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Actor Sanjay Dutt gets 14-day break from prison

International Day of Older Persons observed [ PAGE 02]

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Naga Hoho stands by May 3 resolution DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 1 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has stood by its May 3, 2013 resolution that “the formation of such a body (Nagaland Tribe Council) is premature” and that “it is not appropriate for Naga society at this juncture when the Nagas are struggling for social and political fraternity.” A press note from the President and Assistant General Secretary of the Naga Hoho asserted that if at all it is necessary to form the NTC, then “it should be thoroughly discussed and initiated by the tribe Hohos and not from any individual imposing their will and interest upon the mandated tribe Hohos.” This resolution was upheld in a consultative meeting of the Naga Hoho at Hotel Vivor, Kohima where all tribe Hohos from Nagaland – Ao, Angami, Chakhesang, Kyong, Sumi, Pochury and Zeliangrong attended with “adequate representatives.”

NFHRCC survey of Western Sumi & Rengma sectors today

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DIMAPUR , OC TOBER 1 (MExN): The Nagaland Foothills Road Co ordination Committee along with the PWD (R&B) is scheduled to conduct physical land survey of Niuland area under Western Sumi and Rengma Sectors on October 2. A press note from the NFHRCC has informed all committee members and requested all leaders of Rengma Hoho to accompany the committee along with the department officials to assemble at 6:30 am at the NFHRCC Treasurer, Yashitsungba Aier’s residence in Kher Mohul. The team is then scheduled to proceed at 7:00 am towards Governor’s camp, Doyang River.

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Jung Ha-yoon, 2, appears to be stuck inside a ceramic container while playing with other children at the traditional sports square during the “Taste Korea! Korean Royal Cuisine Festival” held at Unhyeon Palace, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 1. (AP Photo)

72 sitting MPs could go if convicted

NEw DELHI, OCTOBER 1 (IANs): As many as 72 sitting MPs face criminal charges and could be disqualified if convicted for over two years, watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said Tuesday. According to a study by the NGO, of these MPs, 18 are from the Bharatiya Janata Party while the Congress has 14, Samajwadi Party (eight), Bahujan Samaj Party (six), AIADMK (four),

Janata Dal-United (three) and Communist Party of IndiaMarxist (two). The remaining 17 belong to smaller parties. One reason for the low rate of conviction is the excruciatingly slow pace at which hearings of cases proceed in courts, said the NGO working for transparency in politics. ADR said that an analysis of the elections (including 2009 Lok Sabha and assembly polls since 2008) of the

4,807 elected members (MPs and state legislators), 1,460 (30 percent) have declared criminal cases against them. Of these, 688 (14 percent) face serious criminal cases. It further said not all convictions lead to disqualification of sitting MPs or state legislators but only those related to the cases registered under violations mentioned in section 8(1), 8(2) and 8(3) as per the July 10 Supreme Court judgment.

BANgALORE, OCTOBER 1 fenders, have stated that the AF- is my message. I love my life very (MExN): Taking a step in the di- SPA must be repealed. much and want to have the freerection to have the Armed ForcThe Second Administra- dom to meet people and struges (Special Powers) Act, 1958 tive Reforms Commission, the gle for issues close to my heart.” (AFSPA) repealed, Amnesty In- Jeevan Reddy Committee to re“Irom Sharmila’s hunger ternational India said today that view the AFSPA and the Prime strike is a protest against human the detention of Irom Sharmila Minister’s Working Group on rights violations, and is different Chanu, an activist from Manipur Confidence-Building Measures from self-starvation as a way to state, for close to thirteen years in Jammu and Kashmir has also commit suicide,” said Shashifor her prolonged hunger strike urged the repeal of the law. kumar Velath. “India has a long is a continuing reminder of InIrom Sharmila was arrested history of activists undertaking dia’s intolerance to dissent. by the Manipur police shortly af- hunger strikes for noble causes. “Irom Sharmila is a Prisoner ter she began her hunger strike Authorities must consider the of Conscience, who is being held and charged with attempting to validity of Irom Sharmila’s desolely for her peaceful exmands, not demean her pression of her beliefs,” protest by charging her Calls for immediate release of said Shashikumar Velath, with attempting to comIrom Sharmila, who is termed a mit suicide,” said ShashiProgrammes Director of Amnesty International ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ by the kumar Velath. India. “Authorities must The British Medical drop all charges against international human rights group Association, in a briefing her, and release her imto the World Medical Asmediately and unconditionally.” commit suicide – a criminal of- sociation, has clarified that “A Irom Sharmila began her fence under Indian law. hunger strike is not equivalent hunger strike after the killing She is being detained in the to suicide. Individuals who emof 10 people in Manipur by the security ward of a hospital in bark on hunger strikes aim to Assam Rifles in Malom, Imphal Imphal, where she is force-fed a achieve goals important to them in November 2000. She has de- diet of liquids through her nose. but generally hope and intend to manded the removal of the AF- Anyone wishing to meet her, in- survive.” This position is embodSPA from Manipur. cluding her family and friends, ied by the World Medical AssoAmnesty International and have to go through a lengthy ciation in its Malta Declaration several other rights organiza- process of obtaining permission on Hunger Strikers. tions continue to demand the from the Manipur government. In February 2012, the Surepeal of the AFSPA. Several UN She has pleaded not guilty preme Court of India observed bodies and experts, including the to the charges of attempting to in its ruling in the Ram Lila MaidSpecial Rapporteur on violence commit suicide, and has said she an Incident versus Home Secreagainst women, its causes and is holding a non-violent protest. tary, Union of India and Others consequences, the Special RapSpeaking to Amnesty Inter- case that a hunger strike is “a porteur on extrajudicial, sum- national India, Irom Sharmila, form of protest which has been mary or arbitrary executions who says she is inspired by Ma- accepted, both historically and and the Special Rapporteur on hatma Gandhi’s philosophy of legally in our constitutional juthe situation of human rights de- non-violence, said, “My struggle risprudence.”

RPF arrests one with Spasmo Welfare of people is top priority: Governor

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 1 (MExN): Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel on Tuesday, October 1 seized 20, 000 capsules of restricted Spasmo proxyvon at the Dimapur railway station. The contraband was seized from one man hailing from Manipur. He was identified as PH Faruk (23 years), hailing from Lilong Haoribe, Thoubal, Manipur. According to the officerin-charge of the RPF, Dimapur railway station, Faruk had procured the consignment from Patna, Bihar. Faruk, who is reportedly a courier revealed during interrogation that he was handed the consignment by one Tas in Patna to transport it to Imphal in return for Rs.

BJP Nagaland apprises Governor on state issues

RPF personnel led OC, Rokonicha Pucho display to the media the accused along with the seized contraband on October 1.

20, 000 in cash, the OC said. He had boarded the BP Mail en route to Imphal and got down in Dimapur at around 1:30 am, Tuesday. On arrival, RPF personnel led by ASI James and constable Adarhü got suspi-

cious of his movement and intercepted him. The contraband, said to be worth Rs. two lakh in the illicit drug market, was found packed in polythene packs inside a rucksack carried by Faruk.

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 1 (MExN): A three member delegation from the Nagaland State BJP unit met Nagaland Governor, Dr Ashwani Kumar on September 30 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima and apprised him on the IndoNaga political issue, the Assam- Nagaland border issue, Article 371(A) and financial issues related to the State. A press note from the General Secretary and Spokesman for BJP Nagaland informed that the Governor had communicated that his top priority is the welfare of the people and upholding the

Constitution of India. He further stated that education, employment and infrastructure building such as Roads-under BRO & NH, Railways, and Communication - BSNL should improve in their performance. The Governor further assured that he would take the matter to appropriate authorities at the Centre. The note cited that the Governor during his visit to some Government schools had witnessed that there are 105 students with only one teacher and in some cases there are insufficient class rooms or teachers. He stated, “We are cheating ourselves when we say we are giving education”. He further shared his personal views on reforms in Naga-

land’s education. He also suggested that students pursue professional courses after 10th Standard. The note informed that as per the 2011 census, out of 19.81 lakh population there are 1,14,600 people employed in State Government departments. “Therefore, students need to take up more vocational courses to be self employed,” it added. On Oil exploration, the Governor suggested that the people of Nagaland must visit Barmer, Rajasthan and study the tripartite model, whereby 12% royalty in the form of revenue is paid to the State Government, which amounts to 600 crore per year and 24 % is paid to the people and the rest goes to

the Companies. He called for studies to explore whether a similar model would be viable in Nagaland as well. He also emphasized on the need for peace and political stability and asserted that the 16 point agreement & Article 371(A) should be honored and cannot be compromised. The Party also sought clarification on transfer and posting files being delayed at the Governor’s table. He clarified that all files are cleared in due time and that no files are kept pending. The BJP State team included Dr M. Chuba Ao, State President; Vihoshe James, General Secretary (Adm) and K.James Vizo, General Secretary and Spokesman.

1 in 8 people around ‘Senior citizens are preservers of oral history’ the world go hungry Morung Express news Dimapur | October 1

MILAN, OCTOBER 1 (REUTERs): One in eight people around the world is chronically undernourished, the United Nations’ food agencies said on Tuesday, warning world leaders that some regions would fail in halving the number of hungry by 2015. In their latest report on food insecurity, the U.N. agencies estimated that 842 million people were suffering chronic hunger in 2011-13, or 12 percent of the world’s population, down 17 percent from 1990-92. The new figure was lower than the last estimate of 868 million in 2010-12 and 1.02 billion in 2009, but the report said progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goal to halve the prevalence of hunger in the world by 2015 was uneven. Many countries were unlikely to meet the goal adopted by world leaders at the United Nations in 2000, said the Food and

Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). “Those (countries) that have experienced conflict during the past two decades are more likely to have seen significant setbacks in reducing hunger,” the report said. “Landlocked countries face persistent challenges in accessing world markets, while countries with poor infrastructure and weak institutions face additional constraints.” FAO, WFP and IFAD define undernourishment, or hunger, in the State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013 report as “not having enough food for an active and healthy life” and an inability to “meet dietary energy requirements”. Policies aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food availability were crucial in reducing hunger even

where poverty was widespread, the agencies said. “When they are combined with social protection and other measures that increase the incomes of poor families to buy food, they can have an even more positive (effect) and spur rural development,” they said. Remittances, three times larger than official development assistance, have had a significant impact on food security by leading to better diets and reduced hunger, they said. The vast majority of people suffering hunger, or 827 million, live in developing countries, where the prevalence of undernourishment is estimated at 14.3 percent, the report found. Africa remains the region with the highest prevalence of undernourishment, with more than one in five people estimated to be undernourished, while most of the undernourished people are in southern Asia.

“Senior citizens are the preservers of our oral history and tradition and we should tap these resources from them while they are still with us,” said Parliamentary Secretary for IT&C, Science & Technology, Technical Education and Taxes on Tuesday on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons observed at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur. He opined that the elderly are an important group in Naga society, which has predominantly followed oral history and tradition; the stories of which have been told from generation to generations through word of mouth. “And the older persons who have seen and experienced different stages of life are the main source of our stories,” he added. According to Tovihoto, senior citizens are rich resources of Naga stories. He asserted that respect and care for the elderly should be a daily habit for everybody. “By giving them good care and attention, we are

Parliamentary Secretary, Tovihoto Ayemi (first row right) along with the awardees and other officials while observing the International Day of Older Persons at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

not only preserving precious persons but also inviting blessings from God and the aged,” he said. He maintained that the responsible authorities should enquire whether the government’s welfare initiatives are meeting the needs of senior citizens.

The Parliamentary Secretary said that authorities should deliver whatever is due to senior citizens. Pointing out the need to give extra care to the ageing population, Tovihoto stated that provision for adequate healthcare for aged persons should not

compromised at any cost. He also stressed on finding ways for inclusion of senior citizens into the workforce, as per their own capacity and health condition. He added that responsible authorities could also engage in creative activities to promote older persons. He advocated for avenues through which the young and old can come together and focus on common issues such as environment, community service etc. Later, the Parliamentary Secretary and his family distributed gifts to the senior citizens. Two senior citizens, Dr. C. Tarep Ao (83) and Khrilenuo Terhuja (80) were presented awards for their contributions to society. DC Dimapur, Hushili Sema chaired the programme while DPO Dimapur, Chubainla Jamir spoke on the theme of International Day of Older Persons 2013 – ‘The future we want; what elders are saying.’ After the programme, the senior citizens were provided with a free medical camp organized by Rotary Club.

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International Day of Older Persons observed

kOhIma, OctOber 1 (DIPr): The Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum, Kohima and the Department of Social Welfare jointly organised the observation of International Day of Older Persons at Kohima on October 1. The day was also observed as part of the commemoration for 50 years of Nagaland Statehood, with Minister for Social Welfare, Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest. The senior citizens gathered at 7:00 am at Old MLA Hostel junction, took walkathon around the main town lead by the chief guest, and ended with

a function at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima. The chief guest thanked God for enabling the elders to come and celebrate this special day again, along with commemoration of 50 years of Nagaland Statehood. He said that with the advancement of medical facilities and technology, life of the human beings have become more prosperity and progressed better. He stated that as a manifestation of concern for the senior citizens, the State Government and the World Bank have made funds provisions for the welfare of older people in the world

and millions of older person have being benefited. The chief guest said that the experiences and wisdom of elders should be respected by the younger generations and therefore urged the senior citizens to contribute accordingly to the society for proper development and growth of the society. He wished all the senior citizens good health, long life and prosperity. The Vice President of SCF, Dr. Kepelhousie Therüja shared on the meaning of International Day of Older Persons, and said that there are 50 thousands senior citizens in the State as per the Old Age Pension. Director Social Welfare, Khevito T. Shohe delivered a speech on the theme IDOP 2013, and said that the tradition of taking care and respecting elders is the most important gesture in the celebration of the day. ‘Dreamz Unlimited’ presented a meaningful skit on this occasion. Deputy Director Social Welfare, Tally Lanu delivered vote of thanks. The function started with the invocation pronounced by Rev. Zhiwhuotho Katiry, Pastor, Pochury Baptist Church, Kohima. On the occasion the chief guest gave away the State Level Awards and the Parliamentary Secretary for Justice & Law, Land Revenue and Labour and Employment, Dr. Nicky Kire gave away the awards for the District and the Department Special Awards. The Awards were as followsState Level Award: Zhavise Vihienuo and Khriezotuoü Sekhose; District Level Award: Vilieo Rutsa and Rev. Beilie-u Shuya; Departmental Special Award: Neithonuo Liegese.

kOhIma, OctOber 1 (DIPr): The National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on the theme ‘Voluntary Blood Donation will cost you nothing but it will save a life’ was held on October 1 at Kohima College Auditorium Kohima with Col Prem Prakash, SM Group Commander, NCC, Group Hq. Kohima as the chief guest. The chief guest in his speech exhorted the young leaders of the country to lead the way by small favour of donating blood

where blood has no colour and social taboos despite of many religion and culture. Prakash also called upon the youths to be proactive in spreading the awareness of donating blood and urged the people to donate blood rather than shed blood. He appreciated a farmer Lhuvesho Lohe who came all the way from Chozuba village has been donating blood voluntarily counting up to 14 times so far. Advisor VBDAK, KV Nurumi said that the main

objective of the day was to increase awareness among the people of the country the importance of blood donation; to achieve 100% voluntary blood donation; to enable to give safest blood to the needy patients; to have enough stock in our blood banks for any eventuality; to give 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

A senior citizen takes part at the walkathon from old MLA hostel junction - Zonal council hall via Razhu point D. Block, Kohima during the observance of International day of older persons along with commemoration of 50th years of Nagaland statehood on October 1. (Manen Aier Photo)

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Best senior citizens awarded in Mokokchung

mOkOkchung, OctOber 1 (DIPr): On the day of the International Day of Older Persons, two senior citizens were awarded cash of Rs.10,000 each along with citation as the Best Citizen Award of the district. The award is being given to two senior citizens (one male and one female) in all the districts to mark the 50 years of Statehood celebration. Under the theme “The Future We Want” a programme was held in observance of International Day of Older Persons at Dobashi Court, Mokokchung today (1st October 2013) where Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso gave away the cash award and citation to the awardees, namely R.Lisen Ao of Molungyimsen village (born on 27th Novem-

DC Mokokchung Murohu Chotso (right) and DWO Mokokchung, T. Imkong Longkumer (left) with the recipient of the Best Senior Citizen Award during International Day of Older Persons on October 1. (DIPR Photo)

ber 1932) and L. Temsusola LongCongratulating the awardees, kumer of Mongsenyimti village the Deputy Commissioner said (born on 20th July 1937). that senior citizens are the one

‘Leave legacy of truth for the younger generation’

A section of gathering on the International Day of Older Person at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire on October 1. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kiphire | October 1

Along with the rest of the world, Kiphire today observed International Day of Older Person with Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Kiphire as chief guest at the Hopopngkyu Memorial Hall today. Speaking on the significant of International Day of Older Person the chief guest said,

“This is the day to let you feel that the younger generation remembers you and that you are always in our prayers even if we are not together all the time.” Sharing his concern of what is happening in Naga society the chief guest said, “We hardly find people in naga society today who speak the truth” and asked the senior citizens present to speak the truth.” Emphasizing more on truthful living the chief

guest said, “In olden days it was a taboo to take things that belong to others but today in is otherwise.” He asked the senior citizens to leave behind the legacy of truthfulness for the younger generation to come. Giving the keynote address Z. Tsangkhucuh, CDPO Kiphire give an overall view of the departmental activities and the said, out of 47196 national old age pension scheme the district have 1263 beneficiary. He said pension is not retirement of health therefore we should have regular exercise, timely health check up, voluntary service and good diet so that we have healthy living even if we are old. Distinguish senior citizen award of the district was awarded to Yangkimong and Tsumulya where they were awarded with certificate and cash. Some cash were also distributed to the older person who were present at the programme. Trinity High school presented special song. Meshusayi CDPO and Ralamo Lotha chaired the programme and proposed vote of thanks respectively.

who carries the burden of the society. He said that it is through the remarkable contributions and efforts of the Older Persons, we Nagas have reached our 50th anniversary of Statehood. The Deputy Commissioner while lauding all the older persons in the district for their contributions towards the society said “You are the One who protected the society”. Earlier the keynote address was delivered District Welfare Officer, Mokokchung, T. Imkong Longkumer, short speech on behalf of senior citizens was delivered by the President, Pensioners Association, Mokokchung, Mefunungba and special prayer for the older persons was said by Rev. Ponen Longchar, Pastor MTBA.

