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YAA allege anomalies in road construction dImapUr, September 27 (mexN): The Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako in a letter dated September 26, 2013 to the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) has expressed serious concern over anomalies at the ongoing construction works from Kiutsukiur to Kephor (10 Kms). The letter pointed out, what it termed as “fictitious photographs and progress report of the said works,” which was submitted to the Chief Engineer. It also questioned the reason behind allotment of a separate work order for the construction and maintenance of the same road, when the previous execution of work under NLCPR has not been completed yet. In view of this, the YAA demanded immediate action from the concerned authority in order to penalize the erring personnel. It further urged upon the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) to undertake a joint spot verification within fifteen days of receipt of the letter. Full story on page 5
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Nagaland Governor, Dr Ashwani Kumar on Friday lamented that the greatest threat to environment, climate, water, forests and even agriculture is human beings. Kumar said this while addressing the valedictory function at the third and final day of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III Nagaland under the aegis of Indian Mountain Initiative and Sustainable Development Forum of Nagaland in Kohima. He congratulated the organizers of the Summit for taking this initiative and inviting representatives from all 11 Himalayan states of the country. He added that harmonious balance between Nature and human beings is needed for growth and survival of life on the planet. He informed that the world population in 1750 was around one billion. In
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this planet – this earth has enough for all of us to last for millions of years. This earth is capable of providing us enough water, food and fuel for many more years. We all can live happily on the mountains, in the plains and on the sea shore, provided we are able to contain our population, reduce consumption and limit desires,” he added. The Governor also formally launched Institutionalization of the India Mountain Initiative. The 4th edition of SMDS will be held in Jammu & Kashmir next year.
NeW deLHI, September 27 (ptI): In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today held that citizens have right to cast negative vote rejecting all candidates contesting polls, a decision which would encourage people not satisfied with contestants to turn up for voting. The apex court directed the Election Commission to provide ‘none of the above options’ at the end of the list of candidates in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers to allow voters to reject those contesting polls. A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said that negative voting would foster purity and vibrancy of elections and ensure wide participation as people who are not sat-
isfied with the candidates in the fray would also turn up to express their opinion rejecting contestants. It said that the concept of negative voting would bring a systemic change in the election process as the political parties will be forced to project clean candidates in polls. The bench noted that the concept of negative voting is prevalent in 13 countries and even in India, parliamentarians are given an option to press the button for abstaining while voting takes place in the House. The court said right to reject candidates in elections is part of fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression given by the Constitution to Indian citizens. It said that democracy is all about choice and significance of right of citizens to cast negative voting is massive. With the concept of negative voting, the voters who are dissatisfied with the candidates in the fray would turn up in large number to express their opinion which
would put unscrupulous elements and impersonators out of the polls, it said. The bench, while reading out the operative portion of the judgement, did not throw light on a situation in case the votes cast under no option head outnumber the votes got by the candidates. It said that secrecy of votes cast under the no option category must be maintained by the Election Commission. The court passed the order on a PIL filed by an NGO, People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) which had submitted that voters be given the right to negative voting. Agreeing with the NGO’s plea, the bench passed the path- breaking verdict and introduced the concept of negative voting in the election process, saying that it would further empower the voters in exercising their franchise. The latest verdict is part of series of judgements passed by the apex court on the election process.
dImapUr, September 27 (mexN): “The State of Nagaland is also not free from the social disease of violence against women” stated Watichuchang Jamir, Additional Superintend of Police Dimapur. He informed that a comparative statement of crimes against women reported to Dimapur Police from 20082013 shows that crimes are steadily increasing. He maintained that 14 cases were registered in 2008 which increased to 25 in 2012 and to 26 till August 2013. However, he emphasized that this is not a conclusive picture as many crimes such as physical violence, domestic violence and sexual assault are significantly underre-
ported and perpetrators of such gender-based violence are often not reported to authorities. Jamir stated this at the Legal Awareness Campaign on “Statutory Rights of Women” organized by Nagaland State Commission for Women at Salesian College, Dimapur on Friday. Jamir stated that police have a vital role in safeguarding women’s rights. He stated that the department is striving to bring about attitudinal change in the force through efforts aimed at developing gender-sensitivity. “There has been improved police training and creation of specialized investigative units such as the Women
Police Cell to respond to reports of violence against women,” he added. He informed that to check human trafficking; the State Police Department has launched Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in the district with Women Cell Dimapur as nodal cell. Dimapur police, he said, has been taking initiatives to contain crimes through community oriented policing where personnel maintain visible contact with the community though involvement with community organizations and working with other public agencies for securing information and provide quick assistance. He admitted that that the police have a direct or
exclusive responsibility in the task of investigating crimes but have limited role in prevention of crimes. This is because various contributory factors leading to crime do not totally and exclusively fall within the domain of police for control and regulation, he said. He stated that the Police are only part of the larger system and requires the involvement of courts, prisons, communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society to protect women’s rights. He called for a coordinated understanding and appreciation of these factors not only by the police but by all agencies connected with social defense and welfare.
‘Unity and oneness for better development’ Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Ninong Ering on Friday maintained that the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit is the need of the hour to bring about better manageable policies and assured all possible help. In his address as the guest of honour at the valedictory function of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III, Ninong said that the people and government
1850, it was just over 2 billion. In 1950 it was over 3 billion. Today it is 6 billion and in 2050 it will reach 9 billion. India’s population in 1950 was about 370 million. In 2050, it will be 1.6 billion and by 2030, India will beat China in population, he added. Referring to the extreme pressure on land and its resources; Kumar said that from Kashmir to Kohima stringent laws have been made to prevent outsiders buying land and settling in the Himalayas, in order preserve the mountains. Citing demands in sev-
of the regions need to strive for sustainable development. He said that recent major natural calamities in various mountain states have triggered serious thoughts on how such disasters can be prevented. He added the NE region has a lot of problems from unemployment to corruption to drug abuse etc. However, with unity and oneness, the region has to move forward to bring about better development, he added.
eral NE states for imposition of Inner-line Permits, the Governor queried, “how long will we be able to prevent this huge humanity from seeking food, water and shelter in the healthy environment of the hills.” He added that Demographic dividend is a theoretical concept and its practical applicability is in doubt. He also cited the enormous increase in the number of dams and roads over the years as a part of development, thereby increasing the pressure on the planet. “Let me end on a positive note, Nature –
Mhayani Murry: nagaland Crimes against women on the rise spelling Bee champion 2013 Our Correspondent Kohima | September 27
Mhayani Murry was crowned the Nagaland Spelling Bee Champion at the 2nd edition of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2013, which concluded in Kohima on Friday. The competition featured that highest prize money for literary competitions in North East India. The Spelling Bee Champion won Rs. 50,000 while the second, third and forth placed winners received Rs. 30,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively (along with trophies and citations).
The first three winners in Extempore and Elocution pocketed Rs. 10000, Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000 respectively for both events along with citations and trophies. The event was jointly organized by Fountain Club Kohima and State Council of Educational Research Training, Nagaland. Fountain Club President, Neizokhotuo Belho stated that the Club desires to contribute something to students, for which this competition was designed. He stated that whatever students learnt from this event will be an asset for them and that the Club will continue
faith in the Public square Hyderabad, September 27 (mexN): The Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) National Conference 2013 (NC2013) got underway in a grand opening at the state-of-the-art Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad, on September 26. RZIM is an international Christian ministry, founded and headed by the world-renowned IndianAmerican Christian intellectual and evangelist, Dr. Ravi Zacharias. The ministry comprises a team of evangelists, teachers, and apologists (i.e., intellectual defenders of the Christian faith) and maintains offices all over the world. The Conference brings together 1,200 Christians from various professions and fields under the theme ‘The Intersection of Faith in the Public Square’. It features some of the world’s most respected and influential Christian leaders and speakers from various fields of expertise. These include: public intellectual and social critic, Dr. OS Guinness; celebrity author and motivational speaker, Dr. Ken Blanchard; leading
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attorney and legal expert, Bruce Matson; President of Fedex International, Michael Ducker; and motivational speaker, Krish Dhanam. Leading Indian Christian personalities who are speaking at the Conference include Anand Mahadevan (Editor of Outlook Business); Rev. C. A. Benjamin (Director of FEBA); and Bijou Kurien (top corporate leader and businessman). A special feature and attraction is the NASA astronaut, Col. James Dutton.
Topics being addressed include ‘Lead Like Jesus’, ‘Religious Freedom and the Making of a World Safe for Diversity’, ‘Priorities and Principles for Faith-Filled Business Life’. NC2013 is being organised and hosted by RZIM Life Focus Society, the India branch of RZIM International. In his welcome address, the CEO of RZIM India, S.D. Reuben, under whose leadership the Conference is being organised, said that the Conference is ‘historic’ in terms of its theme, scale, makeup, and lineup of speakers. A unique feature of the Conference is that it is specifically geared towards Christians who serve in the public square and arena. Addressing the theme ‘Faith in the Public Square’, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, in his opening address, warned against the modern dangers of secularisation, pluralisation, and privatisation, and challenged the audience to be faithful witnesses in the public arena. A strong Naga contingent, comprising about 35 leading personalities from various fields, is also in attendance at the Conference.
to organize this event. The objective of the spelling bee championship is to inculcate the spirit of study and reading among students, said Medo Yhokha former chairman of Fountain Club. “Through this competition we believe that students will develop a sense of confidence,” he added. Chief Guest for the occasion, T. Imkonglemba Ao, Commissioner and Secretary for School Education & SCERT lauded the participants for exhibiting good personality, courage and confidence. He called upon them to look beyond the state and the country. Winners list on Page 5
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“If we don’t conserve water and if we continue to cut down our trees, we are threatening our very own survival,” said KT Thomas, Addl Director, Tourism Department on the World Tourism Day held at the Directorate of Tourism Conference Hall, Kohima on September 27. Following the theme for this year’s World Tourism Day- ‘Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future,’ K T Thomas spoke on the issue of water in Nagaland. “We fall under the highest rainfall areas but in the dry season we fall short of water. We talk of tourism, about Nagaland the land of festivals but when tourists come, they do not have enough water to take showers. In such state of affairs, we can’t expect tourist to come to Nagaland.” Thomas further stressed on the need to managing resources by starting rainwater harvesting and other low cost mechanisms. He further added, “If we wait for the government, it will not work. It is you and me who will have to find out solutions for our daily needs
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Volunteers and members of Nagaland Hotels & Restaurants Association giving a facelift to Naga Shopping Arcade area, Dimapur, on the occasion of World Tourism Day, Friday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | September 27
In commemoration of World Tourism Day, Nagaland Hotels & Restaurants Association (NHRA) carried out a cleanliness and
and develop low-cost mechanisms.” Speaking at the occasion, Vincent Belho, President, Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) spoke on the millennium goals, which include the ensuring of environmental sustain-
beautification drive at Old Flyover and Naga Shopping Arcade Friday morning. Volunteers and NHRA members gave a facelift to the Old Flyover and Naga Shopping area by pooling in their own resources.
ability as one of its major goals. With the extension of the Hornbill Festival to ten days, Belho emphasized that the benefits of tourism should reach the villagers. He further urged the media fraternity to portray Nagaland in a positive light, that
Later, interacting with media persons, NHRA officials led by their president, Vito Awomi, said the beautification and cleanliness drive was a part of NHRA’s mission to promote tourism in the state. of festivities, fun and music and not depict the state as dangerous. Akhale Vizol, Asstt Director (T), chaired the event with an invocation prayer by Temjenyula. Welcoming speech was presented by P Angami,
“Our business mostly depends on tourists and visitors and so we want more tourist inflow. It is not only hotels and restaurants but every other type of business including the footpath vendors will benefit if there is increase in inflow of tourists and visitors,” Vito said. The NHRA president also said that promotion of tourism would also go a long way in boosting the local economy and generating employment avenues to educated local youths. Another NHRA official said there is an urgent for creation of a body like Nagaland Tourism Development Corporation in line with tourism corporations and agencies in other states so that various stakeholders can come together under a common platform to promote tourism in Nagaland.
Addl. Director (HoD) followed by special numbers performed by Neiba Bio and Sinya Kath. Kedousie-ii M. Rio, Asstt Director, Tourism extended the vote of thanks while Tosoviselie, Asstt Supdt invocated the benediction.
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Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): Dr. Temsula Ao, Chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) today said that the dialogue on gender sensitization must be made an integral component in each and every college and school in the state. She also maintained that “gender lessons” could even be taught without syllabus in colleges and schools, which will create a lasting impression on young minds. She stated this in her keynote address at a legal awareness campaign organized by the NSCW at Salesian College Dimapur on September 27. Commenting on the numerous crimes against women committed in Nagaland, she stated, “In the face of so many gruesome crimes com-
“In the face of so many gruesome crimes committed against women, we have to admit that we have become morally bankrupt. This is the reality today in our State”- Dr. Temsula mitted against women, we have to admit that we have become morally bankrupt. This is the reality today in our State”. She opined that with society looking more and more towards the church, the church should also become responsible. She said that many churches have started the process and are beginning to be proactive in this task. She also said that it should begin from the family, adding, “If we teach young children to
respect each other, it will make a lasting impression in their minds which they will maintain even in future relationships too”. On a positive side, she noted that the law enforcing agencies and other agencies are seen to be proactive towards gender sensitization; which she stated is ‘a healthy and welcome sign of our times’. However she also reminded that “we” cannot operate in vacuum, stating that there is a system
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Governor of Nagaland, Dr. Ashwani Kumar and Chief Secretary Alemtemshi Jamir with chairman and members of NPSC after swearing-in at Raj Bhavan on September 27. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, September 27 (Dipr): The Governor of Nagaland, Dr. Ashwani Kumar administered the ‘Oath of Secrecy’ to the Chairman and Members of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) on September 27 at Raj Bhavan Kohima, Nagaland. The Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Alemtemshi Jamir conducted the Oath
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Ceremony. The official function was attended by Additional Chief Secretary & Finance Commissioner, Toshi Aier; Special Secretary, Home, I. Singsit; Commissioner & Secretary, Planning & Coordination, Urban Development, Mhonbemo Patton; Secretary to the Governor, T. Ao; Additional Secretary P&AR, Chubasangla Anar; Secretary, NPSC, Sara R. Ri-
tse; NPSC officials; P&AR officials; IPR officials and Raj Bhavan officials. The five NPSC members administered the Oath of Secrecy and to service were Kuhupoyo Puro as Chairman and A. Yanang Konyak, Nungsanglemba Chang, Fury Putsure, Chipeni Merry as Members; wef the date of their taking over the charges respectively.
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In this September 12 image, vehicles coming from the North Eastern districts of Nagaland to Dimapur are seen stranded near Forest Check Gate, Garampani in Assam. Hundreds of vehicles wait from a few minutes to 3-4 hours each time a bandh at Karbi Anglong is imposed. Karbi bandhs are frequent and commuters crossing the district have to undergo grave inconvenience wasting time, energy and money. The Nagaland Foothill Road Construction Committee has recently asserted strongly that it will not “succumb or surrender to any threats and temptations” that will hamper the construction of the Foothill road. It remains to be seen if this project will be successfully carried out.
Drivers and passengers passing their time playing cards as they wait for the escort team for more than 3 hours on September 12 at Garampani.
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An NST bus crosses the check gate at Khatkhati to enter Dimapur on September 21 after being escorted by Assam Police from Forest Check Gate, Garampani during a bandh in Karbi Anglong. Scores of vehicles moving from Dimapur towards Karbi Anglong waited for long hours to be escorted to cross the bandh-bound district. (Imojen Jamir Photo)
Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) held its 37th general conference at Town Hall Dimapur on Friday under the theme, “Acculturation & Bi-Culturation.” Home Minister, G. Kaito Aye was supposed to be the chief guest but could not attend the programme due to unavoidable circumstances and deputed his Official Personal Secretary, Aheto. Exhorting the students, Aheto asked the students to be weary of anti-social
elements that were destroying the Naga society. He said change in the society would begin from the individual and not the society in general. He encouraged the students to acquire positive knowledge, which he described as a huge asset in life. With positive knowledge and putting it to good use the ailing Naga society would be healed, Aheto said adding, “Let’s become an agent of change.” Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president, Tongpang Ozukum recognized the contributions made by
the Sumi people to the Naga society on political, social, economical, development fronts etc. He said Sumis have produced senior politicians, able administrators and prominent public leaders contributing to the advancement of the Naga society. According to Tongpang, one distinctive quality among the Sumis was that they could come together as one in the midst of disunity and misunderstanding. He, however, said that having able leaders and possessing outstanding qualities was not only
about shouldering responsibilities but about shouldering burdens too. “If we truly become as one, then the combination of these characters will become a strong weapon in collectively achieving the common goal,” Tongpang said. Pointing out the fratricidal killings that was wiping out Naga families, the NSF president in no uncertain terms said, “Killings among our own brothers must be stopped at any cost.” The fight should not be among ourselves but should be against those who subjugate the Naga
people, he added. Tongpang urged the Sumi leaders to give attention to the developmental activities in their district headquarter Zunheboto. During the inaugural programme, Withee Bible College, Dimapur and Nagagenous presented special numbers. Students from Pranabananda Women’s College showcased traditional attires of Sumi women. Limughali Chishi recited poem in Sumi dialect. Aheto, PS to home minister, also released the constitution of DSSU during the programme.
