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One arrested for theft and assault Dimapur Police in cooperation with Imphal Police on September 18 apprehended one of the three accused in a case of theft and assault, which occurred on September 13 at Pongsang village, near Jharnapani. The arrested was part of a trio from Manipur, who had stolen a JCB from Dimapur and had assaulted the driver and handyman.

Police informed that the trio on September 3 hired a JCB excavator and took the excavator along with its driver, handyman and a minor helper towards Jharnapani in the pretext of some construction work.

On reaching the spot, the accused persons took

for eight days. The minor was told by the accused that he was in Shillong. On September 11, the minor was sent back to Dimapur in a vehicle arranged by the accused persons.

On reaching Dimapur, the minor pointed out the location of the accused to police. After intimating their Imphal counterparts, a team of Dimapur Police led by Sub Inspector, Langhakum Yimchunger proceeded towards Imphal on September 12.

The team along with Imphal West Police raided the place, while apprehending one of the accused and recovering the excavator.

The accused has been identified as one Thounaojan Ahongjao Singh, who is presently in police custody. While the other two accused are absconding, a case has been registered and further investigation is on, informed police.

Two arrested for theft In a separate case, Dimapur Police arrested two persons on charges of robbing a vegetable seller on September 13. According to the OC of Diphupar PS,

One arrested for attempted ATM theft In another incident, police arrested one person, identified as Kevitso Angami, while under influence of alcohol was in the act of breaking open an ATM with a dao (machete) with intention to steal cash. Diphupar Police said the accused was caught while he was attempting to break open the cash machine of the UCO Bank ATM booth located at 2nd Gate, Chumukedima, in the wee hours of September 18. The accused is in custody of Diphupar police station.

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It said that posts in the reserved seats are kept vacant for certain years, and later de-reserved on ground of public interest as “no suitable candidates are found, even if many ST and other reserved category candidates meet all the eligibility criteria for the specific posts.”

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in its Twenty Fourth Report had also reached the same conclusion on November 26, 2012. The Committee had recommended that an inquiry be initiated for such cases in the various directorates.

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 18 (NEPS): Nagaland Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu recently met Union Minister for Transport, Road and Highways (MTRH) Oscar Fernandes at the latter’s office in New Delhi and had a detailed discussion on the various road development projects in Nagaland.

Disclosing this to NEPS Wednesday, Nienu said he informed the Union Minister on road projects in Nagaland under the Special Accelerated Road Development Program (SARDPNE) and how projects in the State were held up for two

years, while other Northeastern States were benefiting from it. The projects under SARDP-NE for the Nagaland sector include four road projects covering a total of 329 kilometers.

Nienu requested Fernandes to expedite the case with regard to resumption of road construction works in Nagaland under SARDPNE, which was executed by M/S Maytas & Gayatri. The Union Minister in turn assured that he would try his best for work to be started again in Nagaland.

Neinu also queried the Union Minister on the possibility of the Government

of India handing over the SARDP Projects to the Nagaland state government, as there are hardly 8 to 9 months left for the works.

He also requested the Union Minister to take up the state’s Foothill Road Project as a National Project.

Fernandes stated that since the Project is very big; a decision at the highest level is required. The Union Minister also asked Nienu to come up with a detailed project report for it to be taken up as a National Project.

Other issues concerning the economy, interstate connectivity etc were also discussed in the meeting.

Taking pro-active measures to check the rising crime in the city, the Dimapur Police arrested four persons involved in three separate crimes. The arrests made on September 12, 13 and 18 are all instances of theft and assault.

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DIMAPUR , SEPTEMBER 18 (MExN): The Central Naga Tribal Council has extended support to ACAUT in the fight against unabated tax. A press note from the CNTC stated that ACAUT’s initiative and co-operation from all concerned Naga Political Groups have considerably reduced rampant taxation. However, it said that prices of commodities have remained the same or in fact have increased. Therefore, the CNTC implored upon ACAUT to also take up initiatives to work hand in hand with the concerned authorities in controlling and regulating prices of commodities.

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DIMAPUR , SEPTEMBER 18 (MExN): The Ao Senden in its mid-term General Conference held on September 17 resolved to issue a ‘No Objection Certificate’ to the Government of Nagaland for exploitation of Petroleum and Natural Gas under the conditions that the Cabinet Committee regulation on Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas, needs to be reviewed by honouring the position of the land owners by giving foremost share on revenue ceiling as first party. A press note from the President of the Ao Senden stated that though the state is entitled for royalty that may arrive from the exploitation of oil and its resources, the rightful ownership of the land and its resources (as enshrined in the Art. 371 (A)) should not be altered or nullified at any cost. On the issue of the formation of Nagaland Tribes Council, the Ao Senden resolved to take part as demanded by the mobilization committee by deputing two representatives from the Ao Senden.

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the driver to a secluded spot and assaulted him with a Knife and iron rod. The trio returned to the JCB and took the Handyman to another spot, where he was also brutally assaulted. Assuming that both had succumbed to injuries, the trio dumped their bodies in separate spots along the area.

The trio then abducted the 12 year old helper and proceeded towards Imphal.

However, the driver recovered consciousness and with the help of a passerby contacted the JCB owner.

Medziphema police along with the village council rescued the driver on September 3 evening and the Handyman the next morning on September 4. They were both admitted at CIHSR, Dimapur. Police informed that the driver is in a stable condition, while the handyman is yet to regain consciousness.

Meanwhile, the trio along with the excavator reached Imphal on the morning of September 4 and were holed up at Ningompan Makhalekai, in west Imphal, where the abducted minor was confined

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A young girl, who fled the fighting between government forces and Muslim rebels, kisses her baby brother as they set up their tents along a boulevard in Zamboanga city in southern Philippines on September 18. The standoff, which began Sept. 9, 2013, when about 200 Moro national Liberation Front guerrillas stormed several coastal communities in Zamboanga city and seized scores of residents, has displaced more than 100,000 people. (AP Photo)

K Angami the incident occurred around 3.30 am when the victim took an auto-rickshaw from 6th Mile and was on her was to buy vegetables.

However, after reaching 3rd Mile, the three other occupants of the auto including the driver stopped the auto, threatened the victim and reportedly robbed the woman of Rs. 13,000. On September 17, police arrested two of the accused, who have been identified as Abemo Lotha and Enosh Ali, the driver of the auto.

‘India’s Higher Education System is casteist’ Azo apprises oscar on 101 crimes against STs and SCs nagaland road projects

NEw DElHI, SEPTEMBER 18 (MExN): The Asian Centre for Human Rights has come up with a report revealing the “discrimination” towards Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India’s higher education system.

The ACHR report titled ‘India’s Unfinished Agenda for Inclusion: A study on denial of reservation to the tribals in the government services and posts,’ also informed that from 2001 to 2012, one hundred and one crimes were committed every day against SCs and STs in India.

The ACHR informed that as per the National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 4,40,691 crimes were

every day from 2001 to 2012

committed against the SCs and the STs from 2001 to 2012. This implies at least 101 crimes were committed every day against the SCs and the STs during the same period. “The figures of the NCRB are only tip of the iceberg as most crimes against the SCs and the STs are not reported to and/or registered by the police,” it added.

The report cited the University Grants Commission’s disclosure that the representation of STs in the post of professors has come down from 3.88% in

2006-07 to 0.24% in 201011. As per the same report, the number of ST readers came down from 1.03% in 2006-2007 to 0.32% in 2010-11. It further informed that the number of ST lecturers came down from 4.43% in 2006-07 to 3.63% in 2010-11.

“The data provided by the UGC shows that India’s higher educational institutions remain the most casteist, possibly a reflection of the opposition to the reservation policy,” Suhas Chakma, Director of the Asian Centre for Human

than Kashung was organised in Ukhrul town which was attended by the Tangkhul Naga Long, TKS, TSL and public leaders including MLA Samuel Risom. A case regarding the incident has been registered with the Ukhrul District Police Station and police said that investigation is on.

Jonathan Kashung served as president of the Tangkgul Katamnao Saklong and Vice President of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM). He was actively involved in the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur and was one of the founding members of Movement for Tribal Peoples Rights, Manipur (MTPRM).

He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

committed, enough time should be given for his clarification,” said Majabung Gangmei who is also the spokesman of ATSUM. Meanwhile, UNC and NWU in a joint statement said the Naga people have always stood against the use of violence by any group particularly upon members of the civil society whatever may be the charges alleged and leveled. “We also condemn the bomb attack on the office of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), in the heart of thickly populated Ukhrul town on the night of September 16, 2013 suspected to be carried out by cadres of an outfit in this connection which is an abominable act, alien to the culture and social values of the Naga people,” the UNC and NWU stated. “The civil society, which upholds the unity and oneness of the people is greatly disturbed by this unfortunate chain of events. We once again appeal to all concern to refrain from violence and use of terror weapons and to create space for dialogue through which differences and misunderstandings can be resolved,” the UNC and NWU further stated.

TNL presidential candidate killed ‘Building lives’ with Bamboo newmai news network Imphal | September 18

Tensions ran high in Ukhrul district headquarters today as the lifeless body of prominent Naga leader, Jonathan Kashung was recovered and brought to the town this morning. Kashung (49), one of the presidential candidates for the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the apex body of the Tangkhul tribe, was abducted by unidentified armed men from Phungreitang area in Ukhrul town on September 13 at around 9:40 am.

His decomposed body was found on September 17 evening at Tolloi Junction, around 4 km north-west of Ukhrul. Early this morning, relatives of the deceased along with police retrieved the decomposed body and brought it to Ukhrul town.

The TNL general election which was due to be held on September 18 has been postponed indefinitely. Police sources said that Kashung was killed by suspected militants, but did not mention the name of the group involved. No group has claimed responsibility so far. A condolence programme for late Jona-

ATSUM, UNC, NWU condemn the killing The All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM), the United Naga Council (UNC) and Naga Women Union (NWU) condemned the abduction and subsequent killing of K. Jonathan.

ATSUM speaker Majabung Gangmei said the act was inhuman and barbaric.

“Whatever mistake Jonathan Kashung might have

4th World Bamboo Day celebrated in Dimapur Morung Express news Dimapur | September 18

Advisor to the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Dr. Longrineken, MLA, has said the development of bamboo in Nagaland is envisaged to be taken up from two perspectives – resource development and enterprise development.

“Augmenting existing resources through scientifically managed plantations and regeneration are areas where the Agency (NBDA) is focusing on to develop bamboo resources”, the NBDA advisor said.

On enterprise development, Longrineken said technology sourcing and dissemination, capacity building and skill up gradation, infrastructural developments and marketing initiatives are some of the focus areas.

The NBDA advisor was speaking at the 4th ‘World Bamboo Day’ celebration held at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur, on Wednesday. The theme

A bamboo craftsman displaying various decorative and utility bamboo products at the sales and exhibition held at nBRC Dimapur on the occasion of World Bamboo Day. (Morung Photo)

for this year’s world-wide Bamboo Day celebration is “Building Lives.”

Longrineken said that taking into account the huge potential in untapped skills and workmanship in Nagaland, NBDA has been working with a multi-pronged strategy through “cluster development” system covering all the 11 districts of Nagaland and thereby, “envisaging bamboo as an instrument of poverty alleviation and em-

ployment, particularly in the rural sector.”

Stating that bamboo is found extensively all over Nagaland, especially in Dimapur, Peren, Mon and Mokokchung districts; the NBDA advisor said that out of the estimated 8.96 hectares of growing stock of bamboo found in the country, Nagaland state with 4,48,000 hectares accounts for 5% of the growing stock.

He also informed that

the first ‘World Bamboo Day’ celebration under the aegis of World Bamboo Organization (WBO) and hosted by Nagaland government was at Kisama Heritage Village in 2010.

The NBDA advisor further informed that since inception of Nagaland Bamboo Mission, NBDA has undertaken numerous activities towards fostering ecological security and economic growth through development and utilization of bamboo resources.

The NBDA advisor presented awards to progressive bamboo farmer, Pushito Aye and entrepreneur, Lanuwati. He also inaugurated the 2-day “sales and exhibition” of bamboo products.

Meanwhile, NBDA officials informed that an “information centre” has also been set up at the sales and exhibition hall, where interested bamboo farmers and entrepreneurs can interact with NBDA officials for any information and schemes related to bamboo development.

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(L-R) Children of Mayapuri slum offering prayer, DABA Youth Ministry team along with the students and working youths of DABA staying in Delhi during the fellowship on September 15, Women in the slum praying on September 17.

New Delhi, September 18 (mexN): A 12-member team of the Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) Youth Ministry organised an exposure tour under the banner ‘City Ministry’ to Delhi from September 15 to 17, 2013. The team under the leadership of Toshi Longkumer, Youth Director and Dr. Imcha, deacon, DABA visited Delhi Ao Baptist Church (DABC) on September 15 and conducted the devotional service.

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Exhorting the congregation especially the students, Toshi Longkumer said there are more storms when one is away from family and friends, “God wants us to overcome the storms that we face in our personal lives and in the society.” Quoting Augustine, an early church father, Toshi Longkumer said, “The boat in which Christ is sleeping is the heart in which faith is asleep today.” The youth director put across the question, “How is Jesus in your

‘We have to redefine the idea of education’

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C.Khalong Ao, Director, Higher Education, Government of Nagaland speaking at the 20th Annual Social Day celebration of Immanuel College, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

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life?” He said, “Our faith becomes too weak to act in the middle of the storm. But believers in Christ are no more ordinary people because Christ lives in us. No matter how hard the storms hit in the Christian journey towards heaven, God wants us to overcome and let Jesus be active in our lives. See that the great storm turn into a great calm.”

Dr. Imcha in his vote of thanks said that two churches and ministry have come togeth-

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): C.Khalong Ao, Director, Higher Education, Government of Nagaland today called upon the urgent need for Nagas to redefine the idea of education. He said that the meaning of education is not just a vocation, or to develop a single virtue, but to become a good citizen and teach our children to earn and be self employed.

The Director of Higher Education stated this at the 20th Annual Social Day celebration of Immanuel College, Dimapur.

Khalong also opined that the education system in Nagaland is guided by reasons other than education itself, with “too many

interferences”. He listed that the problem of Vernacular languages; requirement of language teachers in the primary learning stage, and understanding the subject mater are just some of the problems faced in Nagaland.

Khalong also iterated that the young generation has divorced themselves from studies. He said that students do not go to library; but play a lot of video games instead. Pointing out that young students are weak in health, because of consumption of spurious substances, he advised the students of Immanuel College to keep control of their eating and drinking habits, stating “it will have an impact in your life”.

Also, congratulating the Chairman, Principal, Management, and Staff of Immanuel College for the excellent educational service rendered, he praised that Immanuel College will not only be a prominent college but be the top in Nagaland.

He also added, “We as academicians should give 100 per cent to our students. Most of our troubles would be at end if our students are brought up intellectually and morally”.

He also challenged the students to be close to their teachers and honor and respect them. He added, “Cling to your teachers- then you will know the secret of knowledge, information, and wisdom.” He encouraged the students, “Try and be unique, creative and extraordinary so others can see you prominently in the society.”

Immanuel College, Dimapur celebrated the 20th Annual Social Day under the theme “Unfurling New Inspiration”. Serfudin Ali from B.Sc 1st semester was crowned Mr Freshers and Sholulua (B.Sc 1st semester) was crowned Miss Freshers 2013. Also, on behalf of the outgoing students, Nukshinaro Aier, B.Sc, 3rd year presented a word of farewell.

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Our Beloved Mother, Mrs Joy Nakhro (Janti) left for her heavenly abode on Sept 11th, 2013.

To all who stood by us…

At the time of our Mother’s ailment and joined us in mourning her passing away; “How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God’s presence because of you?”

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DABA Youth Ministry reaches Delhi er for greater glory of God. Just like progressive Delhi city, he expressed hope that the church and people are also growing.

He encouraged the students and working youths to hold on

DWO Mokokchung informs

to their dreams and return to their homeland and contribute towards nation building.

The visiting team presented two songs. After the service, the team had a fellowship with the members of DABA staying in Delhi, which was attended by 20 youths. The Delhi Ao Baptist Church also hosted another fellowship and dinner for the DABA City Ministry team at the residence of DABC pastor Rev. Dr. Alemrenba.

moKoKchuNg, September 18 (Dipr): District Welfare Officer, Mokokchung T. Imkong Lkr informed that all the beneficiaries of various pension schemes under Mokokchung district, who have not drawn their pension benefits during the payment period from August 12 to September 19, 2013 are given a grace period to draw their pension starting from September 20, 2013 to September 26, 2013. He further informed that no payment would be made after this grace period and those beneficiaries who fail to draw their payment during the grace period will be deleted/removed from the pension schemes concerned.

Graduate teachers under SDEO Niuland informed

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): All the graduate teachers under the establishment of Sub Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Niuland have been directed to submit following details to the office latest by September 25, 2013: Appointment order (photocopy), Date of regularization (photocopy), Date of graduation (graduation mark sheet photocopy), Educational qualification (additional qualification, if any – B.Ed etc), Date of birth, Date and place of present posting.

On September 17, the team visited Mayapuri slum, where they interacted with the missionaries and the Christian converts of the area. Two missionaries, Ajit Kumar and Saimjith from the Church of South India for the last one year have been ministering in the area. At present, around 100 people from 25 families have converted to Christianity from other faiths and they worship in a home Church. The missionaries minister to the locals of Mayapuri

our world, our Future: Peace-Poster Drawing Contest

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): Lions Club International is organizing the 26th Peace-Poster Drawing Contest on the theme “Our World, Our future” at Lions Club of Dimapur, Midland on October 2, 2013. Interested schools or youth groups in Dimapur district have been requested to submit names of three participants each from their respective institutions within the age group of 11 to 13 years (as on November 15, 2013) to the chairperson of the contest Asha Agarwal and its chairman Ajay Sethi. The drawings will be judged based on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.

A press release appended by the aforementioned chairperson and chairman informed that Lions Clubs International has been regularly organizing the Peace-Poster Contest around the world wherever a Lions Club exists. The motto

of the contest is to foster the spirit of harmony amongst the youths in particular, thereby giving a message of peace to all the sections of the society.

