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Amur Falcon Conservation in Nagaland nominated for India Biodiversity Awards 2014 Story on page 5

Kejriwal quits as Delhi CM after Lokpal fiasco new DelhI, February 14 (Ians): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday resigned after failing to table the Jan Lokpal bill in the assembly, ending 49 days of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rule in the capital.

Kejriwal, who became chief minister Dec 28 at the head of a minority government backed by the Congress, had threatened to quit if he failed to push ahead with the bill aimed at curbing corruption in high places.

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Travel advisory for commuters to Tsg

Tuensang, February 14 (DIPr): In view of the indefinite road block called by the Longkhum Lanur Telongjem from February 14, the Tuensang District Administration has advised commuters planning to travel through the National Highway from Kohima via Wokha via Mokokchung to take the road via V.K.-Akuluto-Lumami-Ungma for the duration of the blockade.

NSF cautions unauthorized institutes

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DIMaPur, February 14 (Mexn): The Naga Students’ Federation has cautioned educational institutions, including Montessories, high schools, colleges and training institutes within Nagaland, against “playing with the careers of innocent students for their selfish interests.” A press note from the NSF informed that there are several schools and institutions running without approval or permission from the competent authority. It directed such institutes to either obtain the necessary approval or immediately close down. The Federation cautioned that any institute which does not fulfill the required criteria or guidelines laid down by the department should not be entertained under any condition or circumstances. It further demanded punishment for the Principal cum Headmaster of Blooming Bud Montessori School, Dimapur, which was running without permission from the school education department and the NBSE, thereby ruining the careers of the students.

It appealed to the school education department and NBSE to inspect and identify elementary schools and higher secondary schools running without permission or approval.

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nagaland: whose development, whose freedom?

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What is the meaning of development? Is increase in income the purpose of development? Who defines development for us and for whose benefit?

According to Economist and Nobel laureate, Amartya Sen, freedom is both the primary means and end to development. Economic growth is not the end goal; rather development is viewed as a realization of freedom, about expansion of capabilities, “the enhancement of freedoms that allow people to lead lives that they have reason to live.”

He argues that “development requires the removal of major sources of unfreedom: poverty as well as tyranny, poor economic opportunities as well as systemic social deprivation, neglect of public facilities as well as intolerance or overactivity of repressive states.”

“Our State is backward and underdeveloped” is repeatedly hammered into the psyche of every kid who has grown up in Nagaland. Most Naga children are encouraged to study as hard to become a top

“Government Officer.” Elders at social and religious gatherings emphasize on how many have passed the UPSC/NPSC, and why every student must keep trying and trying.

Accustomed to this sort of social conditioning, it is understandable why many Naga parents have this mindset. The glory of headhunting conquests is transferred to influential bureaucratic jobs; prestige gained through attainment of new socially-constructed role of the “victorious warrior” seems to hold greater importance than the development of a child’s true potential and capability.

Our “Christian” society has now come to a point where some see nothing morally corrupt or un-Jesuslike about “buying” a Government Post. It also needs inquiring who is selling and why and how many illegal appointments are made.

What is that stronger force that compels us to reject ethics, values and selfrespect? Pay a hefty bribe to buy a Government post, to achieve what? - Financial security through salary? What are the salaries ranging from the highest

A young child is seen carrying a basket load of firewood, commonly used as a daily fuel by many, in a village in Zunheboto District. Women and children face the biggest brunt of “unfreedom” in the lack of any coherent form of development in Nagaland State.

administrative officer to a labourer? Are they entitled only to salaries and allowances or what are their other legal sources of income?

At present, who holds the real power – influence and capital resources such land and access to bulk of the Central Government

contracts, schemes and funds -- in Nagaland, besides those who control the consumer goods wholesale market?

One of the main characteristics of an underdeveloped economy is the dependence on government employment– lack of opportunities for enterprise and gainful employment.

Inequitable distribution of wealth and income is another feature of a backward economy, where concentrated economic power lies in the hands of a few, while the majority struggle for basic necessities.

What are our un-freedoms? Does our societal arrangement place all individuals as active agents of change rather than passive recipients of dispensed benefits? Who controls the factors of production - land, labour, capital and enterprise in Nagaland? According to Sen, “unfreedom” constitutes denial of political and civil liberties; the deprivation of participating in crucial decision-making processes removes an individual’s rights to freedom.

Many people in Nagaland may view development as construction of roads and RCCs, razing down acres of forest for “developmental activities,” availing of more subsidies and schemes for villagers. If that is development,

would it remove the stark inequality of opportunities where the majority live in fear, reduced to resorting to sycophantic tactics, deprived of human dignity?

Would it increase the wellbeing of people at the bottom of society’s pyramid?

The majority is deprived of access even to minimal healthcare: for example, in a true incident encountered recently, a father had to walk over 20km to the nearest town to buy Paracetomal for his sick child. Children (like the one in the photo) engaged in household chores lose playtime essential to social and cognitive development. Till now, our women cannot participate in Village Council meetings to discuss any matter.

When this is our reality – inequality of opportunities and decision-making powers—and the vicious circle continues, who benefits from the “developmental activities” or exploitation of our natural resources, which are also depleting at an alarming rate? The conditions of the majority have to be understood to implement what truly would enhance each person’s selfworth and well-being.

Peace Talks: Two more interlocutors shortlisted Indefinite blockade begins along NH-2

KohIMa, February 14 (Ians): The central government has shortlisted two more people for appointment as the interlocutor for the peace talks with the separatist National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), an official said Friday.

“We have shortlisted two more names - Lt.Gen. (retd.)

N.C. Marwah and R.N. Singh - for the appointment of an interlocutor for the peace talks with the union government and the NSCN-IM,” a top official in the union home ministry told IANS,

insisting on anonymity.

“The process is on to finalise the name of either of the retired Indian Army generals.

We are hoping that the government will announce the name of the interlocutor after the parliament session,” he said. Both Marwah and Singh had served in the northeastern states and were involved in the counter-insurgency operations at various levels.

Earlier, former Nagaland chief secretary R.S. Pandey, who was the chief negotiator for talks with the Naga rebel

group, resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. He will contest the 2014 Lok Sabha pollsfromBihar’sValmikinagar.

Four names - Lt. Gen. (retd.)

R.N. Kapur, former Assam Police chief G.M. Srivastava, Joint Intelligence Committee chairman Ajit Lal, who is a former special director of the Intelligence Bureau, and R.N. Ravi, who retired as Intelligence Bureau special director - are doing the rounds. The union government and the NSCN-IM entered into a ceasefire agreement in August 1997.

‘No Salary No Work’

Government-appointed Hindi teachers (2012-2013 batches) staging a protest dharna at the office of District Education Officer (DEO) Dimapur, demanding immediate release of two-month pending salary. (Morung Photo)

Morung Express News Dimapur | February 14

Government-appointed Hindi teachers (2012-2013 batches) of Dimapur district today staged a protest dharna at the office of District Education Officer (DEO) Dimapur, demanding immediate release of two-month pending salary. The teachers have also resolved not to attend classes till their pending salaries are cleared.

The protesting teachers carried placards, some of which read: “no salary no work”, “no money for food, no food for strength, no strength to teach” and “a hungry person is an angry person.”

One of the teachers informed media persons that the government was yet to release two month salary (Dec 2013 and January 2014) of 1379 Hindi teachers, who were appointed in 2012 and 2013. Of the 1379 Hindi teachers, 153 are serving in various schools in Dimapur district.

The teachers also disclosed that delay in disbursement of salary has become the norm of the School Education department. “Last year too, our salaries for the month of April and May were disbursed only in June. Then again,

salaries from June till September were cleared only in October. And now we are yet to get the salaries of December 2013 and January 2014 along with arrears”, the teachers informed.

The salaries of the Hindi teachers are funded under centrally sponsored scheme and routed through the state Education department.

Meanwhile, the Hindi teachers are also demanding implementation of 6th ROP in their case. The teachers, in a representation to the president of All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Association, stated that almost two years since their appointment, the Hindi teachers of 2012-2013 batches are getting 5th ROP, 1999, pay scale even after implementation of the 6th ROP. “Ironically, even when we are paid the salary of ROP 1999, we are made to sign the pension plan of 2010 and subsequently issued PRAN card (permanent retirement account number), which is not even showing our balance details”, the representation stated.

Pointing out the anomaly, the representation added, “since we were made to sign the new pension scheme of 2010, in accordance, it is our strong demand for implementation of 6th ROP as well.”

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LLT demand early prosecution in July 4, 2013 murder case Our Correspondent Mokokchung | February 14

The indefinite blockade called by the Longkhum Lanur Telongjem (Longkhum youth organization) along the stretch of NH-2 (NH-61), crossing Longkhum village jurisdiction, began Friday, starting from 1:00 am.

Youth volunteers from the Longkhum Lanur Telongjem put up road blocks at different locations on the highway to prevent vehicular movement. The volunteers set up their main blockades near the VK side and near Alichen (the two starting points of Longkhum village), with pockets of road blocks in between the two. The blockade is being supported by the Longkhum Students Union and the Longkhum Watsu telen.

Speaking to media persons, an LLT leader expressed strong displeasure at the lack of progress made in the July 4, 2013 Dimapur murder case, where a young Longkhum girl, Nungshilila, was found murdered in Dimapur.

In this regard, the LLT leaders said that several demands have been made to the state government to expedite the case, but the case is still pending without any progress.

He further disclosed that the Mokokchung district administration arrived at the village on Friday morning in order to negotiate with the Longkhum Lanur Telongjem to lift the indefinite blockade.

However, the LLT leaders conveyed to the district administration that the Telongjem wants a “written assurance” that the forensic tests will be brought and that prosecution will be started “within seven days.” It was informed that the seven day deadline will begin from the day when the said written assurance is delivered by the authorities.

If the authorities cannot expedite the case at the earliest, then the accused in the crime should be handed over to the Longkhum public so that the case can be tried as per the Naga customary laws,

Longkhum village council members and youth leaders at the Longkhum gate.

The Longkhum Youth Organization started an indefinite blockade along NH-2 that crosses their village jurisdiction from February 14. (Morung Photo)

Ao orgs deplore bail to accused DIMaPur, February 14 (Mexn): The Ao Senden, Watsü Mungdang and Ao Students’ Conference have expressed surprise that three accused persons in the July 4, 2013 Dimapur murder case have been granted bail. A joint statement from the Ao bodies lamented that this has been done despite demands for denial of bail to the accused persons, till the guilty is penalized and the case is settled.

The Ao organizations demanded that the suspects be rearrested and said that the charge sheet presented by the Special Investigating Officer is “vague and highly

they added. The LLT leaders asserted that unless there is a definite response from the authorities, the indefinite blockade will continue.

Meanwhile, a considerable number of police and IRB personnel were stationed at the blockaded area. No reports of any untoward incidents were reported till the filing of this report.

The Ao Senden, Ao Students Organisation, Ongpangkong Mungdang, Watsu Mungdang and Ongpangkong Watsu Mungdang also visited Longkhum village and in-

questionable.” It added that the case “needs to be re-investigated thoroughly, taking into account all circumstantial evidences by obtaining the Forensic Laboratory Report at the stipulated time.”

The Ao organizations expressed regret that despite a series of representations to the authority, “the government and its investigating agencies have neglected the case by trying to avoid and show insincerity to penalize culprits. It may be noted that the SIT constituted to investigate the case had established a prima facie case and submitted a charge sheet on October 2, 2013.

teracted with the villagers of Longkhum.

Mokokchung DC appeals Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner, Murohu Chotso has appealed to the Longkhum Village Council and the Longkhum Lanur Telongjem to call off the agitation, “to continue to receive the sympathy and moral support of the public.” The Mokokchung DC, in a press note, further sought “the wisdom of the court” to dispose the case at an early date, so that the “aggrieved community may also be satisfied.”

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(Left) Young boys take part in traditional wrestling during the Hega Festival in Peren village. (Right) Women drinking rice beer from Mithun Horn in the Festival. Hega is one of the most important yearly festivals of Zeliang celebrated from February 10 to 14. (Photos Courtesy/Mireuyi Herie)

MEx File Advocacy meet on iodine deficiency disorder held Mokokchung, February 14 (Mexn): Stake holders consultative/advocacy meeting on Iodine Deficiency Disorder was held at CMO office chamber, Mokokchung on February 13. Dr. S.S. Akaba, CMO in his introductory note stressed on the importance of consuming iodised salt and that it is the responsibility of every citizen to spread the knowledge about IDDs. He maintained that IDDs can be prevented through inter sectoral co-ordination like department of education and department of public relations by educating the community its awareness and through media. He urged all the departments to circulate the messages on its awareness. Dr. Kibang Dy. CMO highlighted on the iodine deficiency disorder and demonstrated on the testing of salt by using testing kit. After the presentation, a thorough discussion on the topic was held. The meeting was attended by head officials from all the departments.. Awareness leaflet on Iodised salt was also distributed.

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kohiMa, February 14 (DiPr): The Kohima District Planning & Development Board meeting will be held on February 15 at 12:30 p.m. at DC’s Conference hall, Kohima. All members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

MCMC Kohima for parliamentary elections

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kohiMa, February 14 (DiPr): Kohima district Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) has been constituted with the following officials for the General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2014 to take up additional task of keeping a check on the cases of paid news and for previewing, scrutinizing and verifying all advertisements by individual contesting candidates or political parties. W. Honje Konyak District Election Officer & Returning Officer as Chairman; Asangla DPRO Kohima as Member Secretary and others members include Asangla Imti ADC Kohima; TH. Ibocha Singh, Programme Executive, AIR Kohima and Xavier Rutsa, Correspondent, Times of India.

73 students participates in ‘My living Icon’ competition

DiMaPur, February 14 (Mexn): The essay writing and painting competition organized by the Indian National Trust for Art Cultural Heritage (INTACH) ‘My living Icon’ for students of classes 6-9 were conducted by INTACH Nagaland Chapter in collaboration with the NEZCC at the NEZCC complex, Dimapur Nagaland on February 13.

INTACH Nagaland Chapter in a press release stated that gracing the programme as chief guest, Addl.

Director, NEZCC Talinokcha expressed appreciation to the organizers for holding the event targeted to promote students in their talents towards higher level of their carrier as young students. He congratulated all the participants, wishing them good luck however, cautioned them not to be over ambitious but to be hardworking, as hard work would surely bring them success in life. 73 Students from 8 Schools/Higher Secondary Schools including Eastern Academy School, Christina Memorial HSS, Delhi Public School, Bethesda HSS, Christian HSS, Little Star HSS, Livingstone HSS and Maple Tree School participated. Convener, Nagaland Chapter INTACH Padmashree Sentila T. Yanger chaired the programme and the Co-Convener T.L. Merry gave the vote of thanks.

Foothill road in Nagaland to boost economic upliftment

LaMhai, February 14 (Mexn): Minister of Planning and Coordination TR Zeliang on February 14 informed the people to be prepared to bear the impact that will bring by the foothill road, which will connect Nagaland from end to another and aimed to link with neighbouring state like Assam, Manipur and Arunachal.

He stated that as and when the foothill road, which is already approved by the centre is completed, it will have great impact on the economy and change the livelihood of the people Nagaland. However, people must start planning and be ready by now and reap maximum benefit out of it, he asserted. “When this road is completed we must be ready to make use of our available resources for the

Up-gradation of PerenDimapur road to NH approved

economic upliftment,” he asserted.

Addressing the gathering during the inaugural function of Village Council Hall and playground at Lamhai village on February 14 as chief guest, TR Zeliang said that recently he and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Planning Commission, and it was agreed upon to start construction of foothill road on war footing. He said that the survey and alignment work would soon begin.

He appealed the people not to disturb the project in the name of landowner but fully cooperate with government so that the work is completed well in time. He regretted that many road

projects could not be implemented because of the land ownership problem. Therefore, he urged upon the people to be generous when it comes to development and benefit of the whole state.

TR Zeliang also disclosed that the National Highway Authority of India has approved to upgrade the existing Peren-Dimapur road to National Highway, which will connect neighbouring Manipur and Assam state.

Meanwhile, TR Zeliang also said that Nagaland would be a unique and distinct state within the Indian Union and the world if Article 371 (A) of Indian Constitution is implemented

in reality by the Nagas. He reiterated that Constitution of India has given special rights to the Nagas in regards to customary laws, culture, religion, land and its resources, civil administration and criminal procedure, therefore, it is up to the Nagas to implement it on ground so as to maintain the uniqueness of Nagas in true sense.

He also said that village council is main institution if the Article 371 (A) has to be executed in reality and urged upon people to know importance of customary laws and practices.

