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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4
Language no longer a barrier
Implementation of NUHM in Dimapur discussed [ PAGE 2]
Novel analysis helped narrow MH370 search
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reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
ACAUT visits Mon, Longleng DIMaPUr, March 25 (MExN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation Nagaland tour team held public meetings at Mon and Longleng on March 24 and 25 respectively. The meetings were held as a part of the team’s ongoing tour across Nagaland. In Mon, the team met the Konyak Union, Konyak Students Union, MCCI, women organisations, church leaders and the public. A press note informed that the tribal leaders, civil society and Mon Chamber of Commerce and Industries “conveyed its unflinching support for the ACAUT movement and on One Government One Tax.” In Longleng, the team met the Phom’s People’s Council, Phom Students’ Conference, Longleng town colony ward chairmen, GBs Association of Longleng District, several chairmen of Longleng villages and LCCI. The press note said that “Phom leaders assured their full support for the ACAUT movement and on One Government One Tax.” “Phom leaders also requested the ACAUT to highlight the trend of village councils and apex tribal hohos endorsing individuals wishing to join the different factions. Such endorsements encourage factionalism and goes against the very grain of One Government One Tax, rued the leaders,” according to the ACAUT Nagaland press note. It further informed that student leaders requested the ACAUT Nagaland to hold rallies in all the districts of Nagaland.
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WHo: Air pollution kills 7 What issues for ne million people every year region this election?
I was denied the party ticket because I didn’t generate enough controversy for the party.
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 file photo, children wearing masks walk home after school in Beijing, China. Air pollution kills about 7 million people worldwide every year according to a new report from the World Health Organization published Tuesday, March 25. The agency said air pollution triggers about 1 in 8 deaths and has now become the single biggest environmental health risk, ahead of other dangers like second-hand smoke. (AP Photo)
LONDON, March 25 (aP): Air pollution kills about 7 million people worldwide every year, with more than half of the fatalities due to fumes from indoor stoves, according to a new report from the World Health Organization published Tuesday. The agency said air pollution is the cause of about one in eight deaths and has now become the single biggest environmental health risk. “We all have to breathe, which makes pollution very hard to avoid,” said Frank Kelly, director of the environmental research group at King’s College London, who was not part of the WHO report.
One of the main risks of pollution is that tiny particles can get deep into the lungs, causing irritation. Scientists also suspect air pollution may be to blame for inflammation in the heart, leading to chronic problems or a heart attack. WHO estimated that there were about 4.3 million deaths in 2012 caused by indoor air pollution, mostly people cooking inside using wood and coal stoves in Asia. WHO said there were about 3.7 million deaths from outdoor air pollution in 2012, of which nearly 90 percent were in developing countries. But WHO noted that many people are exposed
to both indoor and outdoor air pollution. Due to this overlap, mortality attributed to the two sources cannot simply added together, hence WHO said it lowered the total estimate from around 8 million to 7 million deaths in 2012. The new estimates are more than double previous figures and based mostly on modeling. The increase is partly due to better information about the health effects of pollution and improved detection methods. Last year, WHO’s cancer agency classified air pollution as a carcinogen, linking dirty air to lung and bladder cancer. WHO’s report noted
women had higher levels of exposure than men in developing countries. “Poor women and children pay a heavy price from indoor air pollution since they spend more time at home breathing in smoke and soot from leaky coal and wood cook stoves,” Flavia Bustreo, WHO Assistant DirectorGeneral for family, women and children’s health, said in a statement. Other experts said more research was needed to identify the deadliest components of pollution in order to target control measures more effectively. “We don’t know if dust from the Sahara is as bad as diesel fuel or burning coal,” said Majid Ezzati, chair in global environmental health at Imperial College London. Kelly said it was mostly up to governments to curb pollution levels, through measures like legislation, moving power stations away from big cities and providing cheap alternatives to indoor wood and coal stoves. He said people could also reduce their individual exposure to choking fumes by avoiding traveling at rush hour or by taking smaller roads. Despite the increasing use of face masks in heavily polluted cities such as Beijing and Tokyo, Kelly said there was little evidence that they work. “The real problem is that wearing masks sends out the message we can live with polluted air,” he said. “We need to change our way of life entirely to reduce pollution.”
Newmai News Network Guwahati | March 25
Many intellectuals and prominent figures of the North East region perceive the ensuing Lok Sabha election as a usual exercise by political parties and politicians in fooling people. In whirlwind interviews conducted by the Newmai News Network across the North East region, most intellectuals approached were not enthusiastic about commenting. They were all asked the same question: what should be the priorities of the political parties or candidates pertaining to the North East region? Most commentators seemed lethargic to the whole electioneering process, saying things will remain the same. Dr. Malem Ningthouja, a New Delhi based activist and research scholar from Manipur, said there was no point telling political parties or politicians what they should do and what they should not as these politicians will forget the people’s sentiments after the elections. However, Dr. Ningthouja said his only wish is that political parties or politicians encourage the people to democratically fight the ongoing neo-
liberal exploitation in the name of development by the government. “Once this happens then this big world order will be free from subjugation, operation and exploitation in the name of national security,” Dr. Ningthouja said. Dr. AC Bhagavati, former vice chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, expressed concern on the alleged lack of focus on the North East region by the Central government. He said DoNER is there but that is not enough. According to Dr. Bhagavati,
Express, Samudragupta Kashyap, said connectivity should be improved in the region. He would like the ruling, and opposition alike, to address the pathetic condition of roads, rails and airways in the North East region. He also said infrastructure on the education front should not be neglected by politicians. Noted intellectual from Nagaland, Niketu Iralu, expressed a similar view to Kashyap. Iralu wanted road conditions of the North East region to be brought up to a “decent level.” He stated that immigration of people from Bangladesh should be checked immediately; that if this is not done urgently, the situation is soon to explode, which will be catastrophic. Vote bank politics is one factor for this immigration problem, he observed. Celebrated singer Lou Majaw from Shillong had a different view. He remained concerned about the pollution level, which, he said, should be addressed by politicians as an urgent issue. Another area of concern expressed by Lou Majaw was price rise. He said, today the common people are suffering due to ever rising prices of essential commodities and wanted politicians to check this trend.
‘Today the common people are suffering due to ever rising prices of essential commodities’ there is a general colonial perception of the North East region saying there is no genuine concern by the government for the North East region. Another area of regret, expressed Dr. Bhagavati, is the level of corruption from the lowest level to the top. Former advisor of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), Artax Shimray, said there should be good governance that delivers services to the people. He said rights enshrined in the constitution must be ensured to the people. Guwahati based senior journalist from The Indian
5 arrested for abduction, murder ‘nlA sessions need more debate’
Police informed that the combed that area and loM O K O K c h U N G , were identified as ArenkaMarch 25 (MExN): ba (25), Limasangba (48), accused took the victim to cated the body at 8:45 AM Mokokchung Police, on Takutoshi (27), Nokzeng- Limasangba’s farm house, on March 25. A case has March 24, arrested five per- toshi (20) and a girl in her at Chungtia village area and been registered at Mokoksons, for the abduction and teens, whose name has was “physically assaulted chung Police Station I and with blunt objects.” He was post mortem of the body murder of one Md Nazrul, been withheld. Police ascertained then “forcibly” made to was conducted at IMDH proprietor of a pan shop, located at Alongmen Ward, that Arenkaba, Takutoshi, “sign a confession that he Mokokchung. The body Mokokchung. A press note Nokzengtoshi and the un- had put the love charm in has been handed over to from the Mokokchung SP named teenager had com- the pan.” Later they took the relatives of the deceased informed that on March 24, mitted the abduction be- him to Limasangba’s house and further investigation is in progress, informed police the victim was abducted at cause, according to them, at Yimyu ward. However, on arrival, the Meanwhile the Mokokaround 2:30 pm from his the victim had allegedly “put a love charm in the victim had already passed chung Chamber of Comresidence at Penli Ward. Subsequently, the DIB pan which he then sold to away. The accused then merce and Industries had and Mokokchung police the female teenager” on disposed the body some written to the Mokokchung conducted a search opera- March 17. The accused al- three to four kilometers Deputy Commissioner, on tionandarrestedfivepersons leged that this had “affect- in between Khensa and Tuesday, demanding thored” the girl “mentally and Chungtia villages. ough investigation of the at 10:30 pm, the same day. A police search party murder. MOKOKchUNG, The arrested persons physically.” March 25 (MExN): The Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung has cautioned the public that there have been a number of fraudulent/cheating cases, through the internet, in MoMorung Express News It will be followed with Longleng, committee and P. Imty Ao. kokchung district. A press Queried on the legal implicaMon and Dimapur sectors. Dimapur | March 25 note from the SP informed The plan is to first lay out a mo- tions, it was explained that the conthat the conmen befriends The Nagaland Foothill Road Coor- torable road, atleast 20 feet wide, tractor and the PWD (Roads and the victims through social dination Committee (NFHRCC) followed by expansion of an ad- Bridges) already have an agreemedia. After earning the visited the Wokha sector on March ditional 20 feet and subsequently, ment with the NFHRCC, which victim’s trust, the conmen, 25, where work on the foothill road black-topping. was not honoured. The Chief Enunder the pretext of sendis ongoing. Termed as a trip to win Out of the Rs. 40 crores sancgineer of R & B had stated at the ing them gift parcels conthe trust as well as boost the mo- tioned for the first phase of the March 11 meeting that the Wokha taining laptops and smartrale of the people of the area, the foothill road, work on the Wokha contractors starting work without phones etc, asks the victims NFRHCC visited three villages - sector will require an estimated Rs. the department’s knowledge, the to deposit money in certain accounts in order to reMekirang, Liphi, and Old Roni, 17 crores. The Wokha sector runs NFHRCC said. The Chief Minister, lease the gift parcels, which and inspected progress at specific a total of 62 kms, out of which 27 the Home Minister and the departhave been seized by airport locations. kms was sublet to Wokha District ment has assured to do the needful customs officials. The SP The NFHRCC expressed sat- Class I Contractors Union. The in this regard, it was added. informed that there have isfaction at the work executed by NFHRCC’s objection notwith“Competent contractors ought been cases where victims contractor, P. Imty Ao so far. 80 per- standing, the Wokha contractors not to execute the work without pay huge sums of money cent of the 35-kilometer stretch are continuing work on the 27 work order,” the NFHRCC said. On but the parcels never reach leased to P. Imty is complete. The km stretch sublet to them, on the the allegations and counter allegathem. He urged the public contractor is expected to complete ground that P. Imty had entered tions, the NFHRCC commented, not to be lured into these ofthe areas assigned to him by April. into an agreement with them. The “In order to accomplish this exfers received through SMS, In the Mokokchung sector, NFHRCC however reiterated that traordinary project, we have to put phone calls and other intersome 3.7 kms of earth cutting has it will not accept the said agree- in extraordinary effort, shoulder net facilities. The public has been requested to immedibeen completed while work order ment. It maintained to only stand extraordinary responsibility and ately report to the police if for the Yajang segment is awaited. by the agreement between the accept extraordinary blame.” they receive such offers.
Mkg SP cautions against conmen
NFHRCC on goodwill visit to Wokha sector
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Nagaland economy in real bad shape coupled with rising unemployment and inflation at its peak: MLA Khekaho Morung Express News Kohima | March 25
He may be a new face in the portals of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, but first-time MLA, Khekaho Assumi, refuses to remain a “passive listener” in the House during assembly sessions. The Congress legislator, representing 31 Akuluto assembly seat, is emerging as one of the most vocal, among the dozen new legislators representing the younger generation. “I believe there should be more debates and active participation in assembly sessions. What is the point of attending assemblies if one were to remain a passive listener to the list of achievements of the government?” Khekaho said in an interview after the House was adjourned sine die on Monday. “The assembly proceedings are okay but sometimes I feel that the members (ruling and opposition) are always trying to behave in their best manners, as if at the end of the day, our legislative assembly would win the first prize for decency and decorum,” the opposition legislator said on a lighter note. Khekaho also is of the view that assembly sessions would prove a futile exercise if media focus is only on the “achievements and replies” of the govern-
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ment, sidelining the issues raised and charges leveled by the opposition. Khekaho who took part in the debate on motion of thanks to the Governor’s address on March 22 last, had ridiculed the government for terming the visits of President of India, Prince Andrew and the Princess of Thailand to Nagaland as big achievements. “In the debate, I told the House that if the state government considers these visits as big achievements, then I will not be surprised if in the next year’s Governor’s address, the government terms staging of ‘Amar Circus’ in Kohima as another big achievement”, Khekaho said. “I also told the House the public distribution system (PDS) in the state has totally failed the common man and essential commodities which are supposed to reach the common man are all land-
ing in the godowns of the Marwaris in Dimapur”, the Congress legislator said. In the debate, Khekaho also alleged that the UPA flagship programme MNREGA which was supposed to change the lives of the common and needy people had not benefitted the targeted people at all, as the programme was implemented in paper only. Further, he alleged that infrastructure all over Nagaland state was in a ramshackle and dilapidated condition and that though quality works were not executed; money was being paid to the contractors even without actual work being done. In the debate, Khekaho also said he was critical of the state quality monitoring board and questioned its existence. He argued that ministers and parliamentary secretaries concerned should be on the “ground” to monitor and implement works as per guidelines and to keep officials on their toes. The opposition MLA, in this regard, acknowledged the Roads & Bridges minister for personally supervising and monitoring road construction and repairing works in Dimapur and other districts. “I summed up by stating that Nagaland was in a state of stagflation where the economy was in real bad shape coupled with rising unemployment and inflation at its peak”, Khekaho said.
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‘Bridgestone Super Select’ Concept Store and ‘Speed Car Wash’ launched at ‘Ours’
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‘Ours’, a new building that will house Nagaland’s first ‘Bridgestone Super Select’ Concept Store and a ‘Speed Car Wash’ under the ‘Computech Mobile Shed’ was inaugurated here today at Duncan Basti. The programme saw the inauguration of the sparkling new structure by AY Odyuo, Rtd. Director, Social Welfare (Nagaland), with the Concept Store being inaugurated by Vaibhav Saraf, General Manager at one of the segments of Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. The Bridgestone tyre store itself was launched in Nagaland in 1996 by proprietor/owner of the local enterprise, Thungbemo Murry. In 2003, it was upgraded to the Bridgestone Performance Club, further to a Bridgestone Select store in 2008, and now finds itself in its new avatar, alongside 40 other such stores in India, as a Super Select Concept Store. This, however, is the first time anywhere in India that such a Bridgestone
(L-R) Palwinder Singh, Thungbemo Murry, Vaibhav Saraf and others at the inaugural programme in Dimapur on March 25. (Morung Photo)
store will work in tandem with a Speed Car Wash. “The Concept Store will provide services with three key values: eco-friendliness, safety and reliability,” informed Saraf, speaking at the inaugural programme. Bridgestone, claimed Saraf, is the current “number 1 brand” for the passenger cars retail sector in India (for tyres). It has two
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Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): The MVCP duty party of 37th Assam Rifles recovered 20 kgs of ganja at Lalmati, NH-29 on March 24 from a Maruti Van, bearing registration number AS-01-AA3472. In this regard, one accused identified as Adkho, 28, was arrested and handed over to the Excise Department. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act 1985 and further investigation is on, stated a press release issued by superintendent of excise & prohibition, Dimapur, KY sangtam. The superintendent has lauded the vigilant efforts of the 37th Assam Rifles in seizing the illegal drug.
Angami Farmers Association informs Kohima, march 25 (mExN): All villagers who had joined the group insurance scheme under Krishi Shramik Samajik Yojana (KSSSY) through Angami Farmers Association have been informed that the policy has completed 10 years. Therefore, secretary of Angami Farmers Association, Aphre-u has requested all the respective village agents to come and meet the Assistant Labour Commissioner & Nodal Officer, KSSSY at his office to collect necessary details at the earliest.
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Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer of Dimapur, N Hushili Sema has reminded the public under Dimapur district that movement with licensed arms is prohibited during the election period. All licensed arms should be deposited at the nearest police station.
ESSU mourns village GB’s death Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): Ekranipathar Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) has mourned the sudden demise of GB Khialaresih Momin of Ekranipathar village on March 23. The Union stating that his demise is a great loss to the village prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
manufacturing facilities in India in Indore and Pune, and launched the idea of the Concept Store in May 2011. The first of its kind in North East India was launched in Tezpur, Assam, in 2013. The one in Dimapur (Nagaland) at the ‘Ours’ building in Duncan Basti (ADC Court Junction) will be the second. The ‘Speed Car Wash’,
on the other hand, will be a complete first for the North East of India. “The concept of a Speed Car Wash was launched 3 years back in Delhi,” said Palwinder Singh, Zonal Manager of the enterprise. Keeping with Bridgestone’s claim to “eco-friendliness,” this car wash will use minimal water (100-150 litres per wash as opposed to the
Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): A joint meeting between the officials of National Urban Health Mission and the Dimapur district authority and stakeholders was held on March 24 at Chief Medical Officer’s Conference Hall, Dimapur. The meeting was conducted to orient the participants on the upcoming activities of newly implemented National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) in Dimapur. Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Additional Director and in-charge of NUHM gave a detailed presentation on NUHM Nagaland focusing on Dimapur district. He stated that Dimapur district comprises 35% of the total urban popula-
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Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): A one-day ‘hands on demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation and value addition of horti crops’ was held on March 21 at State horticulture nursery, 4th Mile Dimapur. Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC, GoI, Medziphema and Department of Horticulture jointly organized the programme for the housewives and educated unemployed youth from four villages- Diphupar A village, Diphupar B village, Model Village and Unity Village. A press release on the training stated that the aim of the training was to promote home scale preservation of fruits/vegetables and cultivation of mushroom to provide food security, as well as skills which could be useful for income generation. Dr. Moa Walling, Dy. Director, SHN emphasized on the importance of cultivation of mushroom and preparation of pickles, squash etc. He encouraged the participants to utilize their spare time to work hard and generate additional income to support their families through the participation in the programme. Talimongba,
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Participants receiving training kits from Dr. Moa Walling, Dy. Director, SHN during the ‘hand on demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation and value addition of horti crops’ held on March 21.
