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Excise dept reports 400 lakhs revenue during 2012-2013 [ PAGE 02]

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tobu in pain & darkness ins sindhurakshak sinks Dismal power supply & healthcare facilities plague Tobu

MuMbai, august 14 (iaNs): In a horrific peace time military disaster, a newly refurbished Indian submarine sank with 18 sailors at a naval dockyard here early Wednesday after a huge explosion engulfed it in flames.

Three officers are believed to be among the 18 men who met a tragic watery grave after a deafening blast tore through INS SindhurakHe got it for not Celebrating shak, which was berthed in as well as for celebrating the the naval dockyard off Mumwrong independence day! bai Harbour, officials said.

The cause of the roaring exThe Morung Express plosion, heard over a two POLL QUESTIOn kilometre radius including Vote on www.morungexpress.com large parts of south Mumbai, SMS your answer to 9862574165 and the blaze that gutted the deep sea fighter vessel is still Is Nagaland government not known. taking the free, informed The sailors were reportand prior consent of people edly working inside the for development activities? submarine at the time of the incident and remained Yes no Others trapped till the submarine began sinking and finally went down around dawn.

TV grabs of the incident Dear readers, this is and amateur video shots to inform you that showed a huge ball of flame The Morung Express erupting on the horizon of will remain closed on the Mumbai harbour and Thursday, August 15 lasting for nearly three on account of national hours before it was brought holiday. The Morung under control around 3 a.m.

An alert Mumbai Fire Express will re-open on Brigade managed to save a Friday, August 16 and the next issue of the second submarine. Deputy newspaper will be avail- Chief Fire Officer P.S. Raable on August 17. We handale told IANS that he thank you for your con- saw another submarine tinued support and un- berthed barely five-six metres away from the burning derstanding.

The Morung Express INS Sindhurakshak. Realising the danger, Rahandale alerted his fire fighters and those from the Indian Navy and Mumbai Port Trust to save that submarine. “We built a wall of water-jets between INS Sindhurakshak and the other vessel, thereFull text on page 4 by giving it a safe window to sail to safety,” he said.

In his first reaction, a grim Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the media in DiMapur, august 14 (MExN): Police have ascertained the cause of the fire that erupted on the evening of August 9 in the backyard of a petrol pump at Dimapur’s 7th Mile. According to the Dimapur police, the fire was caused by a cylinder that exploded, while cooking in a house in the backyard of the petrol pump. Three people, said to be attendants of the petrol pump, were reportedly cooking when the cylinder exploded. They tried to douse the fire but when unsuccessful, they fled the spot the night itself. Police arrested one of them, named Vipin, on the eve- Naga archer ning of August 13 at around Chekrovolu Swuro 7pm. The other two— to receive Arjuna Manohar and Vinod—reAward on August 29 main absconding.

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August 9, 7th mile fire: Cylinder blast culprit

18 crew members meet tragic death after blast tears through submarine

Imojen I Jamir Tobu | August 14

New Delhi: “I feel sad about those navy personnel who lost their lives for the country.” He did not give the number of dead. Antony then flew to Mumbai and visited the site.

The naval docks, the Mumbai Port Trust and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust share a common navigation channel in Mumbai harbour through which the vessels belonging to all the three sail in and out. An inquiry has been ordered into the disaster on the eve of India’s 67th Independence Day. INS Sindhurakshak was a diesel-electric submarine that returned home last year after a major refit at Russia’s Zvezdochka shipyard.

It displaces 2,300 tonnes, carries 52 crew members, has a top speed of 19 knots (35 km per hour) and diving

depth of 300 metres. Its loss came barely two days after India acquired its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and the nuclear reactor that propels Arihant, the country’s first ballistic missile submarine, went critical Aug 9. The incident has dealt a major blow to Indian Navy, which has grown tremendously in recent decades with a view to dominate the Indian Ocean region by acquiring blue water operational capability.

With over 58,000 personnel, the Indian Navy boasts of a large operational fleet that includes an aircraft carrier, an amphibious transport vessel, eight guided missile destroyers, 15 frigates, a nuclear powered submarine, 14 conventional submarines, 24 corvettes, 30 patrol vessels, seven mine counter measure ves-

sels and auxiliary ships.

INS Sindhurakshak was laid down in one of Russia’s oldest shipyards, the Admiralty Wherf yard in St. Petersburg, in 1995. It was launched in 1997 and delivered to India in December that year. The contract for its refit and modernization was signed in June 2010.

Part of the refit involved installation of equipment for Klub-S (3M54E1 anti-ship and 3M14E land attack) cruise missiles and over 10 Indian and foreign-made systems, including the Ushus hydro-acoustic (sonar) system and CSS-MK-2 radio communications system.

In addition, the boat’s cooling system was modified, a “Porpoise” radio-locater fitted and other work carried out to increase the boat’s military capacity and safety.

Like many places in the interior of Nagaland, Tobu under Mon district has its own tale of woe. An almost nonexistent supply of power and the lack of proper healthcare are issues which have plagued the residents of this place.

Tobu, with a population of over 5000, presently taps solar energy, even to charge mobile phones. Tobu used to receive electricity from Tuensang till the early nineties.

Later, 11 KV of power was supplied from Mon town, which could light the town only for a few hours at the most in a day. Even this has been cut off now and Tobu is at the mercy of the Telangsau mini hydro plant at Tobu, which produces only a few KA according to Kyba, Vice Chairman of Tobu Town Adhoc Committee. However, since the last few days, this hydro plant has also been damaged by landslides and no information could be ascertained as to when the plant will be re-instated.

Tobu continues to hover in miserable darkness.

Adding to the woes in Tobu is the lack of healthcare facilities. It was revealed that the 12 bedded Community Health Centre at Tobu is functioning without a doctor for some years. A medical camp was conducted in Tobu on August 12 as part of an effort initiated by Thungbemo Patton, EAC, Tobu and Vekholu Venyu Medical Officer at Center for Hope (Primary Health Centre), Longpang. More than 160 patients benefitted from the camp. Patton reveals that the camp was initiated as he observed that there were many people suffering from different ailments in and around Tobu.

Patients would go to

arena. She has come a long way from that thirteen year old girl from Dzulhami village, Phek, who first tried her hand at archery in 1994. On August 29 in New Delhi, she will be presented with India’s most prestigious sporting award.

“It’s all about hard work,” she asserts. She adds that it feels good to be acknowledged for all the hard work she put in to get to her current position. Her advice for young Naga sportspersons is to work hard and believe in their dreams. She encourages them to be sincere and dedicated; adding that success in one form or the other is always achievable.

Chekrovolu is among the fifteen Indian sportspersons selected for the Arjuna Awards from various sporting disciplines for the year 2013. At present she is in Aurangabad preparing for the selection trials to

the World Championships.

Meanwhile, Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio and Minister for Youth Resources & Sports, Merentoshi Jamir have both congratulated Chekrovolu for being selected to receive the Arjuna Award. The CM in his congratulatory note stated that hailing from a humble background; Chekrovolu has overcome numerous hurdles and made significant sacrifices. “Her achievements and career is an inspiration to one and all, and she has become a role model for the youth,” he added. While stating that her selection for the award is a deserving and timely recognition of her contributions, Rio also wished that Chekrovolu would continue to bring laurels for the country and Naga people.

Nagaland Minister for Sports & Youth Resources, Merentoshi Jamir along with the department of Youth Resources & Sports also congratulated Chekrovolu. A press note from the Director, Youth Resources & Sports siad that the department is proud of her achievement. It appreciated the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for recommending Chekrovolu for the country’s highest sporting award and added that this would encourage people in Nagaland to take up sports as a career and inspire sportspersons to strive for excellence.

DiMapur, august 14 (MExN): Nagaland’s Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha, Khekiho Zhimomi has raised the issue related to the application of Article 371 (A) in the context of Nagaland and its constitutional validity. A copy of the speech by the MP was tabled during the ‘Special Mention Motion’ on the floor of the House in the Rajya Sabha in order to draw the Government of India’s attention and particularly the Minister for Petro-

leum and Natural Gas. Khekiho while pointing out that the resolution passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was ‘constitutionally correct’ and its validity was ‘unquestionable’ urged the Government of India to respect and honor the constitutional provisions of Article 371 (A) in “our future relation” both in letter and spirit.

The MP drew the attention of the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas about

The night sky is lit up as a fire burns aboard INS Sindhurakshak, an Indian Navy kilo class submarine early Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013, in Mumbai, India. An Indian navy submarine caught fire after an explosion aboard the vessel, and sank with some people still aboard, the Defense Agency said Wednesday. The number of casualties remains unknown at this time. (AP Photo)

An elderly patient writhes in pain as he waits for his turn to see the doctor. Photo by Imojen I Jamir

nurses at the Health Centre or visit a pharmacy and would take whatever the pharmacist prescribe, risking high chances of missprescription. “Nearest town we could visit is Aboi which is around 90 kilometers and not everybody can afford to go there every time we get sick”, reveals one of the patients, who is a farmer. A parent lamented that their children suffer for weeks and months from ailments that could have been treated in a few days, if only a doctor was around.

Mostly children and elderly people of Tobu and nearby villages availed the Medical Camp. There was an elderly woman who weighed only 26 kilograms, suspected to be suffering from asthma and other weaknesses. The doctor examined and said she needed to be admitted in a hospital but as there was no doctor at the CHC, she could not be admitted. The same medical team along with the EAC visited Changlangshu and Monyaksha. Some medicines were received from the Directorate at Kohima for the Medical Camp. The

remaining medicines were contributed by Patton and Venyu.

It may be noted that the Centre of Hope at Longpang (opened by Rev. Dr. Chingmak Chang as a rehabilitation centre and now a Primary Health Centre) is only around 20 kilometers from Tobu but citizens of Tobu mostly do not avail this facility as relationships between Tobu and villages under Tuensang district have been estranged since the early nineties. However, this is now changing with the younger generation slowly realizing the need for cohesive society.

This is evident as youngsters from social networking sites from both sides have met and interacted for positive change on a number of occasions. Some members of The Tuensang Voice, a Facebook group, volunteered at this medical camp and also distributed sweets to the children. A resident of Tobu was heard thanking The Tuensang Voice and saying that he would take his ailing son to Centre of Hope the next day and admit him there.

his letter dated 13th June, 2013 addressed to the Chief Minister of Nagaland requesting withdrawal of the notification issued by the Government of Nagaland in December 2012 inviting expression of interest for exploration of oil and natural gas in Nagaland.

Such a move, according to the MP, ‘unceremoniously infringed’ and thereby ‘undermined the supremacy of Parliament’ and pointed out that only Parliament

can take away Article 371 (A) if it so decides.

Khekiho also quoted the Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, which was of the opinion that the term ‘Land and its Resources’ in Article 371 (A) would include mineral oil and its resources and that the State of Nagaland would have the power to frame its own law regarding ownership and transfer of such land and its resources under Article 371 (A).

It’s all about hard work: Swuro Special Motion in Rajya Sabha on Article 371 (A)

Rumor causes scare in Kohima

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KOHiMa, august 14 (MExN): In the run up to August 15 Independence Day, rumors of a scare at a bakery in Kohima caused some panic amongst people in the capital on August 14. However, police were quick to dismiss the reports and said that no untoward incidents have been reported. Kohima Police further informed that security arrangements have been tightened in all districts for August 15 and that security forces will remain extra vigilant for any untoward incidents.

Morung Express news Dimapur | August 14

When Chekrovolu Swuro was informed that she had been selected for an Arjuna Award, she became speechless. “I have no words to express how I felt at the time,” she says. It was her brother who informed Chekrovolu of the news which had been announced in the television.

Chekrovolu exclaims that she was shocked and overjoyed at the recognition that is being bestowed upon her.

In addition to being a member of the Indian Women Archery team in the 2012 London Olympics, Chekrovolu has won numerous medals in both the national and international

Caught between the Past and the Future Morung Express news Dimapur | August 14

The August days of the independence of South Asia from western power might bring romance to the senses, but to many minds it brings pain. They left many people caught in the web of conflict 66 years hence— scattered over boundaries, in military rule. Yet, the Naga Students’ Federation, and its federating units, today hoisted the Naga flag throughout their jurisdiction successfully to mark this day.

For the Naga youth whose elders declared “independence” on August 14, 1947, there not just “undeniable confusion” about “independence” but also reinforcement of the belief that “the democratic aspi-

Faith, identity and confusion: Independence for Naga youth

rations of the Nagas are uncrushable.”

For James Pochury, the Naga Independence Day is an assertion of “being born in a free land,” while for Peter Rutsa, it is reassertion of “my distinct and inalienable identity.” Between them, they represent the voices of the Naga youth—of those who are “crying for independence” in their “economic and social lives free from oppression and suppression” as well as those who await “a final recognition and severing of political ties with the antagonist.”

“August 14 is not yet a day of celebration for me,

but a day of introspection and soul searching. A day of the year on which I am once again rudely reminded about the fiasco all parties concerned are in,” says Peter, President of the Northern Angami Youth Organisation. He refers to the armed violence (state and non-state), the suspicion and fear that have become entrenched in Naga society.

But the forces that make the case ever-complicated for the Naga people today are not lost to all.

“However flawed, immoral and unethical some of the foundations of our movement have become, I know the designs of adversaries

that have made people apathetic towards our aspirations,” asserts James who works with Action Aid. On this day, there is a hope for differences both internal and external to be negotiated. “It is a day which represents not just political independence, but also that we have our disagreements, we have our differences; let us acknowledge it and together exhibit wisdom in order to bring it to a conclusion,” states Peter.

The day is also a reassertion of faith. “I believe in the wisdom and vision of our past and current leaders of our great nation. Our ancestors were visionaries, and even now we have the best of leaders. My faith remains unshaken,” expresses James.

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The Morung Express 2 LocaL Excise dept reports 400 lakhs Major landslides hit Kangtsung and surrounding villages revenue during 2012-2013 Dimapur

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Dimapur, august 14 (Dipr): The Nagaland State Excise Department was established on 1st December 1963, and is at the 50th year since its inception. Since its inception the department has seized Heroin/Brown Sugar - 7,676 Grams, Ganja – 69,721 Kgs, Opium – 12,521 Kgs, Cough Syrup – 8,485 bottles and Other Drugs – 11,08,795 Caps/Tabs amounting to Rs. 17,31,12,910/- approximately. The revenue receipt of the department came up to Rs. 400 lakhs during 2012-2013 and it is expected that the revenue contribution to the state exchequer would reach Rs.500 lakhs during the current year 2013-2014.

The main function of the department is to check and control possession, consumption and manufacture of liquor and to prevent smuggling of excisable goods and narcotics drugs throughout the State and the inter-State and International borders.

As a policy of the government, the Nagaland Liquor

Total Prohibition Act 1989 has brought about the State from revenue collection and regulatory role to enforcement of NLTP Act 1989 and NDPS Act 1985 and the nomenclature of the department has been changed to “Excise and Prohibition Department”.

The Directorate has two separate cells: “Narcotic Cell” which deals exclusively the Narcotic Drug related matters and “Mobile Squad” which assist the Department in dealing with all liquor maters in the state.

To strengthen the enforcement activities of the department the government has issued arms/ammunition to its personnel and has authorized the District Level Officers like Dy. Superintendent and Superintendent of Excise to wear uniforms and ranks.

For the first time a parade contingent from the excise directorate will be taking part in the 2013 Independence Day celebration at Dimapur besides an exhibition stall for exhibiting seized article such

kohima, august 14 (Dipr): Chief Minister of Nagaland will unfurl the National Flag on the Independence Day celebration on August 15 at the Civil Secretariat Plaza Kohima.

The Chief Minister will take salute and inspect the parade, comprising of armed and unarmed contingents.

The Independence Day programme will also witness various cultural dances by different cultural troupes and other entertainment presentation by Nagaland Adolescence Girls Club, 78th BN CRPF and 19th AR. The evening programme at the Secretariat

Plaza will include the exhibition football match between Kohima Komets and 164 Inf. BN (TA) (H&H) Naga. Prizes for the best contingents of the Independence Day parade will also be distributed while band display will be performed

by Brass Band of Nagaland Police, Pipe Band of 19th Assam Rifles and Adolescence Girls Bag Pipe Band which will be followed by the Beating of Retreat.

Charitable Organisations will visit institutions while the Nagaland Flying and Adventure Sports will distribute sweets in the pa- With no supply of electricity for some days at Tobu, residents have been charging their mobile rade ground. phones through a solar panel like this one in the photograph. (Imojen I Jamir Photo)

kohima, august 14 (mExn): YouthNet has partnered with the Government of Nagaland towards a programme titled ‘The Entrepreneur’, focused on entrepreneurship and enhance employability skills amongst youth in Nagaland. ‘The Entrepreneur’ programme will be launched on August 28.

The Chief Mentor for ‘The Entrepreneur’ will be Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Chairman and CEO, Jupiter Capital. Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the founder Jupiter Capital, an investment firm which currently manages a portfolio of over 800 million dollars.

The Chief Advisor for YouthNet Centre of Entre-

preneurship and Employment (YCEE) is Dr. Krishna Tanuku, Executive Director, Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (WCED), Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Dr. Tanuku is the Executive Director of the Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He has a 25-year long illustrious, career across diverse geographies such as the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has worked in the areas of R&D, product management and marketing and has played leadership roles in major joint ventures in Europe, S. Korea, Japan and India.

CM to unfurl national flag on Independence Day

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mokokchung, august 14 (mExn): Almost 40 to 50 landslides have been reported from Kangtsung and Anaki villages which includes 8-10 major landslides, five major road blockages and two houses are almost on the verge of collapse.

I Nungkum, Chairman, Village Council and Chuba, GB Kangtsung Village in a press release stated that major landslides were reported from the village of Kangtsung and Anaki area of Tuli sub-division under Mokokchung district, where the villagers are completely cut off with little help. A first of its kind, the calamity has affected the functioning of the whole community leading to major roadblocks and destruction of natural village resources, the release stated.