Senior citizens encouraged to be God fearing and honest

Phek, OctOber 1 (DIPr): The department of social welfare in collaboration with the Senior Citizen Forum of Phek District observed the International Older Persons Day on October 1 at Jerico-II Panchayat Hall, Phek Town. Deputy Commissioner Phek, Neposo Theluo NCS was the chief guest. He encouraged the senior citizens to be God fearing, honest and to share their experiences with the younger generation. To encourage the elders, he asked them to write the happiest incident of their life for which the DC would sponsor Rs. 5000 each for the best incident that happened in their life. The incident cited by the senior citizen would be compiled and publish it in the form of a magazine for which he encouraged everyone present in the meeting to contribute, ‘the most happy incident in my Life”. Earlier, Dzuziengulie Terhuja, CDPO Phek Hq, chaired the meeting and Javitso, Pastor Angami Baptist Church Phek said invocation. Introductory remark was given by Lipongchem Sangtam DWO Phek and the vote of thank was pronounced by Shesuyi Vese President Phek District Senior Citizen Forum. Best Senior Citizen were awarded to Nyuletho Nyuthe from Meluri and Nenulu from Phek Village.

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National Voluntary Blood Donation Day held Chumu Labour Union launched

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Special home for juvenile at Chozuba inaugurated

but are in good health to start donating blood; to inspire those donors who donate blood only for their relatives or friends to also donate voluntarily. The programme started with invocation by Seyiesetuo Solo Youth Chairman Baptist Mission Church, Kohima while welcome address was delivered by Chubatola Principal Kohima College, Kohima and Mughalivi presented special number. Speech on the importance of voluntary blood donation

was given by MO Blood Bank, Kohima, Dr. V. Khamo. The vote of thanks was delivered by Executive Member, VBDAK, Alibo Achumi. The programme was followed by donating blood from students, army personnel and some sensible peoples who came forward. The programme was organized by Voluntary Blood Donors Association, Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council and supported by Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima and Nagaland AIDS Control Society. SDO (C) and administrator of Chumukedima Town Council, Temjensangla, along with mem-

NMM calls meeting for ‘Mission fair 2013’

DImaPur, OctOber 1 (mexn): The Nagaland Missions Movement (NMM) has called a meeting of the pastors and youth directors of churches from Dimapur to Chumukedima area on October 2 at Town Baptist Church, Dimapur at 10:00 am. NMM Director Rev I Wati Longkumer in a press release stated that the meeting has been called to discuss matters related to the upcoming ‘Mission fair 2013.’

KSU 48th foundation day on Oct 5

kOhIma, OctOber 1 (mexn): The Kandi Students Union is commemorating its 48th foundation day on October 5 at KSU playground. All the executive, students and elders have been requested to attend the function without fail. The function will be followed by display of lucky tip and tombola.

DImaPur, OctOber 1 (mexn): The formal launching of Chumukedima Labour Union (CLU) was held Tuesday with SDO (C) cum administrator of Chumukedima Town Council, Temjensangla, as chief guest who also inaugurated the office of the newly formed union. In her inaugural address, the SDO (C) said the formation of the labour union in Chumukedima was a good beginning and ap-

preciated the wisdom and far sightedness of the leaders and concerned citizens of the area. Temjensangla said the formation of the labour union would provide a platform to both employers or business houses and the labour force to sort out differences, if any, in a healthy manner and to maintain a relationship that would be beneficial to both parties. She also said the labour union should not be used as a tool for taking undue ad-

Officials along with others during the inauguration of Special Home at Chozuba on September 27.

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dren and that the primary aim is to restore their dignity and self-worth and to bring the child back to normalcy. He called upon the participants to actively participate and coordinate with the existing homes. The SCPS Director mentioned on the importance of having special homes for juvenile. He said that SCPS is setting up the first special home in Chozuba and urged the participants to render support and cooperation for effective implementation and functioning of the Special Home. The programme was attended by the GBs, Village council Members, Adhoc

Town Committees Members, Village Elders, Public leaders and officials from Government Departments. The programme was chaired by Khrienuo Lohe, House Mother, Special Home. The invocation prayer was pronounced by Rev. Vekhonyi, Rikhuba Baptist church, which was followed by a welcome speech from Kezevinuo Pienyu, Probation Officer, Special Home. The students of the Nagaland College Theological and Seminary presented a special song. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Nusalu Nyenga, Superintendent, Special Home, Chozuba.

Asian Mission College choir singing at the gospel crusade at Keyake, Kohima.

kOhIma, OctOber 1 (mexn): Asian Mission College Kohima organized a gospel crusade at Keyake, Kohima on September 28 and 29. With the increasing satanic influence on the youths of the state and realizing the urgency of spreading the gospel message, AMC organized this crusade for the people of Keyake, Kohima under the theme, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” This Crusade was one of the

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bers of the newly formed Chumukedima Labour Union (CLU) and GBs at the launching programme of CLU, Tuesday. (Morung Photo)

AMC conducts Gospel Crusade at Keyake

chOzuba, OctOber 1 (mexn): The Special Home, Chozuba was officially inaugurated on September 27. The chief guest was State Child Protection Society (SCPS) Director, Khehoto Sema. The Programme Manager, Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) Satahi Shujo highlighted on the purpose and the significance of ICPS. He stated that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was amended in the year 2000. He stressed that the main objective of the Special Home is for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of chil-

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first of its kind for this colony, stated a press note received here. Rev. Dr. Tseibou Rutsa, Founder President, Leaders for Christ International and Rev. Neivotso Neikha, Mission Director NE India were the speakers for the crusade. Speaking on Sunday morning, Rev. Neivotso Neikha opined that angels are extraordinary beings with extraordinary abilities, but we are much more special than angels because we are commissioned with the responsibility of spread-

ing the gospel and we are children and heirs of God who will one day inherit the kingdom of God. He also urged the people to leave their sinful ways, commit their life to God and to live a life worthy to be called as children of God. Many people attended the Crusade and received the blessing of God and many youths surrendered their life to Christ. The students and faculty of Asian Mission College also gave counseling session for the youth after Sunday morning service.

vantage or harassment to any section of society but should function in a manner with justice and fair play as the guiding principles. CLU general secretary, Zakievisie Kruse, delivered the introductory speech and head GB of Chumukedima town, Kelenguzo Kuotsu, also exhorted the gathering. CLU president, Kengulie Shuya chaired the inaugural programme and advisor, CLU, Zenelie Lohe, proposed vote of thanks.

20th edition of Mayangnokcha Awards on Oct 16

kOhIma, OctOber 1 (DIPr): The 20th edition of Mayangnokcha Awards Presentation Ceremony for academic excellence will be held in Kohima on October 16 at the State Academy Hall. This is the first time that the event is to be held outside Mokokchung. This award was established in 1993, and since then the MAT has been awarding the HSLC toppers conducted by the NBSE with a vision and mission to further quality education in the State. The MAT recognises, honours and encourages the meritorious Naga students. It also aims to create spirit of competitiveness among the students in the field of education to bring out their best through six categories of Awards, bestowing a memento, a certificate and a cash component. The MAT has issued a public notification with an additional set of criteria, which came into effect from 1st of May 2013, i.e. effecting those students who have appeared the HSLC exams in 2013 under NBSE. The trust has invited all well wishers to the event and pray for yet another befitting presentation ceremony.

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$100 mn loan to improve education in Meghalaya NeW DelHI, OctOber 1 (PtI): Manilabased multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank(ADB) will provide $100 million loan to improve secondary education and vocational training in Meghalaya. "A new $100 million project funded by ADB will improve secondary education and vocational training in India's Meghalaya state so students are better

equipped to find high- quality jobs after graduation," it said in a release. The project to support human capital development will be it's first loan in India to boost education and skills. "Many of today's students in Meghalaya are the first in their families to go to school, so we need to make sure they have the right curriculum, teaching, and equip-

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Tripura house passes bill to check attacks on doctors AgArtAlA, OctOber 1 (IANS): A bill was passed in the Tripura assembly to protect government doctors and employees working in hospitals and medical centres from violent mobs, officials said here Tuesday. Violence against doctors may now attract three-year jail. "A bill has been passed in the assembly Monday following the recurrence of incidents of violence inside hospitals after alleged negligence in treatment of patients," a health department official told reporters. The Tripura Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (prevention of violence and damage to property) Bill, 2013, was prepared in line with the same act of the Maharashtra government. According to the bill, violence against medicare service person or anything that causes any damage to the property of any health service institution, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term up to three years and with fine which may extend to Rs.50,000. The offence would be treated as cognizable and non-bailable.

ZYF (AMN) informs on tour

IMPHAl, OctOber 1 (MexN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam Manipur Nagaland) executive meeting is scheduled to be held on October 10 at Tousem Sub-Divisional HQ, Tamenglong District, Manipur. The ZYF (AMN) is also organizing Health Camp on the day for the people of Tousem HQ and its surrounding villages. The ZYF team along with the medical doctors will leave Imphal for Tousem HQ on October 9 at 6:30 am after gathering at the ZYF Head Office, Ragailong, Imphal. A press note informed that Zeliangrong Youth Front Tousem Zone Election will be also conducted before the commencement of the ZYF Executive meeting. The ZYF (AMN) team right after the conclusion of the meeting will leave Tousem HQ for Jiribam and interaction and consultation will be held with the people of Mandeu, Aben, Longchai and villages situated along the road. On October 11, the ZYF team will visit some villages of Cachar district of Assam. The ZYF team will also inspect and visit the Tamenglong district boundary between Jiribam, Imphal East District. On the return journey, there will be interaction and consultation with the people of Kaiphundai village, Luangkao village, Goinenglong village, Siguilong village and Puiluan village. The ZYF team will inspect and assess the condition of the entire stretch of National Highway No. 37.

Two rescued tigers released in Park

ItANAgAr, OctOber 1 (PtI): Two Royal Bengal tigers, rescued from a village nine months ago, have been safely shifted from the zoo at Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district to the Biological Park here. A team of International Fund for Animal Welfare and Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW- WTI) assisted the Arunachal Pradesh Forest department and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to safely shift the wild cats on September 28, WTI said in a press release here today.

'Funding will help students stay in classrooms and get the skills'

ment," said Sungsup Ra, Director of Human and Social Development Division in ADB's South Asia Department. Ra said the funding will help students stay in classrooms and get the skills to get the jobs later on. The project will upgrade to national standards the infrastructure of 117 government-aided private secondary schools and provide laboratories, libraries,

clean drinking water, computers, and separate toilets for girls and boys, as well as access for physically-challenged. This is expected to improve learning environment for 18,000-20,000

guWAHAtI, OctOber 1 (PtI): Police on Tuesday resorted to a lathicharge and took recourse to teargas shells and water cannons to prevent a large crowd of protesters from assembling at Dispur under the leadership of RTI activist Akhil Gogoi. The protest, organised by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), was in support of the demand for the

granting of land rights to indigenous people residing in the hills. Although the organisers said that several persons were injured in the melee, police denied those claims. City SSP Anand Prakash Tiwari told a news agency, "Yes, at some places we used force to control the agitators, but there... was minimum use of force by the police.

students, around 40 per cent of whom will be girls. Students in remote locations will be able to work with tablet computers with built-in solar panels that are loaded with secondary school courses.

Enrollment in secondary schools in the state is only 29.9 per cent, compared with national average of 45.5 per cent. Also, there is wide disparity in quality of facilities and teaching between schools. Of the 961 secondary schools in Meghalaya, 591 are government-aided private schools where 71 per cent of the state's students are enrolled. Most are from poor tribal families.

ADB said around 60 per cent of the state's secondary schools have no science laboratories and 72 per cent have no separate toilets for girls, adding that about 5,700 secondary school teachers in the state do not have required training. Moreover, state's technical and vocational institutions struggle to teach the skills the private sector needs, making it hard for

youths to compete for formal jobs, particularly outside the state. ABD said an additional $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction will be used to strengthen the capacity of related state government departments, including education and labor and non-government organisations to ensure the project reforms are sustained.

"We had informed them four days ago that we cannot allow them to hold a demonstration with 15,000 people at Dispur. It is a very busy area with the secretariat complex and many hospitals, schools and other establishments," Tiwari said. As per Supreme Court directives, any protest, even if it is a democratic one, has to obtain permission from authorities for

going through, he said. The protesters today were stopped from coming to Dispur at nearly a dozen places since morning. The police action brought the state capital to a virtual standstill with massive traffic snarls. "We came in the morning for a democratic and peaceful 'satyagraha' demanding land rights for indigenous people living for

many decades in the hills surrounding the city. However, we were denied permission to hold this demonstration and our voice is being brutally suppressed," an agitator said. Nearly 70 people, including Gogoi, were arrested, leading the agitators to block the main road to the airport. During the scuffle, some journalists were also hit. "I request everyone to

continue their protest in a democratic and peaceful manner," Gogoi said as he was being whisked away by police. While Gogoi was taken to Bharalumukh police station, some of his colleagues were taken to Jalukbari police station. Meanwhile, protests erupted at many places across the state after news of Gogoi's arrest.

Police lathicharge KMSS protesters in Assam

First 24x7 satellite news channel launched in Arunachal Pradesh ItANAgAr, OctOber 1 (PtI): In a "giant leap" for the land-locked state, the first 24x7 satellite news channel has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. 'North East Live', a sister channel of Guwahatibased Pride East Entertainment Private Limited running three other channels, was launched by Tuki in the presence of Development of North East Region (DoNER) Minister Paban Singh Ghatowar here yesterday. "This is a giant leap forward for journalismand mass media in the landlocked state of Arunachal Pradesh - a late starter which boasts of just seven dailies being published from the capital and few other tabloids from other parts," Tuki said. The growth of media houses is a welcome trend. As all are aware that media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy, it is of utmost importance that this pillar is strong and vibrant

Decaying Neermahal palace to be restored

for democracy to thrive and prosper. I believe with the addition of another member today, the fourth pillar of democracy in our state has grown stronger," he said. Reiterating that the geographically large state has immense potential in all respects, he appealed to the media "to showcase and promote the rich cultural, religious, adventure and natural potentials of the state along with its unique identity of unity in diversity". Ghatowar said with the launch of 'North East Live', people of the country and abroad will be

able to know more about North East India. "It's a happy opening for all of us in the NE region. The information on North East India missed by the mainstream channels will be fed to the rest of country and the world from now on through this satellite channel," the DoNER Minister said.

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No. NBE-1/Ex- 9/2013-14 :: It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that the Class-9 Final Examination 2013 will be held as per the schedule given below:

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Neermahal palace, in Tripura is scheduled to recive a massive facelift and restoration process.

AgArtAlA, OctOber 1 (PtI): Neermahal, the grand palace located in the vast Rudrasagar Lake in Tripura which is in near-ruins due to neglect and ravages of time, is set for restoration as a major tourist attraction. The only palace of its kind in the whole eastern region, Neermahal was built by the Martin and Burn Company way back in 1930 in the centre of the 5.3 sq km Rudrasagar Lake. It served as the summer resort of the erstwhile King Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur and still draws thousands of visitors every year despite the poor condition of the lake which has become shallow because of heavy deposit of silt. The 24-room palace is surrounded by weeds on all

sides and the boats that ferry visitors to the palace are rickety, demonstrating allround neglect. It presents a sad contrast to the Lake Palace on Pichola lake in Udaipur in Rajasthan, which doubles up as a luxury hotel. A light and sound show was installed in the palace in 2003 by a Finnish company at a cost of Rs 1.20 crore, but for the last nine months, it has been defunct. "The system developed some fault and there was no one to repair it," an official of the state's tourism department said. He said Neermahal had three generators in the 30s as the King wanted his summer palace to be well lit. Now, only the platforms on which the generators stood remain. In the past five decades,

the administration's compulsion to keep the local farming community happy has also led to a degradation of the lake with water being pumped off to assist paddy cultivation after every rainy season. The secretary of the Rudrasagar Udbastu Fishermen Samabay Samity, Satyaban Das, said, "It was in 1960 that a decision was taken to have agriculture around the lake along with fishing. The agricultural land was distributed among 600 families but it was not a permanent decision and now we believe it was not right." The earning from tourism (primarily from boat rides) during 2011-12 was Rs 24 lakh, while only about Rs 18 lakh was earned through fishing, Das said.