HO and Bithungo Lab Attendant scale from department of horticulture, demonstrated hands on demonstration on oyster mushroom cultivation for home. Manzar Hussain, PHT CIH and Sentiyangla, Horticulture specialist, CIH demonstrated on preparation of chilly pickle, ginger candy and tomato sauce. Reading materials and
Dr. Sukhato, Addl. Director along with Elizabeth Ngully, ADC, Staff under CMO and Community Leaders at the proposed site of UPHC.
tion in the State. He further stated that the aims of the NUHM aims to provide accessible, affordable, and equitable primary health care to people living in the cities and towns, with special focus on the urban poor and other vulnera-
training kits for oyster mushroom cultivation were distributed to all the trainees. Feedbacks from the participants were also delivered and expressed their gratitude to the institute and state horticulture department for conducting such intensive and practical oriented training programme. About 100 participants attended the training programme.
ble sections like destitute, beggars, street children, construction workers, rickshaw pullers, etc. The objectives of the implementation of NUHM includes mapping of the urban poor and vulnerable populations, estab-
lishment of new urban primary health centers to serve the un-served population, strengthening of the existing primary health care services, with special focus on the urban poor, greater involvement of the community, especially the
slum and other underprivileged community groups, involvement of the urban local bodies in mapping, planning and implementation and convergence with schemes relating to housing, sanitation, water supply, nutrition etc.
Under the programme of NUHM, an Urban Primary Health Center (UPHC) will be set up at Burma Camp, Dimapur. After the meeting, the proposed site was visited by the Additional Director, ADC Dimapur, Staff under CMO and the Stakeholders. The Community leaders have also offered to lend their Community Hall to be utilized and to function as the health center until the completion of the UPHC building construction. It was stated in a press release that the meeting was chaired by Dr. Imchameren Jamir, Dy CMO and attended by Elizabeth Ngully, ADC Dimapur, Programme Officers and staff under the establishment of Chief Medical Officer, representatives from DMC, Engineers of Medical Department, Stakeholders and Staff of NUHM.
DCO conducts seminar and medical camp ‘Savings and investment
SBAK Aizuto Mission Conference
Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): With the vision to work together towards acquiring the skills, knowledge, values and attitude that go into the making of responsible, active and productive citizenship, C-Edge College has launched the Edge Study Circle on March 24. This will be an auxiliary programme of the college with the theme ‘Where Minds Are Ignited.’ Interactive sessions in this Circle will focus on learning strategies, language skills & life skills and syllabus related discussions. The first phase membership will be for duration of 6 months with a fee of Rs 500 and will be open to higher secondary and under graduate students of any stream. The sessions will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at C-Edge College. For further information, please contact: Dr.Chubatola Aier- 9436061699; Akangtula Aier8575108727; I.Abenba Jamir- 8014627683.
Training focuses to provide food security
Urban Primary Health Center to set up at Burma Camp
impur, march 25 (Dipr): A week long free cataract surgery camp at Impur Christian Hospital which began on March 17 organized by Impur Christian Hospital concluded on March 24. The free cataract surgery camp was conducted by a team of doctors led by Dr. P. Patton, Eye Specialist from Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital Mokokchung. Impur Christian Hospital sources said altogether 25 patients from all over the district were screened, out of which 17 surgeries were conducted successfully. Free medicines were provided during the camp and 151 prescribed spectacles will be distributed free of cost.
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Cataract Surgery Camp at ICH
aizuto, march 25 (mExN): The Mission department under Sumi Baptist Churches Association (SBAK) Aizuto will hold Mission Conference from March 28 to 30 at Kulhopu Baptist Church with the theme, “Enlarge your tent”. The conference speakers include Rev. Mulato Chishi, Principal, Anderson Theological College Aizuto, Rev. Picuto Yeputhomi, Mission Secretary, Rev. Dr. Joshua Rochill, Executive Secretary, Rev. Tokhezhe Kiba, Executive Director, NSBAK, Rev. Vitoshe K. Aye Youth Secretary. Shikaho P. Yeputhomi, Deputy General Manager, NST Dimapur would bring greetings. Mission Secretary has informed all church leaders, GB, VDB member, Mission Mobilization Volenteers, Mission donors and well-wishers to attend on this conference. This was informed in a press release issued by K. Nitoyi Awomi, Media & Communication, Literature in Charge SBAK-Aizuto.
generally used 300 litres) and be done with washing your car in about 20 minutes, informed Singh. The franchise in Nagaland will be one among 39 others across the country. Murry, trained as an engineer, said that trust is at the core of the services they provide to their customers, and their cars. “We have experienced technicians working here for 15 years who provide top services, as available at our store,” noted Murry. Amidst various challenges to local entrepreneurship in Nagaland, Murry and his wife, who have already established themselves as independent successful entrepreneurs, plan to expand services available at their building to fitness and music, perhaps, sometime in the future. A good amount of faith was shown in their work by special guests at today’s inaugural programme, which included AY Odyuo, Mongkum Jamir, MD, Symbiosis Creations and a representative from State Bank of India Dimapur.
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A villager avails check up during the medical camp at Hayiyan and its adjoining villages in Bhandari division on March 15.
in Bhandari division on March 15. Various speakers presented talks on the subjects covering health care and women’s health, drug abuse, HIV prevention, legal rights and aspects, business strategies and multiple cropping and plantations befitting to the local context besides sharing on a social gospel were the highlights of the programme. DCO in a press release stated that well-wishers and members of DCO Jt. Director Land Resources, Renben Lotha, Dy. Director of Agriculture Jacob Yanthan, Advocate Alongo Ezung, Young Entrepreneur Ringo Odyuo, Project Manager Bethesda YWC David Kinghen, Associate Pastor Yanbemo Ovung, Dr. Benchilo and Dr. Mhajan Kikon were the resource persons of the program. W Chenithung Humtsoe, Member of DCO, moderated the camp.
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Participants with resource person during the ‘investor awareness programme’ held in Dimapur on March 21.
Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): An ‘investor awareness programme’ was organized by Department of Management Studies, Nagaland University, Dimapur on March 21 in association with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Marc Lalrohlan, AGM, SEBI, Guwahati and Prashant Kumar Jha, Executive, Bombay Stock Exchange were the main resource persons of the programme. Marc Lalrohlan in his speech elaborated the role of various financial regulators like RBI, SEBI, IRDA etc. He stressed on various scams that took place in the Indian Financial From Left: circle sales head Tata sky, S.P. Goswami, SDO (C) Dhansiripar, Atokhe Aye, vice president (east-sales) Tata sky Sujoy Charaborty and proprietor Khetoshe George Aye System and depicted how (extreme right) at the inauguration of "Kupu Aye Communication" a Tata sky Distributor at SEBI and other regulators Khaku's Building Circular road in Dimapur, Tuesday. (Morung Photo) have been formed to preWoKha, march 25 (mExN): Dongphi Chokae Okho (DCO) conducted a seminar focusing on
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vent more such scams. Prashant Kumar Jha in his speech illustrated numerically how savings and investment can change people’s life. He also stressed upon the investment in Stock Market and opined that, the investors should
of Management Studies, Nagaland University and inaugurated by Prof. D. P. Chaturvedi, Dean, School of Management Studies, Nagaland University. In the inaugural speech, Prof. Chaturvedi emphasized on the importance of savings and investments in life. He urged everyone in general and the students in particular to develop the habit of savings and investment. A press note stated that the programme turned out to be very informative to the participants. Altogether 80 participants including teachers, staff and students of Nagaland University and Unity College, Dimapur participated in the programme. Study materials printed by SEBI and BSE were distributed to the participants.
NU in association with SEBI and BSE organizes 'investor awareness programme’ wait a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ time in order to get a substantial return from the Stock Market. The programme was presided over by Dhrubajyoti Bordoloi, Assistant Professor, Department
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Policy changes required for disabled guwahaTi, March 25 (MExn): Various organizations, working in the disability sector across the Northeast, assembled at a preparatory meeting for NE India Disability Network, with the aim to raise issues of disabled people before the state and civil society and to seek committed changes at the policy and programme levels. The event was held at Guwahati on March 24 and 25. A Regional Symposium on “Disability Scenario in Northeast India: Status, Challenges and
Prospects” was organized in June, 2012 by Shishu Sarothi to bring together the sector and make an endeavor to understand the current scenario, the challenges faced and the future prospects of the disability sector. It was in this symposium, that a consortium was formed. It was envisage that the Consortium would be the active liaising point with the civil societies, CBR networks, as well as government agencies, both at the central and at the respective state levels, to ensure proper services and facilities for persons with dis-
Northeast Briefs Crackdown on misuse of 'Press' tags in Meghalaya from April 1 Shillong, March 25 (PTi): Following a Supreme Court ban on misuse of beacons on unauthorised vehicles, Meghalaya government today said it would begin a crackdown on the misuse of 'Press' tags on unauthorised vehicles from April 1. The Information and Public Relations department is issuing a tamper proof 'Press' tag for vehicles used by genuine mediapersons for discharging of their duties from the first day of next month, H M Shangpliang, Director of Information and Public Relations said in a statement today. The tag would be countersigned by the Superintendent of Police, he said. According to Shangpliang, it was observed that many individuals who are not mediapersons were using the 'Press' tag on their vehicles which was viewed as an act of 'impersonation and misuse' of the privileges of mediapersons. All media organisations have been asked to furnish a list of vehicles used by their representatives for discharging of their duties, he said. The Supreme Court has banned use of red beacons with flashers on all vehicles except those used by high officials holding constitutional posts. The apex court has also asked the government to make appropriate amendments in the Motor Vehicles Act to make fine amounts a deterrent.
Bodo rebels shoot two security men guwahaTi, March 25 (ianS): At least two security personnel were injured in firing by anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants in Assam's Udalguri district Tuesday morning. The faction has threatened to disrupt the Lok Sabha polls in the state. The militants have said they would attack political leaders and security personnel, including the director general of Assam Police. The firing took place a few hours after the NDFB militants from the faction opposed to any peace talks threatened to disrupt March 27 rally of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in Assam.
abilities in the region. The note stated that while several informal networks already exist in the Northeast, sometimes grouped according to donor support, “nothing has been done so far on a regional basis and though there have been a couple of meetings amongst some of the NGOs towards formation of such an alliance, nothing concrete had transpired until now.” This Preparatory Meeting, being organized by Shishu Sarothi, aims to take forward this
retary, Adani Choro. The letter stated that the Manipur Hill Areas Autonomous District Councils Act, 1971, promulgated by the parliament was extended to the entire hill areas, divided into 6 Autonomous District Councils viz. Ukhrul ADC, Senapati ADC, Tamenlong ADC, Churachadnpur ADC, Chandel ADC, and Sadar Hills ADC. The letter informed that the first ever general election for ADCs was held in 1973, and further informed that there are now 360 ExMDCs. Shimray and Choro in their letter pointed out
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solidarity and support; and increased visibility of issues, best practices, and underrepresented groups. Other important perceived benefits are risk mitigation, reduced isolation, and increased credibility, particularly for developing NGOs. The agenda of the meeting included discussions on the purpose of the network, which amongst others, included the need to create common understanding on disability issues in the region, information and resource sharing, capacity build-
ing of network members, liaising with external, internal agencies for support and to identify and strengthen a second line of leaders in the disability field in the region who would be persons with disabilities themselves. The two-day meet was attended by ten organizations from across the different north eastern states. Among the various organizations that attended the meeting, the People in Need Foundation, Prodigals Home and Care and Support Society represented the state of Nagaland.
Pawan Chamling, the only CM without an opposition gangToK, March 25 (Tnn): Leading a state as CM for four consecutive terms — and looking poised to displace Jyoti Basu as the longest serving CM — is only half the Pawan Chamling story. The other is how he made Sikkim one of the country's most progressive and affluent states. When this Himalayan kingdom merged with India in 1975, Sikkim was worse off than any other state. That it now has the lowest percentage of people below the poverty line and its per-capita income
much higher than the national average is largely attributed to the efforts of Chamling, who entered politics in 1982 as gram panchayat president. He was 32 then. In 1985, he won the assembly polls on a ticket from the then ruling Sikkim Sangram Parishad. He again won in 1990 and then CM Nar Bahadur Bhandari made him industries minister. Soon, he broke away and formed Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in 1993. SDF swept the 1994 polls and has
been in office ever since. In 2009, Chamling's party won all the assembly, making Sikkim the only state where opposition benches in the House are empty. This, SDF leaders say, didn't happen just because the Opposition was weak, but because of the prosperity Chamling's government ushered in. Sikkim government figures are revealing. In 199394, 43% of Sikkim's population lived below the poverty line. Last year's Planning Commission numbers show Sikkim recorded the
steepest fall in poverty over the last decade - from 30% people in BPL category in 2004-05, the figure was 7.5% in 2012-13. In real terms, that's a little over 50,000 people. Chamling claims he'll make Sikkim poverty-free by 2017. The state will go organic by next year. It's already plastic-free. Its initiatives in eco-tourism, devolution of powers, boosting agricultural production and rural incomes, attracting 'clean' industries have won the state plaudits. Rivals acknowledge
Sikkim advanced under Chamling, but contend it would've done even better had corruption not held it back. "Chamling is corrupt and so are his ministers. Hadn't there been such diversion of public funds into private pockets, Sikkim would've advanced more," says PCC chief A D Subba. Chamling is seen as an achiever and hard worker. He speaks mostly in Hindi and strikes a quick rapport with people. Babus call him a hard task-master, but fair. In SDF and government, only his word matters.
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Nido Tania killing: Accused's judicial custody extended nEw DElhi, March 25 (ianS): A court here Tuesday extended, till April 7, the judicial custody of the four people allegedly involved in Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania killing case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Pritam Singh extended the custody of accused Pawan, Sunder, Sunny Uppal and Farman for the next 14 days after they were produced before it. The four were arrested February and booked under the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for passing racist remarks against Tania. Tania, 19, died in hospital Jan 30, a day after being beaten up by several shopkeepers in south Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area Jan 29 following an argument over his appearance and clothing. The case was transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from Delhi Police for further investigation after the victim's parents met Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, demanding speedy justice for Tania.
Sikkim and Assam MPs most active North East parliamentarians MP from Sikkim has participated in 70 debates while the national average is just 38. Another MP from Assam follows with 62 debates. nEw DElhi, March 25 (ianS): P.D.Rai, firsttime MP of the Sikkim Democratic Front, has participated in the maxi-
Manipur Ex-MADCs seek intervention from PM, Sonia, and Rahul Gandhi iMPhal, March 25 (MExn): The Ex-Members of Autonomous District Council’s (MADC) Association, Manipur, has in a letter addressed to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi, and, AICC Vice President, Rahul Gandhi, sought their intervention in the association’s request for extension of pension scheme to ex-Members of District Council (MDC) of Manipur Hill Areas Autonomous District Councils. The letter was signed by the association’s President D K Shimray, and General Sec-
concept of an association and it is envisioned that this initial network meeting will lead the way for more organizations to join the network and “work together for a common cause.” Some of the perceived benefits of forming an active network for members, the note said, would include increased access to information; expertise and financial resources; increased efficiency; a multiplier effect, which increases the reach and impact available to member organizations;
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that in neighboring states like Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, where ADCs exist, pension benefits are extended to ex-ADC members. In this regard, the letter informed, the association had repeatedly submitted applications/memorandum requesting the Government of Manipur to extend pension scheme to the ex-members but the state government had turned a ‘deaf ear’ to the repeated requests.
mum number of parliamentary debates and Badruddin Ajmal, MP of Assam United Democratic Front, has the best record of questions asked, an analysis on the performance of northeast MPs in parliament showed Tuesday. According to the PRS Legislative Research data, Rai has participated in 70 debates in the Lok Sabha when the national aver-
age was just 38. The MP closely following Rai is Raman Deka of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Assam. He has participated in 62 debates. Ajmal, MP from Assam, has asked 320 questions while the national average is 300. Khagen Das from Tripura, representing the Communist party of India (Marxist), follows at 310. On attendance per-
centage, the MPs from Manipur score the highest. Thangso Baite and Thokchom Meiny, both Congress MPs, have attendance percentage of 98 and 99 percent respectively. The national average stands at 76 percent. Bijoya Chakravarty of the BJP, an MP from Assam, has introduced the maximum number of private member's bills at four, while the national
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26 March 2014
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ophisticated world have brought us many modern gadgets, devices as medium of communication apart from an invention of technologies, equipments and tools that made immeasurably easier and comfortable lessening human labour and energy than develops one’s knowledge. We now live in globalised world as far as that one could have been used these devices. At one click/press/ flick by a mouse/button/remote, going to a certain point witness any event around the globe is indeed a boon for those who could afford and used wisely. Communication also refers to that use of different forms of media, such as print, electronic media etc. These media are used as an empowerment tool which facilitate and encourage the participation of people in developmental activities. The technology is fast becoming more versatile and cheaper with the result that access to radio, television and now even to internet that can access by small set of mobile. By far and more prints media such as books, magazines, newspapers and other printed matter carries the varied kinds of information in different topics to the readers and gives its own version of the latest news that is its particular preference . However, rural peoples those who are in isolated places are away from such mainstream media as it could not reach every corner of the larger section of the society. We need times and concentration to read whole newspaper but since everything printed in newspaper is not interesting to
everyone, we usually read the portions we like and leave the rest. Television was generally not available to most family in the villages though at present we see such facilities in most families even in the rural places. Television contains both beneficial and harmful programmes that would affect our lives. Although documentaries, moral supportive and educational programmes, wildlife, planet etc. definitely are beneficial, many people wastes times, which will not give better perspective. Radio remains the most powerful yet the cheapest mass medium for reaching large numbers of people in isolated areas. Thanks to the revolution of the transistor, even the remotest villages have access to radio, which builds on rural populations. With the expansion of number of radio stations and transmitters, we see the increase of introduction of suitable programmes, which is made keeping in view the general interest of the audience. Radio broadcasting for rural listeners is significance for a country like ours whose economy continues a predominantly agriculture based. It gives as important tool for the rapid diffusion of important messages on new agricultural production ideas and techniques and promotes dialogue and debate on the major issues of rural development for increase productions, social forestry, preservation of environment and farm forestry and the role of panchayats in rural development. Radio is also a tool that can be used to develop community cohe-
sion and solidarity. News services provide national news, regional news and local news in English, Hindi as well as local/tribal dialects as can hear even by illiterate persons. AIR broadcasts bulletins such as business world, country’s economy, sports news, slowspeed bulletins and youth bulletins and features the news that are published in the press. During Parliament sessions, commentaries in English and Hindi reviewing the day’s proceeding in both the houses are also broadcast. AIR has addressed the specific requirement of audience in distinctive characteristics and presentations. Central and state sponsored schemes such as poverty alleviation schemes, educational programmes— SSA, RMSA and adult education in local languages are also being featured with an aimed to give awareness to rural masses. The villagers could not attend at seminars or awareness campaigns like on RTI, Consumer protection/awareness, AIDS awareness, Mega Mock Drill by NSDMA, etc. held in urban places. However, through the radio report that broadcasts in regional/tribal languages, peoples from isolated places even updates their knowledge. Radio broadcasts like ‘Bosti khobor’, and ‘Jivan rashta sidha koribi’ includes family welfare—health— different diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, child survival and safe motherhood, family control that has been undertaken by many regional stations in collaboration with UNICEF and state government. The main issue relating to rights of child, gender
bias and child abuse, etc. are also broadcasted. It is interesting that some of the programmes contains prize awards to those audience given right answered given by the specific programme to impress the local community as community involvement is fundamental for the successful use of radio with rural populations. It effect when produced with audience participation, in local languages and with consideration for cultural traditions. To cut my writing short, radio to my experience is the best sources of broadcast media, transmitting valuable and informative news giving insight in diverse subjects target to every society. My childhood life had spent in rural native with a set of battery-operated radio—listening while I was also on work at the jhum field, at home during my household chores whenever off from school and holidays. It was a prized possession for me since I had taking a tiresome walk from my village, Bura Namsang to Bihubor, Assam from where I bought it. I did not neglwect my normal task nor cause failure because of listening to at intervening while on work since it requires only one sense of organ (ear). The broadcasting style of radio has precise, brief and comprehend. When we stay remains watching on TV, surfing the net or consume our times on other attractive gadgets, we missed the cheap radio yet the most potent medium that carry messages to the general peoples. Bausha Pauwung Buchem Nyengching, Longleng
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GM launches new variant of Cruze Piaggio eyes 40% pie of compact 3W passenger vehicle market
New Delhi, March 25 (iaNS): Automobile manufacturer General Motors India Tuesday launched updated sedan Chevrolet Cruze priced between Rs.13.70 lakh and Rs.16.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). According to the company, the new updated variant of the sedan comes with improved fuel economy. The automatic transmission variant provides a fuel efficiency of 14.81 km per litre, while manual transmission mileage remains 17.3 km per litre.