According to the source the functioning of roads has been impossible due to road blockages and around 40-50 landslides have been reported in Kangtsung and Anaki village alone, out of those there are 8-10 major land-

as Narcotics and banned drugs will be displayed to the public.

The department has been well appreciated by the Election Commission of India for the action taken in controlling sale of liquor in the state. The commissioner of excise was also appointed as the Nodal Officer for election expenditure during the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election. The narcotics control Bureau also commented the department for excellent detection works in the field of narcotics.

The department also conducts training/seminar every year to update its personnel with experts from Law enforcing agencies and judiciary besides from the Narcotics Control Bureau.

For effective enforcement of the above acts and rules, the department have submitted proposals for creation of more post to the Government because it has been found that the present staffing pattern is meager for the department’s effective functioning.

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National Chair for YI Leadership Academy.

Rohan is the founder of Pledgeback Advisory Services. Rohan is also on the board of an Australian organisation working to remove energy poverty in India. Rohan has more than 11 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant working with large accounting firms such as Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton.

Hemant Nitturkar is currently the Project Development Officer, India for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Centre, Taiwan. He has founded several firms such as Finfocus Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia and CARMa Venture Services (I)

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One of the landslide-choked roads in Kangtsung Village caused by heavy rainfall on August 11.

slides that has caused distress among the villagers since road communication has been completely cut off since Sunday night.

It has been three days since the problem and ve-

YouthNet introduces faculty for ‘The Entrepreneur’ The faculty team includes Dr. Rahul Mirchandani the Executive Director of Aries Agro Limited, an Indian Multinational company that has the country’s largest manufacturing base of plant nutrient fertilizers covering 8 million farmers in 22 Indian States.

Dr. Navita Mahajan is a 3rd generation entrepreneur, at Northern India Rubber Mills, where she looks after corporate promotion/communication and public relations. Navita is the founder of Commonwealth-Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE). Currently, she is a member of the CII National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council and

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Private Limited in Hyderabad, which aims to create a habitat for supporting entrepreneurship Ashok Meda is the CEO of ShriPrabha Global Management Exchange Exim. He has over 2 decades of experience in banking institutions in different countries with assignments such as Vice President - ING Bank, Chief Manager Syndicate Bank.

Meanwhile, for The Entrepreneur programme, the participants will take part in a six weeks course where they will learn skills such as employee management, operations management, technology and business, marketing and basic finance and accounting, to name a few.

hicular movements have been impossible hence crippling the village of road movements and outside communication. The landslide occurred after heavy rainfall on August

11. Till now no loss of human life has been reported. There is also a report from Ao Penzü, a village in Tuli town where almost all the houses have been flooded to the win-

dow level.

The villagers have highlighted their dilemma so that necessary measures can be acted upon to help the distressed villages by the concerned authorities.

Celebrating life through photography

Indian Himalayan Photography Competition

kohima, august 14 (mExn): The Indian Himalayan Photography Competition is an annual event that has been conceptualized as an integral part of the Indian Mountain Initiative- Sustainable Mountain Development Summit to showcase the chosen facets of the Himalayan region and communities. Over the years, it has also become an important highlight for both amateur and professional photographers to tell stories through their lens.

SDFN Media Cell in a press release stated that as an important side event of the IMI-SMDS, the 3rd Indian Himalayan Photography Competition will also be held this year as part of the Kohima Summit under the aegis of the Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland (SDFN) in collaboration with the Eastern Art Council from September 25 to 27, 2013. Selected photographs will form an essential part of the exhibition during the Kohima Summit, giving opportunity to photographers to display their works and share it with the world outside.

The call for entries, in this regard, has already been announced and the competition is expected to not just highlight the salient features of the Indian Himalayan Region but to encourage photography as

Format of submission: 1. There will be no entry fee for the competition.

2. Entries can be submitted in both Colour and Black/ White format.

3. Entrants may submit maximum of 3 (high resolution digital photographs) 4. All digital files must be in JPEG format 5. Minimum resolution of photographs in soft copy should be 2500 pixel for both landscape and portrait orientation at 300 dpi.

6. Participants in Students category MUST submit a valid ID card.

7. All file size must not exceed 5 MB 8. Minimum or Minor burning, highlights, dodging and colour correction are acceptable.

9. Photography must be taken within three years before the date of entry 10. Only photographs taken within the boundaries of the mountain states of India namely Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and the hill district of Assam and West Bengal will be accepted.

11. Caption must be complete and accurate, sufficient to convey the circumstances in which photograph was taken.

a medium, to speak for and about mountains, its people, their challenges and celebrate life as it is.

The competition is open to everybody, although there are two categories, namely- general and students wherein those competing in the second category are required to bring their ID cards.

The themes for the 3rd Himalayan Photography Competition have been identified as follows: Life and Livelihood in the Mountains; Tradition and

Modernity in Mountain Society; and Biodiversity in the Mountains.

Prizes for winners of the photography competition have also been classified into two categories as indicated: GENERAL: 1st Prize Rs. 50,000/- and 2nd Prize Rs. 30,000/- Two consolation Prizes of Rs. 10,000/each; STUDENTS: 1st Prize Rs. 10,000/- and 2nd Prize Rs. 5,000/- Two consolation Prizes of Rs. 2000/- each For more details, one may log into http://sdfnagaland. org/photography.html

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Governor releases ‘The Raging Mithun’ FGN celebrates 66th Naga Independence Day Our Correspondent Kohima | August 14

Governor of Nagaland Dr. Ashwani Kumar releasing the book, "The Raging Mithun" at Raj Bhavan Kohima on 14th August 2013. Also seen in the picture are Dr. Abraham Lotha the author of the book (3rd from Left) and Michael from Barkweaver publications (extreme right) and others. (DIPR Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | August 14

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“The Raging Mithun is an excellent book with a catching beginning which one may not fully agree but cannot ignore it. Fr. Abraham is a good mixture of tradition and contemporary. He is truthful and has the courage to speak the truth,” said Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Governor of Nagaland and Manipur during the release of the book ‘The Raging Mithun.’

The Raging Mithun: Challenges of Naga Nationalism by Dr & Rev. Fr. Abraham Lotha and published by Barkweaver Publi-

cations was released by Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Governor of Nagaland at the Raj Bhawan, Kohima on August 14.

“This collection of my writings is a way to contribute to the reading society in Nagaland which is growing in our society.

It is also to critic society and help researchers and readers to think, to analyse more and to grow in depth,” said Dr. Abraham at the release. The book is a collection of articles written for the newspapers in Nagaland by Dr. Abraham Lotha over the last twenty years, which mostly deals with the IndoNaga conflict, the relationship

between Christianity and Naga culture and the evolving Naga culture through festivals.

Fr. Abraham Lotha started his career as a journalist and worked for the Nagaland Times, The Observer, Nagaland Post and The Morung Express. He completed his Masters at Columbia University and Ph.D at the Graduate Center, CUNY New York. He is also the author of History of Naga Anthropology and is currently serving as the Principal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

The Raging Mithun is available at all bookstores in Nagaland and priced at Rs. 250.

“Today is a day we recall our national history that sixty six years ago, on August 14, 1947, our forefathers under the leadership of AZ Phizo, the Father of Naga Nation declared our independence to the world and ever since many patriots have sacrificed their lives safeguarding Naga rights as a Nation for which we are what we are today. Their sacrifices were supreme and shall ever remain in the history of Nagaland,” said Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge, during the celebration of the 66th Naga Independence Day on August 14 at Chedema Peace Camp held by the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).

“The Naga people declared their right of independence before the British had relinquished their power to modern India. Therefore, historically, India cannot claim Nagaland to be part of India,” said the message delivered from London by Naga National Council (NNC) President Adino Phizo.

Shevohii Keyho, Kilo Kilonser, chaired the pro-

gramme while prayer and bible reading was conducted by Razouvolie, Pastor, Chedema Baptist Church.

Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha unfurled the Naga National flag. Metha further spoke against the illegal activities of “violence by renegades among national workers who had fallen into enemies monetary trap” and also “self-seeking individuals indulging in unauthorized willful exploitation of our mineral wealth violating the Naga national stand” and appealed them to refrain from such activities.

Chedema village, Tuophema village, Khiamniungan community and Rengma community performed folk songs and cultural dances.

I Temjenba Longkumer, Kedallo, gave a word of acknowledgement while Lhouvitsii, Speaker Tatar Hoho addressed the gratitude.

The programme ended with a closing prayer by Neiselie, Pastor, CRC, Chedema.

Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge unfurling the Naga flag during the celebration of the 66th Naga Independence Day at Chedema Peace Camp on August 14. (Morung Photo)

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GJM tries to alienate government in hills DARJEELING, AuGust 14 (tNN): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha's U-turn on the Gorkha Territorial Administration is part of a "well knit strategy" to stay on in the autonomous Hills body and turn it hollow from inside, said a senior Morcha leader on Tuesday.

The Morcha has already started a social boycott of government officials by pressuring cooks, domestic helps and personal assistants to quit the employment of government officials. The GNLF had done the same thing two decades ago. The two-pronged strategy of turning GTA redundant and non-cooperating with government officials and offices will create a situation where the administration will vanish and Morcha will call the shots in the Hills.

A senior GJM leader told TOI on Tuesday they would help the government select the new chief executive officer of GTA. This is a drastic change from their earlier

hardline stance of staying away from GTA — in fact, Gurung sparked the latest agitation by resigning as GTA chief executive. So what is the Morcha's tactic?

A GJM central committee member said they planned to turn GTA defunct by selecting a "non-functional" and nominated GTA member as chairman. Two names were doing rounds - 84-year-old Virkhu Bhusan and Binay Tamang.

The Morcha central committee opposed Tamang's name as he is a hardliner and one of the key advisers and organizers of the party. Bhusan was more acceptable and suited the Morcha's strategy of a long-term agitation, following in the footprints of the GNLF. The Morcha still has to win over the other Hills parties, particularly Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League and CPRM, who gave their support for the Gorkhaland agitation at Monday's all-party meet on the condition that Morcha members quit all legislative posts. "We

Calcutta HC asks GJM why it should not pay for shutdown KOLKAtA, AuGust 14 (IANs): The Calcutta high court on Wednesday asked the GJM why it should not be made to pay compensation for infringing the fundamental rights of the people by calling a shutdown in West Bengal's Darjeeling hills. Hearing a public interest litigation seeking prevention of shutdowns, a division bench of Chief Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Joymalyo Bagchi asked the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) to file an affidavit to explain its position. The order comes in the wake of the GJM-sponsored indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills demanding a separate state of Gorkhaland, which was called soon after the decision favouring a separate state of Telangana was announce. The court said the "public curfew" clamped by the Morcha was a "kind of illegal bandh (shutdown), and no one can give such a call".

Following a 72-hour ultimatum by chief minister Mamata Banerjee to withdraw the shutdown, the GJM in retaliation clamped a two-day public curfew from Tuesday. The state government, which submitted a status report on the shutdown, was directed by the court to make an estimate of destruction and damage to public properties on account of the call by the Morcha. The court has also asked the GJM to reply in its affidavit to why it should not be made to compensate for the damage caused to public properties during the shutdown. The matter will come up for hearing September 5, by when the GJM will have to submit its affidavit.

have told GJM that we are ready to join a unified forum for Gorkhaland but GJM has to resign from all GTA and MLA positions," said ABGL leader Laxman Pradhan.

The Morcha is divided on the issue. On Monday, af-

ter the meeting, GJM leader Harka Bahadur Chhetri said they were considering the ABGL-CPRM condition and would announce their decision on August 16. But on Tuesday, top Morcha sources said that resignation

World's best gas-yielding zone in Tripura: ONGC

AGARtALA, AuGust 14 (IANs): The northeastern state of Tripura has perhaps the world's highest success rate when it came to yielding natural gas, a top official of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said Wednesday.

"We are striking gas in one out of every two wells drilled in Tripura, while the average ratio worldwide is one out of every three wells," said ONGC group general manager Ved Prakash Mahawar. Since 1972, ONGC has drilled 176 wells in Tripura, bordering Bangladesh. Of these, 82 are yielding gas in 11 fields. "Currently ONGC is producing 3.95 million cubic metres gas per day and it would be doubled (6.35 million cubic metres) within the next three years," Mahawar told reporters.

The gas exploration major has committed to supplying gas to two giant power projects - 726 MW Palatana power plant and 104 MW Monarchak power project in Tripura, besides providing piped gas supply to 12,200 households for cooking. It will also feed CNG (compressed natural gas) to 5,100 vehicles and auto-rickshaws, as well as industrial units.

The official said that the technical problem in supplying gas to Palatana power plant in southern Tripura had been sorted out earlier this week, and the project would resume generating electricity any time.

President Pranab Mukherjee June 21 dedicated to the nation the gas-based Palatana power project, 60 km south of here.

After the inauguration, the project had to stop gen-

erating electricity due to a technical snag in the supply pipeline. The Palatana and Monarchak power projects would resolve the power crisis of seven of the eight northeastern states, as electricity from those would be transmitted to the powerstarved states through the national transmission grid.

The Palatana power project, being commissioned at a cost of Rs.10,000 crore, including its 660-km-long transmission line, is the first commercial power project of ONGC in India. The gas based Monarchak power plant is being set up by the state-owned North Eastern Electric Power Corporation in western Tripura at a cost of Rs.960 crore.

Mahawar, who is also the head of the ONGC Tripura Asset, said that the

NEw DELhI, AuGust 14 (PtI): Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to declare the 121-km stretch of Barak river in Assam as National Waterway, a move aimed at unified development of waterways for shipping, navigation and transportation of cargo to the north-eastern region.

The National Waterway (Lakhipur-Bhanga Stretch of the Barak River) Bill, 2013 to develop the Barak river stretch as country's sixth National Waterway would particularly benefit Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh by facilitating cargo movement there.

Shipping Minister GK Vasan, who moved the Bill for passage, said the project will entail an investment of Rs 123 crore and would be completed in two phases in five years. "The waterway has the potential to transport 12.45 lakh tonne of cargo like tea, coffee, iron, steel and coal per annum after its development by 2018-19," Vasan said adding, it will not only augment infrastructure there but would benefit lakhs of people. The first phase of the project would be completed by 2016-17 followed by the second phase which is likely to be completed by 2018-19.

Replying to members queries, he said the country has already five National Waterways covering a length of 4,382 km of which infrastructure has been developed for initial three while the process is on for the remaining two. "Infrastructure facilities currently available on this waterway are not adequate for safe, convenient and sustained shipping and navigation by large mechanised craft," the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill said.

It said the regulation and development of the proposed waterway "is in the public interest" and would provide "safe, convenient

and sustained shipping."

The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on March 22 and was referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport and Tourism, headed by Sitaram Yechury, for examination, which had raised doubts over the Government's ability to operationalise the new waterway saying two such projects had been pending for over 5 years due to fund crunch.

The Committee said Parliament had passed the law to create Kakinada-Puducherry canals with rivers Godavari and Krishna as National Waterway No

4 and the East Coast Canal with Brahmani river and Mahanadi delta rivers as National Waterway No 5 in 2008 but these projects are yet to be operationalised.

It, however, said that if operationalised, lots of time and resources wasted in transporting over-sized cargo to the north-east would be saved. It had also recommended extending waterways to Chittagong to provide a hassle-free movement of cargo saying, "have a water protocol with Bangladesh would open immense possibility of cargo movement from India particularly from North Eastern region."

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to declare Assam river as National Waterway

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ONGC, in association with the Rajasthan-based private company Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, would set up a gas-based fertilizer plant in Tripura to meet the growing shortage of urea in the eastern and northeastern states. The 1.3 million tonne per annum capacity fertilizer plant would be set up in northern Tripura at a cost of Rs.5,000 crore, and is expected to start production by 2017.

"Tata Consultancy Limited would prepare the DPR (detailed project report) for the fertilizer plant by December this year," the official added. According to the official, under the corporate social responsibility projects (CSR) of ONGC, the company has already invested crores of rupees in sports, education, health, development and other sectors in Tripura.

from GTA would be suicidal.

"If the party quits GTA, the state government will appoint an administrator and capture all the development projects that were undertaken by us," said a Morcha leader.

KOLKAtA, AuGust 14 (IANs): West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan, though hoping for a solution to the ongoing stir in the Darjeeling hills, Wednesday refused to mediate between the GJM and the Mamata Banerjee government over the Gorkhaland issue. "It is difficult, but I hope we find a way out of it without mob violence, and hope things come to normal.

Though it is difficult, I hope it (peace) would be made by both the sides," Narayanan said here as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha-sponsored indefinite shutdown continued in the Darjeeling hills.

"Governorsdon'tmediate.

If I was not a governor, then maybe in my earlier avatars I could have, but as a governor, I can't,"saidtheformernational security advisor on the possibility of his mediation on the issue. He also said he was not willing to visit the region now.

Rape accused produced in court

IMPhAL, AuGust 14 (NNN): The two accused in the TG Higher Secondary School student rape case were produced before the court of District and Sessions Judge, Manipur East on Tuesday. A large number of agitating women at the court complex, tried to attack the accused as the duo was about to enter the courtroom. The women protesters also chanted slogans against the Counsel appearing for the two accused. Squatting at the main gate of the court complex, they demanded death sentence to the accused.

The Defence Counsel pleaded with the court to record testimonies of two more witnesses in the case—one each from Airtel and Vodaphone mobile phone companies—on the call dairy record.

Judge A Guneshowor while entertaining the request by the Defence Counsel ordered to present the two witnesses in the next hearing on September 2 next. The verdict of Kabita (name changed) rape case is expected to announce within September.

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Minor skirmishes during 48 hr Kuki bandh IMPhAL, AuGust 14 (NNN): The first day of the 48-hour Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) 'total bandh' in Manipur today was effective in Kuki dominated areas with no inter-state and inter-district transporters operating their services. All the education institutes, shops and other activisties were severely affected in Kuki dominated areas of Manipur.

The KSDC is demanding a separate statehood for the Kukis in Manipur.

