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DIMAPUR, MARCH 27 (MExN): Dimapur Police on the night of March 26 arrested one person for possession of illegal arms. A press note from Dimapur Police informed that the person, identified as one Lothuro Mech (49), was apprehended in possession of one.22 pistol and one magazine. The arms were handed over to East Police Station and a case has been registered.
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KOHIMA, MARCH 27 (MExN): The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima has published the Amended Regulations of the NERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) Regulations, 2011, for the information of the persons likely to be effected. Copies of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2014 are available in the Office of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Old MLA Hostel Complex, Kohima and also in the office of the Chief Engineer (Power), Nagaland, Kohima. The same can be seen by any interested person during office hours on any working day, informed a press note from the NERC. The Regulations are also available at the NERC website: www.nerc.org.in. Any person having any comments/suggestions/objections may submit the same in writing, addressed to the Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission latest by April 14 and the Amended Regulations shall be taken into consideration on 15th April., 2014.
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FO R’S HILL 6266715 98 pur, today witnessed OFFICE 9simul98178 / .:8 749 taneous politicalPhone Noevents. Ironically, Congress hands waved in the Nagaland capital Kohima, which is an NPF stronghold, while the NPF cock crowed in the state commercial hub Dimapur, a Congress bastion. Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, while addressing the crowd at the Naga People’s Front poll kick-off at Dimapur Stadium, said hundreds of crores of rupees were sanctioned for Nagaland during the time of the NDA government under Atal Behari Vajpayee but when the UPA government came, the funds were blocked from being released. Around the same time, 72km away in Kohima, Rahul Gandhi was saying Nagaland is going backward while other States are advancing. He accused the Rio government of indulging in rampant corruption. Again, while Rio promised the people of Nagaland tokeeptheearlysettlementof theIndo-Nagaissueashistop priority if he is elected to the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said the UPA Government hastakena “bolddecision” to invite the NSCN for talks. KV Pusa is the Congress candidate for the LS polls while Neiphiu Rio is the candidate fielded by the NPF supported by BJP, JD-U and NCP.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in Dimapur. Photo by Manen Aier
Neiphiu Rio kick starts NPF’s election campaign Morung Express News Dimapur | March 27
Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio kicked off the Naga People’s Front (NPF) campaign for the Lok Sabha polls from Dimapur Stadium today. He said the UPA Government wants to have the Look East Policy without touching Nagaland. Citing a case, Rio said during the NDA tenure, the then Union Railway minister Nitish Kumar had inaugurated the railline for Numaligarh-Dimapur-Imphal-Moreh as part of the Look East Policy but after the UPA Government had come, it was diverted to Silchar-TupulImphal-Moreh leaving Nagaland. When asked why it happened, “we were informed that the chief minister of Manipur Ibobi and the chief minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi with the UPA Government had done it,” Rio stated,
adding, “This is how the Congress party plays.” Rio then lamented that when other Congress ruled States have all the development, Nagaland is neglected. “Nagaland has no national or regional institutes,” he pointed out. “The Congress party accused us that there was no development in the State. How can the State be developed when their government at the Centre blocked the development funds?” Rio asked. Rio then accused Manipur chief minister Ibobi Singh and the Congress government of creating problems. “One community pitched against the other in Manipur and this is the creation of Ibobi Singh and his government,” alleged Rio. The NPF LS poll candidate promised the people of Nagaland in today’s programme that he will pursue the early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue as his top priority if elected to the Parliament. “If I am elected, I can push for the solution of the political problem,” Rio said today. “The Naga movement is the mother of
Rio assured “good position” if NDA comes to power Meanwhile, BJP national vice president Bijoya Chakraborty assured a “good position” to Neiphiu Rio if the latter is elected to the Parliament in the event of the NDA coming to power. Addressing the poll kick-off for Rio today at Dimapur Stadium here, Bijoya Chakraborty, who is also a sitting MP from Assam, said Rio is sacrificing his “chiefministership” to take the voice of his people to the Parliament. She lauded Rio and assured that under the Prime Ministership of Narendra Modi, Neiphiu Rio will get a “good position.” The national vice president of BJP then accused the UPA government for neglecting Nagaland for the past several years. She said not once Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had visited Nagaland during his two consecutive terms but Atal Bihari Vajpajee did during the NDA days. Chakraborty termed the Congress as the Mother-Son duo party. She also termed the Congress in Assam as Father-Son party referring to Tarun Gogoi and his son. Also speaking on the occasion at Dimapur was Atul Bora, co-convenor of North East Regional Parties Front. “I heard Rahul is here today. What will he do here? He does not know anything. Rahul Gandhi is an immature boy,” Atul Bora said, who is also the Working President of the Asom Gana Parishad.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Kohima. Photo by Caisii Mao
Accuses Chief Minister of Nagaland on various fronts Chizokho Vero Kohima | March 27
AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi today said that he is going to be the special representative for the people of the North East in Delhi. In this, he called upon the people to come at anytime and feel free to speak to him, saying his door is always open for them. In an election campaign for INC candidate, K.V. Pusa, held here today for the Lok Sabha polls, Rahul said he wanted to help build a “peaceful and prosperous” Nagaland and North East. Touching on the Naga political issue, he said that Chief Minister of Nagaland promised to deliver settlement in three months. Rio, said Rahul, made a promise which he could not deliver. He said the UPA government has taken a bold decision to invite leaders of the NSCN for talks. Rahul stated that “whatever energy I have
to help with the resolution of the problem I will put to help the State of Nagaland.” “But I will not tell from this stage that the problem will be solved in three months like the chief minister did,” he said. In politics, Rahul maintained, the heart is more important than words. “My heart is trying to get you peace and harmony in the State,” he said. Touching on development, he said that Nagaland is one of the few states in India that is actually going backward. “Because after a long time in reverse gear the engine gets into trouble, instead of making promises the chief minister should at least put Nagaland into first gear,” he said. Rahul noted that Nagaland’s growth rate has gone down from 8.3% to 3.7%. He said that in last 17 months the central government has paid Rs. 300 crore for the construction of four roads in Nagaland but not a single stretch of road has been completed. Moreover, he said, the DAN government wanted to revise the estimate by more than two and half times. Rahul maintained that no State can move forward
without empowering its women. “We know that the traditional Naga society has respect and a place for women,” he said. He, however, stated that we have to ensure that women of Nagaland get a place in education and a place in the governance of the country. He informed that the UPA government has reserved 50% seats for local government and is planning to reserve 33% in the parliament for women. He also stated that Congress wants to build dedicated police stations for women and also to reserve large number of post for women in the police forces. The AICC leader said the single biggest problem in the North East is connectivity, adding that there is lack of quality road and connectivity in the region. In this respect, he said the next government is going to focus on drastically increasing the roads, railways and aircrafts infrastructure in the North East. “We are building four industrial corridors in the country,” he said. Stating that he is a “big supporter” of the Look East Policy of the Prime Minister, Rahul said it is not only important to connect Nagaland and other North Eastern states with roads, railways and aircrafts to India but also to connect the North East to Asia and the rest of the world. “We are committed in the next government to create 100 million jobs for the youngsters of the country,” he said adding that this is only going to be possible “if we connect North East and other parts of the India to each other.” He also stated the ideology of Congress is about love, peace and brotherhood.
‘Discrimination against NE is ignorance-driven not hate’ NSF takes note of
NEw DElHI, MARCH 27 (IANS): Incidents of discrimination against northeasterners living in different parts of the country is “ignorance driven” and not “hate driven”, said a former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief here. “It is important to differentiate between facts and emotion by the northeast people. What is viewed as discrimination and hate crime is actually ignorance driven and not hate driv-
en,” said Ajit Doval, former IB chief at the India International Centre here Wednesday evening. Addressing a discussion on ‘What ails our northeast policy?’ organised by Solidarity with the Youth of Northeast (SYNE), Doval said “the people from the northeast themselves have to come forward and create awareness about their land and the culture.” He said view-
ing the ignorance as ‘hate crime’ will not provide solution to the sense of alienation faced by the people. Echoing the same feeling Krishna Gopal, RSS functionary who has lived in the northeast, talked of a holistic approach, saying should be no generalisation about people from any part of the country and “everybody in Delhi or elsewhere is not bad”. “Certain incidents happening to the people from
northeast is sad but then there should not be a generalisation, as So it is important to strike a ‘middle way’ in order to assimilate the northeast with the rest of the country,” Gopal told IANS later. The different northeast student organisations representatives during the discussion also stressed that the mainstream media needs to take up the role of creating awareness about the northeast.
4 held for drug smuggling and theft
DIMAPUR, MARCH 27 (MExN): In two separate incidents on March 27, four persons were arrested for drug possession and burglary in Dimapur. Two men were arrested with a consignment spasmo proxyvon and nitrosun - near the IOC depot at Signal Basti, disclosed the Special Branch, Dimapur. The duo, identified as Sajol Debnath alias Bapi and Nirmal Rai were transporting the consignment, containing 1846 capsules of spasmo proxyvon and 90 tablets of Nitorsun, in an autorickshaw. The drugs were acquired from a medical outlet, one Debnath Pharmacy, in Bardhaman, West Bengal to be disposed in Dimapur. The consignment is estimated to be valued at Rs. 50,000 in the illicit drug market in Dimapur. Earlier in the morning, two men
(LEFT) Sajol Debnath and Nirmal Rai. (Right) Hotoka alias Lalu and Md. Johuruddin.
were arrested for burglary. According to the Special Branch, the burglars, identified as Hotoka alias Lalu (18s) and Md. Johuruddin (38), had broken into a shop at Kalibari Road the night before and decamped with one
photocopy machine, mobile handsets, mobile recharge coupons and cash. The duo was arrested only a few hours later from a house at West Yard by a joint team of Sub Urban and Special Branch personnel.
GoI ‘delay tactics’ Newmai News Network Imphal | March 27
Taking serious note of the protracted Indo-Naga political talk and the alleged “delay tactics” and “double standard” employed by the government of India towards the Naga cause, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has unanimously reaffirmed its resolution to continue to press upon the Government of India to expedite the ongoing political talks. The resolution was taken today at the NSF 3rd Federal Assembly, hosted by the Maring Students Union (MSU) at Khunbi (Yully Yultang) village located under Chandel district in Manipur. Attended by several public leaders and senior leaders of NSF and also the NSF units from Manipur and Nagaland, the meet discussed and debated on various burning issues confronting the Naga student community. The meet then agreed upon endorsing the ex-
ecutive council of the NSF, reaffirming the last resolution to remain vigil and act upon, as and when situation demands, taking into consideration all Naga traditional boundaries. The NSF said it would, as always, try to keep an eye on the border issues and take initiative to tackle the matters. In connection with the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 filed on backdoor appointments, the Executive Council of NSF briefed the details of the backdoor appointments in several departments. It assured to submit a representation to the government of Nagaland in regard to the backdoor appointments in 36 departments, with a total post of 551 grade III, 137 Grade II and 36 post of Grade I. Regarding the protection of natural resources in ‘Naga areas’ the NSF stated that any term of agreement or development should be honorable, acceptable and beneficial to the Naga people.
On the other hand, president of All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU), Pamei Tingenlung observed that chromite extraction from Ukhrul district will take place in a short time. “Moreover, since India’s Look East Policy is on the way, there would be widespread deforestation of trees to enable projects to occur. As such, certain policies and terms of references should be framed well so that solid strategies can be laid down at such times,” he added. Tingenlung added that exploration licenses for natural resources should be studied and monitored well by NSF, so that no individual benefits are extracted from it. Certain agendas were also tabled at the meeting today, which included the pitiable condition of the Tuli Paper Mill of Nagaland. The meet also deliberated on the importance of reviving the said mill and resolved to take initiatives for speedy rehabilitation of the mill.
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A section of the gathering attending the orientation programme on Systematic Voters’ Education Electoral Participation at Kiphire on March 27. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kiphire | March 27
An orientation programme on Systematic Voters’ Education Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was organized by the district administration today at Zisaji Presidency College in collaboration with YouthNet. Students of ZPC and LHSS attended the programme. Speaking at the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Kiphire Nepose Theluo expressed gratitude to YouthNet for conducting the programme, which is timely and most important to educate people. Describing the programme as informative, inspiring and impressive, the DC C M Y K
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said that such programme would help people to learn the importance of electoral system and let people to reason not to do business during election but ethically elect the leader. The DC also asked the gathering to maintain Christian ethics in all aspects even during election and do away with proxy voting. He said that ‘one’s vote is one’s future’ and called upon the gathering to exercise ones franchise oneself and not by others as it is one’s birthright. Disclosing Zisaji Presidency polling station as model polling station the DC said CCTV would be installed in this polling station. Lezo Putsure from
YouthNet asked the gathering to vote ethically and said, “If you are not enrolled in the electoral roll and if you do not vote you have no right to complain.” Kuovizo Belho and Ruokuokhrienuo Vizota from YouthNet gave power point presentation where they emphasize on clean election and asked the gathering to exercise ones franchise ethically. Dr Tinojungshi Chang SDO (c) while giving welcome address also disclose that more than 3000 voters has been detected with double entries and more than 1000 have been deleted. Benjamin Longkap EAC (HQ) proposed vote of thanks.
Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The Government of India seeks to insured only legitimate foreigners travel. The entire state movement and departure of foreigners in India are regulated by Foreigners Act 1946, Foreigner Act 1948, Registration of Foreigner Act 1949, Registration of Foreigners Rule 1992 and Passport (entry into India) Act 1920 and execution order passed by Government of India time to time. All Foreigners are required to have a valid passport and Visa for travel and stay. The immigration process consists of entry, stay, movement and exit of foreigner. All foreigners including Foreigners of India visiting India on long term (more than 180 days) are required to get themselves registered with the FRO concern having jurisdiction over the place where the Foreigners intend to stay within 14 days of arrival. The core objective of IVFRT is to develop and
implement to secure an integrated service delivery from work that facilitates legitimate travelers while strengthening security. In view of these factors, a workshop on Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) module was held at Rendezvous Hall, Superintendent of Police Office, Dimapur on March 14. Resource persons from NIC of Kolkata, Guwahati and Kohima conducted the programme and successfully installed in FRO Office Dimapur. The workshop mainly focuses on how to fill the C-Form and SForm. As per the law, foreigners arriving and staying should intimate/report to the Superintendent of Police –Cum-Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) of the district at the earliest. The C-Form relates to furnishing information by hotels/guest house/hospi-
tal/association. The education institution accommodating foreign students are required to submit the details in S-Form. The On-line module will make the process effortless for both the hoteliers and institution to submit the form without any hustle, [www.indianfrro.gov.in/frro/FormC (for accommodation) and www.indianfrro.gov.in/fsis (for institute) This module is now made available in the dis-
IVFRT module workshop conducted in Dimapur trict of Kohima and Dimapur for the convenience of the foreigners visiting and studying in our state as well as the concerned parties in providing the information at the earliest to the Superintendent of Police/FRO office Dimapur. MHA is implementing Mission Mode Project (MMP) on Immigration,
Mokokchung PS II team seizes IMFL
moKoKchuNg, march 27 (mExN): On March 23, at around 4:30 am, while conducting frisking at New Camp area, personnel of Mokokchung Police Station II seized and recovered IMFL. The items includes: McDowell Rum30 cases, McDowell Whiskey-4 cases and Canned beer- 20 cases from one ve-
hicle bearing registration No.NL02-D-4333 (TATA) bound for Mokokchung from Assam. In this connection, one person namely Papu Kumar 24 years was arrested and a regular case has been registered vide Mokokchung Police Station II Case No. 0005/14 U/S 44 NLTP Act. The SP Mokokchung in
a press release stated that the said vehicle passed through Tsutapela and AR check gates without detection as the consignment was very neatly packed and concealed in milk powder, Biscuit, Sweet cartons etc. However, on thorough checking at New Camp area the consignment was detected.
‘Become self-reliant and develop skills’ DC Kohima informs
Kohima, march 27 (mExN): “Apart from mere acquisition of knowledge and academic excellence, devout much time in extra-curricular activities to become self-reliant and develop skills,” F.P. Solo, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education said during the inaugural function of the cultural cum literary competitions on March 27 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School, Lerie-Kohima. Recalling his younger days, the Solo encouraged the students to give importance to develop the various fields such as dancing, singing, gardening, rearing animals, mountaineering, cooking, washing, electrical and mechanical works, carpentry which would come in handy to face the future. Even as everyone aspires to acquire Government jobs, the Commissioner and Secretary gave the awareness to the students to respect and
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Tiny tots gearing up for their turn to perform at the inaugural function of the cultural cum literary competitions at St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School, Lerie-Kohima on March 27.
love all sorts of work and to devout their entire time to develop practical and physical ability. Earlier Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, the Chairman of the school gave a fitting welcome to everyone while the invocation was pronounced by Sr. Ancy Maria, the Vice Principal. Other items of the
inaugural program include; special number from Angami troupe, dance from the Sema cultural troupe and cultural attire from the Tiny tots. Seyiekuolie conducted the program while Noeline delivered the vote of thanks. Fr. Johny, Principal in a press release mentioned that the school is organiz-
ing this competition for the consecutive two days. The various items of the competitions include, fire making, folk song, folk dance, traditional attire, skit from folk tales, solo, duet, group song, poem recitation, extempore speech, debate, memory test, tableau, and fancy show.
Kohima, march 27 (Dipr): The Instruction of the Election Commission on use of Vehicles ON THE DAY OF POLL have been brought to Notice of all the Contesting Candidates of Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency that on the day of poll, each contesting candidates in a Constituency is entitled to three vehicles only : One vehicle for his own use; One vehicle for use for his Election agent; and One vehicle for use of his workers or party workers. The permits for the Vehicles indicated will be issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on 6th of April 2014 from 10:00 Am onwards. The candidates are required to register their vehicles with the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and display the permits issued on the wind-screen of the vehicles. No other shall be allowed to be used by the leaders of the political
parties including ministers, workers, agents and sympathizers of any candidate. No exception shall be made, irrespective of status of the candidate. It is further to clarify that on the day of poll no person will be allowed to use vehicle allotted for Candidate’s or his election agent’s use. These instructions on plying vehicles will be applicable on all two wheelers like motorcycles and scooters and shall be made applicable for a period of 24 hours before the time fixed for closure of poll and till the Time of Poll. Penal action under the provisions of RP Act, 1951 and Chapter IX A of the Indian Penal Code shall be taken against anyone offending the above directions, and in addition action under the Motor Vehicles Act. All vehicles being used in violation of these directions shall be confiscated.
to submit estimated budget for the current financial year so that board can examine the same for any recommendation to be made. During the meeting, a Power Point presentation was given by the department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Pughoboto. On the agenda put forward by SDEO Pughoboto for construction of SDEO's residence and staff quarters at Pughoboto, the chairman viewed that it was submitted without any plan or technical estimate and therefore requested SDEO to resubmit the proposal along with proper plan and technical estimate so that board would forward it to the competent authority. Regarding
the agenda submitted by SABAK for construction of drainage, footstep and retaining wall, the house decided to defer the matter for the next meeting due to the absence of the Parliamentary Secretary and Chairman SDPDB Pughoboto. The Chairman requested the members to ensure the attendance of all polling personnel during the trainings. He also directed all the members to be in their respective place of posting to ensure performance of allotted duties by all the government employees working in their respective departments. Due to the ongoing election process schedule, the next SDPDB meeting would be decided and intimated at a later date.
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etc and other related services. The module focuses on transferring the service delivery mechanism with focuses on prompt, efficient and courteous service to the visitor. After the successful installation of IVFRT, the FRO Office Dimapur has granted 2 Registration/ Residential Permit Certificate, 1 new Visa and 1 Exit Permit. For further details contact through email:- fro-nadpr@nic.in, fro_dmr@yahoo.com, call @ 03862-226037 or fax: (03862)228957 Superintendent of Police cum Foreigners Registration Officer, Dimapur in a press release stated that Relo Aye, SDPO Dimapur, chaired the programme, and short speech by Superintendent of Police Dimapur. More that 70 (seventy) persons representing various hotels, institution, hospitals, churches, organization, association attended the workshop.