The updated Cruze comes with both a six-speed manual and automatic transmission mated to the turbocharged 2.0-litre VCDi engine. “The updated Chevrolet Cruze with all new Gen2 automatic transmission returns improved fuel economy and also provides turn indicators on outside rear view mirrors, both of which are crucial for Indian road conditions,” said Rajesh Singh, vice president, after-sales, marketing and sales, General Motors India.
hyDerabaD, March 25 (ageNcieS): Light transportation vehicle maker, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (PVPL), a fullyowned subsidiary of Italy’s Piaggio and CSpA, is aiming at doubling its market share in the compact threewheeler passenger vehicle market in India to 40% in a year from now, said Hardip Goindi, executive vicepresident, Piaggio India. “We have the right distribution network and the right product (ape City compact diesel) in place. I think we should be able to reach our target,” he told mediapersons after launching ape City in Hyderabad on Tuesday. While the size of the overall three-wheeler market in India, commercial and passenger segments
put together, is currently pegged at 50,000 units per month, the passenger segment (both large and compact) alone accounts for 42,000 units of this. At present, PVPL enjoys 60% of the three-wheeler cargo market, more than 50% in the bigger diesel segment, and over 31% in the threewheeler passenger market. With the launch of ape City diesel, the company has full-filled its portfolio and has no plans to launch new models in the near future, Goindi said, adding that Piaggio’s manufacturing plant at Baramati in Maharashtra had an installed capacity of over 300,000 three-wheelers and 80,000 four-wheelers with 70% capacity utilisation. Stating that the threewheeler vehicle market in
India had been witnessing a stagnant growth since the last couple of years including 6-7% negative growth last year, with government permits being the main challenge, he said the governments in various states, however, were listening to the industry now. “The need for transportation is there. I think the sentiments are bad currently. Once they improve it is a matter of time that the commercial and passenger three-wheeler segments will grow,” Goindi said. On entering the quadricycle segment and whether there would be any impact on the three-wheeler market, Goindi said quadricycle would create its own segment but three-wheelers were here to stay and wold not get affected in a real way.
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he epochal mega project of the State DAN Govt, is the ‘Naga Future’ Road. Destinies of generations henceforth, shall revolve on this road, to effect a Revolution. It is not the road but the impacts of the road that should be comprehended. The whole State and the entire Nagas are in the gambit of its stakeholders. Therefore, the agents of myopic visions and egoistic motives, should be firmly deterred from hampering the project. This is the ‘Trunk Road’ from which all ‘Branch Roads’ will sprout. It should be detoured from the two primary concerns of – the shortest path and the least gradient. These primary criteria, if compromised will affect its optimum services in time value and load transportation. Dominic Yazokie
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his rejoinder refers to the article by Dr. Amento Chishi, Kilonser, MIP, NNC Non –Accordist, which appeared in local papers on Saturday, February 23rd, 2014 under the heading “ Response to Khrovete Nuh”. He points out callously and erroneously that Mr. Venyiyi Rhakhu was also one of the signatories of the controversial Shillong Accord. In order to give him the benefit of doubt and for him or his colleagues to put the matter right this rejoinder has been put on hold but sadly, no corrigendum have been made lately. Therefore, we are compelled to issue this rejoinder to point out that Dr. Amento Chishi clearly got the historical facts wrong. Mr. Venyiyi Rhakhu was never a signatory of the Shillong Accord though it is true that he was one of the representatives to negotiate with the possible terms of agreement between FGN and GoI. He rejected the Shillong Accord outright when the terms of the agreement were made known to him. The sheer fact of his rejection of the Shillong Accord is not a secret. One can verbally learn from senior Naga political leaders as well as from books and other documents connected with Naga Freedom Movement. The political acumen and courage with which Mr. Venyiyi Rhakhu acted during the crucial period of our Naga political movement was highly commended upon by the Chakhesang community.
Allow me to quote in this connection the political statement of the Chakhesang Public Organization, “Yet if government or individual wants to question the stand of Chakhesangs, we shall take it as a given opportunity to once again clarify our position illustrated with what some Naga leaders from our community had done. Late Venyiyi Rhakhu, Tatar, a representative delegated by FGN went through the same odd as the signatories but declined to sign the Accord, come what may, believing that it would certainly hamper Naga national cause early or late. He was accused for not signing by the literate accordists on grounds of ignorance i,e, not knowing English. It is beautiful to recollect what Late Mr. Venyiyi Rhakhu told his fellow Chakhesangs before the Accord was signed by the other friends saying “I shall die, if I must, but I will not sign, for I shall rather die than doing anything that may hamper Naga nationalism… “ (Dated Phek, the May 2006. Point No.2, second paragraph) It is certainly unbecoming of leaders like Dr. Amento Chishi who holds high position and responsibility to be making such a blunder on such a matter of importance which may also have a decisive role to play in the writing of our national history and in the making of our national aspiration. Sovenyi President Chakhesang Public Organization
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Chiechama and Nerhema village councils resolve to maintain friendship Kohima, march 25 (mExN): Chiechama and Nerhema Village Councils have asked the members of the two villages to maintain tranquility and serenity among them. In a press statement, the chairmen of the two villages stated that “some misunderstanding” had cropped up between the two villages following January 17 incident, where a woman of Chiechama village
was tortured by Kelhoukreiu along with three persons from Nerhema village, namely Ruokuokhozo, Neikielhoulie, and Ruokuotuo. However, reaffirming the existing friendship between the two villages, Chiechama and Nerhema Village Councils “jointly resolved and amicably settled the matter after profound deliberations on the matter and whatsoever any unprecedented
confrontation displeases its matters.” The leaders cleared all misunderstandings, and eventually on March 19 at Chiechama Village Council Hall, the chairmen from both sides apologized and responded to each other and restored the bond of friendship, stated the note. As such, the Councils have requested all members to adhere to the decision and resolution adopted now and in future.
State Bank of India (SBI) on March 25 distributed computers to five schools in Kohima under Corporate Social Responsibility at a function held at Orchid Hotel, Kohima. A. Athikho Halai, Accountant General Nagaland was the chief guest. Parliamentary secretary Dr. Neikiesalie (Nikcy) Kire and MLA Khriehu Liezietsu were also present at the event. (Morung Photo)
Wednesday 26 March 2014
KV Pusa assures ‘real peace’ Our Correspondent Kohima | March 25
INC candidate for Lok Sabha polls K.V. Pusa today said that his priority will be for prosperity, peace and secularism. Talking to media persons here at his official residence, he said; to bring about prosperity “we” need to be transparent, bring good education and human resource development. He strongly felt that there should be equitable distribution of development and development should touch all nook and corner of the state. “To have real development, we need massive infrastructure development,” for which he stated he will struggle to make such things happen if elected. On secularism, he said Congress is a party which respects all religions, adding he will strive to protect Christian community wherever they are in India. He also stated that, if elected, he will bring real
peace. Pusa said that he and his party will work without any reservation in this respect. He also appealed to all the groups to come together and strive for final solution. Pusa alleged that the performance of NPF led DAN government has brought about “Nagas fear Nagas.” He asserted, "Fear cannot bring peace." Stating that “Nagas extort each other and Nagas kill each other,” he added such atmosphere has created fear psychosis. “When fear psychosis is there you have no freedom of expression and when you cannot express or talk freely there can never be real peace.” He appealed to Naga people to strive and work for real peace, while assuring to endeavour to achieve such atmosphere. Further, saying that Nagaland is a state with majority of Christian population, Pusa alleged that BJP’s action, “an attitude against Christians is atrocious.” Also
declaring that NPF alliance with BJP is centrifugal to Naga way of living and belief, he termed it "anti-Naga". Pusa noted that Naga national cause is an issue to be settled by the mandated Naga nationalist with Government of India, not by NPF led DAN government. “Naga national cause must remain pure of its political position. Dilution being made by NPF leaders should be noted by Nagas,” he stated. Meanwhile, he alleged that in the guise of social transformation and women empowerment, false promise meted out to women regarding 33% reservation of assembly seats/municipal council “is total disregard” to Naga women. “DAN government is totally against the welfare of Naga women,” he stated. On the forthcoming visit of Rahul Gandhi to the state capital on March 27, Pusa appealed to all Naga people to come for the rally.
DC Dimapur informs BLOs Election observer visits Zunheboto DC & ARO march 25 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 34 un- Z u N h E b o t o , tion 2014. He interacted kept till the counting day. Peren informs Dimapur, (mExN): With regard to der 3 Dimapur III assembly march 25 (Dipr): with the Deputy Com- He also visited the model distribution of EPIC, Depu- constituency and 38, 39, 40, Election Observer Dr. missioner & ARO Zunhe- polling station at Govty Commissioner of Dima- 41, 64, 65, 78, 80, 86, and, 87 Manjit Singh (IAS) vis- boto, L. Akato Sema and ernment Primary School, on EDC pur has directed the Booth under 4 Ghaspani I assem- ited Zunheboto head- his officers. The observer Old Town, Zunheboto afpErEN, march 24 (mExN): All personnel involved in election duty under Peren district for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election are informed that they are to apply for EDC (Election Duty Certificate) through form 12A to enable them to cast votes in their places of duty. For the polling personnel, the forms will be issued at the facilitation centre during the second phase of training. While for drivers/ handymen and other officials/staff on static/ mobile duty on the poll day, forms will be available at the facilitation centre for EDC at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Peren from March 26, 2014. Police personnel on election duty are informed to contact the Nodal Officer for police, Addl. SP Peren regarding application for the EDC. All applications duty filled with documents enclosed (EPIC/Appointment Order/service ID) should reach the DC’s office latest by 1:00 pm on March 31, 2014. This was informed in a press release issued by Deputy Commissioner & ARO Peren Peter Lichamo.
Level Officers of polling sta- bly constituency to contact quarters on March 25 and tion numbers 13, 14, 15, 16, Longasen, EAC Dimapur at took stock of the prepa17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 8732094903. rations for the forthcoming Parliamentary Elec-
also inspected the strong rooms at the Treasury Office Zunheboto where the EVM boxes would be
ter random selection and also the Badminton Stadium, Zunheboto where the counting would be held.
DC Tuensang informs on DC Mkg informs grade IV polling personnel & drivers pamphlet/ poster printing m o K o K c h u N g , ment and private drivers, ADC Planning (Facilitation
tuENsaNg, march 25 (mExN): In pursuance of Section 127A of the Representation of the People's Act 1951, Deputy Commissioner & Assistant Returning Officer, Tuensang has notified to all concerned for strict compliance that: 1. No person shall print or publish, or cause to be print or published, any election pamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and address of the printer and the publisher thereof. 2. No person shall print or cause to be print-
ed any election pamphlet or poster – Unless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof, signed by him and attested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by his to the printer in duplicate; and unless within a reasonable time after printing of the document, one copy of the declaration is sent by printer, together with one copy of the document to Chief Election Officer, in case it is printed in the capital of the state and to district magistrate in other cases.
Single window system in Tsg tuENsaNg, march 25 (mExN): A separate cell with its center in the office of the DC & DEO, Tuensang has been opened with the following details: Permission Cell officer-in-charge – Z James Sema, SDPO, Tuensang; Telephone number – 03861-220333; Fax number – 03861-220791; Mobile number 9402826656/ 8731866916. DC T Mhabe-
mo Yanthan informed in a release that all communication for seeking permission by political parties and candidates must approach the cell for the following: Usage of non-commercial/ remote/ uncontrolled airports/ helipads; Organizing public meeting/ rallies/ processions/ use of loudspeakers; and Use of vehicles for election campaigning.
march 25 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner & Assistant Returning Officer Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso has informed all Grade IV polling personnel, govern-
conductors/ cleaners and other persons appointed/ engaged for election related duties to enquire for Election Duty Certificate (EDC) from the office of
Centre) along with photo copy of Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) or ID card, Duty order/ appointment order from March 25 to April 2, 2014.
Teams for election constituted at Pughoboto pughoboto, march 25 (Dipr): In exercise of Powers conferred under section 159 & 160 of the Representation of People's Act 1951, ADC & ARO Pughoboto has constituted all the teams related to Election Expenditure Monitoring as listed under with officials for smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Elcetion 2014. The Bank
Manager NRB Pughoboto, Mharuli as Assistant Expenditure Observer; APRO Tialemba in video surveillance team; Government Teacher GHS Pughoboto Pihoshe, Inoka and Photographer Lhozeto as video viewing team; ADC Nokchasashi, SDO (Civil) Er. Namang Sepong, APRO Tialemba, HA Inashe in Media Certifica-
tion and Monitoring Team; SDPO Vikinto and OC Police Station Ghathashi for Flying Squads; PA to DC Pughoboto Atovi Sumi and OC Police Station Pughoboto as Static Surveillance Team; UDA, Office of ADC Pughoboto Vinito and Kivixe as Accounting Team; and HA, ADC's Office as Complaint Monitoring Control Room.
2nd round election training held in Tuensang tuENsaNg, march 25 (Dipr): Second round of training for presiding and polling officers of Lok Sabha polls 2014 began at Government Higher Secondary School Tuensang on March 25 for male trainees, to be concluded March 26. DC & Assistant Returning Officer Tuensang addressed the presiding officers & 1st
polling officers, while Additional Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Election Officer Tuensang addressed the 2nd polling officers and 3rd polling officers respectively. They highlighted on the usage of new technologies to be used during the election like NOTA and VVPAT. The training for female train-
ees is scheduled for March 28 and 29. The names of the trainers for the presiding officers and the 1st polling officers are: H P Gupta, R.B. Gurung, O. Akum and Dipak. The trainers for the 2nd polling officers are: I. Takukamba and A. Sathish Kumar. The trainers for the 3rd polling officers are Enchi Longkumer and L.B. Ussuk.
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MEx FILE DCCYO meeting today Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): DCCYO has called a meeting on March 26, 11:00 am at its president’s residence. Therefore, President Rükuvoyi Swüro has requested all concerned to attend the meeting without fail.
First unity tribal music choral concert Kohima, march 25 (mExN): The first unity tribal music choral concert under the aegis of All India Radio, Kohima will take place on March 26, 4:00 PM at the State Academy Hall, Kohima. Greetings will be shared by K.K. Rengma, director engineering, AIR Kohima. The event will witness choral presentation from the entire 15 tribal dialect choir.
East Police Colony selects office bearers Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): The public of East Police Colony, Dimapur held a meeting at the residence of Dr M Panger Longchar on March 22 and unanimously selected the following office bearers: Chairman – L Toshi Ao, Secretary – Viletuo Kera, Finance Secretary – Kuhuneisa, Treasurer – Inakato V Jimo, Executive members – T Chaya, Hillo Rengma, Vikhekha Assumi, Nuken, Nicholas Reedzu, Kaputo Aye, Khetoli Kinimi, Advisors – Dr M Panger Longchar and Ghotovi Chophi.
NCSU Peren district condoles pErEN, march 25 (mExN): Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union Peren district has expressed shock at the sudden demise of its adviser Adam Zeliang (Keriani), Class-I contractor on March 24. The union in a condolence note stated that the deceased worked in different capacities in NCSU Peren district for many years. Acknowledging that his death is a great loss to NCSU Peren district in particular and NCSU as a whole, the district union extended condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Pre-matric scholarship forms available for Peren district Dimapur, march 25 (mExN): Office of the District Education Officer Peren has informed all the institutions (both government and private) in Peren district that the fresh and renewal forms for pre-matric scholarship for minority students are available. The forms for Government Middle Schools and Government Primary Schools can be collected from the office of the sub-divisional education officer. Government Higher Secondary Schools/ Government High Schools and all private schools may collect the forms from the office of the District Education Officer. The last date of submission of the duly filled forms is on or before April 30, 2014
New office bearers of Sumi Hoho ZuNhEboto, march 25 (mExN): The new team of office bearers of Sumi Hoho for the tenure 2014 – 2017 is as follows: President - Toniho Yeptho, Vice President - Khehoshe Yeptho, General Secretary - Vihuto Asumi, Finance Secretary - Ghokhevi Chophy, Assistant Finance Secretary - Vishiho Jimmo, Secretary - N. Kakuto Chishi, Secretary - Hekhushe Shikhu, Secretary - Vihoto Shohe, Co-opted President - Hokiye Yeptho, Advisor - Hovishe Arkha.