Meanwhile, except for Churachandpur, there was no untoward incident reported anywhere in the state because of the bandh which began last midnight.

In Churachandpur, late this morning the bandh supporters were thwarted strongly by the people who opposed the KSDC bandh.

Reports said at Zenhang Lamka area in the Churachandpur district headquarters, when the bandh

supporters came to enforce their bandh by asking the shop-keepers to close their shops, the people who opposed the bandh confronted them and there were skirmishes. However, police arrived and the situation was controlled.

Minutes later, a similar incident happened at New Bazar (New Market) in the town which was controlled by the police.

Meanwhile, a separate report said one hawker who supplies newspapers to Churachandpur town was attacked by the bandh supporters at Kaparang village in Churachandpur district. The report said that the scooter of the hawker was damaged in the incident. The hawker has been identified as one Jadumani.

However, the bandh supporters later after knowing that he was a newspaper hawker, they compensated him by paying Rs 4000, the report said.

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Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1084/13/9800-9801/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. KETHONSHON JEMU resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. AKONG SEB Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 399 Dag No. : 5/508 Area : 1B-0K-0LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1079/13/9806-07/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. THRISEO resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : 1.) SHRI. HIPENLO JEMU 2.) SHRI.KHONBI JEMU Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 345,407 Dag No. : 31/443, 32/444, 5/516 Area : 1B-0K-0LS AND 0B-2K-10LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1080/13/9808-09/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. TSILISE resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. HIPENLO JEMO Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 345 Dag No. : 31/443, 32/444 Area : 1B-0K-0LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1081/13/9810-11/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. L. JAMES resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. HIPENLO JEMO Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 378 Dag No. : 31/485 Area : 1B-0K-0LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1082/13/9812-13/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. T. SEPIBA resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. HIPENLO JEMO Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 378 Dag No. : 31/485 Area : 0B-2K-10LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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Dated : 12-08-13 No. M-1083/13/9814-15/ Notice is hereby given to Shri. TOKIYA resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rules 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12-9-13.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. HIPENLO JEMO Village/Town Block No : BAMUN PUKHURI -I Patta No. : 345 Dag No. : 31/443, 32/444 Area : 1B-0K-0LS Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR: NAGALAND

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Dated: Dimapur, the 13th Aug’13

67th INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAMME 06:00 Hrs : Flag hoisting in Offices/Institutions & Private Buildings.

08:30 Hrs : Contingents to take position at DDSC Stadium.

08:50 Hrs : Parade Review.

09:00 Hrs : Arrival of the Chief Guest and unfurling of the National Flag.

(1) Inspection of Parade.

(2) Speech by the Chief Guest.

(3) March Past.

(4) CENSUS Award : Chief Guest.

(5) ATMA Award : Chief Guest.

(6) Entertainment Extravaganza. (a) Bethesda Hr. Sec. School, : Gospel Choreography.

Dimapur (b) Mind Blower's Cultural : Ao Folk Dance.

Troupe (c) Dimapur Bengali Samaj : Bengali Patriotic Song. (d) St. Mary's Montessori & : Hindi Dance.

High School, Dimapur (e) Carmel Hr. Sec. School, : Nepali Dance.

Dimapur (f) A Presentation by Kids for Fame, Season - 4. (g) A Presentation by O. J. Modelling, Grooming & Training Agency.

(7) Inauguration of Exhibition Stalls by the Chief Guest.

14:00 Hrs : Football Exhibition Match.

Golaghat Veterans Football Association Xl. Vs Dimapur Veterans Football Association.

16:00 Hrs : Prize distribution 17:00 Hrs : Retreat: 29th Assam Rifles.

Sd/- N.HUSHILI SEMA, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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The Morung Express

“It is now time to search for a shared future” “NSCN will continue to stand & fight” The GPRN/NSCN observed and celebrated its 67th Independence Day at Khehoi designated camp with Inno Huvukhu Yepthomi, Kilo Kilonser as the Chief Guest Naga brothers and sisters, well-wishers and friends,

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n the morning of August 14, 1947, a small nation called Nagaland led by fiercely committed and visionary leaders, proudly announced to the world their will and desire to live as free independent people. On behalf of all the proud sons & daughters of Nagaland today, I salute the pioneers for their indomitable spirit in laying the foundation of our nationhood.

I remind every Naga that this historic day stirred up entire Naga homeland into a restless nation saddled with unshakable belief in itself to pursue its own destiny among the massive post World War II political restructuring around the world. After 14th August 1947, every village, every home in Nagaland became a partaker in the National movement for self determination of the Nagas. Every household became a rumbling instrument of discon-

tentment against possible entry of occupational forces. It became increasingly clear that the political right and historical right of all nations, whether big or small, remain equal. Nagas began to resist the mighty Indian armed forces with absolute conviction.

Today, after more than sixty years of struggle, we are proud to say that the spirit of Naga nationalism has never been extinguished despite the overwhelming use of force and anti-Naga policies inflicting unimaginable destruction, pain and sufferings to the Nagas.

For the Naga people, remembering the past is to understand the landscape of tomorrow with clarity of political vision. GPRN/ NSCN, under the leadership of His Excellency the President, Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak and Ato Kilonser N Kitovi Zhimomi, have declared that final acceptable Indo-Naga political settlement is of paramount importance however, a scenario that a single faction reduced to dwelling on the issue of alternative political arrangement, primarily for a section of Nagas living in the state of Manipur is not a

solution to the Indo-Naga political problem.

GPRN/NSCN therefore reiterates that if the G.O.I. grants alternative political arrangement to UNC and other Naga organizations in Manipur and if it is in the best interest of the Nagas in Manipur in particular and Nagas as a whole, GPRN/NSCN and the rest of the Nagas do not have any say. It must however be clarified that the Alternative Political Arrangement do not include Nagas of Nagaland, Nagas of Assam, Nagas of Aruncahal Pradesh and therefore it should not, by any stretch of imagination, be considered as the final political settlement to the Indo Naga political issue.

Practical problems must be solved in a practical manner lest sentimental values of Naga political struggle enslave us and turn Nagaland into a dreadfully weak and tolerant boundaryless area inhabited by fools and strangers, powerless against unidentified families all claiming Nagaland as their own. Now is the time for the Nagas to think and reason together, light our own path and not chase a dis-

tant light that is not ours.

Indo-Naga political struggle has outlived many important political personalities both in India and Nagaland. Some faded away becoming victims of their own treacherous acts while others lived and died gloriously as true national heroes.

The leaders of today must realize that Naga generations do not care how many factional battles have been fought among the Naga brothers. The past has many triumphs and failures; it is now time to search for a shared future where practical political existence finds meaning over turbulent past. This is the desire of the Naga people.

I take this opportunity to appreciate the sustained efforts of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), the Churches, Apex Tribal Hohos, GBs, the Mothers Associations, student bodies, concerned Naga citizens and all friends and well wishers of the Naga political movement, who have remained steadfast in their commitment to bring the Nagas political groups together.

Thank you all very much.

KUKNALIM!

Real Commitment and dedication will stand in the end

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or those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. Psalms-37:9. When we look back in Naga History we find that from 1920s to 1951 there was a co-operation of 99.9% of the Nagas voted for sovereignty and participated in conducting plebiscites.

But turning deaf ears by India they came in search of A. Z. Phizo and entered in British un-administrated area that is excluded area (Tuensang now so called ENPO area).

Thence forth from Yimchunger area (Huker Village) rejecting the imperial rule a revolt started in the form of plebiscite on 24th March 1955 by fighting against India by the use of traditional weapons like daos, spears, Bows & arrows. That spirit still lives even today as the age of AK-47.

Initially there had been no ceasefire. But because there is a point of beginning of violence there is a ceasefire today. And ceasefire never exists between friendly nations but with the nation of common enemy. All Nagas may not know English; thus ceasefire can in short and simple terms can be explained.

The ceasefire of NSCN (IM) is unilateral. And ceasefire of NSCN (Khaplang) obtained in 2001 is bilateral. Why His Excellency S.S. Khaplang is not going for talks is because those who are not standing with the real spirit of Nationalism, a time wiII come when they will be lost on the way.

But the one with real commitment and dedication will stand in the end. There will be a time when reality will; converge to a single point. The stand on which His Excel-

lency S.S. Khaplang is reflection of the first hoisting of rainbow flag when the British included and British excluded Nagas accepted the oneness on 22nd March 1956 from Rengma area and dedicated our land to the almighty God. All Nagas are not literate, hence many may be confused at whose ideology was it about reconciliation. This answer can be obtained by asking to Dr. Wati Aier, he will answer who has real spirit of reconciliation and who does not have it, you can even ask secretly if need be so.

Nagas stood as one and had the mandate that the land of the Nagas belong only to the Nagas. For this we have our Yehzabo and National flag which stood very strongly till 1975, because we had a single party NNC. By accepting the infamous Shillong Accord in 1975, Nagas nearly became India (to stay under Indian Constitution alone) but the God chosen leaders rejected it and after the “Silent Years” (From 19751980) the non-accordists from Naga base area (Nagas of Myanmar) NSCN was born.

Hence this base area where his Excellency S.S. Khaplang is still settled is a birth place and a redeeming place for all the Nagas.

All the documents of council Hq. as well as GHQ. Naga Army are all preserved there.

Early leaders; while you were there in the east you had to walk on foot for two, three days to reach one village to another so is it because of the fear of that you have got yourself a land in Dimapur? And if the attainment of Independence lies in Dimapur, why did take all the problems by staying in the east? But maybe if you have been stay-

ing in Dimapur from that time, perhaps independence might have been achieved. Or maybe this prolonged delay was because you stayed in British excluded area. In earlier times taxations were collected in the name of sovereignty, but some leaders of today seems to be mad when they say stop taxation. There are sections of people who say that people who work for sovereignty should be banished, can we say what kind of mentality such people have; do they have human brain or a devils brain.

Why I am writing this is in olden times Governor Joseph and Prophet Daniel were put into Prison for being truthful. But in today’s age there is no such prison for arresting the truthful. Hence, stand up fearlessly along with us and work for sovereignty of all Naga inhabited area. One experience of mine: three neighbouring village with not less than 400 houses each cleared the forest for cultivation, I was wondering what wood are they going to use for fuel or other purposes for the next few years. But as they cultivated in that field more shoots came up and very soon there was much abundance.

Like that the cause for Naga sovereignty instead of weakening will continue to grow more. Naga citizens always remember we will not compromise on Naga sovereignty hence, Naga sovereignty flag (Rainbow and star Matthew-2:2.) can end only when the Lord Jesus make a second coming.

Maj (Retd) Kewongkhum Yimchunger Education Kilonser NSCN (Khaplang)

Speech of His Excellency The Yaruiwo, Isak Chishi Swu, On The 67th Independence Day Celebration August 14, 2013.

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

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reetings to all our beloved people of Nagalim, in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

I give my revolutionary salute to each and every member of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) who has stood the test of time and lifted the banner high in defense of Nagalim against all shades of enemies.

No political scientists can think of creation of a state without a mandated political organization and dedicated revolutionary armies.

The Naga national resistance movement that was started under the banner of NNC met a dead end with the signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975.

When NNC failed terribly to uphold the national principle, it resulted in its downfall and de-recognition by the Naga people and the world.

The declaration of Martial Law in 1978 by the pro-Accordist put the last nail to the coffin.

The question arose as to who will lead the Naga people, who will go and fight for them and under what banner? The political movement of a people without organization and leadership is a wishful thinking. Under such circumstances, NSCN was formed and it gained the recognition of the international communities and the government of India.

As mandated by the people, we have faithfully confronted the enemies in hundreds of battles in the east, in the west and everywhere for decades.

We have not failed in all fronts and proved ourselves politically and militarily. We have triumphed over the bloodiest coup attempt of Mr. SS. Khaplang in 1988. NSCN will continue to stand and fight for the historical and political rights of our people.

All people and nations have their own land. Nagalim is our inheritance from the Lord. Our rights and freedom are inseparable from our land. Talking of freedom without land is like talking of a King without Kingdom. Our national resistance movement is about land. Every one of us must value land above

gold and hold fast unto it.

NSCN shall value Naga - lim above everything else and protect this sovereign right of the Naga people.

We appreciate the leadership of India who took the realistic step of taking a paradigm shift vis-à-vis Naga issue, from military way solution to political. In the process of negotiation both the parties have come as close as possible to understand the difficulties of each other. The two entities are looking for a political solution acceptable to both. Our people therefore may rest assured that NSCN leadership will never barter the future of the Nagas.

We stand for reconciliation in the name of God our father. We must be bold enough to admit ones mistake and acknowledge the crucial steps taken to uphold the political and historical rights of the Naga people. It must be realistic, because we cannot turn back the wheels of history. Therefore, groups desiring for realistic reconciliation must stand for the larger principle of the Nation by supporting the ongoing peace process between the two entities, the GoI and the NSCN, at the highest level, without pre-condition, outside India in a third country and the recognized ‘unique history and situation of the Nagas’ by the GoI. Every Naga must commit themselves to contribute to the Nation in whatever capacity the good Lord has bestowed upon them. You have contributed your services in various forms to sustain the Naga people’s struggle. Paying tax for the National cause is a duty and an honor. It is a political commitment. We admit our own dishonesty and acts of omission and commission in matters of finance.

We will also check criminal extortions by illegal groups who claim to represent the Naga people after having surrendered to the enemy. Here on earth on account of the responsibilities entrusted to us the NSCN will do the best we can in all these matters and we must join hands to fight the concerns affecting our Naga people and the general public in Nagalim. Do everything for the Lord and not for man! Our profound gratitude to the Naga people who have stood for the national cause

in all the dire situations of our struggle. Your conviction in serving the nation is invaluable and we acknowledge that no Naga families have failed in their dedication by sacrificing their sons and daughters.

The banner of “Nagalim for Christ” was lifted high by the Naga people from the very inception of our struggle for national Independence.

In view of this, we shall leave no stone unturned to eradicate the menace of satanic onslaught against this banner, including immoral activities, substance abuse, anti-Christ worships, so on and so forth. The slogan “Nagalim for Christ” is a responsibility for all the Nagas who believes in the risen Lord Jesus Christ cutting across tribes and families. Hence, we must uphold this principle with commitment and earnestness here on earth.

We are moving towards our new future. The dominated people did not see their future in colonialism. The slaves did not see their future in the slavery system. The landless tenants did not see their future in feudalism. The chained dogs do not see their future in sumptuous foods. You are not the master of your destiny so long as you have the servitude outlook. You will speak the language of others so long as you are dependent on them.

The future of a people lies only in the commitment to decide their own destiny. Revolution will continue until we reach our destiny.

We are at the defining moment of our history. And we can no longer afford to let pass this challenge that is right in front of us. The ‘Jericho wall’ looms ahead of us. Traitors will appear in different shades and shapes. Let us beware of the politics of demagogues so that the national issue is not murdered in the stolen name of the people or democracy.

Therefore, the humble and single minded commitment is required from all of us, the national workers and the Nagas in general for our common future.

May the good Lord continue to bless and strengthen us all as we prepare to enter the promised future.

God bless Nagalim.

KUKNALIM!

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55% of Dikhu bridge completed: azo Our Correspondent

Longleng | August 14

Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today said that 55 per cent of works on the Dikhu Bridge between Longleng and Changtongya is completed and is likely to be inaugurated by next year.

Also visiting the construction and upgradation of Longleng-Ladaigarh road, the Minister said that there is a defect in DPR and that the government is waiting for revised sanction. He said that the same has been approved by NEC and that black topping will

Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu and others during a visit to ongoing construction of RCC bridge over river Yongmon on Longleng –Angjangyang SDO (C) HQ road on August 14. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)

be done once the sanction is received.

The Minister also inspected the construction of an RCC bridge over river Yongmon on Longleng-

Angjangyang SDO (C) HQ road (Phase- 1 Bridge) and Phase- II road. On completion of the RCC Bridge, it will bring connectivity to Mon District, he said.

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): Naga Independence Day was celebrated today on August 14, 2013 under the leadership of Z.Royim Yimchungru, Acting President of NNC, and V.Nagi, General Secretary of NNC in different Regions of Nagaland. The Information & Publicity Wing, Naga National Council in a press note stated that the official function started at 9:00 am with prayer and speeches from Yilow Humtsoe, Vice President of Lotha Regional Council, Ketuno Angami, President of Naga Women Federation, other women officials. Lotha Region official, V.Nagi,

General Secretary spoke on the occasion marked with a big feast.

In Lotha Region, the official function took place with prayer and speeches from Rapenthung, President of Lotha Regional Council, Shanremo Tsopoe, Midan Peyu, Maj General Yipenthung etc. In Yimchungrii Region, the celebration started with official function in prayer and important persons like Z.Royim the Acting President of NNC spoke on the occasion, Kiumukam, President of Yimchungrii Region, S.Majila,President of Yimchungrii Women Region, etc marked the occa-

sion with big feast.

In Ao Region, the celebration started with prayer to God and the NNC Advisor Gen.(Retd.) Merentoba, Captain Subong, Mejinshilu,Central Executive member etc spoke on the occasion.

In Union Territory -1 Region, celebration took place in the region with Hukai Sumi, Chairman of UT-1 conducted the function with official members from Zeliangrong Region, Kuki Region, Kachari Region, Meitei Region, Angami Region, Sumi Region, etc and the day marked with peaceful and prayerful moment.

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) head office has urged the Chief Engineer for National Highways, Nagaland to take immediate and necessary action against Maytas and Gayatris (JV) to resume work “or else break up the project-wise and re-allo-

cated to local contractors.”

A press note from the General Secretary of the NCSU stated that the union has constantly written representations to the President and Prime Minister of India and the Union Minister for Road and Transport about the two laning of roads under SADRP project taken by the afore-

mentioned company for immediate intervention and to take corrective measures against the company which has haphazardly abandoned the project.

However, he informed that till now, there has been no reply to this plea.