The contest will be on four levels namely, local Lions Club, District, Multiple & International level. International Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip to the award ceremony on the Lions Day with the United Nations (subject to change). At the ceremony, s/he will receive US $ 5,000 (or local equivalent) and an award. Two family members (one being the winner’s parent or legal guardian) and the sponsoring Lions Club President or a club member (as designated by Club President) will accompany the winner to the award ceremony. The award ceremony is planned in March 2014. Further, 23 Multiple-District Merit Award Winners each will receive US $ 500 (or local equivalent) and a

Three days workshop on photography and cinematography for the students of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur concluded September 18. The workshop was conducted

by Dhiren from Nagaland Post and Imcha Jamir from The Morung Express. Seen here are the participants with the two trainers. (Morung Photo)

Seminar on role of social media & its impact on September 21

Kohima, September 18 (Dipr): In view of the fast “global scenario” and “unprecedented growth of Social Media,” Kohima Press Club (KPC) is organizing a “One-Day Media Seminar” on September 21, 10:00 am at Hotel Japfu, Kohima with Minister for Roads and Bridges, Kuzholuzo Nienu as chief guest. The media in Nagaland cannot remain isolated from this fast growing information technology and there is no way, but to accept to be part of the changes, says the concept paper of the KPC. It says over the last one year, people have seen how Social Media has captured the minds of the world communities, and people of Nagaland are no exception to this. “In fact, the Social Media has greatly impacted on our lifestyles,” the KPC concept paper says. “The opinions formed in the Social Media could change the mindsets of the bureaucrats and politicians in the State. Most impor-

through prayer, education, health services and other kinds of material help. Most of the slum dwellers are toy and balloon sellers.

The team visited The Cathedral Church of the Redemption, Diocese of Delhi Church of North India, interacted with students of the Cathedral nursery school and visited St. Mary’s Home of Aged where they interacted with Rev. Sujana James, Manager and Bendia James, caretaker.

tantly, the masses particularly the youth have been greatly influenced by the Social Media.”

It further says that the use of the Social Media in the right perspective can change the mindsets of their youth, who will be the future pillars of the society, but there also lies “danger” of harming more than good to their youth if such very simple, but complicated Social Media technology is not “properly used.”

The KPC has chosen two themes – ‘The role of the media in the midst of Social Media invasion’, and ‘The impact of Social Media on our lifestyles/society’.

Noted veteran journalist and author Charles Chasie will present paper on the former topic, while wellknown official Limawati Ao, Joint Director, IPR, will present paper on the latter.

Large number of media personalities, government media personnel, members from AIR, DDK and also PROs from Defense Ministry and Assam Rifles, State

Police department etc. will attend the Seminar. A special number will also be presented by noted singer Ato Nienu. The Seminar will be chaired by Vishu Rita Krocha, Secretary, KPC; Welcome Address by KPC President, Kops Krome; Vote of Thanks

by H. Chishi, former KPC President and Senior Correspondent, The Telegraph; and a brief background of the Seminar will be read out

by Oken Jeet Sandham, Senior journalist and Editor, NEPS. Nagaland Post Correspondent, Solomon, will pronounce Invocation.

After the paper presentations by the resources persons, there will be an interactive session. Resolutions will be adopted on the basis of the papers presented, and vital points churned out from the discussion hour so as to disseminate the “merits and demerits” on the uses of the Social Media for the advancement of “our society.”

Grand Lunch will be served at the Hotel Japfu after the Seminar.

certificate of achievement.

Locally, there will be cash awards of Rs.2,500/, Rs.2000/-, Rs.1,500/-, Rs.1,000/- for the Top four winners respectively, besides the certificates for the schools and winners. The project is jointly organized by Lions Club of Dimapur and Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Vanda.

The release recalled that last year, Ranjani Kumari (1st), Abhijit Das (2nd), Takatula Imsong (3rd) and Hamlong Phom (4th) - all school students in the age group of 11 to 13 years from Vision School of Fine Arts, Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Little Star Hr. Sec. School & Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School respectively were the winners at the local level.

For further details, interested school authorities may contact the Project Chairman Ajay Sethi, NIIT Dimapur Centre at 229145/ 96121-71341 or Asha Agarwal at 94368-30885.

NSACS Multi Media Campaign 2013: Clueless Attention to be ambassador

Kohima, September 18 (mexN): Khriehu Liezietsu, Chairman DPDB and Advisor, Music Task Force Nagaland today officially launched the NSACS Zero Multi Media Campaign (MMC) at Dream Cafe, Kohima. He also introduced Clueless Attention, winner of Rock plus 2012 as brand ambassador of the campaign. Clueless Attention members in their interaction with media persons opined it was an opportunity for the band to give back to the society through their music, while conveying the message that Music doesn't have to involve alcohol, drugs and sex, a tag which has always plagued the Music industry.

The band intends to convey the message that one can be a successful musician by being clean of alcohol and drugs. The band

will also sing an original composed particularly for the Zero campaign entitled "Carry on", which will also be performed by the 11 District winners at the Grand Finale to be held in Dimapur on September 28, 2013.

IEC Deputy Director Ayieno Kechu lauding the MTF for sponsoring the brand ambassadors thanked the MTF and the Legislators' Forum for AIDS (LFA) for their constant support to the cause. She disclosed that Khriehu Liezietsu would be the advisor for the MMC 2013. Further, she said that LFA would also partner as one of the chief patrons of MMC 2013. NSACS Music for Zero co-ordinator, Theja Meru informed that Clueless Attention would be touring all eleven districts of the State and schools and colleges too.

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) held its General Assembly on September 13, 2013 at Baudi Hall Jalukie Town, where village representatives, elders, senior leaders, intellectual student leaders, women leaders and youth attended. A press release issued by the ZBN informed that besides many agenda placed for deliberation, the “threadbare discussion” was on shifting of Peren District Headquarter to new site which is yet to be materialized, due to opposition from certain section of people. The members after lengthy deliberation reportedly resolved to fully

support the initiatives of District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) and State Government to shift the Headquarter at the earliest possible time.

Further, Zeliangrong Baudi resolved to commence its touring program in the District very soon to see that, any developmental works and activities under Peren District are done as per the Government norms and rules. Concerns were also conveyed on some government officers failing to attend their duty and remaining absent from the office giving tons of inconveniences to the general public, the note stated.

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GJM talks of a 'revolution' in Darjeeling FCI to increase storage capacity in NE Darjeeling, September 18 (ianS): In a hardening of stand, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) yesterday threatened to launch, after Oct 20, an "intense agitation" that could take the shape of a "revolution" to realise its demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland.

The GJM, which has been spearheading the movement for Gorkhaland to be carved out of parts of northern West Bengal, has announced a relaxation in the agitation till Oct 20 in the wake of union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's directive that it should withdraw the shutdown to pave the way for tripartite talks. The central government, the state government and the GJM are to be involved in the discussions.

"The Gorkhaland movement cannot be wiped out by any force. Gorkhaland is our 'Constitutional' right and we will achieve it," GJM president Bimal Gurung posted on social networking site Facebook. He also told reporters here that despite his party sticking to a democratic movement, the

central and the state government have not paid any heed. "So long we had said we will stick to a democratic movement. We have never deviated from it. But this state government will not pay heed to such movements."

"So from now on we will have recourse to an

undemocratic movement.

This state government has stooped so low. We are prepared for any consequences," Gurung said.

"There will be a revolution in the hills," he said.

"The people of Gorkhaland must be ready for intense agitation from the 20th October," he posted

on Facebook. "The Centre and the State government must respect the democratic agitation done by the people of the Hills and Dooars for Gorkhaland."

He said the GJM would not go for "bilateral talks", but tri-partite discussions.

"We also understand that the Gorkhaland issue can

According to the complainant, a woman used to make calls on behalf of Fortune, giving details of financial transactions.

The police concluded that it was Mary without even conducting a voice test. “I knew Fortune through a common friend as he often visited the church. As secretary of the choir, I had the numbers of many people whom we used to invite for special programmes. I had his number too,” Mary told The Hindu.

Not knowing Hindi or Marathi proved her major disadvantage. “The police said they wanted my help in arresting Fortune and took my signature on a number of papers,” she said. She soon found herself inside the Byculla women’s prison with no idea why she was arrested. Neither the police nor the lawyer they provided for her informed her that she was an accused.

It was only two weeks later did Mary come to know of the charges against her through Angela Sontakke, an alleged Maoist, lodged in the same prison. “I was stunned to

know I was accused of financial cheating.”

By then Mary’s sisters, who were also in the city, were thrown out of their flat after the landlord had come to know about the police case. Mary had been sharing the flat with her cousin and a younger sister. First among six siblings, Mary first moved to Chennai after graduation from Manipur, and then she came to Mumbai in search of work.

“Inside jail, I felt very scared and secluded as Indian prisoners thought I was a foreigner,” she said.

She wondered whether she had been subjected to this because she was from Manipur. “People here do not know that we are Indians too. They always look at us with suspicion.”

However, the police say they have a strong case. Investigating officer Ankush Katkar told The Hindu that Mary used to help the main accused by calling the victims. “She spoke to the complainant, posing herself as an officer from the Reserve Bank of India.”

Katkar said the po-

lice arrested her only after gathering enough evidence. “We have filed a charge sheet and are sure that no mistake has been made in the investigation.

We will present the case effectively in court.”

Mary was granted bail two months after her arrest in October 2012, but she could not afford the bail bond of Rs. 1 lakh.

So she had to stay in jail till March 2013. She had spent Rs. 85,000 on her lawyer but he disappeared. Finally, she got a new lawyer through her friend from the Church.

“The judge agreed that the bail amount was too high and lowered it after our request,” said advocate Wesley Menezes.

Mary’s discharge application will be heard on October 10. She wants to start her life afresh, without any court case or police inquiry. A new job has given her that opportunity. “I want to forget those months of my life. I want to start a new life,” she said.

(The woman’s name has been changed to protect her identity)

be solved only through dialogue," he said. The Mamata Bannerjee government in the state has been cracking down on the GJM by arresting its leaders, sympathizers and fund-givers since the outfit stepped up the movement late July after the centre gave the goahead to Telangana.

guwahati, September 18 (ianS): The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will create an additional capacity for storing 5.4 lakh tonnes of food grain in the northeastern states, including Sikkim, with a total allocation of Rs.568.17 crore, it was announced here.

FCI chairman and managing director C. Viswanath said Wednesday this decision was taken considering the strategic importance of the region, and that FCI has also prepared a special package plan for the north east.

He said of the allocated amount, Rs.458.56 crore was earmarked for storage construction during 12th Five-Year Plan. "For FCI, augmenting storage capacity has been a continuous process and primarily financed by planned resources. In 2009-10, Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) scheme was introduced to engage private investments in storage capacity creation," he said.

Viswanath also reviewed the progress of storehouse construction in the region with FCI officials and state machinery Wednesday and expressed his satisfaction over the work. "Now, there is good progress. Of 49 projects,

Cheating case haunts this Manipuri woman Journalists' Forum Assam

Without evidence, woman spends seven months in Mumbai jail mumbai, September 18 (the hinDu): Twenty seven-year-old Mary from Manipur has spent seven months in a Mumbai jail for a crime she avers she didn’t commit; neither did the police find any evidence against her. Now out on bail, she is still struggling to get herself formally discharged in the case.

Mary came to Mumbai in 2011 and became a member of the Christ Embassy Church at Juhu. Her nightmare began in August 2012, when the Khar police asked her about the whereabouts of Fortune Positive alias Dennis Steve, a Nigerian who was accused of cheating an Indian woman of almost Rs. 5 lakh in an Internet scam.

PM urged for dialogue on Tibet

itanagar, September 18 (pti): Cutting across party lines, various leaders from Arunachal Pradesh have pleaded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to display India's solidarity with Tibet and initiate an immediate dialogue with the government of China to bring in a positive solution.

In a memorandum to the Prime Minister yesterday, leaders of various political parties of the state argued that reaching at a permanent solution favourable to the Tibetan people would be most beneficial to India and the security of Asia.

"Traditionally, Arunachal Pradesh maintained cordial relation with the then free Tibetan state and trade took place between the two region. Hence, the people of Arunachal Pradesh have a sympathetic and sacred solidarity with the Tibetan people," the memorandum, a copy of which was made available to the press, said.

India should undertake the task of promoting dialogue without precondition to advance a solution on Tibet and to press for respect for human rights and the preservation of Tibetan religion, language and cultural heritage, it said. The Memorandum was signed

by Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Mukut Mithi, NCP state unit president Kahfa Bengia, BJP state president Tai Tagak, People's Party of Arunachal president Kameng Ringu and Tibet Support Group of Arunachal Pradesh president Tacho Kabak among others.

demands better working condition for media persons

guwahti, September 18 (pti): Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) today expressed concern at the helpless working condition of mediapersons, particularly those employed with private television channels. ''Nearly 80% working journalists of the state have to work with pitiable salaries, unlimited working hours without even a break in need and without any insurance facilities'', JFA President Rupam Barua and Secretary Nav Thakuria said in a statement.

Working journalists, engaged with satellite news channels of Assam, have to perform their duties in a vulnerable atmosphere with low wages, more than eight hours working period in a day, without appropriate leave days and off-days, and with no facility of life and health insurance coverage. Whenever the demand for higher financial packages for the privately-owned television

channel employees, including the working journalists is put forward, the owners argue that they are running a loss-making business.

The JFA has demanded a minimum starting salary of rupees 15,000 for the television media persons, engaged with the satellite news channels of Assam, with a daily working period of eight hours or less, and a dignified leave arrangement. It also stated that all the employees working in newspaper or news channels should get facilities of Provident Fund, ESI according to the Labour Act and also a health and life insurance coverage without discrimination, the statement added.

19 of 100,060 tonne capacity (nine in Arunachal Pradesh, four in Assam, two each in Manipur and Nagaland, one each in Meghalaya and Tripura) are under construction. One project at Hailakandi, Assam, and two at Jiribam and Senapa-

ti in Manipur have already been completed and made storage worthy," he added.

"Land has been acquired further for six projects of 128,500 tonne capacity. Efforts have been made to get land notified in five more projects." he said.

AFFIDAVIT

Regd.No: 2473/13 Date: 11/09/13 I, Miss Roseline Longkumer aged about 30 years, resident of H/NO-389 Cradle Home Duncan Bosti, Dimapur; Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under:1. That I am a citizen of India.

2. That in my educational documents my name has been entered as "Roseline Longkumer", however in ,my PAN CARD , my name has been entered as "Roseline Mollier" and also Post Graduate Theological Studies certificate my name has been entered Roseline Lkr 3. That all the names "Roseline Longkumer" and "Roseline Mollier" and Roseline Lkr are same and one person only.

4. That the purpose of swearing this affidavit is to declare that henceforth, I shall be called Roseline Longkumer only for all official purposes and wherever Roseline Longkumer and Roseline Lkr is appeared may be corrected as Roseline Longkumer by competent authority.

That the statement made by me in Para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and no materials are concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 11th day of September 2013 Notary Public Dimapur: Nagaland

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Ref: NO.REV-6/93-D/11/7392-95

DT.DIMAPUR, THE 18thSeptember 2013

To 1. Smt.Sonrendra Mohan Cooner, S/o.Late Tara Pada Kumar, R/o.7, Kartick Bose Lane, P.S.Burtolla, Kolkata.

Whereas Smt. Lakshmi Das has filed an application before this Court for cancellation of succession certificate and Jamabandi in respect of land covered by Patta No.111, Dag No. 360, Block No. 6 measuring an area of OB-2K-14Ls issued infavour of It.K.P.Kumar and Sonrendra Mohan Coomer.

You are hereby summoned to appear in this Court in person on the 25th day of September 2013 at 1.P.m along with original document without fail. In default of appearance on the fixed date the matter will be heard and determined exparte.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 18th day of September 2013.

(B.HENOK BUCHEM) Revenue Officer Dimapur: Nagaland.

OFFICE OF THE

NAGALAND STATE SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD KOHIMA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION The NSSWB and State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to MR. KIHETO SEMA, Secretary to the Govt of Nagaland, Department of Social Welfare and MRS. DELLIROSE M.SAKHRIE, Additional Secretary to the Govt of Nagaland, Department of Social Welfare on being conferred the Indian Administrative Services (IAS). We take immense pride in your well deserved achievement and wish you success in all your future endeavours.

All the staffs of NSSWB: SRCW

NAGALAND PUBILC SERVICE COMISSION KOHIMA Dated Kohima, the 18th Sept.2013 ADVERTISEMENT NO.NPSC-3/2013

NO.NPSC/ADVT/EDS-2012:: Applications are invited for filling up the following vacancies under the Government of Nagaland.

I. Assistant Professor under Higher Education Department: Item No 1: 1(One post of Anthropology Item No 2: 1(One) post of Botany Item No 3: 1(One) post of Chemistry Item No 4: 1(One) post of Economics Item No 5: 3(Three) posts of Education Item No 6: 1(One) post of Mathematics Item No 7: 3(Three) posts of Physics Item No 8: 1(One) post of Political Science Item No 9: 1(One) post of Sociology Item No 10: (a)&(b) 2(Two) posts of Librarian II. Assistant Professor (BEd College) under Higher Education Department: Item No 11: 1(One) post of Biology Item No 12: 1(One) post of Computer Science Item No 13: 1(One) post of Education Item No 14: 1(One) post of English Item No 15: 1(One post of Mathematics Item No 16: 1(One) post of Physics III. Post Graduate Teacher under School Education Department.

Item No 17: 1(One) post of Hindi Note: 1. Candidates are advised to access the Commission’s Notice Board or Website at www.npsc.co.in for eligibility conditions, relaxations and other terms and regulations.

2. The written examination is tentatively scheduled to be held in the early part of December, 2013.

3. The last date for submission of Application Form is 30.09.2013 4. Application Forms will be issued from 20.9.2013 Sd/- SARAH R. RITSE Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima.

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Etios Xclusive & Etios Liva launched Naga Army personnel condemns deception

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the New Etios Xclusive and Etios Liva Xclusive, Limited Edition to mark one lakh sales of Etios and the second anniversary of Etios Liva. Only 2000 exclusive units of the Limited Edition vehicle will be sold till the month of November 2013, a press release received here said.

Etios and Etios Liva are the first Toyota vehicles

to be exclusively designed for the Indian customers.

The vehicles are manufactured at TKM’s second plant at Bidadi. The gasoline engine and transmission for Etios and Etios Liva are manufactured at Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts. Etios and Etios Liva have seen success not just in India, but also in right hand drive markets like South Africa, Srilanka, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Seychelles, Nepal,

Bhutan, Brazil, Argentina and with the recent addition of Indonesia, according to the release.