MEx File 2 Dmp II AC coordination meeting Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The 2 Dimapur II AC has convened a coordination meeting on March 29 at 10:00 am at office complex for ensuing Lok Sabha election. All NPF former DMC members, CEC Dimapur II based, ward or unit president or secretary, minority wing president or secretary and division office bearers from 2Dimapur II AC are requested to attend the meeting without fail. For further information, contact the general secretary @ 9436016505.
DABA to host ATA Triennial Conference Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The 52nd Ao Theological Association Triennial Conference will be from May 23 to 25, at Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA), Dimapur. DABA Pastor Rev. N. Tzudir in a press release has informed that all ATA members are invited to attend the conference; common mess will be arranged and sponsored by the Host Church and Rs. 100/- only will be released from all the members as registration. Further, it is requested to inform the numbers of delegates/members (Male/Female) from your Church to the Host church on or before April 30, 2014.
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NASU career guidance programme Kohima, march 27 (mExN): The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) will be organizing one-day career guidance on civil examination (competitive), technical (professional) and business and management on April 4 at Ura Academy from 10:00 am. Therefore, all units under NASU are invited to participate without fail. The subject will be delivered by renowned person in particular discipline.
NCP 40 AC Bhandari annual convention BhaNDari, march 27 (mExN): The NCP 40 Assembly Constituency Bhandari annual convention will be held on March 29 at Bhandari Guest House at 11:00 am. Therefore, all the unit president, representatives and party workers from every villages are requested to attend the convention without fail.
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NPF 59 AC Seyochung Sitimi meeting KiphirE, march 27 (mExN): NPF 59 AC Seyochung Sitimi has convened an emergency meeting on March 28 at 11:00 am at party treasurer in Kiphire town. All the 59 AC office bearers, divisional office bearers represent from 59 AC advisors, presidents of youth wing, women wing and all the area unit presidents are informed to attend the meeting without fail.
SDPDB Pughoboto conducts monthly meeting
pughoBoto, march 27 (Dipr): The monthly meeting of Pughoboto SubDivisional Planning & Development Board was held on March 24 in the office of the ADC Pughoboto under the chairmanship of ADC & Vice Chairman SDPDB, Nokchasashi. SDO (C) & Member Secretary Er. Namang Sepong Chang welcomed all the members to the meeting and introduced the newly posted ADC Pughoboto to the members present. While reviewing the last meeting minutes, the chairman informed the house that delegation of DDO powers required fulfillment of certain laid down criteria and requested all the departments without DDO power
Visa and Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) under the National e- Governance Plan (NEGP). The Project envisages facilitation services to the travelers including on-line application from 24X7 online channel, phone support and Email/SMS report for dissemination of information, application status and feedback. Foreigners in India may require various services like registration, visa extension, conversion visa endorsement in case of Foreigner Child Born in India etc. For this purpose, the MHA has developed centralized software for facilitating the foreigners to feel the on-line application through www.indianfrro. gov.in/frro for registration and visa extension/conversion etc. The centralized FRO module aims to automate all function related to all Foreigners registration, visa extension/conversion
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PKR citizen meeting Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The PKR citizen meeting is schedule on April 26 at 10:00 AM at its head quarter Phenshunyu Village. Therefore, PKR Union President, John Semy in a press release has requested the citizens to note the date and time.
ZCN emergency meeting A Bamboo Charcoal Production training was organized by Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency from March 19 to 21 at Elumyo village, Wokha district. The training was basically focused on charcoal production in bamboo plantation areas wherein the waste during management are converted to value added product. There were 15 participants. Three metallic kilns for bamboo production were distributed to the villagers.
JaluKiE, march 27 (mExN): Zeme Council Nagaland has convened an emergency meeting on March 31 at 10:30 am at Jalukie Town Hall. Zeme Council President Raituyilu in a press release has requested all the plains sectors of Peren district chairman, secretary, GBs to attend the meeting without fail.
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Women in the broken world from March 21 to 23 was participated by 126 members. The Association has extended profound gratitude to the Ao, Zeme Mission supportive women The seized liquor and the accused along with the personnel from Chozuba PS. department for sponsoring the programme.
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Non-BJP, non-Congress govt after polls: Tripura CM AgArtAlA, MArch 27 (IANS): The CPI-M hopes to form a non-Congress, non-BJP government after the Lok Sabha polls but it did not cobble a "third alternative" now for good reasons, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said. "We (CPI-M) have consciously avoided developing a third alternative this time," Sarkar, a member of the CPI-M politburo, told IANS in an interview. "The earlier (pre-2009 election) initiative to form a third (front) government was not appropriate. We have done self-criticism on the earlier move," he said. Sarkar did not elaborate. The CPI-M and its Left allies had pulled out of the Congress-led UPA alliance ahead of the 2009 Lok Sabha election in which the Marx-
ists were bruised nationally. Sarkar said: "On the basis of policies, an alternative secular democratic front sans the BJP and the Congress will be formed after the Lok Sabha polls. This initiative has already got a good response from political parties and people." Asked who will be the prime minister if such an alliance got a majority in the Lok Sabha, he said: "Don't worry, everything will be decided after the declaration of results. Wait for some time. "Before the election, it is not possible to form such a front because every party has a different agenda and issues. Every party wants to secure maximum seats." He pointed out that the Congress and the BJP put together never got more than 47-48 per-
CPI-M supports Congress over job quota in private sector AgArtAlA, MArch 27 (IANS): The CPI-M Thursday said it supports the Congress in introducing reservation in the private sector. Communist Party of India-Marxist central committee member Bijan Dhar said the private sector gets huge financial and logistical support from the government, and hence, quota for jobs for tribals and other backward classes must be introduced. "We support the Karpoori Thakur formula that suggests reservation for poor upper caste people. We want 10 percent reservation for them," Dhar, also the Tripura CPI-M state secretary, told reporters here. Reacting to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's demand for job reservation in the private sector, he said: "Since long back, we (CPI-M) have been demanding reservation in the private sector. "Besides, they (private sector units) are getting huge financial and logistical support from the government." Then Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur had in 1978 raised the issue of reservation for poor upper caste people and it had caused a stir in the Indian political scene. Dhar also said that when the move was initiated to form the non-Congress and non-Bharatiya Janata Party secular democratic front, there was no precondition of seat-sharing with any like-minded parties. "When the four Left parties held meetings with the secular parties Oct 30 last year and Feb 25 this year, the CPI-M had put up the agenda of alternative economic and political formula," he said. He said the CPI-M tried to share seats with the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. "The talks with them before the polls were not successful, but these can be successful after the declaration of results." Dhar said 11 parties, with whom the Left held discussions for an alternative front, have enormous scope in 300 Lok Sabha seats. cent of all polled votes in general elections. This means that over 50 percent want neither the Congress nor the BJP. "Hence, there is a huge
scope for forming a third front along with secular parties." Sarkar said on Oct 30 last year, 14 political parties, including the Samajwadi Party and Janata Dal-Unit-
ed, met in New Delhi. On Feb 25, nine of these parties discussed alternative policies. "After the results, many more parties would come together to form the
Home guards in Assam threaten boycott gUWAhAtI, MArch 27 (PtI): The Assam Home Guard Welfare Association (AHGWA) has announced that its members will boycott the ruling Congress in the Lok Sabha election in protest against the government's failure to meet their longstanding demands. The association has 27,000 members. Dismissing allegations of influence by opposition parties, the association told media that the decision had been taken after the ruling government deprived them of their basic rights. "We are not motivated by any political party. The Tarun Gogoi-
50 year old gang raped SENAPAtI, MArch 27 (MExN): A fifty year old widow was gang raped on March 15 at Mao-Karong village, under Senapati district of Manipur. A press note from the Naga Women’s Union informed that the incident occurred at around 10:00 pm, when three men forcibly entered the victim’s house, tied her hands, blindfolded and raped her. The NWU condemned the crime and demanded that the culprits be awarded befitting punishment.
government has betrayed us for decades. Hence, we have decided to stage a revolt against the Congress-ruled government in Assam," said association president Dipen Sarma in a press conference on Wednesday. There are at least 27,000 home guards in Assam. "With our families, we account for at least 1,50,000 votes and we have decided not to vote for Congress," Sarma said. The association alleged that chief minister Tarun Gogoi did not hike the daily allowances of the state's home guards despite promising to do so.
"Home guards get a meager daily allowance of Rs 200 now. We have been asking to raise the amount to at least Rs 300, which is what home guards in other states get. Despite an announcement on March 3, the chief minister called some of our representatives a couple of days later and negotiated the amount to Rs 240 per day. This is nothing but divisive and cheap politics," Sarma said. Earlier this month, Gogoi had announced that the daily allowance and honorarium for home guards has been raised to a minimum of Rs 500 and a maximum
BJP terms Mizo CM’s comments unfortunate AIZAWl , MArch 27 (NNN): The BJP today termed Mizoram Chief Minister, Lal Thanlawla's comment terming he former as "Anti Christ as unfortunate. "According to the Bible, the Anti- Christs are those BJP and its party workers”,chief minister Lal Thanhawla was quoted as saying by the BJP today. “The Mizoram Chief Minister must learn that the Anti Conversion Law and Schedule Caste Order (prohibition of Schedule Caste from conversion) are framed and issued during the Congress rule”,the BJP said in the statement. The BJP further stated that it has moved to the Election Commission of India for the abusive comment of the Chief Minister as it is against the Model Code of Conduct. The Mizoram Chief Minister’s comment can harm India of being a secular
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state, the BJP further said. Few days ago, the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) had alleged that all the regional political parties in Mizoram, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, were broadly grouped into two. While one group is led by Mizo National Front (MNF) leader Zoramthanga, another group is led by Zoram Nationalist Party ( ZNP) president Lalduhoma. Both of them, if win the elections, have an inclination of joining hands with BJP at the Centre, the MPCC said. “ZNP leader Lalduhoma has gone even to the extent of signing an agreement with state BJP leaders before the elections,” MPCC alleged in the statement. MPCC also said that the announcement of ‘joining hands with
BJP which is 'completely a non-Mizo political party' by state regional parties who self styled themselves as ‘great nationalists’ is the starting point for the latter (regional parties) to enter into national mainstream. “It is rationally an awakening on the part of the regional parties to come to Indian national stream,” the MPCC added. “However, the joggle to join hands with BJP is ridiculous, shameful and not safe enough for the Mizo nation”, MPCC had cautioned. MPCC then had stated that the regional parties should rather think in advance the security for Mizo religion, missionaries and churches. It had also appealed the regional parties to consult its party members first before submitting to the opinions of either one or two leaders.
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Our Correspondent Kohima | March 27 The Manipur NPF unit resolved to provide leadership to society in the march towards progress and to promote and protect the common interests and rights of all the communities, and their struggle for the right to live with dignity and honour by securing the benefits of democracy to the fullest possible extent. This was stated in the manifesto of the NPF Manipur state unit for II Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in which Soso Lorho is fielded as NPF candidate. The manifesto, released by NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu at Senapaiti on March 26, also stated that the NPF Manipur state unit shall move with conviction and foresight, underterred by the machinations and contradictory views espoused by vested interests for a better future. The manifesto stated that the NPF Manipur state unit will work to facilitate in every possible manner and push forward the peace processes and the Indo-Naga political dialogue to its logical end with an honorable solution, acceptable to all at the earliest possible time. It further stated that Manipur state shall make all effort to engage with the Government of India towards an honorable solution through tireless political negotiation and not by force with the various armed political groups in the state to bring about lasting peace in the region. The manifesto also touched on the land and its
Rs 1,000 per day. The revised rates would be effective from April 1. The association has also pressed for an amendment of the Assam Home Guard Act, 1947, demanding facilities similar to those provided to Assam Police constables. The association has stated that home guards should be recruited as security guards by private companies and they should be inducted in the third and fourth grade of every state department. The organization has also demanded that families of home guards who die on duty should be given Rs 5 lakh each as compensation.
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resources, social harmony and inter-state relations, inner-line permit system, Indo-Myanmar border issue, racial identity and protection of the north east people, health, power supply, drinking water, tourism and trade, environment and ecology, reservation, human rights, youth and sports, good governance etc etc.
No.NERC/REGN/2014: The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima has published the Amended Regulations of the NERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) Regulations, 2011, for the information of the persons likely to be effected thereby: 1. The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (Renewable Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2014. Copies of the Amended Regulations are available in the Office of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Old MLA Hostel Complex, Kohima and also in the office of the Chief Engineer (Power), Nagaland, Kohima. The same can be seen by any interested person during office hours on any working day. The Regulations are also available at the NERC website: www.nerc.org.in. Any person having any comments/suggestions/objections may submit the same in writing addressed to the Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission latest by 14th April, 2014 and the Amended Regulations shall be taken into consideration on 15th April., 2014. Yours faithfully, Sd/P. SANI Secretary Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima.
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FORMAT IN WHICH THE RETURNING OFFICER MAY PUBLISH THE INFORMATION RELATING TO GOVERNMENT DUES. (To be published in two newspapers having local circulation) General Election to the Lok Sabha from Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency
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Information as furnished by the contesting candidates in their affidavits in respect of Government dues is hereby published for information of all electors: SI. Name of No Candidate
1. 2. 1. K.V. PUSA 2. NEIPHIU RIO 3. AKHEI ACHUMI
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Government Supply Supply of Telephone Government accommoda- of water electricity transport (includtion ing aircrafts and helicopters 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. INDIAN NATIONAL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL CONGRESS (INC) NAGA PEOPLE'S NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL FRONT (NPF) SOCIALIST PARTY NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL (INDIA)
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proposed front." Sarkar said the mistakes on coalition politics before and after the 2009 Lok Sabha elections were carefully studied and analysed. "The CPI-M's mis-
takes and shortfalls are being rectified," he said, without elaborating. According to the 65-year-old Marxist leader, the growth of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is unlikely to stifle the Left. "They are against some corporate groups only. They remain silent against other millionaires. We have been against corruption for years." The CPI-M leader said the AAP had not unveiled "any concrete alternative policies". He said he was not opposed to foreign direct investment (FDI) per se. "But the FDI should be dictated on our (India's) terms and conditions, not their (foreigners') terms and conditions." Sarkar was confident about the performance of the Communists in Kerala and West Bengal, where
the CPI-M-led government was ousted in 2011 ending 34 years of Left rule. "The result in both states will be very good (for the Left)." He added that neither the Congress-led UPA nor the BJPled NDA was sincere vis-avis the problems plaguing the country's northeastern region. "Tripura can be a model in India to understand how an alternative form of government should be run. "Many political leaders, media and individuals are now curious to know the reasons behind the (economic) development and (how we resolved the issue) of terrorism in Tripura." The CPI-M has decided to field 98 candidates in 22 states in the Lok Sabha elections - the highest in any election since the party took birth in 1964.
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Dated Kohima, the 27th March, 2014
NOTIFICATION In pursuance to the Nagaland Public Service Commission Advertisement No.NPSC-2/2013 dated 17th June, 2013, Addendum/Corrigendum dated 30th September, 2013, Notification dated 4th July, 2013, 23rd October, 2013 and 18th February, 2014, the Commission conducted Written Main Examinations and Viva-voce for NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services 2013. On the basis of marks obtained in the Main Written Examination, Viva-voce & Medical Fitness Examinations and options exercised by the candidates, the Commission is pleased to declare the list of successful candidates in order of merit for the following post(s) under the Government of Nagaland. I. 20(Twenty) Posts of EAC (Extra Assistant Commissioner) (Cl-I Gazetted, Junior Grade), under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st LITHRILA SANGTAM 5216 2nd RORHEU PESEYIE 5193 3rd NCHUMTHUNG EZUNG 5489 4th VINEIKHO TETSO 5469 5th TSENTHUNGO E. NGULLIE 5456 6th S. LONGNYEI KONYAK 5045 7th YANTHUNGBEMO KIKON 5044 8th KEVINGOTO KULNU 5493 9th CHUMBENTHUNG MURRY 5504 10th KEDALE SEBU 5388 11th JAMES RENBI KIKON 5101 12th SENTILONG OZUKUM 5514 13th IMLIAKUM SANGLIR 5114 14th TSIDI 5492 15th BODI KAPFO 5271 Chakhesang 16th NOCKPAI KONYAK 5031 Konyak 17th I. CHANGSANG 5484 Chang 18th C. WANGAN 5147 Phom 19th KUPEUSING MERU 5304 Zeliang 20th L. MONGO KHIAMNIUNGAN 5262 Khiamniungan II. 1(One) Post of CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) (Cl-I Gazetted), under Social Welfare Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st IMLIYANGER 5482 III. 2(Two) Posts of Inspector of Excise (Cl-II Gazetted), under Excise Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st MHACHAN N. KIKON 5384 2nd OSENRHONI KIKON 5515 IV. 20(Twenty) Posts of SA (Secretariat Assistant) (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st MOASENLA JAMIR 5018 2nd VIPHRENUO KHEZHIE 5217 3rd LIMATOLA KICHU 5466 4th LENO NAGI 5049 5th ATHEO EZUNG 5005 6th RUMBEMO T. KITHAN 5116 7th ATOLI YEPTHO 5177 8th SUNGCHUNG YANTHAN 5451 9th TEWETE THERIE 5040 10th THUNGJANO ODYUO 5148 11th NUNENINO NAGI 5421 12th ARHOMO YANTHAN 5062 13th DAPUNYI ZHOLIA 5016 Chakhesang 14th NENCY DAWMAN 5475 Pochury 15th LIMASANGWA SANGTAM 5293 Sangtam 16th MIMI LUNGALANG 5079 Zeliang 17th H. ENYU 5459 Phom 18th Y. EBOU MOSA 5038 Chang 19th TSINTSUMONG T. 5065 Yimchunger 20th S. MUSIM KHIAMNIUNGAN 5443 Khiamniungan V. 8(Eight) Posts of Inspector of Taxes (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Taxation Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st MHABENI LOTHA 5483 2nd LIYINGBENI KIKON 5048 3rd ROSELINDA LONGCHAR 5506 4th VIKI SUMI 5350 5th ELIKA SWU 5249 6th LANGPHONG WANMAI 5263 Konyak 7th I. IMSEJUNGLA 5347 Chang 8th BENDANGTEMSU 5496 Khiamniungan VI. 2(Two) Posts of Sub-Inspector (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Home Guards & Civil Defence Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st LIMANGANGSHI JAMIR 5058 2nd I. CHANGSONLA 5312 Chang VII. 3(Three) Posts of Supervisor (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), Social Welfare Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st SUKHAVI YEPTHO 5324 2nd MHAYANI NGULLIE 5509 3rd SENTIRENLA ASUNG 5425 Sangtam VIII. 2(Two) Posts of Senior Inspector of Cooperative Societies (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Cooperation Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st NONGOZO RIKHA 5397 2nd C. LIDILA 5365 Sangtam IX. 15(Fifteen) Posts of JDA (Junior Divisional Accountant) (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Treasuries & Accounts Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st Y. YANRENTHUNG NGULLIE 5468 2nd SEYIEKHRIETUO SOLO 5037 3rd MERITHUNG OVUNG 5417 4th MEYOHO MEKRO 5313 5th MEGOSIELIE KHATE 5001 6th YAPANGMENLA JAMIR 5330 7th NEISEBEI-I SELETSU 5145 8th VITOLU 5491 9th AOTULA T. IMCHEN 5274 10th VELUZOLÜ 5332 Chakhesang 11th HAISOLIABE HEGEU 5513 Zeliang 12th DIANA THURR 5447 Pochury 13th THSARISE SANGTAM 5033 Sangtam 14th KIHOMONG YIMCHUNGER 5511 Yimchunger 15th TOVIHOLI SWU 5366 PH
Note: Any selected candidate intending not to accept the post for which he/she is selected may submit a Non-Acceptance Letter within 7(Seven) days from the date of issue of this notification. Sd/SARAH R. RITSE Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima
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NEW DELHI, MarcH 27 (TNN): Sahara chief Subrata Roy’s lawyer on Thursday told the Supreme court that the company could not deposit the Rs 10,000 crore as surety for bail. This means Subrata Roy will have to stay in jail till the next hearing which is on April 3. The lawyer told the top court that it was impossible to deposit Rs 5,000 crore in cash and Rs 5,000 crore in bank guarantees as surety for his release. The apex court on Wednesday said Sahara group chief Subrata Roy could walk out of Tihar Jail on bail the moment he paid Rs 10,000 crore, half in cash to be deposited in court and the rest in bank guarantee with market regulator Sebi, as part payment of the Rs 20,000 crore due to investors. A bench of Justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar rejected Sahara group’s latest repayment proposal, which offered upfront payment of Rs 2,500 crore and the rest in installments till March 31 next year, but said, “We are inclined to grant in-
terim bail to contemnors who are detained by virtue of our March 4 order.” The decision to grant pre-conditioned interim bail brought no cheer to Sahara. Senior advocate C A Sundaram immediately requested the bench to consider bringing down the cash component of upfront payment to Rs 2,500 crore, but the bench refused to relent. Immediately after assembling in the court room, the judges pronounced the order rejecting Sahara’s fresh proposal. The bench said Roy and the two other directors would be released on interim bail if they “would pay the amount of Rs 10,000 crore - out of which Rs 5,000 crore to be deposited before this court and for the balance a bank guarantee of a nationalised bank be furnished in favour of Sebi and be deposited before this court”. “On compliance, the contemnors be released forthwith and the amount deposited be released to Sebi,” the bench said and clarified that interim bail was being granted to
the contemnors to facilitate them to arrange the balance amount. Sahara had said its two companies, Sahara Housing and Sahara Real Estate, had raised Rs 25,781 crore through optionally fully convertible debentures. It had deposited Rs 5,120 crore with Sebi and the market regulator had received Rs 21 crore from various banks from Sahara accounts, leaving an outstanding of Rs 20,640 crore. The latest proposal from Sahara, rejected by the SC, promised that it would pay Rs 2,500 crore within three days of lifting of restrictions on it operating its bank accounts, three installments of Rs 3,500 each by June 30, September 30 and December 31 and the final installment of Rs 7,000 crore by March 31, 2015. Prior to this, Sahara had on March 4 promised to furnish a bank guarantee for Rs 22,500 crore and in return sought title deeds of all assets it had placed with Sebi as security. It had proposed to start selling the assets from March 5 to raise the money.