Kohima, September 27 (Dipr): As part of SMDS III, a side event of the summit, the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) meet was held on September 27, which brought together policy makers, academicians, representatives from various states and NGO’s from mountain states to voice their issues, with regard to SAPCC. In the meet, Kritiman from IHCAP highlighted on the current status of IHR, SAPCC and the focus sectors in SAPCCs. Is there a need for uniform data sets and period for analysis, are the actions identified under SAPCCs respond to on ground conditions were some of the key discussion points of the SAPCC meet. Former Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand and NTPC chair, Institute of Public Policy, Doon University, Dr. R.S.Toli, questioned on the State of preparedness of the vulnerable State at the back up assistance available to them. Who can in-
put and analyse and who would transmit to whom he asked. Emphasising on the importance of community participation, Dr. Toli noted that it was of paramount importance to have a community perception on how they feel about climate change. He also suggested for a regional event every year so that different regions share their experiences on climate change. Alongside scientific approach, community participation is important, he said. He further dwelt on the need for revamping the institution of IHR to respond to climate change issues. Several participants representing different mountain States also raised the issue of additional funding for SAPCCs, linkages of SAPCCs to the national Mission under NAPCC, availability of all datas of SAPCCs in portals to have a wider perspective of climate and also sought more clarity on SAPCCs. Towards this Dr. Toli felt
it imperative for sensitising different sectors including legislators, NGOs, academicians to make sure that issues of climate change are mainstreamed, observing that unless SAPCCs State scheme are scrutinized, climate change issues would be marginalized. Conservator of Forest, Nagaland, K. Kire who also participated in the deliberation pointed out on the need for the Ministry to prioritise the requirement of different States, observing that every State requirement is specific. Sharing on the community conservation of forest in Nagaland, Kire spell on the need to harmonise with the people through innovative plans, energy planning etc. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, GoI, B.M.S. Rathore who was in the chair of the SAPCC Meet assured the meet that he would carry forward the pertinent issues discussed at the SAPCC meet, Kohima to the Ministry.
Kohima, September 27 (Dipr): A one-day training for officers related to election was held on September 27 at ATI Kohima, which included Deputy Commissioners/DEOs, SPs, Additional SPs, other police officers, taxes officers, excise officers and district public relations officers. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural programme, Commissioner Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir said that, as officers related to the election process one should know the various rules and provisions. She said, “Election process depends on our efficiency and we should be well equipped to face the challenges and responsibilities.” Stating that proper and accurate electoral roll is needed to ensure fair election, she exhorted the gathering to be prepared well ahead of time for the tremendous increase in workload. Banuo Z. Jamir also said that Information Technology is playing a major role and bringing positive changes. Since softwares keep changing, she said
that one has to keep oneself updated. She also apprised on the role of the media and the challenges ahead. Stating that sincerity and commitment of the officers is the main ingredient, she expressed great faith in the administrative and police officers who are proactive and willing to learn new things and hoped to see changes in the society. Simultaneous trainings were held for Administrative Officers, Police Officers and other EEMC related Officers where the topics covered included Paid News, Model Code of Conduct, Election Expenditure Monitoring, DEMP, Vulnerability Mapping, EEM/MCC, Legal Provisions, Law and Order, Arrangement for Elections, Pending Warrants, arms, liquor, money control, monitoring and reporting, Notification, nomination, Scrutiny, allotment of Symbols, Roll Revision, Roll health monitoring, SVEEP, EVM, Poll Day arrangement, Counting Centres, Strong Rooms and Preparations of Polling Stations.
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in place for both men and women, in terms of rights and justice. “We absolutely need laws to deal with crimes,” she said. During the interaction hour, Salesian College students and staff also actively debated on why rape is taking place at such high rate, and on equality rights between men and women. Resource person Lydia Yeptho, Legal Consultant, NSCW also spoke on “Statutory Rights of Women” and enlightened the students on various mechanisms and relief one can obtain to safeguard the rights of women. Principal Salesian College Dimapur Fr. Paul Punu, SDB chried the programme. Vote of thanks was given by Kakheli Jakhalu, Member NSCW.
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AgArtAlA/AizAwl, September 27 (iANS): Four northeastern state governments are unhappy with the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) ruling that bans sand mining in river beds across the country without the clearance of Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF). Ministers and officials of Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have urged the tribunal to withdraw its verdict, considering the ground situation in the northeastern region of India. Tripura Forest and Industries Minister Jitendra Choudhury said Friday that his state government has asked the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to remove its regulation. "We have banned mining of
sand and silt-mud in river beds and rivulets through the machines. But manual mining of sand and silt-mud can continue, otherwise it would affect the construction works in a big way," Choudhury told IANS. He said the Tripura government has undertaken plantations in the hills and mountains to keep the originality of the rivers and rivulets. "The (Tripura) government has also sent a project report to the union ministry of shipping for sanction to increase the navigation of the main rivers in Tripura, specially Gomti and Howra," Choudhury said. According to the minister, the state-owned RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) has recently submitted a detailed
project report (DPR) to raise the navigation in the Gomti and Howra rivers. The RITES report states it would require at least Rs.20 crore to conduct dredging and build terminal in the two rivers. The issue of the NGT's ban on sand mining across the country was also discussed in the Tripura assembly Thursday. Ministers and officials of the Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur governments separately told IANS that in most of the northeastern states manual mining of sand and silt-mud in river beds and rivulets was going on, and no machineries were used for this purpose. "The NGT without studying the situation in the northeast region has issued the directives (order No.
171-2013) in general for the entire country including this mountainous region," a Mizoram forest department official said in Aizawl, requesting anonymity. "Obtaining clearance from the MoEF in New Delhi for sand mining in Mizoram would be a Himalayan task for the people in the northeastern states," the official added. The green tribunal last month issued a nationwide suspension of river bed sand mining unless it has clearance from the MoEF. The interim order came on a petition filed by the NGT Bar Association as a response to the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who was supervising a drive against illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh.
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A forest guard patrols on a boat at the flooded Pobitora wildlife sanctuary in Assam. Assam is home to the world's largest concentration of the rare rhino. According to the Press Trust of India, 90% of the sanctuary has been inundated by overflowing rivers forcing animals to migrate to higher grounds. (AP Photo)
Manipur order enquiry into extra Judicial killing Gorkhaland territorial administration gets new chief
Newmai News Network Imphal | September 27
MANIPUR HOME DEPARTMENT has ordered a magisterial enquiry into the alleged extra judicial killing of Salam Ajit and Yumnam Binoy Meitei by a combined team of Manipur Police commandos and personnel of 39 Assam Rifles during an encounter that took place at Sekmai in Imphal West district five years back. A notification to this effect was issued by K Radhakumar Singh, District Magistrate, Imphal West on Friday. Radhakumar has been appointed to conduct the magisterial enquiry. Any person willing to give oral evi-
dence or material or documents before the enquiry officer in connection with the probe are requested to submit particulars in plain papers addressed to the District Magistrate, Lamphelpat before October 5, informed a statement released by the office of the District Magistrate on Friday. Salam Ajit, 31, a resident of Thanga Heisnam Leikai in Bishnupur district and Yumnam Binoy, 40, a native of Lamjao Mayai Leikai in Thoubal district were killed by a combined team of state police commandos and personnel of 39 Assam Rifles during a reported encounter at LPG Bottling Plant, Sekmai under Sekmai Police Station on November 7, 2008.
DArjeeliNg, September 27 (iANS): Benoy Tamang, a leader of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and now behind bars, was Friday unanimously elected chief executive of the autonomous hill council - the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). Tamang, the GJM's general secretary, is currently lodged in Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home after he was arrested Aug 22 in connection with old cases. A court Thursday had rejected his bail plea. Tamang's name was passed at a meeting of GTA members here. "We proposed his (Tamang) name for the post and he was cho-
sen unanimously during a meeting by the GTA members," said GJM general secretary Roshan Giri, who, along with the top Morcha leaders including party chief Bimal Gurung, participated in the meeting. Gurung, the first chief executive of the GTA, resigned from the post last month when the outfit decided to step up the movement for Gorkhaland following the Congress-led UPA's endorsement of Telangana. The GJM which has termed the GTA as an "interim arrangement" and said it "would be repealed at an appropriate time", refused to admit the appointment of its new chief was a climb down from its
stand of achieving a separate state. "Gorkhaland is our only demand and we will not sit quiet until we achieve it. The appointment has nothing to do with our demand for Gorkhaland. As for the GTA, we still maintain it would be repealed when the right time comes," said Giri. The GJM-led Gorkhaland Joint Action Committee (GJAC),a forum of pro-Gorkhaland parties which has been carrying out an intensified separatist movement in the Darjeeling hills, Sep 10 suspended its agitation till Oct 20 in deference to the appeal by Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to
facilitate tripartite talks. But it had set a condition that the talks have to be convened by Oct 20. Following hectic parleys by the GJM with the central leadership, Shinde earlier in the month assured the Gorkha outfit of tripartite talks over the issue. Armed with more powers than its predecessor - the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council formed in the late 1980s - the GTA was created July 18, 2011 via a tripartite between the GJM and the state and central governments. The Mamata Banerjee-led state government has maintained a tough stand on the issue ruling out division of the state.
Centre grants Tripura waiver for recruiting teachers EC appoints 12 observers 'Shrines of Arunachal AgArtAlA, September 27 However, the HRD ministry has asked tions in 2002, the pre-condition of deny Chinese claim' for Arunachal Pradesh (iANS): The Central government, the state government to conduct the holding a TET was not in force. "The responding to Tripura's demand, has given it a one-time exemption from conducting a teachers eligibility test (TET) for recruiting 5,000 school teachers, state's Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty said Friday. "HRD (human resource development) ministry's additional secretary Vrinda Sarup in a letter to Tripura's principal secretary (education) informed that the government has given a one-time exemption from conducting TET prior to recruiting around 5,000 school teachers," the minister told the on-going session of the assembly. He said: "The HRD ministry is yet to give any clear-cut decision on qualification for the recruitment of the 5,000 under-graduate teachers.
TET within two years after the recruitment of these 5,000 teachers." The minister was replying to the legislators' queries about the under-graduate teachers' recruitment, which was stopped since 1997. "Over 80 lakh teachers have been teaching in 13 lakh schools across the country and they have not faced the TET. Over 22 crore students are studying in the 13 lakh schools in India," Chakraborty said. According to the guidelines of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, TET is mandatory for recruitment of government school teachers. The minister said when Tripura started the process to recruit 5,000 teachers and sought applica-
HRD ministry recently sought some clarification from the state government and we accordingly replied. We want TET, but only for this time we want a one-time relaxation," he said. Chakraborty added that he has also discussed the matter with HRD Minister M.M. Pallam Raju. The controversy over the TET began last year after state Congress chief Sudip Roy Barman wrote a letter to the HRD ministry not to give any waiver to the Tripura government on the matter. "I have informed the union human resource development minister that the Tripura government was trying to ignore the provision of the RTE. Recruitment of teachers without TET would decline the quality of education," Barman had said.
itANAgAr, September 27 (pti): The Election Commission has appointed 12 electoral roll observers forArunachal Pradesh for summary revision of the e-roll. While Science and Technology secretary R K Mishra has been appointed as observer for Tawang and West Kameng districts, Cooperation secretary Garima Gupta has been entrusted with the responsibility for East Siang district, an official release said here today. Conservator of forest (Headquarter) Hibu Dolo would look after East Kameng district and Land Management Commissioner Belatee Pertin has been appointed for Lohit and Anjaw districts. The other observers are health and family welfare secretary Indra Mallo Jain (Lower Subansiri and Kurung Kumey), home special secretary Shilpa Shinde (Papum Pare), law and judicial secretary C P Mansai (Upper Subansiri), forest conservator (planning) B Banerjee (Dibang Valley), finance secretary D Hawaldar (Changlang), industry secretary Surendra Ghonkrokta (Tirap and Longding), agriculture commissioner Hage Kojeen (West Siang and Upper Siang) and secretary T T Gamdik (Lower Dibang Valley.
Global tourism event Sikkim eyes Rs.1,500 cr biz from tourism annually DelHi, September 27 from the sector has been fixed at tourist arrivals shot up to 7,00,011, in Arunachal Pradesh New (iANS): Sikkim is aiming to generate Rs.1,500 crore per annum," Dhungel while the visitors from abroad rose
itANAgAr, September 27 (pti): The Tourism Ministry will organise a global tourism event in Arunachal Pradesh next month to promote the northeast as a tourist destination. The three-day International Tourism Mart will begin on October 17 at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh to showcase the Northeast, Tourism Secretary Parvez Dewan said at an event organised by FICCIon the occasion of World Tourism Day. "There are mountains, rain forests, monasteries and many more... Tawang is the birth place of the sixth Dalai Lama. This is an ideal place to hold such a meet," Dewan said. He said about 59,000 foreigners are visiting the northeast every year and hoped that the figure would increase. According to Tourism Ministry data, 1,036.35 million domestic tourists visited different tourist and pilgrim sites in the country. There is a growth of 15.6 per cent over the previous year in the domestic tourism sector and it is constantly increasing over the years, he said. Referring to the launch of '777 days of Himalaya' campaign, Dewan said, "Our aim is to make India a 365-day tourist destination. A detailed map of the Himalayas was launched for tourists." Speaking on the occasion, Amitabh Kant, CEO of Delhi- Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation, said tourism is the key driver of economic growth and also of GDP growth of the country.
tourism business worth Rs.1,500 crore perannum by 2020, a state minister said. Tourism Minister Bhim Dhungel said the state's annual business from tourism leap-frogged to Rs. 400 crore in 2010 from Rs.75 crore in 2000. The figure was only Rs.1 crore in 1980. "The target for generation of economic activities by the eyar 2020
said at the launch of 777 days of the incredible India Himalayas organised by union tourism ministry here. By 2020, the state aims to attract one lakh foreign tourists and 20 lakh domestic tourists annually. Dhungel said 12,862 domestic and 2,572 international tourists visited the state in 1980. The number of domestic
to 20,757 in 2010. To promote tourism, the state government has decided to create more tourist destinations, open new trekking routes, and undertake aggressive marketing. The Buddhist circuits are also being developed to promote religious tourism in the state, Dhungel said.
Joint Assam, Arunachal search operation for NHPC GM
tezpur, September 27 (pti): Assam and Arunachal Pradesh police today launched joint search operations along with CRPF and commando force for kidnapped NHPC general manager Anil Kumar Agrawal, who is untraced for the seventh day. Official sources said India Reserve Battalion (IRB) joined in the operations from the Arunachal Pradesh side in the searches conducted in the border district of West Kameng and in northern part of Rangapara in Assam. Assam Additional Director General of Police (law and order) A P Rout, who is here to monitor the operation, said the joint search was on but police have no information about the Rs 20 crore ransom demanded by the abductors from Agarwal's family. The sources said the security forces have cordoned off some hill areas near Paharpur area bordering West Kameng district, where Agarwal was
suspected to be kept in hiding by Songbijit faction of the anti-talk National Democratic Front of Boroland. The kidnappers were, however, changing their location after contacting Agarwal's family. The NHPC official was abducted by from Charduar area near AssamArunachal Pradesh border on September 21 when he was on his way from Tawang to Guwahati. Agarwal, who hails from Faridabad in Haryana, is the general manager of 600MW Tawang Chu-I hydroelectric power project. The militant group has reportedly sent a mail to the NHPC chief general manager demanding a ransom of Rs 20 crore for safe release of Agarwal. So far, three persons have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Agarwal and five persons, including a woman, detained suspecting them of giving shelter to the kidnappers.
ZYF (AMN) inspects road construction
impHAl, September 27 (mexN): On September 23, the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam Manipur Nagaland) team led by Vice-President and Joint Secretary of ZYF (Assam,Manipur & Nagaland), Chairmen of ZYF Tamei Zone and Tamenglong Zone along with some secretaries accompanied by media persons conducted physical verification and inspection of the ongoing project of road construction work between Tamei HQ and Tamenglong HQ under North Eastern Council (NEC). A press note informed that the team detected the construc-
tion work not executed in accordance with the prescribed specifications and estimation and not commensurate to the amount withdrawn. It added that particularly the culvert near the farmland was constructed without proper based and foundation. “There is no retaining wall to support the culvert thereby the culvert side wing is collapsed,” it stated. The culvert constructed near the Dailong village is also too narrow which will be impossible for the vehicle to pass through. Substandard work was detected in most of the works undertaken on the entire road stretch apart
from narrowness of the road. The actual specification of the road is to be constructed with 24 ft width however, there are portion where road is very narrow, the ZYF (AMN) said in its note. It added that there is no sign of activities of work as all the machineries completely halted. The team inspected and went till the barak bridge point and it is learnt from the work agency of the bailey suspension bridge constructed over the river barak that there is no proposal for construction of approach road for the bridge. The ZYF (AMN) called upon the concerned for immediate attention to clarify the matter
at the earliest. The team also inspected the Primary Health Sub Centre (PHSC) of Suanram (Sonpram) village and found out that the PHSC building is occupied by the land donor on the ground and reason that suitable job/appointment did not provided to the land donor in contradiction to the understanding and assurance given at the time of construction. PHSC Shangrung (Khongshang) village and Luangchum (Awangchul) are also occupied by land donor on similar case. “When large amount of compensation can be paid to land owner in valley areas whenever
little piece of land is acquired, why compensation or suitable job/appointment in alternative to compensation money should not be given by the State Govt. to the land donor?” the ZYF (AMN) questioned. It stated that in order to fulfill the purpose of construction and keep the PHSC functional one, provision of suitable job/appointment or commensurate compensation money payment to land donor is appropriate and just. The ZYF (AMN) cautioned that it would not allow any agencies to abandon the work without completion and fulfilling the project.