These Limited Edition cars are based on the G grade of the current lineup. They are available in both, petrol and diesel variant. The New Etios Xclusive Limited Edition petrol variant is priced at 6,05,900/-, while the diesel variant is priced at 7,13,243/-. For Etios Liva Xclusive, petrol variant is priced at 4,95,349/, and diesel variant at 6,05,400/-. The New vehicles are available in t h re e

colours-White, Classic G rey, and Symphony Silver.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial, TKM said, “We hope to see the Etios happy family grow with each year and hope to enjoy a strong and long lasting relationship with them.” Etios Liva which celebrates its second anniversary has been ranked the No. 1 Car in customer satisfaction by the TNS Automotive – 2012 Indian Total Customer Satisfaction study, in the premium compact car segment, he said. “The Etios and Etios Liva have been appreciated for its quality, performance, space and low cost of ownership, a package that every Indian customer looks for,” he added. “The new vehicles will offer an exclusive ownership experience and newness to the product, in the upcoming festive season.”

Micromax launches Canvas ‘Food prices likely to soften tablet PC for Rs 16,500 in the coming months’

New Delhi, September 18 (pti): Targeting the youth, domestic handset maker Micromax launched its first tablet PC in the Canvas series for Rs 16,500. The 8-inch device, comes equipped with 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1GB RAM and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. “With today’s launch, we aim to extend the Canvas experience to our users on the tablet PCs, supported by an entire ecosystem of applications,” Micromax co-founder, Rahul Sharma said in a statement.

He said with the launch of this latest device, the company is looking at consolidating its position in the tablet category. According to CMR’s tablet PC market review, in the first quarter of 2013, over 9,05,000 tablets were sold by as many as 53 domestic and international vendors in the country.

Datawind has a 15.3 per cent market share of the Indian market, while Micromax has a 12.3 per cent share and Apple stood at number three with a 11.7 per cent market share, the review said. Sharma said the Canvas tab is the first device in the series and the company is planning to come out with a plethora of products soon.

grEETings

Dear Vino, On this very special day, I wish you all the very best of moments, all the Cheers you can ever have and may you be blessed abundantly today, tomorrow and the days to come. Let this Day be full of Joy and Celebration.!

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY……………………..!!!!”

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New Delhi, September 18 (pti): Industry body Assocham on Wednesday said food prices are likely to ease in the coming months on account of good monsoons and the influx of Kharif crop. The assertion assumes significance as it comes at a time when food prices have soared and are pinching the pocket of most Indians.

“We believe that food inflation pressures are likely to soften in the coming months on accord of good monsoons and arrival of the Kharif crop,” Assocham President Rana Kapoor said. Costlier onion and other vegetables pushed up inflation for the third month in a row to 6.1 per cent in August, making it difficult for the RBI to cut rate in the monetary policy review due later this week.

Besides, with the August wholesale price inflation being driven by a jump in food prices, Kapoor said the government must take measures to augment investment in the agriculture sector to improve supply chains, warehousing and other related infrastructure. The investment in supply chains must be coupled with a renewed thrust on horticulture products, improvement in irrigational facilities to reduce dependence on monsoon and insurance schemes for agri sector, Assocham said.

“This (investment in agriculture) will ensure adequate supplies of essential items at reasonable prices to consumers, since food inflation acts as an inequitable tax on the poor and the Government has to strive to abate prices pressures in the category,” Kapoor said. With the Rupee gradually gaining back lost ground, pressure from currency depreciation on headline inflation will ease going forward. However, risks to fuel inflation remain on the upside, as a sharp adjustment in diesel prices is expected this month, he added. The price of vegetables in general rose by 77.81% making life difficult for the common man.

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he undersigned Naga Army Personnel and workers while expressing profound gratitude to the benevolent and matured leadership of NSCN/GPRN led by SS. Khaplang for unconditionally accepting us back into its fold even after falling victim to an act of treachery masterminded by disgraced former Kilonser Hokato Vusshe.

The soldierly trust we usually repose in the leadership were taken undue advantage-of by habitual defector and corrupt kilonser Hokato Vusshe who was unceremoniously removed from Chaplee Ministry on charges of siphoning off multimillion Government revenue in collaboration with his equally corrupt brother Akato Yeptho ex-chaplee clerk.

The duo incited hatred and division within the ranks and files of NSCN and even attempted to assassinate and malign upright NSCN of-

ficials who objected to their unruly activities. Their gradual failure to create debacle in the NSCN hierarchy and resultant exposure of their sinister designs compelled the duo to decamp with huge quantities of NSCN properties and in the melee, several innocent Naga Army personnel and workers were under duress of gun barrel taken hostage and deported to Khehoi camp.

However, to restore our last bit of morals remaining, we returned to NSCN camp at the first availed opportunity. It is for the consumption of the Nagas in general, that our lives were at peril and we were victims of circumstances dominated by Hokato and his blood thirsty coterie.

Hokato Vusshe Yepthomi as claimed is in fact a descendant of Vusshe Assumi and does have no remorse even to fabricate his identity in order to assimilate himself with opulent section so as to gratify his

lust for power and riches even at the expenses of his ancestral lineage and identity.

Such a person as Hokato has caused irreparable image tarnish to dozens of innocent and sincere NSCN workers merely to meet his selfish material cravings. Despite publicity stunt of Hokato to gain prominence even in his despicable desertion, the NSCN/GPRN in fact is relieved to remove a virus carrying agent like Hokato.

Salvaged NSCN workers.

Khekato Raja Peyu Inaqhe Leacy 2nd.Lt. Xukiho Sgt. Seipu Kuki Sgt. Huti Sgt.Aloto Sgt.Mj.Kichi Chakesang Pvt.Vika Pvt.Hupeka

Kaun Banega Crorepati? Sandalwood Khetiwala Banega Crorepati

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andalwood is the costliest, most precious wood in India and second costliest wood in the world. It was the property of the Government till 2000 but from 2001 the Government of India lifted that ruling and given the word “GO” to cultivate and it becomes the property of the cultivator (s). Naga Fragrance Pvt. Ltd has observed the viability of cultivating and processing this sandalwood in Nagaland and North East of India for the last five years.

The observation focused on the growth, heart wood formation and essential oil recovery of the tree. As per literature, it can grow at 5 degree Celsius to 50 degree Celsius and hence it can be grown almost anywhere in Nagaland state. The government of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Assam are growing it in their own forests which are doing well.

Some private entrepreneurs are growing it in Nagaland and it is also doing very well. Naga Fragrance has harvested over 500 trees from Nagaland State for extraction of oil and it is found to be standard. If it is cultivated scientifically, it

can be harvested between 15 to 20 years for commercial purpose. At present our company is purchasing per tree for Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 on an average. Fifteen years from now, one tree will fetch a minimum of Rs. 25,000 so if 400 trees are cultivated, it will fetch Rs. one crore and this is where the concept of Kaun banega crorepati? is based at.

Naga Fragrance Pvt. Ltd is offering two schemes to all interested individual farmer(s)/organisation(s)/ for cultivation of Sandalwood trees anywhere in Nagaland State.

Contract Farming: In this scheme, Naga Fragrance Pvt. Ltd offers to scientifically cultivate the sandalwood trees for interested individual/ organisation(s) in their own respective lands. However, a minimum number of 1000 sandalwood saplings must be planted along with host plants for contract farming in a compact area.

Personnel’s from NFPL will stay in the farm for the initial first three years to take over the responsibility of the cultivation as well as nurturing of the sap-

lings @ Rs. 700/tree. This money will be utilized for the purchase of good quality saplings, equipments and maintenance cost for the whole process, which can be paid in three instalments within the first three years. From the fourth year onwards, the farm will be handed over to the respective owners to safeguard and look after the trees from theft and fire. Naga Fragrance will continue to monitor and nurture the trees till the fifteenth year.

After the fifteenth year, Naga Fragrance will buyback the sandalwood trees at the rate of Rs. 25,000 per tree. Hence, the owner gets a profit of Rs. 25,000 x 1000 trees amounting to Rs. 2.5 crores with an investment of only Rs. 700 per tree.

Collective Farming: In this scheme, Naga Fragrance will sell company shares @Rs. 900 per tree basis to interested investors. This money will go towards purchasing saplings, scientific cultivation, purchase and installation of high-tech equipments, security measures and the maintenance for 15 to 20 years. In between 15 to 20

years, Naga Fragrance will buyback the sandalwood trees batch by batch from the investors @ Rs. 25,000 per tree.

The company’s long term objective of these schemes is to make raw materials available for the company while keeping in mind that sandalwood cultivation is also good for the environment. Moreover, on a lighter note, it is also a fact that any person with patience can easily become a crorepati out of honest labour through this sandalwood cultivation.

The registration for contract farming is now open to interested farmers(s)/individual/ organisation(s) for the year 2014. After the registration, the company will start the site selection, soil and water testing etc for the registered members.

After the company is satisfied with the site and test report, the manual work will start immediately.

For details contact: Dili Solomon Naga Fragrance Pvt. Ltd NSCB Building 4th Floor Dimapur Nagaland.

E-mail: nagafragrance@ yahoo.co.in

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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Thursday 19 September 2013

Müzilü Vero wins state level science seminar Our Correspondent

STUDENTS CONCERN OVER WATER COOPERATION

Kohima | September 18

Müzilü Vero from Little Flower Higher Secondary School (LFHSS), Kohima today bagged the first position of the state level science seminar on the topic “Water Cooperation: Issues & Challenges” held here at Northfield under the aegis of the Directorate of School Education, Nagaland.

Müzilü Vero, who was also the winner of the district level science seminar, Kohima district held earlier this month, will now represent the state of Nagaland at the forthcoming national level science seminar to be held at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai on October 8 this year.

Wallimen Walling from Jubilee Memorial School Mokokchung and Puja Sharma of Akum Imlong School, Tuensang stood 2nd and 3rd position respectively.

Top three winners on front row with chief guest, guest of honour, judges and others participants at the state level science seminar in Kohima on September 18. (Morung Photo)

Altogether, 17 participants from the districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Peren, Wokha, Kiphire and Zunheboto joined the event.

Earlier, gracing the event as the chief guest, Zaveyi Nyekha director school education said the department has been conducted such kind of science

Devotees of God Vishwakarma taking the idol at Dhansiri River for immersion. In Hinduism, Vishwakarma is believed to be the deity who is the main architect of the Universe. He is worshipped by engineers, architecture community, artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory workers, and workers of all kinds worship Lord Vishwakarma on this day and pray for a better future, safe working conditions, and above all success in their respective fields. It is customary for craftsmen to worship their tools in His name. (Morung Photo)

* Participants felt the need to build better coordination between the government and the public to make drinking water accessible to the people. * More awareness programme on water cooperation be organized at the grass root level * Water is precious & shared resources * Dispute over water may cause conflict between and within states * Every action involving

seminar and it shall continue even in the days to come.

Thanking the students and teachers for responding to the notification and participating in a big numbers, he termed it as a big encouragement.

The director hoped that the participants will not only contribute new ideas on the topic of “Water Co-

operation: Issues and Challenges” but they will also go back with more ideas from their friends presentation and also from the panel of judges and with a stronger determination to study science and make a difference to their life, to the society and to the world.

Guest of honour Pollem Tep, additional direc-

tor gave away prizes to the winners. The function was chaired by Limawabang Aier, joint director school education. Panel of judges

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): In compliance with Government of India's instructions, Hindi Fortnight (Pakhwada) is being organized from September 12 to 24, 2013 in various Central Government Offices under the aegis of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Kohima. This was stated in a press note issued by Kahoto j. Yepthomi, Secretary, TOLIC, Kohima, Deputy Accountant General (A&E).

The note stated that during this period, various Hindi competitions for both Hindi and Non-Hindi speaking categories are being organized separately. The closing ceremony will be organized at 1:00 p. on September 24, 2013 in the State Academy Hall, P.R. Hill, Kohima under the Chairmanship of Athikho Challai, Chairman, TOLIC, Kohima and Accountant General (A&E) Nagaland.

Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly

will grace the occasion as chief guest while Besesayo Kezo, IPS, Director General of Police, Nagaland and Maj. Gen. M. M. Naaravane (SM), Inspector General, Assam Rifles (North) will grace the occasion as guest of honour and special invitee respectively.

The note also mentioned that while chief guest and other dignitaries shall highlight the significance of Rajbhasha Hindi, there will be prize distributions for

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water management requires effective cooperation between multiple actors- local or international Water cooperation builds peace Water cooperation brings economic benefit Water cooperation contributes preservation of water resources and protect environment Water connect us all, and we are all part of this cooperation chain

included; Limaienla, deputy director, Daniel Thong, lecturer, SCERT and Tiakaba, asst. professor Kohima Science College Jotsoma.

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): The Department of English, Tetso College, today inaugurated their certificate course titled ‘Communication Skills and English Language Proficiency’ in the college premises. A press note received here stated that present in the inauguration ceremony were the Director for Student Services, Hewasa Lorin; Tetso Pastor V M Paulraj; the Head of the English Department, Kevi Kahor; faculty and students who have enrolled for the course.

The course co-ordinator, Anjan Behera welcomed the students and emphasized on the importance of this course. He stated that in today’s world, there are thousands of students graduating each year, and to stand out and make a lasting impression, students must take up add-on courses like these. He also said that it is a known fact that Universities like JNU, Christ University and others give first preference for PG seats to students who have taken up add-on courses during their graduation. Working profession-

als get an edge over others at their work place if they have sound communication skills. He also added that the course intended for students and working professionals will help learners improve their English language skills by leaps and bounds.

Kevi Kahor also elaborated on the syllabus and the curriculum set for the course and informed that classes will be held three times a week, and three instructors will be training the students. Kevi Kahor has post-graduated in Linguistics from NEHU; Anjan has post-graduated in Communication Skills from Christ University, and Veduvolu Khosoh who has post graduated in English Language Teaching from EFL University. Veduvolu has also worked in the Republic of Columbia as a communication skills instructor. Other lecturers from the department will also provide help as and when needed. The Department has called for active participation, enthusiasm, and co-operation from its students.

Tetso College inaugurates English Certificate Course

MEx FILE Protest rally at Sechü-Zubza on Sept 21 Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): The Mezoma Women Organisation (MWO) will stage a protest rally on September 21, 2013 at Sechü-Zubza, the headquarter of Western Angami against the rape of a cognitively impaired little girl aged around 15 years by Viriezolie Meyase and Kepevilie Savino of Khonoma Village. This was stated in a press note issued by the organizers and stated that MWO would also submit a representation to the government through SDO (C) Sechü-Zubza. In this connection, the MWO has requested all its citizens and likeminded people to partake in the rally to extend solidarity. The gathering point of the protest rally will be at Sahu Yiese Rest House Dzüde Jotsoma at 10:00 am.

NSCW’s legal awareness campaign

Kohima, September 18 (mexN): The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) is organizing legal awareness campaign on “Statutory Rights of Women” at Salesian College of Higher Education Nagarjan, Kuda Village and Salt Christian College, East Police Colony, Dimapur on September 24 and 27 respectively. The programmes will be held at the respective colleges from 10:00 am onwards.

LFA Executive members informed

Hindi Fortnight (Pakhwada) to end Sept 24

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): Western Area Chakhesang Baptist Churches (WACBCC) will have mass Social Work on September 23, 2013 at Agri Expo 4th Mile Dimapur Nagaland. A press note issued

by Epovezo Chuzho, COLA Chairman requested to reach the spot at 8:00 am sharp. Pastors are requested to announce in the churches and organized for the same.

There shall be a meeting for Spiritual Festival COLA members, Convenors of various Committees, Office Bearers, WACBCC office Bearers and Pastors on 23rd Sept. at Agri Expo side.

20th State Level Hindi Divas on Sept 20

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): The All Nagaland Hindi Teacher’s Union Dimapur Unit is organizing 20th State Level Hindi Divas on September 20, 2013. A press note issued by Rometo Sema, Chairman Hindi DiDimapur Jain community march on the streets of Dimapur on Anant Chaturdashi, September 18. The procession vas Committee stated that in this eve, the union is conwas carried out with the messages - Live and let live, Non-violence is supreme, Do not kill, Keep peace prosperity ducting essay and debate competition on September and harmony, Clean and Green Dimapur. (Morung Photo) 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Government Higher Secondary School, Half Nagarjan Dimapur. All the Principals and Headmasters of Government & Private Schools are requested to sent at least five participant for essay competition and four participant for debate competition.

The special handloom expo site held today at main market ground, Jalukie town.

lukie town on September 18, 2013. The Expo was sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handloom, Ministry of Textile, Govern-

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Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): The Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the Convenor of Legislators’ Forum on AIDS has called for an Executive Committee meeting on September 24, 2013 between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Committee Hall of Assembly Secretariat. This was stated in a press note issued by State Consultant, LFA-Nagaland. All the LFA Executive Members of 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly are requested to make it convenient to attend the winners of various Hin- this important meeting. di Competition. The other highlight of the programme DAO Zbto distributes will be Hindi Patriotic songs farming implements and cultural programmes ZuNheboto, September 18 (mexN): District presented by Kendrya Vid- Agriculture Officer’s Office (DAO) Zunheboto distribhyalya's children, TOLIC uted farm mechanization, power tiller and manually opmember office staff, their erated maize sheller under RKVY programme on Sepchildren and NEZCC, Dima- tember 11. The main beneficiaries were from Naghuto pur. The programme will be Old and New. The programme was conducted under the attended by all the Heads chairmanship of G Kiyevi Ayemi, said a release received of Central Government of- here. Experts also demonstrated in details how to use fices, Nationalized Banks, the power tiller and manual maize sheller in the fields.

Public Sector Undertakings and Para Military Forces sta- WACBCC mass social work tioned in Kohima. for Spiritual Festival

Special handloom expo at Jalukie Special session on Himalayan Disasters to be held at SMDS-III

pereN, September 18 (Dipr): A special handloom expo was inaugurated by MLA and Chairman NHHDC, Namri Nchang at main market ground, Ja-

Dimapur

ment of India, New Delhi, and organized by Nagaland Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd. Host of officers from the department, including Managing Director, Hokiye Yeputhomi, General Manager, Project Manager attended the programme.

The expo will conclude on September 28, 2013.

Kohima, September 18 (mexN): Noting that the Himalayan region has a very fragile ecosystem and is prone to extreme climatic conditions, which in terms of climate change, is also most vulnerable with different rainfall and precipitation, a special session on Himalayan Disasters will be held during the upcoming Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS-III) at Kohima.