NEW DELHI, MarcH 27 (IaNS): South Korean electronics major Samsung Thursday unveiled Galaxy S5, its flagship Android phone, in India. Priced between Rs.51,000Rs.53,000, it will be available in the market from April 11, a top company official said here. “This smartphone is targeted at the working professionals with a hectic lifestyle and also at style-crazy people,” Vineet Taneja, country head, IT and mobile division of Samsung India, told reporters on the sidelines of the launch. He said the actual price of the phone will be announced April 11. The pre-booking for the product will start from March 29. Talking about the price range of the phone, Taneja said the company will help customers finance it through affordable EMIs or buyback offers. In India, the Galaxy S5 will be available in four colours - black, white, blue and gold. The phone with 5.1 inch display is waterproof and dustproof. It comes with 16 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera and has 21 hours talk time battery. Along with Galaxy S5, the company also released wearable lines - Galaxy Gear 2, Galaxy Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit. Galaxy Gear 2 has been priced at Rs.21,900 while Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are priced at Rs.15,900.
GK Pillai in favour of setting up State Re-organisation Committee
GK Pillai. File Photo
Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai favours setting up of a “State Re-organisation Committee” to go into the demands for creation of separate statehoods being voiced by various groups in different parts of the country in recent times. In an exclusive interview with the Vision Commission at his New Delhi residence this week, Pillai categorically stated that “smaller states have the advantage of effective administration as well as speedy development.” Justifying the creation of Telengana state Mr Pillai ob-
served, “The timing of the creation of Telengana may not have been appropriate, but it was pending for long. In fact, the state reorganization committee had recommended for the separate Telengana state in fifties but then later Andhra Pradesh was created on the basis of Telegu language. But significantly, in the past six decades the people of Seemandhra failed to reduce the gap between these two regions. In fact the gap widened and the demand for a separate Telengana state was intensified.” Pillai who has recently
been appointed as the Chairman of the one-man commission by the Ministry of Home Affairs to recommend viability of a separate Bodoland state within Assam, will begin work once the new government is constituted. In the interview with Vision Communications Pillai said, “once the new government is formed and this one-man commission gets a go ahead, only then I shall start working on my new assignment. I will meet every sections within the Bodoland and outside and try to formulate a win -win formula so that every section feel satisfied.” On the issue of recent intensified campaign for separate statehood by different tribes in the North East region, Mr Pillai held various state governments responsible for the present state of affairs. As for example, former Home Secretary blamed the West Bengal government for neglecting the overall development of the Darjeeling region as a result of which the people of Darjeeling today are demanding for a separate Gorkhaland state. On the issue of ongoing peace talks between the Government of India and the
NSCN-IM leadership, Pillai maintained, “The interlocutor R S Pandey has done excellent job to bridge the gap between the Government of India and the NSCN underground outfit. He has already recommended some options to resolve the six-and-a-half-decade old Naga political problem. Now the new government at the Centre and the Manipur government have to take the call. They have to decide which options are the best for everybody. Once they decide, those options have to be placed before other NSCN factions, Nagaland government, opposition, the village elders and the people of Nagaland and Manipur and take everybody with the decision to make the formula a success. The Manipur state’s boundary will remain intact. But the autonomy of the hill districts has to be guaranteed. Their customary law, culture and other aspects have to be protected. They have to be made equal partner in the process of development. The Centre and the Manipur government have to decide how to achieve this goal and what is the best option out of all the options recommended by the interlocutor.”
Replying to a question on China’s provoking incursion into Indian territory in recent times Pillai maintained, “a solution along the Indo-China international boundary is possible. At the technical level like the meeting of NSA chief with his Chinese counterpart , a broad understanding on how to go forward to resolve the long pending border dispute was agreed upon. But the government of the day has to take opposition and the media into confidence. We have to take a practical decision on this sensitive issue. We have to get out of the mindset of 1962 Parliament resolution that even an inch of our land on the border was not negotiable. It is no basis for negotiation.” Pillai also talked about ongoing peace talks with ULFA outfit, his view on enactment of anti-racial Act and the recent attack on North East boys and girls in the national capital besides other important issues. To see the full interview go to youtube and write “Interview with G K Pillai by Vision Communications.” Madhumita Chakraborty Vision Communications
hands to fend off any stagnation in our business structure. This is the sole platform where we will become independent and generate more money, thereby enhancing our standard of living, creating more employment and raising our state’s GDP. As a cue, the power is with the public, especially the youths. It is up to all of us as to what to do and how. Dear youths of Nagaland, we need to set an example, because the Naga clairvoyance belongs to us; so come wake up. Nagaland is not N-Korea. If we stay behind doors and stay ostracised from the issue bothering our economic prosperity, we will have life sans future. I also understand that the money granted to us by the centre gets slipped out of our state. From an economical point of view we must make amends. Here ‘supported Migrants’ should be minimised. These group are the student communities and as such. Here the blame goes to the govt and its educational department. Granted, there is a fair amount of quality education on the liberal education (degree) viz senior school, B.A, B.SC. Here my eye brow rises “why is the govt so obnoxious in ignoring higher education?” do they even realise that such a huge amount of money goes out of our state fairly on higher education? Yes, I don’t blame the govt on grounds of other technical education like Engineering, MBBS and as such. But on grounds of liberal education, they have to step up now. ‘Liberal education’ migrants form a majority of the chunk studying in the mainland; which I think is illogical. Wasting such a huge amount of money on a liberal or post graduation degree and that too with a bonus of ‘Racial discrimination’ is void. In my say- our state will earn a lot of revenue if we bring up substantial, reliable institutions and universities to cater in the surging demand for liberal education. Till degree level, education in Nagaland is top class but beyond that there is a shadow looming large. Through this article I earnestly call upon all intellect, businessman, politicians, The Nagaland University, The Nagaland Govt to look into this matter; as it is the need of the hour. Creating more seats with quality Higher education is a must and urgent. It is indeed the ripe time to let everyone aware that “Education in Nagaland is second to none”.
ince time immemorial our ancestors brainwashed us “sorkari sakori pesaribi” (govt job). The alluring niche was well off until recently. With hard times to come the need to go away from this stereotype locomotion is imminent. We are so rooted on this niche wherein we consider a person without a govt job as someone inferior. We were even taught “peon, chowkidar hoi lae be govt laka pesaribi”. Even parents don’t want to marry off their daughters to a non-govt servant. Well I don’t blame our ancestors for any reason whatsoever; because back in the days, our population was way less and the literacy or educated ratio was also less. They also had a sense of belief in the govt that they will not fail them, but sadly today the govt is not the sole answer to everything, and the trust of the people on it is vanishing. If we were to follow the pattern of our ancestors then we will be nowhere in the days to come. Today I contradict with my ancestor’s view, because their views will make people ‘Dependent’ and not ‘independent’. Which means we are also not contributing anything to our society; remember we don’t even pay income tax. Yes we are forced to pay something to someone, but all in all we are not supporting our economy. The more we depend on the govt for our survival the greater problem will it entail. Imagine this- in some parts of our state the govt has not been able to grant salaries for the past few months, and they are suffering to the limits. So what if the problem persisted for another few months? Yes, we are all angry with the govt for not paying our bills but on the serious note- we (public) will all suffer, who knows even famine might break out. With the ever developing Nagaland come the new conundrum; the literacy level have risen to higher crescendo and with limited openings in the govt sector and corruption on the fore- I honestly think that we will hit a cul-de-sac. If we are to survive in this world we have to change our definition of life. Getting a govt job and living a mediocre life is not ‘the’ solution. Let us also try to contribute something for the betterment of our society too. There is also no guarantee that your son/daughter will get your (parents) dream job (sorkari). With having said that I know it is not easy to break any deadlocks but first and foremost we must understand that, we need to join
Chenithung D. Yanthan University of Madras
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Nagaland LS polls focused ‘NPF has not been sincere to their commitment’ on Indo-Naga political issue Our Correspondent Kohima | March 27
Our Correspondent Kohima | March 27
Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) President, SI Jamir today said that elections in Nagaland are focused mainly on the issue of finding a settlement to the protracted Indo-Naga political dialogue. “With your ascendancy in the party that has given way to new thinking and possibilities, we request you to kindly commit your sincerity before the people of Nagaland in finding an early political settlement so as to bring about a logical
conclusion to the ongoing political peace talks,” said Jamir said in his speech during AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Kohima today. Jamir said the Nagas are indebted to former prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru “for carving out Nagaland as the 16th state of the India union against all political odds in 1963, former prime minister Indira Gandhi for nurturing the state during its formative years and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi for recognizing the need for a political solution.” Jamir said the people of
Nagaland have hope in the leadership of Rahul Gandhi “that promises better days ahead and are ready to repose their faith on the Congress party if they can grasp your sincerity on the issues faced by the state and its people.” Also stating that in Nagaland, the Congress has been in the opposition for the last 11 years, Jamir informed that the party was indebted to K.V. Pusa for coming forward to stand as party candidate for the parliamentary election. In this, Jamir requested Rahul Gandhi to take note of Pusa upholding the party flag in
Nagaland. The NPCC chief also stated that Rahul Gandhi’s message will resonate across Nagaland to galvanize Congress men and women and inspire people to once again repose their faith in the party. “May you continue to be a guiding light and hope for millions of people across the length and breadth of the country threatened by the relentless onslaught of communal forces whose divisive agenda is out to destroy the country that has been firmly rooted in secular and democratic principles,” Jamir added.
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Tokheho Yepthomi today stated that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) had promised, in 2003, to bring solution to the Naga political problem; but that in the last 11 years, the Chief Minister of Nagaland was not in position to tell the people about the progress of the ongoing political dialogue. Addressing a gathering during the visit of Rahul Gandhi to Kohima, for the election campaign for INC candidate, KV Pusa, the CLP leader informed that in the recently concluded assembly session, he (Rio) admitted that he is only a facilitator and not a party
to the dialogue. Yepthomi continued that the Home Minister, G. Kaito also told the assembly session that there had been 68 talks between the GoI and Naga Political Groups, wherein he also stated that the state government does not know anything about the progress of the ongoing dialogue. Tokheho said this shows that the DAN has not been sincere to their commitment. He also said that the DAN government had passed 33% women reservation in 2006 and that when election was due in 2009, they withheld the municipal and town council elections. Then, on the pretext of complaint from the tribal hohos, he said, the government had with-
Dr. Shurhozelie says DAN will win LS poll BJP workers asked to work hard Dimapur, march 27 (NNN): NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie today said that the party discouraged Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio from quitting the state politics to join the national one. Addressing the kick-off campaign for the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) consensus candidate Neiphiu Rio today at Dimapur Stadium, Dr. Shurhozelie said NPF was not happy about Rio going to Delhi leaving the state politics. However, Rio had
convinced them that the vexed Naga political issue needs to be pursued in the Parliament concertedly and he was ready to take up that task, said Dr. Shurhozelie. The NPF president appreciated the DAN partners for agreeing to have Rio as their consensus candidate. He also expressed confidence that the DAN will win the ensuing Lok Sabha poll in Nagaland with a huge margin. Making his point, Dr Shurhozelie cited
the case of CM Chang who had won with a large margin of over 4 lakh votes in the last Lok Sabha poll. The NPF president further stated that the DAN had offered an “Olive Branch” to the Congress in the state to have all-party consensus candidate in Neiphiu Rio, but the latter party refused. "The idea was that the whole Nagaland is united to send one consensus candidate to the Parliament to pursue the Naga political issue," the NPF chief added.
SDEO Peren informs untrained Hindi teachers Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): Sub-Divisional Education Officer, Peren, S Chubasangla Jamir has informed all untrained Hindi teachers who have attained three years of service as on
January 31, 2014 in Government Middle Schools, Government Primary Schools and private schools under the establishment of SubDivisional Education Officer, Peren to undergo train-
ing for ten months during 2014-15. All concerned have been asked to submit all necessary documents to the office of the aforementioned on or before April 10, 2014 during office hours.
Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The BJP Nagaland unit held its executive meeting at Bookmarc conference hall on March 26, 2014. Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, P. Paiwang Konyak, state office bearers and district presidents and general secretaries attended the meeting. P. Paiwang exhorted the gathering to work steadfastly for the party’s development “as better days are in the offing,” stated a press release issued by Secretary, Media in-charge, BJP Jaangsillung Gonmei. He emphasized on discipline calling it the only mantra to take the party where it should be for the betterment of all. P. Paiwang also encouraged the ex BJP candidates to be confident despite the first hurdles and look forward to a much
better political future by contributing tirelessly to the party’s efforts, including garnering votes for the DAN candidate Neiphiu Rio. He also asked the party workers to work towards the grand success of the DAN candidate, adding that anyone failing to do so would attract the party’s disciplinary actions because the decision to support the DAN candidate was the decision of the Central BJP leaders. The parliamentary secretary also welcomed Cheong Konyak, ex Independent candidate of 46 Mon town A/C into the party and looked forward to his valuable contribution in broadening and strengthening the party. Dr. Kakheto, Radiologist and an ex minister, explained the real possibility
of the BJP party faring very well nationally as well as in the state. Excepting a few pockets where the DAN has to be cautious, he exuded confidence that it will be a landslide victory. Meanwhile, the release said, Dr. M. Chuba highlighted the chronicle of the party’s rise to popularity with the formal recognition of Modi and briefed on the decision leading to the support of DAN consensus candidate Neiphiu Rio for Lok Sabha polls. Rakhila, senior state executive member and ex BJP candidate from Tuensang sardar II offered the opening prayer and also encouraged the party workers to work hard for the party. The party workers were unanimous to work hard for DAN consensus candidate, Neiphiu Rio, the release added.
Small tea KPASU agitates against govt not appointing lecturers march 27 (mExN): Students growers meet Dimapur, of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) are agiagainst the “failure from the government in Dimapur tating to meet the demands of the students.” According to Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu Students’
Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): All Nagaland Small Tea Growers Association (ANSTGA) held its annual general body meeting on March 18 at its head office in Dimapur. A press release from the association press secretary Er Inavito Yepthomi informed that President D. Hukiye Kibami highlighted the annual report. One of the highlights was the induction of Arha Phesao, Tonika Kiba and Er.lnavito Yepthomi as general body members of the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Grower's Association (CISTA) and D Hukiye Kibami as Executive Committee Member, CISTA during the annual general body meeting held from February 22-23 at Tea Auction Centre, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. During the meeting on March 18, Shanni Angh, Advisor, ANSTGA stressed on the need to manufacture green tea and also encouraged the small tea growers of Naga¬land to give importance and prefer manufacturing green tea as it has a rapid growing market besides its health benefits. Following members were inducted to various post of the association in the meeting - Arha Phesao as Vice President, Zhekheto Chishi and Tonika Kibami as Secretary and S.K James, Vice President, ANSTGA was elevated to Senior Vice President. The house also resolved to seek help to organize a seminar in the month of May to the Tea Board of India through the help of Bijoy Chakraborty, President, CISTA. The ANSTGA office has informed all the registered members to pay their annual membership fee of Rs.100/- to their respective district unit president/ secretary and submit the same before April 15.
Union (KPASU) general secretary Khekiye Aye, the government has taken no initiative to arrange lecturers for conducting classes, “rather giving excuses by taking the shelter of the upcoming Lok Sabha election which clearly displays their lack of concern towards the student’s welfare.” It stated that the post was lying vacant since November 2013 and reminders were written through the principal of KPA to the appointing authority repeatedly since the post fell vacant. Further, Khekiye Aye informed that the students’ body will not entertain “these lame excuses” and will continue to protest by boycotting classes and all other academic activities till their demands are fulfilled. Students of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu agitate against government’s “failure” to appoint lecturers.
Lab technicians of blood Training on management of dairy farming march ing practice underpins the manner that is sustainable banks attend training Dimapur, 27 (mExN): ATMA Di- production of milk that sat- and responsible from the Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The Nagaland State AIDS Control Society organized three days orientation training for laboratory technicians of blood banks in Nagaland on Basic Red Cell Serology and Blood Transfusion Techniques, at the Model Blood Bank, Dimapur from March 19 to 21. A press note received here stated that the training of laboratory technicians aimed to improve the skills and knowledge and upgrade the blood transfusion service
in a uniform manner across the state by providing an insight to make effective use of available resources and infrastructure. The training imparted and strengthened technical knowledge and skills, solving immune-haematological problems, understanding the concept of quality assurance and role of blood transfusion in clinical practice, providing the basic training in the relevant aspects of blood transfusion and blood bank procedures.
mapur, Kuhuboto Block conducted training cum demonstration on “Managemental practices in dairy farming” on March 17 at Vishiyi Village with Dr. Sentinungla, VAS & BTT Member, Kuhuboto Block as resource person. Dr. Sentinungla gave a brief description on the management of dairy farming. She emphasized on the importance of cow rearing and its profitability in milk product. Good dairy farm-
isfies the highest expectations of the food industry and consumers, she stated. According to a press release, she also said it is important to keep written records of all treatments in an appropriate system to readily identify treated animals. She also elaborated on cleanliness to keep away various infectious diseases. Good dairy farming practice, she asserted, also ensures that milk is produced by healthy animals in a
animal welfare and environmental perspectives. So, implementing good dairy farming practice is good risk management for the short and long term future of the dairy farming enterprise, the resource person added. She encouraged the farmers to take up such rearing method as it helps generate good income by supplying and selling them to the market. Altogether 40 farmers from various villages participated in the training.
