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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 271

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Thursday, October 3, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit

Nation remembers Gandhi on birth anniversary

Cancer has an answer: Manisha, Yuvraj

NSRLM area coordinators undergo training on SHGs [ PAGE 02]

Attack on Iran seems off the table

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Morung Express News Dimapur | October 2

26 lakh worth IMFL seized DIMAPur, OctOber 1 (MexN): Personnel of the 31 Assam Rifles seized a truck load of IMFL and apprehended three persons at permanent vehicle check post Longtho under Mokokchung district on October 1. A press note from the PRO informed that the huge liquor haul comprised of a total of 14,856 bottles of liquor being illegally smuggled into Nagaland. Approximate cost of recovered IMFL is Rs. 26,86,800 in the open market, it added. The liquor was being smuggled in a truck which was also loaded with some cement bags in order to conceal the illegal liquor. The apprehended have been identifies as L Peri, Koychung Thure and Tachi Thura. They were later handed over to Longtho Police Station along with the recovered IMFL.

GPRN/NSCN on Khumishi incident DIMAPur, OctOber 2 (MexN): The GPRN/NSCN today informed that on September 24, Naga Army belonging to the GPRN/NSCN came “face to face with the NSCN (K) boys at Khumishi village. According to the MIP, “the Naga Army GPRN/ NSCN in order to avoid confrontation with the NSCN (K) fired a few blank shots in the air to let the NSCN (K) boys sense the presence of GPRN/NSCN in the area.”

It stated that prior to the blank firing “the Naga Army did not realize the presence of the Assam Rifles in the area.” It added that “the immediate intervention of Assam Rifles compelled the Naga Army to retreat back honoring the ceasefire agreement.”

Tom Clancy dies at age 66

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New YOrK, OctOber 2 (AP): Tom Clancy, whose high-tech, Cold War thrillers such as “The Hunt for Red October” and “Patriot Games” made him the most widely read and influential military novelist of his time, has died. He was 66.

Penguin Group (USA) said Wednesday that Clancy had died Tuesday in Baltimore. The publisher did not disclose a cause of death. Clancy arrived on best-seller lists in 1984 with “The Hunt for Red October.” He sold the manuscript to the first publisher he tried, the Naval Institute Press, which had never bought original fiction. A string of other best-sellers soon followed, including “Red Storm Rising,” ‘’Patriot Games,” ‘’The Cardinal of the Kremlin,” ‘’Clear and Present Danger,” ‘’The Sum of All Fears,” and “Without Remorse.”

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–Harry S. Truman

‘Wanted to become a soldier, became cricketer’ [ PAGE 12 ]

ordinance flip-flop ‘Foothill Road is the Government overturns decision, symbol of Naga unity’ withdraws ordinance and the bill

Route survey almost complete

Best birthday gift ever.

Thank you Rahul!

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Survey of the proposed ‘Foothill Road Connectivity Project’ jointly taken up by the Nagaland Foothill Road Construction Committee along with engineers from the PWD’s Roads & Bridges is almost complete.

The survey had started on September 24 with a team touring the entire 339 kilometres (approximate figure) stretch of the proposed road.

Survey in the Wokha sector, in which approximately 120 kilometres of the road fall, is awaiting completion.

“Hopefully, it should complete by tomorrow (October 3),” said NFHRCC secretary WY Kithan. Survey in the Mon, Longleng, Mokokchung and Western Sumi (Dimapur) sectors is already done.

Survey of Liphanyan (Governor’s Camp)-Dimapur, the last leg of the survey, was conducted on Wednesday, October 2. The team visited the proposed Doyang bridge site near Governor’s Camp at Liphanyan, about two hours drive (existing road condition) from Dimapur.

At present, only a steel ropeway connects the two sides of the river at the bridge point. As a cost cutting measure, a single lane bailey bridge is proposed to be opted instead of an RCC beam bridge. It will cut spending by nearly 10 crores while expediting connectivity. Building an RCC bridge, according to an estimate, will cost Rs. 26

The steel ropeway over the proposed Doyang bridge site at Liphanyan (near Governor’s Camp), Wokha district. (Morung Photo)

crores, at the same time extending the completion of the Foothill Road.

With preliminary survey complete, the onus now falls on the PWD (R&B) to finalise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) at the earliest. “We’ll press upon the department (Roads & Bridges) to expedite completion of the DPR,” said NFHRCC convenor, Supu Jamir on Tuesday at Niuland.

At a meeting held after the survey at Niuland, President of the Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), Hokiye Yeptho reiterated the hoho’s stand that everything has been sorted out with regard to land owners in the Western Sumi sector. Yeptho said that only extension of the road is required, for which the hoho has taken into confidence the landowners. Terming the Foothill Road as “the people’s road”, the

WSH president appealed upon all concerned not to exert negative pressure based on personal interest, which may derail the project.

President of Western Sumi GBs Association, extending support and cooperation of the Western Sumi, said that every Western Sumi village is signatory to the unhindered beginning and completion of the Foothill Road.

MLA Jacob Zhimomim reiterated the statement of the WSH president. On the stand of the government, he said, “The DAN government is really concerned to turn this dream project into reality.”

NFHRCC convenor, Supu Jamir, expressed gratitude to the CM and the R&B Minister, while stating that without their sincere effort, the Foothill Road would not have

taken off. He further lauded the cooperation rendered by the ten border MLAs, senior bureaucrats, Chief Engineer, Additional Chief Engineer (R&B) the ‘freedom fighters,’ and the landowners. While appealing upon all concerned not to allow internal bickering to hamper progress of the project, Jamir said that the NFHRCC will not entertain any objection whatsoever after Wednesday’s meeting.

Former Additional Chief Secretary, Nagaland, TN Mannen, described the NFHRCC’s movement as unique, in which the people are not only lobbying the government to act but also physically participating for a common cause. While terming the Foothill Road as a symbol of Naga unity, he said that the road will bring forth unity coupled with development.

New DeLhI, OctOber 2 (IANs): Forced into a corner after the public censure by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday withdrew the controversial ordinance and the bill that sought to save convicted lawmakers from disqualification.

A day after the prime minister indicated that the ordinance could be taken back, the cabinet met for just 20 minutes in the evening at Manmohan Singh’s official residence to take the decision, brushing aside the disapproval of some Congress allies.

A hassled looking Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari told the media: “The decision of the cabinet to withdraw the ordinance and the bill was unanimous.”

He insisted that the cabinet U-turn did not mean that the authority of the prime minister, who had earlier backed the ordinance, had been undermined by Rahul Gandhi, the Congress vice president.

The writing on the wall was clear since Gandhi’s Sep 27 dramatic outburst that the ordinance was “complete nonsense” and should be “torn up and thrown away”. The ordinance, now with President Pranab Mukherjee, sought to overrule a Supreme Court ruling that favoured the disqualification of convicted MPs and state legislators from their legislatures.

Tewari sought to give Congressled UPA credit for going back on its own decision. “Democracy is not a monolithic authoritarian system of government,” he said. “We respect the diversity of views, and there was a view which was articulated by Rahul Gandhi.” He said Gandhi’s criticism of the ordinance was possibly based on a “wider feedback”. “Under those circumstances, the (earlier) cabinet decision was reconsidered

and it was decided that we would withdraw both the bill and the ordinance. “It demonstrates that you have a government which is not authoritarian in nature.” Tewari said the bill would be taken back by parliament at an appropriate time.

But Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, who was not in agreement with Wednesday’s move, did not look too happy as he came out of the cabinet meeting.

“We (NCP) have communicated our views. What I said was said in complete secrecy. I made my views clear,” the agriculture minister told reporters. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, who too was not at home with the U-turn, was blunt: “It was a cabinet decision then, it is a cabinet decision now... I am not upset, but I am not happy.”

The road to the ordinance’s burial began early in the morning when Rahul Gandhi called on the prime minister to explain his public criticism of the ordinance when Manmohan Singh was in the US. No details of the Manmohan-Rahul meeting were available. Hours later, the Congress core group, including party president Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and other senior leaders, who had last week cleared the ordinance, discussed its likely withdrawal.

Shortly thereafter, the prime minister met President Mukherjee, before the latter began a week-long trip to Turkey and Belgium. The president has not yet given assent to the ordinance passed by the cabinet Sep 24. He had sought clarification from two ministers. Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the ordinance triggered a political storm, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying the prime minister must step down as his authority had come under question. On Tuesday, Manmohan Singh ruled out his resignation over the issue.

poetry re-imagined We want Justice: Watsü Mungdang Morung Express News

“Expedite July 4 murder investigation”

Dimapur | October 2

“We couldn’t be more imprisoned, when we have to apologize even for our thoughts.”

—Tiamerenla Monalisa Changkija, Monsoon Mourning, 2013 Veteran journalist and poet, Monalisa Changkija, brings out thoughts from the region that many are familiar with, but have not been able to express in so many words.

Written since the 1980s, the two volumes termed ‘Weapons of Words on Pages of Pain’ and ‘Monsoon Mourning’ were released first in 1993 and 2007 respectively.

On popular demand, second editions of both were released here at the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) conference hall today, which saw a packed audience. The new editions have been published by Nagaland’s Heritage Publishing House.

Her poems will become part of the NEZCC’s collection of art and culture works from the region for its silver jubilee celebration. “This collection of poems talks of the courage of women, of survival in an insurgencyprone area. They reflect longings, unfulfilled promises and hope for the future,” said Som Kamei, Director of the NEZCC. Changkija is slated to receive the 2013 Governor’s Award for her work on January 26, 2014.

Presenting a reflective and explanatory review of the collection titled ‘Monsoon Mourning’, Professor A.J. Sebastian, sdb, Head of the Department of English, Nagaland University, who released the book, stated,

Professor A.J. Sebastian releases the second edition of Monalisa Changkija’s collection of poems at NEZCC conference hall in Dimapur today. (Morung Photo)

“The poems are a window to some of the contemporary social concerns prevalent in the Naga society which call for concerted effort from all quarters. She has been very articulate in expressing her anguish which will certainly have their due share of influence on society ushering in societal transformation in the midst of social woes.”

Associate Professor Keshaw Prasad Avikasit from Wangkhao Government College, Mon, compared Changkija to American poet Denise Levertov, whose poems articulated social change and revolution. “Her being a journalist has enabled her to be very simple and straightforward and she has succeeded in conveying with precision and force her ideas to the readers. Her passion and her courage come through in her poems,” he asserted.

Changkija’s poems have been introduced in courses run by the Nagaland University, the North East Hills University as well as by the Nagaland Board of School Education. To facilitate the increasing number of Naga and non-Naga students, particularly young women studying Changki-

ja’s poems, the two second editions contain reviews, analyses and critiques of the same.

Raising a toast to all who supported her in this endeavor, she used the African adage, “It takes a whole village to bring up a child” to exemplify how the whole society must support and nurture an artist or writer in order to strengthen the literary history of the society.

She dedicated the day to those who helped and encouraged her to publish the current editions.

These include the NEZCC for providing space to artists in a multi-handicapped region and publishers like Heritage Publishing House which have made writers accessible; publishing has the potential to become the future’s “major industry” in Nagaland, said Changkija. Among others, she acknowledged the artists who made the cover pages of her collection, and teachers: “while poets conceptualize, it is teachers who contextualize.” Priced at Rs. 300 and Rs. 200 each, her books will be available at Signet book store (Circular Road, Dimapur), Heritage Publishing House (Duncan Basti, Dimapur) and Cornerstone book store (Kohima).

DIMAPur, OctOber 2 (MexN): The Watsü Mungdang wants justice and has expressed dismay over the pace of investigation regarding the murder of a woman in Dimapur on

July 4. A press note from the President and General Secretary of the Watsü Mungdang stated that the “tardy” pace at which the investigation is progressing leaves room for doubt in the minds of the people. It further expressed concern that till date no charge sheet has been framed against anyone involved in the crime.

The Watsü Mungdang lamented that non receipt of DNA and forensic test samples from outside the state is one of the main reason causing delays in the investigation, “as claimed by the law enforcing authorities.” It therefore asserted that the absence of a forensic laboratory in Nagaland is a matter for the state gov-

ernment to ponder upon seriously in order to efficiently deal with such cases in the future. Watsü Mungdang further urged upon the authorities to expedite the investigation without delay and also reiterated their demand for denying bail to anyone arrested in connection with the murder case until and unless proven innocent.

exercise “as good as medicines” Exercise may be just as good to treat heart disease

LONDON, OctOber 2 (reuters): Exercise may be just as good as medication to treat heart disease and should be included as a comparison when new drugs are being developed and tested, scientists said on Wednesday.

In a large review published in the British Medical Journal, researchers from Britain’s London School of Economics and Harvard and Stanford universities in the United States found no statistically detectable differences between exercise and drugs

for patients with coronary heart disease or prediabetes, when a person shows symptoms that may develop into full-blown diabetes.

For patients recovering from stroke, the review - which analysed the results of 305 studies covering almost 340,000 participants - found that exercise was more effective than drug treatment. Cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one killer, leading to at least 17 million deaths a year. “In cases where drug options provide only modest benefit, pa-

tients deserve to understand the relative impact that physical activity might have on their condition,” the researchers wrote.

The review also said the amount of trial evidence on the health benefits of exercise is considerably smaller than that on drugs, which the scientists said may have had an impact on their results. They argued that this “blind spot” over exercise in scientific evidence “prevents prescribers and their patients from understanding the clinical circumstances where drugs might provide only modest improvement but exercise could yield more profound or sustainable gains”.

The review adds to a large body of evidence showing that regular exercise is key to human health. According to the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality, causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths around the world each year. The WHO says regular moderate intensity physical activity - such as walking, cycling or participating in sports - can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, and depression, as well as cutting the risk of bone fractures and helping to control body weight.

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NSRLM area coordinators undergo training on SHGs ‘Training Manual on Self HelP grouPS’ book To be releaSeD Soon

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Meeting on 13th finance Commission action Plan held

mOkOkchuNg, OctOber 2 (Dipr): Ahead of Deputy Commissioner’s meeting with administrative officers and chairmen of Village Councils and its members under Mokokchung district on October 8, 2013 with regard to implementation of 13th Finance Commission award for the year 2012-13, 201314 and 2014-15, Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung Murohu Chotso held a meeting with adminis-

trative officers in his office chamber on October 1 to discuss preparation of Action Plan and submission of the proposals by October 30.

In the meeting, Deputy Commissioner enlightened the officers concerned on the importance of October 8 meeting and the need to complete the entire exercise of preparing the action plan within the given time.

DC also reviewed the ongoing preparation for cel-

Training on soil test based nutrient management in Wokha

(Left) Participants carrying out PRA exercise at Zani Village (right) Participants checking out a vermicompost pit at Renlok SHG in Naga United Village.

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kOhima, OctOber 2 (mexN): Newly appointed Area Coordinators along with staff of the Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) underwent a Training of Trainers (ToT) exercise at AIDA, Dimapur from September 25 to October 1 with focus on Self Help Groups and institutions of poor.

Considering the need for expertise in the field, the participants were taught concepts, definition and functions of SHGs, Vil-

lage Level Organisations and Federations with both theoretical and practical tools. Topics included overview on NRLM and its implications such as social inclusion, financial inclusion, livelihoods, monitoring and evaluation. On SHGs, features and functions were focused upon, inclusive of a range of topics like developing micro plans, income generating activities, socio-economic benefits of membership in SHGs and federations,

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Rev. Phughoto Aye awarded doctorate Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Bangalore Bible Institute and College, which is affiliated and accredited to DIAM University Delhi and the Indian Institute of Missiology has awarded Doctor of Ministry (D. Min) to Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, former Director of Sumi Baptist Convention (SBC) for his rich contribution in the Christian ministry. SBC, Director Rev. Khehovi Shohe while congratulating him stated that Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye has rendered his services both in international and state level. At present, he is serving as the Director, Fire Around the World and also the member of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). The SBC prayed and wished that, ‘God would continue to bless him and his ministry that will benefit the expansion of Gods Kingdom.’

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Cycling expedition team reaches Dimapur today

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): A group of 35 cycling expedition team of Shashakt Bharat led by Dr Sandeep and support staff will reach Dimapur on October 3 at around 4:00 pm. The expedition started from Pune on September 21 on the theme, “West meets and greets east and Northeast”, will commemorate at Guwahati on October 9. The main Theme of conducting this rally is to: Remember 50 Years of India China War; reconnect with the brothers and sisters of Northeast and initiate a sustained relation with them; Pay tributes to the martyrs and heroes of Northeastern states and to maintain national peace and harmony. The team will be received at Nagaland gate, after which they proceed to Durga Mandir, Old Daily market for some rest and head to Rotary center midland for a small felicitation programme. The team will leave for Imphal via Kohima the next day. Rotary Club of Dimapur under the chairmanship of RS Panesar is taking care of all the arrangements at Dimapur.

Prayer Hall at Naga Council inauguration

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The president of Naga Council will inaugurate the new Prayer Hall at Naga Council Old Cemetery on October 7 at 11:00 am.

This prayer hall is constructed free by Yashitsungba Ao in memory of his wife late Aotemsula, which can be used by all the Nagas during funeral. Naga Council general secretary Ntsemo Ngullie in a press release has requested all councilors, presidents of all tribal hohos and leaders from various NGOs to attend the function positively.

Sericulture farmers in Mkg informed

mOkOkchuNg, OctOber 2 (mexN): One-day Cocoon Mela cum Cocoon Grading System awareness programme will be held at the District Sericulture Office, Kumlong Ward, Mokokchung from 9:30 am on October 4. District Sericulture Officer, Mokokchung, Alemkumzuk in a press release has invited all the sericulture farmers in Mokokchung to come and attend the programme.

bank linkages, participatory rural appraisal, participatory identification of poor, social mapping, resource mapping among others.

Resource persons were M. Rollan Lotha, state program manager (NSRLM); Menuoneituo Chadi, state program manager (NSRLM); Imonenla Imkong, state program manager (NSRLM); Sentinaro Longkumer, state program manager (NSRLM); Francisca Jojo (AIDA); Pfokho

John (AIDA); R.K. John (AIDA); Akhrienou Rhakho (AIDA); Samuel Gangmei (AIDA) and Mark Lanthau (AIDA). Participants were apprised on job description and vision of National Rural Livelihood Mission

by Motsuthung Lotha, Mission Director, NSRLM and Visasolie Lhoungu, Chief Executive Officer, NSRLM respectively.

The area coordinators went for field visits to Zani Village and Naga United Village where they carried

out PRA exercises and interacted with VLO and Federation members.

Meanwhile, a press note stated here that NSRLM is coming out with a ‘Training Manual on Self Help Groups’ book scheduled to be released soon.

The state specific manual is a first of its kind and is a result of thorough research and practical appraisals.

This manual will be helpful especially for trainers on SHGs and institution building.

WOkha, OctOber 2 (mexN): Seventy two farmers from six villages under Wokha were trained on “Soil test based nutrient management cum frontline demonstration (FLD) programme on garden pea” at the two day training cum demonstration held on September 27 and 28. Villages covered at the training were Chukitong, Koio, New Wokha, Humtso, Wokha town area and Wokha. Resource person Dr. Sanjay Kumar Ray, SMS (Soil Science), KVK, Wokha highlighted about the importance of soil test based nutrient management on soil health and productivity.

Further, he also conducted a demonstration programme on the technique of

SMMHS celebrates 23rd ‘Parents Day’

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Jacob Zhimomi, MLA, today called upon teachers in Nagaland to rededicate themselves to teaching. He also said that although teaching is a noble profession, it is not easy to be a teacher and added that ‘it takes times to bear the fruits of a teacher’s labor’.

