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Miss Philippines wins Miss World BALI, SEptEmBEr 28 (Ap): Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World on Saturday amid tight security on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, where the contest’s final round was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups. “I promise to be the best Miss World ever,” Young, 23, said after winning the 63rd annual event, as a large number of Filipino fans who traveled with her celebrated by jumping and waving the country’s flag. The 127 contestants vying for the crown were introduced Saturday wearing evening gowns shimmering in sequins, many of them with plunging necklines and slits up the leg. Four candidates dropped out earlier, mainly due to illnesses, said Syafril Nasution, one of the local organizers.

Young, who took the crown from Wenxia Yu of China, the 2012 winner, was born in the United States. When she was 10 she moved to the Philippines, where she has appeared in films and as a television host. Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, 20, took second place, while Miss Ghana, Carran- Newly crowned Miss World Megan Young of the Philippines, smiles after winning the Miss zar Naa Okailey Shooter, 22, World contest, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Saturday, Sept. 28. (AP Photo) came in third. Miss World organizers had earlier agreed to cut bikinis from the swimsuit competition, replacing them with more conservative sarongs.

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Pak must shut down terror machinery: PM

uNItED NAtIONS, SEptEmBEr 28 (ptI): In a hard-hitting speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked Pakistan to shut down “terrorist machinery” on its soil while making it clear that there can “never, ever” be a compromise on the territorial integrity of India of which Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part.

In his address to the UN general assembly on Saturday, he virtually rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s demand for resolving the Kashmir issue on the basis of UN security council resolutions, saying India favoured settlement of all issues on the basis of the Simla Agreement. On Friday, Sharif had made the demand when he raked up the Kashmir issue in his speech. “India is committed sincerely in resolving all issues with Pakistan, including the issue of Jammu & Kashmir, through bilateral dialogue on the basis of Simla Agreement,” he said. India considers the UN resolutions as outdated.

Singh said terrorism

Manmohan to hold first meeting with Sharif today

NEW YOrK, SEptEmBEr 28 (ptI): After receiving US backing on the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Nawaz Sharif in New York on Sunday when he is likely to ask him to rein in terror elements operating from their soil and unleashing violence in India. Expectations from the high-profile meeting, coming against the grim backdrop of terror attacks near Jammu on Thursday, however, will be toned down, as the Prime Minister himself put it in the media briefing after his talks with President Barack Obama, "given the terror arm which is still active in our sub continent". The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties and ways to remove difficulties in normalising relations.

remained a grave threat to security and stability everywhere and extracts a heavy toll of innocent lives around the world. “From Africa to Asia, we have seen several manifestations of this menace in the last few days alone,” he said in an apparent reference to the twin terror attacks near Jammu on Thursday that claimed 10 lives and the Kenyan mall attack. “Statesponsored cross-border terrorism is of particular concern to India, also on account of the fact that the

epicentre of terrorism in our region is located in our neighbourhood in Pakistan.” While expressing readiness to solve issues including Jammu & Kashmir through bilateral dialogue, the Prime Minister said, “However, for progress to be made, it is imperative that the territory of Pakistan and the areas under its control are not utilized for aiding and abetting terrorism directed against India.

“It is equally important that the terrorist machinery that draws its suste-

nance from Pakistan be shut down. There must be a clear understanding of the fact that Jammu & Kashmir is integral part of India and that there can never, ever, be a compromise with the unity and territorial integrity of India.” Singh stated.

The India-Pakistan dialogue process was put on hold after an Indian soldier was beheaded on the line of control (LoC) in January.

Ties hit a new low when five more soldiers were killed by Pakistani troops along the LoC last month.

The terror attacks near Jammu virtually threatened to derail the New York meeting, with main opposition BJP demanding that Singh call off his meeting with Sharif. But Singh decided to go ahead with the meeting, saying such attacks will not succeed in derailing the dialogue process. Expectations from the high-profile meeting will be toned down, as the Prime Minister himself put it in the media briefing after his talks with President Barack Obama, “given the terror arm which is still active in our subcontinent”.

Cut imports, breed local pigs: Yitachu ‘Preserve, promote & transmit’

Storm damages power lines in Dimapur city Morung Express News Dimapur | September 28

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Saturday afternoon’s rainstorm plunged several localities in Dimapur into darkness as high-speed winds felled trees, snapping power lines. The most affected were 11 KV feeders (transmission lines) emanating from Burma Camp sub-station. Trees snapping lines were reported in as many as three locations, which resulted in other interconnected lines encountering ‘faults’.

According to a Power Department official, one 11 KV line originating from Burma Camp sub-station snapped at Golaghat Road halting transmission to the area.

Nagarjan back-feeder, which originates from Burma Camp, was also affected but was rectified by evening. Two more lines snapped in the DC’s office and Industrial Estate (near 29 Assam Rifles camp) areas. PWD feeder, emanating from Metha substation, also went faulty, blacking out Landmark colony, Duncan Basti, Notun Basti and a few other localities fed from the station. Till 8:00 pm, workers were trying to detect the fault.

Bad weather continued to slow repair efforts throughout the evening.

“We’ll repair whatever we can by tonight. If we can’t, we’ll continue tomorrow (Sunday),” said the official.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Yitachu, has disclosed that according to a sample survey report, the import of pigs into Nagaland during 2012-13 stood at a staggering 10.49 metric tonnes worth Rs. 99.44 crores. The Parliamentary Secretary also said that as per reports, Bihar state, from where Nagaland imports the bulk of its pigs, has almost exhausted its pig stock and now Nagaland is foraying into other northern states of India to meet its demand for pork.Yitachu made the disclosure at the formal launching of the Nagaland Pig Farmers’ Association

Nagaland imported Rs. 99.44 crores worth of pigs in 2012-2013

(NPFA) Saturday afternoon at Hotel Saramati here.

But the question, Yitachu asked, is if Nagas are getting quality meat; whether imported pigs are healthy and free of diseases. Stressing on the urgent need for Nagaland state to be self sufficient in production of pork, the Parliamentary Secretary said that in the local context too, self-sufficiency and quality meat should go hand in hand. “Even in backyard farming, we have to be careful. Just because our pig is ‘local’ does not mean the meat is of high quality and disease free,” he point-

ed out.

Yitachu exuded confidence that with the formation of an organized pig farmers’ association, piggery and local production of pork would get a major boost and he assured NPFA members that the Vet. & AH Department would give all logistic support and help to local pig farmers.

“Now with the formation of NFPA, it will be easier for the department to identify local farmers and provide assistance,” he said. Yitachu informed that among other activities being taken up by the department, an artificial semen laboratory

in Medziphema is also on the verge of completion.

At the same time, Yitachu said, “we must not forget our own local pig breed.

Though they (local breed) are smaller, they are tastier, more disease resistant and have no breeding problems.” Officials from the Vet. & AH Department, Mithun Research Centre, ICAR, NABARD and former minister and NFPA member, I Imkong, also shared their views and suggestions.

Earlier, NFPA President, Rev. N Subong Aier, said the Association was conceived and formed with the vision “toward self sufficiency.”

“We hope by 2020, we will have sufficient local production of pork and the import of pigs to our state will cease,” he stated.

cultural values: NLA Speaker

DImApur, SEptEmBEr 28 (mExN): “The Nagas have a very rich and diverse culture. Among the Nagas we the Chakhesangs are privileged to possess a very rich culture,” said Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo in his speech as a chief guest at the annual session of the Chakhesang Cultural Organization held at the Chetheba Town hall today.

“Our culture has been enriched by the successive waves of migration which brought with them different cultures resulting in an eclectic mix,” said Sazo. He articulated that while the Chakhesang people sometimes face “communication

problem” because of the different languages spoken as a community, “we should also realise how fortunate we are than other tribes because of this.”

“Ironically,” Sazo said, “with the coming of western education so much of our culture was pushed to the rear. They were victims to misinterpretation of Christian values too for some decades. We should learn how to blend with other cultures but also preserve our culture and traditions.” But non material culture, he explained, is as important to preserve as material aspects of Naga culture, like “sincerity, honesty, discipline, chivalry,

loyalty, dignity of labour, harmonious living, deep sense of unity, respect for elders and submission to the Divine Being.” “No matter how much progress we make in our material culture, it is these principles of non material culture that ultimately keep us going.”

The NLA Speaker emphasized that “Some practices which our forefathers once followed cannot be practiced today but that doesn’t mean that we should forget the good aspects of our culture.” In conclusion, he reiterated that “Our culture is our identity it is our duty to preserve, promote and transmit our cultural values.”

Call for NE-suitable policies Doctor constructs new nose on forehead Morung Express News Dimapur | September 28

Chairman, Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NSMDC), Thomas Lotha, MLA, has come out strongly against the Centre’s imposition of policies in the North East Region without studying the ground reality.

“Sometimes we have to question the wisdom of policy makers and thinkers in Delhi in framing policies, which are not applicable at all in the North East. If such policies are implemented without knowing the ground reality and situation, then they may have disastrous consequences,” the Independent Legislator said.

Thomas was alluding to various policies including education policies like Mid-Day Meal, SSA and non-detention policy, some of which miserably failed to achieve the desired effect in states of North East India, including Nagaland. “Instead of imposing policies, Delhi can help us

Instead of imposing policies, Delhi can help us frame policies which are applicable, practical and suitable for our region: Thomas Lotha frame policies which are applicable, practical and suitable for our region and state,” Thomas said.

Thomas was speaking at the Freshers’ Social cum Annual Day of Unity College and Unity College of Teachers’ Education (UCTE) held here at the college premise on Saturday. Stating that in the 12th and 13th Five Year Plans, Government of India will be spending Rs. 99,000 crores on higher education under Rashtriya Uccathar Shiksha Abhiyan, Thomas also informed that Rs. 25,000 crores have already been earmarked for the current fiscal year.

RUSA aims at internationalization of education, enabling research environment, quality teaching faculty, improved technology for education delivery

and employability. These are the roadmaps for 12th and 13th Five Year Plans in the higher education sector, Thomas said.

He said the North East states can capitalise on higher education as the region is surrounded by “less privileged” nations like Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh and can penetrate the education job market in these countries.

“Our (North East people) intellectual capabilities are no less than others and if think tanks of the Region come together and frame policies which suit us most, then we can challenge Delhi to take our road map,” he said. Thomas further said that the “need of the hour is to prepare our children to be competitive enough in the global arena.”

BEIJING, SEptEmBEr 28 (Ap): A surgeon in China says he has constructed an extra nose out of a man’s rib cartilage and implanted it under the skin of his forehead to prepare for a transplant in probably the first operation of its kind. Surgeon Guo Zhihui at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital in China’s southeastern province of Fujian spent nine months cultivating the graft for a 22-year-old man whose nose was damaged.

The striking images of the implant — with the nostril section facing diagonally upward on the left side of the man’s forehead — drew widespread publicity after they began to circulate in Chinese media this week.

Guo plans to cut the nose from the forehead while leaving a section of skin still connected, and then rotate and graft it into position in a later operation.

“We were just interested in helping the man and did not expect it would stir up this much attention,” Guo

In this Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013 photo, a 22-year-old patient, with a surgical made extra nose out of his rib cartilage and implanted under the skin of his forehead, rests at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, in Fuzhou city, in southeast China’s Fujian province. (AP Photo)

said in an interview Friday with The Associated Press.

Surgeons previously have used cartilage to help rebuild noses in their proper position and are experimenting with growing new ones from stem cells on other parts of the body, such as a forearm. But this was the first known case of building a nose on a forehead.

Alexander Seifalian, a

professor of nanotechnology and regenerative medicine at University College London who has worked on transplants using stem cells, said implanting the nose graft in the forehead makes sense because the skin there has the same “structure and texture” as that of a nose. However, he said it was unclear why the Chinese team built the

nose on the forehead rather than in its proper position. A nose graft grown from stem cells would be prepared on another body part first, but this operation is using existing cartilage, Seifalian said. “They could have made the nose and just put it on the nose, not in the forehead,” Seifalian said. “I don’t know why they put it there.”

However, Seifalian noted that he had not seen any scientific information on the Chinese operation and was just going by media reports. The patient lost part of his nose in an accident in August 2012 and did not immediately have any reconstruction surgery because he couldn’t afford it, Guo said. An infection later ate away much of his nose cartilage, he said. Guo said his team examined what remained of the nose and concluded there would be little chance of viably grafting cartilage there, instead building the nose on the forehead.

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Kohima | September 28

The top of clock tower at Tuensang Town, originally painted white and blue, is seen partly turning black and green as weather takes its toll. It has been neglected for a long time. Shrubs and moss is seen growing on the ledge. (Imojen Jamir Photo)

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Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed state capital Kohima at around 1:30 PM on Saturday, causing disruption of power supply for several hours together. (Morung Photo)

‘Commerce opens windows of opportunity’

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): Public College of Commerce (PCC), Dimapur celebrated its 29th Freshers’ Meet-cum-Parting Social on Saturday, September 28. Former DMC member, Lipok Pongen graced the occasion as the chief guest. The theme of the occasion was ‘Education Makes Option, Public College of Commerce Makes Results’. “We’re welcoming the freshers and bidding goodbye to the seniors. It is sweet as well as sad,” said Pongen, in his address while reminiscing his early days as a student. Commenting on Commerce as a stream of study, he said it is encouraging to see many Nagas studying Commerce, unlike the days when Naga students mostly opted for either Science of Arts.

“Nagas were not very fond of Lipok Pongen (studying) accountancy,” he said sharing his own experience. On the brighter side, he said that Commerce opens up windows of opportunity for a career yet the onus of turning the opportunities into paying careers depends on the student. “We parents expect so much of you... make your parents proud” as career-oriented young men and women while utilising the lessons learnt in college, he added. On the tradition of organising parting and freshers’ socials, he said that it is a great platform of bringing communities closer particularly in a cosmopolitan town like Dimapur. As an institution of learning, he said that the image of Public College of Commerce is unblemished, while stating that the results it has produced over the years stands testimony. Remarking on the theme of the occasion, he challenged the students to live up to the slogan, while making the college and their parents proud.

Minister for roads & bridges and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today called upon the Naga youth to venture into corporate world and rope in corporate venture into Nagaland.

“Corporate culture is the need of the hour in Nagaland,” he said while speaking at the 42nd annual fresher’s meet of Kohima Lotha Students’ Union (KLSU) here at The Heritage. Stating that it is practically impossible for the government to provide job to everyone, he said that “we must venture into corporate world and rope in corporate culture into Nagaland.” The minister also stressed on the need to take up self- employment and entrepreneurship activities, adding that a time has come for the youth to take up even minor jobs. He however expressed regret that for Nagas everyone wants the best job only.

Azo minister asserted

that survival does not mean government job alone. The minister also said that everybody thinks that the ultimate outcome of education should be to get a job and be successful and survive.

In this competitive world, when one thought on this line, then ultimately education has become the key to every human being survival. Therefore, he said, today every human being must go through the proven of education in order to survive.

The minister said that when one gets good education then a good placement and job will follow the suit automatically. Azo also maintained that Lotha Nagas are extremely doing well in different fields and termed it as one of the most advanced tribes among the Nagas. He encouraged them to keep up the good work and set an example to others. He also asked the gathering not to forget to preserve their leaders if they want to progress and excel in life. Further, the minister asked the students to work

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) and Sumi Officers’ Union Dimapur (SOUD) has reiterated its strong support to the resolutions adopted by the Sumi Hoho during its leadership meeting held in December 1, 2012.

The two unions resolved this during a joint meeting held at Ikishe village on Saturday. The Sumi Hoho resolutions pertained to upholding Sumi customary laws, dialect usage, matrimonial norms, preservation and protection of wild life etc.

Among the points, the meeting decided to strictly enforce adherence to Sumi customary practices in all applicable manners.

Dimapur District GBs’ Association vice president, Mero spoke on behalf of the

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Loving Husband, daughter and loved ones.

culture we lost our identity.

Stating that the first priority of the students is to study, she encouraged the students to give their best and contribute to the society. She said each and every individual has a role to play to bring about a progressive society. “If you want to have a better society you have

A section of the GBs during the meeting at Ikishe village on Saturday. (Morung Photo)

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to start from now on,” she said. Dr. Ngullie also called upon the students to discover their ability, skill and personality and at the same time to discover their inner strength and take the society forward. “We have to discover ourselves first and inspire others,” she said.

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General Naga Students Federation (NSF) also brought solidarity greetings while KLSU president Subenthung Kikon delivered presidential address. Ajanbeni Kikon spoke on behalf of the fresher’s while KLSU general secretary Khyojamo Kikon proposed vote of thanks.

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number of constituents from micro (grassroots) to macro (policy making) who are united by the common vision and mission, to be a body which will integrate organizations and people from the political systems, government, academics, civil society, media etc. as well as issues and concern such as water, climate change, livelihood, energy, Himalayan ecosystem and other issues of importance to the mountain regions.

It is also to be a platform for networking, sharing and bringing issues of mountains at a national level for benefit of all stakeholders, to be enabler of the doer organizations with tools such as research and advocacy, summit like SMDS etc. IMI will work towards generating ideas which institutions and NGOs can take forward.

Governor launches institutionalization of IMI

resolution to live in peace and true brotherhood with all the Nagas. During the meeting, various speakers expounded on the role of GBs and their importance to the Naga society. WSKH president, Isa-

woto Zhimomi delivered the welcome address.

According to a statistics provided during the meeting, there are 162 villages in Western Sumi area and 492 GBs.

Governor of Nagaland & Manipur Dr. Ashwani Kumar formally launched institutionalization of Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) here Friday during the valedictory function of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III Nagaland.

The vision of IMI is “Making people of India proud of our mountains,” according to P.D. Rai, MP Lok Sabha Sikkim and convenor IMI. “We are a collective initiative for recognizing the value of mountain regions and enabling people to realize the potential by integrating knowledge and experiences and multiple stakeholders,” says IMI mission.

