia That seemed to take some of the fight out of the of Spain was on hand to cheer on Nadal.

Serb, who was broken in the next game when Nadal Nadal rewarded his fans with a meticublasted a forehand winner up the line to move one set lous opening set, winning with relative from victory. "It's all my fault," said Djokovic. "I made ease with a pair of service breaks. some unforced errors in the crucial moments with foreThe Spaniard, dashing around the court with speed hands and dropped the serve twice when I should not and ease, handled the windy conditions easily, making have. "Then he started playing much, much better after just four unforced errors to 14 by Djokovic in the first set. that, and I obviously could not recover."

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): 1st United T20 Open Cosco Ball Cricket Tournament under the theme "Cricket to Christ" organized by United Baptist Churches, North East India, Dimapur got underway this morning at DDSC Stadium with Jerry Patton, Deputy Director, Horticulture Department as chief guest at the inaugural function. Addressing the gathering, chief guest lauded the players for their participation in the tournament which is being organized basing on religious aspect. He urged them to maintain strict discipline and decorum in and off the field.

He rued that people have lost the mor-

al values of life, which should not be the case of Christian state like Nagaland and therefore urged the people to develop the liking of reading Bible in order to widen their horizon for righteousness. Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will grace the final on September 20 as chief guest and give away prizes to the winners. Altogether 26 teams are participating in the event. Rev. Y.T. Lotha, advisor, UBCA-NEI said the said the invocation prayer while Rev. Puduhu Khuso, convener, organizing committee for the tournament. Akavi Yeptho, evangelist, UBCA-NEI was the moderator of the function.

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