Subject Social Sciences Science English Mathematics (a) Second Language (i) Tenyidie (ii) Ao (iii) Sumi (iv) Lotha (v) Hindi (vi) Bengali (b) Alternative English Sixth Subject (i) IIT* (ii) Music* (iii) Home Science* (iv) BK & Accountancy* (v) Environmental Education Sd/- Asano Sekhose Chairman.

Note : 1. Examination routine shall not be altered in the event of any unexpected holiday. 2. * The duration of the examination for Home Science, Book Keeping & Accountancy is 2½ hours i.e. 9.00 am to 11.30 am. For IIT and Music, it is 1½ hours i.e. 9:00 am to 10:30 am 3. The Routine is also available at http://www.nbsenagaland.com

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Kohima, october 1 (DiPr): The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, W. Honje Konyak has notified that, as per the notification issued by Transport and Communication Department, the use of Sirens, Red light and Designated Plates vide NO.TPT/TC/ MV/VIP-1/2006, Dated Kohima, the 20th June, 2006 Dated Kohima the 29th August, 2006 and Dated Kohima the 10th June 2009, the following are entitled . The authorized list is as under: I. USE OF SIRENS: a) Governor of Nagaland b) Chief Minister, Nagaland c) VVIPs and Union Ministers during their visit to the State. d) Governor & Chief Minister of other States when they visit the state. e) Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly. II. USE OF RED LIGHT WITH BLINKER, DESIGNATION PLATES & FLAG POST Part ‘A’ a) Governor of Nagaland b) Chief Minister, Nagaland c) Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly d) All Minister of the States/ Parliamentary Secretaries/ Deputy Speakers, Nagaland Legislative Assembly. e) All Members of Legislative Assembly of the State f) Chief Information Commissioner, Nagaland. Part ‘B’ USE OF RED LIGHT WITHOUT BLINCKERS, DESIGNATION PLATES & FLAG POST

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a) Chief Secretary, Nagaland b) Addl. Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland c) Information Commissioners, Nagaland d) Commissioner, Nagaland e) Director General of Police, Nagaland f) Principal Secretary/ Commissioner & Secretaries to the Govt. of Nagaland equivalent officials of other Central Services in the State Government (e.g. IFS etc.) g) Officers of Central Services in the status of Principal Secretaries/ Commissioner & Secretaries of Ministers of the Government of India/ Central Govt. undertaking on posting in the State. h) Chairman and Members of NPSC/ Vigilance Commissioner/Advocate General of Nagaland/Accountant General of Nagaland/ Secretaries to the Govt. of Nagaland/ Vice Chancellor, N.U/Army Military and Police Officer who are entitled to use Regiment Flag/D.C’s and S.P’s of the District. Provided that the red light shall be kept covered with black hoot when the authorized dignitaries are not carried in the vehicle. Part ‘C’ USE OF DESIGNATION PLATES (Red Background) a) Addl. Secretaries to the Govt. of Nagaland/Head of Departments/ Addl. Directors and equivalent officials. b) ADC, SDO (C), R.O, Border Magistrate.

Part ‘D’ USE OF ORGANISATION/ DESIGNATION PLATERS (White Letters in Blue Background) a) Chairperson/Deputy Chairperson/Members of Municipal and Town Councils. b) Central Government Departments and Undertakings under Government of India (e.g. BSNL, Census, DD, SBI etc). c) State level Regd. NGO’s/Church Organization and recognized political Parties. III USE OF MULTI-COLOURED RED, BLUE AND WHITE LIGHT COMBINATION a) Police Pilot vehicle as per entitled of all VVIP’s b) Recovery/Break Down Crane on road accident duty. c) Police vehicle on road/traffic interception duty. d) Ambulance on emergency duty. e) Fire Tenders. This Notification are also applicable to the Security forces and other Para Military Forces deployed in the State of Nagaland. The use of Red Light, Flag Post and Name Plates on the vehicles by any private individual or organization is hereby banned. Inscription or used of any words or Letters other then the allotted Series and Numbers on Number Plates of Private Vehicles are banned. The District Administration and Police will be conducting regular checking in the District to strictly enforce the regulation. In this regard all concerned are requested to co-operate with the law enforcing agencies.

HC restrains Nokia from selling, transferring ownership rights in India

NeW Delhi, october 1 (Pti): The Delhi High Court has restrained Finnish mobile maker Nokia from selling or transferring its ownership rights in India relating to movable and immovable assets in an alleged tax evasion case. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjeev Sachdeva, while hearing a plea of Nokia India Pvt Ltd against the Income tax department’s recent order attaching (freezing) its all 15 bank accounts, also asked the handset firm to inform the assessing officer two days in advance before repatriating any money abroad. The bench also asked the company not to transfer dividend abroad without its permission. “The petitioner(Nokia India) will not surrender the lease- hold rights or transfer the ownership rights in respect of any of the immovable asset transfer and the fixed asset to any third person. The petitioner will not transfer, sell or alienate movable plant or machinery located in the immovable properties mentioned in the.... of the impugned order,” the court said in a recent order.

“The petitioner before repatriating any money abroad will inform the assessing officer (AO) at least two working days in advance,” the court said and gave liberty to the AO to approach it in case he finds the transfer of money “concerning or questionable”. In addition, the court said “no dividend will be transferred abroad without permission of the court till the next date of hearing” and posted the matter for November 12. Granting minor relief to Nokia India, the court said “the petitioner will be entitled to receive debts-created receivables, loans and advances but the amount so received will be deposited in the bank accounts mention in Sub para...of the impugned order. “The petitioner will be entitled to operate the bank accounts in normal course of business and will file monthly statement of bank accounts with the AO in hard copy as well as by sending details via e-mails...,” the court said. The issue related to the Income Tax department’s Rs 2080 crore tax demand notice to the Finnish mobile firm.

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Of VIPs and Helicopters

recently attempted to avail of the helicopter service from Dimapur to Tuensang. Twice. The helicopter flies to Tuensang from Dimapur twice a week – on Tuesdays and Thursdays. My first attempt was on the 24th of September, 2013. When I bought the ticket at the ISBT counter I was given a departure time of 11:30 a.m. On my way to the airport, I received a phone call informing me that the flight had been pre-poned. When I reached the airport I ran to the counter to get my boarding pass and, at that moment, the chopper took off. Upon further enquiry I was informed that I had been given the wrong departure time due to an error in the entry of the flight plan. Apparently all the other passengers had arrived much ahead of the reporting time and so the chopper was able to take off. I decided to take the next flight which would be on Thursday. (To my everlasting relief I later found out that the chopper had returned to Dimapur without landing in Tuensang due to bad weather but that’s another story for another day). On the 26th I went through the same ritual. I arrived well on time, got my boarding pass and waited for the departure call. The one notable difference was the absence of the helicopter from the scene. I did not pay too much attention though. Maybe I had a vague notion that the chopper would make a dramatic entrance on the runway and we would run to it with jackets flapping, holding on to our hats and caps. As the departure time approached, the staff informed us that a VIP had chartered the flight

n this auspicious occasion of celebration of AHIMSA (Non-violence) observe by the United Nation as International Day of Nonviolence, the Naga Solidarity Group bows its head and salute the great leader and the pioneer of non-violence movement to fight against oppression and injustice. This day has a special significance for all of us because we are reminded once again of the ideal and principle of non-violence to build peaceful and just societies for ourselves and for our future generation. For the Nagas, it is also a day when we are reminded of the solemn commitment made by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation to the delegation of Naga leaders on 19th July 1947 at Bhangi Colony, Delhi,

from Kohima and, as a result, our departure time had been ‘indefinitely post-poned until further notification’. Apparently this was not the first instance of the regular flight being disrupted due to a VIP’s ‘flight plan’ – all very important ones, I’m sure. The helicopter finally arrived very unfashionably late and we were quickly taken in through the security checks and to the departure lounge where we found ourselves waiting some more. It appeared that the weather in Tuensang was being un-cooperative and as I waited, even the clouds in Dimapur seemed to get darker, the wind stronger and the helicopter flimsier. I finally gave up all pretense of courage and requested to be shifted to the second flight because I wanted to wait out the weather. (There were two flights that day due to the cancelled flight on the 24th).* At the airport I learned that the previous day another VIP had chartered the chopper for an official programme and got so delayed that the helicopter was unable to make its regular run to Kiphire. That in itself is astonishing. What is heart-breaking was that, in Kiphire, a family was waiting to bring a patient for medical treatment in Dimapur. Instead the flight got cancelled and the patient passed away the same evening. I do not know who the VIP is. I did not want to know so I did not ask. I do not know anything about the patient, what kind of illness or how seriously ill he or she was. And really, do any of that matter? I write this article not to dishonour those who are involved with providing helicopter service in Nagaland. The staff at the airport were po-

lite and helpful and I’m sure that the pilots are also doing their best to ensure the safety of their passengers. I, however, question this VIP culture that has assimilated into our Naga culture. This VIP culture that insists on its right of way forgetting that leaders have been put in their position to serve the people and not the other way round. Considering the condition of our roads (or the lack of roads) and the lack of proper medical facilities, sometimes the helicopter is the only life-line to receiving timely medical help for our people in the rural areas. Will it be possible for the helicopter service to continue its regular runs uninterrupted - irrespective of whether it has been chartered or not? Will it be possible to prioritise passenger travel and not the very important programme of an official? And will it be possible to ensure that this principle is applied not only to the helicopter service but to the delivery of all other services in our state? It is heartening to know that the chopper service in the state is going to improve with more helicopters leading to greater connectivity. I hope that the next time we will not have to hear a similar story but instead be able to share about how a life was saved because of the regular delivery of our helicopter service. *The first flight on the 26th did finally take off but returned to Dimapur without landing in Tuensang due to bad weather. I don’t think I’ll be attempting a helicopter flight any time soon in the future. M Kevichüsa

October 2: AHIMSA where he said “Nagas have every right to be Independent. I believe in the brotherhood of man but I do not believe in forced unions. If you (Nagas) do not wish to join the Union of India, nobody will force you to do that. Sir, Akbar is wrong. He cannot do that. I will come to the Naga Hills; I will ask them to shoot me first before one Naga is shot”. Unfortunately Gandhiji was assassinated before fulfilling his solemn commitment made to the Nagas. It is strongly felt that there is a compelling need on the part of the Union of India to fulfill its commitment as the primary political step in order to usher in new hope, peace and new relation between India and the Nagas. The Naga Solidarity Group firmly believes that India shall

deliver justice to the Nagas that has been denied and suppressed for more than 60 years. The Naga Solidarity Group appreciates the Government of India for its realization and recognition of the unique history of the Nagas and for its commitment to solve the Indo-Naga political issue through the path of non-violence. Although, it is a big regret for all peace loving people that even after 16 years of discussions the Indo-Naga talk is still yet to come to a fruition. However, in the same spirit of non-violence espoused lifelong by Gandhiji, we appeal to both the Government of India and the Naga leadership to continue to practise and adhere to the policy of non-violence in upholding the democratic process of

dialogue and also we urge the Government of India to show seriousness with sincerity and speed up bilateral dialogue to bring about a meaningful and honourable political solution based on the uniqueness of the Naga history. Mahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of non-violence movement, understood the rights of the Nagas to be independent and hence, he did not believe in forced unions. Therefore, we call upon Indian civilians, Armed forces, Government of India to respect and honour the commitment made by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. “Let the spirit of Gandhiji triumph. Let his soul rest in peace”. A.S. Shimreingam, Delhi On behalf of Naga Solidarity Group

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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Wednesday 2 October 2013

Need to create informed society: IMPCC law students urge Nu to

declare result ‘immediately’

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): The Inter-Media Publicity Coordination Committee (IMPCC) Nagaland Chapter meeting was held on September 30 at Doordarshan Kendra Kohima. The main purpose of holding IMPCC meeting was to highlight the various development activities initiated through various departments. Director Engineering, AIR, Kohima, and Chairperson IMPCC, K. K. Rengma highlighted the need to create an informed society. He called upon various media houses to disseminate useful information so as to empower citizens and real stake holders. While maintaining that State Government depart-

ments are the real custodians of all information, KK Rengma made an open invitation to centrally sponsored scheme implementing agencies to jointly work with media houses in the publicity of various government welfare schemes. He said, such collaborations will go a long way in creating awareness on focal areas and also cut down expenses. Also addressing the meet, DDK programme Head Chongloi said unemployment poses a serious issue and therefore Doordarshan stresses on giving regular employment news for the benefit of job seekers. He also highlighted the positive impact on the citizens through DDK programmes like the Healthy

India and said such programmes should be made available in Nagamese for better perception of the viewers. In view of the Wild Life Week which will begin from tomorrow and considering the Government’s effort to save the Amur Falcons, the house adopted a slogan “Nagas are known for good hospitality; Amur Falcons our guests - don’t Kill!”, and will conduct awareness campaign through media. Other highlights of the meeting include monthly report presentation by member media Organisations. The house decided to hold the next IMPCC meeting on October 29, 2013 at the Directorate of Field Publicity, Kohima.

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): Nagaland Law Students’ Federation has issued a statement notifying the authority concerned of Nagaland University that “the fate of the law students under Nagaland University is at stake due to the lackadaisical attitude and negligence of the University towards the law students.” According to the statement appended by the Federation general secretary Hotoka Zhimo, the University is yet to declare the result of the law students which was conducted in April 2013. As

a result, the Federation alleged that the law students are put behind other universities for almost one academic session, “which is greatly hampering the career of the students and causing undue hardship and mental trauma.” Therefore, the Federation has requested the Controller of Examination, Nagaland University to “immediately” declare the result of LL.B semester exam and take up necessary measures to conduct the next semester examination at the earliest in the interest of the law students.

The Federation also requested the Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University and the authority concerned to look into the grievances faced by the law students with utmost sincerity and take up adequate measures in conducting the examination and declaring the result according to UGC norms. This, note said was to ensure the grievances of the law students are redressed permanently and law students from Nagaland are able to come at par with the students of other universities.

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): The Langpangkong Students Conference (LKM) officials along with senior advisors visited Government Primary School (GPS) Wameken on September 25 to check misuse of funds and grants, to find out bogus and substitute teachers and enrolment of students and teachers. A press release issued by Teacher Incharge, GPS Wameken P Tako Jamir informed that the team interacted with the teachers, vil-

lage education committee chairman and village council chairman with regards to the school issues. “This kind of inspection and visitation implies that the LKM is concerned with the welfare of the range in general and students in particular and will bring changes in the society.” The GPS Wameken has expressed gratefulness to the LKM for initiating such endeavour and urged LKM to continue such noble initiative in the future also.

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): Naga Students’ Union, Delhi (NSUD) will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee with the theme “The motto@50: Pause, Rewind and Play” on October 7, 8 and 18 in New Delhi. A press release issued by NSUD informed that the main objective of the event is to celebrate the unity NSUD has enjoyed the past 50 years on the strength of the shared indigenous culture amongst its member tribes. During the two-day

‘Indigenous Delight’ on October 7 and 8, a total of 16 traditional games will be played through interhouse competition. These home games include archery, greased pole climbing, wrestling, basket binding, fire-making and yarn spooling. Meanwhile, Naga F1 race, an innovative competition blending contemporary technical thinking with traditional mechanical and design practices, is expected to be the highlight of the 2-day event. To par-

ticipate, every vehicle must be wooden body and fully operational without the use of fuel. The ‘Indigenous Delight’ will also host several stalls offering a variety of culinary delicacies for sale. The formal program to commemorate the Golden Jubilee year will be held on October 18. NSUD has instituted ‘Inspiration Awards’ for a total of ten categories namely, Literature, Sports, Music, Military, Academic, Enterpreneur, Missionary, Military, Medical and

Social Work, as a mark of recognition of the winners’ achievement in their respective fields. The first president of the NSUD, Dr. Aryo Shishak, will be the chief guest of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, and the present DGP of Nagaland, Besesayo Kezo IPS, former NSUD General Secretary will be guest of honour. NSUD has invited the former NSUD executives, its members, friends and well wishers to the celebrations.

student, SJSK followed by vote of thanks from Kenei, Headmistress, St. John’s School, Kohima. This was stated in a press release issued by IRCSN general secretary Zakie Kire.