itANAgAr, September 27 (pti): The religious shrines in Arunachal Pradesh stand as "more political evidence rather than historical evidence" to dismiss the oft-repeated Chinese claims over the state's territory, claimed Sahitya Akademi awardee YD Thongchi. "Puranic shrines such as Parshuram Kund (in Lohit district), Malinithan (West Siang) and Bhismaknagar (Lower Dibang Valley) are mentioned in articles found in the Indus Valley Civilization. So we can refute Chinese claims on the territory of our state, from the cultural point of view," Thongchi, the Chief Information Commissioner of the state, Stating that culture encompasses every aspect of human life, not just songs and dances as perceived by commoners, Thongchi
said, "Time has come to preserve and document the state's cultural heritage such archaeological sites, languages, traditional handicrafts and indigenous knowledge system." Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof Tamo Mibang deliberating on the seminar called upon academicians and intellectuals to do research on local languages in order to document the languages to preserve and promote the state's rich cultural heritage. CHANGE OF NAME Regd.No:1279/13
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I, Mr. P.Aowati, S/o. Purtoba Ozukum, R/o. H/No.1v-5/11, Diphupar village 'H' Khel, Dimapur: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that my name has been entered as P. Aowati Ao in my service Book, whereas Aowati Ozukum in all my academic certificates. That P. Aowati, Aowati Ozukum and P. Aowati Ao is one and the same person. Deponent
FELICITATION We the Sathaka Welfare Society, Kohima would like to felicitate and congratulate the following of our members:1. Shri.T.Kiheto Sema, Secretary to the Government for being conferred IAS by the Government of India. The honest, sincere and dedication in public service in your career has set the trend which every officer should assimilate. 2. Shri.Inoka.K.Zhimomi for successfully passing out UPSC (CPF) examination and subsequent appointment to Assistant Commandant. 3. Shri. lsrael.G.Xuivi, Dy.SP(R), Kohima for receiving Governor's award for his meritorious service We hope and pray that God grant you good health and wisdom in the days to come. (Phutoshe Kappo) President SWSK
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aga inhabited area is called Naga Nation. These are the Naga areas:a. Nagas of Manipur. b. Nagas of Nagaland c. Nagas of Arunachal d. Nagas of Myanmar These lands were preserved and blessed by God before our ancestors made an exodus from Mongolia. Psalms 33:12. Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord that he chose for his inheritance. Hence, remember Nagaland is a blessed Nation gifted from God. Our origin is purely Mongolian. But it doesn’t mean we will return to Mongolia, but just to remind that we came from Mongolia in 400 BC. By blood we are Mongoloid race but beyond that only the Holy Bible will cover. Majority of north Eastern people are Mongoloid, and certain group entered through Tiber. But it is clear that we came from eastern part. Naga Nation and Naga people have same culture through out our history. Only around 1918s few Naga intellectuals brought about the awakening, of the right of the Nagas. And aware that Nagas are also a Nation, Naga club was formed. And in 1922 the British excluded areas even submitted a memorandum to Simon Commission to leave us along when they leave India. But
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even then they turned deaf ears. Hence a plebiscite was conducted in 1951 where 99.9% of Nagas voted for Sovereignty. And on 19th July 1947 also when the Naga leaders approached Mahatma Gandhi the Father of Indian Nation he responded that Nagas have every right to be independent. Why wait for 15th August, why not today? Even the Indian great leaders Netaji Subash Chandra Bose took refuge in Angami-Chakesang land, with provisions of ration before he went to Japan to get aid. We have placed a documentary proof. There is history of how Naga Christian soldiers in working in partnership with Hindustan leaders, with understanding. Bur British excluded were living in Non-violence. But when there was a plebiscite in 1951 under the leadership of Dr. A. Z Phizo violence started and in the chaos all God mixed up in eastern part of Nagaland. Then on 24th March 1955 violence started when plebiscite was conducted in Huker village (Naga free area) Then instruction from the speech of A.Z Phizo from Lingniu village (Khiamniungan area) was that all the Naga Tribes will fight unitedly: But unfortunately, for one whole year the Yimchunger Tribes had to Pangs of War and ravages and all form of atrocities from our common
he Naga national workers have solidly united under the banner of the Naga National Council (NNC) after en mass surrendering of Revolutionary government to the enemy in 1973. And since 1976, the Naga Army base has been established in Eastern Nagaland under the leadership of Isak Swu and Th. Muivah. But due to Muivah’s socialist political ideology the differences among the Naga national leaders have been cropped up unexpectedly. Basing on his political ideology Muivah formed the so-called centralized government (one party one government) on 16th August 1976. This was done in gross violation of the Nagaland Yehzabo (Constitution) and this became the main factor for differences among the Naga national leaders particularly in Eastern Nagaland. In 1978, Muivah has become very vocal and outspoken against Phizo’s leadership and strongly advocated to form the socialist government; saying that: “Phizo is comfortably living in London, not knowing the Home situation and problems facing by his people. A leader who doesn’t have any contact with his people can neither give correct direction nor correct advice. What we need most at this juncture is a correct leadership and correct policy. It is irrational and unwise to have sent our leader to a democratic country in one hand and seeking military support from a Communist country on the other. It makes our neighbouring Communist Country angry and now they are not willing to give us arms and ammunitions. We must adopt socialist form of government and our Chairman should stay in a Communist country, then only we should get full support from them”. But other Naga national leaders, namely
enemy. This war was not done by obtaining any foreign aid: but only with traditional weapons. Only the next year led by Maj. Gen. Thsangphu they started marching towards the land of the Ao’s, then to Angami area and Sema area and rejuvenated the spirit of nationalism with various confrontation and reached back the land of Yimchungers. On 22nd March 1956 first Tatar Hoho was held in Rengma land. On this day Naga army was formed and the first Commander in Chief of Naga Army was conferred upon Thungti Chang. And the first Rainbow flag was unfurled with him as the Chief Guest. Before that, advanced Nagas had ‘Home Guard’ and for Frontier Nagas as ‘Safe Guard’ only on that day, unitedly the name ‘Naga Army’ was coined. Only on this day the Naga elders dedicated our land to Almighty God alone. Then it was entered in the Preamble that only God fearing leaders will lead Nagaland. First Naga Army Camp was set up in Longtok Division. This was over run by Indian Army in 1961, 27th April by the used of 10 Cannon Top Shells. This was done by violating article- 10: of the universal declaration of Human Right adopted in 1948. Because of these issues be-
tween Indian Army and Naga Army, that bilateral ceasefire was brought in 1964. After that the Indians broke the ceasefire and hence, the Nagas went to the base area of His Excellency, the President S.S. Khaplang and gave a rebirth for the continuation of fight for Sovereignty. Can the Nagas deny it? If the Nagas say no to this: then when the Burmese got independent on 4th April 1948 they asked the Nagas also to join the Burma Union. But Nagas refused it. This called Pinglong agreement. After retaliating to foreign aggression for many decades, only last year on 9th April 2012 a bilateral ceasefire was signed from Khamti (Naga Headquarter). And in India on28th April 2011, this shows a universal fact that the Nagas are a Nation. The international boundary pillar planted in the kitchen of Longa Angh itself is a big plunder both by Burma and India: hence we should not plant boundaries between ourselves that was not with the concern of Naga people and UNO also didn’t give approval. This artificial boundary can be uprooted by the unity of the Nagas and also Almighty God. I as an Education Kilonser (Minister) let me conclude with three points: a. In 1817 when the American
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late T. Venuh Chakhesang, Representative to Kachinland, late Lorho Mao, Chaplee Kilonser (Finance Minister) FGN, late Ngathingkhui Ahum, Midan Peyu (Chief Commissioner), Tangkhul Region and late Mayanger Ao, Tatar (MP) had outrageously rejected Muivah’s socialism. Late T. Venuh said, “This socialist form of government will make another partition among the Naga brothers. Western Naga people shall never accept socialistic form of government; rather they shall steadfastly stand by the NNC and FGN. Late Ngathinghkui Ahum also expressed, “you (Isak, Muivah) were authorized to go to foreign country, but you have no authority to summon the Tatar Hoho (Parliament) or form a new government by dissolving the existing one without the consent of the people on one hand and in violation of the Yehzabo (Constitution) of the Federal Government of Nagaland on the other hand. And therefore the resolution of 16th August 1976 adopted by you is unconstitutional and null and void in itself. Without the verdict of our people we cannot form a new government. We have our Yehzabo and should practice accordingly and therefore should be dissolved your new government in the interest of national unity”. Late Mayanger said; “you (Muivah) are my leader and my brother, please be sensible and realistic in your approach and reconsider your new scheme of socialistic form of government which shall never be acceptable to our people, since the majority of our people are Christians today. You may be thinking that you can do anything as you wish under the
might of arms, but once you adopt socialism it will be a political blunder and our people will fight against us even with Jathi (spear) and dao (sword). The consequence thereof the blood of Nagas shall flow like a river. You please deeply reconsider your scheme of action for the sake of national unity. In such a fragile situation even a slight mistake would shatter the unity of the nation at any moment. In 1968, some of Sema leaders formed a Revolutionary government and the Nagas had faced a setback in the history. The same mistake should not be repeated in our time.” But Muivah did not take heed to their advice, instead killed them all who opposed his socialism in the last part of 1979 in Eastern Nagaland and formed the so-called NSCN on January 31, 1980. Among the Eastern Naga Regions, only Khiamiungans rejected Muivah’s socialism and stood to defend the NNC/ FGN with more than sixty undaunted Naga soldiers. Because of their firm stand on the NNC, the NSCN leaders, with no compassion crushed Khiamniungan Region, burned down their villages including granaries, consumed all of their livestock. Many people were hacked and shot death and many more were died of starvation. According to the list of the Region, 524 lives were lost in the hands of the NSCN in 1980 alone. The people, who can no more tolerate and bear their brutality, cooperated with the Naga soldiers and finally attacked the NSCN Army HQ Camp at Langnok Niu village, Khiamniungan Region on September 27, 1980, thus over run the Camp. Indeed it was not a victory for the Naga soldiers but a sign that
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The leadership challenge for Nagaland
Missionary entered Konyak area after crossing Assam, He said “I 1. Incidents of factional clashes and their effects, particuhave set my foot on this soil and the larly on the innocent, have tragically become routine holy spirit as he quoted declared occurrence. It’s perceived tolerance by society at large ‘Nagaland for Christ’. And it will be has been the greater tragedy. There is no prosecution like new Israel. or penalty on those responsible, the law of the jungle But that doesn’t mean he startprevails. Human behavior determines that the more ed the spreading of the gospel. Inwe accept or tolerate something, whether good or stead the gospel was first sown in bad, the more of it we get. Recent stirrings of protest advanced Nagas and the ENPO aragainst violence and extortion are signs of change that eas and got the gospel only around are some cause for optimism. early 1950s. And in some Naga base area the arrival of Christian- 2. The anomaly in the rising protest movement is it’s lack of a pan Naga identity. The Naga blog comes closest to ity is only around 25 years. such identity but is anonymous and can hence abet the b. If Nagas were not a Nation process not lead it. All other protests are representathen in 1874 didn’t the Commistive of tribe or other interest groups. Seemingly pan sioner wrote to the secretary of state ‘We shall have no real peace Naga organizations are perceived as representative until we have absorbed the Chindof, or the voice of particular UG Groups. The situation win. This can be done gradually cries out for inspired leadership. and economically. As it is a huge 3. There are valuable lessons to be drawn from recent area of hill country between Burevents in many parts of the world. Dictatorial and auma and Assam is an anomaly’. thoritarian rule is slowly but surely being consigned c. Claudius Ptolmy the Greek to the history books, sometimes through violent rebelphilosopher and historian also lion or otherwise through cautious easing of the reins mentioned Nagas as Nagaloi in of such power. Nagaland, in the vice like grip of unseen 150 AD. Hence we know that we UG Groups, is similarly ripe for change. The difference are tribal mountaineers and an is that public resentment lacks focus because of the independent Nation of Mongolian disparate nature of these Groups. Public protestations origin. Nagas will never separate for change similarly assume tribal identity. Protest from each other till the arrival of emanates from a particular tribal geographic area and God from heaven. demands redress for the same area. Is the same crime acceptable in other areas? Maj. (Retd.) Kewongkhum Yimchunger 4. There is writing on the wall that few are willing to see, Education Kilonser GPRN in the hope that it will pass over to another time and to somebody else. Such an attitude is fraught with the risk of sudden upheaval, at great cost. Responsibility the Nagas rejected Muivah’s socialism. I felt starts with Government and dwells with every local sad for the loss of lives in the attack. In fact, body, Council and individual. if the NSCN was not formed, such fighting Legislation can provide a framework but its execuamong the Nagas should not be happened in the history. But the NSCN-IM has been ob- tion requires selfless and resolute service at every level. serving it as Agony Day since 1981, without Nagaland is yearning for leadership that can mobilize this realizing their misdeed. The question, why collective effort to herald the change that the vast majorthe NSCN was needed to form despite good ity is craving for. advice given by their comrades, is still re- 5. Where can this leadership come from? Quite simply by mained to be answered by the NSCN leaders. nurturing the prevalent leadership. There is no other As consequences of the formation of way. Nobody can be supplanted to provide such leadNSCN, thousands of Naga lives have been ership. The Americans learnt so, at great cost, in Iraq. lost in the past more than 30 years and killThe challenge is for individuals in various positions to ing is continued unabated till date among rise above parochial and partisan interests, to be acthe Nagas. Recently Eno Jonathan Kashung, a candidate for Tangkhul Naga Long Presicepted by the wider public as selfless and committed. dent election (which was to be held on Sept. Government has the obligation of creating conditions 18) was abducted on September 13, and for such leadership to prosper. The scope for such supkilled on 16th September 2013 by NSCNport is huge. IM group. That day is also agony day for the 6. Leadership of UG Groups, within bunkered and barrifamily members and relatives. Therefore caded confines, is liable to miss the forest for the trees. not only September 27 is Agony Day, but When survival is the cause, external influences are many Agony Days for many Naga families perceived as threats. It hampers progressive thought whose dear ones were killed by the NSCN and actions that can facilitate integration with sociwithout any reason. ety at large. Leadership from outside these “Islands” What the right advice and prediction of sanctuary need to reach out to those within, there have given by the visionary leaders (who were eliminated by NSCN leaders), and how are those in contact, to influence outdated perceptions it has been fulfilled is the witness of all livthat hark back to a different era. They need to be made ing today, and to have the right decision and to realize that the future of what they gave their youth work for the truth or to follow the wrong for is being surrendered to greed and vice. The youth of path blindly are to be chose by the young today, which is the future of Nagaland, is being wasted. generations of today. The time for pro active and decisive action is now. This is written because on this day (September 27), NSCN-IM leaders always telling God Bless Nagaland lie that their camp was jointly attacked by the Naga Army, Burmese Army and Indian Army. N George Maj Gen (Retd) Thomas, NNC Members Former Chairman CFMG/CFSB
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YAA finds anomalies in NLCPR scheme Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): The Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako(YAA) has expressed concern over certain anomalies at the ongoing construction of the road under NonLapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme from Kiutsukiur to Kephore (10 Kms). In a letter dated September 26, 2013 to the Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads and Bridges), the YAA General Secretary informed that YAA had officially inspected the construction works from September 2 to 17 in Shamator-Chessore area within Yimchunger jurisdiction. It added that during the inspection, “rampant manipulation in submission of progress report, leaving aside unsatisfactory and poor workmanship with regard to the construction of road
Demands action against erring officials from Kephore to Kiutsukiur (10 Kms) under NLCPR awarded to M/S Hexad Syndicate Government Contractor & Supplier” was found. The letter mentioned that as per the terms and conditions of work allotment order issued from the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) office, an amount of Rs. 7,49,05,000 was allotted for the aforementioned work, which included black topping and related works. However the YAA pointed out that the construction firm has “only done soiling without using roller,” while some portions have been left “untouched.” It further expressed shock that in the
Release all political prisoners, says NMA
Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): The Naga Mothers Association has called for all “political prisoners to be released without conditions for the sake of strengthening the very sensitive and fragile peace process.” A press note from the NMA President and Joint Secretary further called for all forms of “counter killings, frisking, raiding and random arrest by the Indian forces to be immediately stopped.” It added that peace can be achieved only through trust. The NMA further ex-
tended its solidarity to the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights Delhi as it observed a candle light vigil in solidarity to Anthony Shimray and “all other political prisoners.” “Much against the aspiration and the expectations in resolving the long awaited IndoNaga political issue, we are dismayed at the sudden disappearance and subsequent arrest of Anthony Shimray, who was on his way to New Delhi to attend the peace talks between GOI and the NSCN (IM),” the NMA stated.
quarterly progress report for the quarter ending December 2012, twenty two photographs of black topped roads were attached and submitted to the Chief Engineer’s office. This, the YAA said was submitted at a time “when the said execution of work is only half done and the road remains completely cut off by landslide since last year.” The letter informed that the firm has not carried out any black topping works as shown in the progress report. Terming the report as a “manipulation,” the YAA demanded from the competent authority to initiate disciplinary action. The YAA also sought clari-
fication from the department concerned and questioned as to how another work for construction and maintenance of the same road (Kephore-Shiponger beyond Kiutsukiur) amounting to Rs. 510.85 lakhs for construction and Rs. 8.25 lakhs for maintenance was simultaneously awarded under PMGSY to M/S T.L Construction, when the previous execution of work under NLCPR has not been completed yet. In light of the aforementioned circumstances, the YAA has appealed for a joint spot verification along with the department concerned headed by Chief Engineer within 15 days from the date of
receipt of this letter. The YAA further urged the authority to initiate disciplinary action against the Executive Engineer (R&B), Tuensang and SDO (R&B) Chessore for submitting what it termed “fictitious photographs and progress report of the said works.” It stated that “such erring officers should be penalized for misleading the department concerned and the general public at large.” The YAA also urged for intimation to its office regarding action taken within October 25. The YAA stated that failing to comply with its demands would compel the YAA to take its own course of action “for which the Department of PWD (R&B) shall be solely held responsible for any consequences.”