The Union queried as to whether the company has technically studied the

Naga Independence Day celebrated

He called upon villagers to cooperate with the department and contractors for effective execution of the developmental works. He also inspected the Longleng-

Chuchuyimlang road under PMGSY. He said that work was in good progress and is expected to complete within this year. Later, the minister met village elders, Phom

him. He had meeting with each of the four departments in district Hqs and also the faculty and Trainees of Industrial Training Institute (ITIs).

The highlight of the tour was the free and frank discussion with the staff of problems being faced and suggestions/proposals to improve the performance of these offices. He also vis-

ited Developmental activities being undertaken and reiterated the need to deliver quality work and timely completion of the projects.

Dr. Nicky Kire stated that his visit was primarily aimed at listening to the problems being faced and to acquire a firsthand feel of these offices through his physical presence and to explore ways

May I request the Bhasha Research and Publication Centre to revise their findings. It is incorrect to include Ao, Angami and Konyak languages in the endangered categories. How can it be, and for what reasons? The American Baptist Missionary couple, Rev. Dr. Edwin W. Clark and Mrs. Mary Mead Clark introduced the Roman script to the Nagas of Nagaland in 1890 by writing the first Ao Dictionary.

The complete Dictionary was officially published in 1911. All the Bibles and Hymnals are written in Roman script by all the tribes throughout the Nagaland state. These books are the living proofs of active languages.

Achilla Imlong Erdican

Our Leaders & Nagaland’s Future?

Wabang Moa

To give & contribute willingly & fairly what one has worked for with one’s sweat & labor is much preferable than forced giving. One may give through coercion, but ultimately the cause

Dear Kümzü Tsiavi Nyuthe,

Corrigendum

Clark Theological College Alumni reunion

Parts of NH-29 along the Dimapur-Kohima section have become un-motorable due to the poor road condition. Poor drainage system has results in the flooding of the road, as indicated in this photograph, creating hazard for travelers. (Photo Courtesy: Neikho Shosahie)

soil condition in the state and also questioned as to why it abandoned the work without any reason, leaving the road in a dangerous and accident prone state. Hence, the union earnestly appealed for the concerned department to take the right decision “before the situation becomes bad to worse.”

and means to improve their performance. He reminded the staff that Government service has been and remains the most profitable occupation and is highly sought after. The perks and privileges’ being enjoyed is accompanied by certain duties and obligations, Discipline and adherence to the rules laid down by the Government. He encouraged the staff to serve with utmost sincerity and dedication in performance of the duties assigned and serves in any nook and corner of the state. The present trend of clamouring for transfer and posting to Dimapur and Kohima is regrettable and impractical. Regularity in attend-

Public SPace

Reference to the article Tribal languages face extinction

BiRTHDAY GReeTiNGS

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moKoKchuNg, august 14 (Dipr): Inspite of inclement weather all arrangements have been completed to celebrate the 66th anniversary of India’s Independence on August 15at Imkongmeren Sports complex. Nagaland Minister for Forest and Border Affairs, Y. Patton will hoist the National Flag and will address the people as the Chief Guest.

Dr. Nicky Kire conducts 1st phase of Nagaland Tour

Dr. Nicky Kire interacts with officials during the 1st phase of Nagaland Tour conducted from August 6 to 8.

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Ur birthdays R so special! It’s People Council and Phom a perfect time to tell U how happy Students Union and apI am to have U in my life. I’ve got prised them about the road the most wonderful gift, the gift of condition and the departlove of someone so dear to me. I ment’s initiative and also thank God for giving me a chance sought their cooperation. to meet someone so special like The Minister was acU. I’ve never been happier since companied by Longleng then. GOD BLESS U & May ur Deputy Commissioner, Birthday be as special as U R special to me in every K. Libanthang Lotha; Er way & may beauty and happiness surround U today Khupi Natso, Additional and beyond. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to U Dear.

Chief Engineer (Roads & With Love Bridges) Mokokchung; Er A. Thevüry Limatongdang, SE, PWD (R&B), Mokokchung; Er Tali Temsu, SE, PWD (R&B) Tuensang; Er Akheto Sema, EE PWD (R&B) Longleng; Kakuto Shohe, President The NPF Minority Cell, Dimapur has corrected that NPF youth wing and sev- apropos to the photo caption where it has been meneral others. tioned “labourers fill potholes” in August 14 issue, the photograph was that of the President, Secretary and his colleagues of the NPF Minority Cell of the NPF Dimapur Division was seen with shovel and border spade working on street and not as rendered.

NPF minority cell, Dimapur General Secretary Mohendra Thousan in a corrigendum note stated that ‘labourers’, “we all are when we undertake a cause of this nature but the depiction distort the fact and our efforts are nullified as we are doing voluntary service for the welfare of the people and not as daily wage earners.”

NCSU appeals for action and immediate intervention Mkg all set to celebrate I-day

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): Dr. Nicky Kire, Parliamentary Secretary Justice & Law, Land Revenue and Labour and Employment undertook the 1st phase of Nagaland Tour from August 6 to 8. All offices under Wokha district Hq, Mokokchung district Hq including Tuli Township and Dimapur district HQ were covered in the first phase.

The tour programme was aimed to acquire a firsthand feel of the functioning of these offices and to encourage and challenge the staff to better themselves in the days ahead.

The heads of the four departments, his personal secretary James Liezietsu and personal assistant Jocky Belho accompanied

Dimapur

of the enforcing group suffers, the giver would not like to support the cause. Due to taxes & syndicates, costs of everything, including food & living in Nagaland is higher than ever. The victims are more often the general public & poorer sections of society, not much the rich. A certain amount of tax paid for the Government is only fair, but to expect the public & individuals to be taxed by 3 or 5 Governments is totally unfair.

Taxation is just one issue among many. And our society is now at a crucial crossroads, and will leaders of Nagaland always remain complacent or silent?

Is it not the duty of elected Governments to protect the livelihood, well being & safety of its citizens? The future legacy of a Government extends from its present policies and activities to impact the future of all our children. Now battalions of armed police may protect our leaders and their properties, but later what sort of a future will all our children have; if there is God forbid, an atmosphere of fear, suppression, extortion, anarchy and kidnapping? Can’t we be far sighted for our future & for the future generations? Individual & civil rights, justice for all sections, and general law and order must be always maintained. An editorial of a local daily comments; ‘It takes total commitment, integrity, and guts to enforce rules’. Are these three critical attributes & values not needed most in leaders and individuals of Nagaland today?

If they are concerned about their people, is it

ing to duties is absolutely essential and the officers were directed to weed out Ghost Employees, if any, and to retire or remove habitually irregular staff so as to plug wasteful expenditure, and also to ensure that rotten Apples are removed before they cause others to rot.

As to the requirements, and proposals put forth, He assured them the grievances and requirements will be prioritized as per the merits of each case, taking into account the urgency, necessity and financial limitations of the State Government.

Wherever required, the matter will be taken up with higher authorities to enable the Department to render efficient service to the public.

not the responsibility of public leaders, all public organizations & Councils, to serve and look after the well being & safety of their members?

One could hardly continue to respect, or like to be part of an organization, which seemingly has less or no concern for the burning issues, well being, security, and rights of its members?

Meanwhile we as individuals in Naga society, have the responsibility to not always see ourselves as the ‘victims of circumstances’, or as the victimized. Since many keep on saying [or believe], that because of this or because of that, [because of corruption /taxation / nepotism / favoritism and so on], we are being hampered and cannot move up & succeed in life. Nagas as believers under Christ, are masters of our own destiny, and we can change our own future for the better with much wisdom, determination, a more positive attitude, & hard work. And Hope for the present & future is important, because without that hope we tend to only go downwards.

Recently Mr. Charles Chasie had aptly commented, ‘A working, functioning society that fulfils people’s present needs and makes them look forward to the future with hope and confidence is what the Naga people need most at this stage. This could be the most important gift that the present crop of Naga leaders can leave behind as their legacy, only if they will take it seriously and work towards it. Then they will go down in Naga history as Statesmen who had the courage to build the future of the Naga people.’

The 66th Independence Day will be marked by organizing a two day Agri Fest on August 15 and 16 which will be inaugurated by the chief guest.

Organized by Agricultural Technology Management Agency, Mokokchung, the two-day Agri Fest will witness exhibition, Rural Bazaar, Ethnic food courts, Farmers Seminars and Competition of Farm Products, Ornamental Potted Foliage plants and Essay writings. The day Agri Fest has attracted participation not only from the local entrepreneurs and progressive farmers but also from outside the district and the state.

Seminar on ‘access to justice for all’

phEK, august 14 (Dipr): Phek District Legal Service Authority Nagaland organised a legal awareness seminar on ‘access to justice for all’ on August 9 at Government Higher Secondary School, Phek.

The resource persons were Additional District & Session Judge, Phek, G.H. Ramila; APP Phek, Akole Mero; Rukuvolu Vero; Mamang Singson; Ashu Theyo; Chitho and Pfukrulhi Khupfhu. The resource persons apprised and sensitised on the topics women rights, para-legal volunteers/front office, consumer protection laws, right to information, juvenile act, family law/Christian marriage act and also had interaction effectively.

During the seminar, the importance of the family as the basic foundation of the society was expressed and that the parents and students of today are to play vital roles to create a better generation. The seminar felt that marriage registration should be maintained for all the married couples for identification of the members and also to include in the curriculum of the students the basic principles of natural justice for creation of awareness of their rights.

More than 200 public leaders, women organisation, youth bodies, NGOs and students attended the seminar.

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The 12th CTC Alumni Reunion is scheduled on August 21and 22, 2013. A press note issued by Dr Eyingbeni, General Secretary CTC Alumni Association informed all alumni to attend the gathering. The note also stated that for further information, one may contact the following numbers: 8014663751 and 9436603837. It was also mentioned to write to clarkalumni12@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/groups/clarktheologicalcollege. Board and lodging will be provided by the college.

nnC uT-1 observes independence day

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): Naga National Council UT-1 observes Independence Day on August 14, the celebrations began with dedication and prayer with all the UT-1 members. The celebration concluded with peaceful prayer. This was stated in a press note issued by MIP, NNC Ut-1.

duncan Bosti Council meeting today Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The Duncan Bosti Council has informed all the council members of Duncan Bosti to attend the Council meeting on August 15 at 3:00 pm at the residence of the treasurer. DBC general secretary Dr Kikon in a press release has requested to attend the meeting without fail.

KCSu3rd union Assembly on August 17 Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) will conduct its 3rd Union Assembly on August 17, 2013 at Capital College at 10:00 am. A press note issued by Yievekho Ruho, speaker, KCSU therefore informed all colleges and affiliated units to send two representatives each without fail. The Union also urged all the senior leaders, former executives and responsible students to attend the Assembly. For more details, please contact 9089261178, Hukhoto D. Vadeo, Assembly Secretary.

WSBAK Youth executive meeting

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): All the Youth Executives of Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) are informed that there will be executive meeting on August 17, 2913 at 10:00 Am from Shozukhu Hall Aküvüto. Therefore, all the members are requested to attend the meeting without fail. This was informed in a press note issued by Rev. Ikuto Jimo, Youth Secretary.

Annapurna beneficiaries informed

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The Annapurna beneficiaries of Kohima Hq and Chiephobozou Centre are herby informed to collect their respective four months quota from Kohima office godown by procuring ration cards. A press note issued by Kapenlo Thong, Assistant Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Kohima stated that the distribution will be made from August 19 to 31, 2013 between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Those beneficiaries who find difficult to collect them may authorize their respective Village Council Chairman/Secretary for collection by producing Ration Cards.

State BJP condoles

Dimapur, august 14 (mExN): The Nagaland State BJP president Dr M.Chuba Ao along with all rank and file of BJP workers expresses its sincere condolence on the sudden demise of its former State BJP Secretary Manoj Kumar Aggarwal Pupu on August 12, 2013 at Firajpur Punjab. A condolence note issued by K.James Vizo, General Secretary cum Spokesman, BJP Nagaland stated, “He was born and brought up from Nagaland and very dedicated party worker who have contributed immensely to Nagaland BJP. The Party conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prays for the departed soul to rest in peace”.

Transfer of BAP employees

Kohima, august 14 (Dipr): In pursuance of Government Notification No SW/WD/ESTT102/2006/240 dated 19/06/2013 transferring the employees of the Border Area Project (BAP) to the Women Development Department, all the employees under BAP are hereby directed to report to the Directorate on or before September 10, 2013 to join in their new assignment. Failure to comply with this order will invite disciplinary action as per existing Government Rules. This was issued in an order by Director Women Development, Neilavou Keditsu on 13th August 2013.

The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper.

Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 15 AuGusT 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 223

By Aheli Moitra

Disturbing peace

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f you live in the Naga areas in the northeast of what is now India, you live in “disturbed areas.” Children have been born in this disturbance, old people have lived and left us through this disturbance and middle aged folks continue to grapple with this “disturbed,” indeed disturbing, status. For 55 years, the Naga people have had to trudge through their land—plough a field, fall in love, celebrate a birth, rejoice a harvest, praise a lord—with the heavy hand of the Indian security establishment holding necks down.

With that, it has been difficult for people to meet eye to eye. The enactment of the Disturbed Areas Act and the subsequent Armed Forced (Special Powers (to harass)) Act, 1958 has created a suspicious lot of the whole population. Is she from the intelligence? Is he from IM or K? Are they the mouthpiece of that group? Is that group the right hand of this group?

If we ask this question, will we be termed anti-national? If we ask that, will we make it into the Indian intelligence files? The problem is even if we do not ask it, we probably will.

The human identity, and that of the collective, is stuck between these badminton games. No matter what we do, we hold an identity through this suspicious lens. We are made to fit few pre-determined brackets that the conflict has introduced irrespective of what we say, through actions, words or silence. Trust has been made to leave the room. The fog of war has thickened: violence has become permanent in a way that “walking on thin ice” cannot explain. There is no room to negotiate because at the end of the barrel is an inevitable bullet.

In 2011, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio claimed that the Government of Nagaland has repeatedly conveyed to the Central Government that it is not in favour of the declaration of the State as a “disturbed area.” Despite this, the Central Government has been extending the Act from time to time “ostensibly on the ground that the Naga political insurgency for secession and political sovereignty is continuing till today.” Secession? What kind of understanding of the “uniqueness of Naga history” has the Government of India acquired through these years of a “disturbed area” lens?

And how have the armed forces helped resolve this issue?

An Indian open source intelligence database, the South Asia Intelligence Review, explains. From 2000 to 2008, as a sample, the number of annual (political) fatalities among “civilians” and “terrorists” in Nagaland remained high (145 being highest total in 2008, 36 being lowest total in 2002). And then, the numbers fell drastically. Annual deaths reduced to as less as 3 in 2010, and political deaths remain low till day. In the Review’s analysis, this was a result of the signing of the Covenant of Reconciliation by highest-level Naga leaders in 2009; the pledge to work towards “building a shared Naga future.”

The Indian armed forces contributed naught to peace in that decade. Instead, it has occupied land and overstayed its violent tenure by 55 years in excess-- entrenched violence has bred extreme suspicion and internal division in Naga society.

There are people in India who have been able to access the freedom that the exercise of India’s right to self determination, 66 years ago, brought. We have been able to practice our culture and ways due to this. We have been able to stand up against discrimination within our societies, and ask for rights with “unity in diversity.” We have had the privilege not to have the army frisk our bags and bodies—or shoot and arrest us at will. Why has this been denied to our neighbours, the Naga people?

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If Peace Is Prized, a Nobel for Manning

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he headquarters of the Nobel Committee is in downtown Oslo on a street named after Henrik Ibsen, whose play “An Enemy of the People” has remained as current as dawn light falling on the Nobel building and then, hours later, on a Fort Meade courtroom where Bradley Manning's trial enters a new stage—defense testimony in the sentencing phase.

Ibsen’s play tells of mendacity and greed in high places: dangerous threats to public health. You might call the protagonist a whistleblower. He's a physician who can't pretend that he hasn't seen evidence; he rejects all the pleas and threats to stay quiet, to keep secret what the public has a right to know.

He could be content to take an easy way, to let others suffer and die. But he refuses to just follow orders. He will save lives.

There will be some dire consequences for him.

The respectable authorities know when they've had enough. Thought crimes can be trivial but are apt to become intolerable if they lead to active transgressions. In the last act, our hero recounts: “They insulted me and called me an enemy of the people.” Ostracized and condemned, he offers final defiant words before the curtain comes down: “I have made a great discovery. … It is this, let me tell you—that the strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.”

Alone Bradley Manning will stand as a military judge proclaims a prison sentence. In truth, the Nobel Peace Prize needs Bradley Manning much more than the other way around.

As I write these words early Monday, sky is starting to lighten over Oslo. This afternoon I'll carry several thousand pages of a petition—filled with the names of more than 100,000 signers, along with individual comments from tens of thousands of them—to an appointment with the Research Director of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The petition urges that Bradley Manning be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Like so many other people, the signers share the belief of Nobel Peace laureate Mairead Corrigan-Maguire who wrote this summer: “I can think of no one more deserving.”

Opening heart and mind to moral responsibility—seeing an opportunity to provide the crucial fuel of information for democracy and compassion—Bradley Manning lifted a shroud and illuminated terrible actions of the USA's warfare state. He chose courage on behalf of humanity. He refused to just follow orders.

“If there’s one thing to learn from the last ten years, it’s that government secrecy and lies come at a very high price in blood and money,” Bradley Manning biographer Chase Madar wrote.

“And though information is powerless on its own, it is still a necessary precondition for any democratic state to function.”

Bradley Manning recognized that necessary precondition.

He took profound action to nurture its possibilities on behalf of democracy and peace.

No doubt a Nobel Peace Prize for Bradley Manning is a very long longshot. After all, four years ago, the Nobel Committee gave that award to President Obama, while he was escalating the war in Afghanistan, and since then Obama's dedication to perpetual war has become ever more clear.