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): The electors of 51-Noksen AC, 52-Longkhim-Chare AC, 53-Tuensang Sadar-I AC, 54-Tuensang Sadar-Il AC, 56-Noklak AC, 57-Thonoknyu AC, 58-Shamator-Chessore AC are informed that publication of electoral roll in draft has been prepared. The electoral roll is prepared in accordance with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and a copy is available for inspection at the office of Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS Addl Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer, Tuensang and at all the polling stations with the Booth

Level Officers/AEROs office during office hours. The electors of 6-Tening and 7-Peren AC are also informed that a copy of the electoral rolls is available at the office of Smita Sarangi, IAS Addl Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer, Peren and in the respective administrative officer’s office or Booth Level Officers during office hours. The qualifying date for the preparation of electoral rolls is January 1, 2014. If with reference to the stated qualifying date, there is any claim for inclusion of name in the roll or any objection to particu-

lars in any entry, it should be lodged on or before October 31, 2013 in Form 6, 7 or 8 as may be appropriate. Every such claim or objection should either be presented in the office of the above mentioned officer or the BLOs concerned, area administrative officers and supervisory officers. Meanwhile, AERO Phek has also notified that the electoral roll has been prepared in accordance with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 and a copy is available for inspection at the office of the AERO Phek and at the office of the designated BLO during office hours.

pereN, OctOber 1 (mexN): Peren district observed National Blood Donors’ Day on October 1. The Program was organized by Peren District Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association (PDVBDA) under the aegis of Nagaland State Blood Transfusion Council. A press release issued by PDVBDA informed that ADC of Peren Smita Sarangi (IAS) graced the occa-

sion as guest of honour. She spoke about her experiences of donating blood, and asked various organizations and youth wings to come forward and donate blood. Khriethonuo Tungoe, District Program Officer DAPCU, Peren spoke on the significance of the day and urged the youth to donate blood and save lives. Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Officer of

Peren Dr. Yankho Lotha spoke on Blood Science and various blood varieties and functions of blood. The CMO lamented that when voluntary works are carried out, people don’t turn up because of the nonbeneficial state of the union or organization. He further urged PDVBDA to take it to higher level to make people aware of blood donation. Earlier, Peren Government

College Students Union performed a skit on the theme “Donate Blood, Safe Life”, while Youth Department of Union Baptist Church, Peren presented a song. Kengimpeuding, Finance Secy PDVBDA acknowledged all the government departments, organizations, individuals, and well wishers who contributed to the success of the programme.

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): Filling up of UDISE Data Capture Format (DCF) 2013-14 block wise for all the schools, both government and private under Peren district will be held according to the given schedule: Ahthibung – October 14 and 15, 10:00 am

at EBRC Hall; Tening block – October 17 and 18, 10:00 am at EBRC Hall; Peren block – October 21 and 22, 10:00 am at EBRC Hall. Assistant District Coordinator, District Mission Authority has requested all the schools to come to the respective EBRC with fol-

lowing documents, “failing which the school will be held responsible”: Bio-Data of the teachers; Enrolment class wise - gender and age wise; Total number of WEC/VEC member gender wise; Children with Special Needs – class, gender, and disable category wise;

Availability of Streams (for Higher Secondary schools), Enrolment and repeaters by stream (for Higher Secondary schools), Examination results, receipts and expenditures of funds; Number of non-Teaching/ administrative and support staff sanctioned and in-positioned.

LKM inspects school Naga Students’ Union to celebrate its 50 years

St. John’s School Kohima gets JRC Electoral rolls draft prepared in various districts

Students of St. John’s School, Kohima.

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) Zakie Kire formally inaugurated the Junior Red Cross (JRC) Unit at St. John’s School, Kohima during a function held in the school premises on the September 30. The program was chaired by Chietonii Hibo, General Secretary, JRC, St. John’s School, Kohima (SJSK) while Obed Jamir, President, JRC, St. John’s School, Kohima gave

the welcome address. Zakie Kire in his keynote address congratulated the student volunteers and emphasized on the vital role of JRC volunteers in the society and world at large. The IRCSN team also distributed JRC scarves, voulghals and badges to the student volunteers. The declaration of JRC pledge was conducted by Lucy J. Tungoe, APO, IRCSN. The program concluded with a special number presented by Nishili Yepthomi,

pheK, OctOber 1 (mexN): Chakesang Public Organization (CPO) has condemned the killing of Povoyi Shijo reportedly by cadres of GPRN/NSCN on September 20, 2013 in Phek Town. Adopting the philosophy of eliminating one another, will not only hamper the peace and reconciliation process, “but will invite the curse of almighty God,” CPO warned in a press statement issued by its general secretary Kekhwengulo Lea. stating that it will no longer remain silent spectator to such senseless

killing by any cadre of national groups, CPO added, “No true leader or cadre of any group struggling for national cause will resort to extortion, intimidation and killing of one’s brethren.” The CPO sincerely urged the Naga national leaders to restrain their cadres “at any cost” from indulging in such heinous crime. “The voice of the people is supreme in any society.” Hence, it said “one should listen and respect the desire of the people and abstain from such violence and fratricidal killings.”

CPO condemns killing in Phek

Peren observes National Blood Donors’ Day

U-DISE (DCF) schedule for Peren district

Public SPace Five join NSCN (IM) Training for medical officers & DEOs

The House accorded warm welcome to the 5 (Five) Home Comers from Khehoi Camp. They expressed their regret having joined the Khehoi Camp and unequivocally proclaimed that the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah is the only true platform for the cause of the Nagas as a whole. They extended heartfelt thanks to the National Socialist Council of Nagalim. The names and post/designations of the Home comers are:

Sl.No. NAME POST/DESIGNATION FROM 1. J. Lovejoy P.O Cum region Khehoi Camp caretaker 2. Kh. Boyes Leacy Khehoi Camp 3. L.V. Shelpu Khapur Khehoi Camp 4. Er. Henry Kikon S.O Khehoi Camp 5. Vikali Leacy Khehoi Camp

MIP NSCN/GPRN

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (IDSP) held training for Medical Officers (MOs) and Data Entry Operators (DEOs) at the IDSP conference hall from September 26 to 28, and September 30 respectively. Dr Tiasunup Pongener, IDSP State Nodal Officer, Dr. John Kemp, State Surveillance Officer (IDSP), and Kevisevolie Sekhose, State Epidemiologist (IDSP) were the resource persons for Medical Officers’ training. During the training, MOs were introduced to Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) by Dr Tiasunup Pongener. He informed that IDSP is a decentralized state based surveillance programme of the country designed to detect early warning signals of impending outbreaks, help

allocate health resources more efficiently, and help in preparedness to identify and control outbreaks in a timely manner. Around 22 Medical Officers were trained on reporting formats for “S” Syndromic, “P” Presumptive and “L” Laboratory surveillance in order to improve the completeness and quality of data collection from all the District Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs and Sub-Centres. The State Surveillance Officer presented on Lab – Diagnosis and confirmation of all diseases under IDSP surveillance. The Epidemiologist highlighted on the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis and correct treatment of Scrub Typhus and JE. Meanwhile, the DEOs were trained to compile and relay correct information to the National IDSP Portal after receiving the data from

their respective Reporting Units. Emphasis was also given on supervision of timely submission of data and regular feedback and communication with their reporting units. Sudhan Sonar (IT Consultant, NRHM) and Urshela Punanamai (State Data Manager, IDSP) were the resource persons for the DEOs training. The SNO presented the scenario of Malaria, Scrub Typhus and ARI generated from the weekly IDSP report for the period January 2013 to August 2013. He pointed out that the abnormal graphic representation during data analysis was due to irregular reporting, non-reporting, late reporting or absence of the medical staff responsible for reporting and recording. This was informed in a press release issued by State Nodal Officer, IDSP Dr Tiasunep Pongener.

Dmp excise seizes liquor

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): The excise personnel of Dimapur in the past days has seized a total of 251 bottles of assorted IMFL/ beer from New Field check gate and various restaurants and lounges in the city. Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition K Yangpongkyu Sangtam informed that six persons were arrested in this regard. All accused have been booked under NLTP Act and seized articles deposited in the Excise Malkhana for destruction. Further, while requesting for cooperation from the public, all liquor offenders have been strictly warned not to violate the Prohibition Act as strict surveillance and frisking will be carried out at all suspected areas.

Dimapur

MEx FILE CLCSUD executive meeting today Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): City Law College Students’ Union Dimapur (CLCSUD) has convened its 4th executive meeting on October 2, 10:00 am at Diners restaurant Dimapur. Therefore, all the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Absentees will be liable according to the rules, stated a press note issued by the Union’s information secretary R Elis Lotha.

WASU meeting today

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): The Western Angami Students' Union (WASU) will hold the 2nd presidential cum organizing committee meeting for the 2nd edition of Zasineihu Memorial Trophy on October 2, 10:00 am at Hotel Grandeur, Kohima (Near Angami Students' Union Office). All the executives, organizing committee members, unit presidents/ general secretaries and senior leaders have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NCRC Sumi women praise & worship team informed

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): NCRC Sumi women highway churches praise & worship team members have been requested to reach Thilixu NCRC church on October 2 at 1:00 pm for photo session and song practice. This was informed in a press release issued by Kahuli Piketo Achumi (convener), Asian College 6th Mile.

FGN Sumi region convenes emergency general meeting

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): The office of the FGN Midan Peyu, Sumi Region has convened an emergency general meeting on October 4, 2013 at 10:00 am. In this regard, all members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. For further information regarding the venue of the meeting, one may contact the Midan Peyu of Sumi Region. This was communicated by the Regional Secretary of the Sumi Region for the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).

Villagers of Industrial Village Razuphe informed

Dimapur, OctOber 1 (mexN): All the villagers of Industrial Village Razuphe are informed that the inclusion and deletion of EPIC in the village at polling stations 11 and 12 under Dimapur-II A/C will be held from October 1 to 31 at Senior Town Planning Office Dimapur, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Therefore, Head GB cum chairman of the village TL Angami has requested all the villagers to produce two passport size photographs and Birth certificate before the Booth Level Officers (BLOs). All the GBs and VCM within the village have also been requested to inform all the eligible voters for inclusion in the electoral roll, and also identify the names of deceased persons in the village for deletion. All concerned have been requested to extend full co-operation to their respective BLOs.

Meeting with recognized dist political parties on Oct 4

KOhima, OctOber 1 (Dipr): In accordance with the direction of the Election Commission of India on conduct of Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls, necessary trainings are being imparted to the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Kohima district on September 30 and October 1, 2013 with draft rolls will be published on October 1, 2013. In this regard, the Commission has specifically directed that the copies of draft rolls free of cost for the recognised political parties should be distributed to them in public meeting in the presence of media. Therefore, the meeting with the recognized District political parties, all Assistant Electoral Registration Officers/Administrative Officers including DPRO Kohima and the representatives of All India Radio Kohima, Doordarshan Kendra Kohima and representatives of all local dailies of Nagaland will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at DC’s confer ence hall at 12:00 noon. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. This was informed by DC & District Election Officer Kohima, W. Honje Konyak.

PSUK general session

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): Phom Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) freshers meet cum general session will be held on October 5, 10:30 am at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima with parliamentary secretary for land resources B.S. Nganlang and president ENSF Shahsha L. Menhahu as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. All Phom students of Kohima and former executive members of PSUK have been requested to attend the function.

Mkg armed forces pensioners informed

mOKOKchuNg, OctOber 1 (Dipr): The Welfare Officer of Zila Sainik, Mokokchung, Lt.Col.R.S.Ahluwalia (Retd) has informed all Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pension and those pensioners who are not getting pension benefits from the districts of Mokokchung, Tuensang and Longleng to bring their Discharge Book, Identity Card and Bank Account Book to the Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Mokokchung on October 15.

NPF working committee meeting

KOhima, OctOber 1 (mexN): Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, the President of NPF has convened the Working Committee meeting on October 8, 11:00 am at Mini Conference Room, Central Office HQs Kohima. Therefore, all members concerned have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Poilwa Lui Nagaland condoles

pereN, OctOber 1 (mexN): Poilwa Lui Nagaland has expressed grief over the “pre-mature demise” of Dr Thino Zeliang, retired director of veterinary & Animal Husbandry and former chairman of Zeme Literature Board. He was a man of high integrity – humble, honest and dedicated officer, stated a condolence note issued by Poilwa Lui Nagaland chairman Dicho C Hau. “He was one of the most prominent Zeliangrong leaders whom we loved admired and honoured as a parent guardian and a true leader.” During his chairmanship in Zeme Literature Board, the note said, Dr Thino published the first Zeme language directory, Keyi Hedet Laisiukwak. He was also the editor of Pentecostal Samlia (Voice of Pentecost). He pioneered the establishment of Poilwa Lui Nkwa Kohima in 1980’s and Poilwa Lui Prayer Fellowship in Dimapur “to bring unsaved soul of his people to salvation gospel.” The note added, “He was a god fearing man who led the light to many people in Nagaland.” Further, stating that his death has created a great vacuum in the Zeliangrong society in general and Poilwa village in particular, Poilwa Village Council and the entire Poilwa Lui community conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family.

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Looking East

onsidering that the tacit policy to reach out to the West was not meeting her desired expectations and interest, it was foreseeable that India would change course and Look East. It was only a matter of time and political expedience. However, while conceptually the imperativeness to develop and foster relationships in the East sounds reasonably secure, the ground realities are challenging both India’s political character and her willingness to respect and be respected by others. Does she have the political imagination to act beyond her own interests? In reaching out to the East, India will be faced with recognizing, acknowledging and respecting the many peoples who have been inhabiting the land between what is commonly referred to as the ‘Chicken’s Neck’ and the Indo-Burma international boundary, which has arbitrarily split villages into two virtual countries. As of now, India’s approach in looking East has been rather disappointing, lacking both acumen and imagination. Its dogmatic understanding of the North East is reflected in its Look East, which adheres to a top-down status quo approach, with little consideration given to the people living there. Let’s examine India’s Look East standing point by asking what perspective it embraces: New Delhi or the North East. Rather than perpetuate an oppositional stance, perhaps it can be more open and inclusive. Currently, the prevailing relationships between this contiguous geographical region called the North East, which links South Asia with South East Asia, remains contentious. This scenario has proven to be acrimonious and unproductive. The future and vitality of Look East invariably depends on India’s ability to restore ‘right-relationship’ with the many peoples of the North East. By-passing this ethical imperative will only result in undermining an initiative that is dependent on the people’s participation in democratic processes. Rather than approaching Look East from a state-centric viewpoint, a people-centered process would benefit and reflect a shared perspective. Shifting towards embracing value-based policies would recognize and enable people of the North East to determine their own destiny and to define their existence. It is through such a praxis that India could find strength and political relevance in the region through peaceful coexistence. Looking East has the potential for creating the space where the wounds of the region can be healed. The Government of India has many options at her disposal for demonstrating the political courage to take moral responsibility for the historical and political wrongs; divide and rule policy, and human rights violations committed in the region. Taking symbolic steps could eventually pave the way to creatively find sustainable and agreeable political settlements based on principles of justice. Given the right intentions, justice-based approach and the genuine desire to respect all peoples, the process of Looking East could actually result in recovering the humanistic values needed for India to become a truly democratic country.

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Rebecca Coffey Source: Discover

Things About... Superstition Knock on wood or not, superstition appears to have played a positive role in evolution and it continues to affect human behavior 1. Modern Halloween celebrations focus on fun frights, but superstitions associated with the holiday’s ancestor, the Celtic festival of the dead, were no laughing matter. Families left “treats” for departed loved ones to discourage nasty “tricks” from beyond the grave. 2. On Halloween, 18th-century Scottish villagers drove sheep through hoops of rowan branches to protect them from ghostly mischief, including sickness. 3. The ritual may have arisen from observing that sheep nibbling rowanberries were healthier; the berries contain sorbic acid, which has anti-fungal properties. 4. Dowsers believe the forked rod or pendulum they hold vibrates as they pass over underground water, but there’s no science to support the notion. In fact, as early as the 19th century, dowsing doubters such as French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul suggested the vibrations came from intentional muscle movements. 5. The German government tested 500 dowsers in the 1980s. Six “showed an extraordinarily high rate of success, which can scarcely if at all be explained as due to chance,” the study says. 6. In further tests, they could not replicate their “extraordinary” results. Oops. 7. Evolutionary biologist Kevin Foster defines superstitions as incorrect identifications of causal links. 8. Foster doesn’t consider “superstition” pejorative: You don’t need to understand cause to benefit from a behavior. 9. Believing that rustling grass always means a predator is approaching, for example, means you’ll hoof it whenever you hear the sound, whether it’s caused by wind or a hungry lion. 10. You’ll live to share your superstition with your children, they’ll tell their children and so on, protecting your progeny from grass-rustling lions. Foster believes that, among early humans, natural selection favored the superstitious. 11. Superstition can still be a plus — sort of. German researchers reported in 2010 that the more strongly participants believed in their good luck charms, the more confident they were. 12. The study also showed that the more confident superstitious participants were, the better they performed, perhaps due to self-efficacy — the belief in one’s ability to succeed at a specific challenge — which has been linked to how willing people are to persist at a given task. 13. Or maybe brains trump beliefs: In 1974, researchers in the state of Georgia found smart high school students were less superstitious than those of average intelligence. 14. Is superstition for the birdbrained? In the 1940s, B. F. Skinner gave eight pigeons food at fixed intervals. Between feedings, six repeated the behavior they were doing when the food first appeared, which Skinner likened to card players’ lucky rituals. 15. Charms or rituals may boost confidence, but an “unlucky” number can nix it. In 1993, researchers near London reported that, over a three-year period, highway traffic was lighter on Friday the 13th than on Friday the 6th. Yet, inexplicably, on the 13th, road accidents sent 52 percent more people to hospitals. 16. Superstition can be even uglier. In 2009, Interpol calculated the lifetime incidence of rape for South African women at 1 in 2, with nearly half of victims younger than 18, likely due to a myth that sex with a virgin can cure a man of AIDS. 17. Does stress create superstition? After the 1991 Gulf War, a Tel Aviv psychologist found that Israelis in cities attacked by SCUD missiles were more superstitious than residents of SCUD-free cities. 18. In 2008, an American study found participants more likely to perceive connections between unrelated events when first asked to recall a time when they lacked control. 19. In parts of Asia, many couples plan to have children during “lucky” years. 20. World Bank researchers found Vietnamese children born in “lucky” years are healthier and better educated, but possibly because they were born into families emotionally and financially prepared for them.“Luck” may have had nothing to do with it.