In its objective, IMI is to be an inclusive and collaborative initiative of large

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Impact 5000 by 18: young entrepreneurs grow

KohIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): ‘Impact 5000 by 18,’ a five year campaign on entrepreneurship and employment was launched on August 30, 2013 at Hotel Vivor by Merentoshi Jamir, Minister for Youth Resource and Sports. The campaign is a collaboration of the Government of Nagaland (Department of Youth Resources and Sports) and YouthNet, which aims to enhance business, entrepreneurship and employability skills of 5000 youth of Nagaland by 2018

through various programs.

The goals of the campaign are to promote entrepreneurial mindsets, build an entrepreneurial ecosystem and enable co-creation of socio-economic prosperity including skill development in the agro-sector, fine arts, handloom, handicrafts, livestock rearing, business and entrepreneurship development. The chief mentor of this campaign is Dr. Krishna Tanuku, Executive Director, Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at the Indian School of

Assisi Hr. Sec School celebrates parents’ day

Dr. Kadambari Bhagat, IAS, SDO (C) Dimapur, at the Assisi Higher Secondary School Parents’ Day celebration held at Assisi Hall, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

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hard and contribute to the Naga society.

“Our culture is our identity,” said Dr. Chumbeno Ngullie, assistant professor, Department of History, Archaeology, Nagaland University while speaking on the theme “Discover yourself; inspire others.” She said that when we lost our

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Association and urged the Sumi GBs to continuously work for the betterment of the GBs and the society.

The WSKH and SOUD decided to meet once in two years besides reaffirming

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Minister for roads & bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu and others during the 42nd annual fresher’s meet of Kohima Lotha Students’ Union in Kohima on September 28. (Morung Photo)

WSKH, SOUD strengthen Sumi Hoho resolution

In fond remembrance of Late Khrielakuonuo (Atsü-ü) Whuorie

5th Dec 75 – 29th, Sept 2009.

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Parliamentary secretary for IT&C, Science & Technology, Technical Education and Taxes, Tovihoto Ayemi on Saturday inaugurated a Packaged Water Drinking Plant (Esther Beverage) at Thahekhu Block 7. The mineral water comes with the brand name Aqua Pacific. Esther Beverage is owned by Esther and the Plant has a capacity of producing 48,000 litres per day. (Morung Photo)

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): Dr. Kadambari Bhagat, IAS, SDO (C) Dimapur today acknowledged the Assisi Higher Secondary School, Dimapur for imparting education for two decades to the less privileged children of the society. Speaking as the chief guest at the parents’ day celebration held at Assisi Hall, the SDO (C) Dimapur said that she was honoured to celebrate the day with the Management, Staff and Students of Assisi Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, Evening Section.

The SDO (C) Dimapur also said that although India has guaranteed Right To Education (RTE) as a Fundamental Right, it is with dedicated institutions like the Assisi Higher Secondary School, Dimapur that this dream can be achieved and

opportunity be provided to all children without discrimination. She also stated that with a humble beginning as Evening Section, today it is a full time school with 1100 students with a beautiful building of their own.

She also congratulated the teachers, staff, and students for their tireless efforts and achievements, adding that they are an inspiration with actions worth emulating. “At the same time I would also like to applaud the parents for sending their children to school inspite of all adverse conditions at home,” she said.

The students presented an exciting variety show of songs, dances and skit.

Prize distribution was presided by Rev. Sr. Milly Fernandes, Provincial Superior of Ursuline Franciscan Sisters of Northeast.

Business, Hyderabad.

The ongoing program, ‘The Entrepreneur’, is the first program of ‘Impact 5000 by 18’ which aims to enhance the business skills of twenty selected young entrepreneurs who are currently undergoing a five-week course on marketing strategy, accounting and finance, human resource and business planning through a combination of classroom-lectures, case study discussions, group activities and individual project development. The resource persons for the

participants are experts such as Dr. Rahul Mirchandani, Executive Director, Aries Agro Limited; Ashok Kumar Meda, CEO, Prabha Global Management Exchange Exim; Rohan K Abraham, President, Pledgeback Advisory Services; Hemant Nitturkar, Project Development Officer, India for AVRDC, World Vegetable Center, Taiwan; Neichute Doulo, CEO, Entrepreneurs Associates and Dr. Abhijit Sharma, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Banking Management, Guwahati, Assam. “We have come up

with this program to encourage the youth to get into entrepreneurship. We want these young entrepreneurs to be a role model to the youth,” said Hekani Jakhalu, at the press conference.

The finale of ‘The Entrepreneur’ will be held on October 8 where the participants will develop a business growth plan which is to be presented in five to seven minutes to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Member of Parliament who is also the program’s chief mentor and funder of the prize money.

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A nite of cultural steps and melody

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Dimapur | September 28

Citizens of cosmopolitan town Chumukedima witnessed an evening of cultural extravaganza titled “A nite of cultural steps and melody”, presented by Chumukedima Area Women Welfare Society at Chumukedima Town Council hall on Friday.

Twenty-one tribes and communities residing in Chumukedima took part in the cultural extravaganza, organized in aid of the proposed Old Age Home to be set up at Tenyiphe village.

Guest artistes of the ‘nite’, Delhi Public School Dimapur choir, winner of the last all India Delhi Public School choir competition and personnel of 15 (IR) Mahila battalion added charm to the evening with their special numbers.

The cultural extravaganza started with a “cultural walk” in which 21 tribes and communities residing in Chumukedima took part. This was followed by cultural songs and dances presented by womenfolk from the Yimchungrü, Ao, Zeliangrong, Chumukedima village, Lotha, Kuki, Garo (Achik), Konyak, Sumi, Khiamniungan and Rengma tribes and Manipuri community.

Sumi women presenting a cultural item at the cultural extravaganza organized by Chumukedima Area Women Welfare Society. (Morung Photo)

Upcoming teen singer Nikethono Secü also stirred the evening audience with the song “Listen.”

The chief guest of the cultural extravaganza, Dr. T Lima Jamir, chairman of Impact Foundation, in his address said that 130 years back, Nagas were head hunters and had the practice of headhunting continued, Nagas would have annihilated themselves. But God had vision for the Nagas and He wanted Nagas to survive

as a unique people and so God sent his “messenger” Dr. EW Clark and his wife so that Nagas could be redeemed through the Gospel and education, Jamir said.

On the proposed Old Age Home, the chief guest suggested that it would be better to replace “old age” with senior citizens as the latter suggests a more positive and lively approach.

Jamir said in the fast changing world where the younger generation are

too busy in their own careers and pursuits leaving them with little or no time to look after their parents, old age or senior citizens’ homes have become an imperative. He said to run an old age home is not an easy task as it entails a lot of responsibilities and facilities. Above all, Jamir said every old age home needs dedicated people and counsellors who can prepare the elderly citizens for their onward journey to eternal rest.

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A project to help 300,000 families in the NE aizawl, September 28 (ianS): A World Bank funded project that would benefit 300,000 families would be implemented in four northeastern states, officials said here Saturday.

World Bank funded North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) would be executed in four northeastern states - Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura - to uplift the economic con-

dition of the rural people, officials said.

"Under the NERLP, various livelihood generation schemes including farming would be undertaken in the selected districts of the four northeastern states," an official said.

He said: "The NERLP would be implemented in two districts each of the four states -Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tri-

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Meghalaya Cabinet clears bill to check illegal immigration Shillong, September 28 (pti): In a move to address the issue of influx in Meghalaya, the state Cabinet on Friday gave its nod to the Regulation of Landlord & Tenancy Verification Bill, 2013 as a legislative measure to address and enforce regulations to contain influx and illegal immigration. "The bill will provide an effective mechanism to put into the loop the local authorities in scheduled and non-scheduled areas in which the enforcing agencies along with local authorities will have a mechanism mandated through the new law," Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told reporters after the Cabinet meeting. This is common concern of all the citizen of the state that we need to understand that illegal immigration and influx is not confined to only urban areas but beyond these, he said. Defining the 'Landlord' as covering all those people who are providing accommodation on their premises, the Chief Minister said the idea is that people who come for some work can stay here and go back, besides the landlords are regulated as to why their tenants need renting accommodation. The Cabinet has also approved the proposed drafting of the bill and then notified it for public consultation by October 3, he said. Alleging the Opposition coalition, the United Democratic party-led Meghalaya People Forum (MPF), to be behind the pro-Inner Line Permit activists' anti-government stirs in the state since September 4, Mukul said, "I have reasons to believe that they are adding fuel to the fire and I have reasons to believe that they must be in close contact with these agitating friends/pressure groups."

Landslide cleared at Ukhrul town

imphal, September 28 (nnn): The massive landslide that occurred in Ukhrul town has been cleared yesterday. The landslide had occurred at Police Bazar, also called Tangrei near Ukhrul police station. According to Kamphasom Tang chairman Alston T Shimrah and its secretary Khamung, the landslide that had given tremendous hardship to the people of the Ukhrul town in the last few days.

The chairman and the secretary of Kamphasom Tang, Ukhrul have expressed their deep gratitude to Ukhrul deputy commissioner SK Chaurasoia, Ukhrul superintendent of police K Kabib, Ukhrul sub-divisional officer Worshang Hungyo, Officer commanding of 84 RCC/25 BRTF Asish Kumar, 2nd in command of the BRTF AK Mehra, Jr Engineer, 25 BRTF Swamy S and others for helping to clear the massive landslide yesterday. The Kamphasom Tang leaders also expressed their gratitude to RS Ngaranchui, the Ukhrul district representative of Lok Sabha MLA under whose supervision the slide was cleared.

Gaikhangam aims at restructuring Manipur Police

imphal, September 28 (tnn): With the primary aim to restructure the state police, Manipur deputy chief minister Gaikhangam will embark on a new mission to take the opinions and suggestions of lower-ranking officers in the force. Gaikhangam, who is also the home minister, said that he will visit SP offices and battalion headquarters of other state police forces. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the passing-out parade of 857 women police constables of the eighth batch of the state police department on Thursday, Gaikhangam said his proposed campaign would reshape the police force to a certain extent. The parade was held at the Manipur Police Training College at Pangei. A few days ago, Gaikhangam had convened a meeting in Imphal with high-ranking police officers to discuss the matter. Gaikhangam, who was the chief guest at the programme, said traffic police are more or less functioning under the state transport department, which is not the case anywhere else in the country. He said he would take up necessary measures to create an SP's post in the traffic police department, which, at present, is headed by a DSP.

Thermal cameras to stop rhino poaching guwahati, September 28 (ianS): Assam's Kaziranga National Park will soon have thermal cameras installed at selected locations inside the park to detect any unwanted movements inside the park, including those of the poachers. Announcing the development, Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had already approved the installation of thermal and non-thermal cameras at vital locations inside the park. The move is initiated to stop the rampant poaching of the one-horned rhinos in and around the park, which is one of the main tourist attractions of the state and also a UNESCO world heritage site. " The minister further said that a rapid action team will also be put in place at the Bokakhat control room for coordinating with the staff of anti-poaching camps in case there is poachers' movement detected by the cameras. According to official records, a total of 21 one rhinos had already been killed in Kaziranga so far this year. Hussain said that the NTCA has agreed to fund the project. The move assumes significance as the central government had recently turned down the state government's request for sanctioning an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for aerial monitoring of the park to detect poachers due to security.

pura - covering three lakh families of 1,624 villages in 58 blocks."

The NERLP would be administered by North East Livelihood Promotion Society under the union ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and would be supervised by Guwahati based Regional Project Management Unit.

Mizoram Chief Minis-

ter Lal Thanhawla Friday launched the NERLP for Aizawl and Lunglei districts here.

Introducing the NERLP in the two districts of Mizoram, the chief minister said: "NERLP is an excellent programme, like the Mizoram government's flagship plan NLUP (New Land Use Policy), for improving the economic condition of the rural poor,

especially women, unemployed youths and weaker sections of the society."

"The project need to be carried out involving government officials, NGOs and local people without any dishonesty," he added.

Mizoram's Rural Deve l o p m e n t M i n i s te r R.Lalzirliana said the state had been waiting for long time for such a project to provide economic security

to the rural people.

The Mizoram government launched Rs.2,873crore NLUP in 2010 to solve food scarcity due to shifting from "Jhum cultivation" (slash and burn method of cultivation) to stable farming.

NLUP aims to support 125,000 "Jhumia" (shifting cultivator) families in four phases to settle them under stable agriculture.

imphal, September 28 (pti): Five insurgents have been arrested and small arms seized from their possessions during search operations by security and police personnel at different places in Manipur, the police said on Saturday.

Following a specific information, the police commandos launched a massive search operations at the border town of Moreh in Chandel district on Friday, sources said adding that two members of banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak

(PREPAK) were arrested.

Sources identified the two PREPAK insurgents as Md Akram (18) and Md Amjad (19), adding that one Myanmar-made bike and a 9 mm pistol along with some ammunitions were seized from their possesssion.

Investigation was whether the two had infiltrated from Myanmar side some days ago, sources said adding that an insurgent of Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL) identified as Y Shyamchand (31) was arrested during frisking of passers-by from Yairipok

area in Thoubal district yesterday.

On the same day yesterday, a combined team of Thoubal police commandos and personnel of 27th Assam Rifles battalion arrested during search operation another KYKL man identified as Abdul Rasid (26) from Tangjeng Khunou area in the district, sources said.

One 9 mm pistol, cash of Rs 50,310 and some rounds of ammunitions were seized from Abdul Rasid, sources said.

In yet another search operation yesterday, the

same team also arrested an insurgent of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Md. Amin Khan (21) from Sekmaijin area in Thoubal district, adding that one 9 mm pistol and some rounds of ammunitions were seized from him.

All the arrested persons have been handed over to Imphal west district police station for further investigation, sources said adding that more than 200 insurgents have so far been arrested during various search operations in Manipur this year.

imphal, September 28 (nnn): Pulling up its sleeves to face the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, Naga PeoplesFront (NPF),Manipur state has launched its 'membership enrolment drive' today. The party also thoroughly deliberated its strategies in a mammoth meeting in Imphal attended by its state unit leaders. Divisional presidents and secretariesfrom the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Sadar Hills and Tamenglong along with youth and women wing of the party participated in today's event.

"Our party will field a

candidate in Outer Parliamentary constituency of the state and for that we are here today to prepare for it," said NPF, Manipur State president Soso Lorho. He also said the seed that the party had sown has grown and is blooming today.

Former MLA K Raina, one of the vice presidents of the NPF, Manipur State said enrolment of membership on the table is not acceptable to the party. "The functionaries of NPF will go to each and every village and enroll the names of the party members," said the former MLA, adding, "Our party is not like other political

parties who enroll the names of the members on the table."

NPF, Manipur State general secretary Athuan Abonmai said the enrolment programme will be over by October and the party will have a massive 'state level political conference' in November.

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NPF Manipur begins Lok Sabha poll prep

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To, Respondent No.1:- Jagdish and Company Pvt. Ltd. r/o Government High school Road Kohima, Dist. Kohima (Nagaland) Whereas Claimant Santosh s/o Damodhar Khillare, age. 22 yrs, R/o Wakulani. Tq. Badnapur. Dist. Jalna (Maharashtra) has filed the above Motor Accident Claim Petition through his advocate against you for compensation of Rs. 5, 00,000/- under section 166 of Motor Vehicle Act. And whereas in this matter many timed notices were issued on given address and the notice could not be served as yet or avoiding the same. Hence, public notice is being issued against you and you are hereby summoned to appear in this Court in person or by a pleader on the 15th October 2013 at 11-00 O'clock, to answer the same, failing which the application will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 06th September 2013.

(M.D.Gaikwad) Jr.Clerk, District & Sessions Court Jalna. (Maharashtra)

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The Morung Express

to Home Wake-Up Call To Educated Naga Youth Objections Department Notification on

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eaders,youmusthavecome across the news report on September18about‘shortage of local Maths and Science teachers’ in Nagaland.

Following lines will remind what the minister for school education had declared, according media reports, after taking oath of affirmation at NLA Secretariat.

Solution tips are also attempted for public consumption.

The minister incharge for school education reportedly disclosed that there are no sufficient qualified local candidates for recruitment to Maths and Science teacher posts in Government schools. Is it true, my dear graduates from science background? He also revealed that the State government is working on a mechanism for relaxation i.e recruitment of non-locals for the post of Maths and Science teachers in Nagaland. Wahoo!

(Is this a government of the Nagas for…..?). I wonder who– arts or Science, are those many thousand graduates still unemployed. (The Honourable Governor of Nagaland knows best about unemployment in Nagaland). Are they ill educated? The education minister also candidly

exposed that the Chief Minister has approved of the relaxation move. The education Minister also announced the decision of the government to downgrade the government Schools producing ‘nil’ performance in the HSLC exams. It would be more beneficial for the public, had he touched on free distribution of textbooks and uniforms, midday meals, transfer with post, illegal substitute practice etc. in school education department.

With the advancement of living standard (not civilization) taking place in our State for the last few decades, many maintain a status by keeping ‘babysitters’– to care/rear a child, in their homes. So is the State government practicing appointment of non-locals for all grades in different departments (read ‘baby-sitter’)– to develop our people/State. Should we say, we are good for nothing? Why do we open ways to others when we ourselves can do it? We call ourselves a ‘consumer’ society.

But we fail to teach our society to put effort in every work. We are being eaten-up in business, transport, government offices and now education ‘teachers’

to mould Naga children. Except those in the rural villages and the few in power and government offices, we are nowhere. We have been depending on the support of non-locals all these decades.

We are moulded to become ‘what we are’ today. (I give honour and greatest respect to those who have faithfully served with devotion/dedication to build a better ‘mankind’ on Nagas.) Oh! Yes, we are still here. Why? God forbids who have a mind-set Naga manu khanke bal para hikai dile, amikhan kam nepai jabo. We continue to face the brunt. Its high time to stand up on our own feet.

Hope you have experience going beyond Nagaland State. Forget about getting a job, your presence alone raises eyebrows.

To give a quick comment, the ‘relaxation’ must point towards employing our own educated unemployed youth. Deviation would mean (not ‘towards’ but) against one’s own people’s interest. Local candidates, be it little variation of the prescribed criteria of qualification or above entry point ‘age bar’ can contribute valued service with the policy of “think global, act local”. Local teachers can be best to mould

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Capacity building training for progressive farmers held

Tesophenyu, sepTember 28 (mexn): One-day training on capacity building of progressive farmers under the aegis of Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Tseminyu was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kohima at Lower Tesophenyu on September 25.