Speaking as the chief guest at the 23rd ‘Parents’ Day’ celebration of St. Mary’s Montessori & High School (SMMHS), Dimapur, Zhimomi also said to the parents gathered that it is not only the support of teachers but the support of parents which is equally important to a child’s development. To the teachers, he called for a conscious effort to go beyond textbook teaching. He also asserted that technical educa-

tion should not be ignored any longer, and that priority should be given to relevant subjects.

The chief guest also felicitated meritorious students of the school. Denis Zeliang, NPF president, Peren District guest of honour, iterated that parents are the first teachers at home and teachers are the second parents at school. He urged the students to work hard and said, “If you waste time and not know the value of this precious moment in your life, you might regret later”.

He also acknowledged that every family has their problems at home, in school or ‘outside’ but encouraged saying, “It’s natural for us to have problems, but we must face it bravely and willingly”. “Many times we face failure rigorously because we waste

essay competition held at Phek dist

phek, OctOber 2 (Dipr): Essay Competition on the topic “National Integration” was held at Phek HQ in Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) on September 28 which was organized by Phek District Legal Services Authority and initiated

by G.H. Ramlia, District and Session Judge, Phek Nagaland. The competition began with the introductory speech delivered by Rukuvolu Vero, where she highlighted some valuable insights of national integration scenario.

She also said that we need to improve and learn our basic rights so that

our society can lives in the safer place. Speech on behalf of Teacher was given

by Tsewatho Nyuwi and thanked the Phek District Legal services authority for organizing such type of competition towards the students community. Shekhozo Vero, Class 10 from GHSS, Phek was adjudged the winner of the competition while 2nd position was bagged by Rhazhute, Class 10 from GHSS, Phek and 3rd was bagged by Mhaseto Rakho, Class 11 from GHSS. They were awarded a cash prizes along with certificates. Around 50 students participated in the competition.

precious time, he said, and added that it is the time for students to work hard and study ahead for their future. He also cited several inspirational stories for the students to strive towards what they want to be in future.

Also acknowledging the legacy left behind by Late PK Dutta (Administrator of the School) he said, “We are gathered in his school today, and although he is no more with us, he continues to live with us till today. Being a good man, he is still remembered”.

Earlier, the school also paid tribute to Late SK Dutta (Adviser of the School) and Late PK Dutta, Administrator of the School.

Students of SMMHS, Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur presented various variety items at Latika School Auditorium.

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ebration of 50th years of Nagaland statehood in Mokokchung town.

The meeting also discussed views on publication of a calendar to commemorate the 50th years of statehood. The meeting viewed that illustrative pictures of Mokokchung district panorama, persons and achievements in various sectors made in the past 50 years of statehood should be portrayed in the calendar.

CHSS autumn fest underway

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Christian Higher Secondary School Autumn Fest, a fortnight of sports, games and competitions in literary events was declared open on September 30 by guest of honour Rev Dr Coppe Mero, director, Resource Centre and also the chairman of the School managing Board. The event kick started with an impressive march past display by the contingents of the four team- Tornado (red), Hurricane (Blue), Typhoon (Yellow) and Sirroco (Green). CHSS principal Aheto Sumi in a press release stated that the ten-day long extravaganza is an experimental attempt by the school to meaningfully incorporate extra and co-curriculum activities as an integral and necessary part of the School education.

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Consultative meeting at Thonoknyu

Jacob Zhimomi, MLA, speaking as the chief guest at the 23rd ‘Parents’ Day’ celebration of St. Mary’s Montessori & High School (SMMHS), Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

Yimchungrϋ Women Association giving vitamin tablet to a child at Saddle in Tuensang district as Vitamin Angels reach out to the Eastern Nagaland districts. According to their website, mission of Vitamin Angels is to “mobilize and deploy private sector resources to advance availability, access and use of micronutrients, especially vitamin A, among at-risk populations in need.” (Imojen Jamir Photo)

Training on PMDT held

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (Dipr): Training on Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB (PMDT) under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme was conducted for Medical Officers by Dimapur District TB Centre on September 27 at CMO’s Office. The session was inaugurated with a welcome address by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. P. Tia Jamir followed by keynote address by District TB Officer, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi and an exhortation by Medical Superintendent DHD, Dr. Ditsolo Mero. The participating medical officers were taken through a detailed Modular training on diagnosis and management of DR-TB. The session was attended by all programme officers and medical officers of Govt. Health Centers and also the staff members of District TB Centre. The resource persons for the training were the Dr. Temsusashi Senior Specialist DHD, Dr Khelito DTO and Dr. Pankaj Thomas WHO Consultant.

lime application and nutrient management. A lecture on cultivation method of garden pea including seed rate, spacing, intercultural operation and pest management was delivered by Bendangla Imsong, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK, Wokha. Mhalo Tungoe, SMS (Agri. Extension) talked about the importance of FLD at farmers field and also highlighted on the economic value of double cropping as garden pea after paddy for Wokha district. Programme coordinator (PC) incharge, KVK, Wokha, N. Khumdemo Ezung distributed agricultural inputs such as garden pea seeds, agriculture lime, phosphatic fertilizer, micronutrients and neem oil (insecticide) to the participants free of cost.

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The Dimapur Ao Baptist Church Dimapur, Children Education Ministry organised ‘Children Creative Worship’ based on the theme “Rebuilding in Christ” on October 2 where all eleven Sunday schools under the Ministry participated competiting with one presentation each. Walford colony was adjudged first followed by Signal and Lengrijan fellowships.

More than 2000 children witnessed the colourful event. Seen in the picture is a team of child teacher and students leading the singspiration.

thONOkNyu,OctOber 2 (Dipr): Advisor NEPED L. Khumo graced the consultative meeting held at Thonoknyu Town Hall on September 26. He called upon the public and department officials present to give full cooperation to the government for more development. He also said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio there would be visible road connectivity very soon.

Speeches on behalf of departments were given by Chief Engineer Road and Bridges, D. Mero, Assistant Director Y.T. Manlem Konyak and on behalf of the Thonoknyu area council Buchiu GB. Welcome speech was delivered by Suchem DB. The programme was chaired

by Thonoknyu Town Adhoc Council Chairman L. Sangthing and the officers present in the meeting included SE Kohima Circle I, R. Temsu Aier; SE Tuensang Tali Temsu; Dr. L. Chem MO PHC Noklak; Assistant Project Officer A.D. Sangtam and Project Assistant Aripa Yimchunger. DBs, GBs, government officers and public leaders attended the programme.

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nPbCWD 3rd Triennial Conference concludes

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The 3rd Triennial Conference of ‘The Colourful Association’ of Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Women Department (NPBCWD) was held with the theme ‘growing mature in Christ’ from September 27 to 29. The conference was hosted by PBC, 5th NAP Bn., Phek. The NPBCWD, during the conference resolved to continue supporting the Clean Election campaign and Liquor Prohibition in Nagaland.

A press release issued

by NPBCA Chumukedima women secretary Pusinla Longkumer stated that Nipele Kezo, wife of Nagaland DGP in her speech said that women in the police

churches should continue to use their talent and have innovative ideas for the extension of God’s kingdom.

She also stated that Naga Christiand should continue to preserve the rich cultural heritage.

Other speakers were Rev Narola, secretary NBCCWD, Rev Dr N Mong Lotha, executive secretary, Neingeupeu Kazhei, Women Secretary, CBCC, Pfutsero. Asha Sanchu, director, Miqlat Ministry conducted workshop on the topic ‘Church responsibility towards human trafficking and commercial sex workers.’ Deepali, SP Phek and Rev DN Solo president CBCC delivered exhortation.

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UNC condemns action of Manipur commandos SeNAPAtI, OctOber 2 (MexN): The United Naga Council has condemned the destruction of four houses in Silent Tangkhul village by police commandos of the Government of Manipur at around 6. 00 pm on October 1.

A press note from the UNC informed that the four houses were makeshift shelters for families whose houses had been burnt down on May 3 by “com-

munal forces.” “This time around it was the commando force of the GoM, which has taken over from the non state communal forces,” it added.

The UNC said that the act was carried out “in spite of the presence and request for restraint of the IRBs,” who had been stationed there in view of the law and order situation since the May 3 incident.

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The UNC lamented that this incident “is not an isolated aberration.” It cited the “wiping out the Naga River Colony in Imphal on the pretext of making space for a 5 star hotel and the harassment, intimidation, damage to property of tribals in Poumai Colony -Laipham Khunou to stop them from constructing houses on land they have purchased on the pretext of protecting agri-

cultural land in the heart of Imphal city,” as examples of similar incidents.

The UNC further said that legislations, acts and laws, force and violence are all being used to uproot tribals from their rightful places. “On the other hand appeals are made from official and public platform unceasingly for peace coexistence among the communities,” it added. The

UNC stated that as per the GoM, “Nagas and tribal must suffer peacefully while their constitutional rights, their land, their identity and democratic aspirations are being obliterated with brute force or subtle instruments.”

It expressed that the “social divide” stems from the “fact that everything that makes for dignity and honour of the human per-

Tripura to check religious structures on government land AgArtAlA, OctOber 2 (IANS): Tripura's ruling Left Front government has asked district magistrates (DM) to survey unauthorised construction of religious structures and take suitable steps, a minister said here Wednesday.

"The council of ministers, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Tuesday, framed rules barring the construction of religious structures on government land and by the roadsides," PWD and Revenue Minister Badal Chowdhury told reporters. These structures have been sprouting on government land and by the roadsides. The minister said the government asked all the eight DMs of the state to submit reports at the earliest. "After receiving the reports from the DMs, the government would explore ways and means to take administrative and legal action to clear encroachments and unauthorised religious structures," Chowdhury added. He said: "The rules - the Tripura unauthorised religious structure construction survey and its regularisation, relocation and removal rules, 2013 - were framed in view of the Supreme Court directives." The apex court, in its 2009 verdict, said no construction should be carried out or permitted in the name of temple, church, mosque or gurudwara on public streets, public parks and other public land. The Supreme Court had directed all states to frame a state policy and rules regarding prevention of unauthorised construction of temple, church, mosque or gurudwara on public streets, public parks and other public land.

son of the tribals is sought to be kept in the custody of the communal GoM and the dominant community.” The UNC asserted that the tripartite dialogue between the Nagas in Manipur, the GoI and the GoM seeks to address the issue of social divide and empowerment through an alternative arrangement outside the GoM. It affirmed that the tripartite dialogue is a demo-

cratic process and that Nagas have been upholding it with due respect. However, the UNC expressed concern that the “GoM continues to use its machineries and force to usurp the land and rights of the Nagas and the tribals, disrespecting the process of peace and settlement.”

The UNC stated that there is neither desire nor attempt on the GoM’s part to respect the tribals and

their democratic rights.

“Rather what will be allowed to the tribals is determined by the interest of the GoM, which ironically GoM claims to be that of the entire people of the State,” it added. The UNC emphasized that Nagas and tribals “will have to be ever vigilant and be in readiness to engage the communal designs of the adversary effectively.”

SeNAPAtI, OctOber 2 (NNN): One person identified as one John Kennedy (35 years) from Thingba Khullen village under Purul sub-division of Senapati district was found murdered. The corpse of the deceased was found at Naojai/Kashi (along Maram-Purul road), about 3Kms from Maram Bazaar, under Mao Police Station.

The dead body was traced around 7 am by the police personal who were informed by some villagers.

Police later filed an

FIR under section 302/34 of IPC with the No. 6(10) 2013 at Mao Police station. The corpse sustained severe head injury and police assume that the man was tortured to death but use of any blunt weapon or gun was dismissed. The cause behind the murder is under investigation and no conclusion could be drawn.

The corpse whose identity could not be identified earlier was later identified by the relatives at Senapati, while the body was transported to Imphal at RIMS,

Imphal for postmortem.

Meanwhile, condemnations from NPO, SDWA, SDSA, Maram Khullen Circle Board and Maram Bazaar board have poured in over the brutal murder of John Kennedy.

While extending solidarity and condolence to the bereaved family members, the bodies strongly condemned the incident and asked those responsible to come out clean. It has also appealed for the concerned authority to speed up the investigation process to deliver justice to the deceased and his family.

One found murdered near Maram-Purul road

FGN accuse NSCN (IM) for cadre death

DIMAPur, OctOber 2 (MexN): Brig- maramth Region joined Naga Army on Deadier A. Saheni, Commander, 4th Bde. S/C. cember 30, 2009 and that “he was abducted Naga Army, Federal Government of Naga- by NSCN-IM on September 27, 2013 from land on behalf of the 4th Brigade, S/C. Naga Lairoching Bazar and subsequently killed.”

Army, Federal Government of Nagaland His dead body was found at Zhaiphao on Oc(FGN) conveyed heartfelt condolences to the tober 1. Kennedy joined Naga Army in 2009 bereaved family members and relatives of and served the nation till his last breath, it late Sgt/Maj. Kennedy, 11th Bn. 4th Bde S/C added. The note stated, “The loss of his life Naga Army. He also expressed deep grief and is a great loss for the nation and community sorrow at the murder of Sgt/Maj. Kennedy as a whole. Such killing a Naga by a Naga will Meghalaya govt gives free on September 27, 2013 by the NSCN-IM at never bring any benefit for the Nagas and Naga Nation. May his soul rest in peace and Zhaiphao, Shepoumaramth Region. tablet to 11,000 class XII students The note mentioned that Eno Kennedy may God grant peace and solace to the beAn artisan mixes colors to paint idols of Hindu goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja festival SHIllONg, OctOber 2 (PtI): Over 11,000 class XII in Guwahati, Assam. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) S/o Eno John Vikhe, Reafü Village, Shepou- reaved family members and relatives.” students in Meghalaya were today given a tablet computer each as part of the state government’s Digital Learning Aid for Students scheme which is set to cover about 25,000 students. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who distributed Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya the tablets to students at the launch of the ambitious IT Kiphire, Nagaland. scheme said the tablet distributed free of cost to the stu- ItANAgAr, OctOber handed down for thousands with UNDP funds at Mukto, Handmade Paper Institute (JNV, Selection Test-2014) dents is a means through which the state government aims 2 (PtI): The fine-textured of years, from the bark of Pema Yangcheng, a resident, in Jaipur in 1998, but that too to empower them in the changing world. “With globaliza- and durable Monsug paper, daphne cannabina, in re- who has been producing the failed, he said. "Though it is Applications are invited for admission to tion, we cannot live in isolation and we are not isolated hand-made by the Monpa mote Mukto area in Tawang paper for many years, said.

Class-VI at JNV Kiphire. Entrance Test will tough to produce such paper, from what is happening around the world and this is our tribe in Arunachal Pradesh district, bordering China. be conducted on 12th April, 2014. Applica"Call it sheer careless- its commercial viability canbeginning and we have to keep pace with it,” the chief min- from the bark of a decidution form is available at JNV and Offices of The tradition is on the ness of management or lack not be undermined. Monsug DC. DEO and SDEO in free of cost. The stuister said. He also announced as part of the scheme, each ous tree for writing sacred verge of extinction since no of accountability, the ma- paper has an edge over tradents who are studying Class-V in Govt. or of the teachers of over 950 higher secondary schools will Buddhist scriptures, is on aid is forthcoming from either chine stopped working with- ditional paper as no toxic Private (Recog.) Schools -eligible to apply. be provided with the Digital Learning Aid for Teachers. the verge of extinction. the state government or the in a few months," he said. A material is used to make The last date of submission filled application The chief minister has also announced that the state govAt present just 10 Mon- Centre. The Centre had once condensed operator course it," Sange Dorjee, who has form is 31st Oct.2013 (Thursday). ernment would provide all higher secondary schools with pa tribals make the tradi- provided Rs 22 lakh and a ma- was given to a few of the arti- been making the paper for Tapan Kr. Mistri high speed Wi-Fi broadband internet connections. tional acid-free paper, an art chine to produce the paper sans at Kumarrapa National the last 10 years, said.

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Art of making ‘Monsug paper’ on the verge of extinction

IAF may deploy additional Sukhoi squadron at Chabua base in Assam

cHAbuA, OctOber 2 (PtI): An additional squadron of advanced combat aircraft Sukhoi-30MKI is likely to be stationed at the Indian Air Force’s eastern-most station in view of the strategic importance of the base. Wing Commander Gaurav Mani Tripathy told journalists on the eve of the 81st Air Force Day that the Sukhoi-30MKI multirole fighter plane squadron is used to patrol the skies in the region. With the Mig-21 era coming to an end at the station - the last squadron moved out in 2009 - Tripathy said that the base underwent a major renovation and expansion of facilities in preparation for the induction of the Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, which arrived in February 2011.

Speaking about the Su-30MKI, Tripathy said the aircraft was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) under licence from Russia’s Sukhoi. He said that the heavy, all-weather, long-range Indian variant of the fighter plane was more advanced than the basic SU-30MK and more capable than those used by China (SU30MKK/MK2) and Malaysia (SU-30MKM). Talking about the Chabua base, he said, “The station has served as a major supply point for troops deployed in Arunachal Pradesh with various transport aircraft and helicopters operating from here.”

On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the IAF, the station is set to achieve all tasks in peace or in war, in line with the IAF’s credo of ‘People First, Mission Always’, the Wing Commander added. “Over the years, the transport and helicopter fleets have emerged as the lifelines for both our troops at forward posts, as well as the civilian population in remote areas and in times of natural disasters,” he added.

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Manipur observes Gandhi Jayanti

IMPHAl, OctOber 2 (NNN): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today called upon all on the occasion of National Cleanliness Day to resolve mutually all the problems and issue confronting the state through ‘non-violence’ propagated and used by Mahatma Gandhi, admitting that only cleanliness and non-violence can bring real peace and prosperity.

The world has begun to follow and adopt Gandhiji’s weapon of non-violence because violence yields nothing, Ibobi stressed on the occasion of ‘National Cleanliness Day’ observed at GM Hall here to mark the 144th birth anniversary of Gandhi.

He said ‘2nd October,’ the birthday of MK Gandhi is also celebrated in many parts of the world as International Day of Non-violence after the UN has given

recognition to his thought and philosophy. Ibobi observed that fine thoughts come out of cleanliness and that Gandhi always wanted to be hygienic throughout his life as he said “Cleanliness is next to godliness.”

Gandhi succeeded in winning India’s freedom from the hands of the colonial British by using nonviolence as a great weapon to fight the latter, the Chief Minister mentioned, calling upon all to solve every problem and issue confronting the state through non-violence. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who was also present at the function, said the entire international community is now disagreed with the old idea that fighting can solve problems and bring peace.

He said now the world has chosen the path of non-violence, which is the

greatest force, shouting slogans for peace after knowing that non-violence is the ‘weapon of the strong.’

Gaikhangam further appealed to all to strive for peace, harmony and development by taking up the weapon of non-violence which Gandhiji once used successfully.

Earlier, the Chief Minister and his Deputy led the people and dignitaries present on the occasion in paying floral tributes at Gandhi’s statue at the Gandhi Memorial Hall.

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) also marked the Gandhi Jayanti by observing the International Day of Nonviolence at the Congress Bhavan where the Chief Minister, his Deputy, Congress ministers and MLAs and workers paid homage to Gandhi.

The school is situated beside the cantonment area but more than military personnel, one will find a fleet of tourists gaping at the architecture and clicking pictures throwing their arms in the air- courtesy- Shah Rukh Khan and his Main Hoon Na (Farah Khan, 2004) gestures - the school shown in the film is this one.