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VOTE YES FOR THE MULTITUDE A non-nationalist argument for Scottish independence Is nationalism the sole reason for a 'yes' vote in the Scottish Referendum, or is the argument too restricted in its approach?

n a recent discussion on the BBC’s Newsnight, musician and cultural activist Pat Kane cringed embarrassedly through a malapropos bagpipe performance, expressing his optimistic contention that the more one engages with the independence debate, the more likely they will be to vote ‘yes’ in next year’s referendum. It was a defiant moment, an intelligent response to the night’s constrained format and not-so-subtle pro-union biases. The bored frustration in the room, tangible even on the hyper real TV broadcast, was a clear indication of the need to go beyond the British state broadcaster to find meaningful reflection on the meaning of independence, democracy, culture and, most importantly, the possibility of constructing a hi-tech, low consumption alternative to British neoliberalism. Pat’s contention, and it is one that I share, is that autonomous government would create a real possibility to change how political decisions are made in Scotland and provide the best opportunity for stimulating democratic transformation of the UK’s institutions. I find it surprising that extra parliamentary groups, involved in occupations, anti-austerity demos and direct action movements across the UK, continue to disregard the centrality of this moment to furthering the kind of world anticipated by their arguments and slogans. Real Democracy Now. But where exactly? In this piece I want to pose the opportunity of 2014 in relation to this virus-like global desire, to suggest where common ground lies with the struggles of 2010-11 and explore the potential implications of an independent Scotland on the tactical evolution of such movements. In imagining this future history it is vital to recognise that a vote for independence is not the same as voting for the policies of the Scottish National Party. For many radical groups, the purpose of the referendum is to facilitate an ‘unfolding’ change; not to pre-conceive its results within the language of top-down planning or a read-made utopia. It is surprising that this emphasis on ‘movement building’, ‘deliberation’ and ‘transformation’, so alien to Westminster’s pathological short-termism, are rarely recognised within the same discursive framework of, for example, the recent Occupy movement. Even less remarked-upon is that a ‘yes’ vote is not necessarily a vote for nationalism. The SNP themselves are committed to holding elections in May 2016, an opening which would provide an unprecedented stage for participants in exactly such groups to impact on legislation and the future constitution. The dedicated communities involved in running Bella Caledonia and National Collective in particular are indicative of an intellectual confidence and wealth of ideas for what to do with a new state. Both of these initiatives have been furiously debating how to construct a future governmental structure that is deliberative, ambitious and open to transformation by those who wish to participate in its operation. What is striking about the arguments raised across these sites is how difficult it is to imagine such positions, or even these voices, within the British version of the ‘state-national’. In this context, the concept of nationhood as collective dreaming is stretched to its most radical potential, increasingly liberated from the haunted house of Keynesianism. This desire to transform Scottish society on the basis of participation in a genuinely popular sovereignty sounds remarkably similar to

hat is pedagogy? The other day I was reading a very interesting paper on E- Learning. The author was looking at the various critical dimensions of E- Learning, analyzing them in the context of technology that is technology aided instruction. He started with the concept of the computer and the teaching learning dynamics that it infuses. True, there has been a revolution of teaching learning processes, thanks to the computer and the internet. But this is a 'silent' revolution, in the sense that many are not aware of it, in India and also the lamentable fact that both the young and the old are 'misusing' the computer and the internet. I personally feel that the computer and the internet are technological tools, which must be used creatively to exacerbate teaching learning methods and heuristics. How can we do this? Firstly we need to understand the existence and thriving of open source software. FOSS as it is popularly known, that is Free And Open Source Software can take us to the world of knowledge and information. There is plenitude of such sources, mainly in the form of journals, literary and social sites. Articles can

the arguments of anarchists, autonomists and radical democrats who, more often than not, have tended to treat the nation as merely as an extension of the state into the lives of potentially free individuals. These have always been tricky standpoints and for good reason. What of nationhood as biopolitics? And, more importantly, the common space in which this global liberation is imagined to take place? The notion of the global multitude has often been taken as an attempt to replace the national structures of representative democracy – political parties – with a participatory form of self-government organised around the formation of reflexive power structures; it is best understood in Paolo Virno’s terms as a ‘spontaneous’ array of fluid and anti-hierarchal movements that operate within and against the forms of deterritorialisation generated by global capitalism. The forms of solidarity that underpin this subjectivity are thus necessarily self-critical and, in contrast to traditional nationalist politics, comfortable with openness, duality, hybridity and protest. At its purest (and most obtuse form) this might be understood as the selfgovernment of constituent power against the static forms of constituted power that have historically been imposed upon national communities. But, of course, life is messier, and less jargonistic, than the model. Why is any of this incompatible with new forms of national politics? That the multitude is not confined to one region or privileged group does not entail that nationhood per se cannot provide a key vehicle for developing its expressive potential (and indeed, developing its ontological assertions into political practice). As I have argued elsewhere, the tendency to brand all calls for self-determined national government as national-ist, to treat them abstractly, and, ultimately, to disregard all forms of national expression as being incompatible with the global reach of the multitude is a serious error. Seen as an opportunity to translate new subjectivities into new institutions, Scotland is in fact fertile ground. It is useful, for example, to imagine what measures might result from the collision between a UK constitutional collapse and genuine dialogue with the assembled democracies of occupy and the student movement: a new crowd sourced constitution? An alternative welfare system? A restructuring of work-life? The possibility of implementing any of these measures is clearly dependent on a renegotiation of the national, yet the parameters

and limits of this process could be determined by the multitude, if people around the world choose to participate. Solid borders and separations have no necessary place in the Scotland of the future, despite the language of ‘divorce’. Independence does not undermine interdependence. The subtlety of this point, however, continues to be missed by a mainstream media that is both crudely nationalist and uncomfortable with the reflexive thinking of the multitude. This discomfort takes many forms. The ‘yes’ campaign, for example, is disregarded as being ‘nationalist’ without any recognition of the British nationalism that inherently underpins this act of silencing. The union, easily marketable and willingly consumed, is allowed to pass virtually unchallenged, while the potential for a participatory alterative is openly sneered at. Is this fear, stupidity, or an active hatred of democracy? It is certainly no surprise that the very same individuals that have profited from the union, including the emotive and deeply fought-over class of (successful) small businesses owners, are those shouting loudest about the consequences of losing their own power. This dynamic is more clearly pronounced among those who negate independence as “a nice idea” but “too much of a risk”. Such an outlook seems curiously blind to the very real risks involved in allowing the British project to continue in its current constitutionless form. This pretzel logic, fed by ‘respected voices’ such as Alistair Darling, is insincere and deeply manipulative. In a document entitled 500 questions, anxieties about stamps, postcodes and dialing codes are presented as ‘major issues’ that would doom the future state to poverty. This is not economics, but the basest form of propaganda. For ‘yes’ campaigners seeking to extend their arguments to the participants of skeptical new left movements, the principle task is to resist the temptation to fight on these absurd terms; to work on demonstrating that the call for independence is neither arbitrary or nationalist, but an essential component in a larger global shift in the way citizens relate to their states, their parties and their media. There are no guarantees in independence, there are no guarantees in staying in the union and there are certainly no guarantees in radical politics. But when the flags are lowered and talking heads muted, an opportunity is clearly in place to codify the anger that has marked streets around the world into a new kind of democratic state.

Technological Enhanced Knowledge be downloaded all free of cost. Such activity can be appended to the conventional classroom teaching, and be integrated with it. We will then have an extended technological setting in the prototypical classroom. Learning will gradually slip boundaries, will be formless and global. Search engines will help in the teacher's efforts towards a more eclectic pedagogy. Secondly the teacher and the taught can always stay in touch with academic matters online synchronously or asynchronously: that is both within the ambit of real, simultaneous time or out of by emails. This is the simplest way of internet teaching. Universities in the country especially Open Universities are sending mobile alerts to the students to remind them of registration and examination formalities to be conducted. Even skype can be used effectively to interact with colleagues or batches of students. Web conference and text chats are enabling factors for peer group interaction or holding meetings with colleagues.

Ananya s Guha We also have instances of the virtual classroom where there is interaction, two way audio interaction between the teachers and the taught or two way video or, two way audio and one way video. The learners are able to view the teachers with the help of a web camera. Questions are asked through text chat and the teacher answers them, extends discussion and gives examples. Hence this is blending both tra-

wRiTE-wiNg ditional and non-traditional forms of teaching and learning. Text chat can also be profitably used for interaction in pedagogy. I think this is a very important technological improvisation in teaching and learning. The web is becoming a technological tool for teaching, and the sooner we understand its import the better it will be for both conventional

and non conventional learning such as Distance Education. Even the FM Stations which have broader band which can be used to impart instruction. The FM Channels have stronger outreach and in fact can be a catalyst in promoting education free of cost. The Indira Gandhi National Open University has its radio stations all over the country known as Gyan Vani and these radio stations are playing a very significant role in disseminating knowledge and playing the catalytic role of technological enhanced pedagogy. In fact, since mobile phones are also integrated with the internet the same processes may be adopted through mobile phones and telephony not only to impart instruction but also to send student alerts which the Indira Gandhi National University does such as reminding students of the last date for submitting re-registration forms or examination forms. Technological enhanced teaching can be impersonal but it also can be personal if the teacher is in direct contact with

the students through chat or emails. In fact, it can be a wonderful and creative extension of the conventional classroom, at all levels of education: school, college and university. It is high time that we think of the computer, the internet and the mobile as a means to higher ends rather than an end. The latter if construed can lead to abuse of technology leading in fact to cyber crime and things like stalking, or for that matter pornography. The Times of India for example has a spiritual website by the name of Speaking Tree. In fact, teachers should be motivators in guiding students to such sites and making use of them creatively. I remember six to eight years back there was a site which I can't relocate now: www.talkingcommunities.com which enabled anyone to upload lectures, involve themselves in classroom teaching using the multitasking device of the moodle, podcasting and computer broadcasting. In fact, also skype can be used for lecturing in a one to many situations which I experimented with students in East Carolina University. This article is meant to be a pointer to both teachers and students alike to use technology freely but creatively.

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Naga Hoho...NTC Khekiye K. sema IAs (Rtd)

Forest colony, Kohima

he Nagas seems more comfortable multiplying our problems rather than solving them. The Naga Hoho was originally constituted with the affiliation of all the 16 Tribal Hohos to address issues that involve the Nagas of Nagaland in various fronts. We have departed from this original objective by transcending beyond that boundary into a Pan Nagas organization encompassing Nagas geographically living in other States. I have yet to fully understand how this was allowed to transpire into its present form. It sounds uncharitable when sentiment of exclusion of other Tribes of other States are expressed. Yet it is incumbent upon us to make a clear distinction and acknowledge the ground realities logically as it ought to be. Every individual in a civilised community exist within a defined geographical territory and enjoys the rights, privileges and opportunities afforded within such a boundary. By circumstantial destiny the Nagas are presently dispersed widely in various States. As long as this geographical division exist we unfortunately have no option but to accordingly determine our rights and opportunity from within those defined boundaries that we live in. The rights of our Naga brothers and sisters living elsewhere deserves to be given as best an encouragement and moral support by the Nagas of Nagaland. There is no denying the need for this. Therefore, the formation of a Pan Naga Platform should have been separately created as a different entity with a defined purpose that would suit such an organization with emotional integration as the bottom-line objective. It would not be a negative proposition to do so. However, from inception the Naga Hoho was and should have remained an exclusive club, with a clear mandate to address the issues of the Nagas of Nagaland. Diluting this platform has not been to our advantage. For better or for worse, the outside world perceives Naga Hoho as the apex body of the Nagas of Nagaland. By surreptitiously subverting the original course and purpose of this organization through inclusion of all the other Tribes of other States into our fold we successfully reduced ourselves into a minority once our Eastern Naga brothers withdrew from this organization. We now need the consent and approval of the Tribal majority from other States as to how much salt, axone and chilli can be put into the our cooking pot within our own kitchen. In all of this drastic transformation that has changed the landscape of the Naga Hoho, we the good old indifferent Nagas have said nothing. We have senselessly converted ourselves as eunuchs in our own harem. We are neither able to address the critical burning issues that afflict the Nagas of Nagaland nor are we in any position to impact upon the course of events in the overall plight of our Naga brothers living elsewhere. We have effectively defunct the Naga Hoho as a nonentity to such an extent as to make it incapable of defending its own honour even when insults after insults have been heaped upon them, because they have none. Every Naga with a modicum of gray matter between the ears must now express their concerns as to whether such a disgraceful, directionless, spineless nonentities should be allowed to continue contaminating the otherwise honourably intended organization. This is an issue all the Tribal Hohos must spend quality time to debate and focus upon and resolve to dissolve this the present leadership and elect a new team. The Tribal Hohos must also resolve to revert the original status of the Naga Hoho to that of Nagas of Nagaland as it was meant to be. Our brothers in ENPO should then formally be invited to reconsider their affilia-

tephen Hopgood and other contributors are right to identify key failures, weaknesses and deep asymmetries of power imbricated in the practices of the existing human rights institutions and large western NGOs. But the apparent crisis of legitimacy that afflicts human rights is also the consequence of long standing caricatures from both proponents and critics which, as Cesar Rodriguez Garavito points out, rely on overly simplistic and reductionist arguments and claims. Given the many positive references to movement activism and social struggles in contributions to this theme, it is especially relevant to consider whether such caricatures rely upon a separation of a concept of human rights (either as theory or law or both) from the long and persistent history of human rights ideas used in social movement struggles against extant relations and structures of power. Even when aspects of those histories are acknowledged, for the example in Jack Snyder’s contribution, the emphasis is usually on serving rising power rather than challenging existing power. In contrast, I believe we cannot properly evaluate the potentials and limits of human rights without working through the implications of their place in social movement struggles. We need to engage with what we might call the missing histories of human rights. Let me make three points: The first is that these histories demonstrate that human rights have often been at the heart of radical attempts at social change, which seeks to transform existing structures of power. We should not ignore the 18th century slave rebellion in Saint Domingue, which led to the founding of Haiti in 1804. During the 19th century, the emerging worker’s and socialist movements made extensive use of notions of ‘natural rights’ and, at the heart of struggles against imperial oppression around the world, lay claims for the rights of peoples to

'This is a fertile land for oppressors. Must we allow this to forever continue? Where have we buried our conscience?'