Mokokchung DC cautions hunters
moKoKchuNg, September 27 (mexN): With just weeks for the annual migratory Amur falcons to visit Nagaland, Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner, Muruho Chotso today once again directed village councils and GBs to act as agents of the district administration and enforce the ban on hunting of animals or birds as notified in August this year. The district administration had notified that anyone found killing or hunting wildlife would be fined a sum of Rs 5,000 for the first offence, Rs 10,000 for the second offence and so
on. The Deputy Commissioner, while directing the VC and GBs to enforce the order of district administration by ways of giving wide publicity and instruction to their respective villagers, also assigned them to impose fines as per the order. He directed the administrative officers and police personnel to conduct mobile checking from time to time to ensure complete ban on hunting/killing of birds and animals in Mokokchung district. Chotso noted that the migratory Amur Falcons come to Nagaland during the month of October and
ship and inconvenience. Stating the above, Phek District NCSU has appealed the authority concerned to immediately do the necessary. “If the present contractor cannot execute the work in time, the public cannot suffer as a result of it.” Therefore, it demanded that the authority concerned issue another work order to competent and sincere contractor(s) in the interest of justice and welfare of the public of Phek District.
tueNSaNg, September 27 (mexN): The Tsarϋlarϋ Akehda Dangkhidangnang Mϋlong, Tuensang Town, celebrated Silver Jubilee today at Town Hall, Tuensang with Dr. T. Yanger Sangtam, Pastor, SBL, Tuensang as the main speaker. He spoke on the theme “Progress through Unity”. The programme was hosted by Awala, President TADM and Selongpila, Secretary, TADM. Welcome address was delivered by Awala, President TADM and short speeches were addressed by P. Alemla and L.S. Alemba. Special songs were presented by Chare students, Tuensang and the in-laws of Chare villagers. I. Ngangshi, Convenor, Planning Committee conveyed the vote of thanks. The formal programme was followed by a Dr. T. Yanger Sangtam, Pastor, SBL, Tuensang Jubilee feast. speaking at the Jubilee.
Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): Northern Angami Public Organisation (NAPO) held its general meeting (Mechü Kehou) on September 26 at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima with Parliamentary Secretary for Urban Development Zhaleo Rio as the chief guest. A press release issued by the press secretary to the parliamentary secretary informed that Zhaleo called upon all the members present to cultivate spirit of oneness among the Northern Angamis and also with the rest of the people of Nagaland. By doing so,
he said the spirit of brotherhood, peace and unity can be achieved. He also told the Naga people, especially the Northern Angami (Pesochamia) to contribute their valuable service and co-operate with the government, so Kohima city can be developed and set as a model capital city for the rest of the country. He also requested and advised NAPO leaders to unite and strengthen the apex Angami Public Organisation (APO) and work sincerely for the welfare of the people. He assured the gathering he will try and do his utmost best to develop
disappear by November every year. He said the birds were meticulously numbered, tagged, counted and monitored by the native countries. However, the native countries detected that a huge number of Amur falcons got lost in Nagaland during the past few years, as they were killed by unscrupulous hunters without any benefit, the DC stated. In this regard, DC Muroho Chotso revealed that India is a signatory of the Convention of Migratory Species and therefore “in pursuance of the principle and policy of Save
Amur Falcon.” As such, it is mandatory for the state government to protect the said species of bird staying for a short while in Nagaland. Besides, Chotso also stated that killing of this species of bird is strictly prohibited and therefore the penalty will be the same as prescribed in the order on prohibition of hunting of animals and birds. It may be noted that during the past few years, there were rampant hunting and trapping of the Amur Falcons that it shocked nature lovers not only in Nagaland, but all over the world.
Phek NCSU laments delay Chare women celebrate Silver Jubilee in DC complex construction
pheK, September 27 (mexN): Regarding the construction of Deputy Commissioner Complex building at Phek district HQ, the Phek District Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) has issued a statement saying that the construction work started in the later part of 2008, but the work is only 40 to 50 % complete. The statement appended by NCSU president Kuzhoseyi Alex and general secretary Khruzo mentioned
that in some districts, the construction works of the same have been completed, though the work orders were issued at the same time as Phek. The Union alleged that since the contractor concerned was unable to execute the work, as per the time duration framed by the state government, the staff of DC office are stationed at different locations (buildings). As a consequence, it said the public are facing immense hard-
Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): 29 Assam Rifles launched a search operation in DC Court colony here in the early hours of September 25 and recovered one live Chinese grenade and a number of tax collection slips from one Elia’s house. A press release issued by PRO AR,
Kohima informed that the operation was carried out based on specific information about the presence of unauthorized weapon in the area. Elia claimed to be a section officer in NSCN (IM), it said. He along with the recovered items was later handed over to the West Police Station.
Kohima, September 27 (mexN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association on September 25 held a central executive emergency meeting where issues pertaining to welfare of the Association including the on-going collection of membership fee and contribution of Rs. 200 per head towards the Silver Jubilee celebration were thoroughly deliberated. In this regard, all the Divisional Units and confederated units of CANSSEA have been informed to expedite the collection/ contribution from their end and submit the same along with list of employees to the Treasurer, CANSSEA at the earliest possible time. “As payment of membership fee and contribution of Rs. 200/- per head from the members is the only source to meet the expenditures of the celebration,” a press note from the President of the association urged all concerned to comply with the instructions. In regard to long pending issue of decentralization of financial power to district Offices and resto-
ration of Executive and Financial cognate powers to the Head of Departments, the house thoroughly discussed and resolved to issue a reminder in the form of representation to the Chief Secretary, Nagaland for kind redressal of the matter. It may be stated that the CANSSEA had submitted a representation to the Chief Secretary, Nagaland vide No.CANSSEA/GEN33/2010 dated July 17, 2010 requesting him to decentralize the financial powers to the District Head Officers, and restore Executive and Financial cognate powers to the Head of Departments. In this regard, CANSSEA stated that when the Government of India formulates various developmental programmes and policies to reach the villages by way of flagship programmes etc, it would be deemed proper for any State Government to react on- line with the National programmes to ensure that any developmental programmes and policies being carried out in the State are befittingly reaching blocks and village level.
AR apprehends NSCN (IM) cadre
CANNSEA informs on membership fee
Zhaleo Rio appeals NAPO to unite and work towards development of Kohima and uplift the people of Nagaland. He also stressed about the unemployment issue in Nagaland. To solve the said problem, he urged the educated unemployed youth to cultivate ‘Dignity of Labour’. Also to solve and minimise the traffic congestion and sanitation environment problems in Kohima, he appealed Northern Angami people in general and Kohima Village youth in particular to co-operate and work with the Kohima district administration for the interest of the general public. He challenged the Northern Angami people to
lead the Nagas to bring unity and brotherhood among the Nagas and do away with “narrow concepts” of tribalism, clanism etc. In the meeting, NAPO also elected new office bearers for the tenure 2013 to 2016. The following were elected for the various posts: President – Vilieo Rutsa, Vice President – Kelhousilie Sanchu, Vice President (Admn) – Soselhou Tsira, General Secretary – Zhasalie Soliezuo, Joint Secretary – Siekuolie, Finance Secretary – Neisalie Yhome, Press Secretary – Neikhrietuo Kense, and Treasurer – Kevisobei Ziephrü.
NAGALAND SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONSHIP
64 schools (59 private schools and 5 government schools) participated in this year’s edition of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship, which concluded in Kohima on Friday. There were 104 participants for the Spelling Bee competition while 23 participants for the Extempore Competition and 27 for the Elocution Contest. (Morung Photo)
SPELLING BEE WINNERS 1st:Mhayani Murry, Model Hr. Sec. School Kohima 2nd: Tolino Chishi, Little Flower Hr. Sec, School Kohima 3rd: Thenuneinuo Dzuvichu, Baptist High Kohima 4th: Rahu Venuh, G. Rio School, Kohima
EXTEMPORE SPEECH WINNERS 1st: Bungkiu Kissinquinker, Queen Mary’s Hr. Sec. School Mokokchung 2nd: Yavisau Sekhose Mount Hermon Hr. Sec. School Kohima 3rd: Rahul Dutta, Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Dimapur
ELOCUTION WINNERS 1st: Theja-o Kevin Sekhose- Kohima Science College Jotsoma 2nd: Celina Tuccu, Don Bosco Hr.Sec. School, Kohima 3rd: Vishal Hajong, TM Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kohima
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MEx FILE NNC N/A appoints Kohima town commander Kohima, September 27 (mexN): The office of the commander 2nd Brigade, Naga Army wing, NNC Non-Accordist has assigned Major SH Chophy as its Kohima town commander, as per the directive of Brigadier LXK Achumi of 2nd Brigade. Therefore, citizens of Kohima town have been requested by Brigadier LXK Achumi to contact +919402906873 “and help us to serve our society to make it Naga National”.
JD(U) emergency executive meet today
Dimapur, Septmber 27 (mexN): The Janata Dal (United) Nagaland State Unit has called an emergency executive meeting on September 28, 3:00 pm at the Party Office, opposite Dr. Belhos Nursing Home in Dimapur. Therefore, all the executive members and State level office bearers have been asked to attend the said meeting without fail.
MSK to celebrate Onam today
Kohima, September 27 (mexN): Malayali Samajam Kohima (MSK), the apex body of the Keralites residing in Kohima is organizing Onam festival celebration on September 28, 10: 30 am onwards at Highland Park, Near IG Stadium, Kohima. Therefore, all the members and well wishers have been requested to attend the function on time. The highlights of the programme will be traditional and cultural shows presented by MSK members, music concert etc, informed MSK general secretary Shaji K.
National NCP general secretary to visit Nagaland
Dimapur, September 27 (mexN): National general secretary of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) & I/ charge of Northeast states and Minister of Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India Praful Patel will be in Nagaland on September 29. A press release issued by NCP national Public Relation Officer Chandan Bose informed that Praful Patel will reach Dimapur by special aircraft at 9:00 am on September 29. On the same day at 9:30 am, he will attend a presentation programme on Nagaland pulp and paper mills at Niathu Resort, Dimapur. After the presentation, he will meet with Nagaland NCP president, state office bearers, MLAs, state leaders and workers from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the same venue. He will leave Dimapur for Guwahati the same day at 12:00 pm, where he will meet Assam NCP president, office bearers, other NE states NCP presidents and MLAs, Assam leaders and workers.
IGNOU Combined Induction Prog
Kohima, September 27 (mexN): IGNOU Combined Induction Programme for freshly enrolled learners of BPP and Certificate Programmes for Study Centres 2001 & 2031P (July 2013 Batch) will be conducted on September 29, 1:00 pm at State College of Teacher Education, Kohima. All learners registered at the stated IGNOU Study Centres have been requested to personally attend the programme and collect their study materials and Identity Cards the same day. For more details, contact IGNOU Regional Centre or Study Centres. This was stated in a press release issued by Dr. T. Iralu, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre-20, Kohima.
NBCA condemns killing of Christians
Kohima, September 27 (mexN): Nagamese Baptist Churches Association (NBCA) has strongly expressed disapproval of the "senseless" bombing on Sunday, September 22 at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan, attacking Christian community. NBCA Executive Secretary, Rev. Dr. Chen Rengma in a press release called upon the government of India to urge counterpart Government of Pakistan to take all necessary action to provide adequate protection to the religious minorities in Pakistan. The NBCA also called upon the churches in Nagaland to pray for healing, peace and security for the Christian community in Pakistan, especially for the bereaved families and the victims in this most recent attack.
International Day of Older Persons
Kohima, September 27 (Dipr): The Nagaland senior citizens are observing the International Day of Older Persons with the theme “The future we want: What older persons are saying” on October 2, 7:00 am at Old MLA Hostel junction. A state level function walkathon will be held from Old NLA Hostel junction to Zonal Council Hall, Kohima where the main function will be held. During the occasion, the drafts amendment constitution of the Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum (NSCF) shall be considered and amended. In this connection, the NSCF office bearers, executive members and the District Unit representatives have been requested to stay back for the said meeting. Meanwhile, NSCF President and his colleagues have invited all senior citizens residing within Kohima town and the District Unit office bearers to attend the function being organised under the aegis of Social Welfare Department.
Nagaland to observe National voluntary Blood Donation Day
Kohima, September 27 (Dipr): Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland will observe National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on October 1, 12:00 noon at Kohima College here with SM Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarter Kohima, Col Prem Prakash as the chief guest. The programme is being organised in collaboration with Kohima College, supported by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society, Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council. National Voluntary Blood Donation Day started in India on October 1, 1975 under the initiative of Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology (established on October 22, 1971) with the guidance of K. Swaroop Krishen (a well known social worker in the field of voluntary blood donation movement in India) and Dr. J.G. Jolly, the then in-charge of Blood Bank, PGI Chandigarh. Since then, October 1 of each year is observed throughout the country as National voluntary Blood Donation Day. In the year 1996, National Aids Control Organisation also came forward to support the observation. The Voluntary Blood Donors Association Nagaland has expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to all the voluntary blood donors of the State for their “gift of life” and appealed to all the eligible donors to come forward and join this noble and heroic act on October 1.
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People, life, etc... Saturday | 28 September, 2013
ARE YOU A LEARNED PERSON OR A LEARNING PERSON Liba Hopeson btC, pfutsero
An expert is someone who knows more and more, about less and less, unless you know everything about nothing (Albert Einstein). When I read out this thought provoking quote to some people, they confessed that they couldn’t fathom it. But if you are a person who realize that you know less as you learn more, I believe, you can grasp it. Yes, there is no end in learning. Yet, some learn more and some learn less. Success is what most of the people in the world dream about. We give our time, energy and effort to achieve success. When some get a job or accomplish a task, they get satisfaction. Thereafter, complacency begins to overwhelm them and they gradually lose their enthusiasm in reading and learning other new things, though learning is not completely ceased in their life. At times, they are invited to speak in important programs or occasions,
and they are heartily welcomed and treated well. Moreover, they are well introduced with the phrase, she is a learned woman or he is a learned man. So they are highly appreciated, lauded and elevated. Thus, with the tag, ‘learned person’, they become more complacent and proud. Inquisitive mind to learn more slowly wane in them. It is because they are immensely contented with what they are, as they think that they have accomplished their desired goal. They don’t want to go out of their comfort-zone anymore. They become like those who hike the mountains, but do not reach the top as it is extremely difficult. The hikers would rest on their half-climb, and relish with the food stuffs and drinks they carry. Thereafter, they do not intend or dare to climb up anymore because they know how difficult it would be to climb higher. Indeed, they have done well in climbing certain heights, yet they give up without reaching the top of the mountain where few could reach.
Many just give up with the idea that they have done well. Likewise, many persons stop learning new things because they think that they have accomplished their aims. They are satisfied with the phrase, ‘learned person’. And, there are those who learn little, but boast of their knowledge and achievements. We often hear the saying, ‘a person who knows less speaks more’. Those who know less often blow their own trumpet brazenly. They can give a better description of America better than those who have been to America. In fact they are like a frog in the pond who considers herself to be the biggest being and brag. She doesn’t realize that, there are many big animals and species outside. A person who knows little but is haughty doesn’t give enough time in thinking how others look at him/ her. His/her focal interest is to speak and teach, rather than to listen, learn and be taught. Hence, there is little or no room for such person to go to ‘the house of excellence’. There are those who learn more and more
and know less and less, but desire to learn more and more. Socrates, one of the greatest philosophers in the history of mankind is one good example of this. When people talked much about Isaac Newton and elevated him, he said, I don’t know how people think of me, but I’m just like a boy collecting few pebbles in a big river. He meant to say that there were countless pebbles left behind in the river. After learning and discovering many things in his life, he realized that there were many, many more things, to discover and learn. A learning person is of such kind. A learning person keeps on learning whatever position one holds. He/ she might have acquired many degrees or have achieved many things, but does not cease to learn. Learning persons can do greater things because they are adaptable and accountable. As they learn more, they become more humble. It is so because they realize that, the more they learn, the less they know. The taste of learning they have developed keeps
them moving forward. Learning new things become one of the most enjoyable moments in their life. Having doubt and raising question is in a way, indication of lack of knowledge for many. But, learning persons will have doubts, confusions and questions as they learn more. They doubt and question to clear doubts and questions. Thus, their knowledge becomes wider and richer than the learned persons who lost interest in learning new things. Those who know little as well as learned persons who become smug and proud do not feel free to ask questions to someone. They feign that they know, even if they don’t know, because they have pretended that they know everything. Some would speak and give wrong information because questions are asked to them. So, if those who ask questions come to know that they have shared wrongly, trouble befalls on them. But, still, they would try to defend themselves in an opportune time with different ideas. Through this write-up, I don’t
mean to argue that we should not enjoy the fruits we have sowed. I don’t mean that we should struggle and suffer throughout our life. It is not my intention to lambaste those who are called learned persons. It is just a critique on the terms and ideas we use. Continuing to learn after we have learnt much takes pain, but it is also a delight and joy. If you consider yourself a learned person and stop learning new things, you will have problems with people and environment. You will have problem in adjustment and adaptability. There will be more possibility in letting pride sell your identity and prestige. A learning person may know little, but he/she can know more than those highly intellectuals one day. A learned person drinks water without salt and quench the thirst, but a learning person drinks water with salt, get thirsty again and look for more water. Are you a learned person or a learning person? Be a learning person to learn more so that you will discover more and more about what you haven’t learnt!