Among other Darjrelated activities, lies the practise of lighting up a cigarette to combat the deadly 5am shiver in the morning at Tiger Hill, the point which provides the best view of sunrise. Very few places in the world have a toy train track running adjacent to the road... one has to be aware of the whistle while doing the balancing act on the fish plates.

Amidst all this, from where does the Gorkhaland conundrum seep in? Well,

Darj is also about a sense of belonging, warmth in the minus one degree climate, love of a community and one should respect them for what they have been doing for generations. Apart from leading a normal life, they have been serving tourists for years now.

Keventers, the 100-yearold rooftop restaurant, still serves the traditional English breakfast. If you are wondering which place is this, refer to Barfi (Anurag Basu, 2012) and the scene where Ranbir Kapoor proposes to Illeana D' Cruz.

Hence, if the localites are mistreated and not looked after, it is humanity's loss. From those women at Simaana (Nepal border) to Ghum railway workers (the highest railway station in India)- everyone has a role behind making the place what it is.

However, Vikas Pradhan, manager of Revolver (a Beatles theme hotel in the town and a much sought after one) said, “things are getting back to normal and the bookings are on”.

But “there is definitely a lull, we are expecting all problems to be solved by next month,” he added.

The charisma of the region is in the world of Lepchas, tea gardens, ropeway and Chowrasta, better known as Mall Road. Street musicians are seen entertaining people with violins, acoustic guitars with a bottle of brandy. Guitar riffs reach the crescendo in the otherwise quiet arena during the Tea and Tourism Festival.

This is a Darj lover's request, save the queen before she is dethroned. It will be painful to see another Raju leave his hometown in order to be a gentleman.

Darjeeling - of Hindi films, tourism and politics MuMbAI, OctOber 2 (DNA): She has been the backdrop of many a stories of Bombay cinema.

Her arms were wide open since celluloid's first superstar Rajesh Khanna drove his jeep through the meandering Himalayan Railway route romancing Sharmila Tagore in the adjacent toy train singing Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu (when will you come my queen of dreams?) in Aradhana (Shakti Samanta, 1969). The majestic Kangchenjungathe third largest mountain in the world (8586 m) and Darjeeling alias Darj, known as the queen of hills in West Bengal, accomodates tourists, film crews, songwriters and people from various cultures. But is the present political turmoil making her a tale told by an idiot?

Macbeth's witches may not chant the trouble song

here but certain political leaders may have just left the state in dire straits. According to a Darjeeling daily, problems started creeping in when people in the region asked for development, better infrastructure, better education facilities. Why should they not ask is the question.

One of the finest travel destinations- Darj does need maintenance and finance is a necessity. Not only across India, her devotees are spread over the world.

Apart from the natural beauty of Kangchenjungathe British colonial décor of various buildings, restaurants, mansions and dilapidated houses sing an old classy tune. At one point of time, the Bengali aristocrats used to send their wards off to St.Paul's School to make their education and lifestyle at par with the Britishers.

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If a Kingdom is Divided: A Reflection Formation of Naga Hoho T on Chokri-Khezha Issue

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ear fellow Chakhesangs, with much concern I’m writing this sincere appeal on this platform on a personal level since I’m neither an executive member of CBCC nor Church Unity Committee. I’m aware that it’s not wise to expose family matters to the general public, but the fact is that, the truth reveals itself sooner or latter. Moreover, it’s every Chakhesang’s responsibility to work on the unity of the corporate body.

At the outset, it’s unfortunate that the Chakhesang community is “divided” (not separated) by the “church” and not secular bodies or organization.

Who is the church? You and I are the church, members of the body of Christ. I’m not saying that, the church initiated the “division” but it took place in the church, thus the church is divided which automatically divided the community in some ways. Anyway, whatever has happened, we cannot afford to create further damage

on OURSELVES. There could be deep-hidden factors that caused the division of the church in particular and the community in general; nevertheless, egocentricity and callous words or deeds on the part of a few people might have caused the present situation among us. There are people who pretend not to know chokri or khezha even if they understand and can speak fluently. There are also people who oppose the other group just because they cannot speak chokri or khezha. These reasons are silly and illegitimate.

According to some reliable sources, the “big bang” that led to the formation of Khuzhami Chakhesang Baptist Church is due to resistance from a section of people from allowing the khezhas to have a separate service within the same church.

Perhaps, that was a big mistake although with good intention. Why not services in different languages? Not only in Chokri or Khezha but we must

introduce English Service or Nagamese service if the church is to be the church for all. The church must not be exclusive but inclusive after all the gospel is for the whole world. Lack of this facility in the local churches has led to the formation of many inter-tribal churches.

Multiplication of churches is good; however, God is not interested in more churches (local church, Association, or Council), but He is interested in the unity of the church in diversity.

It is also learnt that, the Khuzhami Chakehsang Baptist Church is contemplating on establishing its own council from 2014 (honestly I do not know if it’s true) because CBCC refused to recognize Khuzhami Chakhesang Baptist churches initially. But, the Scripture is very clear about the risk of division. “If a kingdom is divided it cannot stand” (Mark 3:24). May be the churches or councils can exist and even prosper structurally, but the blessings of God will be missed, and the divider

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Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

While the States have “agreed” to help DoT in acquiring land for setting up microwave (wireless telecommunication) towers, “free right of way” has been sought for laying optical fibre network.

Telecom and Internet connectivity in the North-East suffers from frequent disruptions owing to poor infrastructure and tough terrain.

BSNL and the Universal Service Obligation Fund of India (USoF) have been asked to provide mobile coverage in nearly 11,000 untapped villages in the region. The two would also set up and relocate, if necessary, some of the village public telephones. Financial details are to be worked out, while approvals are expected by December.

BSNL will complete on-going wireless system installations to ensure reliability in services in Arunachal and Mizoram. Also discussed, in a meeting on September 19, was the usage of state electricity utilities for alternate routing of telecom traffic.

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peace and unity. Let’s not allow our past to ruin us, instead, let’s take our mistakes as a springboard to become wiser and stronger people to strengthen our community.

Finally, my sincere appeal is that, concerned leaders in particular and everybody in general should work out modalities for the solution of our differences by burying the past. Even if we are compelled to have different local churches of different dialects, it will be a wise idea for the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council to recognize Khuzhami Chakesang Baptist Churches as one of its own under its umbrella, after all, it’s much better to stay under one umbrella than to stay in different umbrellas and still claim to be together. “May the Lord grant us the serenity to accept what we cannot change and the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference” (Serenity Prayer).

Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o

The Rationale of NTC Formation

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KolKata, october 2 (agencies): In a bid to boost telecom and Internet services in the north-eastern region, the Department of Telecommunication has sought active co-operation from State Governments of Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya,

will reap the consequence. God hates separation. Adam and Eve separated themselves from God and that phenomenon came to be known as “sin.” Even in marriage, God said, “What the Lord has joined let no man/woman asunder”(Matthew 19:6). God forbids division and cautions dividers from committing the same.

We, with flesh and blood, could have hurt each other’s sentiments very badly but the hurt is not cause by the majority of the group – Chokri or Khezha. Why should we allow a handful of people to destroy the whole community? Are all the Chakhesangs with good conscience sleeping? Let’s wake up! The past is the past but it’s time to look forward. Søren Kierkegaard said, “Life can only be understood backward but it must be lived forward.” Perhaps, Kierkegaard’s philosophy influenced the Denish people. Today, Denmark is one of the most corruption free countries in the world, a symbol of

he Rationales behind the formation of Nagaland Tribes Council are: 1. The ‘Nagaland Tribes Council’ – NTC- should never become a threat to anybody, not even to the smallest minority Community in Nagaland. (please: ‘Nagaland Tribes Council’ and not Nagaland Tribal Council).

The NTC should never force anybody to become a Member of the Organization.

Membership initially should be ‘from the Tribe directly’ not from the Tribal Hohos, but any Tribal Hoho strongly supporting NTC is also a Member of the Naga Hoho, then he or she is not a New Creature but an old Creature!

Nagaland Tribes Council should continue undaunted, undeterred and unwavering in the pursuit of the legitimate Interests of the Nagas of Nagaland in particular and the people of Nagaland in general.

The NTC should not be a Political Body; it can not and should not take the burden of Naga Political Decisions.

The Nagaland Government could not safeguard the Interest of the Nagas of Nagaland.

The Naga Hoho, the NSF, the Naga Mother’s Association and the MPMHR could not protect the Interests of the Nagas of Nagaland.

The Need of the Interests of the Nagas of Nagaland was felt direly for a long time after the Naga Hoho of Nagaland was hi-

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jacked by a majority of outside Nagas in the Organization with the myopic support of some Nagas of Nagaland.

8. Disgusted with the behavior of the Naga Hoho, important and significant number of Nagaland Tribes dissociated themselves from the Naga Hoho because the Hoho found no time -“Time Nai”- and 6 important Tribes of Nagaland left the Naga Hoho in the hand of the Government.

9. The Words of the Lord came to Jeremiah: likewise, the word of Nagas of Nagaland came to NTC and said: ‘Before you were formed in the womb of the Naga Hoho, Before you were born, I set you apart’ for Nagas of Nagaland’.

Many Nagas of goodwill have expressed NTC is ‘not Pre-Mature born’ but came very timely; it came ‘not on the wishes of someone with an Axe to grind’ and no amount of imagination can connects NTC has anything to hamper or enhance the Indo-IM Peace Process. So far, there has not been even a single Naga, man or woman, in the whole of Nagaland speaking against the NTC but a lot of Nagas have expressed their disgust at the civil Organizations of Nagaland even in the Papers. Naga Hoho need not feel any threat from any NTC; if any threat comes, it will only be from the Naga Hoho itself!

Thepfulhouvi Solo

he first meeting for formation of Nagaland Naga Hoho Summit was held on 25th June 1994 at Naga Club (NSF’s Office) Kohima and the proposed Naga Hoho Summit was formed at Wokha on 15th November 1994. On the other hand, the United Naga Council (UNC) Manipur was already there that founded on 8th Febuary 1981 at Majorkhul School premises, Imphal as Naga Apex Body of the South. These two apex Naga Organisations i.e.

Naga Hoho Summit (Nagaland) and United Naga Council (Manipur) had resolved to form a Joint Liaison Committee on 13th July 1996 at Senapati (Manipur) and it was formally announced the formation of Joint Liaison Committee on 17th September 1996 at Imphal Session. Mr. M. Vero, Ex-MP as Chairman, Mr. G. Gaingam as Co-Chairman, Mr. Huska Yepthomi as Secretary, Dr. V.C. Kanito as Member Advisor and all presidents of every tribe were members of the Joint Liaison Committee. The Joint Liaison Committee functioned as common platform before the forma-

tion of actual common apex body of the Nagas. By the grace of God and the president efforts of the Joint Liaison Committee, all Naga Tribes from Manipur (15 Naga Tribes) and Nagaland (14 Naga Tribes) including TMPO ( Tuensang & Mon People Organisation) Could Come together and formed the Naga Hoho on 11th – 12th March 1998 at Zunheboto historic session. The Joint Liaison Committee took almost 3(Three) years to complete all formalities and mobilisation of all Naga Tribes for the formation of the Naga Hoho. Naga Hoho is a common platform for all Nagas (India & Myanmar), also as parent body as well as federation of all Naga Tribes. Any bonafide Naga Tribes from any States of India and Myanmar are or shall be a member of the Naga Hoho.

UNC, CNTC, ENPO are Unit Tribes Organisations and Naga Hoho is apex body of India and Burma Naga tribes.

G. Gaingam Former Vice President Naga Hoho

Memories Linger On: A Dedication to Late Akhrieno Savi

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ne of the sweetest gifts God blessed me with was you – Akhrieno Savi. The memories we created together cross my mind and bring familiar joy to me, making me smile and shed tears as well. Like a beautiful flower plucked in its full bloom, God took you away to His eternal home of perfect bliss, leaving me sad and missing you. Here I pen down a handful of the beautiful experiences we had as a way of reliving those moments and as an expression of my deep love and appreciation for you.

We met and became good friends at Eastern theological College- Jorhat, and grew into best friends at United Theological College- Bangalore; seven years of growing in love and faith. We toiled together day and night over our books and reaped the relishing fruit of our labour; a brainy student like you got 1st class in all the examinations we wrote: B.Th, BD and M.Th. I witness your gift at preaching when I was invited to the Church in your village during Christmas. We attended trainings, seminars and programmes in various places, getting nurtured and polished in knowledge and faith. The fun-loving and merry side of us too us sight-seeing, flower-shows, friend’s wedding celebration, etc. I fondly remember the duet we sang in the hostel fellowship at UTC, and us, working as student librarians during our Christmas vacation. The treat that we gave ourselves with the delicacies we cooked and ate, and the tea or coffee that we never missed every night before we slept, still lingers my favourite “yummy” moments.

Today we smiled and cried, loved and laughed, and bloomed and grew into the persons God desired us to be. I thank and praise God for the twenty two years of knowing you ad being blessed with your love and prayers. How i wished and looked forward to meeting you and hear about you Ph.D research in Netherlands.

But God’s greater plan has put a rest to your labour and took you to His heavenly home. Dear friend in heaven, the beauty and goodness in you left a ton of fond memories in my heart. You are dearly missed. May you rest in joy and peace.

Mrs. Atsole Wetsah (Lecturer) Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero

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Thursday 3 October 2013

‘Focus towards economic sovereignty’ Our Correspondent Kohima | October 2

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uklutoshi, Parliamentary Secretary of Mechanical & National Highway today said, in an economy driven global world, we should, and particularly the youth should focus their vision towards economic sovereignty much more than a political sovereignty. Addressing as the chief guest at the students day of Kohima Ao Students’ Union cum general conference, the Parliamentary Secretary said that Nagaland is a small state with a limited budget provision and limited employment opportunity.

He called upon the Students to seek for self-employability opportunities at the national and global level. He said, youth is the age of achievement, and to catch up with a fast economy driven world, one should try to be economy based and live with a competitive edge to try and generate source for livelihood, keeping a focus on Global context. He stressed on the need to have RuralAgro based activities in Nagaland.

Saying that the Govern-

Nuklutoshi speaking at the students’ day of Kohima Ao Students’ Union cum General Conference. (Morung Photo)

ment is only an aid to help bring various schemes to the people, he encouraged the youth and the Students to be able to create economic wealth with the proper usage of technology and to be a self reliant entrepreneur. Citing an example of what the advance developmental Asian countries do, Nuklutoshi said, when a girl or a boy attains the age of 17 or 18, he or she must have an income source, if not, they were kept in rehab by the Government to study

their mind, why they are unable to have an income source.

He said, education is not about learning how to read and write but it inculcate in us responsibility towards society, gives understanding to do justice for people, to respect and to co-exist in peace and harmony with all community. In line with the Motto of the Union, which reads Learn, Labour, Achieve, Nuklutoshi said that every student should become accustomed

to follow the lesson taught by our forefathers that is to embrace the dignity of labour. He said that in this cutting edge technology world, a laid back student will not succeed in anything and will suffer in life.

Lamenting that many Nagas lack values like respecting elders, leaders and society, that there are more differences than unity among unions and group, and therefore urged everyone to bear good moral character and to understand the vision and aim of their union or group and to live by that.

Exhorting the students, Joint Director, DIPR, Limawati gave a clarion call to change the mindset and put away negative thinking and to serve the State and the community diligently.

Reminding the gathering of the contributions made by the Pioneers, Limawati advocated the students to visualise the path taken by the pioneers and to serve the community with passion.

Apart from getting bookish education, the Joint Director also underlined the need for extensive reading of books to learn traditional history

and to know the roots of one’s existence.

Also addressing the gathering Naga Students’ Federation president Tongpang Ozukum exhorted the students to live above all isms and to set an example of good leadership among Nagas. He stressed on the need to strive for qualitybased assessment in education and not only to rise on the rate of percentage.

Other highlights of the programme include awarding meritorious students and achievers on various fields.

The Kohima Ao students’ Union also had the change of guard today. The newly elected office bearers for the tenure 2014-2015 are: President- Repa Ozukum,Vice President- Tiarenba Jamir, General Secretary- Katilong Jamir. Asst. General Secretary- Imtimeren, Finance Secretary- Alemsashi Jamir, Asst. Finance SecretaryFungyangtsung, Cultural Secretary- Longru Aier, Statistic & Information Secretary- Martemjen. Women Co-ordinators- Lanuinla & Opangkokla. TreasurerTongpangwati, Joint Director, Printing & Stationery, Nagaland

MTM observes 1st graduation day MBCA and PNBA host combined fellowship

morial School Phek Town twice a week- (Wednesday & Friday) has been received The use of traditional dress well by Phek Area Mothers’ (Mekhela) as school inform Association (PAMA). in Bishop Abraham MePAMA president Be-

suvolu Venuh said in this modern society, many mothers does not know how to wear even mekhela- the traditional dress, especially young mothers,

taDubi (SeNapati), OctOber 2 (mexN): Mao Baptist Churches Association (MBCA) and Poumai Naga Baptist Association (PNBA) organized a combined pastors' and mission workers' fellowship at Tungjoy Baptist Church on September 28 and 29.

According to a press note issued by the two associations, the House resolved to continue fellowship in the years to come and maintain Dzüvichü and Er. Sabou better relationship, underYashü while prayer was pronounced by deacon Basanguü. Special songs were presented by Jihova Nissi and CYE CRMC. Vivotso Tsürho, MTM Director gave the declaration of the certificates.

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The Lions International’s held its 26th Annual Peace-Poster Drawing Contest at Lions Centre on adding that they are com- October 2, 2013. The conpletely blind about use of test was jointly organized the traditional dress and by Lions Club of Dimapur & simply encourage their Lions Club of Dimapur Blue daughters to wear western Vanda under the theme dresses randomly in style “Our World, Our Future”. and with too short skirts A press note issued by Lion Ajay Sethi, LCD stated, “We and pants.

In this, PAMA presi- are deeply grateful to the dent acknowledged Father 23 Schools of Dimapur, Anthony Rozhu Dukru of who participated with best Bishop Abraham Memorial of their students in the age School Phek Town for in- group of 11 to 13 years”. troducing traditional dress Names of the 23 particias also part of the school pating Schools are Assissi uniform on Wednesday & Higher SecondarySchool, BOSCOME Basic Education Friday.

“By seeing our young Center, Chitrakala School school girls wearing of Fine Arts, Delhi Public our traditional dress in School, Dimapur Mission school as uniform they Hr Sec School, Don Bosco are setting a good ex- Hr. Sec. School, Eden Hr. Sec. ample to others,” stated School, Euro School of Fine Venuh that the PAMA was Arts, Holy Cross Hr. Sec. proud and lucky to have School, Honili Memorial such learned person in School, King David School, district for contributing Little Star Hr. Sec. School, Livingstone Foundation Hr. his knowledge.

Teachers of Mokokchung College of Teacher Education, Mokokchung.

ja Cleft Project – Mission Nagaland, 17th phase will be held at Oking Hospital & Research Clinic (P) Ltd., Kohima from October 8 to 10, 2013.

Smile Train Shija Cleft Project is a humble endeavor towards rendering new smile, new hope and new life by rendering absolutely free of cost corrective surgery for cleft lip and cleft palate. This project is a joint initiative of Smile Train Inc., USA, Shija Hospitals, HealthC-

ic (P) Ltd., Kohima, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Nagaland and Explore Nagaland. Till date, 168 cleft patients from Nagaland have availed of free corrective surgical treatment under this project.