NRC on Mithun celebrates 25 years of existence
Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The National Research Centre on Mithun (NRCM) celebrated 25 years of its existence on March 27 at Medziphema campus. Commemorating the celebration, NRCM organized interface meeting to discuss issues related to Mithun husbandry. The interface meeting was attended by high dignitaries, scientists from various institutes of NEH region, and state Veterinary & Animal Husbandry officials. An exhibition was also organized, which were participated by NRCM, SASARD (Nagaland University), ICAR complex for NEH region (Nagaland Center), Development Association of Nagaland, Entrepre-
neurs Associate (Kohima), NABARD (Dimapur), Thermo-Fisher Scientific, SBI ADB (Medziphema) and Dimul (Dimapur) displaying their various organizational activities. During the inaugural address, Dr. C. Rajkhowa, Director, NRCM presented the overview of 25 years of journey since its inception in 1988; Dr. S.N.Puri stressed on processing mithun milk and producing various milk products and establishing neutraceutical values of mithun milk and meat products and their widespread popularization as rare value added products. Dr. K.M.L. Pathak highlighted the achievements and technologies developed by NCRM during last
25 years including development of area specific mineral mixture, spent grain based feed blocks, artificial Insemination for mithun and Embryo Transfer calves produced by the institute. He applauded the collaborative efforts being undertaken by NRCM along with Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department of Nagaland for conservation and propagation of mithun in the region. He further stressed on the need to take up the programmes with other mithun inhabiting states. Parliamentary Secretary Benjongliba Aier, who was present at the celebration, highlighted the socio cultural association of mithun in the tribal popula-
tion of the state. He praised the efforts of NRCM in dissemination of technologies among the farmers for encouraging scientific mithun rearing practices. Yitachu, parliamentary secretary, congratulated NRCM for its grand success in 25 years and acknowledged the sincere and hard work done by the scientists of NRCM. He thanked the director for involving policy makers in various programmes of the institute which helps them formulate appropriate policies and discuss the issues at the higher level. He raised his concern for the shrinking forests cover in the region, which is adversely affecting the mithun rearing in the region.
Meanwhile, Dr. S. Ayyappan, Director General of ICAR applauded the quality research articles published by scientific community of the institute in high impact international journals, while emphasizing on the need to expand the activities of institute in other Mithun rearing states. During the event, a “Mithun based farming system” was also launched in 5 villages, namely Porba, Losami, Pholami, Thetsumi and Enhulumi in Phek district, which will be developed as model villages by NRCM in collaboration with Entrepreneurs Associate and Mithun Farmer Association of the region.
held the election. As a result of which, women groups had gone to the court and the case is pending in the Supreme Court, he added. Tokheho further recalled that in 2003, the GoI had sanctioned a large amount of money for construction of four lane road from Dimapur to Kohima but lamented that the same is yet to start; whereas other northeastern states like Meghalaya are about to complete 4 laning construction from Guwahati to Shillong. He said that before the last general elections in Nagaland, the state government had upgraded middle schools to high schools, adding that just before the election they had upgraded 147 schools and when election got over, they had
derecognized 129 schools. The CLP leader stated that the government has not paid the salary of SSA teachers for the last 4 months and cited the agitation of the teachers in front of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) secretariat complex. Pointing to inconsistencies regarding the NPF members in the Lok Sabha, Tokheho stated “we should go to the nook and corner and tell the people what they have been going in the last 11 years.” He also alleged that there has been corruption and scam under the NPF, for which the NPCC had published a booklet entitled “11 years misrule of NPF government under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio.”
MEx FILE GPRN/NSCN recovers stolen vehicle Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): GPRN/NSCN has recovered a stolen Bolero Camper (white color), Chassis - MA1T 8234HAN.2368725, and Engine HA.45E.15934. Rightful owner has been asked to claim the vehicle by producing original documents within 5 days. The owner may contact 9856775832.
Independent Party of 17th Chizami A/C to support Neiphiu Rio Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The Independent Party of 17th Chizami Assembly Constituency under the leadership of Kevechutso Doulo, Independent candidate, Nagaland general elections 2013, has “unequivocally” decided to support the consensus candidate of DAN government Neiphiu Rio, chief minister of Nagaland for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections 2014. A press release from the party secretary, Core Committee Zaveyi Kezo and convenor, Core Committee Nucutso Ruho informed that the decision was arrived at during the Independent Party meeting at Chizami Town Hall on March 26. The meeting also resolved to pledge their “unflinching support” to Neiphiu Rio, to “strengthen his visionary and unparallel leadership with greater vitality and role of developing the state and Naga people.”
OTC Yangli board meeting preponed Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): The 37th Oriental Theological College (OTC), Yangli Board of Directors meeting has been preponed to April 4, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the college premises. Therefore, Principal Alem P. Thongru has requested all the board members to attend the meeting positively.
CIH, Nagaland celebrates 9th Foundation Day Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland celebrated 9th Foundation Day on March 27, 2014 at its campus. Dr. Lallan Ram, Director, CIH in his lecture emphasized on the need to further strengthen the role of the Institute towards development of horticulture sector in the region, a press release informed. He enlightened the technical and field staffs on number of new activities that have been entrusted to the Institute by ministry of agriculture for horticulture sector in NE region. He praised his successors and the technical & field staffs of the Institute for their dedication & commitment in bringing in the Institute to its present form and encouraged the staffs to contribute in the same spirit. In the second half of the programme, number of recreational activities like flower decoration, foot race, singing competition etc. were organized for the staffs of CIH. Prizes were distributed to the winners of each event.
IRCS Mokokchung reaches out to village in Longleng LoNgLENg, march 27 (mExN): Indian Red Cross Society Mokokchung District Branch in collaboration with District Health Society Longleng organized an outreach/ multispecialty health camp at Yongnyah Village in Longleng district from March 21 to 22. A press release from Dr Takosunep Ao, Honorary Secretary, IRCS Mokokchung District Branch informed that free medicines were provided to 600 persons treated.121 persons with dental problems were treated, out of which 30 dental extraction procedures were carried out.111 persons with Gyn & Obs problems were treated. 131 persons with orthopedics problems were treated and 40 persons were provided with various orthopedics procedures. 237 persons were treated for various medical and surgical problems. Handouts (Cloths, Shoes, and Toys etc) were distributed to the needy ones and children. The Indian Red Cross Society Mokokchung District Branch has acknowledged everyone who had participated and donated to the Red Cross Movement.
Training for NPBCA Sunday school teachers Dimapur, march 27 (mExN): Awana Youth Programs imparted seed planters’ training to the Sunday school teachers of Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) from March 11 to 14. The participants included 80 teachers from 30 unit churches and fellowship of different battalions and posts. A press release from the Association informed that the resource persons were Ahokhe Awomi, Richard Chettri and Clever Sangma from Awana, and S Mosha Chang, Education Secretary. The speaker was Rev Dr. Wati Jamir, Finance Secretary, NPBCA and the praise and worship team was from PBC, Chumukedima.
Medical camp organized at Pfutsero Village phEK, march 27 (mExN):11 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs 5 Sector Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp on March 11, 2014 at Pfutsero Village under Phek district as part of Op- Sadbhavna. The medical team of the battalion provided free medical checkup and medicines to the people. Approximately 333 villagers benefited from the initiative.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express FrIDAy 28 MArcH 2014 voluME IX IssuE 84
Along Longkumer consulting Editor
Barren Land
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or those who travel by air during this time of year, a disturbing sight that one notices as you fly over Dimapur and its surrounding is the barrenness of our landscape. While it is true that the lack of rain at this time of year contributes to the state of our environment, yet the fact remains that the place that we call home is slowly turning brown, dusty and scorching, bereft of green cover. Our forests are being cut down to pave way for commercial plantation or to meet the demand for new urban (living) spaces. The first impact of our environmental degradation is the drying up of our rivers and other water sources, vital for sustaining life. The health of our environment is not just the concern of the government but a collective one and should include all stakeholders. Efforts must be made towards sustainable development and to ensure a sound balance between the needs of growth as well as conservation. Nagaland can present a development model that is able to address the present needs for economic growth while taking into account future concerns of preserving nature. Planning such a model has become even more important against the backdrop of the government’s seriousness to set up the Nagaland Special Development Zones across the foothills of the State. This barrenness is not confined to the physical plane alone. At the spiritual level as well we have become lifeless. While there are a lot of old problems plaguing us without much of a solution, we seem to have a flair for accumulating new troubles for ourselves, adding to the burden of our society and government. Look around us and there is no end to our problems. Whether it is unabated taxation, factionalism of the Naga political movement, tribalism, land encroachment, disrespect for rule of law, corruption etc, these are surely not a demonstration of our Christian ethos. The numerous groups, association or unions cropping up, each with their own set of agenda, grievances or demands is perhaps proof to the endemic failure of our system, whether it is dysfunction malady of our government, Naga political groups, tribal hohos, Churches etc. Teachers are protesting against non-payment of salary while contract workers are demanding what they call is their right to regular service and better pay. Conflict over land and resource is another peculiar problem we indulge in. The government on the other hand is unable to enforce the rule of law or meet the demands for whatever reasons, valid or otherwise. Who is right or where does the truth lie? In short, there is too much anomaly not just in our government set-up but also our society is faced with a moral abyss from which we are unable to renew ourselves and recover. It is quite shocking to learn that we have at present an excess of 54,689 employees in the government. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio made this disclosure while highlighting the salient features of the State’s finances during the recent Assembly Session. As mentioned by the CM himself, the problem of excess State Government employees “is not a recent phenomenon but has been occurring since the existence of statehood”. However it will be interesting to find out how many of this excess was employed by the NPF led DAN government during the last 11 years and also by the previous Congress regime before that. Merely blaming the system or the government of India for all our woes is being dishonest. If our land is to ‘yield its produce’ and its people ‘live securely’ on it then we will need to return to the path of uprightness and obedience. This is as much a spiritual doctrine as it should be incorporated into our political theology. (Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)
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Movies - mirror of the society!
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inema is not just about fictional tales or entertainment; it is also a reality check for the society. Recently, I read a gut-wrenching article on Rajasthan’s Nirbhaya titled “Waiting for the 20th surgery”. The author unraveled horrifying details about the gang rape of a girl who was so brutally assaulted by six men in Jaipur in August 2012 that her vagina tore and merged with her rectum. The girl was only 12-year-old the time. Coincidentally, I ended up watching Nagesh Kukunoor’s “Lakshmi”, also based on a true story on child prostitution, during the same time and reiterating the fact that moviemakers, often attacked by the moral police for promoting crime through their cinematic work, make films that mirror society, where crime, especially against women, is on an upsurge. Kukunoor is not the first filmmaker to take a keen interest in crime against women in reality to try to sensitise viewers on crime. Jagmohan Mundhra’s “Provoked: A True Story” on domestic violence is the real-life journey of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, who moved to Britain from Punjab in India after marrying Deepak, and ended up being the victim of domestic violence. After being tortured physically and sexually, Kiran killed her husband and ended up in jail. But she was freed on appeal and her case changed the face of British justice. Before that Mundhra had brought on the screen another heart-wrenching tale of a rural woman through “Bawandar”, a film based on the true story of Bhanwari Devi, a rape victim from Rajasthan, and her fight to get justice. It’s debatable whether films fan crime in the society, but movies do daringly unravel harsh realities on the big screen. Except that sometimes, the truth is harsher than what is shown. Be it the crime committed in some murky lanes, dingy shanties or nightlife hot spots or in the highest strata of society, filmmakers do not hesitate from showing the truth. Reacting to the rise in the crime against women, people have often blamed women for venturing out unescorted, especially after sunset - and inviting trouble. But what would a woman do when a near and dear one sexually assaults her? Recently, it was reported that a teen was raped by her father's friend in Delhi's Gymkhana Club; Mira Nair had showed in “Monsoon Wedding” that women are vulnerable in the confines of their homes through Ria’s character. Recently, in “Highway” director Imtiaz Ali touched upon a similar issue by showing how the protagonist, played by Alia Bhatt, is sexually abused by her own uncle. Rajkumar Gupta had successfully brought on the big screen the Jessica Lal murder case through “No One Killed Jessica”. Model Jessica Lall was gunned down in a restaurant in the capital in 1999 and the director decoded the sequence of events for the audience in the film. If you go back in the past, there have been films like “Insaaf Ka Tarazu”, “Pratighat” and “Damini”. It’s not that filmmakers’ focus only on women-centric topics, they scrutinise different types of crime - for instance, “Shootout At Lokhandwala” and “Shootout At Wadala” took a closer look at the Mumbai crime world and real life gangsters Maya Dolas and Manya Surve respectively who were gunned down by the police. The thriving coal mafia in Jharkhand was the theme of Anurag Kashyap’s two-series “Gangs of Wasseypur”, while Tigmanshu Dhula, in the biopic “Paan Singh Tomar”, showed how athlete Paan Singh Tomar turned into an outlaw. Ram Gopal Varma told the story of Paritala Ravi, a murder accused and one of the most feared individuals in southern politics, through his “Rakta Charitra”, which was released in two parts. So, movies are indeed a mirror of society!
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Listen to Bosnia's plenums
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eflective of a certain sardonic sense of humour is a Youtube video clip which began circulating amongst Bosnians on social media in recent weeks – a reworking of Pharrell Williams’ 2014 hit ‘Happy’ that has been set to accompanying scenes of Bosnian riots, protests, and clashes with police. ‘Happy – Bosnian style’ is the gist of the comments underneath the images of burning cars and young male protesters squaring off with police. This selfawareness by many young Bosnians on social media of how Bosnia is viewed by others is indicative of the fact that Bosnians are used to being lectured by others about democracy. Yet although the images of the ‘Happy – Bosnian style’ Youtube video showed scenes of instability and political violence, they were not interchangeable images coming from any time during the twenty years of brittle Dayton peace – they specifically showed footage from the protests that have swept the country in the past two months. They were, despite the instability they reflected, a cause to be ‘happy’ to many of those viewing it, as a sign that something new was happening – Bosnia’s ‘spring’, and an end to the deadlock in which almost a whole generation has grown up neglected and ignored. As much as ethno-nationalist politicians have tried to hijack the protests for divisive ends, it is clear from looking at the demands of the Bosnian protesters, as articulated in popular ‘plenums’, that the large-scale demonstrations of the past two months have been based on demands for social justice and meaningful democracy and citizenship. In a general sense, the protests have come from frustration at the unworkable political structure of post-war Bosnia and how it chews into the daily lives of Bosnian citizens, as well as anger at politicians who have capitalised on the post-war structure to further their own interests. The more specific factor that became a conduit for these frustrations is the botched and un-transparent privatisation processes, which triggered the first wave of protests in Tuzla. In the two months since the demonstrations and protests began, new Bosnian voices have begun to take shape in political discourse, clearly articulating frustration at living under Dayton and the ethno-nationalist politicians who have capitalised on the post-war framework for their own ends. There is little love expressed in the plenums or in the protesters' new free newspapers for the false promises of the EU and the international community, represented principally by the socalled ‘Bosnian Viceroy’ of the role of the Office of the High Representative – a role that has not only meant that Bosnia and Herzegovina is, in reality, not a sovereign state, but has also contributed to political deadlock. But the plenums, for the most part, address the most pressing needs in the eyes of Bosnians themselves. As such, their very existence is significant, and impressive. The weekly meetings organised by citizens take place around the country and, each week, issue a statement on what has been agreed upon as the demands of the group. There have been several Kanton-level resignations across the country as a result of the plenums, and the news of which Kanton (district-level) government has accepted demands from its corresponding ‘people’s plenum’ is frequently updated. And the plenums themselves work as both medium and message – as the way in which self-organising groups of citizens have begun drafting their alternatives to the current political system, their existence is also a reply to the Dayton structure, an assertion that politics can operate differently to the ethnonationalist stagnation and institutional deadlock of the last twenty years. Like the re-working of the Pharrell Williams song, they offer the promise of democracy ‘Bosnian style’. The protests also build upon earlier civic movements such as the Dosta movement and upon 2013’s ‘Baby revolution’ citizen protests, which took aim at both government corruption and the poor quality of living and public services for Bosnians. The country’s cripplingly high unemployment rate – with youth unemployment over 50% -- has compounded the frustration amongst young people that there is no future in the current political system. Meanwhile, next door to their EU counterparts, Bosnians have faced the humiliation of travel restrictions unimaginable in the Yugoslav era, leaving young people trapped – educated and un- or under-employed – outside a seemingly increasingly hostile ‘Fortress Europe’. Although the EU accession has long been offered by politicians as a panacea to all domestic problems – and ‘who will best help achieve accession’ is one of the few times Bosnian political discourse trades on currency other than ethnonationalist fear-mongering –since the recession there is an increasing sense that the focus on joining the EU will be “like arriving at the party when all the wine and food is gone”. Croatia’s accession in 2013 showed neighbouring Bosnians that jumping through all the hoops may make little difference to economic difficulties. Hence the tinderbox situation that has finally erupted in protests – Bosnians are cornered in by the outside world on the one hand, by their political elite on the other (whose parliamentarians’ salaries have been proportionally amongst the highest in Europe, a source of much frustration amongst protesters), and by the stagnation of the Dayton framework. Dayton was a dead peace It is hard to convey the strangling nature of the Dayton framework, as it manifests in everything from the unwieldy and unresponsive political system to the contested internal boundaries of the divided country which severs the land in two. ‘Purgatory’ is perhaps the best way to explain its
After almost twenty years of stagnant purgatory under the Dayton constitution, it is Bosnians themselves who are building democracy, from the ground up impact, as the constitution froze the country at the height of its war, stopping the mass killings without creating meaningful peace, and almost freezing the mentality of war by entrenching a system that rewarded the war mindset and the world-view of ethno-nationalists. The constitution divided the country into two ‘entities’ – the Federation with its Bosniak (Muslim) and Croat majority, and the Republika Srpska with a Bosnian Serb majority (with an extra ‘neutral, self-governing’ district in Brčko). The constitution locked the physical battle-lines of 1995 into place in the realm of the political order, with one Presidency seat for each ethnic ‘group’. The post-war political parties have been largely ethnicised, even the self-proclaimed non-nationalist SDP. Inevitably, this means before each election ethno-nationalist sentiment must be stirred up to ensure each party gets ‘their’ votes. But it is crucial to bear in mind that the two work in tandem – the last twenty years have been dominated by ethno-nationalist parties because these are the parties, and the way of doing politics, rewarded by the political structure of Dayton, and Dayton cannot be overthrown because the elite have a vested interest in maintaining this purgatory, from which they are the only beneficiaries. The argument that Dayton was ‘necessary’ in 1995 to end the horrors of the brutal post-Yugoslav conflicts does not negate the fact it has prevented those living in the country from experiencing a meaningful peace. The Washington Consensus-tinged ‘foreign policy experts’ now weighing in on ‘what must be done about Bosnia?’ in light of the protests might do well to read the statements from the regional plenums saying that the international community’s use of Bosnia as a geopolitical guinea-pig has been part of the problem. The European Court of Human Rights declared the Dayton constitution incompatible with human rights law in 2009, as it prevented Bosnian Jews, Bosnian Roma, and those who identify as ‘ostali’ (literally meaning ‘other’, this means those who choose not to identify as one of the three 'constituent groups') from running for President. Although this was important in itself to combat the structural discrimination of specific ethnic groups within the Dayton framework, more broadly the ECHR ruling was an indirect criticism of compulsory ethnic identification as a whole – the logic on which post-war Bosnia operates. However, the political deadlock – particularly the stalemate that left Bosnia partly government-less after the 2010 elections – meant the constitution has not been properly amended since; this is the Dayton purgatory that the protesters in 2014 are denouncing and resisting. Bosnia as ethnopolis: no transitional justice, no social justice The daily lives of Bosnian citizens have been a more painful kind of purgatory. Bosnian philosopher Asim Mujkic has described Dayton Bosnia as an ‘ethnopolis’, where people are not citizens able to exercise their rights but merely components of their constituent ethnicity – nothing more than a surname that signifies your background. The Byzantine and unworkable nature of the Dayton structure not only impedes political process and political discourse, it impedes daily life – civic concerns from clearing the landmines that still cover Bosnia’s landscape to improving the country’s transport system are sidelined in favour of ethno-nationalist politicians stirring up hate-speech and playing upon politicised and contested ‘memoralisation war’ of the 1990s conflicts to perpetuate their status. Nowhere is the corrosive impact of this purgatory more painful than in the segregated education system, and the way it is worming the poison of the twentieth-century into the lives of children who do not even remember the last conflict itself. Ethnically segregated schools teach children three exclusivist narratives of the last war, and three languages – Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian. Whilst memories of the hell of war may be fresh – necessarily so, when they remain raw with denialism and those who suffered during the conflict not given the necessary support to rebuild their lives – a generation has grown up in this purgatory of dead peace, and memories of the war’s hell should not lessen the fact that this, in itself, is a tragedy of lost potential. In his 2012 book ‘The War Is Dead, Long Live
The War’, journalist Ed Vulliamy returned to Bosnia, where he had reported extensively during the conflict, and documented the atrophying of ‘peace’ in the lives of Bosnians, through the genocide-denialism of Republika Srpska’s Milorad Dodik to the political and administrative corruption, to hate speech and the very unfinished nature of post-war reconstruction from the physical landscape to the political system. The lack of a cohesive, ground-level transitional justice process left raw wounds for opportunistic politicians to press upon for a reaction. Bosnia’s transition in the late 1990s and 2000s was a ‘double’ transition – out of war, and out of Communist Yugoslavia – but two transitions interplayed messily. Despite the excellent regional attempts such as the RECOM initiative to produce a regional-level ‘truth and reconciliation’ process, there has been little meaningful justice for the crimes of the 1990s with the ICTY at the Hague so far away, so focused solely on high-level figures, and so warped by the political discourse in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia in the immediately postwar years. In her 2004 book on the war crimes tribunals ‘They Would Never Hurt A Fly’, journalist Slavenka Drakulic outlined the way in which the post-war ethno-nationalist politicians effectively constructed a rhetoric which equated defiance of the ICTY with nationalist ‘pride’ and compliance as an act of ‘betrayal’. For its part, the ICTY's mishandling of procedures and a litany of errors – most problematically, ‘losing’ key evidence of enormous personal value to those who had lost loved ones in the war – alienated many post-war citizens from the transitional justice process. The absence of regional women's voices and civil society voices from the 1995 peace settlement is indicative of the broader sense in which this was not a meaningful peace that reflected the concerns of those most hurt by the war. The Dayton constitution’s framework – and the ethno-nationalist politicians who have exploited it to their own ends – has compounded the failure of the ICTY to facilitate reconciliation, with the effect that there is neither transitional (post-conflict) justice, nor social (democratic) justice in post1995 Bosnia. The Dayton constitution was an ‘imported’ peace of the most toxic kind, an Annex of a peace-treaty that was literally translated (so that words like ‘narod’ do not appropriately convey a concept of civic identity) and freezing the country on the physical and psychological fault-lines of war, which the failure of adequate, meaningful transitional justice compounded. Listen to the plenums It is in the this context that the demonstrations and the ‘plenums’ of the past two months are so significant – building upon the work of earlier Bosnian post-war civic movements and last year’s ‘Baby revolution’ protests, but more fundamental in not merely calling for but – in effect – practicing the democracy that has been denied to Bosnians by the post-war framework. Its link with worker’s movements and the initial protests in Tuzla hints at the Yugoslav social legacy, but what is most striking – and fragile, and easily manipulated – is the rejection of the ethno-nationalist discourse that has dominated the last generation of the country’s politics. Indicative of this is the slogan ‘we are hungry in three languages’, which began to spread through the protests and social media as the protests developed – a retort to the politicians who have tried to argue that the protests are on ethnic lines, the logic of their power – as politicians attempted in February to minimise the protests as ‘only’ happening in the Federation (making them only Bosniak or Croat protests) although they happened in every part of Bosnia. When this was no longer an effective strategy, Milorad Dodik (whose squirming in the face of the new realities of Bosnians campaigning for social justice is well-documented in an in-depth report at The Balkanist) tried to use the protests to ‘prove’ that the country was not functioning, and so must break up on ethnic lines, as he has always argued. However, the message from the protests, rather, refute and reply to the exclusivist identity-lines of Dodik: they assert that Dayton Bosnia, with its corruption, botched privatisation, political stalemate and purgatorial framework, must be replaced with a socially just framework which serves the (pressing) needs of the long-neglected population, of all 'identities'. Attempts to hijack that message of the protests – presumably after the failure, in February, to brand the protesters ‘terrorists’, and then silence them with police brutality – shows the old order unable to offer a vision of Bosnia’s future. Many of the demands of the plenums have focused on privatisation processes and positions against political corruption – for instance, the first Sarajevo plenum demanded an audit of the salaries and benefits of public officials and an audit into the privatisation deals of the Canton – concerns which do not operate on the logic of the Dayton rubric and its beneficiaries. Aside from the specific demands which the plenums articulate, their very existence – in the face of the deadening Dayton structure and its twenty-year purgatory – are an assertion, in their own way, of a vision of social justice, just as the space of Tahrir Square in 2011 was both site of specific anti-authoritarian demands and loaded symbol, itself, of the demand for change. The plenums also have a social function – for Bosnian citizens, so often lectured about ‘democracy’ by the west and so often silenced or ignored – to also voice their experiences of unemployment, poverty, and painful post-conflict realities of lives lived in purgatory. This is the democracy so long ‘promoted’ by others – in lived reality, directly and vividly, coming from Bosnians themselves.