Director Youth Resources and Sports, Kelie Zeliang, and other also spoke on the occasion. Other highlights of the programme included special song, short by Amezi, Head GB and Pausuidi, Treasured, LVC, and presentation.

TuenSang, February 14 (Mexn): Director and Supervisory Officer incharge of Kiphire and Tuensang district, Department of Land Resources, C. Vanchamo Ngullie visited Tuensang district from February 10 to 14 covering 6 (six) villages namely Leankonger, Pathso, Ekhao, Nokyan ‘B’, Kejok and Longkephe.

According to a press release, this tour was specially undertaken to create awareness among the villagers about SPEED (Special Programme for Economic & Environmental Development) which was launched by the Department in commemoration of the 50th year of statehood.

The District Project Officer (DPO) Dr. Menuosietuo Tsikha while addressing the villagers highlighted the importance of the programme and also the means to improve their economic status. He urged them to move forward with a vision to change their future. After studying, the cost effect of using the conventional light bulb a unique approach undertaken by the DPO was the distribution of CFL bulb to each household in all the villages covered under the SPEED programme, which will not only reduce the light bill but also save energy consumption and in turn ultimately increase their income.

The Deputy Director during his interaction with the villagers learnt that some of the villages were reluctant to adopt the new techniques of farming are still holding on to their old and traditional practice.

However, all doubts that persisted in their minds were minutely discussed and detailed information about the new system of farming to be practiced with locally available materials and resources and the crops, which will be best suited according to the type of soil, climatic condition and marketing avenues were clearly explained with field demonstration to the villagers. He further encouraged them to change their mindset and forward to the changing times with a positive attitude and sought their co-operation for successful implementation of the programme.

C. Vanchamo Ngullie also launched a Labour Union at Pathso Village consisting of unemployed youths from the poorest section of the society, which was formed under the initiative of the DPO and Village Council. While also interacting with the staff he urged them to give their best, leave their footprint behind, since they were all highly educated in their respective field, and bring about a change in the economic status of the villagers.

The villages included under this programme cover all the four major tribes under Tuensang District.

It is hoped that with the information that was imparted to them and highly qualified, dedicated and capable field staff and Officers’ leading from the front, it will not be long before we get to see a different Tuensang District as we picture today.

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supplied Shortest connecting route from Mon to Choknyu inaugurated Russia space images to help

Mon, February 14 (Mexn): N. Thongwang Konyak, MLA and Chairman NKVIB & DPDB Mon on February 11 inaugurated a newly constructed 16 KM road connecting Choknyu village to Mon via Totok Chingkho constructed under UDAP (DUDA) 2013-14. Later a GMS building constructed under SSA was also inaugurated at Choknyu village.

Speaking at the inaugural function of GMS, Thongwang MLA said as promised earlier during election campaign, connecting road from Choknyu village to Mon via Totok Chingkho village has been constructed, prior to his visit after the election. He also informed the villagers that agricultural land of Chokyu village measuring about 40-50 hector has been surveyed in order to set up irrigational projects, which will benefit the entire villagers in particular and the people of Mon in general.

Enumerating on various developmental activities initiated by him within seven months after the election, he said four important roads have been taken up for construction. Asserting that he is the sixth elected member of the constitu-

fight Nagaland fires

N. Thongwang Konyak, MLA with others during the inauguration of newly constructed 16 KM road connecting Choknyu village to Mon.

ency he is trying his best to develop his constituency, which his predecessors failed to do. Therefore, he urged upon the people to give constructive suggestions and stay connected with the Govt. to ensure all round development Meanwhile, Angau I Thou IAS, DC Mon acknowledged and appreciated the Choknyu village Council for electing Theanglih as VEC Chairman and at the same time appreciated Thongwang MLA for constructing the shortest con-

necting route from Mon to Choknyu village. Emphasizing on quality education, she said that parents should send their children to schools and own sense of responsibility and keep strict vigilance to both their children and school, as quality education begins in primary schools. Informing that the future belongs to the youths, the DC called upon the youths to take the initiative to bring change in the society. At the same time, she exhorted the youths that without strong

D. Jonathan Sha Lakhamai the Chief Patron of the carnival, in his speech urged the people of Chilivai to be united and bring glory and honor to our land. He stressed on the importance of retaining the forefathers’ cultures and advised not to adopt the tradition and culture of other people. He encouraged the people to celebrate such event in future to bring alive and preserve the ways of our forefathers and pass down the legacy and identity to our future generations.

Various Competition events were held which includes Cultural Dance, Naga whooping, folk song, Cultural Musical Instrument, Zhaoli (Ladies Games), Tug-ofwar, Bamboo pole climbing etc. Thousands delegates from 23 villages participated the cultural carnival.

DiMaPur, February 14 (Mexn): The NSS Unit, Tetso College organized a charity drive in aid of homeless children, which culminated on February 14, Valentine’s Day. In celebration of the true spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Charity drive was organized under the theme “Spread the Love”.

Students and teachers of the Tetso community and well-wishers generously contributed to the drive, amounting to donations that included nine bags of clothes, non-perishable food items such as noodles, biscuits, etc., stationery items and a cash amount of Rs. 4,700. The proceeds from the drive were handed over to the displaced Western Rengmas, through the Rengma Baptist Church, Dimapur.

The Programme Officers of the NSS Unit, Tetso Col-

will power and determination we cannot change our society.

The President Konyak Union Manlip Konyak; ExMinister Yokten Konyak and PAC Member Hoka Konyak also spoke at the function. Theanglih Chairman VEC also spoke and reported about the shortage of teachers and furniture in the new GMS and said that GMS choknyu was established in the year 1963 and is one of the oldest Schools in the district.

Choknyu is one of the

oldest villages in the district. It shares her border with Chen, Aboi and Mon. Therefore, the village falls under the administration of Chen while under RD it falls under Aboi Block and constituently it falls under 46 A/C, Mon. Earlier, L Wanghen K chaired the programme, invocation pronounced by Wangkim Pastor, welcome speech Wangshok Chairman Village Council, short speech

by SDEO Aboi, vote of thanks was delivered by Theanglih Chairperson VEC Choknyu.

MoScoW, February 14 (The hinDu): Russia has supplied space imagery to India to help it deal with large forest fires raging in Nagaland, the Russian space agency said. Roskosmos said it has provided satellite images for about 1,500 square kilometres of areas affected by fires and will continue collecting imagery of the territory through the next week.

The images have been supplied free under the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, which Roscosmos joined last August. Roscosmos said the photos are being taken by the Kanopus-V and ResursP remote sensing satellites and immediately forwarded to India after processing at the Russian Space Systems earth monitoring centre.

Massive fires have been raging in Nagaland since the end of January destroying pristine forests around Mount Japfu in Kohima. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has for the first time deployed its Russia-built Mi-17 V5 helicopters with firefighting equipment to help douse the fires.

Roscosmos said that it has also been supplying space images to Britain suffering from record floods caused by torrential rains.

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A cultural group presenting folk song during the 2nd Cultural Carnival of Chilivai Naga Union.

kohiMa, February 14 (Mexn): The 2nd Cultural Carnival of Chilivai Naga Union comprising of 23 villages hosted by Laii (Vafiimai) village with the theme “ cultural rejuvenate and development” was concluded recently

with Losii Dikho MLA Manipur as the chief guest, Dr. V. Alexander Pao MLA as guest of honour and Ng. David Sha as the resource person.

The chief guest encouraged the Chilivai Naga Union to rejuvenate the cul-

ture of our forefathers and passed down the good tradition to the generations.

He advised to preserve our natural resources and to give more important in Horticulture and agriculture sectors for the benefit of the rural areas.

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NSS Unit of Tetso College with the items that was handed over to the displaced Western Rengmas, through the Rengma Baptist Church, Dimapur.

lege in a press release has viduals who contributed in Rengma Baptist Church, Diacknowledged all the indi- cash and kind as well as the mapur for the extended help.

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NE youth protests in Delhi: Opportunity to bridge the gap

Ninglun Hanghal IANS

Last week, Delhi witnessed a large turnout of youth from northeastern India - comprising eight states - to protest against the attack on the people from the region following the death of 19-year old Nido tania, a student from arunachal Pradesh. son of an arunachal Pradesh legislator, Nido tania succumbed to his injury Jan 30, after a fight broke out at a shop in south Delhi when Nido reacted for being mocked at his hairstyle by some local men. subsequently Nido was taken to the police station, where he paid a sum of Rs.10,000 as a settle-

ment for damage of window panes. Later, according to the complaint, he was sent back to the same spot, where Nido was again mobbed by a group of about 7-8 men. He was declared dead at aIIMs. the recent years saw several reports of alleged physical, sexual assault and murder of young men and women from the northeast living in Delhi and other metro cities of India. In Delhi, a centre for support and helpline set up in 2005 recorded 10 sexual harassment cases in that year alone. In the period between 2007 and 2009, there were 23 cases reported to the helpline, out of which 80 percent were of sexual assault. the Delhi outburst and

solidarity over the death of the young arunachalee is a tipping point of the sense of feeling alienated and discriminated in their own country. they feel these are hate crimes meted out to them for looking different, being different culturally and traditionally. emotions, sentiments and anger ran high as these youths feel they were treated as "nonIndians". Provocations arise mainly from mockery, as in Nido's case, or remarks, comments such as "chinky". In the case of young women, in most cases they are considered easy-going and available. a large number of youths, with minimal, middle to higher education, throng the metro cities for

Nido’s killing most shameful: PM

NeW DeLHI, FebruAry 14 (PTI): Parents of the youth from arunachal Pradesh who was murdered here recently met Prime Minister Manmohan singh on Friday; who said he associated himself with their grief and that “severest punishment” should be given to those guilty of the “most shameful” act.

Nido tania’s father Nido Pavitra and mother Nido Marina presented a 10-point memorandum in which they demanded capital punishment for the killers and urged the government to declare January 30 as ‘National anti-Racism’ day besides installing a statue in memory of their son in Delhi. after hearing them, the Prime Minister assured them that all the issues raised in the memorandum will be addressed.

“I associate myself with your deep sense of sorrow on Nido tania’s tragic de-

mise. I have no words to express my feelings,” singh said. “what has happened is most shameful and it should never have happened. the severest punishment under the law should be meted out to those found guilty,” he said. the Prime Minister assured the parents who met him along with a delegation that included arunachal Pradesh MP takam sanjoy that the government will work with them to see that “we will get control of the situation“.

Dr. singh said he has always praised the leaders of arunachal Pradesh and the northeast on their foresight in ensuring that all children are taught Hindi. He asserted that all people from the northeast and other parts of the country have every right to work and live in peace in the capital.

“It is the duty of every citizen to ensure that such tragedies do not take place,” he said.

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IMPHAL, FebruAry 14 (TNN): activist Irom sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for the last 14 years, has rejected aam Admi Party (AAP)'s offer to contest the ensuing Lok sabha polls under its banner from Inner Manipur Lok sabha seat. through Just Peace Foundation (JPF), a trust set up by rights activists for the cause of sharmila's unrelenting crusade against the military act, senior aaP leader Prashant Bhushan proposed her to contest the election. "since I don't want to enter politics, I have applied my mind and rejected the offer this morning," sharmila told reporters on Friday during her routine production before an Imphal court. the police charged the 'Iron Lady of Manipur' under section 309 IPC (attempt to commit suicide). "Politics according to me is uncertain and vague as the people cannot keep their faith and trust on the politicians all the time," said Sharmila (42).

Human Rights alert (HRA) executive director and JPF trustee Babloo Loitongbam said that sharmila, as usual, has no interest in joining politics.

In the height of the Manipur assembly election in January 2012, sharmila had termed the politicians as "shameless people", saying that they failed to scrap AFSPA despite their countless promises.

People of insurgencyhit Manipur have been demanding the repeal of AFsPa that gives sweeping powers to the armed forces even to the extent of shooting people on mere suspicion. sharmila has been fasting since November 5, 2000, 3 days after assam Rifles troops shot dead 10 civilians at Malom village in Imphal west in an alleged retaliatory firing. She is currently being forced-fed through her nose at the security ward of the state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical sciences hospital.

better opportunities and jobs. In fact, the emerging economy of Indian cities provides employment, ranging from lower to middle level management to collar jobs in both private and public sectors/government offices. Most of them were employed in the hospitality sectors, retail sectors and Business Process Outsourcing centres. a study by the Centre for North east study and Policy Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, 2013, found that about 200,000 youths from the northeast reside in Delhi alone, while over 414,850 have migrated out of northeastern states into various metro cities during 2005-2010. another major issue is the misunderstand-

was filed after six years. a feeling of victimization and a sense of being discriminated against also come from the historicalpolitical background of the northeastern states. Crossing the Brahmaputra and attempting to overcome the barriers, youth were moving out from the region today. and here, the northeast populations were caught between indifference and prejudice coupled with poor governance, administration and monitor-

ing of state apparatus of the metro cities in India. this recent protest is an opportunity for review, reflections in the establishments and its implementations, along with proactive interventions out of the existing mechanisms and find new ways for a humane approach such as peopleto-people (northeast populace with the locals); people-to-police interactions, and, most importantly, involvement of Resident welfare associations.

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Over 15 villages & 30 communities/tribes living in the Langrik Area (Borlengri) K/Anglong, formed LANS/LAPO on 25th Jan. 2014.

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Date. 14th February 2014

The Changki Union Mokokchung vehemently condemns and inveighs against the fiendish manner in which Late. Ms. Temsusenla Jamir (D/o. Mr. Aremjenba of Changki Village) was made to suffer a slow and inhuman ordeal at the custody of Mr. Chubasunep Lotha and his family members that led to her eventual death.

The deceased sustained 90% third degree burn injuries on the 30th of January 2014, under mysterious and very suspicious circumstances, while she was staying as a guest at the home of Mr. Tsenthungo Lotha, the father of Mr. Chubasunep, in Khensa village. The Changki Union members are baffled by the manner in which, even after sustaining such grievous injury and with such excruciating pain, the host family had kept the victim in secret confinement denying her even the most basic medical treatment for 10 days and her family was informed only on the 9th of February, 2014. Had she been timely rushed to medical facilities, she could have survived and be alive today.

There are strong reasons to believe that there is foul play involved in the death of Late.

Temsusenla Jamir and Changki Senso Telongjem Mokokchung will go to any extent to uncover the truth. We will track down any party or individual, if found guilty, and will award the severest of punishment to them without restraints.

(SALANGWATi) General Secretary Changki Senso Telongjem Mokokchung

minister kiran walia, the police registered a case under IPC section 302 and 304.

Northeast support centre founder member Madhu Chandra once told this writer that unless the media takes up the story, there is no action by the police or political leaders. another area is the long-drawn judicial process in India.

None of the cases related to northast people have been disposed of, except in one gang rape case in 2005 where the charge-sheet

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ing, or rather misconceptions of life styles, culture and social ethics. Due to this perception and patriarchal mindset, deeply entrenched in the Indian mainstream society, young northeast men and women were even more vulnerable. this outpouring from youth also comes from the apathy of the security agencies, the police to be specific. the police's unwillingness to file an FIR is the first and foremost grievance. For instance, a young girl form Manipur was found dead in her room in Chirag Dilli, south Delhi, in May 2013. the Malaviya Nagar police immediately registered a case of suicide. after two consecutive days of demonstrations and intervention of then Delhi

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2. Is to identify and sign MoU with 4 NGOs in the district to implement the project activities throughout the district, with especial focus on poor performing DMC. EHA Unit/ CHDP as one of the four NGOs in the district 3. Establish linkages and work closely with the district health and TB officers- DTO, MOTCs, STSs and STLSs, and DMCs in the assigned districts - be visible to the RNTCP as a person for Project Axshya in the district and for coordinating with NGOs. 4. Will network with other related offices/departments/personnel – CMO, DPM-NRHM, DACO, WHO Consultant for the district - and participate in their regular monthly/quarterly meetings 5. Collect and utilise baseline data/district profile.

6. Prepare and maintain a directory of a. TU, DMCs, PHIs, ICTCs, and existing DOT provider network in the assigned districts b. NGOs, CBOs, SHGs and rural health providers c. Information on existing RNTCP master trainers, existing health staff, existing district TB forums, DLNs, and community groups 7. Prepare Individual Quarterly District action plan with guidance from Project Manager for the assigned districts and ensure that the plans are prepared along with the NGOs and District TB officers and their solicitation sought.

8. Identify and train NGOs, CBOs, rural health providers, and health staff to help the RNTCP program reach the communities.

9. Facilitate the formation of TB forum groups at the district, sub-district and field level 10. Facilitate events around advocacy, awareness 11. Facilitate sputum collection, transport and retracing initial defaulters from the communities 12. Supervise and monitor the NGOs/ CBOs implementing the activities in a planned and regular basis.