Pre marital preparation True Love Never Dies Away
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wedding is a joyful celebration of two people being so in love they make a spiritual and public vow of their decision to come together. A marriage is what happens after the ceremony”-Harrison. Once again the wedding season is around the corner. Every couple along with their families and friends are as busy as bee for that grand day. It will involve lakh and crore for those born with silver spoon. Thankfully, the success of a good marriage is not based on how much one spent on their wedding day. Taking into account the logic that wedding is one of the most important day and does involve heavy expense along with meticulous preparation; I invite you (engaged couples) to switch on with me to another plane of thought for some time and consider if you would like to seek for it. Wedding is just a few days or months away from now. You are excited as well as stressed but there are near and dear ones to help and no matter how pressed you feel, finally the day will come; you will be married and the wedding day will be done. Days go by, you begin to know you partner, suddenly he/she does not seem to be the kind of person you thought he/she is; you disagree more, rub each other the wrong way; you feel you do not love this person anymore than you realize; you are married for better or for worse . Did you marry the wrong person? Maybe if you knew the real him/ her you would not have married him/ her. These are good excuses but not rational. Every married couple surprises each other because there are always some hidden self in us which comes to light with time and proximity. The only difference is that before marriage we are more focused on the positive traits and after marriage we begin to see and know the other person as a whole. Marriage is a coming together of two distinct individuals in terms of gender, family upbringing, background, values, education, spiritual orientation, etc. As a result, all marriages face challenges- some end in divorce, some thrive for the sake of children and a few let those challenges strengthen their marriage. I wish you would be one who is strengthened by challenges. It does not just come by. Among many other possible ways, it builds on good communication skill, knowing and understanding each other, conflict management skill, inter personal skill, good finance management, good parenting, healthy outlook on sex and a solid base on spiritual convictions. Pre marital preparation is a time you spent with a counsellor preferably your spiritual mentor or any secular counsellor to discuss through these issues to be empowered with skills and better equipped for the challenges ahead Much of pre marital preparation has been going on since birth which is embedded in every facet of one’s personality structure, and is beyond conscious awareness or recall. The engagement is specifically a “preparation” for marriage .It provides the final opportunity to test the compatibility. It should include an assessment of just how closely related are your long term interests, life goals, anticipated way of life, moral standards and philosophical values. Do you respect each other’s ideals? Do you agree upon vocational choice? Do you agree upon residence? Do you accept each other as you are or anticipate an important change? Do you feel proud of each other? In the words of Oliver E. Byrd, “Engagement period should be a time of planning. Included in planning should be such areas as the following: budget, home furnishing, and possible vocation for
wife, in-laws, religious differences, timing and upbringing of children, responsibilities of housekeeping, leisure activities, living arrangements, and sexual adjustments including attitude to birth control”. Hence, engagement is the best time to seek counselling as it will prepare you to face the storms and to sail along the direction of the wind without much difficulty. “Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction” said Harrison. Dating and marriage are like two sides of a coin. While the former experience may sparkle by gazing at each other, the later cannot and does not sustain in and of itself without the ability of far sightedness. Pre marital preparation therefore can be the best investment you make as a couple before you say ‘I do’. The wedding day can be a beautiful, dreamlike, fantastic day with the effort of your dear ones. Not so with your marriage. Though we do not discount the importance of their role, the success of a good marriage lay in the husband and wife’s relationship. Different counselors have different gifting and each one’s session on pre marital preparation will be unique. I plan on helping couples understand each other through MBTI personality assessment. This will help you understand where you draw energy from, how you take in information from the outside world, how you make decision and relate with the outside world. Conflict management style test will help you understand the way you act in conflict and further equip you to develop skill of letting conflicts build you instead of tear you down. Communication is both verbal and non verbal. A good marriage stands on good communication skill. Having worked on personality assessment and conflict management, communication will get simpler as you will have a better understanding of each other. One of the traits most people seek for in their partner is understanding. While it is easy to say it, it is hard to find one and harder still to be one who understands. Understanding comes with attentive listening. The art of listening and responding empathetically can be taught. On the area of finance and budgeting, there are usually two kinds of people – savers and spenders. Money is one of the major root causes for divorce and disharmony in married life. The ability to accept and live according to your economic standard is the secret of successful marriage. If either you or your partner is not good in finance management and budgeting, this session will save you years’ misery. Parenting is learnt by individuals through their parents which might come along with a baggage of both good and some not very helpful, negative skills as well. Measuring the family circle assessment will give you a glimpse of how flexible (chaotic, rigid), close (disengaged, enmeshed) your family is and will in turn impact the way you parent your children along with your personality influence. Committing to marriage is a lifelong commitment and therefore intentional effort should be put in knowing each other’s long term goals. For example; writing books, pursuing higher studies, preference of a locality or place for permanent residence etc. There are certain things like these which will need the consent and support of the other partner and while all long term goals cannot be known at the time of engagement it is wise to discuss the areas you already wish for and hope to pursue in the long run. This will enable you to be aware
of each other’s long term goals, find common goals, support each other’s individual goals. Marriage is a coming together of many families through a man and a woman. In our culture, family circle widens with new in-laws, kinsmen, village people, area etc. Interpersonal skills are important as you will deal not only with your husband’s/ wife’s family but the wider social circle. Since our society is still a close knit, you should agree on the limits and flexibility of opening home to them. Over interference by in-laws in the life of the new couple can also become stressful and disturbing though they do it with the intention of helping. It is therefore beneficial when you discuss on how each should be sensitive to the other’s feeling and be willing to communicate with one’s family when the intention of helping becomes intruding. The subject of sex is not openly discussed in our society. However, it does not mean that we are exempted from the ills of sexual infidelity, crimes and abuse. In fact, our scenario at present is very disheartening. When it comes to sex parents hesitate to talk about it, the church hesitate to talk about it, the others do i.e. media – written and visual, which are mostly distorting and destructive. Healthy outlook on sex; its purpose, need and an individual’s commitment toward meeting it in marriage need to be emphasized. Following this, the plan of having children can be combinedview on barrenness and infertility can be discussed. Usually if it is the man who is infertile the issue is not a big deal, if it is the woman who is barren, it becomes a big issue which is prejudiced. A serious thought on this subject is essential. Human is physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual. Spirituality is at the heart of humankind. Church being the nuclei of spiritual aspect cannot dissect spirituality from its goal in pursuing anything. Marriage, if it is to take place in the church means that the member is an active believer and therefore the church has every right to relate with you in spiritual matter. Marriage is instituted by God and is therefore spiritual. You will be expected to grow in all aspects of life together as one in partnership with God. Marriage is a greater responsibility as you will begin to parent and become a family which calls in to exercise your spirituality over your household. The secular world and counselors can bombard you with much mind boggling knowledge and help you with smart skills but remember that there will be times you will need to draw your strength from God alone. It is wise to seek all possible help from human but always keep a place for God to intervene whenever needed because human might fail you, not God. Human counselors will not stay with you all through your married life, God will. He is the most wonderful counselor. We grow up dreaming of be married, we play houses imagining a family life. The irony is when we grow up and time comes to be married many of us get engrossed in the wedding day plan and spent less time planning for the married life. Pre marital preparation sessions will take and cost you much less time and money compared to your wedding day’s but it will definitely bring you bountiful returns worth much more. Through this write up, I encourage churches to offer pre marital preparation sessions and engaged couples to step forward for it. Nighatoli Piketo Achumi Youth Pastor N.C.R.C Sumi Purana Bazar
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e are made to be one and under one name to take the root of love and care were we can find peace and reconciliation on what we met. We says don’t break our hearts broken but we failed to do our own duty. Why don’t we learn to love and remain as one good family in one. Take the strength and weakness from where we had begun in life. Hold each other in peace and believing that there is unjust done in love and lend for peace in our hearts. We should feel the needs of love and courage in one another heart. But sometimes we tend to forget what is love, peace and real happiness. And we always remain in our own darkness heart with not light to see the truth love, peace and happiness thinking there is no one you need to help. You’re only the person living in a sorrow and painful world. We also forget to see what is best. But the time is still waiting for you and I to start before it is too late. We sometimes focus only to a person whom we think is real and we look around and can’t even find and think of ourselves
and where we hanging on. But with the presence of God’s Love we can know that we are in someone special world from where we gets new experiments of life for love. We wonder how could thing happened to us. But it is God will where we are on our ways of life to live on earth that we need to understand each other. We let the peace and love be within heart till we holds our hand together as we know we have come from a long ways to live life in peace and hope in our belief. Our dreams still willing us somewhere to be unite as one. Our wonders are waiting us to start now to live our life in good ways that one fine day our love of wonders will be written in the books of love and peace. But it happens only when we hold our hands together. The land is before Time and Our dreams of True Love never Dies Away. It will be keep growing till the last day. Our dreams come true when we work together for it even the clouds roll down and down and have no power to control. Our good deeds and love will remain in peace for
free hand with you and I will be remember. Thou the world turn into ash the Spirit of love knows how to bear the pain. We seek the truth love and the light of stars will be with twinkling for you and I without ending point. Hold on and we will find the truth love, peace and happiness. Tears are wasted but it washed away all the pains and sadness in our hearts. The truth reveals and the darkness depart. Every good word of ours are swaying into the minds of others. Someone are still there praying for you and I so, please woke up from our dreams and hold on to stay together. I know our dreams of true love will never die as dreams of ours seen us through our tears fall in the ground. And we are there were we are now before the land dreaming of love, peace and happiness. The dark was now no more and fill with only light to see were we see our hope of love try to melt together to become one heart. God Blessed My Nagaland.
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control the behaviour of commercial banks. But in the third field that Keynes proposed, state regulation remains as taboo today as it was 87 years ago. “The time has already come,” he wrote, “when each country needs a considered national policy about what size of population, whether larger or smaller than at present or the same, is most expedient.” Keynes merely asserted his point. Professors Emmott and Dorling make their cases in more detail, and in doing so they exemplify the two approaches to the population question that have dominated this debate for centuries. Emmott takes the natural scientists’ approach – the perspective of biologists, chemists and physicists (though one that originated, ironically enough, with Robert Malthus – one of the fathers of modern economics). It sees the growth of human population, like that of other living things, as being constrained by the carrying capacity of the ecosystem: a physical limit defined by the scarce availability of natural resources. Dorling, on the other hand, takes the social scientists’ approach – the way of geographers, economists and anthropologists. This sees population growth as determined by political, social and economic factors, rather than physical conditions. At one level, the natural scientists’ approach is correct. There must be some physical limit to the number of human beings that can be sustained by the earth. In practice, however, the social scientists’ approach is the more relevant one. Human beings live in society and for many millennia now the binding constraints on population growth have been not physical but social and political. It would be nice if we could understand human society as a natural system, but unfortunately we can’t. In modern economies, people make decisions – about everything from what to buy to how many children to have – based on economic and social incentives, not physical
needs. And while physical needs and the earth’s capacity to supply them may be fixed, social needs and the economy’s ability to meet them are not. In the physical sphere, requirements don’t change: we need the same number of calories to survive today as our ancestors did 500 generations ago. In the social sphere, however, what is valued today is often worthless tomorrow, and people’s behaviour changes accordingly. Just ask the management of BlackBerry or Nokia. Conversely, things not even imagined today may be considered bare necessities in five years’ time. Just ask Mark Zuckerberg – or, on a more prosaic level, whoever it was that invented the chain coffee shop on the high street. The point, when it comes to population, is that it is social conventions, economic incentives and (most importantly in China) state decrees that determine how many children people have, not physical constraints or the lack of them. Many people prefer this social scientists’ perspective because it sounds liberating – or at least, less pessimistic than the Malthusian vision of the natural scientists. Emmott predicts that the world’s population will imminently outrun its resources and so concludes with the apocalyptic advice that today’s children should learn how to use a gun. If the question of the optimal level of population is political, not scientific, it may indeed be that the answer will be larger than today’s. But it might also be the same, or smaller. It seems Keynes was right: in matters of demography no less than macroeconomics, it is a fiction to believe that we are objects in a natural system governed by unalterable laws – and that things will therefore take care of themselves and a policy of laissez-faire is the best we can do. Britain, and the world, should indeed start thinking seriously about what level of population it wants.
Keduolhoukho Dominic Chadi St. Joseph’s College Jakhama. 2nd B.A ’D’.
We have too many people!
How many people do we need? How many do we want? The astonishing announcement last year that the population of England and Wales increased by more than 3.7 million between 2001 and 2011 brought population to the forefront of political debate here in Britain. Two recently published books on the consequences of continuing world population growth – Stephen Emmott’s Ten Billion and Danny Dorling’s Population Ten Billion – remind us that they are of global significance as well. In 1926, John Maynard Keynes published one of his most celebrated essays – “The End of LaissezFaire”, in which he proclaimed the demise of the ideology that had served as the fundamental underpinning of economic and social policy for most of the previous century. The Great War and its economic aftermath, Keynes explained, had done for the dogma that the unfettered pursuit of individual selfinterest would always and everywhere be for the best. A new age was dawning: one in which the virtues of judicious government intervention would be rediscovered. There were three fields in particular, he predicted, in which deliberate regulation by government policy would be required. The first was industry and national investment; the second, money and finance. On both these fronts, Keynes proved prophetic. After 1945, nationalisation of the commanding heights of the economy did indeed put control of aggregate investment firmly in the hands of the state and ingrained a presumption that the government is responsible for macroeconomic management, which survived intact the reprivatisation of industry in the 1980s and 1990s. Meanwhile, in the monetary sphere, the self-regulating mechanism of the gold standard was swept away and replaced by today’s system of a central bank that sets interest rates in a deliberate effort to achieve low inflation and imposes rules (however feeble) to
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Why girls’ education can help "eradicate poverty" E
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ducating girls and young women is not only one of the biggest moral challenges of our generation, it is also a necessary investment for a peaceful and poverty-free world. Until we give girls equal access to a good quality education, the world will continue to suffer from child and maternal mortality, disease and other byproducts of poverty. This week, when world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly debate why many of the Millennium Development Goals remain out of reach, they should look no further than education disparities across the developing world. UNESCO’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report team has released new evidence that shows how education gives girls and young women the freedom to make decisions to improve their lives. Education is linked to the age at which women marry and have children. In sub-Saharan Africa and in South and West Asia, child marriage affects one in eight girls; one in seven gives birth by the age of 17. Education can empower these girls to have a say over their life choices — by giving them the confidence to speak up for their rights, and to demand the opportunity to continue their studies. Our analysis shows that if all girls in sub-Saharan Africa and South and West Asia had primary education, there would be 14 percent fewer child marriages. If all girls received a secondary education, 64 percent fewer girls would be locked into marriage at an age when they should still be in school. Education also helps girls and young women defy social limits on what they can or cannot do. It empowers them to decide how many children they will have, and how frequently they will get pregnant. By learning about the health risks associated with years of consecutive childbirth, women can choose to delay getting pregnant. In Pakistan, for example, only 30 percent
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n the decade since religious violence in Gujarat left hundreds of Muslims dead, the state’s chief minister, Narendra Modi, who is accused of failing to stop the clashes, has struggled to shift attention from his image as a Hindu nationalist to his credentials as a probusiness administrator. Still, Modi’s political career, which reached a new high this month with his nomination as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate for prime minister, has been shaped by the riots in 2002 in which over 1,000 people died. In a country with a long history of sectarian violence, Modi’s supporters often defend the controversial leader by invoking the memory of another deadly riot – one that took place under the Congress party’s watch. In 1984, nearly 3,000 people, mostly Sikhs, died in retaliatory violence after two Sikh bodyguards assassinated the then prime minister, Indira Gandhi. Many senior Congress leaders were accused of inciting mobs and organizing the clashes, and a few of them are still being tried by
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Remembering Late Boshi Vamuzo’s Words of Wisdom
of women who have no education believe that they have a say over how many children they will have. This proportion rises to 63 percent among women who have secondary education. Giving uneducated girls a secondary education in sub-Saharan Africa would reduce the number of births per mother from almost seven to four. In practical terms, too, improving literacy among girls and young women offers enormous economic benefits. Until there are equal numbers of girls and boys in school, there will still be more illiterate women than men, and many fewer women than men in secure, well-paying jobs. When a young woman is seen as a potential wage-earner for her family, she has a better likelihood of making her own choices and resisting cultural and family pressure to have children.
Education is also closely linked to health. Our analysis provides evidence that educated girls are far more likely to be able to protect their children from preventable diseases, and to stave off malnutrition in their children’s early years. At least 12 million children — a quarter of the world’s population of malnourished children — could be saved from malnutrition if all mothers in poor countries were given a secondary education. Malnutrition is not only about food: it starts with poverty, which can be avoided if women receive the education they need to read and earn a living. Providing girls with a quality education also equips them with the confidence to confront people in power and challenge the inequalities that still exist for girls and women worldwide. Consider Mariam Khalique, a teacher in Pakistan
who has used education to build her female students’ confidence and to encourage them to stand up for their rights. One of her pupils was the young education activist Malala Yousafzai, whose global advocacy work is proof of the transformative power of quality schooling. Gender imbalances in education seldom make the news. But the evidence gathered by the EFA Global Monitoring Report team shows that when such inequalities are eliminated, educated girls and young women go on to improve their own prospects and those of their families and communities. As we near the deadline for Millennium Development Goals and the Education for All goals — many of which are far from being achieved — world leaders must remember this simple truth: education transforms lives.
The Politics of Communal Violence
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Indian courts. The party’s president, Sonia Gandhi, is also facing a lawsuit filed by a Sikh group in a U.S. court for allegedly protecting its members whom the group says were involved in the riots. Analysts have tried to explain why the criticisms leveled against Modi over the 2002 riots have been sharper and lasted longer than the backlash the Congress faced after the 1984 riots. The difference, some say, lies in the fact that the Congress is largely perceived as secular, whereas the BJP has acquired a reputation for being a Hindu majoritarian party. Rajeev Bhargava, the director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, said many people were willing to forgive Congress because “it is not a constitutively communal party.” “The wounds of 1984 are limited to what happened in 1984,” Bhargava, who studies secularism, said. “It was an isolated incident, but there was no ideological foundation or pattern and therefore no fear of it being repeated.” By contrast, he said, the BJP’s core ideology is centered on Hindu nationalism.