Highlighting on this special session, Amba Jamir, Secretary of Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland (SDFN), said that in the past three years alone,

the Himalayan Region has had three major natural calamities starting with the ‘Cloud Burst’ in Leh, Ladakh during 2010, the Sikkim earthquake, which is also known as the 2011 Himalayan earthquake, and the unimaginable flood in Uttarkhand this year. He said that whether these disasters are manmade or acts of God is debatable, but however stated that whatever the debate is, it is crucial to discuss how prepared the mountain people are, in this connection.

Asserting that “it is pertinent for us to discuss disaster in the Himalayas”,

he said that the session on disaster will be an opportunity to ensure that there is sharing across the states and talk about what happened in the recent past, where we stand, also in terms of policies, capacities, responsibilities, mechanisms, etc.

The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) will be the anchor for the special session, which will be held on September 27, 2013 of IMIKohima Summit while the three states of Uttarkhand, Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir will give presentations in this regard.

Thanksgiving Ceremony on recognition of FTC held

Dimapur, September 18 (mexN): A thanks giving ceremony on Government’s recognition to Faith Theological College was held today at the college campus at Ura Villa colony. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary Higher Education and SCERT, exhorted the students to study hard and ‘serve the Lord effectively wherever they are called and needed”. He asked the students to pray that they be blessed with spiritual gifts and serve Him accordingly with their diversified ‘spiritual gifts’.

Nukhu expressed discontent at the functioning of the Nagaland University and cited instances where results were not declared in time or errors were made in the declaration of the examination. He referred to situations where some students failed to appear certain subjects

Myanmar students performing a Burmese Gospel Song. (inset) Chief Guest Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary Higher Education and SCERT, exhorted the students.

but got higher marks than many of the students that wrote the exams.

Earlier, Welcome Address was delivered by Founder Principal Rev. Dr. S. Gangte who divulged that the college started humbly in 2003 with some students doing correspondence course. Residential programme started in

2009. There are so far 161 graduates from the college with 101 students graduating taking correspondence course and 60 students that graduated by attending regular classes.

The programme was chaired by Abeny Yanthan and various programmes in the form of songs and choreography were performed

by the students. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. L. Yezhekhu, Board Chairman. The college was recognized by the Education Department, Nagaland on 17th April and also accredited by the National Association for Theological Accreditation and International Association for Theological Accreditation.

Painting competition at Agape School Kiphire

Kiphire, September 18 (mexN): The Eco club Agape school on Monday last held a painting competition in the school premises on the occasion of world ozone day under the theme clean environment hope of the future. Speaking at the occasion head teacher asked the students to take care of one’s environment as life depends on the environment surrounds us. He also encouraged the eco club members not to be active only in special days like world environment day, ozone day etc but to have concern for environment at all times. Altogether 11 students took part in the competition and Liose was declared winner of the competition.

Bharat Scout and Guide meeting held

Kiphire, September 18 (mexN): The Bharat Scout and Guide Kiphire branch held a review meeting on September 16, 2013 at the official chamber of the Deputy Commissioner with all the head of institutions and Scout & Guide teachers. Addressing the meeting, president BS&G, Kesonyu Yhome IAS, Deputy commissioner Kiphire said, the primary aim of education is not to make student earn certificate or to make them officers, but the aim of education is to make students responsible citizens and asked the institutions to introduce BS&G as part of curriculum to make children become responsible citizens. He also added completion of syllabus or putting on uniforms and going to school every day is not complete unless there are extra curriculum activities like BS&G, IRCS and NCC to let students learn. Sharing his opinion, the President BS&G said Kiphire should be the first district in the state to have BS&G unit in all the institutions, and asked the institutions to come forward to make the objective fulfilled. Lipiri DOC and Naro DOC Guide also spoke on the activities of the BS&G. Superintendent of Police Kohima has informed that on September 15, Police personnel manning Peducha Check Gate apprehended one person for possession of illegal arms. The accused has been identified as Neiko Gwirie (31 yrs). It was informed that a .22 Pistol (Country made) along with six live rounds were recovered from his possession.

In this connection, a case has been registered and investigation is on.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 19 sEPTEmbEr 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 257

by Aheli moitra

Dark decade and beyond

THE EDIT PAGE

C O M M E N T A R Y

Abdalhadi Alijla

Oslo twenty years later

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he last film Moa remembers watching on a large screen in Mokokchung is Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. There used to be three shows in a day that played at the two theatres in Mokokchung Town. That was in the 1980s. There were times he caught a football match with his friends on the communal screen before his family moved to Dimapur in the early 1990s.

Sen also reminisces growing up in the 1980s, quite fondly at that. The experience of watching Gumrah at Cosmos (local film theatre, the other being Eastern Talkies) was as exciting, or perhaps more, as reading Syndey Sheldon—the movie was based on one of the author’s novels, he says, his memory clear.

For that inherent Naga affinity to music, Sen cannot get the “music scene” out of his mind. Gigs were commonplace. People could enjoy a drink and the music as well.

Locals performed, and bands from the region did.

And then, sometime in the 1990s, a strange incident occurred. While the band King Apple from Shillong was in concert, a young man came “looking for” someone at the concert. He had a grenade in his hand, which he threatened to unpin. They said he was from the “underground” but no one was sure. No one cared. The gig went on as the young man and his fellows “picked” someone up and left.

Then onwards though, into the 1990s, the entertainment scenario changed. The 1990s were defined as the “dark decade” by Moa and Sen. It put Mokokchung back by 10 years, according to them. The prohibition came into effect, as did armed violence. In 1994, Mokokchung Town was set ablaze by the Indian paramilitary, and obscene incidents of violence were afflicted on the local urban populace this time. People were cautious about building houses anymore due to rampant taxation and the “music scene” of course came to an end. People were scared to do anything anymore.

Only since 2000, Mokokchung has begun to stabilize. People are building houses, entrepreneurs businesses, with the theatres being revived, and musicians attempting to bring back the music to town. Institutional support is being attempted to be provided to those talented in the creative arts.

It is a difficult task, and Nagaland’s story at large remains insensitive to the creative expression of ideas, especially of the youth. There are few spaces for an informal night of sharing music, if not the forbidden nooks of the hills. There are no movie theatres in Nagaland’s much touted, half-cared-for commercial hub Dimapur. Spaces for communal gathering remain restricted to the high walls of institutions: schools or churches. In villages, the peer group gatherings help but arts get restricted to exhibitionism.

Institutions exerting power need to create spaces for collective intermingling, as well as expression, in-sync with the changing urbanscape. Watching Sydney Sheldon’s novel come to life on a large screen, or the creative interplay of dreams through drama, could help children (and adults) generate ideas that steer beyond guns and helplessness that the young Naga today is faced with. They convey the message that thoughts, angst, desire, joy, ideas and a lot more can find a creative niche in the mind, through the voice, through the body or through paint. Naga people deserve these spaces in order to find and explore, through other means than political discourse, how they are situated in today’s world.

For creative ideas, write to moitramail@yahoo.com

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UILTY, Guilty, Guilty, Guilty” trumpeted a Delhi newspaper after four slum-dwellers were convicted of the rape and murder of a student last December. The case was one of dozens of rapes reported daily. But it sparked mass protests, new laws, months of intense debate, and young, educated types staging mock hangings outside the court. Real death sentences may follow on September 13th.

The victim, whose name has been withheld, was from an aspiring middle-class family, and planned a medical career.

Instead, one evening she was taken from the roadside after leaving a cinema, then raped and tortured aboard a private bus. She died in hospital. Her assailants came from a slum and had semi-casual jobs. The awfulness of the attack, including assault with a rod, guaranteed the case publicity. It also happened against a backdrop of rising anger over the routine illtreatment of women. Still, the contrasting backgrounds of attackers and victim sustained interest in the case, reflecting wide anxiety over the rapid influx into the capital of rural migrants from other states. It is hard to imagine the level of interest in the case had the victim been a poor migrant girl.

Though statistics do not suggest notably high rates of rape in India, the figures are highly questionable. Anecdotally, almost every woman seems to have a story of being accosted, groped or worse. But Ranjana Kumari, of the Centre for Social Research in Delhi, sees progress at least in how attacks on women are discussed. A decade ago, she says, the Hindi word for rape, balatkar, was nearly taboo. Frank discussion is easier now, though she regrets an obsession with seeing young women as “pure”, needing control and protection.

Too rarely is the shameful behaviour of men discussed.

Strong victims are sometimes misunderstood. A photojournalist gang-raped in Mumbai in August bravely says she will keep on working. Yet politicians are more likely to lament a woman’s lost “honour”, or even blame the victim.

In a conservative society, where Bollywood long banned on-screen kisses, talk of sex remains difficult. “Serious fundamentalists won’t allow sex education in school”, Ms Kumari complains. Prominent figures are arrested for sex crimes, yet criticism can be muted. Last month Asaram Bapu, a Hindu guru, was charged with sexually assaulting a young follower. Ms Kumari spoke against him, but says his supporters responded with tirades.

The Delhi trial has surely helped move the debate on. Yet it was exceptional. A fast-track court held 130 hearings and saw over 100 witnesses. Other courts in India lack the resources to emulate its speed and efficiency. More typical is what Winnie Singh experiences as head of a charity, Maitri, which helps battered women near a Delhi slum. She is used to trying to register complaints with police. That has grown easier in the past nine months, but beyond that nothing useful happens.

Even the most determined victims soon lose faith in the legal process. A young woman who nervously describes her violent kidnap by her brothers last year says she expects no redress. Most women at Maitri give up. Ms Singh points out that it takes at least six to eight years for a case to be completed. Going to court, says one woman, is just “wasting my life”.

As a young Palestinian, I can’t help but reflect on the ‘solutions’ that have passed in my lifetime

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his year marks twenty years since the Oslo accords. Yet the world has almost seemed to reshape itself this year. Wars and political differences have spun most of the Middle East into what we know and see today: countries and their dignitaries abroad scrambling to find any sort of solution that may ‘stop the bleeding’ from the bullet hole made in the flesh of the Arab people. As a young Palestinian, I can’t help but reflect on the ‘solutions’ that have passed in my lifetime.

I was a young boy when the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), signed the Accords, but old enough to remember the celebrations (despite the Israeli occupation) staged in the streets of the Gaza Strip. We were welcoming and trusting as Palestinians, eager to end the occupation. How beautiful to have our own state! Mothers free to let their children play without fear, without the worry that their husbands might not return home that night.

As I watch the international media call for a speedy response to the use of chemical weapons, I cannot help but think that this western world has forgotten about the malaise and Nakba (catastrophe) of the Palestinians caused by Israel. This world has brought us to the cold chopping block that we lie on today. Our Arab brothers, more beholden to the power hungry giants of the world, abandoned us… sold us like property to the highest bidder. The Palestinians were left isolated and alone.

Going back to the late 1980’s and the 1990’s, the Palestinian leadership had little room for manoeuvre to deploy in their political struggle. The Palestinians were left paralyzed after refusing many offers. I can say that personally speaking, I too would’ve refused: having lost all of Palestine, how would you feel if someone came to you to bargain with you for the land they have stolen? You would at least wonder if the word ‘negotiations’ had taken on a new meaning.

Or would you perhaps ask yourself if this was just the false front Israel wanted the world to see…this pretence that our neighbours wanted a peaceful passage?

Whatever, we thought, after being abandoned by our brothers, we were tortured, murdered and transferred from Kuwait and other Gulf countries. We were in Tunisia, conditionally, but we were explicitly forbidden to mount any military activities against Israel. We had no exit…except one, Oslo: as Edward Said said, “We had no alternative because we either lost or

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he term failure, as many comprehend, bears a negative connotation, yet it is not a futile feature. Therefore, it is not to be condemned or taken negative always. We love the quote failures are the pillars of success. The phrase, to err is human is fresh in our mind.

There is a saying, “if you don’t make mistake, you don’t learn anything new”. Yes there are many quotes, proverbs and sayings on failure, primarily to encourage those who fail in life not to be discouraged and lose hope. Indeed, failure makes us stronger and more determined to go forward and do greater things in life. Many great people in the world experienced dismal failures in their life. All of us fail in one way or another. It is inevitable in life.

Though it is apparent that failure is natural, we should not always compromise our failures in an easy way.

There are times we experience failure because of our carelessness, sluggishness, lethargy and negligence. At times we fail as we lack vision and take wrong step. So, there are many reasons that lead us to failure. Out of various reasons that lead us to failure, I would like to deal two simple reasons in this

threw away a lot of others, leaving us only this one”.

And today we find ourselves amidst the turmoil and chaos of the Middle East, more thwarted and further removed from any peace agreement than ever.

We have exhausted all the options within the negotiations for peace, and surely this is a waste of time - a ‘Trojan horse’ with which Israel seizes ever more land from the Palestinians, especially around Jerusalem, as they kick us into the streets without any mercy for children, old people or women.

Twenty years after its signature, the Oslo peace agreement clearly has nothing to do with peace. It has become simply the blueprint for the dehumanization of the children of Palestine. Deep divisions through walls and carefully nurtured racism, have only separated the Arab Palestinians from their Jewish neighbours. The agreement has regulated and legitimized the economic and political abuse that is the ongoing deepening of the occupation of Palestine.

Best known to the world media was Operation Pillar…white phosphorus rained down as civilians ran for cover in the streets. Atrocities committed by the Israelis include Gaza 2008-09, November 2012, and the continuous killing of the Palestinians in the West Bank, as well as the colonization of my people.

The road blocks, water and food shortages, ban on medical and building supplies. The wrongful and unlawful siege imposed over the Gaza Strip!

Now, as a Palestinian who lives in the Diaspora, I see things differently. I examine Oslo from the eyes of others, picking over the words and promises… but focusing on the excessive failures of the Palestinian leadership. The Oslo accord was engineered in a decisive historical time in the Middle East. With the first Gulf war under way and a troubled Palestinian leadership, it was clearly the intentions of the Israelis to shut down the first Intifada. The lies and traps became very apparent. We quickly realized to our own despair and great detriment that what had been built on a false intention was in fact false. As a young Palestinian writer and thinker in this time, I am convinced that the Oslo agreement was the second victory of the occupation. As the Palestinian leadership fell into the trap of Oslo, their position deteriorated day by day, leaving future generations of the Palestinians with no road map to their future or any true relationship with Israel. We have been failed by the ones we trusted so greatly. Many Palestinians have told me that they feel that Oslo was a foundation good enough to start a new phase of political struggle. I once thought the same. However it is clearer now, what we have lost by signing Oslo, and what the first Intifada could have given us. We stopped short of claiming the prize.

What makes matters worse is the great failure of the Palestinian leadership to reform the PLO and PA institutions. They failed to attract skilled Palestin-

ians, not because they cannot, but because they prefer to be corrupt (it is worth mentioning that the EU and its institutions are funding the corruption of the PA and the occupation, simultaneously).

Currently, the security agencies of the Palestinian Authority as well as Hamas’s security militias in the Gaza Strip are agents protecting Israel’s interests in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian leadership (since 1993) is a political prisoner of the Oslo process. The president is controlled by a small office run by a young Israeli officer who decides who can accompany Abbas. In 2008, while traveling through Jordan to Europe, I personally witnessed the PA’s presidential official, Tayeb Abdelrahim arriving at the same time. He took a taxi to cross to Jordan under the order of a 21 year old Israeli soldier. Is it really any shock that Israeli occupation forces invade any Palestinian city at any time without informing Palestinian security? Two weeks ago, Israeli forces invaded a refugee camp in the West Bank, killing three Palestinians. These are refugees, their real homes are in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Safad or Haifa…what is the real purpose of such an invasion? To break their will?

Add to that the huge bureaucratic apparatus that the Oslo Agreement installed to hinder any democratic aspirations. Despite this, twenty years afterwards, the Palestinians are more patriotic… and cling all the more to their land, past and history. It’s all we have left. The only solution is to rethink the dead Oslo Accords and try again - with a process that eliminates the current apartheid regime and paves the way to coexistence and real peace and not a ‘process of peace.’

In 1990, as Edward Said once argued, the Palestinians were divided into four groups. The first was the biggest, which is the silenced and hopeless: mainly the Palestinians in the diaspora. The second were loyal to Arafat and his military apparatus. The third was the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank: suspicious of what the Oslo agreement would bring but at that time, not decided. The last was the marginalized group of intellectuals, educated personalities and some Islamic factions who were opposed to the Oslo Accords.

Since then, we have narrowed ourselves into two groups. Those who defend Oslo and its products, its corrupt institutions, nepotism, patrimonialism and abuse of power. This group is the PA leadership, their families, faithful and those who benefit from the status quo. The second group represents the majority of the Palestinians: those opposing Oslo and all its products, including the ‘so called’ historic leadership of the Palestinians. Of course, they agree that the PLO is the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, but they oppose those who are in power who claim to represent them and who seem to have little or no desire to meet their demands.

The Oslo accord has failed to address many important issues... what about the Palestinians who live in Israel? They now constitute more than 23% of Israel’s populations. Oslo ignored them and left them as second-class citizens. Laws against dating between the Palestinian and Jewish people led to kidnap and murder. They have no more rights than they did before... Irrefutably we still struggle jointly with the rest of the Palestinian people against occupation and denial of Palestinian rights to life. To exist. Two months ago, all the Palestinians in historic Palestine, especially our younger generation, stood firmly and actively against the Prawer Plan to annex the Naqv desert. It was a landmark protest and strong message to Israel and the PLO alike that what Oslo has ignored, twenty years later will not be ignored by us.

At this time, the Palestinian people still count on the American administration as a third party.

Despite all that the west has done and not done, many Palestinian leaders still believe that American money is more important than the needs of the people. It is shameful, but true.

I don’t know what our grandfather’s generation, or our father’s generation had in mind…but we, the current generation, have more options than any that came before. We have a one-state solution as a viable alternative, with nonviolent resistance or a third intifada as the means. We will not accept anything more than equality: Palestinians and Jewish people seen as human beings with rights. We will accept nothing less.

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; because none but ourselves can free our minds: Redemption song by Bob Marley

Two roads To Failure liba Hopeson BTC, Pfutsero

write-up, which will be like a reminder to most of the readers, because they are known facts.

The first reason is, being too independent. I come to learn that we fail several times because we are too independent. To put it more bluntly, we fail because we don’t take others advice, suggestions and help. We claim to know well in certain matters and do things independently, hence we meet failures. In many instances of our failures, we went on our own way, thinking that we could do. There are times we forget that we are social beings and so we need one another’s help. The idea, it’s ok, I can do it dominate us. Many are hesitant to ask other’s help because they consider that it defame their reputation. It also happens because they have, in the past, pretended and acted that they know well or they would do it easily.

