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‘By Pass Road’ dedicated to people of Nagaland [ PAGE 02]

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The Roads to Hornbill...

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 27

Come December and all roads will lead to Kisama as the “Festival of Festivals” - the Hornbill Festival will begin. This year, visitors will get three additional days of enjoyment as the Hornbill festival will be held for 10 days. Over the years, the Government of Nagaland and other tourism agencies have worked hard in promoting the event. The Hornbill Festival has gained both national and international fame, drawing visitors from all across the globe.

However, getting to the Hornbill festival is not an easy ride. This year too, visitors are expected to experience a neck-breakBritain’s Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, right, sings with US singers Taylor Swift, left, and Jon Bon Jovi at the ing journey that can leave Centrepoint Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace in London on Tuesday. Centrepoint is a charity supporting homeless them sore and exhausted before the fun even begins. young people aged 16-25 and the Duke is patron of the organisation. (AP Photo)

Trial for HIV cure

LONDON, NOVEMBER 27 (IANS): Scientists from five leading British universities will begin a groundbreaking clinical trial next year to test a possible cure for HIV. The researchers, led by John Frater of Oxford University and Sarah Fidler of Imperial College, London, hope the trial will show that a cure is feasible.

The scientists said efforts to cure HIV in the past have been thwarted by the virus’s ability to lie dormant inside blood cells without being detected.

NSCN (IM) clarifies

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): With regard to the November 13 report of an arms smuggling racket busted by the 29 AR, the NSCN (IM) clarified that the apprehended persons, John Longthasa and Awon Angkan are not members of the NSCN (IM). A press note from the MIP stated that “such acts of mudslinging and defaming the name of the NSCN needs to be highly condemned and ought to be avoided in the future.” It further asked the local media to be prudent and urged them to properly ascertain facts before going to print.

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NPCC launch first phase of agitation Our Correspondent Kohima | November 27

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today launched a poster campaign as part of its agitation for the removal of Nagaland Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Imkong L. Imchen, from the Council of Ministers.

NPCC General Secretary (Adm), Medokul Sophie, while speaking to The Morung Express, informed that the poster campaign was launched following the expiry of the deadline given by the NPCC to the Chief Minister (CM) of Nagaland.

NPCC on November 13 had submitted a representation to the CM and demanded the removal of the Minister from the Council of Ministers on allegations of his involvement in “criminal activity” during the 2013 assembly election. In the representation, the Congress had warned the launch of a series of agitations if the CM failed to “drop” Imchen by November 26. Sophie informed that the poster campaign has been launched throughout the State by the respective District Con-

gress Committees on November 27.

Except for Kohima, the campaign is progressing smoothly, he said, adding that with the onset of the Hornbill Festival and scheduled visit of the President, Pranab Mukherjee, and other dignitaries, the Kohima District Administration has undertaken a beautification drive and removed the posters from prime areas.

The Wokha Police, on November 4, filed a charge sheet in the Imchen case; he was caught with arms, money and liquor on February 18, 2013, prior to the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election.

It may be recalled that an emergency meeting of NPCC executive committee of members, MLAs, frontal chiefs and DCC president on November 25 had decided to stage a sit-in dharna on November 29 in front of Nagaland Civil Secretariat from 10:00 am onwards. Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Tokheho had informed media persons on November 25 that Congress would also impose a bandh on December 3.

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Twenty crore worth drugs seized in Mnp

The two hour journey from Dimapur to Kohima may seem endless for visitors coming from outside Nagaland. Local people are used to the conditions.

According to one person, his friends who visited the Hornbill Festival last year turned down his invitation this year. “I invited my friends from Malaysia this year again to the Hornbill Festival but they refused saying they had a bad experience on our roads,” said Robert Kikon, a Pastor.

He said that he has a few friends coming from overseas this year but that he has already warned them about the road conditions.

Ayushman Dutta, a journalist from Assam who often visits Dimapur comments that the roads are pathetic and that it is a nightmare to travel on it. “I have to check realignment

of my car after every trip to Dimapur,” he said. A local journalist also mentioned some of her friends saying that “they most probably would never come back” after a ride on Nagaland roads. Some said that they cringe at the very thought of it.

While there is always the sudden rush to repair the roads before the Hornbill Festival every year, long-term efforts have hardly been seen to ensure that the roads remain good after the festival is over and visitors have left.

“Nagaland cannot leave a lasting impression in the minds of visitors only with its songs and dances.

People will come, see and probably even forget about it but they most certainly won’t forget the bad roads,” James Merry, a social activist said.

Food joints go under scanner

Newmai News Network Imphal | November 27

Manipur Police on November 26 seized illegal drugs worth around Rs 20 crore (International Market Value) and arrested five persons, including a Jamandar of Manipur Rifles in connection with the incident.

According to the police, the banned drugs were being transported to Myanmar in two vehicles. However, Manipur’s Thoubal district police seized the drugs from the vehicles at around 7:30 pm on Tuesday near Chaobok Lamkhai in Thoubal district.

Superintendent of Police, Thoubalm, Akoijam Jhalajit Singh informed that one Maruti Gypsy (hard top) and one Ikon car travelling towards Thoubal were found parked some 15 meters away from the Imphal-Moreh road (national highway) in a suspicious manner.

Thoubal district police under the command of O Tomba also saw people transferring goods from one vehicle to the other. Police informed that on checking the vehicles, 12,68,800 tablets of pseudoephedrine tablets (Brumet and Polyfed) were found.

According to the five arrested persons, the banned goods were handed over to them by one Md Nanao of Lilong Makha Leikai, Thoubal district. The arrested persons have been identified as Jamandar Hollal Haokip of 8th Manipur Rifles posted at UBI, Moreh; Lunminthang Haokip, Vahkim Haokip, Chinchin Haokip and Jangkhosei Bolsom. Police informed that a charge sheet against the accused would soon be prepared.

Some people think that taking pride in “Naga culture” has lost its meaning.

“The roads are a sad reflection of corruption, greediness and dishonesty in Naga society. What culture are we talking about?” “Culture is not just about our clothes, songs and dances.

It is about our identity, attitude, mindset, character, and our values. None of it is reflected well in our society today,” Merry said.

Bokali Mughavi, a social worker and peace activist says: “Naga culture of laziness, dishonesty, ever increasing disparity between the rich and poor, embracing westernization without going through the process of cultural and social evolution is what will be noticed by the tourists. These are all a reflection of our society’s leaders and their leadership abilities.”

Insects and flies found in sweets at one of the food processing chambers in a hotel in Dimapur. (Morung photo)

Food safety officials find many discrepancies Morung Express News Dimapur | November 27

Food safety officials along with police on Wednesday visited restaurants, hotels, bakeries, lounges and eating houses along Circular Road, Dimapur to inspect facilities and to verify that safe food handling practices are followed. During the inspection, it was found that the food being handled processed, manufactured or stored and the persons handling them did not conform to the sanitary and hygienic requirements. Most of the places did not adhere to the basic hygienic requirement of wearing gloves, masks,

aprons or sanitary paper headgears.

However, in places that were inspected later, the employees were found hygienically prepped and working, when the food safety inspectors arrived.

However when employees were asked if they wore gloves and headgears daily while working, the response was negative; making it obvious that they were tipped-off about the inspection going on. Many of them said they were asked to prep up only few minutes earlier, before the inspection team arrived. In most of the hotels, newspapers were used instead of butter papers at the bottom of cakes and other items.

Food safety inspectors cautioned the restaurants and hotels against the use of newspapers as its ink con-

tains substances that might cause substantial health hazards.

During the inspection, it was found that the salt used in one particular restaurant did not have any iodine content. In other places, the inspection team seized items that were either expired or did not have the manufactured date. The seized items included coconut powders, dry fruits, pasta maga & mamma giri, cardamom and soya sauce.

The food safety inspectors took note of ash trays provided on tables in restaurants and hotels despite such places being declared no smoking zones.

Sentong Jamir, Food Safety Officer (health department) under Chief Medical Officer Dimapur has asked all food manufacturing units to print food safety license or registration numbers on all labels of their produce by December 6. The manufacturing units include home-made processed foods for sale like meat packets and pickles.

Managers of some hotels and restaurants were asked to report to the office of CMO Dimapur on Thursday to cross check their licenses.

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Rio to grace Ngada festival Kohima, November 27 (mexN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will grace Ngada, a premier festival of Rengma Nagas on November 28 at Aghonshü under the aegis of Rengma Hoho and sponsored by state government.

Er. Levi Rengma deputy speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly will host the festival. The inaugural function will start at 10:30 AM. Welcome address will be delivered by Sawathang Kez Seb, president Rengma Hoho while Nshenthong Magh will invoke traditional Ngada blessings.

Significance of Ngada will be highlighted by Dr. P. S. Lorin, advisor Rengma Hoho. Kenilo Apon president Rengma Officers Forum will take a time for acknowledgement while Obed Kath of Divine Connection has been figured as special appearance. Joey Woch will present instrumental piece.

Cultural exhibition will start from 12:00 noon. It will feature traditional Ngada opening by Tseminyu Lojvü, indigenous Rengma folk dance- Terogvünyu cultural club, modern Rengma folk dance – Kithagha culture club, cotton spinning folk song- PKR women, rice pounding folk song- Tsogin women, song of festivals- Kandi men,Ngada folk song- Tesophenyu men and platter of fashion with love

by Aji Semy.

The programme will be followed by grand Ngada feast. Meanwhile, Sparkventure Production is also presenting musical feast at Tseminyu New Town. The event is being sponsored by Music Task Force and Er. Levi Rengma and The Morung Express as media partner. This musical extravaganza will feature Divine Connection, Making Merry, Alo Wanth, Kenei Chale, Menguse Suokhrie, Dayspring, Joey Woch, Jonathan Mesen, Nentile Kath, Nancy Magh, Andrew Thong and Apenla.

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‘Learn and be hard working’ ‘By Pass Road’ dedicated Banuo exhort officers at Nagaland Civil Service Association conference

Banuo Z. Jamir IAS Addl. Chief Secy. & Commisioner, Nagaland addressing the Nagaland Civil Service Association 41st annual general conference on November 27. (DIPR Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | November 27

The Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) today held its 41st annual general conference today at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima with Banuo Z. Jamir IAS, Addl. Chief Secy. & Commisioner, Nagaland as the chief guest and K.T. Sukhalu, IAS Comm. & Secy.

FCS, IT & C as the speaker.

Opining on the rise in quality of Civil Service candidates each year Banuo remarked on how over the past years young officers had impressed upon her through their creative presentations and their hard

work hand picking some of the officers for their commendable work ethics. Stressing on the need for officers to leave their footprints at office, which their predecessors and colleagues alike could follow she said, “It is you who will leave a legacy whether significant or insignificant.”

Encouraging the audience to take courage and practice justice she called upon the need for transparency at work. “The most challenging assignments back then, hold the most memorable memories for me today” she said while remarking on the need for officers to be pre-

pared and willing for any task assigned to them. She also spoke on the need for the officers not to lose their sense of aesthetics and creativity terming them as qualities of every brilliant officer.

The chief guest also spoke on the need for officers to familiarize themselves with the locals of the place they worked remarking how association local leaders cemented into lifelong friendship adding that commitment and hard work in their duties would eventually result in them earning the respect of people. Encouraging them to be open to learning Banuo

also stressed on the importance of prayer in their personal lives as the secret to God’s grace on their endeavors.

Speaking on the occasion also was K.T. Sukhalu who spoke on the topic, “The Way Forward.” Sharing about his life experiences, he also stressed on the need for the officers to familiarize themselves with the local leaders, while pressing on the need to be honest in their dealings which eventually would award them with government recognition of their abilities. He also called upon the officers to discuss their ideas, with the objective to work for progress in improving governance.

The function was c h a i re d by S h a ro n Longchari, while Bodeno S. Colo read the Scriptures and invoked blessings.

Alem Jongshi President, NCSA delivered the Presidential address. The NCS probationers 2012 batch, presented a melody while Hokhuli K. Chishi, Vice President, NCSA proposed the Vote of Thanks.

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Minister for roads & bridges Kuzholuzo Nienu and others during the inauguration of By Pass Road in Kohima on November 27. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | November 27

Minister for roads & bridges and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today inaugurated By Pass Road (box cutting) near IInd World War Cemetery.

This By Pass Road was constructed by PWD (Roads & Bridges) and inaugurated in commemoration of 50 years of statehood and dedicated to the people of Nagaland. This road will connect Naga Hospital Kohima, Nagaland Secretariat via Naga Bazar and Dimapur. Speaking on the occasion, Azo said the newly constructed By Pass Road would ease the traffic congestion and stream-

line the traffic system to a certain extent in the state capital. He stated that since a state capital is the face of a state, he called on all to improve Kohima and to keep it beautiful. He also mentioned that the new bypass road is another addition to the beautification of the state capital. The minister also suggested to the Kohima District Planning & Development Board to name this road as King Way Road.

Also speaking on the occasion, parliamentary secretary for labour and employment, law &d justice and land revenue Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire was also optimistic that this road will ease traffic congestion in the state capi-

tal. Chief Engineer PWD (R&B), Er. D. Mero said total project cost of the road was Rs. 700 lakhs and was completed in 5 years time. He said the construction of this bypass road was originally conceptualized with a view to ease the alarming traffic jam in the state capital and also to open up a way for the pedestrians. “It is expected that this By Pass road would help to streamline the traffic and reduce the congestion in Kohima to some extent,” he added.

The function was chaired by Commissioner & Secretary Works & Housing Temjen Toy. Adding beauty of this road, the department of horticulture planted flowers along the footpath.

Naga traditional welcome gate at Kisama inaugurated

Our Correspondent Kisama | November 27

Adding pride and asset to the venue of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland- The Naga Heritage Kisama, a magnificent Naga traditional welcome gate was inaugurated here today by minister for tourism, art & culture and election E.E. Pangteang.

“The gate itself portrays the unique culture of all the Nagas, taking us through the passage to the window of Nagaland and finally to our Naga Heritage village. It is indeed an important day and a landmark in the history of tourism department,” the minister said while inaugurating the newly construct-

ed gate. He said the achievement is more significant when “we consider the fact that all tribes from 11 districts passes through this gate to a common platform to showcase the rich traditions and culture in unity to the world.”

Stating that the state government has adopted the state emblem with a majestic standing Mithun with the word ‘Unity,’ he said the department should feel proud that “we are the ambassador of unity at this Naga heritage village.” “Let us hope that the Naga traditional welcome gate serve the purpose and carry the message back with all for a Minister for tourism E.E. Pangteang and others during the inauguration of Naga more unified Nagaland tomor- traditional gate at Kisama on November 27. (Morung Photo)

row,” Pangteang said.

Stating that the infrastructure and the facilities have been set up at Kisama, he appealed to every citizen especially the people of the neighboring villages to maintain and preserve the public property. Further, he requested the village council, student bodies, youths and NGOs to take care of the assets and treat as their own property and give importance in revenue sector in collaboration with tourism department.

Earlier, Himato Zhimomi, commissioner & secretary tourism in his speech maintained the newly inaugurated traditional gate at Kisama as

the most beautiful gate in Nagaland. He also thanked Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for giving so much importance to tourism and art and culture sector in the state. Er. Toba said the gate was completed within 2 months. The gate depicted the different culture of all the tribes.

Ketoupuzo Lhoushe, Medokole Zashümo and Seyievilie Zashümo (Govt.

Registered Class I Contractor) constructed the gate and wood carved by Nyeitok.

Purakhu Angami, director tourism, chaired the function while K.T. Thomas, additional director, Tourism, proposed vote of thanks.

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‘WaterWorks’ car washing service launched in Dimapur

Dimapur, November 27 (mexN): WaterWorks, a new car-washing service centre with the tagline “Your Car Dirt, Our Problem” was launched today in Dimapur.

Located opposite the new Essar Petrol Pump, Duncan Basti, the business is owned by entrepreneurs Kilang Pongen and Sashi Pongen.

During an inaugural ceremony held, Lima Jamir, Associate Pastor, DABA, commended the proprietors on starting the car-washing service. He stated that through this venture, more Naga youths would be employed. He commented Students of Delhi Public School Dimapur taking part in the school’s ‘Annual Knowledge that when young entrepreExhibition 2013’ Wednesday. Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president, SI Jamir, neurs startup such private sector services, it opens up MLA, inaugurated the exhibition. (Morung Photo)

job avenues for more people, which should be encouraged.

He also said that the ‘Job Mela’ held recently advocated the promotion of such private sector jobs among youths. He also pointed out that in Duncan alone there are three carwash businesses that opened up recently, and added that it should not be a deterrent but should motivate every proprietor to provide better business service then the other.