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n 3rd March 2014 (Monday), the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio accompanied by a host of dignitaries laid the foundation stone for the first medical college in Nagaland at Phriebagei, Kohima. It was reported that the setting up of the medical college had been approved by the government of India. And what makes this proposed college even more interesting is the fact that a Tertiary Cancer Care Centre (TCCC) is to be attached to the new proposed medical college. For a long time, the absence of medical and engineering colleges in Nagaland has been felt by many. Since the middle of the last century, many Naga students and parents had been literally fascinated with medical and engineering courses. The fact that almost all brilliant Naga students opted for either medical or engineering course in the bygone decades is a testimony to this phenomenon. Yes, it would not be wrong to say that this was the visible trend amongst the Naga students in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and even as late as the 1990s. And therefore, since Nagas’ fascination with medical and engineering courses is not a new phenomenon (it is at least 6 decades old), the question naturally arises as to why it took such a long time to establish a medical college here in Nagaland. This question becomes even more acute and poignant when we recollect the fact that Indian currency has been flowing unabated into Nagaland ever since 1963 when Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian union. All this money has been released into Nagaland for carrying out various developmental works as per the needs and requirements of the Nagas. Therefore, since the need for a good and standard medical college here in Nagaland had been there for almost 50 years, why is it that none of the successive state governments ever took any firm commitment to address to this acute need and desire of the people? The absence of a medical college here in Nagaland meant that every Naga students interested in pursuing medical courses had to go outside the state to pursue their dream. The difficulties and complications associated with going outside the state for pursuing a medical or engineering degree is obvious to one and all. First, the aspiring students have to seat for entrance exam and even if they clear the exam, where they will study their course is not within their control. They will be allotted their seats according to their performance in the entrance examination. Even after confirming their seats, the problems do not stop there. First there are the issues of travel, adaptability in a new environment and payment of admission fees. And after admission comes the hassle for hostel seats. Another stark reality in medical and engineering colleges is the issue of “Ragging”. According to surveys, ‘Ragging’ is most rampant in medical and engineering colleges. Moreover, for the north-east people, the issue of racism is always there wherever they go in India. Besides, for the female students, the problems are even much serious and multifold than their male counterparts as they again have to deal with the issues of sexual abuse / harassment as well. Therefore,
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Khino, 27, vividly remembers Christmas Eve at the Indian capital's famed Connaught Place shopping hub four years ago: the blinking lights, the buzzing crowd, the winter chill - and the salty taste of her tears. Khino had just arrived in New Delhi from her home in India's northeastern state of Manipur. "I was so excited. But suddenly a group of men surrounded me. 'How much do you charge for a night?' they asked. I yelled, 'Get away,' but they pinched my cheek and touched my back," she tells IPS. Others giggled, some laughed aloud. A few snapped photos with their cell phones. "Chinki, chinki," they kept teasing as she fled into a metro station. "Chinki" is an offensive reference to the East Asian features of many people from India's northeast. Khino is one of thousands of youngsters who migrate each year from the eight northeastern states to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune and other cities in their quest for "higher education and better opportunities". She works at a business process outsourcing center in the capital's satellite city Gurgaon. "Enough is enough. They call us 'chinki' everyday, assault and harass us. What is this? Just discrimination or racism?" she asks. According to activists and student groups, people from the northeast have harrowing experiences across India. They are regularly subjected to verbal taunts, slurs, jokes, physical and sexual assaults as well as cheating by landlords and employers. For years, complaints have been piling up and the fury has been simmering. Matters came to a head this January when Nido Taniam, the 19-year-old son of a legislator from the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh was killed. A student in Punjab state, Taniam was visiting Delhi. He had stopped at a store to ask for directions when shopkeepers made fun of his dyed blonde hair. This led to a brawl, and he was seriously assaulted. The next day he succumbed to his injuries. Taniam's death led to widespread protests across India. Many from the northeastern community are now campaigning for an anti-racism law to deal with apparent hate crimes. The North East India Forum against Racism (NEIFAR) was formed in February. Phurpa Tsering, spokesperson for NEIFAR, tells IPS that their short-term
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History, Politics, Culture… the existence of a medical college here in Nagaland will at least go a long way in putting an end to these undesirable elements. But I guess the question why it took more than 50 years for the state of Nagaland to establish its first medical college will always haunt many of us. As per the information provided by the Chief Minister that day (3rd March), the college would have an intake capacity of 100 MBBS seats out of which 45 seats would be reserved for Nagaland. This means that once the college is in full swing, the college will produce at least 45 Naga doctors every year. Besides, it will also enable 55 medical students from outside Nagaland to become full-fledged doctors and these doctors from Nagaland medical college will probably go on to serve all over the country. Thus this proposed Nagaland medical college (once started) has the potential to become a torch- bearer for the whole of Nagas and Nagaland. And now, at least a beginning has been made in this direction with the foundation stone being laid for this mega – project. And many individuals as well as groups are already celebrating this endeavor. And in a way, the celebrations are also worthwhile because for many years, many Nagas have been dreaming of a medical college on Naga soils. Thus the fact that the Nagaland government has laid the foundation stone for the first Nagaland Medical College is at least an indication that the dreams and aspirations of many Nagas are going to materialize sooner than latter. However, in a way, I also feel that these celebrations and feelings of victory that have engulfed us in the recent weeks are a little premature and off-themark. I feel so because of two reasons. Firstly, be-
tween the stone-laying episode and the actual functioning of an important project / establishment, it always takes some years (at least some 6 – 7 years). Therefore, if we are to go by this phenomenon, the new proposed medical college may actually start functioning only around 2020 or even later. Therefore, in a way, instead of celebrating the laying of the foundation stone, I feel that we should be telling the government to expedite the process and make this proposed medical college start functioning as early as possible. What’s the point of celebrating so early? Just because the foundation stone for this mega-project was laid on 3rd March 2014, it certainly does not mean that Nagaland is already the proud owner of a medical college. There are still works to be done, plans and strategies to be charted out and promises and commitments to be kept. So, let us concentrate on these to make our dream a reality. Secondly, real celebrations come only after results have been achieved. We can say that a medical college has been successful only when it is able to produce some good, qualified and credible doctors. And therefore, even though we are creating lots of commotion celebrating this stone laying ceremony, we still have miles to go to achieve the real and ultimate goal. Therefore, even though we are celebrating the ‘foundation-stone laying’ for this medical college, let us remind ourselves that the real celebrations should come….or rather would come only after this college becomes operational/functional and goes on to produce the first batch of Naga doctors. Therefore, till such time, let us keep our celebratory moods on hold and within limits…..and concentrate on the works yet to be done…….
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demand for fast-tracking all pending cases of hate crime has been accepted. "In the long run we want a comprehensive anti-racism law because most Indians, including the government, deny that racism exists," says Tsering, who is from Arunachal Pradesh and is a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. A spate of recent attacks on people from India's northeast has stirred disconcerting questions. Protesters point out that the identity of mainland India often excludes the northeast, a region often described as far-flung, remote and conflict-ridden. They say northeasterners are frequently stereotyped as morally loose women in skimpy skirts who are sexually available, or good-for-nothing men who are drug addicts or insurgents. About 86% of people from northeast living in Delhi have faced discrimination, according to research by the North East Helpline and Support
Centre based in New Delhi. Alana Golmei, the founder, says they receive 20-30 calls a month, and most complain about non-payment of salaries and assaults. "We have become immune to people calling us chinki, momo, Bahadur, Nepali, chow-chow, king-kong (terms alluding to their physical appearance)," she says. When she calls to negotiate with employers and landlords, she is told she is an outsider. "A strict anti-racism law will give us more negotiating power." But can a piece of legislation battle racism? In 2012, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive to punish anyone who calls a northeasterner 'chinki' with up to five years in prison under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The SCs and STs comprise some of India's most socially marginalized people. Golmei calls this an "emotional, stray reaction" with little effect - there
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have been no convictions so far. Many in the northeast are not categorized as SC or ST. Sanjoy Hazarika, director of the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi, wants an amendment and expansion of this Act. "New laws are difficult to make and difficult to push through," he tells IPS. Support for anti-racism law depends on a crucial question: if a man from northern or eastern India is beaten up in western India, it is called regionalism; so is it racism when someone from the northeast is attacked? Hazarika, who is from Assam in the northeast, tells IPS, "We want it to include everybody in the country and all cases of discrimination on the basis of appearance, language, gender, food and attire. Only face is not enough." But opinion is divided. Senti Longchar, assistant professor of psychology at Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi, points out that people from states like Bihar or Assam look the same as anyone from northern India. "Discrimination against them is regionalism but name-calling and attacks on those with a Mongoloid face is racism." India signed the UN Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination in 1967. But Longchar cites a Washington Post infographic that uses World Values Survey data to show India and Jordan are the most racially intolerant countries. Racist hate crimes are only one end of the spectrum of discrimination that people from the northeast encounter, says Kadambari Gladding, spokesperson for Amnesty International, India. She says they are also denied goods and services. "Non-discrimination is not a concession, but a right," she adds. Instead of a pan-India law, NEIFAR is advocating legislation specific to the northeast that will deter racist attacks on those with East Asian features, and include positive aspects such as preferential treatment, awareness campaigns, sensitization of police and inclusion of the northeast's history in textbooks. NEIFAR is researching anti-racism laws in other countries, particularly Bolivia, to push for a model that suits India, says Id Gil, a Manipur native who studies in Delhi and works for the forum. He tells IPS, "Every racial remark has the potential to kill somebody, as we have seen in Nido's case."
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n 1992, the Indian Army chief, General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, had to apologise to parliament for suggesting that the armed forces had a stake in India's governance. One doesn't recall the exact words, but his reasoning went thus: "We are first and foremost citizens of India, we pay our taxes, we are willing to lay down our lives for the country; so why should we be at the bidding of politicians without stating our point of view?" All hell broke lose, with George Fernandes, who went on to become the defence minister, demanding that Gen. Rodrigues be sacked. Despite tremendous public support, the general backed down and issued an apology that was read out in parliament. It took a while before he was rehabilitated, first on the National Security Advisory Board and then as Punjab governor. This was not the first time a four-star officer had spoken out his mind. Way back in the early 1950s, General K.M. Cariappa, as army chief, had wanted to send additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir but was forestalled by prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Gen. Cariappa took the unprecedented step of appealing to president Rajendra Prasad, the supreme commander of the armed forces, and Nehru had to backtrack. After his retirement, Gen. Cariappa frequently declaimed on the need for effective governance. He was promptly shunted off to Australia as the Indian high commissioner as the government feared he could engineer a coup! In the mid-1980s, Lieutenant General S.K. Sinha, then the senior-most officer after the army chief, General K.V. Krishna Rao, and who was expected to move into the top job, was passed over in favour of Lieutenant General A.S. Vaidya, then the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command. His "crime"? Repeatedly opposing the deployment of the army on internal security duties, the reason being: "If I have to ask my troops to fire on their fellow citizens (to quell riots and other disturbances), how do I expect them to lay down their lives for the country in the case of a war?" But there was another aspect to this. Most unlike a serving armed forces officer, Lt. Gen. Vaidya had openly supported then prime minister Indira Gandhi's decision to enter into an alliance with a tribal outfit in Tripura that had strong militant links. But then, things haven't always been negative and a shining example of this is the perfect understanding that existed between Indira Gandhi and the then army chief, General (later Field Marshal) Sam Manekshaw, on the conduct of the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh out of East Pakistan. Ever the no-nonsense officer Gen. Manekshaw made it amply clear that he would not be bulldozed and demanded some nine months to be fully ready. Indira Gandhi had no option but to acquiesce and thus, while Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971, the war began only on December 3 of that year. The result was a clinical victory on the eastern and western fronts. The question is: Had such a situation existed in the early 1960s, would the 1962 India-China war, whose reverberations are still being felt half a century later, happened? The top secret Henderson-Brooks report posted online by Australian journalist Neville Maxwell on his blog earlier this week - its contents were hardly a secret as it formed the basis of his seminal work "India's China War" - makes it amply clear that there was a yawning mismatch between the government's thinking and that of the armed forces. "It is obvious that politically, the Forward Policy (of Jawaharlal Nehru) was desirable and presumably the eviction of the Chinese from Ladakh must be the eventual aim. For this, there can be no argument, but what is pertinent is whether we were militarily in a position at that time to implement that policy," the report says. That's not all. "The government, who politically must have been keen to recover territory, advocated a cautious policy whilst Army HQ dictated a policy that was clearly militarily unsound," the report adds for good measure. Would this mismatch had been there if there were a better interface between the government and the military? Most certainly not! In fact, there are reports that a war game conducted in 1960 had pointed to a possible Chinese invasion. However, when the three-star officer who conducted the war game moved to become Indian Army chief, the report was quietly shelved, apparently at the government's instance. Why then has such contraditory situations existed for so long? Because of the traditional bureaucracydriven trust-deficit that exists with the armed forces exemplified most recently when Gen. V.K. Singh was army chief and moved a large body of troops in January 2012, rattling the top echelons of the government. It is this trust-deficit that has prevented the implementation of one of the most crucial defence reforms since Independence: the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as a one-point reference for the government on all matters military. The bureaucracy fears that the CDS could become so powerful that he could come to overshadow them. The 21st century is far removed from the situation that existed during the First Gulf War (1991), an event that many believe has shaped modern-day strategic thinking as exemplified by the events that followed: the Second Gulf War and the US-led NATO operations in Afghanistan. While the armed forces have kept up with contemporary developments, the government, unfortunately, remains tied to the past. It's time to shed the sloth and come together for the common good if India is to take its rightful place on the global stage.
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WHO declares India polio-free New Delhi, March 27 (ThoMSoN reuTerS FouNDaTioN): The World Health Organisation declared India free of the crippling polio virus on Thursday, making the country’s almost twodecade-long, multi-billion-dollar effort one of the biggest public health achievements in recent times. India’s last case of the wild polio virus was detected in January 2011 in a two-year-old girl in the state of West Bengal. Three years without any new cases means a country can be certified as polio-free. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria are the only countries in the world left where the virus remains endemic, largely due to violent conflicts, weak health systems and poor sanitation. “This ceremony ... marks one of the biggest public health achievements,” Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the WHO’s Southeast Asia director, told diplomats and health officials at the event. “It is a day that all countries fought hard for, and a day when all stakeholders come together to celebrate the victory of mankind over a dreaded disease that, for centuries, has killed and disabled legions.” Until the 1950s, polio crippled thousands every year in rich countries. It attacks the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis within hours of infection. The highly contagious virus often spreads in areas with poor sanitation and children under five are the most vulnerable. In 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative - led by governments and supported by organisations such as WHO, Rotary International and the U.N. Children’s Fund - was launched to ensure comprehensive, nationwide vaccination in endemic nations. More than 350,000 children
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Rukshar Khatoon, the last person in India to contract polio, looks out from a bamboo fence at her home in Shahpara Village, 60 kilometers (40 miles) west of Kolkata,on Thursday, March 27. In India, the scourge of polio ends with Khatoon, a lively 4-year-old girl who contracted the disease when she was a baby after her parents forgot to get her vaccinated. On Thursday, after three years with no new cases, the World Health Organization formally declared India polio-free. (AP Photo)
across 125 countries were being paralysed or killed by polio every year at that time. That figure has since reduced by 99.9 percent and in 2013, just 406 cases of polio were reported. India - where more than 50,000 children were afflicted with the virus every year - was considered one of the toughest places in the world to eradicate polio. Many families in poor, high-risk northern states such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh migrate for work, while others live in remote areas. Millions of health workers were
Govt issues notice to Kejriwal, asks for Rs 85,000 per month rent New Delhi, March 27 (PTi): Delhi government has issued a notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal asking him to pay a rent of Rs 85,000 per month for the flat in which he has been staying for the past more than a month even after resigning from the Chief Minister’s post. Kejriwal had sought an extension to stay in the C-II/23 house at Tilak Lane in Central Delhi till his daughter’s examinations in May. The notice was issued by the special Secretary of Public Works Department on Monday. When asked, an AAP spokesperson said Kejriwal will pay the rent. As per the notice, Kejriwal has been asked to pay Rs 85, 000 per month as rent from March 1, that is 15 days after he resigned from the chief minister’s post on February 14. Sources said the former chief minister has been asked to respond to the notice within a week. Earlier this month, PWD had sent a letter to Kejriwal asking him to vacate the house as he had already crossed the 15-day deadline for staying in the official accommodation. As per norms, a Delhi government minister can stay a maximum of 15 days in his official residence after demitting office without paying market rent. Kejriwal in return had sought an extension to stay in the house till his daughter’s examinations got over in May. According to sources, the notice was issued to Kejriwal after taking the Lt Governor’s approval. The PWD sent the letter to Kejriwal after the Urban Development Ministry had asked the Delhi government to return the
involved in India’s mammoth drive to immunise children by giving them polio drops. They targeted migrant families at bus stations, on trains and at festivals. Some used motorcycles or trekked by foot to reach villages. As a result, over 170 million children are now immunised every year, with millions more targeted in houseto-house visits in a drive which has cost the government $3 billion since 1995. In 2009, 741 Indians fell sick with polio, nearly half the world’s cases that year. The number dropped to 42
flat which had been allotted to Kejriwal as Chief Minister.