Attends at least 1 CBO sensitization of each NGO per month and does a monthly monitoring plan.

13. Visit and collect data from all the DMC at least once in a quarter 14. Facilitate regular meetings between various stakeholders at the district, sub-district and field level.

15. Participate in/facilitate regular Quarterly Review Meetings of the RNTCP both at District and State levels 16. Generate timely and quality quarterly and annual performance based reports on the given formats and send to the Project Manager 17. Prepare accurate and timely periodical financial and administrative reports and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and all relevant records are maintained as per EHA norms 18. Reporting on the web based reporting site Axreal on a regular basis.

19. Any other job assigned by the PM and APM as per the project need Interested candidates are request to email their Curriculum Vitae to estherghosh@eha-health.org by 23rd Feb. 2014.

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A Big Blot in the Justice System of the Land A Village Chairman Lynched to turned into ugly tragedy. In Death under the Custody of the this case, the Halang Ato which Traditional Bodies is fighting for separate patta from Halang village, currently he uncalled incident that functioning as an autonomous took place at Halang vil- administrative unit, objected lage, Ukhrul District on to the felling and gathering 10th February, 2014, where of woods in their territory.

Vr. Abner, a village Chairman Whereas, the villagers of Haof Huining Ato was arrested lang disapproves of the power and beaten to death by the vil- exercised by the Huining Ato lagers of Halang village, once council, went to apprehend again beg us to question the the Chairman and Secretary of credibility of justice system in the latter and given a thrashour society. Notwithstanding ing which as a result led to the the cogent reason to arrest the death of the Chairman. deceased by the villagers of HaIn often cases of such land lang, even the scorned crimi- dispute and custodial compenals in the modern society gets tition over the lands, villages equal trial to state their stands in the Naga country take their before a punitive action is being cases to the traditional courts. imposed upon them. However, Despite decisions are delivered in our society, and particularly based upon the best traditional in this village, to the disdain of jurisprudent practices, owing the common senses, alleged ac- to the lack of institutional aucused or culprits are known to thority to implement the verhave been dragged out of their dict of traditional courts and homes at the behest of the tra- organizations with retributive ditional village organizations, forces to prevail, in most of the and beaten to death by mobs. It cases the conflicting parties is just over a year ago, another failed to abide by the verdicts. man in this village was arrested Therefore, it is no surprise disand lynched by the mob under puted cases are appealed for the custody of the youth and settlement to the nationalists’ women organistions, for al- organizations, particularly, to leged bootlegging business. the NSCN-IM in the Tangkhul It is not uncommon in our country, with the hope that land, such unsettled land dis- their pervasive authority in putes and custodial competi- the land might give a rest to the tion over the territory have disputes. However, as much as

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the verdicts of the traditional courts are not legally adopted, the rulings of the nationalists’ organizations lay no institutional sanctions in the prevailing system, not to mention their rulings are often replete with controversial propensity.

In times of Naga national movement when the denizens are shunned from redressing their problems in the Indian court which is considered as alien to the Naga customary law, the failure of justice system in the current Naga society is taking toll on the innocent lives. The Nagas are also seen torn asunder in the multiple structural-institutional systems without proper channel to seek recourse for dispensation of justice, while the Indian administrative law of the land demands one thing and the expectant desire of the Naga traditional law forces the denizens to behave otherwise. Truth be told, there are umpteenth unsettled or under-settled cases in the land of the Nagas which are accruing the magnitude to tear apart the social fabric of the society.

Despite such incommensurable justice systems, even in the mere appeal to the rational conscience that killing or execution of life under any circumstance should not be the

foundation of building values of the society. The social security of the Naga society cannot be based on the fear psychosis of killing one another, as it is now.

When terror dictates humans’ conscience, it perverts truth.

Perpetrator of crimes, particularly that involves killing, should be condemned by every organization, and punitive action be taken immediately. However, to do that, a legal body in tandem with Naga customary law should be created, which must have sanctioned legal powers within Indian national and International justice system.

Now, coming back to the aforementioned crime at Halang village, a fall out of embittered custodial disputes over the land, which is a case subjudice, should be taken as an instance that such unsettled cases can turn into a pool of bloody feuds. Like the Naga national movement is based on the claim to the inherent political rights of the people to decide their future on their own, new found villages and smaller villages fighting for their land patta should be given equal rights, without hinging on the unnecessary peremptory feudalistic customary rights of the village chiefs. A nation or society must be governed with the minimum windows of conflictual possibility. Otherwise,

as long as there are scorned and unequal relationship among villages, rife with internal attitudes of domination and servitude, the Nagas will witness more of such tragedy in years to come.

However, pinning down the crime in focus, the perpetrators who now flagrantly got shielded in the guise of the mob, needs to be identified by sequential deconstruction of the event and hold accountable to it. At the prima facie, one understands Mr. Abner died in the custody of the traditional bodies, viz., the village council, women society and youth organization, but those leaders on whose capricious vigilantism, a precious life was exposed to the fury of the mob should be held responsible. Importantly, if the community organizations which are supposedly the vanguard of life and security becomes a threat to the dispensation of justice, must not the Nagas question what good is there for these organizations in the world of competing equality, and thriving rights and freedom of one and all?

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workers rights. APPL said it would extend full cooperation to the CAO probe.

“We at APPL look after our workers and are compliant with the law,” Kaushik Biswas, APPL’s company secretary, said in an emailed statement. “Wages are paid as per industry agreements. Cash wage plus benefits total up to 189 rupees per man day. Working hours are as specified in the Plantations Labour Act, 1951,” he said.

APPL was set up in 2009 to acquire and manage tea plantations previously owned by Tata Global Beverages which owns Tetley, the second largest tea brand in the world. The IFC’s $7.8 million involvement in the $87 million “Tata Tea” project was aimed at promoting the idea of shareholder workers and helping to create more than 30,000 permanent jobs. Tata Global Beverages took a 41 percent stake in APPL and the IFC took 20 percent, with the remainder held by workers and smaller firms.

ganisations complained to the CAO in February last year about alleged worker violations in three of APPL’s 24 plantations.

The complaint cited long working hours, inadequate compensation and poor health conditions, including the unsafe use of pesticides. It said there is restricted freedom of association among workers and barriers to voicing grievances. Productivity targets are so difficult to meet, it said, that tea pickers engage other family members, including children, to receive a single wage.

The charities also questioned the share-buying program, saying workers were being pressured into buying shares, often without proper information about the investment risks. “We invite the investigation team to see with their own eyes that nothing has changed on the plantations since the World Bank got involved,” said Stephen Ekka, director of PAJHRA, one of the charities which complained to the CAO. “LONG WORKING HOURS, UNSAFE “The supposedly ethical and susPESTICIDES” tainable Tata company continues to Three non-governmental or- make large profits from the mistreat-

NPF responds to Thepfulhouvi Solo

he NPF is issuing this press release in connection with an article published in sections of the local print media by Thepfulhouvi Solo on 13th February, 2014. The comments of the writer against the Chief Minister are not only false and fabricated but spiteful and completely out of place. The writer, who is a retired servant of the Government of India, has made personal attacks that are aimed at character assassination, based on his personal opinions, which have neither basis nor any justification. In fact, the statements made by the writer are shocking and deserve to be condemned and rejected.

Thepfulhouvi has questioned the moral character and religious faith of another individual without any rhyme or reason.

His reading of the political scenario at the state, regional and national is also way off the mark, exposing the fact he does not understand the political situation in any manner.

We support the need for expression of personal opinion and freedom of free speech, but Thepfulhouvi has obviously crossed all limits. Even the most differing political opponents do not stoop to the level which Thepfulhouvi has done. It is unfortunate and sad to observe a person of his stature stoop so low. His attacks on the leader of the State Government are either politically motivated or personal hate, or he has lost his mental balance. The NPF does not find his opinions fit to argue over but the baseless, convoluted tirade itself will make Naga people understand what sort of a person and character Thepfulhouvi is.

Issued by NPF Press & Media Bureau

The Thief Who Was Saved

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t was 2000 years ago, Jesus (The Writer is a Ph.D Scholwas led out to be crucified on ar, Centre for Science Policy, the cross of Calvary and the two Jawaharlal Nehru University criminals were also with Him (JNU), New Delhi) that which had foretold by the Prophet Isaiah that Jesus would be numbered with the transgressors is fulfilled.

Jesus was mocking by the Jewish high Priest, religious ment and exploitation of plantation leaders and Scribes including workers. This cannot continue.” Tata the two criminals. One of the Global Beverages said in a statement criminals was mocking Christ, denying the charges that it is commit- if you are Christ, save yourself ted to the fair and ethical treatment of and save us too. But the other workers. “Regarding the specific com- criminal has a change of heart plaints made, the APPL management even though his fellow criminal has let us know .. they treat their work- continues to mock Jesus Christ, ers fairly and in compliance with all le- he grows silent and observing gal norms, and their employees receive what the Priest, religious leadbenefits over and above many other ers and scribes and his fellow tea plantation companies in India,” the criminal are doing at that mostatement said. ment and become more silent, A damning report on the project and then he open his mouth and

by Columbia University earlier this uttered words and rebukes his month said tea pickers faced “dire liv- fellow criminal. Do not you fear ing and working conditions, in viola- God? Seeing you are in the same tion of Indian law and the World Bank’s condemnation, and we indeed standards for environmental and so- justly, for we received the due cial sustainability.” reward of our deeds, but this The report, “The More Things man hath done nothing amiss.

Change: The World Bank, Tata and En- A great change of heart takes during Abuses on India’s Tea Planta- place in this criminal. He contions” is written by Prof. Peter Rosen- fesses his sinful life and even he blum at Columbia Law School’s Human acknowledge that Jesus is an inRights Institute and is based on three nocent one. He starts to defend years of research and visits to 17 of AP- Christ what actually was hapPL’s plantations. pened to the heart of this cruel

WB probes Tata tea project over worker abuse

NEW DELHI, FEbruary 14 (THomsoN rEuTErs FouNDaTIoN): The World Bank said on Thursday it was investigating claims of labour and human rights abuses at a tea plantation project that it jointly finances with tea giant Tata Global Beverages(TAGL.NS: Quote, Profile, Research) in Assam.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a member of the World Bank Group - said its accountability office decided to probe the project, run by Amalgamated Plantations Private Limited (APPL), after charities complained that tea pickers were being exploited.

“The Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) has announced an investigation into whether IFC followed its policies and procedures in the case of APPL,” said an IFC statement emailed to the Thomson Reuters Foundation in response to questions. “IFC takes all concerns in relation to its investments/projects that are expressed by stakeholders and affected communities seriously.”

Both Tata Global Beverages and APPL have denied any violation of

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criminal? He was repenting. The Holy Spirit was working. He was deeply convicted for his sins that he had committed, right from the cross he hangs he saw great crowd along with the soldiers surrounding them with spears and hammers in their hands.

Now he had no hope to live longer, so realized the depths of his sins, perhaps he remembered all things he had learned about the Messiah suffering and would be mocked by the high priest and religious leaders. At the moment on the cross, the Holy Spirit led him to repent and to believe that Jesus who is hanging between us is the Messiah, and said unto Jesus, “Lord remember me when you come into your Kingdom”, though the world had not shown mercy upon Jesus yet He had shown mercy to the wicked criminal and said, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Here is where he (the criminal) confesses his sin and received salvation from Christ at the last hour of his life. The greatest love of God, Christ displayed on the cross of Calvary.

Dr. Khwan Leo Gangmei. Th. D. International Theological College & Seminary Dimapur: Nagaland

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

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Amur Falcon conservation nominated for India Biodiversity Awards 2014 DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): Nagaland forest department has nominated Amur Falcon conservation in Doyang for India Biodiversity Awards 2014, under “co-management category”. Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi has also nominated Nagaland forest department for the same award in recognition of the department’s outstanding efforts in conservation of the Amur Falcon, said M. Lokeswara Rao, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force in a press release.

Nagaland Forest Protection has already been awarded Governor’s commendation certificate for conservation and safe passage of Amur Falcon on January 26, 2014.

The press release stated that Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in India announced the first India Biodiversity Awards in 2012.

MoEF and the UNDP in India had called for nominations for the award this year to recognise outstanding contributions toward governance models of bio-

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diversity management.

Two nominations in each of the following four categories will be selected for the Award: Community stewardship – Community-led biodiversity management by autonomous community institutions including community conserved areas, sacred groves, species specific conservation efforts by civil society organizations and communities, etc.

Decentralized governance – Biodiversity management by local selfgovernments and local level statutory institutions including Panchayati Raj Institutions, Biodiversity Management Committees, institutions managing community forests under the Forest Rights Act, etc.

Co-management – Biodiversity management by joint forest management committees, eco-development committees and similar government-supported community institutions.

Protected Areas – Effective and innovative management practices by management agencies of protected areas, community reserves and conservation reserves.

Bamboo pavilion constructed at Naga Shopping Arcade

informed that ACAUT Nagaland will endeavor to reach out to all colleges and university campuses in the state and said that “young people have a tremendous role to play in the reformation of our society.” It then iterated that “normalcy, peace and prosperity will return to our land once the different factions are made to realize the futility of remaining divided against popular opinion.” As such, it called upon the Nagaland state

Each of the four recipients of the India Biodiversity Awards will receive a cash prize of Rs 100,000 and the runners up will receive a cash prize of Rs 50,000 along with a citation.

The 20 long-listed nominations (five from each category) will be sent a detailed template, containing exhaustive KIAs, for a precise assessment of the respective governance models. In each category, the top three nominees will be shortlisted (12 in all) on the basis of marks for field validation.

Finally, the technical committee would select two nominees under each category that would then be awarded the first prize and the runner-up prize for the best governance model under the respective category.

The eight finalists will be awarded cash, a memento, and citations at the India Biodiversity Awards ceremony to be held on May 22, 2014, which is also International Day for Biological Diversity. The outstanding cases of biodiversity governance will also find place or mention in a publication.

MokokchUNg, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): A meeting was held between Ao Baptist Church Association (ABAM) and NSCN/ GPRN Ao region on Febru-

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): The first office bearers of Langrik Area Nagrik Samiti/ Langrik Area People’s Organization (LANS/LAPO) was selected by community representatives, LAGBA, GB and chairmen from different villages on February 8 at Pine Mount School, Borlengri during a meeting convened by the interim body. A press release informed that the officer bearers will be in-

ducted by these selected officials: President – Aheto Yepthomi (Lonki TE Bosti), Vice president – Purno Teron (Singling), General Secretary – Mhao Odyuo (Borlengri Block – I), Joint Secretary – Baburam (Lama Bosti), Treasurer – Biren Borah (Borlengri – I).

The release informed that formalities and familiarization with the office bearers will be held at president’s residence at TE Bosti on Feb-

nicipal Council.

A press note received here stated that it is imperative and of utmost importance to keep capital Kohima clean for which the Parliamentary Secretary Justice & Law, Land Revenue & La-

Also Sir, it may be worth bringing to your notice that some couple of years back, survey was made for augmentation of water supply from Teipuiki River, but the project had to be abandoned as the extended pipelines could not supply water to an elevated area like Peren Town due to low pressure. If need be

talk of water, its acute scarcity of drinking water and not water for production, commercial or industrial use. The lines of American Poetess Emily Dickinson is very true when she wrote, ‘Water is Taught by Thirst'.

One needs to feel it, to really know it.

It may be wrong but going by past experiences,

Sir, your authority may also look into this issue for further research.

People today are more focussed on protection, conservation and judicious use of water as water is used in several ways-as a raw material, solvent, coolant, transport agent, energy source, for producing metals, wood, paper, chemicals, gasoline, oils, glass, plastic, fabric components, etc. Unfortunate it may sound, the irony here in our Town is that when we

the PHED does not seem to be in a hurry to neither enforce the standards of conserving water neither look into the existing pipelines with sincerity here in our hometown. It may be wrong again, to hold the Department entirely responsible but undoubtedly, some households in Peren Town have not received PHED water supply since last year. People from the Town are driving down to Teipuiki River, river separating Nagaland and Ma-

government to constitute the High Power Committee as per the Enquiry Commission Act, 1952.

ACAUT Nagaland further termed the February 13 Chumukedima public meeting as “another milestone in the ACAUT endeavor to create consensus amongst the masses on unabated taxation/illegal collections or general corruption indulged in by the NPGs and the established government.”

It expressed grati-

ABAM & NSCN (IM) meet to oppose alcohol/drugs

sual appeal to the almost dilapidated Naga Shopping Arcade.