Now, the Nobel Committee and its Peace Prize are in dire need of rehabilitation. In truth, the Nobel Peace Prize needs Bradley Manning much more than the other way around. No one can doubt the sincere dedication of Bradley Manning to human rights and peace. But on Henrik Ibsen Street in Oslo, the office of the Nobel Committee is under a war cloud of its own making.

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Sally Kohn

A Caring Economy Requires Building Bridges

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Traditional organizing makes opponents into “enemies,” but a new crop of activists is using love and empathy to create new alliances and possibilities

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On parking tax in Kohima

aul Alinsky is called the father of modern community organizing. His 1971 Rules for Radicals is like a political version of The Art of War merged with street fighting tips from a boxing coach—the tone is gruff, aggressive, and blunt. For Alinsky, the ends justify pretty much any means. But a new crop of activists is forging a different path— and turning organizing orthodoxy on its head.

In the traditional Alinsky approach, opponents are “enemies” and strategy involves concepts like “pressure” and “attack.” Alinsky’s final rule is “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”

Don’t just target institutions, he says—go after iwhat ndividuals and make it personal and painful. This is the advice that helped shape modern political organizing—not always the most effective approach for alliance building and mass public appeal.

The new generation of community organizers is adapting the antagonistic politics of the past and building bridges instead of burning them— not necessarily abandoning old-school, Alinskystyle organizing altogether, but reimagining orthodoxies of organizing to create new alliances, innovations, and possibilities. comed Batali into a group of “high-road” restaurant owners that ROC United convenes. This might seem Tap employer love like a variation on another Alinsky mantra, “no perAi-jen Poo is the founder and director of the manent friends, no permanent enemies,” but it goes National Domestic Workers Alliance, a member- beyond a superficial tactic to a philosophical mindship organization of housekeepers, nannies, and set. Jayaraman isn’t just moving targets like chess home health assistants, most of whom are undocu- pieces. She isn’t burning opponents to the point mented immigrant women. These are the workers where relationships are permanently charred. who are at the furthest margins of our economy. In She’s building long-term alliances with partners 1938, they were explicitly excluded from initial la- that have recently been her opposition. bor standards as a concession to segregationists in “We’ve evolved to think that nobody is evil at Congress, and these workers, who do the work that all,” says Jayaraman of her organizing philosophy makes all other work possible, are to this day ex- and approach. “It’s different from how we thought cluded from basic wage and safety protections. But about organizing even just 10 years ago—as bosses the central theme of Poo’s politics? Not revenge. Not versus the rest of us. That’s not how we think about protest. Not polarization. It’s love. it anymore. We actually understand how hard it is “The way we try to think about it and the way the to run a restaurant and be profitable. And at the world is, we’re all interdependent and interconnect- same time, we think we can all do better. And we’re ed,” says Poo of her organizational philosophy. “Those working together to do better.” connections are fairly invisible to most people most of In fact, soon Jayaraman and her organization the time. We’re taught not to see those connections. will launch a new association for restaurant ownruWhat organizing with love does is organizes ways ers who want to treat their workers responsibly, a for people to see their interconnections and harnesses competitive alternative to the anti-worker Restauthat connection as a source for change.” rant Industry Association. “We’re willing to work It’s not that Poo’s “political love” is conflict or with anyone,” Jayaraman says. tension free, a saccharine “Kumbaya” holdover from the ’60s. “Conflict and tension are as much a part of Connect issues the human condition as interdependence is,” Poo This new generation of bridge-building orgasays. “There are times we have to have conflict, and nizers isn’t just connecting unlikely allies but untension has to exist to bring something else into be- likely issues as well. Take the work of Eveline Shen, ing. But they have to coexist with a deep sense of head of Forward Together, a multiracial grassroots connection and shared destiny.” organization that traditionally focused on reproWhile the natural “enemy” of domestic workers ductive justice issues within communities of colmight be their employers in a traditional Alinsky-style or. Shen broadened the mission of the group and power analysis, through Poo’s prism, most employers launched Strong Families, a nationwide campaign mean well and love their home aides and nannies— that is connecting women’s rights organizations, and want to do well by them—but maybe don’t know immigrant groups, queer activists, and poverty how or face hurdles to doing so because of existing rights organizations to advocate for the full range policy. So instead of fighting employers, Poo organized of America’s families, the vast majority of which them—inspiring the launch of Hand in Hand, an asso- no longer fit the traditional mom-and-dad-andciation for employers of domestic workers. kid, white-picket-fence norm of yesteryear.

Shen gives an example around identity: “When Make allies of opponents a queer Vietnamese American woman in New OrSaru Jayaraman has used this model in her work. leans faces job discrimination, it may be difficult As co-founder and director of the Restaurant Op- to disentangle whether it was due to racism, sexportunities Centers United (ROC United), Jayaraman ism, or homophobia, or a combination of these organizes low-wage workers in the restaurant in- factors.” And it’s the same for issues: “We don’t dustry—the servers and dishwashers and bussers experience climate change on Monday and ecowho often make as little as $2.13 an hour and get nomic hardship on Wednesday.” no benefits or sick days. In Jayaraman’s work, callA generation ago, organizers strategized about ing restaurant owners “villains” isn’t just a figure how to “cut an issue”—how to break an issue down of speech—ROC United has organized campaigns and focus on the right bite-sized piece around which against specific restaurant owners for wage theft and to organize an advocacy campaign. other employment violations.

The new generation strives to connect issues And yet after a very brutal public campaign that more and more. “In our work, we lift up the leaderrecouped $1.15 million in overdue wages for work- ship and needs of communities that sit at the interers at one of celebrity chef Mario Batali’s top res- section of multiple systems of oppression to demand taurants, Jayaraman extended her hand. She wel- policy and culture change that reflect the reality his is not my first choice topic to write in a newspaper. Some people have already written very well on it in the local dailies. But there is no response from the concerned authority on the questions put forth. Therefore, I will be simply repeating what some people have already pointed out. If you are a driver in Kohima, you probably have felt at least a feeling of uneasiness about the parking fees being collected in Kohima.

You get unanimous opinion in casual conversations that something is just not right. It is not that Kohima drivers have not driven in other cities and do not have the experience of paying taxes. It is also not the amount of rupees 10 which the vehicle owners find too much an amount to pay. It is something deeper; it is a question of right and wrong, about doing something rightly or wrongly.

Is parking fee in Kohima for the public good?

There are toll taxes along the highways which are maintained by private companies. Because you pay the tax, you get good roads in return. So, for a service (time saved and bump-free ride enjoyed), you pay for it (toll tax). There is a consensus that certain basic amenities should be provided by the government for free. Health and Education are two examples. So, we have the concepts of Universal Health Coverage and Free and Compulsory Primary Education.

Even though certain public services are considered free, there are taxes from elsewhere which are used by the government to provide such common good.

For example, the groceries that we buy have taxes included in the MRP. So, we citizens do our part to expect the government to provide goods and services which otherwise individuals ourselves cannot provide for the community.

Does the parking fee in Kohima

of our lives,” says Shen. Her approach has led to a groundbreaking Strong Families coalition in New Mexico, which includes Native American, Latino immigrant, and gay rights organizations all at the same table. They have worked together to stop harsh anti-abortion legislation and juvenile incarceration proposals—issues these conventionally disparate groups would likely never take up on their own. It’s a model Strong Families is spreading to other states.

Find shared interests For Marcy Westerling, who founded the Rural Organizing Project to advance social change in rural Oregon, bridge building was a cultural necessity. “Small towns and rural communities lack anonymity,” Westerling says, so more conventional antagonistic organizing methods don’t make sense there—especially when it can lead to grassroots leaders losing their day jobs or their kids being ostracized at school.

“There is a need to frame topics from some shared starting point,” says Westerling. It’s an approach that has worked for the Rural Organizing Project, winning support on issues such as gay rights and immigration reform from some of the most traditionally conservative parts of the Northwest.

Westerling notes that conservatives now use Alinsky as their playbook. Groups like Freedom Works, one of the parent organizations of the Tea Party movement, handed out copies of Rules for Radicals as a training manual for new leaders. “The modern right uses the language of war when describing their assaults,” says Westerling. At this moment in history, she argues, the left must play a different role—not only disrupting and upending the status quo, but also pointing toward and building constructive alternatives. “Now it is more incumbent on us to be the keepers of calm, as we both acknowledge tense issues and offer reasonable ways forward that are fair to all sides.”

“Deep down, our organizing today doesn’t reflect a different value system,” Jayaraman says. “It’s not about being less radical or caring less about workers. It’s about being effective.”

“The traditional us-versus-them framework is limiting,” adds Poo. “There are moments when it should be utilized, when opposition is important to dramatize an issue—but ultimately, in the long term, we should be building shared destiny and a collective sense of humanity. That should be the driving force, even underneath moments of opposition.”

Westerling agrees. Leading with bridge building doesn’t mean abandoning the edge of protest or softening demands. Rather, says Westerling, it means trying to move beyond current dynamics and aim for shared analysis “to imagine a just future for everyone.”

In fact, Shen notes that under the traditional model, Alinsky discouraged organizers from “challenging issues” in favor of “short-term, winnable campaigns.” But the greatest need is often in the stickiest issues, which, if approached right, also hold the greatest promise for powerful bridge building—and for big change.

And yes, Westerling adds, that often means strange bedfellows “who confess their own surprise at walking with us.” But if the goal of progressive organizing is to achieve change, it makes sense that the strategies of organizing—as well as the alliances—should also change.

One of Ai-jen Poo’s role models is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who understood very well the advantages of combative organizing models as well as the power of joining with your one-time enemies to build bridges toward change. Now, in the shadow of the civil rights era, as opponents of fairness and justice rev up with increasing hatred and vitriol, a new generation of organizers—notably led by women of color—is innovating new approaches to organizing that borrow from these deep and old notions of community and love. They point the way forward toward a future that is better for all through a politics and practice that potentially engages everyone in achieving change.

sao Tunyi qualify as a public good? Where is its return? Where are parking spaces that parking fees should be collected? Does road-side parking (for lack of parking space) qualify for collection of tax? Does the re-designation of a certain roadside make it become an official parking lot? Are parking fees collected to employ volunteers to discipline drivers to park properly? In that case, is it a fee or a fine? Are the ten rupees collected to build parking lots in Kohima? What proportion will that contribute to the total amount required to build parking lots?

Are there no other source of budget allocation by the government for construction and maintenance of parking lots than the charging of Rs. 10 from drivers? I’m sure there are people like me who have experienced driving round and round Kohima main town searching for a parking space. If there is no visible improvement in parking facility and taxation is continued, that will only compound public irritation.

are many sensible drivers who - with or without parking tax - will park their cars correctly. So, by imposing a universal fine, even ethical drivers are pulled in to pay the penalty of some others’ wrong. If there are penalties/ fines for wrong parking, that is a different matter. Now, will introduction of parking fine build good parking behavior? Unlikely, if researches are to be believed. It will prevent wrong parking for fear of a fine, but it will not build character. Michael Sandel, a Harvard Professor wrote a book on this, citing researches from various walks of life how fees, fines, and incentives may be counterproductive when they are introduced to build character. In his book, ‘What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets’, he argues that imposing market values like fees/ fines can crowd out civic virtues, in this case, the sense of proper parking.

To impose parking fees to discourage parking just because our roads are small and clogged is to make the victim pay for a crime that he suffered.

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Is it a fee or a fine?

Before the introduction of parking fees, there were complaints that many drivers do not park their cars properly. That is a legitimate concern. The authority collecting the fee may argue that after parking tax was introduced, traffic problem due to wrong parking has improved in Kohima. That I think is right. But if parking fee is introduced to correct drivers from wrong parking, parking tax is not a fee, it becomes a fine. The problem with parking fee becoming a fine is that there

Where does a parking lot end?

I was beyond High School Junction and parked in the Secretariat Road, or so I thought. Out of nowhere, a hand with a yellow slip passed in through my window.

So, where does a parking lot end? Where does High School Junction end and Secretariat Road begin? If a car parked in the Secretariat Road is taxed, the entire stretch of Secretariat Road may well be a long parking lot. The parking lots seem to be growing so that soon, tax collectors

may start knocking at your doors.

What about several short stops?

On the same Secretariat Road episode, I pleaded with the tax collector that I won’t take long. But he said that even dropping someone is taxable!! They have started collecting taxes for droppings. Every day, I make a less than 5 minutes stop so that my sister can buy refreshment for her office. Every day, it is becoming a harrowing emotional and spiritual tussle with the over-enthusiastic tax collectors. Sometimes, we stop several times while shopping. Sometimes, we want to check a particular shop and found it closed. So, we return to our car in matter of seconds. But if droppings are also charged as the collector says, the only way to drop a friend at the market is to have him jump out of the moving car.

Why so enthusiastic about parking tax collection?

If our government employees were half as enthusiastic as the tax collectors, Nagaland would have been an economic powerhouse. I must appreciate their zeal, efficiency and speed. Like mobile service providers who are razor-sharp in cutting your phone balance to the last paisa for every dropped-call, one stick flickering signal, crossed-connection, etc., the tax collectors are worthy of Governor’s Gold medal for the most efficient public service in Nagaland. I fail to understand that Nagas should be so good at collecting taxes when work culture is not one of our strong points. You turn around and see none of them. But as you open your car door, there it is; the yellow slip. Fine. The only worrying bit is this: When they are more than one, and each is trying to outrun the other to get to you first, you pay but are worried if your 10 rupees is in safe hands.

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15 August 2013

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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y the advent of the 1960s, the Nehru government had cleverly decided to give full-fledged statehood to the Nagas due to complications arising out of the Naga national movement for total independence and sovereignty. And by 1st December 1963, Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian union. This development was nothing short of a miracle as the new state of Nagaland was much smaller than even many districts of the other then existent states. Moreover, the population of Nagaland at that time was hardly a few lakhs whereas the other states were comprised of millions and millions of people.

In this way, in a very extraordinary situation and out of the blues, the 16,579 sq. km Nagaland became a full fledged state within the Indian union and ever since then, the Indian government has been regularly pumping crores and crores of rupees into Nagaland for the so-called development of the Nagas. In fact, as far as the pumping in of currency into Nagaland in concerned, the Indian government at Delhi has been very consistent, faithful and trustworthy.

Whenever the Nagaland state government feels that more money is needed for the people, the only thing it has to do is go to Delhi and apprise the national government about the situation and then the needed money would be released. In fact, the Indian national government has been very generous thus far as far as releasing money to the Nagas is concerned.

But what have we actually done with the money we received from Delhi. Of course, many worthy things have been achieved with the money released from Delhi. However, somehow I feel that development in Nagaland in the last 50 years of statehood has remained monotonous, lopsided and quite unsatisfactory. When we talk of development, it seems like the Nagas can only think of more employment within the government sector, more office buildings, more vehicles in our streets, better roads etc. Of course, all these have their own worth and all these are sure signs of prosperity. But I notice that, even after 50 years of statehood, there are still certain vital spaces where our so-called development is yet to tender its much-needed and long-awaited signature. So, allow me to show you some of these spaces where this signature is yet to surface.

1) The Kohima Airport.

It is a sad reality that even after 50 years of statehood, we still have to go down to Dimapur to catch a flight. And it is even more heartbreaking to know that even the Dimapur airport can accommodate only small aircraft. Big airplanes are yet to have their first landing at our only state airport as the Dimapur airport does not have the facility to receive them. Of course, it would not be a catwalk to build an airport of international or even national standard in a hilly and uneven soil like that of Kohima. However, if we are committed, dedicated and determined, I see no reason why this utopian dream of a Kohima airport cannot become a reality in the near future given the financial generosity that we have been receiving from Delhi since 1963. I am also aware that the Nagaland

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he reform process in Myanmar under quasi civilian-led government has come for two and half years amidst twists and turns. Hoping for a real change in the country, the International Community has given much effort in terms of both pressure and support. So also the local community comprised of mainland and ethnic community has contributed much to it yet the result seems blurringdue to so many unfulfilled, empty promises and arrogant behaviors of Myanmar military.

Keeping the 2008 notorious Constitution as the core subject of the issue many efforts from both outside and inside are put but USDP, the proxy of the junta still grabs the ball for a genuine change in Myanmar.

Aung Suu Kyi the democracy icon of Myanmar, who was once much on 1947’s Panlong agreement, 1990 election result, the rights of ethnic people and abnormality of 2008 Constitution, had made, amidst severe criticisms and loss of trust, U-turn and got into the house with full of hopes and promises in recent by-election after several indoor discussions with the President Thein Sein.

During their open secret dialogs she was somewhat confirmed for the amendment of the Constitution but the time has made her seen the real color of the junta. Her hope to become the next president is shattered beyond her imagination.When her attempts in the house fell short, she began to realize that there was no way of fulfilling her dreams from within the parliament where the proxies of junta rule and the promises she received from their indoor discussions proved void of reality. Failing to fulfill her dreams, she signaled to walk away by saying, “We have opened the door for all.” But one way she feels that the remedy for the political trauma is to take the issue to the street and seems nudging the public to do it. But the public is aware and paranoid of the old habit of junta and the present government’s inability to control over the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army). The logic is that if the government still uses inhuman and undemocratic means to crackdown the movements e.g. the monks in Latpadaung Hill issue who peacefully walk out for the sake of the innocent public, then those nightmares of the past painted with much bloodshed can be reversed easily.

The other factor is the issue of ethnic people in Myanmar! As the ethnic forces have learned enough wily tricks of the junta in the past, they have made a new paradigm shift in dealing with the government. After the failures of several individual attempts for each interest and goal, the ethnic people realizedthe need and strength of unity and thus they had come under one unit as United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) which has acquired much bargaining power, an institution that they never had in the past.

One can see that it has also gained much international and local support. UNFC’s stand is clear, nothing but a federal union that safeguards and guarantees the future

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Straight From The Heart History, Politics, Culture… state government has been mooting this mammoth project for quite sometime now. However, I am saddened by the fact that even the needed foundational infrastructure has not been laid yet for this mega project. And here, the initiative, the preparation and the commitment have to come from the Nagas themselves - because it will never come down from Delhi

2) Medical and Engineering Colleges.