“A healthy competition spirit should exist to provide the best and better professional service,” he said. WaterWorks offers various services like Normal Washing, Interior De- (From Left to Right) Entrepreneurs Sashi Pongen and Kilang Pongen outside their newly tailing (Cleaning & Polishing), launched car-washing service centre “Water Works”. The business is located opposite Exterior Detailing etc. the new Essar Petrol Pump, Duncan Basti, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

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Rights of Cultural Minorities & Indigenous Peoples seminar held

Professor Emeritus, Douglas Sanders. (Morung Photo)

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Dimapur, November 27 (mexN): A seminar on “Cultural Minorities & Indigenous Peoples: Legal Issues” was held today at AIDA Conference Hall, Don Bosco Campus Dimapur.

Organized by the City Law College, Dimapur, the resource person for the seminar was Professor Emeritus, Douglas Sanders, from University of British Columbia, Mahidol University, and was attended by past and present students of City Law College, media personnel, representatives of ACAUT, BAN and several other organizations.

With over 50 years experience in the faculty of law, and having served as a legal consultant for various aboriginal organizations,

including the Assembly of First Nations, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, and the World Council of Indigenous Peoples, Sanders shared his working experience and knowledge with the students of City Law College, Dimapur.

He outlined the beginnings of Minorities and Indigenous People Rights movement all over the world.

He highlighted that Indigenous issues began to be considered at the United Nations in the context of racial discrimination. He also traced the history on formation of declaration on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

In his welcome address, P. Leonard Aier, Principal CTC also stressed upon the importance of the seminar topic to the students. He stated that students in the field of law and otherwise need to understand the issue and recognize the efforts of UN and other organisations who have worked hard for so long, otherwise it will go down the drain. “It is important that we stand united in our endeavors and stay informed about issues that affect all of us,” he stated.

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2013 polls – most peaceful in Mizoram’s history Newmai News Network Aizawl | November 27

Mizoram went to assembly polls on November 25 without any untoward incident, save for a couple of EVM technical snags. The November 25 Mizoram poll was billed as the most peaceful assembly elections in the history of Mizoram by observers, thanks to the Mizoram Peoples Forum (MPF), the church sponsored state election watch-dog.

Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram Ashwani Kumar has expressed gratitude to the people, churches and NGOs, especially the state election watch-dog for their concerted efforts in ensuring fair and peace-

ful election.

"No problem was witnessed which could perturb the election across the State, and was successfully completed under peaceful atmosphere, which was really appreciable", the Chief Electoral Officer lauded.

During this electioneering, no political parties using loud speakers were witnessed, no public feasting held by candidates or by parties and minimum number of posters were seen pasted on walls. Candidates and political parties strictly adhered to the code of conduct laid by the Mizoram election watch-dog.

Three months before the poll, the Mizoram election watch-dog Mizoram

People Forum (MPF) had asked all the political parties not to set up any 'campaign office' in connection with the upcoming assembly election in the state.

In a drive to have free and fair election, MPF had had asked every party not to set up any campaign office for the upcoming election. However, door to door campaign was allowed till 10 days before the election.

MPF had also informed all political parties in the state to take step in accordance with ECI Model Code of Conduct. It however opposed any agitation by any group or community to achieve its demand which could disturb the preparation of assembly election.

The MPF had invited the

various recognised political parties in Mizoram and had discussed over the setting up of party campaign offices in the wake of elections and about the participations of the candidates in the MPF joint platform.

Three months ago, the Mizoram Peoples' Forum (MPF) had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with major political parties in Mizoram so that free and fair elections could be held.

The parties which had signed the MoU with the state election watchdog are Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Mizo Peoples Convention (MPC), Zoram National Party (ZNP), Mizo National Front (MNF) and the BJP

for co-operation at Synod Committee Hall in Aizawl.

About 27 rules were made by the MPF for the political parties to abide.

Among the 27 points, one was that the political parties should only make an election manifesto which they could implement. If any political party violates any one of the 27 points, the MPF will "invalid" that party.

Mizoram corruption watchdog the People's Right to Information and Development Implementing Society of Mizoram (PRISM) had also carried out its spade-work as to what extent the present Congress government had implemented regarding the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)’s elec-

tion manifesto of 2008.

PRISM had declared that as soon as the date and time of 2013 state assembly elections was declared, it would have temporal halt on its ‘Anti Corruption’ campaign but would start an exclusive study of the background of different candidates in different respects and expose the same before the public. In case of any faulty or wrong information in the nomination paper (self declared affidavit) filed for the assembly election, PRISIM decided to take stern measure against the illicit candidate to bring right judgment over the case.

PRISIM had further requested any interested person to report himself/her-

ters at RIMS and JNIMS. Normally, people who want health check and treatment have to hang around for hours to get tickets from the Out-Patient Department counters at the premier hospitals of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences and Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences. The Government should transform the system because it causes avoidable trouble to patients, it demanded.

It said persons coming from remote areas in the city just to have medical check-up and treatment at the RIMS and JNIMS are often disappointed and made exhausted by long and multiple queues which always leave them in fuss when trying to get a ticket at the counters. The Government should take steps to make either an alternative arrangement or expand the OPD counters in order that such nervous and unnecessary hustle and bustle system of ticketing is avoided.

Then again, the Medical Representatives (MRs) are creating more problem in these hospitals as they take time in demo in the doctor’s room disturbing patients, FATYCM said. The organization therefore also demands the Government to lengthen the OPD timing to avoid the unnecessary nuisance, it added.

aGartala, November 27 (iaNS): Laxman Singha, 42, an agent of a non-banking financial company (NBFC), committed suicide in Tripura following pressure from depositors, police said Wednesday.

"Laxman Singha committed suicide Tuesday night after prolonged depression. Depositors of chit funds (as NBFCs are known locally) had been seeking the return of the money they deposited with the company," a police spokesman told reporters.

The incident occurred in southern Tripura's Tepania village, 60 km south of the state capital.

This is the first time an agent of a NBFC has committed suicide in the state after "chit fund" groups have begun to be probed, in the wake of the April 2013 busting of the Saradha Ponzi scheme in West Bengal.

The deceased agent is survived by his wife, a 12-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter.

Following a request

from the Tripura government in the wake of the unfolding of the Saradha scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation started a probe into the activities of the NBFCs in the northeastern state.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar had earlier asserted that his government was determined to stop illegal operations of chit funds.

Sarkar, in a written reply to a question in the state assembly recently, said that 27 NBFCs have already shut

down their offices in Tripura after collecting Rs.23.16 crore from people, and 90 such organisations are still working in the state.

The Tripura government has asked the NBFCs not to collect deposits from the people and to make due payments to depositors by July 31.

Raids by police and district administration officials are being conducted at the offices of NBFCs across Tripura for the past several months.

Many documents and properties have been seized.

New Delhi, November 27 (Pti): Warning repeat of 2012 communal clashes, the Home Ministry has asked the Assam government to tighten security in Bodo dominated areas which have witnessed several killings and kidnap-

ping in recent days.

In a letter, the Ministry conveyed to the state government that there have been instances when petty incidents have turned into major clashes resulting in loss of human lives and property.

Reminding that the major clashes between the Bodo and minorities in Assam in 2012 started from a minor incident, the Home Ministry told the Assam government to nip in the bud such incident by immediately sending forces and provid-

ing security to the victims.

More than 100 people lost their lives in the 2012 clashes in Bodo dominated areas in the state. At least 10 people were killed and six others were kidnapped in separate incidents in Assam in last fortnight.

Curfew was also imposed in Chirang district after police resorted to lathicharge and lobbed teargas shells to disperse a mob which lynched a suspected NDBF terrorist and attacked a police outpost, besides burning down a house here.

Chit fund agent commits suicide in Tripura

Centre asks Assam govt to beef up security in Bodo areas

Assam to offer heart treatment to 619 ailing kids

Guwahati, November 27 (iaNS): The Assam government will treat, free of cost, 619 children with congenital heart defect (CHD), at Kolkata and Bangalore in the next four months, state Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said Wednesday.

The minister added that 1,470 children of the state with CHD, a birth defect in the structure of the heart and blood vessels, had already been successfully operated upon at the initiative of the Assam government since 2010.

"We launched a scheme to offer free treatment to children with CHD in July 2010 and since then we have been sending the children to hospitals in Kolkata and Bangalore," said Sarma, adding that all children who had been treated have recovered.

"Five such batches have already been suc-

cessfully operated, and this is going to be the sixth batch. We have selected 619 children with the disease this time and all of them would be sent for operation in a phased manner. The whole process will be completed within next four months," he said.

The Assam government last year signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Narayana Hrudayalaya Private Limited of Bangalore for setting up a super-specialty hospital in Assam.

The proposed hospital will come up in Amingaon on the outskirts of Guwahati. The existing Tola Ram Bafna Civil Hospital at Amingaon will house the proposed super-specialty hospital, to be built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

The minister said once that hospital became functional, operations would be carried out there.

The manifesto contained 20 chapters in which there are 87 duties and obligations where any political party that comes to power after the poll must implement them. Of the 87 duties, 43 are to be done within a specific time, while the other 44 duties do not have a time limit.

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FATYCM calls for Hepatitis eradication programme

imPhal, November 27 (NNN): FATYCM today asked the Manipur Government if any policy has been initiated to tackle and eradicate hepatitis disease in the state whose rate has been recorded as alarming in the North East. Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh are the worst states to be hit hard by hepatitis B and C, the most dangerous of all the six hepatitis types.

Federation of All Tribal Youth Clubs, Manipur expressed concern that treatment for this deadly disease needs a huge amount of money and that low-income families just have to let themselves to depart life or face a situation that cannot be made obvious when the disease strikes. The federation said it demands the state Government to launch a total hepatitis elimination campaign in the state and mentioned that the Governments of states like Tripura and Assam in the region have already launched hepatitis total eradication programmes. Citing unofficial data, it said now the number of hepatitis deaths and people suffering from this disease has exceeded the number of HIV/AIDS sufferers in the state. FATYCM, at the same time, said the organisation is upset over the multiple queues that the people have to face every time they buy tickets from the OPD ticket coun-

A woman makes bunches after harvesting at Mayong village on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. With nearly 70 percent of India's population living in rural areas, farming is vital to India’s economy. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

self to PRISIM office if he/ she wishes to talk about the status of implementation of election manifesto by the present government.

On September 1, PRISM had issued ‘Peoples' Manifesto’ to eight different political parties in Mizoram for the just concluded Mizoram assembly elections.

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1. Sealed rate quotations are hereby invited from the approved firms/ registered firms/approved contractors for construction of a building for pineapple canning plant at Ghaspani (Medziphema) under Dimapur District (Nagaland):- TenEstimat- Earnest Remoney der fee ed cost marks (Rs.) @ 5% (Rs) (Rs.) (a) Cost of building, water 8,45,000/- 52,250/100/sup, electricity connection & drainage for establishment of pineapple canning plant at Ghaspani Total (approx) 8,45,000/- 52,250/100/S/ No

Name of works

2. The rates should be quoted both in figures and words including all taxes. No cutting or over writing is accepted.

3. The quotations will be received by this office upto 1200hr on 06 Dec 2013 and will be opened on the same date and at 1230hr by a board of officer in attendance of quotationers.

4. The supply order will be placed to the contractor/ supplier whose rates will be lowest/ reasonable and on submission of pre paid challan in Govt treasury as quotation calling fee as mentioned above.

5. All items should be of approved quality. Detls of constr plan may be obtained from office of the undersigned on any working day between 0930hr and 1300hr.

6. The payment will be made on clearance of bills.

7. The department reserves the right to accept/ reject any quotation without assigning any reason.

(Manish Pokhriya) Major Adjutant for Commandant

SITUATION VACANT Applications are invited for the following posts.

1. Kindergarten : Min qualification –

PU/HSSLC. 2. English : MA/BA in English.

3. Social Science : MA/BA in any Arts Subject.

4. Science : M.Sc/B.SC in any

Science subject.

5. Maths : M.Sc/B.SC in Maths.

6. Computer : Any diploma course

(Min. 6 months) in computer.

Intending candidates must possess good communication skills. Résumé may be submitted on or before 11th December 2013.

Sd/Administrator Edith Douglas Hr. Sec. School Mokokchung Nagaland

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mahindra seeks subsidy to promote electric cars

New Delhi, November 27 (PTi): Expressing disappointment over lack of support to promote electric cars in India, Mahindra & Mahindra CMD Anand Mahindra today asked the government to grant subsidies to automakers to promote green cars.

“We’ve been disappointed because we were banking on a subsidy that the government had in place for electric cars which has expired. The government was committed to maintain it but hasn’t done so far. So, that has put a sticker price hurdle,” Mahindra told reporters at the CII-NID Design Summit. Calling for a favourable policy to promote eco-friendly cars, he said: “I think the government has to come back and step in, and weigh in favour of the new rules.”

In March this year, Mahindra & Mahindra had launched its first electric car ‘e2o’ priced at Rs 5.96 lakh (on road Delhi, after state subsidy), almost three years after it acquired Bangalore-based electric car maker Reva. Mahindra, who is also the President of the India Design Council (IDC) was speaking on the CII-NID Design Summit. The India Design Council (IDC) today signed a memorandum of understanding with UK Design Council (UKDC) at the CII-NID Design Summit to facilitate cooperation between India and the UK for promotion of design in the country.

Dress Code For Hornbill Festival

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agaland will be celebrating the Hornbill Festival for 10 (ten) days long, beginning from 1st December 2013 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama (Kohima). This year it is coinciding with 50th anniversary of the Nagaland State hood which will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India.

As a customary, the President is expected to be decorated with the Naga traditional dress/custom. If dignitaries receiving the President during the function also wear similar dress, it will add glamour to the celebration.

The basic concept of this festival which is the brain child of the present CM of Nagaland and has become an annual feature for Nagaland State, has two aims, namely — to preserve and promote the Naga cultural heritage inherited from the Naga ancestors with a view to retain the Naga Identity as a people.

Secondly, it is to promote the Tourism Industry by exhibiting the Naga cultures and the Naga people to visitors from outside the State including foreigners, who are generally interested to visit less known land and its people. This would further generate more income and improve the economy of the common people.

Dress Code: It would be a good gesture to the Festival if the Nagas attending the festival wear the Nagas traditional dress, if not in full, atleast carry a Nagas shawal or wear waist coat or muffler, it would be a contribution towards promotion of the above aims. This aspect has been shown by present Governor of Nagaland and Manipur Shri.Aswani Kumar, who always wears the Naga jacket in all functions by identifying himself with the Nagas, which is a praise worthy and worth

Community Conservation initiatives: old Jalukie Community Biodiversity reserve

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he community inhabiting the district is nature conscious and the instinct for conservation had always prevailed in the social system since time immemorial, evident in initiatives like setting aside certain areas as reserves imposing ban on felling and hunting for a certain period in a year. Whereas, in despise of all traditional reverence usually accorded with the sustainer, the district witnessed the heights of nature destruction during the ‘80s in the form of logging and hunting resulting in colossal loss of exhaustible forest resources which takes long to replenish. A creation of necessity itself, the Old Jalukie “Community Reserve” was locally declared in the year 1986 by a resolution of the village council and it stands tall as one pioneering community initiatives in the country, successfully preserved in its pristine condition.

In the advanced mode of conservation initiated at the community level today, the concept of biodiversity conservation and watershed/catchment area basis had taken the forefront in the management strategies and with the timely intervention of the State Govt. the district is witnessing few villages stepping forth for conservation efforts during recent years. And thus, have led to the declaration of an area of 208 hectare under Old Jalukie village council as “Community Biodiversity Reserve” by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Forest Department and Old Jalukie village on the 16th June 2012, while an addition of another 100 ha. is still in the offing within few months time. The primary objective of conserv-

ing the area is in conformity with the fact that, the area is a viable watershed for many rivers which are the water pipelines sustaining the paddy fields of Jalukie valley and that, in the absence of any adjacent viable habitat it serves as a safe haven for escaping wildlife who converge here for survival.

The Old Jalukie Community Biodiversity Reserve (CBR) is managed by the Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) Old Jalukie, with special emphasis on forest resource utilization, revenue earning and imposition of regulatory mechanisms and strictures for conservation; imposing total ban on green felling, jhum, hunting and forest fire, varying degree of restrictions in fuelwood collection and extraction of Non-Timber Forest Produce by locals, imposing royalty on collection of humus, boulders and pebbles, quarrying etc.; these regulatory made equally applicable to the local villagers but totally

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exclude the outsiders from the purview of resource utilization.