Speaking on sustainability of groups through agriculture, Longma Yanger SMS (AE) highlighted the activities, which could be taken up year round to generate income, mobilise resources and preserve the identity of the village folks by organizing certain programmes for the younger generation.

Zhiete SMS (Soil conservation) spoke on the different types of bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium, Azotobacter, and Phosphotica), where he emphasized on the uses and benefits of bio-fertilizers. Imtisenla SMS (Agronomy) highlighted on package of practices of Rabi season crops with special reference to garden pea and toria.

The programme culminated with distribution of seeds, bio-fertilizers

and folders to the participants. KVK Kohima has acknowledged Bio-fertilizer Laboratory, Medziphema for providing bio-fertilizers and folders for free distributions.

KVK Kohima also organized one-day training for capacity building of youths on September 24 at Mission Centre, CRBC, Zumpha. Altogether, 70 participants attended the programme. Khekali Sema SMS (Horticulture) and Dr. Temjennungsang SMS (Veterinary & AH) spoke on the topics “Cultivation of winter vegetables” and “Backyard poultry farming”, respectively. In the second technical session, Keviyeno Zhasa Training Assistant (Home Science) spoke on “Value addition of vegetables and fruits and Preparation of low cost protein rich diet with locally available resources”. Later, she demonstrated the preparation of peanut butter and tomato ketch up.

This was stated in a press release issued by Programme Coordinator, KVK Kohima.

their own children: to run its own government schools- future impact. A supplementation is, Nagas from beyond the arbitrarily demarcated boundary of present Nagaland viz. Burma, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur having required qualification can also be offered opportunity for employment in Nagaland, be it educational or any other sector, instead of non-locals. One need not feel allergic or irritational on Nagas outside Nagaland being offered small opportunities. They are much dearer and nearer than the huge appointed employees from non-local communities in different departments under Nagaland government. Its high time to realize what is proper.

The success route to bring up the government schools in Nagaland is absolutely clear and simple. The affairs: appointment, transfer, regulations, disciplinary actions, etc. of teachers in education department must be purely apolitical; the ‘local community’– the VECs, faithfully exercise their role for the betterment of the upcoming generation and the opportuned government teachers contribute true dedication. Then, surely, education sector can

bloom beyond the HSLC exams.

For posterity sake, I wish to appeal the Chief Minister of Nagaland to withdraw his approval of the relaxation on appointment of non-locals for Maths and Science Teacher in Nagaland. (If at all, the State government is not retracting from its stand, higher qualified non-local may also have to be appointed as chief minister and minister incharge for school education.

Havinganon-localeducationminister in Nagaland to appoint/approve appointment of non-local teachers will be much more befitting.)

On reaching 50 years of Statehood, lets remove the tag “many Naga officers loves their pets more than their children”, and celebrate peace, love and affection for one another in our Naga family. May the Nagas too live up truthfully and journey well. Hello, hello-o, my fellow educated local youth and thinkers of Nagaland, are you there? Can you hear me?

(If anyone feels reading ‘employment’ issues a good menu, one may go back to NPN, EMN and MExN issue of January 26 & 27 and see for the ‘exploring employment’ article.)

Rajuselie lhousa email:rajuselielhousa@gmail.com

A supplement to ‘A Teacher’s Dilemma’

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report by Longrangty Longchar in The Morung Express issue of September 24, 2013 under the caption ‘A Teacher’s Dilemma?’ was very impressive, I too would like to supplement some very interesting observations for the benefit of the readers and policy makers in the state.

As pointed out there is a lot of disgruntlement among the teaching community about the present policy of No Detention and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) coupled by the New Pedagogy.

Yet these policies are enforced and reinforced time and again without any evaluation by the department concerned on the outcome of the policies enforced. What is very amusing is that the administering/enforcing party seems to be quite content with the present situation, which is evident by their harping on the success of the policy by citing examples of another school which I am not very convinced of.

While the teachers who are

experiencing the drawbacks of the policies first hand, points out the defects of the policy, the Trainers of Teachers, who I am made to understand, have assumed the custodian of the policies mostly rebukes them or convince the teachers that they are incapable of implementing what has been taught in the trainings. I must mention here that the environment in the training classes and the classroom is miles apart, though simulated environment is created, for instance in a training session the teacher trainees are educated and instruction given are understood easily and therefore tasks given are completed without consuming much time and with ease, whereas the actual classroom is quite different.

I heard of an incident in a training, where the topic of environment in the subject of science was discussed. On being pointed out of the fact that laboratory facility in the school was not there, the trainer replied that the environment is your labora-

tory, when someone among the trainees quipped, “We don’t get thermometers from the environment”. The trainer could not find a solution to the quip and went along with the training as though nothing was heard. That is the way the trainings are also successfully conducted.

In the report most of the teachers who responded to the correspondent withheld their identities, which is itself evidence of what the teachers are made to feel about their job, insecure and suppressed.

Not only are the policies a damper to education but also the mental state of teaching environment, in the way the teachers is made to feel will greatly undermine the quality of education in the State if the department is not sincere enough to rectify the flaws.

It is high time that the govt. should not look at the amount of money received under SSA or RMSA funding but should be concerned about the present state of education in Nagaland.

boundary between Kohima and Dimapur districts

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etheleadersofOldJalukievillageCouncilandJalukie Pumling Nko, do hereby reassert our genuine objections with regards the State Government Home Department notification on district boundary between Kohima and Dimapur districts based on the R. Ezung Commission Report, as the said notification has got geographical implications with the jurisdiction of Old Jalukie village land. In this regard, we reaffirm once and for all that, we shall stand by our resolve to uphold the status quo of our traditional boundary and shall never allow any forces to unilaterally bifurcate our ancestral land to Kohima or Dimapur districts under any circumstances; be it geographical, political, demographical, socio-economical, administrative etc.

This supplication has particular reference to the media publication carried in the Morung Express and Nagaland Post dated the 21st Sept. 2013, which in itself is misleading; in the fact that the headlines read “Home Department notifies on boundary between Kma & Dmp districts” whereas the notification is all about Peren & Dimapur district boundary. We are also compelled to elucidate with the concern authority that, all Naga Tribes and Villages have mutually agreed upon boundary demarcations based on some natural features that have traditional names and significance like rivers, ridges, gorges and land formations etc. and not as rendered arbitrarily by the R. Ezung Commission Report based on some nameless small streams here & there, crisscrossing and dragging around some illegal settlements here & there with intent to accommodate illegal villages; which in itself is a mockery of the age old traditional practices of all Naga Tribes and Villages especially Jalukie village of Peren district.

In this regard let it be known to one and all that, there are historical circumstances that forms the basis of our contentions; the undeniable fact that, Old Jalukie village is one of the oldest naturally grown Zeliang villages under Peren district, commanding a vast extend of undisputed territorial jurisdiction and its factual geographical situations deeply rooted in the richhistoricalevidencesthathadsurvivedthetestoftime.Since timeimmemorial,OldJalukievillageancestrallandsharescommon borders with villages like Peren & Pelekie in the south, Lamhai in the east, Beisumpui in the west and extended upto Dhansiri & Rangapahar NF Railway tract in the north, which is also clearly indicated in the Surveyor General of India Map on Assam-Manipur surveyed in 1921-1923; North: Dhansiri/ Temaki - Rangapahar NF Railway tract, East: Nkokreu – Simreutu, South: Mbinreu–Reketbamzang–Ntaureu– Mpeuki–Tepaki–Rebane n-go-Buizaireu, West: Techauki – Mungleu – Dhansiri. Andany village(s) establishedwithin the stated traditional boundary without the prior consent of Old Jalukie village council, are deemed encroachments and illegal settlements that needs to be uprooted. It is also a fact that, since attainmentofStatehood,ourpeoplehaveregrettablybeenwitnesstotheunfoldingofmanydetrimentaldevelopmentsunder the cover of political instability, migration, inaction of administrative mechanism, erosion of values and complete breakdown of the age-old Naga Customary Practices; whence some unscrupulous people from outside Zeliang country, taking advantageofthosemurkysituationsinthepast,encroachedupon our ancestral land and even got surreptitious recognition from the State Govt.; the supposedly good guardian of its citizens.

Whereastoday,iftheStateGovt.,byforegoingpublicsentiments and shunning all humanity, go ahead with implementation of its notification then it is sowing seeds of discord and bad precedents for future generations, which otherwise could have beenavoidedwithmutualrespectandunanimousjustification.

Kieleu Chairman Jalukie Pumling Nko Dist. Peren; Nagaland

Hainkieng Chairman, old Jalukie village council Dist. Peren; Nagaland

A concerned teacher

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

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‘If you wish to be successful, you have to be different’

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, Kesonyü Yhome (IAS) today said that 80-90% of Naga society is dependent and the rate of dependency is inversely proportional to the economic and social problems we have today. Speaking at the one day seminar on career guidance organized by the Razeba Students Union as a resource speaker, he said, “The higher the degree of dependency, the higher the degree of problems and the lesser the degree of dependency, the lesser the degree of problems.”

“You will never grow up unless you stand on your feet and start contributing. So long as you are dependent on your parents or your society, you have not grown,” he stated. “Until and unless you analyze the society and decide to give back to the society, you have not grown yet.”

Addressing the students of Razeba Range, that comprises of 4 villag-

es - Zhavame, Tsüfüme, Zelome and Razeba under Phek district, he noted that one of the biggest problems with the Naga youth today is “we are safe players and not adventurous in that sense; we are good followers but not in a positive sense, and no risk takers.”

Pointing out that the society we live in today is not for the meek and lazy, he said there is no room and space for average students or for those who only wish to tag along.

“If you wish to be successful, you have to be different,” he advised. To become a successful person in any career or profession, he said there are 5 things that one should wholeheartedly pay attention to, which includes discipline, punctuality, endurance, aptitude and methodology. Terming these virtues as the key to success, he lamented that most Nagas lack “selfconfidence, are always successful in being late, are comfortable in our comfort zones and not willing to bite

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the bullet, have not discovered where our aptitude lies, and also not developed strategies or methodology as to how to pursue our dreams.”

Referring to the overwhelming number of over 60,000 educated unemployed youth, he stressed that “if you don’t step out of your comfort zones, you will end up getting registered as educated unemployed

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and also add to the social and economic problems of our society.” He told the students it was important as youth of society to analyze and see what they can contribute to the society. He further urged them to try and identify their areas of interest and step out of their comfort zones.

“You must dream dreams. Dream Big because unless you do that you will

stay where you are…Dream Dreams and don’t leave behind your dreams for others to live them.”

Meanwhile, Managing Director of The People Channel, Rozelle Mero, the other resource speaker deliberated on the several aspects of conformist and non-conformist jobs, while stating “This is the time you have to learn how to multi-task as well.”

Asserting that nothing happens in life without taking risks, whether it is studies or anything else, she encouraged the students to be ambitious and start having the big picture but to start small. Pointing out that it is very important to create timelines for oneself, she also dwelt on the importance of understanding what one is good at. She urged the gathering to get rid of the mindset that a career means only a government job or an entrepreneur but to set out, see the need, fill the gaps and create opportunities. “Every single job in this world

dimapur excise Villages resolve to strengthen Pfütsero College Welfare Body seizes brown sugar pfutSero, September 28 (mexN): The representatives of Pfütsero College sponsoring villages had a meeting on September 20 at Pfütsero Town Hall and passed several resolutions. According to a press release issued by Pfutsero College Welfare Body secretary Vetsosa Wezah and its chairman Muthaduyi Dasai the house unanimously approved the

Superintendent of Excise (Mobile Squad) and personnel with the accused and seized contraband.

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): Based on intelligent inputs, the Excise Mobile Squad (MS) officials of Dimapur, headed

by Inspector Vithoselie Terhuja on Thursday arrested one person for possession of brown sugar. A press release issued by the office of the Superintendent of Excise (Mobile Squat) informed that 105 grams of brown sugar stuffed in a plastic cover was seized from the arrested person identified as Shihoto (39).

One of the accomplices is absconding, said Superintendent of Excise (MS)

GhokihoYepthomi. According to the release, inquiries revealed that Shihoto was a brown sugar addict and also a peddler. Suppliers bring brown sugar to him and he sells it to known customers for a commission. “We booked a case under relevant sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) Act and arrested him,” Ghokiho said. The narcotic substance is reportedly worth Rs. 52,500. It was added that the department is collecting more details from the arrested person to trace the supplier.

Pfütsero College Welfare Body and vowed to give full support in the near future so as to check “unwanted elements” or “fraudulent activity” by any person.

To strengthen the Pfütsero College Welfare Body, the members also decided to select three members each from the following area to widen the body.

The house totally rejected the site proposed by the

tueNSaNg, September 28 (mexN): Tuensang District Private Drivers Union organized a road safety awareness cum flag day programme on September 17 at Town Hall, Tuensang. The speakers were Sanglee, District Transport Officer, Tuenang and Bendang Yanger, MVI, Tuensang. Both the speakers enlightened the members present on road safety, through PowerPoint presentation focused on Motor Vehicles Act and Road Safety. The speakers also asked all the drivers to perform their duties

Drivers cautioned not to indulge in intoxications

sincerely for the welfare of the public. As per MV Act, all the DOs and DON’Ts of driving were also shared by the speakers. DTO Sanglee, announced that the best driver for 2014 will be awarded with a cash amount of Rs 5000 during the next Flag Day. Meanwhile, Bendang Yanger asked all the drivers to adhere to the rules and regulations laid in the MV Act and Road Safety. He

also advised that if any accident happens, FIR should be reported immediately to the area police station and the patient should be admitted in the hospital, then he/she should return to the police station for necessary procedures.

The drivers and handymen were prayed upon by Rev. Ngako Somba, Pastor, DEF during the second session of the programme.

Rev. Ngako exhorted that

district hospital fellowship pronounced the dedicatory prayer. Sukhai Zhimomi, chairman, DFoN highlighted the brief outline of the foundation. Dream Foundation of Nagaland is a nonpolitical and non-profitable organization committed towards all round uplift of the society and has taken various promotional projects in the field of education, environment, sports, health, social issues etc.

Meanwhile, the foundation has inducted a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2013-2015 with Sukhai Zhimomi as chair-

Jammie's Enterprise organizes free health camp

ZVSU: Zanger Village Students' Union (ZVSU) has deeply mourned the demise of Kihomong, executive member of the Union and a teacher at GMS Zanger, after a prolonged illness on September 24 at CIHSR, Dimapur.

A condolence message appended by ZVSU president Achung Jangleh recognized Kihomong as a humble, dedicated and God-fearing person. His contribution to the society is immense, both as an academician and social worker, it said adding, “His selfless service rendered particularly to the students' community shall ever be cherished and remembered.” The Union further offered deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul find solace in the Almighty.

Jammie's Enterprise team and the doctors during the free health camp held in Sungro range.

woKha, September 28 (mexN): The team of Jammie's Enterprise, Wokha and its proprietor, Yanchum Jami organized a free health camp at Sungro Range in Wokha district on September 21and 22. A press release received here informed that 337 patients were examined and treated free of cost. The Jammie's Enterprise and the team expressed that they are looking forward to carry out the mission to cover all the villages under Sungro Range

drivers should be dedicated in their duties and should never indulge in intoxications. He said, doing so will endanger not only one’s life, but also the lives of the passengers.

The union further had a general meeting and adopted certain rules and regulations. The programme was attended by 162 drivers and handymen. This was stated in a press release issued by Tuensang District Private Drivers Union general secretary P Lusang Khiam and president L Anungba Chang.

DFoN installs guide map at Dimapur district hospital

JCDK: The Japfuphiki Chokri Dzevi Krotho (JCDK) has mourned the untimely demise of Vechupra Swuro, who served as a treasurer of JCDK. Acknowledging that the deceased was a good public leader and contributed his ability/sincerity towards “our society” for a better generation, JCDK stated his death has created a big vacuum in “our society” and nothing can fill up his place. JCDK further prayed for Almighty God to grant peace and comfort to the bereaved family, while wishing that the departed soul may rest in peace.

UUDA: Usutomi Union Dimapur Area (UUDA) has expressed sadness over the untimely demise of Ghuito Sema at Zion Hospital. A condolence message appended by UUDA president and the secretary stated that the deceased was a “loyal government servant and an active member of the union with his best contribution.”

The union further extended its profound sympathy to the bereaved family members, while praying for the departed soul to rest in peace.

will give its share according to the population wise, the house resolved. The house also decided not to have any seat reservation with regard to the college under any circumstances to any area, village or land owner.

The release said that the meeting was attended by good number of people and one hundred and thirty eight persons signed and voted the above decisions.

Road safety awareness prog for Tuensang drivers

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): As part of its continued initiative towards the uplift of the society, Dream Foundation of Nagaland (DFoN) installed a guide map of Dimapur District (Civil) Hospital, at the hospital premises on Saturday. The guide map would enable people to have easy access to various health and medical facilities that are available to public service at the district hospital.

Dr. Deitsolo Mero, Medical Superintendent of the Members of the Chumukedima Town Youth Organization (CTYO) conducted a surprise district hospital inauguratchecking and seized a huge amount of “banned gutkhas, expired items, and goods without manufacture and expiry dates” on September 20. Seen here are the members ed the guide map while Rev. N. Mar Pongen, chaplain of with Head GB, Chumukedima Town ready to destroy the seized items.

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so called Land Acquisition Committee, since the site is not feasible for college set up, it said.

The house also decided to appeal the government to approve the site at helipad, since it was approved and inaugurated earlier

by Gen. K V Krishna Rao Governor of Nagaland, and then Chief Minister SC Jamir. If any financial need arises, all the thirty villages

and also other villages under Wokha district in the near future. Therefore, the team has sought co-operation and support to make their mission a success.