Dobashi passes MA with 1st division moKoKchuNg, march 25 (mExN): A Rongsenyanger, a Dobashi (DB) at Mokokchung headquarters, has passed with first division in MA Ao Literature, first batch exam conducted by Ao Senden Literature Board for 201213. In a press release, Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Muroho Chotso lauded the Dobashi while terming the achievement remarakable. The DC acknowledged that for a Dobashi, who had been heavily engaged for Law & Order duty as well as adjudication of cases in
customary law court at Mokokchung, such academic excellence is the first of its kind in the history of the Dobashi service. The DC and all ranks and files of administrative officers and staff while felicitating A Rongsenyanger, expressed hope that the academic excellence will encourage the other DBs to go for higher education for “enriching their efficiency, competency, and traditional wisdom so that the unique service of DB may be become more essential, and respected in Naga society.”
EHA Project Axshya with DTC World TB day observed observe World TB Day in Zbto in Lozaphuhu Village
phEK, march 25 (mExN): Phek District in collaboration with Emmanuel Hospital Association Axshya Project observed World Tuberculosis Day under the theme ‘Reach the million. Find, Treat and Cure’ at Lozaphuhu Village on March 24. Dr. E. Motsuthung, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) Phek, addressing as the resource person apprised why World TB Day is being observed every year. He informed that TB is a communicable disease spread through cough, spitting by an infected person and can be infected to all pErEN, march 25 gave a brief talk on why and TB is curable and pre- stage of age. He said TB is not only a family problem but is (mExN): In Peren dis- World TB Day is observed ventable. a social problem, which can Exhorting the gather- be prevented through their trict, World TB Day event and its significance. She
ZuNhEboto, march 25 (mExN): Based on the theme ‘Reach the three million: Find, treat, and cure TB,’ Zunheboto district observed World TB Day on March 24. Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) Project Axshya in collaboration with District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Zunheboto organized the programme. People from differ-
ent churches, sectors GBs, convenors and wellwishers attended the program chaired by Akavi, Sr. DOTS+ HIV/TB Supervisor. Significance of the day and short speech on the theme was delivered by Dr. Khehokhu Chishi, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and Anatoli, Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) respectively. The programme ended with
vote of thanks by Renthungo, Treatment Organizer (TO). After the programme, free medical check-up and free medicine were given. More than 60 people availed the free medical services. The day was also marked with an awareness programme on TB through microphone covering Zunheboto Town/ colonies.
Appeal to join hands in eradicating TB
was organized by Legacy Explorers, Jalukie in collaboration with District Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) Peren at PEN Hall, Jalukie town. Masangum, PS to Minister Planning & Coordination was the chief guest. Participants were Village Council members, NGOs, students and District Medical Officials. Dr.Yartenla Jamir, DTO (RNTCP) welcoming all the participants encouraged everyone to come forward and support the cause. Dr. Tiala Longkumer
highlighted that the main aim will be to reach the unreached areas in the district and appealed to all the members and field workers present to give their full support and cooperation in carrying out the task. She also highlighted on the causes of TB, how to detect and its preventive measures. A TB patient on medication should take complete course of treatment, she stated. She also stressed on the emergence of Multi- Drug Resistant (MDR) TB, adding prevention is better than cure
ing, Masangum said that to make a difference, majority is not required, but even minority can make a big difference, stating it applies in tackling and preventing TB. He urged the public not to be afraid but, be aware and join hands in eradicating the killer disease. Solidarity speech was also given by Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland. The present TB scenario in Peren District was also highlighted by Christy, STS, RNTCP Peren. The program concluded with solidarity prayer by Pastor, JTLBC, Mongzeung Mpom.
active corporation. Atalu Shijoh, Senior DOTS Plus cum TB HIV Supervisor Phek also gave a brief account on the burden of Tuberculosis, high risk of Multi- Drug Resistance (MDR). Altogether 156 participants attended the program. Later, few patients were treated and sputum test were collected. Kevesa Khamo, District Coordinator, Emmanuel Hospital Association Axshya Project, chaired the programme, Vechopa Village Health member said the welcome address, Rev. Kevengoi Sakha, Pastor, Lozaphuhu Baptist Church pronounced invocation and Chiekhupa Khamo said the benediction.
Care and Support Society, Mokokchung observed World TB Day 2014 at Longpayimsen and Medemyim Villages of Tsurangkong Villages supported by CHAI, Project AXSHYA. Creating awareness on the theme ‘A walk to reach 3 million people’, resource person Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director emphasized on how to eradicate this curable disease from the community.
Call for a global effort to ‘find, treat and cure’ TB Kohima, march 25 (mExN): The State TB Cell Nagaland Kohima observed World TB Day on March 24 at the Zonal Council Hall, Kohima with the local leaders of Kohima town (Chairmen, Goanburas and various other leaders). In his introductory speech, Chairman Dr. K.T Lotha, State TB Officer, RNTCP shared about three facets of the programme, namely DOTS, PMDT and
TBHIV collaboration. Dr. Apichetla Amer, Asst. Programme Officer, RNTCP in her presentation emphasized on TB disease and the RNTCP. Dr. Pankaj Thomas, North East Consultant, WHO, gave the thematic message on “Reach the three million- find, treat, cure TB.” A press release from State TB Cell, RNTCP, Directorate of Health &Family Welfare stressed that,
“TB is curable, but our current efforts to find, treat and cure everyone who gets ill with the disease are not sufficient.” Of the nine million people a year who get sick with TB, a third of them do not get the TB services that they deserve. Many of these three million people live in the world’s poorest, most vulnerable communities and include groups such as migrants, miners, drug
users and sex workers. “We believe that no one should be left behind in the fight against TB,” it added. This World TB Day, the State TB Cell called for a global effort to find, treat and cure the three million and accelerate progress towards zero TB deaths, infections, suffering and stigma. In the programme, Benathung Humtsoe presented a special song. Dr. G. Kemp, Director (Health),
DHFW who was the Chief Patron of the Programme encouraged the participants to spread the message to the community and avail the services provided by the Programme. By doing this, the missed 3 million patients in “our” respective localities can be reached, he said. Different activities were carried out throughout the district to mark the occasion.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 26 MArcH 2014 voluME IX IssuE 82
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Refugees ready for return? Even if the 2015 elections could bring in a democratic government, which is impossible under the 2008 Constitution, that won’t tackle the root causes of conflict and dictatorship in Burma. We only need to look at Prime Minister U Nu’s period to see this. Ethnic people were persecuted and many of the armed ethnic struggles began during his period as Prime Minister.
Justice What does justice really mean to you? Does it mean that wealth should be controlled by the few? Is justice just for those with money? If justice is dead, then that's not funny. Actually, what does justice really mean? Are lawyers the best to judge this sad scene? Letting the guilty go free, is becoming a fad; And so-called justice is beginning to smell bad. Nowadays rapists and murderers go free. All you need is a good lawyer and plenty of money. Should our judges really be elected? There must be a better way that they're selected. Is justice blind when you get to court? It seems today it's more of a sport. Our justice system is probably the best? But I don't want it to be put to the test. We can buy experts to say what we want. They'll say anything and be nonchalant. Who knows what the truth really is anymore? Many trials today, I have to deplore. What's justice for one may be injustice for all. If you pass laws for the short, what about the tall? Is an eye for an eye the right thing to do? Should we help the Arabs, or help the Jew? I'm not sure anymore if justice is achievable? Especially when so few people are believable. I don' like what many Supreme Court "Justices" think. Their politically biased views, often do stink. J.B. LeBuert
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Tech invading the most intimate parts of our lives
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very decision you take these days, you must think technology. I told my children to be really careful about naming their first pet, adopted from a dog rescue shelter, because "her name will be the answer to your internet security question for the rest of your lives". So she was very nearly the only dog in the world called EasyPassword. When naming each of my children, I of course checked on the internet to see if their names were available, and chose the names Jem_527, Kelci_286 and Lexi_762. But my wife vetoed the number bits, as she totally doesn't understand the web. She got her wish, as I have long believed in the Golden Rule for Married Men, which goes like this. How to Lose an Argument with a Woman: 1) Take part. Technology puts power in the palm of your hand, allowing people with quick reactions to change the course of history. A few days ago, a man went out of his house and saw a naked couple blatantly engaging in what we might call conjugal behavior. Shocked, he used his phone to summon police to the street in the south of Sweden, according to a report I was forwarded from Sydostran, the local newspaper. Police arrived at high speed, but flatly refused to arrest the pair, pointing out that they were having a cuddle in their own home, while their accuser was peeping through their window. My take on this is that the caller probably didn't really "get" the whole Peeping Tom thing. The peeper is not supposed to call the cops: that's the job of the peepees, so to speak. (So much for the much-vaunted Swedish education system!) Many people are not ready for the technology era. In Florida recently, a man and his wife were accused by immigration officials of being in a fake marriage for a passport, according to a report sent to me from the Sun-Sentinel newspaper. The judge asked them to prove they were a real couple. The man offered to show him their digitally recorded bedroom videos. The horrified judge refused to look. Can judges decline evidence on the basis of it being too icky and embarrassing? If so, Italian judges could use this excuse to avoid seeing evidence of any of the evening activities of Silvio Berlusconi, the chubby, sex-obsessed 77-yearold. Prosecutor: "We will now show the video evidence, your honour." Judge: "Eww, no! You want I should lose my lunch?" The saddest tech news report of recent days may be the one about Christopher Viatafa, a California guy who Googled himself, as one does. Up popped his name on a "Police Most Wanted" list. He'd been charged with firing a gun in a public place. That's a crime in America now? I thought you got awards from the NRA for that sort of thing. Anyway, judges worldwide are choosing not to jail people. The hot new thing is to put folks "under house arrest". That's when you can't go to work but have to stay at home and watch TV and sleep and surf the net. Not sure how this qualifies as a punishment. How to get sentenced? Not sure, but I'm going to start by Googling myself.
Karen refugees walk along a road on the Thai-Myanmar border in Per Nwe Pu village in this File Photo.
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t the current time, talk of any kind of imminent return for refugees in camps on the Thailand Burma border is not only premature, it is also cruel and unfair, as it adds further stress and uncertainty to the lives of refugees who have already suffered so much. Current peace process I can’t call the current process a genuine peace process. It isn’t a genuine peace process when the Burmese government signs a ceasefire in one place, and then breaks it in another. Instead it is a process of trying to subdue ethnic resistance by whatever tactic necessary, whether it is force in one place, or using charm, bribes and promises in another. The Burmese Army broke a ceasefire with the Kachin Independence Organisation because the KIO would not go along with their agenda. Two years since a provisional ceasefire was agreed with the Karen National Union, there still isn’t even agreement on a code of conduct, let alone discussions on the root causes of the conflict. There are more Burmese Army soldiers coming into ethnic states after ceasefires are agreed. The government is confiscating land on a huge scale, grabbing the natural resources in ethnic states. They are offering some ethnic leaders lucrative licences for cars in Burma which are worth millions of dollars. These are seen as bribes by many ethnic people. If they are genuine about peace, why try to bribe leaders instead of negotiate with them? Sadly this so-called peace process has been endorsed and even funded by international donors, with donors taking the side of the Burmese government, providing them with funding for the Myanmar Peace Centre, and aid to use in the government’s political agenda of using development to try to undermine support for political organisations supporting resistance and seeking constitutional change. It is ironic that while the EU, DFID and other donors boast about the millions of dollars they are giving to the peace process, many victims of the conflict are getting less support. It is immoral and unjust that support for food and basic essentials for refugees is being cut. Refugee camps To hear the way some international donors talk, you would think that Karen refugees living in camps on the Thailand Burma border are reluctant to return to Burma because they are living easy lives receiving international aid. As someone who has lived in those refugee camps, I know how untrue this is. Life in the camps is very hard. They are overcrowded and noisy. The rations are the same day after day, year after year. Education and health facilities are limited, and it is illegal to leave the camps and find work. People are there because they have to be, because they can’t return home. For some, what they experienced at the hands of the Burmese Army
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nother season of Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday is around for us to go deeper into the scriptural truth concerning the redemptive act of God. People do look at the killing of Jesus Christ from social, religious and political perspectives. But the simple truth is ‘fulfillment of the messianic prophecy’ (Is 53) for human salvation. True that the religious leaders and Roman authority merged and made an alliance to judge and crucify Jesus. God could have averted that subversive killing coalition. But His purpose in Christ is spiritual redemption of the world, no matter whatever way we interpret it. The governor Pilate’s trouble was the issue of Truth. He asked ‘What is Truth?” in his judgment procedure with Jesus Christ, saying ‘I find no false in this man’ (John 18:38). That is everything. The man in whom Pilate found no false is Jesus Christ who said that He is the Truth, the Way and the Life. He asserted that He is the Truth that would set those who believe in him free (John 8:32, 36). There have been many who appeared as religious or mystic founders. But no one claimed to be the Truth. A man or a society that rotates on the orbit of the Truth will revolve towards right direction of its destiny. Our society suffers in the absence of the truth. Famine of truth multiplies and proliferates falsehood and increases vulgar social issues today. We know how to blame others but we fail to recognize that the epicenter of turbulence is
is so awful they never want to return home. But given a choice they don’t want to stay in the camps for the rest of their lives either. Life in the camps is getting harder. Some donors have used the reforms in Burma as a justification for reducing funding for refugees, despite the fact that the number of refugees has not fallen. This is resulting in cuts in rations, shelter, clothing and other essential services. In some cases funding has been diverted towards livelihood programmes designed to help refugees when they return to Burma. By cutting and diverting funds, many refugees feel that the international community is trying to force them back to Burma against their will. Burma Campaign UK has been asked by refugees if the EU is trying to ‘starve us back’. Aid to Burma Aid to Burma, even to desperate refugees who have fled the most horrific human rights abuses, has often been directed according to the political agendas of those giving the aid. Donors like the EU have directed their aid to support and promote those willing to make significant compromises with the dictatorship, and now the military-backed government of Burma. They have tried to undermine those with a stronger emphasis on the promotion of human rights and a swift transition to democracy. The sad truth is, forcing refugees to return by reducing rations and other support probably is the unspoken agenda of donors like the EU, which have long tried to undermine support for those in the refugee camps. The camps are seen by some as centres of resistance to the government, providing support to organisations like the Karen National Union (KNU). With the changes in Burma in the past three years it is now obvious that those making this case were wrong. The KNU is operating in Karen State and beyond, and is not going to decline without support from those in the camps. But the refugees, and their reluctance to return, remain a strong reminder that the reform process in Burma is not as positive as the EU and most of the rest of the international community are trying to claim. Donors want them gone as soon as possible.
Root causes of conflict All governments in Burma, past and present, under democracy and dictatorship alike, have refused to accept Burma as a country of many ethnicities and religions. They want to impose their Burman Buddhist vision of Burma on everyone. This attitude is the root cause of why Burma has not known peace since independence. It was one of the main reasons for the military coup in 1962. The current reform process in Burma is not genuinely addressing the most fundamental and important challenge, an agreement with Burma’s many ethnic people which leads to a federal Burma in which the rights and culture of ethnic people are protected. On May 3, 2012, President Thein Sein’s government issued one of the most important documents since the beginning of reforms and the so-called peace process in Burma. This document stipulated the government’s eight points for union level peace negotiations. It is a demand for ethnic groups to agree to the undemocratic 2008 Constitution drafted by Thein Sein. It was effectively a demand for surrender without any agreement on the political root causes of the conflict that has afflicted Burma since independence. Instead armed ethnic political organisations are meant to lay down their arms, ask to become registered political parties, and then seek constitutional change in a Parliament where the military have a veto over constitutional change. This is unacceptable to ethnic people. There will never be a genuine and lasting peace as long as the Burmese government takes this approach, and as long as the international community continues to ignore the root causes of the conflict. It is quite simply wrong to try to force refugees back, whether officially or indirectly by using ration cuts, when the political root causes of the conflict remain unaddressed, and not even formally discussed. Technical issues to be addressed On the technical side, there is still a very long way to go as well. Most of the key concerns of refugees are being completely ignored by international donors such as DFID and the EU. Burma Campaign UK has consulted refugees about their opinions on returning to Burma, and we found almost universal agreement on six key issues:
• First is withdrawal of the Burmese army. They won’t feel safe while Burmese army posts are in their old village areas. People have been sneaking back to their villages and report that the number of soldiers is increasing since ceasefires were agreed. • Second issue is landmines. Very little mine clearance is taking place. • Third was the fact that for some their land has been confiscated by the army or government. They want it back. • Fourth is needing support for returning, and also compensation for their homes and farms being destroyed, and everything they owned stolen or destroyed. • Fifth, most want to return to their old villages, not be forced into special economic zones as the Burmese government proposes. They don’t want to be cheap labour in factories. • Sixth, justice and accountability. They want those Political solution who committed the abuses, who were responsiThe political situation has to be addressed before ble for what happened, to be held accountable. the technical issues can be implemented. Yet virtuNot revenge, but justice. ally no attention is being paid to this. Unfortunately, as far as much of the international community is The international community is mostly ignoring concerned, there is a political transition in Burma, these problems, but that won’t make them go away. ceasefires have been signed, elections in 2015 will As Karen people we are not living in the past, but we bring in a democratically elected government, and have learnt from it. We want peace and to be able to so it’s time for refugees to return. safely return home more than anyone, and we have A ceasefire alone does not solve the problem. more at stake than any Burmese government minWhat is necessary is a political solution. International ister, international donor or so-called ‘peace expert’. donors simply do not understand, and are not inter- The political issues and technical issues remain unadested in understanding, the history of Burma and the dressed, yet pressure to return is increasing, and I fear root causes of conflict and dictatorship in my country. there will be great suffering and lives lost as a result.
