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By Sandemo Ngullie
What does it mean in 2013?
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DTE informs DIMAPUR, AUGUST 13 (MExN): The Directorate of Technical Education has informed that all NEET-2013 candidates provisionally selected for the undergoing MBBS course are hereby informed that allocation of eight MBBS seats at NEIGRIHMS Meghalaya has been received. Therefore all provisionally selected MBBS candidates interested to avail MBBS seat at NEIGRIHMS are requested to report to the Directorate of Technical Education Nagaland on August 17 by 11:00 a.m for counseling. Candidates who do not report will not be considered for posting at NEIGRIMHS. The DTE also informed that the last date for admission to NEIGRIHMS is August 20. It further said that any NEET- 2013 candidate not selected for any course and desirous of availing one seat in B-Tech (Dairy) at NDRI Karnal may report to the same office on August 17. The DTE added that in case of multiple candidates, selection will be on the basis of NEET 2013 merit.
Two tattooed old women are seen returning home to their village after completing a day’s work in the field in Tuensang on August 12. Painting tattoos on the face and body was a part of naga culture until the advent of Christianity in 1872. (Photo by Imojen I Jamir)
Demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’ to intensify ENPO to observe ‘Black Day’ on August 15 DIMAPUR, AUGUST 13 (MExN): In a symbolic move to intensify the movement for the demand of a separate state (Frontier Nagaland), the public of the six tribes of Eastern Nagaland under the aegis of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization have resolved to observe a symbolic “Black Day” on August 15 by wearing black arm bands in all tribal HQs and ADC HQs. The ENPO through a pres note stated that this gesture would be a token of formal protest and a practical message to the GOI for the immediate declaration of the Statehood demand, “based on the distinctive and the different histori-
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 13 (MExN): An eleven year-old minor was sexually molested by a sixty year-old man in Dimapur. The incident occurred in Lakeview colony on August 12 but was reported to the police only the next day. The accused, one Joginder Singh, made sexual advances at the victim reportedly in an inebriated state. The accused and the victim’s family are tenants of the same building. According to the police, the accused called the victim to his apartment at around noon on August 12. He then forced himself on the girl, kissing and touching her inappropriately. The girl managed to free herself and told her parents, who later informed Lakeview Colony Youth Organisation. The organisation then reported the matter to the police. The accused was handed over to the police on August 13 and a case was registered. Medical examination ruled out rape but clear bite marks were evident on the cheeks. Further investigation is on, police said.
Union Minister concerned by Nagaland roads
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 13 (MExN): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Oscar Fernandez has expressed serious concerns on road development in Nagaland. A press note from the PRO, Nagaland House, New Delhi informed that Fernandez divulged his concerns to Parliamentary Secretary for National Highways and Mechanical, Nuklutoshi on August 12 in New Delhi. KOHIMA, AUGUST 13 According to the note, the (MExN): The Superinten- Union Minister affirmed dent of Police, Kohima has informed of traffic regulations at Kohima in view of the 67th Independence Day celebration on August 15. A press note from the Kohima DIMAPUR, AUGUST SP informed that only ve- 13 (MExN): The NSCN (K) hicles with appropriate car today “emphasized on prinpasses would be allowed to ciple reconciliation based enter the Secretariat Plaza. on historical and political However, parking outside rights of the Nagas. Because, the main gate of the Secre- politically and historically, tariat Plaza would be free the Nagas has every right to for all public. It also stated become a free nation.” In a that no vehicles would be statement through the MIP, allowed to park by the road- the NSCN (K) pointed out side from 6:00 am onwards that “Even today, the NSCN on August 15 at the stretch never oppose for Naga Recfrom BSNL telephone ex- onciliation but it rejects change to Classic Island only high handedness and and in the stretch from Raj vengeance action of some Bhavan to New Secretariat faction.” Complex. Entry of heavy veOn the recent grenade hicles as well as unloading blast at Dimapur, the NSCN in the town will be restrict- (K) accused the “Kehoi group ed from 7:00 am onwards. of putting wild allegation on The SP further cautioned NSCN, and clarified that it that any defaulting vehicles has nothing to do with it” but would be towed and towing rather “it might be the handicharge shall be recovered work of the Kehoi group to from the defaulters. create fear psychosis in the
Kohima traffic for August 15
cal and geo-political back ground of Eastern Nagaland.” The ENPO said that “politically and economically, the region is amongst the most neglected, underprivileged and underdeveloped areas in the country in comparative and successive terms since and before the attainment of Statehood, which is a direct outcome and the responsibility of both the passive and somewhat oblivious Centre and the indulgent State of Nagaland.” It added that presently, Nagaland is composed of the former Tuensang Frontier Division (formerly, an Area outside of any foreign rule before 1948) of the then North East Frontier Agency (NEFA), and the former Naga Hills of Assam of the then British Raj and post Independent India.
60 year-old man molests minor
that he would visit the state “sometime after the Parliament session.” The note informed that Nuklutoshi strongly appealed to the Union Minister on the alternative road NH-39 (presently 29), from Dimapur to Maran via Peren; which according to the note will benefit both Manipur and Nagaland. He also urged Fernandez “to take up the whole NH 61 and NH-155 into 2line at the earliest, since those roads connecting almost all the
major district in the state.” On the Foothill Road, Nuklutoshi stated that it must be taken up at the earliest. He also reminded the Union Minister of the declaration of National Highway from NH-155 at Tuensang, Nagaland to NH215 at Namtola which was proposed and requested by the Nagaland CM earlier. SK Verma, Chief Engineer MORTH and Kezha Theunuo, S.E. NH (PWD) were also present during the meeting.
minds of the Nagas in Dimapur for their easier extortion and kidnapping regime”. The NSCN (K) expressed that the “Naga Sovereignty issue” is not a “private business to be manipulated by certain group of people as some faction is trying to pollute the issue for their advantage”. It said that the Naga issue should be determined by the Nagas. The NSCN (K) reminded that neither the Government of India (GOI) nor NSCN (IM) can impose their “secret arranged solution on the Nagas as if it is Naga solution”. The NSCN (K) said, “Present study clearly revealed that 80 to 85per cent of the Nagas lost their credibility and shaken their stance by believing factional talk and factional
solution.” However it added that 10 to 15 percent of the Nagas firmly believe that “Naga sovereignty will be indestructible seeds for sovereignty struggle.” It added that “the Naga sovereignty struggle is more than thirty (30) years older than the existence of the Indian government and hence the Naga people have no share in Indian politics.” For the survival of the Naga sovereignty struggle, the Naga people do not require GOI’s permission, the NSCN (K) said. It further added that the “NSCN (K) has time and again declared that, it will not disturb any solution between NSCN (IM) and GOI” but cautioned that, “it would continue to fight for complete freedom.” See full text in page 5
NSCN (K) for principle reconciliation
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On August 14, 1947, a young Naga man was deputed at 8am to send a telegram addressed to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organisation, signed by members of the Naga National Council (NNC). The telegram that cost Rs. 300 declared, “ … The Nagas will be independent …” 12 copies of this were made and sent to various leaders and governments by way of information. Telegram services might now have been withdrawn but a declaration of independence cannot be. “On August 15, India was going to declare its independence, and to declare independence a day later would have made us secessionists. That is why August 14 signifies the beginning of Naga rights,” explains General Thenoselie Keyho, a driving force behind the NNC. “People and times change, but history does not.” For a range of young Nagas, 66 years into “Naga independence,” the course of history signifies an equal range of perceptions. For some, August 14 is a day to introspect on a history of militarization; for others, the present has made the past dissolve. “August 14 automatically connects me to the larger freedom of South Asia from colonial rule. But it also reminds me that like the Naga people, there are others who are divided by boundaries, in Kashmir and in Punjab,” reflects Dr. Dolly
Kikon. For her, August 14 matters because “we cannot forget the militarization and the loss of freedom.” For the Naga people in what is now Burma, these factors have made August 14 melt to oblivion. Systematic abuse, fear, hardship and the complete lack of rights in Burma has “disqualified” the significance of a Naga Independence Day. “Forget about the Day, people cannot speak about the Naga movement in public,” reveals Ke Jung, a Naga student from Burma. But he doesn’t blame only the Government for this treatment—many Naga nationalists forgot the Naga people of Burma, rarely “standing by” them in times of despair. “We need encouragement from the Naga people everywhere. Despite differences, we are one,” asserts Solomon Theibung, a social worker from Somra region in Burma. On the Indian side, oneness has remained elusive. Factional feuds, ritual and rhetoric have left many “emotionally disconnected.” There is a general perception, explains Dr. Pangernungba, that people are losing their sense of pride and dignity as a people. Reasons are many: money orientation, factions, leadership, a prolonged ceasefire, etc. have taken away “our sense of Naganess.” But there are more entrenched reasons, iterates Dr. Kethoser Aniu Kevichusa. “The Naga people have become economically and politically dependent on others. This might help us live in the short term but not survive in the
long term.” The “mere observation” of a Naga Independence Day, according to Adani Peter, Editor of Senapati-based Hornbill Express, will not bring this “sense of Naganess” back, considering “not an inch” of this “independence” has been achieved in the past 66 years for the Nagas in Manipur. But this August 14 brings along a silver lining. “Voices of resentment, as well as change, are showing up through creative social movements. Time has come to change and the Naga leadership must listen to these voices,” asserts Dr. Pangernungba. And there is unity brewing elsewhere. “Many Nagas in India could not see or feel to date what the Nagas of Burma were going through or vice versa. Through Facebook, that can now change,” offers Dr. Achan Mungleng. Putting up a Naga flag as a profile picture expresses the notion of nationality in new ways and the Naga youth worldwide can now observe August 14 through technology. Today, young Nagas are seeking ways to (re) define the values of August 14. To mark this reality, there is a need to (re) discover a definition of the self, both intrinsic and with respect to others. As Dr. Dolly Kikon affirms, Naga Independence Day should define, as should the rest of the year, the kind of relationship the Naga wants to forge with her neighbours. Because “this relationship also defines our identity as a people.”
inspect education system at grassroots level: clP leader
MOKOKcHUNG, AUGUST 13 (MExN): Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader Tokheho Yepthomi asked party workers at the grass-root level to inspect the school education system, especially with regard to the number of teachers, the mid-day meal schemes, the SSA & RMSA funds so that the Congress party can act upon any anomalies. The CLP leader, who toured Mokokchung district with other Congress MLAs and NPCC officials, held a meeting with Congress party leaders in the district at the Gorkha Community Hall here today. Tokheho expressed concern over the poor performance of government schools especially with regard to HSLC and HSSLC Board Exams. He said that the number of students passing out HSLC in 1st Division from Government schools were only 424, while the number of students at private schools stands at 14,943 for the period 2008-2013. In HSSLC exams from 2008-2013, the number of students passing out in 1st Division from government
CLP leader & MLA Tokheho Yeptho speaking at a party meeting during his tour of Mokokchung district on August 13.
Higher Sec Schools was only 932 while students from private schools stood at 4,345. This poor performance of the government schools is despite the fact that the government has appointed 5,977 Primary and Graduate teachers during the period 20092013 (Primary teacher – 3,893; Graduate teachers – 2,084). In this connection, Tokheho asked the Congress grass-root workers in the ACC level to inspect and verify the number of teachers in the schools in their constituencies and submit the report to the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), so that the
party can take up the issue. He also asked party workers to check the mid-day meal scheme, the implementation of the SSA and RMSA projects and find out if there are any anomalies. The NPCC will take up the issue as per the feedback garnered from the grassroot level, he added. Meanwhile, Tokheho said that he is touring the district as per the recent directive of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) which said that the Pradesh Congress Committee, District Congress Committee and the Assembly Constituency Congress Committee should have monthly meet-
ing at their own levels for proper political coordination. He disclosed that the purpose of the tour was to highlight the Ordinance on Food Security Bill which will be launched by the UPA Government on August 20, 2013 on the occasion of Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The CLP leader lashed out at the DAN Government for financial mismanagement and strongly denied the “DAN government’s allegation that the Congress party goes to Delhi and ask the central government to stop funds to the state government.” Saying that the NPF Government could not prepare works programme for the year 2013-2014, Tokheho added that there is a huge financial mismanagement from 2009-2010 to 2012-2013. He asserted that the Government could not maintain the state financial discipline for the last 10 years rule as per the recommendation of the XII Finance Commission and Planning Commission and added that there is also a huge Balance Credit Revenue (BCR) negative of Rs 1401.29 crores in the last three years 2010-2013.
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Kohima, august 13 (DiPR): The Urban Development Department has notified that, a Steering committee has been constituted, for Capacity Building Programme under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) for overall supervision and monitoring of capacity building activities in the State with immediate effect. This was envisaged in the Toolkit for Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme under JNNURM of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The Steering Committee consist of Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Development Deptt. as Chairman, Director, Urban Development as Member Secretary and Director,
Administrative Training Institute (ATI); OSD (General) Finance Department; Joint Secretary, Urban Development Deptt. and Addl. Director, Municipal Affairs Cell as Members. The Steering Committee shall carry out the following activities: (a) Facilitate preparation of City Capacity Building (CB) Plan (b) Preparation of State Capacity Building Strategy and Capacity Building Plan (c) Steering Committee will be responsible for involving all Stakeholders such as Citizens Groups, Research Institutions, Training Institutions including ATI etc during planning and implementation of CB Plan. (d) Submission of proposal to Ministry of Urban De-
Lineage Enterprise informs on Kids for Fame voting cards
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Kohima, august 13 (mExN): Lineage Enterprise, Kohima district organizer has informed that the voting cards (Round-1) for the reality show “Kids for Fame” Season -4 is already available at Lineage Enterprise Metro Market opposite New NST Kohima. For Kohima the participants can contact Kohima – Lineage Enterprise (9856484156, 8014904701). The voting cards are also available in the following outlets Dimapur – School of Music & Art, Purana Bazaar, Popular Bakery and Archie’s; Wokha – Lifeline Medico and Mokokchung – Cosmos Entertainment. Pheto Music Association (PMA) informed that the Round 1 voting has commenced on August 12 and will continue till September 12. The counting will take place on September 13 and the elimination round on September 14 which a show in Dimapur. Kids aged between 10-15 having talent in signing in English and Hindi are taking part in the contest. The winner will walk away with a cash of Rs 2 Lakh and a year career contract with the organizer (Pheto Music Association)
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Superintendent of Excise (MS) and Excise personnel with the seized 578 bottles of assorted liquor seized on August 12 and 13 by the Excise Mobile Squad during raids conducted at Signal Bosti, Army Supply road, Dhobinala and City Tower, Dimapur. In this connection, 14 (fourteen) accused were arrested and booked under NLTP Act ’89 and the seized articles were deposited at the Mobile Squad Malkhana.
DC Mkg informs government employees
moKoKchuNg, august 13 (DiPR): Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso has informed all Government servants posted within Mokokchung town that, Independence Day celebration programme will commence at 8:40 a.m. at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung with Minister for Forest and Border Areas, Y. Patton as the chief guest. In this regard all Government servants and students are hereby directed to
attend the function without fail. All Head of Offices are directed to take the attendance and submit to the DC’s office for onward submission to the Government for necessary action. Further, all the Village Council Members and GB’s of Ungma, Chuchuyimpang, Khensa and Mokokchung Villages, GB’s of Mokokchung Town, All Ward Council and all citizens of Mokokchung town are requested to attend the function.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “A Person is always a precious existence to another”
“Though your life has been snatch away by the adversary, yet your heart and soul is still alive with the spirit of a true soldier”. We are humbled by our lack of adequate words to repay your sincere generosity towards us when we needed it most, physically, spiritually, financially, materially and through constant prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Lieutenant Colonel Pfokreho James Krichena, Commander, Southern Command of GPRN/ NSCN, from Rabunamai Village, who was abducted and shot dead on the fateful day the 6th August 2013 at Senapati DHQ
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International Youth Day 2013 observed
Labourers fill up potholes in the streets of Dimapur during the NPF social work at Dimapur on August 13. Naga People’s Front Dimapur Division undertook the task of repairing the potholes on the road stretch from DC Court junction to Tragopan point, as a part of their social work. All NPF office bearers, members from different wings of the NPF and party workers devoted their time in filling up the potholes with gravel and stones. The work was taken up by the NPF Dimapur Division with the support of Executive Engineer, Roads & Bridges, Dimapur for the convenience of the general public. (Morung Photo)
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In sincere debt and gratitude, we shall ever remain: • Naga People Organization (NPO) • Senapati District Woman Association (SDWA) • Senapati District Student Association (SDSA) • Tribal Hoho’s/Council under NPO • Student Bodies, Woman Societies, Churches, NGO’s, Public Leaders, Local Authorities, Friend Circle and General Public. For constant caring and concerned on the very tragedy, and retrieval of the dead body till the journey of last rite. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, yet our good Lord has accounted for your good deeds and in earnest we pray that His abundant grace be with you. Loving Wife, Son, Daughter, Grand Children’s, Relatives and Rabunamai Village Council
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DimaPuR, august 13 (mExN): The Tsiesema Youth Organization (TYO) carried out a massive social work under the theme of ‘Civic mobilization’ of clearing the Peducha-Tsiesema road on August 10. Peducha-Tsiesema road is a bypass connecting NH-29 and NH-02. It is 17 km shorter for vehicles plying from Dimapur to Tseminyu, Wokha, and Mokokchung etc. TYO, Tsiesema President Mhalelhou Mere in a press release stated that the lifeline of these places has been affected owing to major landslides in many pockets and giving horrifying moments for the vehicles and passengers plying on this road. This has compelled the TYO to deploy about 200 volunteers to clear the roads using JCB, Tipper trucks and Tata mobiles. About 10 KM stretch of raid has been clear off that has been grounded with landslide mud. The TYO appealed to the concerned department to have a sympathetic approach towards maintenance of the road in the larger interest of the public.
velopment (MoUD) (e) Steering Committee will be responsible for release of funds to ULBs/ other agencies as per the approved CB Plan. (f) Steering Committee will submit periodic utilisation certificates to MoUD for release of instalments based on the consolidated CB Plan of the State. (g) Steering Committee will be responsible for adherence to all relevant general and financial rules as per GFR/State regulations. (h) Steering Committee will be responsible for ensuring due diligence with regard to audit and vigilance provisions. This notification was issued vide No.UDD/GEN- TYO volunteers filling potholes with boul7/120/CB/2007 Dated Ko- ders along the Peducha-Tsiesema road on August 10. hima the 22nd July 2013.