Community conservation and impact on community: The pressure on forests was greatly reduced after providing LPG connection to all households in the village, with supplies and refilling arrangement from M/S Khate Gas Agency Jalukie and the condition specific to this village is that, all LPG connections remains the property of JFMC and 50% cost of refilling borne by beneficiary and 50% by the JFMC. Illegal activities like hunting, green felling, forest fire within the reserve area is drastically discouraged as a result of engaging 3 (three) local forest guards at a monthly allowance of Rs. 2000/- per head w.e.f July 2012, who patrol the area and apprehend any offenders involved in illegal activities, thereby seizing materials and equipments and disposing

following.

The Tribal Troupes: During the last Hornbill festivals, it has been observed that some of the tribal troupes and guests of Honour did not cover their buttocks (back side of their bottoms) while performing the tribal dances/addressing the audience, which appeared to have been freshly removed for the occasion. This is an embarrassing scene for some visitors.

They may also covered their buttocks like other majority of troupes. As going back to the days of Adam and Eve do not promote one’s own culture.

About the Hornbill: It is a great and majestic bird living in the high mountain trees beyond reach of the Naga arrows and other animals and birds. It live on fruits and not generally seen in ground. This majestic bird has disappeared from Nagaland as no forest worth the

name remains due to brutal deforestation for living.

All the Naga ancestors used to regard this bird as great and holy and used to admire and adore. This has been associated in their cultural life like folk lores and songs in singing praise of the bird and decorated its feathers in their head gears.

This is a proof that all Nagas belong to common ancestors. As a tribute to this great bird, some kind of cards carrying picture of Hornbill inform of token flag and card flag may be distributed to all participants and visitors on free or in return for token/ voluntary contribution toward the Hornbill Festival Fund.

The above points are only humble suggestions for all concern to address them in a true spirit of the Hornbill festival.

Lt Col. S I Jakhalu (Retd) Officer Hills, Kohima

Significance of Ngada Festival: The Rengma Naga

off the case at the JFMC or Village council level as per customary practices.

Afforestation activities with indigenous tree species is being taken up since 2002-03 and overtime the forest has witnessed regenerated of species at all levels thereby increasing the forest cover and biodiversity. Moreover, the pool of NTFPs have also increased whereby the locals were allowed free access for domestic purposes and sparingly allowed for trade purposes as well, thereby generating income to local households through trade and forestry activities like seed collection, nursery, planting, weeding, harvesting etc.

As a component of conservation, the village had introduced a “Village Resource Management Plan” for sustainable resource management with least disturbance to the ecosystem. The VRMP includes plans to regulate system of jhum, extraction of NTFPs and humus, quarrying of stone boulders and pebbles etc.

Ecotourism is also having immense potential in the district, Peren district being the “green district of Nagaland” is an epitome of nature in perfect synchrony with time and civilization that nestles and preserves what is now called remnants of the animistic population of the highlanders. And Old Jalukie Community Biodiversity Reserve, being just 40-50 km distance from Dimapur railway and airport facility, serves as the nearest forest area easily accessible in the State can be a tourist destination.

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5. The fifth day is called the day of feasting, procession and singing. On this day the strangers who are in the village to witness the Ngada festival are offered with food and drinks as a sign of brotherliness and oneness 6. The sixth day is the day of dancing, singing where the young men with full traditional attire visit each other irrespective of khel or clan, eat and drink in every house without any restriction or hesitation 7. The seventh day is the Ngada closing ceremony day. It is a taboo to go to field on this day and all the traditional dresses are cleaned up and kept in the cane basket (alishun/japa) because it is a genna to go to the field if traditional dresses are touched As the Rengmas celebrate Ngada, the festival of thanksgiving, rejoicing, and merry making, may all the past differences, hatred, enmity, animosity be erased and let the spirit of oneness, reconciliation, forgiveness, peace and harmony prevail.

May God bestow His abundant blessing upon the Rengma Community on this auspicious day of Ngada festival.

gada Festival is the one of the most important festival of the Rengma Naga which is celebrated every year at the end of November to mark the end of the agricultural year/end of the year. It is a festival of feasting, dancing, thanksgiving, merry making, rejoicing and forgiving. Hence, the people enthusiastically wait for the celebration of Ngada Festival. In general, the celebration of Ngada continues for Seven Days (though it varies from village to village) which can be described briefly below:1. The first day of the Ngada festival is meant for the preparation of rice beer by every household 2. The second day is called the day of Graves Reparing Day where graves of ancestors and family members are cleaned/repaired so as to make the spirit of death person happy on the day of Ngada Festival 3. On the third day women folk visit the graves of their relatives and place rice beer wrapped in banana leaves on the grave. This is a symbolic presentation of offering to the dead spirit, as it is believed that the death people have the power to influence the crops production and give general prosperity to their descendents 4. The fourth day marks the day of washing body, cloths and weapons including spears and daos in order to get rid of all the impurities of the past years and get ready for the New Year

Ponchulo Wanth General Secretary Kandi Group Union Kohima Liyalo Apon Cultural & Sports Secretary Kandi Group Union Kohima

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5 LOCAL SPAC to work out JWP proposal Penthrill Publication launches ‘Four Shades’ Thursday

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): In a bid to prioritize the welfare of the journalist fraternity in Nagaland state, the State Press Accreditation Committee (SPAC), under the Chief Secretary as Chairman, has agreed to work out a proposal to be submitted to the Nagaland Chief Minister with regard to the institution of the Journalist Welfare Fund. In view of this, the Nagaland Press Association has reminded the Government of Nagaland to take up the issue at the earliest.

This was expressed during the General Meeting of the Nagaland Press Association held at Bookmarc Conference Hall, Dimapur on November 27.

Interim President of the NPA, K Temjen Jamir disclosed that the proposal of the NPA to have a Media Coordination Committee at the State level was agreed upon during the meeting of the SPAC held recently on November 1, 2013. On April 17,

MDACC informs on Night Bazar

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): This is for information to all concern that, there shall be Night Bazar on December 5th and 6th, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the premises of Mokokchung Shopping complex organized by the Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC), Mokokchung on account of month long celebration of Nagaland statehood Golden Jubilee.

This was stated in a press note issued by Chubawati Chang, ADC & Administrator, Mokokchung Municipal Council, Mokokchung. Further, all tenants under MMC shopping complex including the shops at Block B building are hereby directed to participate in the night bazaar by keeping their respective shops decorated and remain open to sell their products in the interest of public service.

The note also mentioned that Christmas Cake Race on December 24, 2013 and Midnight service on December 31, 2013 shall be organized by the MDACC in coordination with Mokokchung Municipal Council, therefore, all concern are requested to cooperate with the MDACC for the success of the said events.

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It was also resolved to strengthen the NPA for the common good of the people and to foster fraternity amongst its members. The NPA has congratulated former Editor of Eastern Mirror and a founding member of the NPA Diethono Nakhro on her appointment as member Nagaland State Commission for Child Rights (NSCPCR).

NPA Interim President K. Temjen Jamir expressed

hope that through the NPA, something good will be done for the journalist fraternity.

He reminded that the NPA was formed not just for media houses but that it was for journalists and non-journalist working in the media.

The general and finance report presented during the meeting was accepted by the house. A number of amendments were moved and approved by the house.

Chairperson, Election Commission, Aküm Longchari later announced the schedule for elections to be held on December 18, 2013 along with the rules and procedures to be followed. The Nomination petition can be collected from the Election Commission at The Morung Express Office from November 27 onwards. The last date for submission of nomination petition will be on December 10, 2013. The last date of withdrawal of nomination will be 5:00pm, December 13, 2013.

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 27 (DIPR): State Chief Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS today launched the Penthrill Publication House Kohima and also released its first publication ‘Four Shades,’ a collection of poems. Speaking at the Conclave Hall, LCS Building, Kohima, Alemtemshi Jamir lauded the persons involved in the Publication House stating that such an initiative is very important in our Naga society. He said that writing books have changed ‘man’ and that writing in various forms, from the carvings on caves to that of the present day writings in book form and others, have changed the entire structure of society.

Alemtemshi said that books have played an important role in our development role and has shaped the history of mankind. He said that starting a Publication House in Nagaland will also give a platform to young aspiring writers.

Giving an introduction

live peace and harmony for many years, henceforth both the state Government, NGO's and NBCC declared its dry state in our land.

The so called dry state has become the main source of Alcohol and Drugs in Nagaland more than other state,” stated the press note.

In that, the Secretary has asked the NBCC and NGOs if they know the effect of restricted and banned alcohol. Though there is no wholesale of alcohol in Nagaland, the syndicate system born out of this is worse than

open bars, pointed out the note, and that “many Naga youths were victimized, untimely death and some create unnecessary atmosphere of violence in the society under influence of Alcohol and Drugs, this is because of negligence in the part of church leaders..”

Reiterating that no one has raised their voice, Jakhalu noted that “In this regard central Administrative officer union territory has dismay over the responsible leaders as the authority of union terri-

tory have been forbidding sale of Alcohol and illegal banned Drugs peddlers in Dimapur for more than 4 months struggling with illegal businessman, but so far no such leader would co-operate with us.”

He also brought to attention that “Niche-gate (Chumukedima gate) Police” were allowing vehicles carrying alcohol to pass “by taken bribe a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Twenty Five thousand only) to Rs.30,000/- (Thirty thousand only) per trips meant for supply to Kohima and

2012, the NPA had submitted a representation to the Chief Minister of Nagaland at Kohima wherein important issues relating to the welfare of media persons in the State were raised. It included the need to formulate suitable policies to provide them benefits which they are entitled for—such as setting up of JWF.

published in newspapers through the DIPR, the NPA however expressed disappointment that this directive has not been put into action by many of the departments. In this regard, the NPA has sought cooperation and support from all concerned to the long held demand of the press fraternity.

The NPA also resolved to request the State government to examine the demands of the Association, as submitted through the representation submitted to the CM on April 17, 2012 and subsequently a copy submitted to the Chief Secretary on November 1, 2013. While appreciating the recent directive of the Chief Secretary asking all departments in the State to route advertisement to be

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): The Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of Union Territory (UT) of the NSCN (IM) has appealed to all church leaders, women associations and peace loving citizens to cooperate with them to forbid the sale of alcohol and drugs in Dimapur.

This message has been delivered through a press note from Secretary, UT GPRN, Khekuto Jakhalu.

“The NSCN/GPRN has a vision to protect evil practices in our society as most of the families desired to

Nagaland Press Association election on December 18

Chief Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS with Vishü Rita Krocha and Temjenrenba Anichar after launching the book ‘Four Shades’ at Conclave Hall, LCS Building, Kohima on November 27. (DIPR Photo)

to PenThrill Publication House, Vishü Rita Krocha said that it has been a challenge to initiate the venture in this technologically advanced era where internet now plays the most important role. She however, stat-

ed that the thrill of reading a book in book form continues to be a favorite experience and hoped that the venture would touch hearts and inspire book lovers.

Temjenrenba Anichar read one of his poems from

the newly launched book ‘Four Shades’ while Victoria Krocha presented a special number. ‘Four Shades’ is a collection of sixty poems by Robert, Seiboi, Aboli Chishi, Temjenrenba Anichar and Vishü Rita Krocha.

other District.” To this end, the GPRN can produce evidence and, if necessary, the names and addresses of suppliers as well.

The CAO Union Territory has additionally advised “Police officer to control their personnel,” as well as asked IRB personnel and AR personnel “who were deployed inside the main town not to support illegal, banned items businessman in and around Dimapur, as their duty is for public safety, and it is our bound duty to control all these menace activities.”

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN has accorded a warm welcome to the following members who recently joined the mainstream from different political organizations to strengthen the collective leadership of Gen. (retd) Khole Konyak President and N. Kitovi Zhimomi Ato Kilonser.

A press note issued

by MIP, GPRN/NSCN informed that members from NSCN (IM) who joined GPRN/NSCN are: Achum Lotha, Deputy

Secretary, Sunep, Tatar, Luhozhe Chishi, Leacy, Nzanbemo Lotha, Leacy, M u gh av i , Ra j u p ey u , Litongpse, S.O, and Vihoto, Rajupeyu.

Members from NSCN (K) who joined GPRN/ NSCN are: Atoyi, Leacy, Phushiho Achumi, S.O, and Inaho Chophi, Khapur. Members from FGN who joined GPRN/NSCN are: Lieut. Ashu Yimchunger, Lieut. Tsulongse.

Members from NNC who joined the GPRN/NSCN are: Hutovi, Tatar, Khehoshe, Leacy.

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retary, Naga Independence Movement 1956, Zeliangrong Association Council Member, 1958-60, Founder Nagaland Liangmai Literature Organization etc. In his dead, the speaker said, the Zeliangrong tribe in particular and the Nagas in general have loss a good leader. His numerous contribution toward the growth of the Naga society shall however be cherished.

“I and my wife along with the Nagaland State Assembly officials and staff convey our condolences and solidarity with the bereaved family at this hour of grief,” he said.

Nyeiwang condoles: Former Education Minister, Nyeiwang Konyak and his family has offered their condolence on the demise of Former Minister Late.N.Azu Newman on November 27, 2013. A condolence note issued by Nyeiwang Konyak, Ex.Minister Nagaland

stated, “Remembering the former Minister as an active social worker, the void left by his sudden demise will be difficult to fill, and his tireless sacrifice and efforts made for the people will always be remembered. The family conveyed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family at this hour of grief.

Deo Nukhu condoles: A condolence note issued by Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary Higher Education & SCERT has stated, “I am shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Azu Newmai. His demise has created a vacuum which is difficult to fill, and is a loss not only for his Zeliang community but also for the whole State”. Nukhu in the note also said, “He was a very dedicated elder brother of the Tenyimia community. He was a leader in various capacities including politics and other organi-

zations. He was a true leader who was committed to the welfare of the people of Nagaland and for unity of mankind.

May his soul rest in peace”.

Requiem for Azu Newmai: The

sudden shocking passing away of Azu Niumai, 80, at his home in Lower Forest Colony on 26 November 2013 at Kohima is an example of the inviolable priority and precedence of the need of the Kingdom Come over the need of the present World. The worth of the name AZU NEWMAI to the Organization he has just initiate created can not be enumerated in full with human words; the loss his colleagues and his Organization feel at his absence is immeasurable and heavy.

The entire Civil Organizations of Nagaland today appear passing through a paradigm shift of public Enquiry, Scrutiny and Estimation in the Eye of the Public

ANCA supports govt policies to Sumi officers encouraged to be warriors in action appoint counselors in schools Our Correspondent Kohima | November 27

The All Nagaland Counselors Association (ANCA) today observed Counselors’ Day at Kohima District Jail and Central Jail, Dimapur.

The Counselors’ Day was observed with the rest of the counselors working in Northeast region, to mark respect for counselors and promote inner peace of individuals, mental wellbeing and peaceful social co-existence. It is observed since 2010, with the Foundation Day of the North East Psychological Counselors Association (NEPCA).

The occasion was observed by offering Professional Counseling Services to the jail inmates of Central Jail, Dimapur and Kohima District Jail with an objective of giving psychological healing. Seven counselors each for Kohima Jail and Central Jail, Dimapur were made available for the Jail inmates who received individual counseling services.

Earlier, an inaugural session was held where Zavise Rume, ANCA president and general secretary Rev. Fr. George Rino, General Secretary in their keynote address saluted the counselors who work for humanity and expressed the need for counseling servic-

es at home, churches, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and all educational institutions like schools, colleges, universities. He cited the urgent need to establish a Cell in every Educational Department like SCERT, Directorate of School Education, Directorate of Higher Education, Directorate of Technical Education and University to cater to the needs of career development, psychological and emotional well-being of individuals in the present day of stresses and complexities.

The Association also strongly supported the Government’s policies to appoint counselors in schools as recommended and emphasized by the National Policy on Education, 1986, National Curriculum Framework, 2000, National Curriculum Framework, 2005, Rashtriya Midhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).

The RTE Act, 2009 ensures every child an education free of mental anxiety and stress. Therefore, teachers should be made professionally competent to deal with children in school. For many years, various State Government departments have been appointing candidates with Master of So-

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Condolence messages of Late. Azu Newmai

Chotisuh condoles: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo mourned the sudden demise of sudden demise of Azu Newmai, Ex-MLA on November 26 in the Bethel Hospital Kohima.

He was a man of courage, a pioneer leader from Zeliangrong Community in the field of politics and many other spheres, Sazo said in a condolence message received here.

He was elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the 2nd House from Tenning Assembly Constituency on NNO ticket and subsequently elected to the third Legislative Assembly and became Deputy Minister for PWD, Election & Social Welfare in 1974.