Jammie's Enterprise further thanked all the contributors for their help and support, without which “the Health Camp won't be a dream come true”. It specially acknowledged Dr. Pithungo Kikon (Medicare Clinic, Wokha), Dr. Chonbenthung Ezung (MO Bhandari), Dr.

Chumthungo Humtsoe (Dental Surgeon, Sanis), Dr. Eshenthung Humtsoe (MO Sanis), nurses and attendants, media officials, CMO Office Wokha, MS Civil Hospital Wokha, SBI staff Wokha, VDB Sungro, Pangti, Okotso, Santsuthung Murry, Rentsamo Jami, Sunep Longkumer, Sokenye Tep, Benathung Murry, Chanbemo Humtsoe, Mhademo Odyuo for their valuable contribution towards the successful Health Camp.

man, Anato Chishi as vice chairman, Akaho Chisho as general secretary, Ivan Zhimomi as assistant general secretary, Pilato Sumi as organizing secretary, Hekishe Awomi as finance secretarycum-treasurer, Nuvi Hesso as joint finance secretary, Vikheshe Shohe as games and sports secretary, Aly Kiho, Akali Zhimo and Katoli T. Chishi as women coordinators and Tihot Chishi, Needy Chishi and Mughavito Zhimo as information secretaries. Outgoing chairman of the foundation, Kuhoi Naga has been inducted in the board of advisors.

CBCC Spiritual Festival starts Oct 4

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): The Spiritual Festival 2013 organized by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) and hosted by the Western Area Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (WACBCC) under the theme, “Not by Might but

by My Spirit” will be held at Agri- Expo Complex, 4th mile Diphupar from October 4 to 6. Pastor Seok Jeon Yoon from Seoul, Korea and Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, CBCC will be the speakers. The Publicity Committee of the festival W. Kholie Kapfo informed that the Spiritual Festival 2013 is for every believer in Christ irrespective of affiliation and denomination. Everyone has been invited to come and “witness the power of the Holy Spirit and thereby bringing transformation, renewal and healing to our society and land.”

is a glamorous job, including cleaning the toilet.”

Citing her personal experiences, she also asked the students to be open to avenues, to learn to do part time jobs even while they are students without compromising their study time, to be humble but aspire big, to always have a vision and always have a dream ahead of them but to take baby steps. “Don’t only make people with regular jobs important.

We also have to make regular people important,” she added.

The highlights of the event included invocation by Moliba Pohena, Deacon CBCK, address by Razeba Students Union President, Dapulu Lea, special presentations by Dovine Venuh, reigning Miss Nagaland first runner-up and Khrurhülu Rhi, and closing remarks by Tho-o Shupao, President, Zhavame Students Union.

The seminar was chaired by Modovina Mocha.

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Orientation prog for entrepreneurs Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati will organize a one day orientation programme on Design Clinic Scheme of NID for MSME units, industry associations, new and upcoming entrepreneurs on September 30, 10:30 am at ANA-KI conference hall, opposite Tata parking, Khermahal here. Therefore, all interested MSE units, industry associations, new and upcoming entrepreneurs have been requested to attend the said programme. Minister for Youth Resource & Sports Merentoshi will be the chief guest at the event. For further details, call Pranjal Kumar Das, Programme Coordinator at 9774480457, 07399018604.

NGHSSEA general conference on Oct 12

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The general conference of Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association (NGHSSEA) will be held on October 12 at Capital Convention Centre Kohima with C M Chang, Minister for School Education as the chief guest. The Association in a press release has requested all the members of the Association, to attend the conference positively, failing which disciplinary will be initiated against the absentees. Principals of the Higher Secondary Schools have been requested to ensure the participation of all members and arrange conveyances for its members in advance. The Association will also conduct ‘Business Session’ on October 11 at 2:00 pm at GHSS Kohima. Important and emergent issues concerning the Association will be deliberated there. Therefore, all executive council members including officers from the directorate, DDEOs, Principals and two school representatives from every school have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.

Morung fest organizers invite for choral competition

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): The organizers of the Morung fest have invited all interested churches, colleges, schools, and groups to participate in the choral competition to be held on November 4 and 5, 2013. Forms are available at Pencil Works, Circular Road and J.N. Aier College, Diphupar. Last date of form submission is October 15, 2013. For further details, call 09856319318, 09862311773, or e-mail info@themorungfest.com. To visit the website, log on to www.themorungfest.com

ANUDEEA convene general meeting

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The All Nagaland Unemployed Diploma Electrical Engineers’ Association (ANUDEEA) has convened an annual general meeting on October 4, 11:00 AM at Red Cross Building, Kohima. All the registered members and non registration diploma holders (electrical) have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

For further details, contact 9862125858.

ANCSU election information

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): Regarding the election to the office of All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) for the tenure 2013-15 to be held on October 4, during the 16th biennial general conference at Phek Government College, all the intending candidates for any post must produce a forwarding letter from the principal/head of the college/institution certifying the bonafide studentship of the college they are representing, and no objection to their intention. All the intending candidates have been requested to take note of the same and come with the requirements. This was stated in a release issued by ANCSU president Vilhousielie and election commissioner chairman Kezhazer Angami.

Er. Kropol encourages music as profession

ViSwema, September 28 (Dipr): The first Musical Nite 2013 was held at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School Viswema on September 25 with Parliamentary Secretary for IPR and Printing & Stationery, Er. Kropol as the chief guest. In his speech, Kropol stated that music is an integral part of our life from the beginning till today. Music is one of the biggest industries in the world today and when it becomes an industry it also becomes our economy. Nagas are talented in the field of music, he said, and called upon the youths to take up music as their profession. He hoped that the school management authorities and students would pick up music well and achieve their target not only in national level, but at international level. Other highlights of the programme included scripture reading by Kevitho, invocation by Krovio and welcome address by Sister Janet, Principal St. Joseph Higher Secondary School Viswema. Short speeches were also delivered by Rev. Sr. Joy B.S. Provincial Superior Corporate Manager North East Province and vote of thanks was proposed by Adole. The programme was attended by village elders, village panchayat members, President Southern Angami Gazetted Officer, Those, former ASU President, Voto Neikha and government officials.

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NEPeD shows the way in indigenous and sustainable power generation

Indigenous hydrogers developed by NEPeD Community participating in hydroger installation

Diversion of water through 1.5 km long channel into the main tank

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erched atop a hill at 1980mts above MSL along the Indo- Myanmar border in Tuensang district, 108kms south-east of Noklak is Kingjung village comprising of 90 households. A village connected by road to the modern world only in the year 2008, yet it has the distinction of being the only village having uninterrupted power supply for the past three years.

This came about when the villagers approached NEPeD in 2009 evincing their need for electricity. This need became more apparent, when on instruction from NEPeD, they constructed a 2.5 km long power channel, a fore bay with de-silting tank in just four days. Also from the dim recesses of village folklore a story emerged of how in the late seventies, it took them 45 days to transport a 25 kva transformer by head load from Shamator to their village. Upon reaching the village, it was found rusted and damaged beyond repair. A 3kW hydroger was thus provided and installed with community participation.

As part of a Pilot project, a team from NEPeD decided to reinforce the electrifica-

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othing is comparable to the preciousness of human blood. In spite of the rapid and remarkable conquests of medical science today, there is no factory that manufactures blood. It is only in human beings that human blood is made and circulated. For those who require blood for saving their lives, sharing from other fellows is the only means. Hence, donation – rather voluntary donation is the only way of accumulating blood at safe storage to meet emergency requirements for saving lives. This is the greatest gift one can do for the mankind.

Voluntary Blood Donors are saviors of mankind. If someone really loves oneself and other fellow beings, the only way to express it is to donate blood voluntarily. Donating blood means giving life to someone and it is believed that voluntary blood donors command the highest respect for their sacrifice.

The Observation of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in our country started on 1st October 1975, under the initiative of Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology (established on 22nd October 1971) with the guidance of Mrs.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, P.G.I. Chandigarh. Since then, the 1st October of each year is being observed throughout the country as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. In the year 1996, National Aids Control Organisation came forward to support the observation.

tion at Kingjung. In November 2012, the team successfully installed two 3kW Indigenous hydrogers provided with Electronic Load Controllers (ELC) developed at its ‘Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy Studies’ (CERES), Dimapur. Each household was provided with a 3 point connection and neighbouring villagers walk miles to charge their mobiles and emergency LED lamps. Kingjung, a village unknown to the outside world proudly has 24x7 uninterrupted and sustainable power supply.

The impacts of these small machines have been tremendous. A deep sense of ownership has developed and their understanding of technology is reflected in their ingenious method of splitting L/T aluminium wires for transmission, repair of CFL bulbs and in the fitting and servicing of the machines. Dependence on candles, kerosene and pinewoods for lighting has decreased drastically, saving time and money. Livelihood activities, educational performances and revenue generation have been enhanced. The villagers too have passed a resolution for conservation of the catchment areas.

Kingjung village can surely become an international rural tourist hotspot for what they have achieved in such a small leap in time.

NEPeD, a multi-disciplinary team

Livelihood activities through hydroger lighting

comprising of 7 members was formed in 2007, and has been experimenting with appropriate decentralised power generation technology that is easily available, low on maintenance, cost effective and eco-friendly. The pico machine, used in this project, is locally known as “Hydroger” (a term coined by NEPeD derived from the amalgamation of Hydro and Generator). There are basically two types of Hydrogers: 1) Impulse and 2) Reaction. The impulse turbine requires low volume of water and high head, whereas the reaction turbine requires low head and a larger volume of water.

NEPeD installed imported hydrogers (Chinese) all over the state under the MNRE project and also as demo projects in Arunachal, Mizoram, Karbi Anglong in Assam and in Maharashtra. These machines were found to be inferior in quality and efficiency and once damaged could not be repaired due to unavailability of spare parts. Also no electronic load controller (ELC) was provided with the machines and none found in the open market that was compatible to the hydrogers.

Thus, NEPeD, in collaboration with Nagaland Tool-room and Training Centre (NTTC), Dimapur, ventured into indigenization of the Hydroger. Two prototypes of the indigenous hydrogers - a 1kW Reaction and

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nors are those who donate blood by his or her own will and without getting any cash or kind for donating blood and their main aim is to save a life. Replacement donors donate blood only when one of his or her relatives or friends need blood transfusion. Previously there were another type of donors known as professional or paid donors. As their blood is considered not safe for transfusion, the supreme court of this country has banned them from donating blood since 1st January 1998.

Legal Protection: Safe blood transfusion comes under the legal protection as it is life saving and also fatal. Article 21 under part III of Indian Constitution spells out that no person shall be deprived of his life. The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 also covers blood as a commodity. Indian Panel code chapter XIV, sections 269 and 270 also provide for protection against spread of infectious diseases due to negligent and malignant acts. Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 also establishes regulations for blood banking and transfusions.

Criteria for blood donors as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. 1940 * Age: between 18 to 65 years. * Body weight: 45 kg and above. * Pulse rate: 60 to 100 per minute and regular * Blood Pressure: Systolic 100 to180mm of mercury; Diastolic 50 to100mm of mercury. * Hemoglobin: minimum 12.5gm/100ml of blood. * Oral temperature: not exceeding 37.50C.

The main objectives of observing this day are:• To increase awareness among the peoples of this Country, the importance of voluntary blood donation.

• To achieve 100% Voluntary Blood Donation, so as to be able to give the safest blood to the needy patients.

• To have enough blood stock in our blood banks for any eventuality.

• To give our thanks and reinforce the self esteem of those who donate blood voluntarily, so that they continue to do so regularly.

• To inspire those who has not donated blood but are in good health, to start donating blood.

• To inspire those donors who donate Though blood transfusion has saved blood only for their relatives or friends, many lives, this vital fluid also carries the to donate voluntarily. risks of transmitting diseases. It is therefore It is well known that transfusion of blood mandatory to test every unit of blood collector its components is one of the very impor- ed for the presence or absence of five disease tant components of the modern health care markers ( Transfusion transmitted infecsystem. Many surgical and medical condi- tions) i.e. Human immunodeficiency Virus, tions require transfusion of blood and its Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, syphilis and malaria.

To give the safest blood to the needy components during the treatment process.

Moreover in cases of mass casualties, blood patients, it is globally accepted that the transfusion played a vital role in the life saving best source of blood for transfusion is process. But this vital fluid called blood can- from voluntary donations and preferably not be manufactured in factories, and some- from repeated voluntary donors as blood one has to donate. A healthy person within from voluntary donations are the safest.

As a rule if a patient needs blood transthe age of 18 to 65 years, having a minimum weight of 45kg and haemoglobin 12.5 gm% fusion, a replacement donor from his or her can donate blood for every three months, family or friends should donate. But there are four times a year. Blood donors are classified some conditions where blood transfusion is as voluntary and replacement. Voluntary do- required off and on, sometimes more than

a 3kW Impulse were produced in 2008 and trial tested successfully at NEPeD’s Testing and Demo site at Phesama.

NEPeD has now set up the ‘Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy Studies’ (CERES) at Industrial Estate, Dimapur. Mass production of hydrogers is now ongoing at CERES factory shed installed with state of the art machineries. At present 3kW Impulse machines are being produced off the shelf. Research and Development on 5kW Impulse and Reaction machines as well as on the ELC’s compatible to the machines are ongoing.

Under NEPeD’s Entrepreneurship Development, the Electronic Load Controller (ELC)/ Turbine buckets/ Alternator windings are all being outsourced from local entrepreneurs. Casings for the machine are at present being outsourced from a foundry unit in Guwahati conforming to NEPeD’s credo of being environment friendly. The hydroger stands are being outsourced from NTTC under NEPeD’s collaborative effort. Under this programme too, a local entrepreneur was given support for Research & Development on hydro and wind turbines, which have shown promise. It is also to be noted that support was given

by NABARD under their Rural Innovation Fund (RIF), for purchase of the electro mechanical components.

100 units to a particular patient. Then how can the family or friends can bring all the required no. of replacement donors & this gives rise to involvement of professional or paid donors disguised as replacement donors. So it is high time, for every sections of our society in our state to come together and join hands and to formulate strategies to achieve 100% voluntary blood donation, so that any patient who needs blood transfusion can get the required blood units from the blood centers without replacement. But it is not a magic figure to achieve 100% voluntary donation in our state. If 1% of the populations of our state donate blood once a year all the blood need of our state can be taken care of. The State Blood Transfusion Council which is under the National Blood Transfusion Council should play an active role to achieve the target.

In our North Eastern States, the state of Tripura and Mizoram are doing very well.

In-spite of the mass awareness on HIV and AIDS, the general community in Nagaland is still ignorant about the importance of voluntary blood donation and safe blood transfusion. Many people still continue to acquire blood from professional blood donors which expedite the spread of HIV and AIDS in the state. Thus the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is planned to strengthen and expand safe voluntary blood donation programmes and to reinforce local campaigns by promoting mass based awareness from different platforms like Colleges, NGOs, Red Cross, Church, etc. Each year, as events and activities increases, the celebration will be an occasion to thank all voluntary blood donors and to acknowledge and recognize the silent and unsung heroes, whose selfless deeds save lives every day through their blood donations and improve the health of people whom they will never meet.

In our state, to increase voluntary blood donation, initiatives has been made by some likeminded donors who has come together to form Voluntary Blood Donors Associations. Till date, the districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto & Peren has formed the district association, with the objectives to donate blood and to facilitate those who are in need of blood. Under the guidance of Dr. T. Temsu Ao, the district associations have joint hands in forming the All Nagaland Voluntary Blood Donor Association with Dimapur Model Blood Bank as its Head Quarter in 2011. These associations are actively involved in assisting many patients in times of need, creation of awareness, organising Voluntary Blood Donation Camp, celebration, observation of especially events like the World Blood donors Day 14th June, and National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 1st October all over the state. Such events are supported by the Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council (NSBTC) and the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) with technical support from the respective district Blood Banks. It is the result of such activities, that there is a significant increase in voluntary blood donation across the state. However, this momentum needs be maintain with the active support from the general mass.

Source: Voluntary Blood Donors Association Kohima

The indigenous ‘Made in Nagaland’ hydroger has now been certified by Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC), IIT, Roorkee. This has been a breakthrough for the Energy Team. The team has installed indigenous hydrogers at various sites across the State. Indigenous hydrogers have also been installed by NEPeD in Sikkim and Meghalaya and have also been showcased in mega events of the state such as Agri Expo and World Bamboo Day. NEPeD’s activities and its hydroger programme have found mention in National, local and regional dailies and audio visual media. Creating awareness on ‘conservation of the catchment areas’ amongst villagers is a prerequisite catchphrase of the team. NEPeD has also brought about the concept of ‘Rural Engineers’, where local youths/endusers are trained on operation and maintenance of the machines at the installed sites and at CERES as well.

Demands for the hydroger is increasing with queries being received from individuals, progressive farmers, SHGs, Government Organizations, NGOs etc from both within and outside the state.

Source: NEPeD

WOrLd Heart day 2013 Philanim. A. Shimray and L. Hemso Khiamniungan

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College of nursing, CIHSr, dimapur

he world celebrates “WORLD HEART DAY” every 29th September. This year’s theme focus on: “A life-course approach to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) with a focus on women and children” because healthy children lead to healthy adults and healthy adults lead to healthy families and communities.

The College of Nursing, CIHSR has taken the initiative to observe the “WORLD HEART DAY” by organizing Poster and Quiz competition for the nursing students with the aim to heighten awareness about cardiovascular diseases and its prevention.

A screening written test was conducted on 26th September in which 83 students participated, out of which 8 students were selected for the final Quiz competition. The Final Quiz and Poster competition will be held on 30th September. The topics for the Poster competition includes , “Burden of Heart Diseases”, “Heart Diseases”, “Enemies of the Heart”, “Keeping your Heart healthy” and “Amazing heart”.

Our Heart is so wonderfully designed and here are some interesting facts about the complexity of the heart you might want to know: YOUR AMAZING HEART 1. The heart begins beating at four weeks after conception.

2. The heart is the hardest working muscle in your body.

3. Squeeze a tennis ball as hard as you can with your fist. This is approximately the same amount of force your heart uses every time it pumps blood throughout your body.