So, when they start doing it, failures hit them. We experience failure quite a lot because we consider and claim to know everything, though we don’t.

The second reason that leading us to failure is, being too dependent. At times, having very low-self-esteem lead us to the path of failure. Being meek and humble is good, but having very low self-self-esteem is injurious sometime. In many situations, we tend to forget that God has given us talents and potentialities to do certain things.

Thus, optimism and hope dwindle gradually, many a time unrecognized, and thus, despondency mounts. We fail to use our mind that God has graciously given to us.

Despite of this, we want to achieve what we aim for. Thus we ask others help. We totally depend on others.

In fact, there are certain things that others know about us and we don’t,

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but there are certain things that we know about ourselves so well and others do not know at all. So there is high possibility that, wrong advices and suggestions are thrown at us. Yet we take it with delight because we think that we don’t have any idea or we cannot do it. The outcome is ‘failure’. We have heard many expressing regrets of their failures, saying, I failed because I took his suggestion, her suggestion or their suggestion.

It happens often in students life in choosing subjects/departments or carrier choices. At times this regret can be lasting and injurious.

As aforementioned, failure is inevitable. It helps us in many ways. In a way, it is like a teacher. But there are failures that should not have happened or prevented if we have taken right step and acted rightly. Have you failed miserably in your life because you never ask others help? Take the help of others! Sometimes, you cannot do on your own! Have you failed in your life because you always depend on others?

At times do things without depending on others! They are not God. They can lead you wrong. So, try to discover your potentialities and do without taking others help! You will be successful.

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19 September 2013

PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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he Brazilian government projects the cancellation of nearly 900 million dollars in debt owed by a dozen African countries as a gesture of solidarity. But others simply see an aim to expand the economic and political influence of South America’s powerhouse.

The decision by the left-wing government of Dilma Rousseff, which is now being studied by Congress, will especially benefit the Republic of Congo, which owes 350 million dollars, Tanzania (237 million), and Zambia (113 million).

The other beneficiaries are Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal and Sudan.

The decision was described by Rousseff as a “twoway street that benefits both the African countries and Brazil.”

But it was not interpreted the same way by the opposition, and some lawmakers are seeking to block congressional approval.

Cases that have been called into question include those of Republic of Congo, Gabon and Sudan, which are facing international legal action for cases of corruption and even genocide.

Authorities in those countries are “corrupt figures who buy Louis Vuitton and Mercedes Benz luxury cars. Writing off the debt of governments that enjoy such privileges sends the wrong message,” said Senator José Agripino of the opposition Democratic Party.

A statement issued by Brazil’s foreign ministry says the forgiveness of the debt is based on the rules and principles of the Paris Club of rich creditor nations, aimed at easing the debt burden of poor countries.

The communiqué said the move was not just something that occurred to Brazil in a vacuum, but formed part of “an international practice with clear objectives to keep the debt burden from being an impediment to economic growth and anti-poverty efforts.”

In an interview with IPS, political scientist Williams Gonçalves at the Rio de Janeiro State University said the argument raised about dictatorships and “supposedly corrupt governments…has nothing to do with international relations.”

Gonçalves said the critics “were not scandalised” when the United States and other economic powers “protected and financed dictatorships in Latin America.”

“And today they are protecting similar regimes in the Middle East,” he said. “Nor are the defenders of human rights and democracy raising their voices.”

Brazil’s foreign policy defends respect for national sovereignty, Gonçalves said.

“Attaching political strings and interfering in local political systems is a common practice by the United States and other major powers,” he said. “Just as we don’t want anyone to meddle in our political life, we suppose others feel the same way.”

There are other aspects to the controversy.

Senator Alvaro Dias of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party mentioned the economic objectives.

Cancellation of the debt would reopen credit lines at Brazil’s National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) and bolster the involvement of leading Brazilian business consortiums in the Afri-

Brazil’s investments in Africa are steadily growing. The Odebrecht company leads the firms building the Cambambe hydropower complex on the Kwanza River in Angola. (Photo: Mario Osava/IPS)

can countries in question.

Trade between Brazil and Africa climbed from five billion dollars in 2000 to 26.5 billion dollars in 2012, according to foreign ministry figures.

In Africa, Brazilian public and private enterprises have invested in sectors like oil, mining and major infrastructure works.

Marcelo Carreiro, a history professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, told IPS that Brazil’s Africa policy has “strategic objectives” such as “the extension of a strategic security area and the expansion of market access.”

That is reflected by the selection of countries, many of which are in West Africa, geographically across the ocean from Brazil’s impoverished but fastgrowing Northeast, he said.

That could give rise to “the creation of a geostrategic Brazilian sphere in the south Atlantic, responsible for conceptually expanding this country’s frontier towards the African coast,” he said.

This would safeguard “not only its strategic presalt area (the ultra-deep oil reserves hidden under a thick layer of salt off the coast of Brazil) but also the vast extension of Atlantic coast, in a ‘mare brasiliensis’,” protecting this country from future access by enemies to its territory.

The history professor said “this new carving up of Africa” is indicated by the inclusion of “the only country on the planet governed by a leader facing genocide charges,” the president of Sudan, Omar alBashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.

“Sudan is triply attractive for Brazil: it is rich in oil, in need of civil construction, and hungry for industrial and agricultural goods,” Carreiro said.

“It is possibly the most advantageous market in Africa, for the Brazilian economy,” he added.

Closer ties would bring additional advantages, such as support for Brazil’s aspirations to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

But Gonçalves is not shocked by this interpreta-

tion. “The forgiveness of the debts of small states by large economies is a common thing,” he said.

“The technical explanation for this cancellation is clearing the slate for those countries to pave the way for loans from the BNDES that favour the activities of large (Brazilian) companies,” he added.

But the political science expert does not see this as running counter to the principles of aid. “Solidarity and cooperation are carried out by means of loans and the implementation of projects,” he said.

“International economic relations occur under the capitalist system, which means the aim is always profit,” he said.

But the analyst believes that unlike other kinds of aid, “these projects will be carried out under financial conditions and with social objectives that do not awaken the interest of the big industrialised economies.”

Investments by South America’s giant also reach Africa through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), with a total of 50 million dollars in projects in agriculture, health and education in 2010.

Carreiro pointed out that shortly before the debt cancellation plan was announced in May, the Rousseff administration reported that ABC would be overhauled, and its aid would be increased by 300 million dollars, mainly for Africa.

“But that was apparently seen as too little, and Rousseff decided to speed up the decision, directly buying influence in key countries in Africa,” he said.

“Earmarking 300 million dollars for cooperation projects and writing off some 900 million dollars in debt for corrupt governments are two contradictory practices in a chaotic foreign policy,” Carreiro said.

A 2012 study by the Don Cabral Foundation showed that Brazil’s presence in Africa was growing, with 34 Brazilian multinational corporations operating in the continent. In the view of 44 percent of the companies surveyed, the government’s foreign policy over the last decade has fuelled expanding international involvement by Brazilian firms.

THE SPORTS VALUES, CULTURES & VISION Thamsing Lamkang Sports resource Center, Dimapur

Share the Vision Each church and ministry is at a different level in their understanding of sports in the church ministry. We must determine where they are and help them to move to a broader and more complete understanding. In order to do this we need to: - Have a good understanding of sports ministry yourself. Prepare to teach the local leaders in a formal setting.

- Pray and ask God to open the eyes, hearts, and minds of your hosts.

- Assess the church’s understanding of sports ministry and give them specific steps to move forward.

- Identify “Sports Ministry Timothy’s” in your host church or ministry that you can build into and train.

- Make sure that the pastor or ministry leader is behind the vision for sports ministry. Call or meet with him oneon-one as necessary.

Transfer the Vision - Organize sports ministry seminars for one to two evenings during your project with the key local leaders.

Plan ahead by sending your outlines in advance so that they can be translated into the local language!

- Through individual meetings, the Sports Challenge Event, or sports ministry seminars (taught from information on pages in this handbook) with key leaders you assist them in fully grasping the vision.

- Help your hosts identify the target group (age, gender) that they wish to reach and walk with them to plan activities that will connect with this group.

- Require members of your host congregation to join your team during the project.

Give them preliminary responsibilities for them to prepare and to ensure that they take ownership of the project.

Demonstrate the Vision - Serve them through appropriate sports ministry activities and outreaches.

- Spend as much time as possible with BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS your “Sports Ministry Timothy.”

The Principle of Liberty Release the Vision (Follow-up) Many things in life are not good or - Help them to identify the next steps bad. They are neutral. Often what make they can take to follow-up on those something good or bad are the way it is who they have met through the used and/or what our attitude is when project. we use it. Take television, movies, the in- Stay in regular contact with your ternet, money, and yes, even sports. Paul “Sports Ministry Timothy” after the is an advocate of liberty. He is not sayproject to encourage them and assist ing he is free to do whatever he wanted, them in developing the ministry. nor free to do anything that was unrighteous. He is indicating that he was free Assignment- Vision from any sort of legalistic posture or Using the ideas mentioned above man-made rules if they interfered with and the following information, create the proclamation of the gospel. your plan to intentionally transfer the 1Cor.9:23 say, “And I do all things vision of Sports Ministry to your host for the sake of the gospel…” That was church or ministry.

Paul’s driving desire. Paul is saying that he is willing to be culturally relevant even if it Why Sports? means adapting to another culture at the Do you realize that if you use sports expense of his own culture. If Paul were you are using one of the greatest tools alive today, he might be an athletic musipossible to reach this world with God’s cian or a musical athlete because those love? As was previously mentioned in are the two main interests of the world the introduction, there is nothing like that would give him greatest access to sports that bring together a communi- people in order to proclaim Jesus Christ. ty… a country… the world. Many people of all ages watch, read about, or partici- Principle of Divine Diversity pate in sports on a weekly basis. Since The God of the Bible is a majestic, so many people watch or are involved multi-faceted God. He is diverse in His esin sports and recreation it is a tool that sence “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”. He we should use to reach our world with is diverse in his character. He is diverse in the gospel. Whether in Cuba playing His ministry. We can also clearly see this baseball, in Romania playing chess, in as we explore the different names of God. the Netherlands playing football, or in How many names of God can you think of?

Slovakia playing basketball many peo- What are the characteristics of God which ple have come to know God’s love and mean the most to you? The point is that our accept Jesus through relationships that majestic God works in a variety of ways. In were built through sports! the same way, God allows us to be creative Churches are looking for ways to to use sports in reaching others for Jesus. become relevant in their own communities. The tool of sports allows a Principle of Silence church to reach out to two segments While there is nowhere in scripture of the population that are often the that clearly states we can or cannot least represented in any congregation use sports or recreation, the sentiment – youth and men. Still, in many parts that the Bible is silent is actually an of the world and in many churches argument for using it. In dealing with sports and recreation are seen as the silence issue, the question must be worldly activities, even sinful and a asked, “Who wrote the Bible?” Using waste of time. Although one can dis- scripture to answer the question, the pute this opinion with his own ideas, answer is of course, that God wrote the the basis for he does should be God’s Bible 2Tim.3:16 and 2Pet.1:21. That Word. Let’s look to scripture then for then leads us to a second question, this a higher perspective. There are four one dealing with God’s character. principles that we will explore.

“Is God holy?” The obvious answer

is “Yes.” The conclusion is therefore that a holy God would not have used sports or athletics as a metaphor for the Christian life if it was wrong. While the Bible is silent, the use of sporting metaphors clearly indicates that God has no problem with sports. Look at Heb.12:1-3, 1Cor.9:24-25, 2Tim.2:1-5.

The Principle of Human Giftedness; In Psalm 139, the Psalmist is praising God for the fact He is an omnipresent God – so omnipresent that He was even involved intimately in his birth (v. 13). The Psalmist declares that God has created him as a spiritual being “inward parts”, as a physical being “frame”, and that God’s work was thoughtful and careful “skillfully wrought” – a literal translation is to crochet, to delicately create lace. The implication is that God has made each person exactly as he willed and that creation is “fearfully and wonderfully made.”

God has also blessed each person with certain physical skills, and/or abilities, and that each person participates in kingdom building when those skills and abilities are used to declare Jesus Christ. That means that when the soloist sings, or the pastor preaches, or when the athlete uses his or her platform for serving the purposes of God, each is fulfilling God’s will as it pertains to their kingdom purposes. To fail to use what God has given us through the creation of our physical being denies the order and sovereignty of God. Conclusion; There are many other principles that could also be included as a part of this study. These few, however, will give you a good foundation for the Biblical basis of sports and recreation ministry. I pray that you will take them to heart and consider what you and your congregation might do to use sports to spread the gospel. We know that God desires that “none should perish, but that all should come to repentance 2Pet.3:9.” The only way some people may ever hear about the love of God is through you and through the opportunity and relationship that you build with them as you watch and/or play sports together.

When we use sports we may be using a game, but we are not playing a game. Eternity is at stake! So …PLAY ON!!!

Associated press

aving just turned 90, Uri Avnery still finds himself firmly outside Israel's national consensus. For more than six decades, the tabloid publisher, member of parliament, author and peace activist has lobbied for establishing a Palestinian state as the only way to secure peace for a democratic Israel with a Jewish majority.

Avnery was perhaps the first prominent Israeli to promote the idea, taking on successive Israeli governments and once, in 1982, sneaking across four battle lines in Israeli-besieged Beirut to talk to Israel's then-nemesis, PLO chairman Yasser Arafat.

Avnery's views are a measure of how far Israeli public opinion has come: Palestinian statehood was a fringe idea as recently as a generation ago, but is now a principle accepted by a majority.

Yet the nonagenarian renegade with the white beard and full head of white hair still finds himself in a minority because, he says, most Israelis believe reaching a deal with the Palestinians is impossible — in his view, a dangerously complacent and self-serving attitude.

Avnery says his job is to persuade fellow Israelis that doing nothing and allowing Israeli settlements to spread on occupied lands the Palestinians want for their state will lead to a catastrophe — either an Israeli-ruled apartheid state with a disenfranchised Palestinian majority or a binational state with equal rights for all where Jews find themselves once again in a minority.

"I feel we are on the Titanic, sailing straight toward an iceberg," Avnery said in an interview on the eve of his 90th birthday last week.

"We have the chance to change the course any moment, but if we are stupid, if we go on sailing, we shall meet the iceberg, inevitably," he said, sitting in a rocking chair in his small apartment overlooking the Mediterranean and Tel Aviv's sparkling skyline.

Avnery's life has been rich in contradictions.

Born into a well-to-do bankers' family in Germany, he grew up poor in Tel Aviv after he and his parents left his native land following the rise of the Nazis in 1933. As a 10-yearold immigrant, he eagerly embraced Hebrew language and culture, hoping to eradicate what came before, but remains fluent in German and acknowledges also being shaped by the humanist traditions of pre-Nazi Germany.

Avnery is a member of Israel's founding generation, having fought in the 1948 war over its creation, and had the ear of prime ministers, even while shaking up the establishment with his tabloid weekly, Haolam Hazeh (This World), a mix of hard-hitting exposes, gossip and photos of nude women.

His unwavering convictions have won him respect from political rivals such as Geula Cohen, a long-time advocate of Jewish settlement in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, lands captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by the Palestinians for a state.

"He is the political father of the (idea of) the Palestinian state," Cohen, 87, a former member of parliament, said of Avnery. "He is the first one who raised it politically. I don't accept his ideas, but I admire his strength to continue to fight for his ideas."

And even firebrand Cohen appears to have budged a bit in Avnery's direction, saying she could now countenance the idea of a Palestinian state, provided Jerusalem remains in Israeli hands.

Avnery came by his beliefs early on, saying that even as a young man in pre-state Palestine, during the period of the British Mandate, he was convinced that "the Arabs will never be satisfied with less than we are satisfied with, namely freedom and independence."

Last month, Israelis and Palestinians launched a third attempt since 2000 to reach a deal on the terms of a Palestinian state, but Avnery has low expectations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "a superficial person with superficial ideas," he said. "If he has any principles at all, it's the principle of ... covering Palestine with settlements."

Avnery is one of the few constants in Israel's "peace camp," increasingly fractured and politically sidelined since the 1990s when the Labor Party under then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin led talks with the Palestinians on interim peace deals.

Peace efforts were slowed by Rabin's 1995 assassination and Netanyahu's first term as prime minister, but Avnery reserved his biggest scorn for Ehud Barak, who succeeded Netanyahu in 1999.

Avnery said Barak rushed into an ill-prepared U.S.-hosted peace summit in 2000, made an offer that — while seen by many in Israel as generous — fell short of what the Palestinians could accept, and upon his return claimed that Israel had no partner for peace.

"When this is said by the self-styled leader of the peace camp in Israel, it has a destructive effect, from which the peace camp has not recovered until today," he said, speaking English with a German accent.

Avnery acknowledged that Palestinian shooting and bombing attacks during the uprising that followed the failed summit created mistrust among Israelis, but stopped short of holding Palestinian leaders of the time responsible, blaming the violence on a lack of serious peace efforts.

For the past 20 years since Haolam Hazeh folded after a 40-year run, Avnery has taken his struggle to the streets, as founder of Gush Shalom, or "Peace Bloc," a group of several hundred activists.

The movement has staged hundreds of protests, often side by side with Palestinian activists.

Photos on the movement's website show Avnery after he was knocked to the ground by an Israeli water cannon at a West Bank protest, and ducking truncheon-wielding Israeli troops in east Jerusalem.

Avnery believes that a movement like Gush Shalom can turn the bigger wheel of Israeli public opinion. "We say what we think is right, and then we say it loud and clear, and then we drive bigger things," said Avnery, who writes a weekly column for the Gush Shalom website.

Over the years, he has also written several books, including two about the 1948 war, and collected peace prizes and awards, several from Germany. Some of the awards hang on the wall of his living room, next to books and a 1994 photo of him and Arafat in Gaza.

His birthday was Sept. 10, but his present to himself is a symposium he is arranging for next month on whether Israel will exist 90 years from now.

"It's a great question," he said. "I am the son of a long line of optimists, and I believe we should change course in time, before it is too late. But I am not sure."