The Truth Will set us Free A Good Friday Reflection Dr. Phuveyi Dozo yourself. The key issue is the Truth. The Truth is what is untruth and false. Truth refers to honesty, right, correct, just, reality, and dependability. Bacteria and parasites that kill the truth are ‘cheap and easy mentality, expensive living without earning, power monger, falsification for favor, luring influence, hiding the truth for personal benefit, warning and threats, and suppression.’ Mathematically, Truth means 2+2=4 and not 3 or 5. Our society longs for honesty, truthfulness, justice, and incarnational attitude where truth plays its role without a compromise and a sacrifice at the altar of dishonesty. Biblically, man schemes but God’s will prevail (Prov 19:21; 14:34; 29:2) and people rejoice when righteousness thrives. As water has a source and as a river has a fountain, the source of truth is God. For the Christians, Jesus Christ is source of truth as He declared (John 14:6). Every religion says ‘God.’ But Christians forget Jesus Christ, Hindus forget Krishna, Muslims Allah, and
Buddhists Buddha when the world glitters with offering in easy access. God is not a magical God, not a God for troubled time a lone either. The hardest time for the Israelites to follow the truth was when they were at ease with overwhelming temptations. Without the Truth, our life, our family, society and government will be like a dry river with leaky and sinking porous like Dead sea having inlets without outlets. Everyone talks about freedom while we are enslaved to bondage of deliberate lies and dishonesty. The truth is reflected in trustworthiness, believability, and dependability. There will be true freedom when your heart is set free from bondage of liar, duplication, false words, and hidden and subversive agenda. Our Lord Jesus Christ told us that the Truth will set Us Free (John 8:32, 36) and we will be free indeed. Watching, a boxer coming to the arena with colored and tattooed body of different designs, symbols, and images and paints escorted by his aides. The opponent coming in simple and clean body
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with his hand pointing towards heaven. The fight began with cheering supporters. The complex boxer began to deteriorate soon in the hand of the simple man. Inked skin or change of surface could not help him. It is not how much one shows up but the heart that God counts. We have many boxers like that guy today. Analogically, the truth will win and not what a maneuver complex, scheme of deception, twisting tactics, and what can cover you up or shield you. Dishonesty, fraud and deception have paralyzed the gift of our land. Truth must prevail and return. We long for leaders who can stand on the Holy Ground. We need revival of truth. To be a Christian is one thing but to be a Christian of truth is quite another thing. You say: “I can twist the fact because I am a politician, speaking more for us and less for others.” The issue of being politician, scientist or theologian does not arise in matter of Christian truth. The Bible tells us to deal with each other in truth (Eph 4:15). But the truth is thwarted by falsehood today. Let us welcome the Easter season with the following principles of Truth of Jesus Christ: 1. As the truth sets us free, we must transcend the principle of truth in our society. 2. As Jesus prayed for his persecutors, we must pray for friends unfavorable. 3. As we receive eternal life based on our faith, we must pass it on to others. 4. As Jesus rose again, our family, church, and society must renew and rise up.
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7 A federal army for Myanmar?
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26 March 2014
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any observers of Myanmar's political transition agree that the success of President Thein Sein's democratic reforms and national reconciliation initiatives hinges on his quasi-civilian government's ability and willingness to accommodate the political demands and desires of various ethnic groups. Chief among those demands are greater political, economic and cultural autonomy in the form of federalism and control over the exploitation of natural resources in their geographic regions. But as political maneuvers and negotiations for a nationwide ceasefire agreement continue, armed ethnic groups led by the umbrella United Nationalities Federal Council have raised another condition for a final deal: the formation of a federal army combining the Myanmar Armed Forces, or Tatmadaw, with ethnic armies. Military commander-in-chief General Min Aung Hlaing predictably rejected the idea out of hand. The top brass leader instead authorized the release and publication of a past secret memo where he squarely blamed ethnic groups for the country's political woes and made uncompromising militaristic remarks that "the army is afraid of no one". Ethnic armed group leaders expressed their dismay and warned the remarks could undermine reconciliation and further negotiations. While the demand for a federal army at this stage of negotiations may be impractical, the commander-in-chief's strong objection has signaled a more hard-line position on the government's side. In both theory and practice, many political analysts agree that the creation of a federal army in Myanmar is for now unrealistic. Across the world, no sovereign democratic country has more than one national army. Even in federal countries like Canada, India and the United States there is no federal army, although some have federal police forces. There are various reasons why Myanmar's ethnic armed groups are demanding the formation of a federal army, many of them deeply rooted in political, psychological, and security concerns. During the six decades of the country's debilitating civil wars, various ethnic groups formed their own security forces or liberation armies to protect their people and territories from attacks and destruction by government troops. Militarily and psychologically, ethnic rebel
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he month of March will soon be over. We are left with the last week of this financial year. For most companies, February is probably the deadline set for the employees to make their investment and tax saving declarations for the Form-16 document. But, we do see a number of procrastinators, postponing things till the end, don’t we? Nevertheless, you are entitled to the tax benefits for all investments that you make before March 31, 2014. In fact, the last week of March is the pick period of activity in most of the Insurance and Mutual Fund companies and banks, where people rush to open their Tax Saving FDs. Here are some answers to your quarries: Q- I have missed my company’s deadline (15 February) to declare my investments and save tax. I have made some investments in the month of March. Please advise. -Bhaskar Dutta, Kohima
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armies serve as the pride and protectors of their people. Although Myanmar's ethnic armies do not always live up to expectation, they are important institutions and symbols of resistance that many ethnic minority civilians often look to for moral support, guidance and protection from the ethnic Burman-led state. Unlike their political leaders, ethnic armies command near universal respect from their people because of their sacrifice and perceived heroic roles in armed struggle. In the six decades of conflicts, tens of thousands of ethnic "revolutionary" soldiers have lost their lives and died in the name of freedom and autonomy for their people, just as the Tatmadaw has claimed to be the guardian and protector of the entire country. In Myanmar's political history, General Aung San and his colleagues in the so-called "Thirty Comrades" are highly revered and regarded by the majority Burmans as national heroes and fathers of independence from colonial rule. But most ethnic people view them primarily as Burman nationalists who had little genuine interest in the affairs and well-being of ethnic minority groups. Ask any ethnic Kachin, Karen, Shan, Mon or other ethnic person to name a national hero or days of national importance, very few would mention such prominent names as Aung San, the Thirty Comrades or days important to many Burmans such as Independence Day, Tatmadaw Day or Martyr Day . Instead, each ethnic group celebrates their own revolutionary heroes, political leaders and holidays that are mostly unknown to the majority of Burmans. In other words, Myanmar's ethnic minority groups see themselves as distinct sovereign entities with their own sovereign armies. Therefore, the idea of dismantling or subordinating them to the Tatmadaw is unthinkable and politically unacceptable to many of them. Any central government attempt to take away such symbols of pride, power and prestige at the negotiation table or through force will continue to be strongly resisted. Fear, loathing and mistrust Deep-seated fear, loathing, and mistrust of the Tatmadaw means most ethnic armed groups will remain reluctant to put down their arms or place their armies under government control. For over half a century, government soldiers have systemically perpetuated gross human-rights abuses against ethnic people through arbitrary killings and wholesale destruction of their communities. Their actions have
Tax Planning Simplifying perSonal finance
A- Don’t worry; the world is not coming to an end. You can do the adjustments yourself when you file your Tax Return forms and then submit it along with your form-16 and the additional documentation. However, this activity is a little complicated and any Dipankar Jakharia mistakes in your tax returns could prove costly. So, it is better you consult a competent tax consultant and A- These days the tax returns process is simplified take their help in filing your tax returns. very much and people are getting their refunds withQ- Can I avail the maximum amount of my LTA limit? in months of filing their tax returns. Usually people -Along, Chumukedima with low refunds get it faster than those that have heavier refunds. Usually the authorities scrutinize A- Please remember the amount of LTA which you tax returns that have heavy refunds to make sure the have spent is tax free, but the remaining amount is calculations are right before they pay out the refund. considered fully taxable income. For example, if your Smaller numbers get processed faster. LTA is Rs. 50,000/- this year and you went on a family trip and claimed an LTA of Rs. 35,000/-. The remain- Q-Our apartment is in my wife’s name. Can I claim ing 15,000/- rupees is fully taxable and will be added HRA? -Sumit Sengupta, Guwahati to your taxable salary
forced tens of thousands to flee their lands and become either internally displaced or stateless refugees in neighboring countries. Any move in the name of a national ceasefire to put their security completely in the hands of the Tatmadaw is unimaginable to most ethnic communities. Although Thein Sein's government has currently declared ceasefires with the majority of ethnic armies, tens of thousands of government troops still occupy ethnic territories and continue to commit human-rights abuses in ethnic communities. Discrimination and racism against ethnic minorities has long been state policy and is a major issue discouraging ethnic armed groups from integrating their armies with the Tatmadaw, as the government attempted in 2010 through the creation of so-called Border Guard Forces. Prior to achieving independence many people of ethnic background held important and powerful positions in both the government and military. After independence, the country's three most powerful posts in the military were held by ethnic Karen. But ever since General Ne Win took power in 1962, very few people of ethnic background in the Tatmadaw have been promoted beyond the rank of colonel. In today's 500,000-strong Myanmar Army, for instance, no ethnic minorities hold a position equivalent to the rank of a brigadier general. The Defense Service Academy - the country's most prestigious and powerful officer training school - is virtually off-limits to ethnic minority candidates. The majority of ethnic people who join the Tatmadaw today are largely relegated to the role of foot soldiers and junior officers. Ethnic group demands for a federal army may be viewed as unrealistic, but it does not mean that both sides cannot work towards a compromise. One possible way ahead would be for the government to integrate all ethnic armies into the Tatmadaw while allowing military leaders of individual ethnic groups to serve as commanders of their respective brigades or battalions. This arrangement would enable ethnic armies to be part of the national army but also allow them to maintain their distinct identity and feel secure within their own ethnic-based units. It's not an unprecedented formation: during colonial period and immediately following independence, the national armed forces were still organized largely along ethnic lines. For example, there were the Burma Riffles, Karen Riffles, Chin Riffles, and Kachin Riffles, all of which were part of the Union Armed Forces but led by their respective ethnic commanders. These ethnic armies were effective and instrumental in the U Nu government's war with communist insurgents. General Smith Don, an ethnic Karen and the first post-independence army chief, was loyal to the Union government until he was forced to resign due to an escalating armed conflict between Karen insurgents and the central government. Had other ethnic armies such as the Kachin Riffles or Chin Riffles revolted and abandoned U Nu's government, the country could have collapsed or been taken over by communist forces. Now, if any national ceasefire is too hold, the government will need to quickly demilitarize ethnic regions and drastically reduce the number of troops now stationed in border areas. Most ethnic communities still view government foot soldiers in their regions as foreign invaders with the intention of taking their lands and exploiting their resources. As long as large numbers of government troops are kept in ethnic areas, fear and insecurity will undermine prospects for national reconciliation via ceasefire. As part of a confidence building process to restore trust between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed groups, the government could begin to address issues of inequality and policies that discriminate against ethnic minorities. Measures could be enacted to ensure promotions and rewards in the military are based on merit and service instead of family connections and race. While ethnic groups will continue to advocate for a federal army in exchange for a peace deal, a more inclusive Tatmadaw would be a step forward towards forging national unity. Saw Greh Moo is an analyst and program officer at the Salween Institute.
ing tax returns and is willing to include the Rent as an income in his/her tax returns, then you can claim HRA. You need to mention their PAN Card number in your Rent Receipt to establish the connection. Husband and Wife cannot pay rent to one another. Even father/son, brother/sister kind of combinations are not allowed since they are of the same family but they aren’t rejected due to the fact that they may be considered separate families. A husband and wife cannot be part of two separate families and hence this option is not available. Q- Can I buy insurance in my sister’s name? -John Lotha, Shillong A-Never make payment of Life Insurance premium for your parents, for your brother and for your sister. I know you love all of them but the fact remains if you make the payment the tax deduction will not be allowed to you as per section 80C. Q- I am a regular reader of your column, and have decided to invest in PPF (Public Provident Fund) from April. Please advise. -Abu Angami, Kohima A-PPF is the only financial product which has EEE (Exempt Exempt Exempt) tax status. It means the investment gives you tax benefit, interest is tax free and the maturity amount is tax free as well. If you are planning to invest in PPF for tax saving, do it before 5th of the month. PPF interest for the month is calculated only if you contribute to it before 5th of a month. If you invest beyond it, you stand to lose out on the interest for the month. If you are planning to invest in PPF systematically every year, you can do it before the said date.
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Try to spend an entire day without your cell phone. For most of us, it would be next to impossible. We are all so connected and in touch with each other, the loss of a cell phone handicaps us in so many ways. Many of us would probably not be able to survive very long without one. Children are also getting cell phones at much younger ages. Technology keeps advancing and with it, changing the way we do things. In our Naga context, cell phones are one of the primary reasons for speeding up the advancement of knowledge and propping up our economy. A lot of business and work is done today using cell phones, from the sms notifications of bank transactions to recharging your DTH connection. We also see the phone being a distraction in church and in class with many unable to stop checking their phones. The cell phone has been one instrument that has slowly taken over many traditional ways of communication and the way we work and socialise.
Cell Phones: Pros and Cons
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n the early days, pigeons were used as means of communication. Later, written messages were sent through letters by post. As time passed, telephones came into existence and today, the era of wireless communication has given rise to mobile phones. Martin Cooper, an American pioneer and visionary in the wireless communications industry and innovator in radio spectrum, started Motorola (the cell phone company) in the 1970s. He is considered the “Father of the cell phone” and is also cited as the first person in history to make a public telephone call placed on a portable cellular phone. A few years ago, the basic function of mobile phones was limited to just attending and responding to calls. But in this day and age, mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily life. Many of us cannot imagine life without a cell phone; without mobile phones life has become handicapped because we use it for all of our essential work. A corporate person makes use of mobile phones to maintain contact with their clients, business partners, vendors and employees, etc. A musician also uses mobile phones to track down the latest trend in music industry. It has even replaced the wrist watch, since people find it easier to tell time through their cell phones; it also acts like a mother and helps you to wake up early in the morning. It even reminds us about upcoming events, meetings, etc. This feature is a cheap way of staying in touch, not just locally or regionally but also globally. As we all know, the main utility of the mobile phone is the ability to contact family, friends and during emergency etc. Most parents also provide phones to their children to stay in touch and also to reduce anxiety as and when they are away from them. Mobile phones are becoming ubiquitous among adolescents. With newer cell phones having features, such as cameras, internet access, and availability of different types of mobile phones- high-end and low-end, in the market has made a students’ life easier and simpler. Besides the obvious communication advantages, internet access also helps college students with their assignments and project works. It also helps them to upgrade their development skills and social lives. They even get information and updates through their college website which keeps them in track of what is happening in and around the institute. They stay connected with their parents, friends and even teachers which make communication more effective. With the use of apps, students can easily access additional information of their surroundings and effectively learn more about the world they live in. Hence, fostering these skills is probably the most important mission of education worldwide. The evolving technological capacity of mobile phones has increased scope for educational purposes. However, mobile phones can sometimes be disruptive rather than useful. Usually, use of the mobile phones among college students is concentrated on the production of images and video clips. They hardly use it for learning purposes. Sometimes students may use cell phones inside the classroom for other purposes which aren’t educational. This sort of misuse of cell phones proves to be a distraction in the educational environment; it also hampers their studies and can lead to poor career choices. Using mobile phones also has further disadvantages. Most students have become addicted to social networking that they hardly have time for anything else. Extreme addiction to social networking can lead to poor performance in tests and exams. The addiction can lead to communication gap even among the members of their own family. This is a clear instance of the misuse of cell phones and other electronic devices. Cell phones have also been found to be used for malpractices in test and exams. Students even create false emergencies in an attempt to get out of class just to log into their social networking sites and escape from class activities. All this has led to an individual not being socially active and can result in a lethargic younger generation. The use of cell phones has its fair share of advantages as well as disadvantages. Ultimately, it all depends on the individual and on how he or she uses it. Mobile phones are important tools for communication. They are indispensable tools in our daily lives and a vital aspect for advancement, which is why, we must learn how to balance its pros and cons and use it to our advantage. “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.
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Kejriwal to take on Modi in Varanasi
VaraNaSi, March 25 (iaNS): In what will be the mother of all battles in the coming election, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal announced Tuesday he will take on BJP’s prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi from this Hindu holy city. In an hour-long speech at the Beniyabagh ground where thousands cheered him, many waving the party symbol broom, Kejriwal asked people to “unleash a revolution” by ensuring the defeat of both Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who he described as two sides of the same coin. Having faced hostile crowds of Modi supporters after his arrival here in the morning, Kejriwal asked aloud at the rally if he should battle the Lok Sabha election from this city or not. As the crowds responded with a roaring “yes”, Kejriwal, who was Delhi chief minister for 49 days, declared in what was clearly a scripted answer that he was ready to accept the electoral challenge. “I am ready to fight elections from Varanasi,” said Kejriwal, wearing his traditional white cap printed with the AAP’s election symbol broom and his shirt still stained with ink hurled at him only hours earlier.
As a party activist garlanded Kejriwal amid cheering and clapping, Kejriwal dubbed Modi’s development agenda in Gujarat as a “farce” and called upon Modi to engage with him in a public debate. He accused Modi of befriending tainted politicians in his desperation to become the prime minister, and reiterated that Modi was closely linked to corporate houses who heavily funded him and had vested interest in seeing him elected. “Congressmen are leaving the Congress and joining the BJP,” he said. “Then what is the difference between the two parties?” An income tax officerturned-activist-turnedpolitician, Kejriwal said people were sick and tired of 10 years of Congressled UPA rule and called for the defeat of both the UPA and the BJP-led NDA coalitions. “We should defeat both the UPA and the NDA and there should be new kind of politics (in this country).” He described the coming election as a game-changer in the nation’s history. He underlined how his colleague Kumar Vishwas had taken on Gandhi in Amethi, also in Uttar Pradesh. “If we defeat the two of them, there will be a political earthquake.” Ac-
Ink is seen splattered on the clothes of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), or the common man party, chief Arvind Kejriwal, center, and supporters during an election campaign in Varanasi India, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Unidentified people threw ink and eggs on Kejriwal and supporters during a road show. India will hold national elections from April 7 to May 12, kicking off a vote that many observers see as the most important election in more than 30 years in the world’s largest democracy. (AP Photo
cording to him, this might lead to political instability but it would lead to another election within one year when honest Indians would be able to get elected to parliament. Asking people to take a month’s leave and reach Amethi and Varanasi to campaign against Gandhi and Modi, Kejriwal sought financial assistance to fight his battle against Modi. “I don’t have money,” he said, holding a hand-held mike. “Just as Madan Mohan Ma-
laviya collected one rupee each as donation from people to set up the Banaras Hindu University, I too will come to collect money.” Kejriwal, however, underscored he had no personal enmity with Modi or Gandhi or for that matter with any political leader. “This is not an election of Varanasi... This is to decide what will happen to India, what kind of country we want.” Earlier, soon after his arrival in Varanasi, Kejri-
KathMaNDu, March 25 (iaNS): Officials from Nepal and India have agreed to intensify vigilance along the 1,850-km porous border between the two countries to keep criminal elements at bay in view of the parliamentary elections to be held in India April-May. At a meeting organized Monday by the district magistrate of Siddarthanagar in Uttar Pradesh state of India, the two sides also signed an eight-point agreement to enhance security along the border to ensure it was peaceful during the upcoming elections. Besides heightening security along the border, the two sides have also agreed to come down with a heavy hand on smuggling across various entry points, and ensure thorough checking of vehicles, drug smuggling and hu-
man trafficking, among others, Nepali officials said. The 1,850-km-long NepalIndia border, which allow unhindered cross-border movement to citizens from both sides, is considered vulnerable in terms of security, smuggling of various kinds of goods and presence of anti-social elements. Ahead of the Indian elections, anti-social elements from both sides are reportedly being used by political parties causing headache for security agencies in their effort to maintain peace and tranquility during the polls. The two sides also agreed not to enter with weapons in each other’s land, and will prohibit selling of banned drugs. The two sides will also keep on record names of Indian nationals who have obtained Nepali citizenship.