He served various organizations in different capacities and notable amongst them are Boys Guide Commander during the World War II, Youth General Sec-

cial Work and Master of Arts/ Science in Psychology and Theologians to the post of Counselors, but now the State having professionally well qualified counselors, is appealed to utilize the qualified counselors in various State government departments like Department of Health and Family Welfare (NSACS), Rehabilitation Centres, Hospitals, Social Welfare, School Education Department etc.

It was also suggested that ‘Guidance and Counseling’ as paper or a unit finds a place in the academic courses like B.A. Education, B.Ed, M.A in Psychology courses.

“However, counseling is a highly specialized area of profession; therefore, this subject matter should essentially be handled by professionally qualified counselors”, an ANCA official said.

It may be mentioned that the ANCA has been formed with primary objectives to create a common platform for counselors so as to explore and share the resources among the members, provide counseling services to the people of the state, promote professionalism in counseling and safeguard the interest of counselors working in the State.

Rev Yimsong speaking to Sumi officers at the Leaders Arise Seminar at Kohima on November 27 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. (DIPR Photo)

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 27 (DIPR): Sumi officers of Kohima attended an enriching seminar on “Leaders Arise 2013,” on November 27, 2013, at Hotel Japfu Kohima, with Co-ordinator, Global Indigenous Prayers Network, Australia and Initiator and Ambassador at large “Overseas Naga Organisation,” Rev. Luoliehu Yimsong as the resource person.

Addressing the gathering, Rev.Yimsong reminded the Sumi officers to be warriors in action by being bold and coura-

geous in taking decisions as a good leader. As leaders are you in touch with humanity?, he questioned and advised them not to lose touch with humanity.

The resource person also observed that the church has an important role to play by being outspoken and by telling the truth and felt that Nagaland has to be Bible based.

Stressing on the qualities for being a good leader, he pointed out that character, relationship, knowledge, experience, past success and ability were the

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key factors for good leadership. He further enlightened the gathering of Sumi officers on time management, displaying of emotions according to situations, prioritizing strength, managing energy, thoughts, words uttered and managing personal life.

“Acknowledge God to be a good leader; observe, think and analyze and ask wisdom from God,” he exhorted. Agreeing to the fact that today’s world is an era for survival of the fittest, Rev.Yimsong desired for a need for setting up of a school of public policy in Nagaland and challenged the Sumi officers to wake up to the reality. “As leaders do not run away from situation, do not resign but face as leaders,” he advised.

Chairing the programme, Commissioner & Secretary Tourism and Art & Culture, also the President, Sumi Officers’ Union Nagaland, Himato Zhimomi observed that many a times Nagas tend to forget what is happening in the outside world and thanked the resource person for remembering Nagaland by reaching out to special group of the Nagas by delivering series of leadership speeches since his arrival in Nagaland on November 10, 2013.

The seminar was organized by Sumi Officers’ Union Nagaland.

and the Naga Society: the need for a Fearlessly Neutral Organization of Humility, Reality and of Discernment addressed entirely to the specific local need of the State is the longing desire of the people: AzuNewmai embodied a large part of this deep desire in the People. He was fearless for Truth; as humble as a Galilean Dove to the high or to the low, he was without greed, without selfish Interest and fearful of the Lord. His absence among his people cannot be filled up for a very very long to come time.

May God bless Nagaland to give birth to the likes of AzuNewmai in his family, in his community and in Nagaland.

The whole congregation of Nagaland Tribes Council of Nagaland, the President and entire Azu’s Colleagues in the NTC bid him farewell and blissful RIP.

Theja Therieh, Secretary, I&P Nagaland Tribes Council, Kohima

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One cadre suspended from GPRN/NSCN DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): As per the suspension order issued from the GPRN/NSCN Ministry of Kilo Affairs, P. Khamong (Leacy) from Noklak village is “suspended for indiscipline and indulging in activities detrimental to the interest of the Government.” A press release issued by issued by MIP, GPRN/NSCN stated that his revocation would be subjected to improve discipline and positive report from their region authority.

Consultative meeting convened on court cases

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 27 (DIPR): Department of Justice & Law has convened a Co-ordination/Consultative meeting between the Departments of Government Advocates regarding cases/matters pending in various Courts will be held November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Secretariat Conference Hall. Additional Advocate Generals, Nagaland and all the Government Advocates stationed at Kohima and the Heads of Department having cases in the Court and Nodal Officers of the concerned Departments are requested to attend the meeting positively.

Electricity Prepaid Meters installation on Nov 30

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 27 (MExN): The Department of Power, Government of Nagaland will be launching the first pilot project of installation of Prepaid Meters at Jain Mandir Compound Marwari Patti in Dimapur on November 30 at 10:00 am. L. Kire (IFS), Commissioner & Secretary (Power) will chair the programme, brief introduction of Electricity Prepaid System by Er. K. Yiese Suptt Engineer Power, short speech on behalf of Marwari Community by Om Prakash Sethi, Sr. Vice President Jain Samaj Dimapur, Kipili C. Sangtam, Parliamentary Secretary (Power) will do the Commission of Prepaid Meters. Er. Imlikumzuk Ao Additional Chief Engineer (D&R), Power will give the closing remark.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 28 NovEmbEr 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 323

by Aheli moitra

Hottentot Venus & Otto Bingo— into another century

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aartjie ‘Sarah’ Baartman was not born with this name around 1790 near a river in South Africa. No one knows her real name. Of the indigenous herding tribe of Khoisan, her family was murdered in a colonial war, after which she was taken to Cape Town and eventually sold to traders on their way to London—there she would go on display as a museum artifact (around Europe) till her death in 1815. With entirely different racial and physical contours, her entire life was spent being “displayed” (by Europeans) in freak shows and in front of gaping crowds of the west where she was required to “conform to stereotypes yet also seem like a novelty.” Her exhibition name was Hottentot Venus—a derogatory name for her people combined with the notion of a Roman goddess. At some point of time in her 20s, when she continued to be examined through an exhibitionist “ethnographer’s” lens, she took to alcohol and died at the age of 26.

The story of 19th and 20th century Human Zoos involve a strange part of indigenous peoples’ histories. NonEuropeans, Africans, Asians of indigenous origin were often caged and displayed in a makeshift “natural habitat.”

Many were put in actual zoos to exhibit “purely natural” populations. Millions of people in important centers of the world—London, Hamburg, Paris, New York, Moscow, Antwerp, Milan, Barcelona— hogged these exhibitions.

Ota Benga was also one among those behind the bars. An Mbuti pygmy from Congo in Africa, in 1904, Benga was brought to the United States as an “ethnographic exhibit” by a missionary.

In 1906, he was put into the Bronx Zoo with an orang utan where he was asked to “live” with the animal—the sign in front of the cage informed visitors that at 4 feet 11 inches, Benga would be exhibited “each afternoon during September.” By 1916, he had done a whole lot of things including work in a factory. That year, at the age of 32, finding himself unable to go back home anymore, he built himself a ceremonial fire and shot himself in the heart with a stolen pistol. His death certificate named him Otto Bingo.

The 21st century might come as a mild surprise to both Ota and Saartjie. Now, Ota Benga could well be hosting a festival in his home country, making a human zoo of his own place to exhibit the “exotic” dance-song-cuisine his tribe has on offer to the “thousands of foreign nationals” ready to visit. While policy making in these indigenous lands have led to the rapid disappearance of traditional practices or their redundancy, in the lack of their development to suit contemporary times, the same lands have been made accessible to the world outside. Stereotype and novelty are both catered to a world that will not think twice about further colonizing and militarizing the homelands of the indigenous people—and some among the latter, in turn, have taken on the ways of the colonial world readily. It’s all about marketing the “product,” not bringing forth the holistic world view some of the indigenous practices preach.

This is a century of welcoming exhibitionists into the “natural habitat” and finding the experience empowering.

The theatre remains packed into another century.

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What Is Christmas?

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he most awaiting season is coming. It is a season of joy, rest and time to spend with our families. People walk up and down the street; some are caught up in the rush hour buying more things. Everyone is preparing and is ready to celebrate Christmas.

But most of the time, we fail to ask ourselves questions such as, why we need Christmas? Why do we celebrate Christmas?

We don’t even bother to know the reason of celebrating Christmas. We just keep on enjoying Christmas in our own ways and even don’t solemnly consider the Birth of Jesus Christ.

It is during this Christmas that God sent His Son to this Earth, so that we can be saved from our sins. God wants us to be with Him after our death. God does not want us to go to hell and spend our eternity there. God, our Almighty Father, is the most holy Being. He does not want to see us committing sins, and He won’t tolerate our sins. He won’t turn and listen to our cries if we remain to be a sinful person. God does not want us to be separated from Him because of our sins.

Let’s celebrate Christmas by knowing the true meaning of Christmas! Let’s give thanks to our Almighty Father for sending His only Son to this Earth so that we can be saved! Don’t let this Christmas make you stay away from God. Christmas is not all about buying the best clothes; it is not all about going out with friends. It is not for getting drunk and shouting at night; it is not about going out for a date. It is the time that we need to remember our Lord Jesus Christ coming to this world.

But when look back, we found many end up Christmas with distress and pressure. It’s because they didn’t know the real meaning of Christmas. Many spend more than they earn.

Without Christ we cannot get the real joy. Many do not want to go to church. Some end up Christmas even without attending a single service. They also bring sadness to their family.

Many parents, particularly mothers, spend sleepless nights, thinking how their children are and what they do. Christmas is a time of joy, but we do often forget our Parents.

Let us not forget what is Christmas, and reason again why we celebrate Christmas. Then, we won’t end up Christmas in a stressful way but celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ peacefully.

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have always d e fe n d e d th o s e whose human rights have been attacked,"... "But what people want is not defense but condemnation.

They're saying why am I not condemning this group or why am I not condemning that group. ... I am not condemning because I have not found that condemnation brings good results. What I want to do is to achieve national reconciliation."

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The architects of a new nation Today, the Scottish government launched its blueprint for an independent Scotland

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e have five massive tasks ahead of us.

Of these tasks winning the referendum is only the first – and I'll come back to that. But when we say that we seek independence not for its own sake but for what we can achieve once we have the tools, we mean it. The accusations that we're living in fantasy-land or that the radical independence story is one of platitudes and vagueness is false. The vacuity of these accusations will become clear as we start to speak more about the tasks for which we are preparing. We have not only a will to change Scotland but a very clear idea about what must be done.

So yes, task one is to win the referendum – I will come back to that. Then, once we do, we have only a short time to prepare for the next four tasks. Make no mistake, we are preparing already and we are clearheaded and determined about what that means.

First, we must prepare to write a constitution. The opportunity to build Scotland's future on the basis of a written statement of what citizens may expect from their state, a constitution which ensures that as far as possible it is the citizen who shapes the future, that decentralises power, that sets out a path on which we can travel, this is a great opportunity. The Scottish Government has promised that it will be an open and inclusive process; this is greatly to be welcomed.

We must hold them to their word – and then we must work tirelessly to fill the content of that constitution.

After all, if it is not us who write that constitution, who will it be?

But we must not get carried away with the belief that a constitution, in itself, is the same thing as a well-governed country. A constitution is a great opportunity but it is not an autopilot button which can be engaged in the assumption that things will just run themselves. It is a chance to set out the basis of our society, but the building of that society will not wait for the words of a constitution.

So second, we must take control of process of negotiating the separation of the states of Scotland and whatever the rest of the United Kingdom chooses to call itself. The debate over this process has so far taken place largely as framed by the usual defeatism of the No campaign. Up until now the media has been content to go along with the idea that the negotiations for separation are a process of unstoppable, unbeatable Whitehall mandarins lumbering Scotland with massive debt and a poor deal. That debate talks only of the allocation of liabilities and the weakness of Scotland.

Of course, one might well ask if those Whitehall mandarins are really as all-powerful as they would have us believe. One might wonder whether people who negotiate unbreakable deals for aircraft carriers which have no aircraft to carry are really so masterful that we should shake in our boots. I have worked with civil servants for many years and I personally feel no fear whatsoever at our ability to negotiate.

Partly because Scotland has a very much stronger hand to play than the media narrative will allow, but partly because in Scotland, in our trade unions, business sector, legal industry and in academia we have more than enough negotiating and advisory talent to ensure that Scotland will get a successful outcome. In fact, over the piece I think that the rest of the UK has a much bigger problem than do we – they want us to take a big chunk of its debt.

But if we're going to do that they'll have to give up our share of the assets. So hold this in your mind; Scotland owns 22 stops on the London Underground. Despite my lack of ability to see what is 'national' about a train that runs round and round one city five hundred miles away from me, London decided to designate the tube as 'national infrastructure' so we've been paying our share of it. So which stations would you like? Westminster? We could make MPs walk the extra distance from Victoria, just out of meanness. And perhaps all the tube stops in the City of London (ticket price £4.50, unaccountable bonus added on top of that, £1,000). Or perhaps we'll take the asset value instead. Along with the asset value of Diego Garcia (yup, we own nine per cent of an island, though I favour giving it back to the people we stole it from), the asset value of every building the British state owns anywhere, the asset value of every military asset (though we should not take a penny of the blood money that would be our share of the cost of Trident).

And of course Sterling is one of our assets. I have no doubt we'll easily be able to secure Sterling for our currency for as long as we want – despite the endless bluster from Westminster types the act of throwing Scotland out of Sterling would plunge Sterling into a massive balance of trade deficit overnight (without our oil and whisky, what does the UK export?). And since the international money markets would be quick to punish any such stupidity let us discount the idea that we'll be forced out. And if we are, how will the debt be imposed on us exactly? Of course, I doubt we'll still want to be in Sterling for long since it is a very badly managed currency, but negotiation won't be difficult.

We must see this process of negotiation not as a routine act of accountancy but a creative act of nation-building. None of the decisions we make during negotiations are irreversible, but if we can get the right foundation it will make an enormous difference.

What we choose to own at the birth of the new Scotland will matter. Perhaps we forego some other asset value in favour of taking RBS. We could transform it into a national investment fund for industry and break the rest of it up and use its property assets to establish a proper local and regional banking system that might once again engender trust between banks and their customers. Or think about our internation-

The closing plenary at the Radical Independence Conference, where this speech was given.

al presence. It is probably not in Scotland's interests to seek to keep a permanent presence in every country Britain currently has an embassy, but choosing where we do want to have a presence makes a big difference. For example, a Scotland which pursues a Common Weal future might have much in common with the Mercosur group of Latin American nations.

Not only might we join with them in their efforts to rebalance global political power (it was Mercosur who stopped the WTO from its pernicious liberalisation of global markets) but there are some very obvious trade partnerships that would make sense too.

If we see negotiation as a creative act of establishing a new nation then a chore becomes a massive opportunity. Again, I have no doubt that Scotland has more than enough capacity to make a first-rate job of it.

If anyone walks out of here today with a lingering thought in their mind that this is 'nothing to do with us', that someone else will be doing these things, get those thoughts out of your head now. If we do not shape and drive a negotiating strategy, someone else will. We cannot allow that to happen.

Thirdly, we are going to have to rebuild many of the institutions of our state. We will need to rebuild a civil services, a foreign office, a tax system, a military, a regulatory system. We will be designing many of these crucial institutions from scratch.

So think clearly; right now, who do you think is best placed to design a new tax system? Make no mistake, while KPMG or PWC or Deloitte would be most awfully upset if their beloved, corrupted UK were to meet its demise, they will still have on their desks a tender proposal which would allow them to design our tax system as a tax dodger system. So they must be stopped.

It is time that we celebrated the talent we have in Scotland. Anyone who heard Ailsa McKay or Rafi De Santos in this afternoon's plenary will be clear that we are not lacking in people who know what they are talking about and who have the talent, will and drive to change Scotland. At the Reid Foundation we are lucky to be working with them every day of the week.

But we must also think carefully about where there are gaps in our skills – and how we fill those gaps. For example, there are lots of tax experts in Scotland but they are almost all in the tax avoidance industry. If we are to stop KPMG from replicating the UK tax system which is optional for the rich and for corporations, we need to think where else we look. Perhaps our best bet would be to talk to Sweden or Norway or Denmark, all countries which have infinitely better tax systems than ours. I am confident we could negotiate a deal with them to help us design a tax system.

Again, anyone who makes the task of rebuilding our institutions sound like a problem is to be mistrusted. It is these institutions that lie at the heart of the UK's failure and the ability to rebuild them is one of the greatest opportunities independence presents us with. Think what we could do, where we could do it and what it would mean. I spoke in Cumnock town hall last week and promised them they could have the foreign office – they're close to the state-owned airport and it would be great if the world's diplomats realised there is more to Scotland than Edinburgh.

This is yet another creative opportunity we should not only grasp but which we must lead. If it is not us, then who do we imagine it will be?