Since the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and even as late as the late 1990s, medical and engineering courses have always been the most coveted amongst Naga parents and children alike. Whenever parents found out that their kids had the potential to excel in these professional lines, they sent their children outside the state to the best available medical and engineering colleges across India. Once outside the state, huge expenses were incurred, the students had to toil for 4 – 5 years under the unrelenting Indian heat and also had to undergo many unpleasant experiences like ragging, racial discrimination and even sexual abuses. And therefore if we are not unaware about these undeniable truths, why is it that Nagaland still does not have any medical or engineering college worthy of mention within its territory.

If medical and engineering colleges are set up here

in Nagaland, we no longer have to spend our hardearned and precious money outside the state and we no longer need to spend sleepless nights worrying about the fate of our loved ones studying professional courses in faraway lands. And in this way, our lives will be lesser tense and even our money will circulate amongst ourselves within our own land.

3) Full-fledged Nagaland High Court.

They say that Nagaland was carved out of the province of Assam in the early 1960s and it became the 16th full-fledged state of India in 1963. Therefore, if we are a full fledged state, why should not our judicial set-up also be full-fledged? But sadly enough, our most crucial judicial matters are all still decided by the Guwahati High Court. In order words, all our judicial cases still fall under the purview of the Guwahati High Court despite the fact that we were separated from Assam as early as 1963. And I really feel sorry for our advocates that they still have to depend on the mercy of the Guwahati High Court for their registration, ID and licenses. So why don’t the Nagaland government press for a full-fledged Nagaland High Court which will be directly responsible and accountable not to any High Court but only to the Supreme Court of India.

4) Full-Fledged Passport Cell.

Just like our judicial set-up, when it comes to our most basic and fundamental travel documents we are still completely at the mercy of Guwahati. Of course, there is a Passport Cell situated in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat complexes through which we can apply and procure passports. However, all the final dealings in this matter are all done at Guwahati which usually takes a considerable period of time. Moreover, in cases of objections and other formalities which frequently crop up, the Naga citizens have to often spend their precious time, money and resources in making frequent calls and even journeys to Assam. And all these are a mockery and a big slap on the face of the so-called 16th state of the Indian union. Therefore, why is it that the Nagaland state government never bothers about establishing a fully independent and full-fledged Passport Cell here in Kohima where all our passports and other necessary travel documents can be procured easily, on time and in dignity instead of being constantly at the mercy of an overpopulated and insensitive neighbor like Assam.

I am a dreamer and therefore I look forward to a day when I can easily procure my passport here in Kohima itself without going to any other place and then board a plane here in Kohima itself and fly directly to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or even New York and Paris and land back here in Kohima itself to be warmly received by my loved ones. Of course, as the situation stands now, it would be too idealistic and utopian to think about having an airport of international standard here in Kohima. But I believe that we at least now deserve to have an airport of national standard here in our capital after 50 glorious years of statehood.

It is said that, years back some of our church leaders made a commitment to send 10000 missionaries to the outside world. But how can we ever achieve satisfactory results in this endeavor when we don’t even have an airport of international standard in our land. What is more, we even have to undergo many hurdles and unnecessary formalities to procure even a genuine passport since we are still at the mercy of outsiders. Yes, it is encouraging to see that many churches in Nagaland are sponsoring and supporting many missionaries in foreign lands.

But I guess the first and the hardest battles are still fought at home.

Whenever election times come, our respected candidates talk about paving the way for an early solution to the Naga political issue, they talk about creating more employment, they talk about better roads, better health-care facilities etc. Of course, these are all noble endeavors which should be upheld by one and all. But since we are now at the threshold of 50 glorious years of full-fledged statehood within the Indian union, it is high time that we become really serious about having our own airport here in our capital, our own Nagaland High Court (independent and full-fledged), a couple of good medical and engineering colleges and a fully loaded Passport Cell where we can procure all our travel documents without rubbing shoulders with aliens………

PROCESS OF DEMOCRATIZATION IN MYANMAR AND ITS RELATION TO NAGA POLITCS

of the ethic people in Myanmar. Some softliners within the USDP began to bend with the wind by including the federal topic in the talks but within the ugly 2008 constitution. It was seen in the recent talks in Chiang Mai, Thailand where the two forces were caught up in a catch-22: one with the present and the other for a new federated constitution. And also, during President Thein Sein’s recent visit to the West, he bloomed there withplenty of promises before the world powers about the release of political prisoners, the amendment of the constitution and the ethnic issue. But the ground at home proves contrary to his claims. The public and the world are confused about who has the real power in Myanmar politics.

For instance, several agreements signed on the table to ceasefire are followed by continued gunfire and bloodshed. For another example, Union Minister U Aung Min, the chairman of Union Peace Negotiating Team has said that the Team needs has only ten billion Kyats which is half of the expenditure for nationwide peace talks and for which he is begging from international community. The question is, “Are they [Burmese] really doing it practical?” The government spends billions of US dollars in procuringnuclear, Jet fighters, warships, missiles, WMDs and heavy artilleries to destroy the ethnic forces but for a few bucks, which are less than the cost of aF-16, the government says it has no fund. Another awkward thing is that the government canstill effort to make a bronze bell that will cost twenty billion Kyats. It is nothing but a plain irony that insults the ethnic people!Another key factor is Ministry of Defense headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, C-in-C who acts always independently. UNFC is right in commenting that Min Aung Hlaing is constitutionally and practically above all in the country and neither is he controlled by none except Mr. Shwe who pulls the thread from behind thecurtain. After all, the amendment of the constitution lies as the main subject in the reform process in Myanmar. The topic for amending the constitution still remains a hot potato for the junta-backed government. But after much counseling and pressure, this Burmese python of course begins to uncoil by forming a team comprised of 105 membersa month back to examine the amendment of the constitution. As the team begins to examine the particulars, Thura Shwe Man, the chairman of the House is heralding that much change cannot be expected from it. His message has been marked ambiguous and ambivalent. It is discouraging to learn that circumscription has come before any visible move.For Mr. Win Tin who is the brain child of National League for De-

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For a pragmatic change in the country, the government has to realize the fact and put it into action before it gets worse..

As long as abnormal systems are active.., no genuine change or progress may be expected mocracy (NLD), people must be prepared at any time for reversal to status quo ante. It is clear to all that this impasse will remain as a chronic malady unless the core subject is addressed properly. Failing to do so, the country and innocent people will be succumbed to unending imbroglios and the road to genuine democracy in Myanmar will prove cul-de-sac.

For a pragmatic change in the country, the government has to realize the fact and put it into action before it gets worsethat real peace in nationwide must start with practical approach from the initial level. So that the real meaning of union will be fully understood and experienced in the country. As long as the abnormal systems are active in the process, no genuine change or progress may be expected.However, it is a good signal that the system from the part of government may anyway go out of track, UNFC seems well experienced this time about such abnormalities. Further, it feels doubtful of Suu Kyi’s stand even as she remained silent in recent clashes and civil wars with the ethnic forces. For many, her speech in Yale University was seen an escape. Though the ethnic people longed much for her intervention in those bloodyissues, she replied that she was not invited to participate in the team. It seems she forgot that she was unwelcome and uninvited to participate in Myanmar politics by the junta government but looking for an invitation after securing a place in the house.

However, after much pressure and request from communities she now walks into the

team but her role and power in the team is unknown thus far which is a matter of concern. On the one hand, UNFC is also not fully strong until all the ethnic forces in the country are incorporated into it. By now more than 15 groups are already in but some groups like Karen National Union (KNU) who thinks herself ‘alone but a lion’ yet to give a hand for common goal as she is also fighting for a federal union. For KNU, it is like “wait and see” as she learned a good lesson during the times of National Democratic Front from which KIA/KIO made immediate departure by signing ceasefire agreement with the junta in 1994 and in following KNU was severely singled out by the junta.Here, it is pretty weird to learn about the absence of the Nagas in UNFC!It might be true to comment that sometimes Nagas seem too proud of ourselves.

For example, NSCN-K is known for her traditional stand “Sovereignty” as its unique claim but this claim, though dearing and admiring, seems sometimes making the Nagas isolated more and more from the real world when its procedure is not well defined or unclear “the how.” Some think-tanks among the Nagas in Myanmar worry that the Nagas will be out of track politically in the near future when we are not accustomed to the changing scenario of the political trend around us. Some are of the opinion that the Nagas also should participate as observers at least, not necessarily as full-fledged member and support them by supplying technical and academic assistance yet not compromising for what we stand: perhaps on a same train but to a further station.To be logical, a unique claim has to do with a unique preparation. Or in other word, idealism is good up to some extend but to bein a dialectical mode is a must lest we end up as day dreamers. For instance, NSCN-K’s silence on Chin-Naga issue wherein Nagas are mentioned as one of Chin tribes and mentioning of Mt. Saramati as the highest peak in their Chinland documentary report and land demarcation of Naga Self-Administered Region which is just one third of our ancestral territory has caused doubts in the minds of the Nagas in Myanmar. Further, NSCN-K is yet to clarify on accountability of poppy farming and allowing the use of opium in the region. It is reported that even NSCN officials themselves cultivate poppy in the region. It might not be beautiful to see poppy fields under the banner of “Nagaland for Christ.”Hence, it’s a reminder to all that our activities should not prove that our claim is far-fetched. Or else we will have to redefine our claim for better.

The ceasefire agreement between NSCN-K and GoM is a welcome matter and

the Naga public wanted it to be of good and progress holistically which should also pave the way for our final goal. It is sad to learn that before the talks have reached Union Level some people have been stripped and some ground realities picture that the talks need some more preparation. The Naga think-tanks in the East feel disquiet that our boys will be trapped as border guard force if continued as usual. The progress of talks after a while is unclear from both GoM and Naga group. The recent meet in Naypyidaw with the Naga delegates went silent except hearing that Naga delegates received a package of wheels for off-road travel.

What will be the next and the next is an interesting update to see. On the one hand, it may not be wrong on the part of public to ask for transparency and what’s being done for the Nagas.

The Naga public in Myanmar is also a matter of concern. It’s nice to see that the nascent nature of the people in the region has begun to experience some new waves of changes and the region also begins to see some visible developments as their elders from the Western sidereach out to them.

The relation between the East and the West becomes closer and gets warmer. Yet the USDP-led regional government looks at the public with much doubt and uncertainty but the problem is USDP members are more attentive to their higher authority than to the public in the region. Having the insecure feeling, they are afraid to fully educate the public to claim even for a few bits and crumbs mentioned in the 2008 constitution. Naga National League for Democracy (NNLD) who once made loud claims is now out of station when the time has come. It might be a serious need that both regional parties and Naga national workers have to remove the gap and get closer to the public for trust and support so that all the decisions and verdicts made will reflect the reality in the region which will pave a way for overall development in the region.

As the Naga political organizations both over and underground are moving on their own, the public starting from grass hoot level also need to be enforced with capacity building and mobilization with a proper education to catch up the changing trends around them. For which, all the stake holders must be accountable for a better future of the Nagas. When the reform process is taking its own shape in the mainland, the Nagas in the Hills also should be ready to face anything that comes on our way. Every sensible Naga willcomment that it is a prerequisite to have pragmatic preparationto fulfill our beautiful dreams lest ours exists as utopia.

(To be continued) *The writer hails from Layshi, Eastern Nagaland.

He, after completing his studies in Nagaland and in South India, left for Thailand where he did a Tribal linguistic research. Now he remains as an observer to Myanmar-Naga politics based in Thailand.

Readers may please note that, the contents of the articles published on this page do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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disaster: Parliament passes anti-Pak Submarine Navy chief doesn’t resolution, says India not a threat ‘rule out sabotage’ New Delhi, August 14 (AgeNcies): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution against Pakistan, condemning the recent Pakistani aggression on the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). Reading out the resolution, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said India’s is not a threat to Pakistan. “India is not a threat to Pakistan or its people, but terrorists nurtured by Pakistan are,” the Speaker said.

The resolution goes on to say that Jammu and Kashmir, including parts forcibly and illegally occupied

by Pakistan, is an integral part of India.” “We hope Pakistan will abide by the ceasefire commitment on the LoC and International Border in letter and spirit,” Meira Kumar added. The resolution specifically targets Pakistan on the ambush of five Indian soldiers along the LoC in Poonch, in Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah had earlier in the day said that such a resolution would not serve any purpose and that India should continue the dialogue process with Pakistan as stopping talks would only strengthen terror groups. The development came a day after Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a resolution accusing Indian troops of “unprovoked aggression” on the LoC and extending support to the “struggle” of the Kashmiri people.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had earlier in the day discussed with senior Cabinet ministers the draft of the resolution. The Pakistani resolution, moved by Science and Technology Minister Zahid Hamid, a senior leader of the ruling PML-N, had endorsed Sharif’s “forceful statement” for effective steps to ensure the ceasefire on the Line of Control and to improve the atmosphere by engaging constructively to build trust and confidence.

“This House forcefully reiterates that while Pakistan is committed to working for peace with its neighbours, it remains steadfast in its resolve to fully defend its sovereignty, territorial borders and national interests. The resolution condemned the “unprovoked aggression by Indian military forces across the LoC in recent days”.

Rajya Sabha passes bill for compulsory marriage registration

New Delhi, August 13 (iANs): The Rajya Sabha Tuesday passed a bill which makes it mandatory to register all marriages, irrespective of religion. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill will, however, not make the unregistered marriages void, Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal said. “The message that marriages must be registered must reach everybody in the country. But this act is not meant to invalidate all that has happened without registration,” Sibal said.

“After all, marriages will take place and many people will not register. If two people live together and wish not to register the marriage, they will face the consequences, we cannot force them to register,” Sibal said. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 regulates the registration of births and deaths. This

Pakistan troops, right, give sweet to their Indian counterparts on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day at Wagah border in Pakistan, on Wednesday, August 14. The Pakistani military accused Indian troops on Wednesday of carrying out a new round of shelling along the disputed Kashmir border, the latest in a series of allegations of cross-border attacks made by both sides over the last week. (AP Photo)

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, targets sixteen Indian posts in Jammu & Kashmir JAMMu, August 14 (Pti): Violating the ceasefire for the ninth time in the past four days, Pakistani troops targeted 16 Indian forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir resulting in heavy exchanges. “Pakistani troops fired on Indian posts along the LoC in Hamirpur-Balakote and Mendhar forward areas in Poonch district last night” Defence Spokesman S N Acharya said today. The troops from across the border fired small arms and automatic weapons besides mortar and RPGs from 2100 hours hours last night, the spokesman said.

Indian troops guarding the borderline fired back resulting in heavy exchanges till 2215

hours, Acharya said, adding there was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing from Pakistan. The firing continued intermittently today. Pakistan targeted 16 Indian forward posts in Hamirpur,Balakote and Mankote forward areas in Poonch throughout the night.

Pakistan fired at six posts each in Balakote and Hamirpur areas and four in Mankote belt. Eight posts manned by the troops of 605 Mujahid Regiment troops of Pakistan Army, were involved in the firing on Indian posts.

This is the ninth ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the past four days, security official said.

Pakistani Rangers had yesterday violated the ceasefire and fired at Narianpur Border

bill amends the act to include the registration of marriages within its purview. The bill requires that all marriages, irrespective of religion, shall be registered either under the Act or the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 or any other existing law, including state laws. “There is enough space within the legislation to allow everybody to do what they want to do, and at the same time make them realise there are enough benefits in registering marriage,” Sibal added.

‘Govt committed to healthcare for all’

New Delhi, August 14 (iANs): The government is committed to making healthcare services affordable and accessible to all, specially in inaccessible areas, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Wednesday. He said the government has taken numerous steps in this direction. “Since the launch of the National Rural Health Mission over eight years ago, substantial progress

Out Post (BoP) in Ramgarh forward area in Samba district.

Pakistani troops had fired at Indian posts along LoC in Hamirpur and Balakote forward areas in Mendhar sub-sector of Poonch district at 9.20 PM last night. The firing continued till 6 AM today, Defence Spokesman S N Acharya said. Pakistani Rangers had also fired small arms on Kothay Border Out Post along IB in Samba district at 1930 hours yesterday, a BSF officer said. On August 12, Pakistani troops had opened heavy fire using mortars, rockets and small arms on 11 Indian forward posts along the LoC in Digwar, Mankote and Durga Battalion areas.

On August 11, a BSF jawan was injured in Pakistani firing

has been achieved in several areas.

More than Rs.96,000 crore have been released to 35 state governments,” Azad said while addressing the inaugural programme of the Healthcare Skill Summit 2013 here.

He said the health ministry has taken a series of initiatives to overcome acute shortage of human resources in the sector since May 2009. “These initiatives have brought in positive results, never seen before in the past six decades,” he said. Azad said availability of MBBS seats has gone up from 33,567 to 51,979 since the government took initiatives to address the issue of shortage of doctors. The number of postgraduate seats has increased from 13,838 to 23,931 while 97 new medical colleges, including six new All India Institute of Medical Sciences, have been established. He said various departments of the ministry are conducting skill development and improvement in the form of shortand long-term specialised training for health professionals.

Corruption sapping national resources: President

New Delhi, August 14 (iANs): President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said that corruption was a major challenge that was sapping the resources of this nation and spreading disillusionment and cynicism and there was a need to “correct this regression”. Addressing the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day, Mukherjee said: “Today we see widespread cynicism and disillusionment with the governance and functioning of institutions in our country.”

“Corruption has become a major challenge. The precious resources of the nation are being wasted through indolence and indifference. It is sapping the dynamism of our society.

We need to correct this regression.

He also had a word about the decline of institutions like parliament, saying our legislatures looked more like “combat arenas”. rather than a forum to pass laws. “Our legislatures look more like combat arenas, rather than fora that legislate,” he said.