DMK strife leads to Alagiri sacking
cheNNai, March 25 (iaNS): DMK president M. Karunanidhi Tuesday announced the dismissal of his son and former union minister M.K. Alagiri from the party. Karunanidhi told reporters here that Alagiri had been sacked for criticising the party in the run up to the Lok Sabha election and causing confusion in the minds of DMK members and supporters. A defiant Alagiri told IANS: “I have no reaction (to my dismissal). I just had lunch, and want to sleep peacefully. I am not the loser. They are the losers.” Asked if he would float a new party, he said: “As of now I have no such plans. Everything will be decided after discussing with my supporters.” On Jan 24, the DMK suspended Alagiri, 63, for opposing his brother
M.K. Stalin, 61, who is tipped for the party’s top post. Both are 89-year-old Karunanidhi’s sons. Karunanidhi said Alagiri had been asked to explain his conduct after his suspension. But he did not do so. The former Tamil Nadu chief minister said the decision to dismiss Alagiri was taken in consultation with the DMK general secretary K. Anbazhagan. The DMK said Alagiri was “continuously criticising party leaders and also defaming the party”. Recently, Alagiri met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh, creating a flutter in political circles. Alagiri is said to be upset as none of his supporters got ticket to contest the Lok Sabha election. The DMK had earlier warned party members to keep away from
Alagiri or face disciplinary action. Nothing, however, deterred Alagiri, who went on to meet MDMK leader Vaiko -- a former DMK stalwart -- and BJP’s Sivaganga candidate H. Raja. Both leaders had sought Alagiri’s support in the general elections. Founded in 1949 by C.N. Annadurai, the DMK is one of India’s oldest parties. The party came to power in Tamil Nadu in 1967 - 18 years after it was formed. Annadurai was the party’s first chief minister. In 1969, Annadurai died and was succeeded by Karunanidhi with the support of Tamil movie hero M.G. Ramachandran or MGR. In 1972, MGR was expelled from the DMK, after that he floated the AIADMK. The AIADMK ruled Tamil Nadu for a decade until 1987.
wal told a television channel: “I don’t see Banaras as a losing battle. I will defeat Modi.” Eggs were thrown at his car when Kejriwal visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple, with the protestors raising anti-Kejriwal slogans and asking him to leave Varanasi. Calling him a “traitor”, hundreds of sloganshouting people blocked his cavalcade while keeping a steady chant of “Modi! Modi!” Later, as Kejriwal proceeded to-
wards the rally in an open vehicle, ink was thrown at him. It stained his face and clothes and those of other party leaders. The culprit was identified as a member of the ultra-right Hindu Vahini Sena. Some people waved black flags. The unfazed AAP leader began his visit to Varanasi, where hundreds of his supporters have been campaigning for weeks, with visits to prominent temples and a dip in the Ganges
The company, a Karnataka government undertaking, is the sole manufacturer of the indelible ink, popularly known as voter’s ink, which has been used in elections since 1962 to avoid fraudulent or multiple voting and malpractices. “Once applied the ink mark remains on the finger for a few months, thus preventing the voter from casting his vote again. And this is because no chemical, detergent or oil can remove the ink from the finger,” Harakumar noted. The ink contains silver nitrate, which stains the nail on exposure to ultraviolet light, leaving a mark that is impossible to wash off and fades as new nail-growth occurs. Perhaps Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was not aware of this fact when
he remarked to party workers in Mumbai on Sunday that they should vote once in their native place and then a second time in their work place. When political parties slammed his remark, Pawar backtracked, saying it was made in “jest.” But the Election Commission immediately took note of it. According to former chief election commissioner N. Gopalaswami, “The ink is very reliable.” Speaking to IANS over phone from Chennai, Gopalaswami said that approximately one vial is used in each polling station, of which there are nearly 900,000 across the country. Each booth has 900-1,000 voters. Harakumar said the 2.2 million vials to be supplied for the Lok Sabha poll was higher than
PuNe, March 25 (iaNS): The body of a prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist, Vilas Baravkar was found hanging in his house in suburban Chakan town near here Tuesday morning, police said. They believed it to be a case of suicide. The police have recovered a suicide note from Baravkar’s home in Chakan, 33 km from Pune, police officials told media persons. The two-page, hand-written suicide note on a Rs.100 stamp paper has named at least four dozen people, including well-known politicians, police personnel and lower-level government officials as responsible for his suicide. Investigating officer Kishore Patil said all details in the note would be investigated. Police would also probe his past complaints against various people pertaining to land scams and illegal constructions in and around the Chakan area, Patil said. Over the past few years, Baravkar had gained a formidable reputation as a whistle-blower against unauthorised building activities in the area. Several RTI activists working in the fields of realty, environment, sand mining and other fields have been either attacked or killed across the state in the past few years.
Top Indian Mujahideen leader arrested
New Delhi, March 25 (iaNS): A top Indian Mujahideen operative who was an expert in bomb making has been finally arrested, police announced Tuesday, confirming a story IANS broke a day earlier. S.N. Srivastava, special commissioner of Delhi Police, said Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, 22, had been taken into custody. But he declined to say when and where the man was caught. IANS had reported Akhtar’s arrest Monday evening. Police officials described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the war against the shadowy group which has been blamed for several terror attacks in the country. Police sources had earlier told IANS that Akhtar, a resident of Samastipur in Bihar, was part of the Indian Mujahideen’s plan to create mayhem during the staggered Lok Sabha polls starting April 7. The sources said Akhtar was in touch with Waqas, who
was arrested Friday from Rajasthan also by Delhi Police. Akhtar was reportedly involved in several bomb attacks across the country since 2010. These include a blast at Varanasi’s Sheetla Ghat during the evening ‘aarti’, a cooker bomb blast outside Jama Masjid in Delhi the same year, the 2011 serial blasts in Mumbai,
Lalu’s crorepati daughter Misa Bharti files nomination PatNa, March 25 (iaNS): Misa Bharti, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who filed her nomination papers Tuesday for the Lok Sabha polls from Pataliputra constituency in Bihar, is a crorepati with the total value of her declared assets more than Rs.5 crore. According to the affidavit submitted by her while filing the nomination from Patliputra seat, Misa Bharti, a doctor by profession, has movable and immovable property worth Rs.5.51 crore. She has Rs.80,000 cash in hand while her husband Sailesh Kumar has Rs.70,000. “I am confident and sure that people will support and vote for me. I will win from here,” said Misa Bharti, who was clad in colourful salwar suit and sported a small bindi. Upbeat after filing her nomination papers, she said that she is getting overwhelming response of people during her ongoing campaign in the seat which falls in Patna district. “I am telling people that I will not promise the moon to you but I will try to develop this constituency as an IT hub and centre of education if I win,” she said.
Erase voting ink at your own risk!
New Delhi, March 25 (iaNS): NCP chief Sharad Pawar has waded into a controversy for asking his supporters to remove the indelible ink mark and vote twice in the coming Lok Sabha election. But makers of the ink say it cannot be erased so quickly and those who try to do so with chemicals may end up burning their fingers. According to C. Harakumar, marketing manager of Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL), which will supply 2.2 million vials (of 10 ml each or 22,000 litres) for the election, the mark just cannot be “erased”. “If the voters try to remove the ink through any chemical concoction they might end up burning their fingers,” Harakumar told IANS on the phone from Bangalore.
New Delhi, March 25 (Pti): The central government Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was not going ahead with the hike in gas prices as the Election Commission has asked for the decision to be put on hold. A bench of Justice B.S. Chauhan, Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice Kurian Joseph was also told that the decision to double the gas prices was taken by the cabinet in 2013, based on R.Rangarajan Committee’s recommendations. At the outset of the hearing, Additional Solicitor General L.Nageswara Rao told the court that government was not pushing forward for increasing the gas prices as Election Commission has asked it (government) to keep it on hold. Solicitor General Mohan Prasaran too told the court that there was no formal order, and the hike was just a formula which has been accepted by the government. As Prasaran and Rao made their submissions, the court wondered whether it should look into policy decisions or guidelines in the absence of any formal order. However, it continued with the hearing of two PILs, one by communist law maker Gurudas Dasgupta and other by NGO Common Cause. While Dasagupta has challenged the decision to hike the gas prices, the NGO Common Cause is seeking the cancellation of production sharing contract between the government and the Reliance Industries Ltd.
RTI activist found dead
Nepal, India to increase MJ Akbar named BJP spokesperson border security ahead of polls
New Delhi, March 25 (Pti): Senior journalist M J Akbar, who joined BJP only three days ago, was on Tuesday appointed as the party’s national spokesperson. Akbar, a Congress MP from Kishanganj in Bihar between 1989 and 1991, was appointed national spokesman by BJP chief Rajnath Singh. He was also a Congress party spokesperson in 1989 ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Rajnath Singh also appointed Arun Singh as in charge of the party’s affairs in Odisha where assembly elections are also being held along with Lok Sabha elections.
Not going ahead with hike in gas prices, govt tells SC
the two million supplied during the 2009 elections. A senior poll panel official told IANS that the Bangalore-based company specializes in manufacturing quality indelible ink in association with the Election Commission, the National Physical Laboratory and the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). It is the sole authorized supplier of this type of ink in India with an exclusive licence granted by the NRDC. The MPVL was established in 1937 by the late Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the then maharaja of Mysore, as the “Mysore Lac and Paint Works Ltd”. In 1989, it was renamed “Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd.” Apart from supplying ink during elections in India, the firm has been exporting the
product to 28 countries across the world since 1976. The countries include Afghanistan, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Nepal, Ghana, Papua-New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Togo, Sierra Leone, Malaysia, the Maldives and Cambodia. “Though we supply ink to various countries, India is the biggest consumer,” Harakumar told IANS. In India, the ink is dabbed on with a stick, but is applied differently elsewhere. While in Cambodia and the Maldives voters dip a finger into the ink, in Burkina Faso and Burundi, the ink is applied with a brush. In Turkey it is applied with nozzles and in Afghanistan with pens. Last year, the Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd earned Rs.4 crore ($659,000) from ink exports.
the 2012 blasts in Pune and the twin bombings in Hyderabad in 2013. All these attacks left a total of 43 people dead and 253 injured. Following an Intelligence Bureau alert, Delhi Police arrested Waqas, a Pakistani, and his associates Mohammad Mahruf, Mohammad Tasleem Raza and Shaquib Ansari from Jaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan Friday and Saturday. Delhi Police announced these arrests Sunday. Police recovered explosives, detonators and electronic circuits and timers from the arrested men. Srivastava told IANS that Akhtar was the one who received Waqas at the Kathmandu airport in September 2010 and brought him to Delhi to carry out the Jama Masjid bomb attack. Police sources believe that Akhtar was being controlled by the India Mujahideen’s absconding leader Riyaz Bhatkal, who is involved in several terror attacks in India.
I am sad about Guj riots, but have no guilt: Modi New Delhi, March 25 (Pti): Narendra Modi says that he was “sad” about the 2002 Gujarat riots but has no guilt, and that no court has “come even close to establishing” it. He has suffered 12 years of public “Modibashing” since the time of the riots but says that he had decided early on to “let the media do its work; there will be no confrontation”. “I never waste my time in confrontation”, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate is quoted as saying in a justpublished biography written by a British author and TV producer Andy Marino. Marino says in the book “Narendra Modi; A Political Biography”, published by Harper Collins, that he was given detailed access by Modi whom he accompanied aboard his helicopter during his campaign rallies and interviewed him over several weeks. On 2002 riots, Modi says, “I feel sad about what happened but no guilt. And no court has come even close to establishing it.” The 310-page book deals with the riots in some detail with “hitherto unpublished, authenticated documents”. It discloses that after the riots Modi wanted to resign as chief minister but was prevailed upon by the party to continue. Marino says that the BJP strongman had confided in him “possibly for the first time in an on-the-record interview, that he no longer wanted to be the chief minister after the riots because he had decided it was unfair on the people of the state who had been subjected to extreme abuse because of him”. Narendra Modi had resolved to step down at the BJP National Executive in Panaji on April 12, 2002, about a month after the post-Godhra riots. The largely-adulatory book quotes Modi as having told the Panaji conclave, “I want to speak on Gujarat. From the party’s point of view this is a grave issue. “There is a need for a free and frank discussion. To enable this, I wish to place my resignation before this body. It is time we decided what direction the party and the country should take from this point onwards.” The chief minister told the biographer, “I wanted to leave this position but my party was not ready to leave me, the people of Gujarat were not ready to leave me, this situation is what I had (to deal with). “It was not up to me. And I was not ready to go against party discipline; I don’t want to fight against my party. What my leaders say, I must follow it.”
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Novel analysis helped narrow MH370 search HONG KONG, MarcH 25 (aP): Investigators are closer to solving an international aviation mystery thanks to a British communications satellite and classroom physics. A masterful analysis of a handful of faint signals sent from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to an Inmarsat satellite led officials to conclude that the Boeing 777 crashed in a remote part of the southern Indian Ocean, with all 239 lives likely lost. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called the effort “a type of analysis never before used in this investigation of this sort.” More precise information about the plane’s last position is helping authorities refine the search being undertaken by planes and ships in seas 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) southwest of Perth, Australia. Investigators had precious little information to examine otherwise because the transponder, identifying the jet to air traffic controllers, was deactivated about the same time the jet veered off course from its original destination, Beijing, early March 8. THE PINGS Even with other communications shut down, the plane automatically sent a brief signal — a “ping” or a “handshake” — every hour to an Inmarsat satellite. The pings did not show the jet’s location,
speed or heading, but an initial analysis showed the last ping came from a position along one of two vast arcs north and south from the Malaysian Peninsula. A statement from Inmarsat said it was able to use “detailed analysis and modelling” of transmissions from the missing flight and “other known flights” to describe “the likely direction of flight of MH370.” The company did not respond to repeated requests for comment from The Associated Press. A company official told London’s Daily Telegraph that engineers analyzed the pings by measuring the change in frequency related to the satellite’s position, which helped them map the plane’s movement. Inmarsat compared those findings to other aircraft that used a similar path and found “extraordinary matching” that allowed them to determine the plane had taken the southern route over the Indian Ocean, Chris McLaughlin, senior vice president of external affairs at Inmarsat, said. DOPPLER EFFECT Think of a horn being honked in a passing car. To the driver, the sound is constant. To an observer, the sound is high pitched as the car approaches and is lower after the car passes. That’s because on approach, each successive
sound wave is sent from a slightly closer position to the observer. The sound waves get compressed, resulting in a higher frequency. The opposite happens as the car moves away. It’s called the Doppler effect for Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who first put forward the theory in 1842. The same effect applies to “pings” from the plane to the satellite orbiting in a fixed position, which would arrive at a higher frequency if the plane was moving toward the satellite and decrease in frequency when moving away. “By analyzing that you can determine speed and direction,” said Joseph Bermudez Jr., chief analytics officer and co-founder of AllSource Analysis, a commercial satellite intelligence firm. And by determining the area from which the last signal was sent, then estimating fuel left, it “could give you an approximate area of where the aircraft impacted.” MORE ANALYSIS Inmarsat sent its data to investigators days after the plane went missing. But it continued to run its own analysis to see if it could wring out any more clues. The company’s engineers were dealing with a “totally new area,” Inmarsat’s McLaughlin told the BBC. “This really was a bit of a shot in the dark.” How-
ever, the latest information could only go so far in pinpointing the jet’s location. “We can’t help you with any closer data,” he said. Satellite specialists were impressed by Inmarsat’s analysis. “They exploited a digital trail that was never intended for that use. It was just a shadow that somebody spotted and made use of,” said David Cyganski, dean of engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Gregory D. Durgin, a professor who teaches satellite communications at the Georgia Institute of Technology, said that because Inmarsat was using a different kind of satellite in a novel way, he expects it would locate the last ping from the Malaysia Airlines lane within “around 100 miles of precision.” THE COMPANY Inmarsat Plc started out in 1979 as an intergovernmental organization with the aim of helping ships communicate while at sea. It became a private company in 1999 and listed its shares in London in 2005. Customers now include governments, airlines, broadcast media, oil and gas companies, aid agencies as well as merchant shipping. They use handheld satellite phones, laptop size internet devices and antennas linked to the company’s 10 satellites to communicate.
Relatives of Chinese passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 cry as they protest outside the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing, on Tuesday, March 25. Furious over Malaysia’s handling of the lost jetliner a day after the country said the passengers must be dead, Chinese relatives of the missing marched Tuesday to the Malaysia Embassy, where they threw plastic water bottles, tried to rush the gate and chanted, “Liars!” (AP Photo)
What we know, and still don’t
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A SuMMARy OF the questions answered, and still pending, about the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 after Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Monday announcement: WHAT WE KNOW THE PLANE CRASHED: Najib said satellite data showed the flight “ended in the southern Indian Ocean,” confirming that the Boeing 777 that disappeared more than two weeks ago went down in a remote corner of the ocean, “far from any possible landing sites.” ITS LAST POSITION: A British
company calculated satellite data obtained from the remote area of the ocean, using analysis never before used in an aviation investigation of this kind, and pinpointed the last spot the flight was seen in the air was in the middle of the ocean west of Perth, Australia. NO SURVIVORS: Najib left little doubt that all 239 crew and passengers had perished in the crash; the father of an aviation engineer on the flight said, “we accept the news of the tragedy. It is fate.”
the jet, but have said the evidence so far suggests it was deliberately turned back across Malaysia to the Strait of Malacca, with its communications systems disabled. They are unsure what happened next. Authorities are considering the possibilities including terrorism, sabotage, catastrophic mechanical failure or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or someone else on board. WHAT’S FLOATING IN THE OCEAN: The prime minister didn’t address whether investigators had confirmed floating objects in the QUESTIONS REMAIN ocean and images captured by sevWHO AND HOW: Malaysian au- eral countries’ search parties, inthorities have not ruled out any possi- cluding that of France and China, ble explanation for what happened to were debris from the plane.