MLA and Advisor, NBDA, Dr. Longrineken inaugurated the pavilion. In his address, Dr. Longrineken, while lauding the effort of the NBDA to promote the potential of bamboo stated that coming up with ingenious concepts and applying the ideas is what will sustain the bamboo movement.

Er. Lipongse Thongtsar, member, Nagaland Bamboo Mission, the project was taken up keeping in mind two important aspects – promotion of bamboo and the promotion of bamboo farmers.

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): A truckload of liquor, valued at over Rs. 20 lakhs, was seized in Dimapur. The illicit consignment containing 1229 cases of assorted IMFL was intercepted at Burma Camp, NH 29 by the 29 Assam Rifles on February 14 at around 1:00 am.

According to the Su-

perintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Dimapur, two persons identified as Riyaes Khan (28 years) and John Sangma (22 years) were arrested. The liquor liquor-laden truck (NL 01A 2186) originated from Khatkhati and was bound for Kohima. Further investigation was on to establish the identity of the people behind the illicit trade.

kohIMA, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand is scheduled to visit Nagaland from February 25 to 27.

In view of the proposed visit, a meeting will be held on February 15 at Zonal council hall, Kohima at 10:00 am sharp. The following leaders and organisations have been requested to attend the meeting: Presidents and Secretaries of APO, AMK (AWO), AYO, Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union, Nagaland Class 1 Contractors & Suppliers Union, Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries and ASU; All wards chairmen & secretaries/Colonies, Kohima Town (19 wards); S.P& SDPO Kohima; SP, Fire & Emergency Services; CEO Kohima Mu-

doubt in the past, many projects to supply safe drinking water was taken up by competent authorities which however, seem to have got stuck in redtape. The people of Peren Town have felt that the progress on the part of the State Government’s focus on environmental sustainability in the face of the increasing water crisis in Peren Town is almost invisible.

Respected Sir, as we all know water affect people's lives in many ways; beginning with access and affordability. Other issues include how poor water-quality affects health and how young children, including girls, are more affected as often they are burdened with walking long distances to fetch water. On another level, lack of water can break down social harmony and even cause wars between communities. Clearly, water is not an easy subject to deal with.

Water scarcity has hit Peren really hard and old

rusted PHE pipeline, which have not been replaced for several decades, is one major reason leading to water scarcity. The outdated pipelines fitted many decades back is yet to be replaced, which has been causing frequent pipe bursts.

Mini-trucks, pick-ups, dumpers etc belonging to private water suppliers, Assam Rifles, Police and GREF are usually lined up on the way to Teipuiki River as early as 2am. By 4 am, young boys and girls aged as young as 5-6 years, are seen heading for tiny ponds and springs to collect water for their domestic use.

Sir, many have felt that the need of the day is to install new water pipelines right from Tesangki River so as to ensure regular drinking water supply by making it accessible to all.

Otherwise the issues will still continue to haunt the people residing in Peren Town in the years to come.

tude to the Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA), Chumukedima Mothers’ Association, Chumukedima Village Council, Chumukedima Youth Organisation, Chumukedima Students’ Union and Chumukedima GB Union for having reiterated support for the October 31 “One Government One Tax” resolution “to the hilt.” It further appreciated the decision to “expel anyone from Chumukedima ju-

risdiction found paying tax to NPGs, since at this juncture the different factions are yet to reconcile or form the “One Government” as demanded by the Naga public.”

ACAUT Nagaland appealed to all village councils in all the districts, every ward/colony in all towns, every tribal hoho, student body and youth organisation to emulate the decision of Chumukedima citizens and “strengthen the hands of ACAUT.”

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Police caution about bank frauds

Members of ABAM and NSCN (IM) during the joint meeting held on February 14.

release issued by ABAM Social Concern Committee convenor, Temsüla Lemdor informed that the meeting was attended by NCSN (IM) Ao region CEO B. Alem Pongen and six other core members of his group and ABAM, including Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. ruary 15, 2014, 1:00 pm. In Mar Atsongchanger and this connection, new officials, members of ABAM Social community representatives, Concern Committee. community GBs, village GBs and chairmen and area leaders have been requested to attend the function.

On January 25, over 15 villages and 30 communities/ tribes living in Langrik Area (Borlengri), DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY Karbi Anglong resolved to 14 (MExN): “Impact Chuform Langrik Area Nagrik mukedima 2014”, a twoSamiti/ Langrik Area Peo- day crusade jointly orgaple’s Organization. nized by Chumukedima ary 14, 2014 at ABAM conference hall, Impur to “vehemently stand against the sale/use of intoxicating alcohol and drugs in Mokokchung district.” A press

LANS/LAPO officials selected

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): Branded as ‘Mini Bamboo bazaar’, a pavilion, made entirely of Bamboo was inaugurated at Naga Shopping Arcade in Dimapur on February 14.

The one-storied pavilion, complete with stalls, is envisioned to act as a commercial structure for small businesses.

Conceptualised and constructed by the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), the pavilion will be managed by the Development Authority of Nagaland. Not only will it stand as a commercial structure, it will provide a much needed vi-

Truckload of liquor seized

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): The Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has been formed, “in an effort to pave the way for every individual and organization to join the ACAUT reformist movement.” This was informed in a press note from the ACAUT Nagaland media cell.

The newly renamed organization is scheduled to embark on a sate tour to garner support for “One Government One Tax.” It

Dimapur

MokokchUNg, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): It has been learnt from police source that some unscrupulous fraudsters are fooling the unassuming public by disguising themselves as bank executives. Their modus operandi is to call random people over the phone, ask them to disclose their ATM pin numbers citing some urgent reasons and then siphoning off their money from their account, online. Six such cases have been reported in the last two days in Mokokchung. More cases are believed to have gone unreported. The police source has requested that people spread the news about these fraudsters and to be aware of them. Perpetrators of this kind of crimes are hard to trace down for the police, the source added. The general public have been informed to be aware of unknown persons calling them on the phone from unknown numbers asking them to disclose their bank or ATM details.

Veterinary field assistants mourn

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): Veterinary Field Assistants Association Kohima has deeply mourned the death of its colleague and member Keneihezo Rutsa on January 31. VFA Association Kohima in a condolence message remembered the deceased as a man of principle, strong determination, and dedicated person in the society. Expressing sadness over the demise, the association further expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.

Impact Chumukedima 2014: To transform and impact lives

Thai princess to visit Nagaland, meeting called

bour and Employment, Dr Neikiesalie Kire has requested all the denizens of Kohima town to come forward and do a social work. The Thai princess, during her visit, will grace the Sekrenyi festival in Kohima.

New SP assumes office in Kohima kohIMA, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): Joseph Hesso, NPS, has assumed office as the new Superintendent of Police, Kohima. In addition, Igwangheing Hemang, NPS, has also assumed office as the new Addl. Superintendent of Police, Kohima and Tekasosang Jamir as the new Dy. Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Kohima.

Their contact details are as follows: Joseph Hesso (SP) - +91 9436012686 (M), 0370 2244286 (O), 0370 2244287 (R). Igwangheing Hemang (Addl SP) - +91 9436604220 (M), 0370 2221805 (O). Tekasosang Jamir (Dy SP traffic) - +91 9402696634 (M).

Area Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship (CABPF) and Asia Soul Winners under the theme “Behold, I will do a new thing” will commence Saturday evening at Chumukedima local ground.

The organizers including speakers of the crusade, Rev. Allan Chan, director of SEED Ministries, Singapore, and Rev. G Khing, director, Asia Soul Winners, at a brief interaction with the media, expressed optimism that the crusade would transform and impact lives of people of Chumukedima, including the large number of police personnel residing inside NAPTC. Rev. Khing said they were encouraged to organize more “impact crusades” after the first crusade at Tuensang town held in January this year, transformed hundreds

Speakers of the “Impact Chumukedima 2014” crusade Rev. Rev. G Khing and Rev. Rev. Allan Chan (2nd and 3rd left respectively) along with Chumukedima Area Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship members.

of lives. He also informed that after Chumukedima, the third “Impact” crusade would be held at Pangsha (April 17-21), where Myanmarese nationals including Nagas on the other side of the Indo-Myanmar border would be attending.

Rev. Allan Chan, who first came to Nagaland in 2003 and has worked with Naga churches on many occasions termed his present visit as the “decision of God.” Rev. Chan was of the view that the “Lord” was shifting focus on Asia

from the west as thousands of souls were being “harvested” and saved everyday in the great continent. He also said Nagas are a “chosen people” of God and that they have a significant role to play in spreading the Gospel to the unreached.

Convenor, organizing committee of “Impact Chumukedima 2014”, Rev. Manen and president CABPF, pastor Zakaria, and pastors of other local churches in Chumukedima also attended the interaction.

At present, there are around 11 Tube-wells in Peren District out of which one each at Tening and Peren constructed by a private firm, Global Tube well, have gone dry while two more Tube Wells constructed by the same firm at Police New Reserve, Peren are operational.

Constructed by Geology & Mining Department, one is located at All Saints’s Hr. Secondary School, Peren while the Tube-well at Peren Town Baptist Church (PTBC) is still under construction. The remaining six Tube-wells constructed by the same Department are at Jalukie valley, four in Town area and two at New HQ area.

Majority have felt that Policy makers, the Government, development agencies and civil societies in Peren District must come together to work for areas which do not have access to proper water supply, particularly Peren Town. With support from World Bank through the courtesy of the State

Government, few villages in the District are working out plans for proper water supply, which is one thing worth appreciating.

Likewise, a strong mechanism needs to be worked out on making the UN General Assembly resolution on the right to clean water and sanitation 2010, a reality. To transform this right into a reality at policy and ground levels, your immediate intervention is called for respected Sir. In Gajanan Mishra’s Poem, ‘There is no place’; perhaps a place like Peren must have been the reference when the Indian Poet wrote: There is no place Where there is no water Water water and water Here we are dying Without water.

Public SPace Prayer for official investigation and prompt action on the acute water crisis in Peren town

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eren Town is situated at 1445 meters above sea level with a distance of 84 kms from Dimapur and 139 kms from Kohima and situated on a hillock. History has it that Charles R. Pawsey, a colonial Britisher sensing the need for defence and administrative conveniences, was instrumental in the establishment of Peren Town on the 1st April, 1947.

In Peren Town, population is steadily rising with the migration from neighbouring hill- villages of Northern Zeme areas, Tening and Nsong Circles, from parts of Manipur and North Cachar Hills in Assam and eventually, demand for water-supply has increased sharply. One can say without doubt that successive Governments have so far not been able to resolve the acute scarcity of water, atleast in Peren Town.

Leave alone villages, many households in semi-urban Towns like Tening, Nsong and Peren lack proper access to drinking water. No

nipur some 10 Kms away for fetching drinking water, which speaks volumes.

Sir, competent authorities had earlier decided to pursue for replacement of water-supply pipelines at Peren Town but having witnessed many false promises which many a time were simply ‘lip services’, it is felt the issue may see the coldstorage yet again, unless taken up by your authority at the highest level in letter and in spirit.

In regions like Peren Town, Tening Town, Nsong Town and neighbouring hilly habitat where the water crisis is at its worst, exploitation of ground-water can play an instrumental role by designing and drilling boring-wells. If a humble suggestion may be made here, it is felt that the collaboration of PHE and Geology & Mining, at least in Peren, can create a joint working mechanism for making water accessible to the people.

Open letter to Minister of Public Health Engineering

Respected Sir, I pray that you will do justice to the pleas that have been reposed on you. Written with noble intention and in good faith.

Azeu Namcyn Hau

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Occupy Love: Revolutionary Antidotes Nadine Bloch

Waging Nonviolence

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ooking for love in all the wrong places?

Mainstream pressure to capture that perfect romantic moment may have you searching for meaning in pesticideladen mass-produced red roses or individuallywrapped, heart-shaped artificial chocolates and sweatshop-stitched lingerie. All this has a compound price tag.

The Romantic-Industrial-Complex rakes in around $18 billion a year selling us this heteronormative, commodified, perfectionist, inequitable, ecologically destructive Valentine’s Day. This information could break your heart, since celebrating relationships — consenting, accountable and loving ones — should really be a good thing. But because the RIC is so pervasive, actual manifestations of love run the risk of being defined only through a romantic or commodified lens, leaving some of us out in the cold on this pseudo-holiday.

The good news is we do not have to buy what the RIC is selling, just as we don’t have to buy their limiting notion of love itself. As we face economic collapse, climate chaos and political instability, it seems not only possible but perhaps inescapable that core values such as love are what we need to catalyze transformation away from our current consumerist culture into a life affirming one. In Occupy Love, filmmaker Velcrow Ripper asks, “How can the crisis we’re facing become a love story?”

Fortunately, there’s eloquent guidance on love from activists and artists, visionaries and voices for a world where we have reclaimed the culture of love as a force to be reckoned with.

It’s all a good antidote for what confronts us on February 14 and beyond.

“At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that

the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love. It is impossible to think of a genuine revolutionary lacking this quality… We must strive every day so that this love of living humanity will be transformed into actual deeds, into acts that serve as examples, as a moving force.”

— Che Guevara, Argentine Marxist guerrilla leader, writer and strategist “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., U.S. civil rights leader and Baptist minister “We can love ourselves by loving the earth.” — Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmental and political activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate “When the power of Love will overcome the love of Power, the world will know Peace.” — Jimi Hendrix, visionary singer songwriter and instrumentalist “For life is the best thing we have in this existence. And if we should desire to believe in some-

thing, it should be a beacon within. This beacon being the sun, sea, and sky, our children, our work, our companions and, most simply put, the embodiment of love.” — Patti Smith, punk rock singer songwriter visual artist “This is a pretty loveless world we live in. We have lots of romantic love.

We have lots of ‘Sex and the City.’ But real love, love that is the kind that saves people, and makes the world better, and makes you go to bed with a smile on your face, that love is lacking greatly. You have to search for that.” — Lynne Stewart, activist and people’s attorney “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference.

The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference.

The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference.

And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.” — Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and writer, teacher and advocate for human rights “Work is love made visible.” — Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese literary and political writer and rebel “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu, leg-

endary Taoist philosopher of ancient China “Where there is love, there is life.” — Mahatma Gandhi “Anyone can slay a dragon, she told me, but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That’s what takes a real hero.” — Brian Andreas, American artist and storyteller “Whenever I groan within myself and think how hard it is to keep writing about love in these times of tension and strife which may, at any moment, become for us all a time of terror, I think to myself: What else is the world interested in? What else do we all want, each one of us, except to love and be loved, in our families, in our work, in all our relationships? God is Love. Love casts out fear.

Even the most ardent revolutionist, seeking to change the world, to overturn the tables of the money changers, is trying to make a world where it is easier for people to love, to stand in that relationship to each other…There can never be enough of it.”

— Dorothy Day, American journalist, activist and cofounder of Catholic Worker Movement “Free love? As if love

is anything but free! Man has bought brains, but all the millions in the world have failed to buy love.

Man has subdued bodies, but all the power on earth has been unable to subdue love. Man has conquered whole nations, but all his armies could not conquer love. Man has chained and fettered the spirit, but he has been utterly helpless before love.

High on a throne, with all the splendor and pomp his gold can command, man is yet poor and desolate, if love passes him by.

And if it stays, the poorest hovel is radiant with warmth, with life and color. Thus love has the magic power to make of a beggar a king. Yes, love is free; it can dwell in no other atmosphere. In freedom it gives itself unreservedly, abundantly, completely.

All the laws on the statutes, all the courts in the universe, cannot tear it from the soil, once love has taken root.” — Emma Goldman, exiled Russian anarchist writer, feminist and activist “In this earth, in this earth, in this immaculate field, we shall not plant any seeds, except for compassion, except for love.”

— Vandana Shiva, Indian anti-corporate globaliza-

Such incidents of rapes and other problems have not only happened with the North East people but the serious problem is the manner and attitudes in which such acts were and are committed and meted out are quite unimaginable and satanic to the core simply because North East people are racially and culturally different from the mainland India. And the Courts have been quite lackadaisical and snailpaced in delivering justice when it comes to the various cases related with the North East people.

The speed in which the State responded with regards to Nirbhaya’s gangraped case of December 12, 2012 was appreciable where those accused were already convicted. However, the same speed or justice has so far not been delivered in cases vis-a-vis North East people. Several cases are still pending in Delhi Court. It took several years to have convicted the 2005 Dhaula Kuan gang-raped of a Mizo girl.

On 24 October, 2009, Ramchanphy Hongray, a young Naga girl of 19 years of age from Manipur was murdered in Munirka by one IIT-Delhi Ph. D scholar.

However, the accused has not been convicted so far.