Calcutta CAT bench head alleges phone tapping KolKaTa, March 27 (iaNS): Justice Pratap Kumar Ray, a retired Calcutta High Court judge and current head of the Central Administrative Tribunal’s (CAT) Calcutta bench, has complained to the home secretary that his mobile phone is being tapped. Ray, while hearing a petition by former IPS officer Nazrul Islam Feb 3, had annulled the promotion of five West Bengal IPS officers to the rank of director general of police (DGP) including the existing head of the state police, G.M.P. Reddy. While the CAT order was overturned by the Calcutta High Court, the Mamata Banerjee government March 25 moved the high court against the CAT bench comprising Ray and P.K. Basu alleging it had passed “biased orders”. “I use this number to contact so many dignitaries including the CAT chairman. But of late whenever I call I hear a sound. It seems my conversations are being recorded. So I have written to the union home secretary,” Ray told IANS. Ray is planning to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). “Though I don’t remember, but it seems my phone is being tapped ever since the CAT order (in Islam’s case) and there is a likelihood the surveillance has increased after Monday when the case against me was filed. “I am discussing the matter with the CAT chairman. Once it is confirmed that my phone has been tapped, I will approach the CBI and lodge a formal police complaint,” said Ray.
in 2010 and only one in 2011. In Pakistan - the only country where polio cases are increasing gunmen frequently attack polio workers, accusing them of being Western spies and part of a plot to sterilise Muslims. Earlier this month, militants killed 12 members of the security escort for a polio vaccination, detonating a roadside bomb before opening fire on their convoy. In neighbouring Afghanistan, a three-year-old girl was found in February to have contracted the first case of polio in the country’s capital Kabul since 2001.
the potential to hinder the efforts of the country rather than contribute constructively to its efforts, and hence inadvertently complicate the situation”. The resolution said that India is “strongly supportive of Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with the OHCHR”. It noted that Sri Lanka during the past year has undertaken “some notable developments”, including honouring its commitment to the international community to hold elections to the Northern Provincial Council. The government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to implement some of the “important recommendations of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), such as Trilingual Policy, promoting the official use of the Tamil language and the upgrading of schools in the Northern and Eastern Provinces”. It noted the “progress made in reconstruction, resettlement and implementation of some of the recommendations made by the LLRC es-
one dose of the injectable IPV vaccine into their routine immunisation programme. IPV, which is more expensive, uses killed forms of the three types of wild viruses and carries no risk of reversion to virulence. This vaccine would provide protection against any type 2 vaccine-derived viruses lingering in the environment. Trials carried out with IPV in Tamil Nadu around the 1980s by veteran virologist T. Jacob John and his colleagues at the Christian Medical College at Vellore had found that the injectable vaccine was very effective against the poliovirus in an Indian context. An independent effort that tested IPV in Mumbai slums came to the same conclusion. If IPV had been introduced in India’s routine immunisation programme and OPV used in mass campaigns, “we could have eliminated polio decades ago,” writes Dr. Jacob John in an article appearing in the Economic & Political Weekly next month. A multi-centre study under way in the country is examining the immunity that would be provided when bivalent OPV and IPV are employed in routine childhood immunisation. But for IPV to be effectively deployed, routine immunisation coverage has to be improved. According to the National Family Health Survey of 2005-06, while over 80% of children in Tamil Nadu had received all basic vaccinations, only 23% of those in Uttar Pradesh and 33% in Bihar were similarly covered. Lessons from India’s success in polio eradication are being used to enhance routine immunisation and reach under-served communities.
Finance Ministry deploys 261 expenditure observers for polls
New Delhi, March 27 (PTi): The Finance Ministry has deployed 261 Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers across the country to keep a tab on expenses by candidates in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Of these IRS officers, 44 observers have been posted in Uttar Pradesh, 22 in Bihar, 12 in Gujarat, 10 in Andhra Pradesh, six in Assam, five in Hary-
ana, two each in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, and one in Chhattisgarh. Besides, 29 officers will keep a vigil on candidates’ expenditures in Tamil Nadu, 21 in Karnataka, 19 in West Bengal, 17 each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, 13 in Maharashtra, 11 in Jharkhand, nine each in Kerala and Punjab, five in Odisha, two in Manipur and one each in
Nagaland, Delhi, Tripura and Uttarakhand, officials said. There would be more expenditure observers from other central government services to keep a close watch on election expenditure of the candidates and to ensure that no inducement is offered to the electors during the entire election process for exercise of their franchise.
The nine-phased Lok Sabha polls begin on April 7. Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim besides Assembly bye-elections in some states will be held along with the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has this time raised the cap on spending by each candidate during Lok Sabha polls in bigger states to Rs 70 lakh from Rs 40 lakh.
For smaller states, the cap will be Rs 54 lakh. The country will spend over Rs 5,000 crore on the Lok Sabha polls, with around Rs 10 crore estimated to be spent on each constituency on an average, according to the EC. Conduct of Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh will cost the exchequer Rs 1,000 crore, it said.
Varanasi on target: Taliban-trained ‘human bombs’ arrested in UP
lucKNow, March 27 (ageNcieS): In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad on Wednesday night arrested two suspected suicide bombers planning to launch suicide attacks during Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s rally. The suspected terrorists were arrested near the railway station in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Reports suggest that the ATS officials recovered 1 AK-47, a number of pistols, and live cartridges from them. The two are likely to be produced in court later today. The suspects were part of a terror module which was planning to target senior political leaders, including BJP’s prime minis-
terial candidate Narendra Modi, during campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, informed sources told a news agency. Reports also claimed that the men were trained by Taliban. Both the men, identified as Barkat and Muzammil, are said to be Pakistani nationals, and were taken to the Lucknow headquarters of the Anti-Terror Squad for further questioning. Officials while refusing to comment on specific leads in the case confirmed that the 2 were “directed” to target prominent leaders as “human bombs” during election rallies. “We were given some leads by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police after the arrest of Indian Mu-
India abstains from Sri Lanka vote in Geneva
New Delhi, March 27 (iaNS): In a move that will please Colombo, India Thursday sprang a surprise by abstaining from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution in Geneva calling for a probe into alleged war crimes by Sri Lanka. India said the resolution ignores the efforts at reconciliation being done by Sri Lanka in the predominantly Tamil north, including holding of elections. Contrary to what was widely expected to be a repeat of earlier moves of backing the UN resolution, India Thursday said it “cannot go along with the resolution and will abstain on the resolution under consideration”. “In asking the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to investigate, assess and monitor the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, the resolution ignores the progress already made by the country,” it said. While rejecting the resolution, India said it is “concerned that the resolution has
New Delhi, March 27 (ageNcieS): For India, which has successfully kept naturally-occurring ‘wild’ polioviruses at bay for three whole years, a new challenge looms. India is among 140 countries that rely on the oral polio vaccine (OPV). These countries have now been asked to introduce an injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) into their routine childhood immunisation programme by the end of next year. The oral vaccine, which is cheap and easily administered, uses live but weakened forms of the poliovirus. But the live vaccine viruses can occasionally revert to virulence. Vaccine-derived viruses can gain the ability to transmit within communities and even pass from one country to another. Such ‘circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses’ (cVDPV) have struck over 700 children since the year 2000, producing outbreaks in several countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Somalia. More than 95% of the cVPDV cases in recent years have been of the type 2 strain (the poliovirus has three strains, types 1, 2 and 3). Polio caused by a wild type 2 virus was, on the other hand, last seen 15 years back. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which coordinates the global fight again polio, therefore wants to stop all use of OPV that contains the type 2 vaccine strain. Trivalent OPV, with all three types of vaccine strains, is to be replaced by bivalent OPV with only type 1 and type 3 vaccine strains. But before making that switch, the GPEI has asked all countries using trivalent OPV to introduce at least
tablished by Sri Lanka”. “At the same time, the report also notes that the Government of Sri Lanka has failed to ensure independent and credible investigations into past violations of international human rights and humanitarian law,” it said. The report of the LLRC and its findings and recommendations “provide a window of opportunity to forge a consensual way forward towards a lasting political settlement”, India said. It called for effective and timely implementation of all the constructive recommendationscontained in the LLRC Report, including those pertaining to missing persons, detainees, reduction of ‘high security zones’, return of private lands by the military and withdrawal of security forces from the civilian domain in the Northern Province. It termed the elections to the Northern Provincial Council in September last year as a “significant step forward” but noted that “much
more needs to be done towards a meaningful devolution of powers”. “It (Sri Lanka) needs to continue to take specific measures towards broadbased, inclusive, meaningful and genuine reconciliation with the minority Tamil community. We call on the Government of Sri Lanka to make purposeful efforts to fulfil its commitments, including on the devolution of political authority through the full implementation of the 13th Amendment of the Constitution of Sri Lanka and build upon it.” India also said as Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour and with thousands of years of relations, “we cannot remain untouched by developments in that country”. It said India remains engaged in a substantial way in the relief, resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Sri Lanka, all of which has contributed towards return of a modicum of normalcy to the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. On the matter of address-
ing human rights violations, India said the UNHRC’s efforts should “be in a direction to enable Sri Lanka to investigate all allegations of human rights violations through comprehensive, independent and credible national investigative mechanisms and bring to justice those found guilty” and Sri Lanka should be provided all assistance it needs. The LTTE were also alleged to have committed human rights violations during the war. Giving reasons for India’s different response, the external affairs ministry spokesperson said that unlike earlier resolutions, in 2009, 2012 and 2013, the current resolution “imposes an international investigative mechanism”, which is an “intrusive approach that undermines national sovereignty”. He said an external probe “is not a constructive approach”. “In our view adopting an intrusive approach that undermines national sovereignty and institutions is counterproductive.”
jahideen terrorist Tehsin Akhtar, and the arrests in Gorakhpur are a fall out of this tip off,” an official told a news agency. Inspector General (ATS) Rajeev Sabharwal confirmed the arrest, but refused to divulge any further details. Both the suspects are natives of Multan in Pakistan. The arrest comes after the Delhi Police virtually broke the back of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen with the arrest of its chief of Indian operations Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, who was wanted in a number of bombings across the country, from near Kakarvitta on the Nepal border on Tuesday by Delhi Police. Reports on Wednesday suggested that the Indian Mujahideen was planning to strike at
three tourist destinations in the country during the Lok Sabha polls and had deputed its now arrested Indian operations head Tehsin Akhtar to recce these locations. Akhtar has told the Delhi Police during interrogation that he along with his associate operatives was planning to target the tourist places to avenge the 2009 Gopalgarh mosque firing in Rajasthan in which 10 people from the Meo Muslim community were killed, Srivastava said. He was in Jodhpur when Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in August 2013.
Denied tickets, aspirants in Andhra weep in public
hYDeraBaD, March 27 (ageNcieS): If it was a sad sight to see 76-year-old veteran BJP politician Jaswant Singh weep after being denied a ticket to contest from Barmar in Rajasthan, the situation in Andhra Pradesh is even worse. The run-up to the elections is making various aspirants weep in public over denial of tickets by their parties. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu’s electronic survey to find out if comedy actor-turned-politician Babu Mohan can win from the Andhole assembly seat in Medak district has pained him so much that he quit the party. While announcing his decision to leave the party with which he was associated for several years, Babu Mohan broke down. “I sold my properties just so that I could continue to serve the party and the people,” Babu Mohan said wiping his tears. A politburo member of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Cheruku Sudhakar, a medical doctor by professor, wept uncontrollably at the TRS office on Tuesday. Sudhakar who was even jailed for the Telangana cause was upset
that TRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao had denied him a party ticket to contest the upcoming elections from Nakrekal assembly constituency in Nalgonda district. Sudhakar had been jailed after being booked under the National Security Act and was put in the Warangal Central Jail in 2011. He was released after 35 days in jail at the intervention of the high court. When Sudhakar went to the TRS office, the party closed its gates on him. Only after he pleaded, they allowed him in - only to garland the statue of Telangana Talli on the premises. “KCR gave me a chain signifying our friendship. Now I will return it to him if he allows me to meet him,” Sudhakar said as he wept. Last week, a YSR CP ticket aspirant from Araku, Kumbha Ravi could not control his emotions and broke down as he spoke about he was let down by the party. As tears flowed down his eyes, even his supporters were seen weeping along with him. “I feel cheated. I have been deceived. I was promised a ticket by Jaganmohan Reddy but it was denied to me,” Kumbha Ravi said.
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Global executions up 15% in 2013
NEW YORK, MaRch 27 (aP): The number of known executions around the world rose almost 15 percent in 2013, and the United States was among the five countries putting the most people to death, a new report says. The Amnesty International report released Wednesday comes shortly after a stunning decision this week by an Egyptian court to sentence to death 529 alleged supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood after a two-session trial. The London-based rights group has called the action “grotesque.” The new report said the 778 judicial executions in 22 countries the group was able to count last year don’t include the thousands of people put to death in China, where such information is a state secret. China’s foreign ministry referred a question about its executions last year to the justice ministry, which did not respond to phone or fax. Last year’s global increase is due in part to more executions in Iran and Iraq, followed by Saudi Arabia, the report said. The number of officially acknowledged executions in Iran was at least 369, but the rights group said “credible sources” reported 335 more. The group said Iraq executed at least 169 people. Executions in chaotic Syria and Egypt could not be confirmed. Amnesty International is blunt about its stance on the issue. “We oppose the death penalty in all cases, without exception,” Jose Luis Diaz, the group’s representative at the United Nations, told reporters Wednesday. “It is the ultimate cruel,
Japan court grants world ‘longest serving’ death row inmate a retrial
This May 27, 2008, file photo, shows the gurney in Huntsville, Texas, where Texas’ condemned are strapped down to receive a lethal dose of drugs. A new report says the number of reported executions around the world rose almost 15% in 2013, and the United States was among the 5 countries putting the most people to death. (AP File Photo)
inhuman and degrading punishment.” He also criticized this week’s sweeping decision in Egypt, which he called “in recent history the largest number of death sentences handed down by a court at a single instance.” The Amnesty International report counted more than 23,000 people on death row worldwide as of the end of 2013. It also counted at least 1,925 people sentenced to death in 57 countries last year, up from the year before. Amid the bleak numbers, the rights group pointed out that a small number of countries — about one in 10 — carry out executions, and 140 countries are against the death penalty either in law or actions. “The overall data dem-
onstrate that the trend is still firmly towards abolition,” the report said. “Excluding China, almost 80 percent of all known executions worldwide were recorded in only three countries: Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.” Both Europe and Central Asia had no reported executions, the first time since 2009. The number of people put to death in the United States, the only country in North or South America to carry out executions in 2013, continued to go down, the report said. It executed 39 people last year, down four from 2012. More than 40 percent were by the state of Texas. But the rights group was alarmed by four countries that resumed executions after a pause of a year or more:
Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria and Vietnam. The report also objected to “’confessions’ that were possibly extracted through torture of other ill-treatment,” and it said the proceedings in a majority of countries that executed people or sentenced them to death “did not meet international fair trial standards.” Executions in 2013 were recorded for crimes including adultery, in Saudi Arabia; blasphemy, in Pakistan; economic crimes in China, North Korea and Vietnam; and reportedly in North Korea for pornography, escaping to China and watching banned videos from South Korea, Amnesty International said. “In India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and South Sudan, prisoners were not
Weather frustrates hunt for missing MH370 PERTh/KUaLa LUMPUR, MaRch 27 (REUTERs): Severe weather on Thursday halted the air search for a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet presumed crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, frustrating hopes of finding what new satellite images showed could be a large debris field. An international search team of 11 military and civilian aircraft and five ships had been heading to an area where more than 100 objects that could be from the Boeing 777 had been identified by French satellite pictures earlier this week. “The forecast in the area was calling for severe icing, severe turbulence and near-zero visibility,” said Lieutenant Commander Adam Schantz, the officer in charge of the U.S. Navy Poseidon P8 maritime surveillance aircraft detachment. “Anybody who’s out there is coming home and all additional sorties from here are cancelled.” The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, which is coordinating the effort, confirmed flights had been called off but said ships continued to search, correcting an earlier statement that had said all operations had
been suspended. Flight MH370 is thought to have crashed on March 8 with the loss of all 239 people aboard after flying thousands of miles off course. The latest satellite images were captured by France-based Airbus Defence & Space EAD.PA on Monday and showed 122 potential objects in a 400 sq km (155 sq mile) area of ocean. “We have now had four separate satellite leads, from Australia, China and France, showing possible debris,” Malaysian Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein told a news conference in Kuala Lumpur late Wednesday. “It is now imperative that we link the debris to MH370.” LOGISTICAL CHALLENGE The flight vanished from civilian radar screens less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur bound for Beijing, and investigators believe someone onboard may have shut off the plane’s communications systems. Theories range from a hijacking to sabotage or a possible suicide by one of the pilots, but investigators have not ruled out technical problems. Partial military radar tracking
showed the plane turning west off its scheduled course over the South China Sea and then recrossing the Malay Peninsula, apparently under the control of a skilled pilot. The logistical difficulties of the search have been highlighted by the failure so far to get a lock on possible debris, despite the now numerous satellite images and direct visual sightings from aircraft and ships. The search area, some 2,500 km (1,550 miles) southwest of Perth, has some of the deepest and roughest waters in the world. RELATIVES DISTRAUGHT Recovery of wreckage could unlock clues about why and how the plane had diverted so far off course in one of aviation’s most puzzling mysteries.The United States has sent an undersea Navy drone and a high-tech black box detector which will be fitted to an Australian ship due in Perth in the coming days. The so-called black boxes - the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder - record what happens during flight, but time is running out to pick up their locator beacons, which stop about a month after a crash due to limited battery life.
informed of their forthcoming execution, nor were their lawyers and families,” the report said. “In Botswana, India and Nigeria, and in some cases in Iran and Saudi Arabia, the bodies of executed prisoners were not returned to their families for burial.” The report listed the countries where public executions were known to occur: Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Somalia. And it listed the known methods of execution, including beheading in Saudi Arabia, electrocution in the United States and lethal injection in China, Vietnam and the United States. Several countries were listed as using hanging and shooting. The report said there were no reported executions last year by stoning.
TOKYO, MaRch 27 (aFP): A man believed to be the world’s longest-serving death row inmate was Thursday granted a retrial in Japan over multiple murders in 1966, decades after doubts emerged about his guilt. Shizuoka District Court decided to “start the retrial over the case” of Iwao Hakamada, 78, who was convicted for the grisly murder of his boss and the man’s family, a court official said. Delivering his ruling, presiding judge Hiroaki Murayama cited possible planting of evidence by investigators to win a conviction as they sought to bring closure to a crime that shocked the country. “There is possibility that (key pieces of) evidence have been fabricated by investigative bodies,” Murayama said in his decision, according to Jiji Press. The judge also ordered Hakamada’s release, saying continued confinement “goes against justice”. Apart from the United States, Japan is the only major industrialised democracy to carry out capital punishment, a practice that has led to repeated protests from European governments and human rights groups. Hakamada is the sixth person since the end of World War II to receive a retrial after having a death sentence confirmed, and his case will bolster opponents of capital punishment, including rights group Amnesty, which has just launched its annual report on the practice. Shizuoka prosecutors told Japanese media that they are undecided on whether to appeal the decision, according to national broadcaster NHK. Hakamada initially denied accusations that he robbed and killed his boss, the man’s wife and two children before setting their house ablaze. But the former boxer, who worked for a bean paste maker, later confessed following what he subsequently claimed was a brutal police interrogation that included beatings. He retracted his confession, but to no avail, and the supreme court confirmed his death sentence in 1980.