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DimaPuR, august 13 (mExN): ‘Discover Positive’ under Youngs’ Club Dimapur (YCD) along with Walford Area Youth Organization (WAYO) celebrated International Youth Day 2013 with this year theme declared by UN ‘Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward’ at Chapel Hall Bethesda Higher Secondary School. A press note received here said that International Youth Day created by the United Nations was first celebrated in 1998. The event is now marked on August 12 each year; the day aims to celebrate the contribution youths make to society. Jenpu Rongmei Founder and President Youngs’ Club Dimapur in his welcome address said that Youngs’ Club celebrating International
Youth Day since 2011 is to create a close relation, reach out to the young people and connect them to march together for the social cause, to bring peace, to promote talent, to address the contribution of Youth towards the Nation. International Youth Day is only not about observing for the namesake but celebrated together to bring more close, to bring unity and peace. Rev. Moses Murry, Chairman Bethesda Higher Secondary School also addressed the gathering and said that youth are the backbone of the society and should carry their work with dedication and commitment to the Lord. The celebration was marked by special presentation and choreography by Bethesda Higher secondary school, Lorna’s School, Titus
Kath and Topeni Shohe from WAYO, Akhrole, Contestant No. 11 Kids for fame 2013, Prem Rawat, 1st Runners up, North east Wave and Hukali Rochill from Lornas School. Extempore speech competition was held on the theme where Sahina Khatun (Lorna’s school), Arup Roy (BHSS) and Sentiyangla Lemtur (Lorna’s school) respectively won the first, second, and third. The special highlight of the programme the contribution made by 3rd Semester Students (B.A) of Dimapur Government College, a cash collected from their scholarship towards Project Care & Hope a project under Youngs’ Club to support children infected and affected by HIV/ AIDS and affected by drugs and alcoholic parents.
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MTBA hosts biggest musical event ‘Revere’
moKoKchuNg, august 13 (mExN): The biggest musical event of churches in Mokokchung town - Music Fest under the aegis of MTBA has once again observed with much grace and more successfully at Mother Church from August 8-9 under the theme ‘Revere’. Music Fest Media Cell in a press release stated that the 22nd Music Fest was more elegant with the presence of Imtisenla the rising star in Nagaland music industry from. She was the guest artist for the event and more so she has motivated the aspiring musicians by sharing her experience in music arena of which she acknowledged God’s help in her journey. Apart from the bands and solo artist from all churches at Mokokchung town, the nine youth fellowship under MTBA participated in the music
Unique 3D art installation features as décor
Another notifying insignia of 2013 Music Fest is the beautiful design of its logo and décor of Mother Church, which was designed by Wapang Ozukum of A&B Youth Fellowship. The center stage is composed of a semi-abstract expressionist contemporary 3D art installation. The composition includes a stairway with a child crawling climbing upward towards the Cross. The reason behind is, if he happen to turn his gaze somewhere around - he will be easily swayed by the negative force leaving him in a position to Stop in his uphill depicts here is that if you accidentally or journey towards the Cross. The message intentionally worry about your actions celebration with choral presentation and different acts. Music Fest convener Arsashi Ozukum noted that 22nd Music Fest has been more satisfying and much successful with elevated spirit of genuine worship and termed it as the most disciplined and punctual event.
The youths were well updated and aware of church environment stated Temnameren, Youth Evangelist MTBA. He further mentioned appreciation of MTBA Church for its financial and moral support without which the long observed Music Fest from early 1990’s could not be possible. Additionally he
by looking downwards with uncertain Faith in your decision to step forward, the negative force will be so deceiving and strong to resist that you will be in a position to step downhill. The intention of the Artist of the child nakedness is to portray the atmosphere of innocence. In art perspective, the figure intensifies beauty within the uncovered body anatomy on his constant movement. The artist in it wants the viewer to contemplate on the art, meditate, introspect and relate it with the child. It is a challenge to respect, honor and worship God.
shares his gratitude to all organizers, sub-committees, volunteers and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the success of the event. Youth Evangelist also expresses his wishes of all the participating bands to be consistent in singing gospel music as they had sung in the event. It is worth mentioning
that altogether 31 bands and solo artist participated in two days event at Mother Church. “The history remains that Music Fest is the platform where many successful singers and aspiring musicians were given much opportunities to mold their passion and it still carries on,” said the Music Fest Media Cell.
DimaPuR, august 13 (mExN): The Quality Peace Clubs Members of Dimapur district organized a one-day seminar on Peace Building, at Peace Channel Conference Hall. During the meeting, the club members, leaders, teacher coordinators and volunteers of the movement expressed their concern and support to the Quality Peace Club (QPC) members and coordinators of Tuensang and Zunheboto districts for the ongoing allegation against Peace Channel coordinators and members of the movement in those districts. Robert Coordinator from Peace Channel family exhorted the members of the family to love and forgive those who hate and criticize us, pray for those who do not support us. Peace Channel Desk Dimapur in a press release stated that 40 club leaders and others attended the seminar. While encouraging peace channel in Tuensang and Zunheboto to stand firm for peace, Imnanokden said, “I personally feel that the movement has been giving me lots of platforms
and opportunities to come out of my cocoon and making me leader. Thus, I should say that those who criticize the movement, they need to learn more about it and I suggest the best way to learn about the movement is to be part of it.” Viboli Zhimomi, volunteer from Dimapur encouraged not to lose heart and stand firm against all evils. Kabil from Dimapur said, “We need not be ashamed of doing good to our school, family and society through the training on Peace Education by the movement.” Yepli Yepthomi also expressed her support saying, “Just keep doing the good work of promoting peace in our land.” I Vizo Nagi stated ‘we all need to stand firm to fight against anything that destroys our friends and family to lead a peaceful life.’ Kikim Mergret Thangeo encouraged them to stay calm and be proud of yourself as a member of peace Club. Many teacher coordinators, volunteers, animators and QPC leaders also expressed their concern and support. The meeting concluded with an evaluation, prayer and group discussion.
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Members extend support to ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Peace Channel in Tsg and Zbto THE LORD GAVE, AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY; BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD (JOB 1:21)
Words are not adequate to express our profound gratitude to you all who stood by and comforted us with your immense support in prayers, personal presence, condolences, generous contributions materially and financially during the sudden demise of our beloved son.
YANGERTEMSU JAMIR BORN : July 18, 1988 DIED : August 5, 2013
We would specially like to convey our thanks to: 1. Union Church, Fazl Ali College Campus, Mokokchung 2. Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church, Mokokchung 3. Officers and staff of PWD and H&FW Departments 4. Different Fellowships and Unions 5. Well-wishers of Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung etc. We are unable to mention each and every one of you individually; it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless all of you abundantly. Loving Parents, sisters and relatives
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‘GTA to be repealed soon’ Manipur celebrates ‘Patriots Day’ DArjEElINg, August 13 (IANs): Even as public curfew cripples life in the Darjeeling hills, the GJM Tuesday said a unanimous decision has been taken to repeal the hill development body Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) soon. The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) is likely to pitch for Birkhu Bhushal as interim chief executive officer of GTA to fill up the post which fell vacant following party chief Bimal Gurung's resignation. Gurung quit July 30 to concentrate on the Gorkhaland movement. The decision was taken at a GJM central commit-
tee meeting in the wake of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assertion that if the second man in GTA does not take command after Gurung's resignation, her government would fill up the post. With GTA Deputy Chief Executive Ramesh Ale not agreeing to take charge, there was much speculation the state government's nominated GTA member Durga Khorel may be appointed. "The state has given us a letter to choose a chief executive in three days, otherwise the government will appoint their own chief executive. Do we want a chief executive of GTA to be from
the state or someone from our own community? The issue of GTA and its chief executive is only for a limited period as our final goal is Gorkhaland," said Gurung. The GJM decision is believed to be aimed at staving off any such event. Meanwhile, Gurung spoke of repealing the GTA in a facebook post. "The GTA will be repealed but at an appropriate time. In an all-party meeting (Monday) we have decided that GTA should be repealed soon. It was a unanimous decision taken by all parties," Gurung said. Armed with more powers than its predecessor -
the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council formed in the late 1980s - GTA was created July 18, 2011 via a tripartite agreement signed between GJM and the state and central governments. Following the central government's green signal for creation of a separate Telangana, the GJM intensified its separatist movement. The chief minister Saturday issued a 72-hour deadline to GJM to withdraw the stir. Retaliating against Banerjee's ultimatum, the GJM has clamped a twoday public curfew in the region beginning Tuesday. Claiming the ultima-
tum was by Calcutta High Court and not Banerjee, GJM said it would continue its stir but in accordance with the norms laid by the court which has directed the state government to prevent forcible shutdown. GJM has announced a four-day relaxation, beginning Aug 15, in the indefinite strike called Aug 3 to press for Gorkhaland. The government has started distributing rations for people, rapidly running out of food stocks. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick is also likely to reach the hills to monitor distribution of ration.
IMPHAl, August 13 (PtI): Manipur on Tuesday celebrated 'Patriots Day' to commemorate the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri war during which scores of people sacrificed their lives to safeguard the independence of the state. Several functions were held in the state capital where Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials placed wreaths to pay respects to those killed in the war. Governor Ashwini Kumar, Speaker Th Lokeshore, Chief Minister Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in their separate messages on the occasion called upon the people to work unitedly for the de-
IMPHAl, August 13 (NNN): Two noted environmental based NGOs of Manipur in a joint memorandum to the Forect Advisory Committee (FAC), Ministry of Environment and Forest, have expressed objection to the idea of having a separate forest clearance for the forest impacts in Mizoram side due to the proposed construction of 1500 MW Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Multipurpose Project (THEP). The Citizens’ Concern for Dams and Development (CCDD) and the Committee on the Protection of Natural Resources in Manipur (CPNRM) in a joint memorandum addressed to Jude Sekhar, chairperson of the Forest Advisory Committee, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of Environ-
ment and Forest, Government of India, New Delhi, said the land and the forest to be destroyed by THEP in Mizoram belong to the Hmar indigenous people, handed over to them by their forefathers and ancestors from generations. "We would like to point out that the forest clearance for the impacts in Manipur side has been rejected by the FAC of the MoEF in its hearing of July 11-12, 2013 due to the disproportionate and irreparable impacts of the proposed 1500 MW THEP in Manipur and also due to widespread objections of affected peoples and community organizations to Forest Clearance due to lack of adequate and detailed impact assessments," the memorandum reminded. Both Manipur and Manipur Mizoram falls in the
Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot2, a globally recognized area with rich and diverse flora and fauna species3 and any irresponsible statement of the absence of any endemic species in the area does not have any premise and is a clear disrespect of the large number of scientific studies, findings and also applications as well on the unique floral and faunal diversity in the region. The total area requirement for submergence and for compensatory afforestation both in Mizoram and Manipur, will be more than 1000 sq. km, would make Tipaimukh dam, one of world’s most destructive and unsustainable project for destroying gigantic scale of tribal forest land and the Barak and the Tuivai Riverine eco-systems. The land requirement
per Mega Watt of power to be generated by the proposed THEP at the rate of 16.2 hectares for every Mega Watt has been acknowledged as one of the highest in India, and also indeed, one of the highest in the entire world4. The contradictory statement of the Forest Department of Mizoram that the proposed area of submergence falls under the Tuivai Riverine Reserve Forest (RRF), the Tuiruang RRF and Inner Line Reserve Forest (ILRF) and still classifying it as an open and degraded. The CCDD and CPNRM then requested the FAC to also recommend the full implementation of the World Commission on Dams and all the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 2007.
AIZAWl, August 13 (NNN): The government of Mizoram and the Hmar Peoples Convention-Democratic (HPCD), Mizoram Region are scheduled to resume talks on August 14. Sources informed Newmai News Network in Aizawl that leaders of the Hmar militant outfit have arrived today in the Mizoram capital Aizawl for the talks. The August 14 talks will be held at Conference Hall, Tourist Lodge, Chaltlang in Aizawl. The scheduled Wednesday talks between the Mizoram government and that of HPC-D, Mizoram Region will be held after the July 18 talks stalemate between the
two parties in Aizawl. Interestingly, the current term of Suspension of Operation (SoO) between the government of Mizoram and the HPC-D, Mizoram Region had not been extended after its expiry on July 31 due to the July 18 talk stalemate. However, on the request of the Mizoram government to the Hmar outfit to have talks on August 14, the ground rules of SoO have been maintained by the Hmar outfit. HPC-D has three regions, viz, Manipur, Assam and Mizoram with different technical objectives but politically, it is for safeguarding the rights of the Hmar community spreading in these three states.
AgArtAlA, August 13 (IANs): Two more "border haats" (markets) will be set up this year along the India-Bangladesh border to boost local trade and peopleto-people contacts between the two countries, a Tripura minister said on Tuesday. Two border haats were set up along the Meghalaya border in 2011 on a pilot basis and these are now operational. "Two border haats will be operational this year at Kasba in western Tripura and Sabroom in southern Tripura. Two more border haats would be set up at Dharmanagar and Kamal-
pur in northern Tripura subsequently," Industry and Commerce Minister Jitendra Chaudhury said. The northeastern State of Tripura shares an 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh, which shares a 4,095-km border with India's five States - West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram besides Tripura. "Dhaka and New Delhi are keen to set up eight more markets along the India-Bangladesh border in the northeastern states," Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul
Quayes said here recently. "Through the border haats, besides business in local products, peopleto-people contact on both sides of the border would be further strengthened." The haats are to be set up within five km on either side of the international border. "The State government had earlier demanded seven border haats along the Tripura border. In the first phase, four such markets were agreed upon by the two countries," said Chaudhury. Necessary agreements have been signed between officials of the two countries.
"If the existing border infrastructure is upgraded, the volume of trade and business between Bangladesh and the northeastern states of India would increase by five to six times of the current level," the minister said. "The border haats would be allowed to sell local agricultural and horticultural products, spices, minor forest products (excluding timber), fresh and dry fish, dairy and poultry products, cottage industry items, wooden furniture, handloom and handicraft items," said Chaudhury.
guWHAtI, August 13 (PtI): Assam would observe 'State Mourning Day' on August 16 in memory of the innocent people, including children killed in bomb blasts on Independence Day in 2004 at Dhemaji. Official sources said the
day would be observed in all districts and sub-divisional headquarters like in the previous years and the national flag will be flown at half mast in all government offices and educational institutions. Public meetings would be convened centrally in all
district headquarters and arrangements will be made by deputy commissioners and sub-divisional officers. Officers and staff of all departments have been asked to observe the day throughout the state and wear black badges on the occasion.
velopment of Manipur and asked them to fight against those who stand against the integrity of the coun-
try. Official reports from districts said 'Patriots Day' was also celebrated at all district headquarters.
Environmental orgs object to THEP Hmar talks to be held today
Northeast Briefs
Independence Day boycott called in Tripura by NE militants AgArtAlA, August 13 (PtI): Tripura's 856 km border with neighbouring Bangladesh has been sealed and security strengthened in view of 11 militant organisations calling a boycott of Independence Day celebrations. Patrolling has been intensified in hilly and insurgency prone areas of the state and special deployment has been made in about 100 km off the border in remote areas of Dhalai and North Tripura district, Director General of Police, S Balasubramanium, said on Tuesday. The BSF has also been alerted to ensure that militants do not enter Indian territory through the Tripura border, he said. IG, Police Control Nepal Das said, all precautions like regular checking of vehicles and increased security in guarding vital installations have been taken. Security has also been stepped up at the civil secretariat and Raj Bhavan besides the residences of ministers and VIPs, he said. The 11 militant outfits of the Northeast region, six from Manipur, three from Assam and one each from Meghalaya and Tripura have jointly called for the boycott of the Independence Day from 1:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Abducted Officials Released
IMPHAl, August 13 (NNN): The two officials of Manipur Government’s Horticulture Department who had been reportedly abducted by suspected Kuki militants near Kanglatongbi bazaar under Sekmai Police Station in Senapati district August 8 were freed this afternoon. Horticulture Department officials Assistant AO Maibam Priyokumar, 56, a resident of Yaiskul Janmasthan in Imphal West district, currently posted as manager at Regional Progeny Orchard, Maram, and Assistant Subject Matter Specialist Wangkheirakpam Ibopishak, 50, a resident of Nongmeibung in Imphal East district were freed by their abductors in Kanglatongbi area around 3:30 pm. Disclosing the ordeal, Wangkheirakpam Ibopishak said they were kidnapped by three armed militants on August 8 night near Kanglatongbi bazaar. They were then put inside a vehicle by the abductors closing their eyes with clothes, he said. They carried them up on a hill and they had to stay there in their custody for five days, he added. He said the abductors spoke in Kuki dialect but they were not harassed or tortured by them during the five nights of captivity at the militant camp. The militants refused to reveal about the kidnapping, Ibopishak said, adding they neither disclosed their group. At around 3:30 pm, the abductors arranged a Maruti van which brought them to Imphal and then they reached home in the late afternoon, he added.
ZB (AMN) informs
DIMAPur, August 13 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has informed all concerned states unit of Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland that, the Zeliangrong civil organizations, as in the past years must observe the 83rd Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang on August 29 in all Zeliangrong areas. A press note mentioned that Haipou Jadonnang was hung by the Britishers for proclaiming Naga Raj and revolt against the British on August 29, 1931. It directed that educational institutions within Zeliangrong inhabited areas must observe this day in a most befitting manner.
6 minors held for rape of 10-year old girl
sHIlloNg, August 13 (PtI): Six minor boys have been forwarded to the juvenile board for allegedly raping a class II girl on the outskirts of Shillong, police said. The police action came after a complaint was filed by the principal of St Rose Secondary School at Umpling. According to the school principal, a nine-year-old student had confided to friends in his class that he allegedly had sex with the victim. The friends then informed the class teacher. During initial enquiry, the minor boy told the police that five other boys aged between 12 and17 from other schools had also allegedly had sex with the 10-year-old victim. The six students were charged under section 376 (rape) of the IPC and forwarded to the juvenile board, the police said. The sources also said they were on the look out for the stepfather who allegedly raped the girl for the past several months.