The question, therefore is, why it has taken such a long years in convicting the accused person where there is prima facie evidence that he has deliberately and devilishly strangulated her without

any reason? Another example of undelivered justice is the attempted rape and subsequent murder of Reingamphy Awungshi on May 28-29 of 2013 at Chirag Delhi. Brutal murder of Richard Loitam, a second-semester student of Acharya NRV School of Architecture in Bangalore on April 18, 2012 and the mass exodus of North East in 2012 from Banaglore were some of the examples of racial attacks and problems of India. Another example of discrimination was the suicide of Dana Sangma, a niece of Meghalaya Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma after being caught over alleged cheating in Amity University exam in Haryana on 24 April, 2012.

All the above cited incidents at various Indian cities have something in common. That is, victims are all from the North East and the culprits are all non-North Easterners.

All these murders, rapes, physical assaults and discriminations have been repeatedly and continuously committed against the North East people across Indian cities. In the opinions of many observers, commentators and the public Government of India should have done its part in preventing the recurrences of these incidents. However, it is observed that Government of India and the constituent States have failed to enact and legislates concrete policy mechanisms

to transform all these problems until today. It is in this context that some transformative mechanisms are suggested here in this article for public interest and people’s security especially migrants from North East in all Indian cities.

The first and foremost root cause of the problem is the failure of the respective State Governments in providing economic stability and employment to the growing number of youths in North East States. It is not a denying fact that due to poor economic conditions and lack of avenues to these growing numbers of youths in their respective home states that has pushed all these youths to mainland India for different types of jobs and employments for their survivals. And most of these poor citizens belong to various tribal communities who have become restless and jobless in their homes due to lack of job avenues, corruption, poor educational infrastructures, discriminations and the unresolved political conflicts in almost all the North East States.

In most of the Indian cities the populations of the North Easterners comprised of students, workers (Skilled and unskilled) and drop outs school students who can be clubbed as migrants populations.

The relevant question is, why so many people have fled their villages and towns and come to live in

the mainland Indian cities? The only reason as to why these migrants have fled to these cities is nothing but searching for their survivals as they do not see any hope in their home states for their want. In the process, they are faced with additional hardship of not being readily accepted by their mainland people due to cultural gap, ways of life, behaviours, attitude, different in food habits, ways of dresses, beliefs, faith and socialisation. This contradiction, thus, resulted into racial discrimination and hatred leading to murder, rape, molestation, physical atrocities, and sexual harassment and so on and so forth.

In order to transform the prevailing scenario it is but quintessential that respective State Governments in the North East must seriously ponder and act on generating employment and avenues so as to prevent people from fleeing to other Indian cities for their livelihood.

In addition to scarce employment opportunities corruption has aggravated the people’s grievances and sufferings. It may not be wrong to say, corruption in all Government departments has become a normal practice or culture in Manipur.

Manipur can best be described as a “Failed State” or “disordered State” or “corruption-infested State”. What Karl Marx has said, “Richer become

tion activist, quoting Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic “The only dream worth having is to dream that you will live while you are alive, and die only when you are dead. To love, to be loved. To never forget your own insignificance.

To never get used to the unspeakable violence and vulgar disparity of the life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair.

To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power.

Above all to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never to forget.” — Arundhati Roy, Indian social justice activist and writer “True love does have the power to redeem but only if we are ready for redemption. Love saves us only if we want to be saved.” — bell hooks, American author, feminist and social activist “I believe the wisdom of the heart is the one thing most lacking in politics today – but how can we complain about that if we ourselves aren’t putting it there? We need to make a concerted effort now to turn love into a political force. We need a politics of conscience – a new era of public discourse in which love is not minimized, the voices of women and children are not marginalized, and the future is not bartered for a pot of unrighteous gold. Love should be our bottom line, in politics as well as in everything else.”

— Marianne Williamson, American spiritual writer, teacher, activist and political candidate “I call them all love songs … They tell of love of man and woman, and parents and children, love of country, freedom, beauty, mankind, the world, love of searching for truth and other unknowns. But, of course, love alone is not enough.” — Pete Seeger, American folk singer songwriter and environmental and social justice activist.

7 Ways to Sleep better Kimberley Morell

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Things you can do can be stretches, soak in a bath, take a shower, read a magazine, or play music that will relax you. Try to perform these kinds of things inside a warmly lighted room and away from bright lamps.

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4. Find the right mattress and bedroom pillows Sleep is a very crucial element of your everyday life which can have a major impact on your entire outlook during the day. If you do not already have a quality mattress or pillows, you might look at purchasing a quality mattress and pillows that will allow you to sleep much better through the night.

5. Always keep your sleeping quarters for sleeping exclusively If you are doing things in your room like watching television, playing video games, or work activities, you ought to do them somewhere else. It will help your own brain to relate between sleep time and other activities you do during the day. If you are doing activities different then sleeping it may create an imbalance in your system's ability to keep your normal sleeping period.

6. Take away the clock from your area if you have a tendency to look at it If you have the habit of looking at your alarm clock then you may really want to move the clock somewhere where you are unable to keep looking at it. For people who tend to glance at the clock to see what time frame you have to sleep, you may want to move the clock to an spot that you can't view it. Keeping the clock in a location that you have the habit to keep looking at it might cause you to start thinking, which often can cause anxiousness and eventually break up your sleep.

7. Stop eating & drinking several hours before you are going to sleep Make sure you always stop consuming food 2 to 3 hours before getting to bed. You want your body to be completed with its digesting before you head to sleep. Additionally be sure you do not drink anything two to three hours before going to bed also. You will have a problem drifting off to sleep if you eat or drink prior to bed and it's really unhealthy for digestion of food. Regarding light sleepers, drinking too much before bed can result in a journey to the restroom in the course of your sleep cycle and can keep you awake.Trying the information above will let you get a better night of sleeping.

Transformative Mechanisms Against Racial Attacks On The North East People Dr. Yaronsho Ngalung,

President, the Hao research Initiative

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hile paying my deep condolence and condemning on the unnatural demise of our beloved brother and friend, Nido Tania, a son from Arunachal Pradesh, and the subsequent molestation and physical assault on two women from Manipur, and the latest case of rape of a minor girl from Manipur in Munirka in Delhi, it is important to mention here that it is States’ principal responsibility for finding certain transformative mechanisms to prevent such occurrences in the future.

This article focuses on the strategies and mechanisms of transformation against racial attacks, hatred and discrimination on the North East people across India at various levels that have to be worked out or adopted by the States, Civil Societies and the people. In order to do so, we need to first of all know the root causes of the problem itself. In fact, the problems of rapes, murders, molestations, sexual harassment, racial discrimination etc. are created by the Indian State in general and the differences of socio-culture, customs, habits and historical backgrounds of the people in India.

Delhi is not only the capital of India but has also been clubbed as a “Rape Capital” of India.

richer and richer while poorer become poorer and poorer day after day” can be rightly applied in such state of affairs. Due to venomous corruption, which is eating into the vitals of Manipur State, talks by the Government for peace, development and progress is nothing but hoodwinking the people.

The continued practice of corruption has made the Ministers and officials immune from the critics and the people. They have forgotten the rule of law and principles of administration. Their only big concern is to make money and fatten their pockets without listening to the cries of the common men.

It is because of this stinking and condemnable corruption, lack of jobs and worsening law and order problem due to human rights violations by the security forces and other actors that have forced/ pushed out many people from their homes to search out for their livelihood. In order to prevent such happenings from continuing, it is but suggested that avenues for all should be generated where corruption-free, good governance, security of the people, good law and order, principled administration, transparency and accountability are assured and institutionalised. People should not remain silent spectators to prevailing corrupted system which has brought misery lives for

many. Instead, people should teach a lesion to such corruption-infested Government during elections for failure to fulfil election manifestoes and promises.

And when such system is in placed there will be development, educational institutions can be qualitatively improved, uninterrupted power and water can be supplied, hospitals are equipped with all requirements, and infrastructures in all respects can be developed. And once the State becomes clean and people-oriented can only dissuade people from migrating and fleeing from their homes in search of a cleaner pasture at various inhospitable destinations. If such a system could be working and functioning in various North East States, it is but natural that migrant workers in other Indian cities could be attracted to come home for secured and safe independent lives. As such, if the States think transformative mechanisms are needed to prevent racial attacks, hatred and discrimination it is utmost duties of the States to first transform it in addressing all the above mentioned problems and difficulties. Only then can we start reposing our trust on the Government and the system.

Likewise, the Government of India should enact and implement a stringent Anti-Racial Discrimination Act to prevent further

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polarization and alienation of the North East people due to racial attacks, discrimination, feudal attitudes and manners, rape, physical atrocities, molestation and sexual harassment. More North Eastern people should be recruited to Delhi Police in all ranks and files.

Police officers on dereliction of their duties should be punished according to law. More security apparatuses should provided in all the private companies and firms to prevent any untoward incidents such as the above. A regular Vigilant Committee is appointed comprising of all communities of the North East who are given Government appointed status with normal salaries and all benefits. All the pending cases relating to North East people are fast-tracked and justice delivered to the victims.

MPs and officials in various Bhavans should do their jobs for the welfare of the students and workers. Media houses should spearhead in disseminating awareness among the people about various identities peopling India.

Constant people-to-people dialogue should be encouraged. Last but not the least, amicable and honourable political solutions should be brought about for all the conflicts in the region. Let’s see if India can be more democratic and if rule of law can be seen to be working for all inhabitants.

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15 February, 2014

Hopes, and Homes, Crumbling on Indian Tea Plantations Max Bearak

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or a century and a half, Madhu Munda’s forebears toiled on the same tea plantation that she lives and works on now. Belonging to central Indian tribes brought to what is now the northeastern state of Assam by the British in the mid-19th century, they and millions of other plantation workers survived as little more than indentured servants, even as the British Raj gave way to Indian democracy.

So when Amalgamated Plantations took over the plantation in 2008, Munda and her fellow workers had high hopes for change. The company’s investors said they planned to transform this sprawling tea estate into a model for sustainable and responsible labor policy through an employee shareholding program.

The International Finance Corporation, a branch of the World Bank partly funded by the United States government, lent the new company legitimacy with a sizable investment. In approving funding, the International Finance Corporation stated that Amalgamated promised to “create opportunities for people to escape poverty and improve their lives.”

But that early optimism has evaporated. Despite pledges of better working and living conditions, Munda, 45, finds herself living a life not dissimilar to that of her grandparents.

Her family shares a cramped and crumbling house with three other families. The well outside is filled with murky water, and a nearby latrine is rank and overflowing. Ms. Munda says she has been emptying a bucket filled with the water that leaks through her roof for 15 monsoon seasons.

In interviews at two of the company’s plantations, workers said their overseers treated them harshly and denied them basic benefits. Munda said that to qualify for a paid sick day, workers had to report

An employee of the Hattigor Tea Estate, which is owned by Amalgamated Plantations, in the northeastern Indian state of Assam in December. (The New York Times)

to the plantation clinic three times a day to prove their illness. Raju Mantra, the son of two plantation workers, said that protective equipment was withheld from workers.

“When big people come to visit, they give it to us,” he said of equipment like gloves and masks to protect from pesticides, “but then they put it back in storage, saying that if we wear it every day, it will wear out.”

On Monday, the Human Rights Institute at Columbia Law School released a 110page report on Amalgamated’s operations, which employ more than 30,000 people on 24 plantations in Assam and neighboring West Bengal.

The report paints a grim portrait of life on the tea plantation: dilapidated and crowded housing, hazardous water and sanitation conditions, the denial of basic benefits like health care for workers’ dependents, widespread disregard for occupational safety measures, and pitifully low wages.

Amalgamated denies any wrongdoing. The company claims it was not given enough time to fully review the Colum-

bia report before its release. But it issued a statement saying that the report was “incorrect and misleading in some parts,” and said that some issues, like wages, were dictated by an industrywide recession that necessitated conservative spending.

Amalgamated’s oceanic plantations of undulating green tea bushes employ thousands of workers each. The plantations used to be owned by the Tata Group, a vast Indian conglomerate that, along with the International Finance Corporation, created Amalgamated during a restructuring process in the late 2000s.

Now, Amalgamated provides tea leaves primarily to Tata Global Beverages, whose Tetley and other brands of tea are widely consumed across the world. Assam’s almost 1,000 plantations produce around one-sixth of the world’s tea.

On Tuesday, the International Finance Corporation’s internal compliance and accountability office announced that it would be conducting a full investigation into the “I.F.C.’s environmental and social performance in relation to its investment in A.P.P.L.,” the abbreviation for Amalgam-

ated.

In an email response to questions, Amalgamated’s spokesman said the allegations made by workers on the company’s plantations were untrue. The company said it adhered strictly to the Plantations Labor Act, an Indian law that requires plantation owners to supplement wages, which can be set below state minimums, by providing tea workers with housing, schools, health care and other basic needs.

Tea worker’s rights groups say the Plantations Labor Act has perpetuated the feudal system created by British companies when they first developed the plantations. Today’s plantation workers descend almost exclusively from tribal populations transplanted in the colonial era, having inherited jobs from their parents.

The manual labor they perform has changed little in 150 years. Last December, women in saris moved slowly down the rows of bushes, pruning them with machetes.

Workers said managers treated them with contempt.

A group of women at one plantation said their supervisors used language with them so

vulgar they could not repeat it.

Mr. Mantra later said that local stereotypes of tribal people as promiscuous figure heavily in taunts, and workers who show up late are sometimes asked, “Were you having sex all night, and that’s why you’re late?”

The Columbia report said that management warned researchers not to trust workers because they were “just like cattle.”

Leaving the plantations is only a vague dream for most.

Local advocacy groups say schools on plantations go up to only the fourth grade, and in some schools, there are up to 250 students for each teacher.

Most tea workers remain illiterate, the advocates say.

Beyond the fences of Assam’s plantations, where tea workers seldom go, there is little demand for unskilled labor.

The poverty that besieges tribal populations throughout India more harshly circumscribes mobility for those on Assam’s plantations. Many here said they would like to continue going to school or seek care at hospitals outside their plantations, but transportation is too costly for those who earn so little. Plantation workers like Munda can make 89 rupees ($1.43) a day picking tea leaves or performing other tasks, provided they meet their productivity quotas. Mr. Mantra said that to get by, most tea workers ate simple meals of rice sprinkled with salt most days, splurging for eggs or fish only on paydays.

Many workers said that speaking on the record meant risking harassment or losing their jobs. One man who said plantation managers had threatened him after he spoke with the International Finance Corporation’s internal review team last April agreed to talk anonymously, at night, when no one might see him meeting outsiders.

“I wanted to tell my story then, but now there’s no use,” the man said.

“I’m talking to you now only because I would regret if I didn’t even show my face.”

From bean to bar: Why chocolate will never taste the same again

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t's cocoa season across the southern half of the Ivory Coast. The pods are ripe for picking, some turning from green to yellow, like bananas.

Except these trees are unlike anything I've seen before; a quirk of evolution, they would look at home in C.S. Lewis' Narnia or Tolkien's Middleearth: their precious cargo grows not from the branches, but straight out of the tree trunk.

It's October, a critical time of year for the poorest rural communities who sell cocoa beans -- and for chocolate lovers too, since this small equatorial country in West Africa produces more than one third of the world's cocoa.

Across the Ivory Coast, cocoa is grown on family plantations, each typically only a few hectares. The small parcels of land are handed down through the generations, each son struggling to make ends meet, just like his father before him.

Jean inherited two hectares of land when his father died seven years ago.

He was just 11 years old at the time.

Still only 18, he has acquired the appearance of a man resigned to a hard life, looking like he barely has two beans to rub together.

But beans are the one thing he does have -- a sack full of them, tied precariously to the back of his rusty bicycle.

With global demand for cocoa easily outstripping supply, Jean's beans are increasingly valuable to the big-name chocolate companies, but taking into account inflation, their monetary value has fallen in recent decades.

"It's tough," Jean tells us. "I am brave, but I need help too," he says, admitting that he struggles to make ends meet.

Jean is right at the bottom of a multilayered global supply chain which sees cocoa transformed from bean to bar, and as such, the fundamental cocoanomics are firmly against him.

Traders, processors, exporters and manufacturers all demand their margin, and for everyone to make a profit, the system dictates that Jean -- who has little or no bargaining power -- receives

The cocoa industry is also blighted by child labor; up to 800,000 children are thought to work in the sector across the Ivory Coast.

the bare minimum for his bag of beans.

In a country where cocoa directly supports about 3.5 million people, the annual GDP per capita is not much above $1,000.

Cocoa pods are prized open using machetes -- the basic tool of the bush.

It's low tech, hazardous and labor-intensive. And unfortunately, in this part of the world, many little hands make work that is not light.