A cleft is a separation or gap in the body structure. Two major types of oral – facial clefts are cleft lip (involving the lip) and cleft palate (involving the roof of the mouth or the soft posterior tissue inside the mouth). Most cannot

(1st row 4th from right) Pastor David along with the graduation students.

kOhima, OctOber 2 (mexN): Mission Teaching Ministry (MTM) held its 1st graduation day on September 29, 2013 at Christian Revival Mission Church (CRMC) Kohima, with Pastor David Yashü, MTM Director as the

Speaker. The speaker delivered the message on the topic “Finishing well” and also encouraged the trainees that ending is more vital than the initial. Altogether 19 students graduated in training Christian leadership with vernacu-

lar language in Tenyidie.

Pastor Rüduozhü Yashü received best performance award among the trainees who also delivered a brief note on behalf of the trainees. The programme was chaired by Medoseü

Lions International’s Annual Peace-Poster Contest held

PAMA on use of Mekhela as school uniform in Phek

Young school girls of Bishop Abraham Memorial School Phek Town are seen wearing the Mekhela as part of school uniform.

Our Correspondent Kohima | October 2

standing and co-operation in Christian spirit. The speakers at the two-day fellowship included Rev. RV Thakzii, minister-at-large, IEM, who spoke on “Pastoral Ministry”, Rev. SK Hokey, pastor, MBC Pudunamei spoke on "Healing the Divided World”, Rev. K Koda, executive secretary MBCA on "Change and Challenges", and Rev. H Gideon, executive secretary PNBA spoke on "Your Labour is not in Vain".

Sec. School, MGM Hr Sec School, Namghar Hr. Sec. School, Netaji Subash Kala Kendra, Pranab Vidyapith Hr. Sec. School, Ram Janaki Hr. Sec. School, S D Jain Sec Hr Sec School, St. Clare Hr. Sec. School, St. Mary’s Montessori & High School, St. Paul Hr. Sec. School, The Maple Tree School.

The note stated that the 64 participation entries will be sent to Guwahati for judging the best four entries for local awards. The winning entries will be forwarded for further more 3-level contests in the District, Multiple-District & International level competition.

Local level 4 finalists’ cash awards & certificates will be awarded in the Deepawali Mela to be held at Lions Club of Dimapur on October 27, 2013 at 1.00 pm. For any further clarification, contact Chairman Lion Ajay Sethi or Lion Asha Agarwal on 9612171341/ 94368-30885.

MCTE organize leave-taking Free treatment for cleft lip & cleft palate OctOber 2 ity, Langol, Imphal, Oking eat, drink or speak properprogramme for Dr. R.K.Iralu kOhima, or further information (mexN): Smile Train Shi- Hospital & Research Clin- ly. Due to shame, they can-

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): On September 24, 2013, Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Mokokchung organized a leave-taking programme on the successful completion of stint as Principal of the College.

A press note received here stated that the programme was chaired by Assistant Professor Vedulü Tetseo based on the theme ‘Moving Ahead: Another Journey…’. This was followed by valedictions by

the new Principal K.Nagi, Assistant Professor Maongchila, and Technical Assistant Dembo T Longchar.

Dr R.K.Iralu’s also stated parting words on ‘I Remember…’

The note mentioned that a melancholic instrumental piece titled ‘If Only’, originally composed by Limayanger, exclusively for Dr. R.K.Iralu, and ‘Saluting Thee, Madam’ by Imtiwapong, General Secretary on behalf of the teacher trainees.

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not even attend school or hold a job and lead a painful life in isolation.

Till date, 168 cleft patients from Nagaland have availed of free corrective surgical treatment under this project.

Dr. Kh. Palin, MCh (Plastic surgery), Smile Train Partner Surgeon cum Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Shija Hospitals, Imphal will be available at Oking Hospital from 8th to 10th October 2013.

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and advance registration, kindly contact 1. Oking Hospital & Research Clinic (P) Ltd., Kohima, a. 03870 2243339 b. 03870 2241003 c. 03870 2243341 or d. 9436000494 2. Explore Nagaland a. Lima Yaden : +91 9856276396 b. Nino Zhasa : +91 9856343037, 9089801821 c. Neila Terhuja : +91 9863188043 d. David Angami : +91 9774039490 3. SSA, Nagaland a. Tali Zamir : +91 9436604822 b. Chuba : +91 9862156986

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Women’s Choice, a shop dealing in women’s apparel was inaugurated by Dimapur Chamber of Commerce (DCC) President, Hokivi Chishi on Wednesday at K.S Wotsami Complex, Dimapur. The shop specializes in ‘Bornali Mekhalas’ and is jointly owned by Priscila, Grace and Tokheli. Parliamentary Secretary for IT&C, Science & Technology, Technical Education and Taxes, Tovihoto Ayemi was also present during the inauguration. (Morung Photo)

Sungratsu Sungjilep Tambu Zunga (peer groups), Dimapur unit and well wishers seen with Dr. Temsu, in charge of Blood Bank Dimapur at District Hospital Dimapur on Wednesday. The group donated blood on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Agri Dept bids farewell Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The Department of Agriculture bid farewell to M. Shekhose, Jt. (T& A), Rhiezezolie Pienyu Steno Gr. II (Sr) and Ghovini Assistant Superintend on October 1, 2013. A press note received here stated that the Director of Agriculture, N.Tekatushi chaired the function. He stated that the outgoing officers were very sincere in discharging their duties, good matured, humble and dedicated. They have rendered their best services for the upliftment of the Departmental activities. The note also mentioned that Additional Director L. Mero presented the profiles of the outgoing officers. Several officers also spoke on their careers while in the Department appreciating their contributions to the department.

One day awareness prog on Conservation of Amur Falcon

WOkha, OctOber 2 (mexN): The Sungro Range Youth Welfare Organisation (SRYWO) in collaboration with the department of Forest, Government of Nagaland will conduct “One day awareness programme on Conservation and Safe passage of Amur Falcons in Nagaland” on October 5, 2013 at Asha Village, near DHEP, Wokha at 10:00 hours. A press note issued by Chumbemo Ngullie, Chairman, SRYWO stated that Y Patton, Minister for Forest and Environment, Border Affairs, Government of Nagaland will grace the programme as chief guest, while T Lotha, IFS, CCF and Chief Wild Life Warden Nagaland, shall speak on the topic “Man and Wildlife conflict in Nagaland”.

Vyasan R, Deputy Commissioner Wokha will also address the gathering. The resource persons for the seminar include Sunil Kayrong, (Regional Head of WTI for Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland), Steve Odyuo, Chairman of Natural Nagas and N Janbemo Humtsoe, Director of Green Foundation, Nagaland. The organizers, therefore cordially invites all residents of nearby villages, church leaders, village council members, NGOs and environmentally conscious citizens to attend the seminar.

Inauguration of cage culture project

kOhima, Oct 2 (mexN): The inaugural programme of the cage culture project will take place on October 3 at Doyang Reservoir, Wokha. Shetoyi Sumi, parliamentary secretary for soil & water conservation & fisheries and N. Thomas Lotha, MLA and chairman NSMDC will grace the occasion as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The function will be chaired by B.P. Chetri, commissioner & secretary for fisheries & cooperative department.

MTYO condemns

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Medziphema Town Youth Organisation (MTYO) has expressed strong resentment towards an incident where unknown miscreants/ burglars broke the concrete walled, rear door of M/s. SK Provisions, Medziphema (A franchise of Popular Bakery), probably late at night on October 2, 2013 and looted Rs.20, 000/- approximately besides other goods. The organisation, in the backdrop of recent increase in shop burglary in town, warned such perpetrators/ burglars of dire consequences besides being held totally responsible at their own risk if they are caught red- handed at any time. "We call upon the public & police to cooperate and book the culprits without delay where we assure to render our best." stated the press note jointly signed by Nito Krose, President, MTYO, and Asazo Talie, General Secretary, MTYO.

New SP office building inauguration on Oct 5

kOhima, OctOber 2 (mexN): The new office building of Superintendent of Police Kohima will be inaugurated on October 5 at 10:00 AM. Minister for home G. Kaito Aye will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Besesayo Kezo, IPS, DGP Nagaland will also deliver a short speech. The function will be chaired by Kohima SP Rothihu Tetseo, NPS.

NPF 40 Bhandari AC Reorganizing Committee meets

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): In pursuance to the notification issued by the Secretary General, NPF on September 20, 2013, the NPF Re-organizing Committee of 40 Bhandari Assembly Constituency held its first meeting on Ocober 2, 2013 at the official residence of Mr. Y. Patton, (Convenor) Minister for Forest & Border Affairs at Kohima.

The meeting deliberated at length about the party performance in the last election at 40 Bhandari A/C and other party related issues. The members decided to have another round of discussion on October 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the official residence of the convenor at Kohima. This was stated in a press note stated by Mhonthung Lotha, President, NPF Wokha Division & Member Secretary.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 3 OcTObEr 2013 vOl. vIII IssuE 270

by Aheli Moitra

‘Jungle Raj’

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alu Prasad Yadav and his band of administrative and elected officials ate away at the Bihar State’s coffers for two decades before the Fodder Scam came to light in 1996, ending Lalu’s reign in 1997.

The scam revealed the extensive network between tenured bureaucrats, elected politicians and businesspeople—they gobbled up millions of rupees meant for the government to buy cattle fodder for the poor. Today Lalu Prasad, found guilty for embezzlement of government funds, will be sentenced by a special court in Ranchi.

But the disservice Lalu had rendered to Bihar through its systematic loot has taken years to level out, and will take many more to overturn and correct. People of Nagaland will be familiar with the story of Bihar from the years of Lalu, and his wife Rabri Devi’s, rule. Bihar remained at the bottom of the socio-economic ranking of the country.

There was no sign of industry. Law and order collapsed.

Medicines disappeared through the same route as fodder and health services broke down. Electricity did not reach house bulbs. The government had no money to pay teachers. Caste divisions became entrenched and violent.

As unique as the Naga case may be, the Naga people, living in Nagaland at least, have every reason to worry if the history of Indian administration/politics is anything to go by. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India’s report of 2011-12 cites discrepancies, inefficiencies and corruption in a number of departments of the Government of Nagaland. The report evidences the tip of the corruption ice berg of Nagaland.

Planning, for instance, in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry is described in the CAG report as “unrealistic and formulated without proper study or analysis of ground realities.” The department’s records show “misappropriation/misuse of Government money” as well as contractors being paid against “fictitious works on the basis of fabricated records.” Investments were made on infrastructure projects that never took off.

The story of the Department of Health and Family Welfare for the tenure 2011-12 is no better, if not worse. The CAG recorded consistent fraudulent withdrawals, non transparency in floating tenders, unreasonable patronizing of contractors and the close nexus between the “VVIPs” of the Government with contractors and bureaucrats. One cannot begin to broach the discrepancies in others like the Department of Food and Civil Supplies. There is no sign of accountability.

Since the local media comes under threat for revealing such reports, readers may find the CAG’s report on its website www.cag.gov.in under the link ‘Recent Audit Reports’.

Parallel to this is the social, economic and political health of Nagaland that is for anyone to review. Lalu’s critics described his and his wife’s tenure as ‘Jungle Raj,’ the burden of which now belongs to the people of Bihar. Nagaland, instead of setting a better example, has followed in Lalu’s footsteps.

Uniqueness will not necessarily help workers of the Government of Nagaland escape Lalu’s eventual port of call, or its people from the misery that afflicts the people of Bihar.

Comments and suggestions can be mailed to moitramail@yahoo.com

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Antoine Blua

‘Donkey ambulance’ rides to the rescue

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fghanistan has some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world, and a high concentration of donkeys. Enter the maternity saddle - a new invention that promises to carry women in labor across Afghanistan's difficult terrain so they can get the medical care they need.

The British charity HealthProm and designer Peter Muckle developed the inflatable donkey saddle to ease the burden on women about to give birth in remote areas of Afghanistan. The lack of suitable transport in mountainous areas leads many pregnant women to opt against heading to health centers in favor of giving birth at home, raising the risks should complications arise.

According to Muckle, his invention provides a lightweight and comfortable way for women in labor to get the medical attention they need. "HealthProm found that there was no comfortable way for women to travel in order to give birth," he says. "And they also found that if they did give birth in the health centers there was much more chance for them surviving."

The final version of the "donkey ambulance" was showcased during an exhibition of low-cost, frugal medical technology in London earlier this month.

Muckle pieced the saddle together using inflatable camping cushions, the armrest from an airbed, and part of an inflatable pool lounger.

'Positive' response Four prototypes of different designs and sizes have been assessed and tested over the past year in Charkent, a mountainous district in the northern Balkh Province.

The best elements of the prototypes were incorporated into the final design.

Dr Azada Parsa, the project manager of HealthProm's Safe Motherhood Project in the provincial capital of Mazar-e Sharif, says the feedback has been "very positive": "The donkey saddle is very safe, and secures the pregnant woman during her transfer to the health center," she adds.

"They are very happy with this saddle, and they are coming to the health center all the time while they are in labor."

In Charkent, the journey to health centers or midwives can take up to four hours, often at night, under uncomfortable and dangerous conditions. With this saddle, Parsa says she hopes more women will be encouraged to make the long journey rather than giving birth at home in unhygienic conditions and without access to medical expertise.

HealthProm is now looking for donations in order to produce and distribute the final version of the US$120 saddles to Afghan villages. A tailor in Mazar-e Sharif with previous experience working with heavy cloth has been chosen to construct eight saddles to be handed out this year. By next year, Muckle hopes every component will be produced locally and that it will be possible for the saddles themselves to be made by anyone.

"It's a pattern that I've made, so it's something that we are not selling really as a saddle - we're giving the pattern to people to copy," he says. "So the idea is to make it a simple pattern that works very well [and] that people can make themselves."

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Neera Chandhoke

The so-called rights revolution in India

A woman holds a poster of Sidho-Kano, two Santhal tribals who revolted against the British in India’s pre independence era, as members of India’s indigenous Santhal community gather for a protest in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Hundreds of members of the Santhal tribe from different parts of West Bengal state gathered Wednesday to demand that their language Santhal with Al Chiki scripts be included in the state level education system and more institutions be created for their education. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

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here’s something deeply ironic about the rise of BRICS and the emerging powers’ demand for a seat at the high tables of international finance and governance: Even as they seek to correct inequalities in global governance, hunger and injustice reign supreme at home. Will the member countries’ growing influence have any impact at all on the lives of the poor?

A recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) tells us that though BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have played a major role in surviving the 2008 global economic crisis, income inequalities in these countries are significantly higher than the OECD average. Brazil has reduced inequalities, but China, India, Russia and South Africa have become less equal over time. The 2013 World Bank Report “The State of the Poor: Where are the Poor and Where are the Poorest?” states that one-third of the world’s poor live in India on less than $1.25 (U.S.) per day.

It’s regrettable – tragic, really – that the Indian Constitution codified civil and political rights but not social and economic rights. The leaders of the Indian Freedom Movement understood as early as the 1920s that political freedom is possible only when people are free from want and hunger. They had conceptualised an integrated agenda of political, civil, social, cultural, and economic rights in the 1928 Nehru Constitutional Draft and in subsequent documents. But in the Constituent Assembly, social and economic rights were downgraded to mere guiding principles of the state and were unenforceable.

It was precisely this problem that gave birth to contemporary civil society campaigns at the turn of the 21st century. These campaigns inaugurated a new phase of activism in the domain of collective action.

The state has responded to four campaigns for the right to food, employment, information, and elementary education, and has legislated on the issues raised.

Yet India is hardly in the middle of a social revolution.

The laws fall far short of meeting the needs. And what virtue is there in granting a “right” when ordinary people have no access to the good it promises? For example, Indians have a right to elementary education, but state-run schools are notorious for non-perfor-

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ast Friday’s launch of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment report was met with significant media coverage and much activity in the climate change world – but will it change the mind of anyone not already supportive of the issue?

At COIN we argue that climate change campaigners need to do more than explain the science: they need to inspire people by speaking to their values.

The new IPCC report re-emphasises the link between human activity and climate change, a conclusion reached by most climate advocates many years ago, but one which deniers have rallied against. Against this backdrop it is understandable that advocates focus on louder and clearer messages about the scientific consensus on human induced climate change. But evidence indicates that the science will fall on deaf ears unless communicators can show that social values– not science – are at the heart of the climate change debate.

Since the high point of public support for climate action in 2008 - following the release of Al Gore’s film An Inconvenient Truth and public mobilisation around the UN’s Copenhagen meeting - it is clear that public concern and political enthusiasm have not kept up with the science. Apathy, lack of interest and even outright denial are more widespread than they were in 2008.

Too often, campaigners assume that the facts of climate change will speak for themselves but we know that scepticism about climate change is more to do with people’s values than their knowledge about the science. Ignoring the psychological evidence on how to communicate climate change is a pretty unscientific

mance; teacher absenteeism; the distraction of teachers by such state-mandated tasks as census-taking, election duty, and preparation of midday meals for the children; the absence of infrastructure such as classrooms, blackboards, toilets, playgrounds, electricity and computers; lack of extra-curricular activities, and general indifference toward teaching or imbuing students with a love of learning. What then is the value of the right to an elementary education?

Much of the rhetoric of the political class amounts to political posturing, and the leadership seeks to glean every drop of political/electoral capital from centrally sponsored schemes in food, employment, and education. Little effort is made to systematically follow up on legislative initiatives or even the enactment of a constitutional right. Nor has a mechanism been established to enforce accountability or to redress grievances. Lack of attention to such details reflects poorly on the way the state has responded to the discourse of rights by civil society.

Significantly, most of the campaigns for the delivery of social goods have either originated from a Supreme Court decision, or succeeded in their objectives when the Court has intervened on their behalf. Though Court interventions have helped campaigns to achieve their goals, the need for the Court to intervene at all illustrates the paradox of civil society mobilisation. In much of the literature it is assumed that civil society groups have the capacity to address the state and oblige it to heed their demands. However, the Indian State has proven more responsive to court injunctions, compelling more and more groups to invoke judicial activism.

In turn, there is growing concern over judicial activism because the judiciary is non-representative and because it tends to tread on the toes of the executive and legislative branches. Some scholars even dismiss such activism as populism, and a mere attempt to refurbish the Court’s image after it was complicit in the government’s 1975-1977 state of emergency declaration. The Supreme Court has adopted a proactive stance in part because the agenda of contemporary civil society mobilisation is self-limiting. Social movements that demand a radical restructuring of power relations have just not fetched the required response from the judiciary. Nor has the Court enun-

ciated a comprehensive doctrine of social rights – a la the South African judiciary.

In the late 1990s, a number of civil society organisations perceptibly shifted their strategy – from opposing and critically engaging with the state, to advocating and partnering with the state. The number and influence of groups that have opted for this strategy has increased over time, and many of them advise political parties on electoral agendas. Leaders of some campaigns have been incorporated into the National Advisory Council, headed by Ms. Sonia Gandhi, president of the Congress Party. The NAC has proven instrumental in the passage of several laws, but such legislation from above breeds its own problems. For instance, NAC membership has become a benchmark of the success of civil society organisations. One can hardly expect civil society to take on the state, when all it wants is to become a state-financed member of the club. It’s not surprising that the system remains in place, and that remedies for the symptoms of a deeper malaise do not evolve.

It partnership agreements with the state tend to blunt the edge of civil society activism, their campaign strategies are hardly conducive to transformative social change. Campaigns for the delivery of social goods have not attained the stature of social movements, which speak back to history and mobilise people, make them aware of their rights, and enable them to develop agency by participating in struggles to realise what is their due. Leaders are normally middle-class intellectuals, many of whom are active in the World Social Forum. They have been involved in setting up non-governmental organizations and have access to sources of major funding.