“Democracy breathes through a vibrant Parliament, an independent judiciary, a responsible media, a vigilant civil society, and a bureaucracy committed to integrity and hard work. It survives through accountability, not profligacy,” he said. “And yet we have allowed unbridled personal enrichment, self-indulgence, intolerance, discourtesy in behav-

ior and disrespect for authority to erode our work culture,” he said. He warned: “The biggest impact of the decay in the moral fiber of our society is on the hopes and aspirations of the young and the poor.” “We need a Parliament that debates, discusses and decides. We need a judiciary that gives justice without delays. We need leadership that is committed to the nation and those values that made us a great civilization,” he added.

delicate balance of power between various institutions of the state. This balance has to be maintained. We need a parliament that debates, discusses and decides. We need a judiciary that gives justice without delays,” he said.

“We need leadership that is committed to the nation and those values that made us a great civilization. We need a state that inspires confidence among people in its ability to surmount challenges before us. “We need a media and citizens who, even as they Legislatures look like combat arenas claim their rights, are equally commitPresident Pranab Mukherjee ted to their responsibilities,” he said. expressed disappointment that legislatures looked more like “combat India must become arenas” rather than for a that legis- magnet for finest minds late and said the nation’s institutions President Pranab Mukherjee aid must be respected and the delicate India needs to regain its “space” as an balance between them maintained. education power so that it becomes “Institutions are a mirror of nation- a “magnet for the finest minds”. Beal character. Today we see widespread moaning the lack of world-class unicynicism and disillusionment with the versities in the country, the president governance and functioning of institu- said: “A re-ordering of the society can tions in our country. Our legislatures be brought about through the educalook more like combat arenas, rather tional system. We cannot aspire to be than fora that legislate,” the president a world class power without a single said in his Independence Day speech, world class university.” “A university referring to frequent disruptions in the is the banyan tree whose roots lie in workings of parliament and state leg- basic education, in a vast network islatures, combative behaviour on the of schools that build the intellectual part of lawmakers, including instances prowess of our communities; we of demonstrative violence, and failure have to invest in every part of this to pass laws that are their primary knowledge tree, from seed, root and function. “Our constitution provides a branch to the highest leaf,” he added.

at Alfa Machial forward Posts along Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu. Pakistani troops had targeted several Indian Posts by firing 7000 rounds of heavy ammunition and mortar shells in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on August 10. On August 5, Head Constable BSF Ram Niwas Meena of 200th Battalion was injured in sniper firing on Narainpur BoP area in Samba district. Meena, who suffered bullet injury in Chest, died in AIIMS in New Delhi on August 11. On August six, a group of 20 heavily armed men led by Pakistani troops had entered 450 metres into the Indian territory in the Poonch sector and ambushed a patrol killing five Indian soldiers.

MuMBAi, August 14 (iANs): The Indian Navy chief said the cause of the huge explosions that sank INS Sindhurakshak submarine here early on Wednesday was not known but sabotage was unlikely. Admiral DK Joshi told the media after defence minister AK Antony visited the disaster site that any number of factors could have led to the tragedy that is believed to have killed 18 officers and sailors. He said initially there was a primary explosion of smaller intensity which in turn caused a major explosion, destroying ammunition stored in the front section of the deep sea attack vessel.

“We cannot rule out sabotage,” he said. “But indications at this point do not support the (sabotage) theory.

“At this point of time we are unable to put a finger on what exactly could have gone wrong.” Admiral Joshi appeared to indicate that all 15 sailors and three officers who were in the submarine may have perished when he said: “We hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” He added that the submarine had remained sunk for more than 12 hours. He said the vessel, recently refurbished in Russia, had a large stock of ammunition, fuel and oxygen water.

“Any combination of any of these malfunctioning could have resulted (in the explosion).” The navy chief said the submarine had in-built safety measures including automatic and manual monitoring mechanism but “obviously they have not functioned”. He said naval divers had now reached the sunk submarine and managed to open the main hatch that had got jammed. He said the navy would be able to determine the reason for the “major catastrophe” only after a thorough study of the submarine. The admiral said a board of inquiry ordered into the incident would submit its report within four weeks. He refused to link Wednesday’s disasterwithanyprevious incident in the same submarine. “This is a stand alone incident. There can be no connection with any earlier incident.”

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40 yrs after Vietnam bombing, victims still fall

DONG HA, AuGust 14 (AP): Nguyen Xuan Thiet knew the copper band around the base of the American bomb left over from the Vietnam War could fetch him up to a dollar at the scrap yard. So he clasped the projectile between his bare feet, and began banging with a chisel to pry out the precious metal.

It was nearly the final act of his life. The bomb exploded, tearing both legs off below the knees and four fingers.

Only the quick work of a friend — who lashed tourniquets around his limbs, hurled him on the back of a motorbike and sped to a hospital — saved his life.

On Aug. 15, 1973, the United States flew its final bombing mission over Southeast Asia, ending the country’s direct military involvement in the war. Forty years later, victims are still falling in one of the grimmest legacies of the conflict. Last year alone, there were at least 500 casualties in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from unexploded bombs and other ordnance, according to activists and government databases.

The most heavily contaminated province in Vietnam is Quang Tri, where fighting between U.S. and Vietnamese forces was at its fiercest. The region is now one of the poorest in the country. The prices of steel and copper are continually rising, maintaining incentives for collectors even as much of the lightly buried scrap has already been harvested.

“Unexploded ordnance is a resource; we have to exploit it,” said Thiet who after the accident in late 2011 had prosthetic limbs fitted courtesy of an American charity funded mostly by the U.S government. “If I hadn’t lost my legs, I would still go out to collect scrap metal.”

Collecting scrap is not illegal in Vietnam, but handling unexploded ordnance is. Many collectors say they now leave dangerous items in the field and concentrate on the tons of other war remnants like exploded bomb casing, machinery and vehicles. Scrap metal dealers also say they refuse live munitions.

Yet it is clear there are people prepared to defuse unexploded bombs to harvest and sell their casings as well as their explosives, which are used in the fishing and mining industry. Neatly sawn projectiles and other bomb parts are easy to find in roadside scrap yards.

“There are people who do that, but they keep it quiet,” said Nguyen Van Binh, a scrapyard owner who recently paid $4,000 for a large haul of war scrap from across the border in Laos, including 500-pound bomb casings and mounds of bomb fragments.

Most collectors are aware of the dangers, none more so than Nguyen Thi Tam. Her husband was killed dismantling a bomb 21 years ago, leaving her to bring up four

In this photo taken on Thursday, August 1, 2013, a shepherdess walks in front of an American tank at a museum in Khe Sanh, Vietnam. August 15 marks the 40th anniversary of the end of American bombing operations in Indochina.

But in one of the grimmest legacies of the conflict, victims are still falling. In 2012, there were at least 500 casualties in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from unexploded bombs and other ordnance, according to activists and government databases. (AP Photo)

children alone. Desperately poor, the 48-year-old has little choice but to continue with his trade.

One recent morning saw her shoulder a cheap metal detector and a hoe and cycle to a former battlefield dotted with grave stones of local villagers and clumps of wild pineapple. She passed the detector quickly over the sandy soil until her headphones began to squeal.

Without pausing, she hacked away the grass with the hoe, and then used a bare foot to swish away the dirt to reveal a projectile and the fuse of a rocket-propelled grenade. She left those where they were, and carried on working, pocketing several bomb fragments to take to the dealer.

“A bowl of blood for a bowl of rice,” she said, explain-

ing the tradeoff she is willing to make for what earns her $5 on a good day. “I know very well it is dangerous, but I must go on.”

The United States dropped 7.8 million tons of munitions over Vietnam as it tried to bomb the impoverished nation into submission, more than it unleashed in World War II on Germany and Japan combined. It also fired off as much ordnance again from land and sea. An estimated 800,000 tons failed to detonate, contaminating around 20 percent of its land.

More than 100,000 people have killed or injured since 1975, the government says. But it doesn’t give out detailed information publicly and many casualties go unrecorded. Curious children picking up small

more influential and was a “bloodthirsty” veteran strategist who will be difficult to replace, security expert Pedro Yaranga said.

Antezana said Sunday’s blow comes as the organization’s influence is spreading north to the jungle state of Loreto and south to Puno, which border’s Bolivia at Lake Titicaca.

“This is the moment (for the military) to get on the offensive” against a band that has killed about 100 government troops since 2008, mostly in ambushes, he said.

The two surviving Shining Path leaders, Victor and Jorge Quispe, are not military men but have gained considerable influence by spreading their cocaine wealth through a sparsely populated region of dense jungles and rugged hills.

The U.S. State Department has offered a $5 million reward for Victor Quispe, who it says runs several cocaine labs in addition to taxing production by others.

Alipio and Gabriel had apparently alienated some locals, however, by destroying heavy equipment last month used in a road-building project after extortion money went unpaid.

WAsHiNGtON, AuGust 14 (AGeNcies): The CIA has long maintained that it did not keep a file on Noam Chomsky, the linguist and prominent left-wing advocate. But now, new evidence has emerged apparently contradicting the agency, showing that officials did in fact collect information on the anti-war academic in the 1970s.

Previously, in response to a freedom of information request, the CIA had said that thorough searches of its records had not turned up any files on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor. But a new request by a lawyer to the FBI has led to the discovery of a June 1970 memo in which a CIA official asked the FBI for information about a trip to Vietnam planned by a group of American anti-war activists.

The official says the trip has been endorsed by Mr Chomsky.

The memo was obtained by Foreign Policy magazine, which sought the advice of Athan Theoharis, an expert on FBI-CIA cooperation. “The June 1970 CIA communication confirms that the CIA created a file on Chomsky,” he told the magazine.

“That file, at a minimum, contained a copy of their communication to the FBI and the report on Chomsky that the FBI prepared in response to this request.” Furthermore, he added, the memo and the CIA’s past response to requests about records on Mr Chomsky suggest that the file has been destroyed.

Shining Path bruised, far from defeated

LiMA, AuGust 14 (AP): The ambush killing of what Peruvian authorities say is almost certainly half the Shining Path’s four-man leadership comes amid a territorial expansion by the cocaine-fueled insurgency and, analysts say, is not apt to cripple it.

DNA tests were being done Tuesday seeking to confirm that among the dead were “Comrade Alipio,” the band’s military chief, and “Comrade Gabriel,” the youngest of the three Quispe Palomino brothers who led an estimated 500-strong remnant of a rebel movement that terrorized Peru in the 1980s and 1990s.

Shining Path “will now try to retool, because they always have young guys who want to advance,” said Peru’s armed forces chief, Adm. Jose Cueto.

He said an explosion apparently triggered by bullets during a firefight and an ensuing conflagration killed the two rebels Sunday night along with Alipio’s security chief, a man in his mid-20s. The bodies were burned beyond recognition.

About 15 navy special forces commandos accompanied by police had been lying in wait for the rebels outside a house where Shining Path kept explosives in a hamlet in the Llo-

chegua region of the Apurimac and Ene river valley, Cueto said.

He said the ambush capped a manhunt of “various months” that employed human intelligence and radio intercepts as well as electronic surveillance, on which he would not elaborate.

Analysts said the blow’s effectiveness will depend on the military’s ability to follow up in the hostile environment of that Peruvian region, which has in the past few years become the world’s single biggest cocaine-producing valley.

Expert say Peru has now surpassed Colombia in coca cultivation and likely cocaine production, too.

Sunday’s killings are the biggest blow to Shining Path since 1999, when the group’s No. 2 leader, Comrade Feliciano, was captured, said Jamie Antezana, a security expert.

A splinter faction in the cocagrowing Upper Huallaga valley was dismantled last year with the capture of “Comrade Artemio,” who was sentenced to life in prison in June for crimes including terrorism and drug trafficking.

But “Alipio,” whose real name is Alejandro Borda Casafranca, was far

CIA ‘kept file on Noam Chomsky’

Egypt: Security forces swoop on pro-Morsi protesters

cAiRO, AuGust 14 (AFP): Security forces on Wednesday stormed two huge Cairo protest camps occupied for weeks by supporters of Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Morsi, leaving at least 124 people dead in a crackdown that turned into a bloodbath. As clashes raged in the capital, three churches were attacked in central Egypt, with Christian activists accusing Morsi loyalists of waging “a war of retaliation against Copts in Egypt”.

Hours after the first tear gas canisters rained down on tents of protesters in the sprawling Rabaa al-Adawiya camp in east Cairo, an AFP correspondent counted at least 124 bodies in makeshift morgues. In a field hospital, its floors slippery with blood, doctors struggled to cope with the casualties, leaving the hopeless cases, even if still alive.

The Muslim Brotherhood, from which Morsi emerged, said that 2,200 people had been killed and over 10,000 injured as authorities confirmed 56 deaths in Wednesday’s violence.

Security officials had spoken of a gradual dispersal of the sit-ins over several days but the dramatic descent on the squares shortly after dawn came as a surprise to many. Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s main seat of learning, which sided with the military in its overthrow of Morsi on July 3, distanced itself from the crackdown. “Al-Azhar stresses to all

Egyptian security forces clear a sit-in camp set up by supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in Nasr City district, Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, August 14. Egyptian security forces, backed by armored cars and bulldozers, moved on Wednesday to clear two sit-in camps by supporters of the country’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi, showering protesters with tear gas as the sound of gunfire rang out at both sites. (AP Photo)

Egyptians that it did not know about the methods used for the dispersal of the protests except through media channels,” Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb said in a televised statement.

Witnesses and an AFP correspondent said after firing tear gas security forces surged into Rabaa al-Adawiya, sparking pandemonium among the thousands

of protesters who had set up the camp soon after Morsi was ousted. Men in gas masks rushed to grab each canister and dunk them in containers of water, as the main stage near the mosque of the camp blared Islamic anthems and protesters chanted “Allahu Akbar” (God is greatest).

Clashes quickly erupted between protesters and security

forces on the outskirts of the camp, with automatic fire reverberating across the square. Protest leaders wearing gas masks stood defiantly on a stage while crowds of people wearing face masks stood amid the swirling tear gas as bulldozers began dismantling the camp. In the smaller of the protest camps at Al-Nahda square in central Cairo, police said they took control of the square after two hours.

Television footage showed flattened tents, as women and children flanked by police and army troops were led out of the square.

Dozens rounded up in the dispersal were shown sitting on the ground, handcuffed and surrounded by security forces. The violence came amid international appeals for calm. Berlin called on all sides to renounce violence and return to negotiations and Britain, Iran and Qatar condemned the use of force by Egyptian police. It was a dramatic turn of events for the Muslim Brotherhood, who just over a year ago celebrated Morsi’s win as Egypt’s first elected president. But his turbulent year in power, marred by political turmoil, deadly clashes and a crippling economic crisis, turned many against the Islamist movement.

On June 30, millions took to the streets to call on the army to remove Morsi. Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood urged Egyptians to take to the streets in their thou-

sands to denounce the “massacre”. “This is not an attempt to disperse, but a bloody attempt to crush all voices of opposition to the military coup,” Brotherhood spokesman Gehad al-Haddad said on Twitter. The Rabaa al-Adawiya protest camp, where several Brotherhood leaders had been staying, “is calling on Egyptians to take to the streets to stop the massacre,” Haddad said. However, the anger against the Islamist movement was evident Wednesday as residents of several neighbourhoods clashed with Morsi loyalists.

In Cairo, supporters of the deposed president blocked several roads in the central Mohandesseen neighbourhood, and were working to set up a new protest camp there, witnesses said. Police were deployed in the area where tear gas was fired and gunshots heard.

As authorities struggled to contain the unrest in the country, Egypt’s railway authorities announced that all trains had been grounded to prevent protesters from moving outside of Cairo and reassembling.

Wednesday’s crackdown came just hours after the United States urged the military-backed interim government to allow Morsi supporters to protest freely.

The United States, which provides $1.5 billion in mostly military aid to Egypt every year, maintains close ties to the Egyptian military but says it favours a rapid return to elected civilian rule.

cluster munitions make up a significant percentage of those killed or injured.

“In summer time, the kids come out in groups to play,” said Chi Hong Tran from Clear Path International, a mostly US-government funded charity that pays for medical and other expenses of those who fall victim. “When a bomb goes off, it takes everyone with them.”

The United States said it had spent over $65 million since 1998 in trying to make the country safe and was planning an increased focus on “U.S. origin” unexploded ordnance in Southeast Asia in coming years. Washington is keen on expanding ties with Vietnam as part of its strategic focus toward Asia and China’s rising might. In something of an irony, removing the ordnance it dropped 40 years ago can now be trumpeted as part of its renewed commitment to Vietnamese ties.

Vietnam has cooperated with international demining agencies since the mid-1990s. It could get more funds if it were to sign onto international treaties banning land mines and cluster munitions and create a civilian-led, transparent national authority to handle clearance and maintain a comprehensive database, experts say.

Vietnamese officials have stated it will take 100 years and $100 billion to clear the country of ordnance. But those working in the sector say removing every dangerous item in the country is unrealistic and unnecessary.

The focus should instead be on having teams removing surface and lightly buried items, and developing a response plan for deeper buried items, such as in countries in Europe after World War II. “Forget about this idea of clearing up every bomb and mine, said Chuck Searcy, an American vet who runs a demining and humanitarian agency. “We need to find a way to make Vietnam safe, that is a very different challenge, and one that is very achievable within 5 to 10 years.”

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India's Vikas Gowda competes in the men's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia. (AP Photo)

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English Premier League begins post-Ferguson era

LONDON, AUGUST 14 (AP): For English football, it has long seemed unthinkable: a league season starting without the finger-jabbing, combative colossus of management on the touchlines. Alex Ferguson will be a bystander for the first time since 1986, watching from afar as Manchester United starts its pursuit of a record-extending 21st English title.

David Moyes now carries that responsibility.

Widely admired during 11 years at Everton despite failing to collect a major honor, Moyes was handpicked by Ferguson in the biggest decision — gamble, perhaps — taken by the owning Glazer family. "People are asking whether we can win the trophy again.