The issue of child labor has blighted the chocolate industry for decades; and despite coming to global attention over the past 10 years, it's a problem that won't go away. Systemic and deeply ingrained in the culture, its roots are found in the grinding poverty afflicting rural communities: farmers who can't afford to pay adult workers use children instead.

The tiny village of Zibouyaokro has put on a big welcome for chocolate's "royalty": A team from Nestlé, the world's largest food company, is paying a visit to one of the 23 schools funded by the company's sustainability program.

Stopping child labor and increasing access to education is seen as the best long-term approach to bring prosper-

ity to these villages.

José Lopez, Nestlé's head of global operations, says the firm aims to "improv[e] the living standards of those communities that produce cocoa and in doing so, we will create a sustainable source of supply for an industry that is growing and will continue to grow."

Cocoa industry critics have long argued that companies like Nestlé have failed in their responsibility to improve the lives of the farmers who grow their cocoa.

Antonie Fountain of the Voice Network suggests that companies are at last grappling with the issues -- even if driven by self-interest.

"When you hear a company talks about sustainability, what they're actually talking about is the sustainability of them being able to continue to buy cocoa in the future," he says.

But he admits that some progress has been made. "The impression I have is that the current steps being taken are actually more significant than what we have seen in the past".

François Ekra owns a seven-hectare plantation in the town of Gagnoa.

He is also president of his local farming

co-operative, which produces about 1,200 tonnes of cocoa beans a year.

François paints a worrying picture for the future of the chocolate industry: The price of cocoa fixed by the government is too low; the trees are old and diseased; co-operatives like his can't get finance to invest for the future.

He knows farmers who are turning their backs on cocoa altogether: Where cocoa trees once stood, rubber plantations are now springing up -- they are more lucrative and productive all year round.

And as in many African nations, rural communities are moving away from their roots, seeking a better life by joining the mass influx to the capital Abidjan.

Ultimately a famer's beans are bought by traders or middlemen working for the industrial processors and exporters.

American food giant Cargill buys 20% of all cocoa beans grown in the Ivory Coast, exporting them raw or grinding them into cocoa liquor, butter or powder -- products which are then sold on to manufacturers to make chocolate.

It is at this stage of the process where the cocoa bean gets its added value, but of course by now the farmers have already dropped out of the chain, so they don't get a share.

In villages like Kouadio-Yaokro, the stark poverty on display is a bleak reminder of the disassociation between the chocolate bar we consume and the farmers who grow cocoa.

Two hundred locals gathered to tell us about their lives, so dependent on the revenue of cocoa.

Nobody from a chocolate company had ever come here. And perhaps most extraordinary of all, not one villager had ever tasted chocolate.

Most didn't even know what it was, until we showed them.

A village elder was chosen to take a bite of a KitKat (one of the most popular chocolate bars in the world; its manufacturer Nestle says 150 are eaten every second). His face contorted at the sweetness -- and perhaps at the realisation that this is what his life's toil is all about.

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Work and Earn, Do Not Beg! VelaseQuez Ameno: Today While My friend and Myself was returning from College, Something peculiar happened.

One girl(Indian) around 7-8 years, stopped me on the way and came to me with the sheets of paper(xerox copy). She was wearing a dirty uniform and spoke to me in English. I tried to ignore her since we face these kind everytime on our way home. But she seems to be serious and gave me the paper to read. I wasn't serious but since she pleaded me I took the paper and read but didn't read well because I was in a hurry. The paper reads somewhat like, She came from (Rajput/Jaipur, I'am not pretty Sure) and was seeking help here in Nagaland. I don't know whether it is true or not but it seems the Natural Calamities has destroyed their schools and hostels so they need help for re-construction. Below that written note , there was the names of the people and the amount which helped her. Realising that I was also a student and on hearing all these I felt sorry for her and gave Rs. 50.

But guess what? To My surprise, instead of thanking me she forced and asked more. She said ''See sister others are giving Rs. 100, Rs. 500 but you're giving less, so atleast give Me Rs. 100''. Hearing this I got angry and left her.

Just then, my friend came to me and told me that one mother came to her seeking help. And to my surprise again, the same incident happened to her as well, but the written note was different. Again, when I came home, I learnt that the same thing had happened to My brother also. Yes! Bloggers this post might sounds ridiculous but I found this fishy and feel that we really need to think on this matter. Here's the Question still disturbing My Mind: 'Are these people really seeking help or Making Money'?

'If they really are seeking for help then, they should be happy even if People give them small amount, but why did they forced and asked for MORE'? I don't regret given away my 50 Rupees but just creating an awareness!

Amongla Longkumer: Same kind of incident happpened to me as well, a man saying he is a missionary was selling books worth Rs 10 per one book, so I gave him ten rupees for a one and he was asking for more. So, I declined and he was shouting and cursing me for just giving him that, it was so embarrassing since many people were around and I just left in a hurry giving him the book back. I wonder what kind of missionary he is!

Bokishe Vihoi: Incredible India. Begging is a crime in South Korea. India, stop begging and start earning by working!

Valentines Special: The Perfect Man?

Ketho Silie: Here is something I wrote some time back, posting it here in TNB as a Valentines day special.

Waiting for the perfect man? Ever come across these men and given them the boot? Hmmm, let's look at them from another perspective.

1. I agree that guys with very big egos are rather difficult to digest and is a huge turn off but come to think of it, many women like men with a bit of an air of self-importance rather than men with no self-respect at all, they would never let you be humiliated by being a yes man around their colleagues and boost your ego too.

2. Yes, men with short tempers are very common among our Naga brothers (a result of the warrior blood raging through our veins) and we often witness ugly scenes of street fights and domestic violence. A woman who can tame such a temper is not to be trifled with as she can unleash her beast anytime she feels threatened. He will protect her with savage fury. I say, a man should get angry at the right things at the right time.

3. Momma's boy! Ahh! That's an easy one. What kind of woman doesn't love a man who has utmost respect for women?

A sensitive woman will understand that a guy who loves his mom so much has the passion to love and no doubt, is a romantic fool. Ladies, keep your eye out for such fellers, a gem among men.

4. A possessive guy is what I highly recommend for women who want to feel loved all the time in sharp contrast to the independent woman, not for women who are in the proactive women's lib club. Utu Vodafone laka kutta tu, 'follows you where ever you go' tu eman cute nahoi?

5. A very excellent choice for a smart and confident woman is the confused guy, she can make expert decisions for him and push him to heights which he could never have achieved alone. I believe that the old adage, 'behind every successful man is a strong woman' came from these kind of relationships.

6. A man who is obsessed with his own appearance is no doubt a good looking man, if you want a guy who makes ladies go green when you are with him then you're rather lucky to have such a fine looking man by your side. You got some qualities that other women don't have which attracts him to you. Make those ladies wonder.

7. The over ambitious guy, hmm, I never really thought that being ambitious could be a turn off. Come to think of it, if he does well in life then you could rest assured that your future and the future of your children is quite secure. There is no way that a person who is quite passionate about his ambitions can be totally numb in his love-life.

To round it all, let me end this by saying, ''No one is perfect.

Everyone has their flaws, their weaknesses and their shortcomings, like the gaps between your fingers, everyone has them. It's such a beautiful thing when you hold the hands of that person who can fill up those gaps between them so perfectly. Imperfectly perfect. ''

Yanpvuo Kikon

(The Naga Blog was created in 2008 by Yanpvuo Kikon. This column in The Morung Express will be a weekly feature every Saturday)

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SC told ‘high dignitaries’ term not constitutional

New Delhi, February 14 (iaNS): The Supreme Court Friday asked the central and state governments to respond to a petition seeking to declare “unconstitutional” a section in the Motor Vehicle Rules that allows use of red beacon lights by “high dignitaries”. A bench of Justice R.M.Lodha and Justice Shiva Kirti Singh issued notice as amicus curiae Harish Salve told the court that use of the term “high dignitaries” in Section 108 (iii) of the rules is an “anathema to the notion of a republic”. Salve’s petition sought direction to the central government to ensure that the ban on the use of red beacons under Section 108 of the MV Rules, 1988, was strictly enforced and observed.

The court was told that the constitution does not create classes of citizens in which those holding high offices would be treated differently and in a privileged manner, particularly bybeingallowedtouseinsigniasthatmakethemaclassabove the common citizen. “It is an accepted position that in a republic, political sovereignty lies in the citizenry, and not in those who holdoffice. Thisisin sharp contrast to monarchy in which sovereignty over the people rests with the monarch,” the plea said. The court was told that the term “high dignitaries” which is “ill-defined”, in a constitutional framework, could not be a foundation for a class of people “who would be entitled to use insignias of sovereign power or status”.

The court was told that Section 108 generally prohibits the use of red lights on the front or lights other than the red in the rear of a vehicle, but exceptions were carved out to exclude vehicles carrying “high dignitaries” from this prohibition on the use of beacon lights. mnReferring to the Dec 10, 2013, order of the apex court, the application said by the said order, use of sign and symbol of authority by people other than the high dignitaries would be illegal. mnHowever, the court by its said order had said that expression “high dignitaries” would be construed restrictively to limit it to the holders of constitutional offices. mWhile restricting its ambit, the court did not address the question of this section’s constitutional validity as the same was not under challenge before it, the application said.

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Kejriwal resigns over Janlokpal bill; sets stage for national role

New Delhi, February 14 (iaNS): Fortynine days after he took charge of the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday resigned following a tumultuous day in the state assembly where combined Congress and BJP legislators “defeated” his party’s attempts to introduce its signal Jan Lokpal bill, which the Aam Admi Pary (AAP) says was meant to curb corruption in high places.

In political embarrassment for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Kejriwal introduced the bill amid din in the assembly, but an aggressive Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders became strange bedfellows to force Speaker M.S. Dhir to go for voting.

In the voting, 42 members voted against the introduction of the bill, while only 27 MLAs - all AAP leaders - voted for it. Delhi assembly has a total strength of 70.

As it became apparent that the Congress, BJP and Janata Dal-United legislator Shoiab Iqbal and lone independent Rambeer Shokeen will not allow the AAP government to introduce the bill, Kejriwal and his senior cabinet colleague Manish Sisodia presented two appropriation bills that would empower the government to access funds for expenditure.

Kejriwal then stood up to speak, giving enough indication he was going to resign when he said that this “seems like our last (assembly) session”. He said it was more important to “fight corruption than to

run a government”.

“Today, they did not let the Jan Lokpal bill to be introduced. It has been defeated,” declared a defiant and gesticulating Kejriwal.

“Whether our government remains in power or not is not important,” he said, trying to make himself heard above the din caused by sloganeering and heckling by Congress and BJP legislators.

“We have come here to save the country. If we have to give up the chief minister’s post for the sake of the country, we will do it not a hundred times but a thousand times,” he said.

Kejriwal took charge Dec 28 at the head of a minority government propped up by the Congress after an astonishing election victory.

Both the BJP, Congress, Shokeen and Iqbal were demanding a discussion on Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung’s appeal to the government not to table the bill in the house without his approval.

Jung had earlier in the day written to the speaker on the matter, which had become contentious over the past week with the lieutenant-governor saying that the union government’s nod is needed for introducing the bill - an issue on which opinion is divided among legal and constitutional experts.

But the AAP government was firm and had decided to push for the bill, which was its poll promise.

But much before the house could be adjourned, messages went out to AAP members to meet at its party headquarters at Hanu-

man Road.

When the three-day session ended in just two days, Kejriwal, without interacting with media, left for the party office. It was here that he announced his resignation. The final decision was taken by the party’s Political Affairs Committee.

On Feb 9, Kejriwal had threatened to resign if the bill was not allowed to be passed. It was an actionpacked 49-day stint for the AAP government, which received both bouquets and brickbats for its actions and utterances in its brief and maiden stint in power in a politically-charged journey that began with the party’s formation on November 2012.

The party was able to deliver some of its biggest poll promises, including cheap water, power, anticorruption helpline, audit of power companies and acting on suspected corruption in the organisation of Commonwealth Games and in gas pricing in which he took on from former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit to industrial Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and India’s richest man.

But the indiscretions of one of his ministers, especially Law Minister Somnath Bharti who went after African residents on suspicion of them being part of a drug-and-sex racket, and his nightlong blockade of the centre of the capital, days before the Republic Day Parade, got the party a lot of flak and adverse media attention.

His resignation now

sets him free to get back to the streets and do what he knows best - to emote with the problems of the aad admi, the common man, whose ranks have swelled

in support for his party and on whom he is counting to translate his national ambitions.

Political analysts expect Kejriwal and his AAP

to make a strong bid for a substantial parliamentary presence in order to be player in the post-election scenario in three months’ time.

New Delhi, February 14 (Pti): Despite several measures introduced to ensure the security of women passengers, railways has seen an increase in the number of cases of molestation and eve-teasing on trains in the past year. A total of 189 cases of molestation were reported in 2013 by women passengers as against New Delhi, February 14 (aP): Penguin India 119 cases in 2012 and 72 in publishing house said Friday that “intolerant and restrictive” Indian laws forced it to remove a book from sale after it tried to defend an American author’s religious history against objections from a conservative Hindu group. The publisher’s decision this week to pull and pulp all copies New Delhi, Februof historian Wendy Doniger’s “The Hindus: An Alterna- ary 14 (Pti): The issue tive History” shocked writers and intellectuals in India, of frisking of MPs could with some worrying it was a sign of rising intolerance come up at an emergency meeting of the Commitagainst dissent in the country.

Doniger defended Penguin India in a statement, saying tee on Security in Parliathe publisher had battled for four years against a lawsuit filed ment Complex on Monday by the Hindu group Shiksha Bachao Andolan Samiti, or the in the wake of the pepper Save Education Movement. The group objected to the book’s spray attack in the Lok describing mythological texts as fictional and, thus, hurting Sabha yesterday evoking “the religious feelings of millions of Hindus,” according to the outrage.

A Congress member lawsuit which also named Doniger and the New York-based arm Penguin Group Inc. as defendants. mPenguin India said it from Telangana has com“believes, and has always believed, in every individual’s right plained to the Speaker for to freedom of thought and expression, a right explicitly codi- initiating criminal action fied in the Indian Constitution,” according to a statement from against expelled party lawthe company. It warned, however, that India’s Penal Code “will maker L Rajagopal, who make it increasingly difficult for any Indian publisher to up- used pepper spray in the House, and TDP member hold international standards of free expression.”

2011, according to Railway Ministry data.

Eve-teasing cases have also gone up significantly from 34 in 2011 to 53 in 2013. Forty-six cases of eve-teasing were registered in 2012. Five rape cases were reported in 2013 as against three in 2011. The number of rape cases reported in 2012 was seven. A total of 290

persons were arrested for crimes against women in 2013, the data states.

Although a parliamentary committee has suggested that CCTV cameras be installed in the ladies’ compartment on trains, railways has no immediate plans for the same. Installation of CCTV cameras and emergency alarm bells in the ladies’ compartments

are among a series of measures which have been suggested by the Standing Committee on Railways to enhance the safety of women passengers.

In its latest report, the committee has also asked Railways to paint the ladies’ compartments in a distinct colourtomakeiteasilyidentifiable to women commuters.

In order to instill confidence

among women passengers, the panel had also sought deployment of an adequate number of security personnel at railway facilities.

According to a senior Railway Ministry official, regular drives are being conducted to prevent entry of male passengers into ladies’ compartments. Any male passengers found travelling in the ladies’

compartment are being prosecuted under the provisions of the Railway Act, the official added. While 1,275 trains have RPF escorts, GRP personnel have been deployed on 2,200 others, the official said, adding that helpline numbers have been started in several zones to allow women passengers to report any untoward incident.

Venugopal Reddy. Ponnam Prabhakar also told PTI that he will file a complaint with Parliament street police station.

Speaker Meira Kumar has directed that the Committee, headed by Deputy Speaker Karia Munda, discuss all security related matters. “In order to consider the events in the House on Thursday, the Speaker has directed that an emergency meeting of the Committee on Security in Parliament Complex should be called on Monday,” a Lok Sabha Secretari-

at release said.

The Committee will be examining all securityrelated matters including the means to prevent bringing of dangerous and life-threatening material into the Chamber of the House by the Members of Parliament, it said. “The pros and cons about the various security measures that should be adopted will be considered in detail by the Committee”, the release said without elaborating on the mechanism to be adopted.

Rajagopal attracted

widespread condemnation after his use of pepper spray in the Lok Sabha to thwart introduction of the Telangana bill. The House had witnessed unprecedented ugly scenes.

The Speaker has dubbed the incident as a “blot” on India’s parliamentary traditions and insisted members maintain the highest standards of decorum and uphold democratic values which have been assiduously nurtured all these six decades in the country.

a new government. India, Asia’s third largest economy, is growing at its slowest pace in a decade, choking off employment opportunities for tens of hundreds of youth who join the workforce each month.