tion to the new invigorated Naga Hoho. This brings me to the subject of the formation of Naga Tribal Council (NTC). Though the print media has been constantly providing coverage of rape cases one after another, they have given no coverage on the rape of Naga Hoho by the various underground vested interests and the overground politicians. The fact that the Nagas of Nagaland have lost a common platform to voice their common concerns confirms this pathetic reality. This new development of the formation of NTC is generally being considered as a welcomed solution by many to refill the vacuum so created by the Naga Hoho and rightly so. As an immediate reaction I have felt the same. However, before fully committing ourselves to an irreversible course of action the Nagas should pause for a while and dispassionately consider the consequence(s) of such a serious plunge. We need to reflect on our own backyard history and learn lessons from it. The once proud united Naga National Movement has now been ignominiously fragmented and reduced to impotence and infighting perhaps because the Nagas National Leaders failed to apply their mind and patience to the fullest extent as was required of them at that juncture without exhausting all possibilities to keeping their house united. They found a quick fix solution by propping up a fresh national organization that continued to fragment further and see where we have landed ourselves today. That fateful solution has now become our heaviest burden. The factions tax their people beyond reason and kill one another to protect their tax fiefdom. They have no shame left even as their enemy clap their hands and cheer them on. While dangling the negotiation carrot, the Government of India watch with complete satisfaction that all the factions are at war against one another and are wiping each other out and patiently wait for the senior member of the Cadre to die out before they make the final kill with more money thrown into their midst. It is a premonition that similar scenario is presenting itself. Naga Hoho has clearly been sidetracked, deviating from the original course. We should first put in a concerted effort to guide it back to the main road it was meant to travel instead of forming another organization to counter it. Technically the Tribal Hohos at present are all affiliated to the Naga Hoho. If NTC also become a functional en-

tity, each Tribe would have two tribal organization fighting one another in the like manner of our underground brothers, for ego and turf supremacy on every issue. Mark my words, this is bound to happen. We would be taking another giant step backwards to our detriment. The NTC should therefore provide the leadership by convening an all Tribal Hoho brainstorming session and see whether the present 'contractors' leadership of Naga Hoho should be made to disappear and re-form a new team representing the Nagas of Nagaland only. Our ENPO brothers should also be requested and invited to participate in this path finding brainstorming. The so called Naga Hoho that is presently inclusive of all the other Tribes should find an alternative identity as a Pan Naga Forum and restore the original honour of the Naga Hoho to the Nagas of Nagaland. NTC should first try and venture into this territory as the conscience keeper of the Nagas and steer the our people towards a frictionless future at least in the civil domain. If we fail to acknowledge history we will be doomed to repeat it. If NTC succeeds in this forward quest, Nagas will be blessed. If not NTC would have at least acquired a moral base to go ahead with its formation despite the negative impact it may introduce. NTC should consider this proposition carefully and give it a sincere try. It must be kept in mind that the Nagas have bigger problems that require urgent collective attention. It is imperative that a vibrant and an active forum such as the Naga Hoho must emerge to the forefront at this juncture. The issue of 'Taxation' has grown to a full-fledged Frankenstein and is stifling the very existence of all the Nagas. ACAUT undoubtedly has the blessing of every Naga families within Nagaland but it is a fledgling organization bravely being manned by committed young dreamers without the experience to guide them through the storm. They are constantly under threat from every sector; the undergrounds, the syndicate operators with underground linkages, the vested interest groups you name it. They are handling an issue way beyond their stature and desperately in need of a Naga apex organization to shoulder the final responsibility to make the impact it deserves. The time for verbal support is past. The time for a concerted action of every citizen of Nagaland is at hand. An organization like ACAUT cannot spread its wings in all the Districts without a matured parental body to shelter under. The apathy shown by all our Tribal Hoho in their respective Districts as if ACAUT is addressing issues of another planet in something I am unable to fathom. Have we become a nation of cowards? I still wish to believe that we have a lot of trustworthy honourable people living in every village and town in every Tribe. If each Tribe were to elect their most trusted leaders without a political bias to their respective Hohos, followed by such people representing their Tribe in the apex body, the Naga Hoho, the change that we all need can become a reality. It would be worth striving for. It is apparent and obvious that none of the underground factions would want the likes of ACAUT to be formed in the Districts but neither are they prepared to amend their cutthroat oppression. The common man is crying out helplessly but can find no platform to unload their burden. Many of our Tribal leaders at the helms of affairs are prepared to compromise their integrity and seek easy money mongering ways but unwilling to take the responsibility that goes with it. This is a fertile land for oppressors. Must we allow this to forever continue? Where have we buried our conscience? Nagas speak up for heaven's sake and for all our sakes before the Naga Hoho and NTC issue pitches us into a full-scale internal tribal friction that we can ill afford.

The hidden authors and missing histories of human rights groups Neil stammers

Human rights continue to remain unacknowledged as being at the heart of many social movement struggles. But like any language of power, they are subject to processes of institutionalization. Can they remain a source of empowerment? self-determination. Since the end of the Second World War, a wide range of social movements have sought to challenge existing forms of power, in part by seeking to reshape the global human rights agenda. Indeed, Upendra Baxi argued in 2002 that, in the previous 60 years, it was the oppressed of the world – mobilised in and through social movements –who were the hidden authors of developments in human rights. This claim contradicts Stephen Hopgood’s assertion that ‘Human Rights’ (capitalised) are ‘a product of the 1%’. While he supports ‘human rights’ (lower case as distinguished by Hopgood) and calls for new movement mobilisations to replace today’s top-down western-led model of activism, he doesn’t explore how such bottom-up activism could transform the existing international human rights regime. I think this is because his political economy of power is restricted to an almost

zero-sum concept. He says, ‘the wealthy have it, the poor do not unless they are organised in sufficiently large numbers’. True, but there is more to power than this. A broader understanding of social power could recognise the reality of elite dominance without the assumption that such dominance is only ever challenged in exceptional moments of mass mobilisations. There are always struggles – large and small - around the construction and re-construction of domination. My second point is that these missing histories make it clear that human rights were never simply ‘western’ or ‘liberal’. Jose Manuel Barreto is right to argue that eurocentric understandings of human rights do not allow for a comprehensive history, nor the reclamation of anti-imperial and emancipatory struggles. However, his proposal to “supplement” eurocentric human rights with a number of “eccentric” events seems unduly defensive, precisely because there have been strong anti-slavery and anti-imperial moments throughout the histories of human rights as he himself suggests. The characterization of human rights as philosophically liberal is one shared by many proponents and critics. This is exemplified in Aryeh Neier’s argument that there is a fundamental core of civil and political rights, and by Hopgood’s implicit assertion that human rights are inherently “middle class”. Both arguments can be traced back to a claim that, in origin, ‘natural rights’ were the rights necessary to create and sustain possessive individuals in an emerging capitalist society. Yet, there is clear evidence that ‘natu-

While we may feel that Nagaland is isolated and not affected by global economic upheavels, the fact that Nagaland receives most of its funds from the central government ties us together with the rest of the world much more than we may realize. The current value of the rupee 62.49 to a dollar (as of 1st Oct) can result in rise in prices of essential commodities like petrol and diesel and even food items. A closer look at the connection between the value of the rupee and the dollar is presented here in this week’s column.

Poor rupee versus rich Dollar K. Keren swu

Assistant Professor economics

ecently, India’s economy sharply collapsed against the mighty Dollar due to depreciation of Rupee hitting an all-time low and a high current deficit. Infact, India’s economic confidence dropped by massive points to 53% in the month of August comparing to the month of July 2013. What could be the reason behind India’s massive loss and struggle against “dollar”? It may be known to one and all that the worth of crude oil has been a major bane for India, but all over the world oil is sold in dollars, which implies that when the demand for oil increases in India or increases in oil in the global market, there arises a need for more dollars to pay its suppliers and as a result the worth of the INR decreases significantly in comparison to the USD. Now as per the rudimentary laws of economic, if the decrease of dollar in India exceeds its supply then its worth will go up and the INR will fall down. Thus, this may or will alert the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) to promptly withdraw their investments in the country and take it elsewhere. This withdrawal and rise of the “worth” value of USD creates an economic debacle for India making it the major reason behind the depreciation of the INR. The equity markets in India have been volatile for a certain period of time. This has put the FIIs in a dilemma as to whether they should be investing in India or not. In recent times, their investments have touched an unprecedented level and so if they pull out then the inflow will go down as well. As per a report in Business Today, the international investors in India have withdrawn to the tune of INR 44,162 crore during June 2013 and this is a record amount. This has also created a current account deficit (CAD) that is only increasing, thus contributing significantly to the depreciation of the INR. One of the main reasons behind the Indian government’s inability to arrest the fall of the national currency is the critical current account deficit. In the 2012-13 fiscal, India’s CAD was measured at 4.8 per cent of the GDP. The government has been unable to come up with any new destinations for exporting its products and this has also hampered the growth in this sector. There are other crucial reasons here like the lack of one window for clearance purposes and procedural delays. Even areas where India has traditionally done well on this front have fared badly this time around. Amidst this severe phase of thrashing received by INR, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is trying its best to seal the dripping economic roof of India and its people by deciding to open a special window for helping the state owned oil companies like I.O.C (India Oil Corp Ltd), Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum corp. This will enable the beneficiary to buy dollar through this window, till further notice is provided. But not forgetting that the companies together need 8.5 million dollars every month to import oil expecting to meet its requirements. On the other hand, some policy making analytically opines that to supplement the RBI and the falling Rupee it would be good if: 1. RBI can hold auctions for oil companies to buy bonds as the outstanding amount of their bonds are less. But sadly the government no longer issues bonds. 2. The government can evaluate the limits for foreign investments, but provided the parliament approves it. 3. Sovereign bonds may help raise dollar from overseas investors if the RBI is willing to take the risk during payment. 4. The RBI could also persuade Indian Banks and financial institutional area to raise their funds in dollar and lend them locally. 5. If the exporters convert their foreign earnings into rupee than it can temporarily aid in the declined rupee rate.

ral rights’ had important economic and collective dimensions which were more to do with protecting the customary rights of the poor than emerging bourgeois property relations. My third point concerns how we should go about understanding the relationship between ‘bottom-up’ and ‘top-down’ versions of human rights. If ideas and practices of human rights originate in social movement struggles against extant relations and structures of power, how do they become top-down versions - controlled by elite gatekeepers, academic, legal and political – and what happens to them then? In my view, the answer lies in processes of institutionalisation. If, where and when movements succeed, they typically seek the institutionalisation of particular constructions of rights through constitutional provision and law. It is in these processes that rights become ambiguous in relation to power and can come to serve power rather than challenge it. But this potential for power to be switched from something positive (empowerment) to something negative (power over) is not just a problem of, or for, human rights. It is a much deeper problem of how collective ‘power to’ persistently morphs into forms of ‘power over’ in institutional settings. I have called this the paradox of institutionalisation and it may be a paradox that can only ever In spite of all that has been said above, it will be foolish to be mitigated, never resolved. write off the INR completely and say it shall not rise from the But if this is so, we damn human mire. Experts are saying that the government needs to take rights at our peril. As several contrib- some short and medium term steps that will help the econoutors have argued, ideas and practices my get back on its feet yet again. It is only through continued of human rights need to be reinvigo- efforts that the Indian government will be able to retrieve the rated by re-connection to their social situation. However, it will take a Herculean effort to help the movement origins and the missing INR get back to the 55 mark. histories retrieved. As John Vincent Save the poor rupee!!! put it, human rights must remain subversive to be effective and legitimate. “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated This is the challenge and what needs by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. to be put at the forefront of all forms Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. Tetso College is a NAAC of human rights praxis. Elite gatekeepers and their caricatured apolo- Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org” gias and denunciations will not do.

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MBBS scam: Cong MP Rasheed sentenced to 4 yrs

New Delhi, OctOber 1 (Pti): Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood, convicted for fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates to MBBS seats in 1990-91, was on Tuesday sentenced to four years in jail. Masood was taken into custody after the court verdict. A Congress Working Committee member, Masood is all set to be disqualified under the provisions of RP Act since he has been convicted and sentenced under sections of various laws including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Earlier, during the hearing Rasheed Masood had sought the benefit of probation, citing his long service to the nation and health reasons even as CBI demanded nothing less than seven years jail term for him and a hefty fine. “I have been an MP for the last 30 years and I am a law abiding citizen. Considering the nature of the case, my age and clean antecedents, I should be given the benefit of probation,” counsel for 67-year-old Masood told special CBI judge JPS Malik while arguing on the quantum of sentence. CBI prosecutor VN Ojha, however, opposed his plea for probation, saying, “Rasheed Masood does not deserve anything less than seven years (in jail) and a hefty fine should be imposed because by nominating undeserving candidates including his own nephew, he had spoiled the career of meritorious students”. Masood, minister of health in the VP Singh government between 1990 and 1991, was held guilty of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates to MBBS seats allot-

Rasheed faces disqualification

Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Massood. (File Photo)

ted to Tripura in medical colleges across the country from the central pool. The prosecutor also said Masood is a person who is a “lawmaker turned into a lawbreaker” even after taking oath to abide by the Constitution which says all are equal before the law. “He and the other two public servants convicted in the case should be given maximum punishment as the students who suffered nearly two decades ago cannot be compensated for,” the prosecutor said.

The two other public servants convicted in the case are Gurdial Singh, a former IPS officer, and retired IAS official Amal Kumar Roy, the then secretary of Tripura chief minister Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar. Masood was held guilty of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery). He, however, was acquitted of the charge under Section 471 IPC (using as genuine a forged document). Masood’s

UN urge POSCO to halt steel plant in India

“People should not be impoverished in the name of development; their rights must take precedence over potential profits...” New Delhi, OctOber 1 (AP): A U.N. panel of experts urged South Korean steel giant POSCO on Tuesday to suspend plans for a $12 billion steel plant over concerns the project threatened the rights and livelihoods of tens of thousands in eastern India. The call by the U.N. experts follows a June report by rights groups saying that illegal land seizures threatened to displace 22,000 people and deprive thousands more of their means of existence in the state of Orissa. “People should not be impoverished in the name of development; their rights must take precedence over potential profits,” Magdalena Sepulveda, the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, said in the statement. Mineral-rich Orissa has been trying to woo investors, both foreign and Indian, by giving them mining

rights, electricity and water at low prices. But the move to acquire farm and forest lands has run into violent protests, with many farmers and forest-dwellers saying the project would leave them without homes, livelihoods and possible access to clean water. The protests have helped to keep the proposed plant, India’s largest-ever foreign investment project, mired in legal hurdles for eight years. However, as India’s economy has slowed over the past year, the government has reduced some barriers to allowing the company to obtain a license to explore for iron ore. The Orissa project requires about 4,000 acres (1,620 hectares) of land for the plant — expected to produce 13.2 million tons (12 million metric tons) of steel per year — as well as an affiliated power plant, railway line, road, water supply infrastructure and port. POSCO was given a fiveyear environmental clearance in 2007, and agreed to conditions issued by the Environment Ministry’s in 2011 that the company restrict air emissions, spend 2 percent of its net profits on social welfare, maintain a quarter of the land as green space and reduce its water intake. The ministry’s approval

New Delhi, OctOber 1 (iANS): Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood of the Congress was Tuesday sentenced to four years in jail for fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates from across the country to MBBS seats in 1990-91, making him the first to stand disqualified as a lawmaker. Special CBI Court Judge J.P.S. Malik held Masood guilty on charges of corruption and other offences. Masood, 67, was convicted of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates from across the country to the MBBS seats allotted to Tripura medical colleges from the central pool. Two other public servants convicted in the case - former IPS officer Gurdial Singh, and retired IAS officer Amal Kumar Roy, who was then secretary to Tripura chief minister Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar - were also awarded four years’ imprisonment. Court also slapped fine of Rs.60,000 on Masood and Rs.1 lakh each on both the government officials. Nine students, who were fraudulently given admission in the medical colleges and were convicted for cheating, were also given a year’s imprisonment each by the court. Masood was the minister of health in the 11-month V.P. Singh government between 1990 and 1991. Masood, who was immediately taken into custody after the sentencing, will lose the right to contest polls for the next 10 years since a convicted leader cannot fight elections for six years from the date of release from their prison. He faces immediate disqualification as the Rajya Sabha member under a recent Supreme Court ruling that a member of parliament and state legislature stands disqualified immediately if convicted by a court for crimes with punishment of two years or more and under some other laws even without jail sentence.

conviction is the first case after the July 10 Supreme Court judgement that struck down sub-section 4 of Section 8 of Representation of People Act, under which incumbent MPs and MLAs could avoid disqualification till pendency of the appeal against conviction in a higher court. Pleading for leniency, counsel for Masood, a Rajya Sabha member belonging to Congress party, told the court that he is 67-years-old and is suffering from various ailments like

heart disease, diabetes and has been advised to do less stressful activities. “Whatever judgement the court has passed, we accept it. But my client (Masood) is continuously under medical treatment. He is a person who cannot live without treatment and this can only be managed by hospitals and he has to be stress-free. “Besides being an MP, he has worked for increasing exports from India bringing in crores of rupees inflows. Considering all this, he should be

released on probation,” the counsel said. The other convicts in the case have also been held guilty of similar offences. Nine students who had fraudulently got admission in the medical colleges have also been convicted for cheating. Two of them, including Masood’s nephew, were juvenile at the time of the offence and their case had been transferred to the Juvenile Justice Board on January 25, 2007. The then chief minister of Tripura Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar and then health minister of the state, Kashi Ram Reang were also accused in the case. They passed away during the pendency of the trial. Former IPS officer Gurdial Singh’s counsel said he is a senior citizen who even after retirement is associated with several social organisations to serve the society. Convict Amal Kumar Roy’s lawyer too sought leniency for his client, citing his old age and age-related health problems. CBI, however, said both Singh and Roy were “law protectors but both turned into lawbreakers”. Counsel for the nine students said their career will be spoiled, if harsh punishment is given to them and their only mistake was that they took admission through these means. Masood has been held guilty on same counts in two other similar cases. The three cases in which the Congress leader has been convicted form part of the eleven such cases registered by CBI in 1996. Masood had between 199091 illegally and fraudulently, in conspiracy with the then resident commissioner of Tripura, Gurdial Singh, nominated his

nephew (a juvenile at the time of the offence), another juvenile and Sachidanand Dwivedi to seats allocated from central pool for students of Tripura. Sachidanand, one of the three students who secured admission in medical college through Masood, has also been held guilty for conspiracy, cheating, forgery for purpose of cheating, and under the provisions of PC Act. He was, however, acquitted under section 471 IPC (using as genuine a forged document). CBI had said in the chargesheet that Tripura does not have any medical college of its own. “Consequently some MBBS and BDS seats are allocated every year from central pool by the ministry of health and family welfare, government of India in various medical colleges across the country,” CBI had told the court. These seats were made available to Tripura for allotment to eligible students from the state on the basis of merit. The government of Tripura constituted the Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE) in 1988 for selection of candidates through joint entrance test held every year. The candidates were then nominated. CBI had said some candidates got their names nominated for MBBS seats for academic session 1990-91 from Singh, who was on deputation to Tripura government. Singh and Masood entered into criminal conspiracy among themselves and with candidates whose names were to be nominated as nominees of Tripura even when they were not qualified for the same, it had said.