4. “Lub-dub”, “lub-dub”, “lub-dub”. Sound familiar? If you listen to your heart beat, you'll hear two sounds. These "lub" and "dub" sounds are made by the heart valves as they open and close.

5. Because the heart is a muscle with lots of blood supplied to it, it looks red like meat; however in people who are overweight, the heart looks yellow because it is covered with yellow fat which increases the risk of developing various heart diseases.

WE HAVE ONLY ONE HEART AND WE OUGHT TO KEEP IT HEALTHY. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU KEEP HEART DISEASES AT BAY: 1). Manage Your Diet and Weight Fiber helps lower blood cholesterol levels and helps you feel full, so you are less likely to overeat.

A high-fiber diet contains nutrient-packed foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole-grain cereals and breads and legumes, such as black beans, lima beans, chickpeas and lentils are to be taken.

Keep weight down. Too many calories, fatty foods and being overweight puts extra stresses and strain on your heart, makes you feel lethargic and de-energized and affects your selfimage and confidence.

Eat less salt. Eating too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure. A recommended level is 6g a day. Put less in cooking and try not to add any salt at the table.

2). Get Plenty of Exercise Get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day, or at least on most days. Regular aero-

bic exercise such as brisk walking, bike riding, stair climbing, swimming, jumping rope, circuit training and dancing keeps your heart fit, raises your levels of protective HDL cholesterol and can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Being active at home and at work rather than just sitting for most of the day also contributes to heart fitness.

3). Avoid drinking Although a glass of red wine contains antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of heart disease and alcohol can cause a slight raise in HDL cholesterol levels, drinking too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure, your triglycerides and your calorie count.

4). Don't Smoke Many different chemicals found in tobacco smoke can damage your heart. Smoking decreases your body's supply of oxygen and causes blood vessels to constrict. Simply cutting back or switching to low-tar and low-nicotine brands of cigarettes is not enough to significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. When you quit smoking, your risk of developing heart disease starts to drop immediately and decreases dramatically within the first year.

5). Manage Your Cholesterol Levels Reduce fat. A certain amount of fat is good for a well balanced diet but reduce the amount of fat and the type of fat you eat. Saturated fat (which solidify at room temperature) affects blood cholesterol levels, so try to eat less full-fat dairy products, cakes, cookies, pastries, burgers and red meats (pork, beef, mutton etc) and replace with monosaturated fats such as olive oil, nuts and avocado pears. Polyunsaturated fats in small amount helps reduce cholesterol so oily fish (salmon, sardines) and oils like sunflower, corn and soya oil are good.

6). Manage Your Blood Pressure Hypertension (high blood pressure) is extremely common, and is often poorly treated.

Unfortunately, inadequately-treated hypertension can lead to both heart attacks and strokes.

However, self-medication and self-adjustment of drug dosages should be avoided as it may lead to unnecessary complications.

7). Learn to Manage Stress The way you handle both personal and professional stress may affect your heart directly, or it may affect other risk factors that lead to heart disease, such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A simple way to manage stress is to have a positive approach towards various life situations.

8). Control Your Blood Sugar Increase in blood sugar level has been linked to heart diseases. Sugar level can be controlled through healthy food choices and physical activity. It is advisable to get your blood sugar measured at regular intervals.

9). Get checkups See your doctor for an annual physical checkup that includes blood pressure and cholesterol testing and monitoring. Take medications prescribed to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels as directed. Annual checkup is advised so that any abnormality will be detected at the earliest, and be treated to prevent future complications.

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29 september 2013

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THEOLOGY AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

The Change of Time

-Personal experiences of God, although valid, can often lead us to develop wrong theologies about who God is and what the church should be doing.

Theology is given top-down and there is no reason to make apologies about itKedo Peseyie recently heard a preacher who appealed to his hearers to consider his message because he was speaking not from theology but from his own personal experience. This was a funeral service. As someone who has to preach quite regularly (although I am not a preacher yet), I know the insecurities and temptations preachers often face. One of them is the insecurity we face regarding our subject matter-theology. We often think theology is boring, irrelevant or inferior and therefore we feel the need to apologise or to appeal to people on the basis of personal experience. Sometimes we even say that we learn truths about theology from our kids. I also have two kids—a fouryear-old and a one-year old—and as wonderful as they are, I am yet to learn any theological truths from my kids, except of course, the fact that they are also painfully subject to original sin inherited right from Adam and Eve. Although the need to be slightly spectacular, funny and relevant to the situation is very legitimate, it would be a great mistake to place the basis of our message on personal experience or things learned while playing with kids.

Or course, there is nothing wrong with having personal experiences, but they are not the starting point of theol-

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ogy or the basis of it. To illustrate this point, let’s take someone’s personal experience of receiving healing without the use medicine. God can heal the most malignant disease. But can we develop a theology from this? I doubt very much.

Yet some have concluded that believing in God as the healer entails that we refrain from using any kind of medicine.

Faith in God and the use of medicine are not compatible, they say. But Luke was a physician blessed and approved by our Lord himself. Let’s take another example of someone receiving an extraordinary blessing of material wealth. Does that means that God always blesses everyone with wealth for all occasions? Not likely.

A palmist, who probably had more faith than any of us, prayed to God that he be given only his daily needs because he feared that he might deny God if he was given more. Therefore, personal experiences can never be the basis of anything concrete, or something to be taught or even sought after as if it is an end in itself.

Sometimes we also say that everyone is a theologian with a personal theology.

While that is true, we fail to clarify the most important thing, that is, the content of that personal theology. The way I understand it, proper theology is always top-down. It originates not from our per-

Someone just sent you an angry text Instead of punching your phone, do this Scott Thomas | Churchleaders

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hurch planters, as I have observed and personally practiced, live in a constant state of being either angry, depressed or delusional. One might say, "I am neither angry nor depressed."

Delusional: "An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is not in accordance with a generally accepted reality." (Wordreference.com) Church planting is hard. Working with people is hard. Dealing with our own emotions is hard.

A passionate, emotional pastor planting a church with opinionated people is bound to encounter a conflict or two ... per hour.

The conflicts are not the problem. The responses usually are.

Harsh words in the midst of conflict are like weeds in an untended garden. They crop up everywhere until they finally take over and choke out any fruitful conversation.

"Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the serpent.

Sinful people blame-shift."

I received an ugly text from someone recently. Texting seems like a strange way to vent anger.

It was from a disqualified pastor who had committed a horrible sin against his family and his church. I was helping the church to deal with the mess he made. He didn't like what he had perceived was my advice to them, so his cell phone attacked my cell phone with viral words. That is my explanation since I cannot fathom a friend speaking to me in this way.

My emotions rose, and I was angry at his impudence, arrogance and ignorance. My response? I texted, "I love you, Dave."

I wish I could tell you that my response to attacks in the past has always been with this kind of graciousness. I also wish I could tell you that Dave repented and confessed his venomous attack on me with his carelessly keyboarding thumbs.

Instead, Dave continued to defend his "justifiable anger" by text message. He said that pagans treated him better than I did. Suddenly, he implied that his righteousness was deserved, and I was worse than a pagan! I am glad that I didn't react.

I called him ... on the phone. I know talking on the phone isn't the hip and cool thing to do these days, but pastoring a la Twitter Seminary, while economical, is completely ineffective.

Five tips on handling angry people: "Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (James 1:19-20 ESV) 1. Be Slow to Speak.

Make a decision not to react without thinking. People make foolish comments all of the time. A friend confronted me about something I did, and my response was that I had no idea why I did that. I did not have

malice or intent, and my actions were completely contrary to my value system. I didn't make excuses (oh, I had a few), and I didn't attack his actions.

Instead, I asked forgiveness, and he extended it immediately.

2. Filter Your Emotions Through the Gospel.

Nothing sets the Gospel aside quicker than loss of control in anger. When I am angry, I focus on how God responds to my ongoing sins and transgressions and idols. I often wonder why He puts up with me. I am convinced that He loves me more than I love myself and that He is full of grace, mercy and forgiveness. I do sinful things and God forgives me and the ministry of reconciliation is exercised. I am both reconciled and am called to be a reconciler (2 Cor. 5:18-19; Rom. 5:10-11).

3. Be Quick to Hear.

Deal with the conflict quickly. It is awkward to address it later, and it seems Satan puts a wedge deeper between friends with every passing hour a conflict is left to simmer.

Letting the sun go down on our anger gives the devil an opportunity to gain an advantageous position in our relationships that creates bitterness (Eph. 4:26-27).

4. Avoid Texts and Email Responses.

The offended or offending party needs to hear the tone of your voice. I responded to Dave by saying that I had forgiven him and that comments taken out of context and without the associated compassion and my personal grief for the outcome of the offense are rarely understood rightly in digital format.

5. Acknowledge Your Role in the Conflict.

One person can stir up trouble in a family, a church or a relationship, but they often drudge up other's ancillary actions and words to deflect their own sin. Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the serpent. Sinful people blame-shift. Nevertheless, be quick to acknowledge your role in the conflict even though it rarely justifies their sinful actions. It never benefits to hide our weaknesses and our indifference toward others.

"I have to exercise faith in the Gospel and not in my anger to 'produce the righteousness of God.'" I find Paul's admonition in Col. 3:1214 to be counterintuitive when dealing with angry people. I have to exercise faith in the Gospel and not in my anger to "produce the righteousness of God." "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." (ESV) Scott Thomas is the director and Chairman of Acts 29 Network, a non-profit church planting organization of missional reformed churches.

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

sonal experiences or our experience of culture and the problems we face, but it originates from God and how he has chosen to reveal himself in the Bible. People often call this “evangelical theology” because of its faithfulness of Scripture.

There are other kinds of theology today and not all of them fit into this category.

Many of them have arisen from experiences of political oppression, social discrimination and the search for cultural relevance. There is much to learn from these different kinds, but we should not at any point begin to think that God has become irrelevant to the world, and that it is our divine duty to save God from cultural, political or social irrelevance. How can God, the creator and sustainer of all things, become irrelevant? For, “in him we live and move and have our being”.

Therefore, it will serve us well to begin and base everything we do and say upon sound theology based on the Bible, and not on some wonderful experiences we may have had. Preaching sound Biblical theology the old-fashioned way is still one of the most powerful tools the church has in her hands. The reason we find theology irrelevant and embarrassing sometimes could be because we have created a church culture where proper Biblical theology do not fit in very well.

It sits not at the centre, but somewhere in the pew waiting to be used when a time of crisis comes. Most of what we do arises not from deep theological convictions about God and his purpose for the church, but on some need to be culturally relevant, socially responsible or politically dynamic, and even economically viable or self-sufficient. The constant drive to be relevant could actually make us obsolete and a thing to be ridiculed. Someone said the lack of proper theological focus is the main reason why many people (especially the clergy) burnout and leave the church.

Therefore, there is a great need to formulate sound Biblical theology so that our experiences of God can also be valid and meaningful, and our ministry focused and consistent. This applies to all Christians in general. Christ, the Word, is the power and the wisdom of God. From this source theology draws its power and wisdom. Here we find power, wisdom, comfort and guidance for all occasions. When trying to comfort a grieving family, personal experiences may only add salt to the wound. Only theology proper can do that because it gives us hope beyond the world and hope greater than anything the world can ever give.

So the next time you hear someone bypass theology and appeal to some other source, there is reason to be alarmed.

Filmmaker Spotlights God’s Grace on the Big Screen Felicia Abraham | Charisma Magazine

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rad J. Silverman was climbing the ladder of Hollywood success as an actor, producer and screenwriter when he discovered his vocational success would not lead him to the happiness he was searching for. After giving his life to the Lord and finding lasting joy, Silverman made the difficult decision to walk away from the movie industry. Almost a decade later, he’s back in action as the writer and director of a new mainstream film, Grace Unplugged, geared to families. Charisma sat down with the filmmaker to discuss his latest move.

Charisma: Why did you initially walk away from the movie industry?

Silverman: I was just so unsatisfied with life.

Nothing was bringing me joy. My career was actually doing fine, and I thought if I got to the next level of success, then I’d be happy.

Failure was easy for me; but success is tough. Every level of success just didn’t bring the happiness I thought it would. And I went through a couple of years where I was just crying out, saying “What is real in this life?

What is true?’”

I had a sense of desperation: “Nothing is making me happy and I don’t even know up from down anymore.” I questioned everything.

Through that process a friend of mine invited me to church. And over time, it was like, what do I have to lose? Then I started reading the Scriptures and going to church. And I decided it was time.

Charisma: So what made you return to the film industry after being away for 10 years?

Silverman: I came from Hollywood. I got saved in Hollywood. I walked away for a decade and the Lord just opened up a door for me that I never saw coming.

Charisma: Your new film, Grace Unplugged, opens in theaters Oct. 4 and is a modernday retelling of the prodigal son story. As the screenwriter, what were you wanting to accomplish by basing it on that narrative?

Silverman: I’m hoping we prompt a lot of dialogue between families, and that this movie can be a conversation starter. At the end of the day, I don’t miss the fact that this is entertainment—and I think we’ve made a very entertaining movie. But when the movie is over and the audience reflects on what they’ve seen, I want Christians to say, “Wow. I love God. Charisma: The film is about a worship pastor’s tumultuous relationship with his talented daughter, who wants to leave the church and explore a career in the secular music business.

Why was this story important for you to tell?

Silverman: This is a big issue in churches today—kids growing up and struggling with making their faith their own. That’s the journey [the lead character] Grace goes on. But I also had to tell that story in a PG way. I have four children, and if I can’t make a film that my teen daughters can watch, I don’t want to make it.

Charisma: On that note, how difficult is it to be a Christian making films that honor Christ in Hollywood?

Silverman: It’s important that Christians don’t give up creative control. As believers, we must have that contractually, because we are the light in the darkness. On the flip side, Hollywood is so much a part of my life. I was an actor here, and it was a faithful brother in the Lord who led me to Christ here, so I don’t shy away from that. I believe I’m called to go into battle; I don’t believe I’m called to hide in a bunker and only deal with Christians. If some people are called to that, great. Personally, I feel I’m called to be in the streets with the tax collectors and to do my job as a filmmaker.

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Dr. Thamsing Lamkang sports resource Center Dimapur

eeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. It shows you care about doing well and the seriousness in you, and that’s very good. But, too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here's how you can control yourself and make effective, memorable presentations!

The pulpit/public speaking is the most powerful way of communication in the world today. You are important person that makes people come and listen your speeches or sermons. At one particular time America was ruled and controlled by the power of pulpits, but today it is not like before. The world sees tremendous growth and changes in this 21st Century, in science and technologies that diverts people’s attention to media and communication.

For the pastors, preachers, and teachers, whoever gets the privilege of pulpit speaking shouldn’t misuse the great opportunities to communicate the most important message to the congregations. If the sermons are not well prepared or prayed enough it will not bear fruits. That means the gospel will have no meaning, no power and it’ll become the outdated/boring gospel. On the other hand I always appreciate the tribal communities with church attendance record. The sermon may not be as expected or effective, nor the worship system not been updated with Spirit-filled praise and worship, yet, they attend the church services regularly.

As God’s people we must recreate to attract the congregations to come expecting something new. We have to use the creativity not just in pulpit but even in our worship system, in the leadings, singings or whatsoever; we should re-model with the best effort for the glory of God. Some Baptist church where I grew up watching, the worship system or the leading of church services has never been change in more than 3 decades. I am seeing the same practice even today.

We should improve our creative order to create great things for the LORD. God gave us the power/ideas to make things beautiful – if we can create so many beautiful things, can’t we also be more creative in all things we make and do for God? Whereas, many traditional church leaders or elders don’t want to accept change, one of them is on the issue of praise and worship – they want to sing only hymns – but the worship patterns have to change to more lively and effective, to praise and worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. “We can change the methods and worship styles, without changing the Biblical principles”.

Our world today is IT global culture or the screen culture, TV, laptop, movies, mobile screen, and video camera etc. The Mobile - most recently gadgets- reach all people to connect - speak, music, movies, play games, internet, text messages, job opportunity and many others. The benefit of social networking is on face book, where one can find an old friend or even to make new friends to reconnect them.

As a changing of time we have to change our approach, our application and make it relevant without changing the unchanging Christ! This is very important that nothing should replace Jesus as our most priority in faith life. We must make use of the available technologies to avail and speed up the Lord’s ministry. Whereas, many traditional church leaders still used the rural methods to reach-out the already urbanized congregations, especially the youths! We need to clear our mindset to accept the latest resources available for the sake of Christ.

RELEVENCY AND REMODEL FOR GOD’S GLORY God wants us to always be learning, wise men and women are always listening for fresh insights Pro.18:15. we use creative gifts to find ways to connect with people, to engage the people and to keep the message of Christ fresh for each new day. The message never changes, but the methods do. Our ultimate work is not just creativity, but re-creativity, participating is God’s work of recreation and reconciliation!

We serve the only truly creative One, our Father the Creator of the Universe. Human ‘creativity’ is about taking what He has already made and rearranging it into ‘new’ patterns and ideas. The role of this creativity is important to the work of the Kingdom, as we draw on wisdom and ideas of God. Instead of just repeating what has been done before, our creativity helps keep what we do new and fresh. I've noticed when people are stuck in life; it's usually because they're still working off a set of assumptions that no longer apply. Or they're using problem solving techniques that once worked, but don't work anymore!

Paul walked through the marketplace to be able to find the right illustration to engage his hearers in Acts 17. Jesus said that the Father told Him What to say and How to say it’ John 12:49. The Bible says that the compassion of God is “new every morning” Lamen.3:23!

The God who made heaven and earth has a vast plan for man, making every resource so that all have a thing to do with his own creativity. God gave man the ability to create creativity to serve Him. The potential that we have is the gift of God. What you do with that potential is your giving back to God! BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING • As your improved communication skills become obvious within the workplace, increased visibility, recognition and promotion will follow.

• Your improved presentation skills will win you the respect and admiration of your colleagues and employees - and make them wonder what you did to change!

• Leadership skills acquired through professional communication will increase your management potential.