The BJP and its allies led by Narendra Modi will win 227 seats of the 543 at stake in the Lok Sabha, the poll said. To rule a party requires the support of 272 lawmakers, and the BJP will have to cast around for support among regional groups who are also expected to do well in the election.

A survey conducted in October by the same polling agency soon after the aggressive Modi was named the party’s prime ministerial candidate put his party’s support at 186 seats. The latest poll was conducted in a sample of just over 14,000 voters across 28 states between January 15 to February 8.

Local opinion polls have

had a mixed record in the past, given the country’s huge and diverse electorate. Modi, a three-time chief minister of booming Gujarat, has steadily pulled ahead, promising to revive the economy, cut red tape and fight corruption.

On Thursday he received U.S. ambassador Nancy Powell at his home in the state capital Gandhinagar, the highest-level meeting since the U.S. State Department revoked his visa in 2005 over religious violence in Gujarat.

Rights groups and political rivals accuse Modi of failing to protect minority Muslims in the violence that gripped the state after a train carrying Hindu pilgrims was set on fire. Modi has denied any wrongdoing and a Supreme Court panel absolved him of any responsibility.

The Congress may end up with just 89 seats out of the 543 seats, the poll said, losing ground to the BJP in

the big heartland states of northern but also southern India where its move to carve up another province has led to a revolt in the party.

Gandhi, the fourth generation member of the long-ruling Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, has struggled to draw support for the ruling party mired by corruption scandals and paralysis. He has himself seemed distant at times, unsure of how to stop the slide in the 129-year-old party’s fortunes.

An anti-graft party that took Delhi by storm, winning power in a local election in December, will win seven seats in the national election, the survey said, far less than what its supporters are aiming for.

Since taking power in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has faced criticism for pursuingstreetactivismeven after coming into government and of making promises it is struggling to keep.

‘Anti-corruption bills have empowered people’

New Delhi, February 14 (iaNS): The government is committed to weeding out corruption and many anti-graft bills have “empowered” the people of the country, Minister of State V. Narayanasamy said Friday. Speaking at the 7th Interpol global programme on anti-corruption, financial crime and asset recovery for South Asia, the minister said people feel “empowered” by the whistleblower protection bill as well as the public procurement bill. “The only bottleneck is the early disposal of corruption cases,” Narayanasamy said, adding that people who are guilty of corruption should be punished as soon as possible. “We produce all the documents and evidence but ultimately, the court has to take decisions,” he said. Narayanasamy said India had joined the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in 2011 and the country was marching ahead in its battle against corruption. A total of 38 participants from six South Asian nations and 25 participants from India participated in the five-day conference that concluded Friday. Narayanasamy also attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said he was pushing for the Jan Lokpal bill because he was hungry for “cheap publicity”.

“Whether it is the union minister or state minister, everyone has to abide by the constitution, they will have to go by the law,” the minister in the Prime Minister’s Office said.

“Arvind Kejriwal is for cheap popularity. He must behave like a chief minister and must follow the rules,” he said.

In this November 26, Indian anti corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal waves to supporters at the formal launch of his political party "Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)" in New Delhi, India. Election season in India always comes with heaps of promises, as political parties try to woo voters with everything from subsidized fuel and electricity to free laptops, spice grinders, even goats and cows. But there are growing concerns that freebies will hurt the country's sputtering economy. (AP File Photo)

Rise in eve-teasing, molestation cases on trains: Railways

Publisher blames Indian law for removal of Hindu book

Frisking of MPs may come up in meet of Committee on Security

BJP pulls further ahead: opinion poll

In this February 10, an Indian man stands in front of a poster of main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) displaying the party symbol and party leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee, left, and L.K. Advani, second left, party President Rajnath Singh, second right, and party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, India. (AP Photo)

New Delhi, February 14 (reuterS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has picked up more popular support and remains best placed to lead a coalition government after a national election due

by May, an opinion poll showed on Thursday.

The ruling Congress will slump to its weakest

showing in parliament since independence in 1947, the Times Now-CVoter poll forecast, presenting a challenge to Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the party in its toughest election battle yet.

More than 700 million people are eligible to vote in the world’s largest democratic exercise to choose

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In China, Kerry talks North Korea, regional tensions

BEIJING, FEBruary 14 (aP): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday appealed for China’s help in bringing a belligerent North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks but faced an uncertain response as the request was accompanied by demands for Beijing to roll back a series of increasingly aggressive steps it has taken to assert itself in territorial disputes with its smaller neighbors.

Kerry met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials as he sought to underscore the Obama administration’s commitment to refocusing U.S. foreign policy on the Asia-Pacific amid myriad other global priorities. He addressed issues ranging from climate change, human rights and rule of law, to Syria and Iran with his Chinese hosts.

Speaking to reporters following those talks, Kerry praised China for joining

with the U.S. in calling for North Korea to dismantle its nuclear program and said he urged Beijing to “use every tool at its disposal” to convince its communist neighbor to return to longstalled disarmament talks.

North Korea “must take meaningful, concrete and irreversible steps toward verifiable denuclearization and it needs to begin now,” Kerry said. “China could not have more forcefully reiterated its commitment to that goal, its interest in achieving that goal and its concerns about not achieving that goal.”

Kerry said Chinese officials told him they were willing to take additional steps to achieve North Korean denuclearization and the sides traded ideas for further consideration. While China is North Korea’s only significant ally and main source of economic assistance, the extent of China’s influence, and willingness

to use it, is unclear following a purge in the isolated country’s leadership.

Meanwhile, China has angrily dismissed U.S criticism over its moves in the East and South China seas that have alarmed U.S. allies like Japan and the Philippines. Most worrisome is Beijing’s bitter territorial dispute with Tokyo over uninhabited islands that has brought patrol craft from the two into regular confrontation. China also raised regional concerns last year by unilaterally declaring an air defense zone over a vast swath of the East China Sea that Japan and the U.S. have refused to recognize.

In a stridently anti-Japanese editorial appearing Friday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency said the U.S. must pressure Tokyo into ceasing its “provocative moves” or risk a regional conflict in the future. “The United States has to know

that, while Beijing has always been trying to address territorial brawls with some neighboring countries through peaceful means, it will not hesitate to take steps to secure its key national security interests according to China’s sovereign rights,” Xinhua said. “To dial down the flaring regional tensions, what Washington is expected to do right at the moment is not to blame China but press Japan to call off its provocative moves.”

Kerry said he told the Chinese of the “need to establish a calmer, more rule-of-law based, less confrontational approach” with respect to its territorial disputes. Kerry struck an upbeat tone in meetings with his Chinese hosts, telling Foreign Minister Wang Yi that the U.S. looked forward to “managing our differences effectively and finding a way to cooperate practically where possible.”

Efforts toward that end,

he said, would rely heavily on China putting pressure on Pyongyang. “China has a unique and critical role that it can play,” Kerry said. “No country has a greater potential to influence North Korea’s behavior than China, given their extensive trading relationship with the North.”

But China’s leverage with the North is being tested.

Diplomats say Beijing received no prior warning ahead of the December arrest and execution of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle, Jang Song Thaek, who had been considered Pyongyang’s point man on China affairs and was a strong promoter of free trade zones being set up along their mutual border. That came on the heels of Pyongyang’s snubbing of Beijing’s wishes when it conducted a missile test in late 2012, followed by the underground detonation of a nuclear device last spring.

WashINGtoN, FEBruary 14 (IaNs): The US Thursday joined 26 other countries and key international organisations to launch a global effort aimed at combating the perils of infectious diseases, Xinhua reported.

The US-led initiative, known as the Global Health Security Agenda, is designed to help countries prevent and reduce the likelihood of disease outbreaks, detect them early and respond rapidly and effectively when they do occur, whether diseases are naturally occurring, intentionally produced, or the result of a laboratory accident.

“With our globalized world, a threat anywhere is a threat everywhere,” Thomas Frieden, director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said at a telebriefing ahead of Thursday’s launch in Washington. “If there is the emergence of a disease in any part of the world, it could be in any other part of the world within a day.”

The CDC director said for each of the three priorities, the initiative has “measurable concrete, ambitious targets that countries will be able to meet”.

On prevention, Frieden said the initiative will make sure if countries are growing dangerous organisms in laboratories they’re kept securely. “We’ll also work to strengthen immunisa-

tion programmes to prevent deaths today but also to establish the infrastructure if it were needed in the future,” he said.

Countries will detect at least five of the most deadly organisms in at least 80 percent of their country, and on response, countries will have emergency operation centres which can marshal a response within 120 minutes to quickly control an outbreak. The US has four deliverables for the initiative, including a commitment to partner with at least 30 countries over the next five years to advance model systems, he said.

In 2014, the focus for

this commitment for the CDC and the Department of Defence will be to partner with up to 10 countries to implement and accelerate efforts in field epidemiology, diagnostic tests and other capabilities.

In 2015, there will be a proposal in the president’s budget to add $45 million to the CDC budget to further expand the initiative, said the director, who added that the White House will host an event later this year bringing together countries involved in the initiative to review progress and chart the way forward.

Countries joining the initiative are Argentina,

Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico,

the Netherlands, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Britain and Vietnam.

Global initiative launched to fight infectious diseases

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Schumacher family: 'He is still waking up'

LoNDoN, February receive help the family and, nurses and nursing auxilia14 (ageNcieS): Michael we are convinced they also ries team. The important Schumacher’s family have help Michael, who still is in thing is not the speed of the recovery but that Michael's said they “strongly believe” a waking up process.

“As often in such situa- healing process progresses the Formula One legend will recover from his med- tion, no day is like the next. in a continuous and conically-induced coma, as The family is thankful for trolled way.”

The lack of official anthey announced the seven- one's understanding that time champion is still in they would not wish to nouncements regarding Schuma cher’s the “waking up condition has led process”.

The 45-year- Family of former F1 champion to feverish specuwith docold’s manager, Michael Schumacher' say they lation, tors in Grenoble Sabine Kehm, refused to comcontinue to strongly believe where he is being treated forced to ment on specu l a t i o n t h a t that he will recover from a life- deny rumours this week Schumacher threatening skiing accident earlier that the former has contracted Ferrari and Mer“pneumonia” in hospital, as those close to disclose medical details in cedes driver had died.

It was announced two him expressed their con- order to protect Michael's weeks ago that Schumfidence he would recover privacy.

“As assured from the acher’s sedation was befrom the life-threatening skiing accident which hap- beginning we will continue ing eased as doctors tried pened nearly 50 days ago. to communicate any deci- to wake him up from his “Michael's family sive new information on coma.

Schumacher has been would like to again express Michael's health state. We their sincere thanks for the are aware that the wake up in intensive care in Grenocontinuous sympathy com- phase can take a long time. ble University Hospital “The family continues since being flown there by ing from all over the world”, Former England soccer team captain David Beckham plays soccer with young typhoon-survivors during his visit to typhoon-ravaged Tanauan township, Schumacher’s manage- to strongly believe in Mi- helicopter following his Dechael's recovery and place cember 29 accident in the Leyte province in central Philippines Friday, Feb. 14. Beckham, who spent Valentine's Day with typhoon survivors, was one of several international celebri- ment said. ties to raise funds for typhoon victims. (AP Photo) “The good wishes they all their trust in the doctors, Alpine resort of Meribel.

Petra Kvitova aiming Megosier Khate wins 42 ASA wrestling Meet Dhoni aims to for rare two in a row retain World Cup Our Correspondent

Kohima | February 14

Megosier Khate of Khonoma Village, representing Western Angami Sports Association (WASA), was yesterday crowned as the Champion of the Angami Sports Association (ASA) 42nd Wrestling Meet 2014 held here at Kohima local ground. Khate walked away with a cash prize of Rs 1.3 lakhs along with a citation.

Khriekethotuo Mepfuo from Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA), Rovilhulie Pier from Western Angami Sports Association (WASA) and Visevo Zashumo from Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) stood as second, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic raises a fist after win- third and fourth position ning a point during a match against her compatriot Lucie respectively and walked Safarova during the fourth day of the WTA Qatar Ladies Open away with a cash prize of in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Feb. 13. (AP Photo)

Dubai, February 14 (ageNcieS): Petra Kvitova will be bidding to become only the third woman in the history of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to successfully defend her title when the grandest tournament in the Middle East begins on Monday.

The Czech left-hander, who won the women’s singles title at Wimbledon in 2011, will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Justine Henin, who won the title in 2003/4 and again in 2006/7, and Venus Williams, who reigned as champion in 2009/10 and will be standing in her way in 2014.

Kvitova had not won a match in her two previous visits to Dubai, losing to qualifier Julia Schruff in 2009 and another qualifier, Ayumi Morita, in 2011. But in 2013

she swept all the way to the title by defeating two former world No 1s in Ana Ivanovic and 2011 Dubai champion Caroline Wozniacki, as well as title-holder Agnieszka Radwanska.

“Petra Kvitova delighted us with her run to the title in 2013 during which she conceded just one set,” said Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice-Chairman of tournament owners and organisers Dubai Duty Free. “Many of the players will tell you that defending a title is even more difficult than winning it, and Kvitova faces a massive challenge not only from several top 10 opponents, but many other outstanding players who have risen to the top of the rankings and have an outstanding history here. We wish her well.”

Wenger delighted Arsenal are playing Liverpool again

LoNDoN, February 14 (reuterS): The Arsenal players cannot wait to face Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and get an immediate chance to avenge their 5-1 mauling at Anfield last week, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday. Arsenal were battered as Liverpool scored four goals inside the opening 20 minutes but Wenger said the fifth-round match gives them the perfect opportunity to bounce back.

"We have got it out of our system, our main frailty at Liverpool was that we conceded goal after goal in 20 minutes," Wenger told reporters. "On Wednesday night (against Manchester United) we came back to our usual defensive stability. "Liverpool is the first team that we want to play.

When you can put things right what you want is an opportunity to do that. We have that opportunity."

Wenger conceded Saturday's defeat was a painful one. "Of course it

hurt, these guys are winners. When they lose like that, believe me they were hurting.

"But we will go for every competition that we can and the FA Cup is one of them." Arsenal's last trophy was the FA Cup in 2005 and they have a long history of rivalry with Liverpool in the competition, playing them in the final three times with wins in 1950 and 1971 and a defeat in 2001.

As well as seeking success in the FA Cup, Wenger's focus is still fixed firmly on the Premier League title.

With 12 matches to play Chelsea lead the standings by a point from Arsenal, who are a point ahead of third-placed Manchester City, although City have a game in hand.

Arsenal gave a strangely muted performance in the 0-0 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday and have only won one of their last four league games.

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Nagaland Wrestling Association 24th Meet, scheduled to be held at Kohima local ground from March 4 to 5.

Assam Rifles donates sports goods

Kiphire, February 14 (MexN): Under the military civic action Project, Major B.N Das and jawans of the 46 AR Kiphire post on Wednesday, handed over sports goods to Agape School, Kiphire. While handing over the sports goods to the school, officials of 46 the AR Kiphire post expressed hope that they would help students to build up their hidden talents and assured that the Assam rifles will extend all possible help, not only to the school, but to the entire community in the days to come.

Administrator of the school while expressing gratitude to the Assam rifles, requested the officials to extend any possible help MCA towards the progress of the school and the student community. The handing taking over program was followed with refreshment.

Dubai, February 14 (iaNS): India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday said his side is shaping up nicely and is on course to become the third country after Australia and the West Indies to win back-to-back ICC Cricket World Cups.

Dhoni, who hit the winning runs in Mumbai when India won their second World Cup title, added that his side has players who are capable of handling the pressure of a global event.

The victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in the United Kingdom in 2013 proved that India has the firepower and ability to excel outside their own territory, he stressed.

"It is amazing to think that it is just one year until we defend our ICC Cricket World Cup title as that means it is almost three years since we won the trophy on that amazing night in Mumbai. The memories of that night and of the whole tournament are as fresh and as special as ever," an ICC media release quoted Dhoni as saying. The tournament will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from Feb 14 to March 29, with India to open their title defence against traditional rival and 1992 champions Pakistan in Adelaide Feb 15.

"We know that defending the ICC Cricket World Cup is something that only the West Indies and Australia have done over the whole history of the tournament, but with the quality we have in and around our squad we believe we can become the third side to do it," Dhoni said.

"We have a group of

players who are experienced at playing in highpressure situations and we have already shown we are capable of dealing with the dual pressures of being world champions and coping in overseas conditions at a major ICC event by winning the ICC Champions Trophy in the UK last year," Dhoni added.