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

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Thursday 19 September 2013

‘Half of Jharkhand legislators face criminal cases’

RANchi, SEptEmBER 18 (iANS): Nearly half of Jharkhand’s 81 legislators face different types of criminal cases, and 20 of them face serious criminal cases, says an affidavit filed in the Jharkhand High Court by the state government. “The state government has submitted a list of 40 legislators in the Jharkhand High Court who are facing different types of criminal cases. More than 20 of these legislators are facing cases in which the sentence could be 10 years to life imprisonment,” Rajeev Kumar, a lawyer who filed a petition in the court on behalf of India Against Corruption (IAC), told IANS. “We moved the court pleading there are 59 legislators, who are facing criminal cases. But the state government affidavit says that there are 40 legislators who have different types of criminal cases against them,” the lawyer said “We have demanded trial of the cases in fast track courts,” he added. “The cases against several of these legislators have been pending for more than 20 years, and the police records of many tainted legislators are missing. We requested Jharkhand High Court to constitute Special Task Force (STF) and probe all the cases,” Rajeev Kumar said.

“As per records, 30% of the legislators elected in 2005 assembly polls were facing different types of criminal cases, which rose to more than 50% in 2009 assembly polls.” “The law enforcing agencies should act timely so that the number of tainted legislators does not rise in 2014 assembly polls,” said Kumar.

27,488 government posts for SCs/STs/OBCs unfilled

NEw DELhi, SEptEmBER 18 (iANS): A staggering 27,488 government jobs reserved for scheduled castes and tribes and other backward classes are lying vacant with the maximum discrimination against these categories being in the educational sector, an NGO said Wednesday. Of the unfilled posts as of May 8, 2013, 12,195 are reserved for scheduled tribes, 8,332 for other backward castes and 6,961 for scheduled castes, the Asian Centre for Human Rights said.

The report titled “India’s Unfinished Agenda for Inclusion: A study on denial of reservation to the tribals in the government services and posts” said central universities were the most discriminatory against these communities. In 2006-07, there were 46 ST professors against the sanctioned posts of 1,187. Their number fell to a mere four against the total posts of 1,667 in 2010-11 in central universities, the report said citing information provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Right to Information Act. In 2010-11, there were 10 ST readers against the total strength of 3,155, while in 2006-07, 18 readers were employed against 1,744 posts in universities under the central government. However, STs had better representation in the top echelons of the government, it added.

“The data provided by the UGC shows that India’s higher educational institutions remain the most casteist, possibly a reflection of the opposition to the reservation policy,” said Suhas Chakma, director of Asian Centre for Human Rights. The population of scheduled tribes in India is over 840 million.

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Govt doesn’t sell onions: Kapil Sibal

NEw DELhi, SEptEmBER 18 (AGENciES): The government is washing its hands off rising onion prices with union ministers not sounding too sympathetic. After Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said rising onion prices were good for farmers, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has said the prices have nothing to do with the government. “Why don’t you ask the traders this? The government is not the one selling onions,” is what Kapil Sibal said when he was asked if onion prices will rise further.

“There is a lot of talk about the rise in onion prices. However, when prices fall no one shows any concern for the farmers.

When farmers are getting more money for their produce we should not complain,” Pawar had said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Food Minister KV Thomas had said that state governments must check hoarding. “The state governments will have to take action against hoarders and speculators. The government has already controlled exports,” Food Minister KV Thomas told CNN-IBN. He also said that onion prices are will stabilise by the end of September. “The production of new crops is already coming to the market from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. By the end of this month prices will stabilise,” Thomas said. This came as onion prices soared again following an acute shortage in supply. Onion prices are a whopping Rs 70 to 80 per kg in the national capital. In Kashmir too, onions are priced at Rs 80 per kg.

Onion prices in the retail market in Navi Mumbai stand at Rs 70 per kg. In Bhopal, onions cost Rs 65 per kg and in Patna Rs 50 per kg. Reports suggest that a hike in fuel prices and rain in Maharashtra in the last few weeks have hit supply and led to a spike in prices. Reports also suggest that hoarding is pushing onion prices up.

An Indian woman sorts the grade of onions at a wholesale vegetable market in New Delhi, on September 18. Onion prices both in wholesale and retail markets in most parts of the country have seen a sharp increase since July.

(AP Photo)

Centre asks states to check artificial price rise in onion NEw DELhi, SEptEmBER 18 (pti): The Centre has directed all state governments, including Maharashtra, to take action against traders and speculators keeping onion prices artificially high by taking advantage of the seasonal shortage. Onion prices both in wholesale and retail markets in most parts of the country have seen a sharp increase since July. In the national capital, retail prices of onion are ruling as high as 80 per kg on short supply from key growing states.

“All states and Union Territories have been asked to take ac-

tion against traders/speculators creating artificial price increase of onion taking advantage of seasonal shortage,” a senior Consumer Affairs Ministry official told a news agency. Maharashtra, where maximum onion is stored for use in lean season, has been asked to ensure steady supply of the staple vegetable in the consuming markets, the official said. The state government has been directed to intimate the Centre if there is any blockage in supply chain as that can cause price rise, the official added.

Onion prices are under pressure even in the current

month as 90 per cent of stored onions of last year’s crop are exhausted and there is only 3-4 lakh tonnes available for consumption, the Ministry said in the status report on onion.

Around 27.5 lakh tonnes of onion were stored in the country for consumption in 2013. Of this, 15.50 lakh tonnes were kept in godowns in Maharashtra, 1-2 lakh tonnes each in Gujarat, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, it said.

Normally, stored onions are consumed during lead period of June-August. The prices con-

tinue to rule high as supply of fresh crops from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh has not been in full swing yet due to delayed harvesting in the wake of rains.

The harvesting of early kharif crop in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is continuing. Arrival of fresh crop from these states is expected to increase further in the coming days, it added. The government has taken several measures to check prices of onion and improve its domestic supplies. These include allowing their imports and restricting exports.

Muzaffarnagar riots: Arrest warrants against several UP politicians

mUZAFFARNAGAR/LUcKNOw, SEptEmBER 18 (AGENciES): A local court on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against a BSP MP, BJP and BSP MLAs, besides several politicians and senior community leaders for allegedly inciting violence through inflammatory speeches here even as some of the accused politicians denied any role in instigating violence.

The arrest warrants have been issued against 16 politicians and community leaders including BSP MP Qadir Rana, BJP MLAs Sangeet Som and Bhartendu Singh, BSP MLAs Noor Saleem and Maulana Jameel, Congress leader Saeeduzaman and BKU chief Naresh Tikait, police said.

At least two of the accused

leaders appeared on television channels on Wednesday and denied any role in inciting violence.

BSP MLA Noor Saleem Rana denied that he instigated the mob and said he is ready to face investigations. “I am ready to go to jail if I am proved guilty after probe,” he told in an interview to Times Now. Another accused MLA from the BJP Sangeet Som also denied the charges levelled by the cops.

“I was not hiding, I was in my constituency,” Som said in an interview. Police have said action will be taken against guilty politicians after the probe is over.

Action will be taken against them in two days, senior superintendent of police Praveen Kumar said. “We have arrested three to four politicians ... we have collect-

ed some evidence ... some more evidence is to be collected and very soon will be arrested ... whoever is guilty will be arrested in two days ... this is subject to investigation,” he said. They are wanted for violating prohibitory orders and provoking communal tension by inflammatory speeches in different meetings (mahapanchayats) in the district, police said.

Ten police teams have been rushed to arrest those against whom warrants have been issued, a senior official said. The communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas claimed 47 lives and displaced over 40,000 people.

UP assembly adjourned Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh assembly was adjourned for half

an hour on Wednesday amid uproar by the opposition parties demanding a debate on Muzaffarnagar riots. As soon as the house assembled at 11am, BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya demanded that the question hour should be suspended and a debate be held on Muzaffarnagar incident.

He said that a message should go in the state and communal harmony should be restored.

Leader of BJP Legislature Party Hukum Singh alleged that the government and the Cabinet were root of the trouble and a debate should be held on the issue.

Leader of Congress legislature party Pradeep Mathur also demanded a debate on the issue.

While ruling SP members raised objections over the op-

positions remarks speaker Mata Prasad Pandey said that the government was ready for the debate under the rules, but the opposition parties were running away. BJP members later entered into the well of the house demanding President’s rule in the state and shouted slogans after which the assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes.

Later talking to the reporters Congress leader Pramod Tiwari alleged that those who do not want the debate were running from it. As many as 47 people have been killed, over 100 injured and more than 43,000 rendered homeless in the communal clashes that singed the area since September 7. The Army was called in to contain the situation.

96 ceasefire violations by Pakn this year: Govt ‘Centre contemplating nationwide ban on JAmmU, SEptEmBER 18 (pti): Indian forward posts on almost daily Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreeTargeting forward posts and civil- basis since August 6. ment with India on 44 occasions in ian areas along the India-Pak border, Six jawans were killed, while six 2010. The corresponding number illegal sand mining’ Pakistan has violated the ceasefire security personnel were among 14 was 51 in 2011. Two Army person-

96 times this year, the highest in last eight years. “There were 18 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the month of September, bringing the total number of violations to 96 this year up to September 18,” Defence spokesman S N Acharya said.

Set to complete a decade of its existence in November this year, the 2003 India-Pak ceasefire has been violated by Pakistan several times over the years. This year, Jammu and Kashmir’s LoC and International Devotees take an idol of elephant headed Hindu god Ga- Border in Poonch sector and Jammu nesha through a street for immersion in the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. The immer- frontier have seen heightened activsion marks the end of the ten day long Ganesh Chaturti ity with firing by Pakistani troops, festival that celebrates the birth of the Hindu god. (AP BAT attacks and sniping incidents on Photo)

persons injured in firing by Pakistan troops on forward posts, civilian areas and patrolling parties along the India-Pak border during August this year. Ceasefire violations were the highest this year compared to past eight years. There were 93 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir last year, according to figures revealed by defence minister A K Antony in Lok Sabha in March.

Five people, including three security personnel were killed and 13 others, including 10 security men, injured in the border incidents of firing and ceasefire violations last year.

nel were killed during the violations in 2010 and one was killed in 2011, MoD figures said.

There were 28 violations reported in 2009, followed by 77 in 2008, 21 in 2007 and three in 2006, the figures said. “All ceasefire violations are taken up with Pakistan military authorities at appropriate level through established mechanism of hotline, flag meetings as well as weekly talks between the DGMO,” Antony had said.

India and Pakistan, during NDA rule, had taken a major confidence building measure by entering into border ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on November 26, 2003.

Ragging death: Principal accuses mob, police of collusion

KOLKAtA, SEptEmBER 18 (iANS): The principal of a school in West Bengal where a minor girl student died after being allegedly ragged by her seniors said Wednesday that she was forced to resign by the police “under instructions from the mob”.

Oindrila Das, a Class 5 student at the Christ Church School at Dum Dum in North 24-Parganas district, died Sep 11, a week after she was allegedly locked up inside the school toilet by some of her seniors who demanded money from her as part of ragging.

A day after her death, hundreds of people - mostly parents and guardians - ransacked the 131-year-old school, forced the principal and other teachers inside a dark room, and eventually forced principal Helen Sircar to resign. Hours later, she was arrested.

Sircar Wednesday virtu-

ally accused the police and the mob of colluding during the rampant vandalism Sep 12 following the girl’s death.

“I wasn’t arrested on my own like that. I was forced to court arrest by police and the mob,” Sircar told mediapersons here.

“Given the circumstances, considering the safety of my teaching and non-teaching staff I gave in. I didn’t resign voluntarily. The police under instructions from the mob forced me to resign. My staff’s safety was at stake... they were insecure. So considering all these factors I gave in,” Sircar said.

A court has granted bail to the principal, who was booked under several nonbailable charges following a police complaint by the girl’s family. Sircar criticised police for inaction and said officers were present during the entire ransacking episode.

“We had called them to offer protection to us but they came after quite a while. They were present during the entire time the vandalism was going on. They acted according to what the mob told them to do. I don’t want to recall the incident. Every moment was traumatic,” said Sircar.

Over a dozen people have been arrested so far for the vandalism, which has evoked criticism from political parties and Governor M.K. Narayanan.

Two of the arrested were released on bail Tuesday.

Ruling out suicide in case of Oindrila’s death, Sircar said the alleged ragging “has not been proved”.

“She didn’t commit suicide. Till now, nothing has been proved that such an incident (ragging) happened,” she said.

On her reinstatement as the school’s head, she said: “I

think my students and guardians have said it. They have vocally said it. That is the proof of my innocence.”

Students of higher classes have been vocal about their wish to have her back as the principal.

“The students are not party to this (vandalism). The vandals who have done it are not part of my school. So what does it have to do with my teaching?” said Sircar.

Sircar condoled Oindrila’s demise and said she would visit her bereaved parents “when the time is right”.

“I will go when the time is right. I was supposed to go Sep 12 but because of the rampage I couldn’t. Very unfortunate what has happened. But what happened in the aftermath (the vandalism) was also very unfortunate.”

“It is very unfortunate for any educational institution to face such a thing. We are be-

side the parents through thick and thin,” said Sircar.

Asked about moving the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, she said: “I can’t say anything. The matter is sub-judice.”

The Calcutta Diocese of the Church of North India, which runs the school, has announced that over 1,000 Christian-run schools will observe Sep 19 as a “black day” and remain shut. The West Bengal Association of Christian Schools has set up an independent inquiry committee to look into all the allegations and find out the truth.

The probe will also decide when the school would reopen and whether Sircar would be reinstated as principal. “It is a bad situation right now. The governing body and managing body will decide when to reopen the school. Investigation is going on,” Sircar added.

chENNAi, SEptEmBER 18 (pti): The Union Government is contemplating banning illegal sand mining across the country on the model of Tamil Nadu, Union Shipping Minister G K Vasan said here today.

“The Centre is planning to ban illegal (sand) mining across the country”, he told reporters in Chennai and welcomed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s decision to order a probe into illegal mining in 71 large mineral quarries in Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli districts.

To a query on the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal project, Vasan said the Centre is in favour of expediting the project. Recently, the Centre has brushed aside the objections of Tamil Nadu against the Rs 25,000 crore project by informing the Supreme Court about its intention to go ahead with the project.

Karnataka minister jumps into lake, save 6 in sinking car

BANGALORE, SEptEmBER 18 (AGENciES): At a time when politicians are a vilified lot, a 61-yearold Karnataka minister became a hero on Tuesday morning by jumping into a cold lake along with his guards and saving a family of six trapped in a sinking car. Primary and secondary education minister Kimmane Ratnakar was travelling in his official Innova to Bangalore from his native town of Thirthahalli when he spotted the sinking car and ordered his convoy to stop.

Around 7am, the minister’s MUV was near Beguvalli, 20km from Thirthahallli, when a white Maruti Swift car overtook it. About 15 minutes later, as Kimmane’s car approached the Beguvalli lake, the minister noticed the same Swift sinking in the lake. Kimmane, his gunman Halswamy, driver Chandrashekar and escort vehicle driver Krishnamurthy jumped into the water. The four men swam to the sinking car, whose trapped occupants were flailing their hands from the windows.

Chandrashekar opened a rear

door and pulled out three children and with the help of his men and brought them safely to the shore.

The four then returned to the car, which had by now settled on shallow lake bed, and rescued the other three occupants, including a 55-year-old woman. The man in the driver’s seat by then was unconscious. A doctor called by the minister treated Uday Kumar, 40; his wife Suma, 35; his mother Geetha, 55; sons aged 14 and 8; and a three-year-old nephew of Uday.

The minister called his friends and arranged breakfast and medicines for them. He also gave Uday his clothes before resuming his journey to Bangalore.

Uday, a native of Bhadravathi and owner of an electrical goods shop, was driving back from Karkala, his wife’s native place. Speaking to TOI from Bhadravathi, Uday said it was a “rebirth” for his family. “I don’t know how to thank minister Kimmane Ratnakar. It’s because of his efforts that we are alive. Or else, all the six of us would have drowned,” he said.

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Dalai Lama Syria gives Russia chemical weapons evidence weighs in on anti-

BEIRUT, SEpTEmBER 18 (Ap): Syria has turned over materials to Russia which aim to show that a chemical weapons attack last month was carried out by rebels, a top Russian diplomat visiting Damascus and a Syrian official said Wednesday. The Aug. 21 attack precipitated the current high tensions over Syria’s chemical weapons and sparked a plan under which it is to abandon them. A report by U.N. investigators confirmed that chemical weapons were used Aug. 21 but did not say by which side in Syria’s civil war.

The report did however provide trajectory data that suggested the chemical-loaded rockets that hit two Damascus suburbs were fired from the northwest, suggesting they came from nearby mountains where the Syrian military is known to have bases. New York-based Human Rights Watch also said in a separate report that the presumed flight path of the rockets led back to a Republican Guard base in the same area.

“Connecting the dots provided by these numbers allows us to see for ourselves where the rockets were likely launched from and who was responsible,” Josh Lyons, a satellite imagery analyst for Human Rights Watch. But, he added, the evidence was “not conclusive.”

However, the ITAR-Tass news agency on Wednesday quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying that Syria told Russian officials the material it handed over shows “rebels participating in the chemical attack” but that Russia has not yet drawn any conclusions.

He also told broadcaster Russia Today that Russia has submitted to the U.N. Security Council abundant and credible evidence that suggests it was not the government that fired the chemical weapons. “We are unhappy about this report, we think that the report was distorted, it was onesided, the basis of information upon which it was built is insufficient,” he said, referring to the U.N. report.

Also Wednesday, Syrian Presi-

Muslim violence

This citizen journalism image provided by The Syrian Revolution against Bashar Assad which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a Syrian military tank on fire during clashes with Free Syrian army fighters in Joubar, a suburb of Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday, September 18. (AP Photo)

dent Bashar Assad received a U.S. delegation of former members of Congress and anti-war activists including former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark.

“Policies adopted by the American administration that are based on launching wars, intervening in other countries affairs and imposing hegemony on people do not achieve the interests of American people and contradicts with their values and principals,” SANA quoted Assad telling the U.S. delegation.

Elsewhere in the country, Kurdish gunmen captured the northeastern village of Alouk after four days of fighting with extremist groups including the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Four Kurdish gunmen and 17 jihadis were killed in the fighting, it added.

Meanwhile Syrian troops backed by members of Lebanon’s militant

Court for genocide in Darfur, has embarrassed the US government and United Nations by seeking a visa to enter the United States to attend the annual UN General Assembly next week. The United States opposes Bashir attending the annual meeting, but it has refused to say whether it can or will block

Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function

WAShINGTON, SEpTEmBER 18 (IANS): Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system, a study has found. Resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries could work with vitamin D to raise the activity of a gene called human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, or CAMP gene, which is involved in immune function, Xinhua cited researchers from the Oregon State University as saying.