Anti-genocide group sounds warning about Myanmar Chileans worry over string of 300 quakes WaSHINGTON, MarcH 25 (aP): A former u.S. congressman who visited camps housing tens of thousands of people displaced by communal violence in western Myanmar is warning that minority Rohingya Muslims face a life-threatening lack of medical care and live in fear of attack. Tom Andrews, president of the u.S.-based activist group united to End Genocide, was issuing a hard-hitting report on Monday after a monthlong trip to the country also known as Burma. The former Democratic lawmaker is calling for President Barack Obama to use his leverage with Myanmar’s government to demand protection for the stateless Rohingya. “Clearly the danger signs are very present and growing that we could be seeing a catastrophe. There’s been significant loss of life already,” Andrews told The Associated Press. “It’s not because of anything these people have done. It’s because of who they are, their ethnicity and the God they pray to. That’s why they are being targeted.” “The building blocks of genocide are there, and the warning signs of mass violence are there,” he said. Since mid-2012, close to 280 people, mostly Rohing-
This Oct. 28, 2012 file photo shows Muslim refugees at the Thechaung camp refugee camp upon arrival in Sittwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar. (AP File Photo)
ya, have died in BuddhistMuslim clashes in Rakhine State, casting a shadow over Myanmar’s rapid transition toward democracy after five decades of direct military rule. Some 140,000 Rohingya have been forced into overcrowded camps, and tens of thousands have fled by boat. Andrews said the rate of departure by sea has doubled so far this year, despite the hazardous voyage and bleak chances of winning asylum elsewhere. Myanmar considers the estimated 1.3 million Rohingya to be immigrants who moved to the country
illegally from neighboring Bangladesh, though many were born in Myanmar in families that have lived there for generations. Last month, the international aid group Doctors Without Borders was forced to stop working in Rakhine State, where it provided health care to about 700,000 people, including almost 200,000 displaced people living in camps and isolated villages. The government accused the Nobel peace prize-winning aid group of providing more care to Muslims than Buddhists. Andrews said he spent
four days at the camps near the state capital, Sittwe. He said that according to camp inmates, guards turn a blind eye if they choose to flee by sea but inmates wanting to reach Sittwe general hospital must pay bribes for their security. He said acutely sick people were running out of medicine, and some had resigned themselves to dying. Doctors Without Borders has also expressed fears that shutting down its operations could endanger lives. Its chief last week visited Myanmar, and in a statement Monday the group said that high-level
Western powers oust Russia from G-8
WaSHINGTON, MarcH 25 (IaNS): Escalating tension over Russia’s annexation of Crimea, seven Western powers ousted Moscow from the G-8 and moved to shift the group’s planned June summit in Sochi to a G7 meeting in Brussels. The move to suspend Russia’s membership in the G8 came at a meeting of the seven other leading industrialised nations on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit at The Hague, according to a White House announcement. “International law prohibits the acquisition of part or all of another state’s territory through coercion or force,” said a joint statement by uS President Barack Obama and leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Britain. “To do so violates the principles upon which the international system is built. We condemn the illegal referendum held in Crimea in violation of ukraine’s constitution. “We also strongly condemn Russia’s illegal attempt to annex
Crimea in contravention of international law and specific international obligations,” it said. Reporting from The Hague, CNN cited Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying earlier in the day that being kicked out of G8 would be no big deal. “G8 is an informal organisation that does not give out any membership cards and, by its definition, cannot remove anyone,” he was quoted as saying at a news conference. “All the economic and financial questions are decided in G20, and G8 has the purpose of existence as the forum of dialogue between the leading Western countries and Russia.” Lavrov added that Russia was “not attached to this format and we don’t see a great misfortune if it will not gather. Maybe, for a year or two, it will be an experiment for us to see how we live without it”. According to the Washington Post, at a meeting in The Hague Monday night, Russia also rallied support among the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - with a denun-
ciation of sanctions. Russia, according to the Post report, said it expects to participate in the next meeting of the Group of 20 summit in Australia in November, despite warnings that it may not be welcome. The BRICS statement argued that the host nation of a G-20 summit does not have the right to deny or suspend access to other members. The Post also cited Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as raising the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be barred from the summit. Earlier Monday, Obama met Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a wide range of issues including ukraine, Time reported. But uS Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes, according to Time, indicated that China will not support international sanctions efforts. The G-8 traces its roots to the G-6 organised by France in 1975, becoming the G-7 with the addition of Canada. Russia was first invited to join in 1998.
discussions were continuing with the government on restarting medical activities, beginning with life-saving services such as emergency hospital referrals and treatment of HIV and tuberculosis patients. The Myanmar Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The government has said its priority is law and order in Rakhine State. The u.S., which has led the international diplomatic effort to encourage Myanmar’s democratic transition over the past three years, has called for unfettered humanitarian access and for the government to address Rohingya demands for citizenship. Andrews said there’s little domestic pressure on the Myanmar government to address the escalation in ethnic and religious tensions, amid rising Buddhist nationalism ahead of elections in 2015. But he said foreign governments, particularly the u.S., retain important leverage because of Myanmar’s desire for integration into the world community. Andrews served in Congress from 1991-1995, representing a district in Maine. His visit to Myanmar was unofficial, his second trip there since last June.
SaNTIaGO, MarcH 25 (aP): More than 300 earthquakes have shaken Chile’s far-northern coast the past week, keeping people on edge as scientists say there is no way to tell if the unusual string of tremors is a harbinger of an impending disaster. The unnerving activity began with a strong magnitude-6.7 quake on March 16 that caused more than 100,000 people to briefly evacuate low-lying areas, although no tsunami materialized and there was little physical damage from the shaking. But the land has not settled down. More than a dozen perceptible quakes were felt in the city of Iquique just on Monday. “The situation is out of the ordinary. There’s a mix of a string of tremors and their aftershocks that make things more complex to evaluate,” Mario Pardo, deputy head of the universidad de Chile seismology center, told the local newspaper La Tercera. “We can’t rule out a larger quake.” Chile is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. A magnitude-8.8 quake and ensuing tsunami in
central Chile in 2010 killed more than 500 people, destroyed 220,000 homes, and washed away docks, riverfronts and seaside resorts. The strongest earthquake ever recorded on Earth also happened in Chile — a magnitude-9.5 tremor in 1960 that killed more than 5,000 people. The last recorded big quake to hit the northern area around Iquique was a devastating magnitude-8.3 in 1877. It unleashed a 24-meter-high (nearly 80-foot-high) tsunami, causing major damage along the Chile-Peru coast and fatalities as far away as Hawaii and Japan. “The latest string of quakes is noteworthy because the last one happened in this seismic zone more than 130 years ago,” said Paulina Gonzalez, an expert on seismic analysis at the universidad de Santiago. “It’s a zone where quakes should happen more often, and they haven’t in a very long time.” A major quake in the country’s north would be a potential threat to the economy of Chile, which is the world’s top copper producing nation.
Solar cell material can generate electricity
SINGaPOrE, MarcH 25 (IaNS): In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a low-cost solar cell material which can also emit light, in addition to converting light to electricity. This solar cell is developed from Perovskite, a promising material that could hold the key to creating high-efficiency, inexpensive solar cells. The new cells not only glow when electric-
ity passes through them, but they can also be customised to emit different colours. “What we have discovered is that because it is a high quality material, and very durable under light exposure, it can capture light particles and convert them to electricity, or vice versa,” said Tze Chien Sum, assistant professor at Nanyang Technological university (NTu) in Singapore.
“By tuning the composition of the material, we can make it emit a wide range of colours, which also makes it suitable as a light emitting device, such as flat screen displays,” he said. With this discovery, days are not far ahead when a shopping mall facade could be storing solar energy in the day and transforms into a light display for advertisements that glows at night.
Ex-President Carter fears US monitoring
NEW YOrK, MarcH 25 (aP): Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that u.S. intelligence monitoring has run out of control since the 9/11 terror attacks, and he now hand-writes and mails sensitive letters to foreign and American leaders because he can’t trust his email or telephone to be secure. He had begun this practice well before National Security Agency contract worker Edward Snowden leaked a trove of documents last year. The documents disclosed that the NSA was archiving the meta-data on telephone calls and emails and had secretly tapped into the main communications links that connect yahoo and Google data centers around the world. “I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the united States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well,” Carter told The Associated Press in an
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks during an interview on Monday March 24, 2014 in New York. Carter said Monday that he doesn’t support the Palestinian-led “boycott, divest, sanction” campaign against Israel but said products made in Israel-occupied Palestinian territories should be clearly labeled so buyers can make a choice about them. (AP Photo)
interview. “We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned.” Phone calls to the National Security Agency for comment on Carter’s remarks were not immediately returned. If intelligence services were monitoring Carter, they might gain insights into various hotspots and crises around the world. Carter and his wife Rosalynn have visited more than 140 nations. The former president runs The Carter Center, which has pursued human rights, hu-
manitarian work and offered political mediation and election monitoring since he left office. Carter negotiated a nuclear disarmament pact with North Korea in 1994, which subsequently unraveled, and went to Pyongyang again in 2010 to secure the release of a u.S. citizen who had been detained. He visited Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2008, and has been to Cuba, Vietnam and many other countries of interest to u.S. intelligence. “For the last 2 or 3 years, when I want to write a highly
personal letter to a foreign leader, or even some American leaders, I hand-write it and mail it, because I feel that my telephone calls and my email are being monitored, and there are some things I just don’t want anybody to know except me and my wife.” It’s a twist on the state of affairs that Carter left when he departed the presidency in 1981. “When I was in office I was deeply concerned by the intrusion of the security agencies, the intelligence agencies, on American privacy,” he said.
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Indian cricket board chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan gets into his car at the premises of the corporate office of India Cements, a company headed by him in Chennai, India, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The Supreme Court of India has told Srinivasan to step down from his post or be forced to leave to ensure a fair investigation into charges of match-fixing in the Indian Premier League. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K)
NEW DELhI, MArch 25 (AP): The Supreme Court of India has told Indian cricket board chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan to step down from his post or be forced to leave to ensure a fair investigation into charges of match-fixing in the Indian Premier League. Srinivasan's son-inlaw, Gurunath Meiyappan, was indicted last month on charges of betting and
passing on information to illegal bookmakers by a committee investigating match-fixing in the IPL. Supreme Court Justice A. K. Patnaik on Tuesday said if Srinivasan does not step down voluntarily from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the court will order his removal. "Why is Srinivasan sticking to his chair? If you don't step down, then we
West Indies crush Bangladesh by 73 runs to stay alive NEW DELhI, MArch 25 (TNN): Bangladesh batsmen posed no challenge to the West Indies attack as the defending champions thrashed hosts by 73 runs to keep their semifinals hope alive at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday. Chasing 172-run target, Bangladesh were bundled out for just 98 by a ferocious West Indies attack. Samuel Badree finished with a brilliant figure of 4/15 while Krishmar Santokie dismissed three Bangladeshi batsmen. Earlier, Opener Dwayne Smith smashed a quickfire 72 as West Indies produced an improved batting show, to post a challenging 171 for seven. Smith whirlwind knock came off just 43 balls that helped in consolidating the West Indies total which could have been much more had Chris Gayle been able to play his natural attacking game as he huffed and puffed en route his run-a-ball 48 that had three fours and two sixes. Bangaldesh's inconsistent effort on the outfield also contributed to West Indies' cause. One end, there was Tamim Iqbal, who took a few stunners, some of the other fielders conceded at least 15 runs at the ropes. Seamer Al-Amin Hossain was the most successful Bangladeshi bowler grabbing three wickets for 21 while Zia-ur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudallah Riyadh got a wicket each. Al-Amin in fact bagged all his three scalps in the last over in which the Caribbeans lost four wickets scoring only four runs. Gayle was again not in his element as his stay at the crease was an absolute struggle. Since his game is based on minimul footwork, he was finding it difficult to come to the pitch of the deliveries bowled by Bangladeshi spinners. In his first 30 runs, the only six he hit was a lofted shot over long-on.
will pass an order," Patnaik said. The court will reconvene in two days. Srinivasan told reporters that he did not want to comment on the court's decision. As well as heading the BCCI, Srinivasan is chairman-designate of cricket world governing body the International Cricket Council. The ICC also declined to comment on the latest development,
saying it was an "internal matter" for the BCCI, adding the ICC cannot intervene in the issue. The IPL fixing controversy erupted last year after several cricketers, including test paceman Shantakumaran Sreesanth, were arrested by Indian police for allegedly giving away a minimum number of runs in exchange for money from bookies.
Srinivasan's position on the BCCI has been considered untenable since a three-member committee headed by Justice Mukul Mudgal found Chennai Super Kings team principal Meiyappan guilty of being in touch with illegal bookmakers in its report forwarded to the Supreme Court. The finding came after the Bombay High Court last year referred to the twomember BCCI panel that initially cleared Meiyappan of his charges as "illegal and unconstitutional." Srinivasan said that Meiyappan was "just a cricket enthusiast" even though he was seen regularly at players' auctions and in the team dugout. Meiyappan spent two weeks in jail last year before being granted bail. Former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath said Srinivasan should step down in the interest of Indian cricket. The "game was bigger than an individual," Amarnath, told reporters. "As a lover of the game, he should step down. He should respect the law and should honor what the Supreme Court has suggested," said Amarnath, a member of the 1983 World Cup winning Indian team.
Kohli can be better than Sachin: Kapil Dev
KUALA LUMPUr, MArch 25 (PTI): Former captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday said that Indian batting's mainstay Virat Kohli will rewrite more records than anyone else in world cricket and believed the Delhi batsman has realistic chances of "bettering" even Sachin Tendulkar's career graph if he remains injury-free. "Without any doubt Kohli will make more records than anybody else. I don't compare, there cannot be a second Don Bradman, and there cannot be another Sachin Tendulkar. But yes, Kohli has got amazing talent, it's huge for a 24-year-old, and maybe, he can be better than Tendulkar. The next generation has to be better than the previous one," Kapil said. Kapil, 55, is in the city as one of the ambassadors for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards, scheduled to be held on Wednesday. Talking about Kohli, he further said, "Virat Kohli has so far shown that he has more ability and talent than anybody else and if he can play till 32 or 34 with same fitness and without injuries, he will come to a point where not even Vivian Richards neither Sachin Tendulkar had such a record." Kapil said a team can't expect one individual to carry on the responsibilities on his shoulders forever. "I don't look at it that way because he has done his job, you don't expect Don Bradman to play for 100 years or Sachin Tendulkar to carry on forever. For 24 years he has served his country so well, he did everything what a cricketer should do but you have to move on in life and sooner the
team realise that it's good for the team. If you start talking about him all the time team is not going to be settled." According to the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, taking the IPL to UAE could help the Gulf nation in getting rid of the fixing tag. "If we can promote the game in different parts of the world there is nothing wrong in it. With the IPL, I hope the tag that the UAE has it should be removed. I think the people there love the game. I am very happy that cricket has gone back to Gulf. Let's hope it brings a better name." As far as this summer's tour of England was concerned, he said it will be a test of character for the team. "I think this is the first ever we will be playing five Test matches in England. In the last 30-40 years we have only played three or four Tests in a series, this is the first time we are playing a full series against England. It will be a test of nerves and ability." Asked if India fancy their chances with England not in the best of form in recent times, he said, "I am not sure, we haven't performed really well outside India or sub- continent, so there is a little doubt in my mind, but having said that we are much more compact now. Yes, I second that England is not playing well, so taking both things into consideration I can say I am confident." Kapil is one of the three ambassadors from cricket in Laureus and when asked about the expansion of the sport globally, he said, "Try and understand cricket was
played by Commonwealth countries only, now it has started in other countries as well and I am proud of that. "In another 10-15 years cricket will move around the world and more and more countries will be playing the game. Look at Afghanistan and the Netherlands. I, as a cricketer, would like to see 100 counties playing topflight cricket, just like tennis and football. If I am alive to see that I will be very happy." Asked what role the ICC can play in making this a reality, he said, "I think the ICC has to spend a lot of money, you will have to promote it the way football and rugby promoted their games. Cricket has to go to China, Europe, UAE and Africa. If Europe and America take this game, it will change forever." He said T20 will be crucial to how the sport grows globally in the years to come. "Promoting T20 is the ideal thing. Promoting Test cricket still needs a lot of countries to have that mindset, but T20 goes like a fire and every country can spend 4-5 hours. I hope in the next 10-15 years America and China take up this game." About Virender Sehwag, who is struggling to return to the Indian team due to his prolonged poor form, Kapil said, "He has to get runs. He has been the most attractive and entertaining cricketer in the last 20 years. I will go miles to watch him bat but he has to get runs to make a comeback. If he get runs it will be good for team."
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, puts up a shot as Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 106-98. (AP Photo)
LOS ANGELES, MArch 25 (AP): Doc Rivers and Larry Drew both got new coaching jobs this season. Needless to say, the Los Angeles Clippers dealt Rivers a much better hand that his counterpart received in Milwaukee. Blake Griffin had 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the Clippers made it consecutive 50win seasons with a lackluster 106-98 victory over the NBA-worst Bucks on Monday night. The Clippers became the ninth NBA franchise to have different head coaches guide the club to 50 victories in back-to-back seasons. They reached the mark five games earlier under Rivers than they did last season under Vinny Del Negro, when they set a club record with 56 wins and captured their first division title before losing to Memphis in the opening round of the playoffs. "Vinny did some great things here, and I've had the luxury of molding us into something even better," said Rivers, who guided Boston to four straight 50win seasons and one championship. "Coming here was a good challenge for me, personally, and for our team and this group. I've been in this organization, and I just thought, wouldn't it be neat if we could do it? We've got a lot of work to do to do it, but at least we're on
the road to it." Griffin had his 29th consecutive game with at least 20 points, the longest streak by a Clippers player since the franchise relocated from San Diego in 1984-85. Chris Paul had 14 points and seven assists, helping Los Angeles win for the 13th time in 14 games overall and extend its home winning streak to a season-best eight games. Ramon Sessions had a season-high 28 points for the Bucks, who have lost eight in a row and are 13-58. They are 1-19 on the road since beating the Lakers by 15 points at Staples Center on New Year's Eve — their only road win against a Western Conference team. The Bucks have gone more than a year since the last time they won consecutive games — March 17-19, 2013, when they beat Orlando and Portland. Both games were in Milwaukee. "It's certainly been a big challenge, coming from the situation I had in Atlanta, and it's been tough," said Drew, who spent the previous three seasons coaching the Hawks. "We've got a lot of new faces and a lot of young players. We were riddled with the injury bug very early, even before we got started, and it's been a constant throughout the season. But that's no excuse. That's the NBA, and everybody deals with injuries."