Two more markets on India-Bangladesh border
Assam to observe Mourning Day
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE ADVERTISEMENT Dated Kohima the 13th August 2013 NO.IND/TRG/25/95 (Pt-I) : Applications in plain paper are hereby invited for undergoing the following Training Programme for the youths of Nagaland starting from the month of September 2013 to be sponsored by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland Kohima. The Training course will be free of cost however no stipend or TA/DA will be provided 1. Hairstyling & Beauty Care Training a) Duration : 3 months b) Place of Training : M/s Nagaland Women Vocational Training Institute, Dimapur c) Intake : 20 Nos (both male & female) d) Qualification : Class VIII (passed) e) Last date for submission of application: 27th August 2013 f) Date of Interview : 29th August 2013 g) Place of Interview : District Industries Centre, Dimapur at 11:00 AM Applications to be submitted at District Industries Centre,Dimapur 2. Basket Making with Hay & Straws a) Duration : 2 months b) Place of Training : M/s Wondercraft Training Institute, Dimapur c) Intake : 20 Nos (both male & female) d) Qualification : Class VI (passed) e) Last date for submission of application: 27th August 2013 f) Date of Interview : 30th August 2013 g) Place of Interview : District Industries Centre, Dimapur at 11:00 AM Applications to be submitted at District Industries Centre,Dimapur 3. Dress Making Training a) Duration : 3 months b) Place of Training : M/s Scissors & Thread Tailoring Training Institute, Mokokchung c) Intake : 20 Nos (both male & female) d) Qualification : Class VIII (passed) e) Last date for submission of application: 27th August 2013 f) Date of Interview : 29th August 2013 g) Place of Interview : District Industries Centre, Mokokchung at 11:00 AM Applications to be submitted at District Industries Centre, Mokokchung
Sd/(Er.Thekruneituo Kire) Director of Industries & Commerce
OBITUARY
On the sudden demise of Shri. MANOJ KUMAR AGGARWAL (PAPU) on 12th Aug. 2013 at Firojpur (Punjab), the HINDU KALYAN SAMITI Kohima requests all the well wishers to attend a short prayer ritual at its office at D. Block near Sikh Temple from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m on the 14th Aug. 2013. The HINDU KALYAN SAMITI and KOHIMA BAZAAR DURGA PUJA COMMITTEE also appeals to all the Hindus having business establishment in Kohima and also well wishers to kindly close their shops as a mark of respect to the departed soul from 6:00 a.m to 12 noon on 14th Aug. 2013. A short profile: * Born on 10th Aug. 1972 at Kohima, he was actively involved in business for more than twenty years, and served various societies in charitable works till he passed away on 12th Aug. 2013. * Asstt. Treasurer of the KBDPC 1984 * General Secretary of the KBDPC 1995 * Senior Advisor of the KBDPC since 2000 till date * General Secretary of the HINDU KALYAN SAMITI, Kohima. * An active member of the Indian Red Cross Society, Kohima Dist. * An active member of the Rotary Club, Kohima. President HINDU KALYAN SAMITI Kohima
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND HOME DEPARTMENT::HOME BRANCH ORDER
Dated Kohima the 13th August, 2013
NO.HOME/JL-1/99 (pt):: Whereas In commemoration of the ensuing Anniversary of Independence Day 2013, the State Government has decided to remit the sentences against certain categories of prisoners who have been convicted by the courts (other than Court Martial) having criminal jurisdiction in the state of Nagaland and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. Now, therefore, in exercise of the power conferred by Sub section 1 of Section 432 of the Code Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974 here-In after referred as the said Code) the Governor of Nagaland is pleased to grant remission of sentences to the different categories of prisoners as specified below, lodged in the jails of Nagaland and outside other than those in respect of whom the sentence is Inflicted for an offence against the Order referred to in .Subsection 6 of Section 432 of the said Code passed under any law relating to which the Executive Powers of the Union extends. The scale of remission of sentence for different categories is specified below:CATEGORY SCALE OF REMISSION 1. Prisoners sentenced to 10 years and above - 30 (Thirty) days 2. Prisoners sentenced to 5 years to 10 years - 20 (Twenty) days 3. Prisoners sentenced to 1 year to 5 years - 10 (Ten) days 4. Prisoners sentenced up to 1 year - 5(Five) days Further the aforesaid remission granted under the order shall not be admissible to the following categories of prisoners:1. Prisoners convicted under Foreigners Act 2. Prisoners convicted under Passport Act 3. Prisoners convicted under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 4. Prisoners convicted under Section 3 to 10 of Official Secrets Act, 1923 5. Prisoners convicted under Section 2 to 3 of Criminal Amendment Act, 1961 6. Prisoners convicted under Section 121 to 130 of IPC 7. Prisoners convicted under Section 107/109 of CrPC 8. Prisoners convicted under Prevention of Corruption Act 9. Prisoners convicted of rape, attempt to rape or assault on women 10. Convicted prisoners found violating jail rules and discipline such as threatening/ intimidation/quarrelling/beating of fellow prisoners/staff and smuggling of contraband and prohibited articles 11. Foreign National convicted under any Acts. The remission order will take effect from the 15th August,2013. By order and in the name of Governor. SD/TEMJEN TOY HOME COMMISSIONER
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The Morung Express
Naga Independence Day speeches
‘Let us march forward with courage’ The 67th Naga Independence Day Speech Delivered by Brig. (Rtd) S. Singnya, Kedahge, Federal Government of Nagaland on 14th August, 2013 Dear countrymen,
On this historic day as we celebrate the birth of our nation, the 14th of August 2013, I bring greetings to you on behalf of the Federal Government of Nagaland. We give thanks to our Almighty God for His unfailing love and protection to all through these years of trials and tribulations. On this day, 67 years ago, our leaders declared independence from any foreign occupation who desire to forcefully suppress our inherent God’s given right and freedom. From then on, Naga as a Nation has come a long way fighting the forces both within and without clinging on the very foundation of our rights and dignity. Our journey has been a tedious one. Our will and determination have brought us hardships and many sorrows but we have persevered. This is the spirit of Naga nationalism! Thus, as we celebrate this momentous day, I bring greetings to you, my countrymen and women. I salute and honor your sacrifice for the cause of our nation. Let those who try to suppress our rights and freedom as a nation mark these words, “Nagas will never give up our rights to be forever free, and my government, the Federal Government of Nagaland will never bog down to sell our historical and political rights to the politics of convenience because we live by the conviction that Nagas are born free and therefore, are destined to live as a free nation”. Until such day, my fellow Nagas, we must stand united and we must not betray the hopes and aspirations of our forerunners. The pages of our history had been written with blood and sacrifice. Many precious lives both young and old, men and women had vanished from our sight, wives left widowed, children left fatherless and orphaned. As we walk down the lane of history we see the split of blood all over our land. We can still smell the smokes and feel the ashes as we
wade through the Naga villages. Pain and suffering are written all over the faces of my generation. But those have become our strength because there is no regret for the sacrifice we made for a noble cause. This is our strength and today we celebrate our dignity on this Independence Day. We must be thankful to God for His guidance throughout this long protracted struggle. Though our patience and tolerance, our wisdom and intelligence, our unity and integrity have been challenged time and again, God has never let us down in our journey. My fellow countrymen and women, we must not give up on God because He has never given up on us. We follow the chart of His plan that Nagas will be one day. I believe that He suffers with us and desires to see us free. In this our prayer should be persevered that this day may hasten in our history. Our struggle has been a time tested one. The forces against us are insurmountable from human points of view. Many have given up and have joined the band opposing us. But in the formation of a nation, we cannot be short sighted. A nation cannot be born overnight. It also demands from us a display of patience and tolerance. In our struggle, we must not fall short of the past glory upon which the foundation of our nation has been laid. No new principles can overtake the founding principles our National movement. We cannot afford to succumb to the ideals and language of our tormentors. We must be tactful in this; if they seek to divide us we must work against it to unite, if they seek to destroy us, we must come together to build. We should not try to buy time and allow other people to dictate us. We are free and we will be free indeed! Today, in the process of our struggle for sovereignty, some have become weary of our history. History no longer speaks for itself because the understanding of history has been diluted and compromised. But to my government, history remains as integral part of our movement. It is our story and this must be told over and over again because in it we find our rightful place as a nation and the very being of our existence. Human wisdom and arguments will never alter the course and the facts of our history. And this story, we must always safeguard. The declaration of our Independence on 14th August, 1947
is strategic. It is a moment in our history to tell the world that Nagas were always free and never under the domain of any nation, be it our neighbors or other nations across the seas. I t is a declaration of claiming and reclaiming our legitimate right to be free as we were from time immemorial. The attestation of this historic declaration was followed by the voluntary historic Plebiscite on 16 of May, 1951. What followed thereafter was the formation of a federation of the then divided Nagaland at the first historic Tatar Hoho which convened by the Naga National Council on 22nd of March, 1956. The Hoho unanimously ratified the Articles enshrined in the constitution, enabling the Nagas thereafter to act with legal authority. Accordingly, The Naga National Council (NNC) representing the then Naga Hills District and the Honking Government, representing free Nagas, freely and willingly merged into a single Federal Republic, as a result, the Federal Government of Nagaland was set up. This tells us of the fact that, our political foundation rest on the will and mandate of the people based on Naga system of democracy. To betray this would be anathema. This is our story, but there forces working against us to erase the facts. The voices to discredit our grand story come in many forms, one such is the voice of denial and the other is the compromising voice. Our Naga Nationalism is not born out of modern definition but of ancient belief of who we were and what we should be. We cannot be cowed down to speak the language of modernity for the founding members of our national movement know nothing beyond the knowledge of freedom as being free from interference and manipulation. If others think that we are integral part of their existence, let them first learn to honor our rights as a free nation. This day must do, because for the Nagas, this is fundamental to peaceful coexistence among nations and with our neighbors. It must therefore be known that the delaying tactics and the divide and rule policy of the mighty India cannot buy off our struggle to be free. Today, on this historic occasion may I remind the nation that we cannot afford to further the fragmentations that is already destroying the Nagas. Let us rise above our own selfish motive, self righteousness and justification for the sake of the Naga nation.
Our unity and our resolute decision to go on as one people is the only legacy that we can leave to the younger generation. Though we long for a lasting and honorable solution, this must not be done at the mercy of suppressing our fundamental rights and political will which have dragged the movement for six decades and a half and is still continuing. This is a long struggle when put in the context of our suffering both physically and mentally but anything short of political sovereignty would mean suicidal and a tragedy for the generations to come hereafter. My government will pursue the path of reconciliation at any cost for this is the will of the people. We are willing to continue our dialogue at the table prepared for the Political Groups by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). But let it be known now and after that we will never become the victim of submitting the mandate of the people at the mercy of those who are trying to derail the reconciliation process with their political interest at the expense of modernizing our historical and political rights. My government will go to any length to protect the historical and political rights of the Nagas. The achievements of the FNR guided by the Supreme God must be acknowledged and applauded. They have achieved much, yet much is to be attained. We still have many miles to walk. At times our sincerity is questioned which has compelled our journey to be a long-drawn-out process. But we will not be disheartened as long as we make a forward movement. We have committed ourselves to move towards unity and so we shall continue to honor our commitment to the covenant of reconciliation and the Naga Concordant. As long as we believe in each other and the brotherhood that we share, our commitment will not weaver. If the will of God desire that His people unite for a common cause of the Nagas, we will do so at any cost. I must put on record the contribution of FNR for their commendable work, by initiating a move towards Naga Unity through peace, and also by bringing the various Naga Political Groups to a common platform to hammer out the differences so that opposing views and ideologies could be accommodated. The outcome is that, today is our society; fratricidal killings among various factions have diminished
to a very large degree. Our nation is grateful to FNR. The Naga political movement has come of age. But at times we see patience and tolerance running low. How can a house that is divided move forward? Are we not making our tormentors dictate us? It is appalling to see Nagas been manipulated and used for the benefit of others! We are tossed back and forth as if we will detach ourselves from the path and root from which we took off. We must work together to avoid the blunders and mistakes we have made in the recent past. Let us learn the lessons which we must learn, discard things which we must discard and put on things which we must put. And the only way to do so is to listen each other with an open mind through the spirit of forgiveness and without forgetting our history. But what is forgiveness if we cannot respect each other? At this point of time, we must be willing to exercise our patience if the situation demands. Let us not grow weary to narrate our story again and again because our enemies are working hard that we do. As we celebrate this historic day in the history of the Nagas, may I remind you that our journey is far from over! Much has been sacrificed but until we achieved our goal much will be demanded. We must stay strong and united. What are we today is because of the selfless sacrifice of our patriots who laid down their lives so that we might carry on the baton till we reach our destination. To those souls who gave their yesterday we salute you and pay our homage to you. In giving out the rewards and commendations to the deserving national workers today, I salute the entire recipients and also congratulate everyone in service of the nation for standing steadfast unmoved by the luring promises. May your exemplary deeds be a source of inspiration and encouragement for more patriotic Nagas to come forward and respond to the great call of the nation. Let us hold fast the torch passed onto us by our forerunners. Let us dissect ourselves from the path of destruction to the path of peace and reconciliation. Let us march forward with courage until we find our rightful place in the history of the world, as makers of our own history and molders of our own destiny. God Bless You! Kuknalim
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‘We look forward to the future without worry’
My dear countrymen, I send my warmest greetings to our people as Nagaland commemorates the 66th.Anniversary of Naga Independence Day. The Naga people declared their right of Independence before the British had relinquish their power to modern India. Therefore, historically, India cannot claim Nagaland to be part of India. There was no written treaty between Nagaland and Great Britain. So there is no question of a ‘hand over’ of Nagaland to India. When members of the Simon Commission visited Nagaland in 1929, the Naga Club members on behalf of the Nagas, reminded them that the Nagas should be left alone to determine for themselves their ancient right to Independence. The Nagas submitted a memorandum to His Majesty’s Government stating their rights. Before India had formally declared her independence from Great Britain, they sent the Constituent Assembly of India to Kohima in May, 1947 led by Mr. Gopinath Bordoloi and met the Naga National Council leaders to join the Indian Union. The offer was refused. Then the following month in June the Nine Point Agreement was given to the Naga National Council by India through Assam Governor Sir Akbar Hydari. Therefore, it was crystal clear that India fully understood Nagaland was not a part of India. India invaded Nagaland from 1954 onwards, which was against their non-violence principle. Under the leadership of the visionary Naga leader, A.Z. Phizo, the Nagas fiercely defended their country without outside help. Ceasefire was brought about by the Peace Mission and a Ceasefire Agreement was concluded between the Federal Government of Nagaland and the Government of India in 1964. The talks started between the two nations to solve the conflict. The talks came to an end when the Government of India refused to accept the sovereignty of Nagaland. Sovereignty is not a commodity and it is not a tool to bargain with. The Indian Government abrogated the Ceasefire Agreement on August 31, 1972 and their armed forces terrorised the people of Nagaland once again to submission. In the course of time, concerned individuals in Kohima set up a Peace Council to alleviate the situation. There, the much publicised ‘Shillong Accord’ came about. Fortunately, at this particular time there was an Emergency declared in India where their Constitution was suspended. An ‘Accord’ has to be between two nations with their respective leaders signing the agreement. This ‘Shillong Accord’ was not signed between the Federal Government of Nagaland and the Government of India. Without justification, certain persons misled some of our people and even killed their own fellow men. The conflict between Nagaland and India is not a political problem. Because it is neither a political blunder on the part of the Nagas nor territorial dispute at any time between Nagaland and India. Aggression is not a ‘political problem’. Over the last thirty three years, there is a political chaos going on created by the enemy to make it appear to the outside world that the Nagas are demanding and fighting for their independence from India. But in the heart of the Nagas, they know their true national stand. We thank God for our beautiful country. On this day we remember “Our forefathers who had laid the foundation for us to stand upon with dignity and without fear and we look forward to the future without worry or anxiety”. Let us march on and fully trust in the Lord for guidance for India to leave Nagaland and have a permanent peace in our country. May God Bless Nagaland. Urra Uvie. Adinno Phizo President, Naga National Council
‘It is imperative that we stand together’ Speech of Z Royim Yimchungrii the Acting President of Naga National Council on the auspicious occasion of Naga Independence Day of 14th August 2013 at Oking, Nagaland. Dear Naga People, By the grace of God we the Naga people, especially the national workers, have come to another year of celebration of our Naga Independence day of 14th August 2013 at Oking. This special day in our calendar is the main political landmark in the history of the Naga struggle for freedom. Let us celebrate our 14th August with rejoicing and prayer to God Almighty in commemoration of our National heroes who laid down their lives for our freedom. We remember our heroes and patriots who sacrificed all for the political freedom of the Naga people. We thank God for His sustaining grace and power in our struggle for freedom and recognition, for the extension and glory of His Kingdom. The NNC must again condemn the British Government for their betrayal of the Naga people in spite of the provisions of the 1935 Naga Hills Excluded Area Act passed in their House of Lords (British Parliament). For fear of upsetting India, the British have remained silent right up to the present day. We also condemn the political blunders of the British Government in declining to recognise the Naga Independence declaration of 14th August 1947 and the Naga National Plebiscite of 16th May 1951. These acts of negligence, discrimination and abandonment will not be forgotten by the Naga people today, in the days to come and even in future generations. The British Government was and is fully responsible for the downfall of the Naga political destiny of peace and freedom. Taking advantage of British Government’s indifferent attitude towards the Naga people, the Government of India occupied the Naga country with her military and ruled for more than half a century, suppressing and oppressing the democratic rights of the Nagas. And these political rights of the Naga people must be resolved sooner or later by the British Government, Government of India and the Government of Myanmar. The NNC must caution the Naga people to speak the truth about what is right and just. And the Nagas in general and the National workers in particular must come forward to fight for the cause of our Homeland by supporting the right political stand. As Christian citizens, they also have a duty to say what is right and wrong is wrong in the matter of Naga politics in the homeland and abroad. Otherwise, the Naga people will suffer more because of wrong political attitudes. Let us be true to our Living God, to ourselves and the people around us. Only then we will see freedom in reality. Regarding the three NSCN factions who are in cease-fire with the Government of India, NNC questions once again what they are trying to achieve. There is no purpose in having many years of cease fire and routine talks with Government of India without any political solution. Past experience has shown that the Government of India will never solve the political problems. There will be no proper solution from talks at the Government of India level. Instead New Delhi will simply watch and take advantage of the fragmentation of the Naga political groups and the strife resulting from factional killings in the Homeland. Therefore, it is best to unite first on a proper political and democratic platform. It is imperative that we stand together to raise our political problem at the international level for peace in the Region. The NNC reiterates that the NNC will always stand for the rights of the Nagas and appeals once again to all the Nagas to unite before it is too late and adopt the right political stand. Together we must raise the problem of occupation by both Governments of India and Myanmar in the international arena and find avenues for political support. This is the only way to bring a final political settlement for the Naga people who have suffered more than half a century of pain and distress. The NNC is at a very low level because of maintaining the stand of non-violence but politically it is the strongest body with the right to fight for our freedom. Our approach is the correct way to conduct the political fight for freedom in the international arena. If the Naga people want peace and a permanent political settlement, then they must support the Naga political stand which is most likely to be right and effective in the international arena. Therefore, let us rise up above all hatred, political ism, and killings and stand united to achieve our long cherished goal of freedom. KUKNALIM
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Foothill Road will bring Naga people closer: Ao Senden
Wednesday 14 August 2013
KRN appeals KPLT to withdraw ultimatum
Dimapur, august 13 (mExN): As per the NFRCC Resolution to fast and pray to invoke God’s blessing towards the endeavor to open a foothill road in Nagaland, the Ao Senden has once again called upon all Nagas to prayfully observe the fast and pray day on August 14 from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. A press note from the Ao Senden stated that opening a foothill road in Nagaland would not only provide physical connectivity and economic gains to the various regions but most importantly it would also bring the Naga people closer to each other. The Ao Senden further said that it was quite en-
couraged by the support and positive response from all over the state and particularly the genuine efforts made by the state government for early construction of the foothill road in Nagaland. “Therefore it is very appropriate to pray and give thanks for all these to our almighty,” it added. The Ao Senden also called upon all fellow Nagas and friends of the Nagas to “particularly remember this significant day, the 14th of August ‘Naga Independence Day’ and pray for all the National workers and leaders that our aspiration will be realized in reality for the Nagas.”
mokokchuNg, august 13 (mExN): ADC & Administrator, Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) Chubawati Chang has informed all concerned that MMC does not issue “Agency Permit” to any individual/ group to supply/distribute any particular market item within MMC jurisdiction. “Any interested business/ trade permit holder can import their items related to sell in their respective shops,” he said. In this regard, he warned that any person trying to manipulate the market will be liable for legal action. Anybody who wants to report about such illegal practices can contact: Administrator, MMC - 9436601822; Inspector, MMC - 9436076422; Superintendent 9872128465.