The party rose to power in the nineties through a movement for the construction of a contentious Ram temple in Ayodhya that culminated in the violent destruction of a mosque in 1992, sparking bloodshed across India. The party has close links with hardline Hindu organizations, chiefly the Rashtriya Swayansevak Sangh and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. “The 2002 riots were not an aberration,” said Zafarul Islam Khan, the President of the All India Muslim Majlise-Mushawarat, an umbrella body of Muslim groups. “A hardline Hindu agenda is part of the BJP’s plan.” The BJP says it is focused on the country’s overall development and in turn accuses Congress of practicing vote-bank politics aimed at garnering Muslim votes. Congress has made political decisions to win over religious voters. In the 1980s, the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, under pressure from orthodox Muslim clergy, overturned a landmark Supreme Court judgment that gave a Muslim woman the right to alimony. He also embraced the emotive temple issue to boost his re-election prospects in
1989, allowing the contentious foundation laying ceremony of a Ram temple next to a mosque. But in making these moves, Congress showed political expediency rather than religious conviction, some analysts argue. Writing in the Indian daily The Telegraph in July, columnist Mukul Kesavan said, “Congress, by a kind of historical default, is a pluralist party that is opportunistically communal while the BJP is an ideologically communal party that is opportunistically secular.” But Sikh groups argue there is little to differentiate the two national parties. They accuse Congress of making false promises to the minority community while continuing to protect leaders who they say were involved in the violence. “The Congress party was in power then and they are in power now,” said Karnail Singh, president of the All India Sikh Students Federation, who called the 1984 riots a genocide. “They have controlled the system to suppress the truth and to prevent justice from being done.” Still, some analysts say the Congress party’s attempts to reconcile with the Sikh community softened critics, a situation they contrast with Modi’s refusal to apologize for the 2002 riots. Two successive Congress-run governments since 2004 have been led by a Sikh prime minister, Manmohan Singh, who apologized for the riots when he came to power. “I have no hesitation in apologizing not only to the Sikh community but to the whole nation, because what took place in 1984 is a negation of the concept of nationhood enshrined in our Constitution,” he said at the time. Another explanation is that Sikhs form a small minority in India and seldom figure prominently
in political calculations, said Shekhar Gupta, a leading Indian journalist. They form less than 2% of India’s population, while Muslims account for 13.4%. The rivalry between Hindus and Muslims has a long and emotive history, beginning before India’s partition that led to the creation of the Islamic state of Pakistan. Gupta also said television played a big role, as the 2002 riots – unlike the 1984 antiSikh violence – were covered on news broadcasts, sparking nationwide indignation. “The Congress was more directly culpable because the 1984 riots were basically organized clashes that took place within a one mile radius of the President’s house,” said Mr. Gupta, who covered the riots as a reporter. “The difference is, these clashes were not seen in full view on television.” Right-leaning commentators say Congress, which has relied on Muslim votes to win elections, “has kept the issue alive” because it has developed a vested interest is keeping the community fearing for its personal safety. “They honed in on the 2002 riots and assiduously created a demonology around it,” said Swapan Dasgupta, a Delhi-based political analyst. Congress spokesman Sanjay Jha said his party had not played vote bank politics over the riots, which he called “state sponsored,” an accusation the BJP denied. A number of analysts said the politically adept Congress, which has governed India for most of its independent history, “controlled the narrative” surrounding the two riots. Referring to Indian academics and journalists, Dasgupta said, “There is an intellectual space that is nurtured, fed and patronized by the Congress establishment, and is therefore selective in its indignation.”
Late Boshi Vamuzo: (As posted in The Naga Blog on March 21, 2012) "History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives". Abba Eban Nagas are yet to exhaust "all other alternatives" Hence we are still struggling to find the way out. I firmly believe that because our movement started with the slogan "Nagaland for Christ", which was a covenant between our people and God Almighty (By the way, no matter what, a covenant with the God of Israel is "irrevocable"), though we keep failing on our part to meet His standards of that covenant, He is never ever going to forget or spare us. For convenience sake our leaders may now be trying really hard to bring about an early solution by even compromising the covenant we made with Him, but I very much doubt God will allow that. Though not a prophet, I can forsee more confusions and splits taking place and many more seemingly insurmountable obstacles coming up very soon. This will continue until we come to a point where out of utter hopelessness we learn to "Behave wisely", which is to genuinely forgive each other no matter what has happened in the past and come together as a people in true Christian spirit. Once that is attained we hand over our case in unison to the greatest Advocate of all do His part. After all who is there who can argue with Him and prove Him wrong? Lastly He is a jealous God who will not share His Glory with anyone (leaders/faction). We are not going to have a history that says because of this or that leader/faction, today we have achieved our aspirations and dreams. This generation wants leaders from all factions and even overground leaders to re-examine themselves and see if they are being a stumbling block to reach that end. If so, know yourselves and humbly set aside so that we see that day sooner. Until then whether you like it or not our people will continue to live like this-dominated by "Isms", Killings Extortions, Fear from within one's own people etc. May Your Kingdom come and Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven at the earliest. Kuknalim.
The Biggest Heart
Atohoto Zhimo Naga: Yesterday, I woke up and started my routine chores. It was just like the other days. I came back to my room after class but was welcomed by a news which shocked me. My brother rang me up and said that my cousin brother's wife had met with an accident and had got admitted in the Civil Hospital, Mokokchung. She had severe injury on her head which had more than 40 stitches. It was a matter of life and death. She needed blood and her group was O+ve. As the O+ve blood group was rare we couldn't find it. The whole family and relatives were alarmed. Just then my brother gave me contacs from TNB(The Naga Blog) Blood Donor list with same blood group staying in Mokokchung. There were only two donors. I tried to ring up the first one but his cell phone was switched off. Then I tried the second one. Ato Chang was his name. He agreed to donate blood. What shocked me was, I rang him up and gave less details and just said that we needed blood of O+ve group. He didn't even ask my name nor any questions. His statement was brief and amazingly kind "So, shall I come now?" When he said this, I was shocked. I know blood donations from strangers are common these days but this was different. Such a kind hearted person who was so willing to risk his health for a stranger. That was really amazing. I on behalf of the victim's family and relatives would like to give thanks to Ato Chang from Mokokchung for saving a soul and heart aches. God will bless you. THIS IS US, WE THE NAGAS. KUKNALIM! (One among the many initiatives of The Naga Blog is the Online Blood Bank where people from around Nagaland and beyond have listed their names, blood group and phone number. In case anybody requires blood during emergencies, bloggers can refer to this online document and which is stored in the cloud and contact the TNB blood donor who comes in aid of the patients without charging them anything. God gave us blood for free and even a mechanism to re-generate blood. Hence our principle is to give for free to those who need it most thus helping in saving lives)
Shutting down gaming zones is not the solution
Njilo Kellin Kent: This morning as I was going through the newspaper and saw the headlines "Gaming Zones at the cost of teenagers life career”. It is good that the writer is concerned about the life of teenagers but let me make it clear that even adults play this game (DOTA). I have many friends who are in their late 20's rushing to my cafe to play DOTA after taking a break from their office works and so on. He even wrote that our business is a form of forced extortion (Laughs). As an entrepreneur I am not looking only on my benefits but I do care about the students and teenagers. As part of my duty I never entertain students at my Gaming zone. He wrote that the Gaming Zones should be shut down at the earliest! Dear God I know that it is not easy to get a job these days so I started this small business though at first I was thinking to join some factions or sell alcohols and drugs. Let us all have a positive attitude and encourage each other. Senti Yzzi: As a gamer with some few experience I can admit (guess) that the current top reason for the young generation to drop out of schools, colleges etc will be because of adults who are into games has a tendency to postpone their daily activity which will lead to hassles within the family and I can say that DotA will be the most addictive of all the games. Sadly, our Naga society still has a long way to go to find a solution to deal with this problem. Just like how we think that banning selling of alcohol in the state will solve our alcohol problem, we like to think that shutting down of gaming parlours and scolding the owner will stop the growing menace because that’s the easiest step one can take. But as said it isn’t the solution. We (as lazy as we are) actually don’t want the fool proof solution to a problem because we know that it will be too tiring to live by an example. Therefore, at the moment all we can do is to give constant encouragement to the youngsters to emphasize on their academic career and to indulge themselves in recreational outdoor activities. Lastly, if you are a gaming addict and finding it difficult to manage time then take a hold and give some thought yourself. It’s just never too late to pick off from where you have left and head towards your goal. All the best. Keep smiling. Lembi Sang: I guess the writer is going to provide employment to all the gaming cafè owners after shutting them down. If that's the case, it’s cool.
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Rahul slams ordinance, calls it ‘nonsense’ Govt may withdraw ordinance on convicted lawmakers
NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 27 (ptI): With Rahul Gandhi slamming the ordinance against disqualification of convicted lawmakers, the government is expected to take back the controversial measure, Congress indicated on Friday. “Rahul ji’s opinion is the opinion and the line of Congress ... Now Congress party is opposed to this ordinance. The views of Congress party should always be supreme,” party general secretary and communication department in-charge Ajay Maken said when asked about the fate of the ordinance in the wake of Rahul’s views and whether it is likely to be withdrawn. The Congress clearly appeared flummoxed by Rahul’s stand as Maken, at a meetthe-press programme at the Press Club here, completely backtracked from his statement praising the ordinance as “perfect”, made minutes before the party vice-president took the stage and denounced the measure calling it “complete nonsense” and “wrong” on the part of the government. Maken sidestepped questions on whether Gandhi’s remarks meant a “rebellion” against the government or a public snub to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his government. “Rahul Gandhi is our leader. His views are views of the Congress party. The situation with any issue evolves with time and it has evolved and no one should have any objection to it,” he merely said in reply to such questions. “What Rahul Gandhi said is the most important thing ... that this Ordinance will not help us fight corruption. He is our leader and I think this is our official political stand. Rahul ji’s opinion is the opinion and the line of of Congress ... Now Congress party is opposed to this ordinance,” he said. Before Rahul intervened during the press meet, Maken had dismissed opposition criticism of the ordinance and downplayed the remarks of some Congress leaders including Digvijaya Singh, Sandip Dikshit and Milind Deora, who opposed the measure. He slammed the BJP for opposing the ordinance saying that it “should not try and make it a political blame game and take advantage of both the situations”, noting that the opposition party does not have moral right to change its stand after backing all proposals at an all-party meeting in August. Maken even credited the “collective wisdom” of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for UPA’s actions. He, however, later justified the U-turn saying “the situation with any issue evolves with time and it has evolved. Rahul has given an opinion on the issue and now it is the Congress view.” When asked whether the Prime Minister will now withdraw the ordinance that seeks to negate a Supreme Court verdict that struck down the provision in the Representation of the People Act deferring disqualification of convicted lawmakers, Maken refused to answer. “I do not think I have an answer to a hypothetical question,” he said, adding “Rahul Gandhi has aired the
views of the common man. Rahul Gandhi is our leader and he had put across his views before you without any ambiguity”. He added that the Congress vicepresident has spoken out his mind on a moral plane. “Times have changed and people do not want to see any convicted person to be their representative. Rahul ji has aired the views of the common man. He does not want a convicted person to become a public representative,” Maken said. To a specific question on whether Gandhi’s remarks has reinforced that there are two power centres in Congress, He said, “Rahul has taken this stand on a high moral ground. He has not spoken just any technical thing. Gandhi has expressed his views on moral and ethical ground.” Asked whether the Congress vice-president was not consulted before the decision and whether the flip-flop points to lack of communication between Rahul and the government, Rahul Gandhi, vice president of Indian Congress party, addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, India on September 27. Gandhi, the scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi politiMaken said, “After Rahul cal dynasty, lashed out at the government Friday for proposing a law to protect conGandhi’s views, the party victed lawmakers from disqualification. (AP Photo) has given its opinion. Let us see what action is taken after this.” He also said that “... does this. It is time to stop this nonsense, political parties, I am the communication department chief of Congress. mine and all others ...” Maken denied suggestions that Rahul came out with There are others who look after the communication between Rahul Gandhi and the central government”. Maken a changed response of Congress on the ordinance issue also said that Union minister Manish Tewari, V Narayana- as President Pranab Mukherjee could be having reservasamy or he himself were earlier placing the views of the tions on the issue and his utterances today are a “political government, when asked that whether Congress should stunt”. “I don’t think so. Rahul ji is an independent person. He also be now criticized for opposing the ordinance like BJP. “I had placed the view of Chidambaram. I also placed has his strong views ... Rahul has a thinking of his own and the view of the government. Rahul put forth the views he puts forth his views strongly. He has expressed his very of the party,” he said. Without mincing words, Rahul had own opinion strongly,” Maken said. He also expressed anhit out at the ordinance, saying, “It is complete nonsense, noyance at journalists for giving their opinions on the it should be torn up and thrown away. It is my personal issue telling them “you can ask questions but you cannot give opinion ... You are also giving opinions while you opinion.” Rahul said that the arguments given in “my organiza- are asking questions.” At the outset, Maken had attacked tion” is that “we need to do this because of political con- the BJP, saying, “on August 13, when an all-party meeting siderations. Everybody is doing this. The Congress does took place, the exact formulation of the ordinance was this, the BJP does this, the Samajwadi Party, the JD(U) discussed and all parties agreed.
“The formulation is not something on which anyone should disagree. The principal opposition party had agreed to the formulation of the ordinance.” He also said BJP has “no moral right” to raise such issues, when they have “convicted” Babu Bokhiria in the cabinet of Narendra Modi in Gujarat and reminded it of the corruption scandal involving former BJP president Bangaru Laxman. “I do not think, BJP has a local standi or moral authority to oppose the ordinance as they had accepted all the formulation of ordinance earlier.” He also downplayed played by some Congress leaders to the ordinance saying “we are a big political party” and added that “different opinions in the party” reflect internal democracy. Maken had at the same time asserted that “the decision taken by the government is perfect” and that “such ordinance are not decided keeping in mind one or two persons. Senior people from the government must have taken the decision after due consideration.” He made the remarks while replying to question on whether the government took the ordinance route on this matter to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad, whose fate is to be decided by a special CBI court in the fodder scam on September 30 or help some Congress leaders facing similar problems. Maintaining that “ordinance is also a form of legislation”, Maken had also assured that if the parliamentary standing committee before which the bill is pending in this regard “decides something else”, then a separate bill will be brought before Parliament.
Will consider issues raised by Rahul on return: PM
WASHINgtoN, SEptEmbEr 27 (IANS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday the issues raised by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi about a controversial ordinance sent to the president would be considered on his return to India. “The issues raised will be considered on my return to India after due deliberations in the cabinet,” said a statement issued by the prime minister after Rahul Gandhi said the ordinance that seeks to protect convicted lawmakers was “nonsense” and, in his personal opinion, “should be torn up and thrown away”. The prime minister who is in the US where he is to hold a bilateral summit meeting with President Barack Obama, said that Rahul Gandhi had written to him on the issue and also made a statement earlier. “The Ordinance cleared by the Cabinet pertaining to the Representation of the People Act has been a matter of much public debate. The Congress vice president has also written to me on the issue and also made a statement. The government is seized of all these developments. The issues raised will be considered on my return to India after due deliberations in the cabinet,” the statement said.
21 killed as bus falls in Himachal gorge
SHImLA, SEptEmbEr 27 (IANS): All 21 people travelling by a private mini-bus were killed when it skidded off the road and rolled down more than a 500-foot deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. This is the second major accident in the state in less than a week. Deputy Superintendent of Police Khajana Ram told IANS that all bodies have been recovered, most of them badly mutilated, from the wreckage of the bus. The bus was on its way from Ucha Tikkar to Renuka-ji, a place famous for a Hindu shrine. The accident took place near Jabrog village, about 70 km from district headquarter Nahan and 150 km from the state capital, in Sangrah subdivision. Ram said 19 people died on the spot. Among the dead
18 were males. Deputy Commissioner Vikas Labroo said the government has ordered a magisterial probe into the accident and has announced a relief of Rs.20,000 to the next of kin of the deceased. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, he added. Most of the victims were locals and belonged to closelyknit families. Official sources said bad condition of the road owing to recent heavy rains was mainly responsible for the accident. Witnesses said the administration had a tough time in extricating the victims from the wreckage of the bus. Locals started the rescue operations well before the authorities could reach the spot. Governor Urmila Singh and Chief
Minister Virbhadra Singh have expressed grief over the deaths in the accident. Sirmaur is one of remotest places in the state. Buses plying there have poor frequency, and the scarcity of means of transport often leads of overcrowding of vehicles. This is the second major accident in the state in less than a week. Ten people, including four women, died when a private vehicle fell into a gorge in Lahaul-Spiti district Sep 21. The victims, from Kishtwar area in Jammu and Kashmir, were on a pilgrimage. Police records say over 800 people die every year in Himachal Pradesh in road accidents. Police have identified 556 accident-prone spots, including 210 on national highways.
Activists hail 10 killed in Mumbai building collapse SC view on negative voting NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 27 (IANS): The Supreme Court verdict on negative voting - allowing voters to exercise the option of None of the Above (NOTA) in EVMs and ballot papers - is being seen as a positive development by advocacy firms and activist Friday. They, however, feel that the advantage of it depends on the way it is implemented. “The SC verdict is a very important development, but its full advantage will be available only depending on how it is implemented,” Jagdish Chhokar, founder member of Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), told IANS. Welcoming the verdict, political analyst and member of an advocacy think tank, Shantanu Gupta told IANS: “The verdict is important as it will now help maintaining secrecy with the NOTA option in the EVMs and ballot papers, unlike earlier when people used to go and fill the forms under 49(o) to the returning officer.” The court has now directed the Election Commission to introduce a button for NOTA in the EVMs and as an option on ballot papers. “Verdict will induce purity in political system and political parties will have to put good candidates. Follow-up steps are necessary to negate any apprehension of instability in political process. Those candidates who get the maximum number of ‘None-To-Vote’ should be barred to contest any election for life-time,” said Subhash Chandra Agrawal, a right to information activist. Earlier Friday, Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal tweeted; “We welcome SC judgment that there should be a button at the bottom of EVM - None of the Above. This is first concrete step towards right to reject.” The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) had moved the apex court in 2004, with a plea that voters should have a right to negative vote, saying that they do not want to vote any of the candidates listed in the EVM.