Fourth, we need to prepare for elections in 2016.

In the end, it is democracy that will save Scotland or fail Scotland. Again, the time when progressive forces thought that the dynamic of elections was beyond them must be consigned to history. It is us that have the capacity, enthusiasm and determination to drive the direction of debate. So that is what we must do. I want to see the Scottish Greens built up to be a major force in Scottish politics. I think that, in time, there is a very strong case for a major radical left party in Scotland – although I worry that there is not enough time to establish such a party (or to rapidly build up

the SSP) to be a credible force in 2016 and that trying to do so might redirect too many of our efforts.

What is key is that in 2016, at least one major mainstream party with a real chance of forming a government goes into the election standing on a Common Weal manifesto. How we ensure that is a matter we must turn our minds to quickly and urgently. There are a variety of possibilities, but it would be daft to imagine it will just happen. If we don't take a grip, someone else will.

So five massive tasks, each a chance to do everything we have wanted to do but couldn't because of the British establishment. You may imagine that, somehow or other, after a Yes vote the Scottish establishment will simply effortlessly fill that power vacuum. In which case your imagination runs away with you – the Scottish establishment isn't that big, it isn't that strong and it's nothing like that clever. The Scottish establishment survives on the direct life support system that is the British establishment. When the inhabitants of the New Club look behind them and discover that the UK civil service is no longer there to appoint them to positions of power, when the City of London is no longer able to throw a ring of steel round them to prevent any uppity politician challenging their dominance, when the British Military no longer pulls the strings, when the Tories are on the fringes and perhaps when the Daily Mail no longer exists, what do you imagine will sustain that establishment? Their political connections to parties they despise? Their ability to enlist public support?

Money alone will no longer protect them.

That power vacuum may not last long, but it is one we are capable of filling faster and more effectively than are they. After all, if they gain any positions of power we can of course just remove them again. Democratising the state will change everything.

And so, look around you. Look at the numbers in this room. Watch the thousands cheering us on over social media. Look at the progress we have made.

We came here last year knowing not what we could become. We have improved enormously in the year since and while we must improve much more, we are becoming something no-one could have predicted.

We have become the centre of gravity of Scottish politics. It is to us the others are responding, it is our ideas that are being debated, it is our vision of Scotland's future that is speaking to the people. This room is the centre of Scottish politics, not the periphery. We have the power, the numbers, the knowledge, the skills and the support. This is our opportunity.

Does anyone in here want to squander it?

This morning we walked through these doors as activists. Next year, when we come here in the days after a Yes vote, we must walk through these doors as the architects of a new nation. We must raise our expectations and we must be focussed.

Because if we don't, someone else will.

Which brings me back to the first task; winning the referendum. We have some wonderful thinking and all the energy in the world. But we will not win this campaign with slogans alone, and we will not win it only in discussion groups of ourselves. We have the numbers, but unless we are making those numbers count we might as well not have them.

What will win this campaign is knuckle against door. The rich are voting No, it is for us to make sure that everyone else comes out and votes Yes. I have spoken in town halls all over Scotland and I do not for a second doubt that we can do it. But we must work, So if you've canvassed 100 doors, make it 500. If you've pushed leaflets through 1,000 doors, make it 5,000. We have a few months of work left.

If we work, if we work like we've never worked before, we all know that this referendum is ours.

And then we wake up with a nation before us that we can build. A Common Weal nation that puts all of us first.

We will not blow this chance. Work, win, and I promise you we will not blow this chance.

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7 LOWER YOUR BLOOD Sexual violence, access to PRESSURE NATURALLY justice, and human rights WITH GARLIC

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28 November 2013

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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arlic (Allium sativum) holds a unique position in history, traditionally employed for treating infection, cold, heart diseases and other disorders. Clinically, it has been evaluated for lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose concentration. Garlic ranks highly among health protecting foods, largely due to its antioxidant sulfur compounds. The peculiar strong scent of garlic is due to its sulfur containing compound or volatile oil known as Allicin. Garlic causes a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBS) with a slightly lesser reduction in diastolic blood pressure (DBP).

Current medical treatment with standard antihypertensive medication is not always effective, leading to a large proportion of uncontrolled hypertension.

In addition, side effects and complexity of treatment influence treatment adherence. Certain anti-hypertensive drugs are ineffective by themselves and so garlic can be given to improve their effectiveness. It is also cost effective. As interest in and use of complementary and alternative medicines is high in patients with cardiovascular diseases, there is a need to explore the integration of complementary and alternative medicine into the treatment of hypertension.

Garlic is available in 4 forms- raw garlic, garlic powder, garlic oil and Ageing Garlic Extract (AGE).

AGE is prepared by soaking whole or sliced garlic cloves in alcohol or vinegar solution for 6-20 months. This removes the several irritant sulphur containing compounds.

The patriarchal framework of justice which reflects gendered stereotypes, cultural and traditional prejudice has to change. Whilst there is slow progress in implementation, international law is drifting inexorably into recognising the integrated role of human rights in addressing sexual violence, Madeleine Rees analyses how this can be done Madeleine rees exual violence, access to justice, and human rights.

Taken separately, each of these issues would mean something different depending on whether you are the lawyer, the human rights activist, an objective third party such as the man/woman on the street, or whether you are, in fact, the person who survived the first, demands the second and wants the third.

There is a tendency to over complicate the term human rights. There is also a tendency to try to undermine its universality by talking of cultural relativism, religious sensitivity, and traditional values: language which is used for the curtailment rather than the realisation of rights. In simple terms human rights are what we all want and need, to have a life or to improve it. Whether it be health care, education, food, water, housing, protection from violence and so on. And we do not want that provision to be predicated on a particular characteristic or identity, such as sex, race, colour, religion etc.

Call them needs, wishes, wants or desires but in simple terms most people want to have them fulfilled even if there is no real expectation that they will be. As a matter of law the responsibility lies with the State and no amount of privatization, globalization or failure to fulfill obligations takes that ultimate responsibility away.

Many years ago I was a volunteer at the Birmingham rape crisis centre. One of the services provided was to accompany the woman to court if there was a prosecution. I never went. Not once. Less than 9% of rape cases ended in prosecution. No access to Justice, no protection of human rights for the survivor. Today that figure for domestic prosecution in the UK hovers around the 6% and there is even less provision of services for survivors than there was in almost 30 years ago.

What does that mean for the survivor? A denial of justice, a denial of redress, a denial that what she experienced is something condemned by society. And if she does make it to court and the issue of consent is raised, as it almost always is, then what she actually experienced is changed into a different story, one so damaging to her personally that most women cannot go ahead with the case. Such are the power dynamics built into law when they are not truly reflective of the gendered nature of human rights. Take that scenario and magnify it several thousand times to what happens in armed conflict.

Sexualized violence is predominantly against women and girls, but there is considerable evidence that men are abused in this way in armed conflict but that it was not talked about or even researched. This is important, and I don’t think we have realised how important. Rape is a crime of power not of sex. A truism accepted as theory for many years but not responded to as a matter of legal interpretation. Even in the ad hoc tribunals, despite rules to the contrary, the issue of consent remained as a possible grounds for defence and was used in cases before both the ICTY and the ICTR to the trauma of the women testifying. Would it ever be used as a defence to the rape of a man? I doubt it.

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Activists from a variety of non-government organizations hold placards during a procession organized to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Kolkata, India on Monday, November 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

What is changing here is the patriarchal framework of justice which is based on gendered stereotypes and cultural/traditional prejudice. The truth is that rape is perpetrated by some men who have power, against a targeted population that don’t, so as to assert that superiority and denigrate and destroy the communities targeted.

And it works! It works because our social and cultural structures are deeply entangled with constructed views on gender and sex, ideas of women as the property of the male, and of her being used goods when she is no longer pure. For men it is about humiliation and the destruction of his masculinity, the one that has been created around him and for him by cultural and social mores.

The obvious thing to do is to stop it! We have been saying that for how long? But I think there is a shift, a strange sense that the different elements that must be brought together to really make a difference are being taken seriously in the places where the power lies.

If we look at how we could address sexual violence from a human rights perspective it would be this: work for greater gender equality - which does not mean counting the number of women in governance structures, military et al - but lies with real political economic analysis. Effective response through education, health care, employment, social welfare strategies which address these inequalities and, as part of this to address constructions of masculinity which lead to violence.

Element 2 would be the accountability framework.

Ensuring that the crime is properly described in law so as to accurately reflect what happened to the individual and not the alternative history so often created by references to consent. Ensure effective investigation with trained investigators who understand the consequences and personal impact of the crime.

Element 3 is the provision of services, which must not be conditioned by participation in prosecutions, so that the survivor, male and female, get the sort of support that is needed in terms of health care and psycho social support. Providing legal advice at this stage is also crucial so that the agency of the individual can be claimed and this support must continue if the individu-

al decides to witness for the prosecution Element 4. Measures to “debunk “myths about crimes of sexual violence and the gendered roles which make that inevitable.

Element 5. Security sector reform that is not just about weapons and defence but is about real security and includes gender analysis and the participation of women.

The details of how this could be done are, as in all things, contextual but, and this is where the hope is springing from, International law is drifting slowly and inexorably into this way of thinking. There are the Security Council Resolutions 1325, 1820, and 1889 which have taken us some of the way, particularly 1889, but there has been little implementation in real terms. But then take a look at the G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict adopted in London 11th April this year. Of the five elements listed above it has them all! Plus an additional one relating to funding, another re international cooperation and places an emphasis on the protection of human rights defenders.

The shift towards looking at men and men’s responsibilities is marked. I did not think I would see eight of the most powerful economic forces demanding an engagement of men and boys to prevent violence against women, essentially to address violent masculinities.

I have a tendency to be overly optimistic, but optimism does not mean naiveté. Once the words are on paper and soft law is created, we are opening a door. Addressing sexualized violence through justice alone, however is not a panacea, and we must be careful not to over emphasize sexual violence to the exclusion of all the other experiences women have during conflict, a danger that can lead to us focusing on only one element of women’s experiences and if we look and do not find it, then moving our attention elsewhere. But, it is an entry point to help us analyze and better understand the nature of gender and gendered relations, it is an entry point to help us develop better our understanding of the social, economic root causes of violence and violent conflict. And if we understand it, we are much better placed to prevent it.

Iran deal bears Obama's personal stamp Matt Spetalnick

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hen push came to shove in the closing hours of marathon negotiations in Geneva on Iran's nuclear program, it was President Barack Obama, back at the White House, who approved the final language on the U.S. side before the historic deal was clinched. It was perhaps only fitting that Obama had the last say. His push for a thaw with Tehran, a longtime U.S. foe, dates back to before his presidency, and no other foreign policy issue bears his personal stamp more since he took office in early 2009.

Behind the risky diplomatic opening is a desire for a big legacy-shaping achievement and a deep aversion to getting America entangled in another Middle East conflict - motives that override misgivings to the Iran deal expressed by close allies Israel and Saudi Arabia. That may explain why Obama, even as he left the troubleshooting to Secretary of State John Kerry and gave him much of the credit for securing the diplomatic coup, has taken "ownership" of the Iran issue like no other.

His engagement - both in private and in public and according to aides, at a level of minute detail - is in contrast to a more aloof approach as Egypt came under military rule and Syria descended into civil war. "It's the top item on his foreign agenda for the rest of his term," a source close to the White House's thinking said of the Iran issue. "He doesn't want to leave anything to chance."

The stakes are enormous for Obama.

If the talks break down and Iran dashes to build an atomic bomb before the West can stop it, he could go into the history books as the president whose naivete allowed the Islamic Republic to go nuclear. The breakthrough with Iran is also worrying the many pro-Israel members of Congress, including heavyweights in his own Democratic Party like Senator Charles Schumer.

Last weekend's Iran pact - a preliminary agreement on modest sanctions relief in exchange for temporary curbs on Iran's nuclear activities - was no case of accidental diplomacy. Obama promised to seek direct engagement with Iran and other U.S. enemies during the 2008 presidential campaign, drawing accusations from Republicans that he was promoting appeasement. He then used his first inaugural address in 2009 to offer to extend a hand if the Iranian leadership would "unclench their fist." After being snubbed, he galvanized international support for crippling sanctions that ultimately forced Tehran into the latest negotiations.

Obama instructed his aides to arrange the historic telephone conversation he had with Iran's relatively moderate new president, Hassan Rouhani, in September, and authorized secret bilateral talks that laid the groundwork for the more formal Geneva rounds between Iran and world powers, U.S. officials say.

On Saturday, Kerry spoke by phone to Obama from Geneva to discuss the outstanding issues in the final tense stages of negotiations, a senior State Department official said. "This went all the way up to (Obama) personally approving the final language," the official said. While it may not be unusual for Obama to cast his trained legal eye on government-to-government agreements, his close attention to the wording of the deal-in-the-making underscored the sensitivity of the breakthrough document and his determination to get it right.

Once the deal was signed in Switzerland, Obama stepped in front of the cameras at the White House in a rare late-night appearance and hailed it as "an important first step toward a comprehensive solution that addresses our concerns." It was a chance to tout a foreign policy accomplishment at a time when Obama is struggling with a flawed healthcare rollout and

low approval ratings at home.

AVOIDING MILITARY CONFLICT Obama's words on Saturday night were also infused with an appeal for patience, reflecting the hope that he can escape any decision on going to war with Iran by doing everything possible diplomatically to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

"I have a profound responsibility to try to resolve our differences peacefully, rather than rush toward conflict," Obama said.

Shaping Obama's thinking are the shadows of long, costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

His own aversion to new military interventions - underscored by his last-minute refusal to attack Syria in September - is matched by war-weariness that most polls show has permeated the American public.

There can be little doubt that Obama who meets with presidential scholars and is said to be keenly interested in his place in history as America's first black president - also feels the allure of detente with Iran as a crowning achievement in what has been widely perceived as a less-thanstellar foreign policy record. "Resolving the Iran issue would be a huge boon to his legacy," said Colin Kahl, a former Pentagon official involved in Iran policymaking who now teaches at Georgetown University.

Iran has long been a key part of Obama's nuclear disarmament agenda - a diplomatic push that helped him win a Nobel Peace Prize so early in his presidency that many questioned whether he deserved it.

CAN MOMENTUM BE SUSTAINED? There is no guarantee that Obama will be able to sustain the momentum of the Geneva talks as critics at home and abroad accuse the president of giving up too much for too little. Conservative critics say Obama's distaste for intervention, in particular his shying away from the bombing of Syria over chemical weapons use,

has hurt U.S. credibility with Iran, a key ally of Damascus, and across the Middle East.

"One has to wonder if a better deal would have been possible ... had Iran believed there was a real military threat and had the United States not seemed to be so very desperate for a deal," said Elliott Abrams, a foreign policy aide under Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush. Foremost among Obama's motives for a deal with Iran is to keep Washington from facing the prospect of another war in the Muslim world should there be no other way to keep Tehran from getting the bomb.

Iran denies it seeks a nuclear weapon.

Obama was elected on a platform of opposition to the Iraq war, and many of the foreign policy decisions he has made in nearly five years in office have demonstrated a deep wariness of letting America get militarily involved in foreign crises. "What we're seeing again with Iran is a kind of 'Obama doctrine' - get America out of old wars and don't get us into risky new ones," said Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator now at the Woodrow Wilson International Center.

Obama also needs to convince anxious Middle East allies to at least tolerate efforts to hammer out a comprehensive deal. "For the Saudis and Israelis, the key will be knowing that the pressure of the existing sanctions will be maintained, that evasion will be blocked, and that we have a clear idea of what we will not permit in any end-game deal," said Dennis Ross, a former Middle East adviser to Obama. The White House denies insinuations from friends and foes in the Middle East that Obama does not have the stomach to use force in the region and points to the overthrow of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Even in that case, Obama was accused of "leading from behind" when he opted for a mostly backup role in the NATO air assault there.

The mechanism of action of garlic The hypertension reducing properties of garlic is because of the presence of certain biologically active substances, which performs various functions.

• Inhibits angiotensin II: Allicin is an active sulphur compound present in crushed or chopped garlic. It interferes with the function of angiotensin II, which is a hormone produced by the kidney responsible for smooth muscle contraction and blood pressure elevation. Angiotensin II also acts at the Na/H exchanger in kidneys to stimulate Na re-absorption and H excretion.

• Vasodilating effect: Anti-hypertensive effect of garlic is also because it activates the production of nitric oxide synthase, which helps relax the blood vessels. The polysulphides present in garlic are converted into a gas called hydrogen sulphide by the red blood cells. Hydrogen sulphide dilates our blood vessels and helps control blood pressure.