Meanwhile, the ADC has also acknowledged everyone who participated in the cleanliness drive organized by IRCS on August 10, 2013. He thanked Deputy Commissioner, Murohu Chotso and all his subordinate officers,
phEk, august 13 (Dipr): The Phek District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on August 12, 2013 under the chairmanship of DPDB Vice Chairmen & Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Neposo Theluo. The chairman called upon the members to give constructive and perceptive ideas for the welfare of the people of the Phek district. The Chairman also advised the District Rural Development Agency department to initiate tree plantation day in its respective villages. He also emphasized on planta-
tion of medicinal plants in order to generate income. ‘Dignity of labour’ should be maintained for uplift of our people, he said, while calling upon the members to encourage one another. The member also constituted Implementing Committee for LADP 2013-14. Meanwhile, DPO Land Resources Department, Phek presented report on the developmental activities taken by the department. Up gradation of Government Primary School to Government Middle School was recommended for GPS Khezhakeno, GPS Zelume
and GPS ‘A’ Thipuzu. The permission for opening of new school was also discussed at length and recommendation was made for GPS M. Khel at Akhegwo under SDEO Meluri and St. Jude School, Yoruba village under SDEO Chozuba. The chairman also called upon PWD & PHE departments to give their best efforts to clear the landslide areas through Thuvopisu road and water supply. The department of DAO (Agri) & DHO (Horti) were entrusted to present its departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.
mokokchuNg, august 13 (mExN): The classes for differently abled children at Educational Block Resource Centre (EBRC), Mokokchung village were formally launched on August 12, 2013. Speaking on the occasion EBRC Coordinator L. Alemtemsu Ao extended gratitude to the parents for coming forward to take the assistance from the resource centre. He appealed the teachers, physiotherapist and all the EBRC personnel to put in more efforts with dedication and sincerity, so as to help the needy ones. As per
Christian families,” it said. It further appealed to all the Dimapur, august 13 citizens of the region to rein(mExN): Bharatiya Janata state peaceful atmosphere. Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Nagaland has vehemently con- NERSNS North Eastern Region demned the recent blast in Service Nepali Association Dimapur, calling it an “act of cowardice and creat- (NERSNS) Kohima has veing fear psychosis”. BJYM hemently condemned the stated such attack on busi- grenade attack at M/S Sita ness establishment would Jewellers Dimapur, which affect the entire public, killed Subash Sunar from while hampering ourselves Nepal. In a note, the NERSNS and tarnishing the image conveyed its condolences to of Naga society. “Killings of the bereaved family while innocent public and busi- praying for the departed ness community would not soul to rest in peace. elevate any living status, but rather invite the situa- ENPUK tion of criminals in Nagas Eastern Nagaland society and dividing cru- People’s Union Kohima cial relationship among the (ENPUK) has strongly
condemned the August 9 incident in Kohima, where unidentified gunmen fired upon a local taxi and killed one Lithrongse Sangtam. Terming the incident “very unfortunate” because appeals made by various organizations have been “totally ignored”, ENPUK stated, “This type of shout out and violence has never fulfilled anyone’s aspirations, nor will it be in future.” It appealed all the Naga group leaders to learn to co-exist with others and settle any differences peacefully.
in its strongest terms condemned the bomb blast at transport carrier agency yesterday. Stating such act of “terrorism” has no justification, it asserted the administration and police must act "vigorously, responsibly and swiftly" to arrest the culprits at the earliest, so as to restore peace and security.
kohima, august 13 (mExN): Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland (KRN), the apex body representing all Khonoma people has appealed to the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to withdraw its alleged ultimatum issued to 15 Rengma villages in Karbi Anglong, Assam to quit the place. KRN in a press release appended by its general secretary Meto Khate and president Kuolachalie Seyie stated it upholds and strongly believes in brotherhood and peaceful co-existence amongst the ethnic
tribes in their neighborhood. “Our beloved Karbi and Rengma brothers are sons of the soil in Karbi Anglong Autonomous District of Assam,” it said. It further said it was “undeniable fact” that both the ethnic groups have been there since preBritish India era. Therefore, it added, it is only reasonable for mutual respect and goodwill for each other to prevail if the needed human security is to be ensured for all concerned. Meanwhile, KRN appreciated the good gesture extended by the Chief of
KPLT in giving assurance to protect the Rengmas and also for not pressing its alleged ultimatum. It further expressed gratefulness to the civil administration and Security Forces of Autonomous Council of Karbi Anglong and the State of Assam for providing adequate security to the aforesaid villages. “However, the question remains, for how long can the adequate security be provided to the 15 Villages?” it queried. “Or how can there be peace and confidence in the minds of our Rengma brothers un-
less the alleged threat is withdrawn and proof of goodwill and cooperation is shown by the KPLT of our Karbi brothers?” KRN asserted withdrawing the ultimatum will ensure and restore the unity and feeling of brotherhood which had existed from time immemorial. It will also help both the ethnic groups to move forward together in healthy relationship, which is “indispensable for holistic development and progress” for both the communities, it added.
ward authorities, departments and institutions, especially EE Mechanical, EE PWD R&B, EE NH2, EE Electrical, EE PHE. He also acknowledged all the drivers and handymen of the vehicles for their "faithful" service.
Dimapur, august 13 (mExN): Supervisor Khehuto Leacy of NSCN/GPRN with his staff caught some butchers involved in tampering weighing scales on August 11 at Dilai Gate Sunday Bazar here. A press release from CAO UT-I, NSCN/GPRN Ape Venuh has
cautioned all butchers under his jurisdiction not to tamper with their scales. He warned that person doing so would be dealt with severely. He also informed that routine checking regarding the said issue would be carried out regularly by his staff in all areas and pockets of
Dimapur for the welfare of the general public. Meanwhile, he invited all GBs, chairmen, youth leaders, and elders from various villages under Dimapur to their Independence Day celebration scheduled to be held on August 14, 10:00 am at Bade Village.
MMC informs on ‘Agency Permit’ Butchers caught for malpractice
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MEx FILE Football match on Aug 15 Dimapur, august 13 (mExN): The Dimapur district administration has invited all to come and enjoy a football match between Golaghat Veterans Football Association XI and Dimapur Veteran Football Association on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15, 2:00 pm at DDSC stadium.
Ex parliamentarians extend condolences
Dimapur, august 13 (mExN): The Ex-parliamentarian Association of Nagaland has expressed “profound” shock and grief at the sudden demise of Hentok Konyak, former deputy speaker of Nagaland from 45 Tehok A/C. A condolence note appended by the Association’s president T Khongo acknowledged Late Hentok as a kind, compassionate and sincere politician, who worked hard for the people of the state. “In his death, the people of Nagaland have lost a great leader,” it stated. The Association further extended its condolences to the bereaved family.
Farmers’ seminar in Mkg
mokokchuNg, august 13 (Dipr): As part of the Agri Fest 2013, farmers’ seminar on “Rapid Climate Changes and Modern Agricultural Technologies for sustainable Livelihood Security in Nagaland” will be held on August 15 and 16, at the auditorium of Mayangnokcha Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung. The seminar would be graced by Director, SAMETI, Medziphema, Ahovi Sema. On the first day, technical session on ‘Modern Agronomic Practices in Changing Climatic Conditions’ would start from 12:30 pm. On the second day, the session would start from 10:00 am, on the theme ‘Role of Animal Husbandry in Livelihood Enhancement in Nagaland and Value Addition Credit, Marketing Agencies & Farmers’ Group in Livelihood Enhancement’.
GPPK extend condolences
a large number of volunteers participating in the mass social work-cum-ground maintenance in view of the forthcoming Independence day at Meluri local ground on august 12. (DIPR Photo)
DC Phek calls for ‘dignity of labour’ EBRC launches class for differently abled kids
Orgs condemn recent grenade attack, firing
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Nagaland Business Owners Association Dimapur District (NBOADD) has
newly launched products of titan Eye Plus on display at the showroom in dimapur.
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kohima, august 13 (mExN): Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima (GPPK) on behalf of the Gorkha Community has expressed sadness at the sudden demise of Late Manoj Agarwal (Pappu) in New Delhi. He was associated with GPPK and was also involved in various activities of Gorkha NGOs Kohima, a release received here said. “He will be remembered for his contribution for the downtrodden by his involvement in various capacities in different societies,” it read. “His demise has created a vacuum which will be difficult to fill in.” The GPPK while extending condolences to the bereaved family prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
NERC chairman-cum-member appointed
EBrC personnel with some students on august 12.
survey reports under EBRC Mokokchung, there are more than hundred differently abled persons, he said. He also requested the par-
ents to contact the EBRC for any assistance. The classes started with a mass prayer. This was stated in a release received here.
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Apropos a news item published on August 10 under the headline Mister International India, it is clarified that the name of the winner of Mr International India 2013 is Hukupa Thulu-O and not “Hokappu Chakesang” as mentioned. Apropos a news item published on August 12 under the headline “Circle of Friends donates resting place to Chuchuyimpang village”, it is clarified that Chuchuyimpang village will be hosting the 66th General Conference in January 2014 and not “January 2013” as published. The error is regretted.
Dimapur, august 13 (mExN): Er. Donray A. Shishak, a retired Chief Engineer of the Power Department under the Government of Nagaland has been appointed as chairman-cum-member of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). A press release from the NERC secretary P Sani informed that Shishak assumed office on August 13, 2013 after taking necessary Oath of Office and Secrecy ceremony on the same day, which was administered by the Chief Secretary, Nagaland.
Navy recruitment rally in Sept
kohima, august 13 (Dipr): The Home Department, Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Government of Nagaland has stated that Indian Navy recruitment team from Naval HQ, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi will conduct Indian Navy open recruitment rally for enrolment as Sailor (Class Twelve Science entry), Cook (Matric entry), Steward (Matric entry) and Topass (Class Six entry) at 19 Assam Rifles Ground Kohima (Nagaland) on September 27, 2013 as per its scheduled programmes. Therefore, it has requested all concerned authorities, organizations and public to extend their co-operation to make the rally a success. For any further information one may log on to swr. directorngl@yahoo.com or call 9402992739, 0370 – 226150, fax 0370-2260150.
Kohima DPDB on Aug 16
kohima, august 13 (Dipr): The monthly Kohima District Planning & Development Board meeting will be held on August 16 at 12:30 p.m. at DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima. All the officers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.
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NSCN (K) on Naga Sovereignty issue
he NSCN (K) always believed that, the Naga Sovereignty issue is not private business to be manipulated by certain group of people as some faction is trying to polluting the issue for their advantage. Neither it is to be pursued in the India interest. It is the Naga issue to be determined by the Nagas. The NSCN had earlier declared that, neither GOI nor NSCN (IM) can impose their secret arranged solution on the Nagas as if it is Naga solution. Today, some bureaucrats in New Delhi wrongly believed that, the GOI can forcibly impose their decision on the Nagas but their willful thinking will not work. Some of them are really negative towards Naga issue and always trying to keep Naga divided.
However in dividing the Nagas the GOI liabilities is increased. The God of heaven and earth curses them that, even their home state is not free from Naga like struggle in the form of Naxalite or Maoist. Present study clearly revealed that 80% to 85% of the Nagas lost their credibility and shaken their stance by believing factional talk and factional solution. But 10% to 15% of the Nagas firmly believe that Naga sovereignty will be indestructible seeds for sovereignty struggle. The Naga sovereignty struggle is more than thirty (30) years older than the existence of the Indian government and hence the Naga people have no share in Indian politics. For the survival of the Naga sovereignty struggle, the Naga
people does not require GOI’s permission. The NSCN (K) time and again declared that, it will not disturb any solution between NSCN (IM) and GOI but warned that, it will continue to fight for complete freedom. In regard to Naga Reconciliation, the NSCN emphasized on principle reconciliation based on historical and political rights of the Nagas. Because, politically and historically, the Nagas has every right to become a free nation. Even today, the NSCN never oppose for Naga Reconciliation but it rejects only high handedness and vengeance action of some faction. On the backdrop of some workers defecting from NSCN (K) fold to NSCN (IM) and Kehoi, the NSCN declared that, their
defection has no problem with NSCN set-up, rather, they will be a liability for acceptance faction. The NSCN under no circumstances require luxury life style workers as it is a struggle organization. Neither it require chicken hearted workers because being revolutionary group of people struggling for restoration of the past glory of the free Nagas, the NSCN is ready to face any situation even to the extent of breaking cease-fire, if situation compels. One must always remember the saying “Freedom is not free”. Group of NSCN workers who joined NSCN (IM) and Kehoi camp are committing suicide because they left one of the liberal organization and choose to become the members of most corrupted and des-
potic regime. They were great people while in NSCN but becoming negligible creature now, which is very unfortunate. Any Naga who are really born for the Naga and ready to sacrifice for restoration of the past glory of the Nagas may contact the NSCN for noble cause. On the recent granite blast at Dimapur, the NSCN (K) accused the ‘Kehoi group’ of putting wild allegation on NSCN, and clarified that it has nothing to do with the NSCN who firmly stood for Naga freedom. Rather it might be the handiwork of the Kehoi group to create fear psychosis in the minds of the Nagas in Dimapur for their easier extortion and kidnapping regime.
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Henrietta L. Moore
Protest politics Our DreamsOur Destiny and the ethical imagination WEDnEsDAy 14 AuGusT 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 222
Watch your thoughts: they become words. Watch your words: they become actions. Watch your actions: they become your habits. Watch your habits: they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny -Frank Outlaw
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agas should not be afraid to Dream because when people dare to dream Dreams great things happen and the impossible becomes possible. Dreams help people guide their own destiny and make their own culture. It is through dreaming Dreams that we find our own humanness. It is when we dream Dreams that we evoke the consciousness within us to be imaginative and creative as it was meant to be. Our Dreams become our shared vision, our common vision and the path to the future. Our Dreams help us recognize that a Common Vision is possible as each person contributes to it. Weaving our dreams together is inclusive, participatory, nonviolent while supporting us both individually and collectively. Dreaming is not easy, especially in the Naga context where we have become afraid to dream Dreams. For close to 190 years at a stretch starting with the British colonial project and followed by our present political subjugation, the Nagas have been unable to freely express and exercise our self-determining capacities as peoples. Hence, it is indeed soothing to suffer peacefully and becomes effortless to slip into a state of mind where one is conditioned by all the injustices around us. Ironically, when people stop dreaming Dreams, the future becomes dim and uncertain as life is reduced to mechanical reactions to the world around us which is the current Naga reality. Nonetheless, Nagas need to gather the courage to dream Dreams and to allow new hope to arise. We can no longer be afraid to Dream, because it is by daring to Dream that we reclaim our own humanity. Nagas need to dream in order for us to be sure of where we are and where we wish to go. It is by dreaming Dreams that we can transcend our past and embrace the diversity that reflects our shared humanity. The Naga dream is a shared vision representing our way of life. It is based on the idea that the freedom of one depend the freedom of the other. In the Naga dream, freedom is not the end, but only a means to become fully whole again. It is a dream where every man, woman and child can attain their potential. It is a dream where the Naga people uphold the land, resources, environment and their neighbors to the highest human worth for mutual co-existence. The Naga dream is about renewal with creativity and uniqueness that manifests through private and public expression the yearnings and aspirations that have been denied and suppressed for so long. It can begin by enabling a collective and optimistic imagination to have its own space. In reality, the Naga dream itself becomes the road that will be made by walking and dreaming together. The Naga dream invites us to further engage in selfcriticism, to correct ourselves and to embrace the values of the shared Naga dream both in thought and in action. As dreamers, we are expected to nurture and nourish the Naga dream. The Naga dream will remain alive as long as we are weaving the dreams together.
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The Audacity of Repression
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OT much more than a week ago Vietnam’s president, Truong Tan Sang, was being warmly received in the White House by Barack Obama, the second time that a Vietnamese head of state had been so honoured since the normalisation of relations between the two old foes in 1995. The two presidents were putting more flesh on the bones of a “comprehensive partnership”, which America hopes will turn Vietnam into one of its most important allies in a region that might be becoming relatively volatile again. Eager for Vietnam’s co-operation, Mr Obama made only fleeting mention of Vietnam’s increasingly bad record on human-rights, political repression and censorship. Maybe he was hoping that after being so flattered and mollycoddled his Communist counterparts would ease up a bit. If so, he was wrong. The latest news is that in September the Vietnamese government will introduce new rules restricting all use of websites and online social media to the exchange of “personal information” only. Decree 72, as this new law is known, bans the publication of material that, according to one translation, “provides information that is against Vietnam, undermining national security, social order and national unity". It’s a spectacularly catch-all provision. The decree also requires internet giants such as Google and Facebook to keep at least one server in Vietnam itself, presumably to give the government greater control over their content. This is another uptick in the Vietnamese state’s war against dissent. Convictions of bloggers and other critics in the first half of 2013, for such abstruse crimes as “conducting propaganda against the state”, already outnumber similar convictions for the whole of 2012, according to Human Right Watch, a New-York-based lobbying group. According to some estimates, at least 46 activists, including bloggers, have been convicted this year. Decree 72 would give the state yet another powerful legislative tool of repression. It’s yet more evidence, if any were needed, that Vietnam’s government is heading in a sinister direction, quite unlike those of others in the region, such as Myanmar, Malaysia or even neighbouring Cambodia. The American embassy in Hanoi has said that it is “deeply concerned” by the new proposal. In truth America’s leverage over Vietnam’s rulers seems to be diminishing in proportion to how actively they engage Vietnam in the new comprehensive partnership. It was certainly an audacious move of the Vietnamese to announce their latest crackdown so soon after the visit to see Mr Obama. Almost cocking a snook at the superpower—just like the good old days in the 1960s and 1970s. Except then the two countries were involved in a comprehensive war rather than a comprehensive partnership.