• You will acquire an increased ability to motivate and persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or manager.

EVALUATION CRITERIA Content justifies the act of speaking. The speaker has a responsibility to say something meaningful and original to the audience. The listeners should feel the speaker has made a contribution to their thinking. The ideas should be important ones, although this does not preclude a humorous presentation of them.

Delivery presentation of a speech carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker's appearance should reinforce the speech, whether profound, sad, humorous, or instructional.

Body language should support points through gestures, expressions, and body language.

Overall Effectiveness is measured in part by the audience's reception of the speech, but a large part is your subjective judgment of how the speech came across.

You should ask yourself such questions as "Was I able to determine the speaker's purpose?" "Did the speech relate directly to that purpose?" "Was the audience's interest held by the speaker?" "Was this subject appropriate for this particular audience?"

God Be With You!!!!

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Sunday 29 September 2013

The Morung Express

US, India seek closer ties amid South Asia tension

WASHINGTON, SepTember 28 (Ap): President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh renewed their mutual pledge Friday to deepen the relationship between the U.S. and India, declaring a shared interest in reducing tensions in South Asia as the U.S. lightens its footprint in wartorn Afghanistan.

Calling each other indispensable partners, Obama and Singh said great strides had been made on economic cooperation and a civilian nuclear agreement. Left unsaid were prevalent concerns in both nations that progress on those areas has come too slowly as the U.S.-India relationship has stagnated in recent years.

“There is a natural convergence between the United States and India,” Obama said. But while the two nations both say they have much to gain from closer economic ties, security challenges in South Asia have created a sense of unease in the region that has overshadowed peaceful pursuits.

New Delhi is concerned the Taliban may fill the power vacuum left behind as the U.S. withdraws most of its combat troops from Afghanistan by 2014. Chief among India’s concerns is the role that its neighboring rival, Pakistan, will play in influencing Afghanistan’s future.

“We both have a shared interest in making sure that Afghanistan continues on its path to a peaceful dem-

ocratic country,” Obama said.

Singh said he told the president of the difficulties he faces, given that the “epicenter of terrors still remains focused in Pakistan.” Obama praised his Indian counterpart for his “consistent interest in improving cooperation” between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations and bitter foes.

Singh and the Pakistan prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, have planned a highly anticipated sit-down while both are in the U.S., and Obama plans to meet with Sharif next month. Singh said he was looking forward to his meeting with Sharif but added a note of caution.

“The expectations have to be toned down given the terror arm which is still active in our subcontinent,” Singh said. On the economic front, Obama and Singh held up clean energy, military trade and common efforts to reduce endemic poverty in India as continued opportunities for the world’s two largest democracies to work in tandem.

“In all these areas, India needs the United States to be standing by our side,” Singh said. But a landmark agreement on civil nuclear technology forged between Singh and former President George W. Bush has failed to yield the immediate economic benefits some had hoped. There’s been disappointment that military trade and economic reforms haven’t progressed quickly enough either.

Casting a positive light on possibilities for the future, Obama said that in the last few days, the first commercial agreement has been reached between a U.S. company and India on civilian nuclear power.

His comments appeared to allude to a pact with Westinghouse Electric Co. that could lead to the development of a nuclear power plant using the American company’s technology.

Outside the White House, a group of about 100 Sikhs protested Singh’s visit, waving a banner reading “President Obama!! Be the voice of the Sikh genocide.” The protesters say Singh — a Sikh himself — must be brought to justice for failing to adequately prosecute those responsible for killing them. Thousands were killed in India’s anti-Sikh riots in 1984.

A frequent exchange of

official visits has characterized the close relationship between the two countries.

Singh visited Washington in 2009, and Obama traveled to India a year later.

Vice President Joe Biden, who was to join the meeting later Friday, recently spent four days in India.

And at the White House Friday, first lady Michele Obama hosted the prime minister’s wife, Gursharan Kaur, for tea.

“There’s a bipartisan sense in Washington that India, being a large, growing Asian democracy, occupies potentially a very important role — not least because it stands next to China,” said Daniel Markey, a former State Department official and South Asia expert at the Council on Foreign Relations. “It could be an Asia giant to counter some of China’s influence in the world.”

President Barack Obama meets with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on September 27. The president hosted Singh for talks on trade and security in a fragile region, offering a chance to inject new life into the partnership amid concerns that relations have stagnated. (AP Photo)

Obama extends rarest of rare gesture for PM

WASHINGTON, SepTember 28 (pTI): In a rarest of the rare gesture, US President Barack Obama personally walked down to the White House portico to see off Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a meeting with him at the Oval Office.

Those familiar with the strict White House proto-

col said that this was the rarest of the rare gesture by the president, which they have not seen in the recent past. Officials in the past have noted that Obama has great respect for the Prime Minister not only as a great leader and a statesman but also as an economist. The two leaders have enjoyed a great

personal equation.

Obama had hosted his presidency’s first state dinner for the Prime Minister in November 2009 and has described India and US as the indispensable partners of the 21st century.

In his remarks, Obama praised the Prime Minister.

“He has been a great friend

and partner to the United States and to me personally during his tenure as Prime Minister of India,” Obama said after meeting Singh on Friday. “Across the board, Prime Minister Singh has been an outstanding partner,” he added. “Thank you so much for all your efforts to continue to strengthen ties between our two coun-

tries,” Obama told Singh.

Singh too praised Obama for his commitment to the India-US relationship. “During the time that I have been Prime Minister, and particularly during the time that President Obama and I have worked together, I think President Obama has made an outstanding

bANGALOre, SepTember 28 (pTI): The BJP on Saturday said Congress sought to issue the ordinance on lawmakers in a hurry to “save” its ally Lalu Prasad, in case he is convicted in the fodder case on September 30. “If ordinance is not issued before the 30th and if there is a judgement negative against him, then he will lose his membership,” senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu told a press conference here.

Asked if the intention of the ordinance is to “save” Prasad, he said: “Undoubt-

edly”, adding, the Congress also wanted to save one of their MPs, Rasheed Masood, who was convicted recently, and the party is expecting such judgements in case of some others also.

On Rahul Gandhi’s denunciation of the ordinance on lawmakers and attack on government, Naidu said the “real intention” of the Congress vicepresident is to “show” the Prime Minister “who the real boss is”.

The ordinance was not an overnight development, he pointed out. It was approved by the core

group chaired by the Congress government and was cleared by the Cabinet. It was earlier moved as a bill.

“The Supreme Court delivered it judgement on the convicted ‘netas’ on July 10.

Even the review petition filed by the UPA government was rejected on 4th September. For two months and 25 days, neither Rahul Gandhi nor the Congress Party has said anything against this move of the government”, Naidu noted.

Rahul chose to speak against the ordinance after “condemnation from all quarters” against the move

contribution to strengthening, widening and deepening of our cooperation in diverse fields,” Singh said. “In the president, the United States has a leader who realises and recognises the contribution that a resurgent India can make not only to fighting poverty, but also to global peace and prosperity,” Singh said.

Ordinance aimed only at ‘saving’ Lalu Prasad: BJP

and President Pranab Mukherjee questioning its objective, he alleged.

“The belated blistering attack on the ordinance is a well orchestrated political stunt to salvage the image of the party,” Naidu said.

He said the Prime Minister’s image has already reached “lowest ebb. “I don’t think any PM has suffered such humiliation. After this action of the Congress leadership, which undermined the authority of Prime Minister, no body will take him seriously in future. The only way is to step down and go for early elections”.

Terrorists attack security convoy in Srinagar

Indian student activists shout slogans during a protest against recent communal riots and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi’s Sunday rally in New Delhi, India on September 28. The activists alleged that the recent communal riots are part of a plan to mobilize and polarize the country on communal terms ahead of the 2014 general elections. Modi, a controversial Hindu ideologue and the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, has been accused of doing little to stop antiMuslim riots in the western Indian state of Gujarat in 2002 which left more than 1,000 dead. (AP Photo)

‘Mumbai building collapse’ Death toll rises to 43, several still feared trapped

mumbAI, SepTember 28 (pTI): The death toll in the Mazgaon building collapse on Saturday rose to 43 even as rescuers scoured the massive rubble looking for survivors and bodies.

The owner of a decoration firm who illegally carried out “faulty” renovation at his rented office-cumwarehouse on the ground floor of the ill-fated building has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“The death toll in the collapse has risen to 43 and 32 people are injured,” civic body sources told and added that more people were still believed to trapped under the debris. The injured have been admitted to state-run JJ Hospital and Nair Hospital.

The five-storey building on the Brahmadev Khot Marg, close to DockyardRoad railway station, was owned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. It had collapsed on Friday morning.

As hopes of pulling out survivors receded fast, anxious relatives of those missing were thronging the scene of the tragedy.

Cranes and other heavy

machinery have been pressed into service to lift large slabs of concrete and mangled steel. Around 21 families of BMC’s tenants lived in the 30-year-old structure categorised as a C-2 building which was in need of urgent repairs.

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has promised strict action against those found responsible for the tragedy. The BMC has formed two committees to probe into the incident and ordered audit of similar buildings in the city.

Steps are being made to provide alternative accommodation to the affected families in the vicinity. The civic body has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the families of every deceased person, besides bearing the cost of treatment of those injured.

“Ashok Mehta, the owner of Mamamiya Decorators, has been arrested for renovating his office-cumwarehouse on the ground floor of the building, thus causing the collapse,” said an officer at Sewree police station, where a complaint has been registered.

‘Muzaffarnagar riot victims to get govt jobs’ LuCKNOW, SepTember 28 (pTI): An order has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide government jobs to those killed during riots in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas, a official spokesman said.

“Implementing the announcement made by chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on September 15 that kin of those killed in riots will be given government job according to their qualification an order has been issued,” he said.

The spokesman said that 62 people were killed in the violence of which five remain unidentified. He said that in one case, age of kin of a victim was less than 18 years and he would be accommodated after attaining the legal age.

He said that as per the proposal received by divisional commissioner Saharanpur seven persons would be given job in group C. He said that remaining 47 people would be given jobs under group D in various departments. The spokesman said that directives have been issued to senior officers in this regard.

Indian army soldiers take position during a shooting near a military convoy on the outskirts of Srinagar, India on September 28. It was not immediately clear if the shots fired Saturday in Srinagar came from two men riding a motorcycle past the convoy, or from patrolling street officers who suspected the men were militants. (AP Photo)

SrINAGAr, SepTember 28 (pTI): Terrorists opened fire on a convoy of security forces in the outskirts of the city on Saturday, leaving a civilian injured.

The terrorists opened fire on vehicles of the security forces between Sanat Nagar

and Hyderpora bypass road on Saturday afternoon, official sources said.They said a civilian was injured in the brief firing. The whole area has been cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the terrorists involved in the firing, the sources said.

Meanwhile, a lesserknown group Shohada Brigade claimed responsibility for the firing, saying two of its activists were involved.

“Our two men carried out the attack on Army at Sanat Nagar in Srinagar,” a person introducing himself as

Shamsul Haq, spokesman of the group, said on phone.

The group had also claimed responsibility for the twin terror strikes on a police station and an Army camp in Jammu on Thursday which left ten persons including a Lt Col of Army dead.

in 1990 were around 2.26 million per annum in India, but by 2020, these will more than double, around 4.77 deaths per annum.

Similarly, UNICEF estimates say 260,000 children are born with heart problems every year in India, but hardly 10 percent of them get proper treatment, Panda said.

“Mumbaikars should take a pledge - Move, Get Mobile, Walk and Run!” “Start with just 45 minutes daily, and you will herald a new beginning towards helpingyourheartstayfitand healthy,” said well-known cardiologist Prince Surana.

The future generations also must be protected against heart diseases and strokes by encouraging and inculcating healthy lifestyles from early life among children, said Surana. Hamdulay Heart Foundation and Muallim, a Muslim lifestyle magazine, found shocking results during a recent cardiac checkup for corporate professionals.

“Some people in their late 20s and early 30s were detected with serious cardiac problems, indicating that CVD is hitting the young,” Z.A. Hamdulay, a leading city cardiac surgeon said.

Hamdulay said that he

had operated on a heart patient who was only 23-years old and recent trends have indicated an increase in premature heart attacks, disability and deaths among people in their prime age. Indus Health Plus’s (IHP) latest Abnormality Report has shown CVD hitting women as young as 35, with an increase in the age-group of 24-30 years in Mumbai.

“There is a 10-15 percent rise in CVD among young women in Bangalore, and 35 percent increase among women in Delhi. In Maharashtra, CVDs are increasing among

men and women in the 3040 age groups with high cholesterol levels in the 4550 year age brackets,” said Amol Naikawadi, IHP’s Joint Managing Director.

Naikawadi said that the report reveals that the CVDs susceptibility ratio of men to women is 3:2 in the younger age group, but post-menopause, it is 1:1.

In view of the growing CVD incidence, Z.A. Hamdulay has authored a multi-lingual book on the well-being of heart which will be published soon by the Hamdulay Heart Foundation for the benefit of the underprivileged sections of society.

`Many urban women die due to heart disease’

mumbAI, SepTember 28 (IANS):Nearly70percent of urban women succumb to cardio-vascular diseases, mainly due to late diagnosis and smoking, a top surgeon said here Saturday, on the eve of World Heart Day. “The tobacco habit is best left alone,” Ramakanta Panda, eminent cardiac surgeon and vice chairman of Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, told IANS. The theme of the World Heart Day this year is prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among women and children.

Panda shot to fame after operating on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Janu-

ary 2009. He said women in urban areas take up smoking, which has a host of consequences the educated youngsters do not seem to realise. Senior cardiac surgeon at Bombay Hospital Anil Sharma prescribes a simple mantra for avoiding heart problems, which kills millions annually.

“Fast foods and fast life result in faster heart attacks, a fast angioplasty or a fast bypass surgery,” Sharma said, adding the heart problems are rapidly rising in the country, especially the metros.

An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) research says that CVD deaths

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UN votes to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons

UNITED NATIONS, SEpTEmbEr 28 (Ap): The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday night to secure and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile, a landmark decision aimed at taking poison gas off the battlefield in the escalating 2 1/2-year conflict.

The vote after two weeks of intense negotiations marked a major breakthrough in the paralysis that has gripped the council since the Syrian uprising began. Russia and China previously vetoed three Western-backed resolutions pressuring President Bashar Assad’s regime to end the violence.

“Today’s historic resolution is the first hopeful news on Syria in a long time,” U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the council immediately after the vote, but he and others stressed that much more needs to be done to stop the fighting that has left more 100,000 dead.

“A red light for one form of weapons does not mean a green light for others,” the U.N. chief said. “This is not a license to kill with conventional weapons.”

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the “strong, enforceable, precedentsetting” resolution shows that diplomacy can be so powerful “that it can peacefully defuse the worst weapons of war.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the resolution does not automatically impose sanctions on Syria. The resolution calls for consequences if Syria fails to comply, but those will depend on the council passing another resolution in the event of

lows for military and nonmilitary actions to promote peace and security.

The final resolution states that the Security Council will impose measures under Chapter 7 if Syria fails to comply, but this would require adoption of a second resolution.

It bans Syria from possessing chemical weapons and condemns “in the strongest terms” the use of chemical weapons in the Aug. 21 attack, and any other use. It also would ban any country from obtaining chemical weapons or the technology or equipment to produce them from Syria.

Kerry stressed that the resolution for the first time makes a determination that “use of chemical weapons anywhere constitutes a threat to international peace and security,” which sets a new international norm.

The resolution authorizes the U.N. to send an advance team to assist the OPCW’s activities in Syria.

It asks Secretary-General Ban to submit recommendations to the Security

Council within 10 days of the resolution’s adoption on the U.N. role in eliminating Syria’s chemical weapons program.

“Syria cannot select or reject the inspectors,” Kerry said. “Syria must give those inspectors unfettered access to any and all sites and any and all people.”

The resolution requires the council to review compliance with the OPCW’s plans within 30 days, and every month after that.

In an indication of the enormity of the task ahead, the OPCW appealed for donations to fund the disarmament, saying it will have to hire new weapons inspectors and chemical experts.

To that end, Britain’s foreign minister announced after Friday’s vote that the UK would donate $3 million to OPCW Syria Trust fund.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the Security Council that China was also prepared to help fund the disarmament mission.

Meanwhile, a group of U.N. inspectors already in Syria investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons said Friday they are probing a total of seven suspected attacks, including in the Damascus suburb where hundreds were killed last month. That number was raised from three sites previously.

The OPCW destruction plan calls on Syria to give inspectors unfettered access to any site suspected of chemical weapons involvement, even if Syria’s government did not identify the location. That gives the inspectors unusually broad authority.

mANILA, SEpTEmbEr 28 (Ap): A deadly three-week standoff between government troops and Muslim rebels who held nearly 200 people hostage in the southern Philippines has ended with all of the captives safe, officials said Saturday.

Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said only a handful of Moro National Liberation Front rebels remained in hiding and were being hunted by troops in the coastal outskirts of Zamboanga city, adding authorities were trying to determine if rebel commander Habier Malik, who led the Sept. 9 siege, was dead.More than 200 people were killed in the clashes, including 183 rebels and 23 soldiers and police, in one of the bloodiest and longest-running attacks by a Muslim group in the south, scene of decades-long Muslim rebellion for self-rule in the largely Roman Catholic country.

“I can say that the crisis is over. We have accomplished the mission,” Gazmin told The Associated Press by telephone from Zamboanga, where he helped oversee a government offensive and hostage rescue mission by about 4,500 government troops and police.

Gazmin said 195 hostages were rescued, escaped or were freed.

The gunbattles, including exchanges of grenade and mortar fire, forced about 130,000 residents — more than 10 percent of the population of the bustling port city — to flee their homes to emergency shelters, including Zamboanga’s main sports complex. About 10,000 houses were burned by the rebels or destroyed in the fighting, according to a military report.

Cornered by a far larger number of government troops, the rebels sought help from their comrades from nearby provinces but guerrilla reinforcements were repulsed, he said.

Police and troops still have to clear areas of the

dangerous leftovers of the fighting, including unexploded bombs and possible booby traps, Gazmin said.