NGOs prefer to network with other organizations, call upon like-minded individuals to sign petitions, reach out to the state and society through the media, persuade government officials, and draft legislation.

This hardly helps people to speak for themselves.

Finally, unlike social movements based on largescale mobilisation, civil society campaigns typically do not address the source of powerlessness and helplessness, as evidenced by skewed income patterns.

In contrast to movements that demand a shake-up of power relations, campaigns for the delivery of social goods concentrate on specific issues and leave the big story untouched – the huge inequalities of resources, for instance. Though they have managed to highlight issues of impoverishment, ill health and illiteracy, none of these efforts has really addressed resource inequality. These campaigns do not pursue the large and expansive dreams of generations of social activists: Rework the existing power structures and forge new and equitable structures of social relations so that citizens can participate in the political process as equals. They concentrate instead on the necessities of everyday life. The outcome is predictable. The vocabulary that emanates from the corridors of power is that of inclusion and governance, not that of releasing the energy of the people through the exercise of rights, and of achieving equality rather than mere sufficiency.

These campaigns would rather ensure that the state delivers on what it has promised in theory: that policy be implemented effectively, that local authorities be made accountable, that the functioning of the government be made public and transparent, that midday meals be provided to children in primary schools, that the poor get jobs for at least 100 days a year, and that children are brought into school. The quality of life for the ordinary Indian just may improve somewhat, but none of this ensures a transition to freedom.

While India and other BRICS members seek a more powerful place on the world stage, they cannot afford to neglect their problems at home.

For now it seems the issue of inequality will continue to dodge collective life in India.

climate change debate: values, not just science Jamie Clarke

way of communicating science.

There are many reasons why the rational arguments of science and economics have failed to win the day, but an important one concerns human nature. Through a growing body of psychological research, we know that scaring or shaming people into sustainable behaviour is likely to backfire.

We know that it is difficult to overcome the psychological distance between the concept of climate change – not here, not now – and people’s everyday lives. We know that beliefs about the climate are influenced by extreme and even daily weather.

One of the most striking findings is that concern about climate change is not only, or even mostly, a product of how much people know. Increased knowledge actually tends to harden existing opinions. These findings, and many more, are increasingly available to campaigners and science communicators, but it is not clear that lessons are being learned.

In particular, there is a great deal of resistance towards the idea that communicating climate change requires more than explaining the science.

The IPCC report provides communicators with all the necessary factual information as well as a perfect opportunity to start a new conversation about

climate change. However, COIN believes science should only be a small part of that conversation. To really capture the attention of the public, campaigners must fire the public imagination more effectively than climate sceptic arguments do.

The arguments of environmentalists seem to be stuck in a rut but there is no reason why tackling climate change should be about saving polar bears or guilt-tripping people into changing their behaviour. We should be using the IPCC report to include a much broader range of voices in the conversation about climate change.

The way to engage the public on climate change is to find ways of making it resonate more effectively with the values that people hold. Consider, for example, the finding that people with politically conservative beliefs are more likely to doubt the reality or seriousness of climate change. Accurate information about climate change is no less readily available to these people than anybody else. But climate policies such as the regulation of industrial emissions often seem to clash with conservative political views. And people work backwards from their values, filtering the facts according to their pre-existing beliefs.

As part of a series of reports aimed at engaging ‘hard to reach’ audiences COIN

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recently () set out four new narratives for communicating about climate change with political conservatives. We showed how focusing on ideas such as conserving the ‘green and pleasant land’ or the opportunities of a more secure energy system could transform climate change from something associated with the left of politics to something that those on the centre-right could identify with.

Similarly, a recent report from the Understanding Risk group at Cardiff University in the UK showed there are some core values that underpin views about the country’s energy system.

Whether wind farms or nuclear power, the public judges energy technologies by a set of underlying values – including fairness, avoiding wastefulness and affordability. If a technology is seen as embodying these, it is likely to be approved of. Again, it is human values, more than science and technology, which shape public perceptions.

However, an important caveat in this process is to ensure that you are communicating with people’s intrinsic values, such as altruism, rather than extrinsic, self-enhancing values. Appealing to people’s extrinsic values in the way that traditional social marketing does can actually undermine the collective battle to stop climate change. Advocating climate change mitigation on the grounds of saving money simply reinforces the idea that financial gain is the main reason for action, not climate change.

When scientists tell personal stories explaining why they care about climate change, when campaigners speak effectively to audiences with a broad range of values and political views – that’s when climate change will break out of its minority rut.

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A struggle for sacred land

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Forgotten woes: Sri Lanka’s neoliberal politics

akima Hernandez sits on a plastic stool, head bent. With precision she picks up a tiny coloured bead and threads it onto an intricate patterned necklace. Business has been slower than normal and she complains that her eyes hurt from the work. Her young son stands shyly next to the family stall, his fingers running over the crafts for which his people are famous. Hakima and her child are Huichols, also known as Wixáritari, one of the few indigenous groups in Mexico, who have managed to preserve traditions and a religion predating the arrival of the Spanish.

Hakima smoothes out the folds in her billowing Lilian Palma white skirt picks up a pen and starts drawing. The story of the Wixáritari unfolds on the page. With rapid strokes of her pen, she sketches out the four states where the Wixáritari live. She draws flowers and plants, explaining their medicinal properties.

She describes the gods of the corn, rain and sun and how offerings must be left to them and she draws Wirikuta, their scared place.

Wirikuta, 140 hectors of protected desert in Central Mexico, is all sky and sun- bleached earth. It is to here that the Wixáritari have made their yearly pilgrimage, to the place where they believe the sun was born. “Wirikuta for us is like the Basilica for the Catholics,” says Hakima. “It is our most treasured place, here we have our sacred water and the plants of our Gods. It is a place that must be respected.” But preserving such customs in modern-day Mexico is proving difficult. Land, where they leave offerings and through which they pass on the way to their sacred mountain, el Cerro Quemado, is increasingly being given over to agriculture and mining. In 2009, the Mexican government granted 36 concessions to the Canadian mining company, First Majestic Silver, 70 per cent of which are within the Wirikuta zone.

The Wixáritari have since been involved in a peaceful struggle to preserve their religious sites.

The sun is relentless and the wind cold in the mountain town of Real de Catorce. Real, on the edge of Wirikuta with a population of around a thousand, is an old mining town popular with tourists. It is also next to First Majestic’s proposed mining site. It was here, in 2010, where around 80 Wixáritari first gathered to talk.

After two days of discussion, the decision was made to Pilgrimage of Native Wixaricas to their sacred place of Wirikuta, February 6, 2012. The scene is in climbing to the Cerro form the Regional Council of Wixáritari, an organisation Quemado in San Luis Potosi state. (Photo: Heriberto Rodriguez) to coordinate the fight against the mine. tise we look at what we can do to assist them.” Work- states. “The information never really reached my comThe regional council and the Frente ing together, the Wixáritari and the Frente try to find munity, we were out of the loop.” Max explains how Santos de la Cruz cuts a formidable figure. His the best way of pressuring the mining company. It is the Wixáritari of his state had a lot of questions about voice is deep, his tone serious. Cruz, a member of the not an easy task. Middleton-Detzner points out that the Regional Council and the Frente. “We didn’t really Regional Council, explains that the body is made up the movement is not just up against one opponent, know who was behind it. What was this movement? of representatives from various Wixáritari commu- but two. “This is a struggle looking at two different What interests did it represent?” He turns back to his nities spread out over four states in Mexico. Their opponents,” she states. “The government is a pillar mobile phone, indicating with his finger the video of way of organising mirrors the way their communi- of support for the mining company and the mining his daughter. “Our children have to know that these ties are governed with no one post being more im- company likewise is a support for the government.” sacred places exist,” he says. It was this that drove him portant than another. It is a truly democratic form to join the movement. “We have to defend our sacred of leadership, says Regina Lira, an anthropologist Building public support places and the best way to do it is unity. We still need specialising in the Wixáritari people.

The atmosphere is lively on Reforma, one of Mexico to go to the most isolated places and spread the word.”

The forming of a central planning group such as City’s main avenues. Over a loud speaker the shouts of the Regional Council is a common strategy in nonvio- “Wirikuta is not for sale, Wirikuta defends itself,” can be Unity and poverty lent struggles, and the fact that the Wixáritari have heard. Members of the Wixáritari community mingle The people of San José del Progreso, once a peaceno centralised leadership has served them well in the with the Mexican public, their brightly coloured tradi- ful town in the south of Mexico, understand only too past. As Lira points out, “It is one of the reasons they tional clothing setting them apart. This march is one well the importance of a united front. Since 2006, they were never taken over by the Spanish. The Spanish of several that have been have been involved in a never knew whom to deal with,” she says. And, ac- held in the country’s capinonviolent fight against the cording to Althea Middleton-Detzner, a senior advisor tal, in what is a deliberate For the moment, the Wixáritari Canadian mining company, at the International Centre on Nonviolent Conflict, an strategy by the Wixáritari Fortuna Silver Inc. Over the independent educational foundation specialising in to draw attention to their believe that they are winning the past few years, two people nonviolent struggles, it could serve them well in the cause. The result has been fight for the hearts and minds of have been killed and the future. “What you see in some nonviolent campaigns a surge in support for their presence of a paramilitary is that a committee may purposefully make them- struggle. The stronger a Mexicans and that public opinion group in the area has added selves invisible,” she states. “This gives them a cer- movement’s support net- is turning against international to the tensions. One of their tain amount of protection and stops personal politics work, the more likely they problems is a lack of unity. mining companies. They should Around half the town are in from being brought into the movement.” are to be successful, exOn the same day that the Regional Council was plains Middleton-Detzner. favour of the mine, making not be underestimated established, a group of NGOs and specialists formed “A successful campaign is the struggle incredibly difthe Frente, an organisation supporting the Wixáritari linked to high level particficult. It is a problem that in their struggle. The Frente is made up of various de- ipation,” she says. “Part of the game is to get as many the Wixáritari also face. Despite winning over a large partments, each one responsible for overseeing a dif- people involved as possible.” section of the Mexican public, they have mostly been ferent area. Úrsula Garzón Aragón, an environmental While the Wixáritari have been largely success- unsuccessful in persuading the population who stand lawyer from CEMDA, an independent organisation ful in winning over the Mexican public, they have had most to benefit from the mine, the people living in the focusing on environmental rights, explains. problems convincing some members of their own municipality of Real de Catorce.

“We have those responsible for issues relating to communities. Max Muñoz de la Cruz is watching on his Making a living in the parched mountains of the the environment, those who are specialists in law smartphone a video of his daughter being baptised. state of San Luis Potosi is no easy feat. Work is hard to and those who are responsible for getting the mes- “She is now part of our tradition,” he states. “She has come by and poorly paid. The area has one of the highsages out,” she states. been washed with our sacred water.” Muñoz de la Cruz est unemployment rates in the state and one of the lowBut it is the Regional Council that calls the shots. is a Wixáritari and member of the Regional Council. est wages in the country. Money largely comes in the “We take our lead from them,” Garzón Aragón, who is He joined the movement later than others, something form of remittances from family members in the Unitpart of the Frente, states. “They meet and authorise he attributes to the situation in his home state. “We ed States and from work found in the faltering service what needs to be done and depending on our exper- are not as well-organised or structured as others,” he industry. What is more, the area has been hit hard by

ri Lanka’s thirty-year war, which ended in May 2009, is fast being forgotten. In the post-2009 context, pressing fundamental rights issues in the island nation have been considerably sidelined. Key players in the international community do not perceive Sri Lanka as a strategic priority.

In the most recent development, Colombo interprets its decision to hold a Northern Provincial Council Election on 21 September 2013, after a lapse of some twenty-five years, as a means of demonstrating its apparent respect for democratic best practice.

The campaign, however, has been fraught with violence, especially against candidates of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main exponent of constitutional Tamil nationalism, polemical concerns over the TNA manifesto, and anti-TNA smear campaigns emanating from governmental sources.

Tamil activists and human rights advocates have long been campaigning for international action on the state of minority rights in Sri Lanka. The 2009 military victory, shrouded in alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, only extended the Tamil community’s vulnerability. Although these issues received media coverage in Western states with substantial Tamil lobbies, including UK and Canada, very little concrete action has been taken, nationally or internationally, to address them. The UN HRC has passed resolution after resolution since 2009, the impact of which has been microscopic. The present-day emphasis of Western governments with relatively strong Tamil lobbies such as Norway is on enhancing cooperation between Tamil Diaspora groups and the government of Sri Lanka, as a means of facilitating development, especially in the war-ravaged Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka.

The bottom line is that Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa regime, despite its unambiguously repressive and fascist face, is con-

sidered as a vanquisher of terrorism, in both Western and non-Western neoliberal political circles. As far as India is concerned, Colombo overcame a threat to national sovereignty, vanquished a secessionist terrorist outfit, and hence sets a worthy precedent for the South Asian region. This especially applies to India, which also faces its fair share of secessionist outcries from the unresolved issue of Kashmir to the Maoists of central India.

The International Community, or the US and UK governments, and the EU to be precise, tends to function on the basis of India’s Sri Lanka policy, as evidenced in the close collaboration between US and Indian diplomats in the UN HRC resolutions on Sri Lanka. As Tamil activists have repeatedly affirmed, the language of the resolutions has been toned down, rendering them a means of salvaging Colombo from its negative human rights record, through a number of reforms that can be described as insignificant at best.

It is in such a context that UN Human Rights chief Navanethem Pillay’s Sri Lanka tour took place from 25 to 31 August 2013.

In the immediate aftermath of the 2009 war, Sri Lanka stood its ground at UN HRC with the support of member states from the global South. It benefitted from (to borrow from academics such as Sumit Ganguly and David Fidler) the rise of Eastphalia. As opposed to the Washington Consensus, R2P and Western-led liberal peacebuilding approaches, Eastphalia strongly adheres to national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of states. In that sense, it also represents a ‘return’ to the basics of the original Westphalian system. The Beijing Consensus, as a leaked Chinese govern-

Chaminda Weerawardhana

In light of Commonwealth support for the upcoming Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Colombo this November, here we are reminded of the dangers of Sri Lanka becoming a model for other governments in the global South to follow ment document outlines, is also marked by an aversion to liberal democratic values, and sits on a par with autocratic regimes’ priorities. The fact that the alternative to a coercive and prescriptive Washington Consensus is fraught with a repressive dimension is seemingly overlooked by many a government of the global South.

There is a tendency to conceptualise Sri Lanka’s ongoing Human Rights concerns as a recent phenomenon stemming from the collapse of the island’s 2002-2003 peace process. This is an essentially inconsistent assessment of the question at hand, as Sri Lanka has been facing identical accusations since the 1980s, especially with the rise of anti-Tamil violence, Tamil militant activity and the resulting deterioration of national security. Bradman Weerakoon, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known civil servants who served as secretary to eight prime minis-

drug-related violence, leading to a drop in tourism.

News of the mine’s arrival and the 200 jobs it will create has been met with cautious optimism by the people of Real. But Luis Barraza, an economist from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, is not so positive. He says that mining does little to solve long-term problems of unemployment. “When the mineral runs out, the company packs up and leaves,” he states.

Finding a way Aware that they need to do more if they are to persuade people to reject the mine, the Wixáritari are focusing part of their campaign on finding solutions to the unemployment problem. “It’s not about taking work away from people,” says Chema Guzman, a member of the Wixáritari community and part of the Regional Council. “You have to offer them a solutions. We come from the desert; we know how hard it is to make a living.”

The Regional Council is currently planning a series of projects for the area, financed by a music concert held in May 2012. Sales of tickets from the event made almost $800,000 US dollars, 40 per cent of which is destined to help communities in the area.

“We want projects that are in keeping with the environment, that bring benefits to the people who are living there. We want people to be able to sell their products outside of their communities and make a wage,” says de la Cruz. The Regional Council currently has recently set up several initiatives, including a more efficient crop watering system and a plastic recycling center. Projects, the Wixáritari hope, that can provide an alternative to mining.

The Regional Council has also been applying legal pressure. Lawyers from the Wixáritari community and from the Frente have succeeded in halting any further mining work for the time being, but they acknowledge that the road ahead is long. Garcia, a lawyer working on the case, explains that one of the problems is that the Wixáritari do not live on the land affected by the proposed mining site. “They have had access to this land for generations,” she states. “But they do not live there. This is a difficult situation because it is not clearly defined in law what indigenous territory is.”

The Regional Council has several battles on its hands. A number of agricultural businesses, including tomato farming, operate in the area, threatening already scarce water supplies. And there is a bigger problem, the mining company Revolution Resource.

Santos de la Cruz says that the Wixáritari are prepared to fight the company in the courts. “We are currently investigating, documenting and building a case,” he says. “This is worse than First Majestic, Revolution wants 59,000 hectors, 42 per cent of land within the natural park.” He explains how each community presents a legal case on behalf of the whole Wixáritari community with the community of San Sebastian bringing the case against First Majestic and Santa Caterina challenging Revolution Resource.

The struggle of the Wixáritari is not unusual, in Mexico, or elsewhere in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Local communities far from urban areas, often with indigenous people who have lived there for centuries or millennia, are under threat of despoliation of their land, removal of their resources, and even personal displacement, due to the rising global demand for mineral and natural resources. China has actively entered this picture recently, joining the corporations and state enterprises of the west to compete for control of lands and habitats formerly taken for granted by ancient communities.

But the tools of civil resistance that involve selforganization and nonviolent self-defense, to pressure local and national political authorities as well as mobilize support from people in the cities, are finding new practitioners in these communities and may make a vital difference in the outcome of such struggles. “The Wixáritari are ‘nonviolent warriors’”, Middleton-Detzner said, using the phrase of the American civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette. “They should not be underestimated.”

For the moment, the Wixáritari believe that they are winning the fight for the hearts and minds of Mexicans and that public opinion is turning against international mining companies. For Aniceto Torres Robles a Wixáritari from the community of Santa Caterina, losing is not an option. “To have the mine operate in Wirikuta would be like someone pulling out my heart,” he says. He throws up his hands gesturing to the sky.

“They must listen, if not, these companies will finish with us and they will finish with Mexico.”

ters, refers to the human rights dilemmas of the 1980s, in his memoires. Ironically, President Rajapaksa, when an opposition MP and in search of power in the early 1990s, himself happened to be an ardent advocate of human rights. Today, the parameters of the debate remain the same, while the actual human rights situation in Sri Lanka has indeed witnessed rapid deterioration.

So has Ms Pillay’s visit provided an impetus for Colombo to take concrete action on Human Rights issues? The challenge here lies in the neoliberal and neoconservative ideological mix at the helm of the island’s monocratic governance. The emphasis is, quite unambiguously, on profit.

The defunct LTTE’s ex-chief of international operations works in close collaboration with Sri Lanka’s ruling family. His years of experience and contacts facilitate powerwielders in Colombo to tap into some of the LTTE’s most lucrative underhand business operations, which include arms deals. The Rajapaksa regime has neither accepted nor denied these allegations. The emphasis on harnessing relations with selected authoritarian and autocratic regimes across the world is also highly suggestive of the Rajapaksa administration’s international outlook and foreign policy approaches. On the very day Ms Pillay arrived in Colombo, President Rajapaksa flew out on an official visit to Belarus. In a similar vein, steps have been taken to reinforce ties with a number of African regimes notorious for authoritative and tyrannical excesses.