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hat makes love and politics go together? During the 2011 protests in Egypt, a couple got married in Tahrir Square. In June this year, two teachers held their nuptials in Taksim Square during protests against the Turkish government. And last month, two protestors who fell in love in the course of their involvement in the protests turned up with a thousand guests to celebrate their wedding in the same square and were dispersed by anti-riot police using water cannons and tear gas. ‘Long live the resistance, long live love’. From an anthropological point of view, these marriages – by no means unique - tell us something of interest about contemporary politics. Protest, like marriage, implies a resetting of horizons, the possible start of something new. It is through these attachments to others that we remake ourselves. The passion, commitment and emotion expressed by protestors from Zuccotti Park to Taksim Square – and well beyond – are linked to profound feelings of hope and aspiration: the desire to make the world anew. It is impossible to explain social and political transformations without linking them to personal hopes and aspirations. Politics, like love, involves an attachment to others. The I makes no sense without the you, nor the self without the other. Without a sense of others – and of our difference from them – we have no sense of self, because the not-me is a constitutive element of self. We intuitively understand this in our family relations where we often struggle to make sense of who we are, of what makes us unique or truly ourselves. We may identify with our parents, love and admire them, but we don’t necessarily want to be them or even be like them. Paradoxically, our sense of self rests in large part on understanding who we are not. If we did not have the means and the capacity to imagine relations with others both by identifying with them and by differentiating ourselves from them, we would not and could not be a self. Consequently, we live our lives in relation to others, both those who are our intimates and those who are very far away from us and whom we may never meet. I may make myself in relation to my family, but I may also do so in relation to issues of social injustice, political causes and structural wrongs such as poverty where I engage with how these things impact on other people’s lives. I term this human capacity the ethical imagination. We can immediately grasp how the ethical imagination, the manner and the means through which we imagine our relations to self and to others underpins much of what we mean by the political. There is currently an ongoing and well recognised crisis in democracy and in the character of the political - not just in how we share this world with others, and in how we imagine ourselves in relation to others, but in the very character of political agency, in how we recognise ourselves as political agents and what we believe political agency is about. Take one example. Performance artist Erdem Gunduz stood in silent vigil on 17th June 2013, for eight hours, in Istanbul’s Taksim square facing the Ataturk Cultural Centre covered in Turkish flags and a large portrait of the founder and moderniser of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. His action prompted a group of protestors to found the ‘Taksim Square Book Club’ where demonstrators, some masked, stood silently and read books. An apparent favourite was George Orwell's 1984, but many others were reading philosophical texts and novels by Belgian, Japanese, French and German writers, as well as Turkish. Silent reflection and critical thought are a powerful riposte to police violence and state brutality, and they are part of a wider critique of democracy and the political that has emerged since 2008. It is very often said that protests such as these are media led, Twitter organised, Facebook inspired: a feature of an over connected, over mediated and overheated world. This seems to me to be a rather
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he standard explanation for the prevailing sense of despondency is the "ethical and governance deficits", which, in Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's words some time ago, have characterised the government in recent times. But there is another, more potent cause. It is the absence of an inspiring leadership in the Congress and other parties, and the dearth of the Big Idea which motivates a nation. Instead, what is being witnessed is the listless, bureaucratic execution of routine jobs by various ministries without a clear enunciation of the goal towards which the country is supposed to be heading. Moreover, they seem to be working at cross-purposes. For instance, there is the curious spectacle of the environment ministry wanting to submit its own views on genetically modified crops to the Supreme Court over and above the government's petition. Evidently, the cabinet does not have the last word on the subject. Not surprisingly, this particular ministry has been held responsible by the well-known economist, Arvind Panagariya, for robbing the reforms of their momentum although the market-oriented economic measures are known to be favoured by the prime minister. The reason for this divergence of opinion is an inability of the people at the helm, viz. the prime minister and the Congress president, to evolve a consensus on the proposed path. It isn't that Manmohan Singh hasn't occasionally clarified where he stands. For instance, on the question of GM crops, and also on
Belgian solidarity protest against police brutality in Turkey.
impoverished way of comprehending these kinds of encounter. Such imaginative acts are precisely about reconfiguring self-other relations, but this does not mean that their outcomes are explicitly spelled out or attached to specific programmes of political change. They are certainly about acting, but they are also in that moment of doing about self-stylisation, about newly imagined relations to self and to others that lead – hopefully – to novel ways of approaching social and political transformation. Acts that are designed to stand outside cycles of violence and shift the terms of reference are the very terrain of the political. It is no surprise then that the texts that play such a prominent role in these protests should come from all over the world, and be written in many languages. Ideas and ways of thinking open up new ways of being, all of which require the recognition and deployment of differences – however small or transitory. It is these differences, the small things that otherness offers us, that open us up to change, both personally and politically. Sometimes, it can be as simple as a new word that heralds a shift in thinking or a story that makes us think again about emotions, experiences or injustices. When this happens we become other-to-ourselves because by identifying with others, however fleetingly or partially, we shift the grounds on which our own self rests. A space opens up for the ethical imagination, for creating a difference in relation to ourselves which gives us the potential to imagine new possibilities for self-other relations, for sharing a world with others, for alternative forms of the political. The media and the internet are important and very powerful in the contemporary moment, but the transformative capacity of the ethical imagination is nothing new. Since the financial crisis, we have heard a great deal about democratic crisis and the deepening processes of depoliticisation and voter apathy, where the public domain has been given over to a ghastly combination of technocratic management, the governmentality of fear and consensual policy-making. Various prophets and pundits have heralded the end of a politics based on debate and the confrontation of differences, but is this really what is happening? Dissenters point to the global Occupy movement, the Arab Spring and the wider spread of youth unrest as examples of political engagement. What is significant is the link between what is taking place in multiple locations across the globe and attempts by protestors in specific contexts to create new forms of politics through new ways of thinking both about themselves and how they should relate to others, new ethical practices. Those who criticize the Occupy movement for wanting change without having specific political programmes for change and/or decry their detailed attempts to run the movement on non-hierarchical lines completely miss this point. Occupy sought to distance itself from what preceded it, looking to a future promise of hope and possibility. The political agents who will make the future need not only a new politics, but new ways of being and doing that fundamentally reformulate selfother relations. This has always been the thrust of utopian movements, but it is also the basis for mod-
ern social movements and for politics more generally. It explains why so many movements of reform begin with intimacy and relations between women and men. Love and politics may be different kinds of new beginnings, but together they provide a virtuous circle of desire, hope, aspiration and rebirth. How does this process of remaking happen? Some of it is down to an act of will, no doubt, but much of it is about recognizing and creating difference. In the first instance, a difference from the old, from previous ways of thinking, doing and being – creating a distance from or a tiny chink in our relation to ourself. This crucial step is what opens up the imaginative and practical possibilities of relating to others differently. It explains the choice of reading matter in the book club, as well as people’s desires for their own new beginnings, their marriages, to find a symbolic resonance for themselves and others within spaces of possibility and hope. It is an attempt to rethink the horizons of the political by placing one’s own life – sometimes literally – alongside it. It is because selves emerge out of and depend on self-other relations that we have an ongoing attachment to the world that links the way we are, and the way we would like to be, to an imaginative engagement with others. Political and economic changes depend – whatever the configurations of power, political economy and resources – on our ethical imaginations, bringing new ways of seeing, feeling, being and understanding that provide further possibilities for change. References to Occupy and the Arab Spring in a host of political situations around the globe can in some instances be reflective of sustained intellectual and political engagement with ideologies, social movements and programs for political change, but in the vast majority of cases they are better seen as words or symbols that create and carry emotions and identifications. In appealing to them or deploying them, individuals and groups are attempting to create spaces for change and also to find a way of characterising themselves, of seeing themselves as agents of history. Such references capture something important about solidarity with others we have never known, but with whom we identify, their struggles speak to our struggles, and so we can make sense of our own orientation towards political change. How can we explain people’s commitment to such arduous, painful and dangerous processes? There is no doubt that sometimes symbolism and semantics are explicitly manipulated – this is often what we cynically intend by referring to something as ‘political’. But this provides little understanding of how individuals imagine and experience their relationships with others, or the forms of identification, hope and aspiration that motivate them, and make a real difference to how and why they get involved in politics. Politics depends on being attached to others and through them to the world we share. At the root of political protest is the ethical imagination, the capacity and the desire to imagine and re-imagine our relations to others and to ourselves, and to use that ability to make a difference through politics: ‘Long live the resistance, long live love’.
A nation adrift: Lack of leadership and the Big Ideas Amulya Ganguli IANS
nuclear power plants, he has said that it is the opinion of experts which should count since these are not matters which can be decided on the streets. Yet, the government takes weeks and months to proceed on these and other issues, like FDI in retail, for instance, which was once rolled back, because the ideological background of these measures is not cogently presented. It is obvious that unless the reins of leadership are gripped by a firm hand and the ideological direction is specified, the present uncertainty will continue. Considering that the general election is less than a year away, it is however unlikely that there will be a change in the leadership style or an articulation of the Big Idea which should guide a nation, as it was when Indira Gandhi raised the "Garibi Hatao" (Banish Poverty) slogan in 1971, or Rajiv Gandhi spoke in 1984 of taking India into the 21st century, or V.P. Singh promised in 1989 to eradicate corruption. It can seem, therefore, that the Congress's unexpected victory in 2004
caught it unprepared to either select a leader with firmly held views or formulate a clear ideology. As is known, Manmohan Singh declared himself to be an "accidental" prime minister who was chosen because Sonia Gandhi refused to accept the crown of thorns. It is possible that the sudden selection left no time for either Manmohan Singh to convince the party about his right-wing views, or for the party president to signal a return to a Nehruvian past of Fabian socialism, which she seemingly favours. Hence, the drift. What is worrisome is that it isn't the government alone which is in the throes of indecisiveness. The entire political class seems to be in the grip of this malady. As much is evident from the leadership tussle in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is unable to summon the courage to name a prime ministerial candidate. Evidently, a decade after its ouster from power at the centre and Atal Behari Vajpayee's retirement, the party has failed to fill the vacuum created by
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the former prime minister's withdrawal from public life. In addition, if there are differences in the Congress on the economic line, the BJP is undecided about its guiding political philosophy - whether it should be the cultural nationalism (one nation, one people, one culture) of Hindutva, or the Gujarat model of development. While the national parties are plagued with indecisive leaders, the regional parties have the prima facie advantage of having determined people at the top. But this plus point is negated by the fact that these are all oneperson outfits. Moreover, their creed has nothing to do with economics. It is focussed almost exclusively on feathering their own nests and holding on to power by hook or by crook. The result is that none of these leaders has the potential to emerge from his or her local base to play a larger role on the national stage. Whether it is the Bahujan Samaj Party's Mayawati, who was favoured by a Third Front led by the Communist Party of India-Marxist to be prime minister in 2008-09, or the Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav, who has publicly expressed the hope of being the prime minister this time, their ambitions evoke derision and not hope. As an editor said on TV, if Mulayam Singh becomes the PM, the last man leaving the country should switch off the lights. The paucity of leadership means that the country will continue to be rocked almost on a daily basis by events big and small, whether it is the suspension of an officer in a state or a border skirmish.
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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE
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TAXATION’S- IT’S MYTH & REALITY
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Jonny D Dimapur
he present State of Nagaland and its social fabric is embroiled in a very threatening and impending danger which can if not corrected and taken sincere effort will led to total chaos and turmoil in the day to come. The main issue lurking right in front of our face is the question of Unabated taxations by different factions of our so called National workers which has the potential to pitch the common man against the National workers if some kind of sensible and corrective measure are not taken on priority basis minus the use of threat and intimidation in any form. The backbone of any Movement either it may be for Sovergnity or Political dominance or Social reformation is the General Mass and Public, no movement can sustain in the long run without the support and backing of the masses. The present trend of resentment both to the National workers irrespective of its Faction due to Unabated Taxation and the present newly elected for the 3rd term State Government due to its failure to deliver the basic needs like Road, electricity and drinking water by the general public in the form of articles in our daily newspaper or other social media is a time for them to introspect and be taken as a wake-up call of their duties and responsibility towards the masses before its too late and the public patient may be express in an undesirable manners in the days to come. 1. EXEMPT LOCAL GENINUE BUSSINESS PEOPLE: - The percentages of Local Genuine business men/ women will not be more than 5 % within the commercial city of Nagaland. Look around starting from pan shop to all big dealerships business are all in the hands of the Non-Local people. The maximum Locals will have few clothes and merchandise shops apart from few car showrooms and its accerories, where as the rest of daily needs-rice, foods, vegetables etc- and important business –cement, hardware’s, Company dealerships etc-are all literally run by the Non-locals. - The exemption of such Local business people, who comprises of barely 5 % + businessmen will not bring the so called Sovereignty movement to a Stand Still but by such exemption to the local entrepreneur will make them gain the support of more than 70 % population. - The Non-Locals who are merely using Locals name for Trade License and working under Power of Attorney should not be applicable for such Tax exemption thereby the so called National workers can continue their taxations without hampering their goals and desires. - It is known to everyone how the Non-locals uses our local name and connections to exempt themselves from Income Tax payment-GOI- and uses the same method to escape from paying taxes to the National workers using some few UG connections and greedy locals in the lookout for few fast bucks and manipulate the economy of our State. - Most of the Local are first generation business class who are still learning the tricks and trait of the profession, where mostly has started by borrowing from the Banks and other financial institutions to venture in the uncharted territory of our ancestors. 2. EXEMPT LOCAL FARMERS & AGRICULTURIST: -
The state of Nagaland is still a Consumer state where the production of food and fruits has not reach the point of sustainability. Most of the few local farm produce are due to the share hard work and labors of the innocent farmers selling their products to meet their ends meet or improve their living standards. The exemption from such harsh taxation will do wonders to the local farmers where they can expand their production without any hiccup or unnecessary hardships from their own so called National workers. - The reality is that most of our food and fruits products are Imported from outside our state, where the flows and supply are mostly manipulated and controlled by the Non-locals, in some instances with the help of few Locals acting as side jokers to expand their-by non-local- ever dominating business. - The hard working local farmers are mostly left heartbroken when they are robbed by their own so called National workers in the guise for fighting for Sovereignty whereby destroying their Economic sovereignty. 3. EXEMPT 3RD & 4TH GRADE EMPLOYEE: - The taxation of 20-25 % from local government employees especially the 3 & 4th Grade as one time taxes as professional tax is much to be desired upon and unwanted thereby leading to lots of resentment against our so called National workers SILENTLY. - This groups of profession are living hand to mouth with their families to feed with their limited resources and the payment of such taxes even say 5000 yearly-3 groups X 5000=15000- apart from the yearly house and ration to equally 3-4 groups leaves them totally in the hands of borrowing mostly in % wise from other money lenders to meet their
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t took thirty minutes to gut more than 15 shops at midnight on the third Friday of last month. The memories are so fresh that it is as if I can feel the heat on my face even today. While trying to get some early sleep that night, since I had an early morning flight to catch, I was abruptly awaken up by my elder daughter. “Papa, Fire !” All of us rushed to the terrace to understand what was happening and saw the whole sky being painted yellow. A portion of Uzan Bazar market, in Guwahati was up in flames, two hundred feet from my home. It took three hours and more for ten fire-tenders to get a grip and eventually overpower the fire. Thanks to the effort of some brave fire-fighters, and also local volunteers. Due to the short circuit, which was the cause of the fire, the future of 15 families turned bleak. By and far, these small shops were the only means of income for these families, and to get back again to their former state will take months, if not years. Accidents happen. By our actions and awareness, we can reduce them, but we can’t escape from them. One of the must-do action plans all shopkeepers should follow is to insure their shops against unforeseen events. All general insurance companies, both Public and Private have such products, meant for small shopkeepers. Many insurers, particularly the public sector general insurers, have
ends meet. A cycle of Debt is created in such situation which becomes unending for a very long time. 4. TAX ONLY 1-2 % FROM THE LOCAL CONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER: - The concept of charging 5 % tax on work contracts and supply has indirectly led to Inferior work quality and in return the whole general populous has to suffer in the long run. When 5 % tax is imposed let’s say by 3 groups = 15 % which in turn led to quality compromise as the so called Contractor and supplier has to keep his margin for his hard work and the various payments incurred while getting the contract orders in the office as well as at the Ministerial level. - The outcomes of such harsh and exorbitant taxes only lead to the deteriorations of our own State infrastructure whereas the same infrastructure will be needed even if we get sovergnity. - Imposition of realistic as well as workable taxation is acceptable to the people and profession of such venture alike where one need not compromise on Qualities. The building of such infrastructures will be beneficial to all irrespective of whether one is a civilian, government servant, rich or poor or even the so called National workers. - They can continue to Tax the Non-Locals as it is in the present form. 5. REGULAR PAYMENT OF HOUSE TAX & RATION TAX: - None of the citizen of Nagaland or so called Nagalim will oppose the payment of House tax and ration tax as long as the National workers are working genuinely for the welfare of the people. - The people of our state are paying house tax 2-3 times as most of us own a house in the villages and town area or the house from where we earn our livelihood. - By exempting the taxation from the locals entrepreneur, we are not opposing the taxation on our houses and ration of our fellow workers thereby the question of challenging their-National workers-diktats does not arise. Symbolically more than any form of taxation, the payment of House tax is more legitimate and important in the eyes of the world. 6. REALITY CHECK FOR THE NATIONAL WORKERS: CURSE MONEY: - the so called Taxes collected from the public and especially the hard earned money from the locals are not given on Free-will but CURSED by them whenever such taxes are paid-as payment are made mostly on resentment and against one’s own freewill, thereby such payment is cursed silently with whatever bitterness and words we can. The question is when will the curse of the general mass will befall upon them-it’s just a matter of Time. - The ways the people are threaten while collecting taxes as if our father or grandfather or family has taken loan or borrowed from them, by threatening our own people for taxation purpose is uncalled for, as we all breath the same air, eat the same food and are equally brave and coward in the same manner-so the question of submissiveness should not be taken as being Scared. - Look around how many beloved children of the so called National Workers, Corrupt Politicians, Beaurocrates and other corrupt officials are able to stand on their own Minus their Parents/Father. The day their father/parents are not in power, nobody will give respect or honor them and sadly their generation will end with them. The seeds of corruptions and sins will be paid by their most beloved children. The result of the commandment of God “THOU SHOULD NOT STEAL” will be rewarded through their children. PUBLIC DISCONTENTMENT: - The Public overwhelm support to ACAUT and other NGO’s on Illegal taxation should be an eye opener for the so called National workers and reminder that Enough is Enough. If the present trend continue then days are not far when our own brothers will rise against our own so called National workers. - The people whom the so called National workers claim to represent will be the barrier and downfall of our struggle for sovereignty due to the overbearing and unabated taxation from its own people. - The National workers should fell the PULSE of the people and introspect whether their continue Alienation from the public views and felling will be able to sustain their movement in the days to come. - In fact the so called National workers irrespective of it s factions should see it as Blessing in Disguisethe present outcry of the general mass against unabated taxations- reminding and showing them that where have they gone wrong and strayed away. - No movement can sustain without the Public support and the fear of threat and Guns is not Permanent depending on time and space, if time and space becomes do or die situation then the mass is bound to win. - The sudden wealth and richness and rise of disparity between the Have and Have not in our State is alarming and the people resentment and mute observations
of our National workers, Government servants and Public Leaders accumulating immense Wealth disproportionate to their know Income is something to ponder upon and analyzed. - The national workers has to realize that No movement on earth has sustain without the mass support and following and whichever factions can feel the Pulse and take the mass in confidence will be the only true representative of the people. - History is there to tell the stories that Great empire like Rome, Great Britain, Russian revolution, French empire etc has all fallen due to the very question of “ TAXATION ”. The British rule in India was also shown its door due to its overbearing Taxation Polices, Mahatma Gandhi famous DANDI March against Salt tax was the pinnacle of the Indian freedom movement opposing the tyrannical Taxation on the citizen of India by the British. - Likewise, if ones learn from history and take course correctives then one can prevent the disastrous and impending situation in future-if not history will repeat itself. ESSENCE OF TIME: Our so called Movement is base on Individual Charismatic leadership from the time of Late. Phizo, General. Kaito to till date like Khaplang, Isaac, Muivah, Kholi except Kitovi etc are unfortunately on the wrong side of their age, so it has become more of a reason for them to leave a kind of Legacy which their people and families can be proud of-if not then all their Sacrifices and hardwork will all go in Vain. History will never forgive them for their inability to stand up when their hard work and sacrifices were hijacked due to the greediness of their own cadres and wrong policies at the expense of the general publicthe same public who had given unfettered support and consent before the advent of Unabated Taxations in our own Land by our own National worker in the name for Sovereignty for their own people. 7. ROLE OF THE PRESENT DAN GOVERNMENT: - The present State government who had come to power winning a landslide majority where more than 80% + population of our State had voted, irrespective of its means and ways it had applied to win, has a very big responsible to the safety and Security of its mass populous. - The present status of our state is in a very critical situation where one does not feel Secure and Safe in our own Home and State. The present atmosphere is not conducive for free expression of owns mind and thought and in such critical atmosphere the State has a greater responsibility and role to play to safeguard the Interest of its citizenscitizens who has professed faith on them to deliver from such atmosphere and conditions. - The present Government must use all its machineries and resources cutting across any “ISM” and parties and rise above everything to ensure the security and safety of its own People. - The choice for our Honorable Chief minister-Mr. RIO-is simple whether he wants to be remembered in History as a Just, Bold and Honorable Man who had the best wishes for its People or Did nothing when during his Rule his State of Nagaland was Burning and its citizen were Suffering. - The true test of leadership is known during the time of Adversities, the time has come for our leaders-Political, National workers and the NGO’s-to show their real character otherwise History will never forgive them for generations to come. 8. RISE OF THE VOICELESS: - The State of Nagaland has witness unprecedented uproar in recent days and months for a change against the Ill’s and disease of our State and its people in the form of protest and airing the views of the masses in different platform. - The much desire expression of the common men voice lead by ACAUT, NSF and bold and brave writers like T. Solo, Khekeyie Sema (Rtd-IAS) etc is like a Maana from heaven. - Nagaland is known for its bravery and honor but sad to say it’s only in words but this time few groups and individuals has proved that indeed We can both Bark and Bite. The expression of various persons especially in Face Book Naga Blog has shown that we are evolving inspite of the odds and the atmosphere in which we lived. - If we do not try to build our own house and weed the evil and diseases from our own place, nobody will come and help us to clean our own house. We have to Help ourselves to have a better tomorrow otherwise history will never forgive us nor can we live with our conscience that we did Nothing when it matter most. - The Rise of the masses in ARAB countries is a clear message that there is a limit to which the voice of the masses can be suppressed and the day the Mass Public realize their Power then No great power or Guns can cowed down their Voices. The write-up is an expression of my feelings that No Sovereignty can sustain without Economic Sovereignty, which is Equally important if not less than Political Sovereignty.