Prez calls for renewed commitment to welfare of elderly

New Delhi, OctOber 1 (iANS): President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said economic growth and modernisation have created a situation where the elderly are being deprived of respect, love and care and called upon people to renew the commitment to their welfare. Speaking on the occasion of presentation of the National Awards for Senior Citizens, Mukherjee said: “Our country is no exception. In the year 2001, the population of our elderly was over 7.66 crore. This is projected

Maha to name & shame those who neglect parents

care that they need,” he said. The president said the greatest tragedy of old age is the perception of being unwanted and unloved and having no purpose in life. “Our traditional joint family system that provides tremendous emotional and physical comfort and support to our elderly people is fast giving way to the nuclear family structure,” he said. “Thus, the elderly in our country are increasingly facing a variety of problems associated with modernity and growth and also the attitudinal change in social values,” he said.

lapsed, however, after the MuMbAi, OctOber 1 (AgeNcieS): The Maharashtra National Green Tribunal — Cabinet has proposed a policy to protect and support senior citiIndia’s courts devoted to enzens in the State. The policy hopes to protect them from physical vironmental cases — asked and mental harassment and provide support structures. The the ministry to review the policy proposes declaring those who do not take care of their project again. That process is aged parents as “defaulters.” The State also plans to ask private pending. hospitals to provide discounts to senior citizens. The policy enPOSCO said in August visages asking the police to check the welfare of senior citizens that the report by the rights above the age of 70 on a regular basis. groups had used “fallacious to increase further to 17.32 crore our youth to urban areas for emcriticism, distorted facts and by 2026.” “However, it is ironi- ployment have created a situaerroneous interpretation.” cal that economic growth, mod- tion where the elderly are being The report, based on a yearernisation and the migration of deprived of the respect, love and long investigation, was published by the International Human Rights Clinic at New York University’s School of Law and the International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. In a lengthy reply, POSCO New Delhi, OctOber 1 (iANS): said no one had been disBJP leader Arun Jaitley has alleged the placed from private land, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and that the government was is being misused to target and impliclearing only “encroached cate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra land and giving due compenModi in fake cases. In a letter to Prime sation” for removing crops Minister Manmohan Singh, released and aquaculture ponds. It to media Tuesday, Jaitley, the leader said 90 percent of the project of opposition in Rajya Sabha, said CBI area was government owned. arrested former Gujarat minister Amit “There is no question of any Shah, a close aide of Modi, without any forced eviction.” “prosecutable evidence”. In July, POSCO pulled out “In order to arrest Amit Shah, they of a proposed $5.3 billion relied on the false testimony of 2 witsteel plant in the southern nesses namely, Ramanbhai Patel and state of Karnataka, dealing a Dashrathbhai Patel, noted land grabblow to government efforts bers of Gujarat,” the BJP leader said in to attract foreign investment. his letter, dated Sep 27. He also said The company said it scrapped that in the Ishrat Jehan case, CBI struck the project because of inordideals with some suspects to trap othnate delays stemming from Indians clean a statue of Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, Oc- ers and has demanded that a panel led local opposition to land ac- tober 1. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in the country, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma by a SC judge must probe charges of quisition for the project. politicisation of the CBI probe. Gandhi. (AP Photo)

Jaitly raises CBI’s misuse with PM

Lalu Prasad: A maverick who made waves -- in and beyond politics

New Delhi, OctOber 1 (iANS): He milked cows at his official residence, dressed only in his undergarments. He was photographed eating rotis being baked by his wife in the kitchen. He was a maverick, a jester, a crowd puller par excellence. Lalu Prasad turned Bihar’s politics - and economic health - upside down as he catapulted from a student leader of the 1970s to be one of India’s best-known politicians before his downfall Monday. Few regional politicians enjoyed the kind of pan-India appeal as Lalu Prasad, who was born into a farmers’ family in June 1948. His first electoral victory in 1977, when he entered parliament at age 29, marked the start of an eventful career that just 13 years later made him Bihar’s chief minister and, still later, a much admired railway minister. But what made him a houseIn this Dec. 18, 2006 file photo, Indian politician Lalu Prasad hold name was his dramatic arYadav gestures as he greets his supporters in Patna. (AP rest of then BJP star L.K. Advani File Photo)

when his ‘Rath’ rolled into Bihar in 1990. By 2003, such was his popularity that when Lalu Pradad visited a vegetable market in Islamabad, Pakistanis -- of all ages - virtually mobbed him. With his rustic looks, ready wit and earthy attitude to events and people, Lalu Prasad quickly outgrew many of his contemporaries from his student days in Patna. One reason was his very vocal style, his pet hate being the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindutva politics. When Sonia Gandhi came under attack on her foreign origin after taking to politics, Lalu Prasad was among her greatest supporters - and remained so year after year. Jokes were aplenty on and about Lalu, as he was widely addressed. He regaled audiences on how he could turn Japan into a Bihar - after a Japanese promised to transform Bihar into a Japan. He promised to make Bihar’s roads as “chikna” (smooth)

as actress Hema Malini’s cheeks. As he grew and grew, he vowed never to fade away in politics with a self-made quote that became as famous as the man: “Jab tak rahega samosa main aloo, tab tak rahega Bihar main Lalu!” Such were his theatrics that actor Shatrughan Sinha remarked that had Lalu Prasad not been a politician, he would have been a successful actor in Bollywood. It may well have been true. After a mostly low-key existence in the Lok Sabha from 1977 to 1980, Lalu Prasad was elected twice to the Bihar assembly, becoming the opposition leader in 1989. Coinciding with the decline of the Congress across the northern belt, Lalu Prasad became the chief minister of Bihar, one of India’s most backward states, in 1990. His caste-laced politics came to be recognized as “social engineering”. He was to hold the post for seven years, a period when Lalu

Prasad turned into a political giant of sorts, first by arresting Advani and then by building a solid Yadav-Muslim support base in the 1990s amid the divisive Ayodhya politics. His stature expanded beyond Bihar, and so did his ambition, leading him to walk away from the Janata Dal in 1997 and form the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Lalu Prasad returned to the Lok Sabha in 1998. By then, he had allied with the Congress, a party he once loathed. His RJD became a key member of the Congress-led UPA alliance in 2004. Lalu Prasad was named the high profile railway minister. It was a period when he surprised friends and foes alike by turning around the loss making Indian Railways into a profitable venture, earning the admiration of business schools in India and abroad. Lalu Prasad replaced paper cups with ‘kullads’ to serve tea to millions of passengers. He once travelled on

a train at midnight to know how the railways were faring. By then, Lalu Prasad was battling, for some years, what came to be known as the “fodder scam” - which proved to be his nemesis. Critics accused him - and his wife Rabri Devi, who succeeded him as the Bihar chief minister after Lalu Prasad was first sent to jail in the scam - of virtually destroying the state and turning it into a de facto ‘jungle Raj’. Lalu Prasad’s use of an Osama look alike in the 2005 Bihar election to woo Muslims did not win him many friends. “For the period he ruled Bihar, he was the king of the state,” Nisar ul Haq, a professor of political science at the Jamia Milia here, told IANS. But kings don’t rule forever. Lalu Prasad was desperately trying to claw back into reckoning in Bihar after the rise of Nitish Kumar when he faces the prospect of going back to prison, his head hung in shame.

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US heads into government shutdown over ‘Obamacare’

WASHINGTON, OcTOber 1 (AP): The United States plunged into a partial government shutdown Tuesday for the first time in nearly two decades as a temporary funding bill was stalled over an attempt by conservative Republicans to derail President Barack Obama’s health care law. About 800,000 federal workers are being forced off the job and most nonessential federal programs and services are being suspended. The shutdown, the first since one in the winter of 1995-96 severely damaged Republican election prospects, raised fears the political gridlock between the White House and a Republican Party influenced by hardcore conservative lawmakers would prevail. National parks and museums in Washington will be closed, and agencies like NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency will be all but shuttered. People classified as essential government employees — such as air traffic controllers, Border Patrol agents and most food inspectors — will continue to work, and the State Department will continue processing foreign applications for visas. Embassies and consulates overseas will continue to provide services to American citizens. The health care law itself was unaffected as enrollment opened Tuesday for millions of people shopping for medical insurance. The stand-off pits Democrats against a core of conservative activists who have mounted a campaign to seize the must-do budget measure in an effort to derail the 2010 health care reform they have dubbed “Obamacare.” There are few issues Republicans feel as passionately about as the health care law. They see the plan, intended to provide coverage for the millions of Americans now uninsured, as wasteful and restricting freedom by requiring most Americans to have health insurance. Until now, such temporary spending bills have been routinely passed with bipartisan support, ever since a pair of unpopular shutdowns 17 years ago engineered by then-Speaker Newt Gingrich severely damaged Republican election prospects and revived then-President Bill Clinton’s political standing. The Democratically controlled Senate twice on Monday rejected bills passed in the Republican-majority House of Representatives that condi-

tioned keeping the government open on delaying key portions of the law. The House passed the last version again early Tuesday; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the same fate awaits it when the Senate reconvenes Tuesday morning. Obama accused Republicans of holding the budget hostage to get what they want. “You don’t get to extract a ransom for doing your job, for doing what you’re supposed to be doing anyway, or just because there’s a law there that you don’t like,” Obama said Monday, delivering a similar message in private phone calls later to Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other lawmakers. Boehner said he didn’t want a government shutdown, but he insisted that the health care law “is having a devastating impact. ... Something has to be done.” Republican leaders have voiced reservations about the effort and many lawmakers predicted it wouldn’t work, fearing the public will blame their party for the shutdown. But individual Republican House members may face a greater risk by embracing a compromise. Many represent heavily partisan congressional districts, and voters in Republican primaries have ousted lawmakers they see as too moderate. It wasn’t clear how long the stand-

off would last, but it appeared that Obama and Reid had the upper hand. “We can’t win,” said Republican Sen. John McCain, adding that “sooner or later” the House would have to agree to Democrats’ demands for a simple, straightforward funding bill reopening the government. The order directing federal agencies to “execute plans for an orderly shutdown due to the absence of appropriations” was issued by White House Budget Director Sylvia Burwell shortly before midnight Monday. The military will be paid under legislation freshly signed by Obama, but paychecks for other federal workers will be withheld until the impasse is broken. Federal workers were told to report to their jobs for a half-day but to perform only shutdown tasks like changing email greetings and closing down agencies’ Internet sites. The self-funded Postal Service will continue to operate and the government will continue to pay retirement benefits and health benefits for the poor and elderly. Obama appeared in a video message assuring members of the military they’ll be paid under a law he just signed and told civilian Defense Department employees who won’t be paid that “you and your families deserve better than the dysfunction we’re seeing in Congress.”

Dimapur

A National Seminar on

India’s Look East Policy and the Response of the North-Eastern States Date: 4th - 5th October, 2013. Venue: Auditorium, St. Joseph’s College. Key-Note Speaker: Prof. Nagari Mohan Panda, Dean, School of Economic Management & Information Science, NEHU, Shillong. Organized by Department of Political Science St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland Sponsored by ICSSR, Shillong Media Partner The Morung Express Day one : Friday, 4th October, 2013. Registration Inaugural Session Chair Invocation

The Capital is mirrored in the Capital Reflecting Pool on Capitol Hill in Washington early Tuesday, October 1. Congress plunged the nation into a partial government shutdown Tuesday as a long-running dispute over President Barack Obama’s health care law stalled a temporary funding bill, forcing about 800,000 federal workers off the job and suspending most non-essential federal programs and services. (AP Photo)

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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Mr. Dihe Mao, Convener. Sr. Dr. Ranit Vice-Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

Welcome Address and Introduction of the Seminar : Fr. Abraham Lotha, Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama. Keynote Address : Prof. Nagari Mohan Panda, Dean, School of Economic Management and Information Science, NEHU, Shillong. Vote of Thanks : Mr. Avizo Richa. Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science. Tea: 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Technical Session - 1 : 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM Chair : Dr. Vijaylakshmi Brara Associate Professor, Manipur University. Rapporteur : Ms. Medonuo Penyu, HoD, Department of Sociology, SJC. 1. Ms. Esita Sur : Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Scottish Church College, Kolkata. Topic: The Dynamics of Look East Policy in North East : Problems and Prospects. 2. Prof. Xavier Mao : Professor, Department of Philosophy, NEHU, Shillong. Topic: Look East Policy, a Balancing of the Influence of China. 3. Mr. Sudeep Chakravarty : Analyst of Socio-Political and Security Issues in South Asia, Goa. Topic: Aspects of Geo-politics, Geo-Economics and Security: India and China in the context of India’s Look East Policy. 4. Mr. Arijit Sen : Correspondent, CNN. Topic: Overlooking East: Embrace of Apathy and Arrogance. 5. Mr. Kamaran M.K. Mondal : Assistant Professor, Political Science University of Burdwan, W.B. Topic: Re-examining India’s Foreign Policy with special Reference to India-ASEAN Relation. Lunch : 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Technical Session - 2. : 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Chair : Mr. James Karaiba Assistant Professor, Political Science, SJC Rapporteur : Mr. Mr. Zeneikho Benedict, HoD, History Department , SJC. 1. Dr. N. K. Das : Former Deputy Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata. Topic: Look East Policy and Pragmatism of Historical and Cultural Challeges: An Anthropological Critique. 2. Dr. Temjenwabang : Assistant Professor, Department of History, Tetso College, Sovima, Dimapur. Topic: Re-reading India’s North East: Historicizing a Fluid Non-State. 3. Mr. Joseph K. Lalfakzuala : Research Scholar, JNU & Guest Faculty to J. Buana College, Mizoram. Topic: A New Challenge for Wider Space: Can Regionalism be Accommodated through Look East? 4. Mr. Paode Akha : Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. Topic : India’s Look East Policy: Renewed Prospect with New Government in Myanmar.

Day 2 : Saturday, 5th October, 2013. Technical Session -3 : 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Chair : Mr. Sudeep Chakravarty, Analyst and Writer, Goa. Rapporteur : Mr. James H.K, HoD, Department of English. SJC. 1. Dr. Vijaylakshmi Brara : Associate Professor, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University. Topic: Look East Policy or a North East Confederacy. 2. Mr. Kaba Daniel : Research Scholar, NEHU, Shillong, Topic: India’s Politics of Look East Policy: A Paradigm Shift of Economic Promotion in the Regional Imbalances. 3. Ms. Lianboi Vaiphei : Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University. Topic: Locating North East India in the Look East policy. 4. Dr. Amarjeet Singh : Associate Professor, Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. Topic: Has Look East policy Been Effective in North East India? 5. Mr. Thangasamy & Mr. Kennedy : Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Nagaland University, Assistant Professor, Department of commerce, St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama. Topic: Impact of India’s Look East Policy on North- Eastern Region: An Evaluative Study. High Tea : 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Technical Session - 4 : 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM. Chair : Ms. Esita Sur Assistant Professor, Scottish Church College. Kolkata. Rapporteur : Mr. Timothy, HoD. Department of Commerce, SJC. 1. Dr.A.S. Yarso : Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Assam University, Silchar. Topic: Speeding Up Infrastructure and Development in the North East for Yielding Higher Dividend from India’s Look East Policy. 2. Ms. C. Lalengkima : Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi. Topic: India and ASEAN Trade: Looking the Significant Indo-Myanmar Border Trade. 3. Dr. Zarenthung Ezung : Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami. Topic: India’s Looking East through Nagaland: The case of Indo-Myanmar Trade. 4. Mr. Saju Mathew : Assistant Professor, Department of Economics St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama. Topic: Indo- Myanmar Border Trade: A Strategic Tool for the Economic Development in North East India. Lunch : 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Valedictory Function Chair

: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM : Prof. Xavier Mao Department of Philosophy NEHU, Shillong. Feed Backs from the Participants: Certificate Distribution : Concluding Remarks : Chairperson. Vote of Thanks : Ms. Lily Humtsoe, Co- convener, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science SJC Jakhama.

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nary round completed Our Correspondent Kohima | October 1

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 1 (AGENCIES): Sachin Tendulkar is the best man to decide on his retirement, and the batting icon is ready to send this signal across when the BCCI messenger arrives asking him to quit cricket. A day after reporting the Indian board's intentions of asking Tendulkar to quit after his landmark 200th Test, Mumbai Mirror on Tues-

day quoted sources close to Tendulkar saying that the Mumbaikar in no mood to go down without a fight. "His view at present is 'let the board official come and talk to me and only then will I take a call'," the newspaper quoted those close to the development. "Only he and Anjali [his wife] know when he will retire," sources told the daily on condition of anonymity.