“Out of a study of hundreds of compounds, just these two popped right out,” said Adrian Gombart, an associate professor in the university’s college of science. “Their synergy with vitamin D to increase CAMP gene expression was significant and intriguing. It’s a pretty interesting interaction,” Gombart said. Resveratrol has been the subject of dozens of studies for a range of possible benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to fighting cancer and reducing inflammation.

This research is the first to show a clear synergy with vitamin D that increased CAMP expression by several times, the researchers said. The CAMP gene itself is also the subject of much study, as it has been shown to play a key role in the “innate” immune system, or the body’s first line of defense and ability to combat bacterial infection.

The innate immune response is especially important as many antibiotics increasingly lose their effectiveness.

A strong link has been established between adequate vitamin D levels and the function of the CAMP gene, but the new research suggests that certain other compounds may play a role as well, the researchers reported in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. However, they cautioned that the findings were made in laboratory cell cultures and do not prove that similar results would occur as a result of dietary intake.

cates the government side.

Russia also has repeatedly claimed that a chemical weapons attack in Syria on March 19 was committed by the rebels. The reports did not specify the nature of the new material turned over by Syria to Russia, which Ryabkov said would be closely analyzed. “But considering that earlier we came to the corresponding conclusion about the incident of March 19, we are inclined to treat with great seriousness the material from the Syrian side about the involvement of the rebels in the chemical attack of Aug. 21,” Ryabkov said, according to ITAR-Tass.

Also Wednesday, the chief U.N. chemical weapons inspector said his team will return to Syria “within weeks” to complete the investigation it had started before the Aug 21 gas attack and other alleged chemical weapons attacks in the country.

Ake Sellstrom told The Associat-

Bashir’s bid for New York trip embarrasses US, UN

In this Thursday, April 22, 2010 photo, Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir, in full military dress, gets out of his vehicle as he visits the military hospital, in Khartoum, Sudan. (AP File Photo)

NEW YORK, SEpTEmBER 18 (AFp): UN leader Ban Ki-moon wants Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir to answer war crimes charges, a spokesman said as controversy mounted over Bashir’s bid to attend a UN summit next week.

Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal

Hezbollah group fought rebels in the town of Beit Sahem, just south of the capital and near the highway leading to Damascus International Airport, the Observatory said.

Russia has been Syria’s main ally since the start of the conflict in March 2011, blocking proposed U.N. resolutions that would impose sanctions on Assad’s regime and opposing an attempt to authorize the use of force if Syria does not abide by the agreement to get rid of its chemical weapons.

Assigning responsibility for last month’s attack has become a heated international diplomatic issue. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius sharply differed on the topic after meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. Lavrov said Moscow has reason to believe the attack was a provocation staged by the rebels, while Fabius said the evidence clearly impli-

the Sudanese leader.

The United Nations is letting the US authorities take the lead while indicating Bashir’s presence would be a problem. “The question of whether the United States is to grant President Bashir a visa to allow him to attend the general debate is, first and foremost, a matter for the United States to determine consistent with the applicable rules of international law,” said UN spokesman Martin Nesirky.

“President Bashir is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the ICC. The secretary general would therefore urge him to cooperate fully with the ICC,” the spokesman added. The United States has given a similar message. “Such a trip would be deplorable, cynical and hugely inappropriate,” the US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said Monday. She added “it would be more appropriate for him to present himself to the ICC and travel to The Hague.”

The embarrassment was highlighted by Human Rights Watch’s UN lobbyist Philippe Bolopion. “The last thing the UN needs these days is a surprise visit by a head of state who is running away from the ICC and has been effectively banned from large parts of the world,” he said. “UN member states should make clear to him in no uncertain terms that he is not welcome at the UN party,” he added. The ICC issued arrest warrants for the Sudanese president arrest in March 2009 and July 2010 and he now faces 10 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in the decade-old Darfur conflict.

ICC signatories have a duty to arrest Bashir. But the president has since played cat-and-mouse with ICC investigators and supporters, frequently travelling to some African countries. However Saudi Arabia refused in August to let him use its airspace to reach Iran and he had to return to Khar-

toum.

The United States does not participate in the court but is a strong supporter.

The UN headquarters in New York is extra-territorial but Sudanese citizens would need a visa to enter the United States to get there.

“Sudan insists on its right to take part in the meetings of the 68th General Assembly of the United Nations and requests the United States to meet its obligations as the headquarters’ host nation by granting the necessary entry visas as quickly as possible,” a Sudanese foreign ministry statement said. The United Nations has a ‘host country’ accord with the United States which sets out the conditions for the UN operation in New York as well as immunities for officials and representatives of UN members. The 1947 accord states that the US authorities “shall not impose any impediments to transit to or from the headquarters district” by representatives of UN members.

ed Press the team will evaluate “allegations of chemical weapons use from both sides, but perhaps mainly from the Syrian government’s side.”

He said he doesn’t currently think there is a need for more investigations of the Aug. 21 attacks, but said “if we receive any additional information it will be included next time we report.”

In London, NATO SecretaryGeneral Anders Fogh Rasmussen welcomed the recent AmericanRussian agreement on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria. He said that in order to ensure implementation of that agreement, it is crucial for the United Nations Security Council to “expeditiously adopt” a firm resolution to act as a framework for the process. “In order to keep momentum in the diplomatic and political process the military option should still be on the table,” he added.

pRAGUE, SEpTEmBER 18 (AFp): The Dalai Lama on Tuesday urged Myanmar monks to act according to their Buddhist principles, in a plea to end the deadly violence against the country’s Muslim minority.

“Those Burmese monks, please, when they develop some kind of anger towards Muslim brothers and sisters, please, remember the Buddhist faith,” the Buddhist leader told reporters at an annual human rights conference in the Czech capital Prague. “I am sure (...) that would protect those Muslim brothers and sisters who are becoming victims,” Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader said.

Sectarian clashes in Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine last year left around 200 people dead -- mostly Rohingya Muslims who are denied citizenship -- and 140,000 others homeless. Having earned scorn for her failure to clearly condemn the violence, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s pro-democracy icon turned opposition leader, said its constitution had to change for the ethnic violence to end. “The ethnic problem will not be solved by this present constitution which does not meet the aspirations of the ethnic nationalities,” Suu Kyi told reporters at the Forum 2000 conference on Tuesday. “We’ve got to give our people a sense of security first, they must feel they have equal access to justice.

“If somebody is afraid of being attacked by people from another community, you can’t expect them to sit down and talk to one another.” A committee of parliamentarians have until the end of the year to produce a report with their recommended changes to the constitution, which was written by the former junta more than a decade ago. Suu Kyi said last week that she alone could not stop the anti-Muslim violence and that the solution was to install the rule of law.

The democracy icon spent 15 years under house arrest under military rule in Myanmar before she was freed after controversial elections in 2010. The Dalai Lama, 78, who fled his homeland for India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, also said there was “too much emphasis on ‘we’ and ‘they’” in the world, and that “this century should be a century of dialogue, not wars”. He and the 68-year-old Suu Kyi, both Nobel Peace laureates, met privately on the fringes of the Prague conference on Sunday.

World failing over climate change, says UN official

LONDON, SEpTEmBER 18 (Ap): International leaders are failing in their fight against global warming, one of the United Nations’ top climate officials said Tuesday, appealing directly to the world’s voters to pressure their politicians into taking tougher action against the buildup of greenhouse gases.

Halldor Thorgeirsson told journalists gathered at London’s Imperial College that world leaders weren’t working hard enough to prevent potentially catastrophic climate change. “We are failing as an international community,” he said. “We are not on track.”

Thorgeirsson, a senior director with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was speaking with two years left to go before the world powers gather in Paris for another round of negotiations over the future of the world’s climate, which scientists warn will warm dramatically unless action is taken to cut down on the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.

One of the main points of contention is how to divide the burden of emissions cuts between industrialized nations and emerging economies such as India and China, the world’s top carbon polluter. The lack of progress in recent years has fueled doubts over whether a

binding deal is possible at all.

Thorgeirsson seemed to strike a pessimistic note Tuesday, talking down the idea that Paris — or any other conference — would produce a grand bargain that would ensure the reductions needed to prevent a dangerous warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. He even seemed to suggest that a global solution to the issue wasn’t likely until the effects of climate change came barreling down on peoples’ heads or flooding into their homes.

“I don’t think that an international treaty will ever be the primary driver for the difficult decisions to be made,” he warned. “It’s the problem itself that will be the primary driver — and the consequences of that problem.”

Quizzed on the repeated failure of the international community to organize a global deal on greenhouse gases, he said that the politicians involved had to be held to account. “This is a question that needs to be asked at the ballot box,” he said. “This is a question that needs to be asked of leaders at all levels.”

Thorgeirsson was in London for the launch of a joint study by Imperial’s Grantham Institute for Climate Change and its Energy Futures Laboratory of the estimated cost of halving the world’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.

Brazil leader postpones US trip over spying RIO DE JANEIRO, SEpTEmBER 18 (Ap): Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday postponed a state visit to the U.S. to protest an American spy program that has aggressively targeted the Latin American nation’s government and private citizens alike.

Rousseff was to be honored with a state dinner next month, an event meant to highlight strengthening ties between the Western Hemisphere’s two biggest nations. Instead, revelations of the National Security Agency’s spy program and Rousseff’s dissatisfaction with the U.S. response to questions about the espionage made it impossible to continue with that trip for now, her office said in a statement.

“Given the proximity of the scheduled state visit to Washington and in the absence of a timely investigation ... there aren’t conditions for this trip to be made,” the statement read. “The Brazilian government is confident that when the question is settled in an adequate manner, the state visit can quickly occur.” The decision comes after a series of reports on Brazil’s Globo TV gave details about the NSA program’s efforts in Brazil.

American journalist Glenn Greenwald, who is based in Rio de Janeiro and broke the story of the NSA espionage program after obtaining leaked documents from Edward Snowden, has worked with Globo on its reports. They have included revelations that Rousseff’s communications with aides were intercepted, that the NSA hacked the computer network of state-run oil company Petrobras, and that the NSA scooped up data on billions of emails and telephone calls flowing through Brazil, an important hub for trans-Atlantic fiber optic cables.

Rousseff has crafted a pragmatic foreign policy more in line with U.S. views than that of her predecessor and political mentor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, She has distanced Brazil from sticky issues such as the Middle East peace process and the Iranian nuclear program, and has shown renewed interest in making a lucrative fighter jet purchase from Boeing rather than the company’s French or Swedish rivals.

However, Rousseff is facing a re-election fight next year that became more competitive after nationwide anti-government protests in June, with Rousseff draw-

ing much of the demonstrators’ ire. She has since bounced back in the polls, but cannot afford to look weak in the face of a U.S. spy program that has angered Brazilians and added to longstanding suspicions about the American government here. “The main objective (of Dilma’s decision) is political and involves her re-election next year,” said David Fleischer, a political scientist at the University of Brasilia.

“By standing up to the U.S. cyberespionage, it’ll help her popularity and increase her standing in the polls.”

Fleischer said he doesn’t think the longer-term relationship between Brazil and the U.S. is in serious danger because of the spying and Rousseff’s decision to delay her visit, but it will affect a series of decisions. Perhaps the most pressing is a longdelayed decision by Brazil’s government on a $5 billion fighter jet purchase, a decision that will bolster military ties between Brazil and whichever nation’s plane is chosen.

Former Brazil leader Silva reportedly favored buying the 36 fighter jets from France’s Dassault company, but Rousseff had shown more favor for the Boe-

ing’s F-18 Super Hornet. Brazil is also considering Sweden’s Saab AB for its Gripen NG jet. Aides to Rousseff have told local media that it would now be hard to justify choosing the Boeing jets in the wake of espionage revelations.

However, Joanisval Brito Goncalves, a foreign affairs assistant to Brazil’s senate, said Rousseff is missing an opportunity by not making the trip to the U.S, even if only to ratchet up pressure on

Obama. “It’s been 20 years since we’ve had a head of state in the U.S. for a visit like this, it’s the time to strengthen dialogue, not to close doors,” Goncalves said.

“This would’ve been a good opportunity to speak with Obama about (the spying). He added that the Brazilian government “cannot bury its head in the sand” and avoid dialogue with the U.S., and that “it’s foolhardy not to recognize the importance of this trip.”

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff speaks during a ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, on September 17. (AP Photo/)

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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates after he scored the third goal of the game for his side during their Champions League Group A soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on Sept 17. (AP Photo)

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Rooney inspiRes ManU to victoRy MANCHESTER, SEpTEMbER 18(Ap): Way n e Rooney reached the 200goal mark for Manchester United by scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, giving manager David Moyes the perfect introduction to life in the Champions League. Free from the uncertainty of the offseason when he was constantly linked with a move to Chelsea, Rooney was the star at Old Trafford after opening the scoring in the 22nd minute, grabbing United's crucial third and then setting up Antonio Valencia to complete an impressive Group A victory. "I've concentrated on working hard to get my head down, to get myself fit and ready for the season," Rooney said. "I'm delighted with the way I've come back and delighted I'm back playing and scoring goals. "It's great the reception I get here and hopefully I can repay (the fans) with performances and goals like tonight." Simon Rolfes equalized against the run of play for Leverkusen in the 54th, but Robin van Persie regained the lead for United five minutes later before his strike partner came into his own. Omer Toprak poked in a close-range consolation in the 88th for Leverkusen, which failed to reproduce the form it has shown so far in the Bundesliga where the team has won

four matches out of five. Leverkusen hadn't come up against such a potent combination as Rooney and Van Persie, though. "It looks so easy the way he is playing," Leverkusen coach Sami Hyypia said of Rooney. "He is still scoring goals and he will continue to score them."

Moyes was taking charge of his first group-stage match in the Champions League and saw his team hit the ground running in its record 18th straight season in Europe's top competition, producing a performance that was much improved from its underwhelming start to the Premier League. The margin of victory should have been even larger, with Rooney and Van Persie both missing open goals. Van Persie's effort was particularly remarkable, sidefooting wide from barely a yard out.

Rooney can still look back with much fondness on an evening when he reached another scoring milestone for United. Only three other players — Bobby Charlton (249), Denis Law (237) and Jack Rowley (211) have scored more than 200 goals for the club and Rooney is still only 27. Wearing a thick headband to cover a deep gash to his forehead sustained in training 2½ weeks ago, the England striker looked sharp and full of running in the hole behind Van Persie, underlining just why United fought so hard to keep him this summer.

"If we are going to win the Champions League, we need to have several world-class players and Wayne comes into that category," Moyes said. "I remember coming here and saying he has the chance to become one of the all-time leading goal scorers at this club. If he keeps playing like he did tonight,

he'll get there." Rooney and Van Persie were also both on target in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, and it is a partnership that Moyes is clearly banking on in his first season at United.

The opener — Rooney's 199th in all competitions for United — had a hint of fortune about it, though. Patrice Evra was just offside when he swung a cross in to Rooney and Valencia was also offside and hindering goalkeeper Bernd Leno as the striker volleyed downward and into the net. United fully deserved its halftime lead, though, against an initially compact Leverkusen side whose defense was ripped apart after the break.

Rooney will be glad his glaring 52nd-minute miss didn't come back to haunt him and United. Toprak slipped to allow the striker to run through on goal but after rounding Leno, Rooney was caught between shooting into an unguarded net and crossing for the unmarked Van Persie. What ended up being a cross-cum-shot agonizingly rolled just wide of the far post. Rolfes made him pay two minutes later by bending in a shot from the edge of the area with Leverkusen's first real chance, but the lead was restored in the 59th.

Valencia raced to the byline and crossed for Van Persie to send a flying volley toward Leno, who could only bat the ball into his own net. Rooney then pounced on Toprak's poor headed clearance to beat Leno at his near post in the 70th, before slipping a ball through to Valencia following a quick counterattack for the winger to fizz a low shot in at the near post. "Obviously the first game in the Champions League is always important and thankfully we got the victory," Rooney said.

Bayern begins on a winning note

MUNICH, SEpTEMbER 18 (Ap): Bayern Munich began the defense of its Champions League title with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to CSKA Moscow on Tuesday. David Alaba opened the scoring with a free kick in the fourth minute, Mario Mandzukic headed Bayern's second in the 41st, and Alaba set up Arjen Robben to seal the victory in the 68th.

Bayern, which appointed Pep Guardiola as coach after claiming an unprecedented treble last season, rarely appeared to be troubled by the Russian league leader. "We conceded the first goal too early. That created many difficulties for us and influenced the game," CSKA coach Leonid Slutski said. "We didn't have so many counterattack opportunities after that. We still had a few chances though."

Substitute Georgi Milanov came closest for the visitors in the 82nd minute, when his 22-meter effort landed on the roof of the net, before Zoran Tosic finally tested Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with the last kick of the game. Czech champion Viktoria Plzen

lost 3-0 at home to Manchester City in the other Group D match.

Bayern is attempting to become the first club since 1990 to defend the European title. The Bavarian side defeated domestic rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final in London last May. "I could hear from fans today, 'Finale, Finale,' but let's keep out feet on the ground. We need to go step by step," Robben said. "It's early in the season. The most important thing is to concentrate on ourselves, improve as we go on. It was a good start." Bayern sports director Mattias Sammer had criticized his side's players after a 2-0 Bundesliga win over Hannover on Saturday for not delivering their full potential. "He's entitled to criticize us," Alaba said after his impressive performance.

"That had nothing to do with Mattias Sammer," said Bayern chairman KarlHeinz Rummenigge after the win. "The team has huge quality, the team has our trust. At the end of the day we know that they can deliver such games. They Bayern's Mario Mandzukic of Croatia, Moscow's Georgi Schennikov, left, and Moscow's Sergei started where they stopped in London. Ignashevi challenge for the ball, during their Champions League first round group D soccer match Namely, with a class game." between FC Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow, in Munich, Germany on Sept. 17. (AP Photo)

ill-fated iker casillas injured again

ISTANbUL, SEpTEMbER 18 (REUTERS): Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced off in the 15th minute of Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League Group B romp at Galatasaray after sustaining a rib injury in a collision with team mate Sergio Ramos. Medical staff taped up the affected area but it quickly became Seen here is the Nagaland U-14 team for Subroto Cup along with Coach Mughato and team manager Tikaram Dhakal, who is also the finance secretary of Gorkha Union, Dimapur on September 18. The 54th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament will kick off on September 27 at Dr Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. The team will leave for New Delhi on September 23.