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A chauvinistic man may avoid doing any house work because he believes it is a woman’s job. A woman may feel its incorrect to earn a higher salary than her man. Society imposes a lot of unspoken rules and decorum without us realizing it. The saddest part would be if we applied that same prejudice in academics to the very subject (ie. sociology) that is concerned with the study of society. As it appears, gender barriers exist even in the subjects that students opt for, particularly in the field of sociology.
Breaking gender barriers: sociology isn’t only for girls Temsukumla Ao, Assistant Professor, sociology
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ociology is the youngest of the social sciences. Its major concern is society, for which it is known as the “science of society”. Like all other sciences, sociology also is concerned with the life and activities of man. Though Sociology is relatively young discipline in comparison with other social sciences, it has gained a place of acceptance within academia. Like other social sciences, it has acquired a distinct status for itself. Its importance and practical usefulness are widely recognized today. From the above lines we have understood the basic concept of sociology. Now! My area of concern here is – why do more females opt for sociology compared to males. In almost all colleges we find more females taking up sociology and very males opting for this subject. So- Is it because, sociology is a soft discipline? Or, is it because of the subject matter? Or is it because, it is a young social science? Answers to all these questions could be many, but I personally feel that, many youngsters are unaware of this subject- sociology! And this could be the reason, why we see less interest from students, when compared to subjects like political science, History etc. And also many consider sociology as very simple and a girly discipline. The popular book- “Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus” explains the character of man and women as: Mars(man) being regarded as a very hot, violent, and red planet and Venus(females) is comparatively a cold planet, also associated with love and attraction and so woman are said to have come from it. These differences in characteristics might be the reason for choosing one subject over another. And when people have this misconception about the subject matter of sociology, we see the imbalance in the gender ratio. The ratio of male and female can be on par with each other only if we can clear out this misconception. Sociology is the study of society as a whole and is a general science of society. I raised the same question to some of my sociology honours students, as to why they think many men do not take up this subject. And I got very similar replies from them like, many boys think sociology is very simple, girly or a subject for females. Men mostly opt for political science, History etc. The most interesting reply I got from the students was that sociology as a discipline covers areas like, family, Marriage, Kinship, gender issues, social relationships etc. which so to say; doesn’t fit well with the role of man in our society. However, there will be differences in every individuals interest. Taking up sociology will not make anyone girly or soft. Likewise taking up others subjects like political science or others streams like science or commerce will not make anyone manly. All the social sciences play an equal and important part in the society, each of them assigned with their own special areas. Therefore as an enlightened individual, one needs to remove these prejudices regarding subjects and be ready to delve deeper into the intricacies of subjects and academics. Most of the social sciences are gender neutral and it would be wise to clear incorrect notions and guide the people who have apprehensions in sociology or others as a gender specific subject Sociology as a study or science of society, has a lot of scope and importance and career opportunities in a society like ours. Sociology helps us look more objectively at our society and other societies. We are faced with an ever increasingly complex and rapidly changing social milieu in modern society. A study of Sociology provides the conceptual tools and methods for understanding the social milieu. Sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time; it is a rapidly expanding field. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work. Sociology is an exciting discipline with expanding opportunities for a wide range of career paths. Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration--fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. It’s time to break down the barriers of gender particularly in sociology. The next time someone wants to take up sociology, don’t let the gender specific apprehensions stop you. Men and women are both part of society. A complete society needs both genders to be aware and complement each other. “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”
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Govt employees begin anti-Telangana strike in AP
hyDerABAD, August 13 (Pti): Government employees in 13 districts of coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema launched an indefinite strike today protesting the proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. With employees of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) joining the strike, more than 11,000 buses remained confined to the depots affecting transportation not only across the region but also to the state capital. Bus services to Tirumala Hills, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, also came to a grinding halt since midnight. This was the first time in more than three decades that not a single bus plied to Tirumala Hills, sources here said. Lending support to the striking employees and the agitating people, petrol station owners are voluntarily observing a 24-hour bandh since this morning. Meanwhile, all sections of society in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions continued with their protests on the issue for the 14th consecutive day. Normal life has been largely affected because of the people’s agitation and employees strike in various districts of Seemaandhra region. In Visakhapatnam, the Samaikhyandhra agitation launched by various Joint Action Committees (JACs) intensified with local APNGOs unit and RTC employees striking work. Commercial establishments, big shopping malls and schools remained
‘Telangana will be plagued by gender crisis, trafficking’
Andhra Pradesh state government employees take a pledge during a protest against the move to carve out a new state out of the existing state in Hyderabad, August 13. India’s ruling coalition recently endorsed the creation of a new state called Telangana to be carved out of Andhra Pradesh state. The opposition to the new state is primarily because the proposed Telangana area would include Hyderabad, the state capital and industrial hub. (AP Photo)
closed to protest the bifurcation. RTC workers, who abstained from their duties, formed a human chain on the main road near Maddilapalam bus depot. According to RTC sources, nearly 1,063 buses in the district remained confined to nine depots. Nearly 3,500 revenue employees are boycotting duties and taking active part in the agitation. About 56 government departments along with MPDOS, Andhra university staff and others have announced their solidarity to the strike. About
30,000 employees of various government departments, educational institutions and others will take part in the stir. Students JAC Convener L Govinda said they have decided to conduct a public meeting tomorrow at engineering college ground with one lakh people and also launch a millennium march at Ramakrishna beach on August 18. They also plan to conduct a big public meeting at Hyderabad to mount pressure on the central government. The petrol dealers
closed their bunks from midnight. Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the district by deploying large number of police personnel at various places to maintain law and order. Two companies, each of the Rapid Action Force, Central Reserve Police Force and Andhra Pradesh special police, besides Armed Reserve Forces and nearly 2,000 personnel of local police with water cannons have been deployed at various vital installations, all government offices and at RTC depots in the city.
City Police Commissioner B Shivadhar Reddy urged protesters to hold peaceful demonstrations and warned that strict action will be initiated in case of violence.In Vijaywada, about 59,000 government employees and 15,000 public sector undertaking employees are participating in the strike. RTC employees and APNGOS staged demonstrations at the RTC bus station in the city. The APNGOs Association President and Convenor of Government Employees Joint Action
hyDerABAD, August 13 (AgeNcies): The new Telangana state will face a serious gender crisis as the indices of social development related to women, including Gender Development Index (GDI) and Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) remain low when compared to the Andhra region, according to the data collected by the AP Mahila Welfare Society. To top it all, the Telangana districts are plagued by growing child trafficking and girl child mortality and a bit of number crunching reveal the gender backwardness of the region. According to government statistics, empowerment of women is lowest in three districts of the region, including Warangal and Nalgonda. Also, GDI in the region remains below the state average of 0.62 (index value), indicating that women have not been integrated into the workforce and their quality of life remains lower than those in districts like Guntur and Vijayawada. Women activists said that with state formation imminent, it is time that Telangana leaders look at these issues. “We have all been fighting for the Telangana cause. We need to ensure that women, especially those from
Committee, A Vidayasagar demanded resignation from all people representatives from Seemandhra districts. In Krishna district, buses from all 14 depots remained off roads. According to Employees Union APSRTC Krishna District Secretary, M D Prasad the strike is total. In West and East Godavari districts, over 1200 buses from all depots joined the strike. Meanwhile, the hunger strike launched by the Veena, wife of former state minister Thota Narasimham
poor socio-economic backgrounds, get to benefit from the new state formation,” said Volga, a poet who has been the voice of Telangana women for long. Another major problem that needs to be tackled in the new state is the growing sex trade in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts. “In the past 10 years, a total of 15,000 women were rescued while they were being trafficked to other states after crossing the Odisha border. Most of these women were from Hyderabad and RR districts,” said N Rajeswari, an activist from Dalit Stree Shakti. “Trafficking and female child mortality rates are high in districts like Warangal and Nalgonda as well. The mortality rate among female children is as high as 23% in Mahbubnagar district,” said M Veena Kumari, a nutritionist and gender rights expert from the city. Leaders pointed out that government policies have failed to help women to enter the public domain as decision makers. “Women are the backbone of the Telangana movement. But they have not benefitted from the movement as of now,” a woman leader opined. Interestingly, the plight of women in the region has never figured in the Telangana debate, said social scientists.
entered the fourth day today in Konaseema area. East Godavari lawyers JAC continued with their relayhunger strike in the district. Seemandhra Lawyer JAC will meet here on August 17 and discuss its future course of action, its Coconvener Muppalla Subba Rao said. Kakinada anchor port and deep water port has been closed for two days that is from today and tomorrow in view of ongoing agitation. Protests, rallies and demonstrations were held at Kakinada,
Rajahmundry, Kothapeta, Mummadivaram, Ravulapalem, Tuni and other areas of East godavari district. Educational, financial institutions and commercial establishments have remained close for last 14 days. Police pickets has been posted at sensitive places including vital installations in the district as a precautionary measure. “So far the demonstrations are going peacefully, and no untoward incident was reported from any part of the district,” a police official said.
‘No talks until Pak UPSC releases sample paper on ‘ethics’ for civil services responds to LoC killings’
New Delhi, August 13 (AgeNcies): Responding to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s call for a “new beginning” in relations with India amid tension over the killing of five Indian soldiers and recent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), Centre on Tuesday asked Pakistan to respond to New Delhi’s concerns. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said, “We welcome Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s hand of friendship. However, we want to tell Pakistan that there will be no talks if Islamabad fails to respond to New Delhi’s concerns.” Akbaruddin also asked Pakistan to “respond immediately on killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC recently.” Talking tough with Pakistan, the MEA spokesperson said, “We welcome newly-elected Pakistan PM’s commitment, which is defined by peace and cooperation. However, we would like to make it clear that there will be no talks until Pakistan responds to the killing of our soldiers.” The MEA spokesperson also cautioned by saying when there is unprovoked firing along the LoC then naturally there will
be consequences in bilateral ties. Syed Akbaruddin further asked Pakistan to take action against the perpetrators of the 26/11 attacks and bring them to justice at the earliest. Akbaruddin stated in categorical terms that maintaining peace on LoC is one of the most important Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between the two countries hence it is important for Pakistan to stop allowing its soil to be used for launching terror attacks against India. The warning from India came in the aftermath of killing of five Indian soldiers along the Line of Control by the Pakistan troops in the Poonch sector recently and ceasefire violations by the neighbouring country. Pakistani troops also fired at Indian positions in Mendhar sector along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district late on Monday. On Aug 11, Pakistanis fired at Indian positions in Digwar village of Poonch district, and the exchange of fire continued for more than six hours. On Aug 6, specialist troops of the Pakistan Army killed five Indian soldiers in Chakan-Da-Bagh sector of the LoC in Poonch district. A bilateral ceasefire agreement was signed by India and Pakistan in November 2003.
New Delhi, August 13 (Pti): “What do you understand by spirit of service and commitment?” Civil services aspirants will face questions like this that will test their attitude to issues like probity in public life and problem solving approach in the paper on ‘ethics, integrity and aptitude’, introduced in the Mains examination from this year. A
sample paper has now been put up on the UPSC website --www.Upsc.Gov.In--to give a fair idea to the candidates for the examination. It has questions like --”What do you understand by ‘Ethical Human Conduct’?” and “What do you understand by intellectual integrity, empathy, perseverance, spirit of service and commitment?”
Chhattisgarh encounter: 3 cops, one Maoist dead
rAiPur, August 13 (Pti): Three Chhattigarh Armed Force (CAF) jawans and a Naxalite were today killed in an encounter between the ultras and security personnel in Maoist-hit Narayanpur district. “The incident took place between the forests of Maharabeda and Kaushalnagar villages this afternoon,” said state Director General of Police (DGP) Ramniwas. Acting on a tip-off, the patrol party undertook a combing operation in the region since early morning. When it reached near the jungles of Maharabeda village, Naxals opened indiscriminate fire on them, killing three jawans of CAF 16 battalion. “Two jawans died on the spot while another succumbed to bullet injuries while being taken out from the jungle,” the DGP said. Security personnel have recovered the body of a Naxal from the spot, he said, adding that identity of the Naxal was yet to be ascertained. Additional forces have been rushed to the spot. A search operation has been launched to nab the attackers, Ramniwas said. According to the DGP, few Naxalites might have been injured or killed in the incident but their associates took them to the core forest region.
‘No arms race between China, India’
BeijiNg, August 13 (iANs): There is no arms race between New Delhi and Beijing but India launching an aircraft carrier provides China with a favourable international opinion environment for development of its own advanced armaments, said China’s staterun media which described India as “a regional heavyweight”. “India is moving faster in terms of developing armaments such as aircraft carriers... this provides China with a more favourable international opinion environment in terms of the development of its own advanced armaments,” said an article in the Global Times Tuesday, a day after INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier and that displaces 37,500-tonnes, was launched in Kerala’s Kochi city. Xinhua news agency noted that India “already a regional heavyweight, has always held the dream of becoming a global power”. State-run Global Times said that the waves caused by India’s aircraft carrier launch
“haven’t been as sensational as those caused by Japan’s light carrier the Izumo among Chinese” and pointed out that “India has adopted a different attitude than Japan toward territorial disputes with China”. The daily added that India’s “overall national strength lags behind that of China. Therefore, China perceives Japan rather than India as its biggest neighbouring threat”. It assured: “...there is no arms race between China and India.” The article exhorted China to speed up its construction of domestic aircraft carriers. “India’s actions remind us that the strategic significance of developing aircraft carriers in Asia is not declining. Rather, they are one of the most effective strategic tools in maintaining national maritime interests. The earlier China establishes its own aircraft carrier capabilities, the earlier it will gain the strategic initiative. “We need not worry that the ‘China threat’ theory may gain ground with the proliferation of air-
craft carriers. Past experiences have taught us that this theory can do little harm to China,” it said. The daily noted that “the strategic deterrence provided by aircraft carriers is still significant”. “China is a latecomer among big powers in terms of developing domestic aircraft carriers,” it said and rued: “Even India has moved ahead of us.” China has acquired technologies relating to nuclear weapons, missiles and nuclear-powered submarines, though with limited scales. China has proved itself as a defensive country, strategically speaking. Xinhua said in a commentary that pundits obsessed with geopolitical rivalry wasted no time in hyping the Indian feat as a threat to China, fanning speculations the two Asian neighbours would slide deeper into an arms race aimed at regional supremacy. “However, such conflictobsessed fear-mongers have apparently ignored the larger picture. For starters, China and India, the world’s top two devel-
oping countries, have vast interests in common. “It is true India, already a regional heavyweight, has always held the dream of becoming a global power. It has been the world’s largest importer of weapons over the past few years,” it said. The commentary said that “normal buildup of defence capabilities is no cause of worry”. “China and India are important trading partners, and they hold identical or similar stances on a wide range of regional and global affairs. They have also recognized the world is large enough to accommodate the development of both of them,” it said. “China and India should have the vision to look beyond slanted interpretations and stick to the right path of cooperation. With the Asia-Pacific region gaining more weight in the global landscape, their cooperation is particularly necessary. “Joining hands, they can make more contribution to the peace and prosperity of not only the region but also the world at large,” the commentary added.
There will also be case studies in the paper to check one’s problem solving skills on situations involving instances of harassment, cheating and corruption at work places among others. While making public the sample paper, the UPSC has told candidates that range and depth of questions that would be asked may differ.