“This is first concrete step towards right to reject”
mUmbAI, SEptEmbEr 27 (IANS): Ten persons were killed and 25 others injured when a four-storeyed building collapsed in a south Mumbai locality Friday morning, officials said. While 20 persons were rescued without injuries from the debris, search operations were underway Friday evening on a war footing to trace 10 more people feared trapped under the rubble, an official of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Disaster Control unit said. Among the injured, the condition of some was reported to be serious, raising the possibility of more fatalities. Situated near the Dockyard Road in south Mumbai, the around 33-year-old building was civic employees’ staff quarters, an official of the chief minister’s office said. The building, which housed around 21 families, suddenly collapsed around 5.45 a.m, catching majority of the sleeping residentsunawares,theofficialadded.Afewyearsago,the28flat building, of which seven were unoccupied, and a ground floor warehouse, were declared “extremely dilapidated”. Last month, it was surveyed by a BMC team which recommended urgent repairs after shifting the families living there. “The bureaucratic delays in shifting out the residents to transit camps and carrying out necessary repairs led to the avoidable tragedy,” Suresh Jadhav, a former municipal corporator from the area, said after the collapse. Mumbai Mayor Sunil Prabhu, who supervised the relief
operations with top BMC and fire brigade officials, said the priority was to rescue those trapped under the debris and efforts were continuing on a war footing. Prabhu also announced a compensation of Rs.200,000 to the families of each of the deceased and free treatment of the injured in civic hospitals.Municipal commissioner Sitaram Kunte along with additional municipal commissioners Rajiv Jalota and Manisha Mhaiskar visited the crash site during the day. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan summoned an emergency meeting of departments concerned and ordered top priority to rescue and relief operations besides giving proper treatment to the injured. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar spoke to top civic and health officials, including Sir J.J. Hospital dean T.P. Lahane, and directed them to render the best possible treatment and care to the injured. This is the seventh major building collapse in Mumbai metropolitan and neighbouring areas in the past six months. In the worst disaster in the state’s history, 75 lives were lost when a building collapsed April in Mumbra’s Lucky Compound. In June, four more buildings crashed - in Mahim (10 dead), Mumbra (10 dead), Dahisar (seven dead) and Bhiwandi (three dead). Last Saturday, Banoo Apartments (Bhiwandi) turned to rubble but without fatalities as over a 100 Indian Fire officials rescue a girl from debris of a collapsed occupants managed to run to safety before it crashed. building in Mumbai, India on September 27. (AP Photo)
mUmbAI, SEptEmbEr 27 (tNN): Forty-eight per cent of Mumbaikars face the risk of heart attacks because of obesity, more than 50% have unhealthy cholesterol levels while around 64% lead a sedentary life and avoid exercise. These are some of the disturbing findings of a mega study, conducted across nine cities among 1.8 lakh people, including 29,017 respondents surveyed in Mumbai. It showed that 70% of urban Indians are at the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The study found people in various cities with different sets of risk factors. Dr Akshay Mehta, senior cardiologist from Asian Heart Hospital, said, “Sedentary lifestyle, stressful work conditions and compromised diet are leading factors in precipitating the risk of heart disease. This has affected the heart health of the young work force in the 30 to 44 age group.” In comparison to other cities, Mumbai appears to have fared moderately well when it comes to percentage-wise risk factors. Those in Delhi and Chandigarh, for instance, were found to be more obese at 54% each. Mumbai fared slightly better at 48% whereas all the others, except Kolkata—Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune--have people between 49-52% who suffer the risk of heart problems because of obesity. Obesity factor was
lowest in Kolkata at 47%. The study conducted by Saffolalife, also factored in faulty eating habits. Delhi and Chandigarh, again, topped the chart in consumption of processed foods such as noodles, chips and packaged juices. Forty-four per cent of Mumbai’s respondents consumed processed or preserved food more than twice a week. Delhi and Chandigarh were also high in consumption of fried or fat-rich foods. Ahmedabad, meanwhile, was the biggest defaulter when it came to consumption of vegetables, fruit and salad whereas people from Chennai were found to have the least affiliation with whole grains. “Diet has undergone major changes depending on convenience. Preference for processed, preserved and fried foods has gone up noticeably. High dependence on the same and a menu devoid of vegetables, fruits and whole grains will only make people more vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases,” said dietician Niti Desai. Lack of physical activity, too, makes Indians prone to heart problems. The study found that 70% of those who live in Ahmedabad indulged in little physical activity. Those in Pune and Bangalore were found to be most active of all, but only marginally more than others. “Obesity has definitely increased as a problem over the past decade, especially because people were physi-
48% Mumbaikars at risk of heart attacks
cally more active earlier,” said Dr N O Bansal, head of cardiology, J J Hospital. With more disposable income today, people consume high-calorie foods which increase fat levels, Bansal added. The study also showed the difference in heart age and the actual age starts right from the 30s with a noticeable peak in the 40s. “Heart age engages people in their heart health by estimating their preventable cardiovascular disease risk factors as their heart age — which could be older, younger or the same as their chronological age. We have been finding that more and more people today have a heart age which is older than their actual age,” said Dr Mehta. “No more eyebrows are raised these days when one hears about people below the age of 40 getting a heart attack. While Mumbai is seeing an increase in the ageing population—which, in turn, directly affects the heart— there are also many attacks in the younger working population,” said Dr Ganesh Kumar, chief interventional cardiologist, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital. He said the reason is increase in competition. “The children today have to compete to get more marks. So right from childhood, we are inculcating high stress levels. In the current economic transition, the working youth has high competition levels to ensure a better lifestyle.”
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Kenya widens probe, alert for ‘White Widow’ Interpol has issued an arrest notice for Samantha Lewthwaite, the fugitive Briton whom news media have dubbed the white widow.
NAIROBI, SeptemBeR 27 (ReuteRS): Interpol issued a wanted persons alert at Kenya’s request on Thursday for a British woman who has been cited by British police as a possible suspect in the attack on a Nairobi shopping mall that killed at least 72 people. The alert was issued as Kenyan police broadened the investigation into the weekend raid claimed by the al Qaeda-aligned Somali al Shabaab group, the worst such assault since the U.S. Embassy was bombed in the capital by al Qaeda in 1998. Kenya said that it requested the so-called “red alert” notice for Samantha Lewthwaite, 29, on Wednesday. Interpol has joined agencies from Britain, the United States, Israel and others in the Kenyan investigation of the wrecked mall. Lewthwaite, the widow of one of the suicide bombers who attacked London’s transport system in 2005, is believed to have evaded arrest two years ago in the port city of Mombasa, where she is wanted in a plot to bomb hotels and restaurants. Interpol’s “red alert” cites that 2011 plot. “The ‘red alert’ has nothing to do with Westgate. Her role in this attack is yet to be confirmed, but she is wanted on charges of possession of explosives and conspiracy to commit a felony,” Ndegwa Muhoro, director of Kenya’s Criminal Investigation Department, told Reuters early on Thursday. Muhoro said she is wanted in a case related to another Briton, Jermaine Grant, whom police suspected of having ties to al Shabaab. Police say Grant was arrested in a December 2011 raid which Lewthwaite escaped. He is on trial in Mombasa, charged with possession of explosives recovered from their apartment, and conspiracy to commit a felony, which he denies. “We have no facts linking her to Westgate for now. If in the course of investigations these come up, we shall take action. We issued the alert after discovering evidence this month linking her to Grant and she would be charged with him,” Muhoro said. Police in Mombasa, a tourist hub, said they were also tracking four suspected militants after the siege of the swanky Westgate mall, which militants stormed on Saturday armed with assault rifles and grenades. The mall attack has demonstrated the reach of al Shabaab beyond Somalia, where Kenyan troops have joined other African forces to drive the group out of major urban areas, although it still controls swathes of the countryside. Al Shabaab stormed the mall to demand Kenya pull its troops out, which President Uhuru Kenyatta has ruled out. Many details of the four-day siege are unclear, including the identity of the attackers, who officials said numbered about a dozen. Suspicion of Lewthwaite, dubbed the “White Widow” in the British press, was triggered by witness accounts that one of raiders was a white woman. FORENSIC WORK
But Kenya’s government and Western officials have cautioned that they cannot confirm she was involved, or even that there were any women participants in the raid. The government said five attackers were killed, along with at least 61 civilians and six security personnel. Eleven suspects have been arrested, but it is not clear if any took part in the attack. Although the Red Cross lists 71 missing people, the government said it does not expect a big rise in the death toll. Part of the Westgate mall collapsed in the siege, burying some bodies and hindering investigations, although forensic experts have started work while soldiers search for explosives. Officials said some blasts on Thursday were controlled ones. “The army are still in there with the forensic teams,” said one senior police officer near the mall. Mombasa police said they were tracking a network of suspects linked to al Shabaab in the coastal region, home to many of Kenya’s Muslims, who make up about 10 percent of the nation’s 40 million people. Most Kenyans are Christians. “We have four suspects within Mombasa who we are closely watching. They came back to the country after training in Somalia,” country police commander Robert Kitur told Reuters. Another counterterrorism officer, who asked not to be identified, also said four suspects were being tracked. DENTED IMAGE
The mall attack has dented Kenya’s image as a relatively safe tourist destination, damaging a vital source of revenues. But rating agency Moody’s said that, although the attack was “credit negative,” it would not effect foreign direct investment or a planned Kenyan Eurobond later this year. In 1998, al Qaeda bombed the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing more than 200 people. Since then, Kenya has faced other smaller attacks, many claimed by al Shabaab, particularly along the border region next to Somalia. On Thursday, al Shabaab claimed responsibility for killing two police officers in an assault on an administrative post in Mandera county next to Somalia. The border has been closed. Experts say the insecure border has allowed Kenyan sympathisers of al Shabaab to cross into Somalia for training. “They are coming back because our armed forces destroyed their training ground there,” said Kitur. The coastal region also has been the target of attacks by a separatist movement, the Mombasa Republican Council, although that group has long denied it has connections with al Shabaab.
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KSU Martyr’s Soccer Tournament
Dimapur, sepTember 27 (mexn): The Kyong Student’s Union (K.S.U) will be organizing its 13th Edition of the Martyr’s Soccer Tournament from 8th of October 2013 onward. It is an annual activity of the union, being organize to commemorate and honour the supreme sacrifice made by Late Chumdamo Tungoe and Late Thungkhomo Ezung who laid down their life at police firing on 14th April 1977. An amount of Rs. 40,000/- and Rs. 20,000/- will be awarded to the champion and the runners up respectively, besides certificates, medals and various individuals prizes. All the interested Clubs/Teams are informed to collect the form from Hornbill restaurant Wokha or at the KSU office. For further information interested parties can contact T. Phyobemo Kikon, Secretary Games & Sports at mobile No.9856021305.
3rd Open Badminton Championship Dimapur, sepTember 27 (mexn): The Elite Badminton Club, Dimapur is organizing its 3rd Open Badminton Championship, 2003 from 10-12 October 2013, at Eastern Christian College, Indoor Stadium, Padumpukari, Dimapur. As such, all the interested badminton players are invited to participate in the said championship. The categories and prize money are as follows: 1.
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5 things to know about the EPL
Rob Harris
AP Sports Writer
The dust had barely settled on the inquest into Manchester United's loss to Manchester City when the apparent crisis ended. With critics circling after the 4-1 derby setback, David Moyes' side responded by beating Liverpool in the League Cup. With West Bromwich Albion next up on Saturday here are five things to know about this weekend's English Premier League matches:
MOYES' MISSION Just five games out of 38 games have been played in United's Premier League title defense, and the champions are only five points behind pacesetters Arsenal and Tottenham. In reality, it represents the best start by any new United manager since Matt Busby in 1946. "That is one of the good stats," Moyes said. "I have not had that many good ones. But that is one of the better ones. It is not frustrating. I will sort it. I will fix it. I will turn it round. I have no doubt about that."
MARTINEZ'S MARVELS Moyes might be looking over with envy at the start made by his former A Long Jump competitor leaping in the 23rd Loyem Memorial High School Annual Sports and The interested players are asked to contact the organizers club, with Roberto Martinez's Everton Games Meet at Public Ground, Tuensang. The 3-day Sports and Games meet will conclude through following phone numbers: 9856831284, 9862803493 the only Premier League side still unand 9862822515. on September 28. (Imojen Jamir Photo) beaten. And the Merseyside team is two points above United in fifth as it prepares for the visit of Newcastle on Monday. 5.
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Inter comes from behind to beat Fiorentina
miLan, sepTember 27 (ap): Inter Milan came from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in an entertaining match in the Italian league on Thursday and stay in touch with leader Roma. Giuseppe Rossi continued his fine run of form since returning from two years of injuries, scoring from the penalty spot on the hour mark to take his tally to six goals in seven matches. Joaquin had been pulled back in the area by Juan Jesus. It was only the second goal Inter had conceded this season.
Esteban Cambiasso leveled in acrobatic fashion in the 72nd minute and Jonathan scored what was to prove the winner seven minutes from time to cap an all-round performance from the Inter fullback. "We deserved to win, even though we suffered against a great team," Inter coach Walter Mazzarri said. "We should have done better with our counter attacks. If we had done so, we would have gone in at halftime in front. "We have to still improve even if the lads are doing
an extraordinary job." Inter moved level with Juventus and Napoli, two points behind Roma. Fiorentina is three points further back after its first loss of the season. "The only thing I didn't like was the result," Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella said. "It was a great performance with character and just as we thought we had it under control, we conceded two odd goals. I have to take the defeat as well as the performance but we played at a high level
against a strong opponent." Inter had been ordered to keep one end of San Siro — the Curva Nord — closed as punishment for fan racism during the draw against Juventus. Fiorentina was missing three key players as new signing Mario Gomez was injured, along with David Pizarro and Juan Cuadrado. Captain Manuel Pasqual added to the Tuscan side's injury problems as he was forced off with a thigh injury 10 minutes from halftime and was replaced by Marcos Alonso.
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TOTTENHAM-CHELSEA The pupil is being reunited with his master at White Hart Lane as Andre Villas-Boas faces Jose Mourinho for the first time as a manager. Villas-Boas was on Mourinho's coaching team at Chelsea and Inter Milan before setting out on his own managerial path. "There are probably lots of things in my organization I do similarly to him, of course," Villas-Boas said Thursday. "I don't think there's anything to prove. Jose's career speaks for itself and I'm very proud of what I've done so far and what I've achieved."
Facing Chelsea brings back bitter memories of Villas-Boas' ill-fated eightmonth reign at Chelsea in the 201112 season. The Portuguese has rehabilitated his managerial reputation at Tottenham, which is two points above Mourinho's Chelsea and only behind leader Arsenal on goal difference. And Tottenham can boast one of the stingiest defenses in Europe, conceding just one goal in nine league and cup matches so far. There was a setback for Chelsea heading into the London derby, with midfielder Marco van Ginkel ruled out for around six months following ankle surgery.
SUNDERLAND After Paolo Di Canio was fired amid a reported player revolt, the shackles have been lifted at the northeast club. In the first game after his departure — a 2-0 victory in the League Cup over Peterborough — caretaker manager Kevin Ball mobilized a squad reeling from the excesses of Di Canio's 175-day reign. Former captain Lee Cattermole was brought in from the cold in the convincing win. But it will be far tougher for the newly unified Sunderland squad on Sunday when it hosts a Liverpool side with Luis Suarez back up front following his 10-game biting ban. While Sunderland is stuck at the bottom on one point, Liverpool has made an impressive start, collecting 10 points from four matches before its unbeaten Premier League start ended against Southampton last weekend. NEWCOMERS' PROGRESS Crystal Palace is stuck in the relegation zone with just three points heading into Saturday's match at Southampton. And Cardiff is only a couple of points better off as it prepares for a trip to Southampton. Hull, though, is making steady inroads, sitting mid-table with seven points and West Ham next up on Saturday. In the League Cup, Steve Bruce's Hull is in the last 16 for the first time in 36 years after beating Huddersfield.
472 patients avails health Medical dept conducts more health mela mela at Chimonger village
Tuensang, sepTember 27 (mexn): District Health Societies Tuensang conducted one-day first phase health mela at Chimonger village under Longkhim block on September 22 as approved by the State Health Society, NRHM, Nagaland in high priority district. A total of 472 OPT were registered, including 11 pregnant women and 51 children below 15 years during the health mela. Free medicines were distributed to all the OPT patients. IEC/BCC activities in the form of IPC sessions on maternal health, child health, family planning, immunization, and HIV/
AIDS were conducted. IEC materials such as posters, leaflets and pamphlets on related health topic both in English and local dialect were distributed. The health mela programme started with an invocation by the pastor CBC. The medical team included Dr. Pangjung Sangtam, Dy CMO Tuensang, Dr. M. Nukshisangla, SMO Longkhim, Dr. Emmanuel Chang, MO, MMU Tuensang, Dr. John Shupao (epidemiologist) IDSP Tuensang, Dr. Senilo Magh, MO Angangba PHC, DPO, DAPCU, ICTC team and DPMU staff. IEC-BCC team under State Health Society, NRHM Nagaland headed by Metevinuo
Sakhrie, IEC consultant NRHM attended the Health Mela. Earlier, Dy CMO Dr. Pangchung Sangtam and Metevinuo Sakhrie, IEC consultant NRHM in a meeting with the village elders highlighted the aim and objective of the NRHM and the steps initiated by Ministry of Health government of India and H&FW Nagaland to strengthen the health service providers at grass root level and to strengthen the services at outreach level. This was stated in a press release issued by Solomon Khiam, District Media Officer, DPMU, Tuensang.
Dimapur, sepTember 27 (mexn): In order to promote Hindi among the employees, Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC & S) celebrated Hindi Pakhwara (Fortnight) from September 12 to 26. During the period, four types of Hindi competitions – Hindi Typing, Noting-Drafting, Hindi Poem Recitation and Hindi Speech competition were organised at Shokhuvi. To receive effective response, an ‘Overall Champion Trophy’ for best team was placed as prize, besides individual cash incentives for participants securing first, second and third positions
in the competitions. Prize distribution ceremony was held on September 26 under the chairmanship of Colonel N K Narayan, Officiating Commandant of ARTC & S. All the participating teams tried their level best to give their best performance but the team of No 2 Training Battalion secured the highest marks and was adjudged the best team, stated a press release received here. The teams of No. 3 Training Battalion, Composite Coy and No. 1 Training Battalion were placed second, third and fourth respectively based on the total points scored by them.