The clothes did not fit him, his supporters said. The blood stains appeared too vivid for evidence that was discovered a year after the crime. Later DNA tests found no link between Hakamada, the clothes and the blood stains, his supporters said. But the now-frail Hakamada has remained in solitary confinement on death row, regardless. His supporters and some lawyers, including the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, have loudly voiced their doubts about evidence, the police investigations and the judicial logic that led to the conviction. Even one of the judges who originally sentenced Hakamada to death in 1968 has said he was never convinced of the man’s guilt but could not sway his judicial colleagues who out-voted him. Japan has a conviction rate of around 99 percent and claims of heavy-handed police interrogations persist under a long-held belief that a confession is the gold standard of guilt. The decision came as Amnesty International issued its annual review of reported executions worldwide, which showed Japan killed eight inmates in 2013, the ninth-largest national tally in the world. Hakamada’s sister Hideko, 81, who has passionately campaigned for a retrial for decades, thanked dozens of supporters who gathered in front of the court house. “I want to free him as soon as possible,” she told a press conference held shortly after the court announced its decision. “I want to tell him, ‘You did well. You will finally be free’,” she said. Hakamada seems to have developed psychological illnesses after decades in solitary confinement, Hideko told AFP in an interview last year. “What I am worried about most is Iwao’s health. If you put someone in jail for 47 years, it’s too much to expect them to stay sane,” Hideko said in the interview. Amnesty, which has championed Hakamada’s cause and says he is the world’s longest-serving death row detainee, called on prosecutors to respect the Doubts over evidence Prosecutors and courts had used court’s decision. “It would be most callous blood-stained clothes, which emerged a and unfair of prosecutors to appeal the year after the crime and his arrest, as key court’s decision,” said Roseann Rife, the organisation’s East Asia research director. evidence to convict Hakamada.
Egypt army chief to run for president caIRO, MaRch 27 (aP): Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the Egyptian military chief who last summer removed the elected Islamist president, has announced that he will run for president in elections expected next month, putting him on an apparent track to lead a nation beleaguered by ongoing turmoil and violence, a broken political order, a dilapidated economy and concerns over the chances for building a democracy. Wearing his military fatigues in a nationally televised speech, el-Sissi announced late on Wednesday he was resigning from the armed forces — a required step since only civilians can run for president. He declared that it was the last time he would wear his uniform because he was stepping down to run president and continue to defend the country. He said he was “answering the demand of a wide range of Egyptians.”
In this image made from video broadcast on Egypt’s State Television, Egypt’s military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi speaks in a nationally televised speech, announcing that he will run for president, in Cairo, Egypt, on March 26. (AP Photo)
The 59-year-old el-Sissi is widely expected to win the vote, and restore a tradition of presidents from military background that Egypt had for all but one year since 1952. He has been the country’s most powerful figure since removing President Mohammed Morsi, and Morsi’s once politically dominant Muslim Brotherhood has since been de-
clared a terrorist group. A nationalist fervor has gripped the country since the removal of Morsi, who in 2012 became Egypt’s first freely elected and civilian president. The ouster in July came after massive protests by millions against Morsi and the Islamists. Since then, the militarybacked interim government has waged a fierce crack-
down on the Brotherhood, arresting thousands of members and killing hundreds of protesters in clashes. At the same time, militants have waged a campaign of attacks on police and the military, and authorities have accused the Brotherhood of orchestrating terrorism, a claim the group denies. Magdy Karkar, a senior member of a Brotherhoodled coalition organizing anti-government protests, said el-Sissi’s candidacy confirms that Morsi’s removal was a coup aimed at wrecking democracy, as Islamists have contended. “His running will not achieve stability in Egypt. It’s true he has many supporters who love him or even worship him. But on the other hand, there are those who hate Gen. el-Sissi and hold him responsible for the blood that has been shed,” Karkar told The Associated Press.
Obama, Francis find common ground, sharp divisions
US President Barack Obama meets with Pope Francis, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Vatican. Obama called himself a “great admirer” of Pope Francis as he sat down at the Vatican Thursday with the pontiff he considers a kindred spirit on issues of economic inequality. Their historic first meeting comes as Obama’s administration and the church remain deeply split on issues of abortion and contraception. (AP Photo)
VaTIcaN cITY, MaRch 27 (aP): Sharp differences over abortion and birth control surfaced as President Barack Obama held his first meeting Thursday with Pope Francis, even as the president sought to emphasize common ground issues like economic inequality during a muchanticipated Vatican visit. After Obama’s hourlong audience with the pope, the Vatican said discussions centered on questions of “particular relevance for the church in that country, such as the exercise of the rights to religious freedom, life and conscientious objection” — issues that have fueled divisions between Obama and Catholics in the U.S. But the Vatican statement also said the leaders discussed immigration reform, touching on an issue where Obama has largely enjoyed the support of America’s many Hispanic Catholics. The Vatican didn’t say whether those issues came up directly with Francis or in a subsequent meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Obama, for his part, emerged visibly energized from his audience with the pope,
during which he expressed his great admiration and invited him to visit the White House. “It is a great honor. I’m a great admirer,” Obama said after greeting the pope with a slight bow as they shook hands. “Thank you so much for receiving me.” Although Obama and the church remain deeply split over social issues, Obama considers the pontiff a kindred spirit on issues of inequality, and their private meeting in the Papal Library ran longer than scheduled. After they emerged to cameras, Francis presented Obama with a copy of his papal mission statement decrying a global economic system that excludes the poor. Obama said he will keep it in the Oval Office. “You know, I actually will probably read this when I’m in the Oval Office, when I am deeply frustrated and I am sure it will give me strength and will calm me down,” Obama said. “I hope,” the pope responded. The president and pope both appeared tense at the start of the audience, when they initially greeted one another, but then were all smiles by the end of the meeting and seemed to have
found a rapport, though they spoke through interpreters. Obama arrived at the Vatican amid all the pomp and tradition of the Catholic Church, making his way in a long, slow procession through the hallways of the Apostolic Palace led by colorful Swiss Guards and accompanied by ceremonial attendants. The president bowed as he shook hands with the pontiff in the Small Throne Room, before the two sat down at the pope’s desk, as is custom for a papal audience. Obama presented the pope with a seed chest with fruit and vegetable seeds used in the White House Garden, mentioning that he understands the pope is opening the gardens at the papal summer residence to the public. The chest was inscribed with the date of their meeting and custom-made of leather and reclaimed wood from the Baltimore Basilica — one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the U.S. “If you have a chance to come to the White House, we can show you our garden as well,” Obama said. “Why not?” the pope re-
sponded in his native Spanish. Although the Vatican has not yet confirmed the trip, it is likely that Francis will travel to the U.S. in September 2015 for the church’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Popes have attended these family celebrations five of the past seven times they have been held, and Francis has put family issues at the forefront of his agenda. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, has extended a formal and open invitation to the pope to address Congress when he visits the United States. As Obama departed, he said to the pope, “Muchas gracias.” Then in English he added: “Please pray for me and my family.” It was an echo of how Francis usually ends his meetings, asking for people to pray for him. As they met, the six-year president, with his sinking poll numbers, wouldn’t have been blamed for seeking some reflected glory from a pope who, one year into his pontificate, is viewed as an agent of change in the Roman Catholic Church. In Francis, the White House sees the popular pope and his emphasis on eco-
nomic disparity as a form of moral validation of the president’s own economic agenda. “Given his great moral authority, when the pope speaks it carries enormous weight,” Obama said in an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera published ahead of his papal visit. “He can cause people around to the world to stop and perhaps rethink old attitudes and begin treating one another with more decency and compassion.” After leaving the Vatican midday, Obama made his way to Rome’s Quirinal Palace for a series of meetings with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Later, Obama and Renzi were to take questions from the press together at Rome’s Villa Madama, a Renaissance-era villa said to be designed by Raphael. Obama is the ninth president to make an official visit to the Vatican. His audience marks a change of pace for the president, who has devoted the past three days of a weeklong, four-country trip to securing European unity against Russia’s aggressive posture toward Ukraine.
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Friday 28 March 2014
Liverpool wins to keep title dream alive
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CHSS Dimapur kicks off sports meet
DIMaPur, March 27 (MexN): Cornerstone higher secondary school, Dimapur started their school Annual Sports Week on the March 26. A press note informed that it will be held till March 28. The chief guest for the opening ceremony was Watichuchang Jamir, Additional Superintendent of police, Dimapur. The programme was hosted by Moasenla pongen, Asst. Teacher; invocation prayer was said by Yanger, warden, boys hostel followed by unfurling of flag by the chief guest. Sentisanglala Imsong, Principal CSHSS delivered the welcome speech. A col- Additional Superintendent of police, Dimapur, Watichuchang Jamir, addressing the meet. orful drill was displayed by the lower sections. Temsu, memories of his short the best educational instiAsst. Teacher, along with duration as a student of tution in Nagaland. He urged the students the boy hostellers en- CSHSS. He encouraged the thralled the school with a students to have determi- to discover oneself through special number. The chief nation and inculcate values sports and not just take it as guest exhorted the man- and characters to achieve a mere calendar activities agement, faculty and stu- success in life. He also ex- but to continue the spirit of dents for their hardwork horted the students to de- sportsmanship in all fields and impressive prepara- velop talent through disci- of life. Oath administrapline and hardwork, utilize, tion was done by the sports tion of the programme. Sunderland's goalkeeper Vito Mannone, upper left, dives in vain as Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, out of frame, scores from a free kick during their English As an alumni of the time, talent and strength to secretary and kick off was Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday March 26. (AP Photo) school, he recalled fond make the school as one of done by the chief guest. LONDON, March 27 (reu- London club suffered the ignomi- land box on his favourite left foot took plenty of positives from the ters): Liverpool stayed firmly in ny of being booed despite taking all and curled a superb effort into the defeat heading into his team's next the hunt for a first league title in 24 three points, heightening the ten- top corner to become the second game against West Ham. "I would like to start the game years as superb strikes from Steven sion between manager Sam Allar- Liverpool player to reach 20 league now with same names that fingoals for the season after Suarez. Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge fired dyce and the Upton Park crowd. It was a goal that allowed Liv- ished with that tempo and belief," them to a 2-1 win over an obduerpool to cut loose but they could he said. "If we don't believe in ourrate Sunderland side at Anfield on BUBBLING CONFIDENCE The confidence that is bub- not muster a third goal and out of selves in the way we finished today Wednesday. The Merseyside club's seventh bling to the surface in Liverpool nowhere with time running out, then we make a massive mistake." On the back of three straight successive Premier League vic- was typified by the hordes of flag- Sunderland dragged themselves defeats, West Ham were given a tory, achieved without the swag- waving fans and puffing plumes of back into the contest. controversial early boost when refgering attacking play that has lit up red smoke that greeted the Livereree Mike Dean pointed to the spot their recent performances, moved pool team bus as it pulled up at an SHAKY DEFENCE After the bar was rattled at both and sent off Hull keeper Allan Mcthem back ahead of Manchester Anfield sizzling with anticipation. A lack of belief in Sunderland's ends by Sunderland's Lee Cattermole Gregor after a coming together with City into second place one point ranks, however, meant manager and Sturridge, the visitors reduced Mohamed Diame. Back-up keeper behind Chelsea. After struggling to get into their Gus Poyet parked the bus on the the deficit when Ki headed in Adam Steve Harper was brought on but stride against a stubborn Sunder- edge of their penalty area. Mur- Johnson's corner with Liverpool's his first act was to pick the ball out of his net after Mark Noble's spot- kick. land rearguard, a powerful Ger- murs of frustration began to spread suspect defence creaking again. Despite being a man down Hull Having never looked under rard free kick and a curled effort through the stadium as Sunderland from Sturridge earned Liverpool a reached the half-hour mark without threat, the final minutes proved a drew level through Nikica Jelavic, two-goal advantage before Ki sung- being breached as the hosts failed nerve-jangling finale for the home who deflected Tom Huddlestone's supporters with former Manches- free kick past a wrong-footed AdriYueng pulled one back 14 minutes to create a noteworthy chance. Yet Liverpool's patient probing ter United defender John O'Shea an. Parity was short-lived, howfrom time to ensure a nervy end to Children performing at the Assisi Hr Sec School, Dimapur sports meet. eventually told when the visitors wasting a great chance by heading ever, as James Chester conceded the game. Under the supervision "You have to give credit to Sun- conceded a free kick on the edge of wide from close range. Liverpool a comical own goal when his at- DIMaPur, March graced the occasion as the of the Principal, the teachderland, they have come to make their area with defender Santiago boss Brendan Rodgers became the tempted clearance flew into the 27 (MexN): The Annual guest of honour. Speaking on the occa- ers and students worked Sports day of Assisi Hr. Sec. it difficult for us, they were difficult Vergini perhaps lucky to escape a latest of the title-chasing managers top corner off his knee. Allardyce's relationship with School, Dimapur was held sion, Ahoto congratulated together to make the sports to break down," Liverpool captain red card for bringing down Luis Su- to play down their chances, pointGerrard told Sky Sports. "We need arez. Suarez and Daniel Agger stood ing out that Manchester City, who the West Ham fans is looking on March 27 at the School the school for its effort in week a success. Highlights to learn that when we go two goals poised over the ball before Gerrard are three points behind Chelsea strained, with a section of the premises. A press note in- putting up the programme of the day included March ahead we can't concede. We need made a late dash and curled his ef- with two games in hand, hold their home support venting their frus- formed that Ahoto Andrew, and said, “Sports days are Past, Drill display, Choretration at the home side's struggles. Chairman LFHSS, Vice – cherished by the students ography and Action song fort past Sunderland keeper Vito destiny in their own hands. to hold on and pass it better." "I don't play silly mind games, "I've never been in a place where Chairman YMCA North for lifetime”. He motivated by the students. Some of the Defeat left struggling Sunder- Mannone into the top corner. If the first half was largely frus- I'm concentrating on my team and I won and got booed," Allardyce – East & President ANPSA the students to be good lis- events of the day were Frog land three points adrift of safety in 18th place in the relegation battle trating for the hosts, the second be- Jose Mourinho is saying what I'm said. "I started at 16, got into the Dimapur Unit was the teners and said, “Listening race & Rabbit race by LKG as West Ham United moved further gan with an early goal that lifted the saying. If Manchester City win all first team at 18 and I'm 59 now and Chief Guest. Rev Sr Milly is a part of knowledge and children, Bamboo Race & clear of danger with a 2-1 home win tension. Strurridge was allowed their games they win the league. I have never been in place where Fernandes, Provincial Su- you can gain wisdom by Obstacle race by juniors and Relay race by the seniors. perior, NorthEast province listening.” over 10-man Hull City. The east the space to cut into the Sunder- It's simple maths," he said. Poyet we have won and got booed."
Assisi Hr Sec School conducts sports meet
DBHSS Kohima annual sports meet Pacers rally late to beat Heat
KOhIMa, March 27 (MexN): Don Bosco Higther Secondary School, Kohima today began its annual sports meet. Nagaland Governor, Ashwani Kumar was the chief guest at the event. The Governor expressed his appreciation to the institute for contributing immensely towards spread of education in this remote tribal State and in other parts of North East India.
He stressed on character building and personality development and expressed confidence that the school is laying adequate emphasis on both these aspects. “Games and Sports help us remain physically fit and also help us develop a pleasant personality. By participating in games, we learn to face the realities of life, its victories, its setbacks and its defeats in a more balanced man-
ner,” he stated. He further said that there is a need to consider making games and sports compulsory in all educational institutions, especially schools. He further spoke on the prospect of sport being a viable career option for students. The Governor informed that the Government of India and the Government of Nagaland have been making strenuous efforts cre-
ating sports infrastructure in the State and the country. He called upon all for proper utilization of the sporting facilities provided by the state. “Every School / State or Institution should select / shortlist a few games and sports where the local children have a natural talent. Then they can devote the available time / money to excel in that field,” the Governor added.
Sevilla shock Real in La Liga
MaDrID, March 27 (aFP): Real Madrid suffered a huge blow to their La Liga title hopes as a 2-1 win for Sevilla sent them crashing to a second defeat in four days on Wednesday. Colombian striker Carlos Bacca struck twice to give the hosts a sixth consecutive league win after Cristiano Ronaldo had opened the scoring. League leaders Atletico Madrid now lead Real by three points and have a better head-to-head record against Los Blancos as they beat Granada 1-0. Barcelona moved into second place, a point behind Atletico, with a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou thanks to a double from Neymar. But it was a bittersweet night for the Catalans as goalkeeper Victor Valdes may have played his last game for the club after suffering cruciate ligament damage that will rule him out of the World Cup. Real were looking to react from a first defeat in 32 games on Sunday as they lost a thrilling El Clasico 4-3 to Barcelona and they started brightly with Ga-
Real Madrid's Marcelo Vieira from Brazil controls the ball against Sevilla during their La Liga soccer match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium, in Seville, Spain on Wednesday, March 26. (AP Photo)
reth Bale and Karim Benzema going close inside the first 10 minutes. Ronaldo did open the scoring 14 minutes in as his free-kick cannoned off Ivan Rakitic to leave Sevilla goalkeeper Beto helpless. The lead lasted only four minutes as Bacca finished off a fine move by converting Jose Antonio Reyes' pass from close range. Reyes could then have put his side in front as Bacca returned the favour, but the former Arsenal man
dragged his shot just wide. However, Sevilla were grateful to Beto six minutes before the break as he brilliantly turned Ronaldo's piledriver over the bar. Ronaldo was somehow denied his second of the night moments later as this time he lifted the ball over Beto, but the ball struck the inside of the post and rolled across the line before being cleared by a Sevilla defender. Madrid continued to press after the break, but were struck on the coun-
ter-attack 18 minutes from time when wonderful play by Rakitic took him past Pepe and the Croatian played in Bacca to fire home his second of the night. Beto was called into action once more to deny Ronaldo moments later, but for all their possession Madrid failed to carve out another clear opening and their hopes of salvaging anything from the game disappeared when Bale's free-kick flew over in the final minute.
INDIaNaPOLIs, March 27 (aP): Indiana took every shot Miami could muster Wednesday night. Then the Pacers threw a couple of their own punches — and put the two-time defending champs on the mat. Paul George scored 23 points, Roy Hibbert added 21 and Indiana rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Heat 84-83, taking a threegame lead over Miami in the chase of the Eastern Conference's top seed. "They're the champs, they're going to bring out the best in us," said David West, who made a 3-pointer with 50.2 seconds to go. "They bring out the best in anybody. I thought we just had enough fight." It was one of those rare grudge matches that actually lived up to the billing. Before the game, the teams chided one another with dueling comments. Afterward, nobody was ready to make up. And in between, the action got downright nasty. LeBron James needed a cotton swab in his nose to keep playing in the fourth quarter after getting whacked in the face. Dwyane Wade spent the final minute of the game icing his right hamstring. Pacers center Roy Hibbert finished the game despite taking an elbow to the face that left him so groggy he didn't even remember getting hit. James and George both wound up taking spills into basket supports, and Lance Stephenson was ejected midway through the fourth quarter after picking up his second technical foul for celebrating a basket. The angry Stephenson waved his hand at the ref and after leaving the court, threw a towel
Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) fights for a rebound with Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. The Pacers won 84-83. (AP Photo)
and kicked a door. Coach Frank Vogel was not amused, saying he had a stern talk with his budding star guard before he went home. But it typified a rugged night for Miami (48-22). "It is what it is, they ref the game, we play it," James said. The NBA's best home team ended a two-game losing streak, took a 2-1 lead in the season series and now has the inside track to home-court advantage with just 10 games to play. And (52-20) Indi-
ana still managed to do all of that on a night James seemed to be at his best. The four-time MVP finished with 38 points, eight rebounds, five assists, was 9 of 15 from the field and 14 of 15 from the free throw line. The problem: James also had six turnovers, Wade had six more turnovers and Miami managed only one basket over the final 3 minutes, 23 seconds. James and Bosh both missed late jumpers that would have given Miami the lead, the last an airball by
Bosh from just right of the top of the key as time expired. "Unfortunately, that was what I diagramed," coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It probably wasn't the best call. It might have been a little too gunslinger on my part. I just wanted an open shot." They were so hard to come by Wednesday night that James was even called for a flagrant foul when he drove to the basket and sent the 7-foot-2, 290-pound Hibbert crashing to the ground.