New Delhi, August 13 (Pti): The government today said it is not in favour of bringing a law on mercy killings. “The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is not in favour of enacting the Bill (on mercy killing)…There is no proposal under consideration at this stage for making law on this subject,” Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad told Rajya Sabha in reply to a query. The view of the ministry has been
In order to overhaul civil service examinations, a new pattern giving more emphasis on assessing general studies and aptitude skills of aspirants was notified in March this year. A separate paper on “ethics, integrity and aptitude”, carrying 250 marks, was for the first time introduced from this year civil service (Mains) examinations. The paper will include
questions to test the candidate’s attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society, the notification has said. The Civil Service exams is conducted in three stages-Preliminary, Mains and Personal Interview.
conveyed to the ministry of Law & Justice, he said. Citing the reasons, the minister said the Hippocratic oath taken by doctors is against intentional or voluntary killing of a patient. Among other reasons, Azad said progression of medical science to relieve pain, suffering, rehabilitation and treatment of so-called incurable diseases will suffer a setback and an individual may wish to die at a certain point of time and his wish may not be persistent and only a fleeting desire out of transient depression. Azad said there might be
psychological pressure and trauma to the medical officers who would be required to conduct withdrawal of life support and that defining of bed-ridden and requiring regular assistance is not always medically possible. The minister said the SC guidelines in this respect given in the Aruna Shanbaug case be treated as law. The Supreme Court while dismissing the plea for mercy killing of a Mumbai nurse, Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug, laid down comprehensive guidelines to process ‘passive euthanasia’ till Parliament passes a law.
Centre not in favour of euthanasia: Azad
Youth defines freedom differently this Independence Day
New Delhi, August 13 (iANs): “I want the freedom to wander around safely without being questioned, the freedom to go anywhere to do anything, and not being stopped for being a girl” says Esha Kapoor, a German honours student at Delhi University. Similarly rang the voices of many students, who thought it was not worth celebrating India’s 67th Independence Day when one gender of the population is still gripped by fear and has no security. “If we have no right to go anywhere freely and it is only fear that we have in our minds, what Independence Day, what freedom?” law faculty student Jyoti asked in anger while speaking to IANS. Teressa Josmine, an English student at the arts faculty, told IANS: “Freedom for me is to be accepted the way I am and to be freed from all crimes and sufferings.” Today’s youth - the future workforce - feels that freedom granted to the country is mere tokenism and that much more needs to be done. “In our country, it is very difficult to define freedom, but for me it is cultural freedom that I want; the right to independently follow my culture without any fear and interference,” said Akhilesh Mishra, a student of Buddhist studies from Uttar Pradesh. Bipin Tiwari, a Hindi student at Jamia Millia Islamia, said freedom only meant political freedom. “We have the freedom given by the constitution, but then it is only in written form. The thing I aspire for is being free
from the corrupt political culture which has been framing innocent IAS officer like Durga Shakti Nagpal and many more.” Aarushi Punia, an English honours student at Jesus and Mary College, said: “When we look at the different kinds of freedom that people are asking for, it is right there is no physical colonisation, but intellectual and capitalist colonisation still exists and so we have to get rid of this.” Siddharth Chakroborty, a political science student of Hindu College, mockingly said: “This Independence Day if the country can give me fresh air to breathe, and air free of pollution, then my freedom is achieved.” While most of youth demanded freedom in the larger context, for some freedom meant being unshackled from their families and the people around them. “For me freedom is to be able to do anything, especially being free from family and other bondage, so that I can get closer to my dream,” said Balram Singh, a 19-year-old from Uttar Pradesh at the Jamia Millia Islamia. Echoing this, Rinan Shah of Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences told IANS on the phone: “Freedom for me is no encroachment, not being answerable to anyone.” “Freedom is when your mind is without fear, when one is in control of one’s actions intellectually, spiritually and emotionally without being bound by societal constraints,” felt IAS aspirant Naresh Chhetri. For some, freedom was a state of mind and for others, it was a journey.
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Israeli pain, Palestinian Recurring stomach pain joy over inmate release NEW YORK, AUgUst 13 (REUtERs Health): Children with chronic or recurring stomach pain without a clear medical explanation were also more likely to have an anxiety disorder than those without stomach problems, in a new study. By the time kids with stomach pain reached age 20, just over half had had symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some point, most often social anxiety, researchers found. Anxiety tended to start in early childhood, around the same time as the chronic stomach problems. Past studies suggest between eight and 25 percent of all youth have chronic stomach pain, researchers noted. When there’s no clear medical cause for the pain - such as inflammatory bowel disease or
celiac disease - it’s known as functional abdominal pain. “It’s very prevalent, and it’s one of the most common reasons that children and adolescents end up in their pediatrician’s office. It’s one of the most common reasons kids are missing school,” said Dr. Eva Szigethy, head of the Medical Coping Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. One small study of children with that type of pain found they were at a higher than average risk of anxiety disorders as young adults. To build on those findings, Lynn Walker from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and her colleagues followed 332 children who visited a doctor for unexplained stomach pain between age eight and 17. For
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tied to anxiety disorders comparison, they also tracked 147 youth from the same area schools without stomach problems. When participants were 20 years old, on average, the researchers interviewed them in person or over the phone about symptoms of anxiety and depression. At that point, four in 10 of those with a history of stomach pain still had a gastrointestinal disorder. Based on the interviews, Walker’s team found 51 percent of people with stomach pain as children had ever had an anxiety disorder and 30 percent currently met the criteria for a diagnosis. In comparison, 20 percent of people in the no-stomach pain group had ever had an anxiety disorder and 12 percent currently had one. “What was striking was
the extent to which anxiety disorders were still present at followup,” Walker told Reuters Health. Anxiety was more common among people who continued having stomach pain compared to those whose childhood symptoms went away, she and her colleagues wrote Monday in Pediatrics. Although the researchers couldn’t tell from their analysis which came first - the pain or the anxiety - most anxiety disorders traced back to early childhood. Szigethy, who wasn’t involved in the new research, said that in her experience it’s “extremely common” to find functional abdominal pain and anxiety occurring together. She said children with anxiety may be more sensitive to pain, and may constantly worry about any pain they do feel.
PROGRAMME FOR CELEBRATION OF
Israelis hold a sign which reads, “Red week, the Israeli government releases twenty six murderers,” and an Israeli flag during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 12, as they protest Israel’s decision to release 26 Palestinian prisoners, most of them held for deadly attacks, as part of a U.S.-brokered deal that led to a resumption of Mideast negotiations. (AP Photo)
BRUKIN, AUgUst 13 (AP): Mustafa alHaj expected to die in an Israeli prison for killing an American-born settler hiking in the West Bank in 1989. Now lights decorate his home to celebrate the planned release of the 45-year-old and more than 100 other Palestinian convicts in a deal that revived Mideast peace talks. While the Palestinians are joyful, the decision to free the inmates has stirred anger in Israel where victims’ families say it is an insult to their loved ones. Israel published the names of 26 men, including al-Haj, to be freed before the first round of talks Wednesday. In all, 104 prisoners have been slated for release in four tranches over a period of nine months that the U.S. has set aside for negotiations. But their freedom is contingent on progress in the talks. The Israelis have granted early release to Palestinian prisoners in the past, including in swaps. The upcoming round, however, has sparked particularly high-pitched debate because it was linked to resuming talks and many of those to be freed were involved in deadly attacks. Gila Molcho said the release of one of three men involved in the stabbing death of her brother in 1993 was opening old wounds. Her brother, Ian Feinberg, was killed in the European aid office in Gaza City where he was working as a lawyer. “My brother’s blood is being sold for nothing, as a gesture,” Molcho said. “On a very personal level, there is pain.” Palestinians argue that those slated for release were acting during a time of conflict, before the two sides struck their first interim peace agreement in 1994, and that Israel should have freed them in previous rounds of negotiations. “We used violence and the Israelis used violence,” said Kadoura Fares, who heads an advocacy group for prisoners and, like many of those to be released, is a member of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement. Fares noted that the number of Palestinians, including civilians, who were killed by Israeli troops in wars and uprisings over the past two decades far outstrips the number of Israelis killed in Palestinian attacks. In the first and second Palestinian
uprisings, more than 1,200 Israelis and just under 5,000 Palestinians were killed. The two sides are now making their third major attempt since 2000 to agree on the terms of the Palestinian state alongside Israel. The Palestinians want a state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, lands Israel captured in 1967, but are willing to make some adjustments. The last round of substantive talks was held in 2008, but a dispute over settlements kept the two sides away from the table until now. The Palestinians are entering Wednesday’s talks with renewed distrust, after Israel promoted Jewish settlements on war-won lands the Palestinians want for their state in three major announcements over the course of a week. In Washington, State Department spokesman Marie Harf praised Israel’s decision to release prisoners as a “positive step.” She said the Obama administration also raised serious concerns about the latest settlement plans with the Israeli government. Abbas had insisted on a construction freeze in settlements, deemed illegal by most of the international community, before going back to negotiations. However, U.S. mediators failed to get Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comply and Abbas relented. As compensation, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry brokered the prisoner release and, according to Abbas aides, assured the Palestinians that the U.S. views Israel’s pre-1967 lines as a starting point for border talks, even if Netanyahu does not. Kerry said Monday in Bogota that he didn’t think the settlements issue would create a large bump in the road to the talks, which are set to resume on Wednesday. “As the world, I hope knows, the U.S. views the settlements as illegitimate and we have communicated that policy very clearly to Israel,” he said. “I think that what this underscores, actually, is the importance of getting to the table and getting to the table quickly and resolving the questions with respect to settlements, which are best resolved by solving the problems of security and borders. Once you have security and borders solved, you have resolved the question of settlements.”
INDEPENDENCE DAY ON 15TH AUGUST 2013 AT NAGALAND SECRETARIAT PLAZA, KOHIMA
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Nagaland Adolescence Girls Club 78th Bn. CRPF 19th Assam Rifles a). Longmisa Village Cultural Troupe, Kohima (Ao) b). Khiamniungan Cultural Troupe, Kohima (Khiamniungan) c). Tesophenyu Village Cultural Troupe, Kohima (Rengma) d). Old Shena Village Cultural Troupe, Kohima (Sumi)
12.00 hrs: Governor’s At Home – Raj Bhavan, Kohima
Dutch Prince Friso dies
tHE HAgUE, AUgUst 13 (AP): Johan Friso, the bespectacled Dutch prince who avoided the limelight and gave up his position in line to the throne after getting entangled in a scandal with his bride-to-be, died Monday — 18 months after a skiing accident that left his brain gravely injured. He was 44. The royal house said the prince, known as Friso, died of complications from the accident, without giving more details. It said he had never regained more than “minimal consciousness.” Friso was struck by an avalanche while skiing offtrail in Lech, Austria, Feb. 17, 2012, and was buried until rescuers pulled him from the snow, unconscious, 20 minutes later. He was resuscitated at the scene and flown to a hospital, but remained in a coma for months. His death Monday, though not unexpected, “still comes as a shock,” said Prime Minister Mark Rutte. “Prince Friso was only 44 years old, and until the ski accident, in the prime of his life.” In addition to the royal family, Friso is survived by his wife, Princess Mabel, and two daughters, Luana and Zaria. Before the dramatic incidents in Lech, Friso, the second of the former Queen Beatrix’s three sons, had sometimes been known as “Prince Brilliant.” He studied at UC Berkeley, the Technical University of Delft and Erasmus University at Rotterdam, gradu-
Hoisting of National Flag in all Government Offices, Institutions/Public & Private Buildings Review of Parade by DGP, Nagaland 1. Chief Minister arrives, takes salute and Inspects the Parade 2. Address by the Chief Minister 3. Presentation of Awards 4. March Past:
EVENING PROGRAMME AT SECRETARIAT PLAZA 15.00 hrs: 16.00 hrs: 16.30 hrs
Exhibition Football Match between Kohima Komets and 164 Inf. Bn. (TA) (H&H) Naga. Prize Distribution for the best contingents of Independence Day Parade. Band Display 1. Brass Band of Nagaland Police 2. Pipe Band of 19th Assam Rifles 3. Adolescence Girls Bag Pipe Band
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In this Dec. 10, 2008 file photo Dutch Prince Johan Friso, left, and his wife Mabel, right, arrive for a gala dinner at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway. The Dutch royal house on Monday August 12, announced that Prince Johan Friso, injured in 2012 ski accident, has died. (AP File Photo)
ating from the Dutch universities cum laude with degrees in engineering and economics. He later earned an MBA at France’s prestigious INSEAD school of business. But the central event of his life as a royal came when he gave up his claim to the throne in order to marry Dutchwoman Mabel Wisse Smit, in a wedding not sanctioned by the government. The pair got engaged in 2003. Wisse Smit worked for George Soros’ Open Society Institute and was seen by the queen as an ideal daughter-in-law. But during her vetting to join the royal house, she and Friso decided not to disclose the full extent of a friendship she had had while she was
a college student. The friend in question: drug baron Klaas Bruinsma, who later became one of the country’s most infamous crime lords and was slain in a gangland killing. Wisse Smit denies ever having had any romantic involvement with Bruinsma, and says she hadn’t understood who he was at the time. But as details about their relationship emerged in the Dutch press, thenPrime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said it was clear the pair had held back information, and he wouldn’t propose the law needed for Parliament to approve Wisse Smit’s entry to the royal house. The couple acknowledged being “naive and incomplete” in what they told Balkenende.
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Old Age Home (Wokha Road) Naga Hospital Kohima Orphanage District Jail Kohima Leprosy Colony State Mental Health Institute District TB & Chest Diseases Hospital 8. Eden Garden Orphanage, 9. Kripa Centre 10. Awekening Bells Centre 11. Spastic Society 12. Aids Hospic/Mt.Gilead Home 13. Differently Abled Children of Cherry Blossom School, Lerie 14. Children with Special Needs of Jo Foundation, Agri. Colony 15. Bright Morning Star Distribution of Sweets in parade Ground
- Kerala Club, Kohima - Nagaland Contractor's & Supplier's Union Kohima Chambers of Commerce & Industries - Rotary Club, Kohima - Nagaland Voluntary Women Association - Gorkha Public Panchayat - Indian Red Cross, Nagaland State Branch - Nagaland Adventures Club Khuzama - Hindu Kalyan Samithi - Royal Club - Kohima Pastor's Union - Puliebadze Club - Kohima Press Club - Indian Red Cross Society, Kohima Branch
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England players celebrate after defeating Australia during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-leStreet, England, Monday Aug. 12, 2013. (AP Photo)
CHESTER-LE-STREET, auguST 13 (aP): With shadows lengthening across the Riverside ground and time rapidly running out, Alastair Cook tossed the ball one final time to the man who had put his England team on the brink of winning a third straight Ashes series. Stuart Broad didn't let his captain down. Steaming in from the Lumley End backed by roars of the crowd, Broad sent down another fierce delivery that Australia tail-ender Peter Siddle lofted harmlessly to mid-off, where James Anderson took a simple catch. England had won the fourth test — and confirmed its dominance over its greatest cricketing rival in the process. "We'll enjoy what is a very special day," Cook said, "and one that I'm going to look back on with huge fondness." A day of 15 wickets and high tension at Chester-le-Street will forever be remembered for Broad's devastating bowling performance. Set a victory target of 299 on day four, Australia collapsed from 168-2 to 224 all out in just shy of two hours in a final session Monday that saw nine wickets fall in total. Broad took six of them, finishing with 6-50 and careerbest overall figures of 11-121. And, of course, the man-of-the-match award. England won by 74 runs to take a 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The final test is at The Oval starting Aug. 21, where Australia is looking simply to save face. "We got outplayed, Stuart Broad bowled a couple of outstanding spells and as soon as we lost Chris Rogers (for 49, to make it 109-1), we found it difficult," Australia captain Michael Clarke said. "We've got to play better than that," he added. "We need some time to let this sink in." Retaining the urn, which they did after the drawn third test at Old Trafford last week, was one thing. But winning a third Ashes series in succession for the first time since the so-called "Botham's Ashes" of 1981 really is something to savor for a team that lost eight on the bounce between 1989 and 2003. De-
Indian badminton to take a giant step with IBL
NEw DELHi, auguST 13 (iaNS): Touted as the richest shuttle tourney in the world, the $1 million Indian Badminton League (IBL) will finally get cracking as Krrish Delhi Smashers take on Pune Pistons at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Wednesday. After much-anticipation and hullabaloo, things have finally fallen into place for the event that is a clone of cricket's highly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) and is based on the Sudirman Cup format with a few changes. Following cricket, hockey and boxing, badminton too jumped into the business of city-based franchise leagues which will see top shuttlers from all major badminton nations -- barring China -- playing in the Aug 14-31 tournament. There were doubts over the inaugural edition when the players' auction got postponed thrice. Scheduled in March, the auction was first postponed to June 30 and then to July 19 before settling for July 22. The auction was also followed by a few controversies with several shuttlers complaining about their base price being reduced. The six city-based franchises -- Hyderabad Hotshots (owned by PVP Group), Banga Beats (BOP Group), Krrish Delhi Smashers (Krrish Group), Awadhe Warriors (Sahara), Pune Pistons (Burman family) and Mumbai Masters (cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, Telugu film star Akkineni Nagarjuna and businessman V. Chamundeshwarnath) -- will each comprise six Indians, four foreigners and a junior Indian player.
England wins 4th test, clinches 3rd straight Ashes
Aussie media slam 'shameful' batting SYDNEY, auguST 13 (aFP): Australia's media on Tuesday labelled as "humiliating" the dramatic batting collapse that cost the country's cricketers a chance to win the fourth Ashes Test against England. Set 299 to win on Monday's fourth day at Chesterle-Street in Durham, Australia were wellplaced at 168 for two but crashed to 224 all out, with paceman Stuart Broad ripping through the middle order on his way to taking six wickets for 50. "No-one does shameful collapses quite like Australia and Michael Clarke's side conjured up one to remember, or rather to forget, at Durham to hand the Ashes series to England," said The Australian's cricket writer Wayne Smith. "Not since it was beaten in 1953, 1955 and 1956 has Australia lost three Ashes series in succession but rarely, with so much on the line and with victory so clearly in sight, has a team succumbed so meekly." Australia were scenting victory after a solid century opening stand between David Warner and fellow left-hander Chris Rogers but Rogers was out for 49 and his partner (71) was the third batsmen dismissed
spite their improvement over the past two weeks, the Australians' winless streak in tests moved to eight — a sorry record for such a proud cricket nation. England, whose unbeaten run in tests stretches to 11, lost the final five wickets of its second innings for the addition of 96 runs to the overnight 234-5. That meant it stayed in the driving seat in a fluctuating test. Ryan Harris took four wickets to claim a career-best 7-117 — becoming the first Australian since Shane Warne in 2001 to take so many victims in one Ashes innings — but ag-
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as eight wickets fell for just 56 runs. "Australia had already conceded the Ashes but a humiliating batting collapse at Durham has rubbed salt into their wounds," said the Sydney Morning Herald's Chris Barrett. "Without a Test win since January, Australia will drop to fifth in the world rankings behind Pakistan unless they prevail at the Oval," he added, referring to the final Test from August 21. Under the headline: "Choking: It's Australian for cricket," the Sydney Daily Telegraph said the defeat was hard to stomach after a sterling effort from the Australian bowlers, led by Ryan Harris. "Australia's fragile batsmen turned the sniff of victory into the now familiar stench of defeat after another abject capitulation consigned them to a humbling loss in the fourth Test at Chester-le-Street," cricket reporter Richard Hinds wrote. "If the individual performances were disappointing, the collective result was demoralising for the Australians who had, with one session of dire batting, turned an excellent start to the run chase into a seventh defeat in their past eight Tests."
ricultural knocks of 45 from Tim Bresnan and 30 not out from Graeme Swann proved crucial in taking the game away from the tourists. Even so, things looked rosy for the Australians when Rogers and David Warner put on an opening stand of 109 — the team's best first-wicket partnership of the series. Rogers edged Swann to Trott at first slip but Warner stayed in the groove, uppercutting Broad for four and smashing Swann over extra cover for the only six of the match. Even when Usman Khawaja (21) was trapped lbw to Swann to make it 147-2, Clarke came in, hit three quick
Australia's captain Michael Clarke walks from the pitch after being bowled out by England's Stuart Broad during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes series cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chesterle-Street, England, Monday Aug. 12. (AP Photo)
fours and ensured the momentum was still with the tourists. Then it all went wrong. Warner edged a beauty from Bresnan to wicketkeeper Matt Prior to go for 71, and Broad bowled Clarke (21) with a pearler off the seam. The crowd came to life. England's fielders suddenly chirped up. "Cooky threw me the ball and said, 'Spice it up a bit,'" Broad said. "I got a good partnership going with Tim Bresnan, we tried to hit the deck as hard as we could and we managed to do it." Steve Smith (2) dragged a 90 mph delivery from Broad onto his own stumps as he attempted a pull and the paceman then trapped Brad Haddin lbw for 4. He wheeled away in celebration, puffing his cheeks and with his eyes bulging. In 55 minutes, the whole middle order had been removed. So had Australia's hopes of squaring the series. "He really charged in," Cook said of Broad. "When everything clicks and he's bowling in the high 80s with the control Broady has, it's incredibly hard to bat.