While India won their first title in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd led the West Indies to titles in 1975 and 1979, and Steve Waugh (1999) and Ricky Ponting (2003 and 2007) were at the helm when Australia won the tournament in England, South Africa and the West Indies. Dhoni, who occupies sixth position in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen, said the New Zealand tour has allowed his side to experience the conditions they will face during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which, in turn, has helped his side to prepare for next year's tournament.

"Although we did not win our latest ODI series in New Zealand, it has given us valuable experience of what we can expect in 12 months' time.

"The next year is now all about getting our plans in place and remaining confident, and, if we can do that, then we will be in a good place by the time the action starts next February. I remember the joy that us winning the ICC Cricket World Cup brought to all Indians all over the world in 2011 and we want to do the same again by playing to the best of our ability in 2015," said Dhoni.

Warner, Doolan build on Johnson devastation of SA

ceNturioN, February 14 (aFp): David Warner and Alex Doolan built on Australia's sizeable advantage after Mitchell Johnson destroyed South Africa's first innings on the third day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Friday.

Warner (93 not out) and Doolan (48 not out) took Australia to 147 for one in their second innings at tea, an overall lead of 338.

Johnson continued his devastating form of the recent Ashes series against England ? and his superb opening spell on the second day ? and finished with seven for 68 as South Africa were bowled out for 206 in reply to Australia's 397.

AB de Villiers made a sparkling 91 for South Africa before he was ninth man out. The left-handed Warner was dropped three times but played some thrilling attacking strokes as he and new cap Doolan added an unbeaten 146 for the second wicket after Chris Rogers was bowled by Dale Steyn in the second over of the Australian second innings.

Australia's batsman David Warner, right, plays a stroke shot as South Africa's wicketkeeper AB de Villiers, centre, and captain Graeme Smith, left, watch on the third day of their their cricket Test match at Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, February 14. (AP Photo)

Warner's first chance to fine leg where substitute He edged the next where a leaping Alviro Pecame on 26 when he Dean Elgar dived but could ball he faced, from Morne tersen could only get his hooked Vernon Philander not hold the ball.

Morkel, high to second slip fingertips to it. And, on 51,

he was dropped in similar fashion by Graeme Smith at first slip when he slashed at Ryan McLaren.

Warner had faced 115 balls by tea, hitting 11 fours and two sixes. Doolan was more circumspect and faced 85 balls, hitting seven fours. Johnson struck with his fourth ball of the day when Robin Peterson fended a sharply lifting delivery to Michael Clarke moving to his left from second slip.

Vernon Philander played a dogged innings of 15 before he was leg before wicket to off-spinner Nathan Lyon. Umpire Richard Illingworth gave Philander not out but the Australians successfully sought a review which showed the ball was hitting the stumps.

De Villiers was the only batsman to play Johnson with any comfort and he slammed the big left-arm fast bowler through the covers for four as he sought quick runs before the innings ended. But he lofted the next ball to mid-off to end a 148ball innings which included 10 fours and two sixes.

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‘Scientology minders were with Alia’s granddad ran me every day for 2 solid years’ underground newspaper John Travolta reveals how church accompanied him everywhere when his faith wobbled after son’s death ohn Travolta has revealed that he was assigned round-the-clock Scientology minders after the death of his teenage son four years ago. The 59-year-old Hollywood star was accompanied by representatives from his church every day for two years in order to help him through the ordeal. Jett Travolta died at the age of 16, in January 2009, after suffering a seizure in the Travolta family holiday home in the Bahamas and hitting his head on the bath.

It was not until after his death that Travolta acknowledged that Jett was autistic, something which he and Kelly Preston, his wife of 23 years, had always vehemently denied as Scientology does not believe autism exists. After this, Travolta was surrounded by selected members of his religion, potentially as a precaution to ensure he and his family would not stray following the death of Jett.

H o w e v e r, the Pulp Fiction actor says he would not have made it through without Scientology. ‘I don’t think I could have got through it,’ the father-of-three told The Telegraph. ‘They were with me every day after Jett died.

They even travelled with me when I needed to get away. And for a solid two years it was like that. ‘It was only in the second year that I started to take a break

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Following Jett’s death, Travolta was the victim of an $18million blackmail plot where a lawyer and a paramedic threatened to release details release a document relating to his son’s care.

During the subsequent trial, the actor told a jury how he battled to save his son’s life after Jett suffered a seizure at the family’s holiday home in Bahamas.

‘I was sleeping in the condo with my wife. My son was in the room below and my daughter was next door. I was awakened by Eli, my son’s nanny, pounding on the door saying Jett was unconscious. ‘I ran at the door, I ran downstairs to help my son with my wife. I saw him on the bathroom floor. ‘His other nanny, Jeff Kathrein, and an employee, a woman, was doing CPR on him.

I took the place of the woman. Jeff was doing compressions and I was doing breathing. I asked if an ambulance had been called and I was told “yes”.’

While giving his testimony, the Saturday Night Fever legend had also been asked whether his son had suffered with any medical problems. ‘Yes, my son was autistic and suffered from seizure disorder,’ he replied. ‘Every five to ten days he would suffer a seizure lasting 45 seconds to a minute and then sleep for about 12 hours.’ The case was later dropped when Travolta refused to take to the witness stand for a second time following a mistrial. He said that he did not want to put his family through the ordeal a second time. Travolta has been practicing Scientology since 1975 when actress Joan Prather gave him a book on the teachings of Ron L. Hubbard on while filming the movie The Devil’s Rain in Durango, Mexico.

‘I will carry the loss of Reeva with me for the rest of my life’ year to the day after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius has written an online tribute claiming her death was a ‘devastating accident’. Pistorius, 27, known as Blade Runner, posted the letter on his official Oscar Pistorious website. ‘The pain and sadness – especially for Reeva’s parents, family and friends consumes me with sorrow. ‘The loss of Reeva and the complete trauma of that day, I will carry with me for the rest of my life - Oscar.’

Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model, was found lying on the bathroom floor with fatal gunshot wounds to her head, elbow and hip. Pistorius was charged with her murder and other fire-arm related charges.

His trial starts on March 3 in the South African capital, Pretoria.

Prosecutors say Pistorius killed Steenkamp in the pre-dawn hours of Valentine’s Day after an argument.

Pistorius refutes this, saying he shot Steenkamp by mistake believing she was a nighttime intruder in his bathroom. Steenkamp’s mother, June, plans to attend the trial. No members of Steenkamp’s immediate family have attended any of Pistorius’ previous court dates. Prior to the murder, Pistorius was a global sport star - the first double-amputee to run at the Olympics. His ascent to stardom climaxed when he competed at the 2012 London Olympics but following his murder charge, he has been unable to compete in athletic events and had lucrative endorsement deals cancelled including one with Nike.

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ctress Alia Bhatt, who will head to Germany for the premier of her film ‘Highway’ at the Berlin Film Festival, has a strong connect with the country. Speaking to Mid-Day, the pretty actress reveals that her grandparents hail from Germany. She reveals that her grandmother is a German and was born in Germany.

The actress reveals that during Hitler’s reign, her maternal grandfather used to run an underground newspaper against Hitler. However, when authorities got to know about it they sentenced her maternal grandfather to two years of imprisonment. Then her maternal grandmother and mother ( Soni Razdan) crossed the border to Czechoslovakia before heading to England.

Hence, Alia has a strong emotional connection with Germany. She also plans to share her connection with the audience there. She will also tell them about her Kashmiri grandfather who became a member of the world famous dancer Ram Gopal’s troupe.

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s actress Nargis Fakhri entered the special metro ride at Patel Chowk station in the Capital on Tuesday, the excitement on her face was visible. In town to judge season three of Veet Be The Diva contest, this was her first time onboard Delhi public transport.

“The station and train were lovely, and even though we had a special separate area in the train, people came out of nowhere to join in,” she said. The diva helped select three winners, Shree Radhe Khanduja, Shefali Roy

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After her eventful morning of judging, where Fakhri was dressed in a pristine white GAS dress with nude pumps and a gold cuff, the Rockstar star changed into a white T shirt with pink shorts, gold and nude sandals to embark on her first-ever social walk. Seventeen women, including models Indrani Das Gupta and Sonalika Sahay, along with the pageant contestants took to the streets of Delhi, as they celebrated femininity and womanhood.

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We The Giants (left) and Alobo Naga and The Band (right) perform live during the Coffee House V Day Special organized by the youth department of Town Baptist Church Dimapur in Dimapur on Valentine’s Day. (Manen Aier Photo)

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rose for actor Saif Ali Khan after two of his employees were arrested by the Khar police for escaping with 11 split air-conditioners from his production office at 26th Road in Khar.

The Khar police said that on Wednesday night, the manager of Khan’s home production, Illuminati Films, approached them and complained that the ACs, of Dixon company, have been missing from their office since two months ago.

“We picked up the employees on the same day and began interrogating them

tioning many of them, we zeroed in on two.

And upon their sustained interrogation, the duo confessed to the crime,” said an officer from Khar police station. The accused, identified as Subhash Sahu, a resident of Grant Road, and Shamin Solanki, a resident of Juhu, have been working with Illuminati Films since the last five years.

The two said they had committed the offence since they were facing dire financial straits at their homes.

wanted the money to fund his sister’s wedding. Subinspector C D’mello said, “The accused have been charged under sections 381 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. They were produced in the Bandra metropolitan magistrate court and remanded in police custody till February 18.

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Croatia's Ivica Kostelic skis in the slalom portion of the men's supercombined to win the silver medal at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14 in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo)

Italy's Christof Innerhofer makes a jump during the downhill portion of the men's supercombined at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14 in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo)

WELLINGTON, FEbruAry 14 (PTI): Ishant Sharma exploited the seaming conditions brilliantly to return with a career-best 6/51 as India took early control of the second and final Test by skittling out New Zealand for a paltry 192 in the first innings on Friday.

Sharma justified captain MS Dhoni's decision to bowl first on a greentop as the lanky pacer kept the host batsmen on their toes with his testing line and length. Rising pacer Mohammed Shami (4/70) also contributed in India's dominating performance show on Day One as he picked up key wickets of Kane Williamson (47) and debutant James Neesham (33) at crucial junctures.

Opener Shikhar Dhawan then hit an attacking unbeaten half-century as India reached 100/2 at close, still trailing by 92 runs at the Basin Reserve.

Dhawan (71) and nightwatchman Sharma (3) were at the crease after the visitors lost the wickets of opener Murali Vijay (2) and Cheteshwar Pujara (19).

Sharma continued with his splendid show from the first Test as he claimed his second five-wicket haul of the series and fifth overall in his 55th Test.

Sharma took three wickets in the first four overs of his morning spell and that laid the foundation for India's hugely successful day when they are hoping to level the series.

While experienced speedster Zaheer Khan hit probing lengths immediately, Shami was still in the same mode as at Eden Park, bowling a tad short and looking for bounce from the wicket than movement in the air. However, he was negotiated easily by the batsmen as the Kiwi openers took 14 runs off his first three overs.

It meant that Sharma was introduced into the attack as early as the eighth over and thereon, went on to bowl unchanged for nine overs, turning the morning session India's way.

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India’s Ishant Sharma, left and Shikar Dhawan leave the pitch at the end of play against New Zealand on the first day of the second cricket test in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Feb. 14. (AP Photo)

(12) was unable to keep down a well-aimed short ball and was caught by Vijay at first slip. Two overs later, Sharma bowled an inswinger that hit Peter Fulton (13) on his pads and was trapped LBW, resulting in another poor start for the Kiwis.

In his third over of the morning then, the bowler continued his good work and made debutant Tom Latham's day a bad one, dismissing him for a duck in his first Test innings.

Latham's fall brought Auckland's double-centurion Brendon McCullum to the crease and together with the in-form Kane Williamson, he avoided further damage for nine overs but only put on 19 runs for the fourth wicket, when Shami returned and bowled a much improved fuller length in his second spell.

It earned him just reward, as McCullum (8) played a loose shot and was caught by Jadeja at mid-off.

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LOS ANGELES, FEbruAry 14 (AP): For three quarters, the Los Angeles Lakers tempted the sellout crowd at Staples Center into believing they would pull off one of the most improbable upsets of the NBA season. Then Kevin Durant took over and the Lakers got sloppy with the ball, turning it into just another loss in a season full of them for coach Mike D'Antoni's undermanned squad.

Durant scored 19 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Lakers to a record-setting seventh straight home loss with a 107-103 victory on Thursday night. ''The easy thing to do is look at it like we didn't have the proper focus. But I'm not going to go there - because when you play against an NBA team that's prideful like the Lakers, they're going to have a good game,'' Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said.

The Thunder have a 1 1/2-game lead on Indiana for the NBA's best record.

Their 43-12 mark equals the best start in the franchise's 47-year history, set by the 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics. Oklahoma City is 20-7 without second-leading scorer Russell Westbrook, who hasn't played

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka, right, of Congo, is hit in the face after rejecting the shot of Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

since getting a triple-double on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden.

Westbrook is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. ''This whole group, they are resilient,'' Durant said. ''We persevered through everything and just stayed

together. We had faith no matter what. We are looking forward to having Russell back and make it seem less of a transition for him.''

Chris Kaman and Wesley Johnson scored 19 points apiece for Los Angeles, and Kendall Marshall added 14 points and 17 as-

sists. The Lakers have lost 22 of their last 27 games and are tied with Sacramento for last place in the Western Conference.

The Thunder, coming off a 98-95 win against Portland in which they held All-Stars LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lil-

to be an uncomfortable one for their hosts, India could have had another wicket in the last over before lunch, when Williamson was caught by Dhoni off Zaheer in the 26th over. But it was a no-ball and the batsman, who had survived a close LBW shout off Sharma in the 24th over, was again lucky.

In the post-lunch session, Williamson and Corey Anderson started at 51/4 with the two batsmen looking to control the damage done in the first session.

The latter looked to hit out and counter attack the bowling, in a bid to drive back the Indian bowlers who were looking very menacing. He hit three fours and one six in this bid, but couldn't last long enough to sustain the innings. He was snapped up

by Sharma, the hero of the day, in the 34th over of the innings. Anderson made 24 runs before an inside edge ballooned off his pad and went straight to Virat Kohli

at gully, adding 39 valuable runs with Williamson, who was again lucky having survived twice before lunch.

Sharma took his fifth wicket in the 36th over, dismissing BJ Watling for a duck. The batsman was caught in the slips by Rohit Sharma. He should have had a sixth in the same over, but Williamson was again caught off a no-ball.

The batsman, who got lives on 15 and 23 runs, then cut loose and hit five more boundaries as he put on 47 runs with James Neesham, with the hosts' hundred coming up in the 39th over. Four overs later, Shami got the vital breakthrough, with Rohit again getting into the act at second slip, as Williamson couldn't survive this time.

He faced 100 balls, and hitting six boundaries in all.

Neesham scored 33 runs on his debut to help his side cross the 150-run mark in the 46th over. But in the very next, Shami snapped him up as well,

with the batsman edging behind to MS Dhoni.

Starting the post-tea session at 166/8, Tim Southee threw his bat around in search of quick runs and hit three sixes, as he raced to run-a-ball 32, hitting one four as well.

He became Sharma's sixth victim in the 52nd over, a soft catch to Vijay at mid-wicket. Shami on the other end accounted for last-man Trent Boult (2), bringing the innings to a close in the fourth over after tea. Neil Wagner (5) was the unbeaten batsman.

In India's reply, Dhawan reached his half-century in the 22nd over of the innings, hitting 10 fours and one six overall, as he put up 87 runs for the second wicket with Pujara.

Pujara had come out to bat early, since Vijay was dismissed in the second over of the day by Tim Southee (1/20). Trent Boult (1/18) trapped Pujara LBW some 20 minutes before stumps.

lard to a combined 1-for17 from the field in the second half, trailed by as many as 15 points late in the third quarter while Durant missed his first eight attempts from 3-point range.

But Durant's first 3-pointer of the game cut the Lakers' lead to 85-77 in the opening minute of the fourth, triggering a 15-2 run that enabled Oklahoma City to pull ahead 92-87 with 5:46 to play. ''He just continued to play the game and do what he has done all season,'' teammate and former Laker Derek Fisher said. ''He is one of the best I have seen in terms if really just playing through anything and everything.''

Los Angeles committed seven of its 23 turnovers during the first 4:03 of the final period, and Fisher tied it at 87-all on a 3-pointer.

Durant then stole the ball from Johnson and hit a driving layup that gave the Thunder their first lead, 89-87. The five-time AllStar capped the rally with a 3-pointer 32 seconds later.

The Lakers came out of the gate like a team that desperately wanted to avoid surpassing the franchise record for consecutive home losses they shared with the 1992-93 squad.

They led 54-45 at halftime.

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