Speaking on the occasion, Colonel Narayan stressed on the use of Hindi in official correspondence in accordance with the policy issued by the Government of India. He also highlighted the importance of the official language and appealed all the employees to work in Hindi and contribute in spreading the official language across the country. While addressing the gathering N S Rathore, Hindi Officer appealed all the officers and employees to work sincerely for promotion of official language policy so the feeling of national integration is strengthened.
mon, sepTember 27 (mexn): The Deputy Commissioner, Mon Angau I Thou IAS visited Jaboka village on September 24 and paid her tribute to late T. Nokzam, Chief Angh of Yanyin range. Addressing the people at a reception programme organized in her honour, she said Lt. Nokzam Angh ruled over Yanyin wisely, with peace and harmony. Recalling her experience with the late Angh, she said the deceased had a good vision of providing proper education to the younger generation. Therefore, she
urged upon the people to uphold the legacy left behind by him and produce many educated personalities from Jaboka and Yanyin range. Stating that modern world is a competitive world where only the best of the best are selected, she emphasized on the quality education and urged upon the teachers present to provide quality education to the students. Without quality education, the future of the younger generation would be doomed, she added. She also pointed out
that Jaboka is blessed with fertile soil and is potential for any kind of crops and advised the people to utilize the God given fertile soil wisely with proper land planning so as to benefit the villagers. She also assured to provide all possible assistance for the development of the people. The village council and Baptist Church, Jaboka proposed short speeches. Welcome address was proposed by the village council chairman and the programme was chaired by Chemkhah, President Tizit Area Students Union.
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DC Mon pays tribute to Chief Angh of Yanyin range
Kiphire, sepTember 27 (mexn): A one-day health mela was held on September 21 at Amahator PHC of Kiphire district, located 14 km from district headquarter covering six villages. Pezanguno Celine Secii, District Media Officer, NRHM, Kiphire in a press release said that this was the first health mela conducted by the medical department under this block. A medical team consisting of Dr.
Punsokiu, CMO, Dr. Thangoi, DPO, NVBDCP, Dr. Motsu, DPO, RCH/ UIP, Dr. Kuotsutho (O&G) SMO, Dr. Kheshito Zhimomi, Sr. Specialist, Dr. H.T. Sangtam, MO, Dr. Meweu Mero, Dental Surgeon, nurses ,Ophthalmic assistants, paramedics and ICTC counselors and technicians. Altogether 30 staff from Chief Medical Office and District Hospital took part in the health mela providing their services to
Demonstration on SRI at Mon
mon, sepTember 27 (mexn): A farmers’ field day on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and Line Transplanting demonstration conducted under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) Programme was organized at Tenang Project, Mon on September 25. Altogether 50 participants from nearby areas, progressive farmers and departmental staff attended the programme, informed a press release issued by DAO, Mon. The participants, according to the release were taken around the demonstration field and two test plots were harvested to estimate the yield
the people. Free medical checkups and basic free medicines were given along with the services of specialized doctors, Obs & Gynae, Ophthalmologist, Pathologist and Anaesthetist. Patients numbering to 198 availed free medical services at the health mela. Publicity and awareness was done in the form of miking, distribution of IEC materials- leaflets in Sangtam dialect, posters and booklets. At the
same time, 44 IPC session (one to one) and 28 counseling was conducted regarding health talks on family planning and adolescents health care, child health immunization, maternal health and HIV/AIDS. IPC sessions were conducted-Focus group discussion was carried out in two villages on four topics, and 26 IPC sessions (one to one) were conducted prior to the health mela for intensive mobilization and awareness.
and compare the yield gap. The yield record of the two test plots were 48.46 quintals and 49.35 quintals per hectare respectively which is reportedly double of the average yield of our state. District administration officials led by Keyirangding Hegue SDO(C) Sadar and Pakon Phom SDO(C) Pomching graced the occasion and encouraged the farmers to take up the new innovative system for boosting their income and uplift their living standard. S. Sosangmar Jamir, DAO briefed the participants, outlining the new system which gives much Dreamz Unlimited artists perform a play at NEZCC under Theater Rejuvenation Promore yield than the existing gram on September 25. K.K. Mittal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Governpractice of cultivation. ment of India was the chief guest. (Morung Photo)
IRCSN conducts training on ‘Basic First Aid’
Dimapur, sepTember 27 (mexn): The Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) State Branch conducted two days ‘Basic First Aid’ training at Medziphema in Chakhro Baptist Church Council (CBCC) Conference Hall on September 23 and 24, 2013. A press note issued by Zakie Kire, General Secretary, IRCSN stated that the program was chaired by
Vichiitoulie Angami, MC Member, IRCS, Dimapur District Branch and the resource persons who imparted the training were Lucy J. Tungoe, APO, IRCSN, Diganta Bajarbaruah, Co-operation Field Officer, ICRC Regional Office, New Delhi and Chovuo Pfuzeh, Co-ordinator for IRCSN and ICRC co-operation activities. The training program was inaugurated by Zakie Kire, General
Secretary, IRCSN. In his inaugural address, he emphasised that the Red Cross volunteers of Medziphema area require basic First Aid techniques in order to render their valuable service in times of emergency (without discrimination) as Medziphema falls under one of the most motor-vehicle-accident prone areas in the state. He also urged the volunteers to share with their fel-
low friends whatever they have learnt during the training program so as to increase the number of First Aiders in the community. In the valedictory function, the General Secretary, IRCSN distributed Participation Certificates to the volunteers. The program was attended by many volunteers from different Government Departments and denizens of Medziphema Town.
Refresher training on SBP held at Tsg
Tuensang, sepTember 27 (mexn): Saakshar Bharat refresher training programme was held at DEO office on September 24 for Noklak and Thonoknyu blocks with Rajib Malla and Tanuj Sharma from SCR, Tripura as the programme coordinators. A press release issued by I. Sashi Ao, Deputy District Education Officer, Tuensang informed that the resource persons trained the RPS/MTS/ Chairmen and Prepaks (Adult education teachers) on the topic “Electoral Literacy and Financial Literacy”. I. Sashi Bamboo artisans from Uttarakhand visiting Kisama on September 25. Supported by Ao welcomed the gathering Central Himalayan Environmental Association, Nainital, they are in Nagaland to learn about bamboo resource and enterprise from the Nagaland Bamboo Development who encouraged the Prepaks to manage the Adult EducaAgency, as part of their "Learning Among Himalayan State" project.
tion Centers well by working sincerely and attain the Saakshar Bhatar programme successfully. Introduction and objectives of the S.B. programme was narrated by R. Likokmong, JEO and Dist. Co. A short speech was also delivered by Temsula, SDEO Tuensang. Around 40 functionaries were trained in this programme. The press note also stated that a similar programme was conducted at Longkhim on September 21 and 22 for Chare and Longkhim blocks. Literacy exhibition was also conducted at Adult Education Centers, Angangba and Chingmelen where more than 70 learners participated.
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Indian films return to Egypt after 25 years
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Sha h Ru k h Khan’s blockbuster Chennai Express is all set for a trip to Egypt this October thus marking the return of Bollywood in the country after a gap of 25 years. The Indian Embassy yesterday announced the return of Indian movies to Egyptian theatres from October this year. United Motion Pictures, facilitated by Gaurang Films and the Indian Embassy in Cairo, will bring to Egyptian audiences their much loved Indian actors and actresses on the big screen. Chennai Express, starring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone will hit Egyptian theatres in Cairo and Alexandria starting October 2. In the initial run, the movie will run in 8 theatres in Cairo and two theatres in Alexandria, including at all ma-
jor theatres and multiplexes. Chennai Express will be followed by other equally big releases such as Krissh 3, starring Hrithik Roshan and Dhoom 3, starring Aamir Khan, this December. All films will carry Arabic subtitles. Welcoming the development, the Indian Ambassador in Cairo, Navdeep Suri, remarked that no conversation about India in Egypt is complete without a mention of Indian cinema. “The return of Indian films marks an important step in strengthening people to people ties between the two countries. It is an affirmation of the love and affection that Egyptians, across all walks of life, continue to hold for India. Even when Bollywood did not play at theatres, Egyptians followed the fortunes of their favourite actors and actresses,” Suri said. “I am constantly amazed by the passion with which so
many Egyptians follow Indian films - even in places like a small village near Komombo which I visited recently. While the older generation recalls classics like Sangam and Suraj, the younger generation seems to be much more in tune with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh
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Khan,” he said. The return of Indian films to Egyptian theatres also takes place as India celebrates 100 years of cinema. The timing of the movie to be released is quite appropriate for Egyptians who will be celebrating Bayram mid-October.
Terror threat to Miss World
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weekend will see the final ten contestants parade before millions of viewers in the glittering finale of Miss World 2013. But the glitz and glamour of the iconic competition has been overshadowed by an ongoing outcry from Muslim extremists. Protestors have threatened to attack the pageant, which they have branded as ‘pornography’ and a ‘whore contest’. The US embassy in Jakarta warned that: ‘Extremist groups may be planning to disrupt the Miss World pageant…potentially through violent means.’ The growing movement has prompted the government to order the entire event be moved to Hindu-majority Bali, where extremist influence is minimal. Originally only the early rounds were due to take place on the island, with later rounds and the September 28 final to be held in and around the capital Jakarta. But some hardliners are now claiming they will travel to Bali to protest. Haidar Al-Hamid, head of the East Java province branch of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), told The Jakarta Globe: ‘We are going to protest against it, because it is unacceptable.’ Al-Hamid said that the group planned to head to the island on Saturday, although they will face a tough time as main entry points will be heavily guarded.
However, Adjie S. Soeratmadjie, corporate secretary of TV network RCTI, which is broadcasting Miss World and helping to organise the pageant, told the paper: ‘We are confident that the police will do everything necessary to ensure safety.’ In a nod to conservative public opinion, organisers have decided that the contestants will not wear bikinis during the ‘beach fashion’ round of the event. Instead, they will cover up with garments such as sarongs, which avoid revealing the body shape. Despite the axing of the bikini round, protests are rife and almost 500 police, including traditional Balinese security personnel known as pecalang, have been deployed to guard Miss World venues as a result. The final will last several hours and contestants will don Indonesian-designed dresses as well as being faced with a question and answer round from a panel of judges before a winner is crowned. Julia Morley, chair of the Miss World Organisation, told AAP that the decision to ban the swimsuit section was taken in order to show ‘respect’ for the hosts and other participating countries. ‘I don’t want to upset or get anyone in a situation where we are being disrespectful,’ she said. The decision comes after a series of controversies surrounding Western singers performing in Indonesia.
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Serena bags world number one year-end crown for third time
New YOrK, SepTember 27 (reuTerS): Serena Williams has clinched the year-end women`s world number one ranking for the third time in her career after winning two grand slam titles during an excellent 2013. The American has compiled a 67-4 record this season and won nine singles titles
on the WTA Tour, including the French Open and the US Open crowns. The 32-yearold, who became the oldest women`s player to clinch the top ranking when she returned to number one in February, has won more than $9 million in prize money in 2013 so far, the WTA said in a statement on their website. "Serena has
proven time and time again throughout her career that she is an incredible champion, both on and off the court," WTA Chief Executive Stacey Allaster said in the statement. "This season she continues to rewrite the record books, proving she is one of the sport`s greatest athletes of all time." Williams, who has 55 singles titles and 22 doubles crowns in her career, will be presented with her world number one trophy during the prestigious WTA Championships in Istanbul next month. China`s Li Na became the fifth player to qualify for the October 2227 event, where the world`s top eight singles players and top four doubles teams will compete for a $6 million purse. Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska have booked the other four spots.
Kvitova enters Pan Pacific Open final Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns the ball against Venus Williams of the United States during their semi-final match of the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo, Friday, Sept. 27. (AP Photo)
Balotelli apologises & says he was provoked
milaN, SepTember 27 (reuTerS): Maverick AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has apologised for a sending-off against Napoli which earned him a three-match ban but claimed he was provoked. Balotelli was dismissed for arguing with the referee at the end of Sunday`s 2-1 home defeat and suspended the following day. "I apologise to my team mates, who train hard every day. I also apologise to the referee," he said in an interview with Sky Sports Italia. "I reacted the wrong way to provocation. "Mario has made a mistake," he added. "He has been provoked and made a mistake in reacting. "If Mario makes a bad mistake, Mario should be punished...But against Napoli it was the same old story, the fouls against me didn`t count for anything, I was the only one who could do anything wrong."
TOKYO, SepTember 27 (reuTerS): Former world number one Venus Williams' strong run in the Pan Pacific Open came to an end with a narrow semi-final defeat to seventh seed Petra Kvitova on Friday. Kvitova rallied to beat Williams 3-6 6-3 7-6 (2) in Tokyo to set up a final against fifth-seeded German Angelique Kerber, who beat Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 7-6 (5) in the other semi-final.
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"After winning, it's always a good feeling," the Czech Republic's Kvitova said in a courtside interview after her victory. "Every game was up and down, and it was about a few points. "I always love playing here. I had a great result in 2011, when I reached the semi-finals and I love being on centre court before a great crowd. "I'm looking forward to the final tomorrow (Saturday)." Williams, who has suffered
a spate of injuries over the last two years, has seen her ranking slide to 63 but showed glimpses of her top form during her second-round defeat of world number two and top seed Victoria Azarenka. After an early trade of breaks in the first set, multiple grand slam winner Williams, who endured difficult matches in the last two rounds, broke her opponent for the second time in the sixth game
to eventually take the set 6-3. But the Czech Player, who saved 11 break points in the match, broke Williams in the fourth game of the second set and went on to tie the match at 1-1. Both players saved multiple break points in the deciding set to force a tie-breaker but Kvitova raced to a 6-0 lead before closing out the set and the match in just over two hours and 24 minutes.
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lONDON, SepTember said on Thursday. Suarez re- tion process to try and en27 (ap): While pleased turned to action in a 1-0 loss sure there are no further inLuis Suarez is back in ac- to Manchester United in the cidents that harm the club. "Luis is a footballer, tion following a biting ban, League Cup on Wednesday, Liverpool is still concerned although the Uruguay strik- he's a street fighter, he's about the damage the striker er hoped not to be playing in a larger-than-life character," Ayre said at the Sport caused for the club's brand a Liverpool shirt again. Throughout the off- Industry Group Breakfast globally. The 10-match suspension for biting Chelsea season, rather than focus- Club in London. "Nobody is defender Branislav Iva- ing on repairing his image, condoning any bad behavnovic during a game in April Suarez was publicly push- ior but it's just something came after Suarez had been ing for a transfer away you have to deal with. He is banned for eight games after from Liverpool in search what he is, he is the characracially abusing Manches- of Champions League foot- ter he is, and we have to try 4th NAP FC team players and officials pose for the lens after defeating Sansa Ukhrul from ter United's Patrice Evra in ball. Liverpool, though, was and harness that. "We have 2011. "Any types of incident steadfast in rejecting bids worked a lot with Luis since Manipur state in the last match of the day. of that nature are damag- from Arsenal for the Uru- the last incident with Iva26th minute. In the second match, Ori- ing to a brand," Liverpool guay international and put novic and he has respondWin for Eureka Club, Orion the on FC defeated Sepfuzou FC by 3-1. Chisie managing director Ian Ayre him through a rehabilita- ed well to that. FC, Marvels FC, 4th NAP wins Nyusou fetched a hattrick for Orion FC. Sukhavi Achumi scored a lone goal for Our Correspondent Sepfuzou FC in the injury added time. In the third match, Marvels Utd FC thrashed Kohima | September 27 Punachu Utd FC by 6-2: 1st goal-TemsuEureka Club, Orion Football Club (FC), long of MUFC in 7 minutes, 2nd goal-KimiMarvels FC and 4th NAP today registered yeto of PUFC in 28 minutes, 3rd goal- Temwins in their respecsulong of MUFC in tive matches in the 30 minutes, 4th MATCHES FOR SEPT 28: goal-Kimiyeto of The Morung Express monthly supplement ‘Opinion’ will be ongoing 14th NSF 1st match: HQ, IGAR vs published on the third Saturday of every month. In the Opinion, you Martyrs’ Memorial PUFC in 42 minutes, Post Graduate SU @ 11:30 am Trophy here at Koare the storyteller. Please share your story by responding to the 5th goal-Aaron of 2nd match: Thipuzu SU vs hima Local Ground theme of this month’s issue: MUFC in 53 minKandi FC @ 1:00 pm Submit an article, photo or illustration by “Social Networking And Change In Nagaland” under the aegis of utes, 6th goal-Jona3rd match: Black & White FC vs Angami Students’ than of MUFC in 58 October 12, 2013 and see your work in print! Contributions can be in the form of photography, illustrations, Asian Mission College @ 2:30 pm Union. In the first minutes, 7th goalmatch of the day, Temsulong of MUFC photos of artwork, essays, first-person accounts, poetry, reported Eureka Club defeated Gideon FC by 7-1. in 62 minutes, 8th goal-Ayuh of MUFC in articles, and any other form of expression that can be printed. Nungshi Mongba opened the account for 66 minutes In the last match of the day, Eureka Club in the 5th minutes followed 4th NAP FC overcame Sansa Ukhrul by 2-1. A PRODUCTION OF by Man-le ,Chuba Huang (2 goals) while Seyiekietuo Victor netted both the goals Zakiebituo scored a hat-trick for Eureka. for 4th NAP. Worchuipei Kashung netted a and write to us at opinion2mex@gmail.com Bonito netted a goal for Gideon FC in goal for Sansa Ukhrul in 42 minutes.
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