3rd Inter departmental badminton tournament underway Dr T Ao sports award scrapped for 2013
DiMaPuR, auguST 13 (DiPR): The 3rd Inter Departmental badminton tournament started at District Sports Council Zunheboto Indoor Stadium on August 12 with Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development, Co-operation and Sericulture, Pukhai Sumi as the chief guest. In his speech, the Chief Guest cited the example of Dr T Ao and Mary Kom and reminded them of their existence at the international level. He also said that the Inter Departmental tournaments can bring better co-ordination, understanding among the various department's for better service to the public and the government. He further wished a grand success of the tournament. The tournament will culminate on August 15 with the participation of 42 departments from Zunheboto district.
Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development, Co-operation and Sericulture, Pukhai Sumi at the 3rd Inter Departmental badminton tournament in Zunheboto. (DIPR Photo)
Not all clubs opposed to IMG-R: Bhaichung
MuMbai, aug 13 (iaNS): Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia maintained that all I-League clubs are not opposed to the IPL-style football tournament promoted by IMG-Reliance and All India Football Federation (AIFF). While the I-League Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) are up in arms against the new eight-team franchisebased tournament, Bhutia feels only a few are against it. "I don’t think amongst the I-League clubs, everybody is against it. I have been into the meetings as well. Yes, there are one or two ILeague clubs that call the shots. It is very unfair," said Bhutia, who is the chairman of AIIF's technical committee. Bhutia during an interaction at IMG-R training camp here at the Cooperage also said all clubs are not properly represented by IPFCA at its meeting. Bhutia was also joined by Bollywood star John Abraham and the duo had a small training session with the players. "In the I-League Clubs Association (IPFCA) meet, we don’t
have the real owners coming in and meeting. We don’t have the Dempos and the Alemaos coming. So it is represented by few people who I think have got very limited knowledge sometimes," said Bhutia. Bhutia said that I-League clubs like Prayag
United, who are struggling to build team, will benfit by signing up IMG-R players. “We need to look at the larger picture. So there are a lot of clubs who are still struggling. If Prayag United can make a team and get some players (from
IMG-Reliance), they would be happy to do so. But because they have formed an association (IPFCA) and they have put a 'diktat' from few people, they also can’t sign. So it is very unfair," he said. Bhutia, who owns relegated Sikkim United, said the smaller clubs will be badly affected with IPFCA's decision of not signing IMG-R players. “Teams like Ar-hima (Rangdajied United) who have just come into the I-League, they are a young team and have come into the I-League after so much of struggle. You don’t want them to be relegated next season. I think the clubs have to realise that there are a few people who are making those decisions in the clubs association," he said. Bhutia said the new tournament is for the benefit of Indian football and will boost the I-League. "They have to realise that the new tournament is for the betterment of Indian football. If the I-League continues this way, everybody is going to struggle which we have already seen in the case of the Mahindras and JCT,” he said.
DiMaPuR, auguST 13 (MExN): The High Powered Committee for selection of the Dr. T. Ao Sports Awards for 2013 met on August 8, where the Youth Resources and Sports Department submitted its report that the applications and nominees for this year’s awards do not fulfill the criteria as mentioned in the terms and conditions for receiving the awards. A press note from the Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports stated that some disciplines under which applications have received are also not Olympic disciplines. There are no nominees under the institutions category. The committee also observed that the awards were instituted in 2012 and the recipients were Chekrovolu Swuro (sportsperson category), Lanu Toy (administrator category) and Greenwood School (institutions category). There were no awards given under coaches’ category in 2012. Chekrovolu had won medals at the World Cup, Asian Grand Prix and had represented India in the London Olympic Games 2012. In total she won more than 80 medals at the regional, national and international level. Er. Lanu Toy was the founding president of the Nagaland Olympic Association and Greenwood School, despite being a private institution had carried out significant developmental activities in promotion of sports and sportspersons in the past several years. The school had produced many sportspersons who have represented the State and also developed appreciable sports infrastructure. The committee informed that the Dr T Ao Sports Awards are the highest category of awards in the field of sports and games in the State and its prestige and status should be maintained by strictly adhering to the laid down rules and regulations. Prioritized Olympic disciplines should be promoted and supported ahead of other disciplines in view of limited re-
sources and infrastructures. It further added that sportspersons who receive the awards should have won medals and positions at the international level and having consistently represented the country over a period of time. He or she should have motivated and inspired other sportspersons and the youth through achievements and also be a role model to youngsters. It said that likewise coaches who are considered for the awards should have guided, nurtured and produced international athletes who have performed admirably by winning medals on a consistent basis at the international stage. Likewise, in the field of administrators, the deserving candidates should have made significant contributions in the overall development of sports through their efforts. The committee observed that it was unfortunate that there were no nominees in the field of institution. In view of the above, the committee decided not to give any awards for the year 2013 and hoped that the sports fraternity should make more efforts to strive for higher goals and hope that much more deserving candidates would be recipients of the awards in the years to come. There are provisions under the guidelines not to give awards if the high powered committee is of such opinion. The committee observed that the State Sports Awards which reward sportspersons and coaches with cash incentives for the past calendar year as per medals won according to the Nagaland State Sports Policy are being carried out every year on National Sports Day. In 2012 too, an amount of Rs. 70,00,000/- (rupees seventy lakhs) were given to sportspersons and coaches under this scheme. The committee also decided that the guidelines for the awards be amended so that under the category of administrators, posthumous awards could be given.
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Contestant no 01 Name- Zehovire Kechu, Age-16
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is being really smart. And being thoughtful and being generous. Everything else is crap. I promise you. "It's just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less. So don't buy it. Be smart. Be thoughtful and be generous." The laid-back star - who is dating Mila Kunis - advised the teenagers in the audience to seize every opportunity and not be afraid to create the life of their dreams. Ashton added:
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"Everything around us that we call life was made up of people that are no smarter than you. And you can build your own things and you can build your own life that other people can live in. "So build a life, don't live one, find your opportunities and always be sexy." The funnyman was joined at the ceremony by a host of younger stars, including Miley Cyrus, One Direction and Demi Lovato.
op star Justin Bieber has set a new charity record after becoming the first recording artist to make 200 dreams come true through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Baby hitmaker broke the organisation's
record on Saturday when he met with eight-yearold Annalysha BrownRafanan, who suffers from a life-threatening liver condition, in Atlanta, Georgia. Annalysha went backstage at the city's Philips Arena after watching the singer
in concert and met with Bieber on the last stop on the North American leg of his Believe Tour. In a post on his Twitter. com page after the meeting, Bieber writes, MakeA-Wish (I was) honored (sic) yesterday. One of the best moments I've ever
ere are the official 21 finalist of first ever Naga’s Next top model 2013 Season-1. After successful introductory round held on July 27, the first elimination will be held August 31 at IMC Hall, Dimapur. The Naga’s Next top model (NNTM) is organized under the banner of
O.J Modeling Grooming and Training Agency Burma camp Veterinary Colony. The contest will feature Mister Korea International 2012 Doyeop Kim and a Korean Actor during the Grand Finale on November 30. The president of the NNTM young, optimistic, entrepreneur Opang Jamir
who made India proud last year at “Mister International 2012” contest Bangkok Thailand is keen and handing out helpful tip on do’s and don’ts of modeling & beauty pageant industry to the finalist. He is mentoring, grooming them throughout the contest which started from July 27 at Agri-Expo.
Both winner (Male & Female) will be representing India at International Pageants like Miss Supermodel International 2014 & Mister Planet 2014. Opang Jamir president NNTM also seeks financial sponsors for the show and interested persons can email him at ojmodeling1@gmail.com
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Contestant no 04 Name-Tiri Sangtam, Age-18
Contestant no 05 Name-Limaienla Jamir, Age-17
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ctress Kristen Stewart is preparing to go back to school after enrolling at a prestigious American university. The Twilight star has signed on to study English Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles (Ucla) via a correspondence course, which lets students take part without physically attending classes. The course will allow Stewart to study in her own time so she won't have to take a break from her filming commitments. A source tells Britain's The Sun, (Stewart) is already considering a life after film. She never got to complete college and she wants to get a proper education. She is a voracious reader and cannot wait to get going on her correspondence course. It won't be easy and it will mean putting in some fairly strenuous hours. But once she's graduated, Kristen will be able to do anything she wants, in or out of college. Stewart follows in the footsteps of Emma Watson and Natalie Portman who both attended university after stepping into the spotlight.
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Rock Reign 2.13: Trivet and Abyss to perform
Contestant no 07 Name-Cynthia Nosenuo Khatso, Age-21
Contestant no12 Name-Vishal Gaur, Age-18
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Contestant no 08 Name-Imtichuba Jamir, Age-19
Contestant no13 Name-Vikethosenuo Sorhienuo, Age-17
Contestant no18 Name-Achano S. Tsopoe, Age-20
Contestant no 09 Name-Imnajungla Jamir, Age- 18
Contestant no14 Name-Angukato S. Zhimo, Age-22
Contestant no19 Name-Ezomongo Humtsoe, Age-17
Contestant no10 Name-Mhonyamo Lotha, Age-20
Contestant no15 Name-Sopou (Apu) Khiam, Age-21
Contestant no 20 Name-Rachel, Age-17
Contestant no11 Name-Imnasenla Jamir, Age-17
Contestant no16 Name-Longtise Sangtam, Age-24
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he stage is all geared up with banging talents as Rock Reign 2.13 sets itself up for another presentation that will feature the bands ‘Trivet’ and ‘Abyss’ on August 15 at Cosmos Hall Mokokchung. The band ‘Trivet’ formed in 2012 with Akumtemsu on vocals, Akum on Guitar, Imtitongzuk on Guitar, Imo on bass and Kilang on drums and is administered by Lanukaba as the Manager of the band. Trivet was one of the finalists of Rock Reign 1.0. Trivet says that the band ‘stands for unity’ as the band name itself signifies a bond that helps each other. “Peace
through Music is our motto” stated one of the band members. Lanukaba, Manager of Trivet band cited, “It’s been a pleasure that rock reign has organized such a platform for the young talents and I am happy to see my band ‘Trivet’ improving a lot after being a part of Rock Reign fraternity”. Abyss, a band that incorporates alternative rock and hard rock was formally formed in 2013. The band member includes Along on vocal, Yanger on guitar, Akum on bass and Achi on drums and Bendang Jamir as the Manager. The band “strives to make known to
the world about what human heart can turn if there is no proper guidance in life.” It is worth mentioning that following the show on August 15 Rock Reign 2.13 also incorporated an ‘Orientation Program for Band Managers’ on September 6 in its yearlong calendar. Rock Reign is also in preparation for a concert at Alichen in early September as a part of promotional tour. Rock Reign 2.13 calendar has more in surprise to elevate not only singing talent but also furnish in all aspects of life skills, communication skills and business skills.
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Israel's Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko competes in the women's triple jump qualification at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13. (AP Photo)
Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson competes in the javelin throw in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo)
United States' Jesse Williams competes in the men's high jump qualification at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo)
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Netherlands' Dafne Schippers competes in the long jump in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia on Aug. 13. (AP Photo)
Stosur, Williams advance to 2nd round in Ohio
MASON, AUGUST 13 (AP): Former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur moved into the second round of the Western & Southern Open with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Svetlana Kuznetsova on Monday. Stosur, who won the 2011 U.S. Open, lost in the round of 16 at the Rogers Cup in Toronto last week after winning the Southern California Open. In the first night session match, 37th-ranked Venus Williams — a seven-time Grand Slam champion — lost the first three games before roaring back for a 6-4, 6-1 win over qualifier Jana Cepelova. Williams was playing just her second match since losing in the first round of the French Open. She lost in the first round of the Rogers Cup at Toronto last week. "I had a slow start," Williams said. "I was missing shots, but I was being aggressive, so I realized if I had made a few more that it would probably be the other way for me. "She was really determined, I thought. She just looked really determined and really just energetic.
She was definitely going to take it to me, so it was good to turn around and get a win. Feels good, yeah." Ninth-seeded Angelique Kerber, who lost in last year's finals to Li Na, overcame losing a first-set tiebreaker before rolling through the last two sets in a 6-7 (6), 6-0, 6-1 win over qualifier Karin Knapp. American Sloane Stephens outlasted qualifier Petra Martic 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Former top-ranked singles player Martina Hingis and Daniela Hantuchova advanced to the second round in doubles with a 4-6, 6-4, 10-5 win over Anabel Medina Garrigues and Flavia Pennetta. Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova will compete in the event together for the first time. The top-ranked Williams, who won the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Sunday, has never won the Western & Southern, losing in the quarterfinals last year to the then-fifth-seeded Kerber. "I'm motivated and happy and definitely feeling healthy," Williams said Monday.
The second-ranked Azarenka pulled out of the Rogers Cup last week to rest a sore back. "I feel good," Azarenka said. "The first (tournament) back is always a little challenging to your body." In men's play, James Blake upset No. 16 seed Jerzy Janowicz 6-1, 7-5. The 33-year-old Blake reached the tournament's second round for the second straight year. "He's a really good player," Blake said of Janowicz. "I knew he could be a little up and down. He definitely didn't have his best first set." Mardy Fish of the United States lost to 26thranked Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-5, 6-2, while No. 32 Juan Monaco eliminated 33rd-ranked Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 6-2; 30th-ranked Jeremy Chardy beat qualifier Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-3 and No. 20 Janko Tipsarevic bounced back from losing a first-set tiebreaker to defeat 28th-ranked Sam Querrey 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4. Nicolas Almagro became the first seeded player to fall, losing to Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (3), 6-4. Fabio Fog- Venus Williams, from the United States, returns to Jana Cepelova, from Slovakia, during nini was upset by Radek a match at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Monday, Aug.12, 2013, in Stepanek 6-2, 6-4. Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo)
LONDON, AUGUST 13 (AP): In international football, few rivalries are greater and none are older. According to former Scotland coach Craig Levein, Scotland vs. England is "the ultimate contest. It really is as good as it gets." But so fierce is the rancor, that a quarter of a century ago, facing a losing battle against rampant hooliganism, their annual matches had to be abandoned. Now, for the first time since 1989, the old foes are meeting again at their choosing despite sporadic fan violence returning to haunt football in recent years and presenting security fears ahead of Wednesday's game. A heavy police
operation is in place across London as Wembley Stadium prepares to host the 111th meeting between the cross-border rival since the first in 1872. The English Football Association said a considerable amount of "intelligence-led work" has been undertaken with the police prepared for an influx of fans from north of the border. Police Scotland has sent specialized hooligan spotters to London to work alongside the London force, with officers particularly wary of fans amassing in the capital's main square and drinking through the day. "We are aware that traditionally Scotland supporters congregate in Trafalgar Square and this will form
part of our policing operation," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement to The Associated Press, describing their plan as "appropriate and proportionate." It will be a friendly in name, but not necessarily in nature. "There will be lots of banter," England coach Roy Hodgson said. "There will be lots of insults flying across the way, but it will all be done in a reasonably good spirit." The only England-Scotland games since 1989 have been in official competitions, with the neighbors facing off at the 1996 European Championship in London, and home and away three years later in a Euro 2000 playoff.
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soccer-loving pope cheers footballers
VATICAN CITY, AUGUST 13 (AP): Pope Francis cheered fellow Argentine Lionel Messi and other soccer stars Tuesday as he held a morality-focused pep rally of sorts at the Vatican for Argentina and Italy's national teams ahead of their eagerly awaited friendly match. Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, is an avid soccer fan who roots for the Saints of San Lorenzo back in Buenos Aires. Since his election as pope in March he has accumulated a growing collection of soccer jerseys tossed to him by fans at his public appearances. Barcelona star Messi, his teammates on the Argentine national soccer squad, as well as Italy's national team players were treated to a private audience with Francis in the Apostolic Palace ahead of Wednesday's rare match. But the pope gracefully dodged the question of whether he'd offer a papal blessing for his home country's team. "It will really be a bit difficult for me to root, but luckily it's a friendly match" whose outcome doesn't count in the standings, he said. Francis noted the influence of athletes, especially on youth, and told the players to remember that, "for better or worse" they are role models. "Dear players,
In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis receives an autographed ball from Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, left, as coach Cesare Prandelli, center, and president of the Italian soccer federation Giancarlo Abete smile, during a private audience at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13. (AP Photo)
you are very popular. People follow you, and not just on the field but also off it," he said. "That's a responsibility." The pope also said he yearned for the times of his youth when his entire family could happily and safely go to stadiums, expressing hope that "we'll see families in the stands again." He also voiced hope that violence and discrimination would disappear from the soccer world, a reference to fan brawling and occasional racist chants and banners that taunt players who are descendants of immigrants to Europe from Africa and elsewhere. Italian national coach Claudio Cesare Prandelli said he didn't get the
chance to invite Francis to Wednesday's game. "He anticipated my question," Prandelli said after the gathering. "He said he has received so many requests" to attend the game, but indicated that the Vatican security apparatus gave the thumbs-down. Prandelli said Francis told him that Vatican security officials scold him "for being so undisciplined," a reference to the pope's frequent breaches of protocol when he embraces the faithful in crowds or shuns bulletproof vehicles. The pope also asked the players to pray for him, "so that I, on the 'field' upon which God placed me, can play an honest and courageous game for the good of us all."
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