Ferrari in the spotlight ahead of singapore Gp

SINGApORE, SEpTEMbER 18 (Ap): Formula One arrives in Singapore this week for the annual night race with Sebastian Vettel careering toward a fourthstraight championship and with attention turning toward the combustible situation at Ferrari.

Vettel's win in the previous two races at Belgium and Italy has put the Red Bull driver 53 points clear atop the standings and it only appears a matter of when, rather than if, the German will secure the 2013 title. The biggest news since the race in Monza has been Ferrari's

signing of Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen to a two-year contract starting next season.

The return of the Finn to Maranello, where he was ousted after 2009 to make way for the arrival of Fernando Alonso, has set up a potentially fractious rivalry with the Spaniard and has pushed Felipe Massa to the exit.

Raikkonen will not accept the secondary role which Massa had played to Alonso for the past four years, and many are already predicting trouble as Alonso is not accustomed to having a genuinely challenging team-

mate, aside from his one year at McLaren which ended abruptly and unhappily.

The man in the best position to make a judgment is Massa, who has been a teammate to both at Ferrari, and he is expecting friction. "I know Fernando and Kimi well, both on and off the track. They are excellent drivers but I fear, as a team, there will be conflict," Massa said in an interview in Brazil this week. "I have told (Ferrari's management) to breathe deeply now, because breathing will be much more difficult next season."

clear the Real captain would be unable to continue and he was replaced by Diego Lopez. Coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters that he hoped Casillas would recover in three to four days but Spanish media reported the 32-year-old could be sidelined for two weeks.

"Iker had bad luck, that happens in football,"

said Real's hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo. "He did something to his ribs. He was down in the dumps but he will recover soon." Casillas has barely played since Real and Spain team mate Alvaro Arbeloa accidentally kicked his hand during a King's Cup match in January and broke a bone. He fell out with former coach

Jose Mourinho on his return and was replaced in the team by Lopez.

Mourinho's successor Ancelotti has used Lopez in Real's four La Liga matches this season but picked Casillas, who has retained his place in the Spain team, for their opening Champions League game. Spain coach Vicente del Bosque

has stood by his captain and if fit he will almost certainly be first choice for the final two World Cup qualifiers at home to Belarus and Georgia on October 11 and October 15 respectively.

The world and European champions are level on 14 points with France at the top of Group I and have a game in hand.

Sachin's future focus of speculation ahead of 200th Test NEW DELHI, SEpTEMbER 18 (pTI): Just two matches shy of playing his 200th Test, Sachin Tendulkar's future on Wednesday became a subject of intense speculation after a media report claimed that he has been told to consider his career plans after the milestone game, forcing the BCCI to issue a denial.

The 40-year-old champion batsman was reportedly told by chief selector Sandeep Patil that after the 200th Test, which would be completed during the two-match series against the West Indies in November, his place in the team would depend on the runs that he scores.

However, Patil himself refuted it, saying that he had not met Tendulkar for 10 months, while the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) was also quick to deny such a development.

"There is no truth in the report. We have spoken to both Tendulkar and Patil, no such conversation ever took place. It is for the player to take a call on retirement, and

the BCCI has always followed this policy", senior Board official Rajeev Shukla said. "It's always a pleasure to meet Sachin, but I have not met him for the last 10 months. I have not called him, neither has he called me. We have not discussed anything, It's all nonsense," Patil said.

The report, quoting an unnamed selector, had stated that Patil met Tendulkar after the BCCI penciled in an unscheduled tour against the West Indies at home comprising a two-Test series and a three-game ODI rubber.

It also hinted that Patil had told Tendulkar that the selectors will decide the batsman's future after his muchawaited 200th Test appearance. "We have got a bunch of youngsters and they all have been performing well. No one can question Sachin Tendulkar. What he has done is remarkable but we also have to look at the future. We have several talented players waiting to get one chance to prove themselves," the selector said, according to the report.

Tendulkar has appeared in 198 Tests, the most by any cricketer in the history of the game, notching up a mindboggling 51 hundreds in the five-day format of the game.

Besides, he has also raked up 49 ODI centuries, a format from which he has already retired, to make it a century of international hundreds.

The batting veteran, who has scored close to 16,000 runs in Tests, has had a lean run especially as per his standards over the last couple of years. He has scored only two half centuries in the last 10 Test matches India have played at home, against New Zealand, England and Australia, and his last Test hundred (146) was in an away Test at Cape Town against South Africa in January, 2011, which has prompted questions on his future in some quarters.

He is currently gearing up to play in the Champions League T20 League for IPL holders Mumbai Indians with his first game scheduled against hosts Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on September 21.

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Indian Miss America resonates as symbol of change Jesse Washington AP National Writer

The first Indian-American winner of the quintessential American beauty pageant had predicted that times were changing even before her victory.

"Miss America is evolving. And she's not going to look the same anymore," said Nina Davuluri.

Davuluri whirled through a Bollywood dance in a sari and championed the kind of diversity that made her milestone seem inevitable. But when America already has its fair share of Indian-American governors, CEOs, scientists, actors and other high achievers, why did her victory make such an impact among those who rarely pay attention to the contest?

For many Americans of Indian heritage, it showed the unique promise of America, the way the nation and its new immigrants are responding to each other — and the challenges that

remain as America changes in deeper ways than black and white.

Amardeep Singh, an English professor at Lehigh University, said Miss America is a symbol of national identity, a person who represents society as a whole.

So when an Indian woman wins, "that really resonates."

Even though there was some racially charged online criticism of the choice, he said overall, "America is willing to accept and celebrate her version of beauty."

"It's a relatively new phenomenon that IndianAmerican women would even think of themselves as potentially having a chance," Singh said. "It's the way things are changing in America. The Indian community is becoming more comfortable in its skin."

And Indian-Americans, especially those born here like Davuluri, are demonstrating a newfound comfort level in their country.

"I always viewed myself as first and foremost Ameri-

can," Davuluri said after her win.

There have been seven black Miss Americas, starting with Vanessa Williams 30 years ago. A Hawaii-born Filipina won in 2001. But Davuluri's win drew attention "because

it's so different," said Lakshmi Gandhi, editor of the Indian-American blog TheAerogram.com "I grew up in the States, and I would never have thought of an Indian Miss America," she said. "That's why people are so excited, they've nev-

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er seen this before."

Gandhi said Davuluri's choice to perform a Bollywood dance in the talent portion of the contest struck a chord with other Indians. That, and the fact that Davuluri's skin tone is a bit darker than what Indi-

an culture often considers beautiful.

"I don't see a lot of darker Indians in Bollywood, in movies, so that is something I noticed," Gandhi said. Many observed that Davuluri's skin tone would be too dark for her

to win a Miss India pageant — so it said something special about America when it chose her as an ideal beauty.

"The United States, at the end of the day, is a country that represents diversity and inclusion and a sort of coming together of the world in some of the most incredible ways," said Mallika Dutt, founder of the human rights organization Breakthrough.

But Dutt also pointed out that Davuluri's milestone landed in the middle of a heated national debate on immigration, national identity, and who is — or should be — an American.

"So having an IndianAmerican win this very symbolic moment is challenging some very fundamental notions of American identity in a way they haven't been challenged," Dutt said.

That challenge was evident in some racist tweets in the wake of the pageant.

"That's an important angle to the story," said Deepa Iyer, executive director of the advocacy group South

Asian Americans Leading Together. "It just reflects the racial anxiety that some people have in this country when someone who looks or sounds different achieves a level of success that for some reason is seen as being reserved for a certain type of quote-unquote Americans."

Vandana Kumar, publisher of India Currents magazine, likened those racist tweets to some of the racial resistance faced by President Barack Obama: "When people of different races break barriers, we get some scrutiny, some pushback."

But ultimately, she saw Davuluri's win as a sign of promise.

"This sounds so cliché, but if you set your heart to do anything, don't let your skin or your religion or anything hold you back," she said. "I loved the fact that she proved that the best woman wins."

The second-best woman in this year's pageant?

Miss California Crystal Lee, who is Chinese-American.

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nother loss has hit the Swayze family. On Monday evening Patrick Swayze's mother Patsy, 86, died, according to The National Enquirer. She had suffered a stroke just days before the fourth anniversary of her son's September 14 death and was recovering at her Simi Valley, California home when she passed.

Patrick, star of such massive hits as Dirty Dancing and Ghost, died in 2009 from a long battle with pancreatic

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cancer. He was 57. The star had always been close to his choreographer mother who taught him how to dance which led to his career path toward Hollywood. His mother is also the person who introduced him to his wife Lisa Niemi, whom the actor was married to for 34 years until his death.

Last week family members spoke to The Enquirer.

'At this point it’s just a matter of a short time before Patsy expires,' a friend said.

'She probably won’t last

out the week. One bright spot is that her chain stroke breathing, which is a gasping for air, has subsided.

'Since she began receiving hospice care no extraordinary means are being used to keep her alive, including intravenous feeding or oxygen... She’s receiving a morphine drip to keep her comfortable and is on the edge of being in a comatose state. She has given instructions that she doesn’t want to be resuscitated.

'Patsy’s been ready to

go for a long time, especially after [her husband] "Buddy" had died and [her daughter] Vicky committed suicide. Some family members are flying in tomorrow to be by her side when the end comes. 'Her wishes are to be buried at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Simi Valley. That’s where Buddy and Vicky are also interred.'

The dancer's sons Sean and Donnie Swayze, and daughter-in-law Jami, were by her bedside when she died, per the magazine.

Saif gets fitter for 'Bullett Raja'

ollywood actor Saif Ali Khan will be seen in a raw and rustic avatar in the forthcoming film "Bullett Raja", and he admits he had to work towards being fitter for the role. One hears that the film's script is very demanding in terms of action and all the sequences are done by Saif himself. Saif said, "I wasn't fit when I did the 'Race 2' run. I was okay

but I am way fitter now and it looks different."

"If you are fit, your body language changes. You are more agile and the kind of action you do, particularly like in 'Bullett Raja', it's incredibly physically demanding. It's a great feeling when you are fit and you are looking good when they (filmmakers) shoot you," he added. The actor is following a customised

workout regime.

"Bullett Raja" is set against a mafia based in Uttar Pradesh, and it is expected to be high on action.

Co-produced by Select Media and BrandSmith Motion Pictures, the film, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, also stars Jimmy Shergill, Vidyut Jammwal, Gulshan Grover, Raj Babbar and Chunky Pandey.

It will release Nov 29.

Kelly Rowland & Simon Cowell in 'The X Factor' USA

the American singing reality show "The X Factor" along with singers Demi Lovato and Paulina Rubio.

She feels that since he has guided so many people into their careers, and he has been like a father figure to several groups that he has put together, "it (fatherhood) is going to actually be a breeze for him".

"I think that it's so crazy.

I think that above anything, life happens and this is a part of life, and a new life will be here, and it just so happens, it's going to be Simon's," she added.

The new season of "The X Factor" will air on BIG CBS love.

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DUBAI, SepTemBer 18 (pTI): Teams will be alEmmanuel Eboue of Galatasaray, left, watch- lowed two additional rees as Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, backviews after 80 overs of an inground centre, vies for the ball with Galatasaray's Aurelien Chedjou, during their nings in Test matches from Champions League Group B soccer match, October 1, the International Cricket Council announced in Istanbul, Turkey on Sept. 17. (AP Photo) on Wednesday. The ICC said a team's referrals will be topped-up to two reviews after 80 overs in Test matches where the Decision Review System (DRS) is used.

Currently, a team is allowed up to two unsuccessful reviews per innings. The decision to introduce the new trial was taken at the twoday ICC Chief Executives' Meeting which also decided to form a Working Group to review the objectivity of the DRS system.

"A trial will be conducted whereby a team's referrals will be topped-up to two reviews after 80 overs of an innings. This trial will start from 1 October 2013 in all Test matches in which the DRS is used, with the results being monitored and considered by the Working Group," the ICC said in a release. With the DRS generating a lot of controversies in the recent Ashes series between Australia and England, the ICC has decided to form a Working Group to streamline the system.

"The CEC agreed that a but in the first-half. We had last season with 12 and he Working Group be constia lot of problems and had finally got in on the act with tuted to consider how the to survive a lot of pressure. two goals in little over three ICC should best use tech"After the first goal by Isco minutes just after the hour it is true that things became mark. easier, we were abe to use The Portuguese fired the counter-attack more high into the net from and when Cristiano and point-blank range from Benzema have space they Isco's headed cut-back are very dangerous." and then volleyed home Galatasaray should after Fernando Muslera have levelled early in the could only parry Sergio second period when Burak Ramos' header from Bale's Yilmaz somehow headed free-kick. And, fittingly, it wide from Nourredine was Ronaldo who was to Amrabat's cross. However, have the final say with an within minutes the flood- incredible individual efgates had opened as Di Ma- fort in stoppage time as he ria slid in Benzema to slot weaved past three Galahome his third goal of the tasaray defenders before season. Ronaldo was the smashing the ball high past competition's top scorer the helpless Muslera.

Cristiano Ronaldo sparkles with a hat-trick for Real ISTANBUL, SepTemBer 18 (AFp): Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated the signing of his new contract with Real Madrid in stunning fashion with his 23rd career hat-trick as the Spanish giants hammered Galatasaray 6-1 at the Turk Telekom Arena on Tuesday.

The Turkish champions had beaten Madrid on their visit to Istanbul in last season's quarter-finals and started the brighter of the two sides with Felipe Melo seeing a trio of efforts saved. However, the Spanish giants were rarely troubled after Isco had fired them into the lead 12 minutes before half-time

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as they cruised to victory in the second half thanks to two goals from Karim Benzema and three from Ronaldo. Umut Bulut's late strike was the only consolation for the hosts. "We couldn't have started better. To start in this manner gives us a lot of confidence," Ronaldo told Spanish TVE afterwards. "We did our job against a very complicated opponent. Despite the result it was a difficult game. "In the first few minutes they had their best chances. After our first goal we controlled the game and played well."

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with the nine-time winners as he started on the bench before coming on for the final half-hour. However, it wasn't a happy evening for captain Iker Casillas as he had to be withdrawn just 15 minutes into his first appearance for the club in eight months due to a rib injury. The Spanish international collided with teammate Sergio Ramos after just 60 seconds as he collected a routine cross into the area and, despite making one flying save from Melo, was in some discomfort as he came off to be replaced by Diego Lopez. "He has been unlucky because the got a knock

from Ramos. He showed in the few minutes he was on the field he is in good condition and he made a very good save," said Ancelotti.

"I have spoken with him and he is not too worried so we hope it is just a knock and he will be fine in a few days." The game was turned decisively in Madrid's favour when Isco controlled Angel di Maria's pass wonderfully before dispatching the ball into the net via the inside of the post just after the half hour mark, but Ancelotti admitted his side hadn't been at their best in the opening period. "The result makes the game look easy but it was anything

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in their traditional attires and unit flags.

Mention may be made here that initially during the period 1986-1991, the With barely a day left for the kick off of the championship was confined within the prestigious 14th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Angami region for the four constituent Trophy 2013, the organizing committee of units - Northern, Western, Southern and Chakhro. the tourney under the It was in 1992 that aegis of Angami Stu- Sequences of champions since 1992 the trophy was redents’ Union (ASU) OPEN NSF MARTYRS’ christened as Open is undertaking hectic NSF Martyrs’ Trophy preparation at the KoMEMORIAL TROPHY to promote the game hima Local Ground for 1992-Tankhul Students’ Union the comfort of over 1994-All Zeliangrong Students’ Union of football and also 1000 players from 65 1995-All Zeliangrong Students’ Union providing a platform teams participating in 1996-All Zeliangrong Students’ Union for the young football fans as a step towards the month long tourachieving higher goals nament. The 14th NSF NSF MARTYRS’ in the sporting arena.

Martyrs’ Memorial MEMORIAL TROPHY But, after the All Trophy organized by ASU under the theme 1998-Kohima Village Students’ Union Zeliangrong Students’ Union clinched the “Goal for Peace” is an 2000-Naga Boys Club trophy for three conannual feature since 2002-Tankhul Students’ Union secutive years from 1986 in memory and 2003-Naga Boys Club honour of the sacri- 2004-Rongmei Youth Club Dimapur 1994-1996, the trophy was then changed into fices made by student 2005-Puliebaze Club NSF Martyrs’ Memorial comrades Late Kekuo- 2006-Naga Boys Club Trophy in 1998. Then jalie Sachü and Late 2007-Nagaland Police also the tourney was Vikhozo Yoshü while 2008-Nagaland Police held once in two-years on duty call of the Naga 2009-Excel United but it was converted Students’ Federation.

2010-Nagaland Police into an annual feature Five teams are 2011-Lamkang Students’ Union of the ASU from 2002. from Manipur, while The upcoming 14th 60 teams which in- 2012-Life Sports FC edition of the tourney clude 51 Kohima, 4 Phek, 3 Dimapur and one each from Peren will witness enhanced cash prize not only for and Zunheboto districts would be vying the champions and runners but even the losfor the coveted title. The organizers sup- ing teams in the semi-final and quarter-final ported by the Naga Students’ Federation would be receiving cash rewards. Besides (NSF) is also preparing for a grand open- other individual prizes, the player of the touring ceremony, which will showcase all the nament will receive a two-wheeler as the NSF federating units entering the ground award along with citation and trophy.

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nology in umpire decisionmaking in the future," the release said. "The considerations of the group will be wide ranging and include a review of the objectives and philosophies of using the technologies, protocols and procedures as well as the role and training of television umpires."

The CEC reviewed the performance of the Decision Review System (DRS) during the Ashes series and received an update on a technology trial that was conducted during the Old Trafford Test. During its Chief Executives' meeting here, the ICC discussed a range of issues, relating to Umpires, over rates, bad light, Use of technology in umpiring and ODI Playing Conditions.

"Following due consideration of the Cricket Committee's views and the arguments for and against retaining the two new balls provision, opinions of the CEC members remained divided and, as such, the current playing condition remains as is," the ICC release said. "The CEC also approved the ICC Cricket Committee's recommendation that in an ODI reduced to 25 overs or less prior to the start of first innings, only one new ball will be used per innings. This regulation will come into effect from 1 October 2013.

KohImA, SepTemBer 18 (mexN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed all its federating units to submit their unit flags for inaugural function of the 14th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy scheduled for September 20 at Kohima Local Ground.

The NSF also requested the representatives of the following federating units - Lamkang, Anal, Mayon, Maring and Monsang or anyone residing in Kohima to immediately contact E. Krelo at 9856206698.

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