Colombo is in a position to channel the course of its international agenda in this manner for two reasons. Firstly, its military victory against an organisation classified in the USA, UK, EU and India as a

terrorist outfit has provided it with an increased flexibility in making its domestic and foreign policy decisions. Secondly, the relative international disinterest in the Sri Lankan question and the inclination to view Sri Lanka’s ethnic question as a ‘past’ issue prevent Colombo from facing any international barriers in its course of action.

As long as Sri Lanka’s policies do not hinder the Delhi-Washington DC consensus, the Rajapaksa regime is unlikely to earn the international community’s wrath.

True, many Western donor agencies have curtailed or categorically withdrawn their funding programmes for Sri Lanka.

Such developments may have affected non-governmental lobbies, but have been relatively ineffective in charting government policy or having a positive effect on the Human Rights situation. Besides, Colombo has been a beneficiary of generous financial support from Peking, its Eastphalian benefactor. Whereas Western governments have halted training programmes for Sri Lankan military personnel, Colombo has sought new defence partnerships with Peking and governments in the global South, including Sudan.

In sum, Sri Lanka is a case in point of the manner in which a small state in South Asia manoeuvres its foreign affairs to its relative advantage at the hour of Eastphalia. Colombo’s trick is in balancing its Eastphalian interactions with an effort to be in the good books of the neoliberal streak in contemporary world politics. This is only confirmed by the Commonwealth Secretary General’s support for holding the November 2013 CHOGM in Colombo, despite waves of protest from across the world. The ruling family of a small South Asian state could not envisage a strategically safer means of enhancing its domestic power base and international interactions.

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Nation remembers Gandhi on birth anniversary

NeW DeLHI, OCtObeR 2 (PtI): Nation on Wednesday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with top leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial here. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and senior BJP leader L K Advani were among prominent leaders who payed homage to Father of the Nation.

The Congress president was the first to arrive at Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi followed by BJP leader L K Advani and his daughter Pratibha.

After a while, the Prime Minister arrived at Rajghat and paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation. Singh and Sonia greeted each other with folded hands.

Parliamentary affairs minister Kamal Nath and Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit were seated between them. Other dignitaries who visited Rajghat include Women and Child Development minister Krishna Tirath, senior Congress leaders Mani Shankar Aiyar and Manikrao H Gavit among others.

An all-religion prayer was conducted during the ceremony. The favourite hymns of Gandhi were also played on the occasion. The nation also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 109th birth anniversary. President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi, Advani also paid floral tributes to Shastri, who gave the slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, at his memorial

at Vijay Ghat. Shastri’s sons Anil Shastri and Sunil Shastri were also present at the ceremony.

Imbibe Bapu’s teachings: President’s message on Gandhi Jayanti President Pranab Mukherjee asked countrymen to imbibe and follow the teachings of the Father of the Nation so that his values are immortalised. “Gandhi Jayanti is an occasion for us to reflect on the life and contribution of the Father of our Nation. This is a day to re-dedicate ourselves to ideals of the Mahatma who forged the instrument of Satyagraha based on truth, non-violence and power of self-suffering and helped India shed the yoke of colonialism.

“Mahatma Gandhi had an exemplary passion for justice and an indefatigable spirit of service to mankind,” Mukherjee.

“The Mahatma’s ideas and way of life permeated the collective conscience of India and found expression in all the democratic institutions that we have built up over the years,” a Rashtrapati Bhawan statement said quoting Mukherjee. The President said when India’s Constitution was being drafted, concepts such as Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Abolition of Untouchability, Rights for Underprivileged and Marginalised were all inspired by Gandhian thoughts and values. “On this auspicious occasion, I urge all citizens to imbibe wisdom from the valued teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and ensure that Bapu remains alive in our hearts and minds forever,” he said.

‘Take inspiration by the courage of Gandhi’

Pigeons fly behind a silhouetted statue of Mahatma Gandhi adorned with garlands on Gandhi’s birth anniversary in Amritsar, on Wednesday, October 2. (AP Photo)

Where was Gandhiji born?

MuMbAI, OCtObeR 2 (DNA): On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, dna spoke to a few students in the city to gauge how well versed they are with their history textbooks and the life of the father of the nation.

Out of the 10 students from the secondary section of various schools in the city, that were asked where Mahatma Gandhi was born, only four could answer correctly.

So where was Mahatma Gandhi born? “Porbandar,” prompt came the reply from Kunal Ambardekar, a Class 10 student of Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania

School, Thane. Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a coastal town on the Kathiawar Peninsula on October 2, 1869.

While a few could reply promptly, a few struggled to recollect what they studied in lower classes. “I knew that he was born in Gujarat but had to just stress my brains to remember the exact location,” said Tina Mehta, a Class 9 student of Old Lourdes English High School, Kalyan, who finally answered correctly.

However, all of them weren’t as lucky and even though they knew the answer, they couldn’t recollect it. “We have studied it in history but can’t remember at

the moment,” replied Madhumita Kandalgaonkar, a Class 8 student at King George School, Dadar.

“It is disappointing that they don’t know such a basic fact about Gandhiji,” said Kandalgaonkar’s father.

Some others blamed it on missing the class when they were taught the chapter on Gandhi’s life and promise to remember it once they find out. “We have a chapter on Gandhiji but I did not attend the class that day. Now, that exams are near I will be studying it and will obviously remember it then,” said Sachin Chaurasia, a Class 6 student of Wilson High School, Girgaum.

uNIteD NAtIONs, OCtObeR 2 (PtI): UN chief Ban Kimoon,on Monday, called on people across the world to be inspired by the courage of Mahatma Gandhi and his resonant legacy of non-violence to peacefully oppose oppression, injustice and hatred. In his message for the International Day of Non-Violence, which is also the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Ban said, on this day “I call on global citizens everywhere to be inspired by the courage of people like Mahatma Gandhi.”

“Gandhi showed the power of peacefully opposing oppression, injustice and hatred. His example has inspired many other history-makers such as Martin Luther King, Jr, Vaclav Havel, Rigoberta Menchu Tum and Nelson Mandela.”

“Today we celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and his resonant legacy of non-violence,” the UN Secretary General said in a statement. He said one needs courage to stand up to those who use violence to enforce their will or beliefs. “It requires resolve to stand against injustice, discrimination and brutality and to demand respect for diversity and fundamental human rights,” he said, adding that non-violence needs leaders backed by an army of brave people prepared to demand peace, freedom and fairness.

“The United Nations stands for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the end to all forms of violence, whether State-sponsored or embedded in culture and practice, such as the violence and intimidation women and girls endure in all regions. “Ending such violence can start with each of us in homes, schools and workplaces. Violence can be contagious, but so can peaceful dialogue,” he said and asked people to “turn your back to division and hatred; stand up for what is right and just.”

“Work with your fellow women and men for a world of lasting justice, peace and prosperity for all,” he said.

‘Withdrawal of ordinance proves dynasty more important than PM’ ‘Churchill wanted to gas Indian

NeW DeLHI, OCtObeR 2 (AgeNCIes): Reacting to decision of the Union Cabinet to withdraw the bill and the ordinance intended to protect convicted lawmakers on Wednesday, the main Opposition the Bhartiya Janata Party said that the theater of the absurd had been played out.

Addressing the media in the national capital, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the ordinance was brought about with great speed, without any consider-

ation of morality.

“But now suddenly we see a change. But it has nothing to do with morality, legality or constitutionality but it has to do with dynasty,” he said. He added, “This also proves what we have been saying that the PM does not matter but only the family matters.” The BJP leader also reminded the media that before Rahul Gandhi called the ordinance as ‘nonsense’ and something that should be torn and thrown away, the main Opposition had gone to the Presi-

dent asking him not to sign the unconstitutional bill.

However, he added that he was happy at the withdrawal of the bill and the ordinance as it was the triumph of democracy. Reversing its earlier step, Cabinet today decided to withdraw the ordinance as well as bill that sought to give protection to convicted lawmakers in the wake of public outburst against it by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. The Cabinet took the decision in a meeting of about 20 minutes

which was chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The decision capped a day of hectic activities which included Rahul Gandhi meeting the Prime Minister which was followed by a meeting of Congress Core Group headed by party President Sonia Gandhi. “The Union Cabinet unanimously decided that the Ordinance regarding certain aspects of the Representation of the People Act as well as the Bill (pending in Parliament) should be withdrawn,”

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari told reporters.

The Cabinet had approved on September 24 the Ordinance which sought to negate the Supreme Court order of July 10 which ruled that any lawmaker would stand immediately disqualified if convicted by a court. The overturning of the decision came in the wake of Rahul Gandhi’s trashing of the Ordinance as “nonsense”. He had said it should be “torn” and “thrown out”.

Bedbugs give Lalu Prasad a sleepless night in jail RANCHI, OCtObeR 2 (tNN): Mosquitoes and bedbugs gave Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad a sleepless night at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda central jail, where he was lodged after his conviction in the fodder scam on Monday. The ex-Bihar chief minister’s VIP status meant he got a mosquito-net, but that was not of much help.

Lalu, who woke up around 7am on Tuesday and took a stroll on the upper division jail campus, complained to jail authorities about the pathetic condition of his cell, which has a fan but no air-cooler. But Ranchi DC Vinay Kumar Choubey said Lalu had not complained. “We will soon take care of the bug problem.”

He read newspapers in the common hall and talked to inmates, convicted in the multi-crore scam, dressed in his personal vest and pyjama and not in the clothes provided to him in jail. Jail sources said Lalu, who was not in his usual chirpy self, later ordered tea for all after watching TV news.

IG Shailendra Bhushan said two convicted criminals have also been appointed to be at the service of Lalu, allotted prisoner number 3312. Later, Lalu met his supporters and had breakfast and lunch they had brought for him in the common hall.

As per the jail manual, Lalu will get 350 gram rice, 117 gram pulses, 233 gram vegetables, 233 gram pota-

toes, 467 gram curd or milk, 29 grams ghee, and two fruits daily.

Inmates have complained about bedbugs in the upper division jail for the last two years. But after Lalu moved in, jail authorities decided to hire an agency to deal with the problem. “The problem is a lengthy one and no action was taken in the past two years. The clean-up will cost around Rs 1.5 lakh and a special sanction is required to get the funding approved,” said jail superintendent-incharge Dharmendra Pandey. In the enclosure, former Bihar chief minister Jagganath Mishra (currently in hospital), ex-MP, R K Rana, and leader Jagdish Sharma are lodged.

India to be world’s Woman jailed for 7 yrs for abetting daughter-in-law’s rape most populous nation NeW DeLHI, OCtObeR 2 police station alleging that her husby 2050: Study (PtI): A 55-year-old woman has band and parents-in-law harass and been sent to seven years in jail by a Delhi court for harassing and encouraging her minor son to rape her elder daughter-in-law, who was harassed for dowry and committed suicide during trial. The victim’s minor brother-in-law, who was accused of raping her, was being tried before juvenile justice board. Additional Sessions Judge M C Gupta awarded three years rigorous jail to victim’s husband and in-laws, residents of Rohini, for harassing her due to which she committed suicide during the trial.

The court also rejected their plea for releasing them on probation. “The three convicts to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years each under section 498A (harassing woman) of the IPC. “Convict... (mother-in-law) is further sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years under section 376/109 (abetment to rape) of the IPC,” the court said. The court imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on the victim’s mother-in-law and Rs 10,000 each on her 58-yearold father-in-law and 30-year-old husband.

According to the prosecution, the woman along with her father had approached Prashant Vihar

beat her for dowry. She had said her mother-in-law and minor brotherin-law used to tie her in a room and then he would rape her. She had also said that her mother-in-law also used to misbehave with her physically and when she complained to her husband about it, he said they will stop the ill treatment only when she brings Rs five lakh from her parents.

Whenever the woman used to oppose the dowry demands of the accused, they would beat her, she had said, adding that, somehow she escaped from her matrimonial house and informed her parents about it.

The woman said that she had married in May 2002 and the harassment by in-laws began after 10 days of the marriage. The court had recorded her part statement on October 10, 2005 and she committed suicide the same night due to which her deposition could not be concluded.

During the trial, all the three accused had claimed they were innocent and were falsely implicated in the case. Seeking leniency, the three family members said they had no previous conviction and they belong to a respectable family enjoying sound social status in the neighbourhood.

PARIs, OCtObeR 2 (AFP): The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation, a French study said on Wednesday. A bi-annual report by the French Institute of Demographic Studies (Ined) projected there would be 10 to 11 billion people on the planet by the end of the century.

The projections ran parallel to forecasts by the United Nations, the World Bank and other prominent national institutes. A UN study in June said the global population would swell to 9.6 billion in 2050 and the number of people aged 60 and above would catapult from 841 million now to two billion in 2050 and nearly three billion in 2100.

Ined said Africa would be home to a quarter of the world’s population in 2050 with 2.5 billion people, more than double the current level of 1.1 billion. Gilles Pison, the author of the report, said the prevailing fertility rate in Africa was around 4.8 children per woman — far higher than the global average of 2.5. The Americas will breach the one-billion mark in 2050 with 1.2 billion inhabitants against 958 million at present.

And Asia’s population will increase from 4.3 billion to 5.2 billion in 2050, Ined forecast. The world’s most populous nations are currently China with 1.3 billion people; followed by India (1.2 billion); the United States (316.2 million); Indonesia (248.5 million) and Brazil (195.5 million). But in 2050, India will take pole position with 1.6 billion people with China in second place at 1.3 billion. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, will outstrip the United States with a population of 444 million against a projected 400 million Americans in the middle of the century.

tribes during colonial rule’

LONDON, OCtObeR 2 (PtI): Winston Churchill wanted chemical weapons to be used against “troublesome” tribes in north India during British colonial rule to suppress them, a noted historian has claimed citing an official memo. Giles Milton, who has written a number of non-fiction historical books, has illustrated Churchill’s commitment to the use of chemical weapons, explaining that he had supported their use against rebellious Indian tribes in early 20th century when he was not the Prime Minister.

“What I found really shocking was when he (Churchill) wrote this internal memo to the India Office, along the lines of ‘we should use it against the tribes on the North West front. They’re really troublesome, let’s gas them,” Giles was quoted as saying by The Telegraph. “There’s a line in the memo that says, ‘I really don’t understand this squeamishness about poison gas’. Today that reads pretty badly,” Milton said.

The British historian made the remarks following his appearance at the Wigtown Book Festival to promote his new book ‘Russian Roulette’, the paper said. Milton also claimed that Churchill sanctioned the “most devastating chemical weapon ever devised” against the Russian Bolsheviks. “Churchill, who was secretary of state for war at the time, wanted to

really go hard against the Bolsheviks in Russia. He wanted to support the White Army in their fight against the Red Army but the Government simply refused to countenance that,” Milton was quoted as saying.

“The British had developed this highly secret chemical weapon called the M Device, which is like a shell with a canister of gas on the end. It was developed at Porton laboratories in Wiltshire and described by the head of munitions as the most devastating chemical weapon ever devised.

It had been invented but not used,” Milton said. “Churchill’s idea was to use the M Device against the Russian Bolsheviks. 50,000 of them were taken up in planes and then dropped on the Bolshevik Red Army positions and Bolshevik controlled villages in Northern Russia between August and September 1918,” he said.

Milton explained that he had been researching his new book when he discovered a little known document in the National Archives compiled by British scientists who had been sent to Russia to record the effects of the M Device on the Bolsheviks. Asked what impact this revelation could have on the image of Churchill as one of Britain’s greatest historical figures, Milton said: “He’s a great Briton but there are other sides to his character.

He was advocating the mass use of chemical weapons.”

Army launches massive anti infiltration operation in J&K

sRINAgAR, OCtObeR 2 (PtI): The Army has launched a major anti- infiltration operation against militants and suspected Pakistan special troops holed up in an area in Keran sector along Line of Control in which five Indian soldiers have been injured.

“We are in total control of the operation which was launched on September 24. The reports of our posts being captured by the infiltrators are absurd,” general officer commanding of the Army’s 15 Corps Lt General Gurmit Singh told reporters here on Wednesday.

“From the operation that is going on till now and the strength (of infiltrators) and the multiple points they attempted (to infiltrate), give the indication that definitely there were some special troops. This is quite different from the trend we have seen in the earlier infiltration attempts,” he said. Five soldiers have been injured in the operation that entered the ninth day today, Lt Gen Singh said.

“All the injured soldiers have been hospitalized and are

stable,” he said.

Lt Gen Singh refused give details of the operation, saying it could compromise the effectiveness and strategy used by the Army against the infiltrators holed up in the area. Lt Gen Singh said the operation was started on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about possible infiltration in Keran sector by militants from across the LoC. Although the army commander maintained it will be premature to say whether the Pakistan Army was involved in the infiltration of militants, he said there were definite indications that some special troops were part of it.

The Army, he said, was prepared to take on this challenge.

“This is our role and this is what we are meant for,” he said.

Lt Gen Singh said the militants have been cordoned off by the soldiers but the operation was being carried out in a calibrated manner to avoid Indian casualties. “The operations are deliberate. We are not rushing through as rushing through will mean (the risk of) own casualties,” he said.

“I have also observed some of the reports.... It seems to me that some inimical elements, subversive elements have been giving the inputs of this black propaganda,” he said, referring to some reports which claimed that Pakistani troops had captured some Indian posts.

Army foils infiltration bid The Army on Monday said it foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the Keran sector on the Line of Control (LoC) last week and search operations were going on there. “An infiltration bid was attempted last week by terrorists which was foiled by the Army. The search operations are still on,” the Army headquarters said here.

The response was given by the Army after reports suggested that Pakistani troops had occupied an uninhabited village named Shala Bhat in Keran sector on the LoC inside the Indian territory and a gunbattle was on to drive them away. The Army Headquarters termed the reports as “totally incorrect”.

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Attack on Iran seems off the table

JERUSALEM, OctObER 2 (AP): President Barack Obama’s decision to open a dialogue with Iran’s new president appears to have robbed Israel of a key asset in its campaign to prevent the Islamic Republic from developing a nuclear weapon: the threat of unilaterally attacking Iranian nuclear facilities.

Despite some tough rhetoric in a speech to the U.N. by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it will be all but impossible for Israel to take military action once negotiations between Iran and world powers resume.

As a result, Israel could find itself sidelined in the international debate over how to handle the suspect Iranian nuclear program over the coming months and reliant on the United States at a time when American credibility in the region is in question.

For years, Netanyahu has warned that Iran is steadily marching toward the development of nuclear weapons, an assessment widely shared by the West. While welcoming international sanctions and diplomacy to engage Iran, Netanyahu has repeatedly said these efforts must be backed by a “credible” military threat. Iran says its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.

Addressing the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, Netanyahu repeated his mantra that Israel is prepared to act alone if it determines diplomacy has failed. “Israel will never acquiesce to nuclear arms in the hands of a rogue regime that repeatedly promises to wipe us off the map.

Against such a threat, Israel will have no choice but to defend itself,” he said.

“I want there to be no confusion on this point. Israel will not allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone.”

Israel considers a nuclear-armed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, talks with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon before a meeting during the 68th session of the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, on October 1. (AP Photo)

Iran a threat to its very survival, given repeated Iranian assertions that the Jewish state should not exist. Israel has a long list of other grievances against Iran, citing its support for hostile Arab militant groups, its development of long-range missiles and alleged Iranian involvement in attacks on Israeli targets around the world. Yet behind Netanyahu’s rhetoric, his options appear to be limited as a consequence of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s outreach to the West.