Can we still be champions?" captain Nemanja Vidic acknowledged. Although he openly flirted with United

tantrums Ferguson can no longer provide. Just a week into the season, the 50-year-old managers will get a chance to size each other up in a match that could set the tone for the opening weeks, with United hosting Chelsea.

"That game will not decide who is going to be champions," Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic said. "But it will decide a lot of things about the confidence." By then, the Blues may have gained an edge by having played an extra game. United will only have played once — its title

defense begins Saturday at Swansea, following last weekend's 2-0 win over Wigan in the Community Shield. Ill-feeling between the sides has been inflamed

by Chelsea's hostile pursuit of United striker Wayne Rooney. Mourinho insists he's not engaging in "mind games" with Moyes, but has still offered a few pointed words of advice.

With the spotlight on Mourinho and Moyes, Manuel Pellegrini has been able to make a quiet start to his first job in English management. Talk of dressing room disharmo-

ny has melted away as Pellegrini started to re-shape the squad, spending more than $130 million on strikers Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo, midfielder Fernandinho and winger Jesus Navas.

Such a lavish outlay was easily affordable for the oilrich Abu Dhabi ownership, but the spending could pose a challenge in complying with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations, a requirement of playing in the Champions League. Chelsea might have missed out on Rooney, but around $40 million has still been spent

on signing striker Andre Schuerrle and midfielder Marco van Ginkel. As for Arsenal, which finished behind Chelsea in fourth, not a penny has been spent.

That's despite chief executive Ivan Gazidis raising the hopes of fans in June by pledging to "escalate" spending.

Moves to entice Luis Suarez from Liverpool for more than $60 million have been rebuffed by Liverpool, which is insisting that the Uruguay striker honor his contract after the club backed him through racism and biting controversies. The Gunners have seen north London rival Tottenham invest $65 million in the squad, although manager Andre Villa-Boas could still be faced with losing arguably the league's most potent player in Gareth Bale before the transfer window closes Sept. 2.

horizon, having already made 1175 runs in 18 Tests at an average of 41.96, including four hundreds and six fifties.

His ODI record is as

good as Test, having scored 4575 runs in 113 matches at an average of 49.72. He has 15 hundreds and 24 half-centuries in this format.

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 14 (PTI): A day after Indian double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi was selected for the Khel Ratna, discus thrower Krishna Poonia has alleged that the selection criterion for the award was manipulated. Ronjan Sodhi was chosen for India`s highest sports award by a selection panel headed by Michael Ferreira, but a panel member has alleged an improper selection process for the award.

It is learnt that Sodhi`s name was not there when the majority of members decided to vote for the Khel Ratna awardee but it was brought back later for consideration.

A dejected Poonia was quoted saying that injustice has been done to her.

"I am really disappointed with had happened in the selection panel meeting," she was quoted as saying by a news website.

"I am more deserving also. I am the first woman athlete from the country to have won an individual

Commonwealth Games gold medal and I finished sixth in the Olympics also," she added. Her plans to

meet the Sports Minister to apprise him about the issue went in vain as she couldn't meet him today.

athletes are currently serving IAAF suspensions for their involvement in doping, while Russia tops the list with 44 offenders. India, however, topped the list until last month, but the numbers dropped from 52 to 43 after nine Indian athletes had their suspensions recently lifted by IAAF. The list was released by IAAF

on July 30.

Indian offenders mostly comprise of track and field athletes, including shotputter Saurabh Vij and discus-thrower Akash Antil.

The Commonwealth and Asian Games' gold medalwinning women's relay team had their bans lifted last month.

"We should be first on

the list, not second," GS Randhawa, chief selector of the Indian athletics team, told The Indian Express. "Athletes always blame coaches when they test positive but they are equally responsible. In an attempt to achieve immediate glory, they fail to recognise the long-term consequences of doping."

Mukul Chatterjee, director-general of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), said the doping menace is on the rise despite suspensions. "The number of positive cases in athletics is on the rise.

Out of 30 sportspersons who failed dope tests from April to July this year, 10 are track and field athletes. The

number of positive cases that have emerged in athletics over the last couple of years is a matter of concern," said Chatterjee.

The 15 Indian athletes part of the ongoing World Championships in Moscow had been tested before they left to compete, and Chatterjee confirmed that they were clean.

in the months before Ferguson's retirement was publicly disclosed, Jose Mourinho — one of the most talented but temperamental managers of his generation — wasn't approached for the job. The charismatic Portuguese is back in the Premier League, though, after six years collecting trophies with Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Claiming to have mellowed since leaving Chelsea after a fall-out, Mourinho is widely expected to return to his combustible self once the season begins and produce the touchline

Happiest moment yet, Poonia cries foul over Khel Ratna Virat Kohli on Arjuna

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 14 (PTI): Elated at being recommended for the Arjuna award, star cricketer Virat Kohli said it counts among the happiest moments of his life.

The 24-year-old, who led India to a 5-0 clean-sweep against Zimbabwe recently, was the only cricketer in the list of 15 picked by the awards selection committee yesterday.

"Really happy to get the Arjuna award. Happiest moment yet. Thank you everyone for the wishes. :)," tweeted the youngster.

Meanwhile, Kohli also received congratulatory messages on his twitter with senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh being among the first send in their wishes. "@imVkohli you deserve it Cheeku. May u get many more awards.

Rab rakha," said Harbhajan.

Kohli has been a fast-rising star on the Indian cricket

India has second highest dope cheats in the world

Russia's Tatyana Lysenko competes in the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzh- PUNE, AUGUST 14 (AGENCIES): According niki stadium in Moscow, Russia on Aug. 14. (AP Photo)

to a recent report by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), India is second only to Russia in the list of countries with most athletes blacklisted for doping - The Indian Express reported on Tuesday.

As many as 43 Indian

Kohli identifies Rohit as future captain AsA meeting Football Tournament held in Hebron

United States' Dwight Phillips competes in the men's long jump qualification at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia on Aug. 14. (AP Photo)

Ethiopia's Mohammed Aman crosses the finish line to win the men's 800-meter final ahead of United States' Nick Symmonds, front right, and Djibouti's Ayanleh Souleiman, left, at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 13. (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 14 (AGENCIES): Virat Kohli has said India batsman Rohit Sharma has the potential to captain the side one day.

Kohli's potential as a future captain of India received another tick with a 5-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe in the recently concluded ODI series and he cited Rohit as a contender to step into MS Dhoni's shoes.

Kohli and Suresh Raina have, in the recent past, captained India in Dhoni's absence in certain tours. Rohit had enhanced his captaincy credentials when he led Mumbai Indians to the 2013 IPL title and is still establishing a permanent place in India's limited-overs sides.

"Rohit has a tremendous cricketing brain," Kohli said at an event in Lucknow. "I often take his advice dur-

ing matches. He has shown his capability while leading Mumbai Indians in the IPL." Kohli, who was nominated for the Arjuna award on Tuesday, has amassed 332 runs in 8 matches as captain, including two centuries. The first, an attacking 102 off 83 balls, sparked a turnaround that helped India win the West Indies tri-series in July. He is second only to Shikhar Dhawan among India's representatives in the top-five run scorers for ODIs this year. "I like to be a captain and take responsibility," Kohli said. "As batsmen, we focus only on ourselves. But as a captain we have to look into every aspect. We have to deal with each and every player.

Though the responsibility increases manifold it is a great challenge."

on August 20

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The Angami Sports Association Nagaland has informed all executive councils members that there will be an executive council meeting (including units- NASA, SASA, WASA, CSA) along with ASA constitution drafting committee members on August 20 at APO hall Kohima at 3:00 PM. A press note informed that the meeting would discuss agendas including the adoption of ASA new constitution, ASA/NWA tournament 2014 and NWA new rules and regulations (Naga style wrestling). All ASA office bearers, unit presidents/secretaries and constitution drafting committee members have been requested to positively attend the said meeting.

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 14 (MExN): An Independence Day Football Tournament was organized at Hebron, Council Headquarters (CHQ) where 12 villages participated. A press note from the MIP informed that the final was held today with Yaruiwo, GPRN Isak Chishi Swu as the Chief Guest. The final match was played between GFTHQ (General Field Training Headquarters) and Black Hawk, Hebron.

The match was won by GFTHQ. The best player award was given to Alung of GFTHQ, best goal keeper to Injan of Black Hawk, top scorer to Alung (GFTHQ) and William of Black Hawk and best disciplined team to Zalukiekam.

Apologetic Asif confesses spot-fixing

LONDON, AUGUST 14 (AfP): Disgraced Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif on Wednesday apologised for his role in a notorious 2010 spot-fixing scandal, admitting his guilt for the first time and accepting a five-year ban.

The 30-year-old is the last of three players to come out with a confession, after team-mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Aameradmitted their part and presented themselves for rehabilitation. Asif, pace partner Aamer and thencaptain Butt were banned for contriving deliberate no-balls in return for money during the Lord's Test

against England in 2010.

A year later an anti-corruption tribunal of the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned Butt for 10 years, with five suspended, Asif for seven years with two suspended and Aamer for five years. The tribunal had made confession, apology and rehabilitation mandatory to avoid the suspended portion of the ban. "I accept the punishment from the ICC tribunal in 2011," Asif said at a news conference. "I apologise for my actions that have brought disrespect to my beloved country, to the millions of fans in Pakistan and in the world."

The trio and their agent

Mazhar Majeed were also jailed by an English court over the affair in 2011. The players were released last year. Touted as the best new-ball bowler in the world by legendary Pakistani paceman Imran Khan, Asif's career was first derailed in 2006 when he and fellow paceman Shoaib Akhtar tested positive for banned steroids.

They were let off by a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) tribunal but another failed dope test in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 resulted in a one-year ban for Asif. He was also detained at Dubai airport on return

from the 2008 IPL after a banned drug was found in his possession.

Asif said he felt sorry for his repeated mistakes.

"When I look back at the events of my career, I feel very sorry," he said.

Asif warned future players to avoid the pitfalls of fixing. "I request to all the players who want to represent their countries that they must keep away from all sorts of corruption," he said. "I am ready to help any player who wants to avoid such pitfalls. I will duly cooperate with the ICC, its anti-corruption unit and with the PCB in fighting the corruption in the game."

Jason Dufner, left, 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament winner, and his wife, Amanda, pose with the championship trophy at the Empire State Building on Aug. 13 in New York.

Dufner claimed his first major title with a two-shot victory over Jim Furyk in the PGA Championship on Sunday. (AP Photo)

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The ‘Run the World (Girls)’ hitmaker`s fragrance range, launched in 2010, includes six scents, and it is said to have been sold more around the world than those launched by any other popular brand, reports

femalefirst.co.uk.

The most recent fragrance released by the star was a limited-edition Heat to commemorate her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, which is currently on a break. "I love my music, I love performing and most of all I love and appreciate my fans. I wanted to give them a special remembrance of this tour and I created this scent to reflect

the power, passion and playfulness I put into my performances," Knowles had said. Her perfume collection includes Heat Rush, Midnight Heat, N.Y.C. Pulse, and her first two scents were called Heat and Pulse.

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Alo Wanth will release his third official video on Youtube on August 15. Alo has acknowledged Robert Lyngdoh (Ex home minister of Meghalaya), C. Teeya Imsong (Owner of Tribe Music and Media Lab), Chares Crezen, Lanutoshi, Lanutemjen Ao (Drummer of UDX), and all his friends and fans for their support and love.

KIDS FOR FAME4 TOP 18 CONTESTANTS FIRST PUBLIC VOTING ROUND BEGINS

PHETO MUSIC PROMOTIONAL EVENT KIDS FOR FAME – 4 first public voting rounds has already been started in all the major Districts in Nagaland. Public voting cards will be issued through district co- organizers and different outlets where the people can vote for their best contestant to be the ultimate winner of kids for fame season 4. Public voting closes on 12th September and the next 2nd elimination round will be held on 14th September at IMC Hall. Top 18 contestants live show will be televised through local cables so as to let the people watch and choose the best contestants. Viewers can collect the cards from various District outlets: School of Music & Art Purana Bazar, Popular Bakery, Archies Cards shop. Dimapur. Lineage Enterprise opposite NST Bus Station Kohima.Lifeline Medico Wokha. Cosmos Hall Entertainment Mokokchung. List of Top 18 Contestants are:

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ilmmaker Kiran Rao, who has taken a pledge to donate her organs, reveals that her actor-filmmaker husband Aamir Khan is also keen to follow in her footsteps. "Aamir is definitely keen to donate his organs as well," Kiran told reporters at an organ donation camp Tuesday. She was present on the occasion along with "Ship Of Theseus" director Anand Gandhi.

She feels that "Ship Of Theseus" spreads the message beautifully. Kiran has released the film in the country in collaboration with UTV Motion Pictures. "If anyone has seen the film (`Ship Of Theseus`), I hope they will definitely be convinced that it`s the most beautiful and most logical thing to do," she said.

Kiran, who directed "Dhobi Ghat", would now try her best to encourage the members of the film fraternity, friends and family to go in for organ donation.

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Roger Federer opens hardcourt season with win CINCINNATI, AUGUST 14 (REUTERS):- Roger Federer got his delayed hardcourt season off to a positive start with straightforward 6-3 7-6 (7) win over Germany's Phillip Kohlschreiber to ease into the third round of the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.

Struggling with a sore back, Federer did not play last week's event in Montreal and has not tested himself on the North American hardcourt since Indian Wells in March.

But the former-world

number one signaled that he is ready to challenge for an unprecedented sixth Cincinnati title and then perhaps a sixth U.S. Open to add to his grand slam collection.

"It was important to play a clean match," Federer told reporters. "I had a few tough weeks, months behind me, I was happy to play a clean match. "I told myself I was not going to come back until I felt no pain in my back. Eventually I started to workout very hard "It is a tournament I

have always played in lead up to the U.S. Open, I like it here. I love the calmness of this place." It has been far from a vintage season for Federer, who has seen his world ranking dip to number five and haul of titles stuck at one.

Federer arrives in the United States off a particular rough patch of form, losing in the second round at Wimbledon and then dropping his opening match at his home tournament in Gstaad.

However, the Swiss maestro was all business on an unusually chilly Ohio night, running his record against Kohlschreiber to 7-0. Milos Raonic, who became the first Canadian to crack the top 10 of the world rankings after reaching the final in Montreal, struggled at first to adjust to his new status before storming back to take a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over American Jack Sock.

Earlier, third seeded Spaniard David Ferrer was forced to work for his spot in the last 16, grinding out a 7-6 (5) 3-6 6-4 win over plucky American wildcard Ryan Harrison.

Harrison, who learned before the match that he had been given a wild card entry into the U.S. Open, almost celebrated his trip to Flushing Meadows with an upset, battling the feisty Ferrer for two hours and 42 minutes on a blustery centre court. Ferrer would have been prepared for a fight, having needed five sets to stop Harrison in the second round of Wimbledon in 2011 and the young American did not disappoint the home crowd, forcing the first set to a tiebreak before falling 7-5. "Just wish I would have served a little better," Harrison lamented. "Obviously, I had some chances. "I feel like my game is obviously right there on the brink of playing those top guys. That's kind of where you want it.

Sharapova beaten at WeStern & Southern MASON, AUGUST 14 (AP): Maria Sharapova's return to WTA tournament play after more than a month away was short-lived as the Russian suffered an upset loss to American Sloane Stephens 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the second round of the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday. In a match that lasted 2 hours, 22 minutes, Stephens overcame double faults on two match points to pick up her first victory over Sharapova in four meetings.

"I started the match off pretty well, but when you put yourself in a really good position, you can't let it go," Sharapova said. "That's what I did tonight. I didn't continue what I was doing well for the first set and a half, and that hurt me. Sharapova, the 2011 W&S champion and a 2010 finalist, showed no traces of the hip injury that had kept her sidelined since a second-round loss at Wimbledon but paid the price for trying to end points too quickly. "I stopped being patient. I started making a lot more errors, especially off the first ball — just errors that I shouldn't make. I haven't played in a long time, but I can't make that excuse for myself because I've got to be ready from the first match." Jimmy Connors, who won the tournament 41 years ago, watched from the stands in his first match as Sharapova's coach. She hired Connors, the 1972 champion and a 1986 finalist, in mid-July.

Fourteenth-seeded Jelena Jankovic, the 2009 champion and 2011 runner-up, advanced to the second round with a 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-2 win over Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisiski. In earlier action, second-ranked Victoria Azarenka held off an upset bid by qualifier Vania King to pull out a 6-1, 7-6 (6) win and advance to the third round. Azarenka was down 3-0 in the second set but forced the tiebreaker.

Azarenka, who has been bothered by a lower back injury, was playing her first match since losing in the final of the Southern California Open two weeks prior. "The beginning of the second set wasn't very good for me," Azarenka said. "There were quite a few unforced errors and just really fast mistakes, which didn't happen in the first set." John Isner defeated Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4, and Grigor Dimitrov defeated Brian Baker 6-3, 6-2. Third-seeded David Ferrer edged 102nd-ranked American Ryan Harrison 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4.

Varvara Lepchenko of the United States advanced with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 win over Flavia Pennetta, and Jamie Hampton needed three sets to overcome Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.

Alize Cornet rallied past Ana Ivanovic 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4. Sorana Cirstea, the 21st-ranked Romanian who lost to No. 1 Serena Williams in the finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Sunday, withdrew from her first-round match against Yanina Wickmayer. Cirstea was replaced by No. 43 Monica Niculescu, who lost in this past weekend's qualifying but stayed around in case a spot opened up in the singles main draw and to play doubles. The Romanian capitalized on her second chance with a 6-1, 6-2 win over the 58th-ranked Wickmayer.

No. 10 seed Caroline Wozniacki easily advanced with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Shuai Peng. Gilles Simon was forced to retire because of a strained hip against Vasek Pospisil, who was leading 6-3, 1-1.

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Maria Sharapova, from Russia, hits the ball during a match against Sloane Stephens, from the United States, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, August 13 in Mason, Ohio.

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