• Reduction of LDL levels: High levels of cholesterol contribute to plaque build up along the blood vessel walls and this makes the arteries hard and narrow, leading to elevated blood pressure. Garlic may exert an indirect effect by lowering the cholesterol level. It reduces the LDLcholesterals, which may be due to the inhibition of hepatic hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase activity by alliin and allicin. S-allyl cysteine act similarly to statin drugs and can work synergistically with them to reduce cholesterol.

• Antioxidant: AGE protect endothelial cells that line blood vessels by its powerful antioxidant action which inhibits the oxidative damage of the Endothelium that can be caused by many stress factors. Thereby, increasing the blood flow and improving the circulation.

• Both AGE and S-allyl cysteine, its most prevalent compound, significantly increased the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a substance that among its many functions acts in blood vessels to relax vascular smooth muscles, leading to vasodilation and increased blood flow.

Dosage of garlic Garlic is considered an alternative remedy so it is not fully regulated when it comes to its medicinal use. This means that the amount and quality of garlic in products vary greatly and since the effects of garlic are not fully understood, there is no known specific dose that lowers blood pressure in all patients.

University of Maryland Medical Centre recommends: - Daily 2-4 g of fresh, minced garlic clove - 600-1200 mg daily if using aged garlic extract; - Two 200 mg tablets three times a day if using freeze-dried garlic - 4 ml daily of fluid garlic extract - 20 ml daily of garlic tincture or 0.03-0.12 ml three times daily if using garlic oil.

Safety of garlic • Garlic is considered generally safe when taken by mouth, but can cause side effects such as bad breath, a burning sensation in the mouth or stomach, heartburn, gas, nausea, vomiting, body odour and diarrhoea.

• Since garlic inhibits blood clotting it should not be used by people with bleeding disorders or those taking blood-thinning medications. Do not take garlic if you are scheduled for surgery since it can prolong bleeding time.

• It might irritate the stomach and may not be appropriate for those with digestive or gastrointestinal diseases. Garlic supplements interact negatively with other medications so it should only be used under medical supervision.

• It may also cause allergies for some people.

How to use garlic to treat hypertension?

• Consume 2-3 cloves of garlic throughout the day.

• Finely minced a clove and soak it in olive and sprinkle on your salad or toss with pasta.

• Add garlic near the end of cooking to mellow out the sharp flavour and retain as many of the nutrients as possible.

• Steep crushed garlic cloves in boiling water and add fresh juice of one half of lemon or honey also.

• Mix olive oil, spices and garlic and use as a dip with hot bread.

Kekhrienguii Solo M.Sc (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) Dr. (Mrs) Virginia Paul Associate Professor Department of Foods and Nutrition, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad- 211007

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Police issues summons to Tarun Tejpal

neW delhi, november 27 (agencies): The Delhi High Court reserved its order for November 29 on Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal’s anticipatory bail plea. The court rejected Tejpal’s plea for interim protection against arrest till the pronouncement of order on Friday. Minutes after the rejection of the bail application, the officer investigating the case issued summons to Tejpal to be present at the Goa police headquarters at 3 pm on Thursday.

Prosecution lawyer Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for the Goa police, said the Delhi police has no jurisdiction in the case and alleged that Tejpal went underground for the past 20 days. Defence lawyer KTS Tulsi said his client stepped aside to enable a fair inquiry. “He is not admitting or confessing the incident as alleged in the FIR,” Tulsi said. The victim did not make any complaint during the Think fest in Goa when the incident is alleged to have taken place, he added.

To this, Rohatgi argued that the incident pertains to a married man with a family and a girl who is his daughter’s friend, someone he has known since her childhood. “Is it not depravity of the highest order,” he said.

The prosecution submitted the victim’s statement which contains details of SMSes and email conversations. “You are acting as predator and you treat it as drunken banter?

As if that woman is an object,” the prosecution argued. Tejpal has pleaded that he was man enough to

Media houses asked to set up panel for sexual harassment cases

Indian women hold placards as they shout slogans against Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine, in New Delhi, on Tuesday, November 26. The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to grant interim protection against arrest to Tejpal, who has been accused of sexually assaulting his junior colleague on Nov. 7 and 8 at a hotel in Goa, according to a news agency. The placard in the center reads: “Sheila’s government causes massive pain to women,” referring to Sheila Dikshit who is the chief minister of Delhi state. (AP Photo)

own up to his fault and remove himself from position of authority for a proper investigation.

Tulsi said that they have got the copy of the FIR, which, according to them, has been filed on the basis of media reports and not on the complaint of the victim.

“The FIR discloses only an attempt,” he said. Presenting his argument, Tulsi said that the police were determined to harass and humiliate Tejpal. “They are neither filing status report nor telling us status of the CCTV footage,” said Tulsi.

“What do they want

him for if they have CCTV footage. The footage will establish the truth...it will establish the misuse of law,” said the senior counsel. Referring to the ‘immigration checkpost alert’ issued by Goa police against Tejpal, Tulsi said that there was no possibility of the veteran journalist running away. Earlier in the day, Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury issued a public statement rejecting the allegations of her involvement in the sexual assault case.

“I strongly reject the allegations in the media

‘India leads world in suffering’

Washington, november 27 (ians): Suffering, on average, has increased worldwide in the past several years, and nowhere more than in South Asia, largely due to negative developments in India, according to a new Gallup poll. One in seven adults worldwide rated their lives poorly enough to be considered suffering in 2012, leading US opinion poll organization said Tuesday. South Asia led the world in suffering at 24 percent, followed by 21 percent in the Balkans and the Middle East and North Africa.

Attributing the massive increase in suffering among South Asians “to negative developments in India” Gallup said, Average suffering in India more than doubled between 2006 to 2008 and 2010 to 2012. In 2012, a full quarter of Indians were suffering.” The significant deterioration in Indians’ well-being is likely to be rooted in the country’s disappointing economic performance, it said. India’s growth rate has now sunk from 9.4 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to 4.4 percent in the second quarter of 2013, the worst quarterly rate since 2002, it noted.

“The Indian government’s failure to cut graft and red tape, as well as to liberalize its markets for labour, energy, and land, explains why the World Bank continues to rank the country as a bad place to do business,” Gallup said. “Now New Delhi is trying a different strategy to improve the well-

being of its people. It just passed the Right to Food Act to provide food at subsidized rates to 71 percent of its population,” it said.

Comparing average suffering for 20062008 with the average for 2010-2012, suffering increased by three percentage points worldwide, according to the Gallup poll.

South Asia clearly registers the biggest increase in suffering during this period and because of its large population, it is mostly responsible for the worldwide uptick. Suffering in the region has increased enormously since the beginning of the global financial and economic crisis, averaging 12 percent between 2006 and 2008, and 22 percent between 2010 and 2012. Latin America and the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa defy the global trend. Between 2010 and 2012, residents of both regions were on average less likely to be suffering than they were before the outbreak of the global economic crisis, Gallup said.

Resource-oriented, emerging-market economies in both regions largely managed to avoid the recession that plagued more mature economies in Northern America and Europe. Gallup classified respondents as “thriving,” “struggling,” or “suffering” according to how they rate their current and future lives on a scale of 0-10 with those rating their current lives a 4 or lower and their lives in five years a 4 or lower considered “suffering.”

that I am involved in any manner with any slander, intimidation or character assassination of the complainant journalist. This is a malicious campaign that has no basis in truth,” the official statement read.

Chaudhury has been facing flak over her response in handling the matter concerning the sexual assault of a junior colleague by the veteran journalist and former editor-in-chief of the organisation.

The Tehelka woman journalist, who accused Tejpal of sexual assault, recorded her statement

before the magistrate under Section 164 in Goa on Wednesday. The victim, on Tuesday had recorded her crucial statement with Goa Police. Police sources said the woman’s statement matched the sequence and details in her email complaint to Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury.

Claiming that the rape allegation was a “figment of the imagination” and a result of the “wrath of vengeance” of Goa’s BJP government for the exposes published in his magazine, Tejpal, on Tuesday had sought anticipatory bail in

Maoist attack: 4 CRPF jawans killed

neW delhi, november 27 (agencies): As security cover was eased in Bastar after the elections, the Maoists killed four CRPF personnel and injured three others on Wednesday morning in Bijapur district. In their first major attack since elections, the Maoists assaulted forces that were part of a road opening party for CRPF’s proposed civic action programme in Cheramangi village.

The deceased include Amitabh Mishra, Madan Lal Akhe, Digant Bayan and Dilip Kumar. All belonged to the 168 Battalion of CRPF. “The team was deployed to clear the area between Nukanpal and Dharavaram. Our forces immediately retaliated and we expect some Naxals were also killed,” said RK Vij, ADG (Naxal Ops). The firing continued for over thirty minutes, as Maoists also exploded a pressure bomb in the area.

In May this year, heavily-armed Maoists had ambushed a convoy of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, killing 27 people – including senior party leader Mahendra Karma, state party chief Nand Kumar Patel and former Union Minister V C Shukla.

Recently, security forces had averted a possible landmine explosion by defusing two IEDs weighing 50 kg in Dantewada area of poll-bound Chhattisgarh.

An Indian paramilitary soldier patrols near the 32-meter Deep Space Antenna, which transmits and receives signals from India’s Mars orbiter, at Indian Deep Space Network in Byalalu 40 kilometers (24 miles) from Bangalore, on November 27. (AP Photo)

about 80 km north east of Chennai, on board a 350-tonne rocket with five scientific instruments to detect Methane in the Martian atmosphere, measure the thermal emission and capture images of the red planet from its orbit at a distance of 500 km. “The slingshot for the trans-injection will be a complex combination of navigation and propulsion technologies, governed by the gravity of Sun and Mars,” Rao said at a briefing on the

Rs.450-crore mission’s next phase.

The Orbiter’s trajectory will be achieved using the attitude and orbit control thrusters during the correction manoeuvres planned enroute.

As the fourth planet from Sun and behind Earth, Mars is the second smallest celestial body in the solar system.

Named after Roman god of war, it is also known as red planet due to the presence of iron oxide in abundance, giving it a reddish appearance.

Though Earth and Mars have equal

the court. The bail plea filed by senior advocates K T S Tulsi and Geeta Luthra described the incident as “only light-hearted bantering”.

Tejpal’s contention in the petition is yet another shift in his stand in the case.

He had first apologised unconditionally to the colleague who accused him of sexually assaulting her, saying he had attempted a sexual liaison with her two times. Tejpal’s bail plea also claimed that the alleged victim “continued to party” and was “completely normal and friendly all throughout her stay in Goa”.

‘Make media work safe for women’ As numerous instances of sexual harassment at workplaces are being brought to the fore, Foundation for Media Professionals, a forum to promote media freedom and quality journalism, underlined Wednesday the need for security of women. The foundation said all media organisations must have committees that could look into issues of sexual harassment, and such committees could go a long a way in insulating women staff from such experiences.

Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Union of Journalists’ president Sujata Madhok said the absence of sexual harassment committees in media organisations had forced women working in the media to adopt a “culture of silence”.

“Though just the formation of such committees will not ensure the safety of the female employees, it itself is needed to ensure that someone intervenes and takes action against such erroneous activities”, Madhok said.

The meeting came after the recent instance of the sexual harassment of a junior colleague by former Tehelka editor-inchief Tarun Tejpal in Goa early November was made public.

This is the worst moment of my life: Tarun Tejpal

neW delhi, november 27 (agencies): Tarun Tejpal in his first email to the woman journalist from Tehelka said that it was a big mistake and the worst moment of his life. The e-mail that Firspost has accessed says, “This is easily the worst moment of my life – something ostensibly playful gone so horribly wrong, damaging of all that I hold dear in life, from people to principles,” Tejpal said apologising to the girl.

He further said, “I also want you to keep working at Tehelka as you always have, reporting to Shoma as you do. Both Tehelka and Shoma have never let you down.

My punishment has already been upon me, and will probably last till my last day.”

Young Indian rag picker children share a light moment as they sit on an abandoned and a damaged car as they search for reusable spare parts at an automobile yard on the outskirts of Jammu, on Wednesday, November 27. Most rag-picker children are extremely poor, illiterate, and commence their profession at a very young age. They never attend any school and are very susceptible to diseases due to the exposure to hazardous materials. (AP Photo)

India to sling Mars craft into Sun orbit Sunday

bangalore, november 27 (ians): India’s maiden Mars craft will sling into Sun orbit early Sunday for a 280-day long voyage to reach the red planet Sep 24, 2014.

“The Orbiter entered the final orbit of earth early Wednesday for its trans-injection into the Sun orbit Sunday at 00.49 a.m. for a ninemonth journey to Mars through the interplanetary space, a senior space agency official said here. The craft passed its penultimate perigee (closest to equator) at 07.10 a.m.

Wednesday to commence its fourday final orbit around earth to leave for Mars in the wee hours of Sunday.

“A 440 Newton engine will be fired fornearly 23 minutes to sling the craft into the Sun orbit at a speed of 648 metres per second for which 190 kg of fuel will be consumed,” Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientific secretary V. Koteshwara Rao told reporters here. Orbiter has completed its six-orbit raising manoeuvres between Nov 7 and Nov 16 and crossed an apogee (farthest from equator) of 192,915 km. “All is going well, Orbiter will be slung into the heliocentric (Sun) orbit towards Mars for a 680-million-long coasting distance,” Rao said at the space agency’s telemetry, tracking and command network (Istrac) in the city.

The 1,337-kg Orbiter was launched Nov 5 from Sriharikota spaceport off the Bay of Bengal,

neW delhi, november 27 (agencies): The Press Council of India (PCI) has asked all media organisations to set up internal committees to prevent and redress cases of sexual harassment of women at workplace. The direction for setting up internal complaints’ committee came in the backdrop of sexual harassment charges against Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal by a journalist.

In a statement, PCI chairperson Justice (retd) Markandey Katju said that despite Vishakha guidelines having been framed

by Supreme Court long back in 1997 and the enactment of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, many media organisations did not have an internal complaints committee. He said that section 4(1) of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act made setting up of these committees mandatory.

Such establishments become even more meaningful in media organisations where women journalists adhere to nonconventional working hours and duty places, Mr. Katju said and requested media organisations to set up internal complaints committees.

period of revolution around their axis, the red planet takes 24 hours and 37 minutes to complete a revolution. Earth takes around 365 days to orbit the sun and Mars 687 days.

“The craft will be injected into the outer space in a trajectory by precisely computing 280 days in advance the position it would achieve near Mars Sep 14, 2014, which will be 500 km above its surface at that time,” Rao pointed out. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) complex at Istrac is also daily conducting checks of the main bus systems, redundant systems, failure detection, reconfiguration and its scientific instruments, including its powerful colour camera. The camera, which has been activated, has demonstrated its functioning by taking a clear picture of the Indian sub-continent Nov 19 from a distance of 67,975 km with a 3.5 metre resolution.

During the helio sun phase, travelling at a speed of 32.5 km per second mid-course corrections will be carried, if required, Dec 11, midApril, mid-August and Sept 14. “The Orbiter will be inserted Sep 24 at 07:14 a.m. into the Martian orbit at 372 km periapsis (nearest to surface) and 80,000 apo-asis (farthest from surface) by firing the engine for nearly 29 minutes in the reverse direction to reduce its speed to 11,009 metres per second by consuming 24 kg fuel,” Rao pointed out.

Lack of fitness among school children: Study bangalore, november 27 (tnn): Regardless of age group, gender, region or city type, the fitness level of school going children in India is a concern, says the 2013 Edusports Annual School Health and Fitness survey.

Conducted by EduSports, a physical education company, the study measured parameters including anaerobic capacity, flexibility, lower and upper body strength, abdominal strength and Body Mass Index (BMI). It covered 77,669 children in the age group of 7-17 years from 176 schools in 68 cities and 17 states.

In a comparative study between boys and girls it was found that 66% of girls have healthy BMI scores compared to 59 % of boys. The primary causes for higher BMI are sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits and little or no play. However, girls score lower than boys in other fitness parameters (anaerobic capacity, flexibility, upper body strength and abdominal strength) , which is indicative that they are still short on overall fitness, the report said.

Children in non-metros (44,560 children in 84 schools) performed marginally higher than their counterparts in 6 metro cities (33,109 children in 92 schools) in 4 of the 6 fitness parameters.

The research also showed that though awareness and spends on fitness, especially among the young corporate segment are seeing an upward trend, it does

not translate into better fitness levels of children.

Over 10,000 Bihar teachers fail Mathematics, Hindi test

Patna, november 27 (ians): More than 10,000 contractual school teachers in Bihar have failed a competency test, officials said on Tuesday.