At the U.N. last week, Rouhani delivered a conciliatory speech in

which he said Iran has no intention of building a nuclear weapon and declared his readiness for new negotiations with world powers. Capping off the visit, Rouhani and Obama held a 15-minute phone call as the Iranian leader was traveling to the airport. It was the first conversation between the nations’ leaders in 34 years and raised hopes that a breakthrough on the nuclear issue could portend even deeper ties between the U.S. and Iran.

Netanyahu has greeted Rouhani’s outreach with deep skepticism, expressing fears that Iran will use up-

coming nuclear talks as a ploy to get the world to ease painful economic sanctions while secretly pressing forward with its nuclear program. In his address Tuesday, Netanyahu urged the world to step up the pressure on Iran until its nuclear weapons program is dismantled.

At a White House meeting on Monday, Obama sought to calm the visiting Israeli leader, saying the U.S. will never allow Iran to produce a nuclear weapon. “Our hope is that we can resolve this diplomatically,” Obama said. “But as president of

the United States, as I’ve said before and I will repeat, that we take no options off the table, including military options.”

Such words may provide little comfort in Israel, where many are questioning Obama’s willingness to take military action following his recent handling of the Syrian chemical weapons crisis. After threatening to attack Syria over its apparent use of chemical weapons against civilians, Obama backed down in exchange for pledges to dismantle Syria’s chemical arsenal. Netanyahu has greeted the Russia-brokered deal on the Syrian chemical weapons with only lukewarm support.

Danny Yatom, a former director of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, said the about-face tarnished U.S. credibility in the region. “I think in the eyes of the Syrians and the Iranians, and the rivals of the United States, it was a signal of weakness, and credibility was deteriorated,” he said.

Now, as Iran and world powers move toward talks, Israel will likely be forced to watch from a distance for fear of being considered a spoiler. The U.S. has pledged to keep Israel updated on progress. “There is no way that Israel could strike while the U.S. and Iran are engaging. That would be a disaster,” said Reuven Pedatzur, a prominent Israeli military affairs analyst. “Israel would only consider an attack if intelligence pointed to Iran being just a few weeks from having an actual bomb.”

Many analysts have long questioned whether Israel could realistically attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Such a mission would be extremely complicated, requiring long-distance flights and the refueling of warplanes above potentially hostile airspace.

Iran also possesses sophisticated anti-aircraft systems, and its nuclear

facilities are scattered throughout the country, in some places deep below ground, raising questions over how much damage Israel could inflict.

Yet Israel has a long history of daring air raids over enemy airspace. In 1981, Israeli warplanes destroyed an Iraqi nuclear reactor, and in 2007, Israel is believed to have attacked a nascent nuclear reactor being built in neighboring Syria. More recently, Israel is believed to have bombed arms shipments in Sudan and Syria.

Amos Yadlin, a former Israeli military intelligence chief and one of the pilots in the 1981 Iraqi bombing, wrote in a policy paper this week that Netanyahu faces a tough mission as he seeks to maintain the pressure on Iran without being seen as “the obstacle” to an agreement. Preserving the military option will be key, he said.

“It is important to understand, influence, and if possible reach a conclusion on what America’s policy will be if the negotiations fail or the agreement is violated in the future, and how effective levers of influence on Iran — sanctions and a credible military option — can be preserved, as only they are capable of changing the Iranian behavior,” Yadlin wrote.

Yatom, the ex-Mossad chief, concurred that it would be extremely difficult for Israel to attack while negotiations are ongoing. But he said Israel’s capability to strike remains intact, and there should be little risk of Iran progressing toward weapons capability as long as the talks proceed quickly.

“It is vital that the negotiations start as soon as possible, and we will see immediately if the Iranians mean business or they continue to drag their feet,” Yatom said. “I don’t think the world is that stupid to negotiate for years and at the same time will allow the Iranians to proceed with a nuclear program.”

Myanmar Muslims hide amid deadly clashes Obama Asia trip cut into as shutdown continues tHANDWE, OctObER 2 (AP): Terrified Muslim families hid in forests in western Myanmar on Wednesday, one day after fleeing a new round of deadly sectarian violence that erupted even as the president toured the divided region. The discovery of four bodies brought the death toll from the latest clashes up to at least five.

Tuesday’s unrest near the coastal town of Thandwe, which saw Buddhist mobs kill a 94-year-old woman and four other Muslims and burn dozens of homes, underscored the government’s persistent failure to stop the sectarian violence from spreading.

Rights groups say President Thein Sein, visiting the region for the first time since clashes flared there last year, has done little to crack down on religious intolerance and failed to bridge a divide that has left hundreds of thousands of Muslims marginalized and segregated, many of them con-

fined by security forces in inadequately equipped camps for those who fled their homes.

Thein Sein arrived in Thandwe on Wednesday, the second day of his visit to Rakhine state, and was to meet religious leaders from both communities. While Thein Sein has condemned the violence in Rakhine state before, critics say his security forces have not done enough to contain it. They also say his government has failed to crack down on radical monks who have instilled hatred and fear of the nation’s Muslim minority, arguing they pose a threat to Buddhist culture and traditions.

In a message to religious leaders that ran in Myanmar’s state-run newspapers Wednesday, Thein Sein said the sectarian unrest threatens the government’s reform process “and tarnishes the national image internationally.” “The constitution of Myanmar fully guarantees freedom of religion

as the fundamental right of citizens,” Thein Sein said. “We all should never misuse this noble idea of freedom of religion, or use it as a springboard for any kind of extremism or for fueling hatred.”

Thein Sein has been widely praised for overseeing an unprecedented political opening in the Southeast Asian nation since the army ceded power two years ago to a nominally civilian government led by retired military officers. Even with a boosted security presence, unrest engulfed several villages in the Thandwe area a day before the president’s arrival. Witnesses said soldiers and police made no efforts to step in to try to stop Tuesday’s violence.

In Thabyuchaing, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Thandwe, more than 700 rioters, some swinging swords, took to the streets, police officer Kyaw Naing said. A 94-yearold Muslim woman died from stab wounds in the clashes

that followed, the officer said, adding that between 70 and 80 houses were set on fire. Another officer, however, said only 19 homes were burned. Thandwe township police confirmed Wednesday that the bodies of four Muslim men were in the village.

A Muslim resident of Thandwe, Myo Min, said a small mosque in Kyikanyet, about 43 kilometers (27 miles) from Thandwe, was burned by attackers Tuesday night. Police said they were trying to confirm that report. Myo Min said he was concerned about the safety of families who fled Tuesday’s violence. Many families in Thabyuchaing, he said, fled into forests when their village was attacked.

“Many of them, including women and children, are still hiding, and they are cornered and unable to come out,” Myo Min said. “They need food and water, and Muslim elders are discussing with authorities to evacuate them or send food.”

WASHINGtON, OctObER 2 (REUtERS): President Barack Obama on Wednesday scaled down a long-planned trip to Asia, as a U.S. government shutdown entered a second day with no end in sight to the funding row in Congress that triggered it.

Obama is expected to leave on Saturday for summit meetings in Indonesia and Brunei.

Malaysian media quoted Prime Minister Najib Razak as saying he would now skip a subsequent visit to Kuala Lumpur. His last stop, in the Philippines, also now looks in question.

The president would thus be able to return home just days before an even bigger crunch in Congress, which will put the United States at risk of defaulting on its debts if it does not raise the U.S. public debt ceiling.

The fight between Obama’s Democrats and the Republicans over the government’s borrowing power is rapidly merging with the standoff over everyday funding, which has forced the first government shutdown in

17 years and forced hundreds of thousands of federal employees to take unpaid leave.

The White House announcement followed a fruitless day on Capitol Hill, with Congressional Democrats and Republicans coming no closer to resolving their differences. Obama accused Republicans of taking the government hostage to sabotage his signature healthcare law, the most ambitious U.S. social program in five decades, passed three years ago.

Republicans in the House of Representatives view the Affordable Care Act as a dangerous extension of government power, and have coupled their efforts to undermine it with continued efforts to block government funding. The Democratic-controlled Senate has repeatedly rejected those efforts.

The standoff has raised new concerns about Congress’s ability to perform its most basic duties and threatens to hamper a still fragile economic recovery.

“This is a mess. A royal screw-up,”

Pope wants church with modern spirit

VAtIcAN cItY, OctObER 2 (AP): Pope Francis says he doesn’t want a “Vatican-centric” church concerned about itself but a missionary church that reaches out to the poor, the young, the elderly and even to non-believers.

That’s the vision he laid out as he opened a landmark meeting Tuesday on reforming the 2,000-year-old institution.

Francis convened the inaugural meeting of his eight cardinal advisers for three days of brainstorming on revamping the antiquated Vatican bureaucracy and other reforms. The move fulfills a key mandate of the cardinals who elected him: They wanted a pope who would involve local church leaders in helping make decisions about the 1.2-billion strong church.

The closed-door meeting got underway against the backdrop of one of the most tangible signs that change is already afoot: The secretive Vatican bank, under investigation for alleged moneylaundering by Italian prosecutors, released its first-ever annual report Tuesday, the latest step toward financial transparency championed by Francis and his predecessor Benedict XVI. Net earnings at the bank, known as the Institute for Religious Works, rose more than four-fold to 86.6 million euros ($116.95 million) in 2012, the report said. More than 50 million euros of that was given to the pope for his charitable works.

Francis has put the Vatican bank on notice, forming a com-

mission of inquiry to look into its activities amid accusations by Italian prosecutors that its clients may have used its lax controls to launder money. The bank’s two top managers have already resigned and a Vatican monsignor has been arrested after trying to smuggle 20 million euros into Italy from Switzerland without declaring it at customs.

Francis has formed another commission of inquiry to look into the Vatican’s overall financial health, but his decision to name the eight cardinals from around the world as a permanent advisory panel represents the most significant sign that he wants to shake things up at the Vatican. No decisions are expected this week and Francis himself has said the reform process will take time.

The eight cardinals include Sean O’Malley, the archbishop of Boston and a longtime friend of Francis; Cardinals Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai, India; Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, archbishop of Kinshasa, Congo; and Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, Germany, all of whom head bishops conferences in their regions.

It’s unclear how this parallel cabinet will work with the outdated Vatican bureaucracy that constitutes a pope’s primary cabinet, known as the Vatican Curia. A scandal over leaked papal documents last year showed the Curia to be a dysfunctional warren of political infighting and turf battles, fueling calls for reform from the cardinals.

In this picture provided Tuesday, October 1, by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis poses meets with his so-called “Group of Eight” cardinals, during their first meeting at the Vatican.

Pope Francis convened his parallel cabinet on Tuesday for a first round of talks on reforming the Catholic Church, bringing eight cardinals from around the globe together in a novel initiative to get local church leaders involved in helping make decisions for the 1.2-billion strong universal Catholic Church. (AP Photo)

On the same day the inaugural “Group of Eight” meeting started, Rome daily La Repubblica published a lengthy interview with Francis, in which he denounced the “Vatican-centric” nature of the Holy See administration and acknowledged that popes in the past had been infatuated with the pomp of the Vatican.

“Heads of the church have often been narcissists, flattered and thrilled by their courtiers,” Francis said. “The court is the leprosy of the papacy.” For someone who has said he abhors giving inter-

views, Francis has made himself remarkably amenable to taking questions about his faith and vision for the church. The pope also explained his affinity for his namesake St. Francis, whose tomb he will visit Friday in Assisi, the hilltop town where St. Francis preached his gospel of poverty and caring for the most destitute.

Francis said he wanted a missionary church just like that: “We need to give hope to young people, help the aged and open ourselves toward the future and spread love.” He said the Second Vatican

Council, the 1962-65 meetings that brought the church into the modern world, had promised such an opening to people of other faiths and non-believers but the church hadn’t made progress since then. “I have the humility and ambition to do so,” he said.

During the interview, Francis showed his wry sense of humor — there was talk about the pope and his atheist interviewer trying to convert one another — but also his very human fears right after he was elected, when he said he was “seized by a great anxiety.”

said Democratic Representative Louise Slaughter of New York.

Landmarks Cordoned Off As police cordoned off landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, and government agencies stopped functions ranging from cancer treatments to trade negotiations, Republicans in the House moved to restore funding to national parks, veterans’ care and the District of Columbia, the capital.

An effort to pass the three bills fell short on Tuesday evening, but Republicans plan to try again on Wednesday. They are likely to be defeated by the Democratic-controlled Senate. “That’s important - a park? How about the kids who need daycare?” said Democratic Representative Sander Levin of Michigan. “You have to let all the hostages go. Every single one of them.” The shortening of the Asia trip, designed to reinforce U.S. commitment to the region, is the first obvious international consequence of the troubles in Washington.

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Chelsea, Borussia bounce back in CL

LONDON, OctOber 2 (aP): Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea recovered from poor starts in the Champions League by winning their first group matches on Tuesday, while Barcelona beat 10-man Celtic 1-0 to avoid a second consecutive loss at Celtic Park. Robert Lewandowski scored a brace as Dortmund, last-season's runner-up, defeated Marseille 3-0 in Group F. Arsenal leads the group with six points after a 2-0 win over Napoli.

Chelsea kick-started its campaign with a 4-0 rout of Steaua Bucharest in a Group E dominated

by Schalke. Julian Draxler made sure the German side maintained its 100 percent record this season with a superb half-volley that earned his side a 1-0 win at Basel, where activists protesting against Champions League sponsor Gazprom abseiled from the stadium roof and forced the match to be briefly suspended.

Missing the injured Lionel Messi, Barcelona earned a workmanlike second win in Group H, courtesy of Cesc Fabregas' strike at the scene of last season's shock defeat.

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match, Mario Balotelli converted a penalty in the fourth minute of injury time to give AC Milan a 1-1 draw against Ajax.

Ramires scored twice to help Chelsea get its Champions League campaign back on track following a surprise 2-1 home defeat

by Basel to open Group E. "We played good football with intelligence and maturity," Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said. "We needed to clean what we did at home (against Basel) and we did it with a good result and performance.

Now we are not in a dramatic situation, we are in a close situation."

The Blues dominated throughout and opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Ramires.

They doubled their lead on the stroke of halftime when Daniel Georgievski scored an own goal before Ramires and Frank Lampard sealed Chelsea's victory after the break.

Atletico Madrid moved on to six points as secondhalf goals from Diego Godin and Arda Turan helped the Spanish side to a 2-1 win at Porto in Group G. Dortmund was in a different class to Marseille and took the lead when Lewan-

"We played a very good game, but we have to play the next one just as well," Lewandowski said.

At the Emirates, Mesut Ozil again proved to be an excellent signing for Arsene Wenger's team as the Gunners took command of the group, three points clear at the top ahead of Dortmund's visit on Oct. 22.

Ozil's first goal since becoming Arsenal's most expensive player and another strike from Olivier Giroud within the opening 15 minutes were ideal presents for Wenger, who celebrated 17 years in charge at the London club. Ozil sidefooted into the net in the eighth minute after Giroud chested down the ball and flicked it onto Aaron Ramsey, who delivered the cross that the playmaker met.

"It is everything that you dream to see when you sit in the stands watching football," Wenger said. "It's always on your mind a little bit (scoring your first goal) so he got rid of it."

Ozil then assisted Giroud, pulling back the ball for the former Montpellier Steaua's Florin Gardos, left, and Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o struggle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group E forward to score in the 15th soccer match between Steaua Bucharest and Chelsea, in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo) minute. In a game short of dowski ended a counter- mund coach Juergen Klopp match, the tall striker then on the score sheet as Mar- chances, Barcelona had to attack with a clinical finish watched from the stands converted a penalty in seille slipped to its second wait until the 75th minute in the 19th minute. As Dort- after being banned for one 80th. Marco Reus was also consecutive defeat. to avoid another frustrat-

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ing night in Glasgow, having slumped to a shock defeat to Celtic in the group stage last season.

The Spanish giants capitalized on the sending-off of Celtic captain Scott Brown, who was given a straight red card in the 59th minute for kicking out at Neymar. Celtic's overworked defense failed to hold out for the final half hour as Fabregas headed a cross by substitute Alexis Sanchez into the corner, earning Barcelona a second straight victory in Group H after beating Ajax 4-0.

In Porto, Turan scored the winner four minutes from time as Atletico Madrid rallied to secure a 2-1 win. The result sent the Spanish club to the top of Group G, three points clear of Porto. Zenit St. Petersburg and Austria Vienna drew 0-0 in the other group game and have one point each. Atletico is unbeaten this season and defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league last weekend. But it was tested by two-time European champion Porto's strong first-half performance, with Jackson Martinez scoring from a diving header in the 16th before Godin and Turan struck after the break.

SASRD summer school on agri business and market concludes

DImaPur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The summer school on “Agri Business and Market Intelligence” organized at School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, supported by Indian Council of Agricultural Research con-

cluded September 26. The programme, which started September 6, had twenty five participants. A press release issued by the director of Summer School, Amod Sharma informed that the major objective of the Summer school, which is initiated under Department of Ag-

ricultural Economics, was to strengthen the capacity for policy research in state agriculture departments and other institutes.

The training aimed to clarify important issues and raise questions for future research on international trade of agricultural commodities,

“since significant changes have occurred in agri business management as well as in the field of agricultural marketing between nations.”

The valedictory Programme, according to the release was held under the Chairmanship of Prof. N.S Jamir, Pro Vice Chancel-

lor, Nagaland University, SASRD, Medziphema Campus. Six participants were declared as outstanding – Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Assistant Professor & In-charge, Department of Horticulture, RBS College, Uttar Pradesh stood first followed by Subhas Chandra, Subject Mat-

Best Hosteller, and Tenchei Phom of Class 10 – Best Sportsperson. Four teachers – Laxmi Jigdung, Rajesh Chetry, Monita Rai and Anima Sinha were recognised

Er Kropol graces Parents Day at Khuzama

Rotary Club members with Kevishe and Heholi after their surgeries in Dimapur. Kevishe (47) and his daughter Heholi (10) were blind since childhood, due to congenital cataract.

However, on September 9 and 16, under the sponsorship of Rotary Club of Dimapur, the two underwent a cataract surgery at District Hospital Dimapur, which was done by Dr. Asonla Aying Chang, a member of the Club. Rotary Club of Dimapur in a press release has thanked Dr Asonla for taking all the initiatives. Meanwhile, it informed that Kevishe now wants to be an auto driver to earn for his family.

Gujarat secured third position. The fourth position was secured by Dr. Mangesh Madhukar Jakate, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Vivekanand College of Agriculture, Maharasthra. The fifth position was secured by two persons namely, Dr.

Manoj Pandey, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, R. B. S. College, Bichpuri, Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hakeen, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) Krishi Vigyan Kendria, Shalimar, Jammu & Kashmir.

ber 20 and 21. Resource persons for the same were Nini Sekhose, Chairman Managing Board, LSHSS and Kethosituo Sekhose, SDO Civil. Nini Sekhose

spoke on eternity, integrity and honour. Kethosituo Sekhose shared on rapture and how to be discerning and not to be deceived in the last days. The resource persons fielded questions asked by the students, which were moderated by Linnet Bird Sturgeon. Both the resource persons enlightened and exhorted the students from God’s word.

The resource persons for the Star Kids Pre School Kids and Junior group of students were Atseibu Ndang, Avole Yoho and Anei-u Kerhuo from Kingdom Kids Ministry. Bible stories were told using animated movies and students took part in various learning activities and games.

This year’s Parents’ Day saw a huge attendance of parents on both the days, the release stated. The School expressed delight to see the growing interest of parents in such functions.