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The Queen meets One Direction star Niall Horan
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Queen may not be the most devoted fan of the world’s biggest boy band but for a couple of hours tonight at Buckingham Palace singer Niall Horan was part of One’s Direction. Horan, 20, a teenage heartthrob, was invited to greet the 87-year-old monarch when he joined 300 members of the Irish community at a palace reception ahead of an historic first State visit by their country’s president to Britain. They have met before but it was still a thrill for the County Westmeathborn singer. "I might ask her if she wants to come to a show", he joked. "It's an absolute honour to be here with two great countries coming together. I couldn't believe it when I got the invitation. To have met Her Majesty again was a great experience." His country’s President Michael D Higgins will be in the UK in April following the Queen's visit to the Irish Republic three years ago, when she became the first British monarch to visit the country. The Queen and Prince Philip, along with Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and
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ot since Julie Andrews has a singing nun caused such a stir in the abbey. A Sicilian nun has become the fastest growing internet phenomenon of all time after performing on the Italian version of The Voice. Sister Cristina Scuccia, who stunned judges with her version of an Alicia Keys song, belted out in full habit, has racked up 30-million hits on YouTube in just seven days.
racked up 10-million views in 18 days, before going on to reach almost 2-billion clicks. When Sister Cristina gave her rendition of the U.S. star’s hit No One the first judge to turn around was tattooed Italian rapper J-Ax. His jaw dropped when he saw where the heavenly voice had come from. He later joked: ‘If I'd had a nun like you at Sunday school I'd be
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rishioners and nuns. Cristina, who grew up in a small town outside Palermo, got her first taste of stardom aged 17 when she was offered the starring role in a musical put on by an order of nuns about their founder St Ursula. 'It all started off as a bit of fun, getting into the role, but as every performance went by I realised that my life
r e v e t i h t ne r e t n i w g o n h i s t w o n r e al tg t s e V t s T a t f i s h of me o n c o e i s b r e n v u n n Singing orming on Italia f after per
The Queen was all smiles when she met the 20-year-old pop sensation Niall Horan at a reception to recognise those who have enriched Irish culture. He was by far the youngest there
Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent, chatted with Irish guests from the world of sport, business, politics, the arts, and community work, who have all made a positive contribution to Britain. Other guests included X-Factor judge Louis Walsh, fashion designer Orla Kiely, racehorse trainer Jonjo O'Neill and former Formula One racing boss Eddie Jordan. Reality TV judge Walsh said the Queen told him she would love to come back and visit
his country again. "We talked about her visit to Ireland, she said she had a wonderful time and that she'd love to come back again. "She said she thought she picked the perfect moment to come while Mary McAleese was still president. "She is an amazing woman and she proved that on her visit. Everybody loves her. "I didn't ask if she watches The X Factor but I think she might be watching Strictly Come Dancing," he said.
pope now.’ The bad boy judge swiftly recruited her for his team saying: ‘We'd be unbeatable together, the Devil and Holy Water. ‘. 'Are you a real nun?', another visibly amazed judge asked Sister Cristina. She insisted: 'Very real indeed. I have a gift and I've come to give it to you.' The starry eyed sister said she was now 'definitely expecting The first judge to turn around was tattooed Italian rapper J-Ax who couldn't believe his a call from eyes when he realised the singer was a nun Pope Francis'. The idea is not as far The previous record holder was the unforget- fetched as one might think, table Gangnam Style by given the pontiff’s habit for Korean pop star Psy which making phone calls to pa-
was changing,' she told an Italian magazine. The next year she became a novice and took her holy orders two years ago, while continuing to take signing and dancing classes. She also auditioned for X-factor. Sister Cristina claims that her musical antics are in line with Francis' pastoral recommendation for priests to reach out to people in the street. 'Who said that a nun cannot perform? It gives out a strong signal if a young woman who has consecrated her life to God continues to do things that any person of my age would do,' Cristina was quoted as saying by Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The audition, which aired a week ago, attracted 13 mil-
Sister Cristina Scuccia brought nuns from her convent who looked delighted at her performance
lion views on the You Tube website in the first three days. Gangnam Style remains the most watched YouTube video ever. But when it was first published, it took 18 days rather than three - to pass the 10-million-hits mark. The unlikely TV contestant’s popularity has been boosted by Alicia Keys herself. 'Now, THAT'S what beautiful, pure ener-
gy looks like! Sing it, sister Christina!' the U.S. singer posted on Twitter, along with a link to the nun's video. Whoopi Goldberg, who played a pop star who seeks refuge by disguising herself a a nun in the film Sister Act, also lent her support tweeting the link to the video and writing: 'For when you want a taste of sister act!'
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$9M estate to Mick Jagger Arjun Kapoor
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ick Jagger's fashion designer girlfriend L'Wren Scott had left her entire $9million estate to the Rolling Stones rocker before taking her own life last week. New York Post's Page Six reported Wednesday that Scott, whose remains were cremated Tuesday following a small, private funeral service in Los Angeles, left a simple will bequeathing all her jewelery, clothing, furniture, cars and other personal effects to 'Michael Phillip Jagger.' Scott, 49, was found kneeling on the floor of her Manhattan condominium March 17 with a scarf wrapped around her neck that had been tied to a door handle. Born Luann Bambrough and raised by an adoptive Mormon family, Jagger's long-time partner left a small town in Utah at age 17 to build a career as a fashion designer and stylist. Scott had been estranged from her sister, Jan Bambrough Shane, who ended up being entirely excluded from the will along with
their brother, Randy. 'Expect if otherwise provided in this will, I have intentionally omitted to provide herein for any other my heirs living at the date of my death,’ Scott wrote. Probate documents obtained by the paper detailed that Miss Scott owned a condo at 200 Eleventh Avenue in Manhattan worth $8million and another $1million in 'tangible personal property and various other assets.' Miss Scott also added in her final will and testament: 'I have never been married. I have no children.' However, she later crossed out the word 'never' without providing a further explanation. Scott and Jagger, 70, had been dating since 2001. The aging rock star was in Australia for a Rolling Stones tour when the designer killed herself. At the time of her death, Miss Scott's fashion line was reportedly millions of dollars in debt. Mr Jagger’s personal net worth is estimated to be around $305million.
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oung actor Arjun Kapoor has been named the national ambassador of the Earth Hour to be observed March 29. He is glad that he can influence young minds and bring about positive change. Being a youth icon and influencing people is always good. But this (the Earth Hour) is something important because I can create an impression on people's minds and that can bring a change in our country, the 28-year-old said here Tuesday at an event for Earth Hour. Under the Earth Hour initiative, citizens are asked to switch off all electricity for an hour. This year, it will be observed Saturday from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. If someone gets influenced by a pledge I take, then these are the things I want to do. So I am really grateful to be giv-
en this opportunity, Arjun added. Arjun, who will soon be seen in 2 States, also does his part in keeping the environment green. He says that he, along with his sister Anshula are fond of planting trees and plants - something that their late mother Mona had taugh them when they were young. I plant as many trees and plants as possible. It is something my mother was very fond of doing and even my sister. My sister started this in school and we have continued it. Greenery is vanishing by leaps and bounds, and that's something I have been intrigued by since childhood. I would like to have a garden, but in Mumbai it's impossible to have one. So we have a garden on the terrace, Arjun said.
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ctor and popular VJ Rannvijay Singha is the latest to take the social media route to announce his wedding to his fans. "Wanted all of you to know from me, here it is. I'm getting married next month!!" the 31-year-old posted on his Facebook and Twitter page on Tuesday night. And on Wednesday morning, he teased his fans with a picture (inset) uploaded on his Facebook page, captioning it, "Switched from my casuals to suit the occasion. Can you guess what it is?" While there was no announcement on who the
future Mrs Singha is, there are rumours that he got engaged earlier this month to London-based Priyanka Vohra. Reports of their engagement had come out in December last year too, but there was no confirmation then. Rannvijay's most public relationship, with fellow VJ Anusha Dandekar, ended in 2009, after which he kept his relationships away from the spotlight. In an earlier interview to us, he had said, "I am not averse to the idea of marriage. I will get married once I find the right girl and I am in the right place in my life, both personally and professionally."
elena Gomez was overwhelmed with emotion as she gave an inspiring speech at a youth empowerment event in Oakland, California on Wednesday (26Mar14). The Come and Get It hitmaker took to the Oracle Arena stage in front of thousands for the first annual We Day conference, which gathers kids from all over the U.S. to encourage young people to take action and affect change in their own communities. Gomez began her passionate speech by saying, "I am not an activist. I haven't changed the world or led a campaign. I'm here to just tell you my path so that you can hopefully take something away from it because I don't like being honest with press and interviews. I like being honest with you directly. "A lot of you are a part of inspiring me. And maybe you don't get it, maybe you're not told this enough, but you inspire me to be better. We should inspire
each other to be better." The 21 year old, who recently completely a stint in rehab for an unconfirmed issue in January (14), became emotional when talk-
ing about her recent struggles, holding back tears as she made her confession to the crowd. Gomez continued, "I'm surrounded by people who
are supposed to guide me. And some of them have and others haven't. They pressure me - 'You gotta be sexy, you gotta be cute, you gotta be nice'... what to
wear, how to look, what to say, how I should be. "Until recently I had given into that pressure. I lost sight of who I was. I listened to opinions of people and
I tired to change who I am, because I thought others would accept me for it. And I realised I don't know how to be anything but myself." The actress ended her passionate speech with words of encouragement for her young fans, and said, "You are changing the world. Please be kind to each other, and love and inspire people. Let's change the game... Stay true to yourself and know that we all have each others' back. "I'd be lying if I said that I've never tried to make myself better by giving in, because I have. But I've learned from my actions and for all the things I've done, I'm proudest of that... You are who you surround yourself with. I hope I can inspire each and every one of you to just trust yourselves and to be love and be loved." In addition to Gomez, other celebrities were also on hand to celebrate the youth of America, including Seth Rogen, Orlando Bloom, and Big Sean.
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Li beats Wozniacki I will be honoured and happy to to enter semifinals take up BCCI top job: Gavaskar
Li Na of China, returns a shot from Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, at the Sony Open Tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 26 in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo)
MIaMI, MaRch 27 (REUTERS): World number two Li Na powered her way past 11th seed Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 7-5 and into the semifinals of the Sony Open on Wednesday, setting up another rematch of the Australian Open final against Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova. Li did not play a match until the third round after receiving a first round bye and second round walkover but has since been in sizzling form, reaching the last four without dropping a set. Earlier on a windswept centre court, Cibulkova fought off three match points to claim a 3-6, 7-6, (7-5), 6-3 upset win over third seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, propelling her into the top 10 for the first time in her career. The win set up another clash with Asia's first Grand Slam singles champion, who defeated the Slovakian at Melbourne Park in straight sets and again at the quarterfinals at Indian Wells in three sets two weeks ago. "Another tough match, for sure," said Li, looking ahead to her semifinal. "I think so many people think about maybe a repeat for the final, but it's not. "Miami is Miami, because Australia is over. It's past already."
Wozniacki, a former-world number one, presented few problems for Li as she raced to a 4-1 lead in the opening set before the Dane hit back with a four-game spurt to go in front 5-4. But Li recovered to close the set with a three-game run which was followed by a similar four-game sweep to end the second set and clinch the match. With players struggling in cool, blustery conditions, 10th seed Cibulkova reached the final four for the first time in eight visits to Miami despite being broken 10 times by Radwanska, committing 51 unforced errors and eight double faults. The match was not of the same quality the pair showed in their Australian Open semifinal earlier this year, as Cibulkova waited until the fourth game of the second set before managing to hold serve for the first time. "I have to say I'm really glad, especially about my win today," said Cibulkova, who took out three-time champion Venus Williams in the fourth round. "It wasn't easy at all to play today against Aga with the wind and conditions and I had to stay aggressive all the time even if I missed many shots." With the
wind whipping and swirling around centre court, the game opened with five consecutive breaks before Radwanska held serve to grab a 4-2 lead. But the set would end the way it began with three more breaks and Radwanska taking a 1-0 lead. The slew of breaks extended into the second set with three more before Cibulkova finally held serve. Trailing 5-4 in the second set and serving to stay alive, Cibulkova staved off three match points before holding and then breaking Radwanska en route to winning the set in a tiebreak. "Well, I saw she (Cibulkova) has match point down and then leaving the hotel, come to here, and then one set all, and I go and middle of the warmup, they say she won," said Li. Radwanska, with her left knee and right shoulder already heavily taped, called for the trainer at the changeover and had even more plaster applied to right hand. When play resumed Radwanska quickly found herself down a break and could never regain control, Cibulkova eventually falling onto her back and raising her hands in triumph after watching the Pole's return sail long.
NEW DELhI, MaRch 27 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed Sunil Gavaskar's name as replacement for N Srinivasan as BCCI President and the batting legend said he will be "honoured" and "happy" to adhere to the directives of the highest court of the land. "First and foremost, if the highest court suggests something, you have to do so but that has to be on record. I am currently contracted with BCCI as a commentator. But if Supreme Court wants me to do that, I will do it," Gavaskar said. "When the Supreme Court asks you, there is no question about it, there is not much you can do and I will be happy to do what they ask me to do", he told NDTV. Gavaskar, a former Indian captain, said he would wait for the final order from the court. "I will consider it, it will be a huge honour that Supreme Court feels I will be good enough to do the job. But we will have to wait and watch until tomorrow in which direction it goes.
Let's not jump the gun," the former Indian captain said. Asked if he is prepared for the challenge, Gavaskar said: "As an opening batsman, you have to be prepared for all kinds of challenges, you have to play in all kinds of pitches, you are always prepared for a challenge mentally and physically. "Even today, although I am happy to be away from the limelight, I am prepared to do what is needed if the Supreme Court wants me to do so," he added. The Supreme Court today also proposed the suspension of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) along with Rajasthan Royals (RR) from IPL 7 till the pendency of the betting and spot fixing case. "It is sad. They were the champions. In 2008, Rajasthan Royals were the champions and Chennai Super Kings won three times, they have brought a lot of joy, so this observation will make cricket fans sad," Gavaskar said. Former President Shashank Manohar yesterday demanded the suspen-
sion of the IPL 7 till a thorough probe by the CBI is completed but Gavaskar wondered how will it help the game. "In situation like this, you will have different opinions. You will have to sit down and think about it. I don't know how will it help. When fixing scandal broke out 14 years ago,
cricket continued," Gavaskar said when asked if IPL 7 should be scrapped. "We need to put measures in place. There should be Anti-corruption officials available for every team in IPL, so that young players will know where to approach." Asked about his views on Srinivasan,
who didn't resign even after Supreme Court's observation, Gavaskar said: "Look, I think we need to understand that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. I would not be able to pass judgement on that. It is not my area. It is a completely different issue on which I have zero experience."
'Ganguly should Sunil Gavaskar should take over be BCCI president' as BCCI president, SC proposes
KOLKaTa, MaRch 27 (PTI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly would be the 'best person' to take over BCCI president following the Supreme Court's observation on Mudgal Committee report on IPL spot-fixing scandal, West Bengal sports minister Madan Mitra said today. "Let Sourav Ganguly take over the reigns at the BCCI. He is our all time best captain and has a clean image. He is the best person to take over the BCCI at this time," Mitra said reacting to SC's observation that Sunil Gavaskar or a former cricketer should take over the reigns at the BCCI.Hitting out at Srinivasan for not stepping down, Mitra said, "All cricket lovers in the country are ashamed just because of one person, that is N Srinivasan." "As a sports minister, I demand Srinivasan should immediately step down. There should be clean cricket and a young brigade," he said.
NEW DELhI, MaRch 27 (TNN): In a big setback to BCCI president N Srinivasan, the Supreme Court on Thursday proposed his replacement by Sunil Gavaskar and suspension of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) along with Rajasthan Royals (RR) from IPL 7 till the pendency of case of betting and spot fixing scandal before it. The court said it is intending to bar CSK, owned by India Cements, which is promoted by Srinivasan, and RR, whose players and team officials are allegedly involved in the scandal, from participating in the IPL 7 tournament slated to begin from April 16. A bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik proposed the name of veteran cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar to head the Board during the pendency of the case in the apex court. The bench asked the Board to give its response by tomorrow on its propos-
als after which it will pass an interim order. The bench also proposed to pass an order barring India Cements officials from getting involved with the functioning of BCCI after senior counsel Harish Salve, appearing for Cricket Association of Bihar, pointed out that many such officials are at present part of BCCI team. Salve also raised questions on the conduct of captain of Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, who is also vice-president of India Cements, saying that he is
guilty of corrupt practices. At the beginning of the proceedings, BCCI placed before the apex court its proposal and assured that it will initiate disciplinary proceedings against persons concerned on the basis of Supreme Court-appointed Mudgal committee's report. BCCI, which was rapped on Tuesday by the apex court, came out with the proposal saying that it agrees to conduct proper probe in the IPL betting and spot fixing scandal. (With PTI inputs)
India eye semis, Bangladesh fight
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MIRPUR, MaRch 27 (PTI): Aiming to clinch the semifinal berth at the earliest, a confident India would be eyeing for another commanding performance when they meet an out-of-sorts Bangladesh in their third Group league match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday. On paper, it will be a 'David versus Goliath' contest as Bangladesh are no match for an Indian team who are now being considered as serious contenders for the title. But the fickleness of the shortest format means that a gritty fight from the Tigers can't be ruled out against some of the biggest names in world cricket. On current form too, there has been a big difference between the two teams as they get ready to lock horns at the Sher-eBangla National Stadium. The Indian team's confidence has certainly shot up after their wins against quality opposition like Pakistan and defending champions West Indies. In both matches, it was only one team that was in total control and that was Team India. While Yuvraj Singh can cop a bit of flak for delaying the inevitable against West Indies which affected the net run-rate
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India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, center, and teammates Shikhar Dhawan, left, and Virat Kohli play a friendly game of soccer during a training session ahead of their ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 27. (AP Photo)
but Friday will give the 'Men In Blue' a chance to seal a ticket for the semifinal even before they meet Australia in their last group league encounter on Sunday. Nothing is more satisfying than to meet an Australian team with an open mind and the Kohlis, Mishras and Jadejas will be hoping to come out all guns blazing against a team
which is down in the pits. If losing to Hong Kong wasn't enough, the demoralising defeat against West Indies where they were bowled out for less than 100 was even more disappointing for the thousands of home fans who passionately support their national team. For India, there aren't too many worries save Yuvraj's indifferent form.
However Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina have more than made up for the poor show by the Punjab veteran. Such has been their dominant show that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is one of the finest batsmen in the T20 format, has not been required to bat. Waiting in the wings for his chance is Ajinkya Rahane, who can also be a match-
winner on a given day. With so much option in the batting front, the Indian team can certainly push a mediocre Bangladesh bowling attack to the wall. Save Shakib al Hasan, who is a world class all-rounder, Bangladesh does not have too many players who could pose a real threat for this Indian team. The best part about India's performance so far has been their bowling - especially their spinners. Leg spinner Amit Mishra with two man-of-the-match awards has shown that he can prove to be more than a handful on conditions where there is a little bit more help for the spinners. Mishra has not been afraid to flight the deliveries and varied his length. He has bowled the legbreak well and surprised the batsmen with occasional googly. Ravichandran Ashwin may not have set the stage on fire but his 'leg-theory' (coming round the wicket to right handers and firing it on leg-stump) has been effective so far. Jadeja as the third specialist spinner has been among wickets although Lendl Simons scored a few runs during the final over of the innings, in the last match.
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