The test was held last month to review the teachers’ ability to teach. “A total of 24 per cent teachers have failed the competency test. Out of 43,447 applicants who took the test, 32,833 teachers cleared the test,” principal secretary (education) Amarjeet Sinha told IANS. The teachers were tested for knowledge of English, Mathematics, Hindi and General Knowledge for up to Class 5. Sinha said the test was to check the quality of teaching in schools following complaints of poor teaching standards. “The test was to review their ability to teach. If they failed to clear it, the government has made it clear that they should either improve or leave teaching,” Sinha said.

He said for those who failed the test for the first time, there will be another chance. But those who failed for the second time would lose their jobs as per government norms. Sinha said action will be initiated after counting how many of the failed teachers have exhausted both their chances. Bihar has been conducting such eligibility tests for school teachers since 2008.

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Nuke deal faces hard-line test

DUBAI, NovemBer 27 (AP): Even before Iran’s envoys could pack their bags in Geneva after wrapping up a first-step nuclear deal with world powers, President Hassan Rouhani was opening a potentially tougher diplomatic front: selling the giveand-take to his country’s powerful insider interests led by the Revolutionary Guard.

Iran’s ability to fulfill its part of the sixmonth bargain — which includes greater access for U.N. inspectors and a cap on the level of uranium enrichment — will depend largely on the Guard and its network.

The Guard’s influence stretches from the missile batteries outside key nuclear facilities to the production of the equipment inside. It runs from companies making Iran’s long-range missiles to paramilitary units that cover every inch of the country.

Rouhani’s praise for the deal announced Sunday has sounded at times like snippets from the national anthem.

“The Iranian nation again displayed dignity and grandeur,” he said in a televised address. He went on to laud the “glorious” affirmation that Iran can continue uranium enrichment under the accord — at levels that can power Iran’s lone energy-producing reactor but well below what’s needed to approach weapons-grade material.

Rouhani ended the speech by trying to give the country’s nuclear efforts a sense of homespun honor. Borrowing from the political theater playbook of his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, he surrounded himself with relatives of Iranian nuclear scientists killed in ambush-style attacks blamed by Iran on Israel and its allies.

But Rouhani is also appealing to the more practical interests of the Guard, whose clout translates into cash. The Guard has a hand in some of the biggest money-generating enterprises in Iran, including import-export gatekeepers and real estate holdings. Its leaders likely recognize that easing Western sanctions will help their bottom line.

What may be a harder point of persuasion is beyond the accord. The Revolution-

In this Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 file photo, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard troops march during a military parade commemorating the start of the Iraq-Iran war 32 years ago, in front of the mausoleum of the late revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran. (AP File Photo)

ary Guard must be comfortable that the deal isn’t a prelude to broader diplomatic overtures with Washington that could undermine its standing and reach, which include aiding Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces.

A veteran commentator on Iranian affairs, Ehsan Ahrari, said the “schizophrenic nature” of Iran’s domestic leadership - one side extolling the accord and the other side wary - stands as the biggest wild card in the Geneva deal.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the ultimate authority, has the final word in all key matters and, for the moment, sides with Rouhani on the nuclear talks and the parallel outreach to the U.S. after more than three decades of diplomatic estrangement. The nuclear deal also appears to have widespread public support as a change to ease Iran’s international

isolation and perhaps open the way for serious rollbacks on sanctions if the initial six-month phase moves ahead as planned.

“It’s a strong victory for the policies of moderation in Iran,” said Sadeq Zibakalam, a prominent Tehran-based political analyst. “It will boost moderates.”

But there are other power centers that can shape policy. The Revolutionary Guard is the godfather of them all. Its commanders can open doors at the highest levels and help mold the views of even Khamenei.

Earlier this month, groups with the apparent backing of the Guard erected giant banners around Tehran — done in slick, ad agency style — deriding the nuclear talks as a potential trap for Iran.

American negotiators were portrayed as double dealers, wearing a tie and jacket on top and military camouflage trousers below. The banners also sent a secondary

message to Khamenei, who had taken the unprecedented step of advising the Revolutionary Guard to stay out of Iran’s international initiatives with the West.

The most senior Guard commanders have remained quiet in public since the Geneva deal. But one general, Mohsen Kazemeini, was quoted by the semiofficial ISNA news agency as calling the agreement with world powers a “matter of happiness” since Iran can retain its uranium enrichment. The general’s comment suggests that the Guard could be on board for at least the first six-month leg.

Virtually every Iranian views keeping uranium enrichment as a matter of national pride. Even liberal-minded Iranians who rarely support the Islamic establishment often find rare common ground with hard-liners over the idea that the country must have self-sufficiency on all levels of its nuclear program.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who helped close the deal in Geneva, claimed Tuesday that from “the first phase to the last phase ... enrichment on Iranian soil will continue.” Zarif plans on Wednesday to address parliament, which is dominated by conservatives leery of dealings with Washington.

For the Revolutionary Guard, enrichment could well be the tipping point issue.

It could find many reasons to back a long-range nuclear deal that keeps enrichment levels at the initial 5 percent cap agreed in Geneva. But the Guard could easily become a major obstacle if the West presses for more enrichment concessions in the next round.

In a sign of how quickly views can pivot in Iran, Ahmadinejad, the hard-line previous president, fell from the ruling system’s favored son to political outcast in a matter of months after challenging Khamenei’s authority in 2011. Ahmadinejad became such a political target that the parliament speaker filed a criminal case over their feuds.

Ahmadinejad refused to show up for a scheduled hearing Tuesday.

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Raheel Sharif is Pak’s new army chief

IslAmABAD, NovemBer 27 (IANs): Lt. Gen. Raheel Sharif, whose brother was highly decorated after getting killed in the 1971 war with India, will be the new chief of the Pakistan Army, media reports said Wednesday. Gen. Sharif -- who is not related to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif -- will take charge of the world’s sixth largest army Friday and will hold the post for 3 years.

Gen. Sharif will succeed Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, whose 2007-13 tenure was marred by the dramatic killing of Osama bin Laden on Pakistani territory by US commandos in May 2011. Kayani retires Thursday. President Mamnoon Hussain formally approved the choice of Gen. Sharif, picked for the job by the prime minister, Xinhua quoted television channel Geo as saying.

Gen. Sharif will be the 15th chief of the army and will be promoted as a four-star general before taking office. Born in Quetta June 16, 1956, Gen. Sharif grew up steeped in military tradition. His elder brother Shabbir Sharif was a course-mate of the now jailed former president and army chief Pervez Musharraf and was killed in the 1971 war that broke up Pakistan and led to an independent Bangladesh.

Major Shabbir Sharif is credited with launching a major offensive against Indian positions in the western sector and was killed Dec 7, 1971 after heavy Indian shelling.

The late Major Sharif is the only one to win both the highest gallantry awards in Pakistan, Sitara-e-Jurat and Nishan-e-Haider, making him the highest decorated soldier in the country.

Younger brother Gen. Sharif attended the Government College at Lahore and the Pakistan Military Academy, whose commandant he later became.

After graduation, he was commissioned in 1976 in the battle hardened Sixth Battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment -- of which his brother too was a part.

Musharraf handed him the command of the 11th Infantry Division in Lahore.

He has been the General Officer Commanding of an infantry division.

Gen. Sharif served as Corps Commander for two years before taking over as Inspector General Training and Evaluation in which capacity he oversaw the training of Pakistan Army.

A father of two sons and a daughter, the new army chief is said to be close to Pakistan Tribal Affairs Minister Abdul Qadir Baloch, a retired military officer and a confidant of the Sharif family.

Questions, answers on Thailand political protests AIDS proves stubborn in Europe The Associated Press

Q: What are the protests in Thailand’s capital about?

A: The protesters in Bangkok oppose former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006 after being accused of corruption and disrespect for the country’s constitutional monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. They consider current Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s sister, to be his proxy while he remains in self-imposed exile to avoid serving a two-year jail term for corruption. There have been several rounds of protests and clashes involving Thaksin opponents and supporters since the coup, but the current unrest is Yingluck’s most serious challenge since she took office in 2011.

Q: What do the protesters want?

A: They want to topple Yingluck and her ruling Pheu Thai party, but protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said that won’t be enough.

On Tuesday night he called for establishment of a “people’s council” to pick a new prime minister and Cabinet. Thailand currently has a parliamentary system under a constitutional monarchy. His proposal is similar to that promoted in 2008 by the anti-Thaksin Yellow Shirts — the People’s Alliance for Democracy. They sought to have fewer lawmakers directly elected and more appointed by the country’s political elite.

Q: What are the protesters’ tactics?

A: After some large demonstrations, the protesters, closely linked to the opposition Democrat Party, have taken over several government offices this week. The tactic is similar to those used in past protests in which Thaksin foes took over the prime minister’s office and even Bangkok’s two airports.

The tactics pose a challenge to authorities who risk losing face and the control of the situation by allowing offices to be occupied, but risk alienating public opinion if they use force to dislodge the protesters. Police have made a massive show of force around critical would-be targets, but protesters have entered more poorly guarded offices.

The Democrats, meanwhile, are leading a no-confidence debate in parliament this week and are petitioning the courts and independent state agencies to have ruling party lawmakers ousted for alleged violations of the law.

Some elements probably hope that the situation becomes chaotic enough to serve as an excuse for the army to intervene, as happened in 2006.

Q: Is it safe to visit Thailand?

A: Popular resort areas have not been affected. Visitors should avoid protest areas. The Thai Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that 23 countries, most of them European, have issued travel warnings or notices about the political situation.

loNDoN, NovemBer 27 (reUters): Some 131,000 people were newly infected with HIV in Europe and nearby countries in 2012, an 8 percent rise from a year earlier and a worrying reversal of a recent downward trend in AIDS cases in the West.

A report published by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) European office and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showed a steady increase in new HIV cases over the last year, but by far the majority of cases were in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

“The high and increasing number of AIDS cases in the East is indicative of late HIV diagnosis, low treatment coverage and delayed initiation of lifesaving HIV treatment,” the ECDC/WHO report said.

Some 76,000 new HIV infections were reported in Russia alone, accounting for more than half the region’s cases.

While reported AIDS cases had been declining steadily in western Europe - dropping 48 percent between 2006 and 2012 - in the east of the WHO’s European Region, which inAnti-government protesters march to the Government complex in cludes many Asian former Bangkok, on Wednesday, November 27. (AP Photo) Soviet republics, the numQ: What are the protesters’ complaints?

A: They accuse Yingluck’s government of corruption and abuse the power. Yingluck and her Pheu Thai Party won an absolute majority in the 2011 election, and have used their position to railroad several measures through parliament, shortcutting ethical and legal procedures.

Corruption has been a problem under every Thai government.

Thaksin, a billionaire who owned a telecommunications empire, was ensnared in several conflict of interest accusations. Criticism of Yingluck has focused less on personal corruption and more on her policies, including her support of a broad amnesty bill that would have allowed Thaksin to return to Thailand without serving jail time.

Suu Kyi defends against criticisms

sYDNeY, NovemBer 27 (AP): Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi defended herself on Wednesday against criticism that she should be doing more to defend a Muslim minority group that has been targeted by sectarian violence in parts of the predominantly Buddhist nation.

“I have always defended those whose human rights have been attacked,” Suu Kyi said in response to a question during a ceremony in her honor at Sydney’s Opera House. “But what people want is not defense but condemnation. They’re saying why am I not condemning this group or why am I not condemning that group. ... I am not condemning because I have not found that condemnation brings good results. What I want to do is to achieve national reconciliation.”

Over the past two years, sectarian violence in Myanmar has left more than 240 people dead and forced another 240,000 to flee their homes, most of them members of the minority Rohingya community.

Suu Kyi, who became known as a human rights heroine when she fought against the nation’s previous military regime, has been criticized for not responding more aggressively to the issue. She declined to meet with an Organization of Islamic Cooperation delegation that recently visited Myanmar to look into the violence.

Suu Kyi, who is in Australia on a fiveday trip to Sydney, Melbourne and Canber-

ra, also disagreed with descriptions of the violence as “ethnic cleansing.”

“These kinds of expressions do not help. It does intensify fears and hatred,” she said during her Opera House appearance. “Yes, there has been violence and there is continuing violence and there is great anxiety in our country that these outbreaks of communal tension and strife should come to an end. But when you use terms like ethnic cleansing — which I think is a little extreme — it just plays into the hands of extremists.”

Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has persevered for decades in promoting democracy. She and her National League for Democracy party were frozen out of politics by the military regime that governed until 2011, but last year she and several dozen party members won parliamentary seats.

A clause in the army-dictated constitution disqualifies her from becoming president, but the 68-year-old is seeking the constitutional changes that would allow her to run.

She received a standing ovation from a packed crowd inside the Opera House and was presented with two honorary doctorate degrees — one each from the University of Sydney and the University of Technology in Sydney.

Suu Kyi is to make a number of speeches and meet with Prime Minister Tony Abbott during her Australian trip.

Q: What’s behind the long-running political conflict?

A: Thaksin remains popular in Thailand’s less well-off rural areas, where voters were grateful for populist programs he instituted, such as virtually free health care. Pro-Thaksin parties easily won the two general elections held since the 2006 coup. But his opponents still have influence, particularly in the courts and the military.

Thaksin’s supporters claim that Thailand’s traditional ruling elite oppose him because they risk losing influence to a popularly elected leader. Thaksin’s foes have suggested that the democratic system is flawed and that the elite should have a greater say in administering the country.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NO.SW/ESTT-53/99(PT)/

Dated Kohima, the 27th Nov. 2013

CORRIGENDUM The written Exam for the post of LDA-Cum-Computer Assistant and Stenographer under Social Welfare Department .which was earlier scheduled for 15th December 2013 is now being deferred to 17th December 2013 in view of the direction given by the Government.

The written Examination will be conducted in the following schools and colleges as informed earlier.

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Name of School

Roll No.

Total

Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kohima G.Rio Higher Secondary School, Kohima NPSC Kohima Arts College Alder College, Kohima Bayavü English School, Kohima

1 to 900 (LDA) 901 to 1400 (LDA) 1401 to 2200 (LDA) 2201 to 3500 (LDA) 3501 to 4200 (LDA) 4201 to 4341 (LDA) 1 to 114 (Stenographer)

900 500 800 1300 700 255

Therefore all the candidates are hereby directed to be in the Examination Venues as shown above. Further, the candidates are reminded to bring the Admit card on the day of written test without which candidates will not be allowed to sit in the written test.

Use of calculator, Mobile Phone and electronic gadgets are prohibited in the Examination Hall.

Anyone found indulging in unfairmeans shall be expelled on the spot.

(KHEVITO T.SHOHE) Director.

ber of people newly diagnosed with AIDS increased by 113 percent.

Experts said this increase was closely linked to a lack of prevention measures for people at high risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. These include clean needles and syringes for drug users, free condoms and easy access to HIV testing for sex workers and gay men, and early access to treatment with AIDS drugs - known as antiretroviral therapy (ART) - for those who test positive.

“Our data show that nearly every second person tested positive for HIV (in the region) - that’s 49 percent - is diagnosed late in the course of their infection, which means they

need antiretroviral therapy right away because their immune system is already starting to fail,” said the ECDC’s director Marc Sprenger.

Worldwide, more than 35 million people have HIV - the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa where access to prevention, testing and drugs is often limited by low funds.

Cocktails and combinations of AIDS drugs can keep the virus in check for many years, allowing those who are diagnosed and treated early to live full and long lives.

Yet even in the relatively wealthy WHO European Region, only one in three people with HIV is getting the ART treatment they need, Wednesday’s report said.

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Arsenal win but last 16 spot still uncertain

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud, right, strides as he hits a shot at goal beside Marseille's Kassim Abdallah during the Group F Champions League soccer match between Arsenal and Marseille at the Emirates stadium in London on Nov. 26. (AP Photo)

loNDoN, NovEMbER 27 (REuTERS): Jack Wilshere scored twice, the first after 30 seconds, as Group F leaders Arsenal beat Olympique Marseille 2-0 on Tuesday but have yet to secure a Champions League last 16 place.

Arsenal, with four wins in five matches, head the group with 12 points followed by Borussia Dortmund, whose 3-1 win over Napoli leaves both sides on nine. Marseille have none after five straight defeats.

Arsenal's last match on Dec 11 is away to Napoli while Dortmund visit Marseille meaning Arsenal, Dortmund and Napoli could all finish with 12 points in which case results between the three would decide who advances to the last 16.