Little Star Hr. Sec. School observes Parents’ Day & spiritual retreat

DImaPur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Little Star Hr. Sec. School observed Parents’ Day on September 18 and 19. Students displayed various items such as instrumental and piano recitals, choreography, martial arts, drama. Awards were also given to students for their outstanding performances.

Two parents were invited as guest of honours. Aomeren Jamir spoke on day one and Vikheto Sumi spoke on day two. The Chairman, The Tuensang Town Baptist Lashong (TTBL) women department led by associate pastor LSHSS, Nini Sekhose gave women and 39 women of church trustees toured Pune, Lavasa and Mumbai from August an exhortation.

31 to September 3. Along with site seeing, the team experienced many new things and new According to a press reways of living in different cities. lease received here, prizes were also distributed for the house wise competitions, held during the Annual Co-curricular Activities week 2013. Kato V. Jakhalu of Class 10 was awarded Student of the Year, Javed Hamid of Class 10, Captain of Blue House – Best Participant of the Year, Kitheli of Class 12 –

School of Social Work organized a one day seminar on “Human Trafficking” at Chang Baptist Church, Diphupar ‘B’ on September 26. The resource persons were Yanger, coordinator, SSW and Moasenla Aier, Counselor. The program was also attended by Y. Imsu Imchen, Executive Director, SSW and Vepotulü, Protection Officer, District Child Protection under Social Welfare Department.

ter Specialist (Horticulture) Krishi Vigyan Kendriya affiliated to Chandra Sekaher Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Vasant Kumar Gondalia, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, B.A College of Agriculture,

Khuzama, OctOber 2 (DIPr): Sacred Heart School, Khuzama held its Parents Day on September 28 with Parliamentary Secretary IPR and Printing & Stationery Er Kropol as the chief guest. Kropol congratulated the teaching staff for producing good results in HSLC Examination and bringing laurels to the school and the village and conveyed his best wishes to the successful students in their future endeavours.

Highlighting on the role and duties of the parents, Kropol said that the first education starts at home and regretted that in the present day many parents make excuses in giving time to their children and pass their responsibilities to the teachers and tutors. “They should teach their children good manners, good characters and should be well acquainted with their children,” he stated.

“They should be taught and imparted our rich traditions and culture as our tradition and cultural is our identity. If we lost our culture we lost our entities.” The Parliamentary Secretary also said that with the fast changing world today, only the best survives to excel and exhorted the students to be disciplined, obedient, and have good character and also respect their Creator. There is no achievement without hard work and there is no substitute/shortcut in hard work, he added.

He further called upon the parents, students and teachers to have good relationship.

Other highlights of the programme included welcome address by principal of the school, Bro. Anthony, annual report was given by Sister Anita, vote of thanks was proposed by Madam Mary. The program was attended by village leaders, village elders, G.B’s, church leaders, govt. officials.

for their long-term services with certificates and cash awards.

Meanwhile, the school observed spiritual retreat for the students on Septem-

SAMETI trains new ATMA functionaries on training methods

The newly inducted ATMA functionaries with the resource persons and other officials during the training at SAMETI Medziphema.

DImaPur, OctOber 2 (mexN): To better equip and upgrade the level of knowledge of newly inducted ATMA functionaries of all districts, on the methods and means of conducting trainings, State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Medziphema conducted a three-day training program from September 25 to 27.

A press release issued

by IETC principal and SAMETI director Ahovi Sema informed that the training also dealt on the behavioural aspect of people, and how to

re-enforce positive behaviour, especially among the farmers while conducting trainings.

The training included participatory lectures, group works and discussions. The resource persons for the training were Dr. Ithika C Swu, Deputy PD SAMETI, Akumienla, Deputy PD SAMETI, and J. Akato Chishi, Deputy PD SAMETI. The valedictory function was graced by N Tekatoshi Ao, Director of Agriculture & SNO- ATMA, Nagaland as the guest of honour. Tekatoshi presented a brief video documentation on terracing in hilly

areas, an initiative he started.

He also explained that tractor use was not only possible, but also proved more cost effective and productive in such terraces. Irrigation systems for the terraces were also explained through video presentation.

The guest of honour, according to the release, expressed happiness over the positive turnout of the participants and successful completion of the training sessions.

He encouraged the ATMA officials to work sincerely and put into practice the teachings of the classrooms in the field.

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and fight back. I tell people 'If Yuve can, you can',", said Yuvraj Singh during a lively interaction programme, "Pratigya, Cancer Myths and Reality", organised at a five-star hotel here.

Manisha, who dislikes the term "cancer survivor" as it sounds "meek", called herself a "cancer crusader". "A crusader has the attitude which gives you strength, because that is what you need when you are fighting a disease, which may be cancer or some other thing." "There is a stigma that cancer means death. No, it is not so. I know lot of people who got cancer, got treatment and are fine. Let us crusade against any kind of challenges," said the actress.

Cancer patients, doctors, leading Bengali film stars, singers, fashion designers, sportsmen, socialites - in short, the creme de la creme of the city

attended the programme that aimed to raise awareness about cancer. The audience listened to the duo in rapt attention, breaking out in spontaneous applause now and then.

Yuvraj acknowledged they had now become role models for cancer patients. "We both are symbols of hope and courage." On his comeback into the Indian team, he said: "It is the passion to come back. If you have the passion, you can come back. This is the reason I am back. Hopefully, I can play a few more years for the country".

The strength to fight against the disease comes from within, your family, friends and wellwishers, said the cricketer. Yuvraj exuded confidence that Manisha would also make a comeback, but cautioned her against hurrying. "The media should not hound her about her

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comeback schedule," he added.

The star-cricketer said, early detection was the key to fight back the disease.

Manisha Koirala, who gave a motivational speech, helped by audio-visual props like slides, her pictures as a child, a young girl, an actress and as a cancer patient, said: "The disease has taught me what all that is important in my life. I want to tell people how fragile life is. We should value our life, our health." She stressed on leading a healthy life and eating organic food.

Leading Bengali film actress Rituparna Sengupta, whose organisation "Bhavna Aaj or Kaal" tied up with corporate affairs expert Subroto Mukherjee's "Illusions" for the show, said: "We all have our professional lives, but beyond that we have some duty. We need to do our bit for the society."

he Simpsons to kill off one main character this seasonThe Simpsons have been entertaining the masses for over 24 seasons The Simpsons have been entertaining the masses for a whopping 24 seasons and the hit show's executive producer Al Jean has revealed that one of their main character will die in the upcoming season.

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igg Boss this week has been at its wicked best. As a part of this week's task, Bigg Boss announced that he has found a new treatment that will cure the infection.

He calls upon doctor's Shilpa and Anita in the laboratory for the same. When they entered the lab, what awaited them was overpowering aroma of cowdung filled up to the brim of a tub.

Bigg Boss asked them to give one name from the hell-side who would dunk himself/herself in the tub for 2 hours. Bigg Boss in-

formed them that if the guinea pigs refused to do the task, the heaven-mates will get a point.

After much deliberation, Shilpa and Anita took Elli's name. When Elli entered the lab, she was shocked to see what was in store for her and refused to do it. Elli's refusal earned a point for the heaven-mates.

Bigg Boss again asked the hell-mates if anyone was ready to do the task.

After discussing and taking Elli's feedback, Ratan bravely came forward to do the task. Ratan seemed a little skeptical on en-

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he NE Ethnic and Voice Fusion held a press interaction and launching program at Hiyo Café on October 1. This venture is being promoted

by Better Life Foundation whose Managing Director Sethrichem Sangtam also spoke on the occasion. The main focus of the project is to identify, nurture and promote local artists and ethnic fashion. The program started off with an invocation prayer by Pastor Tsalichum, while the concept note and schedules for upcoming show was cited

by Tsali Thongru. Guru Reuben who is also going

to be one of the judges during the first show also was present.

What was more exciting was Bremley Lyngdoh (Phd), Worldview Impact, London, who exhorted the gathering with his motivating talk on self-reliance and preservation of the flora and fauna and whatever nature has provided us in abundance. The session was followed by a dinner. The winners of the competition will get the opportunity to go to London as part of a promotional package which will be funded by the organizers with help from Worldview Impact, London.

tering the room initially, but geared herself for the challenge and plunged in to the tub.

To distract herself from the stench she was seen singing songs. She continued to be in the dung-tub for almost an hour, after which Bigg Boss announced the end of the treatment. The success of the treatment helped the hell-mates earn a point, securing their lead over the heaven-side.

When she came out of the lab, everyone applauded her for this brave act and complimented her for finishing the task successfully.

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Cancer survivors Manisha Koirala, left, and Yuvraj Singh hug during an interactive session "Cancer has an answer," in Kolkata, India, Tuesday.

The event was organized for sharing experiences and to focus on how to combat cancer successfully. Koirala is a Bollywood actress and Singh a cricketer. (AP Photo)

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n a joint effort to raise awareness about cancer, Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala and Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh Tuesday evening pepped up millions of people affected with the ailment, asserting "If we can, you can". Rejecting the notion "cancer has no answer", both Koirala and Yuvraj Singh valiantly fought and overcame the life-threatening cancer. The Bollywood actress and the aggressive left-handed batsman spoke about the traumatic moment when they came to know of their affliction, followed by agonising and tough treatment process, but finally the victory over cancer.

Having gone through it all, both have decided to spread awareness about the disease.

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the wife of Ned Flanders, Maude (The Simpson's neighbour), lost her life at a racetrack by falling off the grandstand. Maude Flanders died in the episode called, Alone Again, NaturaDiddliy, reported Variety.

"We are actually working on a script where a character will pass away. I will give a clue that the actor playing the character won an Emmy for playing that character, but I won't

say who it is," Jean said.

The revelation can't help find the identity of who it will be as the show has won 25 Primetime Emmy awards in its storied career for the voices of Hank Arazia (Moe, Apu, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and more) and Dan Castellaneta (Homer, Krusty, Barney and more), including many more.

Jean also hinted that the next season will see a Simpsons/Futurama cartoon crossover.

"I have been here 25 years, and we had a read yesterday where the excitement was as high as I've ever seen. We had John DiMaggio and Billy West and (Canadian voice-over king) Maurice LaMarche from Futurama, as well as our cast, and I thought that's got to be the greatest voiceover talent assembled at one read.

It was really, really great to see Bender interacting with Homer," Jean said.

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Famed Naga folk blues singer Rewben Mashangva performing at the first ‘Naga Laughter Festival cum Blues’ at IMC Hall, Dimapur, Wednesday evening. The festival themed “Laugh out your blues”was organized by Naga Comedy Arts & Theatre Society and sponsored by NEZCC. Naga comedians including Purniken and Chuchang also performed at the event.

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Tickets available for exhibition match KOhimA, OctOber 2 (mexN): Tickets for a football exhibition match between Royal Wahingdoh Sports Club (Meghalaya) and Kohima Komets (Nagaland) scheduled at the Kohima Local Ground at 1:30 PM in aid of Late Kekuojalie Sachu and Late Vikhozo Yhoshu Memorial Trust, is now available at Sports World, Old Taxi Stand, Kohima and organizing committee or contact ASU secretary sports Mathew Yhome at 9436609321. The ticket is priced at Rs. 100 for gallery and donors-1000.

Wanted to become a soldier, became cricketer: MS Dhoni

NeW DeLhi, O ct O b e r 2 (Pti): Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni aspired to be a soldier but says, destiny intervened to make him a cricketer. "Since childhood I wanted to join the Army. Seeing the soldiers, I thought that one day I'll be the same," Dhoni told 'Aaj Tak' while spending a day with the Parachute Regiment in Ranchi. In fact, Dhoni, who has led India to both the Twenty20 and the 50 Over World Cup trophies, said the uniform helped him overcome his fear of height. "The uniform is something special. Maybe this is all in uniform, that I was not afraid," he said. Dhoni shared some light moments with the army personnel, who asked him how he managed to remain cool despite performing his stressful job. "A day before any press conference, I go and sit in the fridge, that's how I remain cool," he said. During his time with jawans, Dhoni also met their families, happily posing for pictures and signing autographs for their kids.

Sania, Paes storm into China Open doubles quarters

Barca beats 10man Celtic in CL GLASGOW, OctOber 2 (AP): Barcelona capitalized on the needless sending-off of Celtic captain Scott Brown to overcome the plucky Scottish champions 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Cesc Fabregas grabbing a 75th-minute winner.

Missing the injured Lionel Messi, Barca produced a flat performance at a ground where it memorably lost in last year's group stage. The game turned on the straight red card given to Brown in the 59th minute for kicking out at Neymar, moments after fouling the Brazil forward.

Celtic's overworked defense failed to hold out for the final half hour as Fabregas headed a cross by substitute Alexis Sanchez into the corner, earning the Spanish giants a second straight victory in Group H, having already beaten Ajax 4-0. "It changed the game," Celtic manager Neil Lennon said of Brown's dismissal.

"It's hard enough playing against Barcelona with 11 men, never mind 10 men."

Celtic lost its first group match, 2-0 at AC Milan, and already has an uphill battle to reach the knockout stage. Barca's win will help partially erase the memory of last season's shock 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park but the result was in the balance before Brown's red card, despite the wealth of pos-

session the visitors enjoyed as usual. At first glance, the decision seemed harsh, with Celtic having men behind the ball when Neymar was hauled down in full flight. But replays showed Brown then flicked his foot out at the Brazilian, and the midfielder didn't appear to complain too strongly when French referee Stephane Lannoy brandished the card as Neymar rolled around on the ground. Lennon was furious on the

meLbOUrNe, OctOber 2 (reUterS): The Australian Open will hike total prizemoney 10 percent in 2014 to A$33 million, organisers said on Wednesday, offsetting a depreciation in the local currency. Last year's total prize pool of A$30 million was worth about $31.2 million when men's champion Novak Djokovic and women's winner Victoria Azarenka sealed their winner's cheques of A$2.43 million.

But the Australian dollar has since retreated by about 10 percent in U.S. dollar terms and was trading at just under 94 cents early on Wednesday. Organisers last year hiked 2013's prize money A$4 million to a total A$30 million after some players on the men's tour agitated to boycott the previous year's tournament just before the opening round. Players had com-

plained that entrants were not receiving a fair share of total revenues generated by the four lucrative grand slams, but talk of industrial action has since been muted. Tournament director Craig Tiley said top players had already been informed of 2014's prize pool and had responded positively.

"We've got great feedback and support from them. What other slams do is their decision," he told reporters at the tournament's launch at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Organisers had yet to decide on the total winner's cheques or how the pool would be split across different rounds.

"Again, around our initiative of being very close the playing group, we'll sit down with the women's tour and the men's tour and make a decision as to what that distribution should look like," Tiley said.

Celtic's Giorgos Samaras, left, duels for the ball with Barcelona's Gerard Pique during the Champions League group H soccer match between Celtic and Barcelona at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo)

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beiJiNG, OctOber 2 (tNN): India's Sania Mirza and Cara Black of Zimbabwe ousted Czech Lucie Safarova and Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals of the China Open on Wednesday. Next up for Sania and Black is the China-Taipei pairing of Jie Zheng and Yung-Jan Chan, who put out the third-seeded Aussies Casey Dellacqua and Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-4. It was good going for Indians in doubles action at the National Tennis Centre on Wednesday as the top-seeds in the men's doubles Leander Paes and Canada's Daniel Nestor, the 40-plus team, put out the big-serving American pairing of John Isner and Sam Querry 6-2, 6-2 in opening round action. In the quarterfinals the veteran duo Paes and Nestor play Spain's Fernando Verdasco and David Marrero.

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touchline at the time of the incident — and again afterwards. "It's a physical game and I don't think Neymar does himself any favors the way he behaves sometimes," said Lennon.

In earlier television interviews, Lennon had said that "Neymar has a reputation in the game." Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said he didn't see the incident in question, saying through a translator: "I don't want to give an opin-

ion on something I couldn't see well."

From being a tight contest, Barca could finally escape the shackles with a man advantage and Sanchez delivered the most incisive piece of football of the whole match — and Fabregas, playing as the central striker in Messi's absence, did the rest. "This match has been the most demanding we have had to play so far (this season)," said Martino, whose team

have started the season with a club-record seven straight wins in La Liga and the crushing victory over Ajax. Barca stars Xavi Hernandez and Gerard Pique are among the world's star players to have talked about the spine-tingling atmosphere at Celtic on big European nights. "No words to describe the atmosphere at Celtic Park," Pique tweeted as he left the stadium last year.

And the visitors couldn't

have failed to be impressed by the crowd's rousing rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" when both sets of players were in tunnel, or the huge roar as Celtic emerged from an on-field team huddle for the kickoff. Every kick, tackle and attempted break

by Celtic was received with an enormous din — although it took the home side 1 minute 44 seconds to touch the ball for the first time as Barcelona slipped quickly into its passing groove.

Ozil scores in Arsenal win over Napoli LONDON, OctOber 2 (AP): Luring Mesut Ozil away from Real Madrid is shaping as one of Arsene Wenger's canniest moves at Arsenal. Just a month into his Arsenal career, Ozil's impact has been impressive, living up to the club-record transfer fee of 50 million euros ($66 million). After the assists, came the first goal in an Arsenal shirt on Tuesday, a stylish finish before setting up Olivier Giroud inside 15 minutes as the London club coasted to a 2-0 victory over Napoli in Champions League. "It is one of the best halves we have played for a long time," Wenger said.

"We have belief, we have a good spirit," the Frenchman added as he marked 17 years at the helm apparently more hopeful than ever of a first trophy since the 2005 FA Cup. Arsenal is top of the Premier League, and now three points clear of both Napoli and last season's Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund at the top of one of Group F in the European competition. Dortmund beat Marseille 3-0 in the

Arsenal's Oliver Giroud, front, is challenged by Napoli's Miguel Angel Britos during the Champions League Group F soccer match between Arsenal and Napoli at the Emirates Stadium in London, Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo)

other group game.

The home fans at the Emirates Stadium were celebrating after just eight minutes when Ozil put Arsenal in front against Serie A's second-place club. Giroud brought the ball down with his chest on the right touchline and flicked it

onto Aaron Ramsey, who delivered the cross that Ozil sidefooted into the net.

"His skill, his finishing, it is everything that you dream to see when you sit in the stands watching football," Wenger said.

"It's always on your mind a little bit (scoring your first

goal) so he got rid of it." The Germany playmaker then turned provider to set up Giroud in the 15th minute.

Napoli conceded possession from its own throw-in and Ozil seized on the ball, cutting in before squaring for Giroud to sweep past goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

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UEC, RCP, SASU register wins Correspondent Kohima | October 2

United Engineer’s Club, Rooster Club Phesama and Southern Angami Students Union (SASU) today registered wins in their respec-

tive matches at the ongoing 14th edition NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2013 (Late Kekuojalie Sachu & Late Vikhozo Yhoshu) under the aegis of Angami Students Union (ASU) here at the Kohima Local Ground.

United Engineer’s club (UEC) defeated Alpine FC by 3-1. UEC generated the winning goals through Machipeung Thou, Ngullen

Singson and Nzanthang. A lone goal for Alpine came through Peteneizo.

In the second match of the day, Rooster Club Phesama downed Southern Naga Club by a margin of three goals to one.

Chede Mejura inked the first goal for Rooster Club in 25th minute while another two goals from Khriesito Chuse in the 34th and 49th

minutes invited the fans to dance in jubilation.

A lone goal for Southern Naga Club came through Pouphulung. The last match of the day saw Southern Angami Students Union blanked Hoodwink FC 6-0. Ngulie and Thejanguzo contributed two goals each for SASU while Pelevito and Neitho-o increased the score tally by contributing a goal each.

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