Even if the Bucks split their 12 remaining games, they would finish with the worst record in the franchise's 46-year history. Drew experienced firsthand as a player what his Bucks are going through. During the first two seasons he played for the Clippers, they were 12-70 in 1986-87 and 17-65 the following season. "It's been a struggle and continues to be. But the positive of the whole thing is that we've got a group of young guys that are willing to learn. So I see light at the end of the tunnel," he said. Power forward Ersan Ilysova sat out on the second night of a back-to-back set because of a sore right ankle that has bothered him all season. Drew used his 26th starting lineup, inserting Jeff Adrien in Ilysova's spot and Sessions at shooting guard because of rookie Nate Wolters' broken left hand. It was the first start for both players since they joined the Bucks in a Feb. 20 trade that sent Luke Ridnour and Gary Neal to Charlotte. Sessions made his first six shots and finished 13 for 21 from the field, scoring 11 points during a 3:43 span down the stretch. Adrien had 14 points and seven rebounds. They were the 15th and 16th players to start a game for the Bucks this season.
Bayern's dominance makes for boring Bundesliga
FrANKFUrT, MArch 25 (AP): It wasn't always so easy for Bayern Munich. Bundesliga championships used to be decided on the last day of the season, or even in the last minute. In a famous episode in 2001, Schalke thought it had won its first title and its fans and players were already celebrating — too soon, it turned out. Schalke had beaten Unterhaching 5-3, while Bayern Munich was losing 1-0 in Hamburg. Both teams were even on points but Schalke had a better goal difference. The match in Hamburg went into injury time and Bayern scored to snatch the title with a draw. Precise German timekeepers say Schalke had been "champion" for four minutes and 38 seconds before Bayern pulled off its stunning feat, leaving Schalke to be "the champion of the hearts" but with no silverware to show for it.
Such extreme drama and suspense seem very unlikely any time soon. Bayern won last season's championship with six games to spare and had 25 points more than Borussia Dortmund in the end. This season, Bayern may top even that. If it wins on Tuesday at Hertha Berlin, Bayern will have the title with seven games to spare, the earliest champion in the Bundesliga's 51year history. Bayern is 23 points ahead of Dortmund. By winning 2-0 in Mainz on Saturday, Bayern notched its league-record 18th consecutive win and stretched its unbeaten run to 51 games — also a record. While Bayern can be entertaining to watch, its dominance is such that the title race in the Bundesliga has become a huge bore. It's a close battle for second and an interesting struggle to avoid relegation involving some big-name
Bayern fans with a trophy wait during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FSV Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich in Mainz, Germany, Saturday, March 22. (AP Photo)
clubs such as Hamburg and Stuttgart, but the title has been practically decided by the 12th round, when Bayern took a four-point lead.
Bayern is unbeaten this season — and looks likely to go all the way without a loss — and has drawn only two matches, against Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen. It
won 3-0 at Dortmund and its victories include a 7-0 rout at Werder Bremen; 5-1 against Schalke; 6-1 in Wolfsburg. It has scored 76 goals, while second-best
Dortmund has 17 fewer. Bayern has conceded only 12 goals, 17 fewer than Dortmund. "It's not easy for us to play outstanding games all the time with a 23-point lead," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said in Mainz, where Bayern came alive in the last 10 minutes to score twice. Last season, Bayern accomplished an unprecedented club treble by sweeping the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the German Cup. It could do the same this season, but Guardiola says the Bundesliga has the most weight for him. "That's where you have everything, games with wind, with rain, with a good pitch, with a bad pitch, injuries. That's where the whole year counts," he said. The coaching transition between Jupp Heynckes and Guardiola has gone very smoothly. Bayern's possession-based game
resembles Guardiola's Barcelona, but Bayern shows more purpose in attack. Bayern spends most of a game in the opponent's half, attacking early and strongly. Any loss of ball results in two or three players swarming the opponent to win it back quickly. Guardiola switches systems and players at will, without harming his team's game. He rotates players regularly, but Bayern scores and wins regardless who is on the field. He uses players in unusual positions. His authority is such that stars accept his decision without complaints, even when they are told to sit on the bench. His squad is unquestionably the best in the league and all the top players have long-term contracts. "We never know who is going to play, we have a lot of options in our squad," G ermany midfielder Thomas Mueller said. Guardiola announces
his lineup shortly before departing for the stadiums. Even top scorer Mario Mandzukic (17 goals) was left off the team altogether after underperforming in practice. It's not unusual for Franck Ribery or Arjen Robben to sit out a game. Bayern passes the ball on the average 719 times in a game, with an 88.8-percent accuracy. Both are top rates in the league. Club chairman KarlHeinz Rummenigge says Bayern has become "more difficult to figure out" for opponents. The only blemish on what could be a perfect season is the tax evasion case of Uli Hoeness. Hoeness resigned as club president following a conviction for tax evasion on a private Swiss bank account and will serve a 3½year prison sentence that is expected to begin before the season is over. Hoeness is credited with building up this dominant team.
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rince Harry has taken his girlfriend Cressida Bonas on a skiing trip to Kazakhstan. The couple, who are experienced skiers, flew to the exclusive resort of Shymbulak in the former Soviet state for a ‘private holiday’. Prince Harry and Miss Bonas, who first met in summer 2012, reportedly arrived by helicopter to stay in a luxury chalet in the mountains above the city of Almaty. During their stay they were seen posing for photographs with other skiers. It was on a previous ski holiday in the Swiss resort of Verbier that Prince Harry, 29, and Miss Bonas, 25, were first spotted openly embracing. Although enthusiasts might not choose it as the go-to place to hit the slopes, Kazakhstan has a cold winter which ensures it has powdery snow until late in the season. The holiday will fuel further speculation that Prince Harry and Miss Bonas, a dance graduate who works in theatre marketing, are becoming more serious about each other. Earlier this month, the couple enjoyed a rare public
outing together at Twickenham to watch England defeat Wales at rugby. Other dates include trips to high street burger chain Byron and the Cirque du Soleil production of Quidam at the Royal Albert Hall. In a step that proves how their relationship has matured, Miss Bonas has been invited to co-host a formal dinner with Harry in the Queen’s rooms at St James’s Palace. The prince is to host a private dinner party to honour the war heroes he trekked to the South Pole with before Christmas. The Shymbulak resort – set among dramatic peaks that separate China from the Russian steppes – has only one main slope. It is frequented by wealthy Russians, many of whom are in the country as part of the oil and gas trade. Skiing is too expensive for most Kazakhs, many of whom still work in heavy industry that is the legacy of the Soviet system. The couple may have chosen their skiing destination with help from Prince Andrew – who developed strong links with the former Soviet state in his capacity as Britain’s special trade rep-
resentative. Andrew sold his home in Ascot to a tycoon from Kazakhstan and is a frequent guest of the country’s president Nursultan Nazarbayev with whom he goes goose-hunting. Miss Bonas – the granddaughter of the 6th Earl Howe, whose title dates back to 1788 – boarded at £30,000-a-year Stowe School in Buckingham and is the daughter of Old Harrovian Jeffrey Bonas. Her mother Lady Mary Gaye has had an unconventional lovelife. Her five children are by three of her four husbands, all divorced. Her fourth husband, financier Christopher Shaw, died in January aged 76. Cressida comforted her mother at his funeral, but Prince Harry was not seen in attendance. Harry was previously involved in a turbulent seven-year relationship with Zimbabwe-born Chelsy Davy until 2011. A spokesman for the Prince declined to comment, saying any trip would have been a ‘private holiday’. But royal sources confirmed the couple had been away together.
named me Shelby. But then they realised my name would be Shelby Swift and kids might have made fun of me. Like: She'll be Swift. And then what if I wasn't a fast runner,' the songstress joked. The You Belong With Me hitmaker spoke eloquently and with confi-
dence as she praised the teenager for her spirit and determination as she battles cancer. She was lighthearted in her approach, at one point thanking the teen 'for having my picture on your door', to which Shelby replied: 'You're welcome.' The pair spent a significant amount of time
talking about their shared love of playing guitar, comparing calouses on their hands. While she was careful to follow the strict health guidelines to ensure she didn't pass on any germs to the cancer patient, Taylor removed her mask as the pair cosied up for a photo to commemorate the event.
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Spotted out and about in New York earlier that day, the star was sporting her signature shade of red - both on her lips and with a plaid peacoat.he singer highlighted her long slender stems with a pair of tight green trousers and dark brown ankle boots, while she sported a dark brown beanie over her newly cropped blonde locks. In preparation for her busy day ahead - and perhaps to keep warm in the plummeting temperatures, Taylor kicked her day off with a cup of Starbucks coffee. Two days later, the songstress went for a darker look while visiting New York's Baryshinikov Arts Center. She was clad in a dark grey coat worn over a beige cardigan, teamed with black tights and black ankle boots, with matching dark sunglasses. Nevertheless, she did not forget her signature bright red lipstick.
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most watched k-drama in 26 countries, but he is especially well loved in China. Lee Min Ho is so popular in China that he has 20 million Weibo followers. He is de-
my Chinese fans," said Lee. Lee Min Ho has made several trips to China to meet his fans there and he was also asked to participate in the show Chunwan for a special
F4 actors. Both drama versions are based on the manga Hana Yori Dango. "I was quite proud that I was able to sing the theme song," said Lee, who will next be seen in the
actors that are currently popular in China. The other actors are Kim Soo Hyun Jang Geun Suk, Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk. But it's true that "The
was not due to his own talent or even his indisputable good looks. He said he owed it all to the Hallyu power of k-dramas. "Chinese fans just love the characters I played in several dramas, including "Boys Over Flowers, "City Hunter" and "The Heirs," which only just wrapped up." In a study conducted last December, "The Heirs" ranked the number one
scribed in the Chinese press as a "Namsin," which is the Mandarin word for emperor. When asked about the devotion of his Chinese fans, he said that it was also the dramas but he had made an effort to connect with them. "I think it is also due to the power of Korean dramas and I have made great efforts over the past three years to interact with
televisedNewYear'sDaygala. "Appearing on the show was a new experience for me," said Lee. "I was very honored that I could represent Korea." The actor performed "Can't Help Falling in Love," the theme song for "Meteor Garden," which is the Taiwanese version of "Boys Over Flowers." The Taiwanese drama version was produced first in 2001 and made stars of its
film "Gangnam Blues." Lee Min Ho's modesty has been praised in the past. He is known for respecting those he works with and is always considerate of the effort they put into making him look good. He is also always openly grateful for his fans devotion. According to the Chinese entertainment website Kugou.com, Lee is one of the top five Korean
Heirs" has made international stars of several of its actors. Kim Woo Bin, Lee Min Ho's co-star in "The Heirs," recently appeared on four of Taiwan's biggest papers for three days in a row, due to his appearance at fan meetings and press conferences there. The press praised Kim Woo Bin for his friendly personality and warm encounters with fans.
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A Tenyidie Gospel Album ‘Kepenuopfü Theja’ by Keneisedenuo Zatsu was released by Dr. Junnine Kire on March 25 at LCS Building, Kohima. ‘Kepenuopfü Theja’ is Keneisedenuo’s first album and was sung keeping in mind with the elders and people who do not understand English. The album, priced at Rs. 170, was sponsored by Dr. Nicky Kire and Music Task Force and will be available in Sote Electronics below Rendezvous, A K Cassette (Khedi Market), Bible House and The Cornerstone (Belho Complex, PR Hill). (Morung Photo)
Trendz-o-Mania: TGOUN’s 3rd annual fashion show today
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he Global Open University Nagaland (TGOUN) is presenting “Trendz-o-Mania”, 3rd annual fashion show 2014, on March 26 from 5:00 PM onwards at Molu Ki, Para Medical Colony, Kohima. Minister for PWD (Roads & Bridges) and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will grace the occasion. The programme will also witness the presence of Chekrovolü Swüro, the first Naga female Olympian and recipient of Arjuna Award as special appearance. To inspire and also to showcase the creative talent of upcoming
fashion designers under the theme “Trends-O- Mania,” the annual fashion show will highlight today’s fashion trends and also include a wide variety of styles. TGOUN annual fashion show will strive to create an ideal ambience and platform to showcase the creativity of upcoming fashion designers. This annual fashion show will not purely be for the benefit of the students of the department/ university. The show will also aim to challenge and inspire the imagination and creative ability of the audience. “Fashion has become a way of life in today’s world so TGOUN an-
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wing to the failure of his first production venture One By Two at the box office, the dimpled actor is currently going through a financial crunch. We all know Abhay Deol’s last outing One By Two co-starring his ladylove Preeti Desai failed miserably at the box office. Since the talented actor had co-produced the film, he also had to bear the losses. Further the actor-turned-producer couldn’t recover the cost with the film’s music, coz the album wasn’t released at all. Remember Abhay locking horns with music giant label T – Series? Looks like the One By Two debacle, has affected Preeti Desai‘s beau, who
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Harry and Cressida Taylor makes sick fans' day aylor Swift made many young fans' dreams come true as she visited with them at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center children's wing in New York on Saturday. While she was only scheduled to be at the hospital for an hour, so taken was she with the patients she met she ended up staying for more than four and a half hours, Just Jared reports. In a 10-minute video posted by the family of patient Shelby Huff, the 24-year-old donned purple gloves and a white face mask as she spent time chatting with the youngster. Walking into the room full of energy, the Grammywinning singer seemed just as thrilled to meet Shelby as the 17-year-old was to meet her idol. She even happily video chatted with other family members, who were about to board a flight. 'My parents actually almost
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nual fashion show will surely prove to be a practical inspiring and educative experience,” TGOUN stated in its pamphlet received here. Top model from the north east region will walk the ramp. Entertainment in the form of music and dance will be performed by various artists from Nagaland. All the participants will be awarded with certificates from TGOUN. The students’ award category will be based on the judgment of expert panel of jury. The judges include Theja Haralu, Medovina Mocha and Kuthonulu S Venuh.
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is amidst serious financial problems. We hear the situation is so bad that AD has mortgaged his Juhu flat to care of his finances. According to a report in a leading tabloid, a public notice has been published regarding the same. In fact, Abhay confirmed the news and said to the tabloid that he had taken a loan against which he submitted his property papers as a surety to the bank. Reportedly, the Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actor as of now is staying at his Santacruz apartment and if he fails to repay his loan then his Juhu flat would be seized by the bank. His Juhu property would then be declared as a Non-Performing Asset and would be auctioned for prospective buyers.
Language no longer a barrier
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ctress Nargis Fakhiri, who is still struggling to speak Hindi fluently, has dubbed in her own voice in her forthcoming film Main Tera Hero and says the language is not blocking offers. "There is no less offers because of my language problem. If I get a script, I understand it when I read it," said the actress and added that script reading sessions with co-stars help too. "You get time to sit with your co-actors and prepare, but to improvise in Hindi is tough. (Initially) I had to stick to my lines, but now I can understand and that's a great progress," said the actress who entered the Hindi film industry with Rockstar, a musical hit. In her her first film her voice was dubbed by someone else due to her poor Hindi diction, but Nargis proudly says that "it's my own voice in Main Tera Hero." "It was hard, but it was fun. I am proud of myself because it's difficult. It's not easy to learn a new language," she added. Directed by David Dhawan, the fun film will see his actor son Varun romancing two beauties - Nargis and Ileana D'Cruz - when it hits the screens on April 4. When asked did Ileana's presence make her insecure, Nargis said: "Why would anyone be insecure with someone else if you know who you are? There is no need to fight or being insecure. I am blessed my co-actress is a lovely lady. We got along well. The experience was lovely and no cat fights.
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Sharapova and Williams book quarter-final spots
MIAMI, MArch 25 (AgencIes): Maria Sharapova was happy to play Monday's opening match, especially when her work was already done by the time a mid-afternoon shower interrupted play. "It's nice to see all the players coming back in the locker room, and I'm like, `I'll see you later,'" she said. Sharapova started early but didn't start well. She won only five points in the first four games before settling down to reach the quarter-finals at the Miami Masters by beating Kirsten Flipkens 3-6 6-4 6-1. Top-ranked Serena Williams had an easier time and eliminated fellow American Coco Vandeweghe 6-3 6-1. Williams could meet Sharapova in Thursday's semi-finals. But Sharapova has been flirting with an early exit. She endured her second consecutive ragged three-setter, and found herself trailing 4-0 after only 15 minutes. Seeded No.4, Sharapova seemed thrown off by the lack of pace from Flipkens, a tour veteran who hits floating backhands and sometimes slices her forehand as well. "She's a different type of opponent," Sharapova said. "There are not too many girls that hit a slice backhand 90 percent of the time in the rallies. But I know what to expect from her game. It shouldn't be that much of a surprise." Sharapova finished Maria Sharapova, of Russia, waves after defeating Kirsten Flipkens, of Belgium, 3-6, 6-4, with 36 unforced errors 6-1, at the Sony Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 24 in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo) and only 13 winners. She
also double-faulted 10 Elsewhere, eighth-seed in the final two sets and lost times. But she won - and Petra Kvitova rallied past 3-6 6-0 6-0. was ready to leave Crandon No.12 Ana Ivanovic, who Elsewhere, Agnieszka Park before most matches double-faulted nine times Radwanska needed three had even begun. With the rest of the day free, what was on the schedule for one of the world's most celebrated athletes? At the top of her to-do list for the rest of the week is winning her first Key Biscayne title. Sharapova has been the runner-up five times, including each of the past three years, but she downplays any frustration regarding her many nearmisses. "Of course you want to be able to hold the winner's trophy," she said. "But you also remember the matches that you got through to get in the position to get to the final stage. It's not like I didn't have my opportunities in those finals; I just didn't take them. That's why you come back and hope for another chance." Williams seems to be gaining momentum as the tournament unfolds, as usual. She overcame sloppy patches in her first two matches and committed only one unforced error in the second set against Vandeweghe. But Williams was impressed with the 22-yearold American, and told her so when they met at the net after the match. "She said, `Listen, you played so well. We've got to play doubles. We'd do so well," Vandeweghe said. Williams next plays No.5 seed Angelique Kerber, who beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-4 1-6 6-3.
sets to get past Elina Svitolina. The third seed eventually ran out a 7-6(5) 5-7 6-2 winner to reach the last eight.
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