The BCCI, the newspaper reported on Monday, has decided to ask Tendulkar to hang up his boots after his 200th Test, which is scheduled against West Indies either in Mumbai or Kolkata. The report went on to add that the board had even decided who it will be to convey the message to Tendulkar. But Tendulkar's former teammate Pravin Amre told the

newspaper that the matter needs to be handled carefully. "The board must have its plans but Sachin is not a normal cricketer. There should be better communication between them, and both parties should accommodate each other's points of view. Sachin knows best when to retire, and I wish the board and he work in a sense of accommodation," Amre said.

The 1st preliminary round of the ongoing 14th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2013 (Late Kekuojalie Sachu & Late Vikhozo Yhoshu) was completed today with 33 matches with a total of 127 goals scored @ 3.84 percent per match and 26 yellow cards shown @ 1.26 percent per match. The 1st goal of the tournament being held under the theme “Goal for Peace” was scored by Medoneituo of Kohima Village Students’ Union. So far, Ninja of Nagaland Police scored the fastest goal in 90 seconds and Lima Kumzuk of Nagaland Police scored 5 (five) goals as the highest, 6 (six) hattricks and 3 (three) tiebreaks are also recorded. The highest goals scored in a match also recorded with 10 goals played between Nagaland Police (9 goals) and Kohima Science College (1 goal). In the first match of the day, Zeva Club Zhaveme edged out Kohima Royal

Djokovic, Serena advance at China Open

Novak djokovic of Serbia returns a shot against Lukas rosol of the Czech republic during the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Stadium in Beijing, China Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo)

Nagaland school enters Subroto Cup semis

NEW DElHI, OCTOBER 1 (PTI): Defending champions Greenwood School of Nagaland kept their title defence on track with a hard-fought 3-1 triumph over an impressive NorthEastern English School, Manipur at the Under-14 category of the 54th Subroto Cup on Tuesday. First-timers Ghazi High School of Kabul also started with an impressive show in their maiden campaign Although the final score tells a different story, it was a difficult encounter for the U-14 Nagaland team who became the first to enter the last four stage. Their defence was put under pressure in the initial stages by the Manipur forwards and conceded the lead thanks to a fantastic strike by Alloudin. They found their rhythm thereafter and it was a battle of equals although the Greenwood boys made better use of their chances with Nukhosa (25th min), Nokethozo (26th) and Tokavi (48th) finding the target, thus sealing their semifinal spot. Meanwhile, coming from the war-torn Afghanistan, Kabul champions Ghazi High School are on their maiden trip to the Subroto Cup and

BEIJING, OCTOBER 1 (AP): Top-ranked Novak Djokovic cruised while Serena Williams was made to fight for her win in the China Open on Tuesday. Djokovic put away Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-3 in the first round, while Williams lost her serve twice to 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone before prevailing 6-4, 7-5 in the second round. Djokovic's run of 100 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings is in danger this week from Rafael Nadal, who defeated Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-4. Nadal will retake No. 1 if he reaches the final. Williams found herself having to grind against Schiavone in their second set, losing her serve twice and having to break back each time. Schiavone, who won only one game off Williams at the U.S. Open, won her most against Williams in eight years. Meanwhile, Venus Williams,

a wild-card recipient like Schiavone, fell to Sabine Lisicki of Germany for the first time in four years, 6-1, 6-2. Lisicki didn't face a break point and broke Venus three times. Djokovic will take on Fernando Verdasco in the second round after the Spaniard beat Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman 7-6 (6), 6-3.Nadal's second-round opponent will be Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany. In other men's matches. fifthseeded Richard Gasquet of France beat Florian Mayer of Germany 6-3, 7-6 (2); sixth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland overcame Andreas Seppi of Italy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and eighth-seeded John Isner of United States beat local Di Wu 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-3 after nearly two hours. Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki beat Monica Niculescu of Romania 6-3, 6-1 to remain on course to face Williams in the quarterfinals.

Tragopan Club Zhavame (green) and Viper FC Nerhema (blue) in action on October 1.

Kickers by 2-0. Vipatu netted both the goal for Zeva Club in the 8th and 59th minutes. Viper FC Nerhema defeated Tragopan Club Zhavema 6-5 via tie break in the second match. The match witnessed 1-1 draw within the full allotted time of the play. Vipulhou netted a goal for Tragopan Club Zhavema in 21st minutes while the equalizer for Viper FC Nerhema came through Khobulie in the 70th minute. The match was decided through tie break in which Viper FC Nerhema won the match. In the last match of the day, MT Youth Club defeated KVSU by 3 goals to nil. MT Youth club scorers included - Hinato (15th minutes),

Players of the First Senior Open Volleyball Championship being introduced to parliamentary secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, Y Vikheho Swu. (Morung Photo)

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 1 onship (Men) organized by Tuesday at DDSC Stadium (MExN): The First Senior Nagaland Volleyball Asso- with parliamentary secreOpen Volleyball Champi- ciation (NVA) commenced tary for Irrigation & Flood

Akavi (63rd minutes) and Hoinato (67th minutes). Earlier on Monday, Kuki Students’ Union Kohima (KSUK), Koubru SC Manipur and Arena Kings X1 won their respective matches.

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First Senior Open Volleyball Championship commences He said sports in the 21st century has reached new heights for the fact that it has helped human race, apart from health benefits, in the process of various developmental aspects and peace building around the world. The parliamentary secretary also said that sports in relation to education has been defined as “School for life” where individuals can acquire fundamental values and social skills such as respect, discipline, fair play, confidence and tolerance. “We are also aware sports can be and has been an effective mechanism in different parts of the world that had experienced conflict, for post-conflict education and conciliation programmes as part on in-

1ST mATCh Alpine FC vs United Engineer’s Club at 11.30 AM 2Nd mATCh Southern Naga Club vs Rooster Club Phesama at 1.00pm 3rd mATCh Hoodwink FC vs Southern Angami Students Union at 2.30 pm

KSUK defeated Jakhama Students’ Union (JSU) 3-0. Janhaochangloi, Minthang and Kamminlal Haoloi contributed a goal each for KSUK. Koubru SC Manipur blanked 4th NAP 2-0. The winning goals for Koubru SC came through Angthot Lamkang and Johnson Singh. Arena Kings X1 defeated Jotsoma Students’ Union 3-1 vie tie break. Altogether, 65 teams totaling 1170 players are participating this year edition with 51 teams from Kohima, 4 teams from Phek, 3 teams from Dimapur, 1 team from Zunheboto, 1 team from Peren and 5 teams from Manipur State. The final whistle will be on October 19.

Kevinguzo Keretsii (8 years),student of Class III Northfield School Kohima , (second from left) who represented the state under the aegis of Nagaland Taekwondo Association(NTA) to win bronze medal in the Fin weight (Under-21) category in sub-junior category at the 31st National Sub-junior Taekwondo championships

they had a memorable debut with a 2-0 win over a clueless Government School, Fatehabad, Haryana. The Afghans dominated the proceedings right from the kick-off, with good penetrative play down the flanks and clever combinations in midfield. The Haryanvi lads produced some tenacious defending and robust tackles but Afghan captain Marouf (12th min) gave the visitors the lead. The local boys, despite a sturdy defence, could not prevent a second goal as Ali Bashid doubled the lead in the second half. Although the Delhi schools are playing at their local grounds, they could not make their home advantage count and The Air Force School and Mamta Modern School finished their campaigns with disappointing results. The former were handed a massive 15-0 thrashing by Government Chawngfianga Middle School, Kolasib, Mizoram who maintained the prevailing trend of one-sided contests with loads of goals. Striker Lalawnpuia led the way, equalling this Korea's Jisoo Park competes on the balance beam during a qualification session at the Artistic Gymyear's record of most goals scored in nastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. The event will take place until Sunday, Oct. 6. (AP Photo) a single match with seven strikes.

Control, Y Vikheho Swu, as chief guest of the opening ceremony. Addressing the participating teams and crowd, the parliamentary secretary said that it was only a few years back that the state government had shown keen interest in promoting Naga youths in different fields including sports. “Nagas as people we do not lack the ability to become promising sports personalities. Given the chance we will be able to do what other people are capable of doing”, Vikheho said and cited the successes of legendary Naga footballer late Dr. T Ao, archer Chekrovolu Swuro and veteran badminton players Z Kiree and Bendang Ao.

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tegrated approach to healing and reconciliation. This reminds us of the FNR’s (Forum for Naga Reconciliation) efforts in organizing football matches with Naga National Workers”, Vikheho said. Stressing on the need to encourage more sports activities at the district, area and village levels, he also advocated that sports should be made a compulsory discipline in schools and that credits or achievements in sports should also be a pre-requisite for employment in government and private sectors. NVA president and secretary to government of Nagaland, N Benjamin Newmai, delivered the welcome address. Altogether 17 teams from various districts are taking part in the three-day event.

BERlIN, OCTOBER 1 (IANS): Munich's 2022 Winter Games bid has been approved by the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) after a vote Monday. The capital of Bavaria still needs to pass a referendum vote Nov 10 by residents in the proposed host venues of Munich, four days before Nov 14 for submitting the bids to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), reports Xinhua. As the host city of 1972 Olympics, Munich bid twice in vain to host the Winter Olympics, the latest failure being in 2011 when Munich lost out to South Korea's Pyeongchang in the bid to host the 2018 Winter Games. The host city of 2022 Winter Games will be decided July 31, 2015, during the 127th IOC session in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur. Norway's Oslo, Kazakhstan's Almaty, Poland's Krakow, Ukraine's Lvov as well as Sweden's Oestersund all bid to host the quadrennial winter sports extravaganza.

Lima Aier Higher Secondary School sports meet

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 1 (MExN): The annual sports meet of Lima Aier Higher Secondary School, Dimapur got underway on Tuesday, October 1. The opening ceremony was graced by Minister for Roads & Bridges, Kuzholuzo Nienu as the chief guest. Speaking at the inaugural, Nienu urged the students to sharpen their skills, at the same time, remaining committed, disciplined and patient. According to Nienu, these are elements, which are prerequisites to excel in any sport. He further said that sportspersons can excel if they are equipped the required ‘elements’. On the status of sports in Nagaland, he said that Naga sportspersons are doing quite well and the state government on its part is according priority to the promotion of sports. Taking cricket as an instance, he termed the affiliation of the Nagaland Cricket Association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India

minister for roads & Bridges, Kuzholuzo Nienu speaks during the annual sports meet of Lima Aier higher Secondary School, dimapur on October 1.

as a big achievement for sports in Nagaland. Nienu also lauded the school for the results it has produced during the last four years. Toppers and distinction holders of the school in the HSLC 2013 examinations were also felicitated.

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Lady GaGa to perform at Actor Sanjay st 1 Music awards Dutt gets 14-day break Y ouTube is launching its own music awards and Lady Gaga will perform at the first-time event. The Google Inc.-owned company announced Tuesday that Eminem and Arcade Fire also will perform at the YouTube Music Awards on Nov. 3. It will take place at Pier 36 in New York City and stream live online. The awards show will honor "artists and songs that YouTube fans have turned into global hits over the past year." Nominees will be announced Oct. 17. Actor Jason Schwartzman will host the YouTube Music Awards. A press release says the awards show will also feature events from Seoul, Moscow, London and Brazil.

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones 'back together'

ichael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are understood to be living together again as they attempt to heal the rifts that prompted a temporary separation earlier this year. The couple – parents to children Dylan and Carys – parted ways in August after 13-years of marriage, but have been tentatively attempting a reconciliation that has seen Michael, 69, move back into their multi-million dollar apartment in Bedford, New York. Sources claim the move occurred after the Oscarwinning actor urged Swansea born Catherine, 44, to give their relationship another try. ‘Michael’s asked Catherine to give things another try and she’s agreed,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘It’s not just for the sake of the children. ‘When they’re good, they’re amazing together, so they’re hammering out their issues at their home. It’s good news and Catherine is on top of the world.’ The actress certainly appeared to be on good form when she attended the Dance Alliance Foundation Gala in New York on Sunday wearing a stunning embellished gown from Dennis Basso – and her

wedding ring. Catherine and Michael announced a ‘trial separation’ in August, with a statement issued at the time claiming they were ‘… taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage.’ Prior to that announcement the couple hadn’t been seen together in public since April 22, after which Michael embarked on a furious promotional campaign for Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra. The actor had previously battled Stage IV throat cancer after doctors found a malignant tumour at the base of his tongue in 2010. In an interview conducted earlier this year, he candidly suggested that fluids ingested during oral sex not only sparked his illness, but also helped cure it. Michael and Catherine married in a lavish ceremony at the New York Plaza Hotel in 2000, one year after they met at the Deauville Film Festival in France. Recently the couple were said to have celebrated their joint birthday - September 25 - at popular American chain restaurant Outback Steakhouse.

ollywood star Sanjay Dutt, in prison since May, arrived at his Mumbai home this afternoon after being granted 14 days of leave because he is unwell. "I'm a law abiding citizen. I want to spend this time peacefully with my family," he said to reporters before entering his house in Bandra where he used to live with his wife Maanyata and their two children Iqra and Shahraan. The 53-year-old actor was sentenced in March by the Supreme Court to five years in prison in a case linked to the 1993 terror

attack in Mumbai, in which 250 people died in serial bombings. He was convicted for possession of an automatic rifle and a pistol that were supplied to him by men subsequently convicted for the bomb blasts. The Supreme Court reduced his prison sentence to five years from the six-year term initially handed down. The actor had served 18 months in jail before being released on bail in 2007 pending an appeal, so he was ordered to spend the next 3 1/2 years behind bars. Mr Dutt had earlier been acquitted of the more serious charges of ter-

equally idiotic good friend Harry Dunne. The Farrelly Brothers, made up of writer siblings Peter and Bobby, also have returned for the sequel. The writing duo recently recruited Brady Bluhm to reprise his role as blind next door neighbour Billy in the sequel. Bluhm's blind kid character in the original bought a dead bird with its head missing from Lloyd. The 30-year-old actor shared photos on the set and revealed that Lloyd and Harry still live in the same apartment. The Farrelly Brothers collaborated on the sequel's script with Bennet Yellin,

Dreamz Unlimited presenting a play called "A Father’s Letter" on International day of Older Persons at Kohima. (Morung Photo)

rorism and conspiracy. The 1993 bombings were seen at the time as the world's worst terrorist attack, with 13 bombs exploding over a two-hour period across Mumbai. Powerful explo-

sives were packed into cars and scooters parked near India's main Bombay Stock Exchange and other sites in the city. Apart from the 257 dead, more than 720 people were injured in the attack.

Jim Carrey channels his inner geek as Lloyd Christmas im Carrey showcased his dorky bowl haircut on Monday while on the New York City set of the Dumb And Dumber sequel. The 51-year-old funnyman sported the dubious look while walking through a park after filming a scene for Dumb And Dumber To. Jim was in character as dimwitted Lloyd Christmas and was wearing a grey jacket over a salmon-coloured Tshirt with grey pants and blue trainers. He wore a pair of dark sunglasses, but the shades didn't help him look cool. Jim co-starred in the 1994 original that featured Jeff Daniels as his

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, stands outside his home after being temporally freed for two weeks from an Indian prison in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Oct.1, 2013. (AP Photo)

a co-writer of the original. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has filmed a secret cameo role in which she portrays a younger version of Kathleen Turner's charactter Fraida Feltcher, according to a report on Saturday in The Hollywood Reporter. The film is scheduled for release next year.

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is antics continue to get wilder and wilder, from spitting on fans to altercations with photographers. ow Justin Bieber appears has taken his arrogant behaviour to new heights - literally. In new pictures, the 19-year-old appears to be sitting on his bodyguards' shoulders as they carried him up the Great Wall Of China on Monday, a day after he allegedly forced them to sprint after him as he skateboarded around Beijing, reports RadarOnline. In an Instagram picture uploaded by a fan, what appears to be Justin is wearing a white hoodie and baseball cap as he sits perched on the shoulders of two bodyguards as they ascend the famous stairs of one of the Seven Wonders Of The Modern World. Fans are seen excitedly snapping pictures on their cellphones as they walk behind the pop star. In another picture uploaded to Twitter, two of his bodyguards are seen running to keep up with Justin as he skateboards around the Chinese capital. Rather than express disdain for his arrogant behaviour, the fans uploading the pictures appeared to find the singer's antics amusing. 'Only Justin would have somebody carry him up the Great Wall of China,' tweeted @ bieberandsupras. 'Aw my baby boy.' 'I still can’t get over the fact that Justin made his bodyguards carry him to the top o [sic] the great wall of China,' Twitter user @MusicOfKidrauhl wrote. 'He is lazy like me haha'. But some fans weren't so sure. 'Justin, dude, u actually asked people to carry you?' @ohkidrauhlfeels wrote. 'Someone’s going a little diva I see.' 'I feel for Justin's bodyguards,' @drewsrauhlx wrote.

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