Gazmin, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and military chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista briefly toured the scene of the most intense gunbattles Saturday in Zamboanga’s Santa Catalina community, where nearly 100 rebels perished in clashes and now was a wasteland.

Army soldiers, who have been collecting bodies of guerrillas in Santa Catalina had to wear gas masks because of the stench of death.

All the houses in the vast community were either burned by the rebels in daily infernos or damaged by gunfire and mortar blasts. Atop a bulletpeppered building, troops raised a Philippine flag at half-staff.

“The rebel siege is over and Zamboanga is free again,” Roxas told reporters.

The siege in Zamboanga, about 860 kilometers (540 miles) south of Manila, began when heavily armed insurgents arrived by boat from outlying islands but were blocked by troops and policemen, who discovered what authorities said was a rebel plan to occupy and hoist their flag at Zamboanga’s city hall. The rebels then stormed five coastal communities and took residents hostage and were surrounded by troops.

President Benigno Aquino III, who flew to Zamboanga, ordered an offensive that began on Sept. 13 after the rebels refused to surrender and free their hostages.

The rebel faction involved in the fighting dropped its demand for a separate Muslim state and signed an autonomy deal with the government in 1996, but the guerrillas did not lay down their arms and later accused the government of reneging on a promise to develop long-neglected Muslim regions.

The United Nations Security Council votes on a resolution that will require Syria to give up its chemical weapons on September 27, at U.N. Headquarters. The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday night to secure and destroy Syria's chemical weapons stockpile, a landmark decision aimed at taking poison gas off the battlefield in the escalating 2 1/2-year conflict. (AP Photo)

non-compliance. That will give Assad ally Russia the means to stop any punishment from being imposed.

As a sign of the broad support for the resolution, all 15 council members signed on as co-sponsors.

For the first time, the council endorsed the roadmap for a political transition in Syria adopted by key nations in June 2012 and called for an international conference to be convened “as soon as possible” to implement it.

Ban said the target date for a new peace conference in Geneva is mid-November.

Whether the council can remain united to press for an end to the conflict remains to be seen.

“We know despite its clear usefulness, one resolution alone will not save Syria,” France’s Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said after the vote.

Syria’s U.N. Ambassador Bashar Ja’afari accused unnamed nations of already giving the resolution a negative interpretation

and trying to “derail it from its lofty purposes.”

And Republican senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham, who have been harshly critical of Obama’s policy on Syria, dismissed the resolution as “another triumph of hope over reality.” It “contains no meaningful or immediate enforcement mechanisms, let alone a threat of the use of force for the Assad regime’s non-compliance,” they said in a statement that was highly skeptical that Russia would ever approve a threat of force for non-compliance.

The vote came just hours after the world’s chemical weapons watchdog adopted a U.S.-Russian plan that lays out benchmarks and timelines for cataloguing, quarantining and ultimately destroying Syria’s chemical weapons, their precursors and delivery systems.

The Security Council resolution enshrines the plan approved by Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, mak-

ing it legally binding.

The agreement allows the start of a mission to rid Syria’s regime of its estimated 1,000-ton chemical arsenal by mid-2014, significantly accelerating a destruction timetable that often takes years to complete.

Kerry said the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile will begin in November and be completed as called for by the middle of next year.

“We expect to have an advance team on the ground (in Syria) next week,” OPCW spokesman Michael Luhan told reporters at the organization’s headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands immediately after its 41-member executive council approved the plan.

The OPCW plan gives Damascus a week to provide detailed information on its arsenal, including the name and quantity of all chemicals in its stockpile; the type and quantity of munitions that can be used to fire chemical weap-

ons; and the location of weapons, storage facilities and production facilities.

All chemical weapons production and mixing equipment should be destroyed no later than Nov. 1.

The Security Council resolution does not assign blame for any chemical attack. Some Western countries had wanted the draft to demand that the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks be referred to the International Criminal Court to be prosecuted for war crimes. Diplomats said this was discussed, but Russia objected.

As a result, the draft says only that the Security Council “expresses its strong conviction that those individuals responsible for the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic should be held accountable.”

The recent flurry of diplomatic activity followed the Aug. 21 poison gas attack that killed hundreds of civilians in a Damascus suburb, and by President Barack Obama’s threat of

U.S. strikes in retaliation.

After Kerry said Assad could avert U.S. military action by turning over “every single bit of his chemical weapons” to international control within a week, Russia quickly agreed.

Kerry and Lavrov signed an agreement in Geneva on Sept. 13 to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control for later destruction, and Assad’s government accepted.

Tough negotiations, primarily between Russia and the United States, followed on how Syria’s stockpile would be destroyed.

The U.N. resolution’s adoption was assured when the five veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council — Russia, China, the United States, France and Britain — signed off on the text on Thursday.

Russia and the United States had been at odds over the enforcement issue. Russia opposed any reference to Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter, which al-

contested in both houses of parliament, and is expected to make a strong showing in 2015.

Asked by a reporter if her party is focusing on changing a clause that bars her from becoming president, Suu Kyi said: “We are not complaining only about that clause.

There are many clauses that are undemocratic.”

The constitution favors the army with a mandatory allocation of one-quarter of the seats in parliament to military representatives appointed by the commander-in-chief, giving the military veto power over all major constitutional amendments and giving the army chief the right to appoint three key Cabinet posts concerning security matters.

A 109-member Constitution Review committee was formed in July to consider changes to the constitution before the 2015

elections.

An army coup instituted military rule in 1962, and parliamentary democracy was restored only after the 2010 election, though with the army retaining significant political power. President Thein Sein, who formerly served with the military regime, has instituted economic and political reforms, succeeding for the most part in getting Western nations to lift the sanctions they had imposed on the previous repressive government.

Asked if a consequence of an unfair election might be another coup, Suu Kyi said it is premature to say, but stressed that, “A system that is not based on fairness cannot be a democratic system. This will be a fake democracy.”

“How can you hold a fair democratic election with a fake democratic system?” she said.

Since her party rejoined mainstream politics and entered parliament, Suu Kyi has stressed that she holds no grudges against the army, pointing out that her own father, Gen. Aung San, was a military figure who led the country to independence from Britain.

Her conciliatory statements also stress that the army has a crucial role to play in national reconciliation.

On Friday, however, she indicated that her attitude may be falling on deaf ears.

Asked if she is happy with the military cooperation, she said: “Cooperation between the military and civilian political forces is a crucial foundation for national reconciliation.

However, I am not satisfied because there is almost no contact with the army until now. More contact is needed for better understanding from where we can hold negotiations.”

co-author of an upcoming IPCC report on impacts of climate change. “This is a point where any sensible person would look and say the risks are just getting too high.”

One of those IPCC emission scenarios — the one that scientists say is closest to what is now happening and has no projected reduction in pollution — has Earth hitting the 2 degree mark by mid-century.

In that scenario, it’s likely that the Arctic will have summers that are essentially ice free by midcentury and spring snow in North America would shrink by one quarter.

“If this isn’t an alarm bell, then I don’t know what one is. If ever there were an issue that demanded greater cooperation, partnership, and committed diplomacy, this is it,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in a statement.

One of the most contentious issues was how to deal in the report with what appears to be a slowdown in warming based on temperature data for

the past 15 years. Climate skeptics say this “hiatus” casts doubt on the scientific consensus on climate change, even though the past decade was the warmest on record.

Many governments had objections over how the issue was treated in earlier drafts and some had called for it to be deleted altogether.

In the end, the IPCC made only a brief mention of the issue in Friday’s summary for policymakers, stressing that short-term records are sensitive to natural variability and don’t in general reflect long-term trends.

The report did acknowledge that the climate may be less sensitive to carbon dioxide emissions than was stated in 2007.

The full 2,000-page report isn’t going to be released until Monday.

The IPCC assessments are important because they form the scientific basis of U.N. negotiations on a new climate deal for cutting emissions. Governments are supposed to finish that agreement in 2015, but it’s

unclear whether they will commit to the cuts that scientists say are need to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

The report presented four scenarios with different emissions controls. In the best possible case, with strict pollution controls, temperatures could only rise by as little as half a degree Fahrenheit (0.3 degrees Celsius) by 2100. The middle scenarios show increases in the 3 to 4 degree range F (2 degrees C). The worst case is somewhere between 5 and nearly 9 degrees F (2.6 degrees to 4.8 degrees C).

Scientists said the latest versions of the scenarios show there is hope, albeit faint, that the worst of climate change can be avoided. “We presented four possible futures,” said climate scientist Jerry Meehl of the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research. “It’s up to the governments to decide which future we embark upon. We can achieve a low climate change future. It is possible. In theory.”

Change charter before polls: Suu Kyi

YANGON, SEpTEmbEr 28 (Ap): Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has sharpened her criticism of her country’s incomplete transition to democracy, saying the next general election in 2015 cannot be fair unless the army-imposed constitu-

tion is amended.

Speaking to reporters Friday at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of her National League for Democracy party, Suu Kyi said an unfair election would have consequences, but did not elaborate.

Her party considers the current constitution undemocratic because of clauses giving the military a substantial percentage of parliamentary seats and disqualifying Suu Kyi from running for president.

“If the constitution is not amended, the 2015 election cannot be free or fair. It might be free but it cannot be fair,” Suu Kyi said. “An election held with an unfair constitution can never be fair. The unfair election will have consequences.”

The NLD was founded in 1988 during a failed pro-democracy uprising. It resoundingly won a 1990 election but was deprived of power when the military nullified the results.

The party boycotted an 2010 election as undemocratic, but ran in by-elections in 2012 after changes were made in election laws.

It won 43 of the 45 seats it

STOCKHOLm, SEpTEmbEr 28 (Ap): Top scientists have a better idea of how global warming will shape the 21st century: In a new report, they predict sea levels will be much higher than previously thought and pinpoint how dangerously hot it’s likely to get.

In its most strongly worded report yet, an international climate panel said it was more confident than ever that global warming is a man-made problem and likely to get worse. The report was welcomed by the Obama administration and environmental advocates who said it made a strong and urgent case for government action, while skeptics scoffed at it.

“There is something in this report to worry everyone,” said Chris Field, a Carnegie Institution scientist who is a leader of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change but wasn’t involved in the report released Friday.

Without any substantial changes, he said the world is now on track for summers at the end of the

century that are hotter than current records, sea levels that are much higher, deluges that are stronger and more severe droughts.

The Nobel Prize-winning panel’s report called the warming of the planet since 1950 “unequivocal” and “unprecedented” and blamed increases in heattrapping greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, oil and gas.

The United Nations created the panel of climate researchers in 1990 to tell world leaders what science is saying about global warming and how bad it will get. This is the group’s fifth major state-of-the-science report, approved by nearly 200 nations at the end of a weeklong meeting in Stockholm.

In its last massive report in 2007, the panel said it was “very likely” — or 90 percent certain — that global warming was due to human activity, particularly carbon dioxide from things like coal-burning power plants and car exhaust. The new report moves that to

95 percent or “extremely likely.”

The panel also finetuned its predictions for temperature changes and sea levels by the end of this century. Their worst case scenario previously put sea levels increase at just shy of 2 feet (59 centimeters) by 2100; now they put it at slightly more than 3 feet (1 meter). They cite better understanding of how much glaciers and ice sheets are melting and how water expands as it warms.

Unless the world drastically cuts emissions — an event scientists called highly unlikely to happen — the panel said Earth will warm by at least 2 more degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 degrees Celsius) this century in all but one of the four scenarios they outline.

That 2-degree threshold is “where the risks start piling up,” including food crises in developing countries, people forced to move from coastal cities because of rising seas and more extinctions, said Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer, a

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech during a ceremony at her National League for Democracy (NLD) party headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar, Friday, September 27. Suu Kyi attended the ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the NLD. (AP Photo)

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Kvitova wins Pan Pacific Open

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic holds her winner's plate for photos during an award ceremony following her victory over Angelique Kerber of Germany at the final match of the Pan Pacific Open Tennis tournament in Tokyo, Saturday, Sept.

28, 2013. Kvitova won the tournament 6-2, 0-6, 6-3. (AP Photo)

TOkyO, SEPTEmBER 28 (AFP): Czech Petra Kvitova recovered from a second-set meltdown to beat fellow left-hander Angelique Kerber 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 and capture the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday for her second title of the year.

Seventh seed Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon

champion, burst from the blocks in the Tokyo final, storming through the first set, but inexplicably suffered the dreaded 0-6 'bagel' in the second.

She quickly rediscovered her poise in the decider, screaming in delight and pumping her fist as she put away a sharp volley to take

a 4-0 lead. The 23-year-old put fifth seed Kerber out of her misery on her fourth match point, a blistering crosscourt forehand ending the German's resistance after an hour and 39 minutes and giving Kvitova an 11th career singles title.

"I really want to qualify for the end of season

championships but I want to enjoy this feeling first," said Kvitova, projected to rise from 11th to seventh in the new world rankings and closing in on sixth place in the race for next month's WTA Championships in Istanbul. "I felt a bit tired," added Kvitova after her tour-high 32nd

Wenger wants to stay at Arsenal forever

LONDON, SEPTEmBER 28 (REUTERS): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would happily see out the rest of his years at the north London club whose consistent support over nearly 17 years in the post has made him shun plenty of other job offers. The longestserving manager in the Premier League by around 14 years, Wenger told a news conference on Friday that majority shareholder Stan Kroenke's belief that the Frenchman was central to his long-term vision for the club was a big boost.

"I am very honoured to have the support of Stan Kroenke and that he thinks I can help the club. That is a huge confidence vote, that is of course for me something that is very positive," Wenger said. Kroenke was full of praise for the 63-yearold manager, whose contract runs out at the end of this season, in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published on Friday. "There's no one I feel more strongly about and I think he is doing a great job," Kroenke said.

"We have been very supportive, we have never wavered, we are proud of him, proud of the club, the way the club is run and how it holds itself out to the world." With Kroenke back-

Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger. (AP Photo)

ing him so openly, Wenger talking about his love for the club and Arsenal enjoying an excellent start to the season, a new deal seems likely to be a formality.

"The good thing with me, if I have one quality, you don't need a lot of talks to extend the contract," Wenger said.

Asked when he would sign a deal, he replied: "I don't know. When we find time. I don't think that's the most important problem at the moment." Wenger, whose team are top of the Premier League on

goal difference from Tottenham Hotspur with 12 points from five games, put his longevity down to the club's mentality in an era where trigger-happy owners sack managers just months into a job.

"I'm very grateful to this club because during the 17 years we had ups and downs they have always shown big faith in me and they let me always do the job like I thought it had to be done," he said. "If I'm still here today it's because I got that consistent support from inside the club.

three-set match of 2013.

"Angie came back at me but I tried to stay focused and it's amazing to win such a big tournament."

It was Kvitova's first title since Dubai in February and winning the premier five event earned her $426,000. Kerber, who had been seeking a third title and first of the year, took home $213,000. "It's tough to answer why I play so many three-set matches," Kvitova told AFP after levelling her head-to-head record with Kerber to 2-2.

"I've still not figured out why. I played two and a half hours yesterday (in beating Venus Williams) but that's not the reason. My game is still up and down but I keep fighting until the last point."

Kvitova voiced confidence she could push on and win another grand slam title in 2014. "After winning Wimbledon I know what it takes," she said. "It's an unbelievable feeling and I really want to experience it once more. "I have a new fitness coach (Marek Vseticek) and my condition has felt good this week," she said. "It's a good sign for me. I have more confidence on court."

Kerber, who paid dearly for making only 48 percent of her first serves in the final set, was gracious in defeat. "After the second set I tried to play the same tennis but she was too good at the end," said the 25-yearold. "She played aggressively. All credit to her."

LOCAL

Farmers seen with resource person Kezholeno Zao, BTM ATMA, Jakhame block during a demonstration programme at Kigwema village on September 24. The programme organized

by ATMA Jakhama block was on winter crops. Seeds, micronutrient and biofertilizer were given to the group.

Elected members from mountain states of India pose for lens during Ist Indian Himalayan Legislators meet in Kohima as part of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III Nagaland. (Morung Photo)

Ronaldinho's World Club hopes in balance

I turned many offers down because I rate what I've got here and I always thought RiO DE JANEiRO, SEPthis club is special on that TEmBER 28 (AFP): front."

Veteran Brazilian Ronaldinho's hopes of playing in December's Club World 'HERE FOREVER' The highs include Cup are in the balance after Wenger leading Arsenal he picked up a thigh injury to three Premier League in training, his club Atletico titles and four FA Cups, Mineiro said Friday. Club while among the lows have doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told been fan frustration that reporters the 2002 world the trophies have dried up champion had suffered the with the last one coming in injury on Thursday and an IRM showed a torn muscle.

2005.

However, he expessed hope He has also battled criti- that the 33-year-old would cism at a lack of activity in return in time for the Dethe transfer market but cember event in Morocco. answered it in style with "We must be careful in this month's deadline-day talking about time frames coup in signing Germany when it comes to a muscle midfielder Mesut Ozil from injury -- it depends much Real Madrid. If Kroenke on the player," Globo Sports gets his way, there could be quoted Lasmar as saying. "It plenty more action on the is a serious injury and the recovery time is not short.

Wenger rollercoaster.

"Honestly, I would love He could be back in three to be here forever because months, three and a half, two that would mean I would be and a half. "I think it is posimmortal but I am not na- sible he will play the World ive enough to believe that championship." The former so just what I would like to Barcelona star is unlikely do as long as I am here is to to make next June's Brazil give the best for this club World Cup squad under Luiz Scolari who led the because I love his club of Felipe 2002 vintage which includcourse," Wenger said. "It's ed Ronaldinho to glory in Jaa long time and a short time pan. But the veteran is keen (in the job), because I don't to add a major club honour know where the 17 years having in July already helped have gone. Our job has a Atletico to their first Libertagood advantage, you just dores title at the expense look forward to the next of Paraygauan three-times game, you never look back." champions Olimpia.

Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA) conducted a Father School at Aoyimti Baptist Church from September 23 to 26. Resource persons were Rev. Dr. Toshi Langu, Associate Pastor, Rev. T. Chuba Jamir, Associate Pastor and four helpers rendered their wisdom, service and time. Thirty-one fathers attended the school. Aoyimti Baptist Church Pastor Temsü Jamir has acknowledged KABA for fully sponsoring the programme.

Participants during the training on IPM cum Field day on System of rice intensification (SRI) organized jointly by KVK, Wokha and DAO, Wokha at Liphanyan village.

Winners of the senior and junior categories of the Inter School Singing Competition 2013 organized by ZZone Clusters’ Peren on September 20. Albert Ezung, SDO (Civil) Peren was the special guest of the programme.

Woods voted US PGA player of the year

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, SEPTEmBER 28 (AP): Tiger Woods was voted U.S. PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time on the strength of his five big wins and return to No. 1 in the world.

It was the third time Woods won the Jack Nicklaus Award despite not winning a major.

He made up for that with two World Golf Championships and The Players Championship among his five wins. No one else won more than twice this year, and Woods won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average and the tour money title. "It's been an incredible year to have won five times, two of those World Golf Championships and one Players," Woods said on a conference call on Friday. "It's been just a fantastic year all around.

It's also an incredible feeling to be voted by your peers, and to have that type of respect is Tiger Woods hits out of the bunker on the third hole during the final round something that's very humof play in the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club, bling." The tour does not release the percentage of votes in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 22. (AP Photo)

won or even who finished second. Jordan Spieth was voted rookie of the year in a race that likely was no contest.

The 20-year-old Texan began the year with no status on any tour. He won the John Deere Classic, lost in a playoff at another event, reached the Tour Championship, was chosen for the Presidents Cup team and wound up 10th on the money list with nearly $4 million.

He will be the youngest American — and first tour rookie — to play in the Presidents Cup next week in Ohio.

"I don't know if it's a 'pinch me' moment yet," Spieth said. "I think my mind is still really on next week." Woods was on the ballot with British Open champion Phil Mickelson, Masters champion Adam Scott, FedEx Cup champion Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar. Mickelson also won the Phoenix Open and was runner-up in the U.S. Open for the sixth time. Along with his first major, Scott won The Barclays. If either of them had

won the Tour Championship, three wins and a major might have won some votes over five big wins and no majors.

Mickelson, with more wins (42) and majors (five) than any player except for Woods dating to the Tom Watson generation, has never been tour player of the year, No. 1 in the world ranking or won a tour money title. The Jack Nicklaus Award began in 1990. In 24 years, Woods has won it 11 times and only two other players have won it twice — Fred Couples (1991, 1992) and Nick Price (1993, 1994). It was the fourth time in the last five years that the winner did not capture a major.

Woods nearly made it a clean sweep of all the awards.

Steve Stricker narrowly beat him out for the Byron Nelson Award with a 65 on the final day at East Lake in the Tour Championship. That award is for lowest scoring average, though it is not as prestigious as the Vardon Trophy from the

PGA of America. The Vardon Trophy dates to 1937 and requires 60 rounds (instead of 50 for the PGA Tour's version of the award) with no incomplete rounds. It was the first time since 2009, right before his personal life unraveled, that Woods won these awards.

Even though he has more of them than anyone in history, he said that it doesn't get old.

"I know how hard it is," Woods said. "I've had to work my way back from injuries on numerous occasions throughout the years. These last couple years are no exception to that. There were a lot of people saying I could never win again, and two years later I've got eight wins on our tour. I'm very proud of where I've come from, from being ranked outside the top 50 to being ranked where I am now, and to have had the success that I've had this year just makes it all the more rewarding." He said his biggest win this year was at The Players Championship,

mainly because it's the one golf course he plays regularly that has given him fits. His other wins this year came on courses where he won for at least the fourth time.

"You start playing golf courses that you like and that suit your game," Woods said.

"Guys generally play that schedule and give themselves the best opportunity to win tournaments and to have a nice living out on tour. For me, The Players Championship is the big event and against probably the strongest field we play all year. I haven't had a lot of success since 2001. "To finally put myself there with the chance and the way I was hitting it to get it done on that Sunday, boy, it sure felt good."

Woods and Spieth won two different awards, though both pointed to the area of improvement — the majors. Woods has been stuck on 14 majors since 2008, though he had a chance in the final round this year at the British Open.

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of Hornbill National Rock Contest 2012, GIngerfeet from Kolkata has released their debut album ‘High and Above’ on Nagaland’s own e-commerce website www. indihut.com.

Gingerfeet is considered to be one of the most powerful funk rock band in India where they were shortlisted for Hard Rock Rising 2013 – the global battle of the bands competition organized by Hard Rock Cafe – International chain of pubs in which the band emerged as all India winners and now will be representing India globally.

The band from Kolkata chose indihut to launch their debut album worldwide where people can support the band and download their music album using their debit, credit cards, internet banking and paypal accounts.

Rolling Stone Magazines review of High and Above: Bassist Lokes Mangar’s slaps and taps his way through the catchiest grooves on songs like ‘God Forbid’ and ‘Stars. Gingerfeet go the hard rock way through most of their album, sticking to gang backing vocals and guitar solos [courtesy Vedant Razz] on the RATM-goes-dreamy political number “No Division”. Gingerfeet competently delivers funk rock and manages a fresh take on it for most part on High and Above: The First Wave. The debut is definitely an attempt that inspires you to watch the band on stage, and that’s a great start.

Music lovers can directly log in to www.indihut.com and download this album using their mobile phones or laptops Michelle Yanthan presents special number during the 42nd either by using indihut coupons or inter- annual Freshers’ day of Kohima Lotha Students’ Union at The Heritage, Kohima on September 28. (Morung Photo) net banking.

Katy Perry struggles Naga Orpheus Hunt 2013 with OCD 18 contestants selected for recording round

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‘Roar’ singer has obsessive compulsive disorder and finds herself inexplicably compelled to organise everything in alphabetical lists and eradicate all germs in her house with crazy cleaning rituals. Referencing infamous OCD sufferer, movie mogul Howard Hughes, she told Z100 radio host Elvis Duran ‘’I am so OCD. I always want to put things in alphabetical order. I am also a little Howard Hughes about germs.’’

The pop star - who has been dating John Mayer since her divorce from Russell Brand - hopes she can go down in history as a musical legend like her personal icon, Sir Elton John.

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much awaited screening for this year Naga Orpheus Hunt was held at Eastern Talkies, where eighteen aspiring NOH, 2013 contestants out of twenty one were selected to go through for the first recording round.

Altogether two contestants from Zunheboto and one from Mokokchung were eliminated after a tiring audition which lasted for more than seven hours. The name of the selected contestants from Mokokchung are Alemkaba, Meyinungsang Longkumer, Yapangtola, Lijem Atsongchanger and Sentimenla. Kohima contestants comprising of David Sailo, Tovi Achumi, T. Apenla Sangtam and Vesuto Medeo were

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Osbourne has received threats from people wanting to attend her wedding, but she insists she’s only keen on inviting her close friends and family to the event.

The ‘Fashion Police’ co-host is yet to set a date for her nuptials to vegan chef Matthew Mosshart - who she has been dating since 2011 - but she admits she’s already had friends and family bribe her for an invitation to the ceremony.

Speaking to E! News, she said ‘’Isn’t it weird how people care more about your wedding than you do Then they say things like, ‘Well, you better invite me and my mum and my brother or I’ll never speak to you again.’ ‘’I’ve already had threats. It’s one of those things

where I’m like, ‘If you threaten me, you’re not coming anyway even if I love you.’ ‘’ The 28-year-old reality TV star - who has been inundated with offers to televise her wedding - is adamant she won’t get carried away with the excitement of planning her big day and is ‘’close’’ to asking her mother Sharon Osbourne to take over the preparations because she’s beginning to stress over it.

She explained ‘’You get married for the person you love and for your very close friends and family. To me, you don’t get married for attention. ‘’It’s been one of those things that I’ve been struggling over. I’m this close to being like, ‘Mum, do everything and then I’ll just show up!’ ‘’

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spared the axe for this round. The lone drawback for Dimapur was the inability of one contestant, Kavitoli Kiba who could not turn up for the screening round due to personal matter. Except for that Abetoli Awomi, Nokinwaba, Pongchai Konyak and Ajungba Longkumer got through for the second recording round.

The selected contestants from Zunheboto are Obed N Jimo, Mikato Sumi, Nogheli Z Muru, Kinitoli Y Yeputho, Vikatoli Yepthomi and Tonakali.

The main highlights of the screening round were the outstanding performance by Meyinungsang Longkumer from Mokokchung and

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Blake Shelton Takes Aim at Anti-gay Protesters Country

music star Blake Shelton has taken aim at America’s Westboro Baptist Church after the religious extremists announced plans to demonstrate at one of his upcoming gigs.

The controversial group has vowed to picket the singer’s 3rd October (13) concert in Kansas City, Kansas, branding the singer a sinner and vulgar adulterer for marrying second wife Miranda Lambert. The church also called Shelton and Lambert fake Christians, claiming they are the direct cause of same-sex marriage flourishing - but now outspoken Shelton has

fired back.

In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, Hey Wbc... I’ve got one more sin for ya... Blow me, and added sarcastically, Oh no! Not a picket! What will I ever do!!

The dreaded wrath of the picket!! Shelton also tweeted a photo of a female member of the church and captioned the snap, You know what else God hates Inbreeding... before ranting, This isn’t about God. It’s about me using this opportunity to make y’all look like the absolute complete dipsts you are.

The Westboro Baptist Church regularly courts controversy by picketing outside high-profile events, including concerts by Radiohead and Foo Fighters, and using the platform to spread anti-gay and other hateful messages.

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the ever bubbly Nogheli Z Muru, former Kids for fame, 2009 finalist from Zunheboto whose singing and quality vocal tone control left the panel of judge showering them with only positive remarks. Indeed the version of Bronu Mars song, ‘just the way you are’ by Meyinungsang Longkumer impressed the judges so much that they requested another song which he gladly obliged.

It is to be noted that the recording round will be held at Mokokchung in the second week of October which the organisers will notify through various means of communications like local papers and social networking sites.

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Shah Rukh Khan had gone out of his way to ensure that his last release, ‘Chennai Express’, had the biggest release ever for a Hindi film with 3500 screens in India and 700 plus screens abroad.

But now Ranbir has beaten the actor in the numbers game with ‘Besharam’, distributed by Reliance Entertainment, which will be released in atleast 3600 screens in India, making it the biggest release in Hindi film history till date.

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Terry's header gives Chelsea a draw

LONDON, September 28 (Ap): Chelsea captain John Terry's header recovered a 1-1 draw at Tottenham before his side had Fernando Torres sent off in a heated London derby on Saturday. Tottenham had been the more effective attacking unit initially, and took the lead in the 19th minute through Gylfi Sigurdsson.

But Chelsea seized the initiate in the second half, and Terry connected with Juan Mata's free kick to level. Fernando Torres had been at the heart of Chelsea's second-half revival, but the striker was dismissed with 10 minutes to go after a second booking for clashing with Jan Vertonghen as he jumped.

Torres was aghast, remaining on the pitch in disbelief before eventually heading down the tunnel.

But Tottenham couldn't produce a winner with its man advantage, and remains two points ahead of Chelsea. The match was as fiery as the build-up when the tensions between the rival managers spilled out in public.

Tottenham's Andre chelsea's John terry, second left, scores against tottenham Hotspur, during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane, London, Sat- Villas-Boas, once a junior member of Jose Mourinho urday, Sept. 28, 2013. (AP Photo)

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coaching staff at Chelsea and Inter Milan, was facing his former mentor for the first time from an opposing dugout. Their pre-match greeting at White Hart Lane was more cordial than their verbal exchanges through the media in recent days. It was left to the Tottenham fans to taunt Mourinho, as Villas-Boas initially imposed himself over his former team.

Christian Eriksen was the orchestrator for Sigurdsson's opener, two week after setting up the Iceland midfielder's double at Norwich. Eriksen brought the ball down the left flank and crossed to Roberto Soldado, who teed up Sigurdsson to find the net.

A second Tottenham goal looked likely, with Paulinho coming close a couple of times. Just before the break, Kyle Walker backheeled the ball to Andros Townsend, who cut in from the right and set up Paulinho but the Brazil midfielder could only find the sidenetting. It was a miss Tottenham would pay for.

Chelsea was revitalized after the break, giving just the response Mourinho will have demanded. Out-

of-favor Mata entered, replacing John Obi Mikel, and Torres started to show purpose on his first league start since the opening day of the season. Early on, the Spain striker stormed down the right flank, and weaved his way through before sending in a cross that Oscar couldn't get on the end of.

Torres then received his first booking, for scratching Vertonghen's face, as he pressed for the equalizer.

Energetic and assertive, Chelsea's tenacity paid off.

The Blues were awarded a free kick when Jan Vertonghen tripped Ramires as he ran through on goal.

And Terry became the first opponent to score at White Hart Lane all season. Tottenham struggled to get out of its own half as Chelsea pushed for the winner, with Torres the creator as Andre Schurrle was denied

by Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Tottenham changed the focal point of the attack, with Jermain Defoe, who scored in the League Cup in midweek, replacing Soldado. But the winner proved elusive as Defoe struck at Cech with no power and Sigurdsson volleyed over on the turn.

HQ IGAR, Thipuzu SU, Asian Mission College wins

HQ IGAR players and officials pose for lens after defeating rival Post Graduate SU in 1st preliminary round on September 28. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | September 28

Registering win in their respective matches, HQ IGAR, Thipuzu SU and Asian Mission College today moved into the second round of the ongoing 14th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy

2013 (Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü & Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshü) here under the aegis of the Angami Students’ Union (ASU).

In the first match of the day, HQ IGAR defeated the Post Graduate SU by 4-0.

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JOHOr bAHrU (mALAySIA), September 28 (ptI): India wasted a two-goal advantage to draw 3-3 against hosts Malaysia in their last inconsequential round-robin match of The Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 hockey tournament, on Saturday.

With this match, India finished on top of the standings but the result of the tie was merely of academic interest as both India and Malaysia have already qualified for Sunday's summit clash ahead of Saturday's game.

Both India and Malaysia finished with 13 points and were unbeaten in the round robin stages but the Indians managed the top position on account of a better goal difference. With their final spots already sealed, both the teams lacked urgency and did not go all out in the match.

The Indians dominated the early exchanges and took the lead in the 10th minute when Satbir Sing slammed in from a rebound after Amit Rohidass' initial attempt from a penalty corner was blocked by Malaysian goalkeeper Mohd Hazrul Ahmad Sobri. Malaysia earned a penalty corner in the 25th minute but wasted the opportunity as they failed to stop the push.

and AI Singh netted a goal each in 25th and 48th minutes respectively.

Thipuzu SU edged past Kandi FC by 2-1 in the second match. Hukhoneyi Rhakho opened the account for Thipuzu SU in 34th minute while the equalizer for Kandi FC

came through Motilo Kath in 57th minute. A minute later, Veshezo Tetseo scored the winning goal for Thipuzu SU. Asian Mission College defeated Black & White FC 5-4 via tie-break. Both teams were held at 1-1 within allotted full time play. Vikedo netted a goal for Asian Mission College in 26th minute while Avito netted an equalizer goal for Black & White FC in 54th minute. The match was decided through tie-break in which Asian Mission College won the match 5-4.

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Stunt man Lary Mukhim from Shillong, Meghalaya is seen performing some stunts during a break time during the ongoing Summer Sprint Challenge, 2013 at the Agri Expo, Dimapur on September 28. (Manen Aier Photo)

Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting C’ship

DImApUr, September 28 (mexN): The 4th Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Championship 2013 was conducted from September 24-27, 2013 in Dimapur. According to a press release, 28 shooters (men & women) took part in the three-day competitive event, categorised into five 10-metre events. The youngest was a 13 year-old in the youth category and the oldest was a 59 yearold, who took part in the men’s category. Toinali K. Chishi and T. Temjen Jamir were crowned ‘Champion of Champions’ in 10-metre air rifle and 10-metre air pistol categories, respectively, the release stated.

The release further stated that only one competitor could achieve the ‘minimum qualifying score’ (MQS) of the Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Rule in 10M Standard Air Pistol. The competitor, Alezo Keditsu was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1000 out of the total cash award of Rs. 11, 40, 000 sponsored by Aries Foundation to encourage interested shooters to take up sports shooting as a career, it was stated.

India doubled their lead in the 33rd minute through Ramandeep Singh who scored from an acute angle from the right to notch up his sixth goal in the tournament. India, however, did not look impressive at the change of ends as they seemed contended with the two goal lead.

Malaysia were the better side on display in the second half as they created more scoring opportunities but goals eluded them till the last 10 minutes of the game. Malaysia changed the complexion of the match in the last 10 minutes by pumping in three goals to make a stunning comeback.

Malaysia reduced the deficit in the 61st minute when Shahril Saabah converted a penalty corner.

Three minutes later Rashid Baharom latched on to a through pass from skipper Fitrii Saari to send a high flick into the top net past Indian custodian Harjot Singh. Shahril scored his second goal of the day in the 68th minute converting another penalty corner to make it 3-2 in favour of the hosts. Vice-captain Affan Yousof turned out to be the saviour for his side by scoring a brilliant field goal .177 Peep Sight in the final minute of the 10M Air Rifle match to equalise for India.

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Police - 352/400; Alezo Keditsu - 350/400; Shalo Khing- 350/400; Imna Toshi Jamir - 329/400; T. Temjen Jamir - 324/400; Neiphrezo Keditsu 312/400; Zuchanthung Ezung - 302/400; Theja Peseye - 267/400; Cheery Seb - 322/400.

10M Prone Position Air Rifle M e ra n g J a m i r 388/400-MQS; Hito Swu384/400-MQS; Kimatsung Jamir - 374/400; Alezo Keditsu - 372/400; Michael Rhakho - 371/400; Menu10M Air Pistol obeilie Yiese - 361/400; Israel G. Xuivi, Nagaland Theja Peseye - 358/400.

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