As long as Arsenal do not lose by three goals or more they will qualify for the knockout rounds for the 14th successive season, but it means Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will have to take a strong team to Napoli next month. "It is unbelievable, but it's reality and we have to finish the job. It's a tricky situation. You could think, 'we must not lose big' but I think that would be a mistake," Wenger told reporters afterwards. "We have to go there and try and win the game because otherwise it is a huge gamble. "I

have never known anything like it in my 150 Champions League matches." Arsenal were vastly superior to a Marseille team already out of contention with coach Elie Baup fielding a number of younger inexperienced players while resting his senior men for their French League exploits. "We did play with some younger players and it was a good experience for them, even though we were on the back foot from the first minute after conceding that goal," Baup said afterwards.

"Arsenal were better than us over the two games but we had players of 19 and 20 playing today and they have learnt the demands of the top level, what it takes to play in the Champions League."

Wilshere put Arsenal ahead with a clever curler and added a second in the 65th minute after a superb move with the final pass exquisitely played by Mesut Ozil, who missed a first-half penalty. After taking such an early lead Arsenal took the game to their opponents playing with a confident swagger that should have produced more goals in a largely one-sided match. Midfielder Aaron Ramsey should have doubled their lead after another fine flowing move orchestrated

by Wilshere but he fired straight at goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

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10-man Ajax holds on to beat Barca

AMSTERDAM, No vEMbER 27 (AP): Tenman Ajax held on for a shock 2-1 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to keep alive its hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

The young Amsterdam team dominated the first half against a Barcelona side that had already qualified and took a well-deserved 2-0 lead into the break thanks to goals from Thulani Serero and Danny Hoesen. But Ajax gifted Barcelona a way back into the Group H match almost immediately after the break when Joel Veltman brought down Neymar, earning the central defender a red card and Barcelona a spot kick that Xavi Hernandez calmly converted.

Ajax is vying with AC Milan on the last day of group play for the second spot. Milan has eight points to Ajax's seven — and the two sides face each other at San Siro on Dec. 11 for a winner-takes-all contest.

Barcelona was missing Lionel Messi and three of its defenders — Adriano, Jordi Alba and Dani Alves — along with goalkeeper Victor Valdes and its make-

Barcelona's Neymar, second right, challenges Ajax's Stefano Denswil, first right, during the Group H Champions League soccer match between Ajax and FC Barcelona at the ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday Nov. 26. (AP Photo)

shift defense could not contain a rampant Ajax before the break. Ajax had an injury crisis of its own, with strikers Siem de Jong and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson out injured along with Bojan Krkic. But their replacements more than made up for the absences in a pulsating first half.

Barcelona clearly

missed Messi, who scored a hat-trick in his team's 4-0 demolition of Ajax in September. Instead it was the unheralded Ajax attackers who found the net in the first half.

South Africa midfielder Serero — unmarked in the middle of the penalty area — rewarded Ajax for its early pressure by calmly

slotting home a cross from the right by Ricardo van Rhijn in the 19th minute for his first Champions League goal. Hoesen doubled the lead three minutes before halftime when he collected the rebound from a powerful Viktor Fischer drive, rounded Carles Puyol and steered the ball into the net off Gerard Pique.

"You can only dream about this," Hoesen said.

"I had a good feeling before the match. They are probably the best team in the world and to be able to score the winning goal is amazing." Ajax's quick attacking and committed defending meant Barcelona rarely threatened in the first half, but when it

did, it was Neymar who came closest. The Brazilian nearly equalized in the 25th when he left Veltman flat-footed in the middle of Ajax's defense but saw his shot roll just wide of Jasper Cillessen's far post. In the dying seconds of the half, Neymar just failed to get a touch on a Xavi Hernandez free kick.

It was Basel's second win against the Premier League club in this season's competition and propelled them into second place in the group above Schalke, who only managed a goalless draw away to Steaua Bucharest in the night's other match. That result was good news for Chelsea too, as they are now certain to take one of the top two spots in the group.

However, they still have work to do if they are to clinch first place, with a home game against Steaua to come, and manager Jose Mourinho was deeply disappointed with what was a flat display by his side, three days after they had thumped West Ham United 3-0 away in the Premier League. "The only positive thing is that we go through, but we go through because Schalke

did not get a result," said the Portuguese.

"But I do not want to take any credit from the opponent as they were better than us. "I think from the first minute I was getting signs that my team was tired (and) the goal is ridiculous." His frustration contrasted with the delight of opposite number Murat Yakin, who described Basel's victory as "wonderful". "At half-time I congratulated my team for playing fantastic football. It was a more even game after the restart, but the team knew it was possible and we kept fighting to win the three points," he said.

Mourinho had made just one change to his side, with Willian replacing Eden Hazard, who dropped to the bench alongside the fit-again Fernando Torres.

And his decision not to ro-

tate his squad meant they also lacked freshness, as the Blues produced a lacklustre performance in a game played in sub-zero temperatures.

That was reflected in the statistics, with Basel having more of the possession and all the chances in what was an outstanding firsthalf showing in particular.

Chelsea only came close to scoring once in the opening period, when Samuel Eto'o, diving in at the back post, just failed to connect with an Ivanovic cross from the right, while Basel brought the best out of Cech on several occasions. The Czech goalkeeper needed to be alert to keep out Marco Streller's header from a Valentin Stocker free-kick inside three minutes, and that early scare for Chelsea set the tone for the opening half an hour.

ChELSEA thROugh dESpitE BASEL LOSS

FC Basel's Mohamed Salah, centre left, scores, during their Champions League group E soccer match against Chelsea, at St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (AP Photo)

bASEl, NovEMbER 27 (AFP): Chelsea reached the last 16 of the Champions League despite going down to a 1-0 defeat to Basel in Switzerland on Tuesday, Mohamed Salah scor-

ing the only goal with three minutes remaining.

Salah latched on to a long ball forward by Fabian Schaer and outpaced Branislav Ivanovic as he cut in from the left before finish-

ing past Petr Cech to hand the hosts a thoroughly deserved victory and keep their hopes of joining Chelsea in the last 16 alive heading into the final round of matches.

MORE LOCAL NEWS...

Farmers taught on techniques of growing winter crops

TuENSANg, NovEMbER 27 (MExN): ATMA, Tuensang, Chare Block conducted a demonstration programme at Kidding village and farmer to farmer dissemination cum demonstration at Chare New Town on November 12. Dr. T. Arenmongla, Block Technology ManMembers of Christian Fellowship Zhodi, Jakhama, during the Pre-Christmas cum Musical ager, Chare block, LanuzuFest programme on November 17. H.K. James, Lecturer St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama lu, SMS, Chare block, Moa, exhorted the congregation and Lovi, Lecturer, Mount Olive College, Kohima, delivered the SMS, Longkhim block were Christmas message. Er. Hutoshe Ghushepu and his wife hosted the Christmas feast. New executives for the term 2014-2015 were also installed.

Students of Faith Theological College present a choreography during its ‘Musical and Talent Show 2013’ held in aid of the College building construction at Town Hall on November 20. The occasion was graced by Parliamentary Secretary, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Yitachu as a chief guest.

Members of Police Baptist Church, Wokha with Donald Weeks and Phyllis Weeks from USA and Mhonchumo Erui during a one-day leadership seminar organized by the Church on November 16. The three were the resource persons of the seminar.

the resource persons.

Lanuzulu conducted demonstration programme on techniques of growing winter crops such as cabbage and ginger cultivation where he performed a live demonstration on how to prepare the field, proper spacing and methods of sowing. He also emphasized on pests/diseases control.

Dr. T. Arenmongla ex-

Brighter Academy educational tour to Kolkata

DiMAPuR, NovEMbER 27 (MExN): Brighter Academy (School) Dimapur organized an educational tour to Kolkata with the theme ‘Travel Explore Learn’ from November 15 to 20. School Assistant Head Teacher Robi Nayak led the 24 students and 10 teachers. The objective of the tour was to create awareness for the students about the people and places, social attributes and economic developments, interest in the history including science and environment.

A press note received here stated that the team visited about 12 important places and centres and the students got to travel in the local train, metro train, local rickshaw, and city buses, watched movie at New Empire theatre and did shopping at Esplanade (New Market).

For many of them the tour was the first experience outside Dimapur. This experience will help them and even other students in preparing themselves for their life outside the classroom, the note asserted. The school has acknowledged all the people who have made the educational tour successful particularly staff and students of Calcutta Bible Seminary for hosting the team and Dreamers Education Foundation for financing the tour. According to the release, Kolkata was chosen because it is a miracle city with trams working on the road, metro rails and buses plying, while exhibiting contrasts of great wealth and poverty, spaciousness and yet with most over crowded slums.

It is a city with rich intellectual and cultural heritage with bustling streets and bewildering varieties of facets, it added.

plained and demonstrated the steps and procedures involved in the preparation of making chilli pickle and potato chips. She explained to the farmers the advantage of pickling and encouraged the farmers to take up pickling as a source of income which is a low investment small scale business.

On the same day, Moatemsu, SMS, Longkhim

block demonstrated on the topic “Methods to prevent diseases in rearing poultry”. He demonstrated on temperature maintenance, ventilation and spacing, cleaning methods and some prevention measures to stop transmission of diseases. Imlimar, farm school teacher, Chare New Town shared his experience and encouraged the farmers to take up poultry farming on

a large scale.

Various winter crop seeds such as Cabbage, Knol-khol, Beans, Brinjal, Tomato, Onion, Radish and Chilli were distributed to the farmers for cultivation.

Altogether 26 members from Kidding village and 15 members from Chare New Town including farmers friend and farm school teacher attended the training programme.

Health Mela cum sterilization camp held at Meluri dist

MEluRi, NovEMbER 27 (DiPR): District Health Society, Phek conducted Health Mela cum sterilization camp at Weziho village on November 21.

A total of 8 (Eight) neighbouring villages of Waziho attended the Mela and availed free medical treatment. District Hospital, Phek ambulances was provided to carry the patients.

Free Ante-Natal Check up, Immunization, Free female & male sterilization, Free Copper-T insertion, Free condoms & oral pills, Free medicines & medical treatment, Free consultation for children & pregnant women, Free blood testing on HIV /AIDS, Malaria & TB & Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on different health issues with pregnant women & eligible couples, Leaflets, Posters & pamphlets in local dialects & English were provided. Nutritional packages like horlicks were presented to 18 pregnant women and seven fully immunized children by Dr. Kevichusa, CMO Phek to motivate the people.

Altogether 314 patients were treated out of which two female sterilization (tubectomy) were done,10 copper-T (IUCD) were inserted, 17 women availed Ante Natal Check up, 34 children were treated and immunized, 35 dental procedures

Phek medical personnel administering the patients at Avankhu village during the health mela held on November 22. (DIPR Photo)

were conducted & 77 women were treated by gynaecologist.

District Health Society, Phek also conducted health camp & gave free medicines in five villages from November 21 to 23, namely Phoghungri Village, Laluri Village, Sutsu Village, Avankhu Village & Latsam Village. All together 348 patients were given free medical treatment & medicines. Children were also immunized during the health camp. Information Education Communication (IEC) materials on different health messages was also distributed.

Dr. Kika, Dy. Mission Director (National Health Mission) from Directorate, Health & Family

Welfare, Kohima along with Dr. John Kemp, State Surveillance Officer (IDSP) DH& FW & Dr. Kevi Sekhose, State Epidemiologist (IDSP) DH & FW Kohima monitored the health camp.

Dr. Kevichusa, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Phek along with Dr. Ritu, Dy. CMO, Dr. Neisakho District Program Officer (NVBDCP), Dr. Thienuhezo, DPO (RCH & UIP), 11 specialist doctors comprised of gynaecologist , paediatricians & dentist, five nurses, Counsellor & Lab Technician (MICTC), Lab Technician (RNTCP), Lap Tech. (NVBDCP) Dist. Program Manager, Dist.

Media Officer, & Health workers conducted the health camp.

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Semper Soul to perform at Jumping Bean

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emper-Soul (Boston based band) will be performing live at Jumping Bean Cafe on 28th November, 2013.

The show will start at 6:30 PM. It will be a free show. It would be great if you could join us.

Semper-Soul is a diverse group of professional musicians that seeks to stay true to their soul roots while always looking for the chance to set the new standard for their generation’s soul sound. This Boston based group has appeared in the United States and Europe engaging audiences with their dynamic performances, fresh arrangements, and progressive originals.

The members of Semper-Soul met and began working together while studying at Berklee College of Music in 2008. The group found common ground in a love of neosoul music and began to master the standards in the genre while finding their own voice through writing and performing their original music. They are also preparing for a year full of performances in the United States and India. Whether it is playing sold-out shows at venues like Boston’s Hard Rock Café, or working with young musicians and students, SemperSoul is known to always deliver performances of musical excellence that captures their audience and leaves them wanting more of the group’s new soul sound.

SEMPER SOUL LINE UP: Lead Vocal: Sentirenla Lucia Guitar, BG Vox & Keys: Tris Coffin Bass & BG Vox: Sara Cristal Pena Coffin Drums: Chris Dzengelewski Keys & Sax: Eric Lane

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about daughter in new song

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ritish singer Robbie Williams, whose daughter inspires his life greatly, says his latest single "Go Gentle" talks about his worries for his child.

His daughter Theodora Rose is one-year-old and she is affectionately known as Teddy. This is Alobo Naga with Theja Khate & Fung Walling enthralling the crowd at the GMC Audito- his first child with wife and actress Ayda Field, reports contactmusic.com. rium at YLC 2013, Guwahati. (Photo credit :Pranab Das) During an interview with biographer and journalist Chris Heath on Facebook, he said: "(The track is about being) worried she might meet someone like me - and what she should do if she does."

"My daughter inspires my life greatly. There used to be a huge hole in my life that I wrote many albums about. I didn't realise it was a wife and daughter shaped hole, they have plugged that gap."

"Everything I do, I do for them now. When daddy goes to work, it's daddy going to work, not Rob going to work. I feel like there's a purpose to everything."

With his 40th birthday just around the corner, Williams says he's enjoying life and has no plans to retire.

"I want to just go for as long as I can and be as relevant as I can and try and make records that touch people's hearts and become the fabrics of their lives. That's my goal," he said.

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KANPUR, NovembeR 27 (PTI): India clinched the ODI series against West Indies 2-1 with a comfortable five-wicket victory in the third and final match, riding on Shikhar Dhawan's sparkling century. The Indians first restricted West Indies to 263 for five and then overhauled the target with 23 balls to spare to lift yet another ODI trophy at home.

Dhawan stole the limelight with an attacking 119 that came off 95 balls, his fifth ODI hundred, while Yuvraj Singh notched up a 74-ball 55 to seal the issue for the home side at the Green Park Stadium which was hosting an international game after a gap of nearly four years.

It was a welcome return to form for Yuvraj, who cautiously put together 129 runs for the third wicket with Dhawan to set the platform for the easy win.

Earlier, the trio of Kieran Powell, Marlon Samuels and Darren Bravo struck halfcenturies to propel West Indies to a challenging total. Powell (70) carried on his good form from the last match and registered his second fifty of the series. Together with Samuels (71), he shared a 117-run secondwicket partnership to lay

the foundation for West Indies after the visitors were put into bat by India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Towards the end, Darren Bravo (51 not out) and Darren Sammy (37 not out) played aggressively to take West Indies past the 260-run mark.

Comfortably placed at 137 for one at one stage, West Indies looked set for a big score but India staged a comeback with quick wickets to restrict West Indies to the manageable score. For the hosts, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers with figures of two for 45 from his quota of 10 overs.

India's chase did not start on a very good note even though Dhawan made his intentions clear in just the second over of the innings when he clobbered Jason Holder thrice to the fence. The hosts lost Rohit Sharma in the fifth over with just 20 runs on the board. Rohit gave a straight-forward catch to Dwayne Bravo at the first slip while trying to push at an away going delivery from Ravi Rampaul. Virat Kohli looked in great touch during his brief 19-run stay but he too was undone by Rampaul's probing length

outside the off stump. While trying to leave a delivery at the last moment, the ball just brushed Kohli's bat on to the safe hands of wicketkeeper Johnson Charles.

But from there on it was a Dhawan-Yuvraj show as the duo went about its business in style and shared the run-a-ball century partnership. Dhawan was the aggressive one among the two.

The hallmark of Dhawan's innings was his elegant drives through the extra cover region and short-arm pulls. Dhawan sent the West Indies bowlers' on a leather hunt and found the fence at will. He completely dominated the Caribbean attack and hit as many as 20 boundaries during his fiery knock.

By the time Yuvraj and Dhawan got out, they had ensured the series-clinching victory for India. Yuvraj was caught by Dwayne Bravo at the slip off Sunil Narine in the 31st over but not before the left-hander reached his fifty which was laced with seven fours.

Dhawan finally departed in the 38th over, caught

by Dwayne Bravo of his own bowling as the bat turned in his hand. Dhoni (23 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (2 